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Gathering Planned Saturday for Older People; 'Golden Age' Clubs Envisioned a party and "get-together" for older valley residents will be held next Saturday under the auspices of the Rogue Valley Council on Aging. The event will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the auditorium of the Red Cross building on Hawthorne st. Anyone over 50 years of age, or who is interested in the problems of older people, is invited. The objective will be en tertainment, and to find those who are interested in organiz ing and joining "Golden Age Clubs" in their own commun ities. It is hoped to have rep resentatives of each commun ity in the valley, to exchange information regarding the needs of older people, and what can be done to solve them. Objectives Told Members of the council have furnished the following explanation of the objectives of the organization, and of the party on Saturday: "At present there are no funds available to make a sur vey of the needs of the out lying areas, and it is only with the sincere and active coop eration of the good citizens in these areas that we can get at ATTENTION OLDER RESIDENTS I would like to belong to a recreation club of men and women aged SO years or more. I (can cannot ) attend the party and program of the Rogue Valley Council on Aging Friday, April 11, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Red Cross auditorium on Hawthorne St. I will bring friends with me. I am also interested in your work on better low-cost housing, part time employment after retirement, or anything that makes life better and happier for older people. Please keep my name on file and notify me of council meetings. Address Telephone (I do do not need transportation to the April 1 1 party.) Clip and mail to: FRANK GLONNING, Chairman Rogue Valley Council on Aging Camp White, Oregon the facts what are the needs, where are the needs, hov many people are interested, who are able and willing to help, also what facilities in their neighborhood could be used for a meeting place, and how many 'shut-ins' need rays of sunshine brought to them. "Since people now live longer, and are dropped from the work rolls earlier, it is a time for adjustments of many kinds, and should be the con cern of the entire community. To help them to build a new life for themselves, older peo ple need an opportunity to meet together, to make new friends to replace the friends and relatives they lose; they desire to continue as active, contributing members of the community; they want activ ity that is stimulating, inform ative and creative; and they wish to be recognized as dis tinct individuals who count for something. "Many are suffering from 'compulsory' retirement. Oth ers have problems that are economic, or of health, hous ing, or money for transporta tion; or are living in a single room. While the general coun cil is working on all these problems, studies have shown that loneliness is perhaps the most heartbreaking thing they have to endure. "To these older people we are indebted for our oppor tunities, our educations, and our very existence. They need an especially well organized and conducted recreation and activity program that offers opportunities for social con tacts, fun, companionship and new interests with people of their own age, not just some thing for passing away time. "Every community has the responsibility of providing leisure time activities for the aged as well as the . youth. Every new day we are a day older, and in our efforts to meet the needs of the older people we may be safeguard ing our own future against the possibility of a lonely old age. "For those who are inter ested but cannot get to the meeting, please write to Frank Glonning, chairman, Rogue Valley Council on Aging, Camp White, Oregon. Hatfield Explains Views On Funds Portland (IP) Secretary of State Mark Hatfield said here Friday he had "no legal authority to object" to any ex penditures made by the Ore gon Centennial commission. . He added "I have some per sonal opinions about how the money should be spent, but that is not the point at issue." The secretary, here to ad dress a meeting of Republi can women, said his office had withheld issuance of warrants on centennial commission ex pense vouchers pending re ceipt o more detailed ex planations. Hatfield said such requests for more information on the vouchers were commonplace with other state agencies and hould not be construed to imply criticism of the com mission oi- its management. He said officials of the com mission had assured his of fice through correspondence that full details were forth coming and that that should end the matter. A controversy had arisen when Hatfield's inquiries were taken to be an assertion of mismanagement. The Sec retary denied Saturday that that was his intention. Spud Shippers Await Action On Freight Rates Bc-e (IP) A Union Pa cific railroad emergency rate application, designed to bring potato shipping rates from western Idaho-eastern Oregon area more closely in line with those for the Idaho Falls area Saturday was pending in the Transcontinental Freight Rate bureau. Doyle Simms, Caldwell, president of the Idaho Grow er-Shippers association, re ported ihat an Interstate Com merce commission order of last October set rates for the Nampa-Ontario area which are as much as 39 cents above those for the Idaho Falls area. He said the proposal by Union Pacific, which was docketed with the bureau, would set a seven-cent maxi mum differential between the higher and lower freight cost areas. Simms added that if adopted, the emergency rates would save western Idaho eastern Oregon producers sev eral hundred thousand dol lars this year. Coal generates almost half of the nation's electricity. PHOENIX Quarterly Meeting Held REUNITED A happy reunion took place in Medford re cently when James Peacher, 73, of 2454 Delta Waters road, saw two of his daughters for the first time in 45 years. Pic tured here at the Peacher home are (far left) Mrs. Thelma Bisel of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Hazel Whaley, half sister of the two "lost daughters" and Mrs. Sylvia Marx, Los Angeles. Father and Two Daughters Reunited After 45 Years A father and his two daughters were united recent ly for the first time in 45 years. The father, James Pea cher, 73, of 2454 Delta Waters road, Medford, and his daugh ters, Mrs. Thelma Bisel, Og- Get more security. .. more happiness ... for your family at our Insured Savings and Loan Security, peace of iriind, happiness, a good home there's no surer, easier way to guarantee your family these things than by regular saving with us. Why? Because your money works hard for you, earns excellent returns. Your savings are invested in home loans a really safe investment that helps our community grow. And they're not subject to ups and downs. You get back what you put in plus earnings. What's more, your account is insured up to $10,000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Stop in, start saving with us now. Where you save does make a difference! MEMBER SAVINGS AND LOAN FOUNDATION den, Utah, and Mrs. Sylvia Marx, Los Angeles, became reacquainted here last week. The family was separated 45 years ago after the parents were divorced. Mrs. Peggy Leavitte, a daughter of Mrs. Marx, located a sister of Mr. Peacher in Twin Falls, Ida ho, while she was visiting there. By contacting her great aunt, she discovered that her grandfather was living in Medford. Once the father was con tacted the two daughters along with the Marx family motored to Medford from San Francisco. The two visiting daughters met for the first time another daughter, Mrs. Hazel Whaley, Gold Hill, and her four child ren. Mrs. Marx and Mrs. Bisel have nine children and nine grandchildren it was . report ed. Also attending the reun ion were Mrs. Peacher and two sisters of Mr. Peacher. Mr. Peacher left with his daughters for Portland, Twin Falls, Idaho, and on to Utah and California where he will visit relatives. Cops Graple With Boone Fans London (IP) Policemen grappled with teen-age girls at London Airport Friday night when American singer Pat Boone flew in from New York for a television perform ance. But ignoring shouts of "we want Pat," the 23-year-old singer and his wife Shirley sneaked out a back entrance of the customs hall. In a private lounge with his youthful fans clamoring at the windows, Boone told news men "what I like about it (the fans' adulation) is that it s all clean and wholesome." Four ounces of dehydrated potatoes equal two pounds of fresh potatoes. Investments made by the 10th of the month corn dividends as of the first NIK) I rtUtnAL Savings & Loan Assn. of Medford UH? 29 North Ivy Street - R. F. Kyle, President Jl Convenient Street Parking Soles - Rentals folding VHEEL CHAISS Open Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. HUDSON'S PHARMACY 613 E. Main Ph. SP 3-5345 1 Block East Hawthorne Park By LILLIAN KNIGHT Phoenix The first quar terly meeting of the Phoenix Community club youth center was held Monday, March 17 Two new organizations peti tioned to join the Community club as supporting clubs. They are the Camp Fire girls and the Nazarene Sunday school. The Camp Fire girls, spon sored by M. E. Norton and under the leadership of Mrs. Edna Seavy and her assistant Mrs. Katie Moore, also in clude Blue Birds . from the second and third grades. They have their regular meetings in the Community hall each Tuesday after school. The Nazarene Sunday school is under the leadership of Glenn Yorton. Other sup porting clubs are Phoenix Thursday club, Lions club, Lady Lions, Neighbors of Woodcraft, Thimble club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Garden club, Phoenix Grange, Volun teer Firemen, Firemen's aux iliary, Senior Gun club, Jun ior Gun club, Phoenix 4-H clubs, Parent-Teachers associ ation, Phoenix High school, Phoenix Grade school, the City Council, and the Presby terian church. Mrs. Jack James of Fern church here and now at home in the parsonage. Saladin is a graduate of Whitmore col lege in Spokane, a recent graduate of a theological seminary in San Anselmo, Calif., and attended Cali fornia Polytechnic college in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He will be ordained shortly after examinations, which will fol low the Presbytery meeting at Tulelake, Calif., next week. Andrew Sweeney, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Moon, visited last week end at the Moon home. He is the husband of the former Toma lina Cook, who is a graduate of the Phoenix grade and High schools. She is now an eighth grade teacher in San Leandro, Calif., and Sweeney is a teacher at nearby San Lorenz, Calif. The E. L. Mason family is in the process of moving into the home they recently pur chased at 2170 Meals drive in Medford. They will rent their place here. Grange News Phoenix Grange Phoenix Grange will meet Tuesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. Election of state officers will be held and there will be a speaker who will talk on wa ter resources. Anyone having Grange manuals is asked to bring them to the meeting as they are needed by those putting on degree work. Gertrude Lewin Publicity Chairman WITHDRAWAL ASKED Cairo (IP) The semi-official Middle East News Agency reported Friday that 42 Iraqi leaders have asked Iraqi Premier Nuries-Said to withdraw his nation from the Baghdad Pact. The report from Beirut, Lebanon said the group told the Premier "Iraq cannot be separated from the rest of the Arab world." MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oregon, Sunday, April 6. 195S m im tin aw i I 1r"tlliijLijiiuiuuf . SUCCUMBING TO HEART ATTACK, Alessandro Cardinal Verde, oldest Roman Catholic cardinal, died in Vatican City at age of 93. Only 56 cardinals remain. (International) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goss have returned to their home in California after visiting last week end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Valley rd. was chosen the new Bisseger and daughter, Avis chairman of the board of gov ernors. She called a special meeting of the board Mon day, March 31, for the pur pose of choosing a secretary treasurer. Mrs. George Bourne was chosen to fill the position. The Board voted to hold a Phoenix festival in June. The date is to be an nounced later. Chester Parker was ap pointed coordinator with Leo Furry as his assistant. A reg ular festival meeting will be held Monday evening, April 7, at the club house. All rep resentatives are urged to at tend. The board voted. to hold a membership drive with the proceeds to go for a scholar ship to a student within the Phoenix school district. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Tomp kins went to Salem to spend Easter with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Starkey and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Van Rheen of Portland are join ing them and all will have Easter dinner at the Starkey home. Mr. and Mrs. William Sala din and their three daughters, Judie, Bonnie and Christie, arrived in the community re cently. Saladin will be pastor at the First Presbyterian Avis went back with to visit a few days. them and Mrs. C. A. Strothers. Jim James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James, who is attending Willamette Univer sity" in Salem, will be home next week on Spring vacation. Chuck Learn recently pur chased the Dawson Trailer park and service station. The name of the firm has been changed to Learn's Service. East Main St. -L DAIRY-SMITH at Gentsseo The sale of Vodka in the United States Is increas ing. If we can't meet the Russias across the conference table, we may meet them under it. Mr. and Mrs1. Christopher! Williams spent his week of Spring vacation visiting his mother, Mrs. T. V. Williams. He will graduate from the University of Oregon Medi cal school in Portland in June and will serve his internship in a Seattle hospital. Voters are reminded that April 15 is the deadline for registering. Those residents who have not voted within the last two years, if their post office address is changed or if they have moved to an other precinct, must register' before they are eligible to vote. Those not now register ed should see Mrs. H. R. Stev eson at the Phoenix city hall. Mrs. Wallace Brennan of Salem, sister-in-law of Mrs. Ernest James, will visit at the James home this week end. She will visit Mrs. E. C. James in Ashland before re turning to her home. Those Lady Lions attend ing the Saturday, March 29, luncheon at the Rogue Val ley Country club from Phoe nix were Mrs. Ernest James, president of the local auxil iary, Mrs. R. T. Harrison, Mrs. Albert Consbruck, Mrs. Leo nard, Carlson, Mrs. Andrew May the Peace which comes of Faith, The Courage that's born of Hope, And the Joy which dwells in Love, Be with you this EasterSeason! Chapel Mortuary Across from the Courthouse Frank Morgan Harold Snodgrass, Funeral Directors THINK IT COSTS TOO MUCH? Few people realize the cost of living in their own homes do you? There is the continu ing cost of food, medical care, taxes, house insurance, housekeeping help, painting and decorating, upkeep and repairs. There . are such items as lawn care, laundry, fuel, light, water, and yearly depreciation. A careful analysis of these costs indicate an average annual expenditure per person of at least $2,000. On the other hand, ONE LIFE CARE FEE in the Manor covers ALL ITEMS for about $1,320.00 per person. That means savings of $500.00 or more per year can be realized by most Manor residents. Even more important are these intangible values gained by mem bership in . . . GtOGU M. H. HOGAN, President GEORGE FLANAGAN, Treasurer WALTER M. HIGGINS Executive Director There is no obligation attached to inquiring about Rogue Valley Manor. We realize that there may be other details you will want to know. Just write us fully and frankly. We will reply promptly. If more convenient, phone us. WALTER M. HIGGINS Executive " Director, Rogue Valley Manor, Temporary Office, First Meth odist Church, Medford, Oregon, or Phone SPring 3-3691. . . . The VALLEY ftftAMOR Instead of living alone in your own home,-you can enjoy as many friends and activities as you wish in the Manor; instead of eating alone you dine with friends in the spacious Manor dining room. Worries over care of house and yard end your attractive Manor apartment is comfortable and homey. There is always a lawn to enjoy and a garden for "Green Thumbers" to putter in, yet you can leave them at any time for a trip without cost or care or worry. Should you be ill at any time, Manor medical attention is always instantly available. If illness is long or short, you are assured the very, finest of care IN the Manor at no added charge. These advantages of Manor life can make YOUR retirement an exciting and rewarding adventure! P.S.: Would you like to see the valley in all its springtime beauty from the Manor site? Follow the signs today from the new Hospital to the top of Barneburg Hill. r x.
