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o o TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) IRL Studies Africa at Conference "Africa in the Modern World" was the general topic studied during a regional international relations conference Saturday at Medford Senior High school. Sponsored by the International Relations league of the school, the conference was attended by six southern Oregon' student delegations representing Jack sonville, Grants Pass, Riddle, Myrtle Creek, Klamath Falls and Medfd. J. Cdd Brown of the political science department of the Uni versity of Oregon and Dr. Clif ford Miller of Southern Oregon college's political science depart ment were the experts who spoke to the conference. Both men hrve been students of Afri can history and conditions and have actually lived in Africa. Mr. Brown was a foreign ser vice staff oigcer for almost seven yfs and rved as vice consul and as acting consul at Mombasa, Kenya protectorate, British ast Africa, for two year Mr. Miller taught school in Nairobi, Kenya, for a num ber of yt-s. j Mr. Brown spoke specifically on the colonialism, nationalism, and imperialism impasse in Black Africa. He reviewed the many aspects of -the problem and left the solutions to be found by the discussion groups. Dr. Miller talked more spe cifically of the Mau-Mau prob lem in Kenya, describing from his personal o observation the problem of "color" in Black Africa. o During the discussion periods the students drew on their source material for facts and at tempted To find means of resolv ing some of the controversies which were apparent. In the summary session stu dents asked questions of both Mr. Brown and Dr. Miller. Luncheon was served in the cafeteria during which plans were made for the spring con ventiSft of IRL on the Eugene campus. q Gue. of the regional confer-, ence were Mrs. Urft Inch, Mrs. Lyle Van Scoy, Lindsay Vinsel, Vern Wolthoff and Robert Bur ger. Advisors were Mr. Heller, Miss Fern Trull, Mr. Toner, Mr. Hawkinson and Mrs. Justin Smi'fi) i n - 1 1 3f5 MAIL TRIBUNE Family to Leave For Island Stay; Reunion is Held Talent The departure soon of the Rev. and Mrs. Morris L. Nylander and children, Lenny and Carla, for the Hawaiian islands where the Rev. Mr. Ny lander will do missionary work, was the occasion of a family re union last week. I The Rev. Mr. Nylander until recently was pastor of the Talent Assembly of God church, which he served for 15 months. He is a Medford High school graduate and also attended Talent schools. The reunion was held at the homes of a brother and sister and their families, the Wallace Nylanders, Minear road, and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rasmussen, route 3, box 224, Medford. Other brothers and their fam ilies here for the event were Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Nylander and daughters, Sylvia and Mit zie, Dodson, Mont., who plan to leave for their home today; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nylander and son, Chipper, Van Nuys, Calif. The Wallace Nylanders chil dren, Robin and Terry, and the Rasmussen's son, Lorin, and daughter, Linda, also attended the reunion events which in cluded family dinners. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Ny lander and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nylander and chil dren, left Thursday for Cali fornia. The pastor and his fam ily will leave from there by plane December 15 for Hawaii to serve in the missionary field for five years. Gold Hill Lodge Elects Officers Gold Hill Mrs. Clarence Parsley was elected noble grand of Amethyst Rebekah lodge at the last meeting. Others elected to office were Mrs. Lester Parker, vice-grand; Mrs. Paul Thompson, recording secretary; Mrs. Paul Molloy, treasurer; and Mrs. Cecil John son, financial secretary. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Clyde Kell, Mrs. Tom Smith and Mrs. Jim Clement. The lodge will meet again Wednesday, December 7, at 8 p.m. - v y b Tuesday, December 6, 1955 ; Dinner Announced By Youth Group Of Phoenix Church Phoenix The youth group of Phoenix Presbyterian church has planned a progressive dinner for Sunday, Dec. 11. The young people will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. and from there will go to the home of Miss Nancy Stewart for the appetizer course. The second course will be serv ed in the home of Jim and Don Korth, and at this time the devo tions will be held. The third stop will be at the home of Don Mac Kintosh for the main course of the dinner, and dessert will be served at the home of Miss Chloe Carson. Attendance in this group has been growing under the leader ship of the pastor and his wife. The prayer circle of the church met last Wednesday mor ning, with Mrs. C. A. Stothers as leader. Dancers to Hold New Year Party Two square dance clubs, the Merry-Go-Rounders and the Swingin' Bees have planned a party to usher in the new year. The event will be a smorgasbord and square dance New Year's eve at 840 South Riverside av enue. Caller will be Mrs. Leslie Rob ertson and dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m. and last until mid night. All square dancers are invited to attend and reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Johnnie Johnston, 3-5892, or Mrs. Robert son, 3-4264. , Lady Lions Plan Dinner at Phoenix Phoenix Phoenix Lady Lions will meet Thursday, December 8, for a joint dinner and business session at the Kachina room, Oakwood motel. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. A gift exchange will be held and each woman attending is asked to bring a gift costing no more than 50 cents. The committee in charge of arrangements is Mesdames John Cook, J. D. Walch and Norman Williams. MAIN AND BARTLETT STREETS The ONLY Burelson's VsfOfS ffOn Medford Attend Last Meeting Of Shady Cove Group - Shady Cove Several visitors attended the last meeting of the auxiliary to Steelhead post, Vet erans of Foreign Wars. Mrs. Henry T. Lafferty, district pres ident; Mrs. Richard Schulz, a past district president; Mrs. B. B. Ramsey, conductress and Mrs. Ben F. Allison, all of the aux iliary to Crater Lake post in Medford, were the visitors. Mrs. Jim Cassal reported on coming events scheduled for Camp White and a report on youth activities was made by Mrs. John Collins. Mrs. Reed 'McKay stated that she had contacted Eagle Point and Prospect schools concerning the coming essay contest. Articles on cancer were read by Mrs. Grant Hubbel and an article on "How to Display the Flag" was read by Frances Miller. Following the meeting refresh ments were served to the post and guests by auxiliary mem bers. Club Has Lesson On Gift Wrapping At Last Meeting Mrs. Otto Ewaldsen demon strated Christmas gift wrapping and bow making at a meeting of Medford Garden club held De cember 1 at the Pythian hall. Mrs. Ruby Rusque spoke on "Holly at Christmas Why?" Christmas music was furnished by Mrs. William Kennerley and Mrs. Ivan Burton, and a gift ex change was held. Prizes were won by Mrs. G. A. Galbraith, Mrs. R. H. Peter son and Mrs. W. C. Gannaway. Guests were Mrs. L H. Bohrer, Mrs. J. V. Shangle, Mrs. Jerry Smith, Mrs. E. D. Scripter, Mrs. V. C Engwall and Mrs Kenner ley. Mrs. R. T. Nichol was tea chairman and assisting her were Mrs. J. W. Jacobs, John Hoist, Mrs. Dee Hendrickson, Mrs. Frank Carson. Mrs. A. O. Floyd and Mrs. L. R. Thomas poured The table arrangements were the work of Mrs. Jacobs. Mistletoe Club Officers will be elected at a special meeting of the Mistletoe club to be held Wednesday, De cember 7 at 12:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Clayton Walker, 129 North Oakdale avenue. At tention is called to the fact that the meeting date has been set ahead from December 14. A des sert luncheon will be served. IN THE PINK! "DAWN PINK" TO YOU A Gift She'll Always Cherish! Only by All complexions are enhanced ny Dawn Pink, tnat exclusive Vanity Fair sna de tne delicate clear pink of a sea snell exquisite in gowns and negligees it is a pretty complement to any costume color. Here for your loveliness, we present a small lingerie wardrone in supert nylon tricot, all so . typical of Vanity Fair in color, quality and design. Gladly Gift Wrap Any Purchase and Hold It Until Christmas! ' OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL 9 P.M. Use Our Convenient Christmas Lay-Away Plan URELSON'S Home Economics Club To Aleef Thursday Upper Rogue Grange Home Economics club will meet Thurs day .December 8, at the Grange hall for a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. A Christmas party will be held and gifts exchanged. - Pollyanna names will be re vealed, and new names chosen for the coming year. Members attending are asked to take a hot fiish, salad or dessert. . CALENDAR Calendar notices nd newi for the society section of The Mail Tribune must- be submitted in writins and deadline for the Sun day edition is 1 pjn Friday Dead line for the weekly calendar is 8 a.m of the day of publication and for week day news is 5 OJn the day before publication- Tuesday B:30 n.m.-Crater Lake post and auxiliary, VFW, at Veter ans' hall. 7:30 p.m. Medford Lady Li ons, Mrs. Lee Mellish, 117 JiiacK Oak dr. 7:30 p.m. Medford Parents Home Extension unit. 7:30 p.m. Medford Truth center, "Unity," Room 203, Hol ly theater bldg. 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters, Py thian bldg. 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran church Women s guild. 8 p.m. Chapter BE, PEO, Mrs. Victor C. Sether, 1007 Queen Ann ave. 8 p.m. Pythian Sisters,- Py thian bldg. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Central Point Garden club, home of Mrs. C. W. Anhorn. 10:30 a.m. Women's Fellow ship of First Christian church, at church. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upper Applegate Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. Rolland Smith. 10:30 a.m. Lake Creek Home Extension unit, Mrs. Carl Webb, Eagle Point. 12 noon Medford chapter, Gold Star Mothers club, Mrs, James Cech,' 2877 Springbrook rd. 1 p.m. Get Together club, Moose hall. 1:45 p.m. Contemporary Book club, home of Mrs. Otto Frohnmayer, 1656 Spring street, 2 p.m. Wednesday Study club, Mrs. Minnie Ball, 613 Cath erine st. YOUNG MAYOR Lynn, Mass. (U.R) At 29 Mayor-elect Thomas P. Costin Jr is the youngest man to become chief executive m this city's 105- year history. e In Medford PHONE Chapter to Meet At Hayes Home, Xi Mu chapter, .Beta Sigma Phi, plans its next meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, at the home of Mrs. K. A. Hayes, 1201 Mt. Pitt avenue. The program will be presented by Mrs. William Hartman and Mrs. J. Edgar Moir. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. Russell Budreau. Members are reminded to bring an article for the Fair view Home. Scottish Rite Women Serve Banquet at Hall Scottish Rite Women s club ; served a banquet Saturday night at the Masonic hall which pre ceded a ceremony of the Scot ish Rite Masons. The thirty-second degree was conferred. Committee chairmen were Mrs. Marshall Day, kitchen; Mrs. Frank Salyers, table setting; Mrs. Ed Gould, decorations and Mrs. Tony Franco, dining room hostess. Sunshine Girls Plan Initiation Phythian Sunshine Girls will meet Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m. at the Pythian building. Plans for Christmas activities will be made and candidates will be initiated. Miss Rosemary Tokar and Miss Barbara Stamper are on the re freshment committee. Officers are to wear formal gowns. Using hot water to defrost the home freezer speeds up the task but the experts say it is bad for the box. 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