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About The Klamath news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1923-1942 | View Entire Issue (April 27, 1941)
PAGE EIGHT THE NEWS AND THE HERALD, KLAMATH FALLS. OREGON April'.,' 1941 Activities Many At State Session Mrs. Poole of This City Ends Year as Grand Guardian; Portland Matron Installed Outstanding In the history of the organisation, the eight eenth annual session of the Grand Guardian Council of Job's Daughters terminated last Sunday morning after three full days of business and social activities. The program began with the official visit of Phyllis Poole, the grand guardian, to Bethel 6, last Thursday evening. Among the many officials and dignitaries present for this meeting were Velva R. F. Schlorff, supreme guardian of the International Council of Job's Daughters: Charles E. Catlow, vice associate grand guardian; Florence Christy, past supreme guardian; Nelta West, Cora Young, Charlotte Wing and Edna Catlow, grand guardians, aol Captain Del mar Shaver, past associate grand guardian, besides many honored and vast honored queens, grand family mem bers, visiting Bethel Daugh ters, parents and friends. A class of eleven was initi ated, ten being local girls, nd the other Velva Pearson of Bethel 3. who was given courtesy initiation. In appreciation for all her services and efforts, not only to Bethel 8, but to all other bethels throughout the state, an honorary degree was con ferred on Mrs. Poole, grand guardian. A similar degree was also conferred upon Nei ta West who served as grand guardian from Bethel 6 in 1927, and who has alwsys been active in affairs of the organisation. A reception for distin guished guests and new mem bers followed the meeting. In the dining room in which the refreshments were served, the decorations were cleverly car ried out in patriotic colors and spring blossoms. Favors were small crossed American and Bethel flags, made by the girls of the local bethel. All arrangements for the refresh ments were in charge of Mar garet Blohm, guardian of hos pitality, who was assisted by mothers of Bethel 8. Friday morning's session Included the presentation of and tribute to flags under to direction of Edna Stan ley, grand marshall. Honor ed queens who participated in these activities were Elea nor Pehl of Bethel 5, pre senting the American flag; Jeanne Gerod of Bethel 9. the Canadian flag; Vernalta Pomeroy of Bethel 2, the Bethel flag, and Phyllis Sharp of Bethel 21, the Ore- .. gon flag. Mayor John H. Houston gave the address of welcome to the session, and Charles E. Catlow, associate grand guardian, ova the response. Earl Snell, most worshipful master, AF and AF, brought greetings from the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Other speakers of the morn ing were Boy Cannon, vice associate and grand guar dian; Lawrence K. Phelps, worshlpfnl master of Klamath lodge 77; Arthur R. Dickson, district 21, deputy grand master; Douglas J. Howser, past associate guar dian of Bethel 6; Peggy Pike, president of the Guardians club of Portland; Bette Lee Merrill, Junior past honored queen of Bethel 8, and Don na Dunn, honored queen of Bethel IS. The outstanding event of Friday afternoon was the beautiful and Impressive memorial service in charge of Olive Burdic, grand chaplain, assisted by Lorena McNair, past guardian of Bethel 22, and Esther Sanderson, guar dian of Bethel 14, and Ash land and Medford Bethel Daughters. A rose garden formed the setting, and flow ers used in the ceremony were double white lilacs. Hen ry Wilson, associate guardian of Bethel 8, contributed large ly to the arrangements for this ceremony. At four o'clock a prettily appointed tea was served by past honored queens and hon orary members of Bethel 8. Mrs. Melvln McCollum (Edna May Thomas who sertved as honored queen of the bethel during the guardianship of Mrs. Poole, had charge of all arrangements. A seven o'clock banquet was held at the Willard ho tel, attended by more than three hundred Job's Daugh ters and distinguished guests. Marking the places were min iature, colored views of Cra ter lake, prepared by Ruth Van Doren, past guardian of Bethel 6. Favors were minia ture wooden pelican pins, made under the supervision of Leroy Erdmann, associate patron of Aloha chapter 61, OES, and past worshipful master of Klamath lodge 77. and which were painted un der the supervision of Fay Sparks, guardian of the lo cal bethel. Presiding as toast mistress of the evening was Wanda Shaw, director of mu sic. Dancing followed for Job's Daughters, their escorts and members of DeMolay, with music by Herb Coch ran's orchestra. Om, hmulmi and guardians were entertain ed with a trip to Crater lake on Saturday morning, it be ing the first visit to this sce nic spot for most of the group. A one o'clock luncheon was served at the Willard ho tel for past grand guardians and past associate grand guardians, in charge of Cora Young, president of the Grand Guardians club. Attractive arrangements of southern Ore gon products were used on the tables. Special guests at this ' luncheon were Stella L. Jenson, junior past supreme guardian; Mabel Bo wan, grand treasurer of California, Matt Jenson and Clyde Bo wan, past grand guardians of Cali fornia. Competitive drills were held in the Masonic temple on Saturday afternoon and, although only four teams competed, the competition was keen. In the military division, first place was awarded Bethel 3 which pre sented a gob drill, and sec ond place to Bethel 11 with a colorful majorette drill. In the division of floral drills, first place waa awarded Beth el 7 and second place went to Bethel 8. The winning drill in this division repre sented an old-fashioned pic ture. Awards for the second place were made by Mr. Jen son and Mr. Bo wan. The Installation ceremonies for theanew Grand Guardian Council were held in the Ma sonic temple at eight o'clock Saturday evening when Elea nor Perkins of Portland was installed as grand guardian, and Douglas J. Howser, past associate guardian of Bethel 6, was installed as vice asso ciate grand guardian. 'An informal breakfast at the Willard Sunday morning completed session activities. All the delegates, over a hun dred and fifty of whom were Bethel Daughters, unanimous ly voted this the most inter esting session in the history of the organization. All ar rangements were in charge of Phyllis Poole who has com pleted a most successful year of loyal, unstinted service as grand guardian for Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stivers entertained on Sunday with a family dinner in honor of Mrs. Lee Staub recently mar ried in Lovelock, Nevada. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Merle Staub and family of Tionesta, California, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Rugg. Mrs. Lois Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stivers and family and the honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Staub, who are re siding in Bly where Mr. Staub is associated with the Crane Lumber Co. . v t ' If ' " J " v, ; J ' - I-' ; , J NAMED PRESIDENT Mrs. Herbert L. Landis was recently named pres ident of Altamont Parent-Teachers association. Kennell-EUIi. IN HER SPRING FORMAL Lola Marie, thirteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whisenant of this city, is pictured in her first formal frock. She is a student at Roosevelt school. KenneU-Ellls. CIRCLE HEARS BOOK REVIEW BY MISSIONARY The Congregational Com munity circle met Friday af ternoon, April the eighteenth, at the home of Mrs. W. C. Little on Orchard way for. a half past one o'clock dessert. Mrs. Little was assisted b y ' Mrs. S. H. Goddard and Mrs. J. C Marin. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Charles M. Reynolds, the president, following which an interesting book review on China, "Dangerous Opportun ity." by Earle H. Ballou, was given by Mrs. J. F. King, mis sionary worker. Other guests besides Mrs. King were Mrs. G. L. Black. Mrs. J. Ustick. Mrs. Pollard and daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Carter, Mrs. Wal ter Patch. Mrs. Lloyd Allen and son. Members present were Mrs. Reynolds and daughter, Mrs. Glenn Stivers and daughter, Mrs. C. L. Jones, Mrs. F. R. Vance. Mrs. E. L. Mitchell, Mrs. W. L. Larson, Mrs. W. O. Lohrey, Mrs. Jean Weinstein, Mrs. Z. W. Dixon, Mrs. E. H. Love, Mrs. Carl W. Henry, Mrs. Helen Eitlng, Mrs. L. A. Eschle, Mrs. Bruce Hull, Mrs. Ralph Weise. Mrs. L. R. Har vey, Mrs. P. W. Sayles and the hostesses. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. L. J. Brink. 2242 Orchard avenue, with Mrs. Stivers and Mrs. Harvey assisting, on Friday afternoon, May the sixteenth, at half past one o'clock. On Tuesday evening Mrs. E. Johnson was honored at din ner given by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Duffy at their home on California avenue. Guests in cluded Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melani, Mr. Ernest Melani, Patty and Rus sel Duffy. Play Given Before OES "Visitors Night" Title Of Skit Presented On Tuesday Aloha chapter No. 61, Order of the Eastern Star observed "Visitors Night," Tuesday eve ning, when ISO members of the order were present to en joy the entertainment provided by the non-affiliated members residing in Klamath Falls. Mrs. J. H. Poppy supervised the pro gram, presenting a comedy, "Petticoat Politics," showing how helpless and hopeless , were efforts of women in the beginnings of their efforts to acquire skill and intelligence in the political life of their community. The cast of characters included, Beverly Ricker, a political leader; Myrtle Rey men, who has a soft spot in her heart for men; Arthur Stone, Intent on matters of state; Meta Gilbert, who dreads trips to polls; Lillian Hagman, who believes country is going to wrack and ruin; Pluma Erdmann, believes the country first and home sec ond; Sofia Kenoftel, candidate for dog catcher; Sarah Hol loway, no good without her glasses; Phyllis Webb, who writes speeches; Sylvia Mc Clelland, darktown visitor; Maude Poppy, Janitor, direc tor and paraphernalia chair man. The play was a clever per formance and provided much enjoyment for the audience. Refreshments were also fur nished by the visitors under the direction of Mrs.C. O. Dryden and her committee; Mrs. Fred Haugcr, Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs. L. E. Henry, Mrs. E. F. Blankenship, and Mrs. Leo N. Huls. The color scheme for the buffet tabic, red, white and blue, was carried out with a blue cover, white pottery bowls and red roses. Mrs. Oliver W. Spiker, wor thy matron, and Mr. Arlet Edsall, worthy patron, presid ed during the regular session. Mrs. Georgia Holloway of Medford, grand Martha of the grand lodge of the Eastern Star for Oregon, was escort ed to a place of honor in the east and introduced, and ad dressed the chapter briefly. Mrs. Phyllis Poole, junior psst grand guardian of Job's Daugh ters for Oregon was also intro duced. Thirty - two non affiliated members were present, and were introduced each giving her name, the name and place of her home chapter. PINE NEEDLE CLUB HAS MEET AT BLY BLY On Thursday, April seventeenth the Pine Needle club met at the home of Mrs. Jean Aust in. Bly. Mrs. Ma Esgate was assisting hostess. Those attending were Pearl Bridgewater, Mildred Jenkins, Alice Jones, Irene Logan, Sarah McMillan, Thelda Mc Millan, Ellen Michaelson, Mu riel Smith, Enid Yoder, Mrs. Maragus, Marie Scoville, Bet ty Elder, Margie Neese and the hostesses. Mrs. Aust from Portland waa visiting guest. Joe Haynes was the recipient of many handkerchiefs hon oring her birthday. Lunch was served and pleasant afternoon was en joyed by everyone. The next meeting is at the home of Irene Logan. Social Calendar Monday. AprU II Mothers club. Sacred Heart academy, 1:30 p. m. Garden study group of Li brary club to hear Dr. Duea ner on horticulture and land scape gardening, t p. m small library clubroom. League of Women Voters, 1 p. m., large club rooms of ' city library. Catholic Daughters of America in Lyceum hall, 8 p. m. Social meeting. Regular meeting League of Women Voters, large audi torium city library, 2 p. m. Mrs. Fred Rueck, chairman of foreign affairs, in charge of program. Tuesday. AprU tl ' Delta Gamma chapter, Del phian, with Mrs. A. M. Col lier near Olene. Leader, Mrs. F. L. Weaver, topic: "Italy." Wednesday. AprU 30 Parents and Patrons club at high school auditorium. Of ficers and senior mothers to meet at 7 p. m. for program. Fashion show at 8 p. m. Royal Neighbors of Ameri ca sponsoring third of card party series at IOOF hall. Des sert at 1:13 p. m.; playing at 3 p. m. Thursday. May 1 Meeting of Prosperity Re bekah lodge at IOOF hall at 7:30 p. m. Meeting of verse group with Mrs. Will Wood, 253 Pacific Terrace, 2 p. m. Friday. May 1 Meeting of Eastern Star Social club at Masonic tem ple at 1:43 p. m. All visiting members of the order invited. Monday. May 3 Oregon Mothers with Mrs. William Ganong, Summers Lane, 1:30 p. m. Program led by Mrs. W. C. Van Emon. Tuesday. May 8 AAUW afternoou book sec tion. Mrs. J. R. Shaw review ing. "Precious Bane," by Mary Webb. No hostess luncheon and meeting of Klamath Falls Nile club at Elk hotel. 1 o'clock. Hostesses for afternoon: Mrs. Harry Wayne, Mrs. Carl Stein siefer, Mrs Otto Konschot and Mrs. Charles Gilbert. Wednesday. May 7 Wednesday club business meeting, parish house. Shrine club crab feed at Willard hotel, 6:30 p. m. Thursday, May 8 Exhibition match to be played for Bundles for Brit ain by three outstanding golf era, Marian McDougaU, Joy Kavanaugh Prlebe. and Mur iel Veatch. at R tames. Saturday. May 10 Oregon State Nurses' asso ciation. District No. 8, to sponsor benefit dance, Wil lard hotel. Wednesday, May 14 State convention Oregon State Federation Garden clubs. Grants Pass. Thursday, May IS State convention Oregon State Federation Garden clubs. Grants Pass. Friday. May IS Annual Riverside PTA May festival on Big Lawn, Conger avenue. Supper and enter tainment. Public invited. Saturday, May 17 Annual spring flower show of Klamath Falls Woman's Library club in Fremont school auditorium. Show open both afternoon and evening. Tea served. Third In Party Sertea Announced The third in the series of card parties sponsored by the Royal Neighbors of America will be held In the IOOF hall on Wednesday afternoon, April the thirtieth. Dessert will be served at a quarter past one o'clock and playing will. start at two o'clock. Mrs. Will Wood will enter tain for members of the verse group of the League of West ern Writers at her home, 25S Pacific Terrace, at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, May the first. Mrs. Ralph Aubrey was re cently named president of the Shasta PTA. Comart. !'"s-. PRESIDENT HP Jit m i PROM OUEEN Gloria Holmes, attractive Chiloquin high school stu dent, was chosen prom queen by fellow classmates KenneU-Ellls. Society Has District Meet State Officers Give In spiring Talks at Thurs day Session Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service were hostesses at an all-day district meeting held Thurs day In the parlors of the First Methodist church, starting at ten o'clock in the morning with members present from Bly, Chiloquin and Lakeview. Mrs. Paul Edwards, confer ence secretary of missionary education, presided, and Mrs. John Yadcn led the opening prayer. The state president, Mrs. J. W. Bunch of Forest Grove, gsve an inspiring talk after which Mrs. E. M. Tilton of Cottage Grove, president of the Cascade district, presided at a short business session, question and discussion period. The circle in charge of Mrs. Lester Pennington served luncheon during the noon hour with covers laid for seventy-five at tables with cen terpiece arrangements of tu lips. The afternoon session open ed at one o'clock with an in spiring message from Mrs. C. L. Camp, returned missionary from India. Mrs. Paul Ed wards conducted a question box and Mrs. R. P. Ellingson, the president, presided over a short business session of the local society before adjourn ment to attend the open house at the county health unit. Mrs. Luclla Hough was elected president of the Klam ath sub-dlstrlrt and Mrs. Bur ton was elected secretary treasurer. Wlde-Awake Club Entertained The Widc-Awake club met at the home of Mrs. Marie Baumgardner on April the six teenth. A hot lunch was served to Mrs. Audrey Miksch, Mrs. Peggy Wain, Mrs. Hope Ycagcr, Mrs. Myra Snyder, Mrs. Violet Yeagcr, Mrs. Eva Thompson, Mrs. Jimmie Kime, Mrs. Marie Baumgardner and their children. Three of the members were absent, Mrs, Bill Moore, Mrs. A. E. Miksch, and Mr. Murl Mullin. Names were drawn for presents to be given for Mother's Day. Mrs. Marie Baumgardner was electe treasurer. The Rcbekah Social club met in the IOOF hall Wed nesday afternoon with twenty members present. After the business session, games and cards were enjoyed and re freshments were served by Mrs. Frances Munsell, Mrs. Lina Motschenbacher, Mrs. Nellie Wattenburg and Mrs. Julia Wohlander. "LET GEORGE DO IT" SWISS WATCH REPAIR SPECIALIST A COMPLETE LINE OF JEWELRY GEO. METZ 837 Main Watchmaker and Jwlr Anniversary of Church Observed Conley-Cox Nuptials Solemnized April 17 at Im pressive Church Wedding LANG ELL V ALLEY Th tenth anniversary of St. Barna bas church in bangell Valley waa successfully commemorated last Sunday, April th twentieth, when Bishop Remington of Pendleton, Rev, Victor Newman of St. Paul's In Klamalh Falls, and Rev. Gill of St. Luke's at Lakeview and St. Barnabas, presented Interesting talks during the program, stressing th fact Uiat St. Barnabas church belongs to the people of Langell Valley, regardless of membership ih the Episcopalian church and Issued an Invitation to all residents to attend services. The church and parish hall were beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers sent from Oakland by Mrs. Anna Gift and with lilies from Klam ath Falls. Special music was presented by th choir. During th service Miss Madge Fltihugh received bap tism by the bishop and Mrs, Charles Partridge read a Ut ter from Rev. J. Henry Thom as of St. Clement's church In Berkeley, through whose un tiring efforts SU Barnabas was mad possible. Mrs. Frank Dearborn read an article about this church published ten years ago In th church maga zine, telling of it completion and dedication. Eighty-five friends from Lakeview, Klamath Falls, Bo nanza and Langell Valley were present for th occasion. A luncheon was served at half past on o'clock. Th relatives of Mr. Kat Phillips met at her home in Upper Langell Valley for din ner on Easter Sunday, the oc casion observing the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Phillips. Those enjoying th day were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mer chant and daughters, Pearl and Bee trie of Cave Junction, Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips. Mr. and Mrs Ivan Welch and sons. Miss Jean House, Mrs. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Phillips and children, Sharon and Dean, of Vlstalia. At eight o'clock on the eve ning of AprU th seventeenlli. Miss Maxine Conley and Mr. Harold Cox were united in marriage by Rev. Gordon Kempfcr of the Full Gospel church. In a setting of rose and spring flowers. The bride was lovely in floor length gown of white taf feta and carried an arm bou quet of rosebuds. Her brides maids were Miss Gloria Hart ley who wore baby blue taf fata, and Miss Elinor Cox, sis ter of the groom. In a similar frock of rose pink taffeta, Mr, Melvln Conley, brother of the bride, and Mr, William Madden attended the groom. Dainty little flower girls were Sally Thompson, In blue or gandy, and Shirley Cox, small sister of the groom, who wor yellow organdy. The brides mother, Mrs. Cecil Conley, had selected a win suit with whit accessories for th occa sion. Mrs. Gladys Cox, mo ther of the groom, was unable to attend because of Illness. Mrs. Helen Noble sang a solo preceding th ceremony, and following th wedding a reception was given for fifty friends and relatives at th Cecil Conley home, when the bride's parents also observed their twenty-first wedding an niversary. The young couple will re side In Klamath Falls where they have purchased a home. Mrs. Laurence Campbell, Mrs. Bobbiette Gift, Mrs. Or villa DeVaul, Mrs. Claud Murray and Mrs. Lester Lea vltt were hostesses on Friday afternoon at the parish hall when Mrs. Bruce Bleler and Mrs. John Campbell were hon ored by a shower. Later in the afternoon re freshments were served to Grace Dearborn, Marian Zlck, Alice Brown, Emma Huntley, Mary Shelley, Mildred Camp bell, Miriam Potucek, Ruth Martin, Edith Brown, Char lotte Fltzhugh, Nettie Davis, Norma Campbell, Grace Re veU, Florence Botklns, Lottie Kellar, Genevlev Smith, Car olyn Monroe, Bessie Campbell, Ella Shelley, Ma Gala, Cleda Wells, Nellie Barclay, Katl Papple, Mary Dearborn, Flor ence Horn, Mary Etta Malone, Marilee Bleltr, Dorothy Fles cher and Bert Barclay. On Saturday evening a larga group of relatives and friends held a charivari for Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brown wh war th weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer -5 Q ONE YEAR OLD Erik Lloyd, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frltjof Ma thisen of Weyerhaeuser, ob served his first birthday an niversary on Sunday, AprU the twentieth. Mother is the former Alic Harvey, and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Harvey. 1122 Lin coln street, pioneer resident - of this city. Kennell Ellis. Roberts. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour and refresh ments were served at mid night. Mr. and Mrs. Brown who were recently married at Reno are residing near Lake view. Merry Mixers Entertained Th Merry Mixers club met Thursday evening at the horn of Mrs. Josephine Paup on Lincoln street when the eve ning was spent sewing for th Red Cross snd playing pin ochle. High was received by Mrs. Marian C'srsey, second high by Mrs. Alberta Allen. Officers elected were Mrs. Carsey, president, and Mrs. Pearl Paup, secretary and treasurer. The hostess served dslnty refreshments to Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Csrsey, Mrs. Pearl Paup, Mrs. Elinor Curtis, Mrs. Dea Saler and a guest, Mrs. Dor othea Ward. The club will meet on May the fifteenth at the home of Mrs. Marian Car sey, 302 Pacific Terrace. The Thimble club. Neigh bors of Woodcraft, has post poned its next meeting until Tuesday. Mav the thirteenth. at two o'clock at which time members will meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hclt man. DO YOU KNOW THE NEW SPRING TOILET WATER? The fresh, sweetly fragile scent ss of lilacs lush In th early morning dew. Brtath of springtime itself in a ntw toilet watcr...snd a matching fragrance family by Richard Hudnot . . . perfume, cologne, dusting powder, talcum. Special 1 .00 ach-talcum 30 p Phono 3625 V JjVERBODY'S DRUG 808 Main it. RICHARD HUDNUT