Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, May 25, 1958, Image 18

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Newspaper Page TextM MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford1, Oregon, Sunday, May JS, IMS Jackson PTA Unit Honors Sixth Graders A grand march of sixth frde students and their moth ers, fathers or proxies, opened 4 meeting of Jackson Parent Teacher association held Thursday in the school gym nasium. In addition to honor ing the sixth grade graduates, Tourney Winners Announced Roy Pruitt and George Rode with 446 points were first in the men's and women's pairs tournament completed recently by the Medford Du plicate Bridge club. The second session was played May 20. Other winners were Mrs. 3"aul H a 1 1 o n and Mrs Richardson, second, 430Vfc; Mrs. Ben Todd and Mrs. W W. Stevenson, third, 404; Mrs Jvan Harrington and Mrs Xrank Baker, fourth, 390V4: Mrs. John Dougherty and Mrs. Sam Van Dyke, fifth, 380VS; and Dr. E. M. Durland nd Maurice T. Coode, Grants Pass, sixth, 374 Vi. Nineteen pairs of women and 12 pairs of men participated in the two session play tourna ment. Winners of the second ses sion were Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Rude, first, 253; Mrs. T. E. Knackstedt and Miss Isobel Stuart, second, 219; Mrs Thomas Randall and Mrs. Alto Pruitt, third, 217; Mrs. Vir ginia Anderson and Mrs. Nor man Davis, Grants Pass, fourth, 206; Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Stevenson, fifth, 205V; and Mrs. Hatton and Mrs. Richardson, sixth, 205. L Hi-Ik ..IHTHl History Pharmacy by ED HALL The bacteriological discover ies of Pasteur led Lister, an f nglish surgeon, to examine the Held of bacteria and their ef fect on certain disease proc esses, namely, septicemia, gan grene, and conditions that fol low operations. ... He began s apply antiseptics to surgical ootids and began showing a igfi percentage of recoveries. . . thus came the rise of an tiseptics. After Diphtheria antitoxin tn introduced in 1890 by Bhring the death rate from diphtheria was lowered from forty to six per cent. ... In closing ' make Central Gexall Drug a must - on fvr shopping list for GIFT ITEMS ... and of course Vt the same home owned ytarmacy for PRESCRIP TIONS EXACTLY PREPAR 90 to your doctor's orders, Main and Central, Phone tf 2-9431. CENTRAL REXALL DRUG Main and Central & 'TODAY'S LESSON IS ON THE IMPORTANCE DAVIS Medford-139 South Ashlond-240 4th St. BEKINS AGENT FOR MEDFORD AND ASHLAND at Meeting installation of officers was also held. Mrs. John Benson, install ing officer, introduced the new officers: Mrs. Stuart Forbes, president; Mrs. Rich ard Phillips, vice president; Mrs. Edith Baker, secretary, and Mrs. Ivan Lantz, treasur er. Mrs. Lantz was unable to attend so Mrs. Clifford Fixen acted as her stand-in. Mrs. Benson presented Mrs. Forbes with a PTA president's pin. In behalf of Jackson school and the PTA, several presen tations were made. Mrs. Pre cia Medley presented Miss Olive Curry, who is retiring as city school nurse, with a gift to show appreciation for all Miss Curry has done for Jack son school. Principal Robert Baccus was presented a gift from the unit by Mrs. Arthur Cook. Mr. Baccus is leaving Jackson school to become principal of the new Wilson school. Mrs. Merlyn Harvey presented Mrs. Arthur Cook with her past-president s pin Mr. Baccus introduced Bruce Metzger, Jackson school's new principal to the PTA. Mr. Metzger is now serv ing as principal of Oak Grove school. The program was opened by Mrs. Russell Denyer, program chairman, with a group of sixth graders singing a Ne gro spiritual. A solo part in the song was sung by Billy Houston, " a sixth grade stu dent. Pamela Jones and Karen Brattain, also sixth grade stu dents, sang a auet. Mr. tsaccus spoke briefly to the sixth grade students and their par ents on their success in the fu ture at McLoughlin Junior High school. He introduced Glenn Linn, McLoughlin principal, who welcomed the new students to the program at that school Wednesday, May 21, for all new Junior High school stu dents. Mr. Linn introduced Mrs. Bill Rambo, next presi dent of McLoughlin PTA. Mrs. Rambo invited all parents of new students to an open house and PTA meeting May 29, at 7:30 p.m. at McLoughlin school. The sixth grade students then turned to their mother, father or proxy and "capped" them with a graduation hat of green and yellow, Jackson school's colors, and presented them with a diploma. They then sang "Graduation Day" and marched off. Mrs. Arthur Cook, PTA president, bid a farewell to the parents of the sixth grade class and wished them a suc cessful year in the PTA at McLoughlin. Mrs. Richard Phillips re ported on convention and thanked the unit for sending her. Room prizes were won by Mrs. Snodgrass for the lower three grades and Mr. Good rich for the upper three grades. The flag ceremony was pre sented by Mrs. B. E. Culy's Brownie troop. Girls taking part were Donna White, Retta Culy, Gail Rothboeck, Nikki Marshall, Judy Rickard and Virginia Martin. Refreshments were served by mothers of children in the first grade. Chipped Beef Variation New York OP) Dress up chipped beef with a few table spoons of sherry stirred into the cream sauce. Sprinkle slivered almonds over the top and serve on toasted, split English muffins. OF MOVING WITH DAVIS!" We have the equipment and "know how" to move you quickly and safely. When you move, you want the confidence of knowing you've called the best. That's why most Rogue Valley people Call Davis In Medford and Ashland. Many years of experience In moving costly house hold goods means the best move of your life when you call Davis ... Your Bekins Agent. TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO. Crating & Packing Fir Phone SP 2-6273 Phone MU 2-8552 ipAf'Jw'rlA fill J if flit tMfwi Mrs. Chloe Whillock's seven sons and daughters gathered in Medford May 18 lo attend a family reunion which ob served her 80th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Whillock, a native of Missouri, came to Medford in 1915. Medford Woman Honored On Eightieth Birthday Mrs. Chloe Whillock's 80th birthday was celebrated Sun day, May 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Evans, 32 Ross court. Attending as a surprise were all seven of Mrs. Whillock's children, who were together for the first time in 28 years. They included Mrs. Lester Stutz, a daughter, and Mr. Stutz, Corvallis; C. A. Whil lock, a son, and Mrs. Whil lock, Brigham City, Utah; Mrs. Clarence Evans, daugh ter, and Mr. Evans, Medford; Mrs. William Holloway, daughter, Tempe, Ariz.; H. W. Whillock, son, and Mrs. Whil lock, Boise; Mrs. Ed Zeek, daughter, Placerville, Calif.; and Mrs. Gene Bateman, daughter and Mr. Bateman. The six grandchildren pres ent were Mrs. Lea Hoag, Pros pect; Brs. Betty Eri, Wendall, Rita and Linda Bateman, all Medford; and Anne Leek, Placerville, Calif. Great-grandchildren there were Stephen and Robbie Hoag and Camille, Sonya and Kay Eri. Also attending were Mr. Hoag, Mr. Eri and Miss Max ine Day, fiancee of Wendall Bateman. Mrs. Whillock wore a tur quoise crepe gown with an orchid corsage, a gift' from her children. Another gift was a guest book recording the names of the 27 dinner guests and Mr. and Mrs. James Flem ing, Mr and Mrs. Dale Frank lin and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Presbyterians Plan Dinner on Monday Cruisers' club of First Pres byterian church will hold the monthly potluck dinner Mon day, May 26 at 6:45 p.m. at the church. Married couples attending are to bring a hot dish or salad and their own table service. An informal "graduation party" has been planned, ac coring to the committee com posed of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Veldon Diment, Mr. and Mrs. John Benson and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Carter. Lose Your Tummy in 5 seconds in TRU-LIFT Warner's4 A quick and easy way to lose Inches . . slip into Tru-Lift and look pounds lighter instantly! Elastic darts flatten the way tummy muscles should but don't, lift you UP while holding you IN. And every inch is elastic power net. no bones or front panels. Try Tru-Lift today. 565: White with stretch back, de tachable hose supporters. $12.50 562: Matching girdle. $10.95 11 MlSWd'S FASHION CENTH Franklin, who called during the afternoon Mrs. Whillock was born in 1878 near Urbana, Mo. The family moved to Medford in 1915 and owned the Golden Rule store until 1927. 4 Banquet Honors Talent Seniors Talent Graduating seniors who are members of Talent First Methodist church were honored at a banquet Mon day evening. The dinner was given by the, underclassmen of the Methodist Youth fellow ship and their counselors, Mrs. Harold Chapman and Miss Dorothy Long. Honored were Paul Conner, Jerry Holdridge, Marhsall Thompson, Mary Kay Olson, Ardith Chapman, Priscilla Welch, Julio Hanson and Ma rie Schmelzer. Dixie Webber was unable to attend. Miss Alice May Woolley, pastor of the church, was hostess for a dinner honoring the women who, assisted her with the Bible clubs during the past year. Attending the dinner were Mrs. Charles Aunsworth, Mrs. Frank Schmelzer, Mrs. Fran cis Bartol, Mrs. Gilbert Hill, Mrs. George Conner, Mrs. Mary Furrer, and Miss Esther Quinn. Mrs. Ivan Olson was" unable to attend Society to Meet In Gold Hill Home Rogue Valley Herb Society will meet Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. in the home of Mrs. John D. Hoist on Lampman road, Gold Hill. An herb gar den ramble will open the pro gram and "Let's Make an Herb Corsage" is set for 11 a.m., with Mrs. Leo Thomas in charge. Mrs. Stephen Counts, from Grants Pass, will speak on "Meet Some of Our Modern Herbalists." Members are asked to take their own lunch, service, fold ing chairs and card tables. We are a 214 East Main Street Phone SP 2-7169 Trophies Listed for Rose Show Fourteen trophies in addi tion to place ribbons will be awarded to winners of the var ious divisions in the Medford Rose society's fourth annual rose show to be held in the county courthouse auditorium, Monday, June 2, it is an nounced by Mrs. Ranald Ax tell, chairman of the event. Ten of these trophies are rotating and four of them are annual. Rotating trophies are those that are in the tempo rary possession of the' winner (until the next year's show) and must be won three times in order to be retained perma nently. Annual trophies are those that are awarded each year and retained permanent ly by the winner. Trophies and donors with the type of trophy are: Sweep stakes, exhibition roses, donat ed by Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Axtel (rotating); queen of the show, Lawrence's Jewelers (rotating); best three roses, Mann's Department store (ro tating); best spray of climbing roses, donated by Charles Koyl in memory of Minnie Bernice Koyl (annual); best vase of 12 roses, mixed varie ties, Mon Desir Dining Inn (rotating); best vase of 12 roses, one variety, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Peabody (rotating); best full bloom rose, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Morris (annual); best division V, section A, Mr. and Mrs. Ranald Axtell (ro tating); old rose bouquet, Will Tillotson Memorial award (an nual); Division VI sweep stakes, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Tra vis (rotating); Division VI, best arrangement, Swem's store (rotating); Division VII Gar den club sweepstakes, Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Gentner (rotating); Division VII Garden club sweepstakes runner up, Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Gentner (an nual); Division VIII sweep stakes, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gilman (rotating). The above trophies will be on display this week at Law rence's Jewelers, Mann's store and Swem's store. Anyone who grows roses may exhibit in this rose show. Rules and regulations for en tering roses in the show can be found in the rose show pro gram schedule available free at the above named busi nesses; also Elton's Farm and Garden store and Monarch Feed and Seed. Women Now Reduce While Drying Hair New York (IP) Now wom en can reduce under the hair dryer. A beauty shop here (An toine's at Saks Fifth Avenue) has installed pink plastic mas sage cushions in chairs under the cushions increase blood circulation, take off inches and soothe tired muscles. For the client who . does not have a manicure, there's an extra gadget for reducing double chins. Getting a mani cure and massage at the same time would be a little difficult. ' ' ' Charge Plate Store NEA Announces Program For Talented Students . i Washington, D.C. The million and a half academi cally talented students now in our high schools need more challenging classes to make the most of their abilities. This is the major recom mendation of 200 top educa tors as reported in a new Na tional Education association (NEA) report titled, "Finding and Educating the Academi cally Talented Student." The NEA report Is the re sult of a special year-long project on academically tal ented high school students. The report contains the final results of an invitational con ference of 200 educators held Bethel Announces June Ceremony Cave Junction Installation of officers of Job's Daughters, Bethel 36, Kerby, is slated for June 6. The date was an nounced by Senior .Princess Diana Strohkirch at a meeting Monday night. Honored Queen Carolyn DeMersseman pre sided. Mrs. George Sowell, direct or of ethics of the guardian council, gave a full report on the merit badge system. Mrs. Sowell explained this was not a contest and that any girl is eligible to participate. The merits are earned through the efforts on the part of the girls in improving their attitude to ward the bethel; their posture, attendance, proper attire and the care of their robes. Merits are earned on the point system and when 200 poiqts are earned, a badge is presented. The program cov ers a three year period with the first badge of bronze, second of silver and the third badge of gold. Miss Strohkirch reported on the success of her senior princess project, the baked food and candy sale. Honored Queen Carolyn expressed her thanks to the girls for their support during her term. The guardian, Mrs. Homer Snider, also voiced her appreciation for the cooperation of the bethel. After a practice session for the coming installation, re freshments were served by Linda Larson, Linda Hunter, their mothers and Mrs. Rob ert Cherry. The new guardian council of the bethel will be installed June 16. Next regular meet ing of the council will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hoff Monday, June 9. sammcA posting So coot ... the back -button sleeveless orcr-blouse that rides low on the hips, ked all-over with ' white embroidery. Slim skirt hangs smoothly loose from a camisole top. Sheer linen-look rayon, fees 10-20. ' $2995 I X II MHtffiSO i'S FASHION CENT in Washington in February. These are the recommen dations for educating the aca demically talented the top 15 to 20 per cent of the high school population: 1. A solid four-year high school course of the academic subjects English, science, mathematics, modern foreign languages, and social studies. Students should be grouped in classes with others of like ability. That is, a top student iri math would study math with other superior students. If he is only average in Eng lish, he would study English in a regular class. 2. A rigorous counseling program, with guidance based on aptitude andor intelli gence test scores and school records. "The eighth grade marks a crucial point the period of the student's life in which critical choices are made . . ." the NEA report states. 3. Special provisions with in the regular high school for advanced work. Talented stu dents should take extra courses in summer school, such as creative writing. An advanced placement program should be in effect in many schools to allow talented stu dents to enter college with credit toward graduation al ready established. 4. Advanced academic work fpr talented students on a low er grade level. For example, ninth grade algebra should be available to superior stu dents in the eighth grade. James B. Conant, president emeritus of Harvard univer sity, was chairman of the spe cial NEA conference on tal ented students. J. Ned Bryan, on leave from Rutgers Uni versity, is project director., Describing the talented stu dent, the NEA report states, "He is usually a rapid learn er, a good organizer, and a skillful thinker ... he is" probably creative, curious . .'. capable of considerable Inde pendent study ... He may be anyone's child; hidden under almost any number of guises indifference, under-achieve-ment, delinquency . . . "He is talented, deserving much because he can offer much." New York (IP) For a quick dessert, place large cling peach halves in a shallow bak ing dish and fill each hollow with a mixture of applesauce, chopped raisins and pecans. Sprinkle with sugar and cin namon and bake in moderate oven 15 minutes. Serve with cream. Toast Blue We Are a Charge Plate Store 214 EAST MAIN ST. Phone SP 2-7169 For Her Graduation The Graduate of Hit TEN HIGH SCHOOLS In Medford and Jack ion County art regis tering their pattern preference. 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