Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, December 03, 1957, Image 13

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Newspaper Page Texto o Is That So? By EUGENE BURNS Ranger-Naturalist Writing i3 older than you think. Long before man ever scratched his name on stone and clay, animals were leaving im perishable records, footprints which we can read today. I remember with what excite ment I happened upon the trail of a great lizard in exposed se dimentary rock of the Grand Cayon. At once, I knew he was a lizard from his footprints and the waving line of his heavy tail. The beginning naturalist can capture part of that excitement the morning after the first snowfall, with deduction and a spot of experience, it is easy to identify the wild animals and even to read their ' behaviors. You "11 be surprised how many kinds may be living close to the which you usurped. (Weren't their kind in possession centuries along?) On a recent first snowfall tracking, I followed a fox and he in turn took me to an otter, a squirrel, a mouse, a grouse, and an owl before my neigh bor's dog came along to spoil my fun. I make it a point to move slow ly and silenty there is always a chance of catching sight of the animal whose trail you are fol lowing. When yw get into trees, look up as well as down and around oftentimes part of your story is in the tree boughs. And whenever possible, travel into the sun. Tracks have longer shadows and look deeper that way and are easier to follow. Maybe like me you'll first en counter the track of a fox, hind feet overlapping the impressions of the front feet. Like most ani mals, a fox travels a pretty- di rect line unless he's investigat ing. And sure enough, he'll bend his trail to investigate stump pro truding from the snow. Dog-fash ion, he'll stop to sniff it, and mark it leaving his telltale mark of his domain and proclaim O the state of his affections. Interrupted by Slide As we come to a rather steep slope, our tracks will be inter rupted this morning by a curious slide. Then from the short slide, a few tracks. Jumps really, and another slide. Follow that down the hill and sure enough you'll see where the slide disappears into the black water. An otter, of course. You'd be surprised how often an otter will work right into the confines of a city. I once found a pair working O deep within the city of Seattle. As you circle back to the fox's trail, you'll encounter with me four little footprints grouped close together then a leap, and four more. Obviously a jumper, and quite likely a squirrel. To confirm it, you won't have to sidetrack far to see where he dug through the snow for a cached nut. Satisfied, the tracks will now lead up a tree. But you see now where the fox came upon a peculiar track. An inch wide through with tiny regularly spaced holes on both sides. It's a mouse track. The little fellow was swimming over the fluffy new-fallen snow, his Qliny feet giving him handholds. Then, the trough ends in a round hole he'd dug in, tunneling is less exhausting. But this was his undoing. The fox, coming upon the moving welt beneath the snow, pounced upon it. Tragedy has struck. Depression of Victim You go on. For life, you know, there must be death. You pass a thicket and see the tiny, dainty toed prints of pigeon-footed sized birds, perhaps groups. Sure, there is where one nested in the snow. Among them, there are wide outspread flaps of a bird which hit the snow. It took a O grouse because thehre is the de pression of the victim. And a bit of down. Looking back and up to the evergreen thicket, you see nothing. But walk back. See those pellets under the tree. There. Those are the indigestible bones and feathers of the victim. And sure enough, there is the dim gray form of the horned owl, who can hardly conceal his satis faction 'behind his pious appear ance. This could go on . . . but, it stops suddenly with the barking Oof your neighbor's dog. Despite the snow, he has tracked you down and with joyous barks leafs upon you . . . Anyway it wis time to get home to write this column. (Copyright. 1957, by Eugene Burns) (Released by McClure lfwspaper Syndicate) Free: By special arrangement Owith the editors of the Encyclo pedia Americana, my panel of judges will award each week to the reader who sends me the best true-life nature adventure, the best nature observation, or the best question on nature and wildlife a complete 30-volume set of this world famous refer ence workQn a handsome Seal craft binding. Each week new submissions will be considered. GSorry, I simply can't answer your mas n y friendly letters. Please address your letter to: Is nTat So! co Medford Mail TTi w bjhe, Box 575, Sausalito, Calif. "O EX-GROCERYMAN DIES Cghicago (IP) Requiem Mass for Richard F. McPartlin, 75, former co-owner of the Big Bear grocery chain in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, will be held here Wednesday. McPartlin died Sun daygfn little Company of Mary Hospital. Theyll Do It Every Time By Jimmy Hatlo 1 is toPSTH. AD OCXS 63A3 HIS OTJffEFORS H- EVEN DRAWS IT- 1 1 A C C I tAi"kjrisc?PtJL rri-dvnlW DOJ5. . a ,wi . n ict wUAT WE FINISHING nwciJ- IT as, lb- I i o r tisrww i THIS Wws Afrit? Bm TRyiN'5 TO PLEASE HIS FR4U WITH A FOUR-INCH GREETING THE MOHA USA VMS RENTED QUICKER 1 l -A S3 HO, REM8y TR4T rfiKlT Ol IITF rrNCWnJc mie mi us Lr- I ALMOST CATCHES IT, BUT 2 THINK IF ITS SUPPOSED TO KcrKtstNT THE FAMILY.yOU isnuuLU PUT FIDO INM4yBE It MW6 ft'. y tiSS 7V : sTd&Wl 1 I t "."s. i ir if em i SEA GOING SANTA One important thing that will not be forgotten during the "Christmas Cruise" of the Amer ican President liner, SS President Hoover, will be Santa Claus. Here the sailor Santa gets in a little rehearsal with his candy and presents for these lucky children aboard the ship in San Francisco. EAGLE POINT Families Holiday Hosts By LAURA A. McFALL Eagle Point Mr. and Mrs. Morris Chamberlain and family of Spokane, Wash., arrived on Monday, Nov. 25, to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with their family and friends in Eagle Point. On Thanksgiving day a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Chamberlain with 25 guests at tending. They were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kee and Cecilia, Mr. and Mrs. Don Silvers, Shady Cove; Russell Silvers, Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kee and Laura, Klamath , Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kee and children from Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Bieberstedt, Denny and Paula Jean Chamberlain, Eagle Point; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Chamber lain, twins, Larry and Garry, Terry Lee and David, the honor ed guests. On Friday evening, Nov. 26, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Chamber lain were hosts at the Eagle Point Grange hall for a gather ing of family and friends, with entertainment being furnished by the grandchildren. Cecilia Kee of Shady Cove did tap danc ing and baton twirling. Terry Lee Chamberlain, 14, an accor dianist, played several numbers. Terry Lee was one of the final ist at the Washington state ac cordion competition held this past summer. During this contest he received three trophies in the finals. His twin brothers Larry and Garry, 12, did several tap dancing numbers and acrobatics. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Canterberry, Mrs. Natal Youree, Mrs. Kobert Humphrey and family, Mrs. Glenn CMymer, Mrs. Mark Hoefft, Mrs. Willard Cave, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chamber lain, Mrs Don Bieberstedt, Paula Jean and Dennis Chamberlain, Petra Rae Chamberlain, Lloyd E. Hale, Mrs. Lester McFall and Dale, Willard and Gary Webster, Mrs. John Cams and Donald, Mrs. Frank Putman and Celia and Diane, Mrs. James Edge, Connie, Vonnie and Bonnie Goehring, Darlene Christian, Mrs. V. W. Hay and Ellen, all Eagle Pointers; Bob Ballard, Reno, Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sturgill and sons, Grants Pass; Mrs. Alice Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kee and Cecilia, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Don Harper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Silver, all Shady Cove; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kee and family. Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kee and family, Klamath Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Chamberlain and David, parents of the performers. Refreshments of cookies and coffee was served following the entertainment. The host and hostess were assisted by their daughter, Mrs. Cecil Kee and Mrs. J. D. Brown. The Eagle Point Jaycettes are presenting for the ladies of the Eagle Point vicinity a tasting tea and style show on Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Eagle Point Grange hall from to 4 p.m. Free baby sitting, will be by the 4-H baby sitting club in the basement of the hall. The entertainment for the afternoon will feature Miss Yet ta Olsen, with a reading; vocal numbers by Miss Barbara Hend erson and Miss Margaret Cear ley; a Blue Bird Wish and song will be presented by the blue bird group sponsored by the Jaycettes. Mrs. Vin Vaughan will mod erate for the style show and Mrs. John Ousterhouse will be mistress of ceremony. The door prize will be a gift certificate from the Town and Country shop. 4-H Club News Reese Creek Renegades Next meeting of the Reese Creek Renegades 4-H club will be Dec. 10 at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Moore. During the rec ent meeting at Kay Stephenson's home, last year's record books were passed out to the members. All members were present. The roll was called by having each members tell about current ob jects. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stephenson. Reporter, Jerry Moore. Portland (IP) Mont A. John son, Richfield, Idaho, cattleman, has been named as the Pacific Northwest's "Grassman of the Year" by the Portland Chamber of Commerce. Toy Repair Slated By Phoenix Firemen Phoenix Members of the Phoenix fire department and auxilary will repair old toys and clothing for Christmas giving, department spokesman reported today. Any repairable toys, including dolls, and clothing will be ac cepted by the department. The toys will be repaired by the firemen with clothing articles mended by the women, it was stated. Persons having items to do nate are asked to take it to the fire station on Second st. in Phoenix or telephone KEystone 5-1454 or the first station KEy stone 5-1234. The items, needed for all ages, will be distributed to families in the area who wouldn't have a Christmas otherwise. Moonwatch . Scientists Sift Rocket Reports Cambridge, Mass. (IP) Moon watch scientists today sifted con flicting reports of "sightings" of Sputnik I's rocket. However, American s c i en tist were convinced the rocket no longer was hurtling through space but had either crashed, possibly unseen, or had broken up in flight. An American moonwatch sci entist said the reported crashes of objects near Fairbanks, Al aska, Saturday night and Wisen, Germany, Sunday were "not likely" to be the Russian rocket. FRAUD JAILED Munich, Germany (IP) Wil helm Heger, a bushy-haired self described "hair researcher,"be gan a three and a half year pris on term today for giving fake hair treatment to bald persons. Testimony showed that the only growth resulting from Heger's elaborate "scientific" methods was in his bank account. During 1953 and 1954, he took in $2,380, 000 from bald persons hoping to have their hair restored. Court Records MUNICIPAL COURT iWlliam Alfred Casey, 2410 Howard ave., driving while under the influence of liquor, $100 and 90 days suspen sion of driver's license. District Court Egar Philip Cunningham, violation basic rule, $15. Denis James McAnally, no oper erator's license, $10. Theodore Harold Rundle, no muf fluer, $15. David Allen Borum, violation basic rule, $15. William Frank Jansen, driving while embracing another, $6. Lloyd Alexander McCullough, viol ation basic rule, $15. Cleon Murry Hicks, failure to itop at stop sign, $101 bai.. Glenn Melvin Wilkins, failure to stop at stop sign, $10. Frank Orsemes Body, failure to dim headlights, $10. Don Ray Keys, no operator's license, $10. Charles Earl Lane, operator's lic ense, $10. Jerry B. Morton, failure to stop at stop sign, $10. bail. William Andrew Jones, no safety chain attached, $15. Warren Chris Johnson, one head light, $10 baU. Harry Waren Russell, passing school bus receiving and discharging childen, $5. Ernie Lee Beer, illeagl possession of venison in closed season, $55. Frank Root, hunting during pro hibited hours, $15. Alfred Ross Cane, hunting during prohibited hours, $15. Richard Wilford Gorrdon, not hav ing required lighting equipment, $6. Arnold Arthur Farmer, overwidth, $15, bail. CIRCUIT COURT Bernice Vince Fleming vs John Wil liam Fleming, divorce complaint. Juanita Y. Guile vs Duke M. Guile, divorce complaint. Beatrice Joyce Nelson vs Virgil Nelson, divorce complaint. 3 READ THIS You are invited to an interesting and informative lecture explaining CONCEPT THERAPY by Dr. B. F. Higdon of San Antonio, Texas The new philosophy with the scientific approach that GUAR ANTEES to teach you the LAWS by which you can overcome FEAR and WORRY. Obtain HEALTH and find lasting PEACE OF MIND. The KNOWLEDGE of these laws Solves the MYS TERY OF LIFE. - Ashland Dec. 3rd, 8 p.m. Women's Civic Club Medford Dec. 4th, 8 p.m. Sr. High School, Room 244 Grants Pass Dec. 5th, 8 p.m. Larry's Drive In Banquet Rm Crescent City Dee. 6th, 8 p.m. Del Norte Hi School, rm. 8 Sponsored by Medford Branch National- on the Beam Club Tuesday. December 3, 1957 MEDFORD (OREGOV) MAIL TRIBUNE THIRTEEN GRITTER GRITTER, made by SKIL, it so unusual. 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