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Corvallis Gazette-Times from Corvallis, Oregon • 4

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Corvallis, Oregon, Saturday, Annual Bridge- Tea Planned by Auxiliary GAZETTE TIMES Social whit By JACQUELINE McKENZIE Nearly 90 Attend Eastern Star. Opening Meeting on Tuesday Night The first fall meeting of St. Mary's chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, was herd on Tuesday night, with Miss Ruth Urban, worthy matron and frank Gabler, worthy patron. presiding.

Eleven visitors from Adah Independence; 11 from Rhododendron chapter, Falls City, and 67 of St. Mary's chapter were in attendance. Visitors introduced, escorted to Friends Wish Butts Family A 'Bon Voyage' Members of the staff of the Oregon State College agricultural chemistry and chemistry departments were invited to a "Bon Voyage" party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Butts, Monday evening, at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Bert E. Christensen. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul H. Weswig were co-hosts for the occasion. In keeping with the theme of world travel, the serving table featured a round mirror reflecting a globe of the world surrounded by low placed chrysanthemums and twinkling candles. Mr. and Mrs.

Butts and daughter, Joanne, will have their headquarters in Paris. Butts will serve as a consultant on atomic research in connection with the "Atoms for Peace" program and will travel throughout Europe during their year's stay. Assisting in the serving of the guests were Mesdames J. R. Haag, Victor Logan, Max Williams.

Harry Freund, Edward Bubl, and John Schubert. 'Gav Nineties' Party Is Slated By Jaycee-ettes The September meeting of the Corvallis Jaycee-ettes was held on Tuesday night at the home of the president, Mrs. Howard Wells. A nominating committee was appointed to select nominees for vice president. Mrs.

Wells, president, will be moving to Eugene where her husband has recently been employed. Mrs. Robert Brownell, vice president, will take over as president. Mrs. Tom AAsum, social secretary, thanked those who worked so hard on the annual spaghetti feed held last month.

Committees for the "Gay Nineties Party" to be held on Friday, October were announced by Mrs. Russell Gabriel, chairman of the event. Jaycee-ettes from elev. en towns have been invited. Entertainment for the Tuesday meeting was provided by Mrs.

Mike Wetherbee and Mrs. Lyle Taylor. the East, and welcomed, were Kay Truax, worthy matron -of Rhododendron Ruth Hilder brand, worthy matron, Adah chapter; Al Koch, worthy patron, Adah chapter; Gladys Harnsbarger, a member of the ESTARL awards committee of the Grand chapter of Oregon, and Wes Schulmerich, worthy patron of Golden West chapter No. 138, Cloverdale. Mrs.

Irene Monday, formerly a member of the Eastern Star in California, became a member of the local chapter by affiliation. An invitation to a reception honoring Ronald Gilson, grand sentinal, and Margaret Carlson, a grand representative, of the grand chapter of Oregon, on October 5, in Lebanon, was read. ESTRAL Fund Mrs. Harnsbarger gave a talk concerning the ESTARL fund and the good that it is accomplishing. Thirteen boys and girls were given scholarships through this fund for the continuation of their religious training.

The grand chapter of Oregon also loans as much at $500 to students for their religious education. This is much more than is given by many other states in the grand jurisdictions of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Lillian Jones, a member of Trowel chapter No. 62, Neligh, Nebraska, was introduced by Miss Elizabeth Heath.

Mrs. Jones is here for the school lear. The worthy patron also introduced Mrs. Wes Schulmerich. Mrs.

Hal Rowley was charge or the chapter roo decorations for the evening. Six birthday tables, for July through December, had been arranged in the dining room, and each was appropriately decorated in keeping for that particular month. Those decorating each table were: July, Vedo Obrist; August, Jennie Bryan; September, Lorene Crawford; October, Lois Harding; November, Mary Peffer, and December, Margaret Rees. All Having birthdays in any one of these months, were seated at that particular table. Those serving refreshments were Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Denson, Mrs. Clarence Gruetzmacher, Mr. and Mrs. George Curtz, and Mrs.

Lula Blakely. Reception Slated The worthy matron announced the reception honoring Mrs. E. M. (Celeste) Dickinson, grand conductress of the grand chapter of Oregon, to be held in the Memorial Union building on September 28th.

The public is invited. A no-host dinner in the M.U. tearoom, at $2 per plate at 6 o'clock will precede the reception. All who wish to attend the dinner should make reservations with Frieda Buckley or Ruth Urban on or before September 21. at and operated by Celene Little Christenson NEW you who lead an active life! Exquisite FREE-form with FLOATING ACTION The 2-section cup gives a rounded bustline the Tangent Straps gently move with you leaving bra comfortably in place.

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Bates, Sam Crocker Exchange Vows First social benefit of the autumn season will be the September bridge tea to be given on Thursday afternoon, September 26, at the Woman's club building for the benefit of Good Samaritan hospital. The party, an annual event sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the hospital, is being planned this year by Mrs. Arthur Sheets and Mrs. Lester Oehler, co-chairmen. Committees are already mak.

ing arrangements for the big affair which is always one of the most popular events of the Fall season. Tickets are now available. A FAREWELL PARTY, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Butts who are leaving Corvallis to spend a year in Europe, highlighted social events on Monday night with members of the staff of the Oregon State college agricultural chemistry and chemistry departments attending to extend best wishes.

Pictured at the top, Mr. and Mrs. Butts chat with one of the hostesses, Mrs. Paul H. Weswig.

Just above, host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Bert E. Christensen, prepare to serve cake to Paul Weswig, also a host. Decorations featured a globe of the world and a ship and anchor CALENDAR Sunday, September 15 1 p.m.-Mayflower club with Mr.

and Mrs. S. E. Beals, Tangent. Monday, September 16 12:30 p.m.-Eastern Star Social club potluck with Mrs.

Harold Watenpaugh, South 43rd. 7:15 p.m. Rainbow Girls at Masonic 7:30 p.m.-Benton County Pioneer society at Federated church. 7:30 p.m.-Kings Road extension unit with Mrs. Loren Coleman.

Kings Road. 8 p.m.-Alpha Xi Delta alumnae with Mrs. Herbert Nelson, 130 North 31st. 8 p.m.-FL. club with Mrs.

Nelson Locke, Mt. View. The world's largest garden hose factory is in Bucyrus. Ohio. This is the point Pot Sleek silhouette in glove-soft suede.

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GREEN STAMPS MONROE Wedding vows were exchanged on Thursday evening, August 29, when Miss Flora Ann Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Bates of Monroe, became the bride of Samuel Crocker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crocker of Route 3, Junction City, in a ceremony solemnized at the McFarland Methodist church.

Pink and white gladioli decorated the church for the single ring service which was performed by Rev. Walter Appleyard at seven o'clock. White candles in tall candetabra completed the effect. Miss. Alice.

Powell and Mrs. John Starr sang 'I Love You Truly" and "Because" accompanied by the organist, Mrs. George Walden. Given away by her father, the bride wore a ballerina length gown of nylon net over taffeta fashioned with a fitted bodice, short sleeves and a a a a a a a a a full skirt. She wore a short veil and carried a crescent bouquet of white gladioli and pink rosebuds.

Bridal Attendants The sister of the bridegroom, Miss Mary Crocker, served as maid of honor in a ballerina length gown of pink net lace fashioned with a bouffant skirt and Miss Sue Martin served as bridesmaid in a ballerina length gown of blue net lace. Miss Crocker carried a crescent bouquet of pink gladioli and Miss Martin carried a crescent bouquet of white gladioli. Keith Simmons served as best man. Ushering the guests to their seats were Lanny Crocker and Micky McCallum. A reception followed the ceremony in the church parlors where Mrs.

William Volker cut the four tiered cake. The cake, which was topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom, was baked in the shape of three hearts. Pouring were Mrs. Robert Charles and Miss Pauline Mullins. Sandra Giesy, Sharon Hardin and Peggy George, took care of the gifts and Nila Jo Harden took care of the guest book.

Wedding Guests Out town guests in attendance included and Mrs. Walter Elliot of Junction City, grandparents of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright of Camas, Mr. and Mrs.

Willis Allen and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Monmouth; Mrs. Robert Pfouts of Eugene; Mr. and Mrs.

Alyn Crocker of Eugene, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crocker of Lebanon, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs.

Ben Graham, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom, attended from Monmouth; L. Garner, Nancy and June Garner, from Corvallis; James Crocker and Rita Francis from Eugene; Pauline Mullins from Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. William Volker from Neskowin; Oliver Elliott, uncle of the bridegroom, from Junction City; Mrs. Clara Tomerlin, grandmother of the bride, and Rita Tomerlin, aunt of the bride, from Glendale, Ore.

Leaving on a wedding trip to Pendleton, the bride wore a beige sheath dress with beige accessories and a corsage of white gladioli and pink rosebuds. The couple will be at home in Monroe where the bridegroom is employed on his father's farm. Both are alumni of Monroe high school. Ball Studio photo AN ALBANY BRIDE of Sunday afternoon, September 8, at the Albany First Methodist church was Miss Mary Anice Howard who exchanged wedding vows with George J. Roe at a three o'clock service before over 200 wedding guests.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Francyl Howard of Albany and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ina Roe of Salem and George W. Roe of Seattle, Wash.

Mary Anice Howard and G. J. Roe Wed Sunday in Albany Ceremony theme. In Lebanon Mr. and Mrs.

Walter W. Gage (Wanda Carrick) became the ents of a son, William Shawn, September 3, at the Lebanon Community hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Gage of Toledo and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Carrick of Philomath. New Daughter A daughter.

Tracy Lee. was born to Mr. and Mrs. James B. Dickason Tuesday.

September 10. Dr. and Mrs. Widmer Return From Trip at the Dallas hospital. Mrs.

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the WITH A more Sterling vou'll receive. Why wait choose SINGLE yours today! TEASPOON CELESTE Prices include Fed. Tax FROM $4.25 PATTERNS TO SUIT MARK Visit Our Silver, Crystal, and Chine Room Coleman JEWELER 455 Madison PL 3-3721 Dr. and Mrs. J.

N. Widmer have just returned home from a three month vacation trip. They visited with their children in Cleveland, Denver and Oakland and I took a variety of interesting side trips. The trip was climaxed by a reunion of the entire family in California. ents are Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Dickason of Hoskins and Mr. and Corvallis friends traveled to Al-! bany on Sunday afternoon, September 8. to attend the wedding of Miss Mary Anice Howard who became the bride of George J. Roe at a three o'clock service solemnized at the Albany First Methodist church.

Over 200 wedding guests nessed the single ring ceremony performed by Rev. Harold Shellhart in a sanctuary decorated with tall baskets of white gladioli and chrysanthemums against a background of palms. Tall candelabra holding lighted tapers completed the effect. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Francyl Howard of Albany and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ina Roe of Salem and George W. Roe of Seattle, Washington. Escorted To Altar Escorted to the altar on the arm of her father, Miss Howard wore a waltz length wedding gown of white Chantilly lace over satin with a fitted bodice and sleeves tapering to points below the wrist. The design of the lace at the Sabrina neckline and on the skirt was accented with iridescent sequins and seed pearls.

A dainty crown of lace and seed pearls held the fingertip veil of illusion. She wore Mother-of-pearl earrings and carried a handkerchief of Battenberg lace, an loom made by her great -great aunt and also carried by her mother and her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Howard, at their weddings. The bridal bouquet was of white roses and stephanotis centered with a white orchid. Matron of Honor Matron of honor was Mrs.

Robert Warnke of Albany who wore a ballerina length gown of pastel blue lace and net with a bustle back and blue ribbon bow. Her headdress was of matching blue net with a bandeau of blue flow- earning new PLAID its In more leisurely times they were called "Glenurquhart Plaids." But time is money today, so we call them simply "glen plaids." Glen plaids have always tailored into some of the most distinctive looking suits a man can wear. And when Hart Schaffner Marx tailors them, you can seriously consider dropping the qualifying words "some of." Come see: you'll like the new appeal of familiar glens. MEN'S WEAR DOWNTOWN Building CAMPUS Corner 26th Monroe ers and she wore matching blue shell earrings and necklace, a gift from the bride. She carried a nosegay of white roses and pink chrysanthemums.

An identical frock was worn by the bridesmaid, Mrs. Richard Rogers of Portland, a sorority sister of the bride, who carried a nosegay of pink roses and white chrysanthemums. A cousin of the bride, Miss Merrie Lynn West served as flower girl in a frock of pink with a white carnation wristlet. She scattered rose petals from a white basket. Danny May of Lebanon, a nephew of the bridegroom, served as ring bearer.

Attending the bridegroom as best man was his brother, Roy Roe of Eugene with Constantino Sandoval of Lebanon serving as groomsman. Ushers were James P. Howard of Albany, brother of the bride: Platt. Davis and Dr. James Ciunes of Albany; Oren Whiteis of Lebanon and Donald Leach of Spokane, Washington.

Two cousins of the bride, Miss Kathleen Howard of Portland, wearing a ballerina length frock of pink chiffon, and Miss Judith West of Salem, wearing a ballerina length frock of blue net, served as candlelighters. Another cousin, Miss Ann Frances Olsen of Portland sang "Always" and Dawning" accompanied by the organist Mrs. William Kurtz. Pink and White Motif At reception held in the church social room following the ceremony Mrs. Fred Howard of Portland, an aunt of the bride, cut the four tiered pink and silver cake which centered the refreshment table.

Bouquets of pink gladioli interspersed with white heartshaped decorations were used througnout the room. Pouring were Mrs. Roy Parker of Corvallis, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Virgil Parker of Eugene, aunt of the bride: Mrs. Paul West of Salem, aunt of the bride; Mrs.

Van May of Lebanon, sister of the bridegroom; Mrs. Roy Roe of Eugene, sister-in-law of the bridegroom and Mrs. Lawrence Scharftenberg of Albany. Presiding at the punch bowl were Mrs. James P.

Howard, sister-in-law of the bride, and Mrs. Jack Parker and Mrs. John Anderson of Albany, cousins of the bride. Serving were Mrs. 0.

E. Smith of Corvallis, Miss Audine Roe of Salem, sister of the bridegroom; Mrs. Norman Williams of Eugene, cousin of the bride: Jackie McKenzie of Corvallis, and Mrs. George Bikman of Albany. Miss Betty Fisher and Mrs.

Cliff Slaton took care of the gifts. Miss Dorothy Sanders. of Albany was i in charge of the guest book. Leaving on a wedding trip to San Francisco, the bride wore pastel blue suit with deep blue velvet hat and matching blue accessories. Her corsage was a white orchid.

The newlyweds will make their home in Albany. Newspaper Publisher The bride, who is co-publisher of the "Benton County Herald" of Corvallis and the "Greater Oregon" Albany, is a graduate of the University of Oregon where she was affiliated with Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She is a state officer of the Oregon Press Women's association. The bridegroom, a graduate of, Oregon Technical Institute, is assistant manager and shop foreman for Cascade Auto Sales, Volkswagen dealers in Corvallis..

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