Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1957)
EIGHT 'WECFOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Suadar. March 24. 1957 App raisal of Domiciliary Given y Resident Following Absence (Uiter's aota: The following 9mwm1 of tha Camp Whit l"9mxmm Administration dom fciliary was written by Sid (HaswMtk. who recently retarded there after an ab Xt?mm mi two yeart. much of it tyeat in via Sawtella VA fa cility ia Loa Angelea. Hollings warlh formerly wrote tha Mail Trikaae's Pic kin' Peart col ume f Camp White newt, and will soon resume doing so.) By SID HOLLINGSWORTH Camp White The Veterans Administration is creating a model domiciliary at Camp White. This is the impression gained after two years absence from the station located on the site of the World War II army camp. An amazing transformation has occurred during this time. It may be recalled that many doubts prevailed during the brief 10-year history of this VA in stallation whether it would ever find its place among the hos pitals and homes, made availa ble to veterans of the wars need ing medical treatment and dom iciliary care. Hopes Materialize Under the management ol Eugene K. Ricker. dreams and hopes of Oregon service organiz ations and citizens as well as the personnel in charge, have ma terialized. And out of the long debate has emerged a real gem among VA facilities in the agate desert of this friendly and enthusiastic Jogue River valley. Here are some of the accom plishments: Starting a year ago, the im portant matter of "board and room" was considered and the conventional mess hall was changed into a modern cafeteria service. The result was an in stantaneous change for the bet ter in eating habits. Gradually Removed Likewise, the old army cots are gradually being removed and replaced by stylized beds, both comfortable and attractive in ap pearance. This also contributes to better morale. It was at this point that the VA central office began to sit up and take notice of what was being done at Camp White. The new dormitory treatment was first provided for the "firing squad" under Section Leader Martin's watchful eye. The floor was done over, fluorescent light ing installed, and harmonious bed spreads and drapes were provided. A large part of the home is now equipped in this manner. The old inadequate lockers have been moved out and in their place, members are provided with commodious cabinets, with drawers and compartments suit able for taking care of all avail able possessions. Providing Interests The important problem of pro viding interests and activities along with duties was then re viewed and the result was a new deDarture in the evaluation of the veteran as an individual. A planning board was set up to interview the new members on admission. In addition to the domiciliary officer, a medical I 8 1 S i BUTTE FALLS Town Marshal Appointed ?h Feeling of Security A tiny hand placed trustingly in his has a very special meaning for a father. Along with a heart-lifting surge of priees comes a sobering sense of responsibility, a firm de termination to fulfill this precious faith through the years ahead. It is at just this moment that many a successful program of systematic saving is born ... to make a yeungster's future brighter, happier, more secure! Let us help you initiate a savings program that will per petuate that "sense of security" for your child. Come in soon! Current Dividend 3V2 Annum L a A. . A a aa Akl SAVINGS 126 Eawt Main Uedferd LOAN ASSOC AT10N "Where You Are Paid To Save" officer, social service and spe cial services heads, and the men in charge of activities and recre ation discuss with the prospec tive member his special prob lems and experiences. Each week these men are "briefed" in a joint session in the infirmary concerning the Camp White tradition both in the ben efits and the requirements in ob serving the rules. The planning board is now a part of VA prac tice in all domiciliary stations. Orientation Problem One of the most difficult prob lems of adaptation at Camp White in the past has been the matter of orientation. To the new members it was all just a maze of hallways, all similar without suitable marking and with everyone apparently on the move and going nowhere in par ticular. This too has been changed. Boards and signs are now avail able at every turning and every terminal. Each section is marked and numbered with names at the door of members occupying rooms. The sections are: "A" in which wheel chair and conva lescent men are domiciled on the west, "One" on the opposite side of the main crossing to the East, and "Two" the new sec tion, created since the home was increased in bed capacity from 850 to 950, in the area formerly used for the Veterans hall. A re creation annex is available for veteran activities now. Not only the members but the numerous visitors to the home are benefited by this decorative and informative improvement. Significant Change Perhaps the most significant change of all has been the rear rangement of various units com prising the Camp White com munity. This also is the result of careful planning. The post office was moved from the administration building to the old arts and crafts build ing. Here Postmaster Scarseth is flanked by the American Le gion auxiliary office, the VFW auxiliary office and that of the American Red Cross. All are convenient to the highway. One of the old inconveniences to the members was the distance separating the hobby shop and arts and crafts. Both are togeth er now in section Two wing. The detention section has been moved from this wing to the protective section which includes both fire and police guards. Administrative Department In the administrative depart ment, the supply division has been moved up f,ront and the ed itorial offices of Dominews, the camp periodical, have been brought downstairs adjoining the theatre, in Frank Glonning's special services layout With the corps of personnel, together with the volunteers and the members busy, the cobwebs have been swept away, the grass is staying green and the entire area has been made habitable and attractive with paint brush, pictures and special conven iences. Some major undertakings re main to be done as the result of the many minds which have been at work over the years, planning the establishment of a real Vet erans home at Camp White Baseball Stadium Among these projects are the completion of the concrete sta dium now under way, to be made available for baseball and other athletic events, and the remod- 5 1 eling of the theater stage with Butte Falls Herb Wright was sworn in as town marshal Thursday evening, March 21, by Mrs. Kizzie Edmondson, City Re corder. Marshall duties will be performed evenings and week ends. Wright is an employee of Medford Corporation. Kenny Edmondson and son, Tommy, were guests in the home screen, suitable for presentation of the better type of movies, now confined to this form of pro jection. Camp White is unique in the fact that it is removed from the metropolitan influence, which has governed the selection of most VA hospitals and homes. It is this factor which weighed heavily in the beginning against development of a domiciliary es tablishment "in the wilderness." But the handicap was over come in the attention given to recreation, hobbies and special interests of the men themselves. in addition to their service or ganization work. Community Formed Many of the home members were found able to engage in the type of employment which has led to civil service rating. A community in itself was formed, which maintained intimate con tact with Medford and the sur rounding area. The emphasis on recreational facilities for this community has made it possible to fill in the time without drudgery or bore dom. In fact, the schedule is so complete that it is difficult to find an hour or day in the week for additional programs. In the past year, bowling has become a major sp(jrt with the installation of alleys in one of the unoccupied buildings. The equipment was shipped as an ex pendable item at one of the oth er stations. An art group, a writers' club. a garden club, a fishing club, and numerous other special fields are covered by the membership. The interest? thus stimulated is spon taneous among the major portion of those living within the juris diction of this government main tained operation. The new home for the arts and crafts workers, under super vision of a trained technician. Bud Ash, of special services, has invited cooperation and enthus iasm. The procurement of a com plete lapidary outfit has sus tained in interest in working with the numerous varieties of semi-precious stones found in this region. This is one activity which dis tinguishes Camp White from other VA facilities. A Rock club. affiliated with the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical so cieties, has been functioning during the past four years. Product of Effort Many of those whose heart has been in the work of building Camp White to its present stage of development have left. Those who return will marvel at the product of their combined ef forts. Not the least of those who have given encouragement to the progress made was the then ad ministrator, , Carl Gray. Engi neering Officer Burton Sims re lates the story of how the ceme tery was selected. It was this gesture which, incidentally, gave evidence of the intention of keep ing Camp White on the map. "Find me a hill," General Gray told Sims as they drove over toward Eagle Point. Mr. Sims pointed out two hills. "I like this one," said the adminis trator when they surveyed the view from the present site. He may have been thinking of Camp White itself at the time. of Mrs. Kizzie Edmondson re cently. Kenny is from Seneca, Ore., and is a son of Mrs. Ed mondson. Upon his return to Seneca, Kenny took Tommy and his youngest son, Kelly, ' with him. Kelly had been staying with his mother in Eagle Point, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Smith has had her daughter, Mrs. Kenny Edmond son, visiting in their home the past few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Smith visited in Grand Ronde during the Medco lay-off. The Smiths visited there with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith, Don's brother. Waffle Luncheon Planned Monday Mrs. Roger Harris traveled by bus to Vancouver to spend the spring vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tracey and family. Mrs. Tracey is a daughter of the R. W. Harris's of Butte Falls. Mrs. Harris returned by plane Sunday evening, March 17, and returned to her teaching position at the Butte Falls grade school Monday morning. The Joe Jorgensen waffle luncheon will be held Monday, March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army hall in Medford, Sam Colton, president of the Salvation Army board of advisers, has an nounced. The group of Medford business men who comprise the Salvation Army advisory board, purchased Jorgensen's services during the March of Dimes auction in Feb ruary. Jorgensen is donating the ingredients as well s his serv ices to the cause of charity. As sisting him will be L. G. (Shy) Mortniana, ana otners ot tne board. Revenue derived from his ori ginal purchase went to the March of Dimes, and any excess reverts to the S'vation Army rehabilitation work. Miss Vicki Burton celebrated her sixth birthday at a party given recently at her home. Vicki is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Burton. Invited guests at the waffle luncheon include Mayor John Snider, Sheriff Howard Gault, Police Chief Charles Champlin, Ray Johnson of radio station KMED, Everett Faber of tele vision station KBES-TV, Harold Cook, United Medford Crusade secretary, Ernie Scott of the Elks club, Miller Huggins, president of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Leonard Mayfield, superintendent of Medford schools, Eric Allen and Mrs. Olive Starcher of the Mail Trib une, Clarence Wilson of radio station KBOY and Jim Dunlevy, member of the board of advisers and manager of radio station KYJC. COUPLE'S PLANS 'ALTAHTO Cheyenne, Wyp. (U.R) Rich ard G. Steward and Clarice M. Griffith of Fort Collins, Colo., were married during a blizzard outside the Cheyenne City-County Building Friday. Justice of the Peace Tosh Suyematus said the couple c!d him their plans for an elaborate church wedding fell through First elevated railway in New York was opened for use in 1868. On VACATION My Office Will Be CLOSED Until Sometime in July. Accounts May Be Paid By Mail. FOR INFORMATION CALL 2-2107 Dr. S. Ralph Dippel J Guests attending were Jean nie Clymer, Sherry Tygart, Cin dy Sheppard, Terry Lou Mac Donald. Janna Walker, Jim and Doris Burton, Ricky Sizcmore, Jerry and Paul Conley and Nancy Smith. Mothers attending the party were Mrs. Virgil Conley, Mrs. William (Doc) Bowen, Mrs. Henry (Hank) Tygart and Mrs. Bruce Burton, hostess. Games were played, gifts op ened, and cup cakes and ice cream bars served. Melvin, Jenniffer and Judith Bowen recently visited with t'.ieir father, William Bowen of Butte Falls, The children have been with their mother, Mrs. Hoppe at Tygard, Ore., and ' the Hoppes brought them for a short visit. The Hoppes visited with the Lou Gepperts while here. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Conley and sons are planning a week end trip to Sacramento to pick up their daughter, Kathey. Kath has been visiting with the War ren Sisco family the past four weeks. Mrs. Sisco and Mrs. Conley are sisters. hj 'w I j, f 11 1 1 111 -mi 'in - 1J - 11 niMiariinmnnm ii MatMM Mrs. Charles Ferguson- and son, David, have been visiting in Portland at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Minor and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson is a daughter of the Minors and Francis is a brother of Charles. Mrs. Ferguson plans also to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Downard. Mrs. Downard is a sister of Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Page Stauffer have recently returned from a trip to Eugene where Page at tended the loggers conference. While in Eugene the Stauffers were guests in the Fred Lem- ery home. Mr. and Mrs. Stauff er also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith and family, Page's sister. Visitors in the Page Stauffer home this past week were Fred Stauffer and Herb Petty of Klamath Falls. Page and Fred are brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sheppard and family motored to Klamath Falls during the Medco lay-off ior a snort visit with their fam ilies there. The Butte Falls Mt. Pitt club have made tentative plans for a combination rummage and pas try sale, to be held Tuesday morning, April 30. Further de tails will be discussed at the next regular meeting, April 4, at the home of Mrs. Don Jolliffe. This meeting will be birthday night ior ivirs. inaries tftecij Uapello. 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 emergency 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. P.O. BOX 522 MEDFORD, OREGON (And be sure to renew promptly when you receive your notice!) MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE The Butte Falls Lions club were hosts for a zone meeting held Thursday evening, March 31, at the Butte Falls High school. The Butte Falls Lion's Auxiliary prepared and served dinner for Lions from Gold Hill, Central Point, Eagle Point, Pros pect and Butte Falls. Auxiliary members serving were Mrs. Er nest Smith, Mrs. Page Stauffer, Mrs. Charles Capello and Mrs. William (Al) Hartlerode. Mrs. Bruce Pingle, president of the Butte Falls Lion Auxili ary attended a luncheon given in honor of state officers at Pros pect Thursday afternoon, March 21. Hostess clubs were Prospect, Shady Cove; Eagle Point and Butte Falls. Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Day Monday : A Day of Prayer will be held Monday, March 25, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, 1020 East Main sU from 11 ajn. until 2:15 p.m. - Members of the church are in vited to private confession from 9 until 10 a.m. and holy com munion earlier the same day, it was reported. - The public is invited to at tend the services including med itation, prayer and moments of silent worship with an interlude tot sack lunch at noon. - Look to the Future Choose GAS Appliances "So I got a new Gas Water Heater, and every living soul shows up for a hot water handoutr 1 1 Automatic Water Heaters Give Hot Water- times faster! ALSO TANK GAS SERVICE You can also have modern cooking and water heating BEYOND THE CITY MAINS . . Inquire about our LOW RENTAL PLAN on tank gas systems. w CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UTILITIES COMPANY MEDFORD, OREGON PHONE 2-5284 HSMHBVI How to shop like a professional buyer Yon make thousands of buying decisions a month just shopping for your family. A professional buyer makes hundreds of thousands. Yet you both follow the same sound rule to avoid buying mistakes: A good brand - ' ia your best guarantee You know you can count on a good brand. Its maker stands back of it. And so you know you're right. The more good brands you know, the Burer you are. Get to know them in this newspaper. They'll help you cut buying mistakes, get more for your money. BRAND NAMES FOUNDATION Incorporated A Non-Profit Educational Foundation 37 West 57th St. New York 19, N. Y. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE
