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4A MAIL TRIBUNE. M.dforJ, Oregon, Sunday, March 29, 1959 Legislative Life Busy, Says Wife of Speaker MAR I JANE DUNCAN land Dickensish in top hat, Salem The week of March spats, et al; while the Speaker 15 to March 22 seemed par ticularly event-full; glancing both backward and forward in our calendar, however, I guess it was not atypical. Sunday, March 15, the whole family motored to New port where Bob gave a talk, and we all enjoyed a pot-luck dinner served by the Lincoln County Democrats. A nice crowd turned out, visibly swelled and considerably en livened by several contin gents of legislative offspring (of which the Duncans were not the least!) Midway through Bob's talk I was hor- rified to see David perched on the stage directly behind his Dad, doing his best to divert the audience. Later that afternoon we took the kids down to the beach where several of them managed to fall, fully-clothed, into the surf. Monday afternoon Mrs Walter J. Pearson, wife of the Senate president, held a tea for the wives of all the legis lators, the lady legislators, and others. Mrs. Pearson and I got our wires crossed, and I did not arrive in time to do very much "receiving". I have never seen a more beautiful tea table cloth of lavender and pale-green, caught up at the corners with nosegays of violets and a lovely arrange ment of soring- flowers in shades of pink, rose, and lav ender, in the center. The next day the ladies were treated to "brunch" by eight House wives and Senate wives in the home of Mrs. Robert White, wife of Senator White of Salem. The hostesses wore pretty green net aprons, embellished with felt sham rocks and tiny white clay pipes, which were designed and made by Mrs. Don Cam eron, wife of the Senator from Grants Pass. Wednesday, March 18, after our regular morning session, the entire Legislature trekked to historical Oregon City to re-enact the first session of the territorial Legislature 100 years ago. Many old-time out fits were in evidence: the Governor looked very dapper Parents Attend Capping Service Miss Mary Friend, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Friends, 252 DeBarr avenue, recently was "capped" at ceremonies at the School of Nursing, Sacred Heart Gen eral hospital, Eugene. Miss Friend, a graduate of Medford High school, was one of 33 women to receive caps at the event. Miss Friend's parents, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ward, 2104 Kings highway, and brother, Harold, attended the cere mony in Eugene. John Conner lu ter Season "Tks the first anniversary of the dedication of the Last Supper Memorial building at Memory Gardens Memorial Park. In the past year more than 8,000 visitors from here and abroad have paused to view the massive work of art which it shelters. The inspiring stained qlass renderina of da Vinci's THE LAST SUPPER is there for all to see. The management of Memory Gardens is happy to be able to add to the cultural richness of this area. The enthusiastic response has inspired them to plan for rapid development of similar projects for the community. Why not plan to share this great masterpiece with your friends who visit this area? A complete presentation takes only a few minutes of your time and will enrich your life for havinq shared the experience. - - Open for showing All Day today. Special showings will continue today until 9pm GROUP SHOWINGS ARE ESPECIALLY INVITED. Memory Gardens Memorial Park . 1395 Arnold Lane Phone SP 3-7338 of the House, in a cutaway coat tailored for a smaller man, dared not draw too deep a breath and was thankful that someone forgot to bring the gavel! Many of the ladies decided that long skirts and full petticoats may have -been just right for Grandmother on a very rainy afternoon, but not for the m especially in this day of low-slung motor cars and the attendant diffi c u 1 1 i e s of alighting and entering. The script telescoped two or three of the very first ses sions. First , the legislative bodies were organized and the President (Luther Elkins) of the Senate and the Speaker (William T'Vault of Jackson county!) of the House .were elected. Then two Senators were in turn elected by the convened assemblies S e n a tors Joseph Lane and Delazon Smith. Finally the votes for the first governor, John Whi teaker, were canvassed ,by the Speaker, and he was declared elected. These parts were taken by the present Presi dent, Speaker, and Governor. The star of the show, how ever, was one Representative Dryer, most capably acted by Representative Al Flegel of Roseburg. He was, as they say, a "natural". This long-ago maverick in that long-ago leg islature gave everyone a bad time indeed, objecting to most of the actions of the assembly, never voting with the major ity, and jumping up to express his views in no uncertain terms whenever he disagreed (which evidently was almost always). Let no one assume that our own Representative Flegel is this sort of a fellow the fact remains that he acted the part to perfection, adding a few touches that were all his own, such as striding up in his agi tation to a tall light fixture and grasping it, instead of the microphone; and impulsively planting his top hat on another "actor" as they passed on their way to and from the stage". Add to all this the fact that no one was familiar with the script, since it had only that morning been given to the participants, and you can imagine that the reenactment, as it went its merry, un rehearsed way, provided the audience with much un expected entertainment. Thursday and Friday were spring vacation" days for the school children, and as a result the House was more than amply provided with volunteer pages both days. All were well-behaved, and there was no commotion dur ing sessions, although we had 25 or more children both times. Bob and I were pleased "to HEAR John Conner Supr. Pacific Northwest Dist. PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH REVIVAL Central Point Church March 29-April 12 7:30 p.m. f I I 1JJ lUIIIJIiimuJJj.iiJ!!.. min.l.J IIUIII.J.WWJ tiU).ii.ii1WW,CTCTi ,MM i urn M W M I ' Ji , , r- vi 7 Jul fl , , lma w f ' ' rrt it k&iH - ft? j , J ! L v J $ IM atari i mil hmmmmmr AiiMtwwdteWrT - j r-r rnhfir , , j -- fu M Five of the county's Lions' auxiliaries gave a dinner al Rogue Valley Country club Wednesday evening for state officers of the organization. Presidents of the county groups are (left to right) Mrs. Jack Ingram, Medford Crater auxiliary; Rose Society For Centennial Project As a Centennial project, Medford Rose society plans to compile a list of all old-fashioned roses growing in Jack son county, and to plant two gardens to these old varieties. It is explained that an "old" rose is one which was in com merce before 1910. Anyone who has one or sev eral old roses that they would like to" donate to this project may call or write to Mrs. Ranald Axtell, Folding Hills Ranch, Trail, Ore., or to Mrs. Carl W. Norris, 103 Lozier Lane, Medford;" Mrs. Norris' phone number is SPring 2-4677. Anyone having old roses to report may call or write either woman. Mrs. Axtell, consulting ros arian for the American Rose society, is developing a gar den for all of the old fash ioned roses except the tea roses. She is unable to grow these well at her home be cause of the cold in that area. Mrs. Carl W. Norris has agreed to develop a rose gar den for the old tea roses. This will make it possible to have a complete display of all of the old roses. There is a renewed interest in the old roses throughout the United States and have Barbara Tyler of Med ford as our guest over the school holiday. She is a Med ford High School junior who has been elected Speaker of the YMCA Youth Legislature which will meet here in April. We are making plans for the Speaker's party for the House, to be held April 7th; while over in the Senate, the time is imminent for the President's dinner for the Senate. These are traditional affairs, with the President's party preced ing the Speaker's; and are usually held toward the lat ter part of the Session. Makes Plans the Medford society decided that the Oregon Centennial year was a splendid time to start this project for Jackson county. It will make it pos sible to have a complete rec ord of the old roses that were grown and loved by the early settlers. For gardeners who have old roses that they cherish and do not wish to give away, it is suggested that they share cut tings or divisions with the so ciety and these will be plant ed in one of th two gardens. Through the courtesy of W. E. Brooks, the society was able to secure old roses on the property of Mrs. Minnie Lance on East Main street. A good many old roses are being lost when old buildings are torn down for new con struction, or where new high ways and other types of con struction are taking place, the society notes. Medford Rose society hopes that all persons who have old roses will cooperate in listing them in case they would like to have a part in developing the two old-fashioned rose gar- dens by making donations, they may contact Mrs. Axtell, Mrs. Norris or Roy Arthur of Ashland for those who are on the Ashland telephone ex change. r- Susannah Unit Plans Meeting at St rations Susannah Wesley unit of Wesleyan Service guild will meet Monday, March 30, with Mrs. Richard Stratton, 454 Grand avenue, Central Point. A program on the problems and concerns of the Middle East will be presented by Miss Jean Johnson; Mrs. Kenn Knackstedt will lead the even ing devotions. Miss Dixie Dix on, president, will present fin al plans for the district meet ing to be held April 11 and 12 in Klamath Falls. Mrs. Harvey Parroit, Jacksonville aux iliary president; Mrs. Albert Consbruck, Phoenix auxiliary; Mrs. Herbert Seitz, president of Medford auxiliary and Mrs. O. W. Abbott, Talent auxiliary president. More than 50 women were present. Sleeves Emphasized For Spring United Press International The "army" look has re placed tne leggy look m spring and summer fashions Arms and shoulders are bared in many dresses that have narrow ribbon straps. Sleeves, instead of skirts, are slit, from wrist to shoulder on long sleeves. Jumpers are worn without sleeves for cocktails, and suits have short sleeves ranging from five inches above the wrist to way above the elbow. Designer Luis Estevez f a vors the giant buckle for belts He shows the buckles with wide cummerbunds on every thing from shirtwaist dresses to cocktail and evening gowns Waists are tightly cinched at the natural line. Some wide sashes trail to the floor over both slim and full skirts. Men will leave color to the girls this year. Fabrics are conservative, confined to ox ford tones, and subdued snaaes of blue, otripes are popular, shown in every va riety imaginable. Soon men will have wrin kle-free togs. A new fabric available in the fall, has a soft, luxurious feeling, but will not show ordinary wrin kles or rain creases if hung overnight. The blend contains dynel. Honolulu designers show sophisticated sheaths and youthful full skirts for sum mer. Waistlines generally are normal, although some dresses have Empire detailing. Tone on-tone prints are strong. Leave it to Paris. Designer Madeleine de Rauch came up with a new type of mock fur -twee. f Jaycettes Receive Two New Members; King, Queen Chosen Eagle Point Mrs. Lee Ped egrew and Mrs. Harold Hol loway were received as new members at the Eagle Point Jaycettes meeting March 19 at the home of Mrs. Keith Krambeal. Entries for Pear Blossom Festival king and queen were chosen and plans were dis cussed regarding a float to be entered in the parade. The group was invited to visit the Central Point Jay cettes April 8. f Forty-Eight Players At Bridge Session Forty-eight players compet ed in Wednesday's duplicate game at the Riverside Bridge club. High scores in the north south position were won by Mrs. Paul McDuffee and Mrs. E. K. Ricker, first; Mrs. Fred Rehling and Thomas Randall, second; Mrs. Marr Gibbons and Mrs. Walter Winner, third; and Mrs. Richard Mile stone and Paul Hatton, fourth. Top scores in the east-west position went to Mrs. John Dougherty and Mrs. Sam Van Dyke, first: Mrs. Jack Mitchell and Mrs. W. T. Williams, sec ond; Mrs. James Clark and Mrs. Dwight Seely, third; and Mrs. Benjamin Todd and Mrs. M. M. Herman, fourth. ChapterCP- Chapter CP of PEO Sister hood will meet Wednesday, April 1, at the home of Mrs. R. W. McNair, 229 Valley View drive, at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. J. R. Sanborn will assist Mrs. McNair. , Extension Units Plan Meetings Four home extension units have scheduled meetings this week. Project lesson to be presented will be on distinc tive foods. Wednesday, April 1, the Lake Creek unit will meet at the home of Mrs. Lester Bradshaw. The project les son will be presented by Mrs. Grace Haskins and Mrs. Brad shaw. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. and members at tending are reminded to take their own table service. All interested persons are invited to attend. The Upper Applegate group will meet at the grange hall Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Clarence Roloff and Mrs. Edna Sawyer will give the project which will offer new methods of getting variety in to a meal. Members are to take their own table service and instead of the usual sack lunch, foods demonstrated will be served by the luncheon it was re ported. Child care will be of fered. Westside unit will meet on Thursday, April 2, at 10:45 a.m. at the Central Point Grange hall. Mrs. Lee Wil lits and Mrs. Edward R. Lull will present the lesson. Each member is to take an apron and their own table service. A potluck luncheon will be served at noon and child care is provided. Griffin Creek group will meet Friday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Griffin Creek Grange hall. The lesson will be given in the morning and a business meeting held in the afternoon. Mrs. Harold Keyon and Mrs. Randall Leon are proj ect leaders for the lesson and will purchase necessary foods to be prepared for lunch and each member will pay her share towards the expenses. The usual covered dish lunch eon will not be held for this meeting. Ladies are asked to bring their own table service and an aDron. Hostesses for the luncheon will be Mrs. George Mero, Mrs. Lyle Kline and Mrs Mahvl Ruchanan. Child care will be provided by Mrs. Vada McCullougn 1221 HaDDv Valley road Mothers are to take lunch for their children. For further m formation call Mrs. Glen V Allen. SPrine 2-4747. Agate unit will meet Wed nesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. i. uarri son. 6336 Ponderosa street Central Point. The lesson will be on "Distinctive Foods and Miss Mary Pat Lucy, home demonstration agent, will pre eont th nroeram. Child care will be provided at the home of Mrs. Virgil rnol. Gibbon road. Membors are to take lunch eon service. 4 Chapter Holds Annual Election Election of officers was held at the last meeting ot Aipna i.ambda cnapter. .tpsilon Sig ma Aipha", internationai so rority. u.ne newly elected oiu cers are president, Mrs. B. ti Gilbert: vice-president, Mrs Robert Klumpn; recording sec retary, Mrs. iiobert bhangle; corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. K. iiarnson; treasurer, Mrs. William Kiggert; parliamen tarian, Airs, liobert Kae; and educational director, Mrs. Tommy .proctor. Mrs. Willie Fischer and Mrs. Proctor won prizes tor tne prettiest and most origin al nats worn to the "Mad Hatter's party." Many clever nats appeared. A decorated Christmas tree, a satellite, a tilled cornucopia, several Easier baskets, a vegetable salad, and some on the con vention theme were among those worn. Mrs. Lee Pinkham was a guest for the evening. Mrs. Harrison was hostess with Miss De Maris Glutsch, Mrs. David Hendrix and Mrs. Riggert as co-hostesses. A special convention meet ing will be held March 30 at Mrs. Fischer's home. 4 Mrs. Lydia Goff Hostess on Friday Mrs. Lydia Goff entertain ed a group of friends Friday at her home on Beatty street. The luncheon table was cen tered with a bouquet of early spring blossoms. During the afternoon the guests enjoyed a tour of Mrs. Goff's gardens and rockeries with spring blossoms. Later they viewed her collection of 70 silver spoons gathered from all parts of the world. Canasta was played for the balance of the afternoon by Mrs. Harry Wright, Mrs. Wil liam Naylor, Mrs. F. J. Cook, Mrs. Mary Payton, Mrs. Rei mer Peterson, Mrs. C. O. Lack, Mrs. C. F, Gordon and Mrs. Goff. 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