Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1956)
Guild to Continue Study of Indians The study of the American Indian will be continued at a dinner meeting of Westminister guild of First Presbyterian church Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be served by Hope circle. Misses Lucille Lenox and Mar garet McKay will present Mau rice Jiminez, who will discuss the new status of the Indian Hostesses will be Mesdames Ivah Murray, Frances Collens and Wallace Haskins. Members are to invite guests. (Sat on col bf under soe cut)?? MUi Son a Peterson, senior at Medford High school, has been warded the Nancy Black Wal lace scholarship in music, given by Willamette university every four years. Miss Peterson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Peter son, 2S74 Jacksonville highway, is both a violinist and pianist and also sings. The scholarship, which is for $2,000, will be used by Miss Peterson to pay tuition for four-year course in music. A member of choir. Madrigal club, orchestra, band and Nation al Honor society. Miss Peterson was voted "Girl of the Year" by her classmates in 1955 and was on of the ten finalists to Girls' State. Griffin Creek Club To Hold Election Griffin Creek Election and installation of officers will be conducted at a Griffin Creek School club meeting in the school cafeteria Monday, May 7. Stephen Whipple, music in structor, will play several piano selections. Mothers of first and second grade students will serve re freshments. , This will be last meeting of the school year. The University of Michigan was first in the nation to offer regular instruction in forestry, in 1881. I News About Books I From the Library For sun hours. Italian-inspired play cottons by Serbin. The ruf fled shirt teams with a pair of Capri-style pants cinched light by a black cummerbund. County Students Visit McMinnville Billie Conner, Arietta Blackburn, Dolores Shu ler and Sylvia Teeter all of Med ford, and Nadra Lynn Moore, Gold Hill, were among more than 300 students attending the annual senior weekend at Lin field college, McMinnville, re cently. Students were housed in campus living quarters to re ceive a first-hand look at col lege life. They also talked with professors from various depart ments. Science departments and other fields of study had dis plays for the visitors. VI SSB III "M aX-JSISISll and Gift Her the Best! SAMPLER m i EVERY BOX YOU BUY HERE IS GUARANTEED FRESH! W Giv NORTHERN STAMPS Double Stamps en Prescriptions PHONE 2-7113 f iBaiwioy ( DRyGciny?pg ) w "st y FREE Delivery OPEN WEEKDAYS 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. OPEN SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. About eight million people heard concerts by symphony or chestras during the past winter, according to a recent estimate This hi in addition to the mil lions wh. heard concerts on ra- dio and television, and the still larger group who listened to symphony music on records. It adds up to a very large number cf people with an inter est in music, and increasing promise that the new leisure in the years ahead will find still more people finding pleasure in music . Musie Week In observance of National Mu sic Week, May 6-12, the Medford Public Library has arranged a display of books and music. Typical are the books for the general reader who wants to learn more about music. "Our Musical Heritage," by Curt Sachs is a short history of music, the purpose of which is to give an idea of the essential trends of thought and style. The author discusses music chronologically against a background of social and aesthetic influences. David Ewen's "Home 3ook of Musical Knowledge," covers a lot of ground and anyone inter ested in musc will find this type of book indispensable. His "The Complete Book of 20th Century Music," is a biographical interp retive, and critical guide to the music of our era. For Opera Lovers Among the books for opera lovers "Th Opera Reader," edited by Louis Biancolli, tells the stories of the chief operas in sprightly fashion. Others are "The Metropolitan Opera Guide" and "Stories of the Great Operas" by Ernest Newman. A recent addition is "Tosca- nini," by Samuel Chotzinoff. The great Italian conductor is seen at work and at play both here and in Europe in all his fierce con centration on music. T. R. Ybap- ra's "Caruso," is a lively, warm account of the most acclaimed opera singer in history. There is also material .available on the lives of other outstanding musi cal figures. About Hi-Fi To turn to the recording end of music there are two new books on High Fidelity. Donald Carl Hoefler's "Low Cost Hi-Fi," and "The New High Fidelity VFW Auxiliary Contest Winners Receive Awards Winners of the annual essay contest sponsored by the aux iliary to Crater Lake post, Vet erans of Foreign Wars, for sen ior high school students, were presented awards last week at a meeting held in VFW hall Tues day evening. Topic title for the annual Americanism contest was "America Beacon of Hope." In first place was Miss Sandra Laing, who won a national VFW essay medal and $25 in cash. She is a daughter of Mrs. Nellie Laing. Walter Knight, son of A. F. i ivnigni, was second pjace winner I and he received a check for $15. In third place was Miss Susan ! Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. i W. W. Smith, her check was for $10. , - A certificate of merit went to the fourth place winner, Miss Janet Perry, daughter", of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Perry. Each winner was accompan ied by his parents and their English instructor, Mrs. Jerry Tobin, also attended. Mrs. Tobin and mothers of the students were presented corsages. Mrs. Ivan Lusk gave the medal and checks and commend ed the contestants. Handbook," by Irving Greene and James R. Radcliffe. The for mer contains hundreds of hints for budget high fidelity. Every hi-fi fan can do-it-himself and get the best in a custom sound system The latter book is a prac tical guide for the purchase, as sembly, installation, mainten ance, and enjoyment of high fi delity music systc.ns. These ami other books on the subject are available at the Medford Public Library and branches of Jackson County Li brary District. Boy Scouts Troop 8 Troop 8, Boy Scouts of Amer ica, held their annual charter dinner at the Guild Hall of St. Mark's Episcopal church, Tues day, May 1. After the dinner a meeting was held in which the following boys received their tenderfoot rank: Steven Swartsley, Tommy Harvey, Kenneth Rodgers, Jim my Snodgrass, Lloyd Hammons, Tim O'Mara and Jerry Zimlicka. Harry Barneburg, neighborhood commissioner, assisted by C. A. Stothers, conducted the tender foot investiture. Joyce Swartsley and Vic Kingla conducted a court of honor. Advanced to second class scouts were Earl Dalton, Gerry Winetrout, Gary Griffin and Walter Connor. Jim Barry and Kim Griffin were advanced to first class scouts. Mike Morrisey and Richard Connolly were advanced to star scout. Mike Phillips and Philip Humphreys were promoted to life scout. Jim Doyle, Jim Johnston, and Tom Barry were graduated" into explorer post eight. At the close of the meeting Harry Barneburg presented the troop charter to Institutional Representative El wood Hedberg. Scoutmaster "Red" Stothers announced the camporee on Agate desert May 19 and 20. Troop 8 will spend the week of July 8-15 at the Boy Scout camp at Lake of the Woods.. All reg istrations must be in by May 22. Value of Farm Goods Sold in '54 Reported The value of Droducts sold in 1954 by operators of 2,647 farms in Jackson county was $10,573,- 069, according to a preliminary report of the 1954 census oi agri culture published by the bureau of the census. The value of all crops sold was $5,316,167 and included S602.977 for field crops, Sl3Z,73o for veeetables. $.473,852 for fruits and nuts, and $106,600 for horticultural specialties. The value of all livestock and livestock products sold was $4,737,408 and included $2,103, 638 for dairy products, $576,727 for noultrv and noultrv Droducts, and $2,057,043 for livestock and livestock products. The value of forest products sold from the country's farms was $519,494. Medford Sojourners To Meet on Thursday Medford Sojourners will meet Thursday, May 10, at 1 p.m., at the Pythian hall, corner of Fifth and Grape streets. The. purpose of the club is to help newcomers become better acquainted and those who have lived in Medford and vicinity less than two years are cordially invited to attend and become members. Bridge, pinochle and canasta will be played. Another New and Outstanding Line You Will Now Find at LEON'S gay gib s on serves up candy cottons for spring! . ft I . til t& A- f i ! Three bits of fashion sweetness ' to give you taste of the way you can look come warm weather! The i Gay Gibson at left stripes and woven dots for this scoop-necked dress with princess torso. Blue, pink or green. Center. Floral stripe checked gingham with bates neck and tucked bodice, j Pink, blue, green or yellow. ' Right. Coin dot checked gingham with trim of daisy Venise lace. Green, pink, blue or yellow. AD, Sanforised ... in sizes 9 to 15 Each, $12.95. n c TU:. - - irJt-vSl of the many fine new yj lines you will see at Leon s . . . watch our windows for a con stant array of beauti ful new shoes and clothing! Parker Weeds' LEON'S 21 N. Central Visitors Attend Bridge Session Several visitors from Lake view attended the Medford Du plicate Bridge club master point session May J. Here were Mrs. F. M. Binnioh, Mrs. Glen Charles, Mrs. C. E. McDonald, Mrs. L. F. Shelton, Mrs. R. C. Burgess, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, and Mrs. Merle Alger. Mr. and Mrs. John Durland, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr also were there from Grants Pass. Twelve tables were in play and the Mitchell movement was used. Winners of the north-south position were Arthuf Scarseth and John Solheim, who scored 150Vi points. Others winning in that posi tion were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Miller and Mrs. W. W. Steven son, second, with 149 points; Mrs. William Kennedy and Mrs. Margaret Alcorn, third, 147; and Al Gilhousen and T. J. Fuson, fourth, 145, Heading the east-west winners were Mrs. Dolph Phipps and Mrs. Marrs Gibbons, who had 159 V4 points; and other winners were Mrs. Fred Purdin and Mrs. George Dean, second, 157V4; Mrs. Alger and Mrs. Harriett Charles, third, 151V2; and Mrs. Sunday, May 6, 1958 Mf-OrORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE ELEVEN VFW Auxiliary Plans Dance at Camp White The auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, department of Oregon, will conduct a dance at Camp White domiciliary May 7 at 8 p. m., in the VA theater. Music will be furinshed by Eddie Evenson's orchestra. Those who need transporta tion should be at Trailways bus depot at 7:30 p.m. According to the Social Se curity Administration there are 149 people named Davey Croc kett and 221 people named Dan iel Boone, Geologists say in 1,000 years Niagara Falls will begin to turn into a series of rapids. More than 25,000 trucks, frail- ers and buses are owned and operated by the nation's railways S. L Sanderson and Paul Mc Duffee, fourth, 146V4 points. NEW, MODERN VAULT Cleaning, Glazing, Remodeling Frances' Furs Formerly Frances Dallaire 1100 Crater Lake Ave. Telephone Remains 2-6526 Ethel Says: We can't all be blessed with beautiful skins but thanks to Frances Denney we can now perform miracles on complex ions marred by large pores, sur face blemishes, and blackheads. The very first time you use this treatment you Mill see re sults. Your skin will be cleaner, prominent pores will appear to be smaller, fading. The skin will feel tighter' .2 in contour, look smoother, glow with a new, fresh aliveness. The Visible Pore Kit contains three items, used together in three simple steps to rid your skin of the dulling veil of black heads and visible pores. Miss Claire Shoemaker, trav eling Beauty Consultant from Frances Denney will be in Hud son's Pharmacy for two days May 7th and 8th to help you with any skin problems you might have. Do come in. FREE PARKING! ' - v ; s?5 FREE DELIVERY! Open Weekdays t:30 a.m. re 10 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. fa 9 S).uk Hudson's Pharmacy 613 EAST MAIN PHONE 3-5345 WATCH WARDS m Extras! M ..... . . ... .Vi .-,f-iiM&J!J ft, f Wards Biggest Blanket a AW : U u ii i -, y.iij Xv-f Usua,Jyl795 S BOXED mbVQVJft HOLDS TILL NOV. 15 (JY ($1 dow oa Udrk bkmkets) Washable .Acrilan Blankets Now with Life-of-BIanket Nylen Satin Binding! Twin and Foil Sizes! 'Acrifan means heovenly-soft wormfh plus won derful woshobiliry wMi no shrinking or ' matting! Glorious hues com up like newl Moth resistant; non-anergenic. 3'z-lb. 80x90 full size. 8 beoutifU colors: tangerine, camel, blue, yeHow, pink, red, fight green, turquoise. Twin Size 66x90", 3 lb. Usual 14.95 quality 10.99 ALL WOOL IN 11 SWEET DREAM COLORS! NOW WITH UFE-OF-BLANKET NYLON TAFFETA BINDING! Springy, thick wool keeps you warm . . comes wirh 5-yr. morh-resWonc guarantee. Extra-wide yew stay covered eve on trouble-tossed nights. 3Vi-lb. 80 90 ful size. Hunter Green, Chocolate, Pink, Geroniunt Red, Turquoise, Hue, Yellow, Tangerine, Gold, White, U. Green! 66x90", 3-lb. Usual 15.95 quality. 10.99 3-LB. ALL WOOL IN RKH WOVEN PLAID LIFE-OF-BLANKET, LUSTROUS NYLON SATIN 7" BINDING Men like its boldness women its merry blend of colors! Its deep, springy nap makes a toasty wano blonket. Games with 5-year morh-resistont guarantM. 72 x 90' fits ft and twin beds. Choose from three bonnie plaid combinations: chocolate, charcoal or hunter green, Shop Wards Lay-Away Sale Buy Out-of-Season and Save! USUAL 12.95 COVERLET-BLANKETS Two exclusive hand-screened designs. 90 rayon, 1 0 orlon pretty, machine-washable! A QQ Satin bound 4 sides. 334-lb. 72 x 90'. eVil NYLON-DACRONt COMFORTER Floral pastel nylon plumped with 1 V lbs. worm, fluffy Doer on. Mothproof, washable. No slip device.FuU 80x84'cut size. Usually 15.95. 12.99 THE PATRIOT" HEIRLOOM SPREAD REG. 18.981 Reversible! Richly fringed, looks hond- woven. Heavy cotton; washable; no-iron. RICH WOVEN DESIGNS WOOL USUAL 16.95 "Pine Tree" tweedy border boosts hand-woven pine trees! Nylon bound. 5-yr. moth-resistance. 72x90'. Yellow, blue, green, coral, rose. USUAL 17.95 "Oteeker- or "Striper" Designs is) fashion colors. Nylon bound. 5-yr. moth-resistance. 72x90'. "Checker": Turquoise or char- 4 A QQ coaL "Striper" beige, red, or green. 0fVV 80 ACRHAN ElECTRICS. $31.95 after sale: Save $4 on fuS size, single control! Al with 5-yeor guarontec. Worm-as-you-wont; luxuri ous washable: 20 cottorv nylon satin binding. TWIN sixe, single control 25.94 Q FUU size, duol control ...3i94 LimV in 14.99 Twin (82x11 01; fuB (96x1 10'L
