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Newspaper Page Textt A Thespian Play Described As Modern Social Fantasy Jean Giraudourf, the author of "The Madwoman of Chail lot," which the Thespian troupe of Medford High school will present May 4, 5 and 6, is said to be one of the ; most influential of the Eu ropean writers who have re ceived a hearing in the Amer ican theater, ' "The Madwoman," a social fantasy, was translated from the French by Maurice Valen cy, a popular professor of compartive' literature at Co lumbia university,, ;; Jean Glraudoux,' who died In 1944, is classified as a diplomat-dramatist since -he served for many years in the French foreign ministry, head ing the Press Bureau at Quai d' Orsay in 1924.' He was a .. cabinet minister in 1939. He -'; wrote several successful nov els before turning to the thea- v tre in middle-life. Although he was an expert writer of trag ic drama, it was his ability to write ultra-modern com edy that earned his reputation both in France and the Unit-' ed States. ; In addition to "The Mad. woman," two other Giraudoux . plays have had successful Am erican Droductions. "Amphy- tryon 38" was produced by the Theatre guild in lWJti, : staring the Lunts. "Tiger at the Gates," his powerful treat ment of the Trojan war, was finally presented in New York in 1955. "' Much of the Impact of Gir audoux in America, must be contributed to the skill of his adapter. Valency,' who was decorated by a ','. grateful France when "The Madwonv ": an" received the New York Critic Circle's award as the best foreign play of the 1948- 40 Broadway season. 1 his success of Valency is an indi rect reward for the years of frustration as an interesting playrlght in his own right. Several of his plays have come near to professional pro duction, but none has succeeded.- "The Madwoman" displays Giraudoux's social criticism in ithe context of fantasy. The play shows the author's scorn for hypocritic morals and of predatory materialism. He has combined profound criticism of society with exhuberance rnd wit. John Mason Brown called the play, "one of most . Interesting and re arding plays to have beon r'lten within the last 20 a," and Brooks Atkinson .. 11 ll ....u reel lo n as pure with no base metal. Girauroux' set his exhuber- snt fantasy In the stately quar ' tor of Paris called Challlot, -. "in the spring of next year." Tiie first act is played on the cafe terrace of the Chez Fran cis which is frequented by a colorful conglomeration of Parisian vagabonds. Into this cheerful scene wanders the rroup of men who represent . e materialists of the world, e exploiters of humanity, hen the so-called "Madwom i of Challlot," vCountess Telia, is made aware of the e of these men - the ent, the Broker, the i, and . the Prospector -.- love- for j her humble nds determines her In the ure she will take; namely, annihilation of all the wicked ones." 21 Rue Challlot is the home 1 1 the Countess, open always to the friendless, the rejected. It is In the blzarrcly deco rated cellar of this house that Glraudoux, has set his second act. Here, by twisting com monplace logic Just enough to make it at once comic and bitingly true, Aurolia and her three madwoman friends de termine the justice of cleans ing the world of the evil ones. It Is also here that the Rag picker presents, in a classic mock-trial, an Impassioned de fense of the money-grubbe a defense so cleverly manip- Hammill Laundromat msH ALWAYS DO IT mm L Vi & WAS! life 2Q- PerMachin (9 lb.) load "Vu COIN OPERATED UNATTENDED "OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK UUHDESCLMT 827 West Jackson THURSDAY, APRIL 20. 1981 J ulated it can lead only lo the conviction of the accused. Be cause the greedy cannot re sist the smell of wealth, here symbolized by the smell of oil beneath the streets of Par is, they fall into the Count ess's trap and happily Hie world is cleasned of evil. The humble people of Paris are free to tjrealh 'easily again and love, as. personified by the young Irma and Pierre, once more holds full sway. , Tickets for the play may be purchased from any member of the cast of Thespians, and of drama classes, and they are also on sale at Purucker's. Reserve seat tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Lenore Zapell at the .high school or by calling the high school of fice. : . . ,The production crew for t,'ie play , has . need of white wrought iron furniture for the cafe scene and a long feath er boa.. Anyone "willing to lend these items to the .Thes pian Troupe is asked' to call Mrs. Lenore Zapell. Coming Events , For Horn'orook. Are Announced Hornbrook Plans for two events to lake place in May were made on April 13 when the Christian Women's Community-fellowship met at the home of Mrs. Henley Claw son. The first of these is a Moth or's day tea to be held in the fireside room .of the- church, on Thursday May 11 at 2 p.m This is not a silver tea, but is held each year at tills lime for.the sole purpose of doing honor to the senior mothers in the community. , Arrange ments have been made for cars to call for the honored guests and to take them home after the lea. All women in the area aro Invited to attend. Saturday May 13 ,the wom en of the church will hold their .annual'' Mother's day cake and apron sale. Again this year, as for many years past, . Ed' Smith, owner-man ager of the T. Jones company. Is donating space in his store for the display and sale of the cakes and aprons. The articles wilt go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Thudsday's meeting of the CWCE was conduated by the president, Mrs. Dudley Kill- ingsworth, with the opening prayer by Mrsj Ivon Howard, and devotions led by the host ess. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27, at the church, ,; Reese Creek Unit Elects Officers Eagle Point New officers were elected at the lust meet ing of Reese Creole Home Ex tension unit held at the home of Mrs. C. JV Kelly. ' ! . Mrs. D. T. Stephenson was reelected chairman, Mrs. P. A. Scoble, vice-chairman; Mrs. Lee Damon, reelected secre tary and Mrs. Kenneth fahaw, reelected treasurer. Mrs. Scoble and Mrs. Kelly were leaders for the lesson on . "Calorie sConsclous Mo;ls." The women were told which foods give a balanced meal without ' too 'many ' calories. Low calorie "dips" with veg etables were served as part of the lunchoon. , . Mrs. J. W. Martinson " will attend the annual meeting of the Oregon Extension council to be held In Corvallls the first week in May. Charles Martin, Eagle Point High school driving instruc tor, spoke on highway safety and gavo some of the mem bers reaction tests. r , Guests were Mrs. J. L. Dun can, Sams Valley, formerly chairman of the Reese Creek nit; Mrs. Louis Robertson id Mrs. Bonnie Hefley, Eagle Point.. what you wm ..mwmmin... at our licensed noicjhborhpod festindiousc--.' laundry store PLENTY OF HOT RAINSOFT WATER! YOURSELF . SAVE 50V. forlOMniuloi Fsllowship Has Talk By Missionary Life at a mission in Nigeria was depicted by Miss Mabel Tyroll at the April meeting of the Women's. Fellowship of Medford Congr c g a 1 1 o n a 1 church. Miss Tyrrell was in troduced by Mrs. Edward Leach who was the leader of a Girl, Scout troop at West ....I 1 ...I m. . .. oiuk DL-iiuui wnen miss lyreu was a member of the troop. ..Illustrating her talk with colored slides, Miss Tyrell de scribed her work at Sudan Interior Mission where for 10 years she has taught native girls from 15 to 25 years of age who in turn will teach other Nigerians. Improve ments in health and nutrition and gradual overcoming na tive fears and superstitions are among the visible gains made from the program at the school, according to Miss Ty rol!. The school is . iriter-de-nominational with its six teachers representing five de nominations, she said. Displays of native clothing, musical instruments, dolls and handwork further highlighted the missionary's interesting talk. On a year's furlough at present, Miss Tyrell plans to return to Nigeria in the fall. A farewell gift was present ed to Mrs. Thomas McCamant on behalf of Women's fellow ship' by Mrs. Don Bohnert, president. Mrs. Bohnert paid irioute to Mrs, McCamant's interest and efforts in the fellowship and spoke of "the warm regard all women in the church have for her." The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. McCamant are moving to Hubbard, Ore next month. Mrs. Bohnert announced a local delegation will attend the spring meeting of the Southern Oregon Division of the East Willamette Confer ence of Congregational Wom en at Roseburg, April 21. Dedication of the woman's gift will be April 23, accord ing to Mrs. Mark Smith. Spe cial boxes are used for this women's offering some ' of which is used in this country for campus ministry, new churches, ioter-racial work, and scholarships. It also sup ports schools, hospitals, churches, relief and refugee work in other countries. April 17 was announced as a day to sort and mark rum mage .at Pilgrim House in preparation for the rummage saleApril 28, 27. Mrs, Edward Leach, chair man of the nominating com mittee reported the following slate of officers: Mrs. Carl D. Elliart, president: Mrs. Charles C. Stearns, first vice president; Mrs. Judd Green- man, second vice-president; Mrs. Floyd Fogelnuist, secre tary and Mrs. Ray Smith, treasurer. . -f Group Attends Luau in Ashland . Hornbrook Postmaster and Mrs. Wayne Cummins and Mrs. Cummins' brother. Floyd Spearin, Dunsmiur, at tended the luau at Southern Oregon college on Sunday given by the Hawaiian club of the school. Miss Pearl Hase gawn, a member of. the club. is the roommate at Suzanne Homes hall on the SOC cam pus, of the Cummins', daugh ter, Miss Shirley Moffett. V Girl Smts Project Planned A shrub and bush selected at camellia local nur- scry by the Jth-ls of Brownie Troop 13 will be planted at Hoover school. The troop is sharing some nf the $25 won in the Pear Blossom parade for (he best designed float. The theme pf the float was "Hans Brinker or the Silver Skntes." and showed a wind mill made of individual flow ers of nink, white and blue. Hans Prlnker was portrayed hy Don Smith who carried the silver skates. . G'rls In the troop are Su san Dares, Karin Dillingslcy, Mary Ann Bolton, Julie Cas terline, Kathy Dlcley, Cheryl Eddy, Mary Lynn Ellis, Jan Gordon, Joan Leonard, Mari lv McQueen, Shelly Mitchell, Catherine Smith, Karla Thior nlf. Susan TriBslcd, Bonnie TMiinson and Marilyn Stew art. Troon leadcs are Mrs. John Eddy and Mrs. Norton Smilh. The members of the troop are working on requirements for Cly-uo to tenderfoot rank. ' Durim; the year the Iroon has attended the Brownie Revel at Little Switzerland, completed a sewlp? project, taken first aid in the home, and pone on s-'vcral roller skating trips. Troop members are looking forward to snendimt a week at Girl Scout B'stabMshod Camp Lpw Fclio this summer, ac cording to their leaders. Susan Tri"sted. Bonnie Robinson and Marilyn Slewart joined (he troop this year. Shoo vourse'f in pink this sminu. That's the decree from shoe manufacturers. One mak er broke precedent by show in? an entire sprins! collection in pink. The pinks ranged from the pale powdery tones lo potent pinkish-purples, I ' Among the more than 60 persons who at tended a dinner meeting of Unit 11F, Flor ists Telegraph Delivery association, last Sun day, at Rogue Valley Country club werd (left lo right) Marshall Gifford. Portland, Northwest regional director of FTDAi Mrs. FTDA Holds Session Here Members of Unit 11F, Flor ists' Telegraph Delivery asso ciation, heard about the asso ciation's new headquarters in Detroit, Mich., 'when the group met in Medford last week end. .! Marshall Gifford, Portland Northwest regional director for the FTDA, stated that the headquarters, opened only this month, is being land scaped with material from all states. Another speaker was Jim Day, field man for the Florist Information council, Washington, D.C., who talked about some of the problems of the industry. The two men spoke at a noon dinner at Rogue Valley Country, club Sunday. Satur day night Medford florists were hosts for a dinner at Kim's restaurant, with about 30 attending. For the Sunday event, the head table was, dec orated with white and laven der orchids sent from Chase Gardens. Eugene, and other tables were decorated with a new type miniature carna tion called Elegance. Each woman was presented an Orchid, and men were given carnation boutonnieres. Sat urday night the tables were decorated with the new Shl- buya carnation, of a choral shade. Flowers were the gifts of wholesale firms. Copco Settlement Visited by Women of , Willow Springs Unit Members of the Willow Springs Home Extension unit recently journeyed to the Copco settlement at Prospect for a social meeting and field day at the invitation of a former unit member, Mrs. George Yell. Four members provided transportation for the group of twelve. The women lctt from the Guss' residence, and arrived at the Yell home around 10:30 a.m. After a.potluck dinner at noon tiifie, the women went on a tour of the power plants which had been prearranged by Mrs. Yell. - The descent down the can yon by a narrow winding road to the rivers cdfje and the huge noisy machinery in the plants proved to be both thrilling and interesting." , The remainder of the after noon was spent in picking up pine cones to be used at tile next Homemakcrs bazaar. The group said farewell around 4 p.m. : Fifty-Plus Club To Meet Friday Medford Fifty-Plus club will meet Friday, April 21 at St. Mark's Guild hall, Oakr dale avenue at Fifth street, at 12:30 o'clock for a sack luncheon. Mrs. Martha Bow ker and Miss Maud Arnold are planning a program. Visitors are welcome. Music and readings made up the program last Friday, and the members joined in community singing and games. Two violinists, a pianist and a drummer played for dancing. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON ? '" ' v y u - Social Events Women's News Ashland Cancer Committee Announces Desse rt-B ridge Ashland "Moulin Rouge,' with the setting of a French sidewalk cafe, will be the theme of the dessert-bridge being planned by the Ashland committee of the American Cancer society as an event of April 25. This benefit party has been a popular event in past years. It will be held again this year in.,' the Trinity Episcopal church Parish house," "begin ning at 1 p.m.' Paintings by Ashland artists will be dis played and assorted French pastries will be served. ' Mrs. Sidney Ainsworth and Mrs. Sam Davis are co-chairmen, with Mrs. William Dawkins in charge of decorations and Mrs. Paul Antony, reserva tions.. ' ' Mrs. Raymond Lininger and Mrs. Gordon Pickell are Gardeners Warned About First Tussle With Spring By GAY PAULEY UPI Women's Editor New York-IUPIl Straighten up there gently, you garden ers, and listen to why aching tjii p- backs are ' as seasonal as scallions. A New York medical and industrial con sultant says that, typical i. i of our Amer i lean culture, a gardeners cay Pauley have a tend ency to overdo the initial tus sles with the soil. - "It's simply that muscles get' tired and stiff," said Dr. John R Mote. "And when they are stiff, they cause pain. "You can't be a full-time gardener in one day. Chances are, you're stiff before you even undertake the outdoor physical activity, the result of , leading a sedentary life during the winter. Spasms aro Price " "If you over-exert yourself, you have to pay the price in muscle spasms and soreness." Mote acts as a medical con sultant to various industries and specialists in coordinating research projects. He helped in the development of ACTH, one of the drugs used in treat ment of arthritis. The physician became in volved with the problem of stiff and aching muscles in a study underwritten by the Niagara Therapy Corporation, of Adamsville, Pa. Results of the study, which Mote super vised, were published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine. The report was written by Dr. William Bier man, of the staff of the Uni versity of California Medical School at San Francisco. ; your face v is shewing! Dorothy Ginn, Medford, secretary of the district; Charlss Adams, CoquiHe, district director and Jim Day, Washington, D.C., field man for the Florist Information coun cil. . (Knackstedt photo) co-chairmen of the Ashland committee, Mrs. Sam Davis, secretary, also takes care of the memorial program with Mrs. Dom Provost Jr., and Mrs. Antony in charge of the service program. '. Mrs. : Kenneth . Bartlett is education chairman in charge of the film showings and ljt erature distribution and Mrs. Robert Turner, Publicity. In announcing the party it was pointed out that this is another in a series of events given by local Cancer society members in their attempt to raise money to assist with the three-fold ' program of re search, education, and service of the American Cancer So ciety. ; -. Advance reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Antony, MUrdocl? 2-8321. Researchers asked a group of persons of all sizes, shapes and ages to bend oVer and 'touch ' the floor with their fingertips. They first were asked ' to do this normally, even as you and I do our sit-ting-up exercises before breakfast. Then, they were given mechanical massage. The researchers found that the same persons could stoop two to six inches farther after the massage. Tips on Exertion Naturally, the makers of the, massage mechanisms urge the use of their equipment as a pre-conditioner for gar dening. But they also pass along some helpful tips from the experts for.the week end gardener. -Do wear a brimmed hat for protection of the skin against the sun. , --Do wear, sensible shoes. Sling pumps or sandals throw your heel from side to side, pounding away at calf muscle which in turn jolts the back. -Don't be afraid to stoop, bending from the knees. Bend ing from the waist adds strain to the back. -Don't overdo. -Rest a few minutes in between chores. -If you're over 40, don't act as if you were under 20. Rec ognize what you're capable of doing without causing strain. To clean floors under heavy pieces of furniture, rinse a mop in clear, lukewarm water until it is almost dry, The damn mop run under the furniture clears out the dust. Soap isn't needed, because its only dust you're removing. Cafsndsr Calendar notices and newt for ttie society section of The Mail Tribune must tie submitted in writing nd deadline fur the Sun day edition is I p ru Friday Dead line for the weekly calendar is 0 a m of the day nf publication a"ri for week day new is 5 om the day before publication Thursday 7:30 p.m.-Betnel 69, Inter national Order of Job's Daugh ters, Medford Masonic hall. . 7:30 p.m. - Lively Rogues, Rogue Valley Country club. 8 p.m. -Howard Parent Teacher associalion, school gymnasium. 8 p.m. - Griffin Creek Parent-Teacher association, school gymnasium. 8 p.m.-Adarel chapter, Or der of Eastern Star, Jackson ville Masonic temple. Friday 9 a.m. - Siskiyou district, Oregon Federation of Garden clubs, Shady Cove school gymnasium. i . 10:30 a.m.-Derby Exten sion unit, kaffeeklatsch,. home of Mrs. Amon Cothnn. 1 p.m.-Get Together club, Girls Community club. Gold Hilflcdgs Elects Delegates Gold Hill - Mrs. Walter McLean and Mrs. Paul Thomp son have been ejected dele gates to represent Amethyst Rebekah lodge at Pendleton May 16, 17 and 18 when grand lodge of Rebekah As sembly of Oregon will con vene. ; -. Mrs. McLean has been rec ommended for the office of district deputy president of Gold Hill Rebekah lodge for the ensuing year. The incom ing president of the Rebekah Assembly will make the ap pointment.. ' 1 . A special meeting was held last Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing two delegates. Amethyst Rebekah lodge will meet Wednesday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Lesson Ca'ories Given for Meeting 05 Lake Creek Unit Lake Creek - Information on calorie counting was given at the April meeting of Lake Creek Extension unit mem- i bers held at the home'of Mrs. j Fred Osterman. Mrs. Leona i Sheehan, Jackson county ex-! tension agent for home eco-, nomics, was a guest. The project lesson, "Calorie Conscious Meals," was given by Mrs. Osterman and Mrs. Leland M. Charley. It was stressed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and should not be skip ped. To control obesity, . the only recommended procedure is to cut don on one's food intake. Some methods, promoted in various manners, are harm ful, it was brought out. Mrs. Sheehan also contributed to the lesson. i Election of officers was held, with Mrs. Charley elect ed chairman; Mrs. Osterman, vice-chairman; Mrs. Bill Harp er, secretary, and Mrs. Henry Meyer, treasurer. Mrs. Harper is a new mem ber, the family having recent ly moved to this area from California. Mrs. Charley Is planning to attend Oregon. State council meeting at Corvallis, as a rep resentative of the unit. The meeting opens May 2. The May unit meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Harper. The project lesson will be given by Mrs. Joe Arens and Mrs. Foster Swig- ert. Dance Announced At Prospect Hall Prospect - Lumber Jacks and Jills, Prospect, will have, a square dance at the Pros pect' Community Hall Satur day, April 22, starting at 8:30 p. m. Eldon Bean will be the caller for the evening. All square dancers are in vited and are asked to bring sandwiches, cake, or cookies for refreshments later in. the evening. MacCracken Family Visit in Hornbrook Hornbrook Dr. and Mrs. Elliott MacCracken and ch'l dren, Susan, Kathy and Rob ert, Ashland, were picnic guests here last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greene and children, Linda and Lydia, at the Green's home on Oregon road. Buy Quality Buy QUICKIE Sprays QUICKIE SHINE SPRAYS All colors leather. No butting, daubing or brushing. Shines insr.mrlv. PATENT LEATHER SPRAY Restores and prot:is. WHITs SPRAY Won't rub off. SUD 5PFIAY -r- Restores all colors. FOOT FRESH Wish Hexjililorophene sfoos perspiration oc'or and itching of r:hl-to's foot. QUIT Tha miracle spot rcmovor. For clothes, upholstering, suede shoes and jackets. - Soray starch. No mixing, no sprinkling, no waiting, no wisfe. Spray on and iron. ASK AT YOUR FAVORITE STORE MEDrOP.5 DISTRIBUTORS P.O. Box 846, Medford, Oregon Telephone SP 2-6151 The advice to gardeners in a story on this page today comes too late for Potpourri. Take it easy when you start your spring chores, says the Gay Pauley column. Otherwises you may have lame muscles and an aching back. Well, we already have sore muscles and an aching back. .. ' But last Sunday morning was such a nice, warm April day, and there is so much spring work around the homo acres. So we took hoe and shovel and rake in hand, and we used them, vigorously, for about two hours. Or maybe three. Anyhow, it was too long. The two of us tidied up the strip between the froni lawn and the highway. In addtion to cutting down some weeds and grass and picking up thousands of twigs and little limbs from the big golden willow, we also picked up the bottles, cans, cigarette cartons and other litter which motor ists and other passers-by toss away. This is one of the an noyances which householders with highway frontage must endure, it seems. :' But we found something which did please us three little wild rose bushes which just "volunteered" to grow on our property. For years we kept promising to dig one up in some isolated spot where it would not matter, but never; got around to it. Then we discovered one growing at the edge of an iris bed, and quickly transplanted it to a spot where it flourishes. To find three more was better than finding money. We also planted a few flower seeds. Pappy had already completed "the first planting of sweet corn. When the oak: leaves are as big as squirrels ears, so goes ort old saying, it is time to plant the first sweet corn. Of course, Pappy always complains that even , when he spaces the plantings two or three weeks' apart, the corn all, seems to ripen at the same time. . . ' The marigolds we planted. are a new giant type which we' tried for the first time last year, the seeds having been a gift from a seed company. And giant they were by the end of the season the plants Were at least three feet tall and the stalks at the ground were as large as our wrist. And they, bore dozens of hugeblossoms, both pale yellow and deep gold colored. ' This year our gift seeds include other new marigolds, a new pale calendula and a new white larkspur. .' .' Since this is National Library week, we hope The' Satur day Review will not mind, if we lift a few thoughts from the magazine column "Books and Libraries" in the April 15 issue. Cicero once said "A room without books is a body with out a soul." "When others fail him, the wise man looks to the sure' companionship of books" was written by Andrew Lang and Emerson's quotation is "A man's library is a sort of harem." .. . Seneca said "Leisure without a book is death and burial of a man alive." Victor Hugo's contribution is "It is those books which a man possesses but does not read, which con-t stitule the most suspicious evidence against him." O.S. Plan NOW wstm W5M RTJk TOUR 28 Si 28 r , is vi i i. 1 ft v . 'VV rV"t - " V ' -1 w? ' "v v cr;i -1 fir SyLitift ,VV l ' j . - ..OCTOBER isf ' A WONDERFUL AIR TRIP TO MEDFORD'S SISTER CITY f SEND FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION! THERE'S NO OBLIGATION ... 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