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1 0 MAIL TRIBUNE, Mtiltrd, Or. '"A W.dnmd,. A'. 20, 1M0 School Budget Is Topic For West Side PTA Facts and information about the proposed 1960-61 Med- ford public school budget were explaned by Dr. Leonard B. Mayfleld, Medford school su perintendent, at the recent meeting of the West Side Mothers' club. Dr. Mayfleld distributed two informative booklets concerning the pro posed budget and the educa tional responsibilities of Mnd ford's public schools to the audience. Keith Hockersmith, school board member, explained the responsibilities and functions of the school board and the mechanics of school budget elections and elections of board members. Plans for the annual hobby show to be held at the school Friday, May 6, were discus sed. Co-chairmen of the event are Mrs. John Gates and Mrs. Robert Johnston. Mrs. Hazel Kagy, president, reported that 77 new books had been purchased by the Mothers' club for the school library, and that Mrs. Pat Stewart, librarian and second grade teacher, had set' up a display of the new books in the library for viewing by the mothers. Mrs. Kagy announced the appointment of the nomina ting committee to nominate officers for 1960-61. Mrs. E. D. Davis will be chairman with Mrs. Charles Shinn, Mrs. Richard Watson and Mrs. Tom Winniford serving on the committee. ,Mrs. Charles Shinn, Girl Scout chairman, reported on the current and proposed ac tivities of Girl Scout Troop 160. Herbert G. Wing, principal, reported that the variety show produced by the fathers was b financial success, and that two dozen baseball T-shirts with the lettering "West Side Stars", two basel-all mitts and a set of twelve long play records had been purchased with the proceeds from the show, Mr. Wing announced that the Spring musical program will be presented by the stu dents May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the school. A film on mouth to mouth artificial respiration was shown bv Mr. Wing, who stated that he would be show. ing it to the Fifth and Sixth grades the following flay. Mrs. John Carroll, Mrs, Arthur Chlpman and Mrs. William Salads were hostesses. 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Open House Applegate Valley -Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Elmore celebrat ed their golden wedding anni versary April 10 when 175 persons called at their Thomp son creek home during an open house. During the afternoon a number of persons sang and gave musical selections, in cluding the Hev. D. D. Ran dall, the Rev. Thornton Gnpen, Mrs. Lester Rich, Mrs. B. J. Hunter. Mrs. Max Butcher, Joan Butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Leland McCann, and Mrs. Norval Moore. A group from the Applegate church sang, including Mrs. A. D. Johnston, Mrs. Thorn ton Gapen, Mrs. R. T. Gapen, Mrs. Earl Hvall, Mrs. Howard Piete, and Mrs. Anton Foerst. Miss Alicia Elmore, grand daughter of the honored cou ple, had charge of the guest book. Mrs. Lester Hill and Mrs. Charles Elmore wclconv ed and served the guests, as sisted by other relatives. Mrs. Lester Rich decorated the wedding cake. Sisters of Mrs. Elmore who attended were Mrs. Ethel Mc Cann of Hillsboro, Ore., Mrs. Arreta Crane of San Francis co, and Mrs. J. A. Hall of Elso- brante. Calif., who was ac companied by her husband. A brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Robinson of Grants Pass, also attended. A sister of Mr. Elmore, Miss Grace Elmore, Medford, and a cousin, Miss Virginia Wait, also attendedd. Other rela tives coming from Hillsboro were Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Leland McCann and family, Mrs. Ber teen Trussell and two chil dren. Miss Marilee Bolma, and Frederick McCann. Two grandsons, Truman Elmore and Charles Elmore Jr., came from Corvallis. Several cous ins came from Grants Pass. Three guests attended who were at the wedding recep tion 50 years ago. They were Mrs. Jennie (Ruch) Young, Henry Ruch, and Miss Grace Elmore, Medford. A number of local friends attended who were present at the silver an niversary. Ben Ellis oi uswe go, Ore., who was at the 25lh anniversary celebration, sent greetings by telephone. Recalling early days, Mr. and Mrs. Elmore spoke of hoof beats of horses traveling over loose bridge planks as a sym bol of the mode of transpor tation of that day. Oftentimes streams were forded when there was no bridge. The couple recalled the days of kerosene lamps on Thompson creek, the water Committees Completing PTA Convention Plans Many members of parent teacher associations in the Medford district are busy with plans for the annual conven tion of the Oregon Congress of Parents and Teachers which will open in Medford Tuesday. April 26. Mrs. Emer son Anderson and Mrs. Owen A. Kunkel are general co chairman. Mrs. Leigh Gusti son, Medford, is president of the Oregon Congress. Calendar 6 p.m. Bethel 14, Interna tional Order of Job's Daugh ters, Masonic temple. 6:30 p.m. V e t e r a n s of World War I, barracks and auxiliary, Girls Community club. 8 p.m. League of Women Voters, with Mrs. Don Bonn crt. Taylor rd. 8 p.m. Woman's Society of Christian Service, circle 10, with Mrs. James Baumcr, 1517 Velia rd. Tvuridayt 10:30 a.m. L one Pine Home Extension unit, Roxy Ann Grange hall. 12 noon Oregon State Col lege Mother's club of Jackson County, directors room of Jackson hotel. 1 p.m. Blue Star Mothers, home of Mrs. Mary V. Note, 32 Hamilton at. 1 p.m. Wenonah club. Weatonka Council, Degree of Pocahonta, home of Mrs. Floyd Lewis, 710 Sherman st. 1:30 p.m. Sams Valley La dies club, home of Mrs. Arn old Gosanell, Sams valley rd. 1:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran church, Esther circle, home of Mrs. Otto Kempf, 237 Almond at., Ashland; and Ruth circle, home of Mrs. Lou Nelson, 333 HUlhouse dr. 2 p.m. Oak Grove Parent Teachers association, school gymnasium. 2:30 p.m. W a f h I n g t o n PTA, at school. .. Applet Ha Iron ' ' ; fclncs Iron ranks high in im- portance In tha essential mln erals, foods containing iron should be Included In tha daily diet. Apples are not only a good source of Iron, but their regular eating will also assist the body in ' absorbing the Iron contained In other foods, auch ai eggs, liver and apln . ach. Mrs. William Myers and Mrs. Kent Blackhurst are the housing chairmen and Mrs. Victor Milnes is hospitality chairman. Mrs. William Sei bcrt is chairman of arrange ments. Mrs. II. S. Morris heads the transportation committee and Mrs. G. T. Haupcrt is food co ordinator. Mrs. B. D. Mitchell is banquet chairman. Regional dinners are being planned by Mrs. E. W. Ingram, and Mrs. Rodney Mcrriman has plan ned a dinner for the board of managers of the Oregon Con gress. The luncheon for prcsl dents of units is headed by Mrs. Richard D. Jewctl, and Mrs. William Clark has plan ned a breakfast for men of the convention. Mrs. Fred Underwood heads a committee planning a gen eral convention breakfast at Rogue Valley Country club and Mrs. Cleo Epps is chair man of exhibits and record books. Mrs. Raymond Wise is decorations chairman, and Mrs. William Townc is pub licity chairman. Mrs. Marvin Nelson Is tak ing charge of publications and pins, and Mrs. Richard Knoll is arranging for pages to as sist officers at general ses sions. Distribution of convention packets is planned by Mrs. Chester Keene Jr., and Mrs. Robert Dames is orranging for ministers to be present to de liver Invocations at the vari ous sessions. Mrs. Robert Hard is Moth ersingers chairman, and Mrs. Harvey Field will serve as ac companist for assembly sing ing. Mrs. S. J. Fagone will see that the national colors are presented at each session. Mrs. William Lyccr is tak ing charge of favors for the regional dinners, and mem bers of the Klamath County Council of Parent-Teacher as sociations will supply favors. This will be the 47th an nual convention of the Oregon Congress, and the Medford hotel will be convention head quarters. State officers will arrive Sunday and Monday; general sessions will begin Tuesday. Mrs. John Benson Will serve as parliamentarian. About 1 .1100 delegates are expected for the convention, whlck will continue through Friday, supply from the well, the one room school, mail delivery three times a week, and other early day modes of living. The only two Thompson creek residents of that day who re side there now are J. R. (Dick) Hoffman and Anderson Mee. Mr. Elmore was born at Neely, Neb., June 10, 1886, and came to Oregon with his parents in 1889. The family came to Medford because Mr. Elmore's grandfather, Dr. Jo seph Wait, had established a medical practice there. Later they moved to West Side dis trict, and in March, 1903 mov ed to the present Elmore ranch on Thompson creek. Mrs. Elmore was Bessie Robinson, daughter of W. Scott and Celeste Robinson of Wilderville, Josephine coun ty. She was born in the fami ly homestead at Wilderville April 30. 1889. The couple was married at the Robinson home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmore have been active in the develop ment of their community, helping to establish church and Sunday schools and they were charter members of Ap plegate grange, No. 776. Mr. Elmo, c has been a member of Jackson lOOF lodge for more than 50 years. He helped to establish the Thompson creek irrigation district. They have one daughter. Mrs. Lester Hill of Provolt, and a son, Charles, of Thompson creek, and nine grandchildren, Discussion Of Elections On Program "Are elections too old- fashioned?" will be the Idea tossed to members of the League of Women Voters at the annual meeting set for Saturday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. in the Red Cross build ing. Dr. Kenneth H. Baker will be the guest speaker. Presently a vice-president of California-Oregon Televi sion, Inc., Dr. Baker is re search director for KBES-TV. Dr. Baker has held teaching positions at Northwestern, Ohio State university, and the University of Minnesota. For a time he was research direc tor of the National Association of Broadcasters in Washing ton, D.C. Most recently Dr. Baker has been in executive positions with broadcast meas urement and research groups m New York City. Progress of the current League projects - the finance drive and the county booklet distribution, will be heard as well as transaction of the reg ular business of the annual meeting. Reservations may be made with the social chair man, Mrs. Richard Schwahn, SPring 2-8825. Jeanette Purdy Is 'Sweetheart' Central Point - Miss Jean nettc Purdy. queen of Bethel 38, International Order of Job's Daughters, was chosen district sweetheart of the Or der of De Molay at a conclav held at Kerby Saturday. Miss Purdy is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Purdy, 3521 Oak-Pine way, Central Point. Miss Purdy will attend the De Molay state conclave in Eugene April 29 where she will compete for the title of Oregon De Molay swcethe.irt. This honor goes to a daugh Icr of a Mason who is not only known for her beauty but who must also have a high scnol- arship standing in school. Association Has New Secretary Mrs. Charles Kyer. who as sumed duties as executive sec retary of the Jackson County Tuberculosis and Health asso ciation April 1, will be intro duced at the annual meeting of the association Friday. April 22, at 12 noon at the Red Cross building. Mrs. Kyer replaces Mrs. Lawrence i weedy who re signed after three years with j the health association. -Prior to coming to this area i with her family In Septem ber of 1959, Mrs. Kyer resided In Yokohama, Japan, where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Army. During her stay there, she was active In Red Cross volunteer work, directing the passenger term inal service at the Port of Yo kohama. She has also been active In Scouting during re cent years. Mrs. Kyer resides In the Ap plegate area where her hus band, now retired, enjoys fishing and hunting. The Ky ers have one son who attends Medford High school, and a married daughter. Guest speaker for the meet ing Friday will be Kenneth Ross, Portland, executive sec retary of the Oregon Tubercu losis ard Health association, who will speak and show col ored slides on "Life and Health In Asia." Women s News Social Events ' .VV. ' - Miss Colleen Hope is chore ographer for the dances in the Medford Senior High school choir production of "Okla homa which will open Thurs day night at the school audi torium. Miss Karen Lytle is assisting her in coaching the dancers. Couples participating in the Farmers' Dance will be Jaci White and Mike Hood; Sharon Huffman and Wally Huffman; Betsy Beck and Bill Rupp; Pam Gilkison and John Jim Lacy and Sara Hinkle are two featured players in "Oklahoma" which opens Thursday night at the Medford High school auditorium. Young Lacy is cast as Will, one of me suitors oi Ado Annie, the comedienne, and Miss Hinkle plays Annit. Tha musical will be produced Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and curtain time each night is 8 p.m. All seals are reserved. Dance Numbers Featured In High School Musical Speakers Told For Meeting Phoenix-Mrs. Kay Crowell, Jackson county juvenile de partment director, will speak at the meeting of the Women's Association of First Presbyte rian church, Phoenix, Thurs day afternoon. Also invited to speak at the meeting in the church parlors on "Our Town, Our Youth Cantrall; Karen Morlan and Art House; Jo Ann Johnson and Bob Darby; Therese Ing- lin .and John Lacy: Cassie Thompsen and Ray Konopa-sek. The Dream Ballet will con sist of a series of dance se quences. Dancing bridesmaids will be Sharon Huffman, Jaci White, Betsy Beck, Joy Olson. Karen Mayfield, Cynthia Culp, Julie Jahn, Maggie McCollum, and DeEtta Lawson. Parasol girls are Roberta Willett, Therese Inglln, Cassie Thomp sen, Karen Morlan, Pam Gil kison and Diana Parker. The Cowboy dancers are Art House, Ray Konopasek, John Cantrall, John Lacy, Jim Lacy, John McKinley, Mike Gardner, Wally Huff man, Ralph Lobdell and Bob Darby Dancing with CanCan girls will be John Lacy, Lynn Knight, Al Watson, and Ray Konopasek. The CanCan girls will be JoAnn Johnson. Lucy nnri riii. r,),,il,M a.a n-l..e Stephen G. Nye, Republican Joyce Leon and Karen candidate for state represent ative from Jackson county, and Mrs. Charles Walker, Medford, formerly assoicated with the Jackson county juve nile department. A number of the church women will also participate in the discussion following a p o 1 1 u c k luncheon at the church. The business meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. Extension Members Are Reminded Of Convention Deadline Mrs. Lucian Van Gordon, chairman of the Jackson County Extension Advisory committee, today reminded women of the extension units who plan to attend the Ore gon Extension council meet ing on the campus in Corval lis that the deadline date for registering Is Saturday, April 23. Delegates are asked to send their registration to M r s Christensen Portraying Laurey, the fem inine lead, in the Dream Bal let will be Sharon Liang. Mike Gardner will dance as Curly, hero of the play, and John Lacy as Jud, the jealous suitor. . Girls who dance for the number "Many a New Day" will be Roberta Willett, Jo Ann Johnson. Lucille Lowry. Joyce Leon, Diana Parker and Karen Christensen. All dances will be accompanied by the orchestra. ' Omitted in a recent publi cation of the cast of "Okla homa" was the name of Jim Lacy. Jim plays the part of Will, one of the suitors of Ado Annie, the comedienne. Jerry Gastincau, John Craw ford and Jack Richardson are the stage crew. Ken Peek is head of the lighting techni cians. Their advisor is Robert Stedman. "Oklahoma" will play Thursday, Friday, and Satur day nights. Curtain time is 8 W. W. Jackson. Route 1, Box P m. All seats are reserved. 292. Eagle Point. Ore. Director Lynn bjolund an- Those wishing further in- nounccd today that there arc formation may call the Exten- still good seats available for sion service office at the Jack- tomorrow's performance. AT LAST! "At-home" manicures in minutes! Maui Marjic'cream cuticle remover by tuquin. It's new! Saves time! Saves work! The secret? Marti Magic's marvelous "cream-away" action! In just live minutes, excess cuticle disappears - nail tips are beautifully clean and white fingertips are smooth, soft, perfectly (roomed. Get Mani Magic today! Keep your nails looking professionally manicured always! 1 John Drysdale Judging Contests John E. Drysdale, Medford High school orchestra direc tor, has been invited to judge school music contests this week end. Friday Mr. Drysdale will adjudicate solos and en sembles at a district contest in Redmond. Redmond, Bend, Prinevllle, Burns and Madras schools will take part.. Saturday the director will help Judge the Willamette valley contest to be held this year In Junction City. He will hear bands and orchestras from Salem, Eugene, Corval lis, Albany and other towns of that area. Medford Jaycettes Plan New Project; Luncheon Set Medford Jaycettes an nounce a new project - the selection of an outstanding Sardines With Olives For lunch or light supper, during Lent, serve your fam ily a tangy dish of Maine sar dines in mustard sauce with stuffed olives. Take two cans of sardines in mustard and arrange them in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped stuffed olives, one tablespoon chopped parsley and two hard-cooked chopped eggs. Place under the broiler for five minutes until bubbly and serve on buttered toast. Mrs. Roy Coey Honored at Party Eagle Point - Mrs. Roy Col ley of Medford was honored with a shower at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Y. Marshall on the Brownsboro road, Eagle Point, Friday evening. Mrs. Tom Tibbetts and Mrs. Robert Young were co-hostesses for the event. Mrs. Jerry Simmons tabulated the gifts as they were opened by her cousin, Mrs. Colley. Honor ing Mrs. Colley were Mrs. John Kent, Medford; Mrs. Les ter Marshall, Mrs. Wayne Marshal, and Mrs. Joe Arens, all of Brownsboro; Mrs. Boyd Brunner, Mrs. Lindsay Tib betts, Mrs. Jerry Simmons, I Mrs. Dave Harbison, Mrs. Carl Webb, Mrs. Grace Hajkins, Mrs. Ray Griffith and Miss Judy Greb, all of Eagle Point. Mrs. Tibbetts poured. Medford woman to be honored at a May luncheon. The group hopes to make the event an annual one. The award luncheon will be May 14 at 12:30 p.m. at Rogue Valley Country club. A wom an between the ages of 20 and 40 years will.be chosen. Any club or organization wishing to submit a candidate should list the qualifications for the woman named and mail to Mrs. Charles Jones, 30 Sum mit avenue, Medford. Mrs. Charles Jones and Mrs. Charles Henry are gen eral co-chairmen. They are being assisted by Mrs. Donald Lue, decorations; Mrs. James Asher and Mrs. Kenn Knack stedt, program and tickets; Mrs. Richard Greer, publicity Reservations for the lunch eon may be made by calling Mrs. Henry, SPring 2-5496, or Mrs. Greer, SPring 2-9230. Chicago - Average annual beef consumption in the U.S. is 60 pounds per person. Beef is the biggest single food bill item. Eagle Dinner Is Large Event Almost 200 persons at tended the dinner held at the Eagles hall Saturday by the ritualistic teams from Crater Lake aerie, Fratern 1 Order of Eagles, and the auxiliary. Mrs. A. W. Ford and Clarence Englund were co chairmen. Prizes went to Mrs. Raleigh Wyatt and Lydia Orgain. 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