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TWELVE MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Child Guidance Clinic Association Tells Aims, Plans of Organization Questions About How Group Helping Children Answered What is the Southern Oregon Child Guidance Clinic? What part does it play in the growth nd development of Medf ord and the county? These are questions which might well be asked during the clinic association's current mem bership drive, and officers of the association, which sponsors the clinic, set about answering them last week. t The answers to these questions, they said, are found in a study of the clinic's past and present activities, and in its plans for the future. The following infor mation was furnished in further explanation. Awareness of Need An awareness of a need for a permanent clinic, where profes sional help might be given to children with emotional prob lems, preceded the actual open ing of the clinic's offices in the Leverette building, in October of 1953. Since that time the clinic has been served by Dr. John Waterman, psychiatrist and director of the mental health section of the state board of health, who spends two days a month in Medford. . Mrs. Waterman, a psychiatric social work consultant for the state,- also works at the clinic each month, giving consultation about casework nurses and case workers. , Psychological services are given by faculty members of the Southern Oregon College and through the local school system. The full-time member of the staff is Miss Mary Vandenberg, psychiatric social worker. It is she who interviews parents, con sults with professional people who are concerned with a child's problems, presents the case his tories to the psychiatrist, and follows through with plans with the parents. 200 Children The clinic staff has consulted with nearly 200 children. In many cases the parents may come to the clinic seeking service for their child, or perhaps the par ent is made aware of the child s need of heln bv a doctor or teacher.' The interviews are al ways conducted with the ap proval of the parents, and are confidential. Fees for the clinic's services are based on the indi vidual family's income and re sponsibilities, and in many cases no fees are charged. The clinic staff is also avail able for consultation with teach ers, doctors, ministers, welfare workers, the juvenile court, and public health nurses concerning children s emotional problems This past year the Southern Ore gon Child Guidance Clinic has sponsored two courses for teach ers and school administrators. These seminars, given for credit under the University Extension System, are under the supervis ion of Dr. and .Mrs. Waterman Dr. Waterman meets with a group of doctors here in seminar about psychiatry and medicine The doctors and teachers attend ing these seminars gain increased understanding of the children whom they contact. Goals Told The goal of a child guidance clinic is to advance the mental health of a community through education consultation, and di rect treatment. Achieving this cannot be accomplished by a pro fessional staff alone. "It also re quires the interest and support of the people in the community. The board of directors, 21 men and women who are elected from the membership of the Clinic association, acts as a lia ison agency between the clinic and the community. They meet once a month to discuss clinie policies and plans with members of the technical advisory com mittee. This committee consists of 17 professional people who repre sent the agencies and groups who use the clinic's services, such as the public schools, health and welfare .departments, the ju venile court, doctors and minis ters. Members, Officers Listed Officers of the association in clude Mrs. Dunbar Carpenter, president; Glenn Hall, Eagle Point, vice - president; Mrs. mm - mm Slabs and Rough Blex Green Dandy to Burn with Dry Wood Big Double Load or Single Load MEDFORD FUEL CO. BOARD OF CLINIC GROUP MEETS A working meeting of the board of directors, advisory committee members and guests, of the Southern Oregon Child Guidance association was held in the Medford YMCA last week, at which time plans and policies of the mental health and child assistance group were discussed. Shown, clockwise around the circle starting at left, are Mrs. Earl Lawson, Miss Dorothy Huskey, Miss Alena Makinen, Mrs. Una Inch, Mrs. Frances Klein, PLAN AID FOR CHILD One Oregon Child Guidance clinic here is to draw together those who can be of assistance to a child with mental, personality or other difficulties. A conference typical Miss Mary Vandenberg, psychiatric social worker with the clinic is at left. Next to her is Mrs. Una B. Inch, of the county schools office, who is a member of the advisory committee. Dr. John Waterman, a psychiatrist and head of the mental health section of the state board of health, presides at the conference, which also includes Miss Alena Makinen of the county public health office. At meetings such as these sultants to get at the root of a him get straightened out. (Brainerd photo) Charles Crary, secretary, and Francis Cheney, treasurer. Board members, from various parts of the county, include John Graff, Kent Blackhurst, Dr. June Byers, Mrs. Phil Engle, Dr. Au brey Hill, Carl Hover, the Rev Ross Knotts, John McAuley, Winston Marx, Robert Minear, Mrs. Henry Padgham, A. N. Pot ter, Mrs. Frank Van Dyke, Mrs Carl Wimberly, Mrs. Harvey Woods, Mrs. Dwight Houghton and the Rev. Robert Greene. The technical advisory com mittee includes Miss Dorothy Husky and Dr. A. Erin Merkel, county health department; Mrs, Kay Crowell, county juvenile of fice; Mrs. Una B. Inch, county schools; Mrs. Blanche Lyman, county public welfare depart ment; Alk Mekvold, county schools; Dri Loren Messenger, Southern Oregon college; Her bert Daniels, and Dr. Charles K Todd. Veterans Administration domiciliary center; Allen Hatch, Medford office of the Boys and Girls Aid society; Mrs. Frances Klein, Ashland schools; Dr. B Brandt Bartels and John W. Bradshaw, Jackson County Medi cal society; Elliott Becken, Med ford schools; Cliff Hanson, Boy Scouts, the Rev. Henry Ander son, Ministerial association, and Miss Minnette Shanahan, Jun ior Service League kindergarten for the hard of hearing. Fundi Needed Even with a professional staff and a working board of direct ors, the clinic's services to the community would not be. possible without funds. In varying amounts, financial assistance is given the clinic by the United Medford Crusade, the state board of health, the Jackson County Health association, the Ashland fund drive, and the Butler Fund. Another source of support is the purchase of consultative psy chiatric services by the county public schools. Every interested person can support the clinic by becoming a member of the association, and Medford residents are invited to become members. The $2 dues enable the member to take ac tive part in the clinic activities, and to elect the board of direct- Sunday. April 17, 19SS fr.'MMMh. mummjm.wnwn ............ i rrm wsa M-z??m- s?, w'mr.ms&.sii jl r - of the functions of the Southern of many held is shown above, it is often possible for the con child s trouble the better to help ors at the annual meeting. This year the meeting will be May 16 at St. Mark's Guild hall at . 7:30 p. m. A dessert and social hour will precede the busi ness meeting. The speaker will be Mrs. Joy Hills Gubser, assist ant superintendent of the state department of education. To Expand The dues also aid the clinic to continue and expand its ser vices. Parents who support the clinic by becoming members may not need the services of the clinic for their own children. In directly, however, a child who has been helped favorably af fects his schoolmates and. play mates and the well-being of the community. The dues are "insurance" for the cost of treating a child's emo tional problems, and are, . of course, far less than the cost of caring for mentally ill adults. The Southern Oregon Child Guidance Clinic is a reality. The community's increased need for its services is also a reality. The goal of mental health for the community comes closer total ity with each new membership. -Those interested are asked to telephone 3-3174 or to send $2 and the sender's name to the clinic office, Room 307, Lever ette building. TURKEY COMMENDED Salem (U.R) A resolution passed the . House Friday and went to the governor to com mend the Republic of Turkey for its gallantry in participating in the United Nations effort in Korea. The resolution had al ready passed the Senate. QSTURtj HEALTH CLASS Start WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 10 A M. to 12 NOON Every Wednesday for Ten Weeks YMCA Register by Calling 2-6295 Weight Reduction Body Toning . Diet Posture Relaxation Alan Hatch, Mrs. Blanche Lyman, Mrs. Hen ry Padgham, Dr. John Waterman, Kent Black hurst, Alf Mekvold, Dr. B. Brandt Bartels, Mrs. Dunbar Carpenter, Francis Cheney, El liott Becken, Miss Dorothy Vandenberg, Dr. June Beyers, Mrs. Frank Van Dyke, the Rev. Ross Knotts, Dr. A. Erin Merkel, County Judge J-. Rodney Keating, Mrs. Carl Wimber ly, and Mrs. Rosemarie Donahoo. Details of the clinic's work are told in the accompany ing story. (Brainerd photo) Five Finalists in Pear Blossom Fete Contest Announced The five finalists in the queen contest being held in connection with the Pear Blossom festival being held here April 23 have been selected on the basis of votes cast last week. The five, from whom the queen will be chosen to rule over the festival, are Marilyn R. Denning, 5, Camp White, sponsored by the Medford Gar den club; Star Christine Leon ard, 5, of 2137 East Jackson PROCLAMATION Whereas, the week of April 17th through 241h is being ob served as the Rogue Valley Pear Blossom Festival Week, and Whereas, this is the second annual Pear Blossom Festival to be held in the City of Med ford, and Whereas, I would like to welcome all those participat ing in the Festival and urge all citizens in the Rogue Val ley to lake part in this cele bration in order to make it a bigger and better affair and a day of recognition. Now, Therefore, I, Earl M. Miller, Mayor of the City of Medford, do hereby proclaim the period of April 17 through 24th, 1955, as the Rogue Val ley Pear Blossom Festival Week. Earl M. Miller, Mayor. Dated: April 15. 1955. blvd., Medford, sponsored by the Medford Rotary club; Meredith Tacy Lynch, 3, of 139 Kenwood ave., sponsored by the Junior Service League of Medford, and Suzanne White, 6, route 3, box 170A, Medford, ; sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose, and Women of the Moose. From these five, who received the top number of ballots sent in by the public last week, the judges will choose one to be queen. The others will form her court of princesses. Announcement of the winner will be made next Thursday, according to the festival commit tee. Next Thursday also is the deadline for entering floats in the parade, which will be the chief feature of the festival. En try blanks may be obtained at the office of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce office,. 5 South Riverside ave., and may be filed there. There is no en try fee for parade floats. (See pictures on Page I.) WOMEN'S Food dangers Cited By local FDiysDcnainis (Editor's note: This is the first of a series of articles pre parent by members of the Jackson County Medical so ciety dealing with health and safety. Other articles will ap pear from time to lime to ex plain what doctors of the com munity feel are subjects of importance for the health and welfare of their patients.) Few people realize the pos sible dangers in certain foods, that children eat. Peanuts, popcorn, raw car rots and celery are among the main foods which doctors are called upon to remove from children's lungs. If you have a child aged 2 Rogue Valley Bank Reports on Growth The Rogue Valley State bank, formerly the Eagle Point State bank, has grown in assets, loans and deposits since it changed its name and moved to Medford, it was reported Sat urday. A statement of condition as of April 11, issued in response to a call by the comptroller of currency, showed that deposits amounted to $1,837,588.87, com pared to $1,461,834.16 last Dec. 31, shortly after the bank's move. The April loan total was $702, 405.05, compared to $542,607.59 in December. ' Ralph Pierce, vice-president of the local banking institution, said Saturday that the directors are highly pleased at the bank's progress, and pointed out that total assets have increased by some 25 per cent since the change was made on Dec. 18, 1954. Where Every Meal is a Pleasant Treat ... THE BEAUTIFUL Dardanelle Gold Hill Junction & 99 Highway l Preparing Fine Food Is An Art with CHEF GAY ALLEN OPEN SUNDAY AT 1:00 P.M. and . . . Open Every Night Closed Mondays Medford Mail Tribune or 3 years, and you permit him to eat popcorn, he may be the next in the valley to re quire emergency treatment. During the past 18 months, six Jackson county children have had to undergo broncho scopy at local hospitals for .removal of a foreign body in the lung. (In bronchoscopy, a slender, instrument is inserted into the lung to grasp and remove the dangerous parti cle.) In one instance, a Jackson county child died from a for eign body in the lung before it reached the hospital. The Jackson County Med ical society urges parents to be careful with such danger ous foods. No child under 3 years should be permitted to eat popcorn, peanuts, raw car rots or similar foods. Especially dangerous is a snack of these types of foods eaten while the child is play ing, and cannot be observed by an adult. County Judge Named To Access Road Group County Judge Rodney Keating has been named to a group which will meet April 26 and 27 in Portland with building and land management representatives , of the Interior department, he said Saturday. The group was appointed this week at a meeting of the O&C Counties executive committee and roads committee. Purpose of the Portland meet ing will be a discussion of access roads and right of ways. Other members of the committee are Commissioner Robert Peterson, Lane ceunty, chairman; County Judge Wallace Telford, Clacka mas county, and County Judge Carl Hill, Douglas county. FARMERS DON'T RECKON with real horsepower any more a tractor can do the job better. Today's farm is an open-air factory with a specialized machine for every task. And America's mechanized farming produces more food and better food ... . than any other country in the world. But to mass produce the millions of .tractors, plows, combines, pickers, cultivators that are found on modern farms, manufacturers must be able to sell them by the millions. Only by advertising can a manufacturer talk to millions of farmers at the same time., ADVERTISING TELLS the storyof new farm machinery and equipment and helps sell it. The more it sells, the more must be made keeping the production lines and the jobs going. The result: newer, better farm machinery at prices more farmers can afford to pay. Advertising helped make the difference in farming, and in our Amer ican way of life.; - . ' Police Firearms School Scheduled Here on May 3 to 5 Medford city police will hold a three-day firearms school on May 3, 4 and 5 with Special Agent Leonard H. Kurtz of the Portland office" of the Federal Bureau of Investgation as in structor. Police Chief Charles Champ lin said that the school is part of the Medford department's training program but that the instruction is being made avail able to other law enforcement officers in southern Oregon. State police, sheriff's officers in Jackson and Josephine coun ties ind city police in Talent, Eagie Point, Ashland, Grants Pass Central Point. Phoenix, Gold Hill, Jacksonville and Rogue River have been invited. Invitations have been sent to the guards at the Veterans Ad ministration domiciliary, Camp White, and to Paul Hanlin, U. S. deputy marshal' lwre. At Pistol Range Chief Champlin reported that the school will be at the Nation al Guard pistol range starting at 9 a.m. each day. Most instruc tion will concern firing the prac tical pistol course with .38 cal iber revolvers. There will be familiarization courses with shot guns and rifles. Central Point Central Point Police Chief Oran Chastain and Officer Joseph Walsh will at tend a firearms training school sponsored by Medfoixl city po lice cn May 3, 4 and 5, Chas tain said yesterday. WEATHER By UNITED PRESS Northern California: Mostly fair today. Crater Rock Museum EAST SCENIC AVENUE Central Point (Turn right at first traffic divider one mile north of Central Point) PRIMROSES ..... 50c Your Choice of Color ALSO HONEY AND FINISHED OR ROUGH AGATE MATERIAL Open Every Day No Admission Charge Two High Schools Join in Ceremony Eagle Point An Eagle Point chapter of the National Honor society was installed at cere monies conducted last week in the new wing of the Eagle Point High school. The Phoenix High school chap ter of the society was in charge of the ceremony. David Kelso gave an explanation of the so ciety's aims and purposes, stress ing character, leadership and service. Participating in the can dlelight ceremonies were Dar lene Bradshaw, Raydene Chis um, Marie Mitchell and Audrey Hite. The society's pledge was given by Doris Maesse, and Nancy Hammers presented the charter to Pat Dickenson, presi dent. Torn Griffiths and Brison S t o v a 1 1 presented certificates and pins to the new members. Members of the new chapter include Claudia Ash, Joanne Berquist, Kenneth Bitterling, Carl Christian, Pat Dickenson, Jerry Eastgate, LeRoy Marcroft, Eldon Mason, Kay McCorkle, Darleen Morgan, C a r 1 a Rags dale, Tessie RagsdalC, Janet Stu art, Jerry Tuttle, Jimmy Way man, Ruth Westover and Alice Wilson. Refreshments were served af terward. Rogue River Church Drops Purchase Plan Rogue River The congrega tion of Hope Presbyterian church has decided to drop their option to purchase a site adjoining the church for construction of new building.' However, they are going ahead with plans for construction, in stead of remodeling or rebuild ing the present building. Several sites for the new structure are being studied. Advertising helped make the difference Plunge in Pool Tel. 2-2111 Court & McAndrews J
