Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
Stayton Briefs

Stayton Briefs
Stayton, Dec 16--Jeanne Ruth
Roy the youngest daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs +. Roy and VIM. Fl. Smith,
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith,
were united in marriage at Salem,
Dee. 9th, at the Baptist church. The
ceremony was performed by DR..
Milliken in the presence Of relatives
and few intimate friends. Miss
Sylvia Sistak and North Smith a
brother Of the groom attended the
couple. Following the ceremony an
elaborate dinner was enjoyed at the
Gray Belle. Bride is an attractive
young woman and an accomplished
musician while the groom who has
an excellent position with the Stand
ard Oil company is an ex-service
man and both are popular here
where they have grown up. As it
was not convenient at the time for
Mr.. Smith to leave his work they
went at once to the home which
they had all in readiness and will
take their honeymoon trip some
time later.
w. w. Elder was called to Hills
boro last week by the death Of his
sister He was accompanied by his
daughters, Mrs. J. II. Missler and
Mrs, G. J.. Niebert.
Mrs. Sarah Cox is on the sick
list.
Jack Quinn is home from Van
couver Wash.
Mrs. Hettie Merrill passed away
Sunday at the home of her son G.
II, Merrill and funeral services were
held at the Methodist church Mon-
day, conducted by Rev. Penix. She
was born Dec 20, 1885 at Syracuse,
N. ", and leaves beside her son here
a daughter in Coulee City Wash,
q son in Kansas and two aged sisters
in Spokane.
Mrs, Albert S. Pancoast delight
fully entertained party of friends
on Wednesday afternoon. The
rooms were attractive with decora-
tions in keeping with the holiday
season. Unique games furnished en-
tertainment for the afternoon and
Mrs. Chas. Stayton who secured the
correct answer to one and Mrs. j.
w. Mayo to another were each
presented with lovely box of
candy. An elaborate lunch was serv-
ed.
The committees in charge Of the
community Xinas tree are busy maxi
ing arrangements. 1t win be held
at the Opera house on Saturday the
23rd and an excellent program will
be given.
Mrs. w. w. Elder has been mum
bered among the sick.
II. Il. Riggs has gono to Banning
&AlAlululd AOl lAtl MAhtSI.
The A. p. Speer Co. who have
stores at Turner and Aumsville are
contemplating the opening of store
here in the near future.
The annual meeting and election
Of officers Of Stayton Grange viii
be held at their hall on Saturday
December 10th. Dinner will be serv
ed at noon and program will b,
held in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gilmore o.
La Honda, Calf, are guests Of Mrs
f. M. Munkers and other relatives
Mrs. Ed. Hamman and daughter
Of Mill City were in town this week
Mrs. Geanna Thomas of Salem il
visiting her son Alya and family.
The Girl Reserves met at the w
A. Weddle home Monday evening
and an interesting meeting was re
ported. The lesson of the evening
was on "Selfishness and Following
the business session a dainty luncl
was served.
II. Mcintyre is on the sick list.
Mrs. Gladys Frask Of Lyons visit
ed this week with her mother, Mrs
Mary Hill.
Albert Ray and wife of Portland
visited with his parents here over
the weekend.
Mrs. Mize of Salem is guest at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs, A.
S. Paneoast.
An interesting program has been
arranged for the Parent-Teaehers
meeting Dec. is and all are urged
TO attend. Supt. Kuser Of the boys
industrial school win be the princi-
pal speaker of the evening.
Stayton schools win close on Dee.
a2 for the holidays and win open
on Jan. 2, 1923.