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PAGE SIX Oregon Daughter Passes in Portland Founder of DAR Had Interesting Life As Tribute Is Paid by Eulalona Members Br MRS. WILBUR JONES Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, founder of the Daughters of the, American Revolution for Oregon, died Monday evening at seven o'clock, March the twenty-second, at her home at 2625 S. E. Hawthorne boulevard, Portland, in the ninety-seventh year of her age. Many members of Eulalona chapter, DAR, of Klamath Falls, were personally acquainted with Mrs. Montgomery, as she was not only the beloved "Mother" of the society in Oregon, but always took an active part in the sessions of the state confer ence, and the state board meet- Ings. Despite her advanced age, she was a most interesting speaker, and enjoyed a wealth of memories of both state and national historical events, and had enjoyed outstanding ex periences in the social life of her own country and In Eu rope. She was born Mary Phelps, daughter of John Smith Phelps, congressman from Mis souri, and later governor of the state. Mr. Phelps served In congress with Abraham Lincoln, and the two were warm friends. . In the early 1900s, William Walter Phelps, cousin of Mrs. Montgomery, was U. S. minis ter to Germany, and Mrs. Montgomery spent considera ble time on the European continent during this period, at one time holding a twenty minute conversation with the late former Kaiser Wilhelm. She once visited Queen Wil helmina's palace In Holland. Mrs. Montgomery was born , July 4, 1846, in Springfield, Missouri. In 1876, when her father was elected governor of Missouri, she presided as mis tress at the executive mansion in Jefferson City, as her moth er had died previous to this date. One of the thrilling events of her girlhood was to meet the Prince of Wales when he visited this country in 1859. She attended a ball in bis honor in St. Louis, and the prince, (later King Edward) chose her for his first dance partner on that occasion. Among her friends and ac quaintances were thirteen presidents of the United States, She knew Mark Twain and Eugene Field. Robert Inger ioll was her friend, and Ad miral Dewey. She married James B. Montgomery, rail road contractor, October, 1866, In Springfield, Missouri. They lived in Portland nearly three quarters of a century. Her home became the social center of Portland, and her social, civic and cultural activities were many and brilliant. Mrs. Montgomery organized the first DAR chapter in Ore gon, February 21, 1896, at Portland, and called its name Multnomah. There were sev enteen members. She also proudly claimed membership in the Oregon Society, Daugh ' ters of Founders and Patriots of America; the Daughters of 1812, and the Colonial Dames. An editorial in the Oregon in, March the twenty-fourth, reads: "Here in Portland, age tame to Mrs. Montgomery as graciously as she lived, and ' extreme age, almost to the mo ment of passing, found her in terest in life and events as keen and well informed as when she was young. One cannot say that the close of a long life, so richly lived, brings sorrow to the commun ity. But it is as though we have finally lost contact with past that now remains to us enly in books. It is as though the last gleam of a great era tvere darkened forever." Mrs. Z. W. Dixon, regent of Eulalona chapter, and Mrs. William Foster, Junior past re gent, returned Sunday from attending the state conference of Oregon DAR, held at the Multnomah hotel, March the seventeenth. Mrs. William Horsfall, Marshfield, state re 1 gent, presided. Mrs. Sydney Caldwell, first vice regent, re signed as she is moving from the state. Mrs. Lloyd Goble of Eulalona chapter, was elect ed first vice regent of the state organization to succeed Mrs. Caldwell. Members of Eulalona chap ter will meet Monday evening, . April the fifth, at the home of Mrs. Louis Mann, 1437 Pacific Terrace, with Mrs. H. E. Mor ris and Miss Virginia West as co-hostesses. The program will be "Garden Types," with Mrs. B. E. Hayden, Mrs. Al fred Colllr, Mrs. Warren Hunt, Mrs. Earl C. Reynolds and Mrs. E. D. Lamb dis cussing the English, Spanish, French, Italian and American gardens, respectively. The meeting Is called for eight o'clock. Visiting here with their their mother, Mrs. Ruby Lyle, are Mrs. Howard Davis and son, "Buddy" of Glendalc, Cal ifornia, and Sgt. James J. Lyle of the United States army air corps, Jacksonville, Florida. Sgt. Lyle is on an eighteen-day furlough from the Jackson ville air base where he serves s a Links Trainer Instructor. Miss Sparks Weds Friday Navy Man Claims Bon anza Girl as Bride in Church Rites An attractive bride of Fri day afternoon was Betty Ann Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sparks of Bo nanza, whose marriage to Er win I. Gubser of the United States navy, took place at three o'clock in the chapel of the First Christian church. The service was read by the Rev. Arthur Charles Bates. The' bride chose a navy blue silk suit with blush pink trim, a blush pink hat worn with a navy veil and match ing accessories. A cluster of lavender orchids was pinned to her suit lapel. Miss Mary Truelove was the bride's attendant and best man was Mr. Everett Sparks, brother of the bride. Following the service there was a seven o'clock supper served at the Everett Sparks home, 908 Walnut avenue. Following a week's stay here, the young couple will go to Sacramento before reaching ,San Francisco where they will be at home. The groom, son of Mr. H. H. Gubser of Condon, Oregon, holds a rat ing as fire controlman, second class. Places at the supper were laid for the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sparks, Lloyd Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparks and children, Bonnie Marie and Billy, and Mary Truelove. The table was centered with a white bride's cake. Both the bride and groom are graduates of Bonanza high school and were active in student affairs. For the past eight months Mrs. Gub ser has been in Sacramento. GARDEN CLUB TO CONTINUE MEETINGS MERRILL Declaring in favor of continuing meetings during war days, members of the Lost River Garden club voted this week at a meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Lewis Kandra, to continue meetings as In the past, the official year to begin in May, although a program will be given in April. Officers will be elected at the May meeting and a plant sale is planned. At that time a membership campaign will also get under way. Mrs. W. C. Bailey will en tertain in April. POTLUCK CLUB MEETS SUNDAY EVE Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hem ingsen entertained at their home on Crescent avenue for members of the potluck club on Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Inman, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Rasmussen and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hickman. Cards were played. ; v r, t 'y'Ot 01 jit 'A vnQ, f i - Wi" ' 7 . I ' WED IN CHURCH RITES , Corporal and Mrs. Ralph J. Crawford were mar ried Sunday morning, March fourteenth, at the Menahans, Texas, Catholic church. Mrs. Craw ford is the former Betty Ann Prudhomme, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Prudhomme of this city. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford of 1142 Crescent aventje. ff It) Guest Day Observed Spring Theme Used at Gathering Given by Sojourners Against a lovely back ground of spring tulips which lent a delightful spring atmos phere "Guest Day" sponsored by the Sojourners club of Klamath Falls, stands out as one of the most interesting events of the week. The affair was given in the ballroom of the Willard hotel on Wednesday afternoon, March the twenty-fourth. Mrs. E. M. Raymond, vice president, led the group In the flag salute to open the afternoon, after which singing of the national anthem was led by the president, Mrs. Guy Harmon. Early In the afternoon re freshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. W. A. Shannon and Mrs. Harry Land. Bridge was enjoyed during the afternoon with Mrs. Roy Premo receiving high, Mrs. O. D. Matthews second, and Mrs. Robert Ellingson Jr., low. Guests present were Mrs. Frank Tarr, Mrs. A. M. Brad ford, Mrs. Virgil Rexford, Mrs. O. D. Matthews, Mrs. Roy Premo, Mrs. Otto Ellis, Mrs. Phil Schroeder, Mrs. Percy Webb, Mrs. Howard Davis, Mrs. Ralph Bockmier, Mrs. Warren Bennet, Mrs. John Cashin, ' Mrs. Maurice Sherman, Mrs. T. Molatore, Mrs. J. M. Guerrettaz. The next meeting of the club will be April the four teenth with Mrs. K. M. Moty and Mrs. D. W. Rice as hostesses. . DORCAS CIRCLE ENTERTAINS Mrs. Ralph Henry, who leaves this coming week to make her home in Prinevllle, was complimented at a half past one o'clock dessert given Thursday afternoon by the Dorcas circle of the First Presbyterian church at the home of Mrs. D. S. Shiel, 924 Donald street. Mrs. C. M. Ferguson was assisting hostess. The after noon was spent informally. Now making their home In Portland are Mr. and Mrs. Bert Schmidt and young son, Kurt. Mrs. J. M. Bell, Mrs. Schmidt's mother, returned here last week after seeing the family settled at 3233 NE 39th street. HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON ..fWWWi,,! ,, ,, hi, OWAC OFFICERS VISIT This past week was highlighted by the presentation of a new ambulance to the Klamath Falls unit of the Oregon Women's Ambulance corps by the Elks lodge. Here for the ceremony were a group of out-of-town visitors, officers of OWAC. Left to right, around the luncheon table, Lt. Marguerite Webb, Capt. Betty Robinson, Major Helen Rinaudo and Capt. Ann Bridge, all of Portland. Kathleen Livingston ALOHA OES INITIATES CANDIDATES ' Aloha chapter, No. 61, Or der of the Eastern Star, initiat ed candidates at the regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Masonic temple. Initiates were Mrs. Joe Kennedy and Janice McKenzie. Mr. Joe Ken . nedy was made a member by affiliation. Serving on the hostess com mittee were Mrs. A. W. Pol lard, Mrs. Ruby Kenyon, Mrs. Fred Cofer and Mrs. W. J. Steinmetz. Mrs. Clarence A. Humble, worthy matron, and Mr. Lawrence K. Phelps, wor thy patron, presided. PAST MATRONS ENJOY LUNCHEON Members of Aloha Past Ma tron club gathered at the Ma sonic temple, Klamath avenue, Friday afternoon for a one o'clock luncheon and after noon of cards. Mrs. Charles Joseph Martin, president, pre sided during the brief business session. Mrs. H. G. Wortley served as secretary in the ab sence of Mrs. A. B. Epperson, who was called to Iowa by the illness of her father, Mr. Mat tern. Mrs. Minnie L. Willits, past matron from Cottage Grove, and sister-in-law of Mrs. L. F. Willits, was a guest. Mrs. Charlotte Martin, Junior past matron of Aloha chapter OES, was welcomed as a member of the club. Mrs. W. J. Steinmetz was appointed to visit the sick dur ing April. Door prize went to Mrs. Ida Grimes, and Mrs. Steinmetz was the lucky win ner of high score in bridge. The club voted a contribution of five dollars to the American Red Cross. Hostesses were Mrs. O. F. Konschot, Mrs. W. P. McMil lan, Mrs. L. F. Mead and Mrs. H. E. Momyer. Serving as hostesses for the monthly meeting the last Friday In Ap ril will be Mrs. J. H. Poppy, chairman; Mrs. Robert E. Wat tenburg, Mrs. Oliver Splker and Mrs, Leland Willits, when members will bring paper bags of sandwiches, and the com mittee will furnish coffee. HUFFS HOSTS TO MEMBERS OF GRANGE Mr. and Mrs. Roy Huff of Midland were hosts at their home to forty members and friends of the grange. The evening was spent in cards with high score in pinochle going to Betty Largent, low to Mrs. Leon Andrieu and Phil Motschenbacher. Honors in "800" went to Mrs. Pearl Burnett, Mrs. George Lamb, Stewart Burnett and Johnny Burnett. Mrs. Phil Motschen bacher received the guest award. Supper was served at mid night to the group. SHOWER GIVEN FOR MRS. LEHRMAN Friends of Mrs. Ivan Lehr man surprised her with a shower at her home, 933 Owens street, on the evening of Wednesday, March the twenty-fourth. Mrs. Lehrman received many lovely gifts, and all present enjoyed the evening. Refreshments were served by the evening's host esses, Mrs. J. B. Ellis, Mrs. Les Kennett and Mrs. E. Bis bey. The guests attending were Mrs. Jens Tennefoss, Mrs. Roy Johnson, Mrs. B. Spada, Mrs. H. C. Brown, Mrs. W. Yunck, Mrs, C. C, Morris, Mrs. M. L. Bratton, Mrs. J, W. Fuller and Mrs. Ed Dal mer A ' Club Hears Mrs. Geary Post-War Problems Dis cussed at Soroptimist. Meeting A present day topic being widely discussed, "Post-War Problems," was heard at the Thursday noon luncheon of Soroptimist club at the Peli can party room when Mrs. E. A. Geary was guest speaker, introduced by Mrs. Rita Whisenant, program chair man. Mrs. Geary brought out the decided necessity of collabora tion between nations, and spoke emphatically against Isolationism. She emphasized that an aroused public opinion is necessary, because public opinion is one of the greatest forces in the world. "Those who believe In in ternational cooperation must make themselves heard in order that a minority of isola tionists cannot dictate the peace. "The attitude that war is inevitable is wrong. Only a few decades ago, no one had any vision on how science would develop. Mankind should be able to follow in the footsteps of science and develop a better world," said Mrs. Geary. It was announced by Mrs. Ruth Ray that a new Soropti mist club in the eastern Cana dian region at Barrie, On tario, will be formally in stalled on April the sixth. Guests at Thursday's lunch eon were Mrs. Guy Hancock, Mrs. E. D. Lamb and Mrs. N. B. Drew. SOLDIER HONOR GUEST DURING STAY Judge and Mrs. George Griz zle entertained at their home on Jefferson street Tuesday evening in honor of their neph ew, Tech. Sgt. Elmer Buesing, who was on furlough In Klam ath Falls from Fort Stevens, Oregon. He returned north Thursday night. Other dinner guests were Mrs. Herbert Kintgen and daughter, Nancy. Later a number of relatives were Invited in for an evening of conversation including Mrs. Charlotte Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dingman, Mrs. Fred Dingman and Joanne, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dingman and two children, and Mr. August Buesing. TO SCHOOL Gloria Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Owens of 2144 Vine avenue, left Fri day of last week for Minne apolis, Minnesota, where she will attend the Northwest In stitute of Medical Technol ogy. Miss Owens was gradu ated from Klamath Union high school with the Claris of 1940. Two Recitals Are Slated Next Week Sacred Heart Academy Music Students To Ap pear in Auditorium Tuesday and Thursday The last of scries of early spring recitals presented by students of Sacred Heart academy, Is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March the thirtieth, and Thursday evening, April the first, In the school auditorium. The public Is Invited to attend. The hour is half past seven o'clock. Following are the programs: Tuasday "Summer Tryst" .... Leonard "Pomp and Pageantry," Cobb Betty Jonns "Morning Prayer" .... Garlltt "In tho Open Fields," Boykln Anna Hyde "Gently Dreaming, Op. 272, No. R" Anthony La Dean Gllltland "Sarabands" (violin) .... Bohn Billy O'Kcofo Accompanist: Elaine Abbott "The Rosary" Arr. by Thompson "Liebestroum" Arr. by Hodson Lenoro Jonns "Anltra's Dnnco, Op. 46, No. 3" Grieg "Grande Vnlso Caprice" .... Engclmnn Billio June McTnggnrt "Spanish Gypsy Dance" .... Mowrcy "An Old Romance" B'edcicd Alma Walker "To a Wild Hose Op. 51".... MacDowell "Eccossalsc" Mokrejs Margaret Provost "La Compursa" ..... Lccuona Alma Walker - Margaret Provost "Souvenir Op. 81, No. 2" Drdln "Valcik" Mokrejs Donna Bobenmoycr "Andnmo Op. 49, No. 1" Beethoven "At Dawning" Cadman Phyllis Crawford "Preluda Op. 28, No. 20" Chopin "Caprice" Reger Patricia McClellan "Hungary" Koelllng Phyllis Crawford Patricia McClellan Thursday "Pompadour's Fan Op. 47" Cadman "Sadness of the China Seas" Granados Peggy Prultt "The Humming Bird Op. 123" Drdla Lorraine DcGasscr Accompanist: Peggy Prultt "Prelude Op. 28, No. 4" Chopin "Ghosts Op. 13, No. 12" Schytte Marcheta Sloan "Souvenir de Posen Op. 3" Dean Abbott Accompanist: Elaine Abbott "Country Gardens".. Grainger Marcheta Sloan, first piano Peggy Pruitt, second piano "Schon Rosmarin" .. Krelslcr "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" Tate - Lorraine DcGasser Accompanist: Peggy Pruitt "Pollchinelle Op. 3, No. 4" Rachmaninoff Peggy Prultt "Minuet" Paderewskl "Chopsticks" Thompson Mary Vandenberg "At the Donny brook Fair" Scott Elaine Abbott "Concerto in D Minor" Allegro Mozart Elalno Abbott, first piano Mary Vandenberg, second piano "The Surf" Van Dyke Marcheta Sloan "Frasquita" Lehar "Moto Perpetuo" David Dean Abbott Accompanist: Elaine Abbott "Waltz in E Minor" .. Chopin Mary Vandenberg "Arabesque No. 1" .. Debussy "Lento" Scott , Elaine Abbott "Serenade" Goddard Dean Abbott, Lorraine DcGasscr Peggy Prultt, accompanist TACOMA RESIDENT HONORED Mrs. Maimie Stclnsolfor of Tacoma, Wash., was honored guest at a reception held at the home of Mrs. C. O. Dry den, 610 North Eleventh street, Wednesday, Marcli the twenty-fourth, given by the officers and guards of the Nolghbors of Woodcraft and other friends of Mrs. Stein seifer. Games were played during the evening, and refreshments wore served by Mrs. Dryden, assisted by Erma Mil lor. . A surprise birthday pBrty was given Mrs, Rnlph Karrer at her homo on Nevada street on Thursday, March the twenty-fifth. The afternoon was spent In sewing and knitting, after which coffee was served by the hostesses, Mrs. W. G. Ely, to the guest of honor, Mrs. Karrer, Mrs. Herbert Buker, Mrs. Charlie Rutlcdgc, Mrs. O. B. Larson, Mrs. Howe, Mrs., Earnest McGoran and Mrs, Burnam Dewey, DAUGHTERS HAVE MEET MONDAY NIGHT A social meeting of the Cathollo Daughters of Ameri ca was held In the parish hall Monday evening, March the twenty-second, at eight o'clock, Rev. Peter Duignan and Florence Henriot both gave very interesting talks. Games were played during the evening with prizes going to Helen rJgiin. Azltu Les mclstcr, Florence Henriot, l'icilii Newman, Mary McGor an, Mildred Smith, Violet I'lo scr, Helen Dunbock, Rose O'Lciiry, Ellen O'Brien, Lou ise Vaughn, Le Onn Cody, Muitdo Calhoun, Wilms Rut ledge, Knthcrlne Brucner and KHtlicrlno Nelson, This was tho first meeting that Mrs. Nelson has attended for some time, ,ind all wore very glnd to see her agnln. . The committee for the eve ning was composed of Martha Lnvcnlk and Ellen O'Hrlrn, assisted by Mildred Smith and Helen Dunbcck. Attend Birthday Anniversary Dr. ond Mrs. Ernest D. Lnmb left Thursday night by trnln for Portland where they will attend the 8 1st birthday anniversary of Mrs. Lomb's mother, Mrs. David C. Powell. They will return -Monday. Camaulae Glothel FOR JUNIOR SIZE MOTHERS-TO-BE Long's brings you o new "secret service" with dresses so young and gay, so artfully designed to cover up, that you are certain to hoodwink every one. They're called Junior Moms and are cre ated especially for the (unlor-size figure. Tht style sketched is only one of several , , , a lump er with contrasting blouse . . . sizes 9 to 17. The price? Honest, It's only $9.95. 719 March tT. IMS Reames To Open Season Women Plan Tourna ment and Luncheon For Next Friday Women of Reames Golf and Country club are looking for ward to the opening of the 1043 senson which la official ly scheduled for next Friday, April the second, at the club house, Mrs. Wilfred E. Lamm, president of tho woman's aux iliary, said this weekend that the entire year's program would be announced at Fri day's gathering. Mrs. Jacques J. Stclger Is tournament chairman annintcd by Mrs. W. J. Grove of Mer rill, Mrs. Leslie Rogers and Mrs. Martin Swanson, with Mrs, Swmnon also serving as head of the handicap com mittee. There will be a fun tourna ment 'held Frlduy morning followed by luncheon and a reception. The entertainment committee Is In charge, Cards will be plnyed In the after noon. Mrs. Lamm announced that next year's program would be printed In tho Saturday, April tho third, Issue of Tho Humid and News and mem bers ura asked to clip this Information as thera will not be a printed program Issued this year In keeping with the auxiliary's economy plun. Mrs. J. Truman Ruuyun plana to leave the first of April for Rosaburg whero she will Join Captain Runyon for an indefinlto time. Mrs. Runyan'i mother, Mrs. A. J. Lyle, will remain here at her apartment, 72 Pino street. A meeting of the Eastern Star Social club will be held next Friday afternoon, April tho second, at the Masonic temple at a quarter to two o'clock. Hostesses will be an nounced the fore part of the week. MAIN y