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ILLINOIS VALLEY Auxiliary Elects Officers By HELEN BOTTEL Cave Junction Officers of the newly-formed auxiliary of Veterans of World War I were nominated and elected Tuesday night at a meeting held at the M. C. Beem home in Kerby. Mrs. Otto Tryon was named president; Mrs. Elwood Hussey, senior vice-president; Mrs. Pal mer Lovejoy, junior vice-president and Mrs. Charles Ange vine, treasurer. These and other officers will be installed at the May 28 meeting when the unit will be instituted. Members of the barracks also met at the Beem home Tuesday. Following business sessions, the men joined the ladies for re freshments and entertainment which included community sing ing and a number of electric organ, piano and violin selec tions by Mr. and Mrs. Beem and Oliver Wilson. pital. His arm and leg were mangled when a load of logs fell from a truck at the mill several weeks ago. The arm was splinted this week and reports are that he will regain full use of it. Offers of blood for transfu sions came from almost every man at the mill. The Fattigs, who now live at Waters Creek, near Wonder, have five children, a 10-year-old and two younger sets of twins. School Nevs Don Gibbs, president and man ager of the Redwoods Telephone company, attended a "carrier school," put on by the Oregon Independent Telephone associa tion at Redmond this week. The four-day course gave in structions and demonstrations on the application, installation and maintenance of electronic car rier systems which transmit phone messages by radio waves in place of physical wire. One such system is already operating in the Crooks Creek area near Selma, and Gibbs plans to install another on the Caves highway. Illinois Valley Lions will have a summer softball team of their own this year when night games start the latter part -of June. Temporary manager, elected at the Lions meet Tuesday night, i4 Frank Knight. Introduced as a guest by Bob Cheery was Orville Meredith, Vner of Meredith's Mobilgas station, and new city council man. The dinner meeting was eH at the Todelope cafe. Irene McCasland is at Sacred Heart hospital in Medf ord, where she is being treated for a broken ankle, sustained when she fell at the home of friends in Crescent City last week end. .Her part-time position at the Cave Junction post office is be ing filled by Mrs. C. Y. Arnold. J o b's Daughters Guardian Council met Tuesday night at the home of secretary Norma Camp bell to discuss plans for the secret dads' banquet next Mon day night. ' Installation of guardian offi cers will also be a part of the Monday event, to be held at the Masonic temple in Kerby. ROGUE RIVER SCHOOLS . Children entering the first grade at Rogue River this Sep tember and mothers of the chil dren have been invited to visit the first grade Tuesday, May 21, between 1 and 2:30 p.m. This is not the regular "round up", so physical examinations will not be given, out the first grade teachers and the school nurse will be there to answer questions and give needed in structions, school officials said. tractive with '"oriental decora tions which had been used for thj Junior-Senior prom. Back ground music for the tea was provided by Mrs. Camills Kearns on the Hammond chord organ. Mrs. Altha LeRoy was faculty advisor for this event. The last of the Cave City Lum ber Shed building was moved across the street Monday to its new location behind Don Rosen berg's Caves Building Supplies, j Purchased several months ago from Elwood Hussey, the shed . will be used for lumber storage by Rosenberg. It had been un occupied for a number of years. County Agent Caroline Faust gave a program on proper nu trition titled "Good Weight for Good Health," at the Illinois Val- Mrs. Gladys King of O'Brien ley Home Extension Unit meet- visited' in Los Angeles this week ing Tuesday at the James Allen With her sister, Mrs. Beulah Kir- home. : lin. A donation of $6 to Azalea Mr. and Mrs. Bill Howland, owners of the Western Auto Store in Cave Junction, their son Bob and Mrs. Howland's mother, Mrs. Frances McCum ber, will leave for Portland Sat urday after closing time. Combining business with pleas ure, the Howlands will do their store "Christmas shopping," while visiting with Mrs. How land's brother, C. E. McCumber and his wife, at Milwaukie. The store will be closed all day Monday. House, the HEU-sponsored girls .aormitory at uregon state col lege, was voted. . June 11 has been set as the date for the annual unit picnic, which wil end club activities for the summer months. Following a discussion 'of the by-laws, several minor changes were approved. New officers, Marg Johnson, president, Mar garet Meredith,- vice-president and Evangeline Broeffle, secretary-treasurer, were1 introduced. Mrs. James Payne, Azalea house cnairman ior mis area, announc-j Mrs. Harold Crowls anrf her ed that college-bound girls from daughter, Bonnie Cavyell, spent ine local nign scnooi may appiy : Mother's Day in Medford where Planning to spend five days of her Memorial day vacation at Costa Mesa, Calif., is Mrs. Hal Moore Sr., who' will see her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Bales and children for the first time in two and one-half years. . .. On the plane trip home, she will meet her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Moore at the San Francisco airport for a short visit. Mrs. Moore Sr. operates the beauty shop at Hazel's Dress shop. The annual Mothers Tea spon sored by the FHA at Rogue Riv er High school was held Tues day, May 14, in the school gym. Marvis Shaw, president of the FHA was mistress of ceremonies. The welcome to mothers was given by Freda Baker, FHA pres ident elect for 1957-58. Mrs. Ruby Weaver gave the response for the mothers. Carol Weaver, FHA district chairman explained the purpose of FHA and Marcia Hunt read a poem. Mrs. Leona DeArmond sang two vocal solos accompanied by Mrs. Jean Gail. A hat skit was presented by members of the FHA with San dra Gregory as reader. Piano solos were rendered by Leah Wicks and Janie Wicks. A girls quartette composed of Margaret Van Hoy Sheila Havemann, Ter- rie Roach, and Barbara LeRoy sang a number entitled "Moth er". A tap dance was presented by Carol Weaver. Members of the clothing classes presented a fashion show of clothing made during the school year. The event was concluded by the installation of newly elected FHA officers. This ceremony was conducted by Joy Meyers, Rose Marf Petit, and Mary Ann .Sakraida of the Grants Pass FHA chapter. Graduation and baccalaureate services will be held in the Rogue River High school gym May 19 and 24 respectively. Baccalaureate services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the gym with the Rev. and Mrs. Ernst Havemann delivering the message. The graduation service will be at 8 pjn. Friday, May 24 in the gymnasium. The speakers will be the valedictorian, Wil liam F. Spears Jr.; the saluta torian. Sharon Stevens; the stu dent body president,. Myrna Towse McBee;- and the ' class president, Thomas Middleton. Their speeches will be centered around the topic "The Age In Which We Live". A clothing display featuring infant clothing had been pre pared by the freshman class in home economics. The homemak ing in class prepared- a display of unusual cakes, one for each month of the year, featuring a number of special occasions. Tea tables were arranged by mem bers of each class. Mrs. Hazel Engle, Mrs. Elise Paisley, and Mrs. Joan Jones were tea table judges. The sophomore class re ceived the prize for the most appropriate tea table. The gym was unusually at- for residence there as a few va cancies still exist. ' Assisting Mrs. Allen as hos tesses were Mrs. Ralph Burns, Mrs. A. Y. Bailey and Mrs. Vernon Larson. Nearly 40 wom en attended the all-day meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hicker son have sold their home (the remodeled Holland school) to Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bridges of Kerby. They left Wednesday for Burns, Ore., where Mrs. Hickerson's parents and her hus band's mother reside. The fam ily came here from Prospect five years ago. Spieth's Real Estate agency made the sale. Paul Fattig, formerly of the Illinois Valley, whose leg was amputated following a logging truck accident at S.H. -and W. mill, Grants Pass, is recuperat ing at Josephine General hos- they visited Crowl's parents, Mr. and, Mrs. Lawrence Crowl. Mothers honored Sunday at the Cave Junction Community church were: Mrs. Ernie Sams, who earned the title of mother with the largest family (seven children); Mrs. Frances McCum ber, oldest mother, and one with the most great, great grandchil dren (three); and Mrs. Wayne Saffer, mother with the young est child present. ' Special music was provided during Sunday school services by Mrs. McCumber and her daughter, Mrs. Bill Howland, who sang "How Can I Be Lone ly," dedicated to mothers whose children were far away. Mrs. Mc Cumber gave a Mothers Day reading title, "A Pinch of This." Following evening services, friends of the Cave Junction community church gathered for a forewell party to Dr. Elmer Wilder who preached his last sermon here Sunday. He plans to continue his evangelistic and Sunday school work at Los An geles and other cities in Oregon and California. Included in the informal get together was a church charter signing ceremony, when a mem bership roll was started for the first time. Refreshments were served by ladies of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carter and their four children have moved into the Clayton Murton home at Kerby. The Burtons, long time residents, who formerly owned the big Burton ranch on the airport road, have moved to southern California. PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL The Phoenix High school spring open house program, Wednesday, May 15, featured selected musical numbers by the high school girls Triple Trio, directed by Harry Kannasto, and dances by a group from the freshman girls' physical educa tion class, under the direction of Mrs. Virginia LaBounty. The freshman girls did two dances, a Filipino dance were Janice Trott, Frances Stout, Linda Gearin, Linda Wallace, Cindy Gardner, Pat Kidwell, Peggy Smith and Rose Mary Schleigh. Doing the Irish Lilt were the girls mentioned above plus Sandy Edwards, Karen Golding, Joyce Hunter and Eula Disrude. The Future Farmers of America chapter elected new officers for next year at a recent meeting. The officers are Lester Schleigh, president; Marvin Frazier, vice president; Victor Shatto, secre tary; Elmer McDonald, treasur er; Warren Richey, sentinel, and Jack Hoffbuhr, reporter. The of ficers will assume their duties at the beginning of the summer. The high school student body was presented with a musical program by the grade school band under the direction of Har ry Kannasto Friday afternoon, May 10. The numbers played were the marches "Men in Lincoln Green," "Queen's Page," "An chors Aweigh," the overture "Golden Arrow," and the popu lar selection, "I'll See You in My Dreams." Four solos were featured. Steve Bartlett played "Carnival of Venice" on the cornet; a dif ferent arrangement of "Carnival of Venice" was played by Othar Richey, trumpet. Joyce Stock still played "Souvenir" on the flute and Von Chestnut played "Song of India" on the baritone. Anyone who has raised a boy i realizes certain hazards are in volved. These may include craw dads in the refrigerator, tracer bullets in the fireplace, chemis try fumes in the basement and collections. ' Young Patrick Love is a col lector, but not of the usual things like rocks or stamps. His parents, the William Loves of O'Brien, a.j trying to find out how to re move snail trails from clothes, furniture and walls, put there when Pat's herd of 12 or so es caped his pocket and went on a nocturnal tour of the house. SAVINGS THE MONEY YOU ENTRUST to this specialized thrift and home "financing institution is automatically INSURED SAFE to $10,000 by a permanent agency of the United States Government. This feature com bined with sound management practices and the inherent security of re investing in first mortgage loans on homes, makes our savings accounts ideal. Let your accumulated dollars add to your income. Investigate today. CURRENT DIVIDEND 3'2 O PER ANNUM FIRST FEDERAL Savings & Loan Assn. of Medford Mr. Kanasto, music instructor, has written a processional for commencement exercises. It will be played by the PHS band for the march of the graduating seniors. The boys' sixth period PE class has decided to go swim ming at least once a week since warm weather started. May 15 was the first of 'the series. The class of about 15 boys left school in private autos about 2:35 p.m. for Twin Plunges in Ashland. , Members of the PHS Latin class have completed projects which pertain to Latin. The proj ects were on display at open house May 15. . Virginia Martin made a Latin scroll translating verses from the book of Ester in the Bible into Latin, Jim James made a Roman warship, and Rose Mary Kusel wrote a theme on Latin words. CLUB NEWS The PHS Mask club held a swimming party and picnic at Twin Plunges Friday, May 17 The party was attended by Rich ard A. Dickenson, Mask club di rector, and members of the club who took part in the production "Afraid of the Dark" which was put on April 17. The members also brought guests. Taleni School Students from Mrs. Ada Bow man's art classes were notified Friday of their awards from the Latham Foundation Internation al Humane Poster contest. ' Linda Hamilton, route 3, box 242, Medford, was the winner of five dollars. Her poster was en tered in ' Group HI, which in cluded grades 7, 8 and 9. Her poster was one of 20 chosen as fourth place in this group. ' Jean Sterrett, Linda Watson, Jolly Stitchers The Jolly Stitchers' Sewing club of Butte Falls held a tea for their mothers and the fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Claude Moore, recently. Mothers attending were Mrs. Donald Smith, Mrs. Louis Cram mer, Mrs. Ben Moore, Mrs. Sim monds and the leader, Mrs. Daires. Members displayed nee dle cases, stuffed rabbits and headscarfs which they had made during the year. The girls served cookies, they had made themselves and cof fee. Sallie Davies, . Reporter. , . John James, Judy Heim, Leon ard Clark, Donna Hill, Patty Bentley, Christy Elrod, Gail Scharfe, Linda Mullin, Ricky Bowersock, Ruth Neifert and Wade Loofborrow all received certificates of merit for honor abe mention. This is , an international con test, and pupils from around the world sent posters to be judged. The contest is under the direc tion of John de Lemos, art direc tor of the Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education, Stanford, Calif. McLOUGHLIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The ninth grade picnic will be held in Ashland May 21. ' The Music Festival for Med ford schools will be held the evening of May 23 at the high school stadium. ' Participating will be the, senior, both junior highs, and elementary schools. ' Seventh graders from Oak Grove and West Side schools were guests of McLoughlin stu dents May 17. The eighth grad ers presented a special assembly. Mary Kay Harris was in charge of a skit, Alfred Funston wel comed the guests, and the dance band played two numbers. Fol lowing the assembly, the visitors were taken on a tour of the building. The ninth . grade assembly will be held the morning of May 24. A special assembly will be presented May 24 . when sixth graders from v Lincoln, Jackson, Jefferson, Washington, Oak Grove, and : West Side schools will be guests. They will' tour the building to become familiar with the school they will .at tend next year. ' x The ninth grade dance was held Friday evening, with the theme "A Young Man's Fancy." The girls gym had been changed into scenes of thoughts of love from cave man days to the pres ent. The decorations committee was Janice Butts, Jim Collins, Carol Lee, Bill Williams, and Gary , Fields. Intermission enterta Inment was given by Vaughn Bigalow, Steve Hoots, Rosalind Randies Dick Ragsdale, and Sandra Sem ple. A combo furnished special numbers. Chaperones were teachers and Mr. and Mrs. Jack White, Mr. and Mrs. Golden Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Al Randies, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Strom. High spot of the evening was the appearance of the princesses Oralee Gardner, Sandra Semple, Sharon Jackson, Pat Newbry, Rosalind Randies, and Jaci Skel ton. The queen chosen from this group was crowned by Ray Konopasek. Escorts were Jerry Shults, Bud Quinney, Skip Ben nett, Dave' McCollum, Lynn Knight, and Craig Walstead. Refreshments were served by Sandra Semple, Beverly Mc Neil, Susie Reule, Ton! Spence, and Joyce Riley. Mrs. Joanne Henry is sponsor for the ninth grade class. . . The, McLoughlin tennis team defeated Hedrick May 14, five matches to one. Singles winners were John Shaw, Gary Cum mings, and David Ryn. Doubles victories were won by Gary Cummings and John Shaw, and Bud Quinney with David Ryn. The eighth grade tennis girls defeated Hedrick again May IS, five matches to one. Mac singles winners were Mary Kay Harris, Nancy Hinman, and Karen Sim cox. Doubles winners were the duos of Mary Kay Harris and Deanna Taylor, and Nanqr Hin man and Karen Simcox. - The Junior Red Cross, under the direction of President Bud Quinney and Sponsor Louise Davis, has completed a scrap book showing pictures and in formation about McLoughlin school and Oregon. The scrap book is being sent to the Red Cross area office, and will be forwarded to some school in an other country. -i . The U.S. auto industry uses 80 per cent of the total domestic rubber output. PLAUER :BL0X For Quick Hot Fires Prompt Delivery Fill Your Storage Now MEDFORD FUEL CO. Sunday, May 19, 1857 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FITS Medford Girl Describes YMCA Youth Legislature By NANCY ECK Salem The tenth annual YMCA Youth Legislature open ed Friday in the state capital at Salem. YMCA members throughout the state appeared at the capital building and assembled in either the Senate or the House of Rep resentatives to learn the true meaning of "self-government" and "democracy." This : youth and government program affords each member the opportunity of participating in an experience that will guide him in future years. Meetingi Start The meetings started with the assembling of each individual house to read the bills that were compiled and organized by YMCA groups and clubs through out the state. Following this, there was a joint assembly held in the House of Representatives for the purpose of opening and publishing the vote cast for the boy governor at the last general ings to discuss the bills were scheduled for Friday and Sat- furday. election, to inaugurate the boy! governor and hear his inaugural message. Governor Present Governor Robert D. Holmes was present and addressed the legislation. In his welcome he expressed his views and stated that this program was, "one of the most important works going on in the state of Oregon." He further pointed out that this was "truly a science of government." The boy governor, William Richter, was inaugurated by Chief Justice William McAllister of the supreme court. He told the legislators: "Good govern ment is a responsibility of all. Let us accept our responsibility!" Various committee group meet- Average age of a scrapped motor- vehicle is now about 14 years but back in 1925 the life time of the average car was only about 6.5 years. 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