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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 7, 1960)
In a way this is a mean trick to play on our women friends, but we feel called upon to reveal the findings of ne Jean-Claude Auclaire of Paris. M. Auclaire, an efficiency expert, declares that the average husband who has celebrated lis silver wedding anniversary has spent more than six months of his married life waiting for his wife. Tonia Schiling, writing for Women's News Service, quotes M. Auclaire as saying that women are far worse time wasters than men. The Frenchman, an authority on industrial time itudies, has made a hobby of the question of how much time Is lost in ordinary every-day life because of improper plan ning. "Men tend to make single miscalculations which are more damaging; women dissipate the seconds and minutes, but seldom the hours." These seconds and minutes have a way of piling up, the expert declares. He calculates that most husbands spent about four hours a week waiting for their wives in one fashion or another. Most of this time is consumed in dressing, according to M. Auclaire, who says it takes women twice as long to dress as it does men. Now, if we wanted an efficiency expert, we wouldn't hire this Frenchman. Of course it takes women twice as long to dress as men, but consider the difference in their attire. If men had to fit themselves into a girdle, adjust a bra, slips and petticoats, it would take them longer to dress, too. Does M. Auclaire take into consideration how long it takes to put on make-up and comb even a simple hair-do? If M. Auclaire really wants to help women save time, let him solve some of her dressing problems. He could start a movement to force designers to quit making dresses with zippers down the middle of the back where only an acrobat could reach them. Or he could porder the problem of the woman who wears bifocal glasses. If she takes off the glasses, she can't see. When she puts them on, she can't get around the lenses to put on mascara or adjust false eyelashes. The other day a beauty expert in New York issued elaborate instructions on how to hang the glasses by one bow while applying mascara or eyelashes to the other eye. It's quite a trick. But then, women could solve the whole problem by re fusing to wear girdles and dresses which require so much underpinning; they could all wear their hair cropped short so it could be combed as quickly as a man's, and they could go without lipstick, face creams, powder and mascara. But never fear they won't. Kind friends are forever giving us tips about travelers, and then they probably wonder why the stories don't appear In the society columns. Or if they do appear, not until a long time afterward. In the last two weeks the 'society gals have followed up many of these tips, but almost always we get the same answer - "we don't want anyone to know we're away; the house might be robbed." If we have time, we tell them our classic story about the Ashland couple that went on a long winter vacation and hired someone to' watch their house and property. The man they hired later was jailed for stealing from his employers while they were away. However, some travelers don't mind being in the news. Recently Potpourri had a letter from .Mrs. . Walter Suther land, who told something of their "tripping"" in the summer spots. Mrs. S. wrote: " ' ; "We received a roll of your Medford papers yesterday from Bill Dieriex, who is caretaker for-us. while we are away this winter. We are interested In reading about other Medfordites who are doing the same thing we have planned. We left Medford December 10, with our vacation trailer house and small pooch, Jeanie. Have been parked in a very pleasant court near Oakland for the last month, spent the holidays with relatives and have enjoyed sightseeing and visiting with friends in the area. "We plan to leave tomorrow. Our destination is Arizona, but we will make a number of stops in southern California to see the country as well as "visit relatives and friends. "In September my husband retired, (permanently this time) after 15 yean, with the health department We have always had to hurry back from our trips, so now we are really making the best of our leisure and enjoying the fact that we can stop any place we want to, and stay as long as we like. We plan to return in April." From New York comes word that the Broadway produc tion "Saratoga," will close February 13. One of the actors in the play is Richard Graham, former Oregon Shakespearean Festival performer. The musical, which cost $330,000 to produce, opened at the Winter Garden December 7. It had previously been thought that advance ticket sales would allow the play to continue into Spring. 1 Despite efforts of the cast, the management of the show disclosed that business has not been substantial enough to keep the costly musical going. The announcement of the play's closing was made unexpectedly February 1. When Lawrence Tod Myers was born January 20 at Osteopathic hospital, he brought to five the number of generations of his family living in Medford. Lawrence Tod is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lewis Myers, 509 Dakota avenue; his paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Myers, 1101 Woodrow lane; the paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Frohreich, Old Stage road and his great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Rosa Frohreich, 1012 Red dy avenue. Mrs. Frohreich celebrated her 91st birthday an niversary January 12 at a family party. In addition to this impressive array of paternal an cestors, he is also the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Morton, ( Old Military road, and of Mrs. Bessie Myers, 10 Clark street. Pal Peg was considerably discouraged the other day to j have a woman call in to inquire if anything was to be done about having a Great Decisions program in Medford and Jackson county. This will be the sixth year for the Great Decisions study in the county, and during each winter it has been publicized widely in every possible fashion. Only , , i . - . i i i 4.1 : u:u jasi sunaay an extensive siory naa openea uie seiies which The Mail Iribune runs each winter in connection witn tne study. For those not jet indoctrinated, it may be said that through Great Decisions groups are formed families, friends, clubs or employee groups, to study material which relates to foreign policy matters. The material is authoriative and well written; discussion groups are not only informative but entertaining and often downright fun. Some of the topics this year are "What are U.S. Objectives in the World;" "Communist Timetable;" "Divided Europe;" others concern Red China, India's Middle Way, Africa, the Cuban revolution and global strategy. Wallace Iverson, chair man, is the man to call for information. O.S. Club Reviews Book on Peale, Hatfield Item Mrs. Marie E. Dizney re viewed "Norman Vincent Peale Minister to Millions," a biography by Arthur Gor don, at the February 3 meet ing of the Wednesday Study club at Girls Community club. Norman Vincent Peale's fa ther was a physician who turned to the ministry after a critical illness which left him with the deep conviction that his life had been spared for a special purpose, Mrs. Dizney reported. He served many small pastorates and later was called to Cincinnati in 1908. Peale's mother was also deeply religious and a sensitive woman who is said to have done much to shape his character. There was always a lack of money in the family and Nor man Peale, who was very shy and sensitive, grew up very conscious of this lack. Accord ing to the book, the turning point in his life came in 1916 when he was a student at Ohio Wesleyan college. One of his professors took him aside and told him to stop thinking of himself and seek help reminding him that his father was a minister and he should know the source. For the first time Peale saw him self as he really was and pray ed long and earnestly for help. From this point on he gradu ally overcame his hypersen sitivity and before he was graduated from college had developed into an outstanding orator with a flair for poli tics. Many Books Dr. Peale has written many books, one of the most widely read being "The Power of Positive Thinking." For many years he has been pastor of The Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. His wife, Ruth, assists him "in his work. Mrs. Edith Swartsley re viewed an article- by Gov. Mark Hatfield in the current issue of Guidepost in which he stresses the value of com mitments and the strength which commitments give an individual. He cited how his grandfather, a Dallas pioneer had been killed and how his grandmother made the rear ing and keeping together of the children her commitment. His mother's guiding commit ment was education and at the age of 32 when Hatfield was only 5 she returned to her ! Perroaf-Irm Trir For Hedrick PTA "Medford Recreation Pro gram" will be the subject pre sented to parents of Hedrick Junior High school students at a meeting of Hedrick Jun ior High Parent-Teacher asso ciation Monday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Robert Haworth, director of Medford City Parks and Rec reation department, and Lee Ragsdale, supervisor of health and physical education for Medford public schools, will be the speakers. Miss Sue Jahn, ninth grade speech student, will present the oration "Merry , Christ mas." Teachers will be in their rooms promptly at 7:30 p.m. and parents may visit for in dividual conferences. At 8:15 p.m. the group will meet in the Little Theatre room for the program. Dr. Robert Rie chers will preside over a short business meeting. Refresh ments will be served. Session Planned By Pythian Club; Chairmen Named Pythian club will meet Tuesday, February 9, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ed ward E. Bostwick, 3273 Bid- die road. Mrs. Don Anderson will be co-hostess. All Pythian Sisters of Med ford and vicinity are invited to attend the session, which is to be followed by cards and refreshments. Mrs. Bostwick appointed her committee chairman at a recent meeting, of Talisman temple, Pythian Sisters. They included Mrs. Harry Bryant, law; Mrs. Margo Cochner, fiance; Mrs. Orville Hayes, auditing Mrs. Ander son, membership; Mrs. P. M. Aldredge, cards and flowers; Mrs. Bostwick and all elective officers, visiting; Mrs. Wil liam Walden, silverware; Mrs. Walter Grochocki, birthdays; Mrs. Harry Barneburg. year book; Mrs. Dorothy Hall, hos pitality and Mrs. Leroy Cline, entertainment. White House Never "Home' James Roosevelt Believes studies and received her col lege degree. The Governor says that commitment . transforms us from "hestitaters into doers," and when we commit our selves we choose to emphasize "doing rather than weighing and balancing." By ROSE McKEE Washington-Does life in the White House spoil one for living in a more modest set ting? Rep. James Roosevelt (D Calif.) the eldest son of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, says no. He was in and out of the White House during the "F.D.R." years and lived in the executive mansion for a time. Roosevelt said that per haps it was because he, his sister and brothers were grown by the time their par ents went to the White House that "we never considered it home in the same sense we did Hyde Park." He added that "there was always the strong feeling the White House belonged to the people of the United States and not to its individual oc cupants so probably we treat ed it with a little more rev erence and, therefore, it was not so homelike. But Father and Mother tried to make it homelike upstairs." Most of the time during the two years he was his President-Father's seoretary, Roosevelt lived in a Washing ton house he bought rather than in the White House be cause "I have a theory peo ple are happier in their own home." House of Slon The Congressman's present Washington home is a con temporary house of field stone and white brick with a base ment, two-car garage, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, living room with dining area attached and a kitchen, with a family room in the basement along with an extra bedroom and bath. Roosevelt, who bought the house new, told the National Association of Home Builders that it is "not an unusual house-it is a modest one but it has modern conveniences and fits our size and we like it because of the trees around it." The Roosevelts, who have an infant son, do not have a maid unless they are going to have company. The Con gressman said that "Mrs. 4-1! NEWS Wesiside Hayburners The Westside Hayburners 4-H Horse club held its regu lar monthly meeting at the home of Pam Roberts, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. A special report was given by Susan Tinsley on "How to choose your horse." Plans for a club ride were discussed for next month. Sharron Forde and Linda Gib son were asked to plan the ride. Discussed also was a snow party headed by Pam Roberts. The next meeting will be held at the home of Susan Tinsley. Feb. 20. No definite time was set. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served. Bonnie Cheney, Reporter For French Bread Mix 1,2 pound grated Ched dar cheese, J,i bar of butter and 1 tablespoon caraway seeds together. Split a long loaf of French bread length wise and spread with the cheese mixture. Place 6 inches uder the gas broiler flame and broil until brown and bubbly. Serve with chef's salad for lunch. Herb Butter Half an hour before din ner, blend 1 4 teaspoon of rosemary with 2 tablespoons of butter and let stand in a warm place. Just before serv ing, add this herbed butter to mashed potatoes, asparagus or zucchini. Apple Custard To add new taste to deli cate baked custard, pour milk-egg mixture over succu lent fresh or canned annle slices and bake till set. buys spring's new cottons paved with posies! Sure sign it's spring Penney's own bargain Brentwoods arrive fresh, new and bursting with flowers! Neat prints, crisp prints, bold and bright, smart and splashy whatever your preferance in prints they're here now! Naturally, to be tagged Brentwood, the fabrics and finish in these terrific day-dresses must be first quality. Come have fashion fun get your money's worth of cottons for just 2.79! MISSES', JUNIOR AND HALF SIZES IN THE GROUP Roosevelt is the best cook in the world-she enjoys cooking and I enjoy having her cook." One of their prized posses sions is the desk his father used at Hyde Park. A replica of a desk used by George Washington, it once belonged to then President Woodrow Wilson, who used it aboard the ship, George Washington, when he was on his way to the Versailles peace confer ence. The Congressman said his father bought the mahogany desk at an auction because of its historical association. That was before "F.D.R." be came Governor of New York. The late President in his will gave his children a choice of his personal possessions and the Congressman, being' the eldest son, had the first choice among the boys. He selected the desk. He also has a dining room table that was used at Hyde Park, which his mother sent him. Otherwise, the Roosevelt home is pretty much furnish ed in maple. But many pic tures in the family room re cord the life of his parents." Asked if he could spotlight by an incident the difference between life in the White House and his Washington home, Roosevelt said: "I am very fond of trees. Frequently there were things about the White House grounds that I had a feeling I might like to do something about. But because the White House had a gardener who was employed by the Govern ment, I hesitated to make suggestions. "Now, if we want to plant a particular kind of tree or bush, we are able to do so and it is a fine feeling." Group Schedules Dessert Luncheon The Women's Fellowship of First Baptist church will meet Tuesday, February 9, start ing with a dessert luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the church annex. Ruth White Cross cir cle, directed by the chair man, Mrs. Fred Landers, will be in charge of the serving. Mrs. Douglas Lamb will give the devotional and the Elizabeth circle, with Mrs. Helmer Tinseth in charge, will present the mission pro gram following the business meeting. Thursday, February 11, starting at 10 a.m., the Con servative Baptist churches of this area will hold a Day of Prayer for Missions, with the Berean Baptist church. White City, as the host church. The Rev. Arno Enns, missionary MAIL TRIBUNE, Mcdfore1, Of. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1960 Avocados can be served warm as well as in islads. dips and spreads. The next time you bake tomatoes, cut them into halves or thick slices and top with buttered bread crumbs or prepared poultry stuffing. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and bake in a moderate oven un til done. Arranged sliced avo cado on eacn Tomato and re turn to oven to neat for about 2 minutes, just long enough to warm the avocado. to Argentina, will be the speaker for the day. Luncheon will be served and a nursery provided for pre-school children of those attending. Attendance is ex pected from churches in Sel ma. Grants Pass, Ashland and Medford. " 1 Favorite styles! Crisp colors! Buy a whole group! Misses', junior, half-sizes! Priced to please! Presents pretty ... presents perfect! That's what you'll find in our. brand new collection of spring-fresh woven ginghams! Ready for fun, work or relaxing at home! 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