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G O o 0 o o ) O o SIX MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Terry Brereton Sees Picturesque Island On Tour of Holland Editor's Note: Terry Brere lon cf Medford is now in Eu rope as a delegate to an in ternational YMCA meeting. This is another in a series of articles he is writing about his experiences for The Mail Tribune.) Ey TERRY BRERETON Our second day in Amsterdam was spent in visiting some of the smaller villages in the vicinity. We took a ferry across the harbor. Our chartered bus then took us through the most beau tiful farm land I have ever seen, to Vollendam. We were told that Vollendam was a typical Dutch fishing vil . lage. It looked like it was when we first entered the village, but as soon as we got to the cen ter of it, we knew different. It was just another tourist town. Operate Tourist Shops A few of the population made part of their living by fishing, but everybody had either tourist "shops, or operated launches to Mdrken and back. Everybody dressed in their native costume for the tourists. Tin costumes are of heavy wool material. I don't see how they could stand them, as they are Bo warm. The people even wore wooden shoes. There were a couple of studios where tourists could put on the costumes and have their pictures taken. O I was greatly surprised at the number of inhabitants in Vollen dam who could speak English. Qln Amsterdam it is very hard to find very many people who speak our language. The shops are very interest ing. They had a wider selection of souveniers than any place we had yet visited. Travel To Island After two hours in Vollendam, our delegation took a launch to the island of Marken. Marken was more typical than Vollen dam. When we climbed ashore, we were met by a real fishing Dutch village. The people wore the same costumes as those on the mainland. The houses were and all uniform in structure color. Marken looked very peculiar, because the houses were black from top to bottom. They were built very close together with narrow walkways separating them. Some of the housewives in vited us into their homes. They are just the same as they are described in books. The beds are built into the wall. The people cook their food on wood and coal stoves. If anybody who reads this story gets a chance to visit Amsterdam, they should not pass it up. They will find it well worth their while. Portland Meadows Purchase Suggested Portland (U.R) The Portland Recreation - Exposition Commis sion heard a recommendation yesterday that it buy the Port land Meadows race track plant and lease its facilities to dog and horse race interests. John Carson said the Port land Turf Association would sell the plant for 51,050,000. He said the group agreed to extend time for an answer to Sept. 30. The commission delayed deci sion and told Carson to return to the next meeting with "a firm package." Carson said pur chase of the property would re sult in revenue of $150,000 to $200,000 a year. Chairman James Polhemus questioned public reaction to such a purchase and also the commission's legal ability to make it. Friday, August 19, 1955 " S100 WINNERS Mr. and Mrs. James Watson and children, Jimmy, Billy, and Mark, 1638 Stewart ave., are shown re ceiving their first prize SI 00 check from Bud Parsons, Par sons Motors. The Watsons took first place at the grand open ing of the new Dodge-Plymouth dealership. Other winners included Mrs. Tom Robnett, 5350 Meadowlane; Mrs. C. L. Howard, 1725 Orchard Home dr.; Miss Helen Wood, Gold Hill; and D. M. Anselm, 1031 Murray st. On The Side by e. v. Durimg (Distributed by King Fatvr Syndicate. Inc.) Landy Will Appear Before Navy Board Marcus Hook, Pa. (U.R) The midshipman who was denied a Navy reserve commission be cause his mother once was a Communist indicated today that he will appear before a special 5favy board next week for a review-of his case. ANOTHER PRIZE Atlanta (U.R) Pfc. Robert Steres of the Georgia Military District dropped a note in a sug gestion box that the word "mimeograrh" on a sign over the mimeograph room be cor rected. A letter notifying him that he would be awarded a pass for his suggestion spelled the word "memeograph." Earl Gaddis Given 50-Year I00F Pin Earl C. Gaddis, one time may or of Medford, was presented a Veteran's jewel denoting 50 years of service at the last meet ing of Medford Lodge 83, IOOF. Walter Craig, special district deputy grand master of District 10 presented the award. The district deputy was making his first official visit to the lodge. William W. Claypool received the three links emblem at the same meeting, having completed work of the third degree. William H. Dyer reported progress of plans f or, interlodge card, pool, rifle, and other con tests to be held in the near fu ture. Trophies will be awarded at tournament's finish.' Eugene W. Landy, 21, said he was confident the "good news" that the Navy will review his case means he will eventually get a commission. Landy returned yesterday from an 11-day voyage to Texas as seaman aboard the Sun Oil Co. tanker Western Sun. Upon landing he received a letter tell ing him he will be permitted to appear before the special board of naval officers in Wash ington at his convenience. The young seaman who "felt pretty bitter on graduation day" said he would appear before the board within 10 days because he is shipping out again in 11 days. Special rates, for bachelors. That's what I note offered by a summer resort luxury hotel. It is said that the shortage of single men at summer resorts is more acute this season than ever. Seems the bachelors are becom ing more enthusiastic about hunt ing and fishing trips with the rest of the fellows. Also, life at a summer resort can become very trying for a good looking bachelor. It isn't that the average single fellow doesn't like and en joy feminine company. He just grows weary of young women trying to make him propose matrimony. Luck Lucky at cards, unlucky in love. Such is the old saying. Is there anything to it? I think not. For example, Casanova, who was extremely lucky in love, was likewise lucky at cards. Casa nova's favorite game was faro, king Queries from clients. Q. Who created the title role in the musi cal show titled "The Prince of Pilsen"? A. Jess Dandy . . . Q. Where did Vincent Lopez make his Broadway bow as a band leader? A. At the Pekin, Broad way and Forty-seventh st. . . .Q. How many golf clubs did you say was sufficient for anybody claiming to be a real golfer and not a beneficiary from "trick" clubs? A. Seven: five irons, two woods. Please Note The two ounce portion of whiskey is not a thing of the past. Anyway, not in San Fran cisco. At the Sheraton-Palace a two ounce portion of top grade bar whiskey is served for 65 cents. Same bar serves a three ounce martini for 70 cents. Wife Selection One of the major reasons for the high divorce rate is that bachelors do not make a study of the art of wife selection. There are certain" noticeable charac teristics of bachelorette that should be taken into considera tion before a bachelor permits himself to be rushed to the altar. For example, girls who try to lead men when dancing should be avoided. They will be too dominating as wives. Girls who cuddle up in chairs with their feet crossed are usually self-centered and selfish. A young fe male who features a long cig arette holder will probably make a very difficult wife. Such girls are definitely the type who not only want to "keep up with the Joneses," they want to outdis tance them. Another female to avoid is the type who changes her name of Alice to Alyce, or from Rose to Rosye. That's the changeable, discontented, whin ing type. Which type, of course, is domestic dynamite. Big Boy Now there is an aspirant for the world heavyweight boxing championship named Ewart Pot geiter who is from South Africa. Ewart is seven feet two and weighs 310. This once more brings to mind what Bob Fitz simmons said regarding Otto Donkhorst, the huge pugilist known as "the human freight car." That is "the bigger -they are the harder they fall." Central Point Rural Gets Two-Way Radio Central Point A two-way ra dio unit to replace an insuffi cient portable radio pack in the Central Point Rural Fire Pro tection district jeep was pur chased from the Albany police department recently. The used unit cost S100. Richard Krupp, chief of the department, said the portable radio in the jeep has insufficient range. The most recent unit in creases to seven the number of radio units being used by the department. "A Story That Needs Telling" See Page 5 Section 2 RIICU HOME DUOI1 FURNISHINGS Use Tribune Want Ads QUICK and EASY! 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