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First Valentine Unromantic; r J c I - kl k a wiaesr odmpie inuw in mubeum It has taken more than 1,000 years for valentines to develop into the colorful "symbols of love and devotion" that will delight sweemearts come Monday, ir eoruary i4tn. It's strange but true that val entines were originally strictly messages of friendship with no remantic significance. The first was sent in 270 A.D. by St. Valentine himself, on the eve of his execution for refusing to renounce Christianity. Signed "From Your Valentine," it was a n rito nf annrpnialinn frnm thp young priest to his jailer's blind daughter, who had brought food and delivered messages for him. It was not until the Middle . Ages that the love element was J. introduced into the celebration -v Ct Vslsnfn1. J... 71 : ill va pnrinpc tit o r o ninnon ,r rtri low irppe in iliirli vicrilant faVi. -ers. w - The oldest known valentine is :in the British Museum in Lon- Z 3nu. Ti 1 1 ii -r ifi i r nonnon rir ti-ia i in ira he' had been taken prisoner bv the English in the Battle of Ag- t J. A 1 Tv Onlv a fpw vpflrc lafor Viner 'WWi.J , Henry V wooed Catherine of Valois with valentine verses composed for him by John Lyd gate, first of the many anony mous writers of "standard love rhymes" for tongue-tied suitors to copy. During the Puritan dictator ship in England, Cromwell sup pressed the valentine custom as i'immoral." But . later, in the merry court of King Charles II, "popular Valentine's day gifts were jasmine-scented gloves and jeweled garters. Valentines reached a peak of size and elegance in 18th cen tury France. They were filled with cut-out hearts, paper foun tains, tiny birds, cupids, flower reproductions, and romantic scenes on cardboard hinges, set in a framework of expensive Venetian lace. The first valentines in Ameri ca were exchanged during Rev olutionary days. These colonial creations were mostly handmade "and were notable for their grace ful pen-and-ink drawings illus tratmg extremely sentimental verses written in flowing script. It was not until 1840 that Miss Esther Howland, an imaginative student at Mt. Holyoke College fnr Women in Smith TTo-Ilo,. cividss., uecame xne iirsi regular IT T j 1 r - , , publisher of valentines in the United States. Admiring a hand made English valentine in her father's stationery store, she had copies printed for her school chums. It was leap year and the venture was an instant Buccess. Later, Miss Howland became a successful businesswoman, head ing a publishing firm specializ ing in valentines. By the middle 1850's the pub lishing and distribution of Val entines had become a very Biz able business. About this time, the first "vinegar valentines" were introduced by a Scotsman named John McLaughlin, who had a book and printing busi ness in New York City. His rep resentatives traveled through out the south and west celling these masterpieces of insult which were usually sent anony mously for obvious reasons. Ri valing sentimental valentines in popularity for many years, it was not until around 1910 that public taste began to turn away from the Vinegar valentines. TT 4.: Al ...1 w c v , ocxibiiiiciitai valen MAIN and BARTLETT STREETS tines have become more popular from year to year. Today, in ad dition to the traditional valen tines for sweethearts, there is a tremendous variety of valentine greeting to select from, both af fectionate and humorous. The very latest additions to the valentine family are the un inhibited "s t u d i o" creations which combine fantastic designs and art work with equally fan tastic valentine messages. So even if Dan Cupid was an added starter in the valentine race, he's made up plenty of lost time because it is estimated that over 350,000,000 valentines will delight happy hearts every where on .Monday, February 14. State Convention Oregon League . To Be in Eugene Announcement of the coming state convention of Oregon League of Women Voters was made at the quarterly board meeting of the state league held recently in Corvallis. Mrs. Ron ald K. Campbell, Corvallis, president of the state league, stated the convention has been set for May 22, 23 and 24 in Eu gene. At this time new officers and board will be elected and program items will be chosen. Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, Port land, chairman of the state plat form devision committee, re ported on the proposed devision of the state platform of the league and it was suggested that items for current agenda and platform, discussed at the board meeting, be sent to all local leagues to receive study before the state convention. It was also announced that Mrs. Errol Horner, Washington, D.C., member of the staff of the League of Women Voters of the United States, would arrive in Oregon March 9 to visit local leagues. The next state board meeting will be March 12. The progress of the provis ional league at Beaverton was commended following the re port of Mrs. K. E. Montgomery, Eugene, state organization chairman. Another announcement was to the effect that Mrs. Leo Friedman, Corvallis. had been named chairman of "develop ment of understanding of the relationship between individual liberty and the public interest" which is item two on the na tional platform. Mrs. Jerome Bischoff, Portland, was appoint ed to fill a vacancy as press chairman of the Oregon league. Also recently announced was the granting of provisional sta tus for the Coos Bay League of Women Voters. Mrs. C. C. Ha liski is president of the gruup. VFW AUXILIARY PLANS DANCE AT CAMP WHITE The auxiliary to the Depart ment of Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a dance at the Camp White theater Monday, February 7, at 8 p.m. A bus will be available at the Trailways depot for those who want transportation. A Very Special Purchase for Your Famous Name KNIT DRESSES IN SPRING'S LATEST COLORS AND STYLES O Reg. $35.00 to $39.95 Sneciallv Priced at $ ONLY... Sizes 10 to O i iil SSI i j i' js x fff, -. I Im i t , ' ( v - 5 .-,-' Mrs. Franlc H. Kay, (right) of Eugene, are shown here in the visit to Kauai in the Hawaiian Garden island because of its lush Oak Grove Plans Show for Friday Parents and teachers of Oak Grove school will present the "Oak Grove Varieties" Friday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The show is a ten-act enter tainment staged by parents of students in the eight grades and the teachers of the school, and ranges in scope from music to drama and dancing, with "plen ty of nonsense." Refreshments will be avail able for young and old in the cafeteria following the show. This is the annual fund-raising event of Oak Grove Parent Teacher association and a charge will be made. It is stated that the family ticket will entitle all members of any family to attend for the price of one ticket. Medical Masseurs Hold Meeting at Allinghams Southern Oregon chapter of the Oregon State Association of Medical Masseurs met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Kathleen Allingham, Medford. Mrs. Allingham, who is presi dent, conducted the meeting. Mrs. Lottie Belle Taylor, Ash land, was welcomed as a new associate by the group. The study "Muscles of the Human Body," was in charge of Lew Gilman, Medford. Refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour. ! Women of Rotary To Meet at Days Women of Rotary will meet Wednesday, February 9, at the home of Mrs. John S. Day, South Groveland avenue. Luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock. Hostesses will be Mrs. Day, Mrs. Elmer Herried, Mrs. Martin Sands, Mrs. William Schei, Mrs. William B. Tucker and Mrs. W. E. Edwards. 16 2495 iT " Medford and Mrs. Hannah Ford, gardens of Kauai Inn during a islands. Kauai is known as the Ironical foliage. FOE Auxiliary Announces Events The auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct a "white elephant" sale Thursday evening, February 10, at the Eagles hall. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the lodge's Memorial Foundation fund. The project is conducted by Eagles lodges throughout the country to help with schooling, medical care and homes for children whose fathers served in the wars and who were Eagle members, now deceased. Women of the auxiliary will honor members whose birthdays are in January and February at a dinner Saturday, February 12, at 6 p.m. at the Eagles hall. The dinner will take place after a sale which the women will con duct that day at the hall. Those attending the dinner are asked to take pies, or to contribute a small amount toward the dinner. 4 Women's Fellowship Sets Meeting Tuesday Womens fellowship of First Baptist church will hold a busi ness and missionary meeting Tuesday, February 8. at the Mi near home, Griffin Creek road, with Mrs. J. E. Lester as hostess. Dessert will be served at 1 p.m. Mrs. Gertrude Neff will give de votions and Mrs. F. Landers will present the missionary program on "proclaiming good news in Portugal and Argentina." Mesdames Donn Piatt, E. H. Niedermeyer, Charles Boyden and F. Stinson make up the so cial committee. All women of the church are cordially invited. Book Review AAUW book review group will meet Wednesday, February 9, at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Aletha Vawter, 97 Black Oak drive. Mrs. Milo Kubalek will review "Tatoosh" by Martha Hardy. PHONE 2-6428 -i . "J r "- v 1 j j 11 Speaker Explains Work for Blind; Announce Parties Guest speaker for the meeting of Crater Lions' auxiliary Wednesday was Mrs. Chris Zink, a volunteer worker with the Oregon State Commission for the Blind. Mrs. Zink spoke briefly of her experience as a volunteer to help the blind and visually handi capped. She told how these peo ple are found and helped by the commission. During the discus sion which followed she spoke of the need for aids such as Braille typewriter, talking book machine, the folding cane and how they are used. Members were asked to report on the vis ually handicapped as well as to be alert to possibilities of em ployment for them. It was reported that the auxil iary netted $35 for the March of Dimes from the sidewalk toll Saturday afternoon. Plans for the Lions' auxil iaries interclub card party to be given in the Medford Hotel Fri day, February 11, were dis cussed. All Lady Lions in the district are invited. The auxiliary will also hold a valentine party Saturday, Feb ruary 12, in the American Legion hall. Husbands of the members are invited and each couple is to come dressed as a song. A prize will be given for the costumes judged to be the best. Mrs. Abb Gressett, Mrs. John Lusk and Mrs. Mike Morris were hostesses for the evening. Session Planned By Pythian Club; Hostesses Named Pythian club will meet Tues day, February 8, at 8 p.m. at Girls' Community club. Host esses will be Mrs. Margaret Davis and Mrs. Dollie Love. Talisman temple, Pythian Sis ters, met Tuesday evening with 29 members present. An appli mcation for membership by Mrs. Hugo Guenther was read. Five recommendations made by the officers at a recent meet ing were acted upon. The refreshment committee was Mrs. Harry Bryant and Mrs. Georee Brvant. The committee for the next meeting, February Id, will be Mrs. Polly Offutt and Mrs. John Fugill. Past Chiefs' club of Pythian Sisters met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Delia Watkins. Mrs. Harry Bryant will be hostess for the next meeting, February 16. ss YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT INVITED MAIN AND Sunday, February 8, 1953 Miss Mollie Ray Is Hostess for Extension Unit Upper Applegate Miss Molly Ray, Ruch, was hostess to mem bers and guests of the Upper Applegate Home Extension unit Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Sorber gave the group an outline on present price and income trends. This is in keeping with the units emphasis on national economy. Mrs. Sorber pointed out that family relations may be im proved by inclusion of children of suitable age in discussions of the family budget. "In this way," she added, "the child will understand why he or she can not have a new bicycle or dress." Mrs. Arthur Strauss and Mrs. Arnold Bohnert, members of the county alumnae committee, at tended and other guests were Mrs. Milton Houston, Mrs. George Mitchell and Mrs. Ger ald Hutchins. The members voted at the meeting to donate $10 to the March of Dimes drive. A dance and auction to benefit the MOD was announced by Mrs. Gail Buffington. The event is being sponsored by the Upper Apple-1 Grange. Auxiliary Announces Business Meeting; Junior Session Set Disabled American Veterans' auxiliary will meet for a busi ness session Tuesday, February 8, 8:00 p.m., at the D.A.V. hall, 1515 North Riverside avenue. Members of the Junior auxil take home-made candy for a candy sale after the meeting. Membrs of the Junior auxil iary to the Disabled American Veterans auxiliary, Jackson County, will meet Saturday, February 12, at 1 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Harvey Cassman, Seventh and Cherry streets, Central Point. Two Groups Plan Annual Dinner Tuesday at Hall The annual dinner for Med ford firemen and Medford Lady Lions club members is scheduled this year for Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m., at the main fire hall. The event will be potluck and each member is to take table service. Wives of Medford Lions are invited. Anyone wanting trans portation should call Mrs. Alva Perkins, 2-8633. J Qase of u(nclity.. Put up by Archer. She'll think your heart rules ivyour head (and love it) for sending sheer-clear nylons:' But you're a wise Cupid, mister, you preferred the beauty of Archers that are so exquisite to look at, full-fashioned for custom fit and sheer heaven to wear v. due to Archer's exclusive Enerized finish-', special twist nylon. $1.65 Box of 3 pairs . . . .$4.80 o $1.95 Box of 3 pairs .$5.70 BARTLETT STREETS Princess Visits Crusoe Island Scarborough, Tobago (U.R) Princess Margaret flew today to this tiny "Robinson Crusoe" island in the Caribbean on the second leg of her goodwill tour of the British West Indies. Tobago is the scene of Dan iel Defoe's famed novel "Rob inson Crusoe." The 24-year-old princess brought with her from nearby Trinidad a collection of Calyp so tunes which had so captivated her during her five-day stay on the island. Waiting to greet the princess at Crown Point was the Tobago island warden, Ray D'Abadie. The princess had a busy sched ule mapped out for her brief visit to this 26-mile long by 7V2 mile wide island. She will sail tonight aboard the royal yacht Britannia for spice-rich Gren ada. Meeting Announced For Reames Chapter - Reames chapter will meet Thursday, February 10, at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. Ihe 19o5 officers and courtesy girls will be hostesses for the social hour. Tbe b4? FREE PARKING SPECIALISTS IN MEDFORD O in Li m Trim 4 stripes for petite or slim legs foot siz.es 8 to 10y?- Tween 5 j ' for typical or model Itgsfolt sizes S XA to 11 . - er 6 stripes for tall tr fuller Ugsfoot sizju 9 lA ttllxA. MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Members Speak o For Club Session In Central Point Central Point Mrs. Jerry MacDougal, 425 Linvvood av enue, Medford, was hostess . to members of the Crater Garden0 club when they met January 20. Mrs. Arthur Straus reported on a flower judging course which members are attending and members approved sponsor ship of a conversation poster. Mrs. Warren Holbrook was in 0 charge of the program on poin settias and Mrs. Charles Taylor spoke about woodpeckers. Roll q call was anwered by household hints and Mrs. Henry DeVoss won a prize. Mrs. Ernest Ludwig was co hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Warren Hol brook with Mrs. Warren La Bounte as cohostess. Yearbooks will be given out at the next meeting. G 4 Visitors Here0 Mr. and Mrs. Shelby G. Tuttle and two children, Portland, are spending the weekend in Med ford with Mr. Tuttle's parents, i Mr. and Mrs. Shelby M. Tuttle, ' 232 Valley View drive. cc rift. FREE DELIVERY NOMEWARES ! 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