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FOUR MtDrORD (OREGON) Mental Health Problems of Children Discussed; Mrs. Findley Heads "The Ox Cart on Main Street" i the title which might be ap plied to the mental health pro gram of our nation, according to Dr. Ray Hawk, of Southern Oregon college, guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Jack ton County Public Health asso ciation last Saturday. "The United Slates has come as close to solving the problem of production as any nation ever has," he continued, "but we lag far behind all others in our solution to social problems. As Droof of this he cited the social disorganization now underway in the nation with one marriage out of every three ending in divorce and with a major crime beine committed every sec onds. Much of our trouble, he said, is because specialists arc not consulted in matters of so cial control and in child be havior problems. -Schools Important In speaking of the importance of the schools in the future mental health of the child, he stated, "because the family has fallen down on the Job, schools are now having to include such programs as recreation, health, sex education, lunches, manners and morals," he said. Hawk em phasized the importance of bet ter trained and qualified teach ers, especially in the primary grades, and stated problems schools must soon solve if they are to educate cnnnren jor py well adjusted living will in clude more adequate buildings, better trained teachers, better equipment and an up-to-date cur riculum. He stated the school popula tion in Oregon is expected to more than double during the next 10 years. Already mere are too many cniidrcn per room ana two few well trained teacners, ha said. The need for closer cooperation between the parent and the teacher was discussed and he stated there should be opportunities provided for parent-teacher conferences., Cost Said Tremendous Dr. Hawk stated the price we have paid far social disintegra tion has been tremendous, and he cited among other figures the fact that there are 37 murders committed dally in the United States, that criminals outnumber Boy scouts four to one, and that a major crime will affect one out of every 16 families. In summarizing, Dr. Hawk stressed the fact that the schools are not equipped to do the whole job, that mental health training must start in the home particu larly with the mother; that par ents need to take active part in family recreation with their chil dren, that children must be rec ognized as individuals, and that parents and schools alike must always think "prevention rather than correction." Relelect Mrs. Findley Druing the business portion of the meeting Mrs. Dwight Find ley was re-elected president and Mrs. Glenn Gibbons vice-president of the association. Other officers elected include Mrs. Newest! and LOWEST-PRICED of any five-passenger convertible f WM Nearly 4300 Worth of Extra Cquipmmnl and Cvitom fxfroi Included at No Added Colli j Now all the thrill of an open car with the comfort and safety of a . sedan all at button touch and at America's lowest 5-passcngcr convertible price! Up to 30 miles a gallon at aer age highway speed ... in a car so big and roomy . . . with lop perl'ormanLe! Come see the mw Nash Rambler Convertible Landau, built with ratllc-proof An II vie Construction. Now See All Three 1950 Nash Airflytes! NiA Mrt, Unnm THIII'I MUCH Of MAIL TRIBUNE Association John Cotton, Ashland, recording secretary, Miss Helen B u 1 1 1 s, Medforcf, corresponding secre tary, and Mrs. Chester Hubbard, treasurer. New committee chairman elected include Mrs. Russell Barnes, county seal sale chair man; Mrs. Jerry Tobin, x-ray chairman, and Mrs. James Mil ler, publicity chairman. These officers replace Mrs. Claude Thompson, Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. Chester Guches. Re elected chairmen were Mrs. Glenn Taylor, health education; Mrs. Henry Padgham, social Hy giene: Mrs. Lewis Ulrich, Spar row Memorial clinic, and Mrs. Alex Sparrow, finance. Advisors elected include Mrs. C. Elwood Hedberg, Mrs. J. &. Kofahl, Gold Hill, Mrs. J. C, Ottinecr. Talent. Mrs. Paul Skin ner, Mrs. Robert Hart, Eugene Thorndike, Dr. A. E. Merkul and Dr. Lee Mellish. Seals Rait $8,810 The annual report for the sale of Christmas seals, the as sociation's fund raising enter prise, showed a total of S8, 810.35. The report was made by Mrs. Claude Thompson, central Point. The report of the annual x-ray survey made by Mrs. Jack Walker showed that three new cases of active tuberculosis have been discovered as a result of the survey, with a total of 228 cases still receiving tests and under observation. She explain ed that the testing for tuber culosis sometimes takes many months and final results are riot as yet available. Mrs. Henry Padgham, social hygiene chairman, related the activities of this committee in offering adult education for hap pier family living and the com mittee's activities in the inter ests of children and youth. Reports On Conference In reporting on the Gover nor's Conference for Children and Youth, which Mrs. Padgham attended as a delegae for the health association, she stated the conclusion of the family life section was that there should be more education emphasis for the 80 per cent of young people who do not go on to college. She added that a survey showed there is need for conseling serv ice for famines wno live on small acreages but find them insufficient for income purposes. Mrs. Blanche Frisbie, super visor of Dublic health nurses for the Jackson county public health department, gave a report ot the mental hygiene section of the conference stressing the need for a strong mental hygiene pro gram. She stated that half the hospital beds in the United States nre filled by the mental ly ill, with 50 per cent of these caused by an emotional factor. Program Praised Miss Frances Clink expressed praise for the type of county health program such as Jackson county's, which permits attend ance at such conferences and which prove valuable in the work with children. She stated the findings of this section of1 Smartest! All Mora than 23 miles to oollon In Tha Nash Sforaunan at avaroga highway spaed! 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It is planned that car convoys of stu dents will be formed in each town and police officers are being asked to escort the con voys to and from Mcdford. Convoys are to be at desig nated parking spots at 6 p. m., and units formed for inspection at 6:30 p. m. The parade will move out at 7 p. m. A military unit will head the parade. High school student bodies and bands will be alphabetically assigned to the order of march. Line of march will be ar ranged to allow massing of marchers in front of a reviewing stand for the awarding of prizes to essay winners and for a tarn on national defense. Prominent military and civic officials and essav contest winners will oc cupy the reviewing siana. The Grange Roxv Ann Grange At the last regular meeting of Roxv Ann Grange. Sams al ley Granee highlighted the oc casion with an impressive third and fourth degree ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ory Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Lisson were initiated Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Carl Verstagen and served luncheon and women of the Roxv Ann Grange "added touch by each bringing a homemade Die for the repast. Next regular meeting will be Friday, May 5, and in tribute to motner on ner aay, men win provide with entertainment and refreshments that night. A covered dish dinner and program are planned for Sun day. May 14, at 7 p. m. All are invited. The HE club of the Roxy Ann Grange will meet at the home of Margaret Sharp. 2220 Spring street, Wednesday.Mrs. McMann and Mrs. Whitcher will serve as cohostesses. the conference stressed the need for more adequate'health facil ities with one public health nurse serving each school, and not more than 3,000 adult popu lation per nurse. Miss Elizabeth McGalliard, also of the health department, gave the last report and covered the spiritual aspects and the work of the adoptive agencies. 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A .25 calibre bullet hit her skull, flattened, ran up her scalp around her head and finally lodged at a spot opposite from where she held the gun. Legislative Tax Committee Plans Hearing in County The Orceon legislative tax in terim committee has scheduled a hearing in Medford on May 16 to receive suggestions from, and present factual information to, residents of the community on tax and fiscal problems. County Judge J. B. Coleman said the hearing will be held at noon (daylight saving time), at the Medford hotel. The Jack son County Chamber of Com merce, which is making the ar rangements, said it would be a luncheon meeting. . Committeemen said they would like to meet with repre sentative groups in this area. They will be prepared to pre sent briefly information on available state revenues and probable requirements. Will Be Open The meeting will be open to the public. Ample opportunity will be eiven for Questions and discussions. Members said that suggestions will be welcome from any source and coopera tion is invited lor ine lniorma tion of the public and enlight enment of the 1951 legislature. The committee has been study ing assessment and collection procedures, repeal of the prop erty tax tor state purposes, a business tax in lieu of the per sonal property tax and other sueeested amendments to the state law. Committeemen report ed that they are not out to pro mote any tax but to arrive at a better understanding and to pro mote tax equity. The Japanese Midwives. Clini cal Nurses and Public Health Nurses' association has more than 80.700 members. You like LILACS but only when FRESH (Acme Teleohotol BOMB PLOT FOILED John H. Grant, 31, debt-ridden aircraft en gineer, sits dejectedly in Venice, Calif., police station after his plot to blow up his wife and two chil dren aboard a United Airlines DC-3 failed. A luggage handler dropped the bag in which Grant had devised a time bomb, setting off the fuse, which was smothered before the bomb exploded. Grant, meanwhile, had attempted to stop the loading of the bag, although be had purchased $25,000 flight Insurance on his family. Explosion of Grenade Kills Chinese Child Hong Kong, May 2 U.R) A hand grenade tossed by a terror ist exploded in a busy street to day, killing a Chinese child and injuring three Chinese passers by. The grenade was aimed at the open doorway of the leading an ti-communist Chinese newspa per, Singtao Daily News. That's the way always get ca's bauxite comes from Arkan- sas. Richer - Because of Folger's richer blend, we suggest yeu try using V less per cup. ent kinds of grapes commer- i Icially. I flavored 1 kniiNiBiuutiinrTj ft t 'Mkiii it nut Jmj!y f. 1 i
