MEDFORDsJiiTlUBUNE
MEDFORD. OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 1960
Music and Art
Among those working on organization of the new Rogue Valley Art association are Mrs. Fred C. lorish and Ben Day.
Mrs. Lorish is secretary of the association, and Mr. Day heads the committee which drafted' articles of incorporation, a
constitution and by-laws. The new civic association was formed to "promote and provide for the study, development, exhi
bition and appreciation of art" in the Rogue Valley. The two members are shown in front of the studio of Eugene Ben
nett, temporary chairman of the association, where the group has held its first sessions.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Adamson, 839 East Jackson street, were among the southern Oregon residents
who served as patrons for a performance of "Elijah" given last Sunday afternoon by the Philharmonic
Society of Southern Oregon. Patrons, who bought tickets at an addtiional price in order to provide needed
financial support for the Philharmonic, were seated in a reserved section of the auditorium. Mrs. Adamson,
a professional musician, and her husband attend many of the valley's musical events. (Knackstedt photo.)
George Peckham (center) who sang the title
role in "Elijah" last Sunday, is shown greeting
his long-time friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C.
Burgess, Ashland. The friendship dates back to
the time that Mr. Peckham lived in Medford, as
did Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, and the singer was
beginning his career in music.
(Knackstedt photo.)
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Konschot were among the large number of southern Oregon
couples who served os patrons for last Sunday's presentation of the oratorio, "Elijah",
given by the Philharmonic Society of Southern Oregon. The performance was well
attended and enthusiastically received. The Konschots are pictured here in the liv
ing room of their home on Crown avenue.
James Ragland, membership chairman of the Rogue Valley Art association, recently
welcomed two Medford teachers as members of the new group. They are Miss Sandra
Lien (at left), teacher of English at McLoughlin Junior High school, and Miss Janeth
Eiiiott, who teaches arts and crafts at Hedrick Junior High school. Membership in
the new association is directed towards the layman, as well as both amateur and
professional artists, anyone who is interested in and will help to support exhibitions
of the visual arts. Persons wishing to become members may contact either Mr. Rag
land or Mrs. Fred C. Lorish.
Miss Karen Mayfield (at left) and Miss Pamela Gilkison
were two of the Medford High school students who ushered
at last Sunday's performance of "Elijah" given by the
Philharmonic Society of Southern Oregon.
(Knackstedt photo)