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0 0 o Sixtieth Anniversary Cfebrated in ' sWol Congress of Par- qciP4 TMchn celebrates its Ct$ )0ivtrstry of founding 0 $8BUr it. Throughout the KTA members and units 0 8oi4 flpeeiel ceremonies to honor C , 4ft Jfruder of the national or y StoiMtiow, end of their own lo- g 5 Ohjoh 7SS local units sa O ! $tt tridents in addition 0 to l.ing the memories of the rjjtior.fll thunders, Alice Mc fen Birneji and Phoebe Ap pertain Itearst. N"?PTA has grown from mod est beginnings in 1897 to a mem bership of nearly 9V4 million perAns. The headquarters of the National Congress is located in Chicago, and the National Parent Teacher Magazine is pub lished there. Founders' day .observances vary from a portion of a pro gram to an entire PTA meeting set apart to comrrlemorate this 0 da Many programs include original skits portraying PTA's past accompijshments, the ob jects on which the association is founded or tHe highlight events In the history of the school, the community and the PTA. Found ers' da j marks the time for the once - a - year silver offering which is toed entirely for exten tion work on the state and na tional levels. To assist local units in plan ning Founders' day observances, county councils held programs last month to furnish both ex amples of interesting possibili ties of Interesting workshops for the instruction of program chaix- r men. Founders' day month, how ever, is not merely a time for "looking back" and remember ing workers and past accom plishments. It is a time for re- Units Announce Dates and Topics For Next Sessions Three home extension units of the county willomeet this week. Rogue Elk unit ,Dwill meet Wednesday, Rebruary 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Charles Moorehead on Crater Lake highway. A business meeting will be held prior to the noon luncheon. Serving w8 be Mrs. Ted Shi nek, Mrs. Moorehead, and Mrs. Morris Bush. A lesson on the buying and using foam rubber will be given by Mrs. Oscar Hanson and Mrs. Harrjr Casebier. The Central Point unit will meet at Central Point Grange hall Wednesday, February 20, at 10:30 a.m. Buying and using foam rubber will Be demon strated by Mrs. L. Wertz and Mrs. Hester Culbertson. Hostess will be Mrs. C. Jantzer. Mrs. B. F. McManama and Mrs. M. A. Cesaro wiir take leader training for the topic of sea foods February 21, at 1:30 p.m., at the" courthouse annex. Anyone interested is welcome to atid. Baby sitting for the unit ngetine will be at the home of Mrs. Eunice Jones, 235 Laurel street in Central Point. ne Pine unit will meet Thursday, February 21. at the home of Mrs. V. A. Childers, 2472 Gary street. Mrs. E. M. Richardson and n t tir a t .V... : 1 1 j mis. v . . uuni; will ueiuuu- strate the buying and using of foam rubber in the morning with the business meeting in the afternoon. Each 'unit member is asked to have one suggestisn for next year's program. o Master Masons To Confer Degrees Plans are being made by mem bers of Medford Masonic lodge for Master Mason, degree con ferring ceremony to be -held Saturday, March 2, at the Ma sonic temple. Taking part in the ceremony will be Vernon Turpin, Fred Morris, Ray Frisbie, Paul Sel- u by, Ole Skoog, Aubrey Morris. V. We Williams, Clarence Har wood, Earl Knight, George All- ingham, Elton WaJdron, Fred Purdin, John C. Smith, J oh n Gribble, nute Lindgren. Oscar Case. Charles Goold. Wallace Brill and .Roy McNeal. A no-host dinner will be ser ved at 6:30 p.m. that evening following the first section of the ceremony. The rues will con tinue at 7:45 p.m. Worshipful Master Carl Oes treich asks that all Master Ma sons attend the degree confer ring. Fur Restyling Let us give yur 'ur coat New Look CLEANING GLAZING Frances' Furs q Formerly Frances Dallair 1100 Crater Lake Ave. Telephone Remains 2-6526 February dedication to the PTA's basic concern: The welfare of all chil dren and youth everywhere. Ac cording to the Oregon Congress, PTA has translated into action the fundamental principles of Americanism regard for the home as a basic institution, re gard for the school as an instru ment for democracy, respect for human rights, and the preser vation of human dignity. PTA Unit Sponsors Cub Pack Guests at the last meeting of Jefferson ' Parent-Teacher asso ciation were Mrs. Owen Kunkle. president of the City Council of PTA; Mrs. Ray Alder, secretary; and Mrs. E. J. Lindstrom, presi dent of Lone Pine Parent-Teacher association. ' Also introduced was H. D. Christensen, chairman of the or ganization and extension pro gram for Crater Lake Area of Boy Scouts. He presented the association with its charter showing sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 5 of Jefferson school under the cubmastership of Ward Lampkin. Musical entertainment was furnished by the Mothersingers, a . PTA sponsored group under the direction of Mrs. LeRoy Jensen, who sang several ' selec tions. A piano duet was played by Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. H. Chandler Drew, accompanist for the group. Women were invited to join the group which meets Wednesday morning at Hedrick Junior High school. Workers who helped serve and clean up at the dinner in January were honored by pre sentation of scouring pad cor sages. Special corsages were given to Kenneth Hulbert. prin cipal and Earl Covey, fourth grade home room teacher. Mrs. C. F. Underwood, past president of Washington PTA and Mrs. Richard Melum, past president of Shasta PTA, Klam ath Falls, were honored during the Founders' day portion of the program. They presented a short report on the objects of the PTA and the history. A silver tea was held following the meeting. The night March meeting was announced for Thursday, March at 7:30 p.m. Plans also were discussed for the rummage sale to be held by the group during the last week of March. Mem bers, are asked to save their rummage for this project. Townsend Auxiliary Announces Program The Townsend club and aux iliary will meet at 12:30' p.m. Wednesday, February 20, to ob serve the birthday of George Washington. The program and deeorations will be in the tra ditional cherry tree and little hatchet theme. At last Wednesday's meeting, Mrs. Thornton Arnold conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Arth ur Kelly read the Washington Flash and Mrs. J. R. Burgess read the Bulletin. Thirty-nine members and one visitor were present. One new membership was reported. Valentines were distributed as part of the enter tainment. The session closed with music and dancing. The club and auxiliary meets every Wednesday at Carpenters hall for a covered dish luncheon. Visitors are welcome.- Mo oW inttrtffMitf con tqvol ft for Amazing Versatility TW excitingly nw WURIFTZER ELEC TRONIC PIANO blends Harmon rcxJy with any room dcor o cam be stored -with ease when not use. This fascinating instrument it priced to fit your family budget, yoe mtust flee ir, Aeor S, o4 play ir . . to beVieve M Now mm display at or store. Only $37780 .Complete Convenient Terms If Desired PURUCKER PIANO HOUSE 111 N. Central Ph. 2-5702 HOME OF Steinway Chickering Fischer Knab. Wurlirzer The Hammond Organ Be Sure to See "Quest of the Chinese Junk" KBES-TV, Tuesday, 9 p.m. on "I Search for Adventure" Series. IjPBD (' ' in 5 Parents' Club Plans Carnival Parent's club of the Griffin Creek school announces it will sponsor an old-fashioned carni val March 8 from 3 until 9 p.m. in the gymnasium and rooms of the school. Mrs. George Large, chairman, states that each of the school classes and sponsoring organiza tions of the school will have a booth or project of some kind at the carnival. According to Mrs. Randolph Hugdahl and Mrs. Arvid Al thens, cochairman, booths plan ned include a country store, where farm produce, home made jams and jellies, good used cloth ing various miscellaneous items, will be sold in true country store fashion. There will be fish-pond and pony rides for the children, a number of carnival games and a cake walk. A chili supper will be served, supplemented with hamburgers and hot-dogs. Mrs. Cleo Epps and Mrs. Har old Edmonds are in charge of the carnival games. All those wishing to donate prizes for- the games and items for the country store may get in touch with any of the chairman or the school The public is cordially invited to attend. Two PEO Chapters To Meet This Week; Program Announced Chapter CG of the PEO Sis terhood will meet for a 1 p.m. luncheon Wednesday, February 20, at the home of Mrs. J. A. Grigsby, Lone Mountain road, Eagle Point. Chapter BE will meet at the home of Mrs. L. K. Doty, 1125 East Main street, Tuesday, Feb ruary 19, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Orville Hamilton, Mrs. Orel Welsh, and Mrs. J. W. Morgan, will give the program on the states of Kansas and Washington. Miss Dorothy Willson will as sist Mrs. Doty. VFW Auxiliary Plans Dance at Camp White Ladies auxiliary of the Veter ans of Foreign Wars, Depart ment of Oregon, will sponsor a dance at the Camp White domic iliary Monday, February 18, at 8 p.m. in the theatre. Music will be furnished through the courtesy of V e r n Marshall's orchestra. Anyone wishing transporta tion may take the bus at the Trailways depot at 7:30 p.m. MAIN AND Sorority Visits Defense Center Of Communication Members of Alpha chapter, Epsilon Sigma sorority, visited the civil defense communication center February 11. D wight Albright, head of com munications for Jackson county, explained how a disaster mes sage would be relayed to Wash ington, D.C. He said the county set-up will also include the the radio equipment of the South ern Oregon Conservation and Tree Farms association, and radio operators would be in charge of all communications. Major General J. H. Hicks, civil defense director, also an swered questions. The business meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C. C. Peter son with Mrs. Norman Oberst and Mrs. Russial Roseborough as hostesses. It was announced $8 had been given to the March of Dimes, and S100 will be sent to The Crippled Children's Hos pital School in Eugene. Lodge Session Set For Tuesday Evening Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday, February 19, at 8 p.m. at the Pythian building. It is stated that business of import ance will be discussed. Refresh ments will be served after the meeting. Past Chiefs' club will meet Wednesday, February 19, at the home of Mrs. Carl Fichtner, 613 South Holly Street for a covered dish luncheon and business meet ing. Pythian club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Carl Fichtner. Plans for a show er to be given at the next meet ing were discussed. Following the business meeting, the mem bers played cards. Mrs. Ida Ire land was co-hostess. Ada McNeil Ward Has Joined the Staff at Burelson's Beauty Salon Evenings by Appointment ' BARTLETT STREETS Firemen Honored At Annual Event Medford Lady Lions enter tained Medford firemen at din ner Tuesday, February 12, at the central fire hall. This annual af fair is given by the Lady Lions in appreciation for the co-operation of all firemen in the Christ mas toy project. This year an Italian spaghetti dinner was served. Following dinner, Mrs. Nick Gier, chairman of the entertain ment -committee, presented the Misses , Oveta Walden, Sharen Roberts and Karen Britten and Nick Gier, students from the Muzzioli accordion school in sev eral numbers. The balance of the evening was spent playing games. Mrs. Joseph Tomjack presided for a business meeting. Follow ing committee reports it was announced that an important board meeting would be held at the home of Mrs. Lee Mellish, 117 Black Oak drive, Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. Plans will be discussed for the Lions convention to be held in Med ford in June. It has been re quested that as many members be present as possible. Famous Women To Be Topic for Chapter Meeting Crater Lake Chapter Daugh ters of the American Revolu tion will meet for a covered dish luncheon Saturday, February 23, at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Edward C. Root, 3261 Jackson ville highway. Mrs. B. G. Harding will speak on famous historical women. The contest between the Sun shine and Gloom divisions will close and all' are reminded to take ' their donations to the meeting. Assisting Mrs. Root will be Mrs. C. Earl Bradfish, Mrs. L. E. Dickhon, and Mrs. C. B. Pankey. Welcoming all her old friends and patrons as well as future patrons. DIAL 2-2096 You'll mm T ITIEDFORD J Suit With A 12-Month Life AN EXCITING GROUP OF '57 SUIT FASHIONS AT $2598 and $2998 RIGHT This suit In eelery-erisp "Fabulous Weath ervane." Tailored to achieve perfect fit, the famous Handmacher way ... 10 to 20, proportioned sizes. $25.98 LEFT This suit In the "knit look." Bouelaine ... the knit-effect fabric that stands up staunchly through hard wear and clean ings . . . flashed with linen. Sizes 10 to 20. $29.98 Your Charge Account Invited! We invite you to come in any time and open an account. It will take only few minutes of your time. The ONLY Burelson's in Medford! Sunday, February 17. 1957 Rogue River PTA To Hold Meeting Rogue River John Harr, and progress of educational leg- superintendent of Rogue River schools, will speak Wtednesday, February 20, at 8 p.m. at the Rogue River Parent-Teacher as sociation meeting. Mr. Harr, a member of the committee for the study of basic control, will discuss the phases Cash 135 West Main St. at Love It.. . The 1 r 3 - YOUR MAKE-UP islation and its immediate rela tion to the taxpayers within the Rogue River school system. As the meeting Wednesday will be the next to the last meet ing of the year officers will be elected. here from Du Barry... a beauty specialist to chart new beauty for you ... YOUR HAIR Are yon making the most of yoar features? If not, bora's yow chalice to (cam the "do's and doa'ts" in nnke-ep and hair styling. 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