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O O 3 TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Leading Gospel Singer Says It's A Gladdeninq Business BY GAY PAULEY United Press Women's Ediior New York M "Guess every body's got a little trouble," said ' Clara Ward. "That's why gospel singing's got appeal. It's a glad dening, cheering, live happily ; ever after kind of music." Miss Ward, at 33, is one of the top gospel singers in the country today. She and her Ward Sing ers, a group of six women, are popularity of hymn singing to , the tune of half-a-million dollars (5 year on cencret tours alone. In addition, she runs a pub iishing firm in Philadelphia which publishes and distributes gospel songs. The group's re cordings sell in the millions. "We didn't start out to make 1 money," said Miss Ward in an Interview here, between theater and church dates. "It just hap' pened." The first appearance of the group, then a trio, was at a church in Philadelphia. Fee, S5. Now fcr a threater or armory ; date, they get as much as $5,000. "But when we sing in - churches, it is different," she said. "We just take time out from making a lot of money. Parents Taught Her " Clara Ward, a little woman with a big, contralto voice, learned - hymn singing at her parents' knees, figuratively. By the time ; she was five, she was charming church congregations in her na live Philadelphia with sacred songs her mother; a choir lead ; er, taught her. Her father, a steel plant forman, also is a choir singer. By the time Clara was 10, . she and her mother and sister Willia had formed the trio and began appearances before church groups. They were a local institution by the time Clara was out of high school. In 1943, the Wards, plus two other vocalists recruited from ; outside the family, appeared at a Baptist convention. Then the re quests for them started from all over the country. Since then, the singers-sister Willa married, left the group and . two others were added have traveled close to a million miles. ; They have played to audiences In small rural churches, at Carn . egie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival, and once drew 25,000 persons to Washington's Grif fith Stadium. Travel By Aulo They've worn out 15 automo ; mobiles on tour. Now, they trav el in a chauffeur-driven car, . custom-built at a cost of $12, ' 000 and capable of carrying 12 passengers. These days, Mamma Ward acts as emcee, Clara does most of the WEDGWOOD BLUE A Delightful New Color Pattern ... the Newest High Fashion in Luggage r 1 $ ft . v. -Jfe-J. -j& . 6 Other Colon Mint Danube Cedar Jet Frest lurma LAY-A-WAY NOW!! o Wide Selection of Sizts On th lalcony at The Store ef a Tbvsn4 Thoughtful Gifts solo numbers, plays the piano and writes many of the tunes. A concert may range from the old time spiritual, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to "Packing Up," one of her own numbers. "A gospel song is just a mod ernized spiritual . . . given more beat," said Miss Ward, who is proud that she comes from the same town as another singer, Marian Anderson. "They are ta ken from the Bible, and like the Bible, will stay. "Teen-agers enjoy them just as much as the older floks. "Gospel songs used to be pop ular just with the church-goers. They were the only people ex posed to them. But with records and so many singing groups on tour, we're reaching a lot of peo ple who confess they've never been to church. "We hope our kind of singing starts them going." Dance Announced At Square Corral Square dancers in southern Oregon were reminded today of the "Old Acquaintance" dance at the Square Corral starting about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The dance has been planned for those square dancers who have not attended dances re cently, and dancing will be kept to a "fun level," according to those in charge. Making arrangements for the dance are Ray Dallaire, Dick Cottingham, Howard Davis and George Howard with assistance from several local dancers. Doug Fosbury will act as master of ceremonies, and guest callers will participate. Potluck refreshments will be served. The Square Corral is just south of the Camp White Domiciliary off Highway 62 near the White City Realty company office. f Camp White Club To Play on Friday Camp White Camp White Veterans' Bridge club will hold the weekly session tonight. North-south winners for last week's session were Mrs. Paul Hatton and Berg Marten, first, 119; Mrs. Frank Baker and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, second, 103; Mrs. Yvonne Dalen and Tom Munds, third, 96; Mrs. Marten and Wal ter Humes, fourth. Winning east-west were Mrs. Fred Purdin and Mrs. Tom Ran dall, first, 110V4; Andrew Miller and Arthur Scarseth, second, 107; Mrs. J. J. Dougherty and Mrs. Sam Van Dyke, third, 103; Jack Mitchell and Eugene Rick- er, fourth, 8314. In all the Sky way shapes! With all the famous Skyway features! At regular established Skytmy prices I, cm& Friday, November 29, 1957 Bethel Holds Initiation On Tuesday Five candidates were initiated at a meeting of Bethel 55, Inter national Order of Job's Daugh ters, held Tuesday evening at the Pythian building. Initiated were ,he Misses Lana Merrifield, Sharyn Hamm, Karen Mayfield, Gail Crenshaw and SandraLee Sanner. L. M. Manning, grand outer guard of Oregon and past asso ciation guardian of Bethels 14 and 55, was introduced. Also present were Mrs. Paul Selby and Mrs. Wendel Spence, past guardians of Bethel 55 and Bethel 14. Melvin McGrew, past associate guardian of Bethel 38, Central Point, and Mrs. McGrew, president of the Southern Ore gon Guardian council and a past matron of Nevita chapter of East ern Star, Central Point, were present. Miss Janet Ward of Bethel 8 in Nebraska was also a guest. Bethel 55 sent the Bethel grandmother, Mrs. Edith Evans, who lives in the Eastern Star and Masonic home in Forest Grove, Ore., a Thanksgiving gift. Plans were made for a snow party and Christmas tree project December 7. All girls are to meet at the Pythian building at 9 a.m. and bring a sack lunch. . Further discussion was held on the Christmas party, "Winter Fantasy", to be held at Rogue Valley Country club December 20. This is a joint event with Bethel 14 and the Medford Chapter of DeMolay. Queen Marcia Spence also an nounced that plans were being made for a candy and cookie sale before Christmas by the Bethel. Bethel 55 will elect officers at a meeting December 10. The guardian council will meet De cember 3 at the1 home of Mrs. Charles Turner, 930 Park ave nue in Medford. After the meeting refreshments were served in the dining hall. Table decorations were in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Fall flowers and fruits formed a large centerpiece, formed around a beautiful figurine. 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After dessert and a social hour, a program wiil be presented on the Christian religion as compared with other religions, which : the guild has been discussing throughout the year. Mrs. Virgil Bolton and Mrs. James A. Medley have charge of the program and the Rev. John Reynolds will be the speak er for the evening. Since the Rev. Mr. Reynolds has spent some time working among the students at the American Uni versity at Beirut, Lebanon, he has had close contact with people of various faiths. Following the program, a busi ness meeting will be held and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Members are remind ed to take a package of food for a needy family for Christmas. Hostesses for the evaping are the Mesdames Helen Wilson, Verl Walker and Georgia White. Buffet Supper Served Tuesday For Bridge Club A Thanksgiving buffet sunner preceded Tuesday's play of Med ford Duplicate Bridge club, held at Girls Community club. The supper was served by Mrs. Clif ford Howard, assisted by Mrs. W. W. Stevenson and Mrs. Rich ard Milestone. Thirteen tables of players nar- ticipated in the master point play which followed. North-south winners were Mr. arid Mrs. H. J. Boyd, who scored I8IV2 points. Second went to Berg Marten and Jack Mitchell with IG&V2. Doints and taking third were Walter Humes and Paul McDuffee, who scored 165 points. Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Frank R. Baker were fourth with 162 points. East-west winners were Harlev McMasters and George Rode, first, I80V2; Don Reverman and George Polski, second, 155V4; Mrs. Jack Mitchell and Iioy Pruitt, third, 150V2; Mrs. Dolph Phipps and Mrs. Elliott Harlow. fourth. 141V2. Print plainly NAME ADDRESS WITH ZON, SIZE AND STYLE NUMBER. FREE Silver Dollars THE ONLY TRADING STAMP Forester Speaks For Prospect Club; Holiday House Set Prospect Guest speaker at the November meeting of Pros pect Garden club was Rex Resler of the United States Forest Serv ice at Union Creek. He spoke on "Conservation of Our Natural Resources." The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Everett Shafer. Plans were made for "Holi day House," Dec. 17, an annual project of the garden club. Deco rated for display will be the homes of Mrs. Leo Hoag, Mrs. Bruce Matheison, Mrs. Paul R. Doe, Mrs. Richard Lowry, Mrs. Dell Warren, Mrs. Joe Tinney, and Mrs. Willard Huffman. A small charge will be made, and a tea will be held at the home of Mrs. Willard Huffman be tween 1 and 4 p.m. A work day and Christmas party will be held at the Com munity hall December 9 to make wreaths and other Christmas decorations. a Birthday Party Given by Parents For Rex Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson, Old Stage road, honored their son, Rex, with a party on his eighth birthday anniversary Sat urday, November 23. The party began at 1:15 p.m. when friends invited sang "Happy Birthday" for the honored guest. Games were played, and prizes and favors of hats and balloons helped to make the event a gay one. 1 After refreshments, served chuck wagon style, Rex un wrapped his birthday gifts. Guests were Lynda Johnson, Sue Hunter, Julie Thompson, Lee Ann Chamberlain, Hallie Jean Stockman, Sandra Hufteling, Barbara Stockman, Randy Ren fro and Dan Hufteling. Soften cream cheese and mix in chopped ripe olives, parsley and pimento. Use to stuff crisp little stalks of celery. ip)teleft' -. r $4 Month ing. Twice the features fn this price class. flexible controls, safety switch, lint remover tub, exclusive agitator ction. $27995 $14 Our Good ServicdDept. Is at Your Service For Years Ahead Past President Of Violet Society Speaks for Club Evans Valley Mrs. Homer Grable, Grants Pass, spoke for the last meeting of Evans Valley Garden club, held at the home of Mrs. Wendell M. Stringer, East Evans Creek road. Mrs. Grable, who talked on how to grow and bloom African violets at home, is a past president of the Oregon African Violet so ciety. Mrs. Charles L. Milligan as sisted in serving dessert. Mrs. M. B. McWhorter, hos pitality chairman, welcomed five guests. They were Mrs. Robert Lichtenstein, Mrs. Arthur Patter son and Mrs. A. McDonald, who became members; Mrs. Charles W. Jackson, a former member who rejoined the club after a year's absence, and Mrs. Grable. Mrs. Meta Lotz exhibited the Jerusalem artichoke which grows like a potato but is eaten like a radish. It contains vita mins and minerals which are beneficial to good health, she said. Mrs. M. B. McWhorter spoke of the increasing practice of spraying fruits and vegetables with poisonous sprays. An arrangement submitted by Mrs. Laura Douglas won points for her team. The arrangement consisted of a turkey with a body made from a pine cone and the spread feathers of crepe paper covered with a gold me tallic lace. Gourds, pumpkins and ferns were also included in this display on a wooden tray. Mrs. George Barrie's arrange ment was of chrysanthemums, bridal wreath and ivy in a cry stal bowl. The club members with their husbands and families will hold a turkey dinner and Christmas party December 18 at 6 p.m. at the Grange hall in Wimer. 4 Xi Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday, Decemb er 2, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Nils Edin, 1308 Stewart avenue. All Fabric AUTOMATIC WASHER Duplicates hand washing action, push button control gives you two speed agitation. Choice of three water temper ture Including new cold water wash and rinse for delicate fabrics. Automatic Water level Control. MATCHING No-Vent DRYER No lint, moisture or heat escapes, needs no vent Safety door. Full flexible temperature control, automatic timer and Ozone Lamp. MAYTAG Highlander WASHER of any other washer Fully automatic. Month 112 South Mrs. John Novak Re-Elected Head Of Relief Corps Central Point Mrs. John Novak was re-elected president of Central Point Women's Relief corps at the last meeting, held at the American Legion hall. Others named to office were Mrs. Jose phine Whaley, senior vice presi dent; Mrs. Sally Musty, junior vice president; Mrs. Al Herman son, treasurer; Mrs. O. T. Wil son, chaplain; Mrs. John Foster, conductress; Mrs. C. E. Smith, Mrs. Philip Griggs. Mrs. L. A. Hayes and Mrs. Wallace Mc Dowell, color bearers; Mrs. E. W. Jones, secretary; Mrs. P. Dur ante, guard; Mrs. Maggie Biehn, assistant guard; Mrs. Bessie Hen derson, assistant conductress; Mrs. Whaley, patriotic instruct or; Mrs. Elizabeth Faber, music ian; Mrs. Wilson, press corres pondent. Mrs. McDowell was named chairman of the flower commit tee and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Faber and Mrs. Novak, welcoming com mittee. Mrs. Hermanson served a birthday cake during the refresh ment hour. 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