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librarian Says Youngsters Now "Reading Everything 8 Y GAY JAULEY Unit! Prss Tomtn'i Editor New York w One authority on children's books says today's young generation reads every thing in reach. Which should be heartening news to all us adults who have been fretting about the demands of television on a child's free hours or on reasons why "Johnny can't read." This being the 39th annual Children's Book Week, I visited Mrs. Frances Spain, an affable, Georgia-born woman who has worked with youngsters in libr ary and classroom for 25 years. She at present is head of the children's section of the New York Public Library, where some three and one-half million children's books are checked out yearly. "What are they reading? Mercy me, everything in all fields," said Mrs? Spain. "They're going through the books grand ma grew up on . . . the classics as well as the3 comics. I must say, though, we "don't include the latter in our library listings." 'A bunch of us worried when television came along, fearing it would cut into a child's reading time," she recalled. "But then, so does dancing school. "Circulation did drop a bit at first, but not as we had feared. Television stimulates a certain amount of reading. The classic example was a few seasons ago OH SALE TOMORROW AT SAFEWAY Yfe Exciting, Colorful ial Cfcristmas Issue MAGAZINE You Won't Wont to Miss the Special Chr'wtmo Story ' "The Little Lame Limb" told by MARY MARTIN beautifully illustrated by WALT DISNEY STUDIOS ffus other woaderful features tuck at thee: Parties to Sing About fecetic menu ideas for a gay buffet, a cheery open house, a tweet-treat tetocrland! ft Christmas Decorations You Can Make Jjsciting new and colorful holiday decorating ideas to brighten your home and table. The Fine Art of Conversation How to turn strangers into friends, make your conversation really sparkle! PIUS 3 . . Helpful and informative articles on beauty and health, fashions and needlework, home and family, tht entertainment world. ALL IN THE SPECIAL DECEMBER ISSUE OF America's Greatest Magazine Value when we had the Davy Crockett craze in everything. Well, we couldn't keep his biograhpy, or that of any other western hero, on the shelves." Statistics from the Children's Book council support Mrs. Spain's observations. Lucy Tom kins, the executive secretary, said that in 1921 there was one children's book editor. Now, the council has 69 member publish ers. Non-member publishers of juveniles bring to total to 105, she said. Children's Books Triple In 1900, there were 527 child ren's book titles published. Last year, 1,495. The American Book Publishers Council, Inc., report er a 38 per cent increase from 1954 through 1956 in the number of volumes sold, in the SI and up category. The under SI retail showed a 12 per cen increase. All told last year, either the kids or doting relatives bought nearly 145 million books. Mrs. Spain said children's tastes in reading have changed little with the years. "We have noticed," she said, "that there is more demand for books of fact. Not done in a fictional manner, but straight-forward. And the children seem to be reading more biography and history. Right at the moment, our books on space, flying and science fiction are "best sellers'." "But the children never tire of Black Beauty, Tom Sawyer, Hans Christian Anderson, Grimm's Fairy Tales, Arabian Nights,' Robinson Crusoe, Little Women, Alice in Wonderland..." How about Huckleberry Finn, the book recently dropped as a grade school text by the New York City Board of Education as "unsuitable." "Oh, we have Huck on our shelves," said Mrs. Spain. "The unabridged version." Upper Rogue HEC Elects Officers Upper Rogue Grange Home Economics club elected officers at the last meeting, naming Mrs. Charles Moorehead chairman. Others elected were Mrs. Asb jorn Myklebye, vice-chairman; Mrs. George Tockstein. secre tary; Mrs. Oscar Hanson, treas urer. During the meeting, held at the Hanson home, plans were made for the annual Christmas party, and projects for the com ing year were discussed. Mem bers are asked to take small gifts to a meeting of Upper Rogue Grange November 21 for game prizes. The next HEC meeting will be a potluck Christmas party at the Eastin home December 21. Those attending are to take an ex change gift costing no more than $1. Pollyannas will also draw names and exchange gifts. DAV and Auxiliary Change Meeting Date A business meeting of Dis abled American Veterans and auxiliary scheduled for Friday, November 22, has been changed to Monday, November 25, it was announced today. It will be held at the Red Cross building on Hawthorne street. The auxiliary sewing club will meet Thursday, November 21, in the home of Mrs. Lynn Elliott, 513 Oregon terrace. A rummage sale will be held No vember 23 at the Eagles hall, West Main street. fudan-cfrnp at&etwmen The Most Complete DINNERWARE Selection in Southern Oregon 1 France Ji'jf Beauticians Hold District Meeting About 50 beauticians attended the educational and social meet ing held in Medford November 17 by District 4, Oregon Beau ticians' association. Classes were held at Medford Beauty school during the day, and sixty-five places were set for a banquet in the Pioneer room of the Jack son hotel in the evening. Members of the hair fashion committee of OBA who took part in the educational program were R. D. Burks, OBA presi dent, Arthur Waters, state style director, Walter Planck and Mrs. Orla Phillips, all Eugene, and Robert Skelton, Coos Bay. Cities represented were Coos Bay, Grants Pass, Crescent City, Roseburg, Eugene and Medford. Seven operators took part in the preliminary contest held in the afternoon and awards were made at the banquet. First place went to Jim Funk of Virginia's Big Y salon, and second place to Virginia Welch, owner of the same salon. Glen Funk, Coos Bay, district 4 chairman, gave an address of welcome at the banquet. A com bined showing of dress and hair styles provided banquet enter tainment. Mr. Waters gave the commentary on hair styles exe cuted by members of the styling committee, and Mrs. Helen Ar thur served as commentator for the clothing show, arranged by Leon's store. The program concluded with a showing of high fashion hair styles in color. Exhibiting their work in this were Glen and Max ine Funk, Coos Bay; Mrs. Max ine Hammond, Mrs. Geri Byrd and Gaston Ford, all Medford. 4 Monthly Meeting Held by Auxiliary Prospect Prospect Lions auxiliary held the monthly din ner meeting in the Community hall. Mrs. John Gartman con ducted the business meeting which followed. It was announced that the Bloodmobile would be in Shady Cove Tuesday, December 10, and anyone interested in giving blood at that time is asked to contact the chairman, Mrs. George Hubbard. The auxiliary will make a do nation to the community Christ mas tree. The group's annual Christmas party will be held December 11 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Victor Chapman and food bas kets will be filled for needy families in the community. Cheaper Atom Ships Needed, Official Says Washington (IP) Maritime Administrator Clarence G. Morse says atom powered ships will i have to get a lot cheaper before they can compete with existing craft. Morse told the Defense Trans portation association Tuesday that the N.S. (nuclear ship) Sa vannah and its early successors won't be economically competi tive. He said "more break-throughs . . . must come in the matter of costs." The government Tuesday aw arded a S20.908.774 contract to the New York Shipbuilding Corp., of Camden, N.J., for con struction of the Savannah. & h ceramic. ALL CHINA CAN BE PURCHASED FOR AS LITTLE AS $1.00 Down per place setting It JOS Three Guests Attend Reese Creek Meeting Reese Creek Mrs. William Walch, Mrs. Don Couey and Mrs. O. W. Turnquist were guests for the last meeting of Reese Creek Extension unit', held at the home of Mrs. James Duncan, Ball road. Mrs. Fritz Carlson reported on the safety committee meet ing. She stressed the need for better safety precautions in the home, stating that about 34,000 persons are killed and close to 5,000,000 injured yearly. Mrs. Duncan appointed Mrs. Joe Whittle, Mrs. Ronald Nel son and Mrs. Carlson to select a subject for the January open meeting. Mrs. Clifford Moore and Mrs. A. Stephenson gave the lesson "Understanding Cred it Buying." The December meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ben Gardner, Crater Lake highway An exchange of gifts costing no more than SI will be held. Circle Meeting St. Luke's Methodist church circle will meet Thursday, No vember 21, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Larry Horton, 131 South Keeneway drive. Open Season Menu This time of year, hunter's wives search for ways to drama tize husband's catch. If it is venison you are blessed with, the Gas Appliance Manufactur ers association suggest you serve it with poppy seed noodles, whole glazed carrots, a . tart jelly, green salad and ale or beer. II Coats II A tremendous savings on fall and winter coats ... including some of Leon's best . . . if you need a new coat you can find styles formerly selling from 29.95 to 69.95 at 1995 to 195 Suits Smart youthful styles in boxy or fitted numbers . . . everyone this sea son's style . . . and a real saving at z I i if&r it Ail ri a " Contracts Awarded For Tree Planting In Josephine Area Two contracts for seven tree planting projects in the Upper Grave creek and Meadow creek areas in northeastern Josephine county were awarded by the Medford district office of the Bureau of land management on Monday. A total of 503 acres will be planted with about 167,000 pon derosa pine and 48.000 douglas fir seedlings, according to Ross. A. Youngblood, new BLM dis trict manager. He said part of the areas will require prepara tion prior to planting the two-year-old trees. Contracts were awarded to L. A. Young, of Milo, and L. A. An derson, of Applegate. Young is to plant 150.000 seedlings on 359 acres and Anderson will plant 65,000 seedlings on 144 acres. Money for the financing of the two units was provided by the 18 O & C counties. The counties had recommended to congress that one million dollars of the distribution money from O & C timber sales be used for refores tation. Both projects to be reforested are part of the BLM timber lands which are not fully stock ed with trees, according to Youngblood. He said the BLM has long range plans to refor est all BLM timber lands. He told of contracts which PRE II Dress Shoes'7 Just few styles in suedes and leathers that must be sold ... not all sizes in each' style ... values from 12.95 to 18.95 Flats" and loafers from fall stocks ... suedes and leathers ... good range of sizes left ... values to 8.95 in this group. "Galoshes" Closing out all fall galoshes . . mid and high heel styles in black and tan . . values to 6.95. "Slippers" Mostly broken sizes and styles but every one a good style but in discontinued patterns. "Skirts Wednesday, November 20. 1957 TV Star Is Named To NY Philharmonic New York (IP) A TV star with a hit show on Broadway was named Tuesday to be musi cal director of the New York Philharmonic. Leonard Bernstein will be the first American-born conductor to head the orchestra in its 116 year history. He will take over next fall from Dimitri Mitropo lous with whom he is presently coconductor. Now 39, he will be also the orchestra's second youngest mu sical director, about one year older than Sir John Bafbirolli when he took over for a three year tenure in 1937. ARTICLES FILED Salem OP) Articles of incor ooration were filed here today for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. They were signed by Donald S. Laird, Donavon A. Hampton and Arthur Ladd. will be awarded within the next few weeks for additional plant ing of 418 acres with 136,000 ponderosa pine and 74,000 doug las fir seedlings. Sugar Pine seed-spotting will be made on 182 acres, he added. Those interested in bidding on the projects which are located southwest of Grants Pass and east of Butte Falls are asked to coptact the Medford office of the BLM on the top floor of the city hall. UOW'S CELLENT VALUES FOR THIS BIG EVENT . . . EVERY PIECE IS RIGHT OUT OF OUR REGULAR STOCK AND FROM THEIR NATIONALLY KNOWN LINES ASSURING YOU OF ONLY THE FINEST OF SAVINGS AND VALUES . . . AND YOU CAN SAVE ON MANY OF YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT THE SAME TIME AS THERE ARE LOTS OF ITEMS THAT WILL MAKE LOVELY GIFTS .... "Bags" To match your fall and winter shoes ... some leathers but mostly plastics. "Nylons" Regular 1.50 first grade nylons ... not all sizes and colors left but one of the best hosiery values you will find. 99 99 "Angora Anklets" Closing out all colors that we will no longer be carrying in our famous anklet ... regular $1 value ... your color may be here. , "Anklets" 3 Pair For 99 Long Line Bras 99 Regular 8.95 Now. Am li Beautiful fall skirts in wools and plaids of many types . . . here is one of the best values on the sale ... values to 16.95. Blouses" One big rack of blouses selected out of stock to give you unusual savings . . . both dress and sport styles . . values to 5.95. "T-Tops" Clearance on better grade T-Tops . . Ideal to wear with skirts, pants or jamaica shorts . . . regular 6.95 "Jackets" Washable wools and some car coats . . . just a few but values to 14.95, so hurry in for first choice ... 4 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE THRE Neuberger Defends Foreign Aid Policies Portland OP Sen. Richard L. Neuberger (D-Ore.) today defend ed the foreign aid spending pol icies of the Eisenhower admin istration in a speech before the East Side Commercial club here. Neuberger had asked for the speaking date to answer claims made before the organization earlier by J. Bracken Lee, former governor of Utah, who had at tacked the use of income tax rev enues for foreign aid. Neuberger said he regretted1! that no member of the presi dent's own party had come for ward to answer the statements of the former Republican governor. The Democratic Senator said that, countrary to the promises of ease and indolence made by Bracken Lee, the United States may have to make more sacri fices in the future in order to meet the Communist challenge in the curcial fields of science, education and technology. Sweet Potatoes The sweet potato, now in sea son, is an excellent, inexpensive source of vitamin A. Baked at 400 degrees for 30 to 45 min utes, a medium sized sweet po tato furnishes twice the vitamin A suggested for the day's needs. Early, uncured sweet potatoes bruise easily, so buy them in small amounts. You can count on three servings from one pound. EVENT DAY SEASON WHEN YOU NEED AND WANT TO SAVE ON. YOUR BUYING NEEDS . .-. STOCKS MUST BE CLEARED THAT IS POURING IN, SO LEONS 99 6)99 Toss hot buttered Blue Lake green beans with garlic flavored rcroutons. Serve plain or with a sprinkling of grated sharp Cheddar cheese. Good with scal loped potatoes, creamy macar oni or scrambled eggs and saus ages. Phnfn- Jg. Greeting Cards r. next best to being there in person! Let us have the negative from ' favorite snapshot and we'll show you a choice of designs and styles to make really personalized Photo-Greeting Card. Prices are moderate. Order early. S&H Green Stamp ANDERS PHOTO SHOP 232 I. Main Phone SP 2-5644 AN OUTSTANDING SAVINGS RIGHT BEFORE THE HOLI FOR XMAS MERCHANDISE HAVE SELECTED SOME EX 'Dresses1 Some of the very finest values on the entire tale ... three big racks full of lovely dresses that must be cleared ... all right from Leon' fine nationally known lines and priced at only to K Better Dresses 14" Sweaters Tremendous savings en beautiful wool and fur blend sweaters ... here are savings you won't want to miss . . . and an item that makes out standing gifts. toy It Tomorrow at SAFEWAY 21 NORTH CENTRAL
