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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON O o o THURSDAY, MAY 24. 1962 3 OSSBIi This Housewife has never been exactly keen about either Ironing or painting, but both are made endurable when set to music. So yesterday morning as we swished the paint brush back and forth on the bathroom walls and woodwork it was to the accompaniment of some of our currently favor ite recordings. In the last issue of the Newsletter from the Oregon Shakespearean festival there was an article about "A Thieves Ballad" which the festival staff will present as a music-dance production to follow each staging of "Comedy of Errors." Since Music Director W. Bernard Windt said he was inspired by Gibbons' 16th century concert piece "Street Cries of Lon don" to attempt "The Ballad," we played our copy of "The Cries of London" recorded by the Deller Consort group, the London Chamber Players, the Ambrosian Singers and three soloists. These "fantasies" by Weelkes, Dering, Ravenscroft and others, as they are described on the record cover, are amusing and refreshing music and although we've never heard the Gibbons work, we can readily believe that it could inspire a dance drama which will truly complement a Shakespearean production. The "cries" of vendors, tinkers and chimney sweeps were a colorful part of the early English scene and will be a rich source for the festival writers, players and dancers. Spreading out an April issue of The Christian Science Monitor, under the paint can, we stopped in mid-air to read the women's page, missed on the first perusal. A woman writing from Dallas said that "Downtown Dallas, like any other city, tries hard to make women leave their greenland suburbia to fight the downtown traffic, roam around one-way streets looking for a parking place, and shop downtown. In order to succeed, downtown has to give suburbanites some thing special they would not find in their neighborhood shopping center." She went on to describe how the downtown merchants of this big Texas city had lured Easter shoppers by trans forming Main street into a sort of Paris-Disneyland combina tion. She made it all sound very enticing and we're sure it did attract a lot of shoppers. We've been mulling over this business of downtown versus "further out" shopping and maybe this is the time to offer our reaction. As a shopper with extremely limited time, we aren't interested half as much in "gimmicks" or bright displays or interesting bargains as we are by prompt and efficient service. We offer these recent experiences - in various stores - as an indication of what may be keeping some customers from making purchases. On one attempt we went to a store to pick up an article ordered for us which the store had called to say was in. It took more than 20 minutes of our noon-hour for two different clerks to find the article and determine that something was wrong with the billed price. At one time in this particular department 14 customers were in sight and only two clerks were on duty. On another try we endeavored to buy an article in a large store - not a downtown one - when there was only one clerk endeavoring to wait on all the shoppers in her department. The harrasscd clerk ran from one customer to another. We at length did manage to find what we wanted, and to pay for the article. Three other women waited for some time, poking around among the merchandise as they waited - two voiced their annoyance in loud voices and at length left without a clerk having approached them. The third, with two small impatient children in tow, was still waiting when we left. Several days ago we entered a store and asked a clerk for a certain item. "If we have any, it would be in the back," she said politely, waving her hand in the general direction. V.'e went to the back of the store and wandered around for quite some time - there were no clerks in sight. After so long, we started a search for what we wanted, at length found it and after another fruitless hunt for an attendant, took it -up to the original clerk who was tending the cosmetic counter, and gave her the money. In conversation with other women, we hear of many epi sodes similar to these. About two weeks ago we read a letter to an editor in one of the publications which cross our desk. The writer said something like this - if firms want to help solve the unem ployment problem and stimulate business they could do so by hiring enough help. With an adequate crew or staff, a busi ness cannot only serve the public as it should be served, and thereby attract more customers, but at the same time can cut down on overtime pay - at time and a half. O.S. Piano, Voice Recital Held Ashland-A piano and voice recital was held yesterday afternoon in Churchill audi torium on the Southern Ore Eon college campus. Piano students of Mrs. Janet Ivie and Mrs. Joan Winden shared the program with voice stu dents of William Winden, Students of Mrs. Ivie in cluded Byron Easluy, Hono lulu, Hawaii; Charles Gorr, Medford: Jill Hedgpeth, Trail; Gladys Jamison, Medford; Marilyn Michael. Ashland; Pat Parsons, Ashland; Dan Seymour, Ashland; Faye Shearer, Portland; and Gail Stafford, Klamath Falls. Students of Mrs. Winden included Chrystine Camp, Grants Pass; Kent Coplend, Oakland; Martha Fitzpatrick, Ashland; Jcrrylynn O 1 s e n, Klamath Falls; and Barbara Webb, Prineville. Voice stu dents were Tom Balch, Lau rel, Miss Barbara Bell, Coos Bay; Wanda Lee Coaktey, Newport; Jean Pletsch, Med ford: and Bill Sleep, Yreka. 1 dftCl Made-for-each - other separ ates travel far along ihe southern fashion route in wrinkle-free Arnel triacetate and nylon. A sleeveless blouson top and a swirl of pleats stay in even after a swish through the machine and quickly drip-dry. This twosome is available in a var iety of colors by Sacony. Present Musicale The piano students of Ro berta Ward Bebb were pre sented in a May musicale on Sunday, May 20 at three o'clock in lite afternoon. Participating were Carole Kubalek, Cheryl Eddy, Gail Gladfelter, Helen Harper, Sheryl Landing, Linda Beatty and Anna Jean Beardslee. The floral arrangements used about the rooms were from the gardens of Mrs J. Edwin Harper and Mrs. Milo Kubalek. The concluding number, a vocal duet by Linda Beatty and Anna Jean Beardslee, en titled "Bless This House," was dedicated to Mrs. Bebb by all her students for the many musicales held there. A corsage was presented to the teacher. Refreshments were served. Spring Musicale Is Scheduled Tonight at College Ashland-The music depart ment of Southern Oregon col lege will present its annual Spring Musicale at 8 o'clock tonight in Churchill auditor ium, it was announced by Dr. Herbert Cecil, chairman of the department. Participating organizations will be the string ensemble under the direction of Audrey Bartlelt, the choir and small vocal ensembles directed by Oscar C. Bjorlie, and the band, conducted by Dr. Cecil. The featured selection for the concert will be a perform ance of the Prologue to the opera "Mcfistofele" by Boito as arranged for band and chorus by Bainum. This com position has been performed frequently in various parts of the country and was recently performed in Portland by sev eral combined musical organ izations. There will be no admission charge for this concert al though an offering will be accepted for the benefit of the Music Scholarship fund. The public is invited to at tend. Lobster Tale The Fishery Council sug gests that frozen rock lobster tails be poached for 5 min utes before broiling, to pre vent drying. An additional 5 to 6 minutes in the broiler completes the cooking. To prevent curling, thaw the raw lobster tails completely, spit or remove the thin undershell and bend them firmly back wards to break connective tis sues that cause curling. NOW I IT'S r Be sure to dial all t -.. seven digits of the . j number when making a local phone call starting Sunday, ; May 27 at 12:01 a.m. ;' IF YOU LIVE IN: 1 . J MEDFORD JACKSONVILLE CENTRAL POINT PHOENIX-TALENT GOLD HILL PACIFIC NORTHWEST BUI Preview 0 'Collections By GAY PAULEY UPI Women's Editor New York - il'Pli - What's his no' also is hers in ap parel. The great male robbery is on on Seventh avenue, center of New York's garment in dustry, where manufacturers are previewing their fall and winter apparel for benefit of store buyers, fashion press, and an occasional celebrity. The fall clothes will be showing in stores bv late July. Bill Blass, holder of the Ameri-fashion critics' Winnie award, used a whole harvest of men's wear ideas for his collection for Maurice Rent ner, Ltd., where he is a vice president. The collection shown Mon day afternoon brought out Mary Martin, Broadway and television star, and Valentina, the famous designer now re tired. Blass. one of the most in fluential voices in the design world, used men's wear fab rics such as diagonal and her ringbone weaves and flannels. The look of the T-shirt show- led in overblouse treatments for daytime and evening. The back of suit jackets I and coats had side or center vents, in the manner of men's suits. Even so, by the time Blass was through with the i designs, the results were ex tremely feminine, not harsh. The silhouette for day most ly was narrow, with natural waist, often belled. But Blass showed a softening of severe lines in skirts with center front inverted pleats, or soft gathers, and occasionally a bit of flare. Some daytime and evening dresses were full circle in the skirts, and belt ed tightly at the natural waistline. The vest served instead of blouse as the finishing touch for skirt-jacket combinations. In one case, a beige wool vest with black buttons topped a slim black skirt and a white satin blouse with long sleeves, French cuffed. Other "thea ter" or late day costumes came with metallic vests in stead of blouses; and the me tallic fabric was repeated as lining for the costume's jacket. The long sleeve, gathered softly to a cuff, ran through the Blass collection. So did spongy wools billed as "chif fon souffle;" these even made up a group of long, lean-cut formals. Calendar 7 to 10 p.m. - Eagle Point school band benefit coffee hour, at school. 7 p.m. - Shop exhibit. Eagle Point High school gym nasium. 7:30 p.m. - Rogue Valley Natural History club, Med ford High school, Room 35. 8 p.m. - Home Economics style revue. Eagle Point Grade school gymnasium. 8 p.m. - Phoenix Thursday club, home of Mrs. R. G. Gcr mer, South Pacific highway. 8 p.m. - Reames chapter, OES, Medford Masonic tem ple. Friday: 11 a.m. - Women of Unity, Unity center, 995 South Oak dale ave. 12:30 p m. - Electa Social club. Girls Community club. 12:30 p.m. - Fifty Plus club. St. Mark's Episcopal church Guild hall. Eik-TraiTPTA Installs Officers Trail - Mrs. Jack Carlton was installed president of the Elk-Trail school Parent-Teacher association at the May meeting. Others installed were Mrs. Charles Fry, vice president; Mrs. Edison Barlow, secre tary, and Mrs. William Brooks, treasurer. Retiring president, Mrs. John Loprr, thanked her of ficers and club members for their help during the year. Each new officer and Mrs. Loper were presented with a corsage. Mrs. Loper also re ceived a PTA pin. Rogue River Club Honors 39 Rogue River Nedret Kar- an, American Field Service exchange student from Ma latya, Turkey, and a student at Grants I'ass High scho. spoke recently at e annual Seniors breakfast in Rogue liver. Kiwanian Dames Schedule 'Hobo' Party Saturday A "hobo" party for Kiwan ian Dames and their husbands is planned for Saturday. May 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Thurs ton Dance studio. A pothick dinner will be served. I All who attend are to be in costume, members of the com mittee point out. The committee is made up of Mrs Ed Barnctt. Mrs. Har ry Barker. Mrs. Tom Andcr- , son, Mrs. Chan Drew and Mrs. ! Ray Wise. The last meeting of the Ki- . wanian Dames was held May t 22 in the home of Mrs. Robert Hart, 1809 Roxy Ann place, when luncheon was served. Over 30 members attended. i Mrs. D. B. Trunncll and her ! daughter of Aguanga, Calif., were guests. Mrs. Trunncll is a sister of Mrs. Dale Hearrell. During the business session the group voted to furnish two campcrships to the Rogue Area Girl Scout council. SHOP Yf WSTI W 77 TTT7 TTTC rCI . a v mm 11 1111 a. COLORFUL tJj tpf ' tM SHORT -SHORT FLAY SETS I Kj Choose from q bright bevy Sears Low Price II ,."'' i ntl 'wi of cotton crop tops, midriff ""TrW (flK Mlk 11 il jjl ! trj e I styles, pullover end but- Q W 1 IB I ' I. j $ fdJ teuton-back tops, teamed with , : S l ' '4 t matching patterned or x.- J I "2 Cf 'i' df ?SN" I solid color shorts. Sizes 8 tmUr W -: I I 'i f ? ,0 18 r (v J I j J Mfl I Hey, Kids... Here Come the V f PopsidepRiMTs " j Delicious on Those " "d 29.? SOLID C0L0K CAI'KIS jj Cool Colton Playscts ewls -'1' Sears Low Price -. What funl Here'j your favorite summer & TOP M Slim tapered play pants in jf ft treat, printed on white In the tastiest HI solid colors, assorted ; VdViD colors ever. Cotton poplin pants with colors, some with hidden ' j matching poplin or cotton knit tops... KNEE CAPPERS )99 pockets. S'res 10 to 18. I i real cool, cute, and very thtifty, too. nd TOP m jj sizes 7 to H. mm m o ,0"sO A T" ( 501 EAST JACKSON STREET Shop at Scars and Save JJ & ZFJiZVlL fl ! ft 11 o 0 o oSporired ' the Rogue wcreOjjresei'd eacff senior crt Rowlison, Mrs. Frank River Civic Improvement r They were made by Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Ingle, Mrs. Harry club some 3 seniors were ,, le, Mrs. Jerusha I Kevington, Mrs. Hugh Ellis, guests for the 21st annual I ' breakfast. It was held at the M"orc ancl Francis Wilkinson. I Mrs. Homer Drown, Mrs. Os Veterans of Foreign War's hall. , lrs' V'sm White was ! car Benofiel, Mrs. Edith Os Th speaker, who is living general chairman of t h e I borne. Mrs. Rollin Stiehl, uiili ir Mrs Qirfn.'v breakfast and Mrs. Burkett Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs. H. J. Bazett, is 18 vears old and 1 was ln cge of entertain said that his father is a re. rnent. OtBers who agisted tired police chief He has an 1 werc Mrs- Dlck' Mrs- Earl older brother and sister who I Green, Mrs. Mary Williamson, are teachers. Mrs. Lulu Trotter, Mrs. Rob- Mr. Karan told of his coun try, its people and their cul ture. He answered questions about Turkey and John Harr, superintendent of the Rogue River High school, showed a film of Turkey. Plans Told Following the breakfast each senior told of their plans and read their fortune from a scroll. Teachers attending the event also spoke to the Class of 1JB2. They included Mrs. Harr, Mrs. Donald Neil son, Mrs. Henry Holsinger, and Mrs. Cloyd Dick. Mrs. Ed ward Burkett, club president, also spoke. The prayer was given by the Rev. Mr. Holsinger. Sprays of white and purple iris, the colors and flowers of the senior class, and snowballs decorated the tables. Corsages of white and purple flowers Eggs are an ideal food for babies and convalescents. Nu tritionists report eggs are 96 , per cent digestible. 1 MONDAY 'Seniors oat Breakfast W I STYLE innie s salon Welcomes . . . DARLENE DWYER To Their Staff Darlene specializes in Hair Styling, Bleaching and Toning . , . and invites her friends to visit her at . . . 8 DROP & FRIDAY 'TIL i) Stephens. Mrs. Elizabeth Mc Grath, Mrs. Lynabel Deck, Mrs. Victor Frieden. Several mothers of tfle students also assisted. 528 EAST MAIN STREET OPERATORS to Serve You - INS WELCOME drllLLS BROS. COFFEE M ib. 69c 2 ,r,$125 Instant 6-oz. Jar 79c BROWN'S MARKE1 Eagle Point DARLENE DWYER 773-4559 For An Appointment lM. 4 n ..n, LAUNDROMAT "a-jSTEWAM o o
