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Social Events ''K'.'X'r': ' ' f : v - In the royal court for the annual St. carried the queen's robe; Renee Flakus, who Valenline'i ball of Beta Sigma Phi, held bore the queen'i tiara, and Patsy Eastwood. February 11 at Rogue Valley Country club, who presented the queen an arm bouguet of were left to right) Gregory Flakus, who roses. Mrs. Ernest Flakus was chairman in carried a valentine box; Karen Shoop, who charge of the ceremonies. Woman Describes Traffic Descriptions of a visit in India by Mrs. Sam Redding, 191 Clover lane, are contained in' a recent letter she wrote from Mussoori, India., Mrs. Redding and Mrs. Eve Pren tice, also of Medford, are on a lengthy world tour. The letter, in, part, follows: "After visiting with my son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elcho Redding, who are serv ing here in India as mission aries of the Evangelical' Alli ance Mission, wo, along with their three children and Mrs. Prentice, began our tour o India by Jeep station wagon. We left their home In Mus soorij in the foothills of the Himalayas, 7,500 feet, on New Year's day. The next night we saw the beautiful Ta Ma' hal in the light of the full moon, - . "There It was, in all its breath- taking beauty and splendor-so delicate. It looked like an egg shell which would turn to powder if one touched it. But, for from it, for It is solid white marble and has stood 350 years already. Go ing closer we saw flowers which jewelers had formed in to wreaths and scrolls, all in laid into the white marble. One flower alone would have as many as 64 pieces in its de sign. I counted ten varieties of .flowers including colum bine, lily, marigold and roses. This world-famous Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife. Twenty thousand men were 22 years building it. Walk Is Eventful "The next morning In Agra my two granddaughters, Mary Ellon, 12, and Miriam, 11, and I went for a walk down the street We hadn't gone far when a Brahma bull with long horns came after Mary Ellen. She. grabbed it by the horns. All I could do was scream. The Indians nearby rescued her. The street seemed alive with cows! "In one store that morning we t: saw a jeweled carpet worth one and a half million dollars. The motif on this carpet-Is taken from the Taj Ma hal. On a ground of peacock blue velvet, fringed with ivory white velvet border, thou sands .of pearls, emeralds, ru bies, sapphires, diamonds and i $ 4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1961 other precious stones glittered with striking brilliance. The shopkeeper told us it had been shown in Sacramento, Calif., Just last year. 'The trees that lined the narrow paved highway on both sides, as we left Agra the next morning, amazed me. Some were large shade trees, the banyan, which may have dozens of trunks. Others were colorful flame - of,- the - forest sweet- scented neem, and chintz with edible, but sour, beans. Brilliant red and pur ple bougainvillca were a com mon sight here and there as we drove throughout India. The trees were all the leafy type, no evergreens. On cither side of the roadway were fields, and fields, of yellow darl, a lentil variety, and also acres and acres of yellow mus tard and green peas in white blossom. "The road itself was literal ly alive with bicycles. Within seven miles we counted 3001 There were people walking, many of them, and their bright colored clothing was certainly eye-catching. So were the handsome Sikhs, men with turbans of pink, blue, purple, red, yellow and orange. These turbans are plain muslin cloth upwards to 40 feet long. Saris Gorgeous ' "The women in their gor geous saris, sometimes trim med in gold, walk along the highway in groups of dozens, usually carrying loads of wood, grass or water pots. Then there were the ox-carts, hundreds of them. They seem ed to chug along In groups. Wc passed one siring of 30, all loaded down with sugar cane. "We stopped at a village ba zaar. My son bought a sack of Indian sweets. I selected one wrapped in foil and was engaged in unwrapping the thin paper when he snld, 'No, mama, you eat the foil. It's pure silver and good for the digestion.1 Being curious and accepting his enthusiasm, I downed It all and had no indi gestion. "Back on the road again we saw very few cars. The buses move politely over. But, the goods trucks could not see a car behind them, having no rcarview mirror and a big La Pointe's Stork Nook FEATURES Smartly designed Maternity Dresses An Outstanding Collection 1098-1498 ti Women's News in India load. Each carrier by law must have a man riding on the load. Some of these 'mal gardies' were equipped with a buzzer in the tail of the carrier to let the driver know a car wanted to pass. We passed by most of the cows with little difficul ty, but the water buffalo is qucen-of-lhe-road and all traf fic moves around it. "The cyclist swerves out of one's way only when the car is a few feet away. And the pedestrian will only jump at the sound of the horn when he is almost run down. The ox- carts were unpredictable. Sometimes they would veer to the left, sometimes to the right, and more than likely not move to either side, but take the whole narrow road. The oxen horns were gaily painted. Camels in Herds "While traveling through one desert area we met herds of camels, both tan and black in groups of as many as 50. Once while stopping for a train we were held up for 20 minutes. The crossings are so fixed that an accident is im possible. At this crossing were three snake charmers who took advantage of the wait to give a demonstration. Out came their pipes and out of the baskets came the cobras swaying this way and that, truly charmed! "The Gwalior maharaja's summer palace in Shivpuri the next day was a noteworthy sight. The building itself, al though built in 1926-32, was beautifully painted. A patio floor of checkered black and white marble was 200 by 400 feet. There were 50 living room suites - every room cov ered with a very expensive Persian rug. This same day we visited a temple where the maharaja had made a statue of his mother. 'She' was of white marble, sitting in the very center of the temple. She is dressed and fed three limes a day by ladles of the Hindu faith. An electric fan cools her in the hot wealhcr and a heater keeps her warm in the winter. "Going on wc noted the riv ers near villages were always a scene of activity. Men giv ing drink to oxen and cows, goats and water buffalo, peop le bathing, washing clothes, drawing water, and fishing. The washing of clothes made loud plops as the people whacked them against the large stones. All along the banks were spanking while shirts, dhotics (a long five yard cloth men use for trous ers,) and saris of every shade of color. In the river bottoms nearly dry, were watermelon plants which will produce fruit beti re the monsoon fills up the river. At one place we came upon three men prostrating them selves on the road, and rising and lying down again. As we passed by my son said, 'They are Hindu pilgrims trying to earn salvation by "Karma," doing good works. They meas ure their length like an inch worm as they go from shrine to shrine.' Wc later met four Jain men, walking, carrying brushes to brush the insects out of their way because they believe it a terrible sin to take the life of anything. "My daughter-in-law, Mil lie, had planned our trip so that wc would stop for meals and night's lodging cither with missionary friends or in dak bungalows. India Is blessed the length and breadth of the country with these govern ment bungalows which wort Foreign Policy Is Study Topic For League Units United States foreign pol icy, with emphasis on world economic development, is the topic for Medford League of Women Voters discussion units this month. Mrs. Fred Burich is chairman of the study item, assisted by com mittee members Mrs. Russell Herbert, Mrs. F. R. Ncale, Ashland, Mrs. Hugh Collins and Mrs. David Boals. All women interested are invited to any of the League meetings. Units are scheduled for 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, Febru ary 21, at the home of Mrs. Norman Capsey, 60 South Mo doc avenue: 8 p.m. Thursday, February 23, home of Mrs. Franklin Sturges, 1558 Wind sor street, Ashland; 8 p.m. Monday, February 27, home of Mrs. Thomas Rutter, 1033 Queen Anne avenue; and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, home .of Mrs. Sidney Ains worth, 1135 Fern street, Ash land. Four new members of the non-partisan voters group were reported this month. They are Mrs. Mark E. Boy den, Mrs. L. M. Peterson, Mrs. William Van Dyke and Mrs. W. L. Warren. Membership in the League is open to all wom en interested in the study of government. Calendar Monday; 6:30 p.m. - Crater chapter, Grandmother Clubs of Amer ica, Central Point Grange hall. 7:30 p.m. - Mental Health association, Welfare offices, Fourth and Grape sts. 7:30 p.m. - Nevita Social club, home of Mrs. Alan Rod- gers, Crater Lake highway. 7:30 p.m. - Priscilla circle, Talent Methodist church, church annex, Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. -West minster Presbyterian church Women's Association circles: Ruth, with Mrs. F, H. Reum, 2115 Oak- wood dr.; Elizabeth, with Mrs. E. L. Lenox, 2330 East Main St.; Martha, with Mrs. G. T. Haupert, 222 Valley View dr. 9:30 a.m. - Woman's Society of Christian Service circles: 1, with Mrs Herbert Sharp, 1415 East Main st.; 2, with Mrs. Gerald Sherman, 2802 LaPine ave.; 3, with Mrs. Glen Duy scn, 1556 Jasper ave.; 4, with Mrs. Renwick Ells, 2142 South Stage rd.; 5, with Mrs. Donald Stratford, 930 Murray ave.; 6, with Mrs. Kenneth Blair, 633 Pierce rd.; 7, with Mrs. Ada Dunham, First Methodist church. 9:45 a.m. - League of Wom en Voters study unit, with Mrs. Norman T. Capsey, 60 South Modoc ave. 10:30 a.m. - Rogue Valley Navy Mothers club, home of Mrs. Rudolph Gunther, 2525 Highway 66, Ashland. 10:30 a.m. - Shady Cove Home Extension unit, home of Mrs. Ruth Pfeifer, Old Ferry rd. 12:30 p.m. - Prospect Gar den club, home of Mrs. Calvin Sargent. 1 p.m. - Ladies of Elks, Elks temple. 1 p.m. - Woman's Society of Christian Service circles: 9, with Mrs. Richard Jewett, 903 Winchester ave.; 10, with Mrs. Frank Roberts, 619 East Main st Apt. 7. 1:30 p.m. - Rogue Valley Herb society, with Mrs. Vern Shangle, 1445 Kings highway. 1:30 p.m. - Woman's So ciety of Christian Service circle; 8, with Mrs. Byron Griffith, 30 Crater lane, Cen tral Point. 2 p.m. - Silver tea of Talent Federated Woman's club of The Oregon Federation of Women's clubs, city hall. built for officials and travel ers such as we. In Challsgaon what a pleasant surprise to see Ethel Johnson coming out to greet us. She treated us to an American fried chicken dinner. Only six months pre viously she had visited me in Medford. "That evening we were all invited to an Indian home for a typical Indian meal. We la dies, five of us, dressed in saris to make the Indian at mosphere seem more real. The daughter of our host presented us with 'bangcrdis,' glass ban gles, which she ceremoniously put on our arms. "Our friend, Ethel, had made two cakes for the Far mers World Affairs, Inc., group: 1 2 Americans who were scheduled for Chalisgoan that evening. When we heard they had arrived we hurried to meet them. Their tightly-; limed itinerary didn't allow : for dinner that evening, and they had to rush to the train ! station. "The Indian official gave us permits to go into the station. We visited while they ate j American packaged cake, be-1 tore boarding the train. As the train was pulling out, with all windows open, we sere naded them with 'Home on the Range.' They joined in heartily. The Indians seemed to enjoy it, too. One official asked me afterwards. "Is that your National Anthem?" ' MEDFOHD Installation of officers was ,held last week by Medford Degree of Honor Pro tective association and pictured during the event are Mrs, Laurence Doerfling, Grants Pass, a past stale president; Mrs, Arthur Annual Charity Is Held Sunday Although the attendance was smaller than anticipated, the annual charity party giv en Sunday by valley units of the American Contract Bridge league netted about $125. This sum will be sent to the Na tional Fund - for Mental Health. The tournament was held at Girls Community club, and was played in two sections. North-south winners for Section A were Mrs. Frank R. Baker and John Shortridge, first, 99 points; Mrs. Fred Rehling and Arthur Scarseth, second, 96; Mrs. Sam Stine baugh and Robert Copeland, third, Grants Pass, 89 V4. Win ning cast-west in this section were Mrs. W. W. Stevenson nd Robert "Dickey, first, 101; Robert Middleton and Jack Barr, second, 88'4; Mrs. Ben Todd and Mrs. Robert Elliott, third, 86. Wining north-south, Section B, were the Paul Hattons, first, 100 points; Mrs. E. L. Miller and Paul McDuffce, second, 75; Walter Ensminger and Roy Pruitt, third, 74. East-west winners in this, sec tion were Mrs. Delbert Clif- February Birthdays To Be Celebrated By Townsend Club Townsend club members with February anniversaries will be honored at a Townsend club luncheon at 12 o'clock noon Wednesday, February 22, in Walker's ballroom, 415'4 East Main street. Six visitors from Grants Pass attended last week s meeting. Other guests were two daughters and three grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. James Bishop, Jacksonville, and Lee Orr, a violinist from Central Point. The Easy Valley Harmon aires band played at the close of the meeting. Taking part were Mrs. Ellen Townsend, Ashland; Mrs. E. D. Ickes, J. P. Graham and Gene Ed wards, Medford. Arthur C. Lewis, former membership chairman, attend ed last week's meeting, hav ing recently returned from the veterans hospital, Port land. Fifty-five members were present. Several announcements of future club activities will be made at this week's session. An eggnog sweetened to taste with dark corn syrup makes a nutritious and tasty pick-up. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra flavor. Washed Out? $ mo After You See Your Doctor, Bring Your Frcicnption To Ci. McLains DRUG CENTRE Thirfty Grtn Stdmpi 8 North Central SP 2 7111 f MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, ; , :-. J A Tournament Afternoon ford and Mrs. Ella Torgerson, first, 74; Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Gordon, second, 73 i; Mrs. Norman Davis and Mrs. Dell Davenport, Grants Pass, third, 65V4. A large number of duplic ate bridge club players from Jackson and Josephine coun ties are in Portland this week for a regional ACBL tourna ment. Reames Chapter To Hold Meeting Reames chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting on Thursday, February 23. Mrs. Roy V. Nordwick and E. G. Randolph, worthy matron and patron will preside. Mrs. Fred Lawrence and Mrs. Hazel Ramsey are in charge of the refreshments for the evening. Presentations of . boxes of valentine candy were made at the last meeting to the couple married the longest time, Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Martin and to the couple who had been mar ried the shortest time, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Penington. Dr. and Mrs. Martin are the par ents of Mrs. Penington. Mrs. H. E. Nulton and Mrs. George Burrell presented a skit in honor of St. Valen tine's day. ....... ANY MAIL FROM BARKER'S ? i r .... J ORDER YOUR SUSCRIPTION NOW! (The Beacon Is a Wonderful Gift, Too) If subscription is a gift, please indicate your name for billing and name of person who will receive the gift. send in I Your Orde NOW! . Advertisement Courtesy Medford Mail Tribune ORE. Webster, new president of the Medford lodge; Mrs. Clara Gertson, Heppner, state director and Mrs. Frank Gleaves, retiring president of the local group, (Simonson-Walker photo) Fashion Notes Organized Here A new singing group known as The Fashion Notes of Jack son County has been formed. The group, all young wom en, held a valentine party at the home of Mrs, Cora E. Turner, February 14. Mrs. Turner is advisor for the local group and an organizer for the national singing group known as Sweet Adelines. Officers were elected for The Fashion Notes. They are Miss Sue Hampton, president; Miss Jerry Smith, vice presi dent; Miss Elaine Gebhard, secretary; Mrs. Barbara Bab bitt, treasurer. The group will meet Tues day, February 21, at 7 p.m. at the Smith home, 2 White Oak drive. Women interested in join ing a singing group ore invit ed to attend. 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