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WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 17, 1962 Wind-Blown Ashland - Rain - soaked, wind-blown Soroptimists from all parts' of the state braved Oregon's storm to attend a week end district meeting in Ashland. The official register showed 84 members roprc- senting 15 clubs; 36 of those attending were members of , the Ashland hostess group. ( Klamath Falls and Brookings . members assisted in the two day conference entertainment. Highlight of the District 2 meeting was an address at the Sunday morning break- ;. fast by Mrs. Lily E. Quarn bcrg, past president of Sorop timist Federation of the Americas, Inc.. and represen tative on the Soroptimist In ternational association gov erning body. Her subject . stemmed from a recent state- ment of U.N. Secretary U. Thant, "We Have Passed the . Time." In a fact-filled half-hour. the club officer from Van. couvcr. Wash., called upon Soroptimists to "strike a spark for deeper internation' " al understanding and to ac cept responsibility for citizen ship." Briefly touching upon a re cent European visit while attending the SIA board meeting in Helsinki, Finland, Mrs. Qarnbcrg brought vivid pictures of conditions exist ing in Poland, in Germany, and behind the Iron Curtain Quotes Guide She described the evidences of Nazi atrocities in Warsaw and quoted a guide who de clared, while showing a war time cemetery in Helsinki, The Soviets may take our country one day but they will never lake the hearts of our people." She was in East Berlin at the time of greatest tension last August and was forced to walk across No Man's Land carrying her luggage. All of the women in her party had to retrace their steps many times to trans port all of their traveling bags. Mrs. Quarnbcrg told of problems in Latin America where educational needs arc paramount and whore Sorop timists have great opportuni ties. She touched upon Spain, saying that she had to revise some of her preconceived ideas. Although economic conditions were not good, she fell no atmosphere of dicla- lnrsnip. one nopes lo visu Africa lo learn of their needs as nicy become a part oi ine worlds community of tions. The world-lraveling club officer made a strong plea for a closer study of internal problems as they affect America and her position In world affairs. She urged members to strive for the Soroptimist goals of good citizenship and high ethical standards in business and political life. She also urged a continued effort toward the advancement of the status of women; the study of trends and evaluation of changing policies; -the support of this country's principles and ideals; endorsement of the United Nations as the chief instrument for maintenance of world peace; aid to new nations; assistance to refu gees, and growing cooperation with Soroptimist sister clubs as a means toward better in ternational understanding. "We have passed the time for superficial thinking," de clared the speaker. "We must accept the challenge of per sonal and group leadership and lake a new look at our selves, as together we seek new patterns that will insure peace." Governor Talks At the Saturday evening banquet held In the Mark Antony hotel, Mrs. Dorothy Button, Bellingham, Wash., governor of the Northwest ern region, was the speaker. Her subject: "The Challenge ot Soroptimism," emphasized the potential reservoir of wo man power and the responsi bility of each individual mem tier lo develop and direct leadership In the right chan nels. Panels on classification and membership; service objec tives; programming and edu cation, and public relations were conducted by district chairmen during the opening session Saturday afternoon in Trinity parish house. M June McManus, LaGrande. di rector of District 2. presided over the business meetings Mrs. Mabel Winston, presi dent of the Ashland Soropti mist club, welcomed the con ference al lis opening session. Mrs. Button also led class for club presidents Saturday afternoon. Entertainment played an Important part in the district conference and was a feature of the social hour preceding the banquet as members r- do FALSE TEETH Rock, Slide or Slip? FAHTFrTH, in ImproTwl powrlr lo kprliiklrd on uppr or lewf-r platft. hold Uli4 tr-f-th mor firmly In pirn t)o not lid. ip or rock. No minium. k'v. pMT tuMr or irfllng FASTKr.THlAulkallnr I norl and). Dorn not Minr t hf-k ")lmt odnr brrath" lift FAhTKKTH tt drug rmintpri tverywhm. Soroptimists rived wearing hats indicative of their business classifica tions. The hatless ones were fined. A tour of the Shakes pearean theatre gave an af ternoon interlude. Mrs. Margaret L a r k i n, Klamath Falls, who is region al secretary, led and was co ordinator of reports made by members who had attended the San Francisco convention in July. Pictures of the fed eration conclave were shown by Mrs. Adelaide Clary of the Ashland club. Miss Cora Ma son,, member of the hostess club, was in charge of the Sunday morning devotions, using the story of Mary and Attend Ashland Sessions Martha as an analogy. Mrs William Allen sang a hvmn, accompanied by Mrs. Hattie Litwillcr. The Brookings Soroptimist club furnished unique table decorations of driftwood, shells and seashore flowers, which were afterward given away. The Brookings presi dent. Mrs. Olympia Moody, presided. Dr. Dorothy Stolp, Ashland Soroptimist and Southern Oregon college faculty mem ber, regaled the Sunday morning listeners with lively and amusing comments on her experiences in Great Brit ain when she visited at the D4 'I days savings on BULKY SWEATERS Regularly 12.98 to 16.98. Wool, orlon, solids, jaquards and novelty weaves; cardigans and pull-overs. Save 4 days onlyl 1 Days only save on MATERNITY BLOUSES instead of 5.95. From your favorile maker. A huge assortment of styles al tremendous 4 days savings in our Stork Nook. I Davs onlv liuv WOOl SKIRTS lo Regularly 14.98 to 19.95. Tremendous savings wonderful selection. Slim or stitch down to hip box pleats in novelty plaids, stripes, checks and solids. 4 days only. MEDFOHD Soroptimist House in London. Musical numbers were pre sented during the banquet by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schall, new members of the college facult. At the conclusion of the conference sessions Sunday morning. Mrs. Shirley Wil liams, Coos Bay, district sec retary, gave the credentials report and Mrs. Catherine Smith, Corvallis, presented the courtesy resolutions. The next district meeting will be held in Corvallis in October of 1863. Mrs. Frances Worth and Mrs. Mildred Klum were gen eral chairmen in charge of MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOHD, OREGON First Meeting Held by PTA Illinois Valley - Walter Johnson presided for the first meeting of Illinois Valley High school Parent-Teacher association. Principal rrank Heisackcr introduced the teaching staff, giving a short sketch of each teacher's back ground. the Ashland conference. Other club chairmen were: Mrs. Cora Woodward, hous ing; Mrs. Norma Erwin, regis tration; Dr. Dorothy Stolp, entertainment; Mrs. Bess Madison, hostesses; Mrs. Mon tana Trites, favors: Mrs. Vel ma Jones, publicity; Mrs. Adelaide Clary, programs, and Mrs. Hattie Litwillcr, music. IT'S A WONDERFUL STORE Save 1 Days on thrilling DOUBLE KNIT DRESSES Usually 17.95 and 19.95. Wool double knit shealh or pleated dresses in charcoal, heather, red, black. Beautifully detailed. Panties Iiv ft- Box of 12 Panties by the box sale! Machine washable, ace tate Tricot white panties. Long wearing, quick drying, elastic leg and waist bands. I Davs Onlv Vi;t. SLIPPERS Reg. 5.95! These are the original "Famous Fur zies" by Night-Aires ... in white, black, pink, blue, turquoise, orange, green, lilac, red. Buy early for Christmasl i i Social Events Damons Return From Trip South Ashland Mr. and Mrs. H. Nelson Damon, 173 Church street, returned Wednesday from Arizona where they spent six weeks visiting their daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Portouw and three sons. During their vaca tion the Damons took many sightseeing trips including Nogales, Mexico; Tombstone, and the famous Boot Hill cemetery. I lie dozen PANTIES Guests Attend Model Meeting Alpha Beta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, held a model meeting recently at the home of Mrs. D. D. Walter mire, 3335 Forest drive. She was assisted by Mrs. John Watkins and Mrs. Ray Jones. Mrs. Cecil Davis and Mrs. Mildred DeWitt, XI MU chap ter, were guest speakers. Their cultural topic was "Self Estimate." Other speakers were Mrs. Richard Wager, who talked on the history of Beta Sigma Phi; Mrs. Charles T. Tucker, "What Beta Sigma Women's News Phi Means To Me:" and Mrs. Watkins, who talked on so cial activities of the chapter. Mrs. Gilbert Stuart. Mrs. Gordon Casey, Mrs. K. D. Knackstadt, Mrs. Robert Mor ris, Mrs. Robb Adams and Mrs D. Ruffner were guests November 4 has been set as the date for the preferen tial tea to be held at the home of Mrs. G. A. Cottingham, 1329 Queen Anne avenue. The October 23rd meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ray Jones, 1525 Lenora drive. 2.Vro Off Van Raalte SLIPS & GOWNS instead of 5.98. 6.74 instead of 8.95. 8.24 in stead of 10.98. Van Raalte and other slips and gowns 25 off 4 days only. Wool & Camel Hair COATS Regularly 29.95. Milium lined, club collar, 6 button closing, flap pockets, sleeve detail. 4 days to save. I Days lo Save CAR COATS Reg. 29.95. Wool fleece car coat with cozy warm quilt lining. Small collars, button front In charcoal, beige and loden green. Save 16.96! Woman's Society Planning Parly Wilderville The Woman's Society of Christian Service is meeting at the home of Mrs. Darwin Ingalls today to make plans for a Halloween party for the Methodist Youth Fellowship. En-ova KRAUT Dinner s ion.s.ii i - - . .1.1 i Blend
