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SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 1956 HEKAL AM? NEWS. ISJLA 5 "- ' " r J . ALOHA CHAPTER, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, r eanfly Installed officeri for the new year ere pictured above. Front row, from the left, Gwendolyn Pierton, auociete con ductress; Joy Uiticlc, aisociete patron; Margaret Sheridan, associate matron; Mertha Powell, worthy matron; Harold Rush, worthy patron; and Haiel Rhodes, conductress. Middle row, seme order, Joyce Lee Hoegland, warder; Fern Miner, organist; Clara Sherman, treasurer; Leona Angel, MANZANITA CHAPTER NO. 172 Manzanita Chapter No. 172, OE8, Jim stated meeting of the new term was In the new 8collish Rite Temple. New worthy matron, Oeorgianna Clark, and new worthy patron, Gus Vlahos, presided. Year books which contained lists of all committees and special duties of members were distributed at the door. As Manzanita Chap ter Is co-sponsor with Crater Lake Lodge No. 211, of the Klamath Falls Assembly No, 57, Order of Rainbow for Olrls, the worthy natron listed the following ap pointment to act on the advisory board of the assembly: Lois Mur phy, Lorene McCollum, Helen 'Rlghtmler, Edith Barleen, Nina Hall and Mary Vlahos. Escorted to the East was Laura Zlabek new worthy matron of Prosperity Chapter No. 160, Malln. Refreshments were served in the dining room following the meeting by Lois Murphy, Lloyd Murphy, Esther and Louis Hodges. The next slated meeting of Man nanlta Chapter Is scheduled for January 25. All visiting members of the order are cordially Invited to attend, especially those who have Just been Initiated In the Order of Esstern Star, as this Is Obligation Night. There will also be initiation. Dunsmuir Order Elects Adviser 17UNSMUIR Joan Collins will be Installed worthy adviser of the Ounsmuir Chapter, Order of Rain bow Olrls. at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday January 18. Other new officers will Include Carol Noves, worthy associate ad viser: Judy Kimble, charity; Kny Tucker, hope; Carol Logan, faith; Mary Ammlrall. love; Bonnie BnURhmsn, religion; Boverly Crowe, nature; Mary Lockarl. Im mortality; Mnrjorlo Orcen, fidel ity; Ravolft Hanlen, patriotism; Jo Anne liclbv, service; Aveilll Gar ilolt, musician; Bhlrlcy LaBsrre, choir director; Judy Crowe, record er; Frances DlCrlstlnn, treasurev; Margaret Ake, oilier observer; Bel tv Ayotie, confidential observer: Katherlne Nelson, chaplain; Mar Jnrle Erharl. drill leader; and San dra Holmes, record bock. Mrs. Bex Baymlller will be host ess for the evening. Averlll Gar rlolt, retiring worthy adviser, will serve as installing officer assisted by Sharon Dlckerson, recorder: Joan Irvine, treasurer; Valadean Stanley, chaplain; Betty Palmer, marshal, and Cleta Carroll, honor ary marshal. DOMESTIC ROLE OF SERVICE WIFE EVALUATED FOR "DOUBLE-DUTY'' MEDAL By M1I.I.Y RAMSI1V Editorials, news stories end pic tures have appeared Irom time to time In tho Herald and News Rome of them delineating organlza tional procedure essential to setting up the Jet interceptor base nnd all of them reflecting the local newspaper's hearty welcome to Uncle Sam's new project now un. drr way out at the airport, Rcporlorially, the glitaniic enter prise has been recognized as more than a "shot-ln-the-arm" or "trans, fusion" to Basin business. The articles have dealt variously with the technical and administrative factors Involved In setting up such a vital defense station. To bring the Herald and News Interest rating to a perfect 100 per cent the Society Department of fers another Integral side of the Jet Interceptor base picture. What makes a Jet Interceptor base? After all the structures are built after all the remodeling- Is f X FRIENDSHIP LADIES, Aloha Chapter, OES, and their escorts at the recent installation ceremonies. From the left, Ruth Renie, Lillian Haneline, Jean Aldrich, Anna Myers, Elizabeth Owens, Opal McKibben, Nora Dixon, Dulcie Motley and Gene Fowler. Back row, from the left, Everett Miner, Alva Oldham, Grover Motley, James Fowler, Allen Aldrich, Raymond Owens, Herbert Haneline and John Rhodes. (See story.) Photo by Ferebee Aloha Chapter, OES, Installs Officers in Candlelight Rites An Impressive Installation cere mony for the 1056-57 officers of Aloha Chapter was Saturday eve ning January 7, in the Masonic Temple. The candlellghted chap ter room was decorated with lai'KC white satin embossed fans nnd bouquets of pink carnations. Tnlt white wooden candles, each tipped with a light complimentary to the Eastern Star point colors were placed behind each Star point station. New officers Installed were; Martha- Powell, worthy matron; Harold Hush, worthy patron; Mar garet Sheridan, associate matron; Joy U stick, associate patron; Le ona Selby, secretary; Clara Sher man, treasurer; Hazel Rhodes, conductress; Gwendolyn Plcrson, associate conductress; Leona An pcl, chaplain: Carrie Rush, mar shal; Feme Miner, organist; Nor ma Oliver. Adah; Phyllis Rut tedRe. Ruth; Ruth Hopson. Est her; Helen Crapo, Martha; Ruth Musselman, electa; Joyce Hohr- complete and all the atr base per-1 sonnet Is employed In routine duties what KSALLY mnkes ANY base? , , . People. Otllcors and enlisted men nat urally fall inio that category. But except under pressur of actual wartuie you'll llnd that there are some "people" who are highly Im portant "TO the base" although not "Or the base." I'm thinking of the officers' wives. Especially I'm thinking of the eight wives of the USAP offi cers who were sent here to set up the Jet interceptor base. And how they actually contribute to the ef ficiency of the operation. Denied home life without the stimulating challenge of real war farea whole regiment of soldiers will suffer an epidemic loss of morale Indicated clearly In re ports on discipline, confidence, courage, etc. So ... to those wives who have known long periods of absolute chaplain; Carrie Rush, marshal; and Ceora Selby, secretary. Back row, Ruth Musselman, Electa; Norma Oliver, Ada; Phyllis Rutledge, Ruth; Helen Crapo, Martha; Ruth Hopson, Esther; and Roger Hopson, sentinel. Aloha Chapter's recent installation was one1 of many during the years since 1899 the year it was instituted on March 13. Photo by Ferebee land, warder; and Roger Hopson, sentinel. Mrs. .Powell wore a sheer nylon 'ashes of roses" formal with an orchid corsage. Her officers wore rose colored taffeta formate with mitts to match and each carried a white Bible decorated" with sprays of white lilles-oMhe-vallpy. The men carried black Bibles. The Bibles were a Rift to the offi cers from Mrs. Powell. Installing officers were; Lethn Murphy, Installing matron; Hazel Powell from Lynda Chapter No. 1. Snlt Lake City, honorary matron; Joe Kennedy, installing patron; Alpha Phelps, Installing chaplnin; Sallie Wood, installing marshal; Norma Uerlings, honorary mar shal; Alma Cofer, installing organ ist; and Beatrice Denison, honor ary organist. The Friendship group wore fril ly aqua blue net formats, and each carried a dainty while lace fan made by Rena Oldham and Lynn a Martin; and each wore a separation , . . with no cozy long distance phone calls to minimize the miles between . . . who go where their husbands go . . . when they can go . . , who pack un pack in stiange towns . . . where they have learned to quickly mnke homes of strange houses and friends of strange neighbors , . . this Is a little testimonial to their value and service to the military . . . In lieu of the medal which hasn't yet been struck. Klamath Falls Is fortunate to claim this group of women as new citizens of the town Each is Indi vidual and outstanding and all are exmlnently qualified to pave the way for the many other tunoffi clally estimated at 1001 air force wives who will soon be arriving with their husbands. Census-minded citizens might be Interested to know that In this group of eight officers and their wives there are 15 children. And 13 of them are now attending local schools. Obviously the wives are congen ialand the kindred spirit Is evi dent In the social life of the eight couples. The first couple arrived last June and all have been here since October. Last Saturdav was the Initial social event at the Offi cers' Club. The fact that the club Is In the throes of remodeling and renovating didn't phase the USAF pioneers at the new base. With no furniture, cooking or eating facili ties the enterprising nucleus of 16 handsomely Improvised and doned politick on steaks, salads, rolls, eic, (HOW is a military secret 1 Besides, they drank a bubbly toast to the club's (uture -and to their future whits sta tioned at the Klamath Falls Air Base. blue carnation In her hair. They were Anna Myers, Jean Aldrich, Ruth Renie, Lillian Haneline, Mona Dixon. Opal McKibbon and Eliza beth Owens. The escorts were: Allen Aldrich. Everett Miner, Her bert Haneline, Alva Oldham William McKibbon and Raymond uwens. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Powell from Friendship Court No. 11, Noaml Shrine No. S. Klamath Lodge No. 77 Crater Lake Lodge and York Rite. Tessie Powell, daughter and Barbara Davidson. granddaughter, presented a gift irom tne family and Sharon Pow ell sang "Our Task" which she dedicated to her mother and the worthy patron. Beatrice Denison furnished back ground piano music for the occa sion. Judy Hadley played a piano solo; and Mrs. Ellen Miller, a vo cal solo: a boy's auartet directed by Jane Craig, sang a group of songs. . The past matron's Jewel was gi en to the retiring matron, Edna Jones, by Rhoda Harnden; and the past patron s Jewel was presented to John Rhodes by Claris Wil liams. A reception followed In the low er banquet room. The tables . were placed to form a star which was centered with a large pink frosted illuminated tar surrounded with silver leaves. Pink fans were used as decorations throughout Uie room. Presiding at the recestion were Blanche Marks and Blanche Schulze, co-chairmen; Alice Pey ton, Vera Clemmens, Irene Mark ham, Luella Chilcote and Dulcie Motley. Pouring were Betty Hunt er. Rhoda Harnden.- Alma Oelz, Phyllis Poole and' Rena Oldham, past matrons of Aloha Chapter. Margaret Davidson and Ruth Hulcomb were in charge of the guest book. Rena Oldham, Lynna Martin, Lorraine Kranenburg. Ele anor Hnagland and Nina Bubb dis tributed the flowers, OES Chapter 487 To Honor B-Days WEED Members of the White Pine Chapter No. 487. OES, of which Mrs. E. W. Holley Is w orthy matron, will honor members with January birthday anniversaries at a party on January 34. At the planning meeting last week Mrs. Hugh Anderson. Mrs. J. H. Michael and Mrs. Lester Boydstun were hostesses. About 35 members attended. Star Point Party Plans Discussed . YREKA Mrs. Tracy Morgan, president of the Siskiyou County Line Officers Association, presid ed at a meeting at the Masonic Temple In Yreka on January 7. Mrs. Morgan la worthy matron of the Dunsmuir chapter. Hostess was Mrs. Charles Van Orsdell, worthy matron of Stella chapter, Yreka. Plans for an annual district Slar Point party were discussed. Discussion will be continued at a Febiuarv 4 meeting to be held In the Koffee Kup in Mount Shasta. NEW OFFICERS MANZANITA CHAPTER. OES. who were installed December'IS. First row, from the left, Marion Grant, Georgianna Clark, Gus Vlahos and Evelyn Biehn. Second row, same order, Helen Rightmier, Gladys Clajbb, Nini Hall, Myrtle SOJOURNERS New Sojourner officers preside for first time, at meeting Wednes day January 11, In the Pine Grove Room at the Willard Hotel. Mrs. Fred Hartln, president, was In the chair. The constitution and by-laws of the club were read, with the fol lowing amendments suggested: I Any person Is eligible to membership, who has attended three meetings within the first eighteen months of her residence in Klamath Falls. 2 Meetings shall be held twice monthly, on the second and fourth Wednesdays throughout the year, with the exception of the fourth Wednesday in December, and the Wednesdays nearest the Saturdays on which the spring and fall teas are held. 3 The executive board shell con sist of eleven members, and be composed of the officers, the chairmen of the standing commit tees, and the Immediate past presi dent. These amendments will be bal loted upon at the January 25 meetr ing. It was decided to have a, no- host buffet luncheon costing one dollar, in the Pine Grove Room preceding each meeting. Mrs. Bob Chevne. memuership chairman. Introduced and gave a brief sketch of the background of the following prospective members Mrs. Al Stahay. who with her fam ily, recently moved to Klamath Falls from Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Carroll Cathey whose family re cently came from Rock springs, Wyoming, and Mrs, Emory Troy er, who with her family, came from Eugene. The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing cards, with Mrs Claude Chase winning the high tcore bridge prize; Mrs. L. C. Pratt, high score canasta prize; and Mrs. Carroll Cathy, the high score pinochle prize. Next meeting Is slated for Jan uary 25 in the Pine Grove Room of the Willard Hotel, with a 12:30 p.m. buffet luncheon, followed by the business meeting and card playing at 1:30 p.m. AH interested persons who have lived in Klamath Falls less than eighteen months are welcome to attend. For further Information anyone of the following persons on the membership committee may he contacted- Mrs. Bob Cheyne. 'telephone 4306: Mrs. Robert Bal lard, telephone 5876; Mrs. David Richardson, telephone 2-1126, and Mrs. C. W. Mlnner, telephone 4995. Betrothal Told 'At Dinner Party DUNSMUIR The betrothal of Betty Palmer to Bill Lacheiunyer was revealed on New Year s Day at the home of the bride-elect's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pal mer, who were dinner hosts for the occasion. No definite wedding date has been set. Besides the prospective bride groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lachcnmyer and members of boh families guests at the announce ment party included Mrs. W. R. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Rich ardson. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chit wood and children: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ivan Tucker and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Somers, Bill and George Butler, 'Joan Collins and Bob Pinson. INVITATIONS 'no ANNOUNCEMENTS A Proceistd mr Ernjrovtd Thr Day Dtllvtry SHAW STATIONERY Company 729 Main Ph. 1-2584 Afternoon Installation Manzanita Chapter, No. 172 Manzanita Chapter No. 172. Or der of the Eastern Star, eighth annual installation of officers was In the new Scottish Rite Temple, December 18. Decorations were in blue and silver, colors chosen by the new worthy matron. An organ prelude was played by Beatrice Denison. The following 1956 officers were Installed: Worthy matron, Georgi anna Clark; worthy patron, Gus Vlahos: associate matron and pa tron, Evelyn Biehn and Marlon Grant; secretary. Lois Gueck: treasurer, Eloise Elliott: conduct ress, Gladys Chubb; associate con ductress, Nina Hall; chaplain, Dor is Peters: marshal. Lorn Mc Collum; organist, Dorothy Goehr ing; Adah, Lucille Crawley; Ruth Leola Fish; Esther, Helen Right mier; . Martha, Dorothea Buck: Electa, Myrtle Hanson: warder, Arlena Dixon; and sentinel, Law rence French. Installing worthy matron, Helen McCornack; and Installing worthy patron Everett Biehn, were intro duced and escrted to the east by installing marshal), Lois Gueck. In stalling worthy matron, Helen Mc. Cornack Introduced installing of ficers, marshal, Lois Gueck; honor ary marshal. Vera Fritsch; chap Iain, Virginia Brown; and install ing musician, Thelma Creswell. Distinguished guests in the East were Introduced by the newly-Installed worthy patron, Gus Vla hos, as follows: Letha Murphy, Jur isprudence committeewoman of the Grand Chapter of Oregon; Helen McCornack, Grand Representative of New York in Oregon: Rena Old ham, Grand Representative of Col orado In Oregon; Katherlne and Chet Stonecypher worthy matron and worthy patron of Tulelake chapter 639; Edna Jones and Jack Rhodes, worthy matron and worthy patron of Aloha Chapter 61; Ethel Mathls and Layton Ho- back, worthy matron and worthy patron of Cascade Crest Chapter 159; Louis Fritsch, worshipful mRS ter of Crater Lake Lodge 211; Joe Surprise Housewarming For Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Tice A surprise housewarming was given for Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Tice and family at their new home, 950 Patterson, by Mrs. A, M. Compton and Mrs, Ed Dittrich. The guests all arrived with potluck dishes for a bountiful dinner and gifts for the new home. Other than the Dittrlchs and Comptons, there were Dr. and Mrs. George Nichol son. Dr. and Mrs. William G. Hol tord Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Seth Kcr ron. Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Massey and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jucke land. CHURCH WOMEN WEED Mrs. Arthur Doss was named president of the Women's Missiona ry Council of Glad Tid ings Church at the election meet ing held January 5 with 12 mem bers attending. Other new officers are Mrs. M. Brown, vice president, and Mrs. Albert Rowley, secretary. Ftaturinf the atw brtair styles for Tany Martin tingla formal woof formol TUXEDOS S7.50 White Dinner Jackets 26.9S Mid-nite Blue Formal Pantt 12.95 ARROW shirts and HICKOK formal wear sets WE RENT Formal wear for weddinqs, formol dances and other formal occasions. DREWS Manstore 733 Main Phone 3463 H3 Ik Hanson, Lois Gueck, Dorothea Buck and Leola Fiali. ' Third row, Arlene Dixon, Lorene McCollum, Eloise Elliott,. Lawrence French, Doris Peters, Dorothy Goehring and Lucille Crawley. (See story.) Phote by Guderian Lake, worshipful master of Klam ath Lodge 77; and Joe Lovell, emi nent commander of Commandery 16," Knights Templar. The latter three presented the newly Installed worthy matron with beautlfull bouquets of red roses. Emilee Carter, worthy adviser of Klamath Falls Assembly 57, Or der of the Rainbow for Girls, pre sented the worthy matron ana worthy patron with gifts from the assembly. The junior past matron, Lois Gueck, presented the retiring worthy matron, Thelma Fink, with her past matron's jewel and Jun ior past patron Everett Biehn, pre sented retiring worthy patron. Ray Grahms, with his past patron's jewel. Virginia Brown presented Thel ma Fink with a gift from Manza nita Past Matron's Club. The new officers presented their worthy matron with a gavel in her colors of blue and sliver. She then Introduced her husband, James Clark, her daughters, Geor gianna, Judy Louviere, and Sn ellen; her brother, Harvey Clift and his wife from Crater Lake Park; her niece. Mrs. Collins Reed and Mrs. Reed's daughter, Caro line Fulton. She thanked the com mittees for their part in the suc cessful installation afternoon. Worthy patron, Gus Vlahos, in. troduced his wife, Mary; his daugh ter, Janette; and his wife's sis ter. Mrs. George Blanas. He con. eluded with a welcoming address to all present. Appearing on the program were Ruphane Mannering and Ethel Ro sier, Chiloquln; Janette Vlahos and Joan Hamilton. Blue and silver decor was used for the reception in the dining room by Mary Vlahos, chairman of the decorating committee, as sisted by Madge McClaren. Re freshments were served by Martha Walker, chairman of the commit tee, and members, Gladys Har riett, Pat Walker, Ellen and Elmer Wade; and a group of Rainbow Girls. Dr. Tice recorded the entire party on his tape recorder and his mother, who has been a house guest at the Tice home for several weeks was Interested spectator at the surprise party proceedings and considered it a perfect climax to her visit which will end when she leaves for ber home In Kansas this week. ) vl C i ismnm HIGH IAM.IUN IN self t. Om. J. Division No. 163 Installation DUNSMUIR Elaine Dews was installed as president of Mrs. J. A. Filmore Division, No. 163, Grand International Auxiliary, Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers, at impressive evening ceremonies in the Dunsmuir Masonic Temple, January 7. Installing officers were LaVera Carlson, retiring president; Adella Clark, chaplain; Ruth Bachand, marshal; and Jessie Herrin, musi cian. Other new officers Include Eliza beth Shoupe, vice president; Betty Wendell, secretary; Helen Eachus, treasurer; Signe Ahlstrom, relief secretary; Grace Livingston, chap lain; Elizabeth Cavin, guide; Ce-. leste Grable, sentinel; Maude Sil va, musician; Amelia Ahl, Flag bearer; Lauretta Smith, crescent marshal; Reta Langrehr, star marshal: Gladys Creason, Alice White, Jessie Weedon and Hazel Stanley, pillars. Special honor was accorded Maude Sllva who has been In of fice since joining in 1904. For the occasion, the Blue Room was decorated with water cedar sprayed white and ornamented with red berries and white satin ribbon. A large red heart of carnations framed the name "Elaine" behind the rostrum; and white tumbleweed with red balls completed the dec orations by Mrs. Elizabeth Shoupe and her committee. Paul Livingston, chief engineer, was escorted to the .rostrum dur ing the ceremonies. He spoke brief ly as did Ed Dews, husband of the new presiding officer. A clarinet solo by Patsy Herrin provided a musical interlude during the Instal lation. A buffet supper was served in the Maple Room, where the re freshment tables were decorated In red and white, colors of the eve ning, by a committee headed by Celeste Grable and Ruth Bachand. Card games completed the eve ning's entertainment. Dessert Bridge LANGELL VALLEY Mrs. Les Leavitt gave a 1:30 p.m. dessert bridge at her home on January 11. Three tables were in play, with high going to Mrs. Harry Frazier; second high, to Mrs. Bill Burnett. Mrs. Leland Harris won the traveling prize. Guests were Mrs. Roy Fern lund. Mrs. Cecil Haley, Mrs. Owen Pepple. Mrs. Bill Burnett. Mrs. Ted Rowcllffe, Mrs. Birdie Burk, Mrs. Claude Bechdoldt, Mrs. Men rill Stewart. Mrs. Leland Harris, Mrs. Elva Maxwell and Mrs. Han ry Frazier. VTe invite you lo gee for your how these modestly priced luxurious frames add personal charm. COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. 730 MAIN ST. 7121 OPtN FRIDAY NITtS 'TIL r.M. W4 C-M a. H.;W, Sr.
