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Newspaper Page TextCascade Crest Chapter Installs Officer of Cascade Crest chapter No. ISO, Order of the Kast trn Star, wore Installed in Impressive ceremony Wednesday ava iling In th Musonlo hull ut Clilloquin. Installing officer! wore Mrs. Wtiltor Drown. Installing matron; William Mornnde, Installing putron; Mrs. Jumcs Parsley, In stalling chuplaln; Mrs. Guy Slulgcr, Installing marshal; Mrs. Fred Cofer, Instulllng orgunlst; Mrs. Walter Zlmmorman, In stalling secretary. Those taking office wore Mrs. Lou Kollison. worthy matron; Cruwford Lewis, worthy putron; Mrs. Eurl urcur, associate- ma , I .'ij.i MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM ARCHER announce the en gagement of their daughter, rrances, to Leslie Mexanaor, ion of Mrs. B. J. Alexander ol 2405 Hope. Mr. Alexander wa$ recently discharged from the United States army with the rank of sergeant. The young couple will wed during the holiday season in Keno. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Ciuh man were honored at their home near Tulehike on tho oc casion of their twenty-fifth wed ding anniversary with a surprise party given by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmont Kenyon. Monday, De cember 24. Th Uvlna room was attract Ivtly decorated in keeping with the holiday season, centered on the table was a suver anni versary cake. Cards were played and later In the evening, Dluici dinner whs surveu. Lester Cushman, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Cushman, Is serving In the navy and was , unable 10 oe wan mem, " ancoe. Joyce Turnbnugh, was ' one of those present. Other RuesU were Mr, and Mrs. John :andr Sr., Mr. and Mrs. John Kandra Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Kandra. Mr. and Mn. An drew Kandra, Mr. and Mrs. Lewlf Kandra, Mr. and Mrs. John LlDtok. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fish. Murv Mlcka of Corvullls, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Isensce, Fannie Adams, and Ted Fish. 9 S 9 Rebekah Lodge Following the opening of the meeting of Prosperity Rebekah lodge, held in the IOOF hall Thnndav evenlna. December 20. Ora Sweet, vice-grand, gave her work preparatory ror insinua tion to bo held January 3. The lodge Initiated two candidates for the Bonanza lodge, and the nutonlnff president. Nina Cur rier, presented all her officers with gifts, thanking euch for her Senerous support ana assistance urine the nafft year. Refresh ments were In chargo of the social club, and the hostesses ' were Madge Barker and Irene Markhum. Katherlno Hogue will be the Installing officer at the meeting on January 3, and she will be assisted by Katherlno Estcs and the installing sum irom tne Past Noble Grand club. ' 9 9 9' Townsend Club Member of Townsend club 1, mot at the home 01 Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Myers, S00 N. 9th, on Tuesday evening. The rooms wore gaily decorat ed and the lighted nrcpiace ana Christmas treo added to the holt day atmosphere. Five tables of cards were enjoyed, with high scoring women named as Mrs. Daisy Douglas and Mrs. THUe Barnes, Ed McCracken and Melvln Douglas also took high (cores. ' A miniature Santa Claus com plete with sleigh and reindeer ' centered tne iodic where lunch, was served by the men. Santa Claus appeared suddenly after the repast and brought gifts to the guests who Included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Melvln ; uougias, Mr. and Mrs. Roy , Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Oils Jerrue, Mr. ' and Mrs. Earl Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. KUdolnh Schlmlncsky. Mr. and' Mrs. Ed McCracken, Mrs. csiner Mast, Mrs. Mary Martin, . Mrs. Ingeborg Wilkerson, R. E. ' Edwards, Edward McCracken. 9 1 9 9. Holiday Party The ZIon Ladles Aid met for , their annual Christmas party Wednesday afternoon, December , 26, at tho home of Mrs. Henry , Leltzke, Falrhavcn Heights. Decorations were in keeping with the Christmas theme of the party. There was also a gift ex change. - Mrs. B. Lyk and Mrs. Lincoln . Leltzke assisted the hostess. tron; Lou Kollison, ossocluto putron; Mrs. waiter zimmor- mun, secretary; Mrs. jamex Parsley, trcusuror; Mrs, Vornon Norvul, conductress; Mrs. Athel Hosier, assocliito conductress; Mrs, Guy Stuigur, marshal; Mrs. Wulter Brown, Aduh; Mrs. Crnwford Lewis, Mnrtlin; Mrs, William Morundo, Electa; Wil liam Morundo, sontlncl, As euch officer was Instullcd Bobby Kollison presented cor sages or bouttonlores and after the wormy matron was escort ed to the east a candlelight ad denda was glvon in her honor. alio wus also presented wun an urm bouquet of yellow and white chrysanthemums and Mrs. Athel Rosier, accompanied by Mrs. Fred Cofar, sang In honor of tho worthy matron. Mrs. Croar was presented with an arm bouquet of red roses from her sister, Mrs. Henry Krunenberg. Tho chuDtor room was beau tifully decorated with fir boughs, holly and Christmas trees and later supper was served to the many friends and relatives of tho members ot ons cade Crest chapter. The tables were guy with Christmas deco rations and lighted red and green tapers. The next meeting of the chapter Is set for Junu ary 2. 19 9 Senior Circle The Christmas meeting of the Senior Circle of the Community Congregational church was held In the soclul hall Friday, Decem ber 21. Dessert was served at 1:30 o'clock by Mrs. W, C. Lit tle and Mrs. Fritz Vance to Mary Eckstoin, Mrs. John Marin. Mrs. Godfrey Matthews, Mrs. Charles Hovel!, Mrs. E. L. Mitchell, Mrs. t. iionry, ana micnei, mrs. H. J. McGllvray and son, Mrs. H, C. Brown, Mrs. S. R. Berry, Mrs. Whitehead. Mrs. H. S Stone, Mrs. Morgan, and the Rev. Godfrey Matthews. The Rev. Matthews conducted the devotions and Miss Eckstein was in charge of the business meeting. It was announced that there would be a potluck dinner at the time of the annual church meeting. January 13. The Junior circle thanked the seniors for their help and cooperation In the fun test, held December 7 and contributed part of the re ceipts to the senior circle's treas ury. This wllj'bo turned over to tho church treasury. The afternoon's program was then turned over to the Rev. Matthews and the Christmas gift exenange conciuoea in alter noon. 9 9 9 Miriam Party The ladles of the Miriam circle of the First Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. R. E. Wattenburg, Thursday, December 27, for their Christ mas party and gift exchange. -Mrs. James Plnnlgcr pre sentcd the worship service, "If I Were a Shepherd." It con slsted ot readings Interspersed with Christmas muslo and songs. Erlcne Wheeler sang "The Iiv font Jesus," and Mrs. Lewis Hornby presented a violin solo, "The Christmas Medley," ac companied by Mrs. George Mc Intyre at the piano. After tho exchange of gifts. refreshments were served from a table centered with holly and candles. Assisting Mrs. Watten burg were Mrs. O. D. Matthews. Mrs. Melvln Fltzpatrlck, and Mrs. J. B, Reed. 9 9 9 Girls' Club A large grouo of alrls Bath' ered In tho recreation rooms of the Salvation army hall for the uiris' ciud unristmas party, sat urday. December 22. In addition to the usual enter tainment and amusement, the Blrls sang Christmas enrols. Re freshments were served later In tho evening. The refreshments wore furnlshd by the Women's rnSMmMlasiina i THE BETROTHAL of Juonlta Runnels was announced rec ently by her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Leonard J. McKinnon, 2209 Union,, to William Can dy Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Candy, 1554 Derby. No date has been set for the wedding. Evergreen, )) "c V (If 4 Si fJ'i i lt , 1- vv 1 Six Projects Highlight Klamath County Chamber Of Commerce Work In '45 WED IN ASTORIA late in November were Patricia Helen Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr. ond Mrs. Marvin Thomas of Tulolake, and Arthur Martin, United States navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin of Chicago. They are at home in Astoria.-' u -f" S." t8 IC-"."" ' .-.-I THREE YEARS OLD is Mar cene Gooding, daughter of Mr. ond Mrs. Alex Gooding of Merrill. Kennell-EUIs Auxiliary Elects The Spanish-American war veterans and the auxiliary held their annual Christmas party Tuesday, December 18,. at the home ot Stella D. Meyers, Lake- shore drive. The house was decorated in Christmas motif. A tree was lighted at the entrance, and an other tree stood by an open fireplace. After the election of officers for the ensuing year, refresh' ments were served and an ex change of gifts held. The auxiliary is headed by Ann Henderson, president; Stel la D. Meyers, chaplain; Pauline Grane, senior vice ' president; Paula June Zelgler, Junior vice E resident; Anna G. WcJJord, Istorian; Anna Brisbois, patri otic - Instructor; Grace white, conductor; Lois Simmons, as sistant i conductor, and Mary Frlberg, guard. 9 9 9- lion Aid Mrs. Albert Ronfeldt was hostess to the ZIon Ladles' Aid society, at Its tea and sale held at the church parsonage Friday, December 14, from 2 to S o'clock. . Pouring were Mrs. Frank Eberleln, Mrs. J. A. Kilpatrlck, Mrs. John Ronfeldt, Mrs. H. Petrlck, Mrs. Frank Howard and Mrs. Victor Schulze. The lace-covered . table was centered with white flowers and candles. Mrs. B, Lyk had charge of the guest book, and Miss Magdolena Ronfeldt had chargo ot the sale. 9 9 ' c . Married In South Word has been received In Klamath Falls of the marriage of Lois Heitman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Heit man of Quincy, California, for merly of Klamath Falls, to Rob ert N. Cole on Thursday, De cember 6. Mrs. Cole attended grade school and high school here be-' fore going to Quincy. S 8 The annual Installation nartv and dinner dance for Klwanis club members and their ladles will be hold Friday evening, January 11, at the Willard hotel. Christmas Tree Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Juveniles united for a Christ mas party In the KC hall Mon day evening, December 17, with the Juveniles providing the greater part of the program which preceded the tree. Pat Nldorf and Mollie Cashln gave a puppet show, Sherian and Danny Thompson, accompanied by Leola Thompson, sang "Jin gle Bells' and "I'm A Little Tea. pot." There were readings by Margueritte Grove, recitations by Paula Ann Clark, Richard Gherkin, Patsy Ruth Miller, Lin da JLee Simms, Maria Ann weed, a song "Silent Night" by Har riet Lavenik, Nora Keane and Darlene Smith, a piano duet by Sylvia Clayton and Leola Thompson, a piano solo by La Rayne Weed, Christmas carols sung by Carol Lee Reeves and Dorothy Pcugh, and a Christmas playlet by Virginia and Edna Mae Reeves and Madeline Wa ters. A tree, with Santa present, followed the program, and there was a gift exchange for the Ju veniles and the Silent Sisters. Stella Drydcn, Leola Thompson, Alta Clark and Sylvia Brannon were In charge of arrangements. Class Affair A holiday party In honor of the Peace Memorial Presbyteri an senior Sunday school class was given by Mary Lou Bates at 4355 Summers lane, Friday, December 27. A lighted Christmas tree add ed to the holiday motif. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Carol Reeves, Ruth and David Patterson, Shir ley and Dorothy Peugh, Ruth Peyton, JoAnne Robinette, Mor ris Weakley, and John McCIel lan. 9 9 9 Wed In Reno Married In Reno1 Saturday, November 24, were Gloria Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Crider of Klamath Falls, and Cpl. Gilbert Valentine, USMC, who is stationed at the Marine Barracks. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine are making their home in Klamath Falls for the present. American textile experts are directing French and Belgian production of fabrics for U. S. forces in Europe. Br C. R. STARK Msnsgtr, Klamath Chamber of Commerce Nineteen forty-five has been a good year for the Klamath County chamber of commerce. The six projects which con sumed the most time during 1945 were the effort to block a proposal to divert water from the Klamath basin to the cen tral valleys of California, which was successful; the work to se cure main line air service, a project which will not be corn- fileted until the civil aeronau ics board announces its deci sion In the west coast case; the fight to have the Willamette highway designated as the In-ter-reglonal route, which was not successful, establishment of a rates bureau; successful ef fort to secure a veterans' hospi tal, and the winning of an inter-chamber of commerce E bond contest. Less spectacular, but also Im portant projects rounded out the year's activities. In the field of agriculture, the chamber of commerce urged congress to ap prove the Importation of Mexi can nationals for field work; with other erouDS. helped to re lieve the fertilizer shortage last spring and the refrigerator car shortages in October and De cember; helped advertise Klam ath potatoes by taking a sack of Netted Gems to the governor of Idaho. Protect Interests In dealing with various gov ernmental agencies, the cham ber of commerce sought to pro tect and further the interests of Klamath county. Two con ferences with fuel rationing of ficials were held last winter, resulting in relieving the fuel shortage. Conferences with mil itary officers and housing offi cials resulted in approval of additional emergency housing units. A protest from the cham ber of commerce helped secure exemption of the Klamath basin from the war production board's "brown out," which would have cut down commer cial lighting. Recent phenomena at Crater Lake national park, sometimes described as "burping," stimu lated a request from the cham ber that a geologist be sent to the lake with appropriate re cording Instruments to deter mine the causes of strange clouds of gas which mysterious ly formed over the blue waters of the lake. A geologist has been assigned to this task and recording instruments are now being constructed. Last April the war depart ment announced that it had se lected Klamath Falls as the site of a national cemetery, which will cover 100 acres. For many years the chamber of commerce has advocated that a term of federal court be held here. This year the chamber and the Klamath County Bar associa- Pioneer Community Mr. and Mrs. M. Galaspi and daughter, Ann, left on Saturday to spend the holidays in southern California. During their ab sence, Mr. and Mrs. Lybrand are staying on their place. E. G. Sherer spent Christmas day with relatives at neno. James Randel and Earl Kerns have returned from Red Bluff, Calif., where hey took the Kerns' cattle for winter pasture. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Landis and children. Norma Joe and Gary of Klamath Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brownlee of Oak land were callers on Christmas at the W. L. Frain home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cofer of Klamath Falls were visitors In this community on Sunday. Mrs. M. Parsons was shopping Saturday in Klamath Falls. Mrs. Nellie Anderson and daughter, Mrs. H. Simmers and children of Llndley Heights spent Christmas at the home of her son, Merle, on the Keno Worden road. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hurlburt and family visited Sunday at the J. F. ranch near uorris witn tne Ted Johnsons. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Clemmens visited Saturday evening at Dor ris with his mother, Mrs, J. N. Matthews and his sister, Mrs. Ivan Dennis. Social Calendar WcdneidBT January 9 Wednesday club of St. Paul's In Yr ish house. Saturday January 11 Klwanli installation and dinner party, Willard. Friday, January 11 Winter Dancing dub, first of itriti, at WUlard hotel. Wedntsday, January 9 Klamath NUe club at Pelican party room. Is ill J INSTALLED BY ALOHA CHAPTER, Order of the Eastern Star in Installation ceremonies this week, were Mrs. Lawrence K. Phelps, worthy matron, and Sanford C. Selby, worthy patron. KennoH-Ellls and Comart. tlon pushed this project to suc cessful completion. Membership Gain Membership of the chamber of commerce was broadened during the year by the signing of 127 new members. Speaking of growth, enrollment in Klam ath Union high school Increased more than 100 over the previ ous year after an intensive "back to school" drive spon sored by the chamber this fall. The chamber celebrated its 25th anniversary this year with a banquet meeting at the Ma rine Barracks, attended by 630 people. Governor Earl Snell was guest of honor. The 25th annual report carried out the theme of "Foundations for the Future," showing that past accomplish ments were not an end in them selves but merely a basis for future successes. Other 1945 projects included planning the launching of the "SS Modoc Point," solicitation control, entertainment of high ranking military visitors, rental service and road reports fur nished without charge to the public, to name only a few due to limited space. The chamber faces 1946 with a determination to continue to work always in the best interests of Klamath county. Langell Valley Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of St. Joseph, Mo., spent the past two weeks visiting with bis par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Smith. William was discharged Decem ber 1 from the armed forces, after serving 34 months in the South Pacitic. He wears the Asiatic Pacific campaign ribbon with four Bronze Stars. He is also authorized to wear the Phil ippine Liberation ribbon with two Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct ribbon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marchant entertained Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones and son of Klamath Falls at dinner on Christmas day. ' Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dearborn and sons spent the Christmas holidays at Crescent City with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monroe, . . i Mr. and Mrs. Leland Petti grew and family spent Christmas week at Brookings with her par ents. . Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fernland and family of Boston, Mass., are spending Christmas week with Mr. and Mrs. George Fernland and son. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fernland of Medford are also visiting at the George Fernland home. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Leavitt and family entertained at dinner on Christmas eve. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burnett and sons, Mrs. Harry Dearborn of Bonanza, Earl Kent of Klamath Falls and Jim Womack. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gentry and family of Richmond, Calif., are spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Walker. Mrs. Mary' Dearborn of Bo nanza spent the Christmas holi days in Langell valley with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Davis and Melvin Davis are with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis. Merlin and Melvin were both re cently discharged from many months in the navy. Selma Smith returned to her home in Los Angeles after visit ing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Randall, Gary and Willie Mae, left Satur day for New Mexico to visit their father. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pinelli of Midland and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Caire of Klamath Falls spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burnett and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and daughters spent Christmas day in Klamath Falls with her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Revell are expecting their son Russell and familv to arrive from Flor ida before New Year's. They will meet their daughter-in-law and granddaughter for the first time. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Pepple and Ted entertained with a fam ily dinner Christmas day when their guests were Mr. ana mrs. Lloyd People. David and Roger; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pepple and Bob, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Smith en tertained at a dinner on Christ mas for Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Campbell and daughters, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Hayes and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McMahan.Mr. and Mrs. Ray Da vis and Dennis, and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. Annie Walker is visiting friends at Fort Jones, Calif., for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Murray of Coos Bay were recent visitors in Langell valley. ' Mr. and Mrs. Lester Leavitt and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burnett and family. Mrs. Mary Leldy is spending the Christmas vacation in Klamath Falls with her sister and family, the R. M. Teares. Mrs. B. Gift spent Wednesday evening at Bonanza with Mrs. Mary Dearborn. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Pepple of Bonanza spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Leavitt. . ,.. .... Flashes Of Life I VITAL STATISTICS HALDIMAN Born t K!mth Vlly hospital, Klamath Talli. Or.., December 24, 1943, to Mr, and Mn. H. H. Haldl man, Route 1 box 1124 A, elty a boy. Weiftht: 8 poundi 3 ouncea. BERNEIX Born at Klamath Valley hospital, Klamath Falls. Ore., Decem ber 23, 1S4S, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bernell, Box ISO, Tort Klamlth, a girl. Weight: 6 pounds 11 ounces. SCOTT Born at Klamath Valley hos pital, Klamath Falls, Ore., December 24, 1043, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott, Route 3 box S41, a boy. Weight: S pounds 10 ounces. MARTIN Born at Klamath Valley hospital,- Klamath Falls, Ore., Decem ber 27, 1943. to Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Martin, box 71B, elty, a girl. Weight: 4 pounds .4 ouncea. . Saturday, Dee. 29, 1S4S HERALD AND NEWtV FIVK I- I ' p 't I 'i i -w V ' V J if;) J -I ' OFFICERS OF SOJOURNERS for the coming six months were installed at the last meeting; President, upper left, Mrs.- F A. Murphy; vice president, Mrs. C. B. Larkln; below, left, 1 secretary, Mrs. H. R. Kircham; treasurer, Mrs. J. D. Gillespie. Kennell-EUIs. TIDBIT J TACOMA. Wash., Dec. 29 (JP) Two-year-old Karen Brown's stomach and mouth yielded a myriad of colored glass frag ments after she had been rushed to a hospital, .xao Her parents reported she'd eaten an electric light from her Christmas tree. .-.,. . . Physicians later pronounced Karen out of danger. e e e SOUVKNIR KANSAS CITY, Dec. 29 (JP) Police Sgt. William Galvin has the watch back he lost while di recting traffic In a snow-covered street during President Tru man's Christmas visit. A woman found the timepiece after a car had ground it into the icy slush as Galvin cleared the way for a presidential proces sion. "It will make a fine keep sake," commented the sergeant. ' e e OLDEST ODD FELLOW AURORA, 111., Dec. 29 VP) Daniel A. Wedge says he always intended to join the Odd Fellows lodge but he never got around to It So yesterday officers of the fraternal organization here went to weage s nome ana enroll ea him as a social member. They ? said, they believed Wedge, who is 104, is the coun try's oldest lodge member. e e CHICAGO, Dec. 29 There will be no more "ride 'em cowboy" horseback riding in the city and Cook county forest pre serves. aiming to halt the practice of wild west" riding, have ruled that a rider will have to own a license and he must be astride a duly licensed horse. Furthermore, his license may be revoked for from 30 days to a year if he gallops through the preserves, heedless of hikers and pedestrians. i " - f , . ! tlHtr -V S ,Vv.,v-' Kikes HOME FROM Portland are Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. O'Brien, now living ot 2540 Winters, and their young son Clarence who was just 2 years old recently. . ; Kennell-ElHs. New Pine Creek This Saturday evening '..the East Side Grange will play host to the West Side and Thomas Creek grange In one of the; flrl Just plain old-fashioned-, et together the three organizas tioos have had for some time, The affair is to be pot-luck, with members of the Granges bring, ing cakes, sandwiches, salads, pickles, etc. for refreshments. The entire membership.,., all granges are invited if they' want to come, it is understood. The evening will .be spent in visit ing and dancing and a general more or less mild celebration of another successful year in grange activities. Clifford Partln hitch-hiked home for Christmas; as far as Nubieber, Calif., last Saturday evening, accompanied by a buddy, Dale McCartney. There Clif sent word for his folks to come after him as it was get ting cold and not many chances to catch a ride appeared. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Par tin, went for him and on the way home they stopped at Davis Creek and took in the grange benefit dance for a while. Clif and his pal left on Tuesday, his folks driving him as far as Redding, where he hitch-hiked back to San Fran cisco. The only way the boys could get "a leave for Christmas was to sign a written statement that they . would not use any public carrier whatever while gone, which would only add to the choked carrier ' facilities now rather slowly it seems get ting the boys back home from overseas - who . have been dis charged. . ' . Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sanders and daughter, Betty, were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Snider Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Blurton entertained relatives and close friends Christmas Day with a big turkey dinner. . Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fisher and girls spent Christmas Day in Lakeview with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mahan and family of Martinez, Calif, were up to spend Christmas . weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler. Roy Atchlnson is now dis charged from the service and arrived home just in time to have Christmas dinner with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John At kinson of Lakeview. He has spent approximately three years in the aviation engineers corps building landing strips in the South Pacific islands. He was on Okinawa for about six months and was last stationed in Korea. He left Thursday for Camp Beale where he will meet his wife, the former Miss Spurgen, who is being dis charged from the Wacs. They will return home about Sunday or Saturday. Sue Rippy of Vallejo, Calif., is spending the holidays visiting with Dorothy Johnston. She ar rived last Wednesday afternoon. The annual Needle club Christmas party met at the home of Mrs. Thelma Butler last Saturday afternoon. The mem bers present enjoyed a Christ mas tree with an exchange of gifts. Mrs. Dorothy McDonald was guest at the occasion which featured a 2 o'clock luncheon. The group usually holds a big night party with all husbands or beaus invited but the mem-; bers were broken up and scat tered too much and the club was too small for such an elab orate undertaking this year,'. r-.--.'7-r--M.