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College to Give Gilbert-Sullivan Operetta in Spring Ashland Plans have been laid at Southern Oregon college for a college-community pres entation of the Gilbert and Sul livan operetta "The Mikado" March 3, 4, and 5, 1955. The production chairman, Miss iieiene .Robinson, states tryouts for performers will be held dur ing the week of November 29 at the college with the auditions to be judged by members of the music faculty. Performers, inso- lar as possible, will be chosen irom college students. Towns people will also be urged to par ticipate in the production. Committee assignments were announced by Miss Robinson. Musical work will be under her direction and that of Glenn Mat thews, Oscar Bjorlie and Mrs. Caroline Werner with technical assistance from Miss Mildred Peck and Dorothy Stolp. Dances will be directed by Miss Beverly Bennett; stage sets are to be prepared by Otto Wilda and Ralph Burgess; and costum ing to be handled by Mr. Bur ' gess and Stafford Thomas. Work ;ing on makeup problems will be : Miss Peck, Miss Stolp, and Mrs. ; Werner. College alumni and local contacts for the production -will be handled by Bill Hansen and business manager will be .Don Lewis. Publicity director for the show will be DeWayne Johnson. : . .... Postpone Meeting Jackson County Republican Women will meet Monday, No- . vember 22, rather than Novem ber 15, the usual meeting time, it was announced yesterday by Mrs. Stephen, G. Nye, president of the organization. Methodists Announce Appointment Of Organist, 'Evening of Music The appointment of William Edgar Holdridge as organist at the First Methodist church has been announced by church of ' ficials. ' Mr. Holdridge is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, J where he received his bachelor ' of science degree; the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he received the bachelor of music degree; and the graduate school of Columbia university, where he was awarded the master of arts degree. He has pursued MRS. YOAKUM Furnishes Music Song Evangelist At Phoenix Church Phoenix Mrs. Beatrice Yoakum, Medford, is serving as a song evangelist at the Phoenix Church of the Nazarene during services which will be conducted through Nov. 21. The Rev. T. H. Stanley is the speaker. Services are scheduled each evening at 7:30 p. m. The Revr W. V McArthur is pastor of the church. :. ' - Church of God : Speakers Slated The Rev. and Mrs. D. W.- Pat-J - terson, longtime -missionaries to , the Spanish speaking people in Texas and Old Mexico, are to be the, guest speakers at the I First Church of God, Haven and Holly sts., Sunday, Nov. 14, at v 7:30 p. m. " The Pattersons have assisted in many mission stations and are familiar with the life of the Spanish speaking people.. They - have lived many years in and near Old Mexico. They will show - colored slides of their church work.. , . mnSsginni iris Remember vour friends and loved ones with a Eilbirk Ihits fries tori! Program Given At Camp White "Parade of Memories" was the . theme of the program pre sented by the Eve Prentice Ac cordion band Monday evening in the theater at Camp White. The stage was arranged with a candle-lighted banquet table around which were seated mem bers of Medf ord Last Man's club. Background music was played by Sandra Buxton, Sharon Rob erts, Oveta Walden, Karen Brit ton, Margie Hall and Mrs. Prentice. "Memories" and World War I music introduced - Gerald Fan- ger, wearing a World War I Army uniform loaned by CoL W. H. Paine. Lynn Miller, wear ing a Marine corps uniform loan ed by Richard Schultz, paraded to the music of the Marine hymn and Richard Cooper, dressed in an authentic sailor suit of World War I loaned by James Wicker, paraded to the music of "Anchors Aweigh." Joe Bailey, wearing an Air Force uniform. also supplied by James . Wicker, paraded to the music of the Air Corps song. "Memories" was played as inter lude music throughout the scene. To close the presentation men of the Last Man's club stood and gave a salute to their departed comrades, with Richard Schulz and Merrill Beneka leading. Mr. Schultz then gave a history of the club, and each member pres ent spoke briefly of his military service." A march medley was played as the curtain closed. further studies at the Julliard School of Mrftic, the Westminster and Christianspn choir schools, and abroad in Switzerland and England. Formerly director of music in the public schools of Holyoke. Mass.,. he is now supervisor of vocal music in the Ashland public school system. An evening of sacred music is planned at the First Methodist church Sunday evening, Nov. 14, 7:30 p. m. In addition to five anthems by the Chancel choir of the church under the direction of Mrs. C. R. Adamson, a number of features will be presented. Among them will be numbers by the Triple trio of the First Pres byterian church, violin solos by John Drysdale, accompanied by John Lusk, and organ numbers by .-William Edgar-Holdridge 3 1 The congregation of .the First Methodist church will join Meth odist congregations all over America, Sunday, Nov. 14th, in a special service emphasizing emergency needs in Korea. Ac cording to Dr. Raymond E. Bal comb, minister, a novel feature of the service will be the presen tation of the offering in minia ture "rice bags" symbolic of the sacrificial offering of rice which the Koreans themselves have given to rebuild the war ravaged churches, schools, and hospitals. Through this "Bishops' Appeal for Korea" it is hoped to send $1,000,000 at once. Ghancel Choir Plans Concert Sunday Night The Chancel choir , of First Methodist church will present a concert of sacred music Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. C. R. Adamson will direct the choir numbers, with William Edgar Holdridge at the organ,, and Miss Elizabeth Shields at the piano. .The choir will sing a Bach chorale," "O, Rejoice, Ye Christians Loudly," the anthem, "Hide Not Thou Thy Face" by Farrant, an arrangement of scriptural words set to the Bee thoven "Moonlight Sonata," with organ and piano accompan iment; a Thanksgiving anthem entitled "Our God Is a Rock," by K. K. Davis; and "The Heav ens Are Telling" from Haydn's oratorio, "The Creation." A double quartet from the choir will also present an un usual arrangement of the hymn, "Now Thank We All Our God," with contrasting accompaniment of organ and piano, using a Bach chorale. Assisting on the program will be the ladies triple trio from First Presbyterian church, directed by Mrs. Harvey Field Jr., with Mrs. H. L. Drew at the piano. The trio will sing a Ne-( gro spiritual, "Lift Thine Eyes" from "The Elijah" by Mendels sohn, and "Great Is Thy Love" by Carl Bohm. Violin numbers will be given by John Drysdale of Medford High school faculty, accompan ied by John Lusk, and a group of organ numbers will feature the church organist, William Edgar Holdridge, ' a member of the Ashland public school fac ulty. The public is cordially invit ed to attend the concert, -and a coffee hour which will be held in Wesley hall immediately fol lowing.' Two Women Join Rogue River Club; Program Presented Rogue River Mrs. Hayden Williams and Mrs. Harold Dun ham became members of Laurel Garden club at the last meeting. It was held in the home of Mrs. Frank Stamm, with dessert serv ed at 1 p.m. , Other visitors present were Mrs. E. E. Lapham and Mrs. Demeray.. Mrs. Gus Ruehling, chaplain, led the group in prayer and Mrs. Charles Babcock, president, con ducted the meeting. Mrs. William White read an article on conservation and Mrs. S. Combs reported on road side cleanup. Mrs. : Jim Whipple? -horticul ture chairman,, displayed chry santhemums brought by herself and Mrs. Shock, and Mrs. White spoke on the care of camellias. Mrs. Shock demoristrated the use of bamboo to strengthen stems in flower arrangements. Mrs. Claire Douglas demon strated the making of Christmas bells from can lids and said these were useful as outdoor decorations. The next meeting will be a Christmas party December 1 with other garden clubs, and a special meeting will be held De cember 9 to make wreaths and swags. Those attending are ask ed to take a sack lunch. DELICIOUS DINNER DISHES FAMOUS ARMOUR BRAND, CHILI with BEANS 2 45c ARMOUR'S Famous Chili 2 S 53c BEEF STEW 1 2 J 65c ARMOUR'S HASH 2 55c Free ! The Easy Show to Have. Holiday Theme A holiday theme has been chosen for the Crater Lions' 'auxiliary- fashion show and din- ner to be given Tuesday, No vember 16, in me Pioneer room of the Jackson hoteL -",.' Latest fashions for men, wom en and teenagers will be shown. Costume accessories and gifts for the family are, to be dis played. . . Auxiliary members hope to make the holiday fashion show an annual event to aid them in welfare projects. Oregon's state school for the blind is the state philanthropy for Oregon Lions, and the various clubs also do local service work. Thanksgiv ing and Christmas are busy times for Crater Lions' auxil iary as the members supply needy families with food and clothing. At Christmas time toys and gifts are also given. Reservations for the auxili ary's fashion show may be made by calling Mrs. Lloyd Evans, 2-9881. 4 Medford Student To Be Featured In Band Concert ' Keith ' Mirick, Medford, will be one of the featured musi cians in a concert to be given tonight by : the Willamette uni versity band as one of the open ing events of the university's 33rd annual Homecoming week end. ' . Young Mirick is a member of the band's trumpet trio which will play "The Three Cardinals." Other member of the trio are David Doerksen and Lawrence Kimble, both of Salem. Young Mirick is a son of Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Mirick, 509 West Eleventh street. -V -7- SOC Students Elect Officers Ashland Mrs. Norma John Martin and Miss Clarice' Chap man have been elected to va cant student body offices at Southern Oregon college. Mrs. Martin was named first vice-president by the students while Miss Chapman was in stalled as the new secretary. Mrs. Martin is a 1951 gradu ate of Roseburg high school and is a senior in teacher education Miss Chapman, a sophomore in teacher education, was graduat ed from North Bend high school in 1953. ' CALENDAR Friday 6:30 p.m. ; Shipmates class, First Methodist church, at church. - . - -' 7:30 p.m. Pocahontas, lodge, Redman hall; card party, at 8:30 p.m. " 7:30 p.m.-Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral club, Girls Com munity club. : Saturday . 9:45 ; a jn. Junior Degree of Honor Junior club, Lincoln gymnasium. 12:30 p.m. Zuleima temple, Daughters of the Nile, Medford Masonic temple. v 6:30 p.m. Canton Siskiyou and auxiliary, Patriarchs Mili tant, IOOF hall. f You can clean porcelain with salt sprinkled on a flannel cloth. ENJOY A LIGHT LUNCH WHILE YOU SHOP THIS SATURDAY. SPAGHETTI AND MEAT BALLS WITH HI HO CRACKERS SERVED ALL DAY. TO OUR CUSTOMERS. Eastside In . r' .I rcose to i.onaucT Portland Concert David Rose, internationally known composer and conductor, will direct the Portland Sym phony orchestra .in a. special "Pops" concert November 19 at 8:30 p.m. in ;: Portland audi torium. ; Mr. Rose will present a pro gram of symphonic favorites, a varied selection of his own ar rangements and compositions. "As a conductor, Mr. Rose was the first musician to employ the echo chamber, attaching a tonal effect which became the basis of on entire new school of popu lar music. 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