Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current, February 24, 1945, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFOUR HERALD-AND NEWS aatu,a.r.r.b.a,.i945pa5f Qracles Rites Read at Home Of Bride !s Parents. f. Dorothy Jean Harsey,. daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Har ,iy, became the bride of PFC Robert Larson, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Larson df Chicago, Illinois, in-an-eight b'cldck cere mony which was read on Friday, February 9, at the home of the -bride's parents. i y. "Vows were exchanged before Lt: C(ndr. Graham Gilmer, chap lain at the Marine Barracks. Lois Larson, sister of the groom, -was the-maid1 of honor, -and PFC John- Winningham acted as best Mrs- Larson, given in mar "riage by her lather, was lovely In a Deige aixernoon aruss wiui I white accessories, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and ! gardenias. ; the maid of honor was at- tired in jtreet length dress of i light blue, and her corsage was ! of red rosebuds and blue forget- ime-nots. J Guests at the wedding were 5$ ,'John Thacfcery, flir. ana mrs. -.Fay Ferrell, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. White, Don Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crapo and sons, Le roy and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darby,- Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mathis, Mrs. CleO Epps, Mr. and fJVIrs. Waif Uppendahl, PFC John Winningham, Pvt. Jim Smith, Joyce Graham, -Mary Lou Fowler, Sgt. Karl- Smykil, Sirs. George Surprenant, Cpl. sjaek Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Ben sshepard. Mrs. Gilmer Graham, aMrs. Art Larson and Miss Lar Ifeon, mother and sister of the Srbom, who arrived here from Chicago for the wedding, Mr. iand Mrs.- Wesley Harsey . and etty Lou and Bill. The young couple plan to make their home in Klamath -Falls for the present time. . f s s s ' . 0 :Soroptimists . . The island of Ceylou, de scribed as a "Pearl on the Brow .of India," was the subject of a 'delightful- travelogue given to the Soroptimist club at the Wed nesday meeting, by CWO Ches rter Davis of the Marine Bar Tacks. To the accompaniment of colored slides, Mr. Davis brought many interesting items of beau tiful Ceylon to his - audience. "Leading them through cities and the tropical scenery of the. coun--try-side, he told of-recent excava tions of ancient settlements and 'the present extensive tea-growing industry. Under British rule, the old-environment has been rer tainsd and the Interest of old Ceylon is still available to visi "tors.. Within 10 miles of Colom bo is mined all of the various .precious gems mentioned in the Bible. - Concluding his lecture with the remark that a traveler may know that he is approaching Cey lon by the scent of cinnamon many" miles out to' sea, Mr. Da vis left undisturbed, the enchant ment of this island, which had been created by old tales of its spice trade and mystic customs. The Soroptimist club meetings will be held in the green room at the Willard hotel on Wed nesdays at 12:15.- ' Moose Women The Women of the Moose met on Friday, February 16, in the Moose hall ' for their annual birthday dinner, with 236 pres ent to enjoy the roast turkey. Following the banquet, a meeting of the lodge was held, at which time 37 candidates were initiated in honor of Grand Regent Frances Webkie, and Kathleen Hepburn, ritual chair man, was in charge. Frances Webkie was the principal speak er, and Dovey Reeder of Mer rill, associate dean, was also present and. spoke to the mem bers at this time. Both Women, were presented with a lovely gift from Klamath Falls chapter' 467. Lodge then opened in regular form with Frances Waits, senior regent, presiding, and the' roll call of officers found all pres ent. The committee in charge, of the dinner arrangements was given a standing vote of thank's. The count of members showed 120 present, with 17 visiting members from Merrill and one from Redlands, Calif ornia.. After the closing ceremonies 'lodge adjourned until March' 6, Group Meets JX;"; A group of Catholic 'TJaugH ters, who have been meeting for Red Cross sewing during the winter, met at the home of Mrs. W. G. Ely on Nevada for a potluck luncheon on Tuesday, February 20, at 1:30 p. -m. and at that time, a handkerchief shower was given to Mrs. Thomas Towey, who is leaving soon for Seattle. Those who were present were Mrs. Francis Manning, Mrs. K. M. Peterson, Mrs. Ralph La Londe, Mrs. Mike Lavenik, Mrs. Ernest McGoran, Mrs. Stanley Pieser, Mrs. Dick Miller Sr., Louise Vaughn and tha hostess. Pension Club Members of the Railroad Em ployes National Pension club met on Friday evening, Febru ary 16, at the home of Mrs. S. R. Berry of 2105 Reclamation for the regular monthly meet ing, with John Prince, presi dent, in charge. It was decided to conduct -an intensive mem bership drive during the com ing month. The next meeting on March 16. will be held in the community hall on Garden street, with a potluck dinner preceding the . business meeting. WED IN HOME The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Harsey on Bisbee was the scene of a wedding on February 9, when their daugh ter, Dorothy Jean, became the bride' of PFC Robert Larson, USMC, -of Chicago, Illinois. The ceremony was read by Chaplain Graham -Gilmer of the Marine Barracks. ' ' - Third Birthday Ahirthdav nnrtv urns iffvon on Sunday afternoon at the hnmp nf Ml nnH' Mre Cltno Roper in honor of their son, uune jr., wno . ceieDratea nis third birthday at this time. Jane. WinifrpH nnH dock, Derrell and -Sylvia Lou nui, uoris ana Joan 'inning, Janice Reynolds. Maria Sander- vme, xieien ana is.mg Kong Hamilton, Ann and Gracie xiagan, leaay story, Jessie Lee, Martha and Clidine Roper. After the number of gifts had been opened, games were played by the guests, after which refreshments were served. Past Oracles, Royal Neighbors of America, met at the homo of Mrs. Amanda Farris at 820 Cali fornia on February It), at which time the guests were entertained in the rumpus room. After the business meeting, the evening was spent playing cards, with Anna Woolevcr re ceiving high score and Lucille Hclfor, low. The traveling prize was awarded to Lola Myors. Refreshments were served later in the evening to Lucille Heifer, Ella Panky, Lola Myers, Martha Baker, Frances Killian, Josephine Robinson, Anna Shaf-' for, Anna Woolevcr, Ethel Blake, Anna McCormack, Kate Hogue and the hostess. Mrs. Anna Shaffer was wel comed Into the club at this time. The next meeting will be given at the home of Josephine Rob inson. Junior Matrons The February meeting of the Jimmr Matrons club was held at the home ot Airs. Wendell B. Smith at 1114 ast Main, on Tuesday evening, and Mrs. Smith was assisted by Mrs. Paul Collins. Mrs. E. A. Ja quette led the devotions, and Dorothy Howry gave two vocal solos, accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Torwilliger at the piano. Mrs. Zu. H. Melciiert presided over trie ousiness meeting, which was followed by an interesting talk by Mrs. Walter Herndon on the value of Bible study. During the course of the eve ning, members worked on Red Cross quilts, and refreshments were serve! later to Mrs. Stewart Snell, Mrs. J. R. Mc Lcllan, Mrs. Paul Lee, Mrs. David Snyder, Mrs. L. L. Morris, Mrs. C. W. Howry, Christine Neubert, Mrs. Walter Herndon, Mrs. M. H. Melchert, Audra Ful quartz, Mrs. Peter Rozendal, Mrs. Victor Phillips, Mrs. E. W. Tomlin, Mrs. E. A. Jaquette, Mrs. W. L. Terwilliger, Mrs. Charles Peterson and Dorothy Howry. Mrs. Paul Lee of 2428 Hope will be the hostess fn March. 5 Wed in Hawaii Of interest to her many friends here is the marriage of Miss Alice Stout, former Klam ath county health nurse, to Fred Powelson, which took place in the Hawaiian Islands on Decem ber 20, culminating a shipboard romance. Mrs. Powelson, who had been with the Klamath county herlth unit for several years and was an active member of the Busi ness and Professional Women's club, sailed last July for the is lands where she had acceDted a position with the health depart ment of the Territory of Hawaii. Since her marriage, she has been transferred to the position of su pervisor of the Leahi out-patient clinic in Honolulu. Mr. Powelson is a draftsman at the Pearl Harbor navy yards. They are making their home at 124 Kapahulu avenue, Honolulu. Local Boy Weds Australian Girl Mr. and Mrs. John D. Selby of 1946 Manzanltn have an nounced the marriage of their son, Cpl. John D. Selby Jr., to Juno Dorothy Palmer, daughter of Mrs. B. Palmer of Melbourne, Australia. The wedding took place in the Valley Methodist church at Brisbane on September 16, 1944. Francos Mcng of Brisbane was the maid of honor, and Cpl. Raymond Q. Eistex hold of Freeburg, Montana, stood as best man for the groom. The Driae was given in mar riage by a first cousin of the groom, Lt. John Selby Barton, USNR, of Longvlcw, Washing ton. Due to the Australian travel restrictions, the mother ot the bride arrived just in time for the wedding. As Cpl. Selbx has recently been assigned to duty in the Dutch East Indies, Mrs. Selby will remain at her home until he is sent to this country for re assignment, and her passage is obtained. This is thousht to be the first known marriage ot an Australian girl and a local boy. Tea Given MERRILL Mrs. W. M. Clu- ley of Moorestown, New Jersey was the guest of honor at a lovely tea which was given at the home of Mrs. Frank Hunni cutt at .Merrill on Saturday afternoon between the hours of 2 and 5. Hostesses for the af fair were Mrs. K. C. Burkes, and Mrs. Thomas Bar y of Mer rill and Mrs. Fred Fletcher and Mrs. Fannett Hodge, of Klam ath Falls, all of whom are sisters of the honor guest. All ot these are the daughters ot Mr. and Mrs. George Offleld, well known pioneer residents of Mer rill. The table was covered with an ecru laco cloth, and spring flowers were used about the room. Pouring were Mrs. Fletch er and Mrs. Offield. Prior to moving east. Mrs. Cluley was a registered nurse at the Klamath Valley hospital, later working at the Hull House in Chicago, and at present, she is employed as a welfare'workcr in Moorestown. 5 . Cooking Club GILCHRIST At the third meeting of the Gilchrist 4-H Cooking club on February 16, Jo Ann Conklin, president. called the meeting to order, and directed the business meeting. Judith Jorginsen and Warren Griffin, yell leaders, led in sing ing "America," after which Mrs. Willingham, assisted by Mrs. Greer, helped four members present two interesting demon strations. . After the assignment for the following week had been dis cussed, Cherry Greer, social chairman, took charge of. the meeting, and games were played by the members. """'"'Tvr" ' p i WED The Valley Methodist church at Brisbane, Australia, was tho scene of a wedding on Septem ber 16, where June Dorothy Palmer of Melbourne became the bride of Cpl. John Selby, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sciby of 1046 Manzanlta. Birthday Dinner Sfit. Frank Sobcziik. who Is home on furlouch after two -years in the South Pacific, visit ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank SobcMk, 15116 Oregon, was honored at a birthday din-nc.- on Sunc?.y, Fcoruary 18 at 5:30 p. m., given at the home of his parents. A Dirtnclay cake was served, and he received many gifts. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Solie,- Mr. and Mrs. Anker Solie and daughters, Christine and Becky, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Solie and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Peterson and daughter Susan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dorn, Roy Solie, Don Boardman, and the guest of honor. Sgt. Sobczak leaves March 2 for further duty at San Francis co. Social Calendar Monday. February t ' Cathr-Mu Dauthtara p( Amarlca will maat In tha parlih hall at n p. in. and all mambera ara urri to attana. TuridnT, rabriiarir tl Tha Orlima club will maat at 1IUT Pcrtlund at s p. m. .ihi. Delia Gamma chapter of Delphian loclnly will meet at a. m. al Ihe home ol Mra. II. I. Gala on nolflc Terrace. The toplo to Iki dlacueactl will bo roliflon and Ita almltlcanca In In ternational affaire. Thunder. March I Ollloera Wtvce club. Marina parrarke, 10 moot lor luncheon at Uarraclta MOD rrlaey, March, Xaelern Slar Uncial club lo meet at tha Maionlo templo at 1:43. Wedneeday, March 1 Klamath rll Nile club will meat at the Willard hotel for luncheon at 1 p. m. Vleltlna membore n( Iho Uiiuilhlere nl tho Nile aro cordially Invited to HltcnU. borolhy Maynor In concert apoueored by Klamalh Community Concert aMO elation. 1'ellcan lllealre, 0 p. m. Mender, March lt AA.UW drama aroup lo prcaent piny al Lllllo Theatre off Moll Claire, lot' Ll brary club mambore. . s -Women's Socefy On Thursduy, February 22, a general meeting of tho Women's Society of Christian Service ot tho First Methodist church, was hold in the church parlors, bo. ginning with tho study class at 10:30 a. m led by Mrs. Paul Edwards, At noon there whs a sack lunch, with n meeting of tho executive board at 1:40, mid the general meeting and pro gram at 2 p. m. Mrs. Walter Herndon was in charge of tho do votlonul service, which had as its theme, "Bohold, 1 Stand nt the Door and Knock." Mrs. M. H. Melchert presented a solo dur ing tho devotions. Mrs. Earl Redman presided over tho business meeting, dur ing which S500 was pledged to tho Methodist Episcopal "Cru sade for Christ," and tho deci sion was made to open tho church parlors on Wednesday and Snturdny evenings of each week for tho purpose of enter tainment ot servicemen. , Mrs. L. K. Phelps was In chargo of the pio:;r;iin, and lis subject was the American In dir.ii. Mrs. Clyuo Jamcj spot.o of the Navajo lndiumi, Mrs. uoo ert Odcll told of the Indian version of creation, Mrs. George Casper gave mi account of the llopi Indians nnd Mrs. Don Fish, or told of Indian ba.iketry. Mrs. Dick Rccder sang ' Tho Waters of Mlnnetonka," and the Rever end Selcr of the iCl.imath In dian recervr.tion told of his work among tho Indians. Two trombono solos wore given by Wllber Eggsman, after which Mrs. Clayton Kirk of tho reservation spoko upon Indian life. Following tho program, tea was served by circle 4, with Mrs. S. A. Gaster and Mrs. Coth crlno Lcvings presiding at the tea service. 5 5 Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Hicks and son, Jerry, of Klamalh B'ulls, spent a few days at the Waldorf. Astoria in New York City. Daughters of Nile Hold Special Meet Mrs. Elizabeth Eggort, supremo queen 0f ti, tho Nile, of Syracuse, New York, mini,. u... Dough), special session tit Iho SSulolimi lenipln, nuii.L ,"' vim hold at Grants Pass on Monday, I'Vbrum-v in -n ' ""Hi unfiutidilly decorated with spring (lowers t,.,.,'. " tempi, wills and pussy willuws, unci Mis. F. , v,, 1 ""Cli i n iiii-kh F 1 '71 la . .1 . . . . . . t . ' i 4" i- 4 ? Hi 4 , . l-f'.! V4 aaiinMnil .nl. IN DALLES Barbara Kay Thomas cele brated her second birthday ot Dallas, Texas, -where she and her mother, Mrs. Pauline Thomas, aro visiting at the homo of Lt. and Mrs, It, 11. Alexander. Kennell-Ellls. VFW Auxiliary , On Thurrdr.y, February 13. there wnn a regular meeting o' t!-.o nu::llliry to tho Veterans o! Foreign Wars, held In the lunte club room ot tho library. The president, Mrs. II. J. MeGllvray, presided over the meeting, and thirty members were present. It was decided that awards of 110, S7 and $5 would bo given o- the national e.tray co:-'-?::t, "Vhut America Means To Me." This contest Is open to all stu dents of public, private und parochial high schools over the notion, and Is being sponsored by tho VFW auxiliary. Mrs. William Burroon report ed on the presentation ot an American (lag to. t h e Young Citizens' Lcoguo xj( the Alta mont elementary school on Feb ruary 12. There will be Initiation at the meeting of the auxiliary on Morch 1, and special plans have been made for entertainment. "fesluVd. fi'om o nnnilH.r ...A . candbnJ was iiiilini t..-.. .. "Ron fid llmxe r,, , '?5 Mrs, Frillllr M....I.. .i. ""I1 fieri J other ,' VbU eiiuiury. mid ov, i "nw i teis of the N , n2 '"Di; cHPPU.dc-,Vlr1 imifti u, .5l i m Kift ( a .iiy,'liowQHVr presented lo Mr.,. vlStf OUeen Mr. tr.li seU - .wiu ica Tim f -w iuiu nnn m llllci'linnn com-Uitli:,! wiicii i,V ,,n Colli... " H Nile flub. Mi-, Wall, r,,v. i .i ?"a K-lls club. TI,.' cSeJSSi ten t!10le Wa, nrovld hT! u , n,,(, K1-;cn , . Ill the even in n h-JN Plm-c ,.t the wii i Z30 member, and ihrtl et.ru present. 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