Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, January 19, 1960, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text6 MAIL TRIBUNE, Madford, Or. Rom Taking a romantic view of spring evenings, lh Fontana sisters of Rome present a flowered silk organza gown in vivid pink. The short, full skirt is draped in undulat ing tiers below a strapless bodice framed in self fabric pleats. Italian Fashion Not Dictatorial By SHEILA WALSH United Press International Rome-tUPD-Italian high fash- " ion designers are far from dic tatorial in their style decrees Rome gives a woman a " chance to make a choice. She can go romantic for spring with floral prints, gossamer fabrics and Scarlett O'Hara waists. For the woman who likes her clothes super-sophisticated, there are sleek, linear sheaths, tubes and triangles. De Luca drew the curtain on the Roman half of the Ital ian fashion shows with a col lection that emphasized line and color. He gave his collection no name. Instead, he quoted Ger trude Stein's "A rose is a rose is a rose." . De Luca could have switch ed it around to "a rose is a skirt is a skirt." His after dark dresses blossom into rose shapes and petal motifs. Jackets are long enough to be three-quarter coats in the De Luca collection. He has one two-tone ensemble typical of the collection in pink and chestnut brown. The pink shantung jacket, curved in ward at the waist, falls to thigh level. The long -torso brown dress is gently fitted and bursts into pleats where the jacket ended. Hemlines do not quite cover the knees. Draperies and gath ers are pulled toward the back of the skirt for after noon and cocktail dresses. Strawberry pink, b o 1 1 1 s green, periwinkle blue and warm shades of brown and beige are the striking colors of the De Luca collection. Patrick De Barentzen pre sented a collection for the woman who likes "striking ideas." The look is leggy. Skirts are short, hitting the middle of the knee. Sculptured coat dresses that barely indicate the existence of the waist alternate with dramatically vertical tube sheaths. He also showed a double- CLEARANCE Infant's Our Annual January Clearance Sale Is Now In Progress with Additional Reductions. Shop Today and Save at . mm mwm Infant's and Children's Wear 6th & Central-Downstairs at Medford Pharmacy Ph. SP 2-6253 Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1960 In! (UPI Telephoto) Designers for Spring I Dreastea raw sine coai aress I in lime green that flares slightly towards the hemline. A flame red taffeta cocktail dress with three quarter sleeves looks suspiciously like a sack. A microscopic inward curve of the seam in the neighborhood of the waist is the only indication that the sack is dead. De Barentzen tops his straight and narrow dresses with bright silk hats by Giles. They are shaped like tall chefs' hats. He presented a shocking pink hat with a black fleecy wool cape. The slender cape that enveloped the figure from shoulder to knee is but toned down the front with a double row of shocking pink buttons. The Balestra and Garnett collections feature flowery prints, springtime pastels and soft silhouettes. Returns Mrs. Fred Fick has return ed to her home at 502 North Holly street after spending the past several weeks with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miazzi and son, Michael, Pasco, Wash. Mr. Miazza is an attorney with the Atomic Energy commis-1 sion. En route home Mrs. Fick made stops in Portland and Salem. Osteopathic Group To Aid Hospital Several projects were plan ned by the auxiliary to Southern Oregon Osteopathic association at a meeting held recently at Tally-Ho dining room. One will provide blankets for the nursery of the new Crater Osteopathic hospital. Reports were made on the sale of national Osteopathic Christmas seals in this area. Funds from the sale provide research and student loans. & Children's Wear Women's Role Important In Russia, Speaker Says The role of women in the USSR is an important one ac cording to Dr. Leonard Mayfield who spoke for the January meeting of the Jackson County unit, Oregon Federatio nof Women's Republican clubs held yesterday noon at the Red Cross building. Dr. Mayfield, superintendent of public schools in Medford, was one of a group of educators who spent the month of October touring Russia. , Russian women are ac cepted in most of the pro fessions on the same level as men, Dr. Mayfield said. They are trained as physicians, teachers, dentists and scien tists and make up about 25 per cent of the political lead ership. However, Dr. May field said he saw no women police officers, and was told that there are none in the military field, although they do office work in these branches of service. They do not drive taxis, but run street cars and buses, the speaker said. Dr. Mayfield said he saw no women managers of factories, but many are in major subordinate positions. Russian women are used as construction workers for roads and buildings, Dr. Mayfield said, and also work as guards, as interpreters and as secretaries. They are ex cused from work for 120 days, with full pay, for ma ternal reasons. The USSR celebrates a Woman's day, this being the only major nation to do so, the speaker said. It is set each spring, and industry is en couraged to give all women employees a part if not a whole day off from work. The role of women is "played up" he said, with medals, awards and extra compensation for women. Motherhood is ex tolled, and families with more than five children are given extra funds. On the other hand, family life is not on the same basis as in the United States and other countries, Dr. Mayfield declared. At the age of three, children aie put into nurser ies, later they attend kinder gartens and then public school. If the schools are re mote from the parents' home, the children are boarded at the schools and see their par ents only on week ends, he said. In the summer time, all children three years and old er are sent to camps. All schools of any size have a staff of doctors, dentists and nurses on hand to care for the health and physical needs of the children, the speaker said. Children are required to visit a doctor once each month. The educators on the tour noted, however, that the equipment in schools and in the offices of doctors and dentists seemed obsolete by U.S. standards. "In Russia parents bear children but the state raises and educates them," Dr. May field observed. Being Westernized Dr. Mayfield and his group noted that Russian women workers did not wear slacks, popular garment in this coun try, but a form of coverall. One of the recent changes in the Soviet union is that the Russian men are beginning to say that women should be taken out of heavy construc tion and industrial work, and should try to be more fem inine, Dr. Mayfield noted. Western r type clothing is becoming popular, perfume is now on sale, the travelers noted two beauty parlors in operation, and style shows are held. The moral code in Russia is very high, Dr. Mayfield de clared and added "it may be higher than ours." He said that divorces are extremely difficult to obtain, that the public behaviour of both young people and adults is restrained and that there is no display of sex in any man ner whatsoever. The increas ed importance of women may have been somewhat respon sible for this strictness, the speaker noted, pointing out that in the first years follow ing the revolution and the rise of Communism, the people of that country became known for their looseness of morals. Lack Clubs Endeavoring to compare the social and recreational life of women in the USSR with that of women in this nation, Dr. Mayfield said that as far as he could determine, there are no clubs, service groups or fraternal organiza tions such as prevail in the United States. Talking to col lege students about their mothers, Dr. Mayfield was told that the parents attend political meetings if they are Communist workers, attend the opera, theater, ballet or athletic programs, or possibly gather with neighbors to play chess or listen to music. An extensive program of extra-curricular activities is carried on for the youth. Dr. Mayfield said he was told that more than 500 different activ ities and recreation programs are available to young people, all arranged by the govern ment. The speaker said that evi dences of the "police state" still linger. Every citizen has a "card" which he must use to obtain food, travel, hold a job or visit a neighbor. This card may be taken from him for a number of reasons: this control must necessarily ex ercise a restraining influence on the conduct of everyone, Dr. Mayfield concluded. The speaker said everyone in his party was treated with extreme courtesy and that members of his party went everywhere they chose except that they were not taken into Russian homes. "Everyone over 16 years of age and physically able in Russia works," said Dr. May field. "Not to work is consid ered unpatriotic." Delegations of citizens call upon anyone not working to determine the reason. Citizens work hot for their own welfare," or that of their families, but for the welfare of the state, he said. Dr. May field said that the Russians with whom he came in con tact who were in positions of leadership all seemed ex tremely capable. Because there are no classes or courses in administration and leader ship, Russian leaders "emerge" because of their in herent ability. After this emergence is noted, then the Communist party encourages and trains the individual, Dr. Mayfield declared. Dr. Mayfield explained something of how political of fices are sought and held in Russia, noted that there is never any choice of candi dates, and said choice seems to confuse the people. Rus sians seem to be a happy peo ple, he said, and added that by past standards "they never had it so good." Because of this, changes in the political system in Russia will not come from the people, he be lieves, but only through the Communist party itself. "I liked the Russian people, but I distrust their leaders," Dr. Mayfield concluded. "Be cause their leaders will do anything to advance Commu nism, I believe 'we better keep our powder dry.' " Dr. Mayfield was introduc ed by Mrs. Stephen G. Nye, Republican representative from this district and a for mer member of the Medford schools board. Mrs. Frank C. Bash, new president of the group, presided. Honored during the meet ing were two new citizens, Miss Eleonora Ozasek, native of Austria, and Mrs. G. H. Bertram, Germany. Former WAVE To Be Speaker Mrs. James Asher will speak for a meeting of Med ford Jaycettes to be held at the home of Mrs. Leland Car penter, 2741 Ruth drive, Wed nesday, January 20, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Asher will tell of her experiences while serving in the .WAVES. . Mrs. Charles Jones will serve refreshments. Rogue Elk Unit To Study Salads Central Point - Mrs. Ken neth Lacy, 533 Cherry street, will be hostess for a meeting of Rogue Elk Home Extension unit to be held Wednesday, January 20. It is set for 10:30 a.m. and a demonstration on salad making will be given by Mrs. Lacy and Mrs. Harold Rome Rapuano, first of the Italian designer! to release pictures of his spring collection, introduces the "Vampire" silhouette as Rome's fashion showings . opened Wednesday. The eccentric cape, done in blue ally in pleats from shoulder to shown Friday. Women's Mews o Social Events Calendar Calendar notices and news for the society section of The Mail Tribune must be submitted in writing and deadline for the Sun day edition is 1 p.m. Friday. Dead line for tne weeKiy calendar is a.m. of the day of publication and for week day news is 5 pjn. the day before publication. Tuesday: 7 p.m.-Pythian Sisters, Py thian building, 7:30 p.m.-Chapter BE of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. W. E. Hercher, 1608 Strat ford ave. 7:30 p.m.-W e s t m i n ster Presbyterian church Women's Association circle, with. Mrs. Clyde Webb, 915 Reddy ave. 8 p.m.-Rogue Valley Hand weavers' Guild, home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Loros, 1862 Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-Woman's Society of Christian Service circle 2, with Mrs. Milton Snow, 1208 Leland ave. 9:45 a.m.-League of Wom en Voters, with Mrs. David Boals, 34 Glen Oak court. 10:30 a.m.-Central Point Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. Leo. Ghelardi, Old Stage rd., Central Point. 10:30 a.m.-Rogue Elk Home Extension unit, Lacy home, 533 Cherry st.j Central Point. 11 a.m.-Townsend Harmony auxiliary club, Carpenters hall, 123 Vz West Main st. 12 noon-Reames Social club, Medford Masonic hall. 12 noon -Phoenix Grange HEC, home of Mrs. Willis House, Fern Valley road. 12:30 p.m.-Chapter CP of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. S. V. McQueen, 2136 Hill crest dr. 1 p.m.-Chapter CG of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. R. C. Beatty, 1798 Myers lane. 1 p.m.-Nevita Past Matrons, North's Chuck Wagon. 1:30 p.m.-Contem p o r a r y Book club, home of Mrs. Glen Jackson. 2 p.m.-Wednesday Study club, Girls Community club. PTA Announces Buzz Program Central Point-Group "buzz sessions" will be featured at the Central Point Parent Teacher association meeting to be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 21 in the Junior High school library. Parents of the students from Jewett Elementary school, Central Point Ele mentary and Junior High school will gather to hear, and if they wish, take part in group discussions on ques-. tions from the parents con cerning problems or proposed improvements of the school. This program, which has in the past proved to be a favor ite of the parents, gives them an opportunity to hear open discussion on questions which they have presented in writ ing. Parents of seventh and eighth grade pupils will be hosts. All interested persons are invited by the PTA to at silk and wool, falls dramatic hem. Rapuano's collection was (UPI Telephoto) PTACounci Meeting Announced A program emphasizing the national theme, "Strengthen ing the home, source of our nation's greatness," will be given at a meeting of the Jackson County Council -f Parent - Teacher association Wednesday, January 20. It will be held in Phoenix Pres byterian church beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a coffee hour, Election of a nominating committee and approval of by-laws are on the agenda. During the morning pro gram Mrs. Tom Ness, Med ford, council legislative chair man, will give a report and Mrs. Leo Hoag, Prospect, will speak of the coming Great Decisions program. Mrs. Mar cus Woods will speak on tu ition scholarships and Mrs. Leigh Gustison, Medford, president pf the Oregon Con gress of Parents and Teachers, will talk on Founders' day. Mrs. William Towne, Med ford, will report on PTA's ef fort to control pornographic materials sent through the mails. The afternoon program will open with Mrs. L. P. Crocker, Medford, speaking on the mat ter of a teacher for the juve nile detention home. "Why Families Break Up" is the title of a skit to be narrated and discussed by James Pull man, supervisor of the Jack son County Welfare depart ment. Members of the Phoenix school faculty will be on the program at noon and luncheon will be served by the Phoenix PTA unit. Child care will be available for a charge; lunch will not be provided. Masonic Night To Be Observed Jacksonville - Adarel chap ter, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold Masonic night at a stated meeting Thursday, Jan uary 21, at the Masonic tem ple, Jacksonville. Mrs. Furman Evernham, worthy matron, and Don Shores, patron, will preside. Card Party Planned For Wenonah Club Wenonah club of Weatonka council, Degree of Pocahon tas, will meet Thursday, Jan uary 21, at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Audley White, , 523 North Riverside -avenue. Cards will follow dessert. We 6iv GREEN STAMPS CENTRAL REXALL DRUG Main and Central Travels of Student Reported Gold Hill - Africa wasthe theme for the January pro gram presented at the last meeting of the Woman's So ciety of the Gold Hill Com munity Methodist church held at the home of Mrs. Wilmer Bailey. "The Golden Cord of Serv ice" was the subject for. the afternoon's lesson given in conjunction with a church wide study of Africa this month. Mrs. Roy Eskew was in charge assisted by Mrs. E. C. Hoffman, president of the society. Mrs. Dollie Arnold led the devotions. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Nina Dusenberry and Mrs. Dale Smith. . " . Mrs. C. Norman Gail was asked by Mrs. Lawrence Smith, vice president and pro gram chairman, to speak of her daughter, Miss Mildred Gail, a Rotary fellow who is studying at the National School of Living Oriental Language in Paris. Miss Gail wrote her parents of her Christmas vacation spent in London with other students. Mrs. Gail said that her daughter's impression of Lon don was that it is huge, effi cient, and sturdier than Paris. Londoners seem happier and are friendlier than Parisians, but Paris is more beautiful, Miss Gail wrote. Sees Abbey Miss Gail spent a part of Christmas eve with hundreds of other people gathered around a large lighted . tree that centered Trafalger Square in London, where the crowd sang traditional carols led by a choir of men and 'boys. Miss Gail attended Christmas worship services at Westmin ster Abbey, the famous old cathedral where England's royalty is crowned. As a guest at the home of a fellow stu dent in Wimbledon, a suburb of London, on Christmas day, Miss Gail wrote that she en joyed a dinner of turkey and English plum pudding. The student wrote her par ents that she was impressed by the British Broadcasting company's television programs because there are no advertise ments since it is government supported. While in London she went to see the Old Vic company put on the "Merry Wives of Windsor" as well as other plays. In Paris she was among a large crowd of people that saw a helicopter pick up President Eisenhower, to take him to the airport where he met his plane for the trip to Spain recently. Mrs. Gail also spoke of her daughter's voyage from New York to Le Havre, France on the Liberte. By coincidence, her cabin mate was Miss Jane Mullins, who was enroute to her home in England after studying a year in the United States as a Rotary fellow, Session: Announced It was announced that the Woman's Society Rogue sub- district meeting will be held in Ashland on March 31. Mrs. S. M. Christensen, secretary of supply, reported that this quarter cash is need ed to go to the National Chris tian college in Kansas ity, Missouri, to the Methodist home for supplies for the Manley Wing, and to help with supplies and milk for a school in Angola, Africa. At a recent session of the society held at Mrs. Thomas Z. Smith s home, Mrs. Roy Eskew, secretary of promo tion, reported that all candy had been sold and that the food sale and bazaar was a financial success; At this time I IN THE MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER Entry Blanks Available For Annual Art Exhibit Entry blanks for the annual art show being arranged by Medford branch, American Association of Univer s i t y Women, may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Fred E. Ran kin, SPring 2-8448, on week days, or Miss Catherine Fon ken, SPring 2-5627, evenings and weekends. Completed en try blanks and pictures must reach the committee by l p.m. Friday, January 29, according to Miss Fonken, art chair man. They are to be taken to the Crater room of the Med ford hotel. Work in several media will be accepted, including oils, water colors, pastels, draw i n g s, lithographs, etchings. ! serigraphs, block print, and pen and ink work. Various sculpture media, such as wood, metal, clay, plaster, plastic, and wire, will also be accepted. Oil paintings should be framed. Drawings, water col ors, and prints should . be matted. All artists of south ern Oregon are encouraged to participate in order that the show may be as representative as possible. There will be a separate division for high school art. All junior and senior high school students Mrs. Smith suggested that the members of the society should begin now to plan for the next bazaar. The next meeting of the Woman' Society will be held at the home of Mrs. Earl Moore, Friday, February 12. Mrs. George Dorman will be co-hostess. designed to flatter . ... Torso Bra JrrfrftA Just say "Charge It" on SRC . . KlC'UWM Use as a 30-DAY CHARGE ACCOUNT i u iM or many months to pay. V Embroidered nylon mar- j, 'y quisette cups, foam rubber f' 'JL i I contoured, cotton side, t r& y 1 back panels alternate (f J j9r -J' w't'1 co,,on anc' rayn Yc -M batiste elastic. Boned. Em- Y7 'v"r yfJr broidered nylon center J fronf- Long back for con- . trol. Convenient front "is"' - Nx hooks. 4 attachable gart- . " Satisfaction guaranteed Qn T)Q or your money back" D-CxlIxO Biddla at Jackson SP 3-6661 Open Monday & Friday 'Til 9 p.m. PLENTY OF FREE PARKING Rayons ""Tl Wools I Aft A . Iff iiks & Lofton Tweeds Velvet Daytime Dresses Some one of a Kind Come Early for Best Selections M fu et StoiO are encouraged to enter work. The public is cordially in vited to see the 6how. Hours are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. January 29: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 30; and 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Sun day, January 31. There will be a reception honoring the participating artists on open ing night, Friday, January 29, starting at 8:00 p.m. Phoenix Group To Meet Friday Phoenix - Phoenix Home Extension unit members will study salad making at a meet ing set for Friday, January 22, at the home of Mrs. Evan Rasmussen, Fern Valley road. The meeting was originally set for last week. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Ray Hendrickson will be leaders. A planned luncheon will be served at noon, with salads made during the morning demonstration to be served. Any interested woman wish ing to attend may call Mrs. J. O. N. Poling, SPring 3-1235, regarding menu contributions. Table service will be re quired. To Install Installation of officers to serve the coming year will be held by Mistletoe camp, Royal Neighbors of America, Thurs day, January 21 at 8 p.m. in the Pythian hall. The public is invited to attend." MATERNITY DRESSES Reg. 12.95 to $25 Corliss. tend this meeting.