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SUNDAY. JUNE 24. 1962 MEDFOBD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Medford Class of 1917 Holds Reunion In June of 1917 Medford High school graduated a class of 42 girls ant 27 boys - the largest in the history nf the school. Ceremonies were held in the old Page theater. Forty-five years later the class held a reunion, with 45 persons attending. Some had been members of the class, some were husbands and wives and some were mem bers of the 1916 and 1918 classes. The committee which took charge of planning the event found that 21 of the or iginal 69 members of the clans are no longer living and 15 could not be found. Of unusual interest is the fact that two women who had been teachers in Medford High school in 1917 attended the reunion, held June 16 at Rogue Valley Country club. One was Miss Mabel Mcars, who came to Medford from Boston in 1912 to teach home economics; the other was Mrs. Vera Merrlman Plymale, who came from Portland to greet former students in her com mercial department classes. Both women were presented orchid corsages, gifts from Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Bolton. Miss Mears, who now lives at Rogue Valley Manor, taught in Klamath Falls and In California after leaving Medford. Mrs. Plymale, her self a graduate of Medford High school, taught in the Medford school for three years beginning in 1916. Letters Read Another teacher, Mrs. Lu cile Marshall O'Neill, Klam ath Falls, was unable to at tend but wrote a letter which was read. In all, 16 letters from classmates were read. Raymond Reter, well known fruit grower, vas master of ceremonies. He spoke of the growth of Medford since the class had graduated, and stat ed that by 1970, the popula tion may be as much as 46,000. He said that Medford is be coming a medical center for the region and that many per sons are attracted to the area as a place for retirement. He mentioned the construction of the large Rogue Valley Man or, said there are more physi cians per capita here than in any other city in Oregon and added that many former offi cers and members of the Ar my and Navy come here to retire becaus- of the climate and recreation possibilities. Class Pictures n fiiwiail-iMiii iiiiiniMwim H 0 Bs : mm-fining 1 i, ' i J. i - 1 - -i sIPum inn Saturday, Juna US. was a lima for remembering for tha class of 1917 of Medford High school. Tha class held a raunion that night at Rogua Vallay Country club and among thota praisnt war (ltfi to right) Roland Parker, Roiaburgt Raymond Rater, Medford, who was master of These four memDers of lha class of 1917 of Medford High school made arrange ments for tha raunion which was held Juna 16 at Rogua Vallay Country club. Pictured are (left to right) Mrs. A. Z. Dean. Mrs. Ed ward Leach. Miss Claire Hanley and Mrs. extended stay, but returned to Oregon to attend the reun ion. Another went to Emhra Young, who came from San Luis Oolspo, with Mrs. Young accompanying him. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kent won a picture for the couple with the most grandchildren John Moffat. Tha class numbered 42 girls and 27 boys, tha disparity in numbers being due to tha fact that many of the boys had enlisted in tha armed forces and ware en gaged in World War I. (Knackstedt photo) Prints of freshman class pic tures were given as prizes. One went to Mrs. Vera Round- tree Hess for coming the longest distance. Mrs. Hess was in South Carolina for an Among those coming from distance for the parly were Mrs. Edna Marquis Howard Portland: Lee Summerville and wife and John Whisenant, Los Gatos, Calif., Mrs. Mar garet M. Roberts, Cayucos Calif., Dr. Ruby Wilcox Hoff man, San Francisco; Roland Parker and Mrs. Parker, Rose- burg; the Warren Butlers, of Grants Pass, and Mrs. Fran cis Miller, Klamath Falls. Valley Residents Among local residents pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Knland H. Hubbard, Miss Delie Whis enant, Floyd Pickell, Mr. and Mrs. John Motlat, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Nye, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Strang, Gerald Wollom, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hess, Mr. and Mr. Mark Goldy, Mrs. Irene Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Berthold Barn um and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Semon. Mrs. Dorothy Fergu son of Cayucos accompanied Mrs. Roberls. Reminiscensrs, of course, are the major diversion of tr r -is- ! 1 Uc, I w.-jty j j. Coming tha longest distance to attend tha reunion of tha Medford High schoo class of 1917 were Embra Young, now living in San Luis Obispo. Calif., and Mrs. Vera Roundtraa Hass. Portland, who was making an extended stay in South Carolina when the received her invitation to lha raunion, (Knackstedt photo) (he reunion. As they "remem bered whrn" the claw re called the stir caused in the school and among Hie citizenry of Medford when The whole family plays the Hammond Chord Organ ---even out in the backyard! Wherever there's an electric outlet you can plug in a Hammond Chord Organ and sit right down to play. Dad, Mom, all tha kids who can read, can play it tha very first tima thanks to the easy "picture-muiic." And if you can read music, you'll find tha Ham mond Chord Organ even mora exciting. With each Hammond Chord Organ, Puruckar'i Includes a lovely box of music books over 300 tongs in "picture-music" and standard annotation. T JUST FILL IN THE COUPON FOR MORE INFORMATION , PURUCKER MUSIC HOUSE, 111 NORTH CENTRAL, MEDFORD ' I J I would like to try tht Himmood Chord Organ in my homo, fro. I Q Pltaio Bond mi nittro information about tho Hammond Chord Organ. I D PI" ind mo frto 45-rpm rocord of Hammond Chord Organ munc. ' , MY NAMI ' ADDRESS J PURUCKER MUSK HOUSE 111 North Central Phon 773-7538 the school hoard decided to ban school dances. Mrs. Leach had taken to the reunion two clippings from the Medford Mail Tribune which were re read with great interest. One was a news story which told how the class had split 50-50 on the dancing question and had divided the treasury-the huge sum of $4.20, into halves with each faction to get $2.10 to spend on some sort of a party. The olhor clipping was of an editorial, in a highly sarcastic vein, in which the writer had told about the "great moral reform" which had struck the city, because of the board's action. Party Recalled Rrading of the clippings re minded some of a party, (de tails were somewhat hazy). wnicn nad hecn given in a hall, the second story of a building where B a r k e r's store now stands, and which had gotten out of hand with the result (hat the polire had been summoned. mere was sad reminiscing, too - of how many of the hich school boys had joined the Army or the Navy and gone to fight in World War 1, some never lo return. The committee on arrange ments was Mrs. Edward I Leach, Iho former Lnrcna Stratlon. Mrs. A. 7.. Dean, who was Laura Gates. Mips Claire Hanley. Everett Car kin and Mrs. John Moffat. who was Mary Holmes. The planning took considcrahle effort, hut those who did the letter writing and telephon ing are sure that it was all worthwhile.-O S. Student Returns ! From University In North Bend Eagle Point - Among the students home for summer va cation from the University of Oregon is Miss Lana MeGraw. Miss McGraw was enrolled in an honors class in psy chology last term, and also re ceived an award for volunteer service from her living quar ters, McClain hall She is a junior and an English major In secondary education, inter ested in the guidance and counseling field. Before returning home to summer employment with the E H. Loveness Lumber Sales company, Miss McGraw visit ed Century 21. the Seattle World s Fair, and called on friends there. She is the daughtrr of Mr and Mrs Merle MrGraw of Eagle Point. i Two women who were on lha faculty of Medford High school in 1917 attended lha raunion which the graduates of that year held Juna 16 at Rcgue Valley Country club. Pic tured hare are Mrs. Ban Plymale (Vara Merriman) who now lives in Portland, and Miss Mabel Mears. Rogua Vallay Manor resident. Miss Mears taught noma economics, having coma her from Boston. She later taught in Klamath Falls and in California before retiring and returning to Medford. Mrs. Plymale was honored at a luncheon given by friends during her stay. (Knackstedt photo) Footlighters Play Cast Is Announced The cast for the Footlight ers play, "Seven Nuns at Las Vegas, a comedy to be pro duced July 3 through July 7 in the Footlighters theater at the fair grounds has been announced. Frank Burhter. well-known director and actor nf Foot lighters plays who has been absent from the theater for some time, has returned lo direct the production. Taking the part of Mr. Edelman is Hal Applebaum, a newcomer lo the group, who has worked in moving pic tures, and night clubs and also does acrobatic acts. The nuns roles are taken hy Miss Jerry Jerome as Sis- Visitor Leaves Mrs. Laura Hibbs, Colora do Springs, Colo., left for her home Saturday after vis iting for about 10 days at the home of her son and daugh ter - In - law. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Hibbs, 100 White Oak drive. ter Felicitas; Miss Annlce Black, Sister Columba; Mrs. Helen Ashley, Sister Maria; Jaci Mullcr, Sister Edna; Sally Broadwater, Sister Rose; Mrs. Thayer Tarvin, Sister Anne; and Mrs. Frances Dempster, Sister Frances. Mary Bea Jenks is the Rev erend Mother. Other Parts Other parts are taken by Leona Flagg as Peaches; Mari lyn Grewell is Boots; Mrs. Peggy Lewellyn, baby; Frank lin Mcssinger, the bishop, and Charles Tucker, the priest. The set designers are Dr. Lawrence Ware and Mr. Buehter, and the set was con structed by Dr. Ware. Phil Morgan has charge of the lighting and sound and Julie Hoxworth is the prompter. Tickets for the play may be purchased from members of the cast, Mann's Depart ment store, Purucker's Piano house and at the box office Curtain time will be at 8:30 p.m. PATIO CLEARANCE SALE OPEN TODAY ... 1 P.M. - 4 P.M. SAVE UP TO 50 ON MANY ITEMS Come In and Register for CASH AND MERCHANDISE Nexr Drawing June 30 No Purchase Necessary MOORE'S PATIO & TOY SHOP FREE 816 Ss. Rivartid 8 1 S So. Central ceremonies for tha dinner) John Whisanant, Los Calos, Calif.. Mrs. Vara Merriman Playmala, Portland, who taught commercial department subjects at MHS In 1917; Boland Hubbard and H r b r t Strang, both Madford. (Knackstadt photo) Relatives Arrive Here' For Reunion With Family League To Picnic The annual picnic-luncheon for new members of the, Medford League of Women Voters is planned for Wed nesday, June 27 at 12 noon at the home of Mrs. John S. Day, Gold Rey. The buffet luncheon will be served followed by a brief program to be presented by Mrs. Ogden Kellogg, Gold Hill, president of the Medford league. Reservations may ba made by telephoning Mrs. L. A. Brennesholtz, 772-7863. The group is a non-partisan organization which was estab lished in 1920 to promote po litical responsibility through informed and active partici pation of citizens in government. Here Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rus sell and family, Roseburg, are visiting at the home of Mr. Russell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Russell, 821 West Second street. Mrs. Robert Russell is here to participate in a bowling tournament this week end. A large number of relatives from various parts of the country arrived last week in Medford for a family reunion. Mr. and Mrs. John Kent Jr., 922 South Oakdale avenue, were hosts for the group. Relatives of the Kents ar riving here included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kent Sr., of Bell Gardens, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Kent, Deadwood, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. K. K. 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