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O SIX MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday, January 29, 1956 - - A" ''''y Jlfl JUl Z 0- -i ' 7 ' A t x i : , x - ' ' X ' Central Point Couple Now Home Af ter Auto Trip Through Mexico Child's Prayer Mrs. Sophia Demmer. 823 Sherman street, who has lived in Medrerd since 1891, observed her 94th birthday anniversary Jan uary 20. Many friends called on Mrs. Demmer, who baked a birth day cake to serve for refreshments. (Brainerd photo) Longtime Resident Honored On Ninety-Fourth Birthday ried to Matt Demmer in 1881. The couple came to Oregon in 1891 settling in Medford. They purchased six acres where Jack son school now is located. Mr. Demmer helped build the first German Lutheran churcn in 1894. He died May 27, 1927. Mrs. Demmer is a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church. There were 10 children, four stepchildren, one grandchild, four step - grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Two sons, Paul and Walter Demmer, live in Medford, and a daughter, Miss Augusta Dem mer, lives at home with Mrs. Demmer. One son, Henry Demmer, lives at Ashland, and George Dem mer, another son, lives at Jack sonville. Mrs. Sophia Demmer, 823 Sherman street, observed her 94th birthday anniversary Jan uary 20, at her home. Numerous friends called including some from Jacksonville hill where Mrs. Demmer at one time lived. For the occasion Mrs. Demmer made a birthday cake and serv ed coffee to the guests who ar rived to visit with her. She was born January 20, jS2 in Austria-Hungary, and came to this country in 1880 and to Kansas where she was mar- Professor Is Speaker Members and guests of Alpha Rho chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Mamie Sleeter, 1715 East Main street, to hear a talk by Dr. Loren Messenger of South ern Oregon college. Dr. Messenger's topic was "Love's Miracle in Marriage." He told the group that the most important reason for American marriage today is the need for companionship. But, he pointed out, this companionship should be a mature companionship with understanding and acceptance of each other. He also stressed the importance of emotional ma turity in a successful marriage The speaker stated that modern marriage, though still deeply emotional, is mature emotion and love based on everyday liv ing a companionship that grows eacn aay Dy meeting problems together. Dr. Messenger then showed a film entitled "Marriage Today." This film also discussed emo tional maturity in relation to a successful marriage. A discus sion period followed the film. The cultural program for the evening was given by Mrs. Henry j Schroeder. She continued with the topic "Love's Miracle in Marriage" and discussed the need for love in a marriage and home to provide security and to help in solving problems. During the business meeting the members discussed the Val entine dance which they are planning for February 11 at the Jackson hotel. It will be a for mal party for members and guests. Gue$s at the meeting were Mrs. Robert Kline, Mrs. Richard Riggs, Mrs. W. C. Judy, Mrs. Gerald True, Miss Barbara' Flickinger, Mrs. Wayne Giles and Mrs. Raymond McKnight. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Paul Dix and Mrs. T. R. Lytle. Next regular meeting of the sorority will be held February 13 at the home of Mrs. William Tycer, 1100 Mt. Pitt avenue. Toco.u 7 fp sggto APPLESAUCE PASTRIES Milwaukee (U.R) Applesauce baked in pastry makes a deli cious wintertime dessert. Mix the sauce with coconut and raisins and put on pastry rounds, Fold the rounds over, and press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Bake in a hot oven. fashion's Newest (SB BEWARE OF IMITATIONS LOOK FOR THE HAPPY LITTLE DOG I TOPS IN QUALITY! LOW IN PRICE if Oy III 9364 1018 rrr Mr. and Mrs. James R. W. Gregg, route 2, box 818, Central Point, recently returned from a trip to old Mexico and report that "it was the experience of a lifetime." They entered at the border towns of Nogales, Ariz., and Mexico. "The first thing I did," Mr. Gregg explained, "after passing customs, was to get lost.. Being side street we had our first introduction to Mexican life, hogs, goats, chickens and half naked children everywhere and filth in the gutters. It does not seem possible that on the north side of this fence, (woven wire that separates the United States from Mexico, at this point) is a clean street, as usually found in our American cities and just across is all the filth one can imagine. However, we found this condition to be worse along the border than further into Mexico. From Nogales, state of Sonora, we followed a good highway, quite often dodging cows or burros as they have no stock laws. Little Different "This part of Mexico is very little different from Arizona from Tucson west to the Colo rado river, a dry semi-desert country with occasionally a large area under irrigation or being put under irrigation by . the Mex ican government. It is said that these projects will ultimately cover some 2,500,000 acres There are great fields of cotton with cotton picking machines being used. Other up-to-date equipment was in use in this area but in other places condi tions were just the reverse. m Lruyamas we needed a flat tier repaired and stopped at a fine looking service station After watching the attendants, however, I discovered they knew nothing about the work. Because I was sure they would not get the work done without puncturing the 'Life Guard' tube in the tire, I asked to purchase an ordinary tube, which they assured me they had. But when they went to look for it they didn't. The manager left to get a new tube and after lVt hours, he returned with one. When the workmen had taken off the wheel nuts excepting the last one I asked if they didn't intend to put a jack under the car. This they also did not have so I got out the one we had in the car. We still are wondering how they expected to change the wheel without something to hold up the car. Leave Highway "Another 150 miles south to Navojoa, in Sonora, we left the main highway for a side trip of 30 miles to the city of Alamos in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains. This city is said to be the oldest white set tlement in North America and still populated. It was establised in 1531 and silver was discovered in the surrounding hills. At one time it had a population of about 30,000 but now only 2.872. Dur ing the height of the mining days the Spaniards who settled there worked the mines and became wealthy, building fine homes churches and government build ings. Then the mines ran out and wars took their toll with the result that the descendants of the rich Spaniards are living there in near poverty, but still proud. some outsiders are moving in, buying up old buildings, re building them and making homes there. This is a verv in- expensive way of spending the balance of one's life, for one can live there for about, one-half of what it costs to live in this couri tr'. M-K Crews "Along one of the main high ways out of Navojoa we saw Morrison-Knudsen crews - with hundreds of tractors working on irrigation systems for the Mexi can government. Canals through here appear to be about 75 feet wide and 20 feet deep and con tinue for many miles. "From Culiacan, a city of over 48,000 persons we continued to Mazatlan, across the tropic of Cancer, and from then on we were in the tropics. "Mazatlan, with over 40,000 population is an old seaport and now is a fishing resort. Along the beach are fine hotels and homes and broad concrete high ways. The city itself has re mained the same with narrow, cobblestone streets, and homes built flush with the sidewalks on all four sides of the block, leav ing the center of the block for a patio, usually filled with flower gardens. "To the south we saw fields of banans and cactus. The cacti resembled century plants with slender blades. We learned that these were maguey plants from which the juice is extracted and made into tequila, the national drink of Mexico. Take Side Road We traveled on about 160 miles south of Mazatlan where the highway continues into the mountains for Mexico City and at this point, because of the alti tudes,, we turned onto a side road and went to the coastal town of San Bias, a sleepy little village, where we were , told, the first padres landed and established a seasport. Locoanuts were growing on the hillsides and banana planta tions were everywhere. wnne tnere we learned of a trip which we could make up a jungle river and. met another American, from Los Angeles, who could speak Spanish. He was interested in making such a trip with us. We arranged with a Spaniard who lived there and who had an outboard motorboat to make the trip up the jungle river. In places brush met overhead and had to be cut out for a passageway, while in other places it was open overhead where we could see many beautiful birds. The water was clear even where very deep and full of fish. Visit Natives "We visited at a banana plan. tation at a hut where two fan ilies lived and it was interesting to see the native home of frame work with thatched roof of palm fronds and no side walls. "One of the women gave us bananas, the largest I ever saw in fact so large that I measured one which was 14V4 inches in length. These bananas were not tasty and we learned that the natives either fry or bake them We found that the short, stubby bananas which they raise are very good without cooking. Papaya was growing about the Mexican home as well as gourds which they use for bas kets, dippers and other utensils We returned again to the I 1- . r i Deacn aner going down river and stayed near the Spaniard's home and business. He operated what he called a restaurant where he sold Mexican foods but mainly soft drinks and beer. The restaurant also was made with a thatched roof on a frame. The chickens roosted in the frame work over the tables and in the morning were all over the tables. the stove and where they worked the kitchen. However this made no difference to us for we did not eat there. "We now were 930 miles south of the border and from here we began our return trip. Leave San Bias "Leaving San Bias we had to climb from sea level to 3,200 feet and the gasoline was so poor (there is only one grade) it caused the heads of three pistons to break off with the result that we were stuck. We were towed by a truck for about 30 miles and then by taxi to Tuxpan to a repair shop. The driver took us to a hotel where it cost us $1.28 for the both of us per day. "This occurred on Friday and on Saturday the mechanic came to me with a list of parts neces sary, all in Spanish and I could not read a word of it. He and the hotel owner tried by telephone to reach Guadaljara, about 186 miles south, to order parts, but the telephone was out of order and the same was true in trying to reach Mazatlan. "All that was left to do was for the mechanic to go to Gua- dalajara to try to get the parts. He thought it would take 800 pesos for the parts and expenses and when I gave him that amount had a strange feeling that I'd never see him again. He then told me he did not work Sunday but he did start south that evening and by Monday night he had re turned to Tuxpan. The trip had cost him another 100 pesos which gave him. He did have all the parts needed and a bill for them. He proved to be an honest man. Only $16 When it came time to pay for the work he asked for only 200 pesos, in other words $16 in our money, for which both he and his helper had worked a part of Saturday and then for two full days. The entire cost with the parts amounted to $88. Next day we drove to Culia can where after being unable to locate a grocery store, we asked policeman to direct us. He motioned for us to get into the car and for me to sit in the middle. He took the wheel and away we went, the speedometer at 40 miles an hour all the time down the narrow streets and through traffic signals. He parked the car across a street and when we came out from buying the groceries we found traffic tied up for two blocks with trucks and cars standing by but not a one of the drivers complaining. The police man just stood there in full uni form and the law was in full command. We returned the same way through red lights and all and I thanked him the best I knew how; we shook hands and waved goodbye. The officer had had the Jime of his life pulling that stunt with a foreign car. Best Present unnstmas morning we crossed the border back into the United States. Both of us said that getting back into this coun try with all its faults, was the best Christmas present anyone could give us. However, in all fairness to the people of Mexico, we found them kind to us, always doing their best to help us, even to going out of their way, and they all seemed honest and happy people, "We traveled 2,152 miles and we consider it a most interesting trip despite engine trouble and the fact that we could speak no Spanish. It . was an experience of a lifetime. Having put our trust in God we were guided through in safety and home. Mistletoe Members Pledge Fund For Memorial Hospital A pledge has been made by members of Mistletoe . club of Royal Neighbors of America lodge toward the fund for the proposed Rogue Valley Memor ial hospital. The action was taken during a luncheon meet ing Wednesday at the Girls' Community club Mrs. W. H. Arnold furnished entertainment and Mrs. Ran dolph Hugdahl spoke regarding the care and preservation of new fabrics. Mrs. Carl Pearson conducted the business session and refresh ment committee members were Mrs. Hugdahl, Mrs. Harry E. Miller, Mrs. Floyd Bewley and Mrs. A.' R. Allen. Next club meeting will be February 8 when a dessert luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. iJm to Jr rfnu" .fffll Hois C A L1EMIID AW 7188 Help your little angels to re member bedtime players with this pretty wall panel of embroi dery! Letters are large, very easy to read picture cute and color ful! Pattern 7188: Embroidery transfer, directions for making this adorable panel, 15 x 19V2 inches. Send. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for 1st class mailing. Send to Medford Mail Tribune, Household Arts Dept., P. O. Box 168, Old Chel sea Station, New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS, and PATTERN NUMBER. Order our ALICE BROOKS Needlecaft Catalogue. Enjoy pages and pages of exciting new designs knitting, crochet, em broidery, iron-ons, toys and nov elties! Send 25 cents for your copy of this wonderful book now. You'll want to order every design in it! Nevita Social Club To Meet on Monday Central . Point A meeting of the Social club of Nevita chap ter, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held Monday, January 30 at 1:30 p.m., in the home of Mrs. Robert L. Hague, 2641 Con nell avenue, Medford. Dessert will be served. Those who need transporta tion should call Mrs. D. R. All red, telephone 2-5923, or Mrs. George Brownell, telephone 3-1078. Nevada Family To Reside Here Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knoll and daughter, Carolyn, and son, Rick, have arrived from Reno, Nev., to live here. For the pres ent they are making their home at 1221 West Eighth street. He is a sales representative from Keyston Bros., of San Francisco and has northern California and all of Oregon as his territory. They expect to make their home here permanently. The daughter is a sixth grade student at Washington school and their son has enrolled as a second grade student at the same school. Mrs. Knoll was active in Girl Scout work in Reno, being a member of the Girl Scout Lead ers association and also a neigh borhood "chairman for Girl Scouts, as well as editor of a Scout bulletin. She was also first vice-president of a parent teacher association unit. The Knolls also are interested in square dancing and were of ficers of one of the Reno square dance groups at the time of their departure. h Past Chiefs' Club Announces Meeting Past Chiefs' club of Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Mabel Nicholson, 821 North Central avenue. Sunday 1 12 noon to 4 p.m. Roxy Ann court, smorgasbord for members of Masonic bodies, families and friends, Medford Masonic tem ple, 218 West Main st. 3 p.m. Concert at Medford Senior High school auditorium by Philharmonic orchestra. Miss Paulena Carter, pianist, soloist. Monday 1:30 p.m. Social club,- Ne vita chapter, OES, Mrs. Robert L. Hague, 2641 Connell ave., Medford. 8 p.m. Dance, Camp White domiciliary, sponsored by auxil- iliary to Barracks 14, World Wa veterans, at domiciliary the ater. Tuesday 12 noon Girl Scouts, lead ers, committee members ana chairmen, luncheon, St. Mark's guild hall, Fifth st., and North Oakdale ave. 7:30 p.m. Medford Truth i Center, "Unity," Room 203, Hoi-i ly bldg. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Upper Applegate Extension unit, Mrs. Robert Sor- ber, Big Applegate. 10:30 a.m. Lake Creek Ex tension unit, Mrs. Ed Meyer, Salt Creek rd.. 12:30 p.m. Get Together club, 11 Newtown st. 1 p.m. Chapter CP, PEO, Mrs. Jack Sanborn, 1310 West Main st. 1:30 p.m. Central Point Gar den club, home of Mrs. Donald E. Faber. 1:45 p.m. Contemporary Book club, Mrs. N. B. Bender, 1941 Westerlund dr. 2 p.m. Wednesday Study club, Mrs. C. L. Coyle, 708 Park St. 7 p.m. Chapter CG, PEO, Mrs. Robert L. Lee, 1818 Wood- lawn ave. 8 p.m. Past Chiefs club, Mrs. Mabel Nicholson, 821 North Central ave. 8 p.m. Medford Jaycettes, Mrt. James Ashe, 1007 South Holly st. 8 p.m. Roxy Ann HEC, Grange hall. Thursday 10:45 p.m. West Side Ex tension unit, Mrs. Ernest Nied- eimeyer, Aspen ar. 2 n m. Sams Vallev Ladies ' club, F. E. Wallace home, High way 234. 2 p.m. Medford Garden club, Pythian bldg. , 6 p.m. Annual "ground hog" dinner, served by women of Church of the Brethren, at church, 345 North Mary st,, open to public. 7:30 p.m. Valentine dance of Lively Rogues, Ashland Elks club. 8 p.m. Civic Music concert, American Piano trio, Medford' Senior high school auditorium. 8 p.m. RNA, Pythian bldg. Friday 10:30 a.m. Butte Falls Ex tension unit, home of Mrs. Al bert Hofman. 11 a.m. Griffin Creek Ex tension unit, Mrs. George Large, 1000 Shafer lane. 11 a.m. Medford Truth Cen ter, "Unity," Room 203, Holly bldg. 1:30 p.m. Elk-Trail Parent Teacher association, school cafeteria. on BUY THE NEW AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC Pythian club met last week with Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. Ruth Dodge as hostesses. 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