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NEWS FOR WOMEN SOCIETY CLUBS PEOPLE EVENTS CENTRAL1A Telephone I-IHI OBKHALI8 Telephone l-ttll "In a small caravan there's a lady they call the gypsy" but last Tuesday she was at the Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian church's fifth open house reading palms and telling fortunes. She was Mrs. Andy Hilburger, pictured at left, with her charming gypsy receptionist, Peggins Newgard, who ushered the titillated, curious ones into Mrs. Hilburger for a The palmist has been revealing secrets of the future to those attending the church bazaar since its inception five years ago. They were two colorful figures, with their gaudy beads, earrings and clothes, as Miss Newgard had her own palm-reading.

Hunter House Scene of Joint Chapter Meeting Centralia chapter No. 14 and Chehalis chapter No. 3 of The Order of Eastern Star had a joint dinner and meeting at Hunter House Recently to honor Lolita R. Airey of Twist, worthy grand matron of the grand chapter. The meeting was opened at the usual time by Centralia officers Mrs.

Clyde Purvis, worthy matron and Mrs. Beverly Richmond, all of Chehalis. Committee members from Centralia were Mrs. Ida Monaghan Mrs. Edith Bassett, Mrs.

Harry Elmquist, Mrs. Howard Brines' Mrs. Bess Davis and Mrs. Lloyc Allagher. The refreshment committee consisted of Mrs.

Laura Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mills, Mr. and Mrs Welton Pearson, worthy patron. Tegland, Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Mrs. Airey was introduced in theJMoir, Chehalis. and Mrs. Clar- East at which time she was pre-jence Mr.

and Mrs. sented with a sheath of red roses Charles Boughner, Mr. and Mrs. her official flower. Her official song James Horton of Centralia.

"It is no Secret What God Can Do" was sung In her honor by the choir as she was being presented. Others introduced in the East were Mrs. Ray Fredrickson, Tacoma, Grand Esther; Miss Beatrice Gary, Sumner, Grand Martha; Bert Courtright, Seattle, associate grand patron; Harold Perkins, Raymond, grand sentinal; Mrs. Frank Kinney, Chehalis, deputy instructor; Mrs. Elsie Campbell, Aberdeen, worthy a Ben Bier, Oakville, O.

T. Taylor, Aberdeen, worthy patrons. Trailers introduced were Mrs. Bert Courtright, wife of associate grand patron, Frank R. Airey, husband of the worthy grand matron.

Preparing were Mrs. for the William addendum Gutschow, Mrs. K. Jensen, Centralia and Mrs. P.

Useldinger, Chehalis. Taking part in it were Mrs. Adrian Jones, Mrs. Reta Todd Dunn, Mrs. Gene Alvord, Centralia and Mrs.

Ted Bartlett, Chehalis. A floral star of mums graced the west and the rest of the room was decorated in red, white and blue, the official colors the worthy grand matron has chosen as hei official colors for the year. The Chehalis officers were responsible for the decorations in the dining room. Featuring red, white and blue again. Favors were fig ures made from pipe cleaners and carried red, white and blue banners.

During the refreshments-the "Ragged Robins," Centralia chapter's hill billy band entertained. Committees for the evening were chapter room decorations, Mrs Dell Russell, chairman, assited by Mrs. George Duby, Mrs. a Roberts, Mrs. Robert Hoerling, Mrs.

Howard Hense, Mrs. Charlie Ward and Mrs. George Scherer. The dining room committee was co-sponsored by Mrs. Jones, tralia, and Mrs.

Ted Miller, Chelalis. Mrs. Miller prepared the decorations and favors. The Rainbow Girls will put on initiatory work for the chapter Nov. 23.

Parents Inspect Rooms anc Work of Oakview Students The November meeting of the Oakview Parent Teachers asso- Centralia officers relinquished i ciat-ion got off to a lively start their chairs to the Chehalis officers for initiation with Mr. and Mrs. James Clements, worthy matron and patron presiding. This being Centralia's regular meeting night the Centralia officers resumed their stations at which time a clever addendum was presented by the two chapters honoring the grand worthy matron. The Centralia officers were re- Tuesday evening, under the direction of Mrs.

Joy Lindner, 7th grade teacher, who led the group in'some amusing folk songs. The parents were privileged to visit the school rooms and inspect the work of the students on display. During the business meeting, presided over by Mrs. Ernest Jones, president, progress reports were made by Mrs. J.

W. 1 sponsible for the decorations in the! Ulmer and John Kure on the various projects underway. A report was made by Mrs. Jones on the Centralia Health council meeting and a new pledge for 1954-55 donations was made by the group. Mrs.

Robert Butterworth was appointed chairman of chapter room. They used a patriotic theme of red, white and blue and featured the flag in the East surrounded by white mums and greenery. Those serving on various committees In the dining room Mrs. Zoe Brown, Mrs. E.

L. Whippie, Mrs. Loyal Dybvig, Mrs. Hans Gilbertson, Mrs. Noel Guiot and Mrs.

Purvis Hosts Evening Guild The Wednesday Evening guili met at the Centralia home of Mrs Clyde Purvis for their Novembe meeting with Mrs. Adrian acting as co-hostess. Mrs. Eos: Seymore was a guest. After a delicious dessert Was enjoyed by the members, Mrs.

A Helena, president, called the bus! ness meeting to order. Mrs. Wil Ham Singer gave an interesting report of the Fashion-Magic Style show. Mrs. Helena read the hos pital bulletin report.

It was voted by the members of the guild to send approximately $170 to' the Orthopedic hospital. Mrs. Gladys Brill was appointed chairman of the December meeting to be held Dec. 15 at Hunter House. It will be a no-host affair.

At this time members are to take Christmas toys for the hospital. Cards were In play after the business meeting with prizes going to Mrs. Clyde Faithfull, high, and Mrs. Allen Geue, low. -When preparing for day-long Insure the freshness of the sandwiches by sealing the edges of the waxed paper with a hot Iron after wrapping them.

incentive to the children to hoi up their grades to passing so tha they may participate in, sports Mrs. Richard Lindner explaine her music program for the yea and stated that it was based the theme "Music for Every body." The room count was awarde the 6th grade and refreshment were served at the close of th evening by the 6th grade mothers Guests Call To Meet Visitors Approximately thirty guest: called at the Centralia home Mr. and Mrs. Lee Proffitt the afternoon of Nov. 12 to meet Mrs the committee in charge of pro-1 Joseph L.

Proffitt recently of Suf viding Christmas treats for th folk, Virginia, Mrs. Dean A. Prof children. Mrs. Cliff O'Conner re ported that the work of landscap ing the school grounds would jointly undertaken by the Rock Row Garden club and the Oak view Garden club after the firs of the year.

The group enjoyed two violi: solos by Miss Marva Lee Harolc accompanied by her mother at th piano. Miss Harold played "Mexi cana" and "Neapolitan Nights. In recognition of Education week, the teachers with John Kure as spokesman held a round table-discussion on school actiV ities and studies, with each teach er discussing his or her own field Mrs. John King, first grade teach discussed phonetics and sigh reading, which discussion was continued by Mrs. Roy Rutledge second grade teacher.

Mrs. Rena Benedict explained the "Weekly Reader" and Its advantages in presenting in a simplified manner a broader view of worldwide news 'rom presses -throughout the vorld. Mrs. Evelyn Webb, visual aid coordinator, explained the value of films from an educational standpoint, and John Lamb, chool librarian, stressed on the ralue of school libraries to the tudents. George Ross, Physical ducatlon, reported that his boys iad enjoyed a very satisfactory ear from a sportsmanship angle, ven though they didn't win the old medal.

He explained that he sport program supplied MX fitt of West Plains, New Jersey and Mrs. Robert L. Westholm Kansas City, Missouri. The two Mrs. Proffitts will be making their homes in.

Seattle and' Ta coma where their husbands, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Dean A. Prof- fits Olympia, are enrolled in the University of Washington and College of Puget Sound. Hrs.

Westholm is the daughter of Mrs. Proffitt and will be spending the winter months with her parents. Mrs. Dean A. Proffitt, Olympia, assisted in receiving the guests.

Chrysanthemums in fall shades were used throughout the rooms. An arrangement of Patricia Grace mums graced the tea table and tapers in silver candelabra completed the arrangement. Pouring were Mrs. Sewell Sanders, Mrs. Orville Linville and Mrs.

Lehman Proffitt. -Weekend Guests Visiting Mrs. A. Countryman, lentralla, the weekend of Nov. 3 and 14 were her nephew and Circles Have Meetings In November Four circles of Centralia's First Baptist church gathered at the homes of members this week for their November meetings.

Circle I Mrs. Earl Persons served a dessert luncheon to seven members of Circle 1 when they met at her Centralia home Wednesday afternoon. In the absence Mrs. Pheral Rollf, Mrs. Lois Lee acted as chairman of the group giving the devotions using the 139th Psalm.

Mrs. Wayland Rice gave the lesson from the study book and plans were made to help with the senior citizens potluck lunch Dec. 9. Mrs. Alberta Merrick closed the afternoon meeting with prayer.

Circle 2 Mrs. Myrtle Barkhurst was hostess at the dessert luncheon at icr home to eight members of Circle 2. Mrs. George Hagen leader of the roup had charge of the meeting. 19 calls were made during the month.

Circle 2 also made plans or helping with the potluck luncheon Dec. 9 for the senior citizens. Mrs. A. V.

Larson gave the de- otions and Mrs. Mary Morelock ead the lesson from the study ook. Circle 3 After a dessert luncheon served 9 members of Circle 3 at the nome of Mrs. W. Hewitt, Mrs.

Heser Lindemuth presented the demotions and Mrs. Mattie Compton a chapter from the study look. Mrs. a Bangsberg had iharge of the business meeting. Jircle 3 is planning to help withj he potluck for the senior citizen Dec.

9. Circle 4 members, 12 in all, met a he home of Mrs. John Rutledge sr a 1:15 dessert luncheon. The devotional period was con ucted by Mrs. C.

C. Dye who alsi Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer of OakviHe announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlotte Ann to Richard Nylund, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Faul Nylund also of OakviHe. Miss Palmer is a senior attending Oakville high school and Mr. Nylund is a graduate of Rochester high school. A June wedding has been planned. Photo by Evernden.

ave an interesting talk on her ork among the Indians. The lesson from the study book as presented by Miss Lulu Warren Garrctt, talented daugh- of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph arrett of Chehalis, has begun er college career with the dis- nction of having been chosen or the leading role in the all- chool play at Western on College of Education at Bel- ngham. "Boy Meets Girl" is he title of the play, that was to presented November 19 and 0.

IMiss Garrett plans to major education, with teaching as objective. Post Studio. Church Holds Fifth Annual Open House The Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian church held its fifth an- naul open house last Tuesday, the second most successful in its history. Its origin as an "open house" was due to the building of the annex which was exhibited to the pub lie for the first time in 1949. The late Dr.

Kate Gregg and Mrs. Roscoe Doane organized the church's effort toward its building fund. The bazaar was overflowingly attended. The luncheon, served rom 11 to 1:30 o'clock, was sold out and at the dinner that evening food disappered at a satisfying pace, Mrs. Richard Uhlmann chairman of the food committee, las stated that next year there will be a more ample supply.

The children, perhaps, had the )est time of all who attended. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kaufman pre- ared bean bags, with targets also "or darts and ring tosses. Each child won a prize and most them enjoyed the selected movies shown by Dick Bickford and Ben How- Fellowship Group Meets Wednesday "Your money Is you" was tti theme of the Stewardship pr gram that was presented to th members and guests of the Chri Man Women's Fellowship of th First Christian Church when the met for their November meetin last Wednesday night.

Mrs. Rob ert MacCannell introduced th sound film strip, "The Miracle Warren Walker," and the pitcure in color very effectively empha sized the importance of stewarc ihip of time, talent and materia lossessions of the Christian per son. Mrs. James Sturdevant preside over the business meeting, an tfrs. Earle Barronett reported fo the Housekeeping committee tha he new tea and coffee service have been received and were i jse.

It was announced that th women of the church will hav complete of the mornin; and evening services of church on Dec. 5, in observanc Women's Day. The worship service was led Mrs. Dale Joachim who told tru nspirational story of the life of th artist who painted the pictur 'Praying Hands," with the pic ure being used to emphasize th vorship ecnter Mrs. Joachim wa ssisted in the service by Mrs.

Billi' Bragg. Special music for the serv ce was brought by the Joy Byer quartet singing "My God and and "What Shall I Give Thee Members of the quarte re Mrs. Carl Fors, Mrs. Elr; Phipple, Mrs. Floyd Jeffries and Mrs.

Otto Petersen. Hostesses for the social hour were the members he Jo; Byerlee Guild and their president Mrs. Whipple. An arrangement of chrysanthemums and candles dec orated the serving table, and bas kets of fall flowers were used abou thj room. Presiding at the tea and coffee services were Mrs.

Owen Losh and Mrs. Oliver Trueblood Those serving on the committees were: decorations, Mrs. William Behrens and Mrs. Eva Havord; refreshments, Mrs. Kermit Brown and Mrs.

Whipple, and on the kitchen committee, Mrs. Fors, Mrs. Myrtle Ingraham, Mrs. Dorothy SWanson and Mrs. Marion Wilson.

-Hairdressers Elect New Officers Lewis County Hairdresser association Unit 18 of the Washington State branch of the National Hairdressers association met recently it the Crescent Beauty shop with six members and one guest, Mrs. William said. ard. Mrs. 'At -11 this morning all our tables were loaded and we were sure Jiere was too much.

Tonight it's the sorriest-looking food sale you ver saw." Mrs. Maude White, who has al- vays assisted in the planning of he menus, was on hand again to direct and see to the making of he gallons of coffee needed, and lend help wherever necessary. Mrs. A. L.

Boyd and Mrs. W. E. Ray Horswill, present. President Mrs.

Olaf Borge call- el the meeting to order and officers for the coming year were nominated and elected. New of- ficers are Mrs. Borge, Crescent Beauty shop, president; Mrs Frank Saliger, The Bonne, vice president; Miss Janet Hillyer, La Jan, secretary; Mrs. Forrest Hillyer, La Jan, treasurer; Mrs, James Stevens, Steven's Beauty shop, publicity; Mrs. Cricket Sheldon of Cricket's Beauty shop duller were both up exlra early hat morning making cookies and aked goods.

Mrs. Warren Lash- bfook made 30 fruitcakes for the ale. Mrs. Warren Smith and Mrs. The Daily Chronicle, Saturday, November 20, 1954 Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Vincent Bhoafles are pictured above cutting their three-tiered wedding cake following; their Nov. 7 wedding at the Chehalis home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Max Boeck.

The bride is the former Shirley Anne Boeck of Cen- tralla. Candlelight Rite Unites Couple in Chehalis Home Given in marriage by her father ho escorted her to stand before faintly glowing fireplace. Miss lirley Anne Boeck became the ride of Charles Vincent Rhoades Nov. 7.. The candlelight, single ring cere- ony, performed by the Rev.

Goron Chandler in the presence of 20 uests, was in the Chehalis home the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. nd Mrs. Max Boeck. Miss Boeck the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

F. Boeck, Ccntralia, and the parents are Mr. and Mrs. harles R. Rhoades also of Cen- alia.

The Mrs. Vernon Beauty shop Hull, Blanche', and Mrs. Dean Adams, The Bonne are on the pro- ram committee. Mrs. George Happ, Crescent, Mrs.

Rose Briggs of Briggs are on the membership committee. The- association now has 11 nembers. Any person holding a Joane were for- til Washington state Hairdressers li- ffair which Mrs. Christian Pete en said was "the nicest we'i er had." Chehalins are lookii: orward to the next one. is wife, Mr.

and Mrs. Prank lates of Grand Coulee. Mrs. ountryman returned with them to a few days and arrived home Thursday. -Drinking plenty of milk Is one of he best beauty (and health) habits ou can acquire.

Besides aiding ear skin and sound teeth, it has known to Improve brittle nails. Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Vandermullcn, Centralla, are pictured following a dinner party given In honor of their 55th wedding anniversary.

The dinner was given by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shlrer Sunday afternoon. Home of Daughter Is Scene Of Anniversary Celebration cense is eligible to join and can contact any member or attend the next meeting which will be pre-ceremony music was Because of You" and the Lohen- in wedding march. The bride was dressed in a navy ue suit trimmed in cherry red ith blue and red accessories.

She ore a corsage of white carnations and red rose buds. Her jewelry was a rhinestone necklace and earrings, a gift of the groom. Miss Roberta Mitchell, cousin of the bride was maid ot honor in a black and red checked suit with black accessories. Her corsage was of red carnations. Michael Gilligan of Centralia was zard, Kentucky.

best man for the groom. The bride's mother wore a Kelly green suit and a corsage of yellow pompon chrysanthemums. senior Mrs. Rhoades was dressed in a wiiie colored suit with a corsage of white pompon chrysanthemums. The In the form of -an open house, was held at the home of the bride's parents, 1009 North Pearl, with "50 guests attending.

The three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom and flanked by candles and rose buds centered the lace covered bride's table. Miss Mitchell served the cake after the bride and groom had cut the first piece. Mrs. Ira MilchL.I, aunt of the poured the coffee and Miss Myrtle Mitchell, cousin of the bride, had charge of the punch bowl. The new Mrs.

Rhoades is a graduate of Centralia High school and is employed by the Centralia Public library. Her husband attended 3entralia schools and is now with the Crasser Auto Wrecking Co, Out of town guests were from Chehalis, Port Angeles and Hay- St. Helens Club, Pioneers To Honor Writers on Dec. 1 Plans for an unusual party, with one of honored authors a had been announced today by the Lewis coun- chapter of the Daughters of the Pioneers club and by members of the St. Helens club of Chehalis.

The event is set Dec. 1 and will honor Fay Mitchell, author of 'Pitch in His Hair," and Alva Judd, author of "Restricted Val- eys." Site of the party is Gabel's Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m the Bonne Beauty shop in Chehalis. -Lutheran Church Society Meets Twenty members of the Missionary society of the Immanuel Lu-iBook store in Chehalis and the theran church met Nov. 17 at hours will be from, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

which time C. R. Whited presented Mrs. L. Cooper the work Booklet.

The Rev. Fred T. Lucas announced that Sunday is to a Thanks Offering day. Mrs. R.

Stedham, Mrs. P. Sherwood and Mrs. W. Pohl wer ppointed to a nominating com nittee.

There will be a bazaa )ec. 2 in the church basemen also a gift exchange part; scheduled for December. The meeting was closed with the benediction. Hostesses wer Mrs. E.

rav. Strand and Mrs. W. Married 55 years ago Oct. 31 at the home of the brides parents in LaGrande Oregon were Rena Oldenburg and Jake Vandermullen.

To celebrate this occasion their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Shlrer, 908 street gave an anniversary dinner party in their honor Sunday afternoon. Lcvely bouquets of fall flowers dec- Oialcd the house and a large while anniversary cake centered table.

Mr. and Mrs. Vandermullcn now residing at 810 street moved to Centralia a little over a year ago from Newberg, Oregon. They have one daughter, Mrs. Shirer and two grandchildren, Darlene and Bob.

Out of town guests bringing gifts and best wishes wore Mrs. Vandermullen's two brothers and their wives from Azalea, Ore. Mr. and Mrs, John OldcmSurg and Mr. and Mrs.

George Oldenburg, also an old friend, Mrs. Mattie Harman of Portland. Wendell I. Mercer, former ly of Chehalis, wan married Nov. 10 at Las Vegas, N.

to Mrs. Rlppon Mcathunc, of Denver, Colo. The new MM. Mercer, whose first name la; VaLofe, a daugliisr of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank E. Rlppon of Denver. The groom, stationed with the fighter Interceptor squadron at Ellsworth Air Force base near Rapid City, S. of Mr. and Mrs.

Dale Mercer of Chehalis. The first home will be UblUhed at Rapid City. Mrs. Mitchell, from Seattle, has written a teen-age book also of considerable interest to grownups, and to all Lewis county people. Scene of her story is laid at Claquato in the early 1870's.

Community and family lite of that- time are skillfully woven Into the history of Claquato to make an excellent story. Pitch in His Hair" tells of an early-day quilting bee, soap-making, a trip to Olympia and a Christmas party with the pioneer families, the Brownings, Gordons, Davises, Stearns and others taking part. Readers who can recall the times emphasize Mrs. Mitchell has truly caught the spirit of the real pioneer days. Mr.

Judd is a pioneer Chehalin. His booklet, "Restricted Valleys" is concisely written, with pungent recounting of early school- ng and experiences in the mid- west and later in Chehalis. It contains many incidents from a 'ull life by one who handles nar- Cnenaug Social Calendar Sunday Afternoon Indoor Spoils club at Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian church, 1:30 p.m. Monday Afternoon Progressive Garden club, Mrs. Robert Conrad, Centralia, 1:15 o'clock.

Monday Evening Order of Rainbow for Girls, Masonic temple, 7:30 o'clock. Mamook-elann guild of Tacoma Orthopedic hospital, Mrs. B. A. Thompson, 8 o'clock.

Adna PTA, high school auditorium, 8 o'clock. Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, Moose hall, 8 o'clock. Lewis County Women's Republican club, Mrs. W. A.

Alexander, 8 o'clock. ration, description and philosophy with humor and sincerity. -The scalp should be massaged or at least two minutes each day. Hold your finger tips firmly against he side of the head and move the scalp itself with the fingers. Slowly tnead the entire scalp, and this will ncrease the blood supply of the hair.

Centralia Social Calendar Sunday Afternoon Indoor Sports club at Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian church, 1:30 p.m. Monday Evening Centralia Music club with Mrs. O. F. Burdette, 411 W.

Main, 8 p.m., Mrs. George Rowswell and Mra. C. Stewart assisting, Miss Lucille Doersch In charge of program. Ladles auxiliary to Carpenters Union, 9 p.m., Union hall.

Iota Theta Rho, IOOF hall, 7 p.m. Parents Inspect Class Rooms The Jefferson school. Parent- Teachers association met Thursday evening at the school with parents inspecting rooms and routine of the children. Mrs. Vincent Brewer was nominated vic'e- presldent i the vacancy left by Everett Groves.

There is to be an all Jefferson School Christmas program at the Washington school Dec. 16. ents were again reminded Par- they can sign up Nov. 22 or 23 for the insurance program. It was reported that the dishes have been ordered for the lunch room.

A program was presented by youngsters from all grades. Those participating were John Evernden, David Reed, Karen Waggoner, Bruce Galvin, Karen Lee, Jerry Lydic, Caroline Swearingen, Anne Brooks, Bonita Blumcnthal, Larry Hamilton and Daviii Leavens. Cub Scouts, introduced by Henry Date, demonstrated tying knots and making rope. Fred Geiger's room was award- ed the room count. -Nylon tricot lingerie has added to Its dainty, feminine look with the Introduction of prints.

Butterflies, in pretty, pastel shades decorate white nyJon slips, short and fuJl- length nighties. Roses and gingham toccks, In pastel colors, too, are a i welcome addition to any lingerie wardrobe, -o- 'iBetd Tho.