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.xr: 8 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Oregon, Monday, March 23. 1959 HILTS Room Mothers Have Party By MRS. M. F. CAVIN Hilts The seventh and eighth grade room mothers, Mrs. Al Simmen and Mrs. Doug Whi taker, were hostess es at a benefit card party March 10 at the home of Mrs. Simmen. Proceeds went to ward sending basketball teams to Alturas where they will compete in the tourna ment. Prizes for the card games were donated and were won by Mrs. Italo Marin, high, and Mrs. Orville Rife, low, In ca nasta; and Mrs. Fred Haynes, high, Mrs. Ozzie Bernheisel, second high, and Mrs. H. G. Thompson and Mrs. Art Blan chard, both low, in pinochle. Refreshments of apple crisp and coffee were served to Mrs. Cal Sharp, Mrs. Don Ward, Mrs. Ernest Spannaus, Mrs. M. G. King, Mrs. Louis Dettmar and Mrs. Malcolm Robinson of Montague. Contributing to the fund but" unable to be present were Mrs. Vic Van de Weghe, Mrs. James Cain and Mrs. Gilbert Luper. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brazil of Yreka were calling on friends and relatives here Sunday. M. Sief. Present were Mrs. Frank Boardman of Grants Pass, Mrs. Les Boardman of Med ford, and Mrs. Anna Wolff of Central Point, all relatives of Mrs. Van de Weghe's. Friends there were Mrs. M. M. Sief, Mrs. James Cain, David and Karen, and Lynn Davenport, Mrs. Grady Rabjohn and Rhonda, Mrs. Dick Williams, Mrs. George Hamilton, and Becky and Cathy; and Mrs. Henry De Clerck. Girl Scout Troop 221 won the sweepstakes ribbon for the West Siskiyou district for their display on Scout work. Scouts participating were Miriam Barron, Edith Cain, Barbara De Clerck, Carolyn Preston, Sherrie and Shirley Staley, and La Wana Trinca. Leaders are Mrs. Audomar De Clerck and Mrs. M. E. Barron. Visiting Sunday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mendes and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Van de Weghe were Mr. and Mrs. Florent Van de Weghe of Hornbrook. Mrs. Fred Bloomingcamp visited Tuesday at the M. F. Cavin home. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Clark of Glendale were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trinca and daugh ters, La Wana and Nancy. The Clarks are Mrs. Frinca'i parents. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Walker and children of Cottonwood were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Laustalot and sons. Mrs. Rodney Eastman re turned home Tuesday night from the Ashland General hospital where she had been a patient for several days. Roy Williams of Yreka took his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Williams, to Ashland and Medford on Saturday. The Saturday previous Mr. and Mrs. Dick Williams accompa nied Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wil liams and daughter, Brenda, to Ashland and to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker and family on the old High way 99. A family dinner on Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donivan Ward, honored the fifth and second birthdays of their grand-nephews, Bobby and Johnny DeVoe of Med ford. Other guests were the boys' mother, Mrs. Robert De Voe, their grandmother, Mrs. Jackie McCullough of Med ford, their great grandfather, Frank Ward of Hornbrook, Mrs. Mike Nunes and Gayel Ward. Correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ayrls expresses gratitude for the gifts presented them when they moved to Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Art Blanchard and son, James, went to Red ding Sunday where a dinner t the home of their son-in-law fnd daughter, Mr. and Mrs. phil Hemstead, honored the iirthday of Mrs. Blanchard. Another guest was their son, Raymond Blanchard, of Sacramento. On Friday, March 13, 21 students', coaches, A r i s t e o Perez and John Fenton and chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cavin and Mr. and Mrs. Walt Laustalot left by school bus for Alturas to compete in the Invitational Basketball tournament sponsored by the Alturas 20-30 club, which was held in the gymnasium of the Alturas High school. The first game on Friday evening was played with Al turas which the Hilts boys won by a score of 36 to 18. Saturday morning they play ed Lakeview losing this game by a score of 26 to 22. On Saturday evening, the championship games were played teaming Hilts with Castle Rock school from Cas- tella which Hilts won 24 to 20. Teams participating in the "B" class were Alturas, Bei ber, Canby, Castle Rock, Adin, Cedarville, Lakeview and Hilts. First place trophy went to Cedarville, second place to Lakeview and third place to Hilts. In the Class "A" division, Yreka won first place, Duns muir second and Weed third. Other schools competing were Cottonwood, Lakeview and Alturas. After the games on Satur day evening approximately 300 students, teachers and chaperones were honored with a banquet served in the cafe teria room of the Alturas High school, after which a dance was held in the high school gym. Among those chosen for the first ten outstanding players in the class "B" were Charles Chase and David Whittaker. The top 10 was chosen from the eight schools competing, making a total of 80 boys from which to choose. A medal was awarded to all the players on the winning teams, the third place being in the form of a medallion. The group returned home late Sunday afternoon. Greet Spring Mr. and Mrs. Victor Van de Weghe and children, Victor and Yvonne, were guests of Mrs. Van de Weghe's mother, Mrs. Anna Wolff, in Central Point Saturday, celebrating her birthday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolff of Grants Pass, Mr. and Mrs. Orris Wolff and children, Freddie and Annette, of Toke tee Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boardman and Francine of Grants Pass; Mr. and Mrs. Les Boardman, and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stickney and Alanna, all of Medford. The Hilts Community club met Thursday, March 12, at the club rooms in the center building with Mrs. Joe Caston as hostess. St. Patrick's Day theme was carried out in the table decorations. Coffee, strawberry sundaes and wa fers were served and pinochle played by Mrs. Ernest Span naus, Mrs. Frank Graves, Mrs. Art Blanchard, Mrs. Louis Dettmar, Mrs. Ethel White, Mrs. H. G. Thompson, and Mrs. Fred Haynes. High score went to Mrs. Spannaus and low to Mrs. Graves. Canasta was played by Mrs. Ozzie Bernheisel, Mrs. Jim Kunkel, Mrs. Orville Rife and Mrs. Art Hartman. Mrs. Kun kel won high prize, and Mrs. Rife, low. Mrs. Vic Van de Weghe's birthday on March 11 was honored by friends and rela tives visiting. Ice cream, cof fee and cake were served. The cakes were baked by Mrs. James Cain and Mrs. M. r".ni'Z. , ! ''I'm I JvATO ' ' ' "A $0$f 4, t. EXPLAINING THEORIES at blackboard is Nicholas cnnstotiios, 42, self-educated Greek Inventor, whose thinking was responsible for successful high altitude atomic blasts last Sepember. He is currently working at University of California's atomic laboratory. ichool News McLoughlin Junior High By JOEL GREGORY "Superstitions in Abstract" was the theme for the Student Council Dance, Friday, Mar. 13. Carl Washburn, student body president, was general chairman. John Alansky and Ruth Milligan were decoration cochairmen. Lynda Grimes was refreshment, and Gene Offord, ticket chairman. Dec orations included abstract paintings, mobiles, ad murals, with a false ceiling of crepe paper. Several awards were given to the lucky couple standing in the spot light at the end of a specified dance. The Junior Quill published its fourth edition on Wednes day, March 18. Editors were Joel Gregory and Lois Sted man. Mrs. Jean Shepherd is adviser. An awards assembly was held on March 13, in the Boys' gym. Gene Offord, vice presi dent of the student body, call ed the meeting to order. John Reed and Edward Doran pre sented the wrestling letters. Monte Jones was recognized as the outstanding wrestler of the year. Ralph Perkins and Howard Gang presented the seventh grade varsity and junior varsity basketball let ters. Gene Helm, eighth grade basketball coach, awarded the eighth grade letters. Dale Bates introduced the freshman team. George Clear water, high scorer and re bounder, was named the out standing player for the year. Bob Schroeder, top defensive man was named honorary captain. Albert Hunteman presented band letters to the first, sec ond and third year winners. Elmer Ayres awarded orch estra letters. Don Darneille in troduced the debate team and congratulated them on their fine job at Linfield in the speech tournament. The band provided entertainment. The 1959 Bulldog track sea son has begun. Mr. Reed, Mr. Doran and Mr. Helm are the track coaches. Mac is looking forward to another successful year in the track and field events. 111 t HUtff. 'The beloved shirtwaist newly streamlined to do the nicest things for the more am ple figure. Note sew - easy tucks, slimming skirt with pocket detail. Tomorrow's pattern: Child's dress. Printed Pattern 9225: Half Sizes 14V2, 16Vz, 18i2, 20V2, 222, 24V4, 26V2. Size 16i requires 48 yards 35-inch fabric. Printed directions on each pattern part. Easier, accurate. Send THIRTY-FIVE cents (coins) for this pattern-add 10 cents for each pattern for first-class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, Medford Mail Tribune, Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th st., New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Notices were posted in the halls this week for the spring vacation program plan ned by the Medford YMCA. Many classes and events were planned for both members and non-members and all students were urged to participate. With kite-flying weather ap proaching, safety precautions were emphasized by the Cali fornia Oregon Power comp any. Notices were posted in the halls reminding the stu dents of the rules to be ob served when flying kites. There was much excitement in the history department this week with the selection of students to participate in the annual DAR history tests. Stu dents were selected for the contest on the basis of atti tude, application and response and grades. These students were judged as superior students and will enter the competition: Corla Earl, Sharon Baize, Lynne Culbertson, Elaine Davenport, Donald Kengla, Margo She hab, Valerie Knights, Cherryl Vessey, Ronald Jennings, Kay Kent, Duane Mallams, Ron ald McGuire, Cynthai Hagen, Pamela Hosick, Sherry Mor ris, John Sanderson, Ona Lee Whipple, Barry Peterson, Bar bara Edmonds, Hans Ewald sen, Joan Gilmore, William Piche, Gary Dawson, Darlene Arnold, Ann Rix, Roberta Fetherston, Paggy Lake, Ursa Weston, David Quitt, Michael Barnes, Nancy Burger, and Sharon Ritchey. On Wednesday, March 18, the students of McLoughlin and all the other Medford public schools were excused for spring vacation. Some left for the state basketball tour ney in Eugene, to see the Med ford Black Tornado in action in the state playoffs. The ninth grade ensemble was once again busy. On Sat urday, they sang for the Uni versity Women at the Girls' Community club. On Sunday they sang "My Heart and Al tar," for the First Methodist church. Members of the group, directed by Ray Lewis, are Sandra Allen, Vivian De Weerd, Claudia Owen, JoAnn Johnson, Lois Stedman, Julie Latham, Lenord Welch, Wally Huffman, Bill Allen, Rex Nic odemus, Rome Atkins, and Joel Gregory. Earl Rogers, tennis coach, reports that tennis season is under way. Ninth grade boys started their season with a meeting in the cafetria on Tuesday. Students interested in still going out are to report to Mr. Rogers. William Stoughton's art classes again contributed to an interesting exhibit in the main hall display case. Soap carvings were featured. Those students whose carvings were exhibited were Lewis Camp bell, Virginia Ritchey, Regina Holland, Melinda Homer, Lynne Culbertson, Marvin Ol son, Brian Porter, Dick Hoov er, Tom Mitcheltree, Corla Earl, Larry Byrne, Marilyn Biehn, John Lampkin, David Quitt, Dave Corbat, Don Kengla, Sharon Pullman, Da vid Anderson, Sharon Baize, Diane Landis, and Barbara Danczig. Jackson School By LYDIA SCHULTZ The Junior Scholastic Mag azine is a great favorite at Jackson school. We like the cross word puzzles, the sci ence news, visits with chil dren of other lands and the jokes. This week we were especially interested in a story called "The Floating Tomb." It told of a strange ship wreck off Prussia in April, 1919. "Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body." Catch a Butterfly Wake up to colorful, new beauty - bright butterflies alight on your bed. Prize-winning design. Flight of COLOR! Use gay odds 'n' ends for this butter fly quilt or print - and - plain combination as shown. Pat tern 7405: chart, patch pat tern, directions. Send THIRTY-FIVE cents (coins) for this pattern-add 5 cents for each pattern for 1st class mailing. Send to Med ford Mail Tribune, Household Arts Dept., P.O. Box 168. Old Chelsea Station, New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS, PATTERN NUM BER. Our new 1959 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalog has many lovely designs to order: cro cheting, knitting, embroidery, quilts, dolls, weaving. A spe cial gift in the catalog to keep a child happily occupied -a cutout doll and clothes to color. Send 25 cents for your copy of the book. Wall Street Chatter New York '-(UPD- Cautious optimism still is warranted toward the stock market and this goes hand in hand with At Jackson school, this slogan is really true. Book reports for all fifth and sixth grades were due March 4. Everyone has a star on the chart to show reports were done correctly and on time. There are 150 students in these two classes. A capacity crowd was at Jackson school to see the play, "Great Decision," given by the Second and Third Grade. It was a great success. The Fifth Grade Arithmetic class has been studying time belts and how the time changes in each time belt. Many clever clocks were drawn to show the time changes. The Sixth Grade Arithme tic class has drawn many house plans to scale. This was done in connection with the study of measurements. Mrs. Lucille Stroh teaches fifth and sixth grade arithmetic. the necessity of greater selec tivity, says Joseph E. Gran ville, analyst for E. F. Hut ton and Co. Demand for tax exempt bonds has continued to match the supply, says Clark, Dodge and Co. Careful accumulation of eq uities could well result in worthwhile capital gains, ac cording to Van Alstyne, Noel and Co. W. E. Hutton and Co. esti mates James Lees 1959 net income at S5.50 a share, as against S4.55 in 1958 and S4.30 in 1957, and notes that in view of the company's strong cash position an increase in the $2 dividend would seem a reasonable expectation. Minneapolis-H oneywell earnings this year should sur pass their all-time highs by as much as a dollar, suggest ing possible liberalization of the current dividend to a lev el somewhat more in line with the average 56 per cent pay out of recent years says Green, Ellis and Anderson. Bache and Co. finds Atlan tic Coast line has greatly im proved its technical position. 4' CLUB NEWS Tea Timers Discussion and demonstra tion for prefair and fair judg ing was the business of the meeting of the Tea Timers 4-H club March 19 meeting at the home of Mary Head. President Judy Guss was in charge of the meeting and Susan Englund called the roll and also served refreshments. Each' member is to bring four cookies for judging to the next meeting at 3:45 p.m., April 2 at the home of Mrs. James Stevens. Anna Marie Thompson, Reporter. The road derives its traffic principally from freight and receives sizable dividend in come through 35 per cent own ership of Louisville and Nashville. Electrical Wiring & Repair Industrial Commercial Residential Call Jack Henbest ROGUE ELEC. SERVICE SP 2-6603 104 S. Grape EX-ACTRESS DIES Moscow fCPD Olga Leonar dovna Knipper-Chekhova, 90, a former actress and widow of famed playwright Anton Chekhov, died here Sunday. INDUSTRIALIST DIES Gardena, Calif. -EPD- Don O. Scott, 73, retired industrial ist known as the father of the automatic home laundry died Saturday. cancel KdH '-i?ASEB0ARD HEAT I T w 1 "H Miot el SgsS "TraSS fMi.iifr f Rush Electric Co. Peterson Electric Service . 1023 S. Riverside Medford Phone SP 2-4960 180 E. 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