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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 14, 1954)
r Back to School Night Observed By Gold Hill PTA Gold Hill Gold Hill Parent Teteher association osberved back to school" night Novem ber 10 in the school gymnasium. The event drew a large attend ance. Mrs. Lester Parker, ways and means chairman, reported that the committee held October 21 at the home of Mrs. Paul Malloy proved most successful. Membership chairman, Mrs. Clyde Kell, reported 171 mem bers so far, the largest number to join In any previous year. The membership drive carried on be tween rooms ended at this meet ing,' and the winner will be an nounced at a later date. Mrs. Norman Gail, family rela tions chairman, spoke of avail able literature on hand for par ents to take home and read. Robert Sage, principal an nounced that Gold Hill school is now participating in the special milk program authorized by the agriculture act of 1954 which Is intended to expand the dairy program by increasing the milk consumption of school children. First grade children are now re ceiving milk in the afternoon. APart of this cost is being paid "by the government in the form of reimbursement making milk available to children at the cost f 2VSs cents per one-half pint. It was voted to adopt the milk program for the organization's project for the year making up the amount needed to carry on this worthwhile program. Mr. Sage also spoke of the crowded conditions of the schools, the gradual increase in youngsters entering school each year and the possibility of adding another class room. He stated the district is fortunate in having a building in such good condition for its age and one which so nearly meets the requirements essential to a good school. Y The principal further said the district is fortunate to have certi fied teachers with years of ex perience in their profession. After the business meeting, parents were invited to visit the rooms where the teachers talked with them, explained the books and where work was on display. Refreshments were served in the school cafeteria by Mrs. Nor man Gail, Mrs. Clarence Free man and Mrs. Arthur Boye. They were assisted by Mrs. Delos Walker and Mrs. L. McLaughlin. Next meeting will be Decem ber 9 at 8 p.m. with Mr. Harry Force, Mrs. Byron Brown and Mrs. Charles Bell in charge of re freshments. Don't Mix Oil, Wax In Cleaning Furniture Lincoln, Neb. U.R) Clean ing tip: furniture polish and wax don't mix. Clara Leopold, exten sion home management special ist at the University of .Ne braska, advised that homemak ers choose either oil or wax for furniture instead of using wax one week, oil the next. If you do want to change the routine, make sure the old surface is removed first by washing. Wipe the sur face with a well-soaped cloth, them with a clean damp cloth. Give the furniture, plenty of time tawdry, before applying wax or poiisn. Top fasli Ion new this season fea ture the car coat, a design inspired by today' craze for the continental porta ear, the National Cotton Council reports. Designer Bart Ey erhart chooses Sea Island water-repellent, grey and white striped cot ton poplin for this dashing "coolie" Kyle. The coat has a sip-up hood Ind a lining of quilted gold cotton flannel. It is smart as a stadium or knockabout coat. Methodists Plan Many Events for Annual Fall Bazaar A Chinese tea, a smorgasbord dinner . and a cafeteria-style luncheon are planned in connec tion with the annual First Meth odist church bazaar November 19 in the social hall of the church. The Woman's Society of Christian service, as in the past, will sponsor the event. The pub lic is invited. The bazaar will open at 10 a.m., and Dr. R. E. Balcomb, pas tor of the church, will officiate. The luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and the Chi nese tea will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The smorgasbord dinner will be served between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Hand made articles including doll clothes, pillow cases, aprons and many other items will be on sale in gaily decorated booths. Hand made Christmas candles, tree ornaments, boxed Christmas cards and home made candy also will be on sale. A special booth for children has been arranged. TIP FOR SHOPPER New York U.R) A tip for glassware shoppers: don't let sur rounding ware distract you. Ask the sales person to let you see specific items away from the rest of the display, for a better idea of how they'll look in the home. When selecting water clear glassware, use a purse, sleeve or other dark surface to provide a contrasting back ground. . - . To remove white spots from mahogany furniture, spread a thick coat of vaseline on the spots and let stand 48 hours, Then wipe off. Society to Hold Annual Election Events Planned At a meeting of Southern Ore gon Society of Artists, held No vember 10th in Girl's Commu nity club, it was announced that candidates for society officers for 1954 had been chosen. Elec tion will be held at the Decem ber meeting. Additional candi dates may also be named by members at that meeting. The .society's vice - president, Hal Bishop, presided at the meet ing in the absence of President Eugene Ferrell. He outlined a varied program of entertainjnent and activities for the group dur ing the coming months, and three committees were chosen. They include a ways-and-means committee, headed by Mrs. Enid Rankin of Medford, and a social committee, of which' Mrs. Vola Tolman, Gold Hill, is to be chair man. Pictures of the month select ed by the group. A marine in oils, by Mrs. Loretta Robertson, will be shown in Barker's as picture of the month for Decem ber. A marine sunset scene in oils by Mrs. Marie Starks of Cen tral Point was the artists' selec tion of the month, to be shown in Puruckers. Two paintings for the month in Girls' Community club were oils by Mrs. Elizabeth Sheffield and Mrs. Enid Rankin. Mrs. Shef field's work is a study of the Rock Point bridge near Gold Hill and Mrs. Rankin's painting, "Red Sails," is of a scene fea turing Norwegian fishing boats. The members discussed plans for a tea where painting donated by the artists would be sold to the public at auction, ' as a benefit for the society, and also a dinner dance. Time and place for both these events will be announced later. The society' voted to grant Mrs. Marie Starks of Central Point an active membership. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sheffield and Mrs. Mary Starr. '. X-Ray Program To Be Discussed Health chairmen and leaders of organizations are being urged to attend a meeting of the Jack son County Public Health asso ciation so they may receive in formation about the new per manent chest X-ray program to give to their groups. The meeting is set for Thurs day, November 18 at St. Mark's Guild hall on North Oakdale avenue from 1 to 3. At this time the X-ray pro gram is to be discussed and plans made for informing people of the importance of having per iodic chest X-rays. A short skit to be given by members of the Jackson County Health Department will portray the tuberculosis picture in the county as a background for the discussion. , Refreshments are. to be served by members of the Gold Hill Health Unit. A baby sitter will be provided according to those in charge. -4 ' Boil clothespins for a few min utes in salt water to toughen them against splitting and keep them from freezing to wet clothes. - - ' - - - - 'i For after curfew relaxing or study hour in the dorm, this bright eyed collegian dons an attractive cotton ensemble. Her comfortable Tommies are in plain colored cot ton, and her quilted gingham robe is done in coordinated shades. Club Hears Talk On United Nations; TV Show Planned "What United Nations Means To You," was the topic of one of the speeches given Tuesday eve ning when Medford Toastmis tress club women met at radio station KBOY. Mrs. A. C. Came ron gave the talk. Others who spoke were Mrs. Zelda Van Valzah who gave her autobiography, and Mrs. Frank Runtz, whose topic was entitled, "Light in the Jungle." Mrs. C. - A. Thatcher an nounced the speakers and topic mistress was Miss Mabel Nye. Mrs. Blanche Martin served as timekeeper, and Mrs. Tom Nee ley was evaluator, while Mrs. George Mclntyre was lexicologist- , .- ' Hostesses were Miss Anna Streed, Mrs. Clarence Wilson and Mrs. Russell Wade, who served' coffee and dessert at the beginning of the meeting. Mrs. Eloise Winklebleck was a guest. A report was made during the meeting by the club presi dent, Mrs. Wade, who told of a district conference held recently at Grants Pass. Plans for a TV program were made and Miss Nye was appointed chairman. CUSHIONS WASHABLE New York (U.R) Now you can buy throw cushions which are as much at home in the washtub as the living . room. The cushions, filled with orlon fiber come in a variety of cov ers, including bark cloth, den im and cotton damask. They can be washed, cover and all in an automatic .washer, or by hand in a tub. Spin dry in the washer, or hang them on a clothesline for at least 4 hours. 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Miss O'Connor will make an official visit to Cebu swamp at a meeting at Redman hall that evening. Mrs. Zidonia Quick, Portland, past supreme gila mon ster, and Mrs. Don Anderson of Medford, grand gila monster of the grand swamp of -Oregon, will also be among the guests at the meeting. A Christmas party with exchange of gifts will pre cede the business meeting. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6 p.rh. Grants Pass members are requested to take salads and desserts and Medford and Ashland members the main courses. Colonel Sargent camp and auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans, will meet at Redman hall Sunday, November 21. A potluck dinner at 1 p.m. will precede the meeting. Mrs. Rob ert Wilcox, auxiliary president, states that there will be nomin ation of officers for the coming year and that plans for the an nual1 Christmas party, and meet ing will be discussed. All United Spanish War veterans and their families are invited to attend. Mrs. Hans Rammin, Mrs. Eli zabeth Johnson, Mrs. Mabel Ni cholson and Mrs. Don Anderson of Medford attended installation of officers of Rogue River aux iliary, USWV, in Grants Pass, November 7. They assisted the .installing officer, Mrs. Helena Mathews. Miss Virginia Wallis, Grants Pass, is the new presi dent and Mrs. Ted Cotter is tne retiring president. Crater High Shop Equipment Stolen Central Point A number of items from the Crater High school shop at Central Point were stolen in a burglary Thurs day night, accordmg to Police Chief Oran Chastain. Missing are a sander, spra pun eomnressor. nistol erin sod- ering iron, two electric sodering irons, two crescent wrenches and a drill. Entrv to the shon buildine was through a restroom window, the chief said. Investigation is continuing. , Sunday, November 14, 1954 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNEFIVE OES Groups Plan Three Meetings Two valley groups affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star and one OES chapter will meet this week. Reames Social club will honor Electa club members during a pay luncheon at the social hall Wednesday, November 17, at 12 noon. Mrs. Fred Lawrence is chairman for the luncheon. Central Point Past Matrons club members of Nevita chapter nave invited their husbands for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, - November 16. The event will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Head, 1415 Euclid avenue. Jacksonville Advance night will be observed during a meet ing oi me Aaarei cnapter at tne Jacksonville Masonic temple Thursday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Visitors are invited. 11 1 IN I " Adrian has designed this trim fall shirt in Herbert Meyer Jae qnard weave black cotton with a panel front in grey. The dark cot ton shirt, completely washable, has a contrast in its pearl buttons. Shirts like this are favorites with men for informal entertaining at home, the National Cotton Council reports. 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