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1 A MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or. . B Sunday, March 20, 1960 Women's Group In Rogue River Holds Initiation . Rogue River - Nine mem bers were initiated March 11 into the Rogue River Civic Improvement Club of the Ore gon Federation of Women's clubs in the Rogue River club house. Mrs. Lyuabel Deck, presi dent, conducted the ritual. Mrs. William C. Batman, vice president of the Grants Pass Women's Federated Breakfast club, spoke on "The General Federation of Wom en's Clubs." She stated the purpose of the federation and stressed the impact which may be brought by the concentrated efforts of 11,000,000 members in more than 50 countries. Plans for the First District convention to be held in Med ford Thursday, March 24, at the First Methodist church, were discussed. Mrs. Carl W. Peterson, Ash land, district president, was a guest. She stated that Mrs. Hildred M. Zell, Wasco, Ore.,' disarma ment division chairman of General Federation and Inter national affairs chairman of Oregon Federation, will be convention speaker. - Among the guests attending were Mrs. Clay JV1. Lee, presi dent of the Travel Study club of Medford and chairman of the trade aid committee of the Oregon Federation; Mrs. C. A. Gaines, Rogue River, and sev en women from Grants Pass. A dessert luncheon was served preceding the meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Victor Friden and Mrs. Anna Clas sick assisted by Mrs. Lester Drumm. American Mothers Committee Explained The American Mothers com mittee carries on a continu ing program aimed at "the de velopment and strengthening of the moral - and spiritual foundations of the American home" it was explained last week in Medford. Known largely for its supervision of the selection of state mothers of the year, and of the Amer ican mother of the year, the committee's program is not confined merely to this phase. ! it is stressed. The committee maintains a Counselor Motherhood Serv ice with the help of women who have served as mothers of the year in the various states, and who are organized in each state. The state associations are made up of mothers who have qualified for nomina tion as a state mother of the year. Mrs. Harlan P. Bos worth Jr., Medford, who was 1959 Oregon Mother of the Year, will become president of the Oregon Mothers' associa tion in June. The program of the Ameri can Mothers committee this past year has stressed the counselor service, the forma' tion of prayer groups and a book project through which it is hoped to strengthen the American home through read ing. Lists of these books are available from Mrs. Bos worth; they are in the field of history, religion, fiction, poe try and philosophy as well as the field of family living. A guide to children's reading is also available. Membership Opened Interested persons, . even men, may become members of the American committee, it is noted, and various types of memberships are set up. Three Jackson county wom en who participated in an American Mothers committee project last year were Mrs. Grover T. Mulkey, Gold Hill; Mrs. W. W. Brawn and Mrs. r MEDFORD PAINT and MINT WITH Wallpaper Store 6th & Holly Diagonally Across from Post Offico PHONE SP 2-9321 Mtf.OIK W Givo S&H GREEN STAMPS William Jeffrey, Medford. The three responded to requests of the national committee and Mrs. Bosworth, and expressed their ideas on better family living and child-rearing in letters. Firmness Mrs. Brawn, who has four children, .wrote that it seem ed to her that "the moral fiber seems to be disintegrating and in its place (has come) the feeling of parents that every problem of their children is just due to a'phase they are going through." She added that she believed parents need " to exercise a "firm hand" and to start this firm ness in the child's early life. If discipline is a part of the child's early life, by early teens he may be given his in dependence, Mrs. Brawn be lieves. Mrs. Brawn also expressed interest in the field of nutri tion, one of Mrs. Bosworth's major interests, and said that "after studying several books I am thoroughly confused." The Gold Hill mother, Mrs. Mulkey, said she believed raising children is a most re warding career and that with her four children now on their own, "we have a feeling of accomplishment." "The code by which we lived happily is simple," she wrote. "I would begin with love and compan ionship, the sharing of rec reation and hobbies. Early dis cipline and work for every one is important, a shirker had to take the consequences. The members of a family must be taught cheerfulness, emo tions must have a governor and each person's possessions respected. Manners and thoughtfulness lend much to family harmony. Parental Help "Each child followed his aptitudes with all possible par ental help, and learned early the importance of making his own decisions. Training in citizenship, morals, religion and finances is necessary, but can go awry without love and companionship in the family. These ingredients work." Mrs. Jeffrey, who has had considerable material pub lished, listed 10 "Suggestions for Happier Family Living" beginning with "learn the lov ing approach." She also ad vised "translate wishful think ing into action; view family troubles objectively; cultivate your sense of humor; analyze success stories; read good books; include Bible reading and prayer; discover that back of every idea lies the sacri fice of dedication; study fam ilies' that are achieving hap piness; be patient.". The full context of Mrs, Jeffrey's statement has been printed for distribution Mrs. Jeffrey is a member of the National League of Amer ican Penwomen, Mrs. Brawn is on the hospitality commit tee of Jackson Parent-Teacher association, works in Mc- Loughlin Parent-Teacher as sociation, belongs to a Sunday school class and is a Brownie Scout leader. Mrs. Mulkey is a part-time employee of the Jackson County Farm Bureau. Tea Given The three were introduced at a tea given recently by Mrs. Bosworth, and presented gifts. Commenting on the contin uing efforts of the American Mothers committee to im prove family living in this country, Mrs. Bosworth has said that to counteract the Piano Duet Club Formed One of the new organiza tions in the valley is the Grandmother's Piano Duet club. Organized by Mrs. Fran cis Gregory, 916 South Holly street, the club now has ten members. New members are welcome. . Among the club members are Mrs. Harold Vessey Sr., a former music teacher; Mrs. Al (Billy) Lady, who formerly owned a cafe in Phoenix; Mrs. Walter Reinschmidt, former owner of a beauty parlor; Mrs. Clifford Snodgrass, Grants Pass, member of a pioneer Prospect family; Mrs. R. Norris, former secretary and now president of the Fif ty Plus club; Mrs. Edith South wick, former school teacher and federal government em ployee; and Mrs. Gregory, whose husband is employed by the U.S. forest service. One of the original mem bers, Mrs. Carl King, who served in the U.S. Army dur ing World War II and was a dressmaker, moved to Rose burg recently New member is Mrs. Fay Shearer, Phoenix. The next meeting of the group will be at the South wick home March 29. stresses and tensions of mod ern living, "we . must pin point our moral energies in an effort to improve family life." In a world filled with international fear, and seem ingly dedicated to armed strength and force, Mrs. Bos worth believes that "the ideals and goals of each family must be strengthened and pursued religiously. Moral and ethical training must be regenerated if we are to stem the tide of juvenile delinquency ' and crime and if the nation is to maintain its moral and spirit ual standards. . 4- Washington Mrs. Ashlon Tbornhill, shown in her office here, is secretary to Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas. As Mrs. Thornhill often has to hurry from her desk to the door of the Senate to deliver an urgent message to the Senator she must be dressed properly. (UPI Telephoto) Graduates off i960 MAKE mm R MOVE Graduates who are looking for a rewarding career will do well to consider a career in service as an independent insurance agent Service -to the individual as you counsel them on the best possible insurance protection. Service to the business world as you render advice on coverage problems or expedite claims in case of a loss. Service to the parent who looks to you for guidance in keeping their insurance plans up to date for a growing familys needs. Service to your community as an independent business man who takes an active role in civic af fairs. : Band Camp Announced By College Ashland The fourth an nual session f the Siskiyou band camp will be held on the Southern Oregon college campus July . 17 through July 29. Guest conductor of the camp this year will be Ran dall Spicer, director of bands at Washington State universi ty in Pullman. , Mr. Spicer is well known throughout the west as an outstanding band conductor and performer on clarinet and saxophone. He spent 11 years in Boulder, Colo., where he was associated with -the Uni versity of Colorado . and the Boulder public schools. He has been with Washington State university since 1953. Siskiyou band camp offers an opportunity for junior and senior high school band stu dents to spend two weeks in concentrated study and re hearsal. Spicer will conduct a seminar in band methods which offers graduate credit and can serve as a refresher course for school band direc tors. Many recreational oppor tunities will be presented and the dormitory facilities of the college will be available. The founder-coordinator of Siskiyou band camp is Glenn Matthews, assistant professor State Officers Speak for Club Phoenix-Mrs. A. O. Floyd, Medford, treasurer for the Oregon Federation of Garden clubs, gave a report on acid loving plants at a meeting of Phoenix Garden club March 11 at the community hall. Mrs. R. T. Nichol, Med ford, district director, also at tended the meeting and gave a report. Mrs. A. C. Lewis, corsage chairman, presented corsages to the visiting offi cers. ' Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs. George Bourne were hostesses. Three new -members, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Kent and Mrs. Thomas Carter, joined the club. . Cheese Frostings Top cupcakes with a cream frosting. Mash a 3-ounce pack age cream cheese with 2 table spoons lemon juice; add 294 cups sifted confectioners' su gar gradually. Add 2 table spoons grated orange and lem on peel, dash of sale, tea spoon nutmeg. Frosts 2 dozen small cupcakes. of music at Southern Oregon college. Secretary is Dr. Her bert Cecil, also of the SOC music department. Anyone desiring informa tion concerning the camp is requested to write Siskiyou Band Camp, Southern Oregon college, Ashland. Ladies' Auxiliary To Sponsor Dance Ladies' auxiliary to the Vet erans of Foreign Wars, De partment of Oregon, will sponsor another in a series of dances at the Camp White domiciliary, Monday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Music will be furnished by Vic Flood's orchestra, and through the .courtesy of the Musicians Union; Local 597. Those Wishing transporta tion may take the bus at the Trailways depot at 7:30 p.m. - 4 Holy Land To Be Topic "The Holy Land" will be the subject of . the program that Mrs. Earl Johnson will present to Westminster Wo men's association Tuesday. March 22 in Fellowship hall of the Westminster Presbyterian church. Mrs. Johnson will show slides of her journey to Jeru salem, Bethlehem, the River Jordan and the ruins of Jeri cho. She will give a commen tary along with the pictures. On display in Fellowship hall will be a variety of items that Mrs. Johnson purchased while in the Holy Land. Among these will be a creche and a miniature nativity scene carved of oliveWood by the craftsmen of Bethlehem. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. preceding the program. Gold Hill Lauren Tusth from Acron, Colo., was a re cent guest at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Jones, in Gold Hill. Thie was his first trip to Oregon. 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