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f ' '"..Sfeft Herald and N ews Saturday, December 13, 1947 SOCIETY By Cdna Killmcycf Tree Hunts Herald Approach Of Yule ( 1 1 r l.l iihix I irci will bp going up as early as ni'xl week-end, hiiiI lice IiiiiiIIiik mill greens gathering expeditions nrr expelled In partially denude Kliunulli woods this (liming Huiiriay nil families return Inline. Inudi-il Willi pnir nines mid bougha. (Ir trees mid Juniper brum lies with which in (Ink 1 lirlr niiiiiiK Mini- limn our family In barking furwui'd lo the ri'liini uf Hie -iiiilciit niriiilicis limn achouls fur away. Among them l 'lie Warren IIiiiiii'I liiiuily, wlih daughter JiKly expected lo arrive In I'liitlanil un llcicliilii-i after I'lilkaea end fill her lU Vnaaar III Pollghkecpslc, New Vutk. Judy will ri'iiiiiln iinlll Hip first of Hie year. Waier Niiiii y In homr 1 1 1 1 1 week Willi n nuiiith's vaintlim limn studies ul Mills Judy luii wrlltiii cif mi Intercntlng Thanksgiving whlih she npi-nl ul Ilir In.nir uf a niiilnniiite In IMrasantvUlc, Nrw York. The rtxjin i i 1 1- n liillirr. I in u lc in a II v . Hi senior rdltur un Headers Dlgn.t mid lind In ril liir many years In iliiriim. Around tlir 'I hunk -illvlnti illmi'-i' Ulilc Mil l mi i llm ini-.i' ninldi who hud romr lo this country Hi M ml v iiinMiu:, mill ul. ii in. (iiudnn H. Hcagrave mid Ills family. Ul . Hcagrave la Ihe author ul Ilir lirnt seller, "lluimn Humeon." Ilir 11 (.'. Woodruff tuinlly will lir together tlil.i (.'Iiummiiik llmr wiili Mil. Mlnnley HulKPr, Uollrnr Woodrutfi, mid her young win "Hits." Iifit- In. in Hun- Iioiiic at Lake Oswego, Mi, HIiiIkih- drove his limilly ilimn Inn goes buck I'll" week-end, lo return akalh Just before Ilir Iwill ilir.n Ilir ollirr tt.nikiiter In Mm, Charles Bailey who liven on Lowell .11 eel Mi nit lli iil Is i'uiiiIiik Iioiii I'rluieloii lii upend Cliliil mas Willi hi-. liiiHlll., Mr. ii ltd Mm. Ncl.011 Heed ot Del Morn ulirrl, 11 nil In slated lu'liutr New York by plmir nrxl Mniiduy. December lb. Broil will have until Die New Yeur liull(la)s III liollte. Together lor tlir f 1 1 t llmr III nix yeura will be the It. Ilrbrr Had- lillr liiiuily. 'I hli Christmas will be doubly important because jum Hirer days iiller Ilir liululny will br daughter Helen's wedding. Ilrlrn will mine soon Iioiii Kugrnr where she In teacher In lluil city a school i.Kiti. mid lirr liunrr. Itnbrrl Oiafc. will romr down Just before (.'111111111111 from Coivullln. He will wind up studies ul Oregon Btntc rolliKf tills lerni Al'.n toiuiiiK from tJHC will be Mucli 111 Ir n win. Hilly, mid from lar away will br mioilirr ilnuiililer, the former Mury Awdry Itmlilllle. now Mm Hubert I-:. Hint.. Hhe II lie here from Madison, Wisconsin, around lierrinber JO. Another nun, Tom. who Uvea In town, will complete the fmully t-lrrle II will be )inl a brief v lilt, but Merlon Albrrchl will br homr with hi r iHiirnt.i, Mr. mid Mra. Kmll Albrrchl. of SIB Pacific Terrace, ovrr the holiibiy. Merlon will arrive rarly Christmas mornlnit from Hun I'ran iI.mii. wheir she luii a position with an Import-rxpori firm, and will leave the following Hllnriay. The lir .l irlu lit ntiii of Ilttlr William Hopkins Toiiilson will br itle biuiid In I'nitliiiid thli yrar, with Oraudparrnta Mr mid Mm. itiitph H llopktna of Melroae atrrrt, Jninlni; In the fun. AUo prr.rnl will be Vfiiiuic Mills uiuir and aunt. Mr. and Mra. ThumiiM llnpkuiK nf Mr. Minnvillr. mid nf roiirnr. Illlla parrnta, Mr. and Mra. William TnmiHrm Mtlxia Hopkins. Thr llotiklna plan to leave Hunday, Drrrmbrr 2'2. for I'm Hum! mid Tommy and Hharmi w ill lea ve Mi Minnvillr early C'hrl.M maa werk Mary IfAvrna.will be home for the holiday frum Htrphrna rolleKr at I'oliinibin, Mlavourl. to apenri chrlatmaa at the family home. 13(1 Pacific Termer, lilt hrr parenta. Ur. and Mra. U. I. Havein. C'lavea for the year at Stephen will rlo December 1. re.MinunK January 7. Traditional Tea Is , Event Of December A center arranucmrnt of polnxettlaa and red lapem coinpllmentrd tin beautifully appointed tea tabic at Ihe annual holiday tea nf the Klamath Pulls Woman') Library club, held Monday afternoon, De cember I. Mra. Anil (i. Proctur prealded al the tea table, and Mra John Ahley aerved. Hnateaara were Mra. L. A. Murphy and Mrs. Grume Condrry. Arranging the affair were Mra. Charlea B. Larkln, Mra. John Ashley, Mra. Walter Drown. Mra. Party Room Mrmbrra and vl.sltora nf the Kla n alh Kails Hnroptimlat club met for a very interesting luncheon meeting 'Ilmraday at noon at the Pelican party room. (if aprclal Intrir.si in all waa a letter front Kathrrinr Nrw-ntan. who la taking a nume.V training course In Portland through a achnlarshlp awarded her by the Soropilnil.sl club last spring. Kitthrrlne told of her rMiemcly busy dnya. and expressed hn drrp .tpprrciation for hrr op pi t mil ty fur Inking the training. Kurnniir lliiinlllon Inlroducrd Ihe aprukei. Kvrlyn tlossetl, a member ol the local club. Mra. Clovietl and hei husliuud have nprrnlrd a mink fu i in nrnr Kliimiilh l'nlla for Ihe piisi lo yciir.s mid spoke on lite rata tm mid nuirki'tlng of mink. Hhe hroiiKliI a beaotlful blue-grey in i lik In a Ilttlr- wire cnge to II liiMintc her talk Ksther Liiwler niked tltttt tova and siher gills tor the rrlppled children It KiiKcnc. being cured for by the Nnlloilli! .Sorlely Inr Crippled Ullll- dirii and Adults. he left al her otfire ii I' I t I n oliudv Events hui big Christmas events are iTr'nt; planned by Outer Lake de liirhinciit of ihr Mmine Corps Icihic l'hcrr will br n party for children of the Irnnur at 1::i0. Mim aviit cvenliiit. December 1U. at Ihe KC hull ( "iiitd v and Irrftls will be utven lo yoiiiitistct's. mid there will bi n gill exchange, On DrrrinbiT -'II. the leiigue will hnlil ii hiillilny pin 1 v for lululis In H i in rrnllnn bulldliiK of the niivnl hntisliiK "tilt on Wnfhbuin way There will be n gill exchange The Utile Is 7::ill South for Game An Imprrv'lvc ilelcgiillim of Klum ulh folk winl down south lust week ' for the University of Koitlhern Cnll-lornlii-NoIre Diitne game, Mr. mid Mis. Hoberl ThoniDson spent it week In I.os Anvelr... Inking In Ihe gmur mid nil Ihe sights, and ri'iuinlng Tuesdny Dr. and Mrs. Hlchiird Hlnrlnlr of Tulrlnke accom. piinlrd them. Among olhers who wcnl dow-it tor Ihe evenl were Mr. and Mrs. K A. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. M. P Lnvenlk and Mr. "ml Mrs. Jack Bishop. A group of Ihrm mel Inr a gain piutv al. Ihe lllllmoie hnlrl one evening din ing Ihi'lr atiiy. Book of Poems Of Ihlercsl In ninny old llini'i'H here who I'l'incmlit'i' Miiille r un Wiigcr. who tiiiight ul llrnlry i, '.mill :Ji years iign. Is iinnntincrmeul of a honk of piirms, 'TOiirlhboiinil," which Mrs. linger Mils hud published by the Kiilrldogrnph Press of Dnllna, Texn.s. The liufik conliiliis Tl nf Mra. llnger'a best, works and friends hero have nhlnlnrri copies of "Enrlli Ik mid '' I Dean II. Oaborn, and Mra. John H. lliiuston. HtghltglttliiK the day was the presentation of the Klamath Union high school a ruppella choir In a program of Yuletide music. Andrew Loney Jr.. supervisor of music edu cation in the city schools, directed the choir. Mra. Don J. Zumwalt. music chairman of the Library club, arranged the entertainment for Ihe party. The boys' octet and mixed nuarlrt I of Kl'HS sang a group of carols and holiday songs. Members learned that Mrs. Waller Brown, flrsl vice president of the sixth district, became president ol Ihe district following the rr.signu lion of Mrs. James Chiimberlnlii. Many toys were contributed from members for children In the Dorm becher hospital In Portland. Mrs. Mabel Holt, supervisor of the adoption division ot the Boys and Olrls Aid society, will be the speaker al (he January Library club Hirel ing aj a - i XA..'t itJiiuuy ivtutti Members and guests of Ihe Mail- tiers club, young couples of the Pust Presbyterian church, held a l''"'s' Presbyterian church p-y Th..rSdy I a: the church. Rooms were evening decorat ed with greens, huge red bows and a Christmas tree. Ilnsts were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wnmslead. Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins, and Dr alio Mrs. Calvin Hunt. Following the showing of the film. "Child of Bethlehem " games were played and Simla. In ihe form of Snerman Iladley, dlslrlbuled Christ -tuas packages. Elected at Ihe business meeting i officers for the coming year were Mr and Mrs. David Bunger. skip pers: Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Hunt, firs' metes: Mr. and Mrs John Alhey. Innkeepers, and Mi. and Mrs. Bill li'lssenden. pursers. Skippers for the pi st year were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mosher. New Officers ' Mis. Malcolm Kpley was elected pnsldent of the Oregon Mothers dill nf Kin inn ill Falls at Ihe lunch cot meeting December ft hi the Pelican cafe parly room. She slic ed (Is Mrs. Curl Mason, retiring president. Oilier officers circled were Mrs. J M. Hilton, vice piesldent: Mrs. Allied D. Collier, secretary; and n:rs Howard M. Pen-In. treasurer Other retiring officers tire Mrs. K D. Hiimnrlier, vice president: Mrs. Nina V. Curr' ", secretary, and Mrs. George E. Slevenson, treasurer. "Who's Who" ' Caryl Vanderwnll, daughter nt Mrs. Faye Wilson of Klainullt Falls, hui hrrn nnmed In Ihe IP47 48 edition of "Whoa Who Among Httidchl.s In American Universities nnd Colleges." Listing in "Who's Who" la based on scholarship, service and arltleve incuts. Caryl la a slmlent nt South ern Oregon college at. Ashland. Ai, i1, V -if. I Altdl. .K()lt(.K llrnlry Hi(ll hi lliml .I . rr ; ' ' -1 V. ,.v.v" -i'i, : Y t tyi&aV: H.KANOU IUMCITT .Merrill High School Installation The clmmx uf the Sojoun.fr year will be the Chr.Mimi.s party nnd lu stalhitttn. ceremony to be hrld Wed ne.vriuy. December 17. l the Willnrd hotel. The puny committee, heitded by Mrs. Robert Craney. Is mnkln plans (or 11 gain party with refresh mritt.s. entertainment, and a AO cent k'lti exchunKf Kcesiilnr members arc allowed to lnviie KtiPts to the party, which W" beKln nt the usual time of 1:0. preceded by n no-hostess luncheon nt 12:30 Women who have moved m Klamath Falls within the pu.M IB months are chtitble to become Sojourners, nnd are cordially Invited to attend the Christmas party. Mrs. Craney Is aided by the fol lowing committee members: Mrs. Bruce Owens. Mrs. Noel Flynn. Mrs. Oeorne Dimbat. Mrs. C. F. Johnson. Mrs. Carl Sparks, Mrs. Al Loupe, Mrs. William Wales Jr. Betrothal Mirny Klnmalh people learned with Interest this week of Ihe be trothal of Mnry Margaret Ells worth, daughter of Representative antl Mrs. Harris Ellsworth of Rose burg nnd Washington. D. C, to Donald .1 Dltiman in Chicago, III. Miss Ellsworth Is known to many Klnmath students at the University oT Oregon, w here she al tended scl oo, since gradual ion lnsl yenr, she has been secrclnry to Congress man Charles It. Uneven, 8th district of Iowa. In Washington. Miss Ellsworth was affiliated with Delia Gumma sorority on lite uni te sit y campus. The news of the en ciigcmeni was I old nt a luncheon recently at the Itoscburg Country club The wedding will be nn event of tin summer months in Roscburg. Miss Ellsworth will return to Wash higtoti Willi her pnrents after the holidays. Mr. Dillinmi Is the son of Mr. and Mrs O. A. Dill mint of Chicago and n graduate of Albion college at Albion, Mich. Chapter Party Alpltit Chnpler, Delia Kappa Oiimmn, held Us Christinas parly Suliirdny nl the home of Dea Jean Wrlgltl, anas Wlnrri slrret. Afler a short business hireling, carols were sung mound Ihe Christ mas tree, Gills were exchanged by the members nnd a gay holiday mood marked (lie parly. Assisting the hostess were Edna Bloom, Mnbrl Humble and Evelyn Ickes, who served refreshments front nil nllraclively decorated table. A , - i f t pi '' J;. if ' , - Ktrrnrrrn I) i t J Ve ''Art C 0-9 I ,T.VJ V ' .t cV,: ; j,r-tll , v:- .4 (iiuiiTiaii aft" ,t r 1 . -1 iH; 7- h'h, V " ( i s. t nsvsvv rAsi 4 -f - .-VS'" -.,1 i ai.iiin -V 1 1 r - t'.MtDI. JANET IIOI.T Malin lllh School EACH YEAR ONE GIRL from each public high school in the county is chosen by fellow-studenls to represent their school in the state "Good Citizen Contest", sponsored by the Daugh ters o( the American Revolution. One of the girls is, endorsed by Eulalona chapter of DAR, and all their names' arc sub milled to Ihe stale organization. Pictured here are the five girls selected as outstanding "good citizens" this year. Winner in state competition will be given a trip to Washington, D. C. Gilchrist, Bonanza and Chiloquin high schools did not nomi nate their participants in the contest this year. Chairman of the citizenship committee of Eulalona chapter is Eva Burk-haller, asasapssaanasawaawassapriasjsiaiamaiaa hiiimi waniseasn ! . . i a. . " '., r 5 U I MAR V l,OL' CASK Klamath I'nlon Hi(h School I t " i -4.. m ' - 1 X BARBARA Rly Hifh -til sVr 'X Guderian -Kennell-Ellis S"t -'V I DKATOX School -Kennell-Ellis Yule Party Court Klamath 1295. Catholic Daughters of America, held its an nual Christmas party Monday eve ning, December 8. in the parish hall, with a rhort business meeting pre ceding the social hour. It was de cided to send a Christmas remem brance to tile conntv ilifirmai--.- n gift to Elaine Abbott, a member of tne court, who has entered the con vent at Pendleton, and to three other girls of the nnrish nhn nrt novitiates there. Th Dauchteis will also provide Christmas enndv and nuts for children who belong to the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. About "5 attended the Christmas party, and special guests were Rev Father John Phelan, Rev. Father John Delahunty and William De lury. Vivien Kiernes. as Santa presented gifts lo all present, and refreshments were served on tables centered with red candles in crystnl holders. Green foliage ex tended along the table tops, with red. green and silver balls strewn among the leaves, and figurines of thoir boys carried out the Christ mas motif. Elizabeth Binndsncsis and Vivien Kiernes. co-chairmen, were assisted by Florence Pickett, Pctronclln Solle, Louise Hannatt. Agnes La Londe, Jane Michaud, Mntilda Sari. Lunna Smith. Norma Wnlrath. Bil lie Mae Walker. Lois Smith. Rita Matson, Katy Carty. Theresa Do verl, Lorotta Druecker and Freda Newman. Co-Chairman An attractive Klamath Fnlls girl at the University of Oregon. Joan O'Neill, wns co-chnlrman of the As sociated Women students' holiday tea held last Friday at Alumni hail on the Eugene campus. Joan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C O'Neill of 1130 Monclnirc. Not only a tea, but a gift-saving event wns this year's affnir. All those nttendlng brought gifts for the less fortunate' families In Eu gene. Townswomen, fnculty mem bers, nnd the Oregon Mothers were especially Invited. Engaged Mr. and Mrs. R. J laird of this city have announced the engage ment of their daughter. Sylvia, to Allen Bnustunu. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C A. Bousmnn, also of Klnmnth Fnlls. No date has been set for the wedding. Dinner Party Fetes New Club Members Klamath Falls branch of the American Association of University Women honored its new members In gala style at a dinner parly at the Pelican cafe Thursday evening. An air of informality and friendli ness was Introduced by a game of "Friendship Bingo." conducted by Orpha Hudson and Irma Wauchope. The tables were charming, centered with Christmas candles, minia ture Christmas trees, sparkling garlands and cleverly made Utile figures, under the direction of Mrs. Allsa Kuykendall. Mrs. Hugh Tnllry was In charge of the gift exchange, and place cards for the new membera were made by Mrs. Robert Smith. Mra. H. R. Todd, general chair- i man, was mistress of ceremonies, and first Introduced the new mem bers, who were presented with Christmas corsages, made by Mrs. Edward Hickman. Mrs. C. A. Hend erson, In charge of music for the evening, introduced the Barber Shop chorus, directed by John Houston, who entertained the group with nostalgic harmonies and concluded with a hilarious Interpretation of "Easter Parade." Mrs. C. B. Larkln, in the role of Eugene Field's small boy, gave a splendid reading of "Jest Before Christmas." Santa Claus arrived amid a clash of sleighbella and con ducted the gift exchange. He was assisted In the distribution of gifts bv Mrs. John Merryman, Mrs. Aaron Hoffman, Mrs. Harold Teale and Irma Wauchope. The party ended I with group singing, accompanied by Mrs. Don J. Zumalt. Those with new or renewed mem berships who were honored at the party were: Mrs. Robert Smith, Mra. D J. Brett. Mrs. Emil Tofell, Mrs. Harry Clark, Mrs. Buford E. Boyd, Lillias Hynd, Mrs. W. B. Kimball, Dorothy Ellingson, Mrs. C. S. Kerns, Mrs. A. G. Zweigart, Mra. R. M. Hammer. Mrs. H. O. Palmer, Mrs. John Heydon, Mrs. D. V. Kuyken dall, Mrs. A. S. Trlebwasser, Mrs. W. L. McCauley, Mrs. Homer Koertze, Carolyn Collier, Mrs. C. F. Johnson, Mrs. A. A. McVey, Mrs. Charles Lindsay. Mrs. Marvin Lucas, Wanda Shaw, Mrs. Robert Erland son, Mrs. Robert Emerson and Vir ginia Denton. Pre-Holiday Party Given By Group One of the gayest of the pre-Christmas parties was that given by the Toastmistress club in the banquet room of the Winema hotel last Wednesday. It was the first Christmas party held by the club, but the affair was such a success it will be an annual event. A number of games were played during the evening, and husbands of the members were winners in all of the races held. Those serving on the party com mittee were Ann Price, chairman, Mrs. R. F. McLaren, and Mrs. Ernest i Koschnlck. Dinner was served buffet style. Dtcorating Ihe table were ever greens, with groups of candle figures and bronzed pine cones. The ban quet room was bright with Christ mas decorations, including a minia ture evergreen tree. Instead of exchanging presents the members donated money to a fund to purchase toys. These toys were on display at the party, and were then given to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy chil dren. Mrs. McLaren was toastmistress of the evening. Mrs. Willard R. Duncan began the speaking program with a talk about Paul Bunyan visiting the Klamath basin while the chamber ol commerce was entertaining the Christmas SDirit. Her talk was en titled "An Experiment in Confu sion." Following this talk. Mrs. Vivian Owens told the story. "The Three Kings." Mrs. Wanda Elliott related a Christmas story entitled. "Yes, There Is a Santa," followed by Vrs. Vrssa Poll, who told the story "The White Christmas Rose." Among the guests were R F. Mc Laren. J. W. Elliott. John O'Brien. Ernest Koschnick. U. R. Poll and B H. Trippctl. Formal Dance Xi Delta chapter. Beta Sigma present promotly at 2 o'clock for Phi. held its annual fe.ll formal din- j the election of officers and Installa ner dance at Cal-Ore. December 7. tion service. Guests for the evening were j members of Kappa and Tau chap ters and their escorts. i The table was centered with a j beautiful Yuletide arrangement ot silvered leaves. Christmas balls, candles and red ribbon. Mrs. George Wardell w as in charge of ar rangements and -' assisted by Elenora Weatherford, Lois Rumer and Kay Kaler. Members and their escorts en joying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore, Me. and Mrs. Lloyd Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Lorn Dalcour, Mr. and Mrs. Max Saun ders, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Slater, Mr. and Mrs. William Milne. Mr. nnd Mrs. Van Thome, Mr, and Mrs. James Ivory, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Poole, Mr. and M Max Hoyal Mr. and Mrs. James Crapo, Mrs. George Wright, Elenora Weather ford. Lois Rumer, Betty Zlrklc. El vin Phillips. June Mlchaelson and Harold Dryden. Luncheon The annual Christmas party of the Eastern Star Social club was held Friday. December 5, at the Masonic temple. A bountiful pot luck luncheon preceded the busi ness meeting at which the follow ing officers were elected to serve tor the following year, president, Mrs. Wlllinm Poole; vice president, Mrs. Wallace Uerllngs, nnd secretary trensurcr, Mrs. Elmer Hnrndcn. A social hour nnd gift exchange were enjoyed by all present. The outgoing officers received lovely gifts from the club and the out going president, Mrs. H. E. Gctr, presented the officers that served with her with gifts. a Winter Event One of the long-awaited winter events Is the annual Klamath Falls Shrine club Christmas party. It will be held this evening, Saturday, be ginning at 830 In the Willard hotel. Annual Party Candles, pine cones nnd the tra ditional decorations of Christmas formed the setting for the annual Christmas party of the Lioness club, held at the Wlnema hotel Monday evening this week. A Christmas tree and gift ex change were highlights of the party, Mrs, D. E. Van Vactor, program chairman, presented the Klnmath Union high school nonet, accom panied by Jean Belby and directed by Jack O'Connor. Athena Lam propulos and Ronnie Dlmmick sang vocal solos, accompanied by Cath erine Blanas. Mrs. E. S. Robinson, eye con servation chairman, reported on the special project of the club telling members that 12 pairs of glasses have been purchased by the group this year for children In the county who need glasses but might not otherwise have them. On the committee arranging the party were Mrs. C. J. Cox, chair man, Mrs. Don Rice, Mrs. V. S. Mol llson, Mrs. Clifford Macy, and Mrs. John Sandmeyer. Visitors Numerous informal parties and luncheons have marked the visit of Mrs. James T. Tanner and her small son, Jamie, In Klamath Falls. The two have been the house guests of Mrs, Tanner's sister, Mrs. R. H. Reeves, of Lakeshore drive. Formerly of Portland, they will leave next week for Dearborn, Mich., to make their home. Election Plans The Klamath Falls Council of Church Women will meet at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, . Decem ber 15 at St. Paul's Episcopal church parish hall for the annual election and Installation of officers. Hazel Morrison, president, will be In charge of the ceremonies. The reg ular business meeting will Include a special offering for the American mission to lepers. The mission work for lepers is one of several projects aided by the National Council of Church Women. Mrs. Frank W. Fortna, local chair man of the clothing drive for dis tressed areas abroad, reports that on World Community Day, 843 pounds of clothing and shoes were shipped from Klamath Falls through the efforts of the local church coun cil women. This shipment included 94 shoes, 31 bundles of clothing, 9 duffle bags of clothing and blankets as well as Incidental necessities for children and adults. Mrs. Fortna requests that donations of clothing and shoes be brought on Monday to the Christian church basement and it is expected that a fairly Urge shipment may be made this day. Local churchwomcn are urged to Church Class Fourteen members of the Altrua I class of the First Methodist church i met on Monday evening, December I 1. with Mrs. Bruce Binkley of 1915 Huron. Mrs. Paul Deller conducted j the business meeting and Mrs. Loy j Barker, the devotlonnl service. In accord with the season, the Chrlst j mas theme was stressed, with tin I singing of carols, a number of beau- tliul Christmas records, and a piano solo by Mrs. Wendnli Smith, The objective of new members for tin- church and circle was discussed, and plans inde foi attaining the objective. Mrs. Willard Preston, president for the past two years, was presented with a gift in appre ciation of her faithful services. Later In the evening refreshments were served by the hostess to Mrs. Loy Barker Mrs. Paul Deller, Mrs. Cliarles Howrey, Mrs. Victor Phil lips, Mrs. Willard Preston, Mrs. Wendall Smith, Maude Weather spoon, Mrs. Chris Huck, Mrs. Ed Timlin. Mrs. James Young, Mrs. W A. Toycen, Mrs. Walter Hcrndon and Mrs. Eldrcd Putnam. Hayride A large fire built outdoors by a group of Camp Fire Girls was the center of attraction at a party held at the Webber ranch near Bonan za, Saturday, December 6, Mrs. Lawrence French and her Camp Fire Girls were guests ot Lois Nail's group of Bonanza, for a hayrldo and wiener roast. Mr. Wcathcrby, a Camp Fire dad, drove the girls to the ranch where they danced and sang around the fire until the wood fell low enough tor the roasting of marshmnllows and wieners. La Rae Walters, Constance Loy, Ann Merryman, Linda Murphy, Barbara Bcllm, Karla Lelthead, Judy James and Mrs. French made the trip.