Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, January 01, 1963, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Textt A TUESDAY. JANUARY 1. 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON Review of Women's News Made Up of Many Facets T HELEN HORWITZ ' Chicago CUPO Birth and taUt, the inevitables of the ;luman race, led the headlines I in the women's world in 1962. j Use of the drug thalidomide : blamed for the birth of .hundreds of deformed babies l West Germany, England !"nd Canada. When doctors de jdared the drug the culprit, I thousands of expectant wo men worried about health of ;their offspring. i One in particular decided to do something about it. Mrs. Sherri Finkbine sought legal permission for an abortion in her native Arizona, when she learned she had taken the drug bought overseas during the early stage of Pregnancy. i Denied permission in this (Country, she and her husband 'flew to Sweden where doctors performed the operation. Itood Firm ! One woman stood firm aiainst U.S. approval of the drug Dr. Frances Oldham" Kclsey of the Food and Drug administration. Eventually her stubborncss paid off . . . ahe was applauded by Cong, iress, officially honored by President Kennedy, t Death took two of the world's most famous women. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 'intrepid former first lady, died at 78 after a stubborn illness, described after her death as a rare type of tuber culosis. Marilyn Monroe, the . blonde symbol of sensuality, died in her Los Angeles home of an overdose of barbit urates. ' This was the year the flames of the Cuban crisis burned hottest. Navy wives and children were moved from the Guantanamo Naval base. Women visitors to the White House let their purses be jearched under increased " security measures. Famlllea Uprooted In Algeria, European wo. men who had known no other home found their families up rooted, as Algeria proclaimed its independence. Ten thous and African women and chil dren rioted against United Na tlons troops In Katanga. U.S. women proved them selves excellent if unofficial ambassadors. Vice-President Lyndon Johnson's wife, Lady Bird, and, one of the Johnson daughters accompanied the graying Texan on a tour of the Middle East. The First Lady,. Jacqueline Kennedy, took time out to visit India and Pakistan. And, she and daughter Caroline va catloned In Ravello, Italy. The President and Mrs Kennedy began to build a new home in Virginia . . , and ignored their relatives' parties that sometimes wound their guests up in the near est swimming pool. Birthday Caroline observed her fifth birthday and was thoroughly unimpressed when she met Col. John H. Glenn, Jr., the astronaut who orbited the earth three times. "Where," Caroline asked the space pioneer, "is the monkey?" Her brother, John, Jr., ob served his second birthday. It was a busy 1962 also for Britain's first family. Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 10th anniversary as ruler, and her 33th birthday. She and her husband, Prince Philip, observed their 15th wedding anniversary. Son Charles, heir to the throne, turned 14, and Princess Anne; at 12, visited the Continent to brush up on her French. Hemlinoi Sam The French style leaders pretty much left hemlines alone they remained at the kneecap. But designers in the United States and abroad wrapped women into a looser- fitting, natural silhouette. SAVE 50 OR MORE! ECON-O-CLEAN Professional Dry Cleaning With Coin Operative Economyl MINIMUM ORDER $1.90 Cleaning and Spotting Onlyl ' 3Q lb. GRESSETT'S DRIVE-IN CLEANERS 702 Wert Main 601 East Main. CRYSTAL WHITE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS - S11 North Central DUMAS DOMESTIC LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS 30-32 North Riverside In Wimbledon, England, i Duke and Dutches? of Wind- tennis officials put a halt to j sor. colorful panties worn by wo men contestants. "W h 1 1 e only" became the rule for future tournaments. The elections put a lot of women in office. Republican Mrs. Frank Reid, Jr., of Il linois, won a seat in congress, the only new woman mem ber. Democrat Mrs. Helen Hale, of Hilo, Hawaii, be came the first woman county chairman in Hawaiian hist ory. The Kennedy women helped kaffce-klatch brother Edward, 30, to victory as a new U.S. senator from Massa chusetts. And in Ohio, a mother-son team was re-elected to congress Frances Bolton and son, Oliver. Mrs. Eleanor Sheppard be came the first woman mayor in the history of Richmond, Va., but in Ottawa, the lady mayor, Charlotte Whittun, fueded with a political rival over his Alleged remarks on her spinslerhood. In La Paz, Bolivia, lawmaker Rosa Lenta Dolz challenged a male polit ical opponent to a duel. Princess Engaged Love, as usual, helped make the world go 'round. Princess Alexandra of Kent became engaged to Angus James Bruce Ogllvy. Juliet Prowsc, the dancer-actress, was engaged to Frank Sinatra for one month. Bobo Rockefeller broke her engagement to hotelman Charles Mapcs, Jr. But nu merous of the famous made it to the altar. Actress Piper Laurie married Joseph Mor genstern,, a newsman. Former model Diane Brown became the third wife of chain store tycoon Huntington Hartford, II. Actress Janet Leigh di vorced Tony Curtis and mar ried Robert Brandt, a stock broker. French singer Edith Piaf married her protege, Theo Lamboukaa. And John McConc, director of the Cen tral Intelligence Agency, mar ried Mrs. Paul Pigott. . Zsa Zsa Gabor wed hus band number four, Herbert Hutner. Prince Juan Carlos of Spain married Princess Sophia of Greece. And boxer Ingcrmar Johannson married his long-time sweetheart, Bir git Lundgrcn. Lot Cooled For some, love cooled. Elizabeth Taylor separated from Eddie Fisher, and ca vorted through Rome night clubs with her "Cleopatra" co-star. Richard Burton. Judy Garland and Sid Luft became cnsnarlod In two-state divorce proceedings. And Pamela Mason ended her 22-ycar mar rlagc to actor James Mason. nsmrrimgm enaea mlao In 1902 for Lana Turner, Carol Bur nett, Mrs. Francis Gary Pow ers. Dinah Shore and Rose mary Cloonoy. The anniversary waltz played for Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, observing 54 years of marriage. It was I 25th anniversary for the And a Findlay, Ohio, man Wallace Phillips surprised his wife on their 20th anni versary by taking her to din ner in Paris. The stork visited actress Julie Andrews, Diana Lynn, Gamble Benedict Porum bcanu, the Duchess of Kent, Diana Dors, and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin who gave birth to her eighth child. Her 73-year. old husband, the comedian, said eight was as many as he planned for now. Queen Dias Death came also to former Queen Wilhelmlnr of the Netherlands, who was 82; the Empress of Ethiopia, who was 71; Eddie Cantor's wife Ida; and Mrs. Florence carpenter, mother of one of the astronauts. These other feminine names made news in 62: Princess Grace of Monaco, who abandoned plans to re turn to Hollywood, then nad to cut short a Paris Holiday while her husband's tiny country feuded with France over taxes. Sarah Gibson Blandlng, president of Vassar college, attacked pre-marital relations and warned her students about the pitfalls oi linen love. Jacqueline Cochran, the blonde aviatrlx and business woman, broke at least 25 trans-Atlantic flight records on Easter Sunday. Mrs. Eugenie Moore-Anderson went to Bulgaria as U.S. minister. Mrs. John Glenn, Sr., was named World Mother of the Year. And In Crofton, England, a four feet tall, 70-pound wo man proclaimed herself cham pion beer drinker. Mrs. Elsia Daincs downed half a quart of brew in nine seconds. Topics Announced For Garden Uub Medford Garden club will meet Thursday, January 3, at 1:30 p. m. at the County court house to hear a program given by Mrs. J. W. Ostrander, Mrs. Elbert Kellogg and Mrs. K. i. Nichol. Mrs. Ostrander will talk on new ways to attract birds to the garden, Mrs. Kellogg win speak on the sunburst locust and Mrs. Nichols topic will be different types of arrangements. Mrs. A. O. Floyd is lea chairman. Prospect Unit Slates Meeting Froapect-A program on "Line and Design in- Cloth ing" will be given at a meet ing of Prospect Home Exten sion unit set for Thursday, January 3 at 8 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Dean Boycr. Mrs. Gordon Anderson will be instructor, and anyone interested is invited to attend. 4?) ' Min Judy Jaan Chrittenien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Chrlilenien, 183 Black Oak drive, is tht fianct of Thomas Earl Manley, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Manlty. 55 South Barneburg road. Tht betrothal news was announc ed last waek by Miss Chriiten an's parents while both peo ple war horn from the Uni versity of Oregon for the holi days. The wedding is planned for next summer. Montague Residents Entertain LaPointe's ' Semi-Annual V j over r rv y U H 29 PALTER " JfC I DEBS Geppatto, Handcraft yy lY ? Aman. .Atf rfl fl OH C Formerly to $21.95 ey Blue Hi and Mid Heeli BR0GAN 2L ' CONFETTI . tfEfg&ffte I Qf) Open Monday 1 XjtSHlSs) I t m ami 1 till 9 p.m. f wv- nK Formerly to $15.95 . , t. . "!-,-,- Ill IJ IIIVUIWI M afllWfJIVIMJI aaMlfJ eaa Montague - Mrs. Henrietta Terwilligor and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Walters had a large group for Christmas dinner. They were in addition to the three Walters children, Patri cia, Chris and Vanita, Miss Jessie Coonrod of Yreka; Mrs. Aldee Davis, Little Shasta; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leavers Mt. Hebron; Mr. and Mrs. Le moin Vaughn and son Lee, Modesto, and Vernon Walter, Little Shasta. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Martin went to Etna to be with the Ray Smith family. Mrs. Mar tin and Mrs. Smith are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. James Dow were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larson in Yreka for Christmas dinner, and were with the Elwin Reynolds for Christmas eve. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Wal lers had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walters and children Kermith and Kcllcy. Mrs. Gladys Hart cooked Christmas dinner for her fam ily group which includes Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Piemme and daughters, Pamela and Mary, Yreka, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed win Hart and children Laurie and Blair, Little Shasta. Mr. and Mrs. James Car- rier, Ti Bar. were with Mrs. Carrier's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Davis for the Christ mas week end. Also visiting the Daviscs were Mr. and Mrs. Mario Micholon and daughter, Janice, Cloverdale. Mr. Michelon, a former Hilt resident, is now a school prin cipal in Cloverdale. Th'cy also visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Michelon. Weed, before going on to Paradise for a stay with her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gene An drews and son Bob spent the Christmas holidays in south ern California with relatives and seeing Disneyland. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wcddle and children Billy and Carol spent the holidays with rela tives In Portland. Mr. Wed dle teaches in the Montague school and Mrs. Wcddle is the teacher In Little Shasta. Mr. and Mrs. Bricc Rohrcr Joined their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gran stron of Sacramento in Red ding where they had Christ mas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Brice Long Joined the Sam Cairns at their ; ranch home north of Monta i gue to share their festive board Flavorful Sub Give a holiday flavor to chocolate chip cookies by sub stituting 1 cup of mixed can died fruit, finely chopped, and 1 1 teaspoon of orange extract for nuts called for in the tra ditional recipe. Calendar 1 Calrnrtar nntlrta aM newi for tha aiK-iaty .ecttnn of The Mall Tnbunf must h auhniitted In writing and dfadhnt for the Sun day rdmon la 1 pm. rrldav Drad. lint fnr the oerkly ralrndar It 9 a m nf thr day of publication and lor wwlt dav mwi ti S p.m. tht i day before pubtiraUon. Wedneidar 10:30 a.m.-Upnrr Applcgatc extension unit, home of Mrs. Clifton Childrrs. 10:30 a.m.-Lake Creek ex tension unit. Mrs. Ira Wool folk. Rrownsboro. 1230 p.m. Chapter CP,' Pl'.O, Rogue Valley Country club. 12:30 p nv - Chapter CG rtO. Mrs. Charles William son, 2418 Edgrmont dr 2 p m. - Wednesday Study club, Mrs. 11 S Houston. 215 Erie si 4 30 p.m.- tlrthrl 14, Inter national Order of Job's Daughters, practice. Medford I Masonic lodje Social Events Women's News New Year Is Celebrated; Polar Bear Party Today New Year's eve and day are of the Speare home is done in traditionally a time for gath ering together with friends. Throughout the city last night and today numerous parties are marking the end of 1962 and the advent of the new year. These include suppers, dinners, ' cocktail and open house, part leaf gatherings where music provided enter tainment and card parties. But none of this describes the party which Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Mitchell give almost every year at their home, 33 Black Oak drive. The Mit chells invited about 100 friends and neighbors, today for their annual Polar Bear party-the guests are privileg ed to take a dip in the couple's heated swimming pool. The Mitchells thought it might be fun to have on hand several cakes of ice to throw into the pool to give a "polar bear" atmosphere. However, with a thick fog and sub-freezing temperatures in the valley, this might be unnecessary. In addition to swimming, the Mitchells offered their guests fizzes and brunch. Another large holiday party was that given by Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lynch at their home on Woodlawn drive last Saturday evening. About 100 friends were invited for cock tails. Mr. Lynch always takes charge of decorating the cou ple's home for the holidays and this year the Christmas tree which he achieved was considered unusually beauti ful by the guests. Mr. Lynch covered the tree with white flocking, and then trimmed it with more than 150 blue Christmas balls of varying sizes, and golden lights. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Jack Speare gave a small supper party at their home on Whitman avenue for a group of friends. The living room wniie ana green, and a man telpiece arrangement of ever greens and large white can dles of varying sizes placed at one end, was in the holiday mood. Guests included Miss Jan ice Davis who Is returning to California today after spend ing the holidays with her par. ents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Da vis, 535 Oakdale drive. Miss Davis is a teacher. Other holiday parties in cluded one given December 26 by Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar Carpenter at their home on Foothills road. LET BEAUTY CULTURE BE YOUR CAREER! Once again, in January, w are offering scholarships to all applicants for nearly all of their tuition, leaving only a small entry fee. 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