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TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Tuesday. October 1. 1957 Accomplishments of PTA Noted by County Counci Accomplishments of the parent-teacher associations of the county were reviewed today by Jackson County Council of Parent Teachers associations in a statement issued by the council. "Jackson County council, combining the efforts of its local units, has accomplished much in years past in promoting programs beneficial to the youth of our county community," it was said. '"The council helped finance the construction of the present Medford YMCA build ing: assisted in amplifying the need for a detention facility and in securing the detention home construction; helped in the establishment of the Southern Oregon Child Guidance clinic; assisted the health department in conducting health clirics throughout the county; provided and helped train leaders for many youth programs in scout ing, Campfire Girls; YMCA activities and 4-H clubs. Cooperation Noted "The circles of cooperation in Tvhich the 5,651 individual Jack son County PTA members were active last year in this com munity included: YMCA, Juven ile Advisory committee. Camp fire Girls, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts (including Cubs and Brownies), 4-H Mental Health association. Child Guidance clinic, Jackson County Public Health association, teacher or ganizations, Jackson County Eoard of Christian Education, professional education groups, legislative groups, Council for Children and Youth and Safety Council. "Within the county council re two active coordinating councils, one in Ashland and one in Medford. These groups work closely with school ad ministration officials in studying the needs of education in their areas, interpreting that need to the citizens in their communi ties, and getting active unified support for school budgets and bond issues. "PTA will continue to serve the Jackson County community in promoting the Action Pro gram of the National Congress: "The Family and the Com- Lmunity: Each Shapes the Other the PTA Serves Both." Membership enrollment for all units in the county council starts with the opening of school and continues through every month of the school year. Octo ber has been proclaimed as membership promotion month by Mrs. Rollin Brown, president of the National Congress of Par ents and Teachers, and by Gov ernor Robert D. Holmes of Ore gon. In the October National Par-ent-T e a c h e r magazine, Mrs Brown comments: "During Oc tober there will be someone knocking at your door, be you parent, grarydparent or friend, for PTA does not skip a single house in the block. The person who answers the door may be a teacher, farmer or a factory worker. He may speak perfect English, or with a heavy accent. All Americans are welcome in PTA, and Americans are joining forcrs 10.694.4711 members strong last year to work for the welfare of children and youth in our world." Club to Hear Talk By Pakistanian A traditionally turbaned Pak istanian will speak for the first fall meeting of Rogue River Wednesday, October 16, at the Rogue River Valley Knife and Fork club Wednesday, October 16, at Rogue Valley Country club. The man is Aly Wassil, who learned yoga from the great teachers of the East and forti fied his philosophies with edu cation from Harvard, Massachu setts Institute of Technology and other American universities. Aly Wassil is credited with bringing to his audiences a bet ter understanding of the differ ences of two strong and estrang ed peoples those of the East and the West. Aly Wassil, who often ap pears on radio and television programs, wears a Phi Kappa Delta key and was presented the Great Seal of California for his contiibution to better un derstanding and world peace. Committees Named By Rogue Elk Unit Rogue Elk Home Extension unit recently held the annual fall organizational meeting at the home of Mrs. Randall Ax-' tell. Co-hostess was Mrs. Albert Esten. Mrs. Harold Corlisg, chairman, named committees for the year. They are Mrs. Esten, member ship and hospitality; Mrs. Ken nety Lacy, luncheon; Mrs. Carl Richardson, recreation; Mrs. Os car Hanson, 4-H: Mrs. Axtell, fi nance; Ted Shimek. Azalea house and scrapbook: Mrs. Ches ter Willson, Associated Country Women of the Vorld; Mrs. Alma Mallery. healch and safety; Mrs. Royal Greennnn, research and citizenship; Mrs. Harry Nichol son, public relations. Mrs. Hanson was elected treasurer and Mrs. Morris Bush, corresponding secretary. Mrs. Lacy reported on the package of clothing which the unit collected and sent to the John Foukas family in Greece. Program Outlined By AAUW Ashland The first general meeting for fall of the Ashland branch, American Association of University Women, will be held Wednesday, October 2, it 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Elmo Stev enson, 610 Elkader street, Ash land. In keeping with the educa tional purposes of the associa tion, the main part of this meet ing will be fn the form of "Buzz sessions," or a division of the group into small groups for the purpose of discussing what the members wish in terms of arts and crafts, international rela tions and literature programs. This type of sessioll is some thing new, according to Mrs. Betty L.ou Dunlop, program chairman, and it is hoped that from these sessions will come suggestions for monthly pro grams in these three fields. The sessions will also help to orient new members on the purposes and functions of AAUW. The Ashland Branch also plans to have, in addition to the usual programs and business meetings, added features of en tertainment such as music furn ished by members of the com munity, and of Southern Ore gon college. Mrs. Harry Skerry, music chairman, will be in charges of this aspect of the pro grams. Ashland hopes to have a joint meeting with the Medford branch in December. Projects for the year will include the annual Rotary-AAUW Youth Conference which is held at Southern Oregon college, and schools from Southerrn Oregon and Northern California are in vited; the annual AAUW-spon-which is recorded and later re leased in the Portland area, and the annual "Woman of the year" award breakfast in May. Among the monthly programs will be featured one of a re port of the national AAUW con vention held in Boston. This re port will be made by Mrs. Clar ence Winston, registrar of South ern Oregon college, and past vice-president of the North Pa cific region, AAUW. There will also be a play reading by Dr Dorothy Stolp's drama class SOC; a program on higher edu cation by Dr. Elmo Stevenson; a report, in the form of a panel discussion, on the geo-physical year; an international relations program, to which husbands are invited and which will feature a smorgasbord and an interna tional fashion show; an arts pro gram given by Miss Marion Ady and Mrs. Otto Wilda; and partic ipation by the AAUW branch at the state convention to be held in Grants Pass in April. Contest Methods Studied by Group At Last Session Mrs. Earl Sands was toastmis tress for the last meting of Med ford Toastmistress club. Mrs. Clarence Wilson gave the invo cation and then gave a brief re port of the council meeting held in Grants Pass September 22. In preparation for the coming speech contests, most of the eve ning's program was given over to a panel discussion on speech contest procedure. Mrs. Arnold Bohnert was moderator. First speaker was Mrs. Effie Kurtz, who told how contest speeches are timed. Mrs. Roy Rolls used sample judge's sheets and bal lots to illustrate the method of judging contest speeches. Mrs. Wilson, third member of the panel, explained the point sys tem used for both prepared and impromptu speeches. Following a discussion period Mrs. James Van der'Steen was introduced. The subject of her speech was "The Good. Old Days." She told the story of her great grandmother's life during pioneer days, and contrasted her way of life with the push-button age of today. Mrs. James Welch was topic mistress. She assigned topics dealing with numismatics to several members for two min ute speeches. Mrs. John Marler acted as timer; Mrs. Harry Marshall was speech evaluator; Mrs. Willis Williams, lexicologist, and Mrs. Ethel Mclntyre was program evaluator. The club meets each second and fourth Monday at Girls' Community club and visitors are welcome to attend any meeting. Further information may be had bv -calling Mrs. Mclntyre, SPring 2-7143. Junior Bethel Night Observed Junior bethel and parents' night was observed by Bethel 55, International Order of Job's Daughters, at the last meeting held at the Pythian building. The program was preceded by a pot luck dinner, with parents as guests. Junior bethel officers for the evening were outer guard, Janet Turner; inner guard, Dorothy Arney; librarian, Teresa Six; mu sician, Heather Rode; chaplain, Susan Yoder; junior custodian, Mildred Boyd; senior custodian, April Owens; treasurer, Mary Meyers; recorder, Pamela White: messengers, Paul Scott, Margaret Tizekker, Jackie Mee, Patricia Meyers and Pamela Stacey. Past honored queens present were Miss Sheila Spence, Bethel 55 and Mrs. Jack Six. Bethel 14. A past associate guardian present was Lem Manning of Bethel 14 and Bethel 55. He also is grand outer guard of Oregon. Past guardians present were Mrs. Wendel Spence, Bethel 14; and Mrs. Paul Selby, Bethel 55. John Pond, district supervisor grand commander of the grand com manderie. Knights Templar of Oregon, was a special guest. Queen Marcla Spence an nounced a candy sale for Jobs Daughters from October 1 to October 15. This is a state wide project. Bethel 55 is to have joint in spection by the grand guardian of Oregon with Bethel 22, Ash land. October 22 at Ashland. The next meeting, October 8, will be Friendship night, with all the Bethels in southern Oregon invited to attend. Plans were made to attend the Friendship night of Grants Pass Bethel Oc tober 14. ' . The average American eats about 10 pounds of fish a year, but New Yorkers average 30 pounds. mi v l: -Vis . Begin today Baffin today to enjoy th delight of Hollywood Special Formula Bread. A secret blend of 16 choice grain and vegetable flours, your taste buda are in for happy surprise! FREE! Hollywood D!t ood Col.ri. Guide. Writ t Eloonor Day. 100 W. 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Guests, attending were the Misses Elkin, June Couey, Diane Robbins, Marty Barclay, Marge LaFever, Charolette Jensen and Helen Granger. Another party, combined with the sorority's model meeting will be held at Mrs. Butterfields home, 813 Minnesota avenue, at 8 o'clock, Thursday, October 3. Members are planning special entertainment for the evening. and guests will again be invited. BPWC Breakfast Ends Annua! Week About 45 members and guests of Medford Business and Profes sional Women's club attended a breakfast at Rogue Valley Coun try club Sunday which brought the club's observance of Nation al Business Women's week to a close. The breakfast honored Miss Laura York, past president of the local club and former presi dent of the state federation who was named "Beep of the Week." Miss Voda Brower, president, presided. Mrs. Jean Fish, president of Zonta club, was among the guests attending. Mrs. Enid Rankin, BPWC member and president of Al trusa club, was introduced and her appointment by Gov. Rob ert Holmes to his new commis sion on service to the aged was announced. The Medford club is now making plans for the annual dis trict conference to be held here October 19-20. Mrs. Harriet Wat son, district chairman, will be chairman of the conference planning. The theme will be "Days of '49." Member Presents Chapter Program Mrs. Nils Eden' gave a pro gram on the use and care of electrical appliances at the last meeting of Xi Mu, chapter, Beta Sigma Phi. It was held at the home of Mrs. Laurence Allen, Route 2, Box 402Y. During the business session, conducted by Mrs. Russell Bu dreau, the president, plans were made for a rummage sale and a box social. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Helen Ashley. Next meeting will be October 9 at the home of Miss Jackie Walker. 4 Barracks, Auxiliary Plan Future Meetings For New Clubhouse Medford barracks, Veterans of World War I and the auxil iary, will hold future meetings in the new Girls Community club, 229 North Bartlett street. First meeting in the new loca tion will be Wednesday, October 2, at 8 p.m. Initiation will be held. All veterans and their wives are invited to attend, whether members of the organizations or not. Degree Conferred By Medford Lodge Ray Birge and Gordon Wil liams received the third degree at the last meeting of Medford lodge International Order of Odd Fellows. Glen Jennings of KBES-TV, and Kenneth Cook of United Airlines presented a program which explained the United Medford Crusade and showed colored slides which depicted the various agencies supported by the crusade money. Theta Rho girls staged a cake walk to raise money for their club activities. The evening closed with re freshments served by the Re bekah lodge in observance of the birthdays of J. E. Putnam, John Foster, Walter Skelton, R. L. Applegate, J. A. Thofnas son, J. B. Adams, Claude Coo per, L. O. Howard and Lloyd Lamb. 4 Women's Association Of Phoenix Church Has October Meeting Phoenix The Women's as sociation of. Phoenix Presbyter ian church will hold the next meeting October 17. All women of the church and community ar. invited to attend the associ ation's sessions. At the last session 1 luncheon was served in honor of women who have been working 'in the fruit harvest. Assisting with the luncheon were Mrs. Emma Keith, chairman, Mrs. Enid Cas ter, Mrs. W. M. Caldwell, Mrs. C. A. Stochers, Mrs. Charles Marrs, Mrs. J. H. Webster, Mrs. J. R. Beeson and Mrs. Gertrude Watkins. The program was led by Mrs. Vincent Claflin on the topic "Everyday People Ready for God's Work." Grey Ladies Hold Planning Session Mrs. R. G. Bardwell, 1002 Oak- dale avenue, entertained mem bers of the Gray Lady Service for Camp White at her home September 23. Mrs. Bardwell serves as chairman, with Mrs Lillian Salade as co-chairman During the business meeting pro grams for the coming year were planned. Mrs. Frances Flinn an nounced the first event would be a program September 25 y the Muzzioli band with refresh ments prepared and served by Red Cross canteen members. The business meeting was fol lowed with a tea hour with Mrs. E. A. Littrell and Mrs. Martin Luther pouring. Actress Reports For Duty at UN By GAY PAULEY United Press Women's Editor United Nations, N.Y. op Irene Dunne, whose talent as a comediennie won her movie fame, is "dead serious" about her new role. The actress has turned diplo mat serving as the U.S. alternate representative to the 12th Gen eral Assembly of the United Na tion. It is her first public office, although she long has been ac tive in civic, charity and re ligious work. "It has been a most enlighten ing week, said Miss Dunne in her first interview since her ap pointment by President Eisen hower. She reported for duty last Tuesday, when the General Assembly convened, and to show credentials to get in. Guards didn't recognize the woman who has been making movies since 1930. Miss Dunne recalled that some of her best acting roles were on the frothy side. Diplomacy is a little different, she said rue fully. "The thing that impresses me most is how dead serious every body is," she said. "Me included There is no time for comedy at the UN." Miss Dunne said she has been working "almost around the clock," attending meetings of the Trusteeship Committee to which she is assigned, "getting my feet on the ground," meeting delegates. "You can site in a chair here and the whole world comes to you,", she said. Elk-Trail PTA To Meet Friday Elk-Trail Parent-Teacher as sociation will meet Friday, Oc tober 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the schoolhouse. Pupils of the first and second grades will present the program. Mothers of children in the seventh grade are asked to take cookies. Child care will be pro vided. Mrs. Roy Anderson is presi dent of the unit this year. Dinner Announced By Medford Bethel Bethel 14, International Order of Job's Daughters, will hold a potluck dinner Wednesday, Oc tober 2 at the Masonic Temple preceding a stated meeting. The dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and is in observance of a friend ship night. Members are requested to wear semi-formal dresses. Nationally Known Caller Secured For Dance Friday Fenton (Jonesy) Jones, na tionally , known square dance caller from Glendale, Calif., will be featured caller at a dance Friday, Oct. 4, at the Square Corral starting at 8:30 p.m. The dance is beine sDonsored by the Rogue Valley Square Dance Callers association. The caller records for Mac Gregor Records, and has ap peared in the Rogue valley sev eral times. He is currently on a northwest tour. 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He will gladly give you FREE ESTIMATES on any remodeling, repairs, etc . . . and show you all the new styles in Stoles, Jackets and Coats. HADLEY'S 17 South Central Ave., Medford )r v Here Are Just a Few of the Many Furs To Choose From - NATURAL MINK STOLE : SALE $199.00 NATURAL MINK SUIT STOLE - Diadem Shade SALE $799.00 NATURAL MINK COWELL STOLE-Autumn Haze....SALE $679.00 NATURAL MINK CERULEAN POCKET STOLE SALE $699.00 up NATURAL MINK COATS SALE $2995.00 Black Dyed PERSIAN LAMB JACKETS ..................SALE $295.00 up Natural BEAVER JACKETS SALE $399.00 up Dyed Squirrel-Back STOLES & JACKETS SALE $199.00 up Dyed Squirrel Belly CAPES & JACKETS ...SALE $69.00 up Dyed Muskrat STOLES, JACKETS, COATS SALE 99.00 up fl TERMS To Suit (plus tax) Your Credit Is Welcome Sale Merchandise May Be Put On Layaway or Charged HAVE YOUR OLD COAT REMODELED $0050 AS IOW AS Wr MAMLIEY'S 17 South Central - SP 2-4890 Layaway for Xmas All Garments Fully Guaranteed ALL IMPORTED FURS LABELED TO SHOW COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Un4tr liteiM by Nllionj) 8irt Skvcw. too. CUj0 s-vr?v.,:j'
