Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, September 27, 1939, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1939 PAGE THREB Free Lecture on Christian Science in Varsity Theater. T&iX Main Street, A&hland. Oregon, Thursday evening. Sept. 38th. at 8 o'clock. The public Is cordially Invited to attend. It doesn't 4ook a day younger but GOODNESS! WHEN YOU LOOK at an automobile of, say, 1926, you lean back and laugh. Four cylinder vibration! The big wheel and little tires! Storm curtains! Two -wheel brakes! My, what a difference from the cars of today, j But when you look at gaso line, it doesn't appear much younger than it was a decade or two ago. Actually it's so much peppier, so much more on its toes that experts can't give you an exact measurement of the advance. Only since the establishment of octane ratings six or seven years ago have comparisons been possible. Nobody thought to save any real vintage stuff for the statisticians. Since half way back to 1926, the octane rating of ordinary gasoline has progressed from 60 to a na tional average of 70.2, in step with the demand for higher octane fuels brought about by Increased compression in en- Sine5- Yet. the price of gasoline has steadily declined while the quality of the product has been zooming like an eagle at play. Government figures show that in no other major field has the public so extensively been given more for its money. This, we believe, is one rea son why the United States, with 6 per cent of the world's pop ulation, now has 70 per cent Of the world's motor cars why everybody rides, why ev erybody enjoys the outdoors, why America is the land of the care-free. Standard Oil Company of California - M. M. DEPT. 'Warner Girdle with a new waistline feature "Sta-Up-Top" $345 Scientifically designed so that It bugs and snugs the waist and will not roll down or cut into your flesh. Nude rayon atln front panel, lightly boned, "Platter-Back," and woven two-way-stretch sides f-ith "Sta-Up-Top." A slide fastener stepln. Society. an Clubs By Clara Mary Davit Miss Roach Will i Address League Of Women Voters ISlm Constance Roach, aecratary of organization lor the National League of Women Voters, will be In Medford Monday to spend the day with the Jackson County League of Women Voters. She will meet with the executive committee of the league at the Girls' Community clubhouse Monday noon for luncheon. At 2 o'clock she will conduct an open meeting at the clubhouse for all members and their friends. For nine years Mia Roach has been prominent In national and state lea gue activities. Missouri first gained her enthusiastic Interest. Since 193a. Miss Roach has been attached to the Washington headquarters of the na tional league, with responsibility for promotion of league groups through out the country. As a student of government and an astute observer of political trends and social progress. Miss Roach has been successful 'In stimulating inter est In governmental affairs among a lage circle of women voters. Her league work has led her to almost every state and she has proved to be a popular visitor to hundreds of local leagues. Miss Roach la an able speaker and Is regarded especially qualified to Interpret the role of the League of Women Voters In current public af fairs. She la a graduate of the Uni versity of Missouri, class of 1920 She also has taken special courses at the University of Wisconsin. Roberts Home From New York Mr. and Mrs. George M. Roberts returned by train this morning to their home on Crown Hill from Rye, New York, where they attended the wedding of their younger daughter. Dorothy, to Allyn Adair Monroe. The ceremony was a beautiful event of Saturday, September 16 In Christ Church In Rye and was fol lowed by a reception at Corley, home of the bridegroom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Adair Monroe. The newly wedded couple are now making their home In Hollywood, Cal. Mr. Adair Is associated with United Air Lines In Burbank. En route home from the east, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts stopped In Holly wood to visit briefly with their son-in-law and daughter. Past Matrons Will Convene Past Matrons club of Reames chap ter will convene next Monday for dessert luncheon at 1:15 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R, G. Fowler on King's highway. All members and visiting members are Invited to at tend the session which marks the opening of the club winter season. Closing time for Too Late to Ola slfy Ads Is 1:30 p. m. STORE Latest Fashions Viewed at Annual Style Show Event The most successful luncheon and style show ever." seemed to be the consensus of the two hundred guests who attended the annual fashion parade yesterday In the Presbyterian church. Luncheon was served on tables colorfully decorated with marigolds and a golden color schema was car ried out In the large recreational Attractive models showed the ex citing fashions for this year on a long runway aided with large ferns donated by the Medford Greenhouse. A variety of clothes, portraying the backward as well aa the forward trend, delighted the many femi nine spectators. Among the numer ous outstanding ensembles were a cherry red velvet, bustle dress to be worn for afternoon and dinner; a brocaded moire dress for formal wear; an Imported tweed coat with asure wolf collar, a custom tailored suit showing the newest of color combinations, black with stop red; a Lasky ermine coat with new shrug shoulder and drape back; a grape wine outfit with two-piece boucle coat with removable Jacket of bea ver. Tweeds seem to head the list In sports fabrics and a lovely model showed a three-piece suit of Im ported tweed. Another beautiful gar ment wsa a fairway green with be coming red fox trim combined to make a costume suit. Going from the ultra sophisticate to the girlish fashions were two youngsters show ing darling Shirley Temple print dresses. It was definitely proved at the style show that whether Milady likes It or not she Is going to wear snoods, heavy jewelry, perklsh milli nery and bustles In a mild form. And what la a fashion review without the latest In coiffeurs being shown. Leonards' Beauty college with Mary Bellottl and Dorothy Sleman displayed tea time and dance time hair-dos and Elsie Oliver from Earl's Beauty salon was pretty In a aeml formal affair, which was a happy medium betwen aen up and down swing. Other models and the local stores they represented are as fol lows: Penney, Alene Fowler and Leda Weltzel; Burelson's, Jane Mee; Mont gomery Ward, Juanlta Rector and Mary Grltsch; Jacque Lenox, Hope Wood and Belle Thompson; Arista Fur Shop, Franclne Stapleton and Irene Pease; Mode O Day, Barbara Drury and Madelon Sunderman; Mann's, Betty Elson and Bobby Blden, D'Ann Beck and Kathryu Mc Allister; M. M. Store, Dellene Thomp son and Alice Crow; Adrlenne's, Patsy Smith Barr and Mary Eliza beth Shreve. Mrs. M. E. Sands acted as a very capable fashion commentator and three vocal selections presented by George Maddox accompanied by Mrs. Maddox were enjoyed by the large crowd. . Sunny Sisters Circle of the church were hostesses for the annual event. Eagles Ladies Will Convene Ladles' Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a past president's night Thursday at the regular meet ing In the Eagles hall at 42 North Front street. The following officers will take part In the program: Isobel Tucker, Junior past president; Lula Thurs ton, president: Lovelta Ban well, vice president; Aletha Tillle, chaplln; Ger trude Wagner, conductor and Llbble Root, musician. All members are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the session. Card Party Event Set for Friday St. Mark's Guild of the Eplsnopal church will open Its fall card party reason Friday afternoon. Guests attending are asked to zather at the parish hall on North Oakdale avenue at 1:30 o'clock for an afternoon of dessert bridge or pinochle. Officers of the organization will aot as hostesses. Mrs. Terry Holber ton Is president. Reservations may be msde by phoning Mrs. Charles Clay, Mrs. R. O. Mulholland. Mrs. L. D. Inskeep or Mrs. Holberton, all members of the committee In charge. All persons Interested are Invited A FEW "NATIONAL" OWNERSt ti&i HUH nil Undi TO MATCH TOUR ROOM COLORS 45c Square Ft. it"- Music Lovers to Attend Organ Program Tonight Medford artlsia have b en Invited to participate In activities tonight commemorating the seventy-fifth an ni versa ry of the founding of Ash land's Methodist church. A music program haa been arranged for 6 o'clock as part of the anniversary celebration, and In honor of the tenth anniversary of Installation of the pipe organ. Hans Hoerleln, local organist, wlU play an organ recital assisted by George Maddox, tenor. In a group of songs, Alleen Crawford Maddox accompanying. The program includes an organ-piano number with Mrs. Maddox at the piano. There will be no admission charge or offering. The program follows: 1. Toccata In D Minor .Bach a. At Evening Buck S. Scherzo (from Second Symphony)....- Wldor 4. Sylvia Oley Speaks 5. Song of the Open.. ..Prank La Forge 8. A Spirit Flower....Campbell Tipton Geonpe Maddox 7. Rosamunde Overture Schubert 8. A Madrigal mMMW.Jawelak 9. Llebeslled Henselt 10. Ave Maria Bah-Gounod (Organ-piano) 11. In Sicily, 13. Toccata Guests Enjoy Circle Affair The Just-Folks circle of the M. S. church was hostess to the Ladles' Aid yesterday afternoon In the church parlors. Mrs. William Holloway conducted the devotional period using the sub ject. "Christianity As It Is Today." Mrs. Grace Tucker presided during the business session when several luncheons and meetings were planned for the month of October. An outstanding event of next month will be the Ministerial asso ciation of the Cascade district ses sion on October 11 snd 13. The pub lic Is Invited to attend a magician show in the gymnasium of the church on October 8. Mrs. Holloway presented several members In a humorous skit which was enjoyed by the many guests present. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the session. Jackson P.T.A. Head Names Chairmen Jackson school Parent-Teachers es soclatlon held Its first fall meeting at the school Friday afternoon. The session opened with muslo by the fifth grade, followed by the regular business. The budget for 1938-39 was read and accepted. Miss Arlene Hay's room won the room count and tea waa served In the lunch room with the executive board acting aa hostesses. Mrs. Charles Ray, new president appointed the following committee chairmen for the year: Hospitality, Mrs. M. H. Coulter; membership, Mrs. Calvin Tocum; welfare, Mrs. Frank Perl; room mothers, Mrs. W. S. Estep; safety, Mrs. P. F. Burke; refreshments, Mrs. George Shore; magazines, Mrs. Albert RolHnson; summer roundup, Mrs. Harold Aberlei budget. Mrs. Harry Olsen; lay mem bers, Mrs. W. R. Finch; publicity, Mrs. Ray Harrison. Reames Chapter To Meet Soon Reamea Chapter of Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening at 6 o clock In the Masonic Temple. Following the session an Interest ing program will bs presented alter which refreshments will be served. On the program will be Mrs. Lois Young In a group of readings. Mrs. Harry Prentice and a few members of her accordion band and commu nity singing led by William Brooks. Mrs. William Holloway Is chairman of the September committee which will be hostesses for the event. Golden Link Class to Meet The Golden Link class of the Plrst Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Edith Whlllock on the Old Pacific highway Thursday at 3 o'clock. Members and friends plan ning to attend are to meet at the church at 1:4b for transportation. I NOTICE I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by any person or persona other than myself or wife. M. L. CARMEAN. For the Genuine BLANCHE WHITE COSMETICS Originated by MADAM WHITE Minneapolis Write ,y4 Woodlsrk Bldg., Portland, Ore. Will Bate. H. Fluhrer Cheater L. Myers M. D. Field Don Newbury 0. J. Semon Dr. Francis Stump Call at Store or Phone 448 F.F.BURK SI 4 East Main Auto Top, fleat Covers ' Canvaf 3 Many Attend D.A.R. Luncheon Meet For State Regent Sixty members of Orater Lake chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution attended the luncheon meeting Saturday In the Hotel Med ford to honor Mrs. Gilbert B. Holt. state regent, of Pendleton and Mrs. Howard P. Arnest, first vice-regent of Portland, Other notable Daughters present were Mrs. Ethelyn Evans of Wa&h- ngton, D. C, and Mrs. B. O. Harding. past state regent, both members of the local chapter. Luncheon was served In the small ; dining room. Tables were attractively decorated In a profusion of autumn flowers In shades of pink and mauve. , Mrs. Sherman L. Divine, regent of Crater Lake chspter. presided. During the afternoon's program. Mrs. Evans presented a summary of the national treasurer's report. She pointed out that while each com munity had expended annually thou sands of dollars on projects, there remained a sizable reserve fund. She told the group that the Daughters should be proud of their large part not only In patriotic endeavors, but also In relieving distress and unem ployment In the country. Mrs. Arnest, first vice-regent of the D. A. R., and state president of the Children of the American Revo lution, gave a report of the national convention of the latter organization. She said, while urging that patriotic training of youth be redoubled. "We must begin very early to train our youth in the principles of de mocracy If we are to offset that of the totalitarian government which Is taught not only abroad but in our own country." Mrs. Holt spoke of recent additions and donations made to the beautiful buildings owned by the D. A. R. in Washington. She also spoke briefly on the major national committees. It was pointed out that in the work of Americanism the D. A. R, stands among the first, and Mrs. Holt lauded the local chapter for Its outstanding accomplishments In this field. Mrs. G. Q. D'Alblnl la chairman of the Americanism project here. She reported that a elaaa of forty would apply for citizenship In the Now SMART CLOTHES In Adrienne's New Thrift Department OPENS TOMORROW 2nd Floor A brand new THRIFT DEPARTMENT marks the completion of Adrienne's expansion program, bringing the women of southern Oregon quality merchan dise at unheard-of low prices. A complete line of women's apparel, sport togs and an extensive line of Junior olothes will be found in our new second floor THRIFT DEPARTMENT, with elevator service for shopping convenience A Few of the Many Great Money Saving Items In Our New "Thrift Department" HUNDREDS OF NEW DRESSES Silk and wool afternoon, street, school and business dresses. Plain silks, plaids and woolens in the season's most popular styles. Junior sizes 9 to 17; regular 10 to 62. Thrift Price $4.98 DRESSES $2.98 Silk and wool dresses. A real money saving value. Thrift Price $2.98. DRESSES $8.98 . Silk and wool afternoon and street dresses. Plaids and velveteen combinations. Thrift Price $8.98. Skirts - Jackets - Sweaters - Blouses Thrift Dept. $1.98 up ADRIENNE'S ASK FOR S. AND H. 0REEN STAMPS ADDED SAVINGS FOR YOU Be Beautified In Comfort ALL MODERATE PRICES next naturalisation court to be held here. ! Mrs. Holt also mentioned the splendid work being done by the D. A. R. for underprivileged classes, of worthy loans made and the en couragement given to the American Indians to perpetuate their legends and crafts. The preservation and marking of historic spots and the national defense and patriotic edu cation programs were also mentioned. In conclusion Mrs. Holt urged that the United States atay out of the European war and quoted from an article by Martin Dies. tr Calendar Wednesday 7:30 p. m. A.A.U.W., musle study group, home Mrs. W. H. Fluhrer. Wellington Heights. 7:30 p. m Jobs' Daughter, (natal la don, Masonic tempi. Thursday 3:00 p.m. Golden Links class. home Mrs. Edith Whlllock, old Pa cific highway. 8:00 p.m. Carnation club, home Mrs. Mabel Bennett, 343 South Grape street, 8:00 p.m. Reamea chapter, O.E8. Masonic temple. Style Trends and Care Of Lingerie 1 Told by Miss Ladd "You're going to be a 'lady and love It," says Miss Roberta Ladd, traveling washablllty specialist from the Lux laboratories. "Clothes this season have a picture-book quality that makes you feel completely charming and act with grace. "Quaint words you haven't heard in years come to life with new fresh nessbustle, polonaise and camisole. The new fashions start with your figure, of course. "First, you must carve Inches off your waist fortunately not with torturous whalebones aa your grand mother did. The new all-in-one foundations ra remarkably plastic though firm about whittling your waist and rounding your hips. Even girdles are out Inches above your waistline to confine unruly dia phragms and are held in place with tiny bones cleverly placed for com fort. You'll look like a lovely flower .... ON . . on a slender stem. Ooraet materials are so incredibly light these days that washing Is a simple matter- Just dipping them up and down In rloh Lux suds whisks them clean protects their fit, too. "Lingerie has been prettied, vp, also, for Its plaee 1b the fashion picture. Lace-makers are busier than they've been In years turning out handsome lingerie laces alenoon, blnche, val, and the quaint embroi deries so fashionable 80 years ago. Whole bodices of slips are often made of lacs then an enormous deep frill whipped on lavishly at the hem. Wide lace shoulder straps are flattering under sheer blouses. But In spite of all this lushness, lace t rimmed slips wear remarkably well with proper care. "To be truly feminine, your dress must look sppeallngly fresh. Perhaps that's one of the reasons colors are having the play of their Uvea. Plaids and stripes look gay and fresh, too. After the most 'washable' summer In years, more than ever, women are demanding washables all year around. Manufacturers have developed score of silks, rayons, and rayon and cotton mixtures that can he washed with complete success. "Here's the rule I follow: Test flwt. If It's safe In water. It's safe In Lux. In spite of my long experience with fabrics, I don't trust my eys . , , X always teat. If you are buying piece goods, ask the elerk for a sample. Test It by squeezing it In ft tumbler fSeaMaHHttBWKaB.aBIKaBBBBaaflBBBmMM CONVENIENTLY LOCATED RETAIL STORE OR WAREHOUSE AND YOU'LL FIND OUR FEEDS ABOVE AVERAGE IN QUALITY. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE AND AS SURE YOU THE BEST IN SERVICE AND GOODS. vings NEW FALL COATS Dress and. sport ooats In Fall's smartest styles and colors. Thrift Prices $5.00 $10.98 $14.98 NELLY DONS $1.59 Famous Nelly Don wash dresses. Regular $2.00 value. Thrift Price $1.59. Strutwear Three and four thread, Price 79o. In Adrienne's Salon of Beauty PHONE 677 FOR APPOINTMENT of lukewarm water for a few alnute. If the water becomes thick and cloudy with dye, don't attempt to wash the fabric, n, however, there Is only a slight discoloration, you oan wash It safety yon follow the Lux method. "After choosing new efeeas, sslsoi appropriate stockings as carefully aa you do harmonizing shoes and hat. Does the color need stockings with a warm, yellow cast or la ft pinky beige more flattering? Wat weight Is light? You wouldn't wear an evening dress to business, so you don't want an evening stocking with a tweed skirt. But whatever kind you buy, remember, you can cut down those needless and annoying runs by Luxtng stockings after every wearing I It save their elasticity I UJCM&GER MHIIM WWII I COM' ANT . VftMCOWM. HOSE 79c new Fall colors. Thrift ill XWi 11. M. DEPT. STORE-