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Shelton Mason County Journal
Shelton, Washington
January 12, 1978     Shelton Mason County Journal
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| Clayton Marrs Clayton Marrs to be feted An open house honoring Clayton Marrs, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marrs on Craddick Road near Kamilche on Sunday afternoon, January 29, from one to five. All of his friends, neighbors and lelatives in the area are invited to attend. Born I)ecember 29, 1887 in Rich Hill, Missouri, Clayton Marrs was the oldest of ten children, tte came to the Pacific Northwest as a young man. "I we,t to Grays ltarbor in 1903," he recalls, "just after the big Aberdeeu fire. "1 tirst saw Grays Harbor belbrc it had a piece of cement big enough l, put your hat on," Mr. Marts grins. "! saw the streetcm line and the electric ':.' park put in ?' Clayton Marts spent much of his life in Grays Harbor and Mason Courtties bed)re moving to Oregon. He returned to live with his son and daughter-in-law here four years ago. A retired log scaler, Marrs is an active participant in local affairs. A skilled handyman with a well-equipped workshop, he makes birdhouses, doghouses and other projects of wood for neighbors. In addition to being the neighborhood handyman, he raises chickens. He is a member of the Elma Vasa Lodge. Two of his eight brothers are still living. Clifford Marrs resides at Panorama City, Olympia, and Walter is retired in Sun City, Arizona. A sister, Delta Gunter, lives in Hoquiam. His daughter, Blanche Lofgren, also lives in Hoquiam and sons Ervin and Ray live in Philoma, Oregon and Reno, Nevada. Thomas Marrs, principal of North Mason Upper Elementary School in Belfair, is Clayton Marts' nephew. To reach the Marrs residence from Shelton one/can take old Highway lOl south from the Kamilche junction, or turn left at the Hurley-Waldrip intersection on the freeway and left again on old 101 to the Craddick Road. . _r--  20% Off Sale cuitom woven woods For a limited time, select from our beautiful patterns and styles and savel Perfect for use in any room, at any type of window. See our selection soon. Commu00'ty" Galendat" Today, Thursday, January 12 dinner, Taylor Towne. PWP potluck, 6:30 p.m., American Legion and fairgrounds. Planning meeting to Auxiliary, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall. follow. Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 11 F Rotary Club luncheon, noon, and AM, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Ming Tree Cafe. Temple. Toastmasters Club, 6:45 a.m., Jaycees, 8 p.m., airport Timbers. clubhouse. Kiwanis Club of Mason Rhododendron Society, 8 County Seniors, noon, Senior p.m.,PUD. Center. Lions Club dinner and board Clothing Bank, 10 a.m.-2 meeting, 7 p.m., Hy-Lond Inn. p.m., Collier Clinic Building. Mason County Organics, 7:30 Union Ladies Civic Club, p.m.,clubhouse. noon, UnionFirehall. Nimrod Club, 8 p.m., Christmastown Rounders, 8 Dearborn clubhouse. p.m.,IWA Hall. City commission meeting, 7 Shel-Toa, 7:30 p.m. p.m., city hall. Progress Grange, 6:30 p.m. , Quilting group, 1 p.m., St. potluck, 8 p.m. meeting. David's Hall. Mason County Republican Friday, January 13 Women's luncheon, 1 p.m., Olde Chamber of Commerce board Lumberyard Inn. meeting, 7:30 a.m., Timbers. Ruby Rebekah Lodge, 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 18 IOOF Hall. , Progressive pinochle, 6:30 Agate Grange business p.m., Senior Center. meeting. Elks, 8 p.m., lodge. Planning meeting for SHS Kristmas Town Kiwanis Club, class of 1968 reunion, 6:30 p.m., 6:50 a.nr., Holiday Park. Fifth Quarter Restaurant, Skookum Rotary Club TUmwater. breakfast, 7 a.m., Heinie's. Washington State Worm Tops Washington Chapter No. Growers, 7:30 p.m., Lacey 313, 6:15 p.m., First Baptist Commtmity Center. Church. SkokomishGrange, 6:30p.m. Swimming for children of potluck, 8 p.m. business meeting." Simpson employes, 6:30 p.m.-9 Progress Grange, 6:30 p.m. p.m.,pool. potluck, 8 p.m. meeting. E m b I e m C I u b b u sin e s s meeting, 8 p.m., mini-lodge. Saturday, January 14 WARC, 8 p.m., Mt. View Senior Center dance, 8 Annex. p.m.-midnight. Potluck at 6:30 Youth Advisory Council, 7 p.m., IWA Hall. p.m., Room 312, SHS. Sunday, January 15 Retired Hospital Employes Shelton churches invite you dinner, 6 p.m., Helnie's. to attend the church of your Thursday,January 19 choice. Hood Canal Woman's Club, Monday, January 16 11:30 a.m., Potlatch clubhouse. PUD No. 3 commission Mason County Democrat meeting, 1 p.m., PUD conference Club, 7:30 p.m., PUD. room. Shelton Park Board, 8 p.m., Clothing Bank, 10 a.m.-2 cityhall. Hood Canal Lions Club, 8 p.m., Collier Clinic Building. p.m., Fearless Freddie's. County commission meeting, Mason County Weed Control 10 a.m.,courthouse. Board, 8 p.m., commissioners' Shelton Bridge Club, 7:15 hearing room, courthouse. p.m.,PUD. Clothing Bank, 10 a.m.-2 Jobies, 7:30 p.m., Masonic p.m., Collier Clinic building .... Temple. . Kiwanis Club of Mon Epsilon Omicron, 8 p.m., County Seniors, noon, Settler home of member. 426-9265. Center. Simpson pinochle, 7:30 p.m., Toastmasters Club, 6:45 a.m., Memorial Hall. Timbers. Shelton Garden Club, 1 p.m., Rotary .Club luncheon, noon, St. David's Episcopal Church. Ming Tree Cafe. Tuesday, January 17 PWP potluck, 6:30 p.m., Kiwanis Club luncheon, noon, fairgrounds. Heinie's. Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Timberland Library. What a fix Key Club, 7 p.m.,SHS. What a beautiful fix we are in Credit Women's International, now; peace has been declared. 6 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. Napoleon Bonaparte Debbie Chapman High School Spotlight "A" "We took first place in the district last year," states leftfielder Debbie Chapman who has played softball for the past four summers in the city league, "and we went to state to take ninth place!" In Shelton High School she has competed on swimming, basketball and track teams. As a senior she serves as program chairperson of Girls Club. Debbie, daughter of Chester and Lois Chapman, was born on December 18, 1959 in Seattle where she resided briefly before arriving in Shelton as a small child. She has five brothers and sisters. Chester, who serves in the le set by club A rummage sale is planned for January 20 by Mason County Democratic Club and will be held in the PUD auditorium between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Members are asked to bring donations to the PUD next Thursday evening, or to call 426-4384 or 426-4815. " ' Fi h St Bear" s er ove$ Facts 5/6" Sl ,el Top Two Cooking sq"- wOod Ve fuels: Triple JJ (.Jravit Lock , or Coal. Seal Door Starting At Built to last, the Fisher* Bear i, no ordinary *279 "space" heater -" It's a scientifically designed radiant heater that can heat your entire house. Delivered Come and learn a/l the "Bear Facts" about the Fisher* Bears from us" ; III We want to keep you " ]hll[l;][ &yq warm. Stoves ® Lye." Free deliverylBankCarda Welcome i 113 S. Second   € " Open 10-6, M .-Sat. Draperies and Interiors J  Highway 00,innon 796-4416 Page 8 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, January 12, 1978 U.S. Air Force, is a graduate of Shelton High School. Tammy is a high school junior. Sheryl, Shelly and Danny attend ninth, fifth and fourth grades respectively. "When I was a freshman," Debbie says, "we lived in the Agate area and I was active in a 4-I-t Club called Charlie's Raiders. It was mostly a horse group, but there were other projects, too. "Our family had eight horses then, and also pigs, goats and chickens. Two years ago we moved into town, and now we have no pets at all." As a Shelton High School senior Debbie Chapman studies English, office procedures, guidance, economics and office work. She ts a teacher's assistant for accounting. Her hobbies include sports, drawing and painting. She is employed in the Penney Store on weekends, after school and during summer months. "I have no college plans," she says. Pamela Jo Wiley weds Pamela Jo Wiley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clary of Shelton, became the bride of Robert R. Lynch September 9 in evening rites at the United Methodist Church in Shelton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. RJ. Lynch of Shelton. Officiating at the sin#e-ring rites was the Reverend William F. Andrews. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an empire-waisted ,gown of ivory satin crepe with lace trim and an 804nch train. Her full.length veil of ivory illusion fell from a band of flowers. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and baby's breath. She was attended by her sister, Janet Allen, as matron of honor in a full-sleeved burgundy satin gown and by bridesmaids Fayle James, Terry Hanna and Ginny Mi#ia, dressed similarly in pale pink satin with matching hats. The bride's gown and those of her attendants were fashioned by her mother. The new Mrs. Lynch wore a cross necklace and brooch which had belonged to her maternal grandmother. Junior bridesmaids were Sherrill and Jannel Clary,.nieces of the bride. Toni Hanna was Dinner slated Retired hospital employes will hold their monthly dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Heinie's Broiler. All who worked in Shelton General Hospital are flower #d, and ringbearl the bride's nephew, Chrif Clary. C andlelighters groom's sister, Marsha and Mary French. The groom's Lynch, acted as best ushers were Ron Allen, Lewis and Mike The bride's mother rose-pink long gown o! crepe fashioned in an style. The groom's moth attired in a long pink d dress with a pink sequin eat ( Mrs. Kay Steinberg pt s the wedding music c accompanied soloist R. W v Parsons. F The wedding color th a pink and burgundy was out in flowers for the t and the reception folio wedding in the church fei hall. "111 Mrs. Wilma George an Russell Clary served cake,t reception. Also participa reception duties werJ Michael Clary, Mrs. Jim Mrs. LeRoy Sylvester a(l.li O.D. Kane. ,!. Marie Reagan, the  cousin, had charge or" book and Margaret Rot " and Sheryl Grunert pred. the #ft table. * The bride is a 1976 gr F of Shelton High School!  student in OTCC's d • [ assistant program. The employed by the G.R,: Company. :i Following a wedding the Washington coast, the is at home in SheltO welcome. Franklin Street. :! Paper-whites easily forci Most simple of all bulbs to more humidity than pape force are the paper-white and do fine in akitehen narcissus and the Chinese sacred lily, also a variety of narcissus, i Some degree of bloom may be obtained from these bulbs by merely placing them in bowls of pebbles and water in suitable light. Best results, however, are gained by placing six or more bulbs in a bowl which is then stored in a dark, cool spot for three or four weeks. This holds : bnck, :to1-gmwth:until' root ,has become established. They will bloom approximately five weeks after starting. Water level should be maintained, and if the temperature can remain near 60 degrees the flowers will be at their best for several weeks• Chinese sacred lilies need If a crosswise cut is! through the outer skin all! from the top of the maitt additional flower stems wllli fronl the wound. Avoid , sprouts in paperwhites, ii Growing in prepared fiber is superior to the I method and can be! successfully on a much ,!: range of bulbs The fiber  provides nourishment as € ,serving as a romorvoir foti The crowd chooses If it had to choose who/ crucified, the crowd will save Barabbas. Jean C0 A, '!! Help Us Move This Beautiful Home And Save *1500°°! 24'x62' BROOKWOOD CUSTOM This Home IS Loaded With Beautiful Fkeplace - Self-Cleaning Oven -- Side-By-Side Re- frigerator, Freezer And Many More Deluxe Features. • ,,. *31,765 °° Extra Bonus--Free Skirting HENDERSON MOBILE D YELM HIGHWAY Acro,s From Co#toi Cily Golf Club