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Valley PTA Workers Receive State Awards Lone Pine Mrs. Charles Bird of Lone Pine district, magazine chairman for Medford Council of Parent Teacher association, has won a promotion certificate for promoting the largest number of sales of subscriptions to the national Parent-Teacher magazine in the state of Oregon this year. Mrs. Cecil Martin, magazine chair man for Jackson PTA, has won a certificate of accomplishment for selling the largest number of subscriptions during national magazine week, February 20-25. Her picture and the history of her, unit will appear in the Oregon PTA bulletin. To Present The awards will be presented to Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Martin at a magazine chairman's lunch eon, Wednesday, April 18 at the Erb Memorial building on the campus of the University of Ore gon, at a state convention in Eugene. Mrs. Charles Lewis, magazine chairman for Roosevelt PTA, , has sold 62 subscriptions this year and has been awarded the "50 or more" certificate. She will attend the luncheon, also. It is the first time a PTA in Med ford has won the award. A total of 167 subscriptions were sold in the council area this year. Membership chairman, Mrs. H. J. McCary of Washington PTA, announced a total of 3,127 members. Health and summer roundup chairman, Mrs. Milo Kubalek, announced preschool clinics for the following schools: Lincoln, Wednesday, April 25; Jefferson, Friday, April 27; Washington, Tuesday, May 1; Roosevelt, Wed nesday, May 2; Jackson, Thurs day, May 3; Oak Grove, Mon day, April 16 and Howard, Monday, May 21. Selected Mrs. George Paul of Lone Pine, reported that Roosevelt publicity book had been select ed by the committee to send to the state convention. In order to comply with a res olution on fluoridation which was passed at the state conven tion in Medford in 1953, all council units are asked to con tinue to study the problem. The subject will be discussed at a meeting of the state board of managers, immediately prior to the state convention and a change in policy may be made at that time. Project The project of the year for the council has been to instigate a course of study in the two junior high schools and the senior high school, for training in "baby sit ting." A total of 220 students have availed themselves of the course. Final examinations are to be given on Monday, April 9. Elections Leonard Mayfield, superin tendent of Medford public schools spoke on consolidation of Medford, Oak Grove and West Side schools. The election will be held on Monday, April 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. Those residing in the Medford school district will vote in the girls gymnasium, south side of Medford Senior High school. Those residing in the Oak Grove school district will vote at Oak Grove school. Those resid ing in the West Side school. The president, Mrs. Roland Holmes presided at the meeting. Lewis-Clark Trio In College News Portland Three Medford students attending Lewis and Clark college have been in the college news recently. Miss Melissa Jennings, Med ford, was a member of the cast of "Peter at the Crossroads," presented Monday of Holy week. The play was on of a series of four one-act plays presented on the campus throughout the week. Miss Jennings is a freshman and the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Jennings of 218 Sagi naw drive. Two Medford students, Elijah Christian and Ken Piland, were recently pledged by local fra ternities. Young Christian, a freshman pre-med major, will become a member of Lambda Phi Epsilon and young Piland was pledged by Alpha Rho Omega.' He is a freshman music major and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Piland of 834 West Thirteenth street. Elijah Chris tian makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cordy, Beall lane. Book Review Group To Meet Wednesday Afternoon book review group of American Association of Uni versity Women will meet Wed nesday, April 11 at 1 p.m., in the home of Mrs. Orin Brown, 1203 Queen Anne avenue. -"Nectar in a Sieve," a book by Kamala Purnaiya Taylor will be "reviewed by Mrs. Wal lace Robinson. Pythian Sisters Honor Grand Chief Tuesday Evening Mrs. Harry Bryant, Oregon grand chief of the Pythian Sis ters, made her official visit to Talisman temple last Tuesday. She war honored at a banquet at the Wooden Shoe and the group then proceeded to the Pythian building for the re mainder of the evening. Preceding the meeting a group of Pythian Sunshine Girls pre sented Mrs. Bryant a gift during a drill and sang several songs. A humorous skit was present ed by Mrs. Harry Barneburg, Mrs. Don Anderson, Mrs. Rene Grosh, Mrs. Carl Fichtner and Mrs. Polly Offutt. During the meeting which followed Mrs. Ruth Porter was initiated. The staff team present ed a short addendum in honor of Mrs. Bryant. A rummage sale was announc ed for April 20 at the Fehl build ing. A letter was read listing the various activities planned for a district convention to be held in Roseburg April 14. It was announced that Pythian Sunshine Girls will give a ham dinner for the public April 21, with members being asked to donate either a salad or cake. Mrs. Bryant spoke and was presented a gift and corsage. Others introduced and greeted were Mrs. Ella Roper, past su preme representative; Harry Bryant, past grand outer guard; Hugh Welsh, grand prelate, and Mrs. Jean Ralston, most excel lent chief from Grants Pass. A large delegation from Grants Pass was present. Mrs. Delia Watkins won a prize. The decorations for the hall vere planned by Mrs. W. L. Walden. In charge of refresh ments were Mrs. George Bryant, Mrs. Joe Cook, Mrs. Ida Ireland and Mrs. Don Ross. Those in charge of refresh ments for the next meeting are Mrs. Chester Baker, Mrs. James Cech and Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Pythian club will meet Tues day, April 10, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Carl Fichtner, 613 South Holly street, with Mrs. Morley Lamp assistant. Adarel Social Club Announces Luncheon Jacksonvile Adarel Social club members will met for a salad luncheon Thursday, April 12 at 12:30 p.m., at the Jackson ville Masonic hall. Mrs. Ervin Hofman, Mrs. Lee Stone and Mrs. Ed Gould will be hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Wainscott and daughter. Miss Cheryl Wainscoti, are pictured above as they arrived April 2 in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have been staying at Princess Kaiulani hotel in Waikiki and have been touring outer islands. The Wainscotts will return home April, 13. Jefferson PTA WillHearTalk On Tax Picture Leonard Mayfield, superin tendent of schools, will be guest speaker at Jefferson school Par ent Teacher association meeting Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. His topic will concern the overall tax picture in relation to our school systems. Also of import ance to the membership will be election of officers. Teacher's will be in their home rooms from 7:30 to 8 p.m., for conferences with parents, and Kenneth Hulbert, principal, has extended an invitation to par ents of students to attend to meet the teachers and acquaint them selves with techniques and ma terials used at the school. Music will be provided by Mrs. Vern Yank and the Melody Maid. Refreshments will be serv ed by mothers of students in the second grade. Past Noble Grands To Meet on Tuesday Past Noble Grands club of Olive Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m., at Girls Community club. Mrs. A. H. Gregory has charge of entertainment. Mrs. Margaret Davis, president will preside for a business ses sion. Refreshments are being planned by Mrs. Minnie Bryant assisted by Mrs. Oliver Rogers, Mrs. Claude Cooper and Mrs. Floyd Murray. Visiting Past noble grands are invited. Use Tribune Want Ads Sunday, April 8, 1956 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBfTNE SEVEN Sorority Council Formed atSession; Officers Elected Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority formed a southern Oregon coun cil Tuesday, April 3 at the home of Mrs. Robert Shangle. The council includes Alpha Kappa chapter, Ashlan;d Gamma Rho chapter, Grants Pass, and Alpha Lambda chapter, Medford. Officers elected are, president, Mrs. John Tullis of Gamma Rho; vice-president, Mrs. W. H. Han sen of Alpha Kappa, and secre tary and treasurer, Mrs. Robert Shangle .of Alpha Lambda. . Mrs. Chester Jines past i state president and president of Gam ma. Rho chapter, explained the function of the council and duties of the officers. Meetings in the future will be held twice yearly rotating among the chapters. Any Epsi lon Sigma Alpha member is in vited to the meetings. Missionary Circle Schedules Meeting Gorsline Missionary circle of the First' Baptist church will meet Monday, April 9 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Don Minear on Griffin Creek road, route 1, box 358. Mrs. Larry Adam will give ths devotions. A program on the missionary work in Mexico will be given by Mrs. Garry Shu ler. White Cross articles to be taken to the meeting are thread and glue. The glue should be in plastic containers not glass, those in charge point out. Any one interested in missionary work is cordially invited. Mental Health Group Weighs Counsel Plan The possibility of organizing a new family 'counseling service for southern Oregon was dis cussed Wednesday at a meeting of the Jackson county mental health committee. The discus sion centered around the advan tages of such a service to the community. Dr. Henry C. Schumacher of San Francisco was a guest at the meeting and answered questions on how such a service could be organized here. Dr. Schumacher is medical director of the mental health service, regional office of the United States Public Health service. A family counseling service could supplement the work of the Southern Oregon Child Guidance clinic, now in opera tion, Dr. Schumacher pointed out. Professional counselors could help families with domes tic trouble, welfare cases, han dicapped children, aged people and mental patients. Such a serv ice would help to rehabilitate families and eventually save public funds, Dr. Schumacher said. Allen Hatch, chairman of the mental health committe, has ap pointed a group to explore the possibility of a ' family counsel ing agency for this area. Repre sentatives from the public health association, parent-teacher groups, health department, coun ty school office, juvenile court, welfare department and United Medford Crusade attended the meeting. , Initiation Rites -Held by Sorority Pledges of Alpha Rho chap ter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority were initiated in a formal can dlelight ceremony held at the home of Mrs. Kurt Denton, 805 West Second street, Tuesday eve ning. Mrs. T. RT Lytle, president of the chapter, conducted the cere mony assisted by Mrs. David Legg and Mrs. William Werner. Mrs. Roger Note, vice-president of the chapter was in charge of arrangements. Pledges initiated are Mrs. James Tengesdal, Mrs. Wayne Giles and Mrs. Richard Riggs.; Tea cakes decorated with yel low roses, emblem of Beta Sigma Phi were served following the ceremony. Read and Use Classified Ads The Community's Bieeest Marketplace Meeting Date Week Early; . Elections Set The April meeting of Medford branch of American Association of University Women will be held a week early. The session is set for Wednesday, April 11 at 8 p.m., in the home of the president. Mrs. Emerson Ander son, 2131 Hillcrest avenue. Elec tion of officers and instructions of delegates to the Oregon divi sion's convention will be the business of the evening. Hostesses will be Mrs. A. J. Johannson, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Gene Chamberlain, Mrs. L. J. Smith, Mrs. Bernice Sco field and Mrs. William Miller. Mrs. C. E. Gordon, in charge of the program on the status of women, has announced that Ma jor General J. Jv Hicks will be guest speaker. As county direc tor of civilian defense, General Hicks will speak on the place of women in the work. Should the speaker be called out of town on business, Col. Charles Staf ford will talk to the group. Colo nel Stafford preceded General Hicks as director of CD. 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