Geneva Avon Ross Voreis

Local News - Fern Green Recovering


Section of local news about Fern Green recovering from an operation. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

Another Scotts Valley note. MRS. ARTHUR VOREIS arrived home last week, from a months stay in Richmond. She cared for her daughter-in-law, MRS. ROSS VOREIS (Fern Green) who is convalescing from a recent operations. MRS. VOREIS visited her son the RICHARD VOREIS' and their daughter, JENNIFER.

A daughter and her family, the OLE WAAGE'S motored back with the Scotts Valley lady and stayed the weekend.

Ross Family Reunion Held at Mirabel Park


A detailed description of who attended the reunion, and where they currently lived at the time of publication. People including and after Irwin Dick Ross in the article are unknown and not yet in this database. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

By Mrs. Vernon Doss
Staff Correspondent
Phone 2063

FORESTVILLE — Members of the Ross family of this area gathered at Mirabel Park for a weekend picnic in order to greet one of the older members of the family, Ed Ross, of San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have been visiting with his brother and wife, Mrs. and Mrs. H. E. Ross, on Van Keppel Rd., and the affair gave a large number of relatives an opportunity to see their uncle and brother.

Present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis and son Ross of Lakeport, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage of Oakland and their daughter, Genevieve, and their 3 sons, Mrs. Ross De Gregory and daughters, Susie and Jacke, of Oakland, Mrs. Blanche Kimes and Calvin Kimes and his 3 sons, Gary Walter and Calvin Jr., all of Santa Rosa, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Owen and children, Rickey, Kathy and Craig, of Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kimes of Skagg Springs, Mrs. O. Matteoli and daughter, Jeanne, of Cloverdale, Mrs. Cornelius Van Keppel, Mrs. Clara Van Keppel, Robert Van Keppel, Lonnie Hughes, Mrs. Jessie Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wiebe and son, Nickie, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt D. Bockes and daughter, Karyn.

Mary B. Ward and the H. E. Rosses of Forestville, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ross of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Ross and grandson of Richmond, Ernest Ross of Courtland, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Smith and Carol and Charles of Forestville, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and son of Sebastopol, Mrs. Sadie Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walter and daughter Linda, of Angwin, Mrs. Amanda Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis of Ross Station Rd., Mrs. F. P. Abshire of Geyserville, Irwin Dick Ross of Forestville, Mrs. Violet Looney of Sonoma and Mrs. Mamie Fish of Petaluma.

Scotts Valley


Local news announcing Shirley Ross Voreis' graduation from Clear Lake Union High. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

Mr. and Mrs. Ole Woggie (sic) of Oakland came up Wednesday to the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis to attend the graduation of Mrs. Woggie's brother, Shirley of the C.L.U.H. on Thursday night.

Charivari Honors Newlyweds, The Hages


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 0

A recent charivari was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Anfin Hage, nee Mildred Vories (sic), at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vories. The crowd assembled at the club house then all went to the Vories home where a pleasant evening was spent.

Arch Hendricks Honored At Birthday Party


The Hendricks were friends of Arthur and Geneva Voreis, and their son was close friends with Shirley Ross Voreis. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 1 0, 0

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley were hosts at a cootie party honoring Arch Hendricks, on his birthday, at their home on Saturday night.

Cootie was played, after which refreshments were served, including a beautiful birthday cake made by Mrs. Hendricks. Red and blue crepe paper were used in decoration.

After the refreshments dancing was enjoyed by the following guests at the happy affair: Mr. and Mrs. Arch Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Olie (sic) Waage and children Genevive (sic), Norman and Edward, of Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Anfin Haage (sic) and children, Janice and Avon; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burger, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hystad, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Patten, Mike Guinn, Jack Hendricks, Shirley and Richard Voreis. Fern Green was ill and unable to attend.

This Only Happens Once in Every 133,225 Marriages


Miss Green may be related to Shirley Ross Voreis' wife, Fern Green. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 8 0, 0

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Voreis of Scotts Valley last Wednesday celebrated a double occasion which mathematicians tell them occurs only once in every 133,225 marriages.

It was the anniversary of both their birthdays.

Attending a surprise party in their honor were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Weese; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis George; Mr. and Mrs. John Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Ole M. Waage Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kimball; Delores Kimball; Loretta Green of Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dutcher of Upper Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bates of Ukiah; Mrs. and Mrs. Ole K. Waage Jr.; Genevieve Waage, and Norman, Edward and Robert of Oakland.

Following a buffet supper, the guests enjoyed singing and dancing to music provided by Mrs. Dutcher, Miss Waage, Miss Kimball, and Miss Green.

Genevieve Waage Takes Rainbow Office


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 9 0, 0

Genevieve Waage was installed Saturday, September 15, as Worthy Advisor of Unity Chapter 65 of the Rainbow Order for Girls in Oakland.

Miss Waage is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage of the Terraces. The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Voreis and Genevieve's mother, Mrs. Ole Waage, Jr., formerly Iris Voreis of Lakeport.

Audrey Lindeblad of Scotts Valley is a past Worthy Advisor of the Unity Chapter.

Engagement Announced


A short article announcing Geneva's engagement to Arthur Voreis. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 1909

The engagement of Miss Geneva Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Ross of Laurel Dell, to Arthur Voreis, a prominent rancher of that vicinity, is now made public. The Ross family are pioneers of Sonoma county, and both participants are well-known and popular young people. The wedding date is said to be set for Dec. 14th.

Pleasant Reception to Newly-Wed Couple


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 12 0, 1909

A happy union of two popular young people was the wedding of Miss Geneva Ross to Arthur R. Voreis, which was solemnized this week. The couple came down from their homes near Laurel Dell Tuesday morning, procured the license and repaired to the Christian parsonage, where, with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross and Verne Ross, parents and brother of the bride, and Eugene Voreis, brother of the groom, as witnesses, Elder U. S. Johnson pronounced them man and wife.

In the evening, a very felicitous reception was held in honor of the "newly-weds" at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross, near Laurel Dell. Games and music were the features of the evening. The bridegroom and his brother, and the bride, rendered some very fine music on the violin, banjo-mandolin and organ. Miss Beth Dutcher gave some pleasing organ music, and a good selection of records on the phonograph filled in gaps in the conversation. Bountiful and delectable refreshments were served later. Mr. and Mrs. Voreis were the recipients of a number of beautiful and useful presents, which was a pleasant surprise of the evening. The assembled guests expressed sincere congratulations and good wishes to the young couple for a long and happy married life. Mr. and Mrs. Voreis are highly thought of for their many qualities, by their wide circle of friends.

The guests at the reception were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Woodward, Claude and Misses Blanche and Bernice Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. A Waldo, Misses May, Maude and Nona Waldo, Arthur Waldo, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens, Percival Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Gann, Miss Mabel Richardson, Alvah Richardson, Mrs. Jane Voreis, Eugene Voreis, Vincent Ochsner, Edward and Frederick Wetstein, Mrs. Ida Dutcher, Misses Florence and Beth Dutcher, Oscar Dutcher, Mrs. Alice Doolittle, Ora and Cassie Doolittle, Verne Ross, and the bride and groom, for whom the affair was given.

Mr. and Mrs. Voreis will reside near Laurel Dell, where the groom is engaged in ranching.

Miss Iris Voreis Honored At Shower


From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 1937

On Tuesday afternoon, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Voreis, was a scene of a surprise shower for their eldest daughter. Miss Iris who is soon to become the bride of Ole Wogge (sic) of Oakland. There were 24 guests present and Miss Voreis received many beautiful and useful gifts from her friends. During the afternoon a comforter was tacked out.

The wedding date has been set for the end of this month. After happy congratulations and best wishes, delicious refreshments were served. The couple will make their home in Oakland.

Daughter Born to Former Local Girl


Announcement of Genevieve's birth, and recent visitors. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 4 0, 1938

Friends this week learned of a baby daughter born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage, nee Iris Voreis, in Oakland. She was given the name Geneviewe (sic) Elaine. The baby weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and is their first child.

Mrs. Waage's mother, Mrs. Arthur Voreis, daughter Mildred and Mr. and Mrs. Royden Livermore, nee Virginia Charlton, who were married Sunday, drove down on Friday to visit the new heir. Congratulations are extended to the happy parents.

Third Child Born To Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage


Edward Waage's birth announcement. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 10 0, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage, nee Iris Voreis, of Oakland are the proud parents of a baby boy born OCtober 27th. The little fellow weighed seven pound, fourteen ounces and was named Edward Vern. This is their third child and second boy.

Mrs. Arthur Voreis returned on Saturday following a two and a half week's visit in Oakland with her daughter and family.

Shirley Voreis is now employed by the Stanard (sic) Oil Co. at Richmond and brought his mother to Lakeport. Mrs. Anfin Hage and daughter, Janice, are spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Waage and family.

Sgt. Shirley Voreis Wounded In Action; Gets Purple Heart


Ross Voreis, wounded by a Japanese sniper, was awarded the purple heart. Date is estimated. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1944

Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley were notified their son, Ross Shirley Voreis now a Sergeant, was injured in battle on Luzon. A letter written by the chaplain's assistant of the division, was received by the parents telling of the injury and fortunately a letter arrived in the same mail from their son.

The letter from the son, written with his left hand, stated he had been shot by a Jap sniper while on patrol duty. The bullet went through the arm and hit one of Shirley's buddies in the right shoulder.

Shirley has been awarded the Purple Heart and is sending it home. He also stated in his letter it was nice to receive the award but is (sic) really didn't compensate him for the pain he suffered. He assured his parents he was getting along nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. Voreis, who recently purchased the J. R. Martin place in the valley, are grateful the wound was not more serious.

S|Sgt. Shirley Voreis Receives Discharge


Ross Voreis returns home to Lake County after being discharged. Copied from Ross Voreis' military photo album.
Date: 0 0, 1946

S|Sgt. Shirley Voreis, who was in the South Pacific area for two and a half years and saw action in the Philippines, is now back home, a civilian. The young man was discharged from the service at Camp Beale about three weeks ago.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voreis of Scotts Valley, met him in Oakland where they all were Thanksgiving guests of the Voreis' daughter, Mrs. Ole Waage, and family.

Voreis was in the service three years and holds the Purple Heart, other citations and campaign ribbons. He was also in Japan, from where he left for the United States.

Charles T. McCabe Takes Bride At Oakland Ceremony


From Geneva Ross Voreis' photo album.
Date: 9 0, 1946

Charles T. McCabe of Lakeport last Sunday night claimed as his bride lovely Miss Evelyn Waage of Oakland, in a formal wedding ceremony in St. Benedict's church, Oakland.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Waage, Sr., of Oakland. She has been a frequent visitor to Lakeport. The groom, who is a well known Lakeport contractor, is the son of Charles J. McCabe and the late Mrs. McCabe of Santa Rosa. For the young couple, the wedding climaxed a romance that began at last New Year's Eve dance atthe Scotts Valley Club House.

The couple took their vows before an altar decked with gladioli. The bride wore an ivory satin gown, over which she wore the traditional lace veil. She carried her favorite prayer book, and a bouquet of orchids.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ole Waage, Jr., of Oakland, formerly Miss Iris Voreis of Scotts Valley. In addition to the matron of honor, the bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Nellie Muller and Mrs. Robert Cook, both of Oakland. The bride's attendants wore blue net gowns, coronets of carnations, and carried bouquets of stock and pink carnations. The bride's mother wore a blue lace formal, with a purple orchid corsage at her shoulder.

Attendants for the groom were Kenneth Waage, best man, from Oakland, and Charles Hall from Santa Rosa and Ole Waage, Jr., of Oakland, ushers.

Following the wedding ceremony, a wedding dinner was held at Hotel Lakehurst in Oakland. Soft cand-light illuminated a table that was beautifully decorated with gardenias and fern.

After the dinner, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.

Out of town guests included Mrs. Arthur Voreis and Mr. Richard Voreis of Scotts Valley, Chas. J. McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. McLain, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hall of Santa Rosa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Voreis of San Pablo, formerly of Lakeport.

Upon their return from their honeymoon, the happy couple will make their home in Lakeport.

Ross Reunion


A summary of a Thomas Ross family reunion held at the Forestville Methodist Church. From Geneva Voreis' scrapbook.
Date: 0 0, 1955

Attending a reunion of the THOMAS ROSS family in Forestville recently were MR. and MRS. ARTHUR VOREIS of Scotts Valley. ROSS, a pioneer in the Sonoma County area, is the grandfather of MRS. VOREIS. Over 60 of the family were represented at the reunion dinner held at the Forestville Methodist Church. The VOREIS family accompanied MRS. BARBARA GEORGE who drove them to the reunion scene, and were guests at the home of MRS. VOREIS' cousins, MR. and MRS. C. VAN KEPPEL.