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V TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 21. 1950 Studentt Entertained On Saturday Evening A group ' of atudents from Boiithefn Oregon college were efitejrtalncd last Saturday eve ning by Miss Sidney Smith, also a student at the college, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs 'Jerry' Smith, 1033 Roddy avenue. An Italian dinner was served, with dancing and games follow ing. ....... Guests were Ruth Keennincur, Ken Alqulst, June Murphy, Bud Atkins, Virginia Alley, Harald Stieler and Bill Perrin. Four Members Speak For Delphian Society Mrs. C. Ray More was discus sion leader for last meeting of Delphian society. The topic was the psycho-physiological make up of the human organism and speakers were Mrs. O. H. Bengt son, Mrs. Allan Perry, Mrs. .1. M. Hare and Mrs. Earl L. Law son. The resignation of Mrs. Karl L, Janouch was announced and the appointment of Mrs. Verne H. Wilson to succceu ner treasurer. Following the February 28 meeting the group will have lunch at the Medford Hotel. i!)arr J'. n, Which is the better hlt !p time to control lHvf scale and mites? No question about It You'll money, too - if you go aftor eggs rinht How. Here's why: DURING DORMANT SEASON Initiation li minimum get better control and save scale unci overwintering mite AFTER DORMANT SEASON ! lnf.ntation U flrtafer Spray ll eatler to apply ( hare tree ; Initcl contact It iur You get effective control with low-cott Shell Dormant Old vie applications Imtct contact ii hardor to mofco You need more potont and mere ouponilvo materials Do the job now and save money with SHELL DORMANT OILS Retail Store Corner 6th & Bartlett Warehouse Corner 10th & S. Fir Jacksonville Gardenert Hear Program On Roses; Chairman Also Speaks Mrs. Kenneth Farley gave a helpful talk on planting, spray ing and pruning of roses at the last meeting ot tne jacKsonviue Garden" club held in the club's rooms in the U. S. hotel. She brought a full grown rose plant in a bucket and demonstrated the correct method of pruning as well as giving several different methods of starting rose cuttings and spray formulas. Mrs. Lance Offcnbacher read a history of the rhubarb plant and gave methods used for forc ing this plant. Miss Claire Hanley, state con servation chairman, read the definition of "conservation" as given by the National Council of Garden clubs. The definition is "the wise use and replacement of our natural resources so that we, ourselves and future genera tions may continue to benefit by them." Miss Hanley further read that "the purpose of conservation is to preserve the balance of nature to prevent. soil erosion, to protect existing forests and to plant new ones; to clear the streams so that aquatic life may exist and ine wuter be right for us to use; to Intelligently and unsentimental ly protect wild life, so that it may perform its proper func tions. Conservation will increase the production of food, fiber and fuel, and means the economic salvation of our country," the ar ticle concluded. During the business session the club voted purchase of a small redwood tree for the Jackson ville memorial plot and tentative plans were made for a plant sale sonic time the last of March. It was also decided that if the Sis kiyou district of the Oregon Federation of Garden clubs ac cepts the project of planting an Elizabethan garden in the Shake spearean shell at Ashland, the Jacksonville club will give its support. Mrs. R. T. Nlchol was hostess with Mrs. R. Finney and Mrs. Otto Hamilton as co-hostosses. Mrs. Paul Godward and Mrs. Dec Hcndrickson poured. Mrs. Ole- son, newest memDer, reccivea a prize. Traditional Washington's birth day decorations were used for the tea table and the centerpiece was a cherry tree complete with gum drop cherries. s Canton And Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting; Invitations Accepted Clinton Siskiyou members and auxiliary held a joint meeting February 17 with W. H. Dyer, captain of the canton, and Mrs. O. S. Walden, auxiliary presi dent, presiding. A covered own ninncr was served at the beginning of the evening. Canton members were Invlnted to attend a dinner and Initiation ceremonies in Grants Pass Monday evening and an In vitation has been received from Kiibv Rcbekah lodge to canton and auxiliary for a vis itation therein the near future. Votes to accept the invitations were made at Friday's meeting. Mrs. Walden appointed com mittees for the year. Mrs. Carl Pearson, chairman, assisted by Mrs. L. O. Howard and Mrs. El la Parks, Was in charge of the February committee. Thursday Club Phoenix Phoenix Thursday club will meet February 23 In tho home of Mrs. Andrew Stev ens, whose home is on the Pacific highway south of Phoenix. Mrs. Bert Stancliffe and Mrs. Dclno Sloan will be assisting hostesses. Society and Clubs Dad's Night Observed By Roosevelt Group; Cubs Receive Awards Dad's night was observed at the last meeting of Roosevelt Parent-Teacher association, with the men conducting the meeting, serving as hosts and with Cub scouts receiving awards during the evening. Husbands of officers presided, with John Danforth acting as chairman, Jack Creager reading the minutes and Dr. C. G. Van Valzah giving the treasurer's report. the following scout awards were made: Bob cats, David Havllck, Teddy Lawson, Steph en Fabrick, Clifford Schecl, Loren Keller; wolf, Keith Harri son, Peter wash; bear, amy Footc; lion, Jim Miner, Larry Henderson: gold arrow, Keith Harrison, Peter Nash, Jay Walk- er and Mickey Moore; .silver arrow, Keith Harrison, Jay Walk er (2), Billy rake, Tommy nam- n and Mickey Moore U); aen chief cords, David Danforth and Craig Gilbert. Den mother pine were pre sented to Mrs. K. D. Moore, Mrs. Merle Nash, Mrs. George Schulcr, Mrs. Herb Morris, Mrs. H. D. Christensen, Mrs. G. W. Ring and Mrs. James Snyder and cards were presented to the pack committee composed of K. D. Moore, Jack Walker, Earl Mc Guigg, .7. W. Peek, James C. Miller, W. W. Darby and G. A. Schuler. Dick Phair explained the hob by club and E. K. Witt spoke of coin collections, kite making and wood burning, all activities of the club. A number of Cub scout and Boy scout leaders were intro duced including H. D. Christen sen, president of Crater Lake Area council of Boy i c o u t s; Frank Bash, organizer of pack three; John J. Patton, institu tional representative. Norman Hlllyer presented a group of fifth and sixth grade pupils in a square dancing ex hibition. The refreshment committee for the evening was Sam Jen nings, Stanley Philips. Frank Van Dyke, Kenneth Williams and Tony Oreglia. Marine Corps League To Give Benefit Ball Members of the neivly formed Medford detachment. Marine Corps league, and their ladies have planned a benefit ball for March 17 according to an an nouncement by Milton Vander Linden, commpndant. Tbic will he the first public function of the new group. Commandant Vander Linden has appointed a committee to make plans for the event and states "It is our aim to be an ac tive group in all matters per taining to our community and its welfare, and to serve as a guide and help to all ox-members of the marhne corps. Phoenix Group Plans Meeting On Wednesday Phoenix Ladles Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Jewell Parr will speak on "Africa" and Mrs. Nannie Roberts will lead the devotions. Tea hostesses are Mrs. E. J. Clark and Mrs R. E. Carmichael, All women of the church nd community are Invited. L-.-rVoiuGGESTIOlisX I STRICTLY FRESH FILLET OF RED SNAPPER SWEET FLAVOR 35; "CHICKEN OF THE SEA" . FRESH FILLET OF SOLE i LB. 49 BREADED PRAWNS SPLIT, CLIANID AND BREADED READY TO FRY (IS to II Par Pkg.) 89 SLICED RED KING SALMON O SCALLOPS O Fresh CRABMEAT FRESH CATFISH O Alaska SHRIMP BABY CLAM MEAT Eastern OYSTERS O Louisiana SHRIMP Rudy for Clam Chowder FRESH CRABS ARRIVING FRESH DAILY VIA SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FROM COAST. GUARANTEED GOOD SMALL IS H IS Paciio 69 OYSTERS, pi. FRESH SMELT ARRIVING FRESH DAILY FRESH NOT FROZEN TV M MB Wednesday Club Hears Reviews Of Two Books At Meeting Last Week Mrs. J. W. Jacobs and Mrs. Susan Campbell presented an in teresting program at the last meeting of the Wednesday Study club. Mn. Jacobs reviewed the book "The Redwood Country" by Al fred Powers. The redwoods grow along the coastal country of Cal ifornia and southern Oregon as far north as the Chetco river, the author wrote, although it has been discovered that they grew on Mt. Shasta many years ago. The speaker described the Sequoia "Dawn" which is very rare and found growing in China. It differs from redwoods on this continent by being deciduous, branches extending upward and cones appearing on the tips of the branches. California Is propagating this variety and Dr, W. W. Wells of Southern Oregon college pre sented one to the Medford Gar den club which is being placed in the new city park. Mrs, Susan Campbell told of the gay and colorful life of San Francisco as written by Julia Cooley Attracchi in her book "Spectacular San Francisco." Outstanding events of early his tory, leading characters, customs, and progress of this fabulous city were described. Mrs. 1 . J. Newman conducted the meeting and Introduced Mrs. W. L. Greenleaf as a guest ot the club. Shower Party Given By Society Committee Mrs. L. G. Kankirt and Mrs. J. S. Heathcrlngton were co hostesses Tuesday afternoon for a shower party honoring Mrs. John Kent with the event being held In the Rankin home. Guests for the afternoon were members of the executive committee of the Methodist Woman's society and Mrs. A. O. Walker and Mrs. W. B. Hickman, sisters of Mrs. Kent. Following the business ses sion guests were seated about tables gay with valentine deco rations and refreshments were also In the same idea. Mrs. Kent was presented a shower of miscellaneous gifts. Mrs. Heatherington was also surprised with a gift, a com bined high chair and play table. Both Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Heatherineton are oast presi dents of the Methodist Woman's society. Principal Gives Talk For Central Point Unit; Observe Founders' Day Central Point C. A. Meyer, principal of the Central Point grade school, spoke on. "Parent and Teacher Cooperation" at the last meeting of the Central Point Parent-Teacher association. A school is an institution to help children grow mentally, physically and socially, Mr. Meyer said, and is only what the parents and teachers make it. The task of teachers and parents is three-fold, he declared, to see that the child grows men tally, physically, spiritually and emotionally; to see that the en vironment of home and school help the child to grow, and to see that goals of the school and home are the same. He stressed that there must be cooperation of discipline by both the parents and teachers. He ended his talk by saying that the school should be the first public institution to open its doors to the public and the last to close them. Superintendent H. P. Jewctt reported on the progress of the new school and urged everyone to vote at the coming election. He urged those who are not reg istered to do so at once with Guy Tex in Central Point. Mrs. C. W. Anhorn was chair man for a Founders' day pro gram and with Mrs. Arnold Bohnert read a history of the parent-teacher movement. Mrs. C. A. Meyer provided a piano accompaniment. During the business session it was announced the infant and pre-3Chool clinic would open again under the direction of Dr. A. E. Merkel, county health of ficer, at the American Legion hall February. 20. Mrs. L. H. Camp, spiritual chairman, read an article on "Ten Points for Being Good Parents." A new committee, welfare, was organized with Mrs. Dale Burns, chairman. Mrs. Carl Hover and Mrs. Otto Bohn ert. The meeting opened with the invocation given by the Rev. Rolf Hansen of Community Bible church and following the ses sion refreshments were served by mothers of children in the fourth grade. Mrs. H. P. Jew ett's second grade won the room present. Two Women Hostesses For Party In Yreka Mrs. Lettle Stansbte and her sister, Mrs. Mary Goddard went to Yreka, Cal., February 12 where they gave a birthday din ner for another sister, Mrs. Char lie Spammans. Guests were the Kcv. and Mrs. Cornish Jones and two sons of Yreka, Ted Waterfield of Med- Ncw Medford Court Order Of Amaranth To Meet Wednesday Roxy Ann court (U.D.), Order of the Amaranth, will hold the first stated meeting at the Med ford Masonic temple Wednesday, February 22, at 8 p. m. At this time officers of Friendship court of the order from Klamath Falls, headed by Royal Matron Blanche Marks and Royal Patron Frank Douglas, will put on the initia tory degree for a class of candi dates for the newly constituted court in Medford. Refreshments and a social hour will conclude the evening's meeting. Mrs. L. G. Frink is the royal matron and Glen Linn the royal patron of Roxy Ann court. Lady Activians Meet For Social Evening Lady Activians met February 16 in the home of Mrs. A Brad ford, 20 Portland avenue, for their regular monthly social eve ning. Mrs. Thomas Lewis was co-hostess. A feature moving picture was shown and refreshments wer served. 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