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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1961)
A D ' f- : 3 A Q iyp tw i 3kn wUl I TRAVELING BILLBOARD-If persons In the cities and hamlets up and down the west coast never heard of Rogue Valley's Pear Blossom festival, they'll have a good chance to learn about it this year. Huge posters on the sides of an ONC trailer unit will publicize the event as the trailer JUSTICE DATE Washington - Congress es tablished the U.S. Department of Justice In the year 1870. SUNDAY. MARCH 19. 1961 AGE REQUIREMENT Washington - A president of the United Slates must be more than 34 years old. . 'NkV m tT'8W)pw.-....r.arA . ,-', 1 "41 L? i Home Buying and Building Made Easier at JACKSON COUNTY FEDERAL 250,000. fins bean allo cated for 95 "o FHA home loans ... in approved areas for conttruction or purchase of homes than 10 yean old! COME IN AND TALK Jackson County Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 2 East Main St.-Medford 337 East Main-Ashland is hauled from point to point during the next three weeks Above, billposters Robert Coffin, H. C. Shreeve and Frank Dcnzer, employees of Foster and Kleiser outdoor advertising firm, Medford, smooth out a few bumps after pasting it to the side of the trailer last week. OYSTER EGGS Boston - A single female oyster may lay 500 million eggs within one season. . . . less OVER YOUR HOME JCF NAVIGABLE RIVER Berlin - The Volga, largest river in Europe, is navigable for about 1,800 miles. 300,000. hat been allo cated for 100o Veteran loans ... in approved areas . . for construction or purchase of homes less than 10 years old! FINANCING NEEDS MEDFORD Use of Books From Library Increases During February Home use of books from the Public Library of Med ford and Jackson county in creased 12.4 per cent during February, compared to the same period in 1960, accord ing to library officials. In its monthly report, the library reported a total of 23,302 books used during the month throughout the county; of this, 17,833 were borrowed from the Medford branch. Total number of books bor rowed during February, as well as the comparable tally in 1960 are Medford, 17,833, 17,540; Butte Falls, 620, 290; Central Point, 1,290, 695; Eagle Point, 840, 622; Gold Hill, 652, 462; Jacksonville, 736, 491; Phoenix, 618, 266; Shady Cove, 98, 77; Talent, 679, 340; Table Rock, 26, 27. The greatest increase was in Phoenix with a 132.33 per cent Change, and a one-book-drop in Table Rock created a 3.7 per cent decrease the only decrease in home use of books in February. Library use at the bandies increased 70 per cent, while a 1.67 per cent increase was noted at the Medford library. Pickin' Pears By WALTER TOWNSEND This domiciliary is unique in that it is one of only three of the many in the United States not located in a VA Center which includes a hos- MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, In the adult department, non-fiction material increased from 5,221 books borrowed in February, 1960, to 6,163 last month, an increase of 18.04 per cent. Fiction ma terial use increased from 8,309 to 8,912, a 7.25 per cent rise. A drop in the use of pam phlets from 160 to 54 was a 66.25 per cent decrease. Magazine usage dropped 12.82 per cent with a Febru ary, 1961, tally of 1,101. A total of 289 records were used during last month, a relatively new library service. Circulation in the adult de partment increased from 14, 953 to 16,519 an increase of 10.47 per cent. Circulation in the juvenile department increased 17.34 per cent above the February, 1960, total. Fiction use jumped from 4,132 to 4,823, a 16.72 per cent rise. Non-fiction use rose 16.43 per cent to 1,906, and magazine use dropped 76.47 per cent, from 68 to 16. Pamphlet usage rose from 20 to 34, indicating a 70 per cent increase, and a total of 94 records were used. News and Notes From Camp White pital, and often other units, Members are not without care, however. A fine staff of physicians with Dr. E. G. Everett acting chi.f medical officer includes Dv. W. F. Hein, Dr. E. W Parks, Dr. Edmund Fremont and Dr. T. F. Crowley. Any one feeling sick but still able to navigate under his own power goes to the office of one of the doctors in the medi cal clinic, just as one would visit the family doctor. Ifmorethan occasional medicine is needed the mem ber is sent to the infirmary. When someone becomes too ill to go to the doctor's office he is taken directly to the in firmary and the doctor comes to his bedside just as he would in your home. Pleasing, Restful The infirmary is pleasing and restful; the green and white floor blending with soft green walls, and gleaming white spreads give a cool, clean look. Mrs. C. Catherine Ford, chief nurse, is in charge Fifteen to 25 patients are in the infirmary at all times dur ing the winter months. Those members who require long, ex tensive treatment, or hospitali zation, are sent to the VA hos pital which can give them the best care, so there is constant change. Admissions average about 92 a month. Nineteen employees under the supervision of Mrs. Ford make up the "Infirmary learn" which helps the pa tients gel well. The registered nurses, Miss Mayme Barrett, Miss Myrtle Brown, Mrs. Mary Guy, Mrs. Christine Bates, Mrs. Elizabeth Hurley, Mrs. Vega Burns and Mrs. Frances Hanks are the "Angels" in crisp white who carry out their professional duties with a cheerful smile, and a world of understanding. This is another place where everyone is fire-conscious. Members do not have matches or lighters, and though they may smoke, a nursing assist ant or other authorized per son must light the cigarette. No one may smoke lying in bed without someone else in the room. Nursing Assistants The nursing assistants. J. Stetler, W.Brassfield. A. Pitts ley, E. Richcy, H. Clark, M. Kropf, G. Pierce, II. Swift and Mrs. Westover work closely with the members doing many of the things that keep the men more comfortable. Mrs. Westover, loved by everyone for her kindness, wears a cap of snow-white hair. The one touch of color is added by flowers. In summer the Garden club sends many bouquets, and in" winter Mr. Necly, our gardener, brings in and personally arranges flow ers when needed. Other things which help make life pleas ant in the infirmary are shop ping and letter writing serv ices by volunteers, occasional cigarette distribution, visits by the Chaplains and the li brary book truck. Radio earphones at each bed and a TV set in the solarium, the gift of volunteers, help the long hours pass more quickly. Members with flu. colds, or other communicable diseases are placed in isolation. Can you imagine what it would be like If a whole family of more than 800 all had colds at the same time? Medicine Dispensary Operating in connection with the Infirmary is a medi cine dispensary where men ob tain their prescribed medi cines which are necessary. The treatment room, with Mrs. Mayme Barrett in charge, is open each day (or dressings and various treatments, in cluding "Positive Pressure' Breathing." Mrs. C. Catherine Ford who! ORE. came to White City In July, 1960, was a district supervisor, public health department, Se attle, Wash, for 15 years be fore coming into VA. Her hus band, a retired Coast Guard officer, enjoys the beauty of southern Oregon and the out On Your 51st Year! AND THANKS TO THE DEDICATED WOMEN WHO LEAD OUR LOCAL CAMP FIRE GIRLS The Camp Fire Girls, through their local leaders make available to every girl, regardless of race or creed, an active, purposeful program that insures a happy girlhood, an intelligent womanhood. A love of country, a capacity for fun and friendship, an Interest in skills and hobbies, a love of the out-of-doors, and a pride in home and family combine in a program that gives purpose and enthusiasm to Camp Fire Girl activities! For the FINEST TREAT, Try - (OiregciDim9 IFSimestt 7? a luscious, smooth cream with the exclusive nutrient, NUTRIMIX, added is the best of all! What ever your favorite flavor is, and the preference of your family and guests, you' find just what you want in Jorgensen's FIESTA ICE CREAM. No wonder that the judges, who selected the sweepstakes winner at Oregon State College in February, picked Fiesta as "Oregon's Finest Ice Cream." The "sweep slakes" included com petition in AIL THREE categories vanilla, chocolate and straw berry! Aways door activities, as does their son, a senior in high school up north, and a daughter in the WAVES, whenever they have a chance to come. Mrs. Ford's specialty and graduate work is being put to good use in planning preven tive care and public health TODAY Is GIRLS (Ciresmmi RICH AND FLAVORFUL Ice i N ?r Ask for "Jorgensen's" principles in our VA commu nity. Her efficient direction, her perception arid warmth, are evident. She feels there is unlimited opportunity to serva the veterans and adds, "I hava found my new work at tha domiciliary very interesting, challenging and gratifying." CAMP FIRE SUNDAY!
