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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1946)
Mary Jane Jenkins Weds New Year's iwnrv .Tiino .Tpnldns. onlv daughter of Mr. and Mn. Frank Jenkins of 1233 Pacific Terrace, became the bride of Dr. George Harris Merryman Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. George H. Merryman of this city, in a simple ceremony read at 4 o'clock New Year's Day at the Jenkins home. The Rev. Victor Phillips, pastor of the irsi ivieuionisi tuuitw, wu mc - The bride, given in marriage by her father, wor lovely full length gown ot wmie crepe fashioned with a deeo bertha collar embellished with seed pearls and gold bugle beads. A' band of the same trim was set in the skirt. The bride's flow ers were of gardenias and white carnations. Vows were exchanged in the living room before the fireplace , and the mantel was lighted by many white candles in silver candlesticks. Calla lilies, white chrysanthemums and white car nations were used in the room. William K. Jenkins, brother of the bride, and Dr. John Merry, man, brother of the groom, at ionrted the COUnle. Immediately after the service was read, Dr. and Mrs. Merry man cut their white wedding cake which centered the bride's table. The three tiered con fection- was surrounded by a wreath of red roses and white candles burned on either sine. Mrs. John Merryman and Mrs. William K. Jenkins served the cake and presided at the coffee service. Mrs. Jenkins, mother of the bride, wore a arey afternoon gown with a corsage of camel lias and Mrs. Merryman wore a turquoise blue afternoon gown and her flowers were also camellias. Dr. and Mrs. George Merry man left late that afternoon for southern California where they will remain for a time. Their plans are indefinite. For travel ing Mrs. Merryman wore a pale beige suit witn Drown accessor ies and a cluster of red camel lias. Both the bride and groom have returned recently from overseas duty. Mrs. Merryman, following her graduation from Stanford university, spent sev eral years in the newspaper field and then joined the Amer ican Red Cross. She went to Europe following training in Washington, D. C. and served with the Red Cross for more than one and one-half years. She re turned to her home here in October. Dr. Merryman, who is now on terminal leave from the United States army air corps with the rank of captain, was called in 1943 as a lieutenant in the re serves. He served overseas al most two years. Dr. Merryman was graduated from the Uni versity of Oregon school of medicine, took his interneship at Union Memorial hospital at Baltimore, and then practiced here with his father for several years before going into the serv ice. On his return from Europe he reported to Brooke General hospital at San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lorenz, who spent New Year's holidays here with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Lorenz, left Tuesday for the Uni versity of Oregon where they will continue their studies. Their marriage was a recent event in Portland and last Sunday the couple was honored with an open house at the Lorenz residence on High street. Church Riies St. Paul's Episcopal church was the scene of the late holiday wedding of Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Adkisson of 1536 Oregon, to Thomas A. Be- sonette Jr., son ot Mr. ana Mrs. Andrew . Bessonette of Seaside, on Saturday, Jjecemoer zs. The bride chose traditional white satin and net for her wed ding gown and a long full veil, She carried pink roses. Her maid of honor was Maria Heygenia, who wore a gown of blue taffeta and carried red roses. Little Starla Trippett was flower girl. She carried an old' fashioned nosegay of small flowers. Best man was Bob King of Klamath Falls. A receDtion for the young couple attended by a group of close friends and the bride's im mediate family was held at the home of her aunt, Mrs. LeRoy S. Tyrrell. Pacific Terrace. The bridegroom's family was unable to attend the ceremony. The young couple left a few davs after their wedding for a honeymoon trip to Seaside. For gomg-away the bride wore a gold suit with brown accessories. The bridegroom will report soon for further duty with the army air corps. 5 S Library Club Members of tha Klamath Falls Woman's Library club will open the New Year with a meet in 2 Monday. January 14. at 2 o'clock at the city library. At u ; ; Tirn c d.uUbh associate professor of history of art, university 01 uregon, will be the guest speaker. Mr. .uaiainger win speaK on, 'A Home To Live In." and wiU present slides to illustrate his talk. This speaker replaces Lt Leon Messenger of the Klamath naval air station, originally scheduled on the year's program. Lt. Messenger has been detached from the station here. Mrs. Don Zumwalt. music chairman, will announce her pro gram later. All interested women in the city are cordially invited to af filiate with Library club. 5 9 f Luncheon A xuletid theme was carried out in the decorations at bridge luncheon given by Mrs. Frederick Lewis at her home. 1834 Fremont, on Friday. De- cemoer zi. There were two tables of bridge. Each guect received a gift Present were Mrs. Roy Kakestraw. Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. Melvin Howie, Mrs. Arthur Moore. Mrs. Bernard Dubel. Mrs. Joe Hicks, Mrs. Harold Franey, ana Mrs. uwii, the nosteas. I A li r i M : I i i NEW YEAR'S DAY wos chosen as their wedding day by Mary Jane Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins, and Dr. George H. Merryman Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Ceorge H. Merryman. The wedding party, left to right, Dr. John D. Merryman, Dr. and Mrs. Ceorge H. Merryman Jr., Frank Jenkins and William K. Jenkins. Gudcrian. Shower Betty Reymers Weds Navy Pilot A wedding of interest here took place in Minneapolis, Min nesota, Saturday, December 8, when Betty Jane Reymers, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Reymers of Menlo Park, Calif., for merly of this city, became the bride of Frederick Russell Jacob- son 01 Minneapolis, me ceremony was read by the Rev. W. B. Rilling at half-past three o'clock in the afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church. The church was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthe- wnue candles decked the altar and the sides of the aisle. Mr. Bryant Sanford sang "Be cause ana rne xora s .prayer, before the ceremony. The bridegroom's sister, Helen Jacobson, was the bride's only attendant. Charles J. Tack was the best rain and the ushers were Robert Theodore Biesanz and Bruce Young. A ieeption followed the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of wnue satin ana tune, tne bodice of satin with an inset of tulle around the neck with satin ap plique. Tne sleeves were snug fitting and pointed at the wrist and the skirt fell in a long, full train. A fingertip illusion net veil was caught by a small hat embroidered in seed pearls. Her Douquet was a wnite orcnid which she carried on a white Bible. ine maid of honor wore a gown of powder blue embroid ered marquisette with a sweet neari necKiine, full skirt, cap sleeves and matching elbow length gloves. She carried an old fashioned bouquet. Following the reception the couple left for a brief honey moon at Lowell Inn at Stillwater in northern Minnesota. They are now at home at 5541 13th ave nue south, Minneapolis. The bride spent the greater part of her life in Klamath Falls and moved with her family to California two years ago. She was graduated from Klamath Union high school with the class of 1940 and attended the Univer sity of Oregon where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. The groom attended the Uni versity of Minnesota before en listing in the navy. For four years he served as a fighter pilot in the air corps and returned in October from overseas duty and shortly 'hereafter received his discharge. Mrs. Carl G. Revmers. mnthpr ft the bri.'e, flew to Minneapolis with her daughter and remained for sevr-ral days after the wed ding before returning to California. Kiwanis Party Plans are complete for a gala evening when the annual instal lation of officers of the Klam ath Falls Kiwanis club will be held Friday, January 11. at 7 o'clock at the Willard hotel. The atiair is formal for the ladies. Lt. Gov. Ernest Kofoed of Medford . will install President L. Orth Sisemore and his of ficers who will serve during 1946. Charles Mack will be the master of ceremonies. Tables will be arranged cabaret style arouna tne Daiiroom ana Evans orchestra will nlay for dancing. Greeting guests at the door will be members of the commit tee, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Ep- iey, cnairznen; Mr. ana Mrs, Burge Mason Jr., Mr. and Mrs, Donald Cram, Mr. and Mrs, Lowell KauD and Mr. and Mrs. willard Ward. S I Make Wreathes rne Marine Barracks was made gay this holiday season wnen zs wreathes and 13 charm strings were presented to the post by the Klamath Falls Gar den club. Members worked the week before the holidays Dre, paring, the strings and wreathes wnicn were made of the lovely greens found in the surrounding forests. Special thanks went from the club to Hal Ogle of the Klamath Forest Protective association which obtained all the greens for the club, and also to the Ameri can Red Cross which delivered the gifts to the post. Especially decorated were the infirmary rooms at the Barracks. I Among those who entertained at open house New Year's Eve were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farrens who invited a small number of friends to their home, 405 North Fourth, from 7 o'clock until midnight. Honoring Mrs. Jeanette Simp son, a shower and farewell party was held at the home of Miss Lucile Tweed, 442 N. 6th, on Sunday, December 30. Games were played and re freshments served. Many gifts were received by the honor guest. Guests included Mrs. Jean Dickerson, Mrs. Mildred Merrill, Miss Ruth Jones, Mrs. Sarah Tweed, Mrs. Ethel Morrisson, Mrs. a. Hj. Liien, miss Lorraine Wright, Mrs. Lettie Druecker, Mrs. Agnes iageson, Mrs. Mal colm Epley, Mrs. Margaret Dud ley, Mrs. Emily Priest, Miss Maxine Rankin, Mrs. Jerry Al corn, Mrs. Anne Sherfy, Mrs. Herrick Wheeler, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, Mrs. E. E. Kilpatrick, Mrs. Mary Carver, Miss Bess Mc Colm, Mr. Simpson and the hos tesses, Mrs. Helen Hoffman and Miss Lucile Tweed. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson left De cember 31 for Long Beach, Calif., where he has accepted a Sosition with a contracting firm. Irs. Simpson was a teacher at Pelican school. I Open House On Sunday, December 30, Mrs. Frederick Lewis held open house at her home, 1834 Fre mont, from 3 to 6 o'clock. Ap proximately 70 friends called. Assisting the hostess were SOCIETY By LOIS STEWART Her numbers included Etude by Symanowski, Nocturne by Res- tighi, and Arabesque No. z, JJc Bussy. Answering a request, Barbara also played DeBussy's Clair de Lune. Guests asked for the afternoon were Mrs. R. Heber Radcliffe, Mrs. Thomas Radcliffe and Helen Radcliffe, the latter two here for the holidays, Mrs. Harold Teale and daughter Patricia, Mrs. Lowell Coggeshall and Diane, Mrs. Frederick C. Wissen- Kati anl Mrd Psrvia Ann TTaar- Mrs. J. E. Hawkins and Mrs. ing. Mrs. Hugh Campbell and Robert Wilson. 1 Joan, Mrs. Charles V. Rugh, Mrs. Holiday Tea On December 29th- An interesting holiday affair was the tea arranged last Satur day afternoon when Mrs. A. Bristow Hood and her daughter Barbara asked guests to their home, 76 Washington, for several informal hours. The rooms were bright with greens and the tea table was es pecially attractive with white chrysanthemums and Christmas candles. Pouring were Mrs. Vernon Kuykendall and Mrs. E. P. Livingston. Barbara, who is studying at the University of Oregon where ner minor is music, piayea aur-- ing the afternoon for the guests. Samuel A. Mushen, Mrs. Frank lin L. Weaver, Florence Weaver of Los Angeles, Mrs. Phil Hitch cock and Mrs. Ralph R. Macart ney Sr. Barbara Hood retyrned to the university New Year's night. Among the students returning to school New Year's Day was Madelon Adler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George H. Adler, who is studying at Roosevelt junior high school in Eugene and ma joring In music at the University of Oregon under Professor George Hopkins. From The South Mr. and Mrs. Joe Voye and thrce-month-old Leo arrived last Saturday evening mid will bo at the A. J. Voye home on High street. Joe has received his dis charge from the United State marine air corps and wns last at Cherry Point, North Carolina. He picked up his family at Corpus Chrlsti, Texas, and drove west in time for the New Year holidays. , On New Years afternoon there was a family gathering at th A. J. Voye homo to greet the newcomers. 5 5$ Dancing Club The first of a scries of parties for members of the winter Dancing club will be held Sat urday night, January 12, at the Willard hotel. Dancing will start at 10 o'clock. Tables will be ar ranged cabaret fashion around the large ballroom. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Lane Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whit latch and Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Elllngson Jr. Jean Hauger, who, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hauger, left New Year's night for her home in San Francisco. 5 House guests of Mrs. Fred crick Lewis, 1834 Fremont, for the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hastings of Portland. Capt. Lewis, USMC, is still over seas. Betrothal Told At University The brlrolhul of Mary Loulst Landry, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Paul O, Landry of 331 Pacific Terrace, was announced at the Alpha Phi house on the University of Oregon campus at din ner Thursday evening. Mary Louise will wed William Louis Wusmunn, son of Mr. and Mrs, John G. Wiisntunn of llonondnU, Pennsylvania, some time Into this coming summor. The betrothal wus iniuiu known when a box of lovely red roses was opened at the table and elusion, tied with crimson Wed Christmas Christmas morning, In a set ting of holiday greens, polnset tins, and while chrysanthemums, Nancy Uclle Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orpheus L. Par kur ot Oregon City, bucamo tha bride of SK 3c Richard lien limine, United Status navy, son oi Mr. and Mrs. ituroid M'uney of Klamath Fulls. The double ring ceremony wus read In si. rums hpiscopnl cmircii of urcgoit Lily. ' The bride wore a gown of white satin with a long train. Her full length veil wus held In plucc by n crown of peurls und ornngu blossoms. Shu carried white chrysunthuimims centered with a single white orchid. Mrs, Harold Fruney, mother of tha bridegroom, wus present at tno ceremony. The youiiK eounlo attended u family reunion al tint home of Mr. und Mrs, Glen Lurklns In Salem before leaving for their honeymoon trip to Culifornln. Mrs. llcnthurne Is a grnduiite or Oregon City high school und attended Oregon Statu college for two years. Mr. Uenthorne entered the Seubees two and u hiilf years ago. tie intended Uregon Slate prior to his enlistment and wns mujuring in forestry. He re turned recently from the Mar shall Islands und is now on a 30-day convalescent leave. 3 Supper Party Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whillutch entertained ut their home, 1122 North Eighth, New Year s ove with a supper party before the Kennies dunce. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Elllngson Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lone Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Don West, Mrs. Rosemary Sloan Johnson, Jean Hunger of Sun Francisco, Merlon Albrecht, Lt. Don EllliiRKon. Cunt. James Rog ers and Tommy Wallers. S Away for the holidays were Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd J. Goble and her mother,, Mrs. Hiram Mur doch, who enjoyed Christmas and New Year's Day in Snn Francisco. They attended tho East-West game while south. ribbon, presented to each girl. The traditional box of choco lates was then passed by Mary. The lrlde-elct Is a member of a well known Klamath Falls family. She attended schools hero und Is now In her junior yenr at the Univurslty. Mr, Was mnnn Is also a student at the university having enrolled In his sophomore year following his dlschnrgo from the United States nuirlne corps with the rank of technical sergeant. II attended Columbia university prior to his enlistment, served over three years in the South Pacific und wus relurnod to the United States a year ago. The forthcoming wedding will culminate a romance which' started here where the ' groom-to-be whs stutloned at the Ma rino Barracks following his re turn from overseas. Mr. Wn mnnn spent Christmas with his parents but arrived In Klamath Fulls In time for the New Year festivities. The two left New Year's Day for Eugene to re sume their studies. 8 5 Visitors Among the Portland visitors here over the Christmas to New Year's holiday were Mr, and Mrs. Paul Foster who were guests of lier parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ceorgo blehn of Pine street, and her sister's fumlly, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin K. Lucas of Pacific Terrace. Hero for Christmas only were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keller of Portland who visited their par ents, Mr. und Mrs. J. J. Keller and Mrs. Georgo Humphrey. Paul Keller relumed this fall from duty with the office of war information In the China-India-Burma theater, 5 5 5 Mrs. Parmella Bote, who spent the holidays her with her daughter's family, Dr. and Mrs. George H. Adler of Pacific Terrace, left Saturday morning for her home in Brookings, 9 S S Mr. and Mrs. DeLos Mills and children, Lyle and Mentha, have moved from their ranch horn in the Spring Lak district lo 202 North Fourth street. Mr. Lyle O. Mills Is now residing at Hotel Hall. Virginia Howard Bride Of Sunday A lovely bride of the holidays was Virginia L Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Anderson of 443 Laguna, who be came Mrs. Melvin B. Miller In a ceremony read at 1 o'clock Sunday, December 30, In Sacred Heart church. The Rev. Father Timothy Casey officiated. The bride, given In marriage by her uncle, Marvin K. Lucas, walked down the aisle In a traditional white satin gown fash ioned with a deep marqulsettc yoke, snug fitting bodice, long sleeves and full, sweeping train. Her three quarter length veil of net fell from a Mary Stuart cap which was trimmed with seed pearls. Her flowers were white chrysanthemums and centered with gardenias. The only Jewelry worn by the bride was a strand of pearls, gift of the groom. Elaine Abbott played traditional wedding mu sic at the organ and Just before I) ilr - u M . tag. mf w I ' 'A "1 1 r":" "' - v 1 Pi M-m. i ,a :: It DOWN THE AISLE walked Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Russell Jacob son at St. John's Lutheran church in Minneapolis, Minn., Decem ber 8. She is the former Betty Reymers of this city. WEDDING BELLS last Sunday afternoon for Virginia Lee How ard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Anderson, and Melvin B. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick B. Miller Jr. Kcnnell-Ellls. the service Frank Yuntorn sang Schubert's "Ave Maria" ana "Panls A ng lie us," Cesar Franck. Mrs. George Cornell, th. ma tron of honor, and the brides maids, Mrs. Jack Meyers, Doro thea Elllngson, and Ann Muel ler, wore identical frocks of aqua blue marquisette with deep bertha ruffles, and floor length skirts. They wore net caps with clusters of carnations on either side of their heads, and their Colonial bouquets were tied with long satin streamers, Two little nieces of th groom, Putty and Susan Miller, daugh ters of Mr. and Mrs. Dick B. Miller Jr., wore aqua taffeta frocks with long full skirts, car ried little Colonial bouquets of forget-me-nots and wore carna tions in their hair. The altar of the church was decked with white chrysanthe mums and lighted by many white candles, Darrcll and Dick B. Miller Jr., brothers of the groom, attended him. Ushers wore William LeMas- tors and Don Smith. Immediately after the cere mony a reception for members of the wedding party and Imme diate families of the young cou plo was held at the Anderson home. The bride and groom cut their thrcc-tlcred wedding cake and lt was served by Ann Muel ler and Mrs. Jack Meyers, who also assisted at the punch bowl. Mrs. Marvin K. Lucas, aunt of the bride,, also assisted and cof fee was poured by Dorothea Elllngson. White chrysanthe mums and white candles were used on the bride's table. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left short ly after tho ceremony for stay In San Francisco and they plan to return by way of Reno, They will be al home in the Hunt apartments. Mrs. Miller is a member of a pioneer Klamath Falls family and granddaughter of th late Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lucas. She attended the University of Ore gon and was affiliated with Delta Gamma sorority. Mr. Mil ler also attended the University' where ho was a membor of Al pha Tau Omega fraternity. Ho served until late in November with the United States army air corps. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick B. Miller Sr., of this city and on his return will o in business with his father. , Among the out-of-town gueaijy at the wedding were Mr. ancV Mrs. Paul Foster ot Portland, formerly of this city. i
