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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1946)
P" y f "l" f1" r 3 ' T VTf ii ii 1 1 i SOCIETY By LOIS STEWART ' V''- V- I-.- : v.: jrzr7sr..;m?. t: MRS. WILLIAM HOPPER and little daughter, Roslyn Carol, are spending Mother's Day in Portland otter a visit here early in May with Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Johnson. Mrs. Hopper is the former Mary Lou Johnson. Roslyn Carol was a St. Valentine's Day ornvol. Gudcrlan. Music Program Given Thursday In observance of Nnllonnl Music Week, a music program was S resented by the seventh and eighth grade students of Altumont unlnr high school at the Soroptimist meeting, Thursday, May 8. An a rappclla choir, directed by Mrs. Violetto Moore, sang several numbers by Steuben Foster. Two of the students an nounced the selections and gave a brief sketch of I ho couiKscr me. I A minstrel quartet did several dunces and humorous sketches. I.loyd Hunncl pluyod two trumpet solos, "Ueaullful Dreamer'' and i "Oh, Susanna, ' accompanied by Mri. Moore, who ulso announced that the numbers wero Lloyd's own arrangements. At the closo of th music ul program, Olive Cornell gavo the group a brief description of Stephen Foster's home In Uordu town, Kentucky, which she vis ited. Muriel Gnrlrh was program chairman for the day and Intro duced the young entertainers. Sho firit gave a short talk on the origin and meaning of music week and stressed the thought that tinrierxlnndlng of music is a bond among tuitions and might well be a factor In universal peace and understanding since the language of music is the same in all nations. A record attendance of mem bers and guests enjoyed the pro gram, and I. label le Hrlxncr, chairman, was complimented for tho entertainment presented. Club members will work for the next four weeks on Philip pine relief. Sylvia McClelland will be chairman of a committee to assemble light weight cloth- Ing and other articles needed. Guests of the club were Mrs. I.ee Jacobs of linker, formerly of Klumnth Fulls, Mrs. C. A. Henderson, and Louise Home wood, assistant field director of the American Hed Cross, who Is home on leave after over seas duty. ,Reames Club With a number of members out of town there were few par ticipants In the 54-hole and 27 hole derbies played Frldny morn ing at Kennies Golf and Country club. A sack lunch was served at noun and three tables of "bridge were in play. Hostess for -the day was Mrs. W. O. Smith. Afternoon awards went to Mrs. Oscar Shlve and Mrs. Marvin Nerselh. A guest of Frldny was Mrs. J. A. Jensen of Kalnler, Oregon, visiting ut the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Shaw of Pointer street. May Tea Mrs. Don Fisher, Fremont ' school first grade teacher, enler ' tallied mothers of her pupils ond . Fremont teachers at a tea re- cently. Tables were attractively set with little May baskets filled with spring flowers, i Those who poured were Mrs. J G. B. Inman, Mrs. llattrby i Bechen, Mrs. K.'G. Ciimmlngs, ! Mrs. Eva Mary Lovely, Mrs. I Nora Thomas. Mrs. Fred Robin , son and Mrs. Clyde James assist . ed the hostess in greeting the ; guest. There were about 50 per ; ions present. . , Spring Recital Mrs. Don Zumwalt bus an i nounccd the date of her annual i spring recital as Monday evening, J May 20, at which time sho will . present her students of voice nnd . piano in the city library audi torium at 7:30 o'clock. The public Is cordially Invllcd to attend Mrt. Zumwalt'i recital. Library Club Monday. May 13, will be the lust incctlnu ut the veur fur the Klamath Fulls Woman's Library I club and it Is combined with 1 election of officers, a silver tea, and an informal flower shower which will be under the direc tion of the Klumuth Falls Gar den club. The meeting Is scheduled for 2 o'clock sharp according to Mrs. Hubert P. Elllngson Sr., re tiring president of the club. There will be reports from of ficers nnd standing committee heuds and a brief program will follow the business meeting. An excellent attendance is antici pated. Garden club members are asked to bring arrangements in the morning and this Is a non competitive show. The silver teu. which will complete the afternoon's pro gram, is under the direction of Mrs. Walter Beane. chairman. Entertains Mrs. Donald F. McKay enter tained Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week to greet Mrs. F. A. McKay of Scuttle who has arrived in Klamath Falls to spend the summer with her son and his family. After dessert wus served, bridge was played, with high scores going to Mrs. Iilchurd Hlbbs and Mrs. Arthur Moore, second high to Mrs. R. Newell and Mrs. George Flltcraft, and low to Mrs. Hoy Whytal and Mrs. E. U, Gouckner. Other guests were Mrs. Hubert O'Sullivnn, Mrs. Jean Houston, Mrs. Harold Palmer, Mrs. E. P. Lee, Mrs. Howard Dixon, Mrs. Hubert Sprout, Mrs. Edwin Schneebeek and Mrs. M. P. Leonard. Son Arrives Friends have received an nouncements this week telling of the arrival of a son, Michael Edward, on April 28, to Lt. and Mrs. Robert B. Merrick of Broukc General hospital, Fort Sam Hous ton, Sun Antonio. Texas. The young mull, their first son, weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces at birth. Mrs. Merrick will be remem bered here as the former Louise Hunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, F. Hill Hunter, now of Lemon Grove, Calif. Dr. Merrick is now ill the United Stales army med ical corps. Mothtr'i Day In Corvallit Mr. and Mrs. John Houston ond young son Jon, and Fred and G. W. Houston lelt this morning for Corvallis where they will spend Mother's Day with the Houston men's mother, Mrs. Jnbo Houston, Klamath Falls pioneer matron who is now mak ing her home In the valley city with a daughter and familv. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moser(Vcro Hous ton). Mrs. Houston has recently celebrated her 85th birthday. - 1 i ! 3 1m Mother's Day Mother's Duy weekend and Junior Weekend, synonymous on the University of Oregon campus at Eugene, saw a number of Klumuth Falls folks driving to the valley Friday and Saturday. Leaving Friday were Mrs. Hugh B. Campbell and Mrs. A. Brisluw Hood who will visit Joun Campbell and Barbara Hood. Mr. nnd Mrs. Paul O. Landry also left for Eugene Fri day to be the guests of their daughter. Mary, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Royal Shaw will go up this weekend to spend Sunday with Wanda Shnw. Mrs. Robert Higgs of Luke shore drive is spending this weekend nt Eugene with her daughter, Dorothy, nnd Mrs. Nina Currier is the guest of her daughter, Dorothy. Mrs. L. F. Corrigun will visit her daughter, Mary Virginia, and Mrs. Frank Sexton and daughter Marinnn left Friday for Eugene to be the guests of Mary Louise Sexton. Mr. Sexton will Join his family Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Molntorc will be with their sons, Leo ond Tony, students at the university, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Burke will visit their daughter. Donna. Sojourners At the no host luncheon of So journers held Wednesday in the Wilhud hotel dining room, Mrs. L. Saner was honored. The club president, Mrs. F. A. Murphy, presented Mrs. Saucr with a gift in appreciation of the work she has done for the club. It is with regret Sojourners see Mrs. Saucr leave Klamath Falls. ine regular meeting was opened by Mrs. F. A. Murphy and guests, Mrs. E. Fitzpntrick, Mrs. C. A. Griffin ond Mrs. C. E. Bauer were presented. Mrs. Fitzpntrick of the Welcome Wagon told the members of her work in our city. Plans for the annual spring dinner dunce wero discussed. Mrs. L. W. Miles, chairman, ex pects one of the best turnouts of the year for this affair, lt will be held Wednesday, Mny 22, at Lukeshore. The theme is infur mnl nnd will be held in the pri vote dining room. A Sojourner may invite two other couples to the iifloir. Any member or as sociate member planning to at tend and bring guests should contact Mrs. L. W. Miles, phone 8343, or a member of her com. niiltee, Mrs. Byron Friedman, phone 8408, Mrs. Fred Hurtin, phone 5208, or Mrs. J. Kuhn, phone 6020. At the close of the business meeting, cards were in play with Mrs. Byron Friedman hostess for the afternoon. Mrs. E. J. Howell was high for pinochle and Mrs. L, W. Miles ond Mrs. W. H. Petty won honors in bridge. New Officers Members of Ton chapter, Betn Sigmo Phi, met at the home of Mrs. George Wordcll, 1745 Menlo way, Thursday evening, May 0. Following the business meeting, Mrs. Warren Poole gave an Interesting talk on tho topic, "Sculpturing As An Art." Lois Rumor, outgoing presi dent. Installed the new officers for the coming year in on im pressive ceremony. They ore Mrs. John Feebnck, president; Mrs. George Wright, vice presi dent; Frances Bnlln, recording secretary: Mis. Lloyd Smith, corresponding; secretary, ond Mrs. Stephen Sabo, treasurer. Hefeshinents were served. The next regular meeting will be held Thursday, May 23, at 8 p. in., nt the home of Mrs. John Feebnck, 2200 Wanlland. May Tea Given By PEO Chapter An interesting spring affair planned fur this afternoon, Sat urrluy, May II. was the ti-a given by the members of Chapter AU. I'KO Sisterhood, for tlic pleasure of the members of Chuu- ter U, l'EO, and number of guest in the Pelican party room. The baiurnuy aiiuir was ulso the 13th anniversary of the founding of Chupler AU. There arc now some 25 members of tin group and 75 Pr.O members and guests enjoyed the after noon party. Special guests were mother! of members and also Mrs. F. E. Druku of I'ortlund, charter mem ber, now visiting here. The tea table was particularly atlructlve centered with tulips of yellow ond white, the I'KO colors. Iteceiving were Mrs. George W. Sample, AU presi dent, and Mrs. W. I. Tingley, vice president. I'ourlng at the tea table were sevcrul past presidents including Mrs. N. Ii. Drew, Mrs. E. A. Thumus, Mrs. Glen W. llout and Mrs. Fruncis Hubert Olds. Others of the chapter assisted about the party room. Three daughters of PEO mem bers assisted during the after noon. They were Mary Ann Mills. Joyce Sample and Janic Tingley. Making orrangemcnts for the party were Mrs. Kenneth G. Klahn, chairman; Mrs. Joseph W. Peak and Mrs. Fruncis Rob ert Olds. Mrs. Wright Is New DAR Head Mrs. Roland E. Wright was elected regent of Eulalona chap ter. Daughters of the American Revolution, at the annual elec tion of officers held Monday evening, at the home of Mrs. Robert E. Wuttenburg. Elected to serve with Mrs. Wright are: Mrs. Hugh T. Milchelmore, vice regent; Miss Eva Burkhalter, secretary; Mrs. Albert O. Roenicke, treasurer: Mrs. W. D. Foster, registrar; Mrs. Thomas Hampton, historian; Mrs. Mrs. D. V. KuykcndaU, Mrs. Bert Thomas, and Mrs. Charles J. Martin composed the nomi nating committee. Three new members were welcomed by Mrs. W. J. Ows ley, regent, with appropriate ceremonies, Mrs. Warren G. Nugle, Nan and Adra Goeller. Tins being National Music Week, the program hour was devoted to early American music with Mrs. Hugh T. Milchelmore in charge. A brief summary of the begnnings of music in the United States was given by Mrs. Mitchclmorc, showing that the native Indians were the first musicians and these were followed by the Negroes who came in the first slnve cargo in 1619, then the Puritans came with their chants and psalm singing, frowning on tuneful ditties and allowing them no place in the church. "Yankee Doodle" of European origin was the first popular tune. The first American com poser was Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration of In dependence. Mrs. Norman Fra ley sang two of his composi tions, with Mrs. Lewis C. Horn by playing the violin obligato, and Mrs. Milchelmore at the piano. The numbers were: "Be neath the Weeping Willow's Shade." and "My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free." Mrs. Milchelmore nnd Mrs. Hornby plnyed two piono-violin duets, minuets, one had been a fa vorite of George Washington and the other had been ployed for Mrs. Washington. Mrs. C. E. McClellan reported that the DAR Girl Humcmaker awards are to be presented to outstanding students in home economics in each Klamath county high school having such a course. The new officers will be in stalled ot the next regular meet ing June 3, which will be held ot the Pelican cafe and will open with a dinner at 6:30. In charge of arrangements for this dinner are: Miss Eva Burk halter, Mrs. Thomas Hampton, and Mrs. Albert O. Roenicke. The continental congress of ill K '. . I 1 1 . : Jk.... J MRS. JOHN HARDING and her young daughter, Jonnie, are all o'twitter over their journey which will take them to Rome, Italy where they will join Major John Hording of the United States army. Mrs. Harding and Jonnie are spending Mother's Day with her parents, Mr. ond Mrs. Rae Horton. Kennell-Ellis. Visitor Feted Mrs. Herbert G. Moulton of New York City Is a guest at the home of her brother and sister-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. George H. Merryman Sr., 1121 Pacific Ter race, and since her arrival a number of informal affairs have been given for her. Colonel Moulton has returned recently from the European theater of operations. Both are well-known here where they have visited frequently. On Wednesday afternoon of the coming week, between the hours of 3 to 6 o'clock, Mrs. Merryman and Mrs. John D. Merryman will entertain ot lea for Mrs. Moulton's pleasure in the Pelican party room. Hazel Morrison and Mary E. Stewart are spending this week in Pendleton. W. J. Owsley, chaplain. the national society of the Daughters of the American Rev olution will be held in Atlantic City, N. J., May 20 to 23. At tending from Oregon will be Mrs. Burton B. Lowry, Medford reunng siate regem; nuss nette I. Dentler Portland, state rcucnt elect: Mrs. Howard P. Arnest, Portland, national so ciety vice president; Mrs. Wil liam Horsfall, Marshfield. reporter-general to Smithsonian Institution, and two members who will serve as pages: Markie Wcatherford, Albany, and Mrs. Lucille Miller of Medford. At the close of the Monday evening gathering Mrs. Watten burg served tea, coffee, and cake. - Pouring at the daintily appointed table were Nan and Adra Goeller, members who have recently become civilians after serving as Waves overseas for many months. Mothers Club Members of the Oregon Mothers club met Saturday after noon of last week in the Pelican party room with 22 present. An invitation is open to all mothers of University of Oregon stu dents, past and present, to affili ate with the group. The next meeting will take place in the fall. President of Oregon Mothers is Mrs. George Stevenson, vice president is Mrs. Willard Peyton, and Mrs. Nina Currier is secre- lary-ireasurer. Tea was served at 4 o'clock following a business session. Book Club At Campbell Horn Members of the Afternoon Book club of AAUW held the last meeting of the . year on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hugh B. Campbell on Pacific Terrace. Mrs. Howard Barnhisel presented the review, "Brides maid Revisited" by Evelyn Waugh. r " 1 " 1 '" iw " n i r w ii-fj : - : ' 5 s sty i I f " $ ' . I w U m-.: . mm MRS. STUART NELSON ond little Genevieve Ann, arrived this week, in Corpus Christi, Texas, after flying from Portland on May 6. They are in time to spend Mother's Day with Lt. (jg) Nelson, USN, who is greeting his daughter for the first time. She was born hers March 22. Mrs. Nelson is the former Barbara Johnson, daughter of Dr. ond Mrs. . D. Johnson. Guderian. Pli? JAAUW Spring Tea her trip, Mrs. John B. -Harding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rae I Horton of 635 N. 11th, is deep in plans to join her nusband, Maj. John Harding , Rom6i Italy. Mrs. Harding and her 19-month-old daughter, Jonnie, ex pect to leave some time this month, but the date is indefinite. They will be among nine serv ice wives and eight children to join husbands and fathers serv ing with the army air corps and stationed in Rome. They are the only ones from Oregon who will make the journey. Mrs. Harding will receive her final traveling orders probably in May, and has been informed that she must be ready to leave on 12 hours notice, bhe .re- marks that she s all but living out of a suitcase because she s afraid the orders may' come at any time. Household equipment and the baby's furniture and be longings have been shipped ahead. Mrs. Harding has contacted another young woman, Zola Record of Seattle, who is one of th nine wives, and the two are the nine wives, and the two are keeping each other informed on latest developments. When they do start their trip. Mrs. Harding and Jonnie intend to have a brief visit with Jon nie's paternal grandmother, Mrs. C. B. Harding of Portland, for merly of Klamath Falls. They will sail from New York after traveling across the country by train. They have been in Klamath Falls residing with Mrs. Hard ing's parents since last Decem ber when Maj. Harding went to Rome. The annual Mother's Day breakfast will be observed at the Willard hotel at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning when members of Jobs Daughters and DeMolay will honor their mothers on this I occasion. Honors Graduates A lovely spring tea honored graduating Klamath Union high school senior girls this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clarence Humble, 1320 Pacific Terrace. The tea, given by the Klamath Falls chapter of the American Association of University Women, is an annual affair. Hours were from 2:30 to 4:30. Centering the table was a multi-colored Victorian bouquet of spring flowers in a crystal bowl. Birthday Carolyn Sue Heilbronner cele brated her ninth birthday with a party at Moore park, Saturday, May 4. Those wishing Carrie Sue a hannv hirthHav urorn -.lanp j Larkin. Marcelyn Lytle. Charles Harris, Diane Dennis, Willard j and gaily Robinson, Berniece i Rullard. Sallv Rurk nis.ri-i Larsen, Judith Kuhn, Ailsa Kuy kendall, Jean Condrey. Lois Sny der, Karen Porter and Shirley Johnson. Many delightful gifts were presented, followed by games at "' 5"2nt i ..3 Refreshments were served by tne swings, and teeter-totters. Mrs. Heilbronner and Mrs. t. S. Robinson. Alpha Chapter Members of Aloha chapter. Delta Kappa Gamma, met Sat urday evening, May 4, at the home of Stella Bowne tor a social and business meeting. A potluck dinner was served. Tables were decorated with spring flowers. Presiding over the business meeting was Olive Wilson, president. Reports of the state convention held in Corvallis in April were re viewed by Mae Wells, Mabel Humble, Stella Bowne, Augusta Parker. Geraldine Owsley, Eva Burkhalter, and Jo Fen rod. The capter expressed to Ger aldine Owsley its congratula tions at the honor she received in being elected first vice presi dent of Alpha Rho state. Delta Kappa Gamma. After a social evening, the chapter adjourned until Sep tember when the members will be entertained by Ruth Oben chain at her country home near Bly. Staff Party The staff of Whytal's enjoyed a potluck dinner and birthday party this week at the home of Mrs. Golda Harney, Evans apart ments. Mrs. Grace Kinderdick was the guest of honor. Others pres ent were Mrs. Annabelle Mink ler, Wanda Speer, Mrs. Maxine Hope, Mrs. Lorene McCullum, Mrs. Beverly Richey, Mrs. Ruth Popp, Mrs. Emma McLean and Mrs. Marge Whytal. Games were the diversion of the evening. - Mr. and Mrs. Franklin L. Weaver of Auburn street left Saturday morning for the south where they wiil spend a week. They will be with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Weaver and Connie, at Stockton, over Mother's Day, and Mrs. Weaver will also spend a short time in San Francisco, Mr. Weaver will continue on to Los Angeles where he will be with his sister, Florence Weaver, now recovering nicely from serious eye surgery. Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Myers of Medford were guests Friday and Saturday morning of their daugh ter's family, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan P. Bosworth Jr. of Conger ave nue. They left early today for a visit with friends up north flanked by. yellow tapers. Bou- quets of flowers were placed about the rooms. Presiding at the tea service were the new officers of the AAUW, Mrs. Aaron Hoffman, president; Mrs. John O'Connor, vice president; Mrs. John Kerns, secretary; and Eva Burkhalter, treasurer. ' General tea chairman was Mrs. John D. Merryman. Music during the afternoon was pro vided by Cherie Mahan . who presented piano selections, and Mrs. Vernon Kuykendall, vocal solos, accompanied by Mrs. Don Zumwalt. Mrs. Zumwalt was in charge, of arranging music for the tea. Receiving at the door wer Mrs. Clarence Humble, Mrs. Warren Nogle, Eva Burkhalter, Mrs. Robert A. Thompson and Mrs. Robert P. Ellingson Jr. Assisting about the rooms were Mrs. John Shaw, Mrs. Burge Mason Jr., and Mrs. Wil liam K. Jenkins. Chairmen in charge of arrang ing the details were Mrs. Ailsa Massey Kuykendall,. table dec orations; Phyllis Foster, flowers; Mrs. Kenneth A. Moore, refresh ments; Mrs. Don Zumwalt, mu sic; Mrs. James Kerns, kitchen; Mrs. Burge Mason Jr. and Mrs. William K. Jenkins, serving and Mrs. Laurence Shaw, room decorations. , ,,. Garden Club' v The Bonanza-Langell Valley Garden club met at the horn of Mrs. Alta Dixon on May 3. The meeting was well attend ed and two new members were enrolled. Early gardens were reported to be flourishing in sDite of heavy frost. The nucleus ot a gardening library will be started at the next garden club meeting. Gar dening books and pamphlets will be available and issued by the club librarian at each meet ing with the privelege of keep ing them for two weeks. Any donations of books on gardening, landscaping, flower arrangements and so tortn win be appreciated by the club. Among early flowers in bloom in Mrs. Dixon's attractive yard are anemone and alyssum, both hardy perennials. The next meeting oi me ciuo will be held at the home of Mrs. Artie Freese on May 17. The topic will be "Wild Flowers." For roll call each member will bring a wild flower specimen. Meeting Date . Aloha chapter 61, Order of th Eastern Star, will meet Tuesday evening, May 14, at 8 o'clock in the Masonic temple for its regu lar meeting. At the meeting past matrons and past patrons of Aloha chap ter will be honor guests for tha evening, and the worthy matron and worthy patron invite all to be present. ' The refreshment committee for the evening includes Mrs. Gomer Jones, Mrs. G. B. Inman, Mrs. Irene Markham, Mrs. W. B. Hen drlckson, Mrs. Lula Hutchins, Mrs. J. A. Luck, Mrs. De Lo Mills and Mrs. Herman Glswold.,
