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Charles Woodcock, superintended of Kim's restaurant. Pictured here with Mr. Oregon Slate School for the Blind, praised Woodcock are (left to right) Mrs. S. J. Si members of the Lions' auxiliaries of Oregon mons, Pendleton, state vice-president; Mrs. for their aid to the children and the school Dean Dorman. Talent, meeting chairman during the annual spring meeting of the and Mrs. Frank Christian, Talent, state board of directors held here Wednesday at president. Lion's Auxiliary Members Praised . For Aiding State's Blind Children "You can hold your heads high," said Charles Woodcock, superintendent of Oregon Stale School for the Blind, when he addressed 220 mem bers of Lions' auxiliaries from throughout the state at a meet ing here Wednesday at Kim's restaurant. The women were here for the annual spring meeting of the board of di rectors. Mr. Woodcock praised the members for their work with blind children of Oregon and said "this is a unique organ ization." There are 82 clubs In all parts of the state, with about 1,800 members. The superintendent report ed on the institutes for blind children and their parents which the stale auxiliary spon sors as its chief project. Start ed a few years ago with one meeting at the school, the plan has been changed to a series of four regional insti tutes in order that attendance may be enlarged. Teamwork Needed Mr. Woodcock slated that the school, the child, the par ents, the auxiliary and the community make up "a team Woman Honored At Large Party Montague - Mrs. Dave Le mos, Montague, Calif., was honored at a shower at the club room of the Montague hall. Hostesses for the event, to which more than 80 were invited, were Mrs. Rod Barba, Mrs. Norman Nichols, both Montague, and Mrs. Arnold Crechriou, Edgewood, Calif. Among the guests attend ing were Mrs. John R. Savage, Seiad Valley, Salif., mother of Mrs. Lemos; Mrs. Edwin Lemos, Montague, her mother-in-law; Mrs. Mable C. Ben nett, Medford, her grandmoth er, and Mrs. Mary Lemos, Montague, her grandmother-In-law. Guests also aliened from Yreka, Gazelle, Hornbrook, Etna, Mt. Shasta, Weed, and Chico. Refreshments were served and games played following the opening of gifts. Mrs Chapman Returns Home Hornbrook-Mrs. Ida Chap man returned home Tuesday after an absence of more than two months. Most of the time was spent In Lexington, Ore., with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. nad Mrs. Gar Leyva. While with her daughter, Mrs. Chap man was hospitalized for a day-for the first time in her nearly 85 years. Mr. and Mrs. Leyva brought Mrs. Chapman home in their plane, landing at the Montague airport where they were met by Mrs. Ben Phillips who brought Mrs. Chapman home. Mrs. Chapman has made her home at the Ben Phillips' trailer park for a number of years. Forty Take Part In Bridge Session Ten tables of players took part in the regular session of Riverside Bridge club March 8 in the Jackson hotel Pioneer room. Mrs. Berg Marten and Mrs. Van Gilbert were first place winners for north-south; Mrs. F. R. Baker and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, second; Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Sam Stinebaugh, Grants Pass. Pass, third; Mrs. Dolph Phipps and Mrs. Marrs Gibbons, fourth. East west winners were Rov Pruitt and John Short ridge, first; Mrs. Sam Rich ardson and Mrs. B. D. Black stone, second; R. Finncll and John Solheim. third; Al Gil housen and Mrs. Jack Barr, fourth. Iff' 1 13' Jror pulling together to help the visually handicapped children of Oregon." The speaker stressed that the child must "carry his share of the load" and added that this is neces sary if the child is to develop properly. The superintendent said that the institutes are being held in southern Oregon, Eu gene, Salem and Portland areas, with two planned for the Portland area. More than an 80 per cent attendance of parents is being achieved with the regional system, he said. Mr. Woodcock said that costs can be kept low by using members of the school staff to conduct the institutes and added that parents are able to exchange ideas and help solve their problems, many of them emotional, through at tendance at the institutes. Institutes have been held at Canby, Tigard and Eugene, and others are planned. Par ents may choose which insti tute they will attend. He spoke also of a fund for speech therapy and training and of the Walter F. Dry fund, named for a former superin tendent of the school. Through the Dry fund, teachers at the school are given advanced training. This training bene fits the entire staff as well as the individuals, he said. Another project which the auxiliary members aid is that of "adopting" children at the school. These "adopted" chil dren are supplied clothing, gifts, letters and otherwise aided, he stated. Superintendent Woodcock said that parents are begin ning to take the initiative in expanding the work of the in stitutes. He urged the auxil iary members to continue and expand their efforts and add ed "Children of Oregon are better because of your group." During the business meet ing the group approved appli- Veterans Win Bridge Prizes; Scores Listed While City-Prizes furnished by the American Legion aux iliary, Department of Oregon, were awarded to veterans who play with Camp White Veterans Bridge club at a re cent session of the club. The prizes went to veterans hold ing highest scores for Febru ary play. The prizes went to Waller Grow, first; Waller Humes, second; John Levine, third; John Foley, fourth; William Vail, fifth and Franklin Gil bert, sixth. Winners of the master point session March 3 were an nounced recently by Jack W. Love, secretary. Section A, north-south winners were George Polski and Don Rcver man, first, 138Mi: Mrs. Sam Richardson and Mrs. W. W. Stevenson, second, 131 Vi; Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Durland, third, 125'i; Mrs. Frank Baker and Mrs. Leland Clark, fourth, 125. East-west top scores went to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Forn crook, first, 130; Mrs. Ben Todd and Mrs. James Win slow, second, 125'i; Mrs. Marvin Nelson and Walter Grow, third, 120; Mr. and Mrs. Richard House, fourth, 118. Section B. north-south win ners were Robert Middleton and John Shortridge, first, 135'2 Mrs. Glen Harrison and Paul Hatton. second. 133'2: Miss Edna Miller and Paul McDuffee, third, 113; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Holmes, fourth, 111. High for cast-west were Walter Humes and Arlhnr Scarseth, first, 122' 2; Mrs. Clifford Howard and Mrs. Fred Purdin, second, 118; Mrs. L. V. Espey and Mrs. Fred Rchling. third. 117; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland, fourth, 115U. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, ORE. cations for grants from the Walter Dry fund in the sum of $1,218, and it was pointed out the auxiliaries should work to increase the money available. Mrs. Frank Christian, Tal ent, state president of the Li ons' auxiliaries, presided for the board sessions and Mrs. Dean Dorman, Talent, was chairman. Earl Miller, Jack son county court judge, wel comed the group and Mrs. Ronald Larson, Bandon, presi dent of District E, responded. Mrs. George Nerton, Talent, was toastmistress for the luncheon and The Shadows entertained. Phoenix auxilia ry members staged a humor ous skit and fashion show. Mrs. S. J. Simons, Pendle ton, auxiliary vice president, presented the Walter Dry and institute reports. She said S712 had been spent on the speech therapy project for the school and in closing commented on the auxiliary's work with the blind children as "the most wonderful project in the world." Table decorations and fa vors were in the "Fruits of the Valley" theme. The Talent auxiliary took charge of dec orations, and Eagle Point aux iliary, name plates; Jackson ville auxiliary, place cards; Medford auxiliary, prizes; Cralcr auxiliary, program and favors. Gardeners Plan District Session In Shady Cove Prospcct-The Prospect Gar den club will be co-hostess with the Shady Cove club for a meeting of Siskiyou district of the Oregon Federation of Garden Clubs, which will be held April 21 in Shady Cove. Details on the meeting will be announced later. Women of Shady Cove Grange will serve luncheon. Members of the Prospect club met at the home of Mrs. Calvin Sargent recently. "Old flower favorites and new in troductions" was the meeting topic. NEW liilclienAicl Superba VariCycle" DISHWASHER New push button convenienet t New king-size capacity for 12 New "Guided Action" wash New luxurious look New front fin Ishes. The Superba VanCycle Is all-new. KitchenArd ... the dish washer of proven quality reputa tion your assurance of sound construction, dependable perform ance. Come in and judge for your self. There i a KitchenAid for evtry kitchen . , tvtry budget. For The FINEST Ap pliances and prompt and Efficient Service See . . . CROSIER APPLIANCE 414 AST MAIN ST. Phon. SP 2-6011 S3 1 Dinner Slated In Shady Cove Shady Cove-Trail -A pot luck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, prior to the business meeting of the Shady Cove Parent Teachers association. The meeting will be held at the Shady Cove school. A report will be made on the sale of cook books and the election of the nominating committee held. Following the business session a cancer film entitled "Smoke or Not to Smoke," will be shown. The film showing is also open to seventh and eighth graders and high school students. Round Dance Class Scheduled Tuesday A round dance class will start Tuesday. March 14, at 8 p.m. at the Williams Grange hall. This will be a class in basic steps and progress on to learn some of the current round dances. The hall is lo cated at Williams. Instructor will be Miss Lois Dibble. PATENT TO THE POINT Joyce swatlics a pm-poinly patent toe with feminine-fuvored peau de soie. Slims the Trims the detailing. Mounts it all on inimitable Joyce ttoo-inch heeling. Perfect for dashing about town, the party circuit! ft- Main and Bartlett Wills and Trusts Is Topic For Junior Women's Club Lawrence L. Clark, trust officer of the First National Bank of Oregon, Medford branch, was guest speaker at the meeting March 8 of the Medford Junior Women's club of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs. The meeting was at the home of Mrs. James A. Wells, 723 Palm street. His topic was "Wills and Trusts." Mr. Clark stressed the importance of a family with minor children prepar ing a will and setting up a trust fund for the children. Taxes on inheritance were ex plained and he reminded the group that Oregon is not a community property state. Mrs. Richard W. Ackerman announced that the judging of projects of members par ticipating in the Vogue sew ing contest will be held March 22 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Robert C. Vincent, 1564 Siskiyou boulevard. Mrs. William E. Sweet, chairman of the constitution revision committee, presented w silk lines. Joyca Styln Alio In Bont Whin Patent $13.95 and $14.95 streets each member a copy of the proposed amendments to the by-laws to be studied prior to the next regular meeting. Mrs. Sweet plans to hold a coffee at her home; 1521 East Wilson place, later this month at which time new members will acquaint themselves with the club's constitution. Work Parly A work party was formed by Mrs, Wayne M. Allen to work at the clothing pool which is a project of the club, located at Lincoln Elementary school. The 48th Annual Conven tion of the First District of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs will be held April 4 in the Bethany Presby terian church, 748 NW Fifth street, Grants Pass. The program for the April meeting of the club will con cern pornographic materials. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Robert W. Billingsley and Mrs. J. L. Holmes. mm Park Open Pairs Tournament Announced The next two sessions of Medford Duplicate club will be devoted to the open pairs tournament for club champ ionship. Players wishing to take part should register with Mrs. Frank Baker by March 12. The sessions will be held March 14 and 21 in Girls Community club. Last week's play was for master points. Winners in Section A, north-south, were Mrs. Dolph Phipps and John Wild Flower Slides Shown Gardeners Talent-Mrs. John Spangler was hostess March 1 for a meeting of Talent Garden club. Mrs. W. R. Baglcy was co-hostess. Dessert was fol lowed by a business session. Mrs. R. T. Nichol, Medford, showed slides of wild flowers and identified the plants. She also spoke on the importance of conservation. Mrs. Charles Holdridge completed a series of talks on flowers and trees of the Bible. mm Downtown Medford , Easter . . . and the world it beautiful. For a very special season, we've fashions to help you feel special, too . . . more feminine, prettier than ever. For all your moods . . . young, lively, gala, glamorous, ele gant, dignified . . . you'll find the perfect expression in new styles from our unusually at tractive and complete collection. Free While You Shop SUNDAY. MARCH Shortridge, forst, 136; Mrs. Sam Van Dyke and Mrs. John Dougherty, second, 131 George Polski and George Rode, third, 125; Mrs. Beulah Hays and Mrs. Marrs Gibbons, fourth, 110. Section A, east west, win ners were Mrs. Lloyd John son and Mrs. E. L. Miller, first, 140; Mr. and Mrs. George Bratton, second, 122; Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Herbert Reddick, Grants Pass, third, 107,A; Robert Dickey and Roy Pruitt, fourth, 107. WEDDING... (' Announcements Imprinted Wedding Napkins Punch Bowl Rentals 217 E. Main St. Medford v 4 It -l 1 ' (Above) You Will Love The Easy Elegance of Weathervane by HANDMACHER (Left) The Va Coat Makes Its Entrance This Spring Here In The Lot Behind Our Store! 12. 1961 C 5 Top scores for section B, north-south, went to Mrs. Roy Keim and Robert Middleton, first, 138; Mrs. Ben Todd and Mrs. A. W. Lingaas, second, 124; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smoot, third, 1 13 Vs; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hatton. fourth, 113. Section B, east-west, Mrs, Glen Harrison and Mrs. Sam Richardson, first, 140M; Mrs. Paul McDuffee and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, second, 123; Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Durland, Grants Pass, third, 117'4; Mrs. J. El liott and Mrs. Adam Richter, fourth, 114V-.. 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