Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (July 5, 1959)
MAIL TRIBUNE, M.dford, Or. 7 ANNUAL r iervice groups Form wenns r.lODrClllinr.'lG Sunday, July I, 19S9 Voluift Hecessartf-P art off TO Program Br SID HOLLINGSWORTH Mail Tribune Correspondtnt One activity in veteran re habilitation which has the wholehearted endorsement of the Veterans Administration is the VA Volunteer Service organization. It is distinctly a product ot World War II, and was con ceived and developed as a means of coordinating the vol unteer work performed in the various stations throughout the country where the sick and disabled war veterans are hospitalized and cared for. Originally, this was an un dertaking borne exclusively by the recognized service or ganizations - those which have been dedicated to such service. Then the need to adapt the men to hdme life and the com munity brought the interest of religious, welfare, entertain ment and educational groups, established wherever VA in stallations have been placed. National Level Today, this work goes for ward not only on a local but a national level.. This fact was brought to the attention of the Camp White VAVS group as sembled in the Employes club for the final meeting of the season, by the present man ager, Henry C. Herzog. , He reads excerpts from the address of Administrator Sumner G. Whittier to VAVS representatives, setting forth the policy and the apprecia tion of the government for the work that is done on a purely voluntary basis for veterans, Time and material benefits are contributed regularly. The-VAVS is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It is a fully recognized and fully accepted component of the VA hospital, the administrator told the na tional advisory committee of VAVS at their annual meet ing in Washington.. Treat His Spirit "Our job doesn't end when we have done all we can medi cally for a patient. We must treat his spirit as well as his body," Whittier declared. "You give him motivation by your presence, by the many acts you perform." ' Another force .in veterans' advancing age of veterans in our hospitals, Whittier pointed out. 'Today' 44 per cent have passed 55. In another 10 years, more than half of our patients will be past 55," he said. "More and more will you be tailed upon to exercise all your tact, all your human con sideration, all your skills, to deal with older veterans fac ing that long, tortuous jorney home." Under the plan of organiza tion at the Camp White Domi ciliary, the VAVS functions under supervision of the Chief of Special Services and in co ordination with all divisions including medical, which has general control over the plan ned living program, covermg recreational activities. Directed Work Frank Glonning, special services chief, has directed the volunteer work as advisory committee chairman. He has effected a smoothly running schedule of participation in entertainment and assistance for the handicapped. A run down of activities Includes the following: Music appreciation, art in struction, sewing, knitting and crocheting, theatre programs, special events, passive games, stamp, garden, bridge and Fifty Plus clubs, the last nam ed being devoted to interests of men past 50 years of age. . Special interests cover wheelchair activities, baseball, softball, off-station trips, trav el talks, discussion groups, member adoption, postmark and meter, group and the ap hasia class. Functions lo Needs All of these interests are fostered in one way or another by the volunteers. Glonning pointed out that the program functions according to the needs presented by the VA for such services, as well as the individual nature of each vol- JJfeJS Gold pm Mf T CHAIRS . ttiil mnd Sal wf- t "toccio Ag i .fc ADULT" Jffj Authorized iverMt 4 Jtaahf ttili HUDSON'S PHARMACY 413 E. MAIN PH. SP 3-5345 Open Sundays t Holidays ' ; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays f:'30 a.m. te 10 e.m. unteer organization, all having their own plan of participa tion in the volunteer effort. Three types of volunteer ef fort are noted. There are the regularly appointed represen tatives of the advisory com mittee, which meets once a month except during July and August. Then there are special groups, drawn from the com munity to provide entertain ment, education and sports. Among these are the Muzzioli accordionists, and the teams that play at Memorial field. Lately, a number of inviduals have joined the ranks of the vounteers at Camp White. Philatelic and the Fifty Plus club interests are sponsored by unattached volunteers. Schedule Arranged A schedule is arranged from the assignment of days drawn from a master plan and the activities unfold with the pre cision of clockwork. The suc cess of VAVS has been due to planning and management, Glonning said. Before this sys tem was worked out, the recre ational activities were in a more or less chaotic and catch can state.- - ; ' At Camp White the volun teers are favored with what is recognized as a "favorable press" in the news stories pub lished by the Medford Mail Tribune to the various activi ties. Also, the cooperation of radio and TV stations in pre senting the progress report of Camp White is notable. The domiciliary personnel has given able assistance in the work of integrating the station in the community by joining local clubs la addition to their membership in" the various service organizations. Red Cross The American . Red Cross, which has followed the parade of men in uniform during and after the wars, functions at the camp through the gray ladies. They, together with the auxiliaries of the American Legion and the VFW have of fices in the post office build ing where the men go for such services as the writing of letters and incidental favors. The World War I Veterans I recently joined this company with an office across the hall from the contact office. It cannot be said that the men living at Camp White are without religious guidance., In addition, to regular services of the . two" resident chaplains, programs are offered by the Salvation Army and churches in Medford and the surround ing towns on Sunday evening. The AA group holds regular Sunday meetings in addition to occasional gatherings from all parts of southern Oregon. The Red Cross has sponsor ed travel talks and a variety show under auspices of the Junior Red Cross. Caesar Muz zioli brings his accordion class to Camp White one Monday each month, and this month he held a dress rehearsal which lasted most of the evening, preparatory to the appearance they made at the Portland Festival. ' College Teachers From the early days in the story of Camp White as a part of the chain of hospitals and homes for disabled veterans, there have been above the average writers who have struggled for mastery of Eng lish prose, poetry and even humor. Instruction, has been given by Southern Oregon col lege professors. In this field as well as in sports, the aid, of volunteers extends beyond the bounds of the community proper. Camp White writers have consistent ly distinguished themselves in the Hospitalized Veterans Writers Project, a national un dertaking, supported by pro fessionals, which has its head quarters in Chicago. Camp White bowlers par ticipate each year in the na tional tournament of the Bowl ers Victory Legion. This year 77 teams representing 64 VA hospitals located in 33 states participated in the event, di rected from headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Dairy Maids, who join with the Rogue Valley base ball league and the American Legion Juniors to provide con sistent interest at Memorial field, this year joined the Northwest Women's softball league, bringing teams from as far north as Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle to Camp White. The awakened interest of the American Legion in the VAVS program is one of the most significant developments of the past year. Dr. William Levin has been named by the Oregon department of the Le gion as state chairman, and has attended a number of re- Lake Superior has produc ed a kind of larvae that is said to live at a depth of ap proximately 1,000 feet. cent meetings here. He is no stranger to Camp White, hav ing served here during World War II. Last Sunday a delega tion of department officers visited the domiciliary in the course of a rehabilitation meeting in Medford. One contribution to the vol unteer program at Camp White has been the sustained interest as well as the variety of activities promoted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, un der the direction of Lelia Birch, auxiliary hospital chair man. Regular Monday evening dances are supported by them, along with an assortment of variety shows. The participa tion of members in the Cen tennial gesture of growing beards was started by the VFW. But there are numerous minor efforts, less conspicu ous, but appreciated, perform ed by smaller groups. The BPOE has loaned the Elks hall in Medford for many years as a place to hold the regular VAVS meetings. Representatives The VAVS advisory com mit tee. representatives are: Margaret- E a k i n, American Gold Star Mothers; Tom Ginn, Polly Offut, American Legion and Auxiliary; Frances Flinn, American Red Cross; Emil Kroeger, BPOE; Ardena Kret schmer, Blue Star Mothers; Marian Cech, Daughters of Union Veterans; F. Edgar Nel son, Bertha Neff, DAV and Auxiliary; Ivan and Helen Lusk, Military Order Cooties and Lady Bugs; Pat Graham, National Order Trench Rats; Florence DeNoma, Frieda Lawrence, Woman's Relief Corps; Joe Mikolavich, Nation al Catholic Community Serv ice; Mrs. B. L. Lockwood, Ore gon Federation Garden Clubs; Capt. William E. Ricken, Sal vation Army; Andrew Unger, Austia Barneburg, USWV and auxiliary; George Perry, Lelia Birch, VFW and auxiliary; Harry Leuty, Alethea Turner, Veterans World War I and auxiliary. Others unaffiliated include: Medford City schools, grange, Musicians Union 597; Colleen Hope, Miss Pat's and Thurston dancing schools; Southern Ore gon college; Eagle Point High school band; Medford Bowling association and Lions club. In dividuals include Harold Spraguer, Harold Gould, Mrs. T. S. Drake, Rita Holmes, Verne Marshall, Bob Pruitt, Mrs. Elsie Alexander, the Bor den family, Al Williams and Nellie Cook. j RECEIVES PIN Mrs. Marian Cech, Medford, receives a gold pin award from Manager H. C. Herzog for 2,500 hours con tinuous volunteer service at the domiciliary. Mrs. Cech, first to volunteer when Camp White became a part of the Veterans Administration system of hospitals and homes, is symbolic of the volunteers ministering to the needs of domi ciliary members. Mrs. Cech represents the American Gold Star Mothers and the Daughters of Union Veterans. (Sears photo) 7&4at tta4ed a vacation MORE FUN? 0 ' " , i ' , -' ' ' ' - , z l ' The peace of mind that goes with know ing your personal valuables are properly protected while you're away. BEFORE YOU LEAVE, RENT A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITH US Cost is pennies weekly! Your funds are insured here up to $10,000 by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Your savings earn interest at 3 semi-annually. 1109 COURT STREET MEDFORD I Jin t a WM W f 17 7 BARGAINS IN. ALL BEPTS EVERYTHING PRICED TO SELL! BONUS for CASH!! AN EXTRA 5 Cash Discount On All Sale Purchases - ONLY THIS WEEK ONLY ON SALE PRICED ITEMS! DIIiriERWARE FOSTORIA MELAMIIIE SPECIAL! 10 OFF All Patterns This Week Only 16-PIECE STARTER SETS Regular $39.95 JOHNSON BROS. 50-pc. English Dinnerware Set Choice of 4 patterns SANGO-JAPANESE CHINA 42-PC. SETS Choice of 3 patterns BRITISH ANCHOR 50-Pc. ENGLISH DINNERWARE Choice of 2 patterns PLUS SOME CLOSE OUTS AT TERRIFIC PRICE $47.95 $29.95 SALE $29.95 $31.95 $19.95 CUTS LUGGAGE 14 OFF On Selected Styles and Patterns . FAMOUS BRANDS Balcony ' KODAK Cameras and Assorted Accessories y3 OFF Main Floor PHONOGRAPH RECORDS Big Variety -Terrific Bargains Albums and Singles Pop Classical Western and Scads More ALBUMS - Regular 1.29 Now .79 Regular 3.98 New' 2.49 Regular 4.98 Now 3.19 OTHER ALBUMS at Greatly Reduced Prices SINGLES Regular 98c; Now 66c Special Selection at 3 for 1.00 Extra Special Selection 5 for 1.00 WE'RE REALLY CLEANING HOUSE ON THESE -DONT MISS THE FANTASTIC OFFERS SHOP EARLY BE FIRST TC CHOOSE First Floor 10 LAMPS Our Entire Fine Selection From 0, 1. CA 10 UU 70 OFF (Even More on a Few) All Floors PICTURES Large and Smal Assorted Subjects Up to 50 OFF All Floors POTTERY and CHINA ART WARE Assorted Bric-a-Brae Figurines Vases Bowls Ash Trays Etc. TERRIFIC BARGAINSI Main Floor METAL WARE BRASS COPPER Both Useful and Decorative Items All Floors SUMMER STRAW HATS 13 OFF Ladies and Men's Main Floor ' GRAND PHONOGRAPH CLEARANCE All 1959 Floor Models To Go Drastic Reductions! ALL PLAYERS GUARANTEED "You'll Never Beat Values Like These!!" Color. Brown Brand & Stylt CAPITAL 4 speed Manual 4 speed Manual "Stereo" Stereo Console . wmatching speaker COLUMBIA . 4 speed Manual v 4 speed Manual "Stereo" 4 speed Auto. Port. HiFi "Stereo" 4 speed Automatic HiFi 4 speed Automatic HiFi Educator Model Stereo Portable HiFi Console Console Self Contained Stereo Unit HiFi Console HiFi Console RCA 4 speed Manual Portables Table Model Automatic 45's Portable Auto. 45's Portable Auto. 45's Table Model 3313-45 Portable Stereo Portable HiFi Stereo HiFi Consolette wmatching speaker Stereo HiFi Console wmatching speaker Stereo HiFi Console Console wmatching speaker AMFM Radio HiFi Stereo Console ALSO ON SALE A Good Selection of Reconditioned "Some Exceptionally Good Buys' l . . . . Cash Price Sale Price Less'3&5 Regular V3 Off Extra Retail Regular Discount Luggage $ 39.95 $ 26.60 $ 25.29 BlueWhite .. RedWhite 41.95 27.94 26.57 Walnut 419.90 279.65 265.92 GreyWhite 31.95, 21.29 20.23 Grey White 39.95 26.60 25.29 GreyWhite 109.95 v 73.23 69.63 GreyRed 99.95 66.56 63.29 Grey 139.95 93.19 88.63 Brown 1 79.95 , 119.85 1 1 3.96 Mahogany 192.50 128.19 121.85 Mahogany 249.95 166.47 158.29 Walnut 319.95 213.09 202.62 Walnut 259.95 173.13 164.63 White, Tan Blue 31.95 21.29 20.23 Green , Grey 38.95 25.94 24.66 Brown Green 44.95 29.94 28.47 Green 52.95 35.26 33.53 BrownWhite 104.95 69.89 66.47 Brown 144.95 96.54 91.75 Oak, Walnut 1 74.90 1 1 6.48 1 1 0.76 Mahogany 239.90 159.77 151.93 Walnut 274.95 183.12 174.12 Cherry Besque 429.95 286.35 272.29 Mahogany 389.95 259.69 246.96 Trade-Ins 1st Floor HOUSEWARES ASSORTED ITEMS CUTLERY MAGGIE BOARDS CANISTERS And Many Other Items See the Housewares Bargain Table 2nd Floor PICTURE FRAMES Assorted Styles and Sixes Up te 50 off 2nd Floor BAROMETERS All Guaranteed Perfect Discontinued Stylings 13 OFF Just Right for Dadl Main Floor HAND BAGS 13 OFF Wide Selection STYLES and COLORS "These Will Go Fast Choose Early" Main Floor GLASSWARE and CRYSTAL ' Vases Bowls Tumblers Pitchers Ash Trays Etc. Assorted Styles and Colors A FEW FOSTORIA PATTERNS Priced To Clear Second Floor BOXED STATIONERY & NOTES MAIN FLOOR BOOKS BIG REDUCTIONS ASSORTED SUBJECTS AND TITLES Main Floer Odds 'N Ends THIS TABLE IS ALWAYS A REAL PICNIC BECAUSE OF THE SILLY LOW, LOW PRICES BE FIRST HERE!! Main Floor Don't Forget 5 Cash Bonus ON ALL "SALE" MERCHANDISE "This Week Only". ONE WEEK ONLY JULY 6th THRU 11th Doors Open 9:00 a.m. Daily 1 W t5TiVI Willi) I MFDFODD ODFGQM I 7, TELEPHONE SP 2-9331 FOUNDED IN 1911 X FREE PACKAGE DELIVERY WITHIN REGULAR DELIVERY ZONES USE YOUR CHARGE PLATE
