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f a MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford. Oregon, Monday, October 6, 1958 Family Service Head Say Divorce Figures Distorted By PATRICIA McCORMACK . United Press International . New York -CPD Close your ears the next time someone tries to tell you that one in three-or four-American mar riages end in divorce. Only about one in 90 did "each year during the last 10 .years. The more dismal estimate is untrue. If you believe it. your marriage may suffer. You may become divorce- prone. According to Clark W Blackburn, executive director of the Family Service associ ation of America, the trouble is that "figures are being dis torted . Each year the number of marriages contracted during that year Is compared with the number of divorces grant ed during the same period, he said. Then the experts come up with an annual report that says "For every three or four new marriages last year, there was one divorce, Get False Notion "Just about everyone," said Blackburn, "gets from this the nation that one in three or four marriages ends in di vorce." The overall divorce rate however, is figured correctly another way, by applying the number of divorces to the to tal number of existing mar riages-old and new, he said In setting the record straight Blackburn referred to a new report by Eugene Jon quet, of the Spokane, Wash., family counseling agency, Jonquet figured the rate ac- cording to the latter method. His "new look" covering the divorce situation during each of the last ten years Only about one in 90 mar riages ended in divorce In three confidential bul letins to physicians, attorneys, clergymen and others con cerned with marriage prob lems in Spokane, the agency elaborated on Jonquet's find ings. Blackburn referred to these in pointing to the potential danger in garbled divorce rate facts and twisted statistics. Many Don't Care Not infrequently, it was noted in one bulletin, a man or woman contemplating di vorce tells a marriage coun sellor: Brainerds Return From Convention Mr. and Mrs. P: F. Brainerd, Valley View drive have re turned to Medford after at tending a' meeting of the western division, Master Photo Finishers and Dealers held in Los Angeles. They re port that about 2,000 attend ed the convention, with many continuing on to Hawaii where further sessions were scheduled. Mr. Brainerd served on one of the panels which were a part cf the program. Gail Pinkstaff, Jackson, Mich., assistant to the execu tive head of the dealers' group, accompanied tre Brain ems home and spent a night here before continuing on to Montreal, Canada, for another, meeting. The two men were former classmates at the Uni versity of Oregon. En route to Los Angeles, the Brainerds spent three days in San Francisco and visited the new branch plant of the Eastman Kodak company. "For Budget-Minded Newlyweds - Modest Income Families" g ' Nitionally Advertisod "Candy Coto" jr LOUTHl S Famoui Viscose Carpet g . Foam Rubber Cushioned Cotton Carpet U CARPET iT "oVtwV iS. i thick JL yd. ff MOU5E J y -.. ji ' II 520 S. RIVERSIDE 12'xl5' M 3 yr. "Guarantee A Phonespa-sis s-rooo III B afabw BAsV000 VV! n,y "SOUTHERN OREGON'S LARGEST CARPET DISPLAY! A Eyes A 1 ' 'i "What's the use. One. in three marriages ends in di vorce; how can we be so dif ferent?" Jonquet described this as a result of statistically nega tive orientation to marriage. Misinformation, he said, con tributes to a fatalistic idea that "marriage is a gamble and ... you have to be luck ier than most people to make a go of it." When the dismal statistics are accepted as gospel truth, some marriages get off on the wrong foot. Vou hope for the best, but offset that hope by having, at the same time, doubtful reservations, accord ing to Jonquet. The experts warn that when you go into marriage with such a chip on your shoulder, every conflict or dif ficulty may be regarded as a sign that you are "one of the unlucky losers." Forget the one in three or four and meditate abdTit the "one in 90." . Gardeners Plan For Herbarium Cave Junction-Mrs. A. F Van Deventer, Ft. Dick, Calif., explained the compli cated process of preparing a herbarium of the flora of Rough and Ready park to the Illinois Valley Garden club at the monthly meeting held at the home of -Mrs. Arthur Whitesell in Selma. The her barium is the project of the year for the club and when complet-1 will be presented to the Illinois Valley branch library. Mrs. Van Deventer is pre paring a book on the flora of Northern California and her husband is collaborating by making water color illustra tions. At the conclusion of her instructive talk, Mrs. Van De venter spoke briefly on their recent trip into Mexico. The horticultural report was given by Mrsj Harry C. Smith, who spoke about fall flowers. The club's request to land scape the library grounds was granted. Mr. Racknor, under the supervision of the club, has been preparing the beds and will plant the shrubs. The club has appro priated approximately $250 for this work. A special guest was Mrs. May Sawyer, Grants Pass, an early day member of tne local club. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sam Bunch in Bridgeview October 24. The program will be a round table discussion. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mesdames Caleb Dryer, Walter Colpitts and G. M. McFarland. Medford Couple Attends Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer and small Daughter, Denise, returned to their home on South Stage road Sunday eve ning after spending the week end in Sacramento, Calif. Saturday morning they at tended the wedding of Miss Aletha Webb to Arthur Van Deloo, Mrs. Meyer's brother. Mr. Meyer served as best man for the marriage ceremony, held in St. Mary's Catholic church in Sacramento. - One of the new refrigera tors has shelves that swing en tirely clear of the interior. 1 jfj SeSSIOIl Of Scout Course Set Wednesday Third session of the Med ford basic leadership training for Girl Scout leaders and assistants will be held in Tou Velle State Park, Wednesday, October 8, starting at 9:30 a. m. and finishing at 2 p.m. Each person attending should wear comfortable out door clothes and a warm jacket: they should . take paper and pencil, a Girl Scout pocket song book (if they have one), eating uten sils and cup, jackknife, and something to sit on. Those working with Brownie troops are also to bring raw vege table and fruit for them selves. Intermediate leaders are to take their own ingredients for campfire packet stew or coffee-can stew, ready for cooking. For directions on the stew, leaders may read page 42 of the Girl Scout Leaders' Manual, or call the Scout office. All those attending are asked to read over the sec tion in the Scout handbook regarding the out-of-doors. In case of rain, the session will be held at St.. Mark's Guild hall, with participants taking sack lunches. ' Skills to be taught will be knot tying, determining dis tances and measurements, trail signs, outdoor games and songs. ' Instructors will be Mrs. Gerald Gastineau, area training chairman, Miss Ruth Kilbourn, executive director, and Mrs. Robert LeRoy, field director. League Rieviews Recent Events During the past month members of the Ladies Home leaeue of The Salvation Army have participated in a number of activities. A cladiolus demonstration was eiven bv Mrs. L. G. Gent- ner. Women were given tne opportunity to make flower arrangements which were used that evening for the monthly potluck dinner. Six new members were enrolled. Sixteen members were guests at the home of Mrs. Ralph Ragan of Grants Pass. A shower was given in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Glen Olson. The Medford Home league accepted an invitation to be guests of the Klamath Falls league. Highlight of the trip was a tour through the Wey erhauser mill. The League gave a food basket to a local family and has made layettes. Members also took an active part in making the annual Harvest Festival for home missionary fund raising a success. Weekly Session Set For Medford Group Medford Townsend club will meet Wednesday, October 8, according to the club presi dent, Leon Rusho. At last weeks silver an niversary club program, 40 members and six visitors at tended. The group was enter tained for an hour with ac cordion selections given by Mrs. Karen Linker, Medford. Several dramatic skits were presented by Mrs. Charles Boussum. A comic discourse was given by Enos Naffziger. The meeting closed with dancing to music by a local orchestra. - Colorfast shades of silk or rayon can be washed provided the seams and the trimmings are stitched, not glued. -Mm, i i 'twill I x Mf ' GOOD-LOOKING COP Embattled Mayor Paul Egan of Aurora, El., has appointed shapely Lura Patricia Counts, 28, to be the new police chief of Aurora, succeeding Dan Curran, whom Egan has attempted to fire. Egan points out that Miss Counts, a freelance writer, is not only beautiful but also brilliant. : nnual Campaign Opened By Foster Parents Plan New York-A nationwide campaign to find 5000 indi viduals or groups in America to financially "adopt" needy children in Europe, Korea and Viet Nam has been launched by Foster Parents Plan, Inc., the international relief organization. Filio Axy- ristou, a nine-year-old Greek girl whose whole family ex ists on S8 a month, is the first child for whom a Foster Farent is sought in this spe cial campaign. Filio lives with her parents and two brothers in a dilapi dated garage in Athens. Her father was seriously wound ed during the rebel war and now can only pick up occa sional jobs as a handy man. The mother is the .regular supporter of the family and works as a cleaning woman. But work' is hard to find in Greece and she earns about S2 a week. The family owes many months of rent and they may soon be evicted. Their sole furnishings con sist of one bed, one cot, one chest, a table and some brok en chairs. The health of the family is very poor and all desperately need nourishing food and medical care. Many Helped "More than 600,000 indi viduals and groups in Amer ica have helped needy chil dren overseas through Plan over the past twenty years," declared Mrs. Lenore Sorin, associate executive director of Foster Parents' Plan, "and we prayerfully hope that 5000 more Americans will now extend the hand of friendship overseas to broad en this interchange of love and aid. There are countless thousands of boys and girls like Filio in France, Belgium, Italy, Greece, in the DP camps of West Germany, in Korea and Viet Nam who will suffer from cold and hun ger this winter unless we find Foster Parents for them at once," she added. "We shall be happy to send full information on how to financially "adopt" a child overseas to any individual or group writing to Foster Par ents' Plan, 352 Fourth Ave nue, New York 10, New York," Mrs. Sorin concluded. "Adoption" through Foster Parents' Plan is financial, not legal. The Foster Parents promise to contribute $15 a month format least one year toward the support of a par ticular child. Of this sum, the child receives an $8 monthly cash grant plus periodic pack ages of new clothing and food. The Foster Parents re ceive the photograph and case history of their Foster Child and regular correspon dence, translate"! by Plan, makes the relationship warm and personal. ' According to the directors of the organization, people from all walks of life are Foster Parents and include the men in a Michigan Be formatory, a Chicago business executive, the mother of seven in New Jersey, two bachelors in California,' celeb rities like Pat Boone and Steve Allen and the students in a Bronx high school. Rogue River Club Members Present Meeting Program Rogue River Several members took part in the program for the last -meeting of Laurel Garden club held October 1 at the home of Mrs. Orma N. Farnham. The president, Mrs. Henry L. Bonney, presided. Plans for a halloween card party were discussed. A prize was won by Mrs. Jerusha Moore. Mrs. Claire Douglas gave a talk on humming birds and their habits, and Mrs. Wil liam A. White read an article on "Home Garden Disease Control Program." Mrs. Wil liam Paterson, program chair man, spoke on cosmos, the flower of the month, and showed an arrangement of various colors. Mrs. James Whipple, displayed a mixed bouquet of anemone, arti choke flowers and Michael mas daisies.. Mrs. Bonney also read an article oh cosmos. Junior Garden club activ ities were reported by one of the leaders, ,,- Mrs. Douglas. This club meets the third Sat urday of each month in the Civic Improvement clubhouse and any boy or girl between the ages of 9 and 16 is wel come to join if interested in gardening. . . WATER STARTS FIRE Pueblo, Colo. -UPD- Water caused a S20 fire in Mrs. Jo seph Caps' automobile. A gallon of distilled water on the back seat focused the sun's rays onto the upholstery until it set it afire. Time To Order! Personal Imprinted Christmas Cards Over 35 Albums to Choose From GoId Hill Rebekahs Plan Events Gold Hill-Many plans for coming activities of Amethyst Rebekah lodge were made at a meeting held October 1 in the Odd Fellows hall on Fourth avenue. Mrs. Paul Thompson, noble grand, con ducted the session. Several members of the lodge will attend Friendship night at Etna Rebekah lodge in Grants Pass Monday, Octo ber 13 at 8 pjn. Anyone need ing transportation may con tact Mrs. Thompson. New degree work will be learned at a special practice set for Wednesday evening, October 8 at 8 p.m. in the hall. Mrs. Walter McLean has requested that all officers and members wishing to take part in the degree work be present for this practice. Arrangements for the an nual teacher's party which is sponsored by Amethyst lodge were discussed. Mrs. Jerry Herrington, general chairman for the affair asked that any one having new ideas con cerning skits, decorations etc., contact her. Mrs. Lester Par ker and Mrs. A. A. Walker have been named as co-chairmen to assist Mrs. Herringtoq. Materials were provided by the Rebekahs to repair the roof on the IOOF hall. Mem bers of the Odd Fellows lodge did the work. Members of Amethyst lodge and its two social branches, the Past No ble Grands and Friendship clubs will participate in paint ing and cleaning up the hall soon. Mrs. Thompson named Mrs. Clarence Parsley to serve as ways and means chairman. Many ideas for fund raising projects were discussed. Mrs. Thomas Z. Smith was appointed by the noble grand to assist Mrs. Ralph Bell, who is good of the order chairman. Mrs. George Dorman was named co-chairman to assist Mrs. Clyde Kell, publicity chairman, and Mrs. Daniel Stewart was appointed to serve as community service chairman. A report concerning impor tant ideas for the lodge was given by Mrs. Thomas Z. Smith. Also- attending the workshop with Mrs. Smith at convention were Mrs. Roy Bornoman and Mrs. J. Les Graffis. The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Lester Parker at this meeting and Mrs. Roy Bornoman received the award given for her creation, of the most original and funniest mask from a paper sack. Mrs. Thomas Z. Smith was chair man for the program and re freshments. Mrs. Mabel DaVis and Mrs. Clyde Kell assisted. Those having birthdays in October will be honored at the next meeting of the lodge, scheduled for Wednesday, Oc tober 15 at 8 pjn. The same committee will be in charge of refreshments. Grange News Butte Falls Grange Nineteen members attended the last meeting of the Butte Falls Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stock ton received first and second degree obligations by Past Master Ted Fredenburg. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wright re ceived the third and fourth degree obligations at the last meeting of the Eagle Point Grange. The communication was read with regards to raising funds for the benefit of Ore gon Museum of Industry and Arts. It was voted to turn this project over to the HEC of the Grange. An interesting lecturer's hour consisted of several re ports and games. Ted Freden burg reviewed the plans for the new ' National Grange home. Grace Wells gave a re port on plans for the Oregon Centennial. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green. The next serving committee will be Mrs. Kizzie Edmondson and Mr. and Mrs. Elga Ab bott. The next regular Grange meeting will be Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. at the high school audi torium. The HEC met at the home of Mrs. Roy Green. Seven members attended and one guest, Mrs. A. E. Edrrfbndson. Preliminary plans were made for the annual bazaar to be held in the fall. Two "Coffee Klatches" for the benefit of the Oregon Mu seum of Industry and Arts. The next meeting will be GOLD HILL Several Meetings Listed By MRS. CLYDE KELL Gold Hill - A number of Gold Hill groups have sched uled meetings for the second week in October. ( Mrs. Ed Knapp will be hostess at her home 1006 Sun set, Medford, for a dessert luncheon and business session of the Gold Hill health unit. The meeting is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Arthur Boye and Mrs. Ted Shoenemann, presi dent of the unit. Additional plans will be made for the rummage sale scheduled by the group for Nov. 20 and 21 in the Fehl building in Medford. Mrs. Boye is chairman for this proj ect. Anyone who has articles suitable for the sale may con tact her. Mrs. Paul Thompson, noble grand of Amethyst Rebekah lodge, has anonunced that all officers pf the lodge and mem bers who are interested in working on the degree staff are requested to be present for a special parctice Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8 pjn. in the Odd Fellow's hall on Fourth ave. Mrs. Walter McLean, de gress captain, will instruct those taking part in the new degree work. All women of the commun ity who are interested in home extension work are in vited to attend a meeting of the Gold Hill Extension unit Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Elbert M. Maerz, 751 Fourth ave., Gold Hill. Those attending are to take a sack lunch and a cup. Coffee will be furnished by the organization. Miss Mary Pat Lucky, Jack son county home extension agent, wUl be present. In structions on three projects, shirt making, tin can craft and toy making will be given by Miss Lucy. Child care will be provided by the unit. Gold Hill Parent Teacher association will honor the teachers of both the Patrick and Hanby schools at a re ception following the business session Thursday evening, Oct. 9. H. D. Force, president of the unit said that the meet ing will be started promptly at 7:30 p.m. , A come early to get ac quainted welcome is extended Upper Rogue Grange- Home Economics club will meet at the home of Mrs. Os car Hanson on Elk Creek road Thursday, October 9. Luncheon will be served at 1 pjn. Members are reminded to take their table service. Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. Ran ald Axtell are co-hostesses for the meeting. at the home of Mrs. Elga Abbott, Oct. 7, at 1:30 p.m. Another i BLACK, RED, WHITE, NATURAL, PINK Lot's go to... by chairman of the executive committee and Mr. Force. Mrs. Paul Molloy, hospitality chairman is in charge of pro gram arrangements for the evening. Seventh and eighth grade room- mothers, Mrs. Robert Schmidt, Mrs. Paul Thomp son, Mrs. Hamilton Ekker and Mrs. Sydney Payne will be in charge of the refreshments and decorations for the occa sion. Mrs. Ogden Kellogg, mem bership and vice-president of the group, said that the kick off date for the annual PTA membership drive will begin Thursday, Oct. 9. Mrs. Terry Clement, Mrs. Glenn Leach, Mrs. Ray Neilson and Mrs. Joe Estremado will assist Mrs. Kellogg with the cam paign. Plans to hold a coffee to raise funds for the PTA bud get have been announced by Mrs. Leonard McHahan, ways and means chairman. Mrs. Paul Molloy will be hostess for the affair at her home Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Those, who wish to provide pastries for the event are asked to contact Mrs. Molloy. Ways and means co-chairman are Mrs. Ken neth Fluck and Mrs. Harold Hocker. Programs for the year's PTA activities will be pre sented to those attending the meeting Thursday. The covers were designed by Mrs. Ada Andrews. The Woman's society of the Gold Hill Community Metho dist church will meet in the home of Mrs. Glenn Bowen near Rogue River, Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m.. for a dessert luncheon and business meet ing. . Mrs. Ferd Jones will be in charge of devotions. Right Out of the Oven to You HERE ARE OUR REGULAR EVERY DAY PRICES Maple Bars or Raised. Donuts 60c dozen Danish Filled Pastries T J AT u cr Butter Horns ..... O " OO Large Cakes, 98c ea.-Cookies, 25c doz. Dinner Rolls, 35c doz. Large Assortment of OPEN TUESDAY New Shipment For... Walking Pleasure! AmcIi Smmb CammAb a wtw tjrpv rf sport IBOMSMB tvt TOW afeot feof OOaVOlotOtv Ot OOM ttmy vsIMaf mamnt. Is wft gigwe iMlhtr 1 t! rtj tt ittic iof mi uthwtigfct I tor ml. BmUmui aad laced ia Caltforaia. 4 through 9t, Full and Vt Sixci. Narrow and Modium Widths CALENDAR Monday: 6:30 p. m. Jackson County Civic Music association, din--ner at Jackson hotel. 6:30 p. m. Westminister guild, First Presbyterian church, at church. 7:30 p. m. Degree cf hon or Past Presidents, home of Mrs. George Barker, 2371 Sunset court. 8 " p.- m. Olive Rebekah lodge, Odd. Fellows hall. 8 p. m. Rogue Valley Coin club, Girls Community club. 8 p. m. St. Mary's Grade School Parents' club, activi ties room of school. 8 p. m. VFW auxiliary, dance at Camp White theatre. Tuesday: 10 a. in. American Gold Star Mothers, Medford chap ter, home of Mrs. Oscar An derson, 218 Winema way. 10 a. m. Rogue Valley Navy Mothers club, with Mrs. James Wickes, 809 Adams lane. 1 p. m. Central Point Roy al Neighbors, home of Mrs. E. Collins, 2665 Connell ave. 1 p. m. Lady Elks, Tem ple party lounge. - 1:30 p. m. Oak Grove Neighborhood club, home of Mrs. Gertrude Winningham, 105 Perrydale ave. 2 p. m. Mail Tribune Re porter's class, Girls Commu- . nity club. x 4 p. m. Jackson County Association of School Librari ans, SOC Library of Child ren's Literature, Ashland. The Golden Circle group of the Gold Hill Christian church will meet in the home of Mrs. Leonard Andrews on Upper River road. Gold Hill, Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. ...... Final plans for the rum mage sale scheduled for Oct. 17 in the Fehl building in Med ford will be arranged at this meeting, Mrs. Andrews, chair man of the affair, said. FRESH, BAKED BREAD WEDDING CAKES All Sizes Made to Order 4 tier . . . 52500 Serves 200 People Dearth's Bakery Ross Lane and West Main Open 8 A.M.-7 PJA. . WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY V -attar 21 N. Control
