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Oregon Br SID HOLLINGSWORTH Tourists coming to Oregon along Highway 99 will be met by numerous gem and min eral shops along the way, tell ing of an interest in Cali fornia and the northwest in the varieties of bright colored stones collected by thousands qf "rock hounds" in this part Of the country. : The interest is not confined to this area. Rock hunting is a national pastime, and lapi dary art is the second largest hobby in the United States, according to recent estimates. - Oregon agates, jaspers and multi-colored mineral speci mens are a distinct contribu tion to the world of gem stones. This is 'due to the strange geologic formalon HEW EQUIPMENT - With their new equip ment provided for them by the Veterans -Administration, Camp White veterans can do expert finishing of gem stones in the lapidary in the arts and crafts building. Three Attend Tax Collector School - Representatives of the Jack son county sheriff's office at tended the recent tax collec tor's school in Salem. ' Attending the school held Wednesday and Thursday were Sheriff Joe Walsh, Chief Tax Deputy Mrs. Marjory Brooks and Mrs. Margaret Stephens. ; The tax department per sonnel were informed of new amendments to tax laws pass ed, by the recent state legisla ture and discussed the prob lems and practices of preced ing years. The school was sponsored by the legal division of the Oregon State Tax com mission. ' Man Fined Following Accident Here Sunday Ira Herschel Imhausen Jr., 19, of route 4, box 398C, was fined $100 in Medford muni cipal court Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages. " Police reported arresting Imhausen Sunday after an ac cident in which his car struck curb and overturned at Oak and Second sts. Police said the car was a total wreck, but according to officials at Sa cred Heart hospital Imhausen was not injured. The Belgian Congo covers about 905,000 square miles, 77 times as large as Belgium. WINNING FRIENDS ATARECORDRATE (NOTICE HOW MANY MORE LARKS YOU SEE ON THE ROAD!) More people introduced car, in the same period of time. (People from all walks of life.) Prices start hundreds of dollars below the low-priced three. J" The Lark is shorter outside, bigger inside, fashion-, approved by Harper's Bazaar. Spirited performance from eco nomical engines' (the, V-8 goes from 0 to 60 miles an hour in 9.5 seconds outscored all V-8's in the Mobilgas Run with 22-28 miles-per-gallon) . 7" It's today's greatest value! AvaMabta s 3-door and wirin, hardtop and station Onrto7W'flatYOUR STUDEBAKER DEALER'S TODAY! . 'DP LEIGH MOTORS 134 SOUTH RIVERSIDE . . " - Mi which prciuces an infinite variety of shapes, sizes and blending, the most unusual being the "picture" agates and jaspers found in southern Oregon. . Scenic Effects These vary from dendritic "silhouettes" of trees and fig ures, to beautifully blended scenic effects resembling mountains and the sea shore. It is as if nature had planted photographic equipment Ji n the soil to capture the sur rounding landscape. '. Leland Green, Camp White veteran, whose - home is in Idaho, has been a rock hound since his forest service days in Montana. He has a rare collection from all quarters of the northwest. . Seen grinding and sawing are William Kay ler and Earl Taylon Large stones are cut in the plastic encased saw at right. Sanding and buffing wheels are also included in the lapidary setup. Mi m& or 7 if o )C5r 5 ' fej: v ' 'r ; ' , - k : fjf h , , ' I' 4 t& i p..:r7 - - ------ ' i. 1 DISPLAYS AGATE - "Rocky" Farlinger, veteran collector and lapidary artist at Camp White, displays his prize agate find of the year. It is solid and streaked with color suitable for gem stones. Weighing about 175 pounds, it has been ac claimed the largest quality agate found in the region. Far linger brought the stone in from the Eagle Point area. "Rocky" cuts and finishes his to a considerable pile of rare specimens of southern Oregon stones. His interest also extends to myrtle wood bowls, plastic work and metal craft. 77 THE have bought The Lark than 4 - door wagon. TT A 771 II U m M A W 1 I MM M nerals Make Good His prize specimens are in the pictorial realm. One Is a perfect likeness of Crater Lake. The other is a replica of a pear ia agate. Three Varieties Southern Oregon has three varieties of stones named for the region. One is Oregonite, found only in a spot near Grants Pass. Another is Ro gite, resembling bloodstone with white markings added. The third is Medfordite, a white stone with green trim mings. The fascination which lures many to. this region and which captivates the interest of the inhabitants, including school children as well as parents and grandparents, also 'in trigues a little army of vet- material, which has amounted 7 ' IJBYSmmAKBR any other newly erans who have come to stay for a time at the VA domicil iary at Camp White, which was the "agate desert" before the soldiers discovered it dur ing the war. Another special interest is shown in at least two clubs in industry Boeing in Se attle, and Taktronix em ployees in Portland. Choice Stones There as still hundreds of choice stones to be found in the agate desert region, after a heavy rain or a bull dozer brings them to life. v Lester Farlinger, a veteran known in arts and crafts as "Rocky," is the champion at finding the truly desirablei gem quality material. This ranges from mottled jaspers and jasp agates, moss agates, sagenite, pseudo - morphs of strange formation, wood opal and plumes to iris or rainbow agate, found only in Oregon. His most recent find is a 175 pound agate, solid with green moss, pink and clear markings. Prospectors, gem cutters, like Hans Sorenson, and many with a wide interest and knowledge of the rocks found in the west, gather at Camp White to compare notes. Early Interest Interest was stimulated early in the history of Camp White by the lapidary equip ment donated by the Roxy Ann club of Medford and shows arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olsen, who ran the Enchanted .Grotto near Eagle Point. Their specialty was flourescent displays. The Camp White Rock club was formed and through ar rangements initiated by the Olsens, the club was admitted to the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies. This organization embraces the various groups interested in the hobby in Alaska, with one club, Montana with five, Idaho with 15, Oregon with 44 and Washington with 51 duly organized groups. Starting with Eugene with 100 members in the club there, the 'gem and mineral societies in the southern part of the state are Grants Pass, with 34 members, Roseburg with 47, Medford with 48, Klamath, Falls with 23 and Cave Junction, Camp White and Ashland, with 20 mem bers each. . ' Largest Club Area The heaviest club member ship in the northwest feder ation is found in the Portland area with three groups ag gregating over 400 rock pa N E W I D E A! Turn famous cocktails into i . ... frosty tall drinks with Canada Dry Club Soda. Bubbles curb morning-after! 10 BLOODY MAITi Recipe 2 oz. vodka, 2 oz. tomato paste, several drops of Worcestershire, 2 drops tabasco, dash salt, pepper, lemon juice. Chill with ice, stir well adding Canada Dry Club Soda. NEW MODERATION TREND. For a happier today and tomorrow it's easy does it! Cocktails made into tall drinks with sparkling Canada Dry Club Soda fit the pattern. The ineffable, exclusive bubbles make drinks that are better for you : Bubbles speed liquid through system 80 faster than plain water Bubbles aid digestion Bubbles curb unpleasant aftereffects Canada Dry's secret flavor formula enhances liquor's taste! Pepsi-CoJa Contribution to Gem trons. The largest single club is the Oregon Agate and Min eral Society of Portland with 250 members listed. Vancouv er is included in the Portland total with 114. Seattle, with six clubs, has 369 members on their rolls. The northwest federation, having more than 5,000 mem bers, is well organized with its constitution and bylaws, and considerable interest is promoted in the rules govern ing these various societies, with regular meetings, ex cursions, interests and shows. June is the show month for two southern Oregon organi zations, the Umpqua Mineral Reserve Officer To Attend College First Lt. William B. Hunt er, Rogue River, instructor for the Medford unit, 9417th Air Reserve squadron, left Mon day for. Montgomery, Ala., where he will attend an orientation course at the Air Command and Staff college, Maxwell Air Force base. He will also visit Elgin Air Force base, Fla., to witness limited nuclear demonstra tions. Mrs. Hunter will join Lieutenant Hunter prior to his return and the couple will tour' the Canal Zone. ; Three area officers returned from a conference at Van couver, Wash., recently. They were Lt. Col. Manville M. Heisel, commander; Capt. Ota D. Biegar Jr., assistant train ing officer, and Maj. Carl C. Walter, , commander of. the flight at Grants Pass. The three men represented the northern California and south ern Oregon Air Force Re serve. Clarence A. Swearingen, 704 West Second st., was re cently promoted to airman first class in the reserve squadron here. He was re leased from active duty Nov. 17 and has been active in the local unit since that time. PARATROOPER DIES Ft. Campbell, Ky.-UPD-A La conia, N.H., paratrooper died here Monday of injuries re ceived while making his fifth and final qualifying parachute jump. Pfc. Robert Tj. Andrews, 19, suffered head injuries in the jump last week. His chute functioned properly, officials said, but he made no effort to free himself of his harness when he landed. . MOUNTAINOUS MANHATTAN! 2 oz. of whiskey, Y oz. dry ver mouth, dash bitters, add ice, stir, 'til frosty cold. Top with Canada Dry Club Soda. Garnish with cherry or curly lemon peel. Bottling Company club at Roseburg, the 20th and 21st, and the Rogue Gem and Geology show at Grants Pass, the 27th and 28th. This last named show is a joint affair with the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral club of Medford. Alternate Show ' These two clubs decided a few years back to alternate with a Rogue valley show and next year the event will be held in Medford. The Grants Pass show is held at the fair grounds building. These events are a bracer to all gem enthusiasts. Many remarkable items are on dis play and trade is the order of business. Not only are fine quality stones, both finished and semi-finished, available, but the latest type of equip ment for the lapidary is oh display. The widespread interest in this hobby has stimulated vast improvements in these- facili ties, not only in saws and grinding arbors, but in polish ing by the tumbling process, which has expedited the fin ishing operation to give the agates and other gems a new lustre. These shows in Oregon will offer a side attraction to visit ors attending the various Cen tennial celebrations this sum mer. . National Gem Fair The big event this year ir the National Gem Fair to be Ike Considering 'Going To People' Washington-ttlPD- President Eisenhower is considering go ing directly to the people in a personal campaign to get ac tion by Congress on some of his major legislative . pro posals. ' . This was revealed Monday by Republican National chair man Thruston M. Morton after a White House conference with the President. Morton, a Republican sena tor from Kentucky, said he also believes the President will play an aggressive role in the 1960 presidential cam paign, to the limit that his du ties as chief executive will permit. ' Morton volunteered after his talk with Eisenhower that the President is thinking of going directly to the people, making one or two major speeches outside of Washing ton, on behalf of his legisla tive program. MARTINI TALLBOY: Recipe 2 OZ. dry gin, dash bitters, cool with plenty of ice, topping drink with light, dry, fizzing Canada Dry Club Soda. Garnish with onion. of Medford held in Portland during the Centennial Trade Fair Sept. 5, 6, and 7. This is being sponsored by the American and Northwest Federations of Mineralogical Societies. The contagion of rock col lecting has spread to our neighbors across the border, as this letter from Canada attests: "We of the Lapidary and Mineral Society of British Co lumbia are looking forward with keen anticipation to Oct. 10, 11 and 12, 1959. On these dates it will be our privilege to be your hosts at our Rock and Gem show, to be held in the Garden Building, Pacific National Exhibition Grounds, Vancouver, B.C. "There will be many dis plays of British Columbia ma terial as well as from all parts of the world, both rough and finished. There will also be displays of collections, hand made jewelry, dealer displays, swap tables, etc." Among Varieties Among the varieties of gem stones found in Oregon are these: Amathystine, banded, blue, cloud, eye, tubs, fortification, plume, dendritic, ring, onoss (red and green), turble back and scenic . agates; Carnelian S MEDFORD "" IrAY-AWAY NdPW Air irmm ' 100 CASHMERE COATS Sizes 6-16 in Beige, Black, Blue, Grey, Bohama Red." LUXURY CASHMERE 016)95 Sizes 6-16 in Green, Nude, Imperial Blue, Black, R e d, Vicuna or Grey. o BUY ON ONE OF MANN'S LIBERAL CREDIT PLANS .. . World jasp-agate, iris, onyx, thunder eggs of all sizes, jasper in all colors and varieties, blood stone, petrified wood in all shapes, opalized agate, sage nite, and transparencies hav ing remarkable pictorial and art interest. . '. : This is not a complete list for it is noted by all lapidary enthusiasts that the fascina tion in gem hunting in Oregon is found in the fact that no two stones are similar in de tails, and each new gem turn ed out is unique. The thrill of discovery gives life, and zest to the pastime. - f New Classes Monday, ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 40-42 N. Riverside SP or Qam -3 ii " ft I ? In MAIL TRIBUNE, Med f Li, Or. Tuesday, June 16, 1959 16 3.000 ANIMALS KILLED ' London-(UPD-More than 3,000 animals were killed in experi ments at Britain's chemical warfare establishments in the past six months, the govern ment reported Monday. Minis ter of Supply Aubrey Jonefl told the House of Commons the experiments were de signed to devise means of de fense against the possible use of chemical weapons in war. Garden Sawdust McGinfy Fuel Ctf Ph. SP 3-6297 "July 6 : 3-4264 ; Medford, Ore. f I I Good Houtkotfiaf J V
