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HERALD AND NEWS. KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON
Installation and initiation ceremonies are occupying the local lodge and cluL
limelight during January - officers for 1 954 have assumed their duties in many
organizations, after colorful and impressive rites.
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OPEN INSTALLATION ... of Prosperity Rebekah Lodge, Jen.
7, in the IOOF Hall was witnessed by a large group of mem
bers and friends. The colorful and impressive ritualistic cere
mony was dedicated to the late Lucille Heifer, past noble
grand.
In the large group, front row (I to r) Alda Leithead,
Lucille Wirti, Helen McCornack, Lorene MeCollum, newly in
stalled noble grand; and Ellen Wade.
Second row, same order, Frances Killian, Zella Blankenship,
Hannah Hickson, Deola Wryn, Edith Barleen, Nina Hall, Velma
Krauss and Elizabeth, Ramsby.
Back row, Kathleen Hepburn, Irene Rickman, GoldieMc-
Clurg, Helen Mick, Amy Uhrine, Helen Blanas, Vera Fritsch,
Louise O'Brien and Mary Brown.
In the smaller group, past noble grands who were chosen
by Vera Fritsch, District Deputy President, as her assisting
deputies: Front row, seated, Bernice McCracken, marshal; and
Vera Fritsch.
Standing, from the left, Elizabeth Ramsby, deputy treasurer;
Corinne Larson, musician-vocalist; Zelma Howard, chaplain;
Margaret Biden, musician; Alma Cofer, warden; Ivy Drew,
financial secretary; and Kate Hogue, recording secretary.
(Further details in storyl Photos by Kettler
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WHITE TRELLISES DECKED WITH RED ROSES . . . were used
to decorate the IOOF Hall, with-dramatic effect for the sixth
public installation of officers, Manzanita Chapter No. 172.
Officers for 1954 were installed in the impressive ceremony,
which started at 8 p.m.
Something new has been added, to the picture this year
. . . members of the chapter with the exception of the organist
and Mrs. Gueck are all wearing their new red dresses with
pearl and silver sequin embroidery. Newly installed Worthy
Matron, Lois Gueck, wore White net over red taffeta, for the
important occasion.
First row, seated, from the left, Associate Patron, Ray
Grams; Worthy Matron, Lois Gueck; Worthy Patron, Everett
Biehn; and Associate Matron, Thelma Fink.
Second row, same order, Rowena Steiner, Esther; Gladys
Chubb, secretary; llene Ongman, marshal; Evelyn Biehn, as
sociate conductress; Mina Hoff, chaplain; Lillian Webb, trea
surer; and Lois Murphy, organist.
Third row, same order Gus Vlahos, sentinei; Eloise Elliott,
Electa; Nina Hall, warder, Georgianna Clark, conductress;
Mildred Luft, Ruth; Doris Peters, Martha; and Ellen Wade,
Adah. Pnoto by Kettler
Manzanita Chapter 172, OES Sixth Installation Of Officers
Mnnzimitn Chapter No. 172 of
! the Order ol the Eastern Star
held its sixth installation lor 1954
Officers, Friday, Jan. 8 at the IOOP
Hall ill a public ceremony at 8 p.m.
The hall was decorated with
' white trellises and re,i roses at
! each, station. A large arrangement
of red roses in front of the
2 worthy matron's station in the
I East. Gates of white with red roses
s were In the southeast and north
j east, lending a festive air to the
r evening.
The meeting opened with 1953
officers assuming their stations.
The welcome address was given
, by the retiring worthy matron,
Helen McCornack, The Bible was
: - opened without form. Retiring
; worthy patron. Alan Betch of-
1 1, fered his appreciation to the chap
i ji tor and added his welcome to the
i j retiring worthy matron's. Our
national flag was escorted to the
East by the associate patron with
the escort of the marshal.
The distinguished guests es
corted East were, Worthy Matron
Lois Thomas; and Worthy Patron
Douglas Thomas of Cnnoy Cross
Tulelake: Worlhy Matron Doris
Smith and Worlhy Patron Jess
Smith, Prosperity Chapter No. 160,
Malln, Worthy Patron, Hairy Dens
more, Troutdale chapter No. 80,
Troutdale.
Distinguished guests Introduced
were: Lawrence French, worship
ful master or Crater Lake Lodge
No, 211; Harry Densmore. worship
ful master of Falrvlew Lodge,
Troutdale; Alva Oldham, district
deputy of the grand master of Ore
gon, AF and AM; Charles York
land, high priest of the Royal Arch
Masons; Irene Markham, worthy
high priestess; and John Larson,
watchman of the shepherds of Nao
mi Shrine, No. 5. White Shrine of
Jerusalem; James Hunter, royal
patron of Amaranth; Edith Bar
leen. mother adviser of the Order
of Rainbow for Girls; Donna Beck
Kith, worlhy advisor of the Order
of Roinbow for Girls: Rena Old
ham, worthy matron-elect: and Ray
mond Owens, worthy patron-elect
of Aloha Chapter No. 61.
Installing otflcors escorted and
introduced were: Thelma Crcs
well, installing matron: John Lar
son, Installing patron; Vera Fritch,
installing marshal; Kathleen Ward,
Installing chaplain: Corinne Larson.
Installing organist.
The retiring march of the 1953
officers was followed by the color
ful entrance of the 1954 officers.
The Installation march was the
new 1954 line of march led by the
Installing marshal.
Each officer wore a red .formal
and carried a while mult centered
with a corsage of red roses and
whlto streamers. Worthy matron
elect, Lois Gueck, wore a red satin
formal with oversklit of white net,
and she carried a while Bible
centered with corsattc of red roses
and whila streamers tipped with
red rose buds.
Lois Onerk was Installed as wor
thy matron and escorted East and
passed beneath a rainbow formed
in her honor by the Rainbow Girls.
Lols's son Jay, played two piano
solos in his mother's honor: and
the newly installed worthy matron
was presented a bouquet of red
roses by Gus Vlahos on behalf of
Crater Lake Lodge No. 211.
Everett Biehn was Installed as
worthy patron and was. escorted
East. Linda Hall played two piano
solos in his honor. Other officers
installed were: Thelma Fink, as
sociate matron; Ray Grains, as
sociation patron; Gladys Chubb,
secretary; Lillian Webb, treasurer;
Georgian Clark, conductress: Eve
lyn Biehn. associate conductress:
at this time, Pamela Delap played
two piano solos: Others installed
were: Mina Horf, chaplain: llene
Ongman. marshal: Lois Murphy,
organist: Ellen Wade. Adah: Mil
dred Luft, Ruth; Rowena Steiner,
Esther: Doris Peters, Martha;
Eloise Elliott. Electa: Mina Hall,
warder: Gus Vlahos, sentinel.
Worthy Matron, Lois Gueck was
presented the Installing baton
which Waller Brown had made
especially for hrr installation. It
was while with while streamers
tipped with tiny red rose buds.
The past matrons Jewel was nre
sented Helen McCornack by Vera
Fritch and the nast matrons ,!rwrl
was presented Alan Belch by John
j Larson.
I An addendum on the months of
the year was presented by the as
sociate matron. Thelma Fink, as
sisted by the 1954 officers, honor
ing worthy matron, Lois Gueck.
Her own special gavel was pre
sented to her with her name en
graved and the head of the gavel
Is of the star point colors.
The meeting was terminated by
the members and guests singing
"God be With You"' and repealing
the Mizpeh benediction. The 1954
officers retired forming a court in
the West through which the Bible
was retired by the chaplain and
the worthy matron and worthy
patron were escorted by the mar
shal. Refreshments were served In the
dining room. The tables were beau
tifully decorated with a continua
tion to this year's colors, red and
white. Each table was covered In
white with red streamers centered
with a large floral centerpiece of
red carnations and white chrvMtu
themums. Lighting was from red
candles in star holders. The buffet
table was beautiful with two five
tiered copper candlestick adders
and the while cakes wih each
piece centered with a tiny red
rose. Coffee and punch were serv
ed by Rainbow Girls, Doris, Kdlth,
and Gloria Wallin: Sylvia Wilburs,
Donna Beckwlth, Geraldlne Steiner,
Shirley Barleen and Ja:!:'.? Peuih.
Refreshment committee members
were Lurline Smith. Oma Taylor,
Virginia Lichcnsteru and Martha
Walker.
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PROSPERITY REBEKAH LODGE INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR 1954
Open installation of Prosperity!
Rebekah Lodge was held after the
regular meeting Jan. 7. seating the
following members as the 1954 of
ficers: Lorene - MeCollum, noble)
grand; Helen McCornack, vice
grand: Lucille Wirtz, recording
secretary; Alda Leithead, financial
secretary; Goldier McClurg, treas
urer; Helen Mick, warden; Helen
Blanas, conductor; Irene Rickman,
chaplain; Deola Wryn, musician;
Vera Fritsch, right supporter to
noble grand; Edith Barleen, left
supporter to noble grand; Jennie
Hum. right supporter to vice
granji; Nina Hall, left supporter
to vice grand: Kathleen Hepburn,
inside guardian; Zella Blanken
ship, outside guardian; Louise
O'Brien, color bearer; Eilen Wade,
junior past noble grand.
Honorary officers included: Al
tar Bearers, Mary Brown and
Frances Killian; Right and Left
Supporters to Junior Past Presi
dent, Elizabeth Ramsby and Han
nah Hickson; Right and Left Sup
porters to Chaplain, Amy Uhrine
and Velma Krauss.
. The beautiful ritualistic cere
mony, dedicated to the late Lucille
Heifer, past noble gram was sig
nified by Vera Fritsch, district
deputy president; who chose the
following past noble grands a's her
assisting deputies: Bernice Mc-1
Cracken, marshal; Alma Cofer,
warden; Kate Hogue, recording
secretary; Ivy Drew, financial sec
retary; Elizabeth Ramsby, treas
urer; and Zelma Howard, chap
lain. Candlelighters were Sharon Da
vis and Mary Ann Edinger; musician-vocalist,
Corinne Larson.
Following the impressive instal
lation ceremony, the elegantly em
bellished baton, used in the instal
lation ceremony was presented as
a fraternal gesture to the new
noble grand; a gift from Vera
Fritsch and Bernice McCracken.
Before installation, the five elec
tive officers were presented J
small Bibles and corsages to
noble grands-elect. The Bibles
be used when taking the out
ooiigation. to each of her
pointed officers she save i
sage featuring the lodge colon
pinu ana green.
At the close of the meeting, B
trict Deputy President, Vu
Fritsch, Introduced her deptnt
and presented each one withip
Refreshments were served
guests and members by a
mittee headed by Isabella Fan
Kathleen Hepburn and Helm
iter.
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AT THE FORMAL INITIATION . . . of Nu Phi Mu, junior soror
Hy sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi. Staged in the Winema Hotel
Dec. 29, members of Tau, Xi Delta and Kappa Chapters of
Beta Sigma Phi who were instrumental in organizing Nu Phi
Mu, participated in the candlelight initiation and installation
of officers. In the front row, from the left, Marlene Owens,
NU PHI MU INITIATON AND
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
On Tuesday, Dec. 29. the formal
initiation and officer installation of
Nu Phi Mu sorority was held at the
Winema Hotel.
Present at the candlelight cere
mony and banquet were members
from Tau. Xi Delta and Kappa
chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, whose
Joint efforts organized the new sor
ority. The initiation rituals were
presented charter members of the
first chapter of Nu Phi Mu in tnis
city; Opal Baty, Pearl Chapman,
Trudy Bramlett, Beverly Gordon,
Sharon Hay ford. Marlene Owens,
Court Klamath
CDA Meeting
Court Klamath, Catholic Daugh
ters ot America met Jan, 11. with
business meettog called to order by
Grand Hcgcnt Ruth Heiderer,
Ollle Holzgang was elected to fill
the vacancy ot vice regent created
by the resignation of Jean Holland.
Social meeting will be Jan. 25
and will he a potluck supper for
members and their spouses. A pic
ture In technicolor, "Hark the Her
ald Angels Sing." will be shown ac
cording to Martha Lavcnlk, chair
man of Family Lite Conference
and Jan Ileiman, program chair
man, Monica Boettcher, chairman for
the month of January and her able
.assistants served refreshments,
i J.uie La Lonac Michnua. a mem
ber who has been in the east for
the past five years, was a guest
Doralyn Parlin, Margaret Quick.
Mary Rice,' Betty Roller, June
Stern and Laura Taylor. Three
pledges uhable.to attend, Ann Lam-
j propulos. Betty Metier and Darlene
Reed, will be initiated at a later
Mrs. Brixner also installed the
following officers for the ensuing
pledge period: president, Doralyn
Partln: vice president, Opal Baty;
recording secretary, Margaret
Quick; corresponding secretary.
irudy Bramlett; treasurer. Pearl
unnpmnn: and Mrs. John O'Brien,
adviser. Each Nu Phi Mu was pre
sented with her silver pledge pin
a pink rose, the official flower of
the sorority.
The regular meetings of Nu Phi
Mu will be hold on the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month,
with each member In turn, acting
hostess.
Beverly Gordon, Laura Tavlor and Bsttu Roller. Standing
same order, Opal Baty, Doralyn Partin, Sharon Hayford, Mn.
Jonn u orien, adviser to Nu Pni Mu, Margaret (Juick, rw
ChaDman. Marv Rim TrJv R-aH.Uii. I cia,n.
Photo byFV
. Merrill Library Club President
Announces '54 Committee Members
of Mrs. Hnrold Hendricks1
sisted by Mrs. W. J. Gron
Mrs Hnwarri Dpwev.
Guests present were MnJ1
sp,. pnho,i Merrilees, M
William Doud, and Mrs.
ford. Members attending wmjj
Dennam, Mrs. Mae AnderaiF
n. u. uox, Mrs. j
Mrs. Lucille Gray. Mrs-?:1
Henrirlnlrcnn Mrs. ROXie B I
Birthday Party
CHEMULT LaPrcle Graham
celebrated her ninth birthday anni
versnry Monday evening alter
school. Seventeen boys and girls
helped her consume the delicious
refreshments and games that fol
lowed. Guests present were; Adrian and
Josette stockman. Denny Jessup,
Leah Murray, Kenny and Billy Wll.
son. Richard and Pattle Cole Lar
ry Searcy, Carl Ramsey, Jimmy
Larson. Margaret Salisbury, shir
lev Ramsev. Pete nrahnm mn-
Ernie and Bonnie Taylor, winning
m""" ri. nnuara uoic and Jim
I my Larson.
MERRILL Mrs. Harvey Den
ham, president of the Merrill Li
brary dub, announced her commit
tees for the year, at the meeting,
Jan. 7, at the home of Mrs Wil
liam Walker. Mrs. Dale Walker Is
chairman of the card and visiting
committee, assisted by Mrs
Oeorge Rankin and Mrs. Jack Wy'.
nam. Mrs. Howard Dewey, pub
lun,y; ProRr"m- Mrs.Uenham, Mrs.
William Walker and Mrs. Max Har-tlerodc.
The club will sponsor a com-'
mum y musical n,. .. u. ; .:. . I
dining National Music Week Mrs I
Denham, Mrs, Wak oeorge I
Milne. Mrs un,.,nM r..... lK. 1
Mis. George Rankin are commit
tee members in chaigc
Members were asked to start col
ecting rummage lor the sale this
tall, ana may leave it at the home
of chairman, Mrs. William Walk
l""'Mm? ""ward and Mrs.
William Poe are other members on
tne sale committee.
.ACOmpl,ele llst ot hostesses for
each lnomn tiug ,he co
1U be made up and distributed
,h.enibers- ,A sls"e 5hw 3
uncheo n are planned lor June; tur.
Iher details to be announced later
mVau" "''e schedulecl Ior Ju.v
Mrs. Betty Jane Keyser of Tule
S.Chgaie."," "view of
a ry rV Belov Coun.
Africa n- a stor' of
Mn. .Valker and her co-hostesses
Mrs. Max Hartlerode and Mrs
f'ur"v Howard. The next meet
ing, Feb. 4, will be at ihe home
Poe,' Mrs. ' George 'Rankin, J
Milne, Mrs. Howard WJ
J. D Mnnrc Mrs. R. I" "Tl
Mrs. Dale Walker and Mrs. i-
Sharp.
Surprise Shower
MERRILL - Mrs. WIN g
was honored guest ' '.m
shower given by a group j
rill teachers Wednesday "
in the grade school e'e,?5,
and her husband were m
potluck supper, and diin t (
their arrival that a s"0!
been planned. Gilts KC"'Jd
nrmmrl n rirtll llOUSC WBl"1
ctnrb n thn .hlmOCV.
Following .".upper, mc l"y
lnvr.H a vnrlptv Oi , 1
than the Douds were Mr. JU
Don Crawford and Carol "
nr. u.r,,... n.nham. J"".
Janet; Mr. and Mrs. Cba'
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... .j ift- Mr. i
Hni-iv Kamelmever. i-a"' j
son; Mr. and Mrs. MIM
iy alio cnnuim. -"- -
Ray Rader and sons.