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o o O Women's Organizations of Women's organizations of committee will devote efforts to southern Oregon are looking for- ward the election laws, many of ward to a busy and active 1958 which have been changed and re a survey made last week indf, written since the last general cates. Their wide variety of in terests include schools, civic projects, health and religious en deavor, adult education, charit able programs and home, civic and roadside beautification. Of county-wide scope is the work of Jackson County Public Health association, of which Mrs. Henry Padgham is president, and Mrs. Padgham states the associa tion Is looking forward to a year of increased activity in tubercu losis control and general health education, both physical and mental. It will continue its intensive case finding program aimed at the high incidence areas where TB is most often found. It will continue its educational program by all methods available for the purpose of enlightening students and the public as to the nature of TB and related health matters. The association recognizes the fact that tuberculosis is a specific disease, but also that the general level of public health bears a di rect relationship to it, and for that reason advocates and supports- a strong Health Depart ment which can promote high standards of health in the com munity. Hundreds of volunteers carry on the association's program. Citizen Participation Encouraged by League Citizen participation in gov- ernment will continue to be the overall purpose of the Medford League of Women Voters during 1958. The more than 100 members in Jackson county will join other leagues throughout the United States in support of items for study and action chosen by the women on the national, state and local level. Conservation of water re sources, a topic under study by leagues throughout the U. S., will be studied by the local group GJbr the second year. Another na tional item, the study of federal loyalty and security programs, is expected to be completed by June. On a local level, the League of Women Voters of Oregon has studied the state constitution for Oj number of years. Since 1956 much research has beerio done with the legislative interim com mittee on fringe area problems nd with other organizations. Support Horn Rule As a result, all Leagues in Ore gon have stood firmly behind the proposed constitutional amendment permitting county home rule. The proposal, which wouldDal ) low more flexible government in individual counties, will appear on the ballot in the November election. On the local level, the league committee for a "Know Your County" survey wil continue its study of Jackson county govern ment aimed at "helping citizens know their way around their gounty government." The long-active voters service lown in SUNSET M agazine Authentic Colonial Reproductions Faithfully Made of Selected Hard Mountain Maple TLere's Notliing Like Maple for Ttat Warm, ?Live(l-in" Look ... especially Flint Ridge Maple Stop in our Maple department and browse. Take your time and really observe the quailty of all our maple furniture. We take pride in han dling the very finest lines available . . . make your plans now to en hance the beauty of your home with Maple. Start The NEW YEAR RIGHTI Evenings by Appointment election. League members feel much effort will be needed for citizens to understand them by the 1953 primary and general elections'. Mrs. Hugh Collins is league president. School for Deaf Supported by League One of the youngest but one of the most ambitious service organizations of the valley is Medford Junior Service league. organized just 10 years ago in October by a small group of young women who wished to be of service in the community. The group has grown tremendously since "then, both in size and re sponsibility League members count their participation in all charitable or service groups as part of their league work, and in addition have contributed to the children's departments "of two of the city's hospitals and until this -year carried on the canteen work of the Red Cross blood bank. Now the group's main pro ject is the kindergarten for hard of hearing children. The school is the only one of its kind be tween Portland and Sacramento and children of pre-school age with hearing difficulties are taught lip reading and to speak. Conducted first in the Presby terian church, the school was moved to 606 Victory street. This year's class consists of 8 children, and in the past five years a total of 22 deaf children have been given a better life because of this early training. Mrs. Wilma Jan, trained tea cher of the deaf, is on duty ev ery day and is assisted by two league members. Problem Faced This coming year the league faces its biggest problem, for the building on Victory street will no longer be available be ginning with summer. The league president, Mrs. Collier Buffington, states "If we are to continue this valuable service for deaf children, we will need I: the help of everyone 'to find a building or building site, for classes. It is hoped that someone will suggest a site, or donate a lot for a building. Everyone who attends league benefit func tions helps us, and we do thank each of you. The November Fol lies was successful because of widespread support and in 1958 we plan a fashion show, rum mage sale, spring house tour, champagne supper and the an nual charity ball next Decem ber. Educational Projects Sponsored by AAUW Purpose of the American As sociation of University Women is the uniting of the alumnae of different institutions for practi cal educational work, for the col lection and publication of statis tical and other information con cerning education, and in gen eral for the maintenance of high too ) ffi rHONfc MU 5-3771 j Valley Look Forward to Active Year standards of education. Various study groups are open to any woman interested in the programs offered and anyone not eligible to be a member of AAUW is welcome to join these groups. Groups Open Among the study groups is the art group which each year spon sors an art show during Na tional Art Week at which valley artists are invited to participate. The radio study group is respon sible for a story hour aired five days a week on KYJC. A community project of the whole group is the Children's Theater production which brings live theater to the children of the valley. This year the play, "Cinderella," will be presented in February by a theater group from Southern Oregon college. Anyone interested in becom ing a member may contact Mrs. Harry Chipman, membership chairman, telephone SP 2-2974, about requirements for member ship as determined by the na tional organization. Mrs. A. J. Johannson is presi dent of the Medford branch. Projects Continued By Medford BPWC Medford Business and Profes sional Women have a number of important continuing projects to which members devote much time and effort through the years. About one-third of the women are Civil Defense volunteers trained for duty in the registra tion and information section. An educational loan fund is maintained for women who re quire additional training for their positions; who wish re fresher courses; or who seek training to secure a position as wage earner because of personal misfortune. Roster Kept Promotion of qualified women for policy making posts is en couraged through the BPW "women's roster," an up-to-date list of women who are qualified for appointive posts in various fields. Membership in the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce with regular representation at meetings is a continuing respon sibility of the group. It is aimed at "understanding and contribut ing to the industrial expansion of the community." An Oriental student scholar ship is provided and participa tion in the Christmas gift pro gram for the Mental Health as sociation of Oregon was begun in 1957. The over-all purpose of the BPW is to train women for leadership in community activi ties, maintain a well-informed group concerned with economic, political and international prob lems, stress individual participa tion in fund drives and other civic projects, encourage under standing of employee-employer relationship and employment and job administration. Miss Voda Brower is presi dent of BPW and Mrs. Jean Mast is first vice president. Fellowship is Aim Of Church Women The Medford Council of Un ited Church Women will strive during 1958 to unite all church women in a fellowship of love, work and cooperation, according to Mrs. Everett A. Faber, coun cil president. "We are united in our allegiance to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and our program strives to integrate wo men in the total life and work of the church," she stated. "To aid in building a world Christ ian community is the goal of councils in 2,000 communities in the United States. Through the Council of United Church Wom en, a program of fellowship, rorship, study, action and giv ing is planned each year. "Of major concern to the lo cal council are the three special days observed annually: World Day of Prayer on February 21, 1958; May Fellowship day on May 2 and World Community day November 7. Chairmen for these observances are Mrs. Wil liam Ricken, Mrs. S. D. Earhart and Mrs. Melvin Ward. An In stitute of Mission study is also each fall. Throughout the year, commit tees will be concerned about juvenile and family problems, legislation, migrants, religious education in the schools, race relations, United Nations and others. "During the holiday season, we have read, sung and thought about the "glad tidings" brought anew each year. I wish to re AM NTS EVERYT IN o Diamonds o Watches Silverware mind all church women of these "glad tidings" and wish for ev ery church woman all that is best in the new year, 1958. Leadership Stressed By County Council Beginning with its first meet ing January 15 in the YMCA social hall, the Jackson County Council of Parent-Teacher as sociations will assume its annual responsibility for extension work and leadership training. The council, in the structure of the Oregon Congress of Par ents and Teachers, conducts the workshops for PTA leaders in various fields, brings informa tion regarding school adminis tration policies and school board plans and programs, and organ izes new units in the area. During the next few months, the council, through its legisla tion chairman, Claude Thomp son, Central Point, will continue to interpret legislation affecting schools that was passed by the 1957 Oregon legislature. One ma jor item requiring PTA atten tion is the reorganization of dis tricts, a measure passed by the legislature requiring each school district to conduct, or become a part of, a district with a full twelve year educational pro gram. The PTA also has a vital in terest in the current survey by the State Department of Educa tion concerning the possible es tablishment of a trade school for high school students in this area. Way of Saying 11 JnUI A o Luggage o Clocks o Compacts Cig. Lighters o Billfolds Watch Bands o Sunbeam Appliances M Yoyr IFroeinidlv Credit JeweCeir Sunday, December 29, 19S7 Local PTA units of the coun ty saw the realization of five years continuous effort with the recent completion of the juven ile detention home. Alf B. Mekvold, Jackson coun ty superintendent of schools, has asked PTA cooperation in inter preting to parents the insurance program available to students through the schools. Mrs. Owen Kunkel, president of the council, is representative of this area to the Board of Managers of the Oregon Con gress of Parents and Teachers. The board is the governing body of the congress that makes nec essary decisions on PTA busin ess between annual conventions. Meetings are held three times a year, the next having been set for January 9 in Portland. District Gardeners Plan Active Year The 25 garden clubs represent ing over 750 members of the Siskiyou pistrict of the Oregon Federation of Garden clubs are planning a very active season for the coming months. Mrs. Ira D. Fitzgerald, Medford, is dis trict chairman. An extensive., litterbug cam paign will soon get underway to help keep our highways and communities clean. This will in clude the placing of litter cans in towns and along highways, and programs to acquaint the public with the litterbug prob lems. There will also be programs open to the public on the con servation of water and our for ests. jj mm WITH A BIG' ONE WEEK ONLY o Key Chains o Baby Gifts o Silver Hoi Iowa re o Radios o Jewelry o Rings o Binoculars o Camera Equipment IS No. Central SP MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUTE SBTSg Many of the garden clubs will carry on their projects to help landscape and beautify public buildings such as schools and libraries, and donate plants and shrubs to parks. In the past the clubs have made plantings along the highways and many are planning more extensive plantings this coming season. One of the civic projects the garden clubs have been active with is the landscaping of cer tain areas at Camp White. This spring the area around the med The Smart Answer To Every Decorating Problem mi Complete Drapery Decorating Bank Wakefield 1100 Crater Lake Ave. JV Jul Ini fflAVERLY w mm P STORE ical and administration build ing will be landscaped under the supervision of the garden clubs. Thirty - six roses have been provided for the project. Flowers for the Sunday ser vices at the Camp White chapel are provided by one of the clubs each week. 4 To dress up left-over sweet potaoes, add maple syrup, cinna mon and nutmeg to taste, a gen erous portion of drained crushed pineapple and heat over hot water. BONDED FABRICS It's re-decorating timt . . . time for you to come in and see our newest collection of pat terns on lustrous satiny Glosheen. 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