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CHIL MEW: f hoenix High School 'Sailed by Lyle- Logan Becky McAlasler ; Student body officers now forking on Homecoming are President Ronnie Baker; Vice President Othar Richey; Sec rettry Joyce Hunter; and Treasurer Frances Kievet. ' Since Oct. 1 the class offi cers have been working with the student council, but now re most concerned with Homecoming. For the seniors the officers were President Gary Chriss; Vice President acjc Hoffbuhr; Secretary Don team; Treasurer Eldon .Mitehgll. . Junior officers are Presi dent Ernie Bolz; Vice Presi dent Danny Lumley; Secre tary Virginia Daugherty; treasurer Barbara Gysin. Soohomoreft President Dar Ujn Popow; Vice President Kenneth Bayless; Secretary ffarjorie Brood; Treasurer teve Kessler. Frgshmen: President Ricky IWchey; Vice President Butch Jtowman; Secretary Darlene Coffman; Treasurer Richard Bolz. This season the Pep club has royal blue vests with white blouses, and white ped dle pushers. The girls will sit in the bleachers at the games, shaking their pom poms, while keeping time with the yell leaders. For the first time this year, a majorette grJup has been formed. This group consists of Sidney Yarnell, Joyce Stockstill, Frances Kievet, and, Nancy Stewart. Nancy has a blue gorduroy outfit and the other girls have white satin outfits. To go with the outfits they are having light ed batons. The Phoenix Pep club had three meetings before school began this year to discuss the year's schedule. The officers ejected for the year are Bar bara Gysin, president; Joyce Stockstill, vice president; Frances Stout, secretary; Dar ilyn Popow, treasurer; and Joyce Stockstill, publicity manager. One of Joyce's duties is working up posters to adver tise the games. The Phoenix Pep club Is deep into the year's schedule with flag team and half time activities. Mrj. Helen Thomas is adviser of the group. The new FFA officers are planning an active year. The officers are Bill Rasmussen, . T U UTUilnviAa vice president; Ernie Bolz, .treasurer; Jim Martin, senti S1; Hike Lowery, secretary. Junior class rings arrived latently. They were ordered tost spring by sophomores so Kat they would have them CXeir junior year. there were 34 rings or QomA in the following sizes: feiaiature, standard girls, laniard boys, and college. o fbtal crice on all the acGSTorrs Metal CJeather Stripping and Screens Estimates Gladly SP 3-1014 Evenings J5uijer Queen asks "Will The Oakes Murder dm&! y Ever Be Solved?" IM"' " T Jpme people claim to know who stole inio Sir Harry's bedroom and bludg eoned and burned the hated multi millionaire; if so, why hasn't the island government acted? COMING November 1 rings was $425.70. There was a choice of gold or silver, but most chose gold. Some juniors who are new this year plan to order them now and will receive them in May. The senior pictures were taken by the Kennell-Ellis picture company, Oct. 1, in the projection room at school. Representing the company was George Flink of Eugene. The proofs were received by the seniors Oct. 14. The junior class is carry ing on the traditional practice of raising money for the Junior-Senior prom. This year they are having a junior re freshment stand which ope rates at the games and dances. Mrs. Mildred James, Jack Dube, Mrs, Mary Offutt, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. Audrey Ly tle are the teachers who are sponsoring the stand and helping the students. The Camera club is meet ing weekly with 11 members. Officers Bill Oldham, presi dent, and James Scott, pro gram chairman, are sharing responsibilities. The Camera club is plan ning outside activities, among them field trips, picture tak ing, and picture production. Members of FHA are work ing hard for new members for the chapter. The officers for the club were elected at the end of school last year. They are Linda Prince, president; Peggy Smith, yice-president; Shearon Poole, secretary; and Jackie Howard, treasurer. There will be more officers elected later in the year. Howard School By Judy Curliss, Walter McPharson and Jack Hurt Bryan L o n g i e returned from Portland where he was in Good Samaritan hospital. He had an operation on his leg. He is improving very well. He came back on Colum bus day. He is in Mrs. Huldah Fisher's third grade. Kay Breedin is president of Mrs. Elva Edler's fourth grade room. There- are four new people in the room. They are Cynthia Smith, Glen In low, Glenda Westwood and Mike Dye. Mike Dye was here in the first grade and went away and came back this year. Mrs. Edler's room made pic tures with charcoal. When anyone has a birth day they all sing happy birth day to them. Mrs. Edler has the lost and found department in her room. In social studies in William H. Colley's sixth grade room we have been making maps of Canada and studying about the important people of Can ada. In science we are studying about sound, what makes sound, and how we hear sound. In physical education we are doing exercises for condi tioning and testing of stu dents on different exercises, marching and coordination for purpose of grading. Howard School Mustangs squeaked by Lincoln varsity Oct. 8. This was the first game of the season for both teams. It was played on a wet soggy day at Hawthorne park. Lloyd Zacharias ran down the right side line for a 60 yard touchdown play to open the second half. Then Ernie Cannon went right through o- 4 , l i I I the middle for the extra point. In the third quarter, Lin coln was on their own two yard line. When the ball was snapped, Ricky Frohreich rushed through the line and knocked the ball carrier down in the end zone for a safety and two points. The final score was Howard 9, Lincoln 0. After the game there was a scrimmage for . those who hadn't played in the regular game. The school cafeteria oper ates from 11:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. serving students and ' teachers. At dismissal time milk and cookies are served to the first three grades. . The cafeteria staff consists of Zella Adams, head cook; Dee , Wilburn, assistant cook; Lucille Myers, helper. Stu dent helpers are Susan Tun- gate, Starlene McCauley, Car olin Newman, Lana Carpen ter and Beth Appleton. Howard School Mustangs defeated Griffin Creek 18-0 at Jackson school, Oct. 15. The first touchdown of the game was made by Lloyd Zacharias, who dashed down the left side line for a 40 yard run. In the second quar ter, Howard was on Griffin Creek's four-yard line when Jack Hurt went through the line for another touchdown. Howard's final scoring was made by Jack Hurt who raced around right end for a 30-yard run. There was only one extra point made but it was can celled because of a backfield in motion penalty. Jackson School An interesting and informa tional display of UN material is on the main hall bulletin board. Students in Dave Wise ly's home room made flags to represent all the countries that are in the UN program. In the center is a large pic ture of the UN emblem. Art has been a topic of dis cussion at Jackson school. An exhibit, of art work done by teachers during the art shop by Mrs. California Winters has been viewed by many peo ple. Some outstanding work was on display. Six weeks' exams have been keeping students and teachers busier than usual. Wednesday, Oct. 28, the re port cards will be sent home. Halloween treats in Jackson school library are new and interesting books. New books are on display in a display case decorated with witches and goblins. Group conferences for par ents haying children in the first grades are being held. The conferences are used in stead of report cards for the first six weeks. The Halloween mural on the bulletin board in Mrs. An gela Thompson's room was sketched by Cheryl Erickson and members of the class did the painting. Students in grade four held a contest in arithmetic, learn ing multiplication. The con test ended Friday. Mrs. Angela Thompson's pupils were happy to have their parents , attend PTA. They helped the'class win the room prize for .the intermedi- 8 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford', Or. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1959 ate grades. They intend to buy more plastic letters for their bulletin boards. , Jackson school pupils ob served UN Day Friday, Oct 23. An interesting program in observance of United Nations Day was given by the sixth grade students in Dave Wise lys home room. The students and teachers of Jackson school enjoyed Ga len Miller Harvey, a piano entertainer. Harvey is a mem ber of the National School As semblies and is known from coast to coast as "Happy" Harvey. The student body paid for this entertainment with part of the money given to them by the PTA after the April Frolic. Following the custom of many years, the life and his tory of Frances E. Willard was discussed in all classes at Jackson school on Friday. Hedrick Junior High By Vicki Toennings The eighth grade football team played its last home game on Thursday afternoon against Crater. They lost 20 to 33. ' Seventh grade boys' phy sical examinations ' were giv en on Thursday. Majorettes have been prac ticing new routines all week. They will have new uniforms this year. Approximately 60 Hedrick students from Jerry McDoug al'.'s speech classes attended a debate held in the Little Theater. Doug Clever and Dean Goddard from the Med ford High school were on the affirmative for "Resolved: that section 14 B of, the Taft Hartley Act be repealed." On the negative side were Caro lyn Mencke and Elaine Jen nings, also from the high school. Speech students start ed their first debates last week and felt that hearing good debaters will help them accomplish more. Hedrick's library had an interesting display of dolls from many nations. This is in recognition of United Na-t'-'3 Day. The hall display cases have an exhibit of seventh grade outdoor paintings in water colors. The Oregon Motor Fitness tests which are given twice each year in all Oregon schools are being given in the physical education classes. The tests are given in grades seven through 12. Junior Red Cross council members met with those from othe schools at the Red Cross building Tuesday. They brought back pins and mem bership cards which will be distributed to home rooms this week. Members attend ing were Sharon Chipman, seventh grade; Tanya Trow bridge, eighth grade; and Rilla Den Herder, ninth grade. The history department of Hedrick Junior High paid tribute to Francis E. Willard Friday, as one of ttfe pioneer leaders in social reforms. Her contributions in such reforms wene discussed and the sig nificance of her leadership is taught as an appreciation. The United Nations was dis cussed in terms of organiza tion and duty. Problems which have confronted the various agencies will be dis cussed. Americans who have served on the UN were rec ognized. Future Homemakers of America had a fashion show spoisored by Mann's depart ment store during their week ly ' meeting. Doris Caldwell, from Mann's did the commen tary and answered Questions. Girls modeling were Meredith Jensen. Charvl Carver. Cyn thia Barnett, and Marceille Willoughby. The Hedrick FHA and McLoughlin's will attend the district meeting to be held in Grants Pass. Stingers are strong this year at Hedrick! One hundred and eighty-five to be exact. The Stinger drill team has 60 members. Drill team practice is held during lunch hour. Results of elections were Frances Bessonette, president; Pat Nelson, vice-president; Sue Sneed, sergeant at arms; Julie Wray, secretary-treasurer; Ann Richardson, his torian; Janie Stinson, report er; Martha Dixon, eighth grade leader; and Nancy Ed wards, seventh grade leader. Medford High School Edited by Jim Frake. Staff: Rita McBelh, Edonna Pace, Suzy Reule, Diane Mohr, Jim McCormack. Es ther Jacobs, and Ann Mac-Manama. Mrs. Frank Bash, local American Field Service presi dent, announced Friday the names of the six MHS final ists for the summer-exchange program sponsored by the AFS. Those selected were Nancy Hinman, D e A n n e Taylor, Mary Kay Harris, Martha Simpson, Dick Ragsdale, and Jim Frake. Applicants are to complete by Thursday additional appli cation blanks to be sent to the final screening committee at the AFS headquarters in New York. The Crater staff has warn ed seniors that only five days remain for buying picture coupons. The coupons must be presented to the photographic studio before having pictures taken.. Also, each senior must have one in order to have his picture appear in the year book. Claude Haggard, safety di rector at the California Ore gon Power, company, will be principal speaker at the monthly science club meeting Monday in the auditorium. He will lecture - and conduct a demonstration on electrical safety. More than 70 upperclass men took the preliminary col lege board exam Saturday. The tes.t, which began at 8:30 a.m. and lasted two hours, is a test designed to acquaint students with the makeup and content of the college board exams. Many scholarships are based upon the college board exams. The Girls league, headed by president Linda Slessler, held its first meeting of the year Wednesday. Linda introduced the rest of the officers as well as the representatives of each class. The main program featured two vocal solos by Shirley Satterfield, a new senior from Grants Pass. Carolyn Mencke showed some of her pictures from her Finnish trip this summer. Tickets for "Dino," the all school play, will go on sale Oct. 26. General admission will be $1, with student tick ets 50 cents, and reserved seats $1.50. Tickets will be avail able at the high school and from members of the cast. Judi Budge, JoySe Crow, Joanne Evans, JoAnn Kiebler, Carolyn Kieff, Deanna Kunk el, Sheryl Lewis, Barbara Meyers, Willajo Mills, Anita Ritchey, Mavis Strom, and In ez Viers represented MHS at the Future Homemakers of America convention in Grants Pass Oct. 24. Claudine Kratz berg, advisor, and Ruth Hock ersmith, sewing instructor, ac companied the girls. Medford delegates present ed a skit on how to sell cook ies as a fund-raising project. The skit was divided into three parts - taking orders, baking the cookies, and deliv ering. FORECAST, for THE COMING YEAR; 8760 HOURS of With an Electric Cloth os Dryor in your home, you can have 8760 hours of continuous sunshine every year, if you wish. Do the Igundry any time of day or night, in any weather. An ELECTRIC DRYER saves money, too.oBuy fewer clothes and linens. Keep them unfaded, unfrayed by the elements . . . Dry them the gentle, inexpensive electric way. Bill Moffat, Harvard alum nus, met with 15 seniors, in terested in the college last Wednesday. In order to point out Har vard's characteristics, typical life, structure, and procedures in general, Moffat presented a 45-minute recording made by the Harvard staff. A discus sion period followed regard ing admittance, study, and other data concerning Har vard and its feminine comple ment, Radcliffe. Those attending were Jim Spoerl, Matt Rode, Henry Ol son, Lauren Stayton, Doug Kliever, Robert Hamilton,' Jim Lacy, John Lacy, Gary Cum mings, Dean Goddard, John Frohnmayer, Ray Konopasek, John Shaw, Dave Ryn, and Margaret Medlin. ... Junior class . rings arrived last Wednesday. The rings, or dered last spring, are being sold in room 241. Marvin Kautz, class counselor, and Suzy Thompson-, and Linda Hess, juniors, head the sales committee. Beginning this year, make up time can only be made on Saturday mornings from 8 a jn. to noon. In previous years, time was made up sev enth period, 3;15 to 4 pjn., but classes are scheduled dur ing that period this year. Students who have makeup time against them at the end of the quarter will . receive a failing grade in all nine weeks' exams. Carolyn Mencke, senior, will answer questions con cerning her recent trip under the auspices of the America Field service on MHS's next radio presentation, according to DeVere Taylor who is in charge of all radio presenta tions. Recording date for the pro gram is Oct. 28, and it is to be released at 6:30 pan. Oct. 31. Four MHS students visited Hedrick Junior high last Monday to present an exhibi tion debate for freshmen de baters there. Carolyn Mencke and Elaine Jennings argued the negative position, while Dean Goddard and Doug Kliever upheld the affirmative viewpoint. Subject of the disctissoin was the 1959 60 Oregon state high school debate topic: "Resolved, that Section 14-B of the National Labor Relations Act should be repealed." A record hop was held in the boys gym after the game Friday. Decorations for the dance, sponsored by the Pep club, consisted of paper rec ords placed on the walls. Jim Frake, junior, repre sented Medford High Satur day at the sixth annual con vention of Oregon high school broadcasting in Eugene. Sponsoring the day-long conference was the University of Oregon school of journal ism, the department of speech, and the Oregon Association of Broadcasters. Highlighting the affair were panel discussions and several speakers, one of whom was Ray Johnson o f station KMED. In preparation for the Med ford - Eureka game Friday night, the rally squad con ducted a pep assembly for all MHS students in the after noon. A skit illustrating the pro gress that rally squads have made from "caveman to beat nik" was featured at the ral ly. Paul Evensen of the coach ing staff made a spirited speech pointing toward the impending conflict. Formal installation and ini tiation of the Future Teachers of America officers and mem bers was held in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Officers installed by John Mast, advisor, were Jean Pletsch, president; Mary Kay Harris, secretary; Jeannine James, treasurer; Julie Faught, librarian; and Nancy Van Valzah, historian. The new members were for mally initiated by the new of ficers. Afterwards, orders were placed for FTA pins, and refreshments were served. Medford High was renre- sented by four students and two advisors at the annual Oregon hieh school nress con ference in Eugene Oct. 16 and 17. Renresenting Hi-Times were feature editor, Margar et Tizekker; sports editor, Joe Railton; and advisor, Vera Wolthoff. Attending from the Crater staff were co-editors Jeannine James and Lauren Stayton. accompanied by ad viser, Elizabeth Settle. Principal speaker for the conference was Robert W. Lucas, managing editor of the Denver Post, who spoke at the banquet the first night on "A Journalist's Sentimental Jour ney." Luncheon addresses on Where Are the Big Ideas?" and "I Wonder Where the Glamor Went?" were given by Bill Wilson, account execu tive. Cole and Weber. Port land, and Prof. John L. Hult- eng, respectively. ThesDian Troupe 358. Med ford High's newest club, held initiation of charter members and installation of officers in the auditorium Oct. 20 at 7:30 Charter members were ini tiated by a reading of the pur noses and ideals of the organi zation. Officers were installed by Lenore ZapelL advisor. The list of duties and respon sibilities for each office was read aloud, and each new off l cer repeated his respective duties. The charter was then pre sented to the group and signed. Oak Grove School Bv Beverly Biehn In Mrs. Mary Carlson's sec ond grade we are decorating for Halloween. We made funny cats with fans for bod ies. Ralnh Wiese did an experi ment for us to show that the surface of water has tension and could float a pin. We have been learning new games in our physical educa tion, class. In social studies we are studying about our "Neigh borhood Helpers." We saw a See Your Favorite Appliance Dealer Displaying The Symbol Below, Ask About Easy Terms. , film and had stories about how fireman helps us. The two first grade rooms are planning a reading dem onstration for the parents of first grade children. It will be held Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. Par ents will first meet in the gymnasium. The fifth and sixth grade classes have been seeing films of Australia, New Zealand, the Fijis and other places that Mrs. Florence Connors visited last summer. The two six grade rooms met together in James Hen nebeck's room for social stud ies. Mr. Hennebeck's class showed Mrs. Dena DeKorte's class their projects on the provinces of Canada. Mrs. De Korte's room gave Mr. Hen nebeck's room a quiz on the historical men of Canada they have been studying. There were 10 students chosen out of Mr. Henne beck's sixth grade to give speeches for the United Na tions Day. There were four students chosen to make pos ters for the halls and library. The United Nations flag and posters were taken from room to room and the children gave their informative talks. The last of September we elected officers for the Oak Grove School student body. They were president, Dick Howsley; vice president, Dale Metzger; secretary, Lynn Tay lor; and treasurer, James Wes terfield. They will remain as student body officers for the rest of the school year. REGULAR '99S WESTINGH0USE BROILER-GRID ATTACHMENT FREE when you buy ROASTER-OVEN at Regular Price DROILSI GRILLS I PRIESI TOASTS! WESTINGH0USE ROASTER-OVEN Ums no mere current than your electric ironl Roasts, bakes, stews, steams, cansl Cooks full meals for 2 to 20.- Mf QC Plugs in anywhere. 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