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Story flour To Resume Over KYJC r-. The Children's Radio Story Hour will be on the air to night over KYJC at 6:30 o'clock. Medford branch of American Association of Uni versity Women presents it each weekday from October through May in cooperation with the station. This begins the sixth year for the public service pro gram, on which AAUW mem bers read stories for children Mrs. Ralph A. Wiese, story hour chairman, coordinates the work of some thirty AAUW members who select. time, and read the stories. This proivdes.a wide variety of stories for children ot vari ed ages and interests. Mrs. Wiese says that AAUW would appreciate comments on the program. They may be sent to KYJC. At present, the story hour is not sponsored. However, when it is sponsored, KYJC gives part of the proceeds to AAUW for the -fellowships program, which provides funds for outstanding women to work toward doctorate de grees. Medford branch AAUW has contributed at least one $500 fellowship each year for several years. Presbyterians Review Event "Family Conference at Low Echo" was the topic of the program for a meeting of Westminster Women's associa tion September 27, In the Fel lowship hall of the Westmin ster Presbyterian church. Mrs. Richard D. Wyatt, Mrs. Robert Hood, Mrs. John H. Freese, Mrs. Earl Johnson of Westminster P r e s b y terian church and Mrs. Jack San born of First United Presby terian church gave their im pressions of the week end of August 26-28 when many of the families of the Westmin ster Presbyterican church gathered together at the Girl Scout Camp at Lake o' the Woods. Mrs. Wyatt reviewed the agenda of the conference and Mrs. Hood gave her personal impressions ' of the guest speaker, the Rev. Stanley Wallace of the First Presby terian church, Red Bluff, Calif. Mrs. Freese related the speaker's challenge to the par ents attending the conference to "continue a child's rell- gous education in the home, to know oneself, to get 'in volved' with the activities of the church, and to grow by practicing daily personal de votions." Mrs. Johnson told of the discussions held around the campfire after dinner and Mrs. Sanborn told the group of the fellowship and recrea tion and stated that the con ference was the "highlight" of her family's summer. Each nf the women said that her family agreed enthusiastically that they want to attend the family conference next year. A devotional program en titled "Search for Tranquil ity" was presented by Mrs. John Dcllcnback at the be ginning of the meeting and a brief business session proceed ed the program. Coffee and refreshments were served by Martha circle. Californian Visits Ai Whitney Horn Gold Hill - Mrs. Ira Reyn olds from Lamita, Calif., was a recent guest for ten days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Whitney on Sardine Creek road. o Women Valley Quartet Visits Shakespeare Country (This is in fifth in a snies of articles wziilen by Mrs Almus Pruitt on ih travels of Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt, Mr, and Mrs. Angus Bowmer, Mr, and Mrs. A. C. Allen Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Miller, who are touring the British isies ana me European conn nent.) Arriving in England from Scandinavia was almost like a return home. We had enjoyed our previous three days there and our second visit deepened our attachment for the "tight little island with its "happy breed of man." Despite the tradition of family bickering between England and the U.S we are convinced that most Britishers feel warmly toward Americans, a fact brought home to us time and again by special courtesies extended us, As one English village wom an put It, "When you come right down to it, we're all cousins now, aren't we?" On London street Britishers more than once approached us as we stood with opened city map trying to get our bear ings, and asked with a smile: Are you having trouble? When we explained Dur di lemma they gave eager - if sometimes obscure directions, adding cheerfully, "You cawn't miss It." We learned to become wary of this remark, for It often proved a most unreliable, al beit well-meant prophecy. We not only could miss it, but frequently did. (The more ex treme British dialects, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, we found more difficult to under stand than the average Nor wegian's English.) And in a library, as we were searching our purse for paper needed to copy data, a kindly gentle man at tne tame promptly produced paper with the friendly remark, "Would these be of use?" Little gestures such as these, to us, proved cordiality. London, with its multi plicity of attractions, ranging from solemn history of the rollicking spirit of Soho and Piccadilly Circus, soon fasten ed itself upon us. We found bookshops crowded but cozy, with soft-voiced intclluctunl conservations droning away as we browsed. And we enjoy ed first-rate entertainment for less than half the cost in the U.S. We saw "My Fair Lady," "Ross," with Alec Guinness, "Flower Drug Song," Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine in "The Visit," and a zany French musical, "I r m a la Douce." Also, we enjoyed wonderful ballet (ranging from Swan Lake to the new modern, London Morning," by Noel Coward), not to mention visits to the National Gallery, Brit ish Museum, delightful Kew Gardens, and an early morn ing visit (courtesy of our fruit specialist, Carroll Miller) to the Covent Garden Flower and Vegetable market, dis playing produce from Italy, Israel, Australia, Holland. (At numerous fruit stands, in Scandinavia, Holland and Eng land, we found Medford pears for sale.) London, for good or bad, Is becoming Americanized. Al ready one finds American hamburgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes - principally at "Wimpy" Bars - as well as Ice cream, iced drinks (includ ing cold beer - formerly an athema to a true Briton), bowling alleys, parking me ters, super-markets, and so on. See LaPoinJeV Fall Maternity Collection. es s News The latest is drive-ins, com plete with brief-skirted car hops," A trial installation has just recently been opened. One good bet, however, which the British seem to be missing is motels. We saw hardly any in England - much to our re gret, for in traveling by auto they are especially desable. While in London we were joined by our good friend, Lee Mulling, of Ashland SOC, who added greatly to our "li'l partee" at dinners, museums, and the theatre. He also join ed us at Stratford-upon-Avon and accompanied our group to Scotland. Our drive from London to the Cotswolds took us into the heart of Shakespeafe country toast-brown hills dotted with dark oaks, stone-wall fences and herds of grazing sheep, green fields, and thatch-roof houses. In planning for our trip, Gertrude had been in trigued by the names of Eng lish villages such as Chipping Camden and Slowe - in - the Wold. These proved to be as interesting as their names, Chipping Camden in particu lar being an excellently pre served example of the Eliza bethan village at its best. The rolling Cotswolds proved a perfect setting for these charming places. A t Stratford - upon - Avon, quaintly picturesque with its half-timber shops and houses, we visited Shakes peare's birthplace and his tomb; also Ann Hathaway's cottage. At the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre we saw five plays, each to a different degree, memorable. The revolving stage, used for three of the plays, bothered us consider- bly. While it has advantages for many productions, it seems too mechanical for Shakes peare, however modern the manner of presentation. Also, an odd use of the Stratford forestage forces the scene of action into a much too con fining area (we observed that the two front box-seats had been dispensed with in order to allow for such usage). An gus' comment was, "They just don't seem to understand the use of the forestage." One really has to see the Stratford stage to appreciate the su perior type of Elizabethan stage used at Ashland, Work For Prestige As at the Old Vic, the Strat ford actors work for reasons of prestige and love of theatre rather than for money. They are a young and talented com pany, remarkably polished. As Angus pointed out, "Actors who appear at Stratford are already well on their way to a successful career." (Such special guest artists as Laur ence Olivie.- and Vivien Leigh have appeared there in recent years.) We had looked forward to seeing the work of Peter O'Toole and Dame Peggy Ash croft (who did Petrucchio and Kate in "Taming of the Shrew"). O'Toole, obviously gifted, worked erratically, we felt, with brilliant moments but also lapses in characteri zation verging upon indiffer ence. On the other hand, his role of Shylock in "Merchant of Venice" we found strong and moving. Peggy Ashcroft, while she played a fiercy, caustic Kate, impressed Angus as being miscast. We under stand that she did her best work as Miranda in "The Win ter's Tale," which we did not see. "Troilus and Cressida," a cold, cynical, unappealing play, to our thinking, was strikingly staged, with actors working In ankle-deep sand strewn on the stage. Costumes in this play were elegant, stunning, in contrast to those of the other plays, which in many cases seemed dowdy and poorly chosen as to color ing. "Twelfth Night" was easily the best of the five plays - superbly acted, direct ed, and staged. Our onI criticism was of the dork spirited, low-key, Feste. But this Is a question of interpre tation. All in all. "Twelfth Night" brought our five nightsP in Stratford to a very pleasant close. q As for the ttieitire itself, we were much interested to learn from Angus that 80 per cent of the cost of building was raised in the U.S., by a fund drive. The interior, we felt, Isrj bit sombre, being of dull pMrn - red rather than tradi tional warm-red. Upon emerg ing from the theatre one walks lalong the terrace overlooking Who Avon river where swans float by. Tubs of red gerani ums line the terrace and Tu dor banners swing from the ; building. Worthy of mention was our hotel at Barford, a village near Stratford. Once a par sonage serving the nearby ancient church Walch bears cannon-scars from Cromwell days), it has been converted Into a charming Inn. The jpaclous grounds with trees and flowers, plus the village quiet, gave us a country atmosphere so relaxing from our travel pace that we hated MEDFORD MAIL to leave, Our drive to Scotland, through the lake country and on into heathered hills - near Bronte sisters and Sir Walter Scott settings - was highly en joyable, if a bit dour with mist or rain nearly all the way. Whenever the rain made sight-seeing futile, Lee raised our spirits by leading us in song. A man of many talents, he amazed us by his wide knowledge of words of varied songs. For us the gem-performance at the Edinburgh Festi val was "Verdi's Requiem." The acoustics of the hall were excellent. The huge bass drum - over six feet in diameter -which accentuated the off boat In the "Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath) proved tremendous ly effective, showing Verdi's mastery of orchestration. Also inspiring was the use of an antiphonal brass choir, the trumpets being stationed high in the balcony, opposite the main orchestra and chorus of 250 voices on the stage. The entire production was worthy of the highest praise. Some of London s best musicians - of the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus - had come to Edinburgh to take part. One of the performers, a girl chor ister, who took pension-breakfast with us at the flat where we stayed, expressed in an awed voice her inspiration in working with the fine direct or, Carlo Giulini. We also saw Strawinsky's ballet "Petrushka," by the Royal Ballet of London, an excellent production of Ver di's "Falstaff," and "The Sea gull," by Chekhov, presented by the Old Vic company and starring Judith Anderson. On our last night in Edinburgh, in drenching rain, we watched the famous Scottish Military Tattoo, featuring drills done to the sound of bagpipes, military bands, and drums. The image of Edinburgh cas- Calendar Calundar nottcca and newi for the society section ot The Mall Tribune must be submitted in writing and deadline for the Sun 'day edition is 1 p.m Friday Dead, line for the weekly calendar is 0 a.m of tho day of publication end for week day news la S p.m. the Hav before publication. Monday: 6:30 p.m. -West minster Guild of First Presbyterian church, at church. 8 p.m. - Past Commander's club, Disabled American Vet erans auxiliary, home of Mrs. Roberta Wolf, 55 Quince st. 8 p.m. - Olive Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows hall. 8 p.m. - Rogue Valley Coin club, Girls Community club. iuesday: 12 noon - Insurance Wom en of Jackson County, Jack son hotel. 1 p.m. - Central Point Roy al Neighbors of America, home of Mrs. Francis Jen nings, 322 DcBarr ave. 1 p.m. - Ladies of Elks, Elks temple. Means MORE Savings! Corn on Fresh 3C do:. SQUASH WINTER - MANY VARIETIES SClb. Pomegranates lea. TRIBUNE, MEDFOHD, ORE. Social8 Events tie looming nearby from the mist, the skirling of bagpipes, and the performers in color ful kilts, all made the evening unforgettable, even though the rain had a dampening ef fect, mentally as well as physically. From Edinburgh we return ed to Barford via Coney - Island-like Blackpool to call for the Bowmers who had remain ed at Barford in order for Gertrude to recover from the collision with a motorcycle which she suffered in London. After dropping Lee Mulling, who had to fly immediately to Copenhagen, in London, we visited Canterbury for a look at its celebrated cathedral and then embarked from Do ver for Dunkerque, France, watching the famous White Cliffs fade from sight,, as we sailed over the same route as that of the harrowing with drawal of British troops from the continent, during World War II. Fall Activities To Be Planned Fall activities will be plan ned at a meeting of Town send Harmony auxiliary Wed nesday, October 5, at 11 a.m. at Walker's Dreamland. Among the events will be a bazaar. A Tounsend club dance is scheduled October 21 at Jack sonville Community hall. Last week four club mem bers were honored for hav ing birthdays. Entertainment was provid ed by Mrs. Ellen Townsend, Ashland; M. Murphy, Jackson ville; J. P. Graham and Enos Naffziger, Medford. The local club serves'a pot luck luncheon every Wednes day at 12 noon at Walker's and visitors are welcome. Guest Teacher To Be at Staudio Nico Charisse, ballet master and authority on eurhythmies and traditional dance forms, will be in Medford Tuesday, October 4, as a guest teacher at the Colleen Hope Dance studio. Hours for the guest lessons will be 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. the studio announces. Mr. Charisse is on a tour of several western states lectur ing and demonstrating his concepts of the philosophy and techniques of both classi cal and modern dancing. He is former ballet director for MGM studio, has helped pro duce motion pictures and served as master of Spanish dancing for the San Francis co Opera company. Meeting Announced For Navy Mothers Rogue Valley Navy Moth ers club will meet Tuesday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at Girls Community club. A covered dish luncheon at noon will be followed by a business meet ing. Shop r United Buying Power 608 E. MAIN Open 8 a.m. to the Cob Local BPWCWeek Recognized By Mayor Mayor John W. Snider has recognized the annual Nation al Business Women's week and the local observance planned by Medford Business and Professional Women's club. The week opened yes terday and continues through October 9. "It is my great pleasure to congratulate the members for their observance of this week," the mayor stated. "This organization has made many fine contributions to our community and this annual observance is ost deserving." Opening event of the week was a tea yesterday afternoon at Girls Community club which honored Mrs. Florence Lance, "Beep of the Week." Mrs. Floyd Palmer was chair man, and pouring were Miss Voda Brower, Mrs. Harriett Watson, Miss Peggyann Hut chinson, Miss Laura York, Miss Lucille Lenox, Mrs. Eva Judd and Mrs. Nell Faulkner, president of the Medford club. Chrysanthemums and ta pers in fall colors centered the tea table. Mrs. Lance was presented a corsage. A week-long program of events marks' the special week. Today BPWC members attended the luncheon meet ing of the Medford Chamber of Commerce and Wednesday a luncheon will be held at the Jackson hotel from 11:45 a.m to 1 p.m. Mrs. Thomas Rutter of the Medford League of Women Voters will be speak er and all interested women are invited to attend. Reser vations may be made with Miss Brower, SPring 3-5039, or SPring 2-6171. -i Speakers Slated For Garden Club Central Point-Mrs. Bert R, Elliott and Mrs. James Cor. nutt will present a program for a meeting of Central Point Garden club to be held Wed nesday, October 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ralph Hixon, North Old Stage road, or Route 1, Box 293, Central Point. Mrs. Elliott's topic will be "Flowers of the Bible," and Mrs. Cornutt's will be "Dis covered This Summer." .Hostesses will be Mrs. Hix on, Mrs. Otto Bohnert and Mrs. Robert Schmidt. Students Return After Summer in Sonora, Mexico Gold Hill - Miss Jenny Lou Thompson and brother, Paul (Spike) Thompson returned to their home here with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson, last week after spending the sum mer vacation with their fath er, Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Thompson and family at Cd. Obregon Sonora, Mexico. Miss Thompson is a student at Crater High school and her brother is a seventh grader at Hanby Elementary school in Gold Hill. and KNOW You're Saving! BISQ01G1A NUCOA iMBtOilftlSE CHIFFON Toilet 2 roll Pkg. Family Finance Top it for Group "Family Finance" will be the topic for the monthly meeting of the Westside Home Extenson unit Thursday, Oc tober 6 at 10:45 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Donald G. Kil bourn, 1720 Beall lane, Cen tral Point. Child care will be provided by Mrs. Bryce Phillips, 3307 New Ray road, Central Point. A planned lunch will be served and each member is asked to bring table service ancfti TV tray. Women residing in the Westside area wft are inter ested in becoming members are invited to attend. Any questions regarding the monthly meeting should be directed to Mrs. E. O. Rein king at NOrmandy 4-2895. Parents Meet Teaching Staff Rogue River - The Rogue River teaching staff was offi cially welcomed at a gather ing of 175 parents and friends September 28. The program was opened by Mrs. Dudley Fabrick singing "The Star Spangled Banner." The invocation was given by Rev. Lester Martin, Assembly of God minister. Introduction of teachers was by Mrs. Larry Sheehan. The introductions included humor ous comments about each of the teachers. A get acquainted session followed the program. The first regular meeting of the Rogue River Parent Teacher association will be October 19 at 8 p.m. in the grade school cafeteria. Party Celebrates Three Birthdays Gold Hill - A' triple birth day party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Whitney on Sardine Creek road recently in observance of their birthdays September 21 and September 25 respec tively and Bane Wilson who celebrated his 13th birthday September 28. Guests calling at the Whit ney home were Bane's par ents, Mr, and Mrs. James Wil son and daughter, Judy Wil son, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McMahan, and sons, Jeffery, Douglas and Steven McMahan; Ronnie and Robin Roeder, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Powers all of Sardine Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Detchles and Arthur Loll from Grants Pass. Hawaiian Romps To Renominafion Honolulu-flJPil-United States Congressman Daniel K. Inou- ye romped to an early and easy win for renomination on the Democratic ticket in Hawaii's primary election Saturday. Inouye built up such a big lead on all islands that his Democratic opponent for the nomination, Phil Bird, for merly of Oklahoma City, Okla., conceded defeat within three hours after the polls closed. 9 p.m. Daily SP 3 Tissue IB' n UltKAKFAST TIMB A break fast nook curtain printed Willi fruits nnd vegetables adds a cheery touch to the morning meal. The cotton print is by Fuller Decorama. Women's Night Planned at Y The YMCA announces that Tuesday night will be set aside exclusively for women only starting October 4. From 7 to 8 p.m. there will be instruction in water ballet for girls and women who are good swimmers. At 7:30 p.m. there will be exercise by machine and to music, followed by sports such as volleyball, paddle ball, table tennis, swimming and trampoline. The gymnasium will be available for both beginner and advanced volleyball play- i from 7:30 until 10 p.m. This will be supervised by volleyball coaches. All women are invited to attend the first two weeks free. Gold Bond Stamps FREE With Your Next Beauty Appointment At the HOUSE OF BEAUTY Call Now for Appointment SP 2-8226 Bring this coupon to . , . HOUSE OF 309 East 8th St. 200 FREE GOLD Name Address..: Offer expires Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Specials Plus Silver Dollar Stamps - 8221 Lynn's Heats Personal Service - Canadian Bacon Pork Loin 2 lb. Cans....; 5219 DanishQPIumrose Canned Ham Morrell's Yorkshire Sliced MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 19, Chapter Hold&l Model Meeting Alpha Beta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, held a model meet ing at the home of Mrs. Rich ard Wager, Murray avenue. Mrs. Irving Thompson and Mrs. Richard Frey spoke briefly on the history and meaning of the organization. The program, "Painting the Person," was presented by Mrs. John Watkins and Mrs. Richard Wager. Frk Buch ter gave a demonstration on theatrical makeup. Mrs. M. Alttobello demonstrated the use of modern cosmetics. Refreshments were served by the cohostesses, Mrs. Har old Ames and Mrs. John Wat kins. Mrs. Charles Tucker, Mrs. Richard Card, Mrs. Juanita Roth and Miss Eileen Martin were giSsts. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ray Jones, 1525 Lenora drive. Californians Visit Gold Hill Relatives Gold Hill - Mr. and Mrs. Curtis- Parker, Santa Rosa, Calif., were guests of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson, two days last week. While here they visited at the home o Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Force and family in Gold Hill and the Lester Parkers on Lampman road. . ' Mrs. Force is a sister ot Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Thomp son, and Lester Parker is a brother of Mr. Curtis Parker. After leaving Gold Hill the Parkers joined her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bycrly, San Martin, Calif., for a vacation at Reno, Nevada. BEAUTY Phone SP 2-8226 BOND STAMPS Oct. 31st, 1960 4 c 0
