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The Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Pag« Four Garner—Skelton Marriage Solemnized in Garden Setting REBEKAH LODGES DISTRICT MEETING District #24 of Rebekah Lodge’s was hosted by Yellow- Rose Rebekah Lodge #202 in Nyssa, October 16. Golden Rule Lodge #64 Vale and Beatrice Rebakah Lodge #82 Ontario as sisted. The Nyssa Lodge opened in regular format at 1 p.m Spe cial guests who were introduced were Mavis Pauli, Rebekah As sembly President of Oregon, of Portland, Arlene Young, Re bekah Assembly Secretary, of Portland; Jessie Fozier, Past President, LAPM of Idaho, On tario; Emily Clapp, District Deputy President of District #24. During Good of the Order Dis trict officers took the chairs; Blanche Weeks from Yellow- Rose #202, chairman; Neota Sperling of Golden Rule #64, vice chairman; Merle Johnson, Yellow Rose #202, secretary treasurer. Seventeen past chairmen were introduced and presented gifts. Lovely corsages were presented to each of the District officers. A corsage with money leaves was presentedto Assembly Pre sident Mavis Pauli. New officers elected for next year were Neota Sperling, Vale #64, chairman; Hazel Leavitt, Ontario #82, vice-chairman; Georgia Clark, Vale #64, secre tary-treasurer. After renewal of obliga tions and reports new officers were seated by Assembly Presi dent Mavis Pauli and Assembly Secretary, Arlene Young. The meeting was adjourned for the banquet at 6:30 p.m. Golden Rule #64 opened evening meeting at 8 p.m. Mavis Pauli president gave an inspiring talk. Beatrice #82 closed in form and Rebakahs are to meet at Vale next year for their dis trict meeting. Photo by Schoen In a garden settingat the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Garner, Ka therine Lynne Garner became the bride of Mark Noel Skelton. The double-ring ceremony was performed September 18, 1971 at 7 p.m. by Bishop Reed Ray of the Nyssa LDS First Ward. Baskets of orange and yellow gladioli added to the garden decor. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Wilma Garner of Nyssa and Wayne J. Garner of Port land. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Skel . ton of Portland. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white polyester crepe. It was sculptured into a fitted bodice, with an A-line skirt, long fitted sleeves and a cowl neckline. The bodice front was enhanced with a bibbed vest of hand dyed African satin, in hues of blue sapphire to mid night blue. The fabric was a gift to the bride from Wadai Bright of Liberia West Africa, one of the bride’s college room mates. She carried a nosegay of yellow roses, marigolds and babies breath and wore a wreath of marigolds in her hair. Roxanne Mason attended as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Karen Zerbel, Anita Piercy and Patty Lowe. The attendants all wore dresses of identical style to that of the bride. They were of floor length midnight blue crepe and featured gold crepe vests. Each carried a nosegay of marigolds and babies breath. Flower girl was Nickie Atagi, niece of the bride. She wore a midnight blue crepe dress and carried a nosegay of mari golds and babies breath. Best man was Joe Loera and ushering the guests were Rudy Vendrell, Ron Moffis and Jim Dail. The bride’s mother chose a street-length dress ofburgundy polyester knit. The mother of the groom wore a red polyester knit dress of street-length. Their corsages were one large orchid and rosebuds. A reception followed the ce remony. A three-tiered wed ding cake, decorated with fresh marigolds and topped with mari golds and blue birds was on the bride’s table. Barbl Wilt and Janice Okano cut and served the cake. Susan Kouns was at the punch bowl. Also assisting with the serving were Mmes. Norma Atagi, Bert Wait, Wayne Garner, Don Beekstead and Miss Lynne Glenn. Shelley Schulthies was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Jenny Murphy, Mrs. Fidel So liz and Mary Wahlert were at the gift table. Receiving the gifts were Misses Jamie Gar ner, Dorie and Marcie Beck- stead. The bride was graduated from Nyssa High School in 1970 and attended Bassit Fashion In stitute in Portland. She is presently employed at Meier and Frank Company in Port- land. The groom, a 1967 gra duate of Benson High School in Portland -is in his senior year at Portland State University. For going away the new Mrs. Skelton wore a polyester knit pantsuit in shades of lavender, purple and rust. Her acces sories were purple suede. Following their wedding trip, the newlyweds are now at home in Portland. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• / LADIES’ OVER THE FOOT SNOW BOOTS : 100% • WATER PROOF - NYLON FLEECE LINING - SIZES 5 to 10 Z HEAVY FLANNEL SHIRTS LONG TAIL - SANFORIZED ASSORTED COLORS SIZES S-M-L-XL 4 3 MEN’S ONE PIECE MEN'S INSULATED PACS • COMFORTABLE - WARM • SIZE 6-12 MENS S5" BOY’S 56” FRIENDS HOST BIRTHDAY PARTY Hometown News The Yellow Rose Rebekah Lodge #202 and Friendship Cir cle hosted a birthday party Oc Cherry Lee Steinke who had tober 7 for Ida Walters and Mary been staying with her grand McConnell, mother for two months, returned Nineteen friends showered the to her home in Vale Oct. 10. honorees with cards. * * * Traditional ice cream and Mrs. Arthur Cartwright re cake were served and the after turned home October 17 after noon was spent visiting. spending one week in Ogden, Utah getting acquainted with her ORDER oil new grandson. See Cradle Roll EASTERN I for details. ♦ ♦ 4 STAR I Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Blackey) Gunnels of Kelso, Wash., spent Golden Rule Chapter met Oc the weekend visiting Verda Steinke. Blackey was a former tober 18 at Masonic Hall. Past resident of this area. They Matron Lois Cartwright pre are traveling in their camper siding. Escorted and introduced that has been converted from a was Floy Collins a member of Long Creek Chapter #90. She is bus. * * * Grand Committee member of the Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartley Cancer Committee. She was are visiting in the Nyssa area making her official visit here. An invitation issued by Wor for a few weeks during hunting season. They have their trailer shipful Master Ray Bacon to parked at the O.E. Cheldelin Women’s Night November 8 at 6 p.m. for a potluck for all Stars, farm south of town. Hartleys have their home at Jobies and Masons. Hostesses Myrtle and Foy North Bend leased until next June, so will head south from Sasser and Bill Webb served re freshments. Nyssa to spend the winter. ♦ ♦ ♦ The next meeting will be No Gary Wilson of Madras spent vember 1 at 8 p.m. the weekend at his parent’s Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson and also went bird hunting while here. Houseguests this week at the home of Dr. and Mrs. K.E. Kerby are Steven Kerby of Ash land, Bill Knox of Portland and Dr. Denny Thomas of Prineville. * * * Saturday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Kerby were Roger Cole and Whitney Ball of Cor vallis and Hubert Leuck of Cot tage Grove, Oregon. ♦ ♦ * Mr. and Mrs. Lester Oden had as their overnight guests October 13, old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lovell of Bunker Hill, Ill. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pen rod of Idaho Falls were guests at the home of his parents the Paul Penrods October 12 to 16. * * * Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Penrod October 13 to 17 were Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Ensley of Portland. ♦ ♦ » Dean Steinke of Vale, grand son of Mrs. Verda Steinke has enrolled as a student at Eastern Oregon College. Dean attended TVCC for two years. * * * Mrs. Steinke’s son Dareld Steinke of Vale is also in La Grande attending school for ♦ * * heavy equipment operators. He Mrs. Ester Romaine of Port has worked for the State High way Department for the past land is visiting the Emmett Sappe’s this week. several years. ♦ ♦ ¿ J ♦ Mr. and Mrs. James E. Phifer of Adrian announce the en gagement of their daughter, Jan Louise, to Gerald John Frei tag. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Freitag of Route 2 Nyssa. Jan graduated from Adrian High School in 1968 and Lewis and Clark Business College in 1969. She is presently em ployed at Amalgamated Sugar Company. Her fiance graduated from Nyssa High School in 1962 and TVCC in 1965. He is also employed at Amalgamated Sugar and in farm work. A February wedding is planned by the be trothed couple. Knowles Family Gather for Dinner Mr. and Mrs. George Knowles entertained Oct. 6 with a potluck dinner for her sister, Mrs. Edna Miller of Camp, Colo., and her cousin’s Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pratt of Chester, Okla. The Paris’ were on their way to Hermiston, Oregon to attend the 50th wedding anniversary reception of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Laughton, which was Sunday, Oct. 10. Those of the Knowles family attending the Oct. 6 dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hiatt, Dan and Dewayne; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hiatt and Debbie; Mr. and Mrs. Everet Hiatt; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hiatt and Scottie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lawrance and Stacy; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Knowles; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hiatt of Roseburg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tanner. The weekend of Oct. 9-10 Mr. and Mrs. George Knowles and Mr. and M's. A.T. Knowles traveled to Hermiston to attend the 50th anniversary recep tion of Mr. and Mrs. Laughton. * Michael O’Brian and Dana Abbe of Shasta, Calif., were weekend guests of Michael’s aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wal lart and family. They enjoyed the bird hunting in the area. ♦ ♦ THERMAL - SLIGHT IRR'S LONG SLEEVE ANKLE LENGTH Q SIZES 38 to 44 O—O—O-—a—a—.o— t Jay-C-Ettes were honored guests at Treasure Valley Toastmistress Club Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Nyssa Library Meeting Room. Louise O’Neil was Toast mistress for the even ing. Members gave three min ute talks on hobbies. This por tion is to train members to stay within time limits. Ona Tun ing gave the Lexicology lesson and Mary Greenway a book re view. Job’s Daughters catered the refreshments. Guests were Ava Kildow, Sandy Siegenhagen, Linda Uhl and Sharon Fletcher all of Parma. Next meeting will be Oct. 28 at the Library Meeting Room at 8 p.m. Women interested in improving their communicating techniques are invited to at tend. Mrs. Jan Shell is president. SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES All members of the Senior Citizens are invited to attend a dinner to be held Wednes day Oct. 27, at the La Paloma Restaurant in Ontario. Members are asked to meet at the United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Transportation will be furnished. SM»»' -e'f SPAGHETTI DINNER AND CARNIVAL SPONSORED BY NYSSA PT A OCTOBER 23, 1971 DINNER - 5:30 - 8 P.M. CARNIVAL - 6 - 9:30 P.M. IN THE HEART OF THUNDEREGO MALL NYSSA, OREGON Adults . $1.00 - Ages 6-12 - 75< Family Ticket All 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls, interested in joining Ju nior Girl Scouts, are asked to meet Thursday,Oct. 28, at the United Methodist Church, at 4 p.m. Each girl is to bring $2 for registration fees which includes insurance. Mrs. Carl Linegar will have uniforms available to exchange or sell. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Towne •MX HX.............. .................... HIT visited Mrs. Townees brother, BRIDGE ACTIVITIES Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mull of Boise Sunday, October 17 and Mrs. Paul Penrod entertained later in the day visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dority also of Boise. members of the Thursday ♦ * ♦ Bridge club October 14. Guest Mr. and Mrs. Ted Morgan and players were Mrs. Frank Mor Mrs. Frank Morgan were Oct. gan and Mrs. Artie Robertson. 10 visitors at the home of Dr. There were two tables in play Clay Morgan and family with Mrs. Joe Cundall taking high honors and Mrs. Mor in Boise. ♦ * * gan taking second high. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mrs. Chester Chatman of The Friday Afternoon Bridge Meridian visited her sister Mrs. Orma Cleaver October 9. They Club met at the home of Mrs. both visited Mr. and Mrs. Junior Ted Morgan, with three tables Mrs. Ray Russell’s Goodell and Mr. and Mrs. Del in play. bert Cleaver in the afternoon. sister, Mrs. James Kirby of i * * * Camarillo, Calif., was guest Mrs. L.A. Maulding Mr. and Mrs. Osla Forbes of player. Seaside, Oregon are visiting was high prize winner. Mrs. Audrey Ward and other Mrs. L.A. Maulding was hos friends and relatives in this tess for members of Tuesday area. bridge Oct. 12. Winning high * ♦ * honors was Mrs. Ray Russell, second high was Mrs. Herb Fis Toastmistress Club her. INSULATED UNDERWEAR Mark Stephen and Bride Honeymoon in Canada Call 372-2233 REBEKAHS MEET Yellow Rose Rebekah Lodge met October 12 at the IOOF hall with Noble Grand Nellie Jenkins presiding. Eighteen members answered roll call. All the officers were present. Practice was held for the Dis trict meeting to beheldOctober 16 at which time Mavis Pauli, Assembly President of Oregon will be here for her official vi sit. Emily Clapp was presented a gift as District Deputy from the Lodge. Hostesses Emily Clapp and Nita Mae Wiley served de licious refreshments. Next meeting will be October 26 at the IOOF Hall. Thursday, October 21, 1971 $4.00 Under 6 FREE On Saturday, September 11, 1971, at 7:30p.m..CaroleJeane Christenson became the bride of Mark N. Stephen, at Tieton Drive Bible Chapel in Yakima, Washington. The double-ring ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. John Crawford, in the presence of 125 guests. The Chapel was graced with baskets of yellow mums entwined with ivy. Soloist was Mrs. John Christenson. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Christen son of Cowiche, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stephen of Route 2 Nyssa. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a floor-length empire waisted gown of Quaker lace. The gown’s round neckline was com plimented with lace scallops and full Bishop sleeves accented with seed pearls and were ga thered into cuffs. Her elbow length veil of illusion was held to a petal headpiece of satin and lace, edged with seed pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of yellow rosebuds and babies breath. Attending her sister as ma tron of honor was Mrs. Ron Garrison, who wore a floor length dress in shades of lime green print. Bridesmaid was Mrs. Ron Christenson, she wore a yellow dress of floor-length. Candlelighters Christine Step hen andSandyChristenson.wore identical floor-length dresses of yellow and lime green print. The attendants all carried mums. Flower girl was Kim Christ enson, niece of the bride, she was attired in a yellow dress of floor-length. Serving as best man was Axel J. Stephen. Ushers were Ron Christenson and Robert Ewell. For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Christenson chose a street-length dress of pink lace, while the bridegroom’s mother was attired in a pink knit dress of street-length. Each wore a corsage of white and pink rose buds. A reception was held follow ing the ceremony in the Bible Chapel social hall. The three tiered cake was decorated with yellow roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom en circled with fresh flowers. Mrs. Dan Crosswhite and Mrs. Bob Mosso were in charge of cutting and serving the cake. Mrs. Robert Ewell poured cof fee. Becky Christenson and Ruth Stephen served punch. The new Mrs. Stephen attend ed Yakima Valley Junior Col lege and University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Her hus band attended Treasure Valley Community College and Ore gon State University. For going away the bride wore a rust colored velvet dress. After a honeymoon trip to Canada the couple are mak ing their home in Nyssa, where he is associated with his fa ther in farming. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stephen and family of Nyssa; Mr. and Mrs. Axel Stephen of Ontario; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Findley, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Norland and Eric of Madras; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Crosswhite, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mosso of Payette. ~ q PINOCHLE PARTIES Wednesday afternoon pino chle club met at the home of Louise Wernick October 13. Merle Johnson placed as high winner, Bessie McConnell low and Hazel Smith and Or ma Clea ver traveling. OES Chapters Hold District Meet The District Meeting of OES Chapters of this area was held October 11 at Ontario with Star Chapter #69 as hosts. The meeting was preceded by a no host banquet at the East side with approximately sixty attending. Star Chapter #69 officers opened the meeting in form and escorted and introduced Vir ginia Wilkerson, Worthy Grand Matron andCarl Wipper, Worthy Grand Patron of Oregon; Jim Wheelock, Past Grand Patron of Idaho; Grand Ruth, Clare Cox; Grand Esther, Bernice Wipper; Grand Electa of Oregon, Bur- nita Eastman; Grand Ruth ol Idaho, Helen Bevins; two Grand Representatives, Dorothy Wal ker of Star Chapter repre senting Idaho in Oregon and Mil dred Bokin, representing Puerto Rico in Idaho. Three Grands came from Oregon and fhree from Idaho. Three Worthy Matrons and two Worthy Patrons officers of the Golden Rule Chapter “131 of Nyssa took the chairs and examnlified the balloting. Officers of Golden Cha in *103 Vale did the initiatory work. Star Chapter =69 had Good of the Order under Worthy Patron Merrill Abrames. A gift from the Chapter was presented with a very original adiendium Wbrthy Grand Ma tron and Virginia Wilkerson and Worthy Grand Patron zave -omc inspiring remarks. There were several chapters in Idaho and Oregon repre sented. After closing of Chap ter refreshments were served from beautifully decorated tables. Individual tables wore decorated with the emblems of the threeChaptors, Golden Rule. Golden Chain and Star. District m etinu will be held m Nvss.i next year. ...W WEDDING INVITATIONS Photo Invitations Morman Temple Designs Thank You Notes Personalized Napkins e Anniversary Announcements Parchment Scrolls Calling Cards 5 to 6 Day Service Many kinds of type styles and a large variety of invitations to choose from The Gate City Journal V
