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6 C Clubs Foster; Broader Viewpoint President Declares at Gonvehtion A number of Rdgue vailey women b-". " nglng te1 clubs af filiated with the Oregon Fed eration pit Women's clubsweri in Grants Pass April 4 for the 48th annual convention' of , First -district of therFedera . tion, held at Bethany Presby terian church; Mrs.; Clay M. Lee. Medford. . district preii- . dent, presided at both morning l and afternoon sessions.' -. ."Think on .These Things' was the topic-Mrs. Fred-C.i Gast, Portland Federation president,, used w h e n s h e sooke for the convention. Mrs.. Gast stated that clubs feder ' ate to obtain broader contacts -and broader viewpoints; the federation opens new avenues ' for worthwhile, service., An , Independent; club, today,., re gardless of Its efforts, cannot .( possibly - achieve -the results that efforts of a combined force of 11,000000: women can produce, she said. In un .-.-' Ion there Is strength, the pres ldent added. Mrs. Gast also spoke on the Latin American "Care" pro gram, stating it was especially designed for promotion of the President's "The Americas In ternational Emphasis." Mrs Gast closed her talk by echo ing President Kennedy's thought -"Ask not what your .club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club. Ask not what your community can do for you, ask what you can do for your community." The Grants1 Pass Women's Federated Breakfast club was hostess for the convention. Mrs. William R. Harms, club president, and Mrs. Alien Coo ley were chairman and co- ; ehalrman. . .:r 'i, " Lead Group - ;- ;..',' '. Mrs. Ray Burnett, president of Talent Federated Women's 'club,- led the pledge of alle giance. Miss v Kathryn Mc Guire, accompanied by Miss Susan Wlebke, , sang the Nai tlonal Anthem.' . ; ' Mrs. Harms gave trie- wel come talk and Mrs. Edward B. Burkett, president of Rogue River Civic Improvement . club, responded. Mrs. Lee introduced state - officers. They were M r s.' Gist; Mrs. Melford M. Nel son, Monmouth, first vice president; Mrs. John S, Tyler Jr., Salem, second vice 'Jant;.. Mti---William- J. i "ton. Salem, third vice ' "ai Kia. Ralph Foster, 1, thrnan of miner- t t and wildlife; and. Mrs. William E. Sweet, Medford, chairman of the education de partment on Junior council. Also proem were post a is-1 trlct presidents, Mrs. Cloyd Dick, Gold Hill; Mrs, Arthur MAKE IT A Bright Bring the freshness' and color of Spring Indoors, tool We will lake your drapes, pillows, curtains, throw rugs and your' other household Items, clean and renovate them to spotless perfection, and return them to you all ready to add new life and charm to your indoor sur roundings, i !, . ; PHONE SP 2-6165 FOR FREE Pickup and Delivery Service OlllQ&tlC y LAUNDRY ft DRY CLEANERS 1 Your Professional laundry Serving the Roflue Valley for Over 50 Years SUNDAY. APRIL 9. 1981- Peters, Ashland; - Mrs. ' Allen CooleyJ Grants' Pass; Mrs.'Ja son Ottinger, Medford; .Mrs William. A. White, Rogue Riv er; 'and. Mrs.. Carl W. Peter son, Ashland. ' ' Reports Given ''." ',. ; Highlights of the morning session. ' were panel , reports from First district club presi dents; ,-Mra;; Harms, Grants Pass Women's Federated Breakfast -club; Mrs. Burkett, Rogue River Civic, Improve ment; club;' Mrs. Frank Kahl, Klarnath . Falls Library club; Mrs Jack D. Brummond, Med ford. Travel Study club; Mrs, Gene ' Chamberlain, Medford Junior Womens- club;' Mrs. Burnett, .Talent Federated Women's club; Mrs. Mae Salv ge, Illinois Valley Federated Women s club;- and Mrs. Fos ter,,; Ashland Women's Civic club, with Mrs. Foster as mod erator.,: ! '" - '..'' . i Reports' "from First district department chairmen, Mrs. Lynabel Deck, Rogue River, conservation chairman; Mrs. Cooley, Grants Pass, . educa tion chairman; Mrs. Robert Bllllngsley, Medford fine arts chairman; Mrs. Ralph O. Cha- pln; Grants Pass, public af fairs 'Chairman; Mrs. Edward C. Roof,. Medford, Council of International clubs chairman, and Mrs.. Hoy Nye, Ashland, chairman of international af fairs and moderator. Mrs. H. J. Stephens, first vice presi dent of the district? and chair man of the extension commit tee, gave the extension report. .Mrs. Root, Travel Study' cU.b, conducted '' a memorial service. .' ' '-)'-.; - Mrs. Edgar J. Wilbur,-. Cave Junction) gave the invocation at luncheon, and Mrs. Cham berlain, accompanied, by Mrs, Richard Schuchard, sang. ,i The luncheon tables had ar rangements- representing the different departments in the Federation; and the theme for the convention, "Respond to Responsibility." ; Fashion Show " Mrs. Lawrence E. ,McC6n- nell, ' Medford Junior Wom en's club, was chairman -of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Vogue fashion show. Mrs, Chamberlain was provided music. Club women's apparel made from vogue pat tern, were modeled by Mrs. Helen Notley and Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Grants Pass; Mrs Stephens, Rogue River; Mrs. Norman Wade, Phoenix; Mrs. James Wells, Mrs. Richard Ackerman, Mrs. J. W. Grigs- by Jr. and Mrs. William E. Sweet, Medford; and Mrs. Harry .Gleason, Klamath Falls. Gay Spring Save Time . . . Save Steps 1 Use Our Convenient Drive-in Service Drive Right Up to the Doorl Mrs. Gleason was named dis trict winner. . . i ' , Two; Medford High' school girls, Miss Bonnie Knapp and Miss Susan 'Yoder, and Miss Tula Ruth Pedigo, Grants Pass High school, 'fashioned suits and a dress. The winner , for the district was Miss Susan Yoder, sponsored by the Med ford Junior Women's club. She will compete' with four other district winners for s t a t e. Judges . were Mrs.. Joanne Weatherford, -Medford, adult education and home econom ics teacher;. Miss Susan Hous ton, 4 - H agent, Josephine county; and Mrs. Al(ce Lind say, past president of 4-H lead ers, Josephine county. ' Guest speaker was Charles Gill, Grants Pass mayor, who spoke on "Active, Responsible Citizens.", It Is not the size of a city, .but a city with active, responsible' citizens -th a t, is most ' important;''. 'stated, "t h e mayor. He described such cit izens and added "they are the ones' a city depends' on:" He declared a good citizen should always vote, not just in presi dential elections, but in all elections In a city. Mrs. Nelson spoke: briefly on the community improve ment program,' saying "here Is a chance to focus attention on the needs of the. commu nity.' Community improve ment means a program of cit izen action: to' improve .the economic,? social and cultural conditions of communities." .. All eightlclubs in First Dis trict. have entered the project. Mrs. Tyler spoke on exten sion, stating that the growth of the Federation depends on extension.. She , asked each club member to try to bring a new member into the. Feder ation,' and clubs with a full membership to sponsor a new club. .. ,.' .. " , 'v '. ,,. ' The First district. Is the only district in the state to reach the goal of 100 per cent on re porting its growth, it was-stat ed. Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Kahl and Mrs. Eugene Ingram make up the exten sion committee. Mrs. Ferguson, state junior director, spoke on the meld ing of junior and senior clubs saying success depends on the unity between juniors and seniors. She added that First district is a good, example of this unity. ' , At the close of Tuesday's session, Rogue River extend ed an Invitation for the-1982 conventlon,'whlch was accept ed. - 5-'.:, ;;'""'. ' ' ,' Mrs. Willis T. Fasel, Med ford, and Mrs. Lynabel Deck, Rogue River, were pages for the day; Mrs. John Mansfield, Medford, was timekeeper. Mrs. I. W. Sawyer and Mrs. A. A. Burgess were- guests from Yreka, Calif., represent ing the California Federation. Other out-of -district guests were Mrs. Ouida Petzer, New castle, Pa;; and Mrs. Ruth M. Dollson, San Jose, Calif. . ' Mrs. Lee closed the conven tion with a' thought for: the day, "Let there be peace' on earth,' and let it .begin with love and peace in our hearts and minds.'!- ( , , , . Hotnbrook Coupfe Entertain Guests; ' Wecome Son Home . Hornbrook - Visitors from Canada were entertained this week by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bear at their home here. Stay ing overnight Tuesday-were Mrs. Bear's brother and sister In-law. Mr. and Mrs. William Klontz, Abbortsford, B.C., and arriving Wednesday morning were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jones,' Edmonton, Alta.' - Both couples were en route home with their hoUso trailers from their 15th annual winter vacation in the. south, the Jones from Mesa, Ariz., and the Klontzes from' Palm Springs. Mr.' Klontz saw Gen. Eisenhower throw out the first baseball marking the opening of the exhibition, game series. Later, he shook' hands with the ox-presldent, and chatted with him briefly., I , On . Wednesday the Bears welcomed, home their son, Leonard, who recently re ceived his discharge from the army. Most of his two-year enlistment was spent at Ft. Sill, Okla., with a short time at Oro Grande, N.M. En route home he drove to Lincoln, Neb., to visit: a frlond, Ron nie Hagen, in the Air Force, and also, was an overnight guest at Livermore, Calif., of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Flck; son and daughter-in-law of- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chapman. Couple Returns , To Home in City ; Mr. and Mrs. Wannlc Eng strom have returned to Med ford after an absence of sev eral months and arc tempor arily living at 611. West . Sec ond street. Later they plan to take up residence in their home, 213 Ross lime. . - The couple left last May and after spending three months In Minnesota, relum ed to Portland where Mr. Eng strom attended harbor school for seven months. He is now with (he Park Place shop on East Main street.- mm : i ;W lit "x. Xiy f-i Mrs. Lelia M. Paxson, long-time Rogue valley resident, celebrated her 95th birthday anniversary April 7. Mrs. Pax son, born In Potter's Corners, N. Y., has lived in the Rogue valley since 1909. Mrs. Paxson now makes her home in Ash land. '' .,, .. - ,;.-'--', . '. . . ' Va I ley Woman Hbnbred ; On Birthday Anniversary Mrs. Leila M. Paxson, long time Medford . resident, was honored this past. week in ob servance of her fl5th birthday anniversary,. Friends have called on' Mrs.' Paxson- during the week and she received a number of remembrances and a special cake. ; ',: . Mrs. Paxson i was born In Potter's Corners, N.Y.,' April 7, 1866, and is a graduate of St.' ' Cloud i -Normal school, which later became, a part of the University of Minnesota. She taught in Duluth, Minn., before her mariage to Robert Paxson in 1906.. . : , -The couple, purchased an orchard in. the Rogue Valley in 1909, but lost the trees be cause of blight. They later operated a drug store in Cen tral Point. She is - a member of - St. Mark's Episcopal church and Is a past worthy matron of Nevita chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Central Point, Mr. Paxson, . who. died a num ber of years ago, was worthy patron of the chapter in 1024; Bee Hive Club ; j Slates Meeting '1 The Bee Hive club of Oliye Rebekah lodge will meet- at 12 o'clock-noon Monday, April 10, at the home of Mrs. Homer Vinzant, 848 Stewart avenue. Potluck luncheon will be served. i .- ' All members of Rebekah lodge are invited. - i . . . y ( 8ea8-n-ritA jr o . - THIS ARNEL JERSEY MARVEL i, , v.r. salile, so prelly, so easy-to-care-for, it will undoubtedly' be the busiest dress in your new spring wardrobe! Superbly tailored of wonderous amel triacetole jersey that sheds wrinkles, never needs an iron! Just n wash, drip-dry and wear! Blue, green or brown f 9 5 predominating, sizes 12'i-22,i . IU , , 220 East Main St. She is also a member of the auxiliary to Colonel Sargent camp,' United Spanish ;, War ,Veterans, and of the College Women's Club of the 'Rogue River Valley. ; ' ',: Mrs. Paxson Is nowr; living at- Mt. .Brookside . Inn, , 440 Granite street, ,: Ashland. - ...('.,; Visual Aid ' PTA Topic Mock-ups, models and vis ual aid equipment used in modern education will be dis played at a meeting of Hed rick Junior High School Parent-Teacher ' association Mon day; April 10.- The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m; in the school auditorium'. - Officers for the coming year will be elected. Following the business session the physical education department will pre sent :rhythms by students In the eighth and ninth grades. ' James . McDonald,- director of the county curriculum cen ter artd Gilbert Ellis, director of Medford Public schools vis ual aids department, will dis cuss the exhibit and demon strate the use of an overhead projector. ' Parents will be invited to visit their children's teachers during the social hour. - ''"s MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1961 Red Cross Board Sees Civil : A . Civil Defense film "Cummlngs City," was high light of the monthly board meeting of the Jackson coun ty ,' chapter, American Red Cross, April 6. Dr. Elmo Ste venson, chairman, presided. The meeting was held at the chapter house. ; . Maj. Gen. J. H. Hicks, coun ty ' Civil Defense director, presented the film, which il lustrated now the armed forces, Civil Defense and the Red Cross work" together in time of disaster, whether natural or wartime. It stressed the importance, of preparedness in handling disaster-stricken areas, and showed that the operation for a natural disaster is similar to that of wartime disaster. Success Reported -Dr. Stevenson spoke of the success of the Red Cross bene fit show held March 28 in Eagle. Point under the chair- Speaker Listed For Presbyterians Central Point - Miss Mabel Tyrell, a former missionary to Africa, - will be guest speaker at a meeting of the Women's association of the Frst Pres byterian church of .Central Point Tuesday, April 11. The group will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the. church Fellowship hall and. each member is to bring a friend. r On April' 12 at 8 p.m. Faith circle of the church will meet at the home of Mrs. Emil Rass. 2410 Blue Jay lane. Mrs. Max Flowers will present .the pro gram and Mrs. Violet Woods will. lead d e v o Hon s. Mrs. James Gardner will be ,co hostcss. .'.,vi,v; ':'," Kuhkles Leave Hornbrook :- Mr. and Mrs. Kiinkle have left Hornbrook to spend a month's vacation in Oxnar'd, Calif., with Mr.' Kun kle's parents. Stauffer Home Reduc ing Plan at the Studio 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. or by . 'RENTAL in your home. EITHER WAY 'We personally di rect your .program! . - 4.45 -N.' Bartlett ..... SP 3-7551 . '.Free; Demonstration : nn 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 manshlp of Mrs. John Win- ton. A report on Junior Red Cross activities for the past month was given by board member Dave Irving. Mrs.. Lillian-. Salade an nounced that the veterans hobby show will be held to day at the Veterans Adminis tration domiciliary from' 1:30 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Salade also an nounced that a plant sale will be held at the Red Cross Ch,apter House April 14 and 15. - , The Red Cross Bloodmo bile will be In Medford April 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. and April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 pjn. Mrs. J. W. Burba, chairman, urged mm mmw . h n i i '" 's' fpzszp - - - --r.,. ..i".i,,,:;-iv3SH'S'f:l'ii,t,i'.- n SANDLER OF BOSTON'S WAMPUM , Wow fashion, wee price. It's clever corset .lacing gives an ' exciting new slenderfobt look; its pan- . cake heel keeps the soar- ingest girl on $Q95 an even keel. . ., White.- f - ,.' n - send a child t Til, . B MEDFORn MAII TDIRllkic Defense Film that everyone donate to help meet the Quota of 350 pints. The. Bloodmobile will visit Shady Cove from 2 to' 7 p.m. at the VFW hall April 12; Grants Pass, April 13 from 2 to 7 p.m.; and Rogue River, April 14. , Television Program Mrs. Burba 'also noted that there will be a television pro Oram nn th Red Cross Blood- mobile today by the Jackson County Tuberculosis ana Health association. -- On the ihnir will ho " "rs John Bowe. moderator. Dr. R. H. Buck, Dr. Elmo Stevenson, ur. J. w. Quinn and Mrs. M. O. Grove. Mrs. O. A. Eden said that Smart New Flats! , . 220 East Main St. n '220 East Main St. " j XCOftS if:,;::v - l - v'.'.:::.; - ;:::' to the store? ' brand names.: You know the company standi ' back of them. You know they protect you. , ; The more good brands you get to know, the 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. Red Cross Is working , on plan to coordinate efforts in assistance following one-family fires; It is hoped that thia plan will eliminate the dupli cation in services that now exists among agencies. Under the new plan, the fire depart ment will contact Red Cross. - Dr. Stevenson - commended LeRoy Williams, chairman of first aid, on his -r excellent volunteer work. Mr. WiUiama stated that classes may be held this summer. Entertain ment was provided by Don Karnes, accordion soloist. The luncheon was prepared . and served by the volunteers of the canteen service. ; , a 77 O t
