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10 MAIL TRISUNE, MHford Or. County Operation Topic For Republican Meeting Three members of Medford League of Women Voters pre . sented a . program on county government for a meeting of i Medford unit, Oregon Feder ation of Women's Republican riubs, held yesterday at the Red Cross building. The pro- gram was part of a series on being carried on by the Re- puDiican group. Speakers were Mrs. John Ousterhout. Mrs. Ben Dav and Mrs. Ousterhout outlined the county administrative set up, saying that the county judge and the two commis sioners are the main adminis- - trators, wiui me juage, wno has no judicial powers, as the ' presiding officer. She spoke KJL UlCli UU11C3, W 11 IV 11 UltlUUC ' 11 X f ' supervision oi me coumy s ii- JldllVldl dliUlUie, selling up the budget, levying of taxes necessary to operate the coun- ty, supervision of the coun- 1 9 xuctus, fict v uig ao iiicm- nprs nr rnp wp rarp rnmmis- ston, granting oi licenses ana many other functions. Speaker Coming For Knife-Fork Edward Tomlinson, consid ered one of the nation's top authorities on inter-American affairs, will speak in Medford Tuesday, October 27, for Rogue Valley Knife and Fork club. The dinner meeting will be at Rogue Valley Country club with dinner to be served at 6:45 p.m. Reservations are to be made no later than Saturday, Octo ber 24, with the club secre tary, Mrs. Richard House, 15 Corning court. Mr. Tomlinson, who is a feature writer for the Wash ington Daily News in Wash ington D. C, has made an ex haustive study of conditions in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uraguay, Venezuela and other South American countries; 4 r' I umo vnosen As School Play umj lias uccu seieticvi as the first major production of the year at Medford Senior High school. It will be di rected by Mrs. Leonore Za- pell. The play, originally pre sented on Studio One, CBS TV, was written by Reginald Rose. "Dino" is an all-school pro duction and is sponsored by the Thespians, Troupe 358, a new drama club at MHS. The story is based on the emotional conflicts of a teen age boy, Dino Falcaro, who has just returned from spend ing four years in a reform school. It is race against time to keep him from becoming a real criminal. Production dates have been set for November 12 and 13. Tickets will go on sale Oc tober 26. You Can't Buy A More Service Free. Dryer! N SEE THE HALO OF HEAT DRYER BEFORE YOU BUY! XS AT SftSS)95 Larson Appliance Co, - "Madford's Horn Laundry Specialists" 406 E. MAIN PHONE SP 2-5302 Tuesday, Ott. 20, 19S9 l ine juage ana commission ri ; s ers also appoint various non elective officers, such as the county engineer; constable, veterans service officer, health officer and county veterinarian. She also spoke of the func tions of the county clerk, who keeps all county clerical rec ords, and supervises elections, among other duties. Mrs. Ousterhout. also outlined the functions of the assessor, dis trict attorney, who is the legal representative of the state in the county, surveyor, who also serves as county en gineer, the treasurer, coroner and school superintendent. The last will become an ap pointive officer next year un der a new law. Mrs. Danielson explained how county taxes are assessed and levied, saying that prop erty taxes are assessed 'at one fourth the market value of the property. She pointed out that Jackson county taxes are chiefly met by timber, with funds from federal sources meeting about 65 per cent of the expenses of operating the county. Twenty-one per cent comes from states sources, she said, and only 14 per.xent:is collected from local sources. Because of the large amount of money received outside the county, there has been no tax levy to operate the county for three years, Mrs. Danielson pointed out. ' She - explained how a county budget is set up, stated that the proposed budget is published and hear ings held in order that cit izens may protest if they so desire. ' Mrs. Day spoke of the ju dicial system which maintains law and order and adminis ters justice for ..' residents , of the county. The duties of the district attorney, as represent ative of the state,' of the state police, sheriff and his depu ties were outlined. Mrs. Day said the. judicial system in cludes justice, or "township" courts, where such matters as traffic and fish and game viol ations are heard. She mention ed municipal courts, and con tinued to district .courts where, unlike justice courts, the presiding officer must be an attorney with legal train ing. No felony cases can : be tried in district court, and no one can be sentenced to the penitentiary from this court. Speaking of the circuit court, Mrs. Day said this court operates for both Jack son and Josephine county, with each having one judge and a third dividing his time between the two Mrs. Day spoke of , the county's " com plete juvenile department and outlined how juvenile cases are handled. Mrs. Murray Gardiner pre sided, and announced : that election of., officers will be held at the November meet ing. Mrs. Lester Adams,. Mrs. Stephen G. Nyei and Mrs. Kenneth Denman are on the nominating committee. For Mere Than 50 Years! THE QUALITY LEADER Glen Abbotts To Be Honored At Open House Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Ab bott of Lake Creek and Med ford will be honored at an open house Friday, October 23, in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. The open house is being sponsored by Redman and Pocahontas lodges and will be held at Redman hall, Fourth and Apple street, between the hours of 2 and 7 o'clock. AH friends of Mr. and Mrs. Abbott are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, long time residents pi Jackson county, have been members of the .Redman and Pocahontas lodges for many years. Phoenix HEC Phoenix Phoenix Grange Home Economics club will will meet Wednesday Oc tober 21, at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. O. V. Pope, 5127 South Pacific highway. Mrs.. Charles Johnson will be co-hostess". Training Of Leaders Continues Second of a series of train ing sessions for Girl Scout leaders and assistants will be fheld Wednesday,. October .21, at 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Mary's Casa. Craft and nature activities and program planning .are scheduled. A song and games session ' will begin at 12:30 p.m! Those attending are asked to take a sack lunch and wear play clothing. Cof fee will be available. Forty-five new leaders and assistants attended the first session, held last Wednesday at the Casa. Mrs. A. Carrara, Mrs. Raymond Reter and Mrs. Jerry Gastineau were the trainers. A personal name-tag design was made by early arrivals, and get-acquainted games and songs were led by Mrs. Car rara, Mrs. Scott Davis, Scout volunteer in the Rogue Valley council for the past 20 years, gave a brief history of the growth and phases of the council's structure. Mrs. Reter, council program chairman, explained the com mittee's work and discussed plans for the Medford dis trict's Brownie Revel, a play day for Brownie Scouts in the second and third grades, which will be held at Tou Velle Park on Saturday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She also announced that the first session - of - the " annual Charm school will be held Oc tober 24 at Hedrick Junior High school. : , During the orientation pe riod, Mrs. R. W. Gray, coun cil vice president, extended greetings from the president, Mrs. Thomas Lytle, and ex plained briefly how board members and leaders work together. Scouting Explained Mrs. Gastineau explained "What Is Scouting" and told of the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in the many countries of the World Association. The girl-centered program in cludes activities in eleven main fields, homemaking, community life, literature and dramatics, arts and crafts, mu sic and dancing, international friendship, health and safety, nature, out-of-doors, sports and games, and agriculture. Membership in Girl Scouts is open to all girls, 7 through 17 years of age ,who are will ing to subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Laws. Leaders participated in typ ical first meetings of a troop, learning the promise, motto, handshake, and several Scout songs. Intermedate leaders dis cussed how to help the girls plan their programs, the meaning of proficiency badges, and how to integrate home making activities in the troop and in the coming Charm school. 4 Color in Home Topic For Lake Creek Unit Lake Creek - Lake Creek Extension unit members held the October meeting at the Grange hall and had a lesson on "Color in the Home" given by . Mrs. Charles Ganzel and Mrs. John Davidson. It was said the color of the house should be a complemen tary color to the interior color scheme. Many beautiful shades may be achieved by the combining of colors, the teachers said, and warned that in the selection of curtains, drapery materials, and rugs, one should not make a too rapid decision. Secret Pal names were re vealed and " gifts presented. New names will be drawn at the November meeting. ; Mrs. Tom Tibbetts, Lake Creek, was. a guest. The November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Meyer, Brownsboro. The lesson is "Living in Twen-ty-iFour Hours" will be given by Miss Mary Pat Lucy, Jack son County. Home Extension agent Women s r ny xSr" si?J$ JaL' 1 ml I Mobile. Ala. Mobile City "spike heel permit" to Mrs. Betty McNutt, first woman to receive the permit under a new city ordinance which went into effect recently. The permit relieves the city of re sponsibility in the event women wearing high heels are in volved in accidents. The city has been involved in numerous lawsuits by high-heel-wearing women who have claimed they fell on city property. (UPI Telephoto) PEO Chapter Aids New Eyes' Project New Eyes, Inc.," a project to provide eyeglasses to the needy, has been supported in the Rouge valley for many years through- work of Chap ter AC, PEO, Ashland. The New Eyes program, started in 1932 in New Jer sey as a non-profit, charitable organization, collects old gold and silver by gathering dis carded spectacles, watches, rings, dental appliances, sil verware and other items. Over 211,000 persons have been helped by the corpora tion and over . one million pairs of glasses have been re ceived. The Junior Service League of Short Hills, N.J., sponsors collection of the scrap, which is sorted by a group of 75 women," working without pay OPEN Visit Burelson's Hair (I is Main and Bartlett Streets Mews Clerk S. H. Hendrix issues a in Ashland in rent-free rooms. The scrap is sent to a refinery and with the money received, New Eyes for the Needy, Inc. ar ranges for distribution of ar tificial eyes and new prescrip tion glasses to needy persons in all parts of the United States and in several foreign countries. ' - Fifty-three hositals in the U.S. guarantee Quotas. 66 maintain funds and 69 hos pitals . and welfare . agencies make arrangements to pro vide help on request. Persons in the Medford area who wish to contribute may leave materials , at Lip pert's Home Furnishers, 220 North Bartlett street, or make arrangements for collection by calling Mrs. J. W. 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EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 9 Fashions by Glenn Phone SP 2-5252 Social Events PTA Council To Meet Wednesday The first meeting of the 1959-60 year of Jackson Coun ty Council of Parent-Teacher associations will have "What Makes a Strong Family" as the theme. This is in line with the national theme, "Strength ening the Home, Source of Our Nation's Greatness." The meeting will be held Wednesday, . October 21, at Butte Falls High school audi torium begining at 9:45 a.m. with a coffee hour. William Hunter, superintendent of Butte Falls schools, will wel come the group. Mrs. M. O. Grove, Phoenix, will speak on "Health Pro grams" and this will be fol lowed by three PTA "clinics." Mrs. Owen A. Kunkel, Med ford, will conduct one on "Ways and Means," Mrs. Em erson T. Anderson, Medford, council president, will lead a clinic for unit presidents and Mrs. Walter Stroup and Mrs. Arthur Cook, Medford, will conduct one on magazines and study groups. The problems of the distri bution of pornographic ma terial to children will be dis cussed by Mrs. John Benson, Medford. Luncheon will be served at noon for a nominal charge and at 1 p.m. a panel discussion on the "Strong Family" theme is planned, . Child care will be avaiiaoie in the school gymnasium tor 50 cents per family, but no lunches will be provided. -. f Elk Trail PTA . To Hold Dinner Elk T.jil - A potluck din ner and fun night are sched uled for the October Elk Trail Parent-Teacher associa tion meeting October 22. The dinner meeting will be held in the school cafeteria. Dinner will begin at .6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30 pjn. Those attending the din ner are asked to bring a hot dish; coffee and cool drinks will be served. After a short business meet ing, the un Night program will be held in the gymnasium. -1 it VV.V v . X . , In Action "Rounds P.M. Oak Grove PTA To See Movies Oak Grove Parent-Teacher association will meet Thurs day, October 22, at 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the school. Mrs. Florence Connors will show movies taken of her trip this summer to Au stralia and other points. The business meeting will follow in the cafeteria with Mrs. C. Rease Braley explain ing the purposes of UNICEF. Refreshments will be served by mothers of the fifth grade children. Club Welcomes City Newcomers . Newcomers to Medford and vicinity will be welcome when Medford Sojourners club meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m. at Girls Communi ty club. Any woman who has lived in this area for two years or less is eligible to be come a member. Sojourners is a purely so cial organization and its main purpose is to help newcomers become acquainted. Meet ings are held bi-monthly and include coffee and dessert and a short business meeting. Bridge, pinochle and canasta, are played the remainder of the afternoon. 4 Guests Listed By Chapter CP Three guests will attend a luncheon meeting of Chapter CP, PEO sisterhood, , to be held Wednesday, October 21, at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. I. A. Mirick, Lucky lane. They will be Mrs. Dorothy Berry, director of public re lations for-Cottey college, Ne vada, Mo.; Mrs. Agnes Mc Donald, Medford, area repre sentative for the college, and Mrs. E. E. Vehrs, Grants Pass, a past president of the Ore gon chapter. Cottey college is owned and supported by the sisterhood. . Lesson On Color Planned for Group Central Point - "Color in the Home" will be . the topic for a meeting of Central Point Home Extension unit to be held Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. E. E. Reames., Demon stration leaders will be -Mrs. Georgia White and Mrs. Frank Bruce. Child care will be available at the home of Mrs. Eunice Jones, 235 Laurel street, Cen tral Point. Phone SP 2-6423 Calendar Calendar notices and news for the society section of The Mail Tribune muse be submitted in writing and deadline for the Sun day edition is 1 D.m Friday Dead line for the weekly calendar is 9 a m of the day of publication and for week day news is 5 o-in the day oefort publication . Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. - Chapter BE of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. E. F. Bolt, Homestead-on-the-Rogue, North Pacific high way. 7:30 p.m. - Zion Lutheran church, Mary circle, home of Mrs. Douglas Gordenier, 1516 Stratford Way. 8 p.m. - Crater Lake Auxil iary Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW hall. 8 p.m. - Eastwood Baptist church circles: Esther, home j of Mrs. Virgie . Garner, 15 Tripp st.; Joyce Smith circle, home of Mrs. G. R. Hagan, 630 South Holly st. 8 p.m. - Rogue Valley Handweavers, home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Day, North Pacific highway. 8 p.m. Zion Lutheran church circles: Lydia, home of Mrs. Owen Kunkel, 1411 East McAndrews rd.; Miriam, home of Mrs. Chester Baker, 459 Grand ave., Central Point. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Woman's Soci ety of Christian Service, First Methodist church, circle 2, with Mrs. Jerald McGrew, 4250 Jacksonville highway. 9:45 a.m. - League of Wo men Voters unit, with Mrs. Hugh Collins, 34 Glen Oak court. 10:30 a.m. - Central Point Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. E. E. Reames, Crater Lake highway. 11 a.m. - Townsend Har mony club, Carpenter's hall, 123 West I.Jain st. 12 noon - Reames Social club, Medford Masonic tem ple. 12:30 p.m. - Chapter CP of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. I. A. Mirick, Lucky lane. 1 p.m. - Chapter CG of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. Eddie Simmons, 2210 Capitol ave. 0 Fobege presentation j - I mv.W.-!WWlWW.'. you can f 1 1 1 the difference -in this truly original creation Protective Hand Lotion by Juliette Margien . pearly-pink "liquid glove" ' that soothes and $!Toothej, softens unbelievably ... a boon to "problem" hands, . a We&sing to beautiful hands ... magical is the word! 1.50 p. s. Do try anoffrer JufieWe Margfon IiHmAh Instant CIanr...wonoVfJ for teenagers, lady tycoons'. 2.1 C Vee Halgen, Consultant YOUR -CHARGE ACCOUNT INVITEDI OPEN EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 9 P.M. Main and Bartlett Sts. Unit Names ' Chairmen Chairmen of standing com mittees for Wilson Park Home Extension unit have been an nounced. They are Mrs. Oscar H. Smeltz, historian; Mrs. Paul Blair, membership; Mrs. John Niles, hospitality; Mrs. Verner McCalL recreation; Mrs. Gary Conrad, A.C.W.W.; Mrs. Gary Shaffer, research; Mrs. Dar win Durr, citizenship; Mrs. Clifford Thomas, health and safety; Mrs. Ronald White, publicity; and , Mrs. Lloyd Turner, program planning. Mrs. Verner McCalL Mrs Thomas Merrimen, Mrs. Gary Pree, Mrs. Ronald Harding, Mrs. Gary Conrad, Mrs. John Niles, Mrs. Lloyd Turner, Mrs. Clifford Thomas, Mrs. Dwight Albright and Mrs. Oscar H.. Smeltz were selected as proj ect leaders for the rest of the year. - - -. "Color in the Home" was the project presented for the last meeting, held at the home of . Mrs. Verner McCall, 525 Boardman. Mrs. Tom Merri men and Mrs. Clifford Thom as were co-hostesses in serv ing refreshments. Mrs. Gary Pree and . Mrs. Ronald White,, project leaders, demonstrated to the group how to mix colors and use them together. The three basic types, of . color schemes; monochroma tic, analogous, and comple mentary were shown to the group with the aid of maga zine pictures. A question and answer period followed. The next meeting ' will be held at 35 Chestnut st. All women interested in the ex tension program are invited to attend. Those wishing addi tional information may 'call the chairman, Mrs. David Shaffer, at SPring 3:4274. . 1:30 p.m. - Contemporary Book club, home of Mrs. Clar ence Drummond, East Fair view place. 1:30 p.m- Zion Lutheran church circle: Ruth, home of Mrs.. Andrew Severson, . 604 Plum st. 2 p.m. -i Wednesday Study club, Girls Community club. Phone SP 2-642 .mmmummm!mmM.mMjmimifmmim
