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10 A Women v V Ml! The Theipiani of Medford High ichool will preient the entertaining theatrical production, "Teahouie of the August Moon" thii week end, with opening night, Thuriday, De cember 1. Cast in "Teahouie" are (left to right) Wally Huff man ai Captain McLean! Mark Goodman ai Mr, Oihira; Jack Smeltz ai Mr. Sumata; Bill Deemer ai Seiko; Linda Valley Group (The following article is another In a series being writ ten for The Medford Mail . Tribune by Mrs. Almus Pruitt while she is abroad. Mrs. Pruitt and her husband are touring Europe in the com pany of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Allen Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Car roll Miller, Medford, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus L. Bowmer, Ashland. The group will re turn to their homes before Christmas.) . Our drive from Paris to the Normandy coast past or chards, fields and vineyards gave us a vivid picture of French rural life. Orchard Isls, wearing dark berets, were at work with long poles knocking red and yellow ap ples from the trees; then, with horse, or ox-drawn carts, they hauled the fruit to the cider-presses. It was also grapo-Rathcrlng season and the blue grapes as plucked were emptied into huge kegs and transported to wineries. Along the road we met carls loaded with as many as five pf the large grape-filled kegs. A typical French farmhouse is built of weathered stone and has a small yard sur rounded by a hedge of shrub bery or a stone-wall draped with Virginia crecper-in late October, ruby -red. Flower gardens were brilliant with red salvia and coxcomb. In brown cornfields hunters were busy with guns, beaters and dogs, stalking for pheasant, wild pigeons, quail and wood cock. We thought what little chance the poor birds had against such a formidable ar rny! Vegetable gardens were strewn with yellow squash. As the blowing wind tossed the trees, golden leaves came fluttering down. Surely, au tumn Is one of the loveliest seasons in which to see France. Mont St. Michnel, a medie val abbey built on a massive granite crag by the sea, offers a haunting, austere beauty. In the course of its turbulent history, dating back to the II th century (Involving both England and France), it has served as church, fortress and prison. In its stark coastal MATERNITY FASHIONS Dresses Skirts Tops n.j.i n...i reuai rusners Capri Pants Dressy Separates IT'S A WONDERFUL jTORE s News nii. Makes Tour setting it emerges spectre-like, Upon mountirig Its lofty stone steps, past parapets and ram parts, one sees little flower beds of fushchia and marigold thriving along high ledges where earth has been carried and placed In terraced beds. At the base of the abbey is a quaint village with several goods hotels, at one of which we stayed the night. At high tide Mont Michael becomes al most entirely surrounded by me sea. Visit Relatives In Poitiers the Bowmers were house-guests of Lieut. Col. and Mrs. 'Jesse Butler, he being a cousin of Gertrude. With American Army Medics, he has been stationed at Poi tiers for about two years. Hap pily, our cightsome was in cluded as dinner guests at the hospitable Butlers, where we enjoyed hearing of their in teresting experiences while re siding in France. Poitiers is a medieval city, rife with his toric drama pertaining to Joan of Arc; It also has noted antiquities including Roman ruins and churches, and a ca thedral with a wonderful pipe organ which was playing as we entered. At a fascinating farmers' market we saw live hare and chickens being placed on scales and sold! Then, cram med Into a basket along with fresh vegetables, they were carried home, still alive, be cause of inadequate refrigera tion in France. These open markets, many of which we saw as we passed -through vil lages, are crowded and pic turesque and they play an im portant part in the European way of life. On display were hugs bins of snails, mussels, shrimp, fish of all sorts and everything in the meat line even to whole calf heads (gro tesque!). Vegetables, besides those familiar to us, Included chard, leek, endive, chestnuts, mushrooms; also there were fruits, melons, cheeses galore as well as clothing, dry goods cutlery. On downtown stone walls of Poitiers we saw scribbled political slogans: "Paix en en Algoric!" (the left-wing If ' II - V,. 1 Ik , " n u. lit Social Events .. ''If Lin Jo Waltermire, playing the feminine lead of Lotus Blossom and John Stewart as Keora. Three performances are plan ned. Through the stage and movie productions in recent years, "Teahouse" has become popular with thousands of Americans. of Spain and Italy cry), answered by Tightest "A 1 g e r I e Francaisel" (The first demands peace in Al geria, that is, surrender to the rebellion, and the second in sists that Algeria is French.) As we strolled along, midst jabbering French we heard a familiar cry: "Hi ya, baby!" We looked and saw a French teenager embracing his teen age girl the expression, no doubt, having been picked up from American GIs stationed at the Poitiers post. There is a surprising number of U.S. troops throughout Europe. On German highways especially we enrountcrcd long strings of U.S. convoys on the move. Fraternizing of colored men and white girls is prevalent among soldiers as well as stu dents, particularly in Poitiers and Paris. We arc told that the practice is accepted as natural all over Europe. (It is astonishing how many of the best-looking white girls seem to prefer Negroes). Visit Loire Valley An excursion to Loire val ley called the garden spot of France took us to the chateau country to see famous Chenonceau (the residence of Henry II and Diane de Poi tiers, later, of Catherine de Medici), Chambord, B 1 o I s, Chaumont, Ambolse. These fabulous castles, which most ly began as hunting ludges as did Fonlainbleau and Ver sailles were later expanded Into summer homes for no bility. The whole chateau countryside was vivid with an autumn coloring we won't soon forget, with maple, oak, chestnut blending in Burgun dy, russet, and golden hues along with conifer green of pine. We paid a visit to St. Aig nan, Carroll's old army quar ters during World War I, and climbed winding stone steps up from the town to the old chateau where Carroll's outfit had their quarters he even located the big corner fire place they had used. From Poitiers we went to Perigucau to see the amazing Lascaux Caves. On the walls and ceilings of these under ground chambers arc primi tive drawings of animals, in cluding bulls, horses, stags, goats, bears amazingly pre served. Painted in ochre and red and strikingly outlined In black, they represent the ear liest known art of prehistoric man and are said to have in fluenced such modern artists as Picasso and Matisse, as we could well believe. One of the most Important archaelogical discoveries in recent times, the caves are scientifically lighted and protected by two pair of heavy metal doors to maintain a suitable state of temperature, humidity, etc for the preservation of the stone drawings. The caves were discovered as recently as 1040 bv young boy ex plorers who followed their dog Into a hole leading , to the caves. One of the boys, now a young man, Hctcd as our guide. With each country we have been aware of new sights, sounds and scenery: but in no country have we faced such a sharp contrast as In Spain To the eye it appears by far the most poverty-stricken area we have seen. Rural and vil lage people live in huts, little more than hovels (though we are assured the Interiors are spotlessly clean). They wear skins of animals for clothing. sweep with twig branches, and wash their clothlne in crude troughs or beat thorn on stones by streams and lay them on MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, ORE, n ' ji the bare earth or sand to dry. Much of the soil of northern Spain has an arid look even though it was raining hard as we drove through. Peasants eke out a living by herding sheep or raising crops such as artichokes and sugar beets. In Spain the burro is the beast of burden, drawing carts and wagons and toting heavy bundles as well as people. As the burros move along under huge loads of branches, used presumably for firewood, they resemble moving bushes. Little larger than a dog, the burros are cute, likable creatures and won the affection of us all during our two weeks in Spain. ' Around their necks they wear a kind of sheep bell which tinkles hauntlngly all along the Spanish roads. Spain Is Paradox Spain is a land of paradox, and in contrast to rural Spain, the larger Spanish cities are modern, cosmopolitan, pro gressive. No where have we found such de luxe hotels as in Madrid, with stunning de cor and roof gardens. Food, simply superb, is served gra ciously by waiters wcaing long-tailed coats. New gour met discoveries in Spain in clude honey-meated melon, similar to honey-dew and pa paya; a while juicy fruit, cheri- moya; wine -marinated arti choke hearts braised in butter. Oddly enough, we ordered Spanish omelet, expecting it to be similar to the Spanish omelet we make at home (with eggs, tomatoes, chopped green onions), only to find that the Spaniards make it with eggs and potatoes! Later in Italy we ordered Portuguese o m e 1 et and found this much nearer to our "Spanish" omelet. So Almus quipped, "We had to come to Italy to get a Spanish omelet only It turns out to be Portuguese." While in Madrid we visited the Prado, with its magnifi cent canvases by Goya, Velaz quez, El Greco; and also saw an Interesting exhibit by Dali. An unforgettable evening in cluded watching authentic Andnluslan, Flamenco and Gypsy dancing. Announce Talk By School Cook An added feature of the Griffin Creek Parent-Teacher association meeting Thursday evening, December 1, will be a talk by Mrs. Elsie Stowell, cook-manager of the school cafeteria. She will explain, with the aid of charts, the government specified require ments that must be present In each well balanced hot lunch served by a school. Mrs. Stowell will have on display a sample hot lunch. All members are asked to gather all rummage they might have and bring it to the school. For further informa tion on The rummage sale, they may call Mrs. Loraine Savage, SP 2-7601. ) HAVE SANTA Will . TRAVEL Methodist Bazaar Set This Week The annual holiday bazaar and festival of the Woman's Society of the Christian Serv ice, First Methodist church, will open with a ham dinner on Wednesday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the church. This is another event in the twentieth anniversary year of the organization. Gift and food booths will be open at 6:30 p.m. and will again be open at 9 a.m. Thurs day, December 1. Luncheon will be served on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The bazaar will feature many articles suitable for Christmas gifts, as well as decorations, baked foods, and decorated boxes. Members of Ruth Esther unit, Wesleyan Service guild, will have a booth at the ba zaar from which packaged cookies and candy will be sold. Guild members able to assist In the project are asked to call Mrs. A. C. James. Shower Honors Lodge Member; Party Announced G o 1 d H 1 1 1 Mrs. William Gossman was honored at a surprise layette shower fol lowing a meeting of Amethyst Rebekah Friendship club at the home of Mrs. Delos Wal ker last week. ' Mrs. Clarence Parsley, pres ident of the group, conducted the business session. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party slated for Wednesday, December 14 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Clyde Kell. Club members set the date ahead several days for that occasion because the regular meeting dote, Decem ber 19 would conflict with other engagements the week prior to Christmas. Mrs. Grossman opened her gifts after the meeting. Storks centered the gift and refreshment tables. Guests and members of the club included Mrs. Paul Thompson, Mrs. Lester Par ker, Mrs. Wilmer Bailey, Mrs. Dale Smith, Mrs. James Mc Kibbon, Mrs. Hannah Routh, Mrs. Paul Molloy, Mrs. Clyde Kell, Mrs. Donald Morrow, Mrs. Howard Burnette, Mrs. Daniel Kraft, Mrs. Clarence Parsley and the hostess Mrs. Walker. Christmas Ideas Project for Unit Butte Falls - The Decem ber meeting of the Butte Falls Home Extension unit will fea ture Christmas ideas for wom en of the community who like to add the 'personal touch to everything connected with Christmas giving, the unit an nounces. Mrs. Donald Jolliffe and Mrs. James Kreloff will be project leaders, and the meet ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Dalton on Fee street, Thursday, December 1. The meeting will be from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mrs. Curtis Thomson and others will bring gift sugges tions for display. Roll call will be, "My family has a custom at Christmas." Any woman in the community is welcome to come to this and any. other extension meeting. Luncheon will be served at noon for a small charge and those attending are to take table service. Groups To Hold Dinner Dance - Rcames chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Med ford lodge, AF and AM, have planned a dinner and a dance for members of the two groups Saturday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in Medford Masonic temple. The menu will be turkey; women with last names starl ing from A to L are asked to take salads: those with M to Z names, dessert. There will be cards for those who do not wish to dance. Mrs. Donald Ashpole and Rodney Witham are chairmen for the event. Mrs. H. E. pul ton and Mrs. C. D. Wood are in charge of decorations. Roxy Ann HEC Slates Meeting Roxy Ann Home Economics club has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, November 30, at the Grange hall. Hostesses will be Mcsdames Burchfield and Pfnister.. Ho! Ho! Ho! SANTA'S VISITING MEDFORD CHILDREN Starting December 1 $1.00 FOR APPOINTMENTS Phone SP 3-7000 Sponsored by Eptilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Calendar Caltmdir notices tiid news for the society serUon of The Mall Tribune must be submitted In writing and deadline lor the Sun day edition Is 1 p m Friday Dead- line tor me weeiuy caienu.i i b ajn of the day of publication and for week day newa ts 5 p.m we dnv before publication Wednesdayi 11 a.m.-Medford Townsena club, Walker's Dreamland, 415' East Main St. 12:30 p.m. -Mistletoe club, home of Mrs. Carl Pearson, 118 Clark St., Medford. Dinner Is Given Thanksgiving Day By Van Ortwicks Thirty - nine realtives and friends were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Ortwick at their home, 1369 Poplar drive. Among the guests were two brothers of Mr. Ortwick, Gil and Ted. It was the first din ner the three men had shared since 1916. when they had Thanksgiving dinner with their parents and families in Wheatland, Wyo. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gil Van Ortwick and Mr. and Mrs. George Van Ort wick and four children, St. Helens, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson Van Ortwick, Yucaipa, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Van Ortwick and three children; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stockford, Freda Williams, Mrs. Mary Sopi and two daughters and Mrs. Francis Nelson, all Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Van Ortwick and four children, Central Point; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Clayton and three sons, Mrs. Myrtle Coleman and three children, Eagle Point. Ellison Family Visitors Here On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elli son and two children have re turned to their home in Salem after spending the Thanksgiv ing week end in Medford with Mr. Ellison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Ellison, 607 South Central avenue. The Medford couple also celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary while the visitors were here. Don't Put Off Any Longer! Order NOW Name Imprinted CHRISTMAS CARDS Largest Selection To Choose From On the Balcony at . . . nn lnlw m How is it you know you're taking no chances when you let a youngster take your shopping list? Isn't it for the same reason that you buy 70 of your family's food without actually seeing it? You know that A good brand Is your best guarantee ; . . and that the name on the label is your best buying guide. You have learned to count on good Training Sessioi For Camp Fire Rogue council, Camp Fire Girls, is carrying out a series of monthly training meetings for group leaders, assistants and sponsors in the area ac cording to Mrs. T, H. Gerety, execusive director. - The next Medford session will be Wednesday, November 30, when all second and third grade Blue Bird leaders, as sistants and sponsors from Washington, Jefferson, How ard and Jackson schools, plus Jacksonville, will meet at the John B. Lynch residence at 139 Kenwood avenue from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. December 1 a meeting for second and third grade Blue Bird leaders and helpers from Roosevelt, Hoover, Wilson, Lone Pine and Lincoln schools will take place from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the James Young residence, 2185 Crestbrook road. All fourth grade leaders, Camp Fire and Horizon guar- dans, assistants and sponsors in Medford and Jacksonville will meet at the Douglas Gor- denier home, 1516 Stratford avenue, December 2 during the same hours. For these sessions Mrs, Gerety will give help to those who need it. The training Hedrick School Has Open House Hedrick Junior High school band and chorus presented a program for the recent annual open hquse. Ronald Bartlett is the band director, and Car roll Graver is chorus director. Mrs. Emerson Anderson, president of Hedrick Parent Teacher association, intro duced officers and board members and Principal Glenn L. Linn introduced faculty members. Steve Blackhurst, student body president, wel comed the parents. The colors were presented by Steve Lewis, Scott Cun ningham and George Dames of Explorer Post 103. Following the program, par ents visited classrooms under the schedule of their chil dren. PTA members served refreshments. BOOKS GIFTS 'RECORDS I JUTJillJJ. n send a child TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 29, 1960 Slated ns Girl Leaders committee will present Ideas for holiday crafts which will include the making of per sonalized gift paper by stamp ing on designs with a potato. All those attending are asked to bring a large potato, a small knife and tissue paper. Participants are also request ed to bring their own success ful craft ideas to share with the group. Election Slated For Stamp Club Southern Oregon Stamp club will hold election of offi cers at a meeting set for Thursday, December 1, at Girls Community club. The event will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and members are to take a hot dish, salad or rolls and the club will furnish coffee and ice cream. Members are also to take a philatelic gift for exchange. If members bring guests, they are reminded to bring an ex change gift for them. An auction and program will follow the business meeting. Exclusively at Central Rexall Drug NEW! Protein-Oil SHAMPOO CURLS and WAVES HAIR Amazingly New "FLORESS" OIL-PROTEIN SHAMPOO $150 plus tax i Florfisl Condition! Hair as it Curls and Wares Like a Permanent Shampoo your hair with fragrant liquid FLORESS, the new miracle hair-conditioning PROTEIN oil wave shampoo. Gives you lovely alluring curls and waves right while you shampoo and set. No more messing with home permanents and all the expensive sprays, lacquers and wave sets that go with them. FLORESS Pro tein Oil Wave Shampoo rejuvenates your hair. Each shampoo and set actually waves and curls your hair beautifully with sparkling life and lustre. No matter whether you're blonde or brunette . . . or if your hair is dyed or bleached . . . your hair will comb ou1 'into miraculously beautiful "stay-in" curls and waves. Full money back guarantee. In Medford Exclusively at S&H GREEN STAMPS Central Main and Central n yew to the store? brand names. You know the company stands back of them. You know they protect you. The more good brands you get to know, th fewer buying mistakes you'll make. Get ac quainted with those brands in this newspaper. You'll get more value for your shopping money if you do. BRAND NAMES FOUNDATION Incorporated A Non-Profit Educational Foundation 37 West 67th St., New York 19, N. Y. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Christmas Party To Be Planned Plans for a Christmas party will be discussed at a meeting of Wenonah club of Weatonka enuncil. Degree of Pocahontas Thursday, December 1. It will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Fredericks, 635 Palm street, at 11 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will be followed by the busi ness meeting. Bazaar First Methodist Church WED. NIGHT, Nov. 30 HAM DINNER Served from 5:30 p.m. Adults $1 Children 50c Bazaar ' 3m 6:30 to 9 p.m. Also THURSDAY, DEC. 1st starting 9:00 a.m. LUNCHEON from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. 65c per person Without Permanent Waving PARK & SHOP Drug Reliable Prescriptions J
