o
SUNDAY. JUNE 12, 1960
Foreign Exchange Students
To Leave for Home June 21
By JIM FHAKE
Mail Tribune Staff Writer
A President Eisenhower
said in 1957, "I don't know of
anything more worth while
today than for young people
of our several countries to
visit each other."
Doing just that for the last
nine months have been The'
rese Inglln and Reinhart Kost
lin, foreign exchange students
from Switzerland and Ger
many under the auspices of
the American Field service.
With the completion of
school and local activities
here, Therese and Reinhart
will tour the United States
with other such students and
then leave for home, arriving
early in August.
Live with Residents
During this school year,
Therese has been staying with
the Richard Finch family,
Medford, and Reinhart has
been living with the P. G,
Humphreys, also of Mdford.
At a recent Interview, both
foreign students freely ex
pressed their school, church
and social activities while in
this country, and have told of
their future school and voca
tional plans. Also outlined
was their upcoming trip
across the nation by bus, then
by ship home.
The local visitors will leave
Medford by car about June 21
en route to Portland where
they will meet other foreign
students under the same pro
gram. After a couple of days
the AFS delegation is to
board chartered buses and
will begin their cross-country
excursion. On the Journey
they will go through Wash
ington, Montana, North Dako
ta, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and will finally
arrive in Washington, D.C.
With Local Families
During the cross - country
jaunt, the students will stop
f and spend the nights with lo
cal families along the way. In
Washington, D.C, the area
students will meet with near
ly 1,500 other foreign ex
change students from all over
the world. At the national
meet at the Capital, students
will exchange experiences so
each will know more about
the country as a whole.
Toward the end of July, the
delegation will travel to New
York for more sightseeing.
Following that is a trip to
Montreal, Canada, where the
ship will embark. On July 27,
the entire group will depart
for Rotterdam, The Nether
lands, with individual transit
home to follows.
During this school year the
students here have been busy
with their school activities.
Therese was enrolled in art,
choir, U.S. history, English,
American literature, typing
and college algebra; Reinhart,
art, English, literature, physi
cal education, American prob
lems, U.S. history and public
speaking. Both students were
graduated at the recent Med
ford High school commence
ment.
Play Big Parts
According to the students,
extra- curricular activities
have also played a big part in
their American lives. Therese
(who is a genuine Swiss yo
deler) has participated in
many vocal music events. Be
sides traveling to Portland
earlier this spring with the
choir, she was involved in the
high school production of
"Oklahoma." She was also
member of the school pep
club and boasts that she at
tended all three MHS cham
pionship playoff games.
On the other hand, Rein
hart, declared an enthusiastic
athlete, has centered his out
side activities around sports-
football, basketball, wres
tling, track, skiing and fish
ing. He was a member of the
noted Medford Black Tornado
athletic squad. Although
member of the local Young
Mens Christian association,
he admits that he didn't have
time to do "too much."
International Affairs
Both teen-agers were at
tracted to international af
fairs and represnted Medford
High at a state International
Relations league conference in
Eugene earlier this spring
Also attracting their atten
tion was the local art pro
gram. Several pieces of their
work have been displayed lo
cally, and at the high school,
In describing the art program
in Medford, Reinhart replied
iust fine."
Co-education, new to the
visitors brought forth two dif
ferent concepts when ana
lyzed after the school year.
Therese thought that it was
much better than Just hav
ing only girls" and Reinhart
testified that he "didn't like
it." The German said he was
used to separate schooling,
and, secondly, he felt that one
could study better without
distractions."
What Seems Strange
Asked about what seemed
strange to them in America,
Reinhart cited that the foods
in the U.S. are different. In
Germany, he continued, peo-
nln eat directly irom me gar
den and there are few canned
anods. Refrigeration is also a
luxury for most people due to
the expense ol sucn commoai-
ties. .
Therese explained that
everything seemed "natural'
to her, since she has gotten
used to it ana nas aajusiea
quite well.
Most sumrising to the stu
dents was the quantity of ma
terial possessions that every
one owns, such as cars, Doais,
tolpvislnn sets. etc.
The Swiss girl noted the
fact that a common European
concept of American teen
agers is that they are play
boys and beatniks and are not
really concerned about the
...ii TTim" g-m---t-i Vaf'
!iii,iwiimm"""'' in"'"""- 1 '
iLi 1
future. She felt this was a
false impression.
Express Approval
In review, the foreigners
expressed their approval and
acceptance of Medford High
school, and this community as
"better than average" and
"all right." Reinhart said he
didn't realize that athletics
were stressed so much in
America; nevertheless, he ad
mitted he liked it.
The teen-agers stressed that
they had appreciated the
courtesy and the hospitality
shown them by the people of
the community. Reinhart
summed up their sentiments
by saying that the "people !
were really interested in us" I
and were "so nice to us."
"Medford must be a com
munity which Is very inter
ested in the American Field
service aims," he concluded.
Asked about their plans af
ter returning home, Reinhart
volunteered that he will en
ter the German Army for 12
months, the country's require- :
ment. Following that he plans
a few years of college with no
definite course of study as j
yet. When he returns, how "
ever, he must finish his own
high school, at which he will
be graduated this December.
He will then have completed !
13 years of schooling plus this
year in Medford. j
Additional Education
Therese has two more years
of school to complete, which !
are comparable to the first
and second years in American
college. Upon graduation she
intends to attend the Univer
sity of Geneva for additional
education.
With no special vocation in i
mind, she has looked into
welfare work and is interest
ed in work involving the use
of several languages. Since ,
she speaks English, French,
Swiss - German, and Italian,
she is interested in working I
with the United Nations ,
branch in Geneva or similar
activities. i
Commencement being their ,
most current activity, both
foreign exchange students
commented on their "home
town" graduation services.
Receive Diplomas
Therese said that in Gene
va students receive diplomas
upon graduation Irom each
grade individually, ai me
conclusion of their last year
they receive a larger, more
formal diploma. Therese also
pointed out that the entire
senior class in Swiss schools
bo on a several-days trip, as a
group. This senior trip is tra
ditional as, perhaps, are the
American proms, and bacca
laureate and commencement
ceremonies.
Reinhart mentioned that in
Germany graduation consists
of just one service, rather
than both baccalaureate and
commencement. He also re
marked that there was no
marching done during the
ceremonies as there is here.
Both Reinhart Kostlin and
Therese Inglin expressed their
appreciation to the people of
Medford for being "so inter
ested and kind" to them.
SAVINGS ;
ACCOUNT i
rv
...This book makes his
college education possible
A young man needs many books for
a college education. But the most
important of these is the book that
makes it all possible ... a passbook
for a savings account with us. Why
not open an account for your chil
dren's education? Start It while
they're young and add to It regu
larly... It will earn excellent returns.
Stop In and lee us today
Application for
Wheat to Be Made
Albert Straus, chairman of
the Jackson County Agricul
tural Stabilization and Con
servation committee, has an
nounced that any producer
desiring to seed wheat within
wheat acreage allotment for
1961 must make an applica
tion for a new farm allot
ment prior to July 1.
This application can be
made at the ASC office on
the third floor of the county
court house annex, Medford,
in person or a request by
mail that the application be
sent to them.
Straus emphasized that re
quest for a new wheat farm
acreage allotment shall be
honored unless it is made in
writing on or before the deadline.
CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE 4 PER ANNUM
Investment Made by the 10th
Earn From the Fint
FIRST FEDERAL
Savktst ft Ua tea d ltecr4
2 North Ivy Street ReWert K. Kyl, Manager
Two Honored at
Company Event
Harold W. Wilson, Med
ford, and Ray Stringer, Ash
land, both employees of the
California-Pacific Utilities, re
ceived wrist watches symbol
izing 25 years of service with
the company at the 30th an
niversary picnic of the com
pany here June 3.
Making the presentation
was Martin Sands, vice pres
ident and division manager
of the company.
The picnic, held at Llthia
park, Ashland, wti for em
ployees of both the Medford
and Ashland districts of the
organization. Approximately
90-100 people attended.
California . Pacific pur-1
chased their southern Oregon j
gas property in 1935. j
Chicago - Agricultural fain
attract six times more people j
than major league baseball. '
' o
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, ORB.
42v
Mi
ha
19
MONDAY
SijetJciiihiff
1
Doors Open 9:30 A.M.
. Park Free . . .
Shop 'Til 9 P.M. Mon.andFri.
Perfect Travel
Companion
9-Piece
CAMERA
OUTFIT
99
3-Way Camera with
built-in-flash. Size
127 film, viewer,
flash bulbs, 2
batteries.
SUMMER SPECIAL
CHILDREN'S PATIO
CHAIRS
!C
Summer
Blouses
Overblousesl Tuck-ins! White, pastel pinks
SEARS LOW
LOW PRICE
66
Pretty, cool, crisp, washable every
thing that you want in a summer
blouse! Fine cotton broadcloths and
crisp piques to wear with summer
suits, full skirts, shorts, slacks! Tailored
shirt-tops, scoop necklines and new
Bermuda collars! Have a dozen at this
pricel
mm
Big, Colorful Beach Bags
Gay, roomy and fun! Printed
cotton with rubberized back.
Choose from cylinder bags,
drawstring pouches, hat box
and drawstring duffle styles.
$'
PERFECT GIFT FOR
THE JUNE BRIDE!
Automatic Pop-up
V TOASTER
KENM05L1
88
Toasts to exact pre-set brown
ness you set on color selector.
Set toast-color selector and
In seconds you have toast to
fit your tastel Thermostatic
control. Chrome-plated. Snap
out erumb tray.
Just Say "CHARGE IT!"
Colorful, Accurate
Bathroom Scale
L. :
1
1
e Baked enamel steel case
Vinyl plastic mat
'1
99
Splashing Good Time for All ...
Colorful Vinyl Wading Pool
Watch your weight at home.
Handsome, modern desion scale
will last for years. Stays accu
rate even on rugs! There's a
color to match your bath: white
with black mat, or solid frosty
pink or horizon blue.
JUST SAY "CHARGE IT
10-YEAR GUARANTEED PLATE
GLASS MIRROR
11
60"x30
2988
Charge It!
t0-yr gu.ranrttd plate glut
mirrors 60h30 inchft.
Beautifully proportioned for
above the mantel or on the
wall. Feature after feature pro
claim! the high quality, the
beauty and extra value in these
deeply beveled plate olau mir
rors. Complete with hooks and
hangers. Regularly priced at
$44.95
IT
Kids love Its roominess (72-ln x 48-in. x 12
In.) Parents approve Hi sturdy construction
of welded iteel tubing with two-line vinyl
liner and map-on baked enamel seats
and iteel bars. Maintenance kit Included.
MONDAY
ONLYI
WASHABLE TERRY-CLOTH
CAR SEAT COVERS
K.399
Just Say Charge It!
Wash likes towel. Fits snugly.
Smart, low cost protection for your car's
upholstery. On or off In minutes. Cool In
summer, warm in winter. Elastic straps
and tie tapes hold covers neatly in place.
Fits most cars. Front seat only.
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" SEARS
501 EAST JACKSON STREET IN MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER
OPEN MONDAY & FRIDAY TIL 9 P.M.
PHONE SP 3-6661 FREE PARKING
Q