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Shelton Mason County Journal
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January 1, 1959     Shelton Mason County Journal
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II1PF 's',dn Januar 1, 1959 II .................................. II I|[ ...................... II .... I[ I) iiilllll III IIr'l ....... I I i i I ,., BA RGAIN S ALL TOP COATS UP TO $65 Reduced to '39" Mr. & Mrs. Shop Our hearty thanks to you, friends and patrons, for your loyalty and good will. Here's hoping you have a grand New Nm'. LAWTON LUMBER COMPANY 420 SOUTH FIRST STREET Open 'til Noon Saturdays iiii I l i i Music Study Club Hears Member's Christmas Blessing The Shelton Music Stuffy Club, affiliated with the State and Na- tional Federations of Music Clubs, held its Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. O. Aho on Angle- side, "The Benediction of Christmas'" written by Mrs. Florence Orvadahl was presented by Mrs. Orvadahl assisted by several members of the club. Two lovely solos were sung by Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mrs. R. Citroen, accompanied on the pi- ano by Mrs. Aho. The group sang several Christmas songs. Tile pr0. gram was excellent and enjoyed by the entire group. Following the program, gifts were exchanged arid refreshments served by lrs. Aho and co-host- eases, Mrs. Charles Lentz and Mrs. Freeman Felt. Pinochle Players Hold Yule Party Prize winners at the Christmas party at the last meeting of the Pinochle Club were Mrs. Ivor But- let' and AI Butler, high scores; Lee Carlson and Mrs. Fred Zent. ner, low scores. A traveling pinochle was award- ed to Mrs. Frank Smith and Mar- Jorle Wilson. Walt Austin and Mrs. Alex Smith, Jr., held a 1500 trump hand. The next meeting of the pi- nochle enthusiasts will be held at 8 p.rn Tuesday, Jan. 13. in the Shelton Armory. Vern Nelson Attends Scientific Meeting. Vern Nelson, h)cal Soft Conser- vationist for the Soil Conserva- tion, Svice, attended the North- wes¢ ctentific Association meet- ing at Corvallis, Ore. on Decem- ber 29 and 30. He presented a technical paper on the "Farm Con- servation Plan" dt the meeting. Technicmns from the seven western states attended the meet- InK. Mason Co. Salon 40 et 8 Hold Dinner Meeting Partners of Mason County Sa- lon g et 40 met for dinner nd Christmas party in Dec£mbcr at the Memorial Hall. The dinner was in charge of Mrs. Ernest Campbell assisted by Mrs. Start White. A short business meeting preceeded the gift exchange. Mrs. R E. Johnson played carols to complete the ewming. • s M OROAN & UORETT LUMBER COs HILLCREST ANN AND FRANCIS ]DACRETT Y iacemly hope that you will hold the Iey to much happiness and health in the New Year ahead. SLEYSTER'S BIKE & FIXIT SHOP ROLAND SLEYSTER 223 C(YI')L MARRIES IN CALIFORNIA Mrs. WUllam MeHz Miss Adrienne McCutcheon be- came the bride of Mr. William Mertz in a recent wedding in Al- hambra, Calif. The Rev. Sorenson officiated ,t the candlelight single ring ceremnny. The bride in the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCutcheon and Mertz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mertz, Elsinore, Calif• The newly.weds are making their home at 1309% Main Apartment 21, Jklhambra, The new Mrs. lertz wa ated from Irene S. school and attended Humboldt State Colege, Arcata, Calif. Mr. Yellow and whit chrysanthe- Mertz was graduated from Elsi- mums decorated the home of Mr. note high school and is an IBM and Mrs. Sivert Remmen for the operator with General Petroleum recent wedding of their son, Co., Los Angeles, Calif. George, to Miss Mary Stone of .......... Tacoma. The Rev. Charles T.'Hat- Moose Members to Celebrate Now Year Local members of the Loyal Or- der of Moose are reminded of the annual New Year'S Eve dance and party in the Moose hall this eve- ning, announced John Howe, gov- ernor of the lodge. Music for the occasion will be by the Archie Burfoot. Jr., trio. Dancing will begin at 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Members are invited to bring guests. Chitter b " Chatter ltOIADAY GUESTS at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Davidson for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wal- drip, Mrs. Leslie Muller. Miss Car- tie Hansen, Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davidson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Davldson. Jr., and daughter; Mr. and Mrs, Nat Wal- drip and family. Joining the group for Christmas dinner were Mrs. Davidson's broth- er. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dares. Friday guests in the Davidaon home were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gray, Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. James Hey and family, Bellingham, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dares, Alger, Ned Daves. Alger, Mr. and Mrs. John Daves Seattle, and Satur- day guests were Mr and. Mrs. Dolph Davidson and son of Long- view. CIIRISTMAS EVE guests in the Glenn Butler home were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kelly and daughter of Bellingham. Mr. and Mrs. Butler entertained their son, Jack and Mr. and Mrs. Dean O. Smith and daughter. Nancy, Everett. NEBRASKA VISITORS: Mr. and Mrs. John Dallum and family are spending the holidays visiting friends and relatives in and near Omaha. Nob. ATTEND CONFERENCE: Mr. and Mrs. Spriggs Washer attended the recent Western Forestry con- ference in San Francisco. Repre- sentatives from all western states attended. The Washers visited friends and relatives on the re- turn trip. Men who are industrious, sin- cere. and honest will have easy sledding on theh" way to success. I i i ii i ii I ! SATURDAY JAN. 3 , I NEW YEAR'S EVE °n Roller Skat, g 8:30 p.m. 'tii 1959 SHELTON ,ROLLER ARENA BPW Club Holds Christmas Party Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club held their Chr|stmas party at the Co- lonial HoUse December I7th. Fol- lowing the 7 o'clock dinner, the packages were wrapped ,for the Cnriptmas project with MrS.:Ma- bel Burk and Mrs, Agatha Norby co-chalimen. Several holiday readings were ! given arid members Joined in sing. I ing carols accompanied by Mrs. Burk. The next business meeting of the club will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, at th e PUD building, at whiel time plans will be iade for the coming visit of the District direC- tor. Navy Mothers Fete Member's Birthday Mrs, Helen Pearce's birthday was honored at the Christmas par. ty of the Mason County Navy Mothers Club Dec. 18 in the Me- morial hall. A short business meet, tng preceeded the birthday party and Christmas exchange of gifts. ' The next meeting of the club will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. in the home of Mrs. Don Aitken, 642 Arcadia. ten officiated at the single ring ceremony. For her wedding Miss Stone chose a pale blue lace street length gown and corsage of rose buds and gardenias. Mr. Martin Remmen, brother of the bridegroom, gave the bride in marriage. The couple s only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Remmen, brother of the bridegroom, of Shel- ton. A four tiered wedding cake, top- ped with a miniature bridal couple, attractively graced the reception table, for the reception following the nuptials. Mrs. Fred Remmen cut the cake and Mrs. Martin Remmen poured. In charge of the guest book was Miss Janet Bor- den, niece of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Delmar Borden, the bride- groom's sister, the gift table. The couple are making thei home at 2804 East R Street, Ta- coma. Mr. Remmen is employed as a 10ng shoreman in Tacoma. inson, nieces of the bride served punch. The new Mr. and Mrs. Catto will make their permanent home on Hood Canal. Middle Skokomish By MARY VALLEY MIDDLE SKOKOMISH ..... The Valley was a busy place during the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Start Johnson entertained with a dinner last Saturday ew.- ning for several of their college friends. Coming from Seattle for the event were Rcv. and Mrs. Wal- ter Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Don Mil- ler, and Mr and Mrs. Roy Deffen- baugh, from Port Angeles were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Millet', and Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter. oN CHRISTMAS EVE Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson entertained with a buffet dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burnett and son Bob of Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gendereau of Tenino, Mr. and Mrs. Avene Richert of Island Lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Laramie and family of Hoodsport, and Arlen. Ron and Mary Lot[ Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson had Christmas dinner with Mr'. and Mrs. Alvin Peterson of Shel- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Don Patterson and family of Seattle, and Mr. and Mrs. George Barkley spent Christ- mas day with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hunter at their beach home at Union. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crapser and family and Mr. and Mrs. Vir- gil Crapser and Eugene wish to express their deepest thanks to all their neighbors and friends for their expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. Mr and MrS. Drake and family of Renton and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Homan and family of Shelton spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. CIaude Dugger. Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Homan are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Dugger. MR. AND MRS. Walter Nelson ,and daughters of Seattle were din- er guests last Sunday of Mr. and re. Arthur Johnson. Other vis- ltor$ at. the Johno home were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hells of Mtl0ek. Mrs. Fred Ferris Sr. of Shelton spent Christmas at the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey Tanner. Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Johnson had as their guests for :dinner on Chrlstma Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Wes- ley Jonson and children of Se- attle and Mr. and Mrs. Rol Burg and ftmlly. , Mr, and Mrs. Chester Valley were pleasantly surprised on Christmas morning by a telephone call from Mr. VaIley's sister in Presque Isle, Maine. She said there they had sixteen inches of snow and it was eleven below zero. Quite different from the weather here on Christmas day. There will be a watch night ser- vice at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rebman, starting at 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crapser and family were dinner guests at :he home of Rev. and Mrs. Itol Burg last Sunday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Hunter was buzzing with ex- citement on Christmas Eve. Those who came to join in were their daughter Doris, her husband and family from Africa, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Taylor and children of Oy- ster Bay, Bob and Stanley Hunt- er, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tay- lor of Kamtlche. The Hunters spent Christmas Day at he home of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Taylor. MR. AND MRS. Chester Valley, Mr. and Mrs. George Valley and dauglter spent Christmas Day with tim Chef Valgys in Seattle. Steve returned with these.t0 visit [or a few days. and Alaska, Order of Rahtbow for (ilHs. She is a sophomore at the University of Washington majoring In English and speech. giegter photo. ) KAMILGHE NEWS By GRACE PETTY "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" KAMIL('IIEA LARGE crowd enjoyed the Christmas program at the school Tuesday evening, De- cember 23rd First. was a song "Santa Claus Is Coming Soon"; second, solo "I Ain't Gettin' Nut- tm for Christmas" by Joe Wal- drip; tlird, a play, "A Christmas Dream" by the 4th. 5th and 6tt} grades; fourth, "Christmas at the Manger" by the 1st. 2nd and 3rd grades; Recitation "A Precious Story," by Vickie Alverson; "Chil- dren Who Tell the Christmas Story" from Luke 2: to Luke 2:16 and Matthew 2:12. by a group of ten youngsters; Recitati()n, "The Sheplmrds" by Mary Ann Henry; solo, "I Wonder," by Juanita E1- lison; Recitation. "An Olden Story," by Kathy Petty Angel, Sharon McHenry; shep- herds. Jimmie Kelley, Stoves James, Arthur Morrow. Keith Gra- ham; Wise Men, Joe Whitencr, Debbie Haney, Genie Mom'-w : Mary, Carolyn Rau; Joseph, Jerry Clary; Benediction, Arlene EllS- son. . The chorus included all the fourth, "fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Richard Endicott led the singing and provided the music. A group of girls played "Silent Night" on their accordions. MR. AND MRS. Oliver Petty had Christmas dinner Thursday with her parents, the Lawrence La Monts at Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Coady Craddick of Crescent City, Calif.. spent the past week with the M. H. Lam- berts and others in the valley. Christmas day guests of the Ed- win Pettys were the J. W. Jor- dana and Dianne of Olympia, the Robert Petty family, formerly of Oakridge, Ore., and the Roy Pet- tys and Florence of the Arcadia road. Mrs. Effie Brownfield, and Mrs', Gladys Nelson attended a wed- ding at the Gloria Dee Lutheran Chm'ch in Olympia Sunday. Christmas day dinner guests of the Art Nelsons were the Wes Raus, Tony Nelsons and the L. J. Browns of Olympia. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wood re- turned to their home in Venture, Calif., having spent the past two weeks visiting relatives here. Mrs. Barbara Haney took Mary Ann to a clinic in Seattle Satur- day for eye checkup. They ex- pect to return Wednesday. CHRISTMAS DAY guests of the Charles Wagners were Mrs. Teke Lsrson and two children of Bend, Ore., Mr and Mrs. Lewis Brinkley and children of Hoquiam, Mr. and Mrs. James Cockran of Portland and Mr. and Mrs, Ken- neth Sieglar of Olympia. Mr. and Mrs. Al Gahan of Elma, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Madsen of McCleary and the Lyle Alverson family were Friday evening guests of the Charles Wagners. Bonnie and Joan Wagner had their tonsils out last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Alverson and family returned Mrs. Teke Larson and children to their home in Bend, Ore.. Sunday. David stayed to spend the week there. Mr. and Mrs. John Akin and two boys of Salem, Ore., spent Wednesday with the R. F. Key- zeta. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Keyzens had Christmas dinner with the Johnnie Keyzer family. THE EXECUTIVE meeting of the Degree of Honor lodge will be Tuesday vening, January the 6th, 8 p.m., at the Al.zt=.V]J2ts.. home, 1028 Railroad in Shelton. Christmas Customs Explained by Toccata M us,c Club Members Christmas decor and a festive mood marked the December meet- ing of the Toccata Music Club :held in the home of Johanna Gold- schmid. Her co-hostess was Aria Marr. During the evening's program, based on Christmas customs and music around the world, Coralie Anderson told of the Mexican cele- bration of Christmas. Johanna Goldschmid related how Christmas is celebrated in Germany and Su- san Norvold described the holiday observances in the Scandinavian countries. The origin of the Christnas tree, the mistletoe and the yvle log as sjmbols of Christmas xas given by RendS Tuson, Gall Dreger and Nancy Wilson. Carols from many lands were played and sung by members of the club. In observance of the National Federation of Music Clubs "Mac- Dowell Festival Month" Wendy Brickert gave a report on the life and music of the American com- poser, Edward MacDowell• Su- san Norvold played MacDowell's "To A Wild Rose" as a flute solo. Caroling at the hospitals and at the homes of shut-ins followed by refreshments at the Goldscmid home, concluded the evening's ac- tivities. VFW Post and Aux. Meet Friday Nite The next regular business meet- ing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the Mem- orial hall. Auxiliary hostesses for the evening will be Ellinor Gosser, Dorothy Kelsey, Florence Hamil- ton and Amy Frank. Lucy Edtnis- Ion will briig the prize. The ways and means committee, Lucille Speece, ehairnmn, Jessie Cox and Florence Hamilton, wish to thank all the members and friends that helped to make the auxiliary's rummage sale a suc- cess. II t 12 I 8 7 5 5 1958 Hillmn Minx Deluxe 4-Door sured for 1 year. 0hr00sler Windier 4-D0or Sedan Power Steering - Powerllte Transmission - Radii Heater- Lw Mileage. 100% Mechanical Instli for 1 year. 19f0 Plymonth Belvedere 2-Door Hardtop. Radio, heater, pewerflite transm ion, Iota of other extrao---100% mechanical insured one yedrr. 1956 Ford F-IO0 ½-Ten Pickup 6 Cylinder - 3-Speed Transmission - Radio - Heat Canopy on Box. 1956 International 4-Wheel Drive Slatl Wagon 6 Passenger - Heater - Warn Hubs - 19,000 Act Miles - Real Clean - Never Used for Work Car. We have a W,.HOLE LOT of Used Cars to Choose From- See 'era Todoy-at KIMBEL MOTORS Chrysler • Plymouth • International Rambler • American • Metropolitan 707 So. First St. HA afs off to tSe New )'earl The sky's the limit on the wonderful hings we hope/t bdngs you... good health, good luck and much happiness. Ler0y's Television PttONE HA. 6-3172 2218 Olympic Hiway No MT. VIEW " RAINBOWS FETE Soci I Events GRAND FAITH "",",' ' ,'" W"I, '," Robinson Home. Wedding Unites Mrs. Frances Hill,e John L. Catto _ Mrs. Frances R. Hill became th close friends. Catto in the home of her brother, bandeau hat and pink and Mack Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, Ta- accessories and corsage of roses ! coma, rest Sunaay. and violets. :*?'i:' ':  ' " L ' The Robinson home festively Mr. John A. Catto, Seattle, son , docked with holiday decoratlons of the bridegroom, and Mrs.. Mack took on a special effect for the Knutsen, Steilacoom, daughter of occasion The Rev. Harold J, Bass the bride, were the couple's only of the Hillside Community church, attendants. Mrs. Kntsen chose ceremony bbfoe members Of the blue accessories and white carna- couple' immediate families and ties corsage. .... Mrs. Frank Robinson, mother of ::i  ly T the bride, Lllliwaup and Tacoma, evea[ vows In chose a bh,e lace gown *,ith a w a TT corsage of pink carnations. - I1 Hmmon Hnm A lace cloth graced the re- MISS PAT PRICE wll be J ," v,ffi,ffi.-. ,- ...... ception table where the four tiered ored at a public reception giw n wedding cake was attractively set. I)3' lh,, Shelton Ralinbotv As- Mrs. Alma Catto, sister-in-law of sembly thi Frhlay evening at the bridegroom, cut the. cake while even o'clock In the Masonic Mrs. Vic Robinson and Mrs. John Temph. Mis Price Is the daugh- Robinson, sisters-in-law of the ter of Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Pries, bride, poured. Misses Sharon. Jo, and Grand Faith to the Graml Elizabeth. Frances and Vicki Rob- Assembly of Washington, hlaho