Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, March 17, 1957, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Texto o o o . o o o o o o o o o o o 6Z8 MSBF0R9 fORZCOW MAIL THTBUN Official Start Will Be Early ; fi f AT BENTLEY ,rW!eom, iwnt springtime. .proc'iun the words of ta old i.Tuir gor.x Al'-hough Old Han Winter it art ill "throwing Ct we'gttt around," it ij com IcrUrj to s.tow that the sun will ova be lieril "on our side." " no, March 20 at 1:17 p.m. CPST) the t jn will cross the ce ! equator from south to fctfto. and, officially at least, Onnet oe;n. The Old Mon (kfa tftt for eaai has dictated heave eca e. evershoes, and note drr eav ill be iorced to abdicate hia. Ibron to a ruler more gen lit grtikAi Xjp to th slant of the earth'! XX ie tun upends six months cej te southern side of the equa fet i)llowed by :x months on t'ler eorthern -.de of tht imagi nary lire around the center of IhfcaV-h, thus making it naceg ('t Old Sol to croM the (js.e'ne twice annuelly. errsvsirjs, which are reSpwtas wonthe apart are cell red Cm ejuinoxee as. everywhere $0 ti. y and night are of my.ml Vtr.g'.h on the?e two oeca (jioet, aVaM as thf days the earth yeents e side view to the sun Sausir.j) one half of our t lobe to tie lighted from pole to pole while-on the other half darkness extends from pole to pole. Pol Till Except at tha time of the equi noxes, one pole is tilted towards the sun while the other pole is slanted away from Old Sol. The pole tipped towards the sun is bathed in Iiftht while the other pole is in constant darkness. Ap proximately every six months, conditions are reversed. On March 20, six months of continuous daylight will come to an end for the South Polar re giori and on the same day the "long niej'it" or six months of constant darkness will begin. Quite the opposite is true for the North Polar region. On March 20. six months of dark ness will end and six months of daylight will begin. Vernal Equinox The vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring occurs on 117 S. CEMTtAL save on 350 best sellers reduced now in O Wards Spring Catalog Sale Save now on the things you need now! Yes, now it's Spring Catalog Sal time at Wards ; ; . time for you to get extra savings on many fine Hems you admired when first you looked through our new Catalog. So take your family on another shopping trip through Wards Spring and Summer Catalog. Whatever you want, check the list of special sale items end see how you save on new merchandise, fashions, furniture, garden and auto equipment. But hurryj the sale ends April 3. Q O O o o o o of Spring Thursday or near March 20, but not al ways on the same date. The autumnal equinox which ushers in the first day of fall is on or near Sept. 23, but like the vernal equinox, not always on the same date. The two equinoxes are ap proximately, but not exactly, six months apart. This year, 179 days will have elapsed between the autumnal equinox in Septem ber, 1956, and the vernal equi nox which will occur on March 20, 1957, while from the vernal equinox on March 20. 1957, to the autumnal equinox in Sept tember. 1957, will be 186 days. Earth's Speed This discrepancy in time Is due to the irregularity of the earth's speed as it travels around the sun. The path followed by our globe is not a true circle but an ellipse, which causes the earth to be nearer the sun in January than in July. In accordance with certain mathematical laws the earth travels fastest when nearest the sun. Hence, the period of time from the autumnal equinox through winter to the vernal equinox is a little shorter than the period from the vernal equi nox through summer to the au tumnal equinox. We have often heard people mention the "storms of the equi nox." However, actual records over a period of 50 years prove that more storms occur before and after the equinoxes than at the time of the sun's crossings. The sun, passing over the equa tor at a distance of 93 million miles out in space, could have no special effect upon the weather. Car Reported Stolen Late Last Week , A black 1950 tudor sedan car was stolen from the Courtesy Chevrolet car lot at Ninth and Bartlett sts. sometime between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday, Medford police have reported. The theft was reported Thurs day by Henry Ernest Nulton, company sales manager. Police are continuing an investigation for the car. See a list of the special sale Hems in our Catalog Department Bundiy. Mirth 17. 1957 4-H Club News Bachelor Chefs Our meeting was at Mrs. Fuit en's house. Meeting called to order by vice president Daniel Edmondson. The 4-H pledge was given. We will make something that we have had in 4-H club for the time when our parents will be invited, probably the last week in May. Don Ash demon strated rice delight, and John Capello demonstrated deviled ess. Gary Price, Reporter. Antelope 4-H Club The Antelope 4-H Livestock club held a business meeting March 8 at the Antelope school house. Everyone was encouraged to attend the Cal.-Ore. Hereford association show and sale on March 13-14. On March 15 steers being fat tened by beef club members will be weighed. Jo Anna Malloroy announced that tickets for the Friendship Follies could be ob tained from her. The next meeting the annual box social is scheduled for April 19 at the Eagle Point Grange hall. The business meet ing was adjourned. After the business meeting, re freshments were served and games played. The Wallace Ragsdales showed a slide film of their Mexico trip. Several musical numbers were presented by an ensemble made up of Fred and Karen Jossy, Jimmy Curg. Nyla Murray, Sharon and Mar lcna Koffman and a stray dog. Diana Gardner, Reporter. New Pastime Tavern Sold to Mrs. Withers Frank and Helen M. Mosse, 32 Ashland ave., have sold the New Pastime tavern, 2742 North Pa cific highway, to Mrs. Lulu M. Withers, box 23, Jacksonville. The sale was started March 5, according to Mrs. Mosse, and Mrs. Withers officially assumed the business name, New Pastime, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Mosse were operators of the Pastime tavern, 22 North Front st., be fore moving their business to the new location and naming it the New Pastime. 71 PHONE 2-8075 2-4546 Grange Notes Phoenix Grange Phoenix Grange met at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, with Master Dee Hendrickson presiding. Agricultural Chairman Charles Hockersmith spoke on the hay situation. He said more hay than usual is on hand at this time of year, and prices are much lower. He also stated that hog prices are holding steady and that cat tle prices are somewhat lower. He added that crops already in the ground are doing well, but because of weather conditions, spring seeding is being held up. He suggested corn could be grown profitably if the season proved too late for other crops, although corn might need to be dried in a dryer. Jake Arnold reporting on horticulture said dormant spray ing was practically at a stand still because of rain. Vaughn Quackenbush of the music committee gave a brief history of the life of Lawrence Welk, whose musical show on TV he enjoys very much. He said Welk was born in Alsace Lorraine, and learned music by listening to his father play the accordian. He had no music les sons and was unable to read music or speak English very well when he first had an or chestra of his own. He tried and failed in several business enter prises, and always went back to his music. Now has the highest paid dance orchestra in the U.S. AH. with the exception of two, in his present band are country born boys and girls. Melvin Lattie, Legislative chairman, who had attended the state legislature, said there was a great amount of lobbying. At least 98 lobbyists attending regu larly and others were coming in at different times. Our legislators are urging citi zens to write them and express their wishes concerning bills to be discussed and voted on. Mr. Lattie read a resolution recommending bare economy in government, as the cost of state, county and school operation has reached a point which creates a heavy tax burden on farmers and other businesses, and prop erty owners. Many bills submitted to the current legislature involve ap priation of money to, and there is no comprehensive plan to fin ance them. All representatives from Jackson county in the leg islature are advised that Phoenix Grange 779 is apposed to in creasing the tax burden of the people of the state of Oregon. J The grange requests our repre senatives in the state legislature to use their Influence in defeat ing any measures which call for, or will result in increasing taxes. The resolution was voter on and approved. Copies will be sent to other Jackson county Granges and to Pomona and to Pomona and State Grange. The chaplain was reported on being ill. Mrs. Walter Germer, Mrs. Walter Grochoke, Mrs. Al fred Sheet, Mrs. Dee Hendrick son and Mark Smith are also ill and in Sacred Heart hospital. Frank Perl is reported to be improved' and convelescing at home. The resignation of Jake Arnold, treasurer, and Mrs. Jake Arnold, lady assistant steward. were accepted. The Arnolds are leaving on an extended vaca tion trip. Mervin Hixon was elected to the office of treasurer and Mrs. Mervin Hixon lady assistant steward. Dee Hendrickson was present ed with a four gold star award, for having all lecture reports in on time last year. Plans for the Annual Phoenix Fireman's ball "was announced. The Grange voted to donate $10 to the firemen's fund. Home Economics club chair man, Caral Schroeder,, announc ed the next meeting would be an all day work meeting at the Grange hall, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. There will be a potluck din ner at noon. She said any men of the Grange who wished to come would be welcome, as there was some work for them to do. Ladies are to bring clean ing equipment. This being the last of the first quarter, sales slips should be turned in soon to either Mrs. S. A. Cox or Olive Poe. Members are asked to consult the Grange bulletin for information on sales slips that are eligible. The program and display for the evening was arranged by the recreation committee, Mrs. Mervin Hixon and Mrs. Velma Johnson. A balloon busting contest be tween the men and women was held. Barney Lewin assisted in the contest which was declared a tie. At the close of the meeting refreshments of apple cake des sert, topped with whipped cream and coffee was served. The serving committee were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grochoki and Mr. Stevens. Publicity Chairman, Gertrude Lewin Beethovan's birth place m place in Bonn. Germany now has the world's largest collec tion of mementoes of the master, the German Tourist Information office reports. Dr. Hans Bodmer of Switzerland has just given 415 of Beethovan's letters, an original score by him, his desk JACKSONVILLE Booster Club By MRS. C. S. HOSKINS Jacksonville The Jackson ville school's Band Booster club is planning a rummage sale to raise funds for the music de partment. The sale will be held at the Fehl building in Medford April 12 and 13. Anyone having articles to donate may have them picked up by contacting Mrs. W. McCormac.k, 9-8044: Mrs. E. O. Graham, 9-8008; Mrs. Fred Edens. 9-8367: Mrs. Ross Crow ley, 9-8320: Mrs. John Nieder meyer. 3-1255; Mrs. Ruth Gold schmidt, 2-7704, or Mrs. Jeanie Suton, Vashti way. Proceeds will be used to buy Jacksonville school band uniforms and uni forms for the chorus. Walter D. McGuire, who has been in business in Phoenix has leased the former Jacksonville Clothing store which was oper ated by Mrs. Norma Hill. Mc Guire is making improvements and planning a shop to cater to the summer tourist trade with souvenirs and myrtlewood prod ucts. He plans to live on the premises. A long time valley resident, Mrs. Cloa E. McDonough, who died in Ashland last week, was buried at the Jacksonville ceme tery Monday. The Christ Ambassadors group of the Assembly of God church recently elected officers. Mrs. Harry Belau was elected presi dent, Mrs. John Hamaker, vice president, Mrs. Joyce Perkett, secretary and Miss Grace Wedde, treasurer. Election of officers also was held for the young girls branch of the Women's Missionary coun cil. Officers for 1957 are Gladys On The Side (Distributed by King Oentla flpep Scatters thy drowsiest poppies from above; And In new dreams not soon to vanish, bless My senses with a sight of her I love. Horace Smith Pipe smoking automobile driv ers are a traffic menace. The great quantity of smoke they exude while puffing on their pipes blurs their vision. Prac tically puts them in a fog. The average pipe smoker is a slow thinker at any time. Operating an automobile and smoking a pipe at the same time is too much for him. Smoking a pipe while driving an automobile should be illegal. Life Shortener Excess weight is a life short ener. Men weighing 250 pounds or over die young. That's what is being constantly claimed. There have been some notable exceptions to this alleged rule. Gen. Winfield Scott who was 6 feet $ and weighed 310, lived to be 80 years old. Theodore Liebler, the theatrical producer, who weighed over 300, lived to be 90. Briefly St. Margaret is the patron saint of working girls. There is a shrine dedicated to her in Bridgeport, Conn. . . . Are you familiar with the origin of the word "slogan?" It is from the Gaelic "Sluaghgharim which means "War Cry." . . . Most red-haired women are helio phobes. Exceptions are the brown-eyed redheads. Asking Queries from clients. Q. I claim the first lager beer brew ed in this country was brewed in Cincinnati. Right? A. You are in error, sir. The first lager beer made in the United States was produced in 1842 in New t; . ..'." ' ". . I t v- ...... - -, ..A b ' ' ' " ' - .... j :T.?'r K': - f-tT -tT-vV P , -v,; - STANDING BY... The planes operated by nationally-famous Mercy Flights, Inc., and Its volunteer pilots, are ready, day and night, in all but the very worst weather conditions, to carry the sick, the injured, the pain-wracked and helpless, to mergency medical attention. You can participate in this work of mercy. For $4 per family per year, you can know the peace of mind of being protected should you need the emergency services of these planes and pilots. And if it never happens to you, you still will know you are helping keep the service in operation for the health and safety of your neighbors. Mail your check to MERCY FLIGHTS, INC. Plans Sale Anderson, president; Beatrice Rasmussen, vice president; Letha Davis, secretary, and Mary Da vis, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Snow and family, of 210 California st., recently moved to Crannell, Calif., where Snow has obtained work. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis and family were recent visitors in Jacksonville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Griffin and the W. E. Snow residence. The Da vis' were from Crannell, Calif. Drop-in afternoon guests at the Ernest Rasmussens last Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rasmussen and his moth er, Mrs. Annie Rasmussen, of Oakanogan, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rasmussen of Fern Valley where the Harry Rasmus sens were staying while here. Inquiries are still coming in. but there have been no answers on the disappearance of "Toby", a black and white dog missing since Feb. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gravelle and son, Ricky, of Medford, for merly of Jacksonville, spent the day with Mrs. Daniel Serry last Wednesday. The Women's Missionary Council of the Assembly of God ' church held an all day meeting I last Wednesday att he home of ; Mrs. Earl Wall and two piece work quilts were completed. j Ralph Lawrence is expected home soon. He has been in Sa cred Heart hospital since Feb. 19, when he underwent back sur- j gery. He will be confined at home for several weeks. By E. V. Durling Future! Syndicate, Inc.) York City. . . Q. What is the quotation about the qualifica tions of a good surgeon? A. Only such quotation I know is as follows: "A good surgeon must have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart and a lady's hand." Sidelights llrs. Eleanor Roosevelt is said to believe that any mother who has had less than four children has not done all she should have to improve thin country's birth rate. . . It was Josh Billings who said, "Marrying for love may be risky but it is so honest, that God cannot help but smile at it." Please Note Maryland has more quaintly named towns than any other state in the union. So claims a Baltimorean. As a starter, he calls attention to the Maryland town named "T.B." Also in Maryland are towns named Con elusion, Accident, Asbestos, Bull Frog, Gratitude, Secretary, De light and Jumptown. System Are you planning to go to Havana, Las Vegas, Nev., or Monte Carlo? Or to any place where roulette is played? Have you a system for that fascinating game? Are you familiar with the Gilbert system of roulette orig inated by W. S. Gilbert of Gil bert and Sullivan? When Sulli van was at Monte Carlo Gilbert advised him to play roulette as follows: "Back the red until it comes up twice. Then back the black until it comes up twice." WEATHER By United Press Northern California: Rain early Sunjjay becoming showers Sunday afternoon. Snow in the mountains. Mostly cloudy other wise. Little change in tempera ture. (And be sure to renew promptly Civil Defense Crews Are Alerted Friday Central Point Key Civil Defense personnel here mobil ized at the city hall within six minutes Friday when a surprise air defense warning alert was sounded at 10:20 a.m., according to the Central Point Civil De fense unit. Rescue units were notified by siren blasts, radio and telephone. At the end of six minutes 15 key personnel, two station wagons, one four-wheel-drive jeep, two pickup trucks, two flat-bed trucks, one maintenance truck, fire fighting and first aid crews had assembled, CD officials said. In Medford practice calls were made to 39 key personnel to de termine their knowledge of "cor rect procedure" in mobilizing if ever mobilization was requested, according to Medford CD offici cials. Calls were made by the Med ford police department Only several of the key personnel were unable to be contacted, it NOW ... DURING OUR ANNUAL FACTORY AUTHORIZED Li AR'A-Ba:CE SAVE UP TO p., . i I E - - n iih 1 m&yJjfci 2Mneh SPACE SAYING CONSOLE The Conttaflatioe combinea vtt featvnas witn Umem Maonavoi quality and btliK.-m ein-a-velues: Full.renrfortnef chassis, optical picture Sitae, eofivanient top twnina, controls and lr9 I" ettandad-rango spaaler. Why taHl. for ordi. nary TV, irhm a mafiiificwtt Maaaavos costs you no more? la cordovan, blond or mahogany color finish . . . ' NOW ONLY Sea Other Factory Selected Models on Sale During March at . . . Purucker Piano House "Southern Oregon's Oldest and Largest Music Store" 111 North Central Phone 2-5702 when you receive your notice!) Exchange Visitor Observes Methods S. C. Aguilar, a technical ex change visitor from the Philip pines, was in Medford last week to observe public land survey methods followed by the bur eau of land management. He accompanied one of tha Bureau's cadastral engineers, Hans Thielseh, who is presently on detail to the Medford district to reestablish some public sur vey corners that have been lost since the original surveys were completed over 100 years ago, according to E. K. Peterson, dis trict forester. The Philippine Republic is ia the process of adopting a publie land survey system modeled aft er the one in use in the United States. Aguilar has spent sever al months with various offices of the BLM becoming acquaint ed with the public survey system and procedures. was reported. Medford forces were not mobilized during the alert. $10Qoo $19990 P.O. BOX 522 , MEDFORD, OREGON MEDFORD, MAIL TRIBUNE and some cl his library, to the memorial.