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A SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 19S3 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON The Family Council Kdltor's note: The Family Council consists of a Judge, a thyebtatrtst, three clergymen, three edltore end women's editor, arts article U b luminary of a family dliagreement presented to the Council. The Council dealt with problems, major and minor, encountered by guidance coumelors and social workers. Bdlted by Mri. Alma Denny. (Copyright by General Featurea Corp.) Frank V. - I don't want to be a oarty to his pranks. i Oren M, - When . will he stop being a wet-blanket? e e Frank V. - A fellow who works In my department has asked me and - another co worker to act as ushers at his wedding in April. We're glad to do so. He's not been in the city long and hasn t many close friends. We've been spending lunch hours togeth er and also have accompanied him and his fiancee to theatre and parties. But aready Orcn, who'll be the other usher, is cooking up a few practical jokes to play on the couple at the re ception and before they leave. For example, he wants to put a firecracker in the car, set to go off when the door slams, I can't stand that child ish nonsense and I don't want to be included in, and blamed for it. ' Oren M, - Frank would make the ideal pall -bearer, not the usher at a pal's wed ding. Our job is to do the. thing up brown, give the couple a send-off to remem ber. I have a million ideas, the sort to make the bride and groom chuckle every time they think of them - like trick inkblots on his white shirt, and boutonnieres that squirt. But Frank won't co operate. And, even worse, he threatens to tip Bob off if I go ahead with any fun plans. I certainly won't try any thing to disturb the decorum o the ceremony. But I'm sure Bob chose Frank and me as his attendants, because he wants us to liven things up later. But Frank wants to be a dud. e - Tht Council! There's one in every family or in every of fice, the prankster who thinks that smile on your face de notes pleasure all the time. Does It occur to him that it may mean, "Goodie, I can shake you at lastl You're not one bit funny!" Real humor is kind. It warms and relaxes you. But practical jokes, on the other hand, warms the joker. He feels ten feet tall, at your expense. What's so hilarious about scaring the confetti off a pair of newlyweds by mak ing them think there's a bomb in the honeymoon car? Sure, they'll laugh. But it's from hysteria, not joy or gratitude. And anyone with a weak heart won't find his health improved, to say the least. We're not killjoys, but we vote with Frank. A wedding is an occasion for airing the full spectrum of fine human emotions. The solemnity of the nuptial rites evokes the deeper feelings, and gradually during the reception and party, tne ngnter sentiments have full play. When it comes to belly-laughs and guffaws, tradition suggests the send-off high-jinks cf old shoes, tin cans, and funny signs tied to the getaway car. Oren may be able to Improvise there, but within "expectable" limits. At the same time we have a helpful word for Oren. What is this great need within him self for making people laugh by making other people ap pear foolish? Evidently he has an inordinate need to at tract attention to himself, and can't do it in quieter ways. He loses sight of the cruelty he may be visiting upon oth ers, in nis desperate attempt to feed his own ego. The "good sport" may laugh it off, but he doesn't like Oren the more for his "sense of humor." We suggest that Oren find, or be helped by a counselor to find, ways of being noticed which are more adult than giving a guy a hotfoot or a trick cigar. Norblad Presents Secretaries With European Vacation Washington (UPD - Two Capitol Hill secretaries are counting the days until March 15 when they start on the dream trjp of their lives -thanks to Rep, and Mrs. Wal ter Norblad of Oregon. Louise Carlson and Betty Fox, long-time secretaries to the Oregon Republican, told today of how their boss called them Into his private office one day. "We really didn't know what he wanted - he never called us In together like that," said Louise, who has spent IS years on Norblad's staff. .... Sat and Listened- So they sat and listened as Norblad said he wanted them to do him a "favor." "On the afternoon of March 19 I'd like you to go to Na tional Airport and lake a plane to New York," he said. "Then I'd . like for you to catch a jet to London." The secretaries sat open mouthed as Norblad went on to outline a 17-day. trip cov- Judges Selected for Speech Contest Judges have been chosen for the Voice of Democracy contest at the Mcdford High school, Frank L. Otley, com. mandcr of Mcdford's Veterans of Foreign Wars, has an nounccd. Tlicy are Dr. Elliott Beckcn, Omar Bacon, Bruce Mctzger and Mrs. Dorothy Sutter. Judging will be Monday, Jan. 2H, at 4 p.m. in the Med. ford High school and will be directed by Tom Schuyler. Winners from Phoenix Central Point and Medford will have their speeches tape recorded Feb. 2, The tapes will be taken to District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for further judging. Citations and Savings Bonds for the winners will be pre. scnlcd at a student assembly, Otlcy said. erlng seven countries - his gut tor their "faithful serv ice" over the years. "Words failed me," Betty said. "I just couldn't believe It. It's incredible." Had she ever heard of any one else "on the Hill" giving such a gift paid for out of his own pocket? Never!" Places To Shop Betty said Mrs. Norblad had helped plan the trip and had told them to go to the Tower of London to see the crown jewels - "all Uiose lovely, juicy diamonds." She said Mrs. Norblad also had told them the best places to shop on their trip, which ends when they fly back from Paris. Neither Betty, whose home is in Arlington. Va.. nur Louise, whose legal residence is Salem, Ore., has ever been to Europe. No, no, no!" Betty ex claimed when asked. "Why I'd never been west of Alex andria either until I went to Oregon. Ever since Louise and Betty got the news, there has been increased interest in the pos sibility of staff jobs opening up with the Orcgonian. Perry Resigns As Association Head Larry Perry, elected pres ident of the Jackson County Horsemen s association when the group organized recently, resigned at a special meeting Wednesday. An association spokesman said Perry resigned because other obligations made it in advisable for him to continue as president. John Belknap, vice prcs idenl, reported that the next , regular meeting of the associ ation will be held at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13 In the cafeteria at the county fairgrounds. A ; new president will be elect- ed at that time. & MAX. 22 lT 7-12-24-34 STAR GAZER'V Br CLAY R. FOLUUM- ,f TAUaUl APR. 21 MAY 21 rfcSUl .42-71 -5l74-77-83-89l OIM1NI jy JUNE 22 ITl 5.15.23-3 47-567 CANCH tm JUNE 23 JULY 23 ?) 3- 8- 9-53 us JULY 24 AU& 23 r-73-82-87 VUGO AUG. 24 f SEPT. 22 2.32-44-631 '65-72-81-86 M Vow Do" AcfiWr Guide M " According le llie lan. 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It Jp2 l4-26-38-49(V 59-60-70 S- ms C0-21-3M3.fi 4-H Club News Mixers and Fixers The Mixers and Fixers club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Webster recently with Cheryl Anderson, president, calling the meeting to order. All members were present but Paula Ragsdale. Kathy Webster, Karyl-Ann Robins and Cheryl Anderson exhibit ed skirts they had made. Paula Ragsdale was elected news reporter, and Audrey Friese, song and game leader. Each girl sewed a button on a piece of cloth and learned to tie knots in a piece of thread. Refreshments were served. Cheryl Anderson, Reporter Snappy Cooks Corinne Florey and Sally McKay will demonstrate mak ing muffins and Cindy Ryer son will demonstrate table setting at the next meeting of Snappy Cooks 4-H club Jan. 31. Kathy Ross and Corinne Florey lead the club mem bers in the pledge of allegi ance to the flag at a recent meeting. Members answered roll call by naming vegetables starting with the first initials of their names. A trip to a grocery store is planned in the near future. The meeting was adjourned and a game was played. Corinne Florey, Reporter Scrambled Eggs - The Scrambled Eggs 4-H club of Central Point held its third meeting with Patty Warne, the president, callii.g the group together. Patty Warne and Linda Tallcy demonstrated making muffins. Milana Briggs was introduced as the new report er. Coral Hali will serve re freshments at the next meet ing. Milana Briggs, Reporter Jacksonville Goody Cookers The December and January meetings were held at the Glathar home. , At the December meeting, unexcused absenses of offi cers was discussed. A Febru ary social was also discussed. Dana Dunlap and Donna Huckel did a demonstration on cookery terms. Pat Gla thar gave a demonstration on parliamentary procedure. At the January meeting, it was decided to postpone the February social to a later date. The next meeting will be held at the home of the Dunlaps. It was decided that everyone should bring what they are making for their project, Record books also will be checked at this time. Pam Dunlap and Louise Wlrch gave a demonstration titled how to make a . Jello salad. Marta Heffner and Karen Charley gave a dem onstration on how to make a center piece with a tree branch. Pat Glathar, Reporter Galley Gals The first meeting of the Galley Gals 4-H club of Wil liams was called to order by our leader, Mrs. Fischer, and our assistant leader, Mrs. W. T. Parsons. Members of the club are Vicki Ralph, Patricia Conner, Debra Tompkins, Shirley Craig, Harriet and Claudia Fischer, all of Williams. We elected officers. They are Vicki Ralph, president; Patricia Conner, vice presi dent; Debra Tompkins, secre tary; Shirley Craig, song and game leader; Harriet Fischer, treasurer, and Claudia Fisch er, reporter. At the next meeting, Har riet and Debra will demon strate measuring dry and liquid ingredients. Claudia Fischer, Reporter Small Worlds Around Us By LYNN M. W ATKINS (Register and Tribune Syndicate, 19631 Feelings of Fruitration Felled Furless 'Figets' In spite of the well estab lished fact that he and his kind are considered highest in IQ rating of any member of his large and diversified fam ily, "Fidgets" seemed actual ly stupid-stupid, at least by any human measure. For any creature so univer sally recognized as monstrous and hideous, he and his kind are strangely delicate. Fidgets and those of his Ilk preceding him, have proved an animal can become so excited he may die from extreme nervousness. You might have trouble be lieving an octopus has feel ings of frustration or that it can become so unstrung it can die, but hardly any other explanation seems possible. There had been others caught ahead of Fidgets-sev eral of them in fact - all apparently well, happy and healthy, but all short lived: they all worried themselves to death. Remembering those which had lasted such a short time, we were very careful when we found Fidgets in the deep water trap. We decided to give this one every chance to survive. Rests Calmly When the cage was pulled up, there he was, calmly rest ing on the floor of the trap, a well adjusted octopus. We never lifted him from the wa ter, we lowered a tub under neath the cage, and lowered the cage into it. Then we rais ed cage, tub and octopus to-aether. Carefully we loaded the Advisory Board of Hospital Meets Surplus of incomes over ex penses for the past fiscal year totaled $38,874, Business Man ager B. J. Stormberg told members of the Sacred Heart hospital advisory board at the first meeting in 1063. Stormberg presented the summary of income and ex pense accounts for 1962. R. B. Thierolf, president of the board, reported plans for the new hospital "moving full speed ahead" since receipt of approval of Oregon state au thorities. He said that Jack Edson of Edson and Pappas, architects, would be invited to give a detailed report at the February meeting of the board. An invitation to view the mock-up room of the new hos pital, currcnll: on display on the fourth floor of the Sacred Heart hospital, is extended by the board to all area residents the board announced. outfit into a waiting truck at the dock. Fidgets had not been out of water a single second. Arriving at the big tank that was to be his fu ture home, we reversed the loading process. We lowered tub and all into the water. Not even a breath of fresh air had struck the soft body. With the cage still under water we released the cover. Fidgets took his time. Very slowly and with deliberate in tent, the big octopus crawled from the trap, or more cor rectly he flowed out of the cage. He looked around and began to consider his new surroundings. A pile of rocks occupied one side of the big tank.. In the rock pile were numerous crevices, caves and open pass ageways, purposely made for the delight and satisfaction of any homeloving octopus. Fidgets saw the rock pile. He folded his eight tentacles into a bunch and siphoned his way rapildy, by jet propulsion, to ward it. Plainly Seen The water was clear; we could see him plainly. His body was as large as a foot ball, his longest tentacles nearly 3 '4 feet long. In the clear water he looked even bigger than we knew he was. His eyes shone balefully; his bulbous body pulsated with a regular and steady rhythm. A day or so later Fidgets ate a small dead fish. To all intents he seemed as content ed as an octopus should be, except that he blushed red so often. Waves of vivid color washed over his soft body in recurrent waves. He was al most technicolered; he would be by turns bright pink, blue, gray or mottled, often in cap id succession. One color would actually run into an other, and at the same time the body would alternately swell and deflate, like the lungs of an animal taking one deep breath after anoth er. To the casual observer the color change looked rather pretty, but in reality the oc topus was suffering from a high state of nervous excite ment; he was running a tem perature and generating a case of jitters. His nervous system was building up to a "top blowing"" explosion. Fidgets died with a full stomach and in a healthy condition; he was so high-strung he literally "blew his lop." Name Selected for Rental Association Jackson County Property Owners Rental association was chosen as the official name for an organization of owners of rental property in tms area at a recent meeting. Mrs. Mark Boyden was elected president of the asso ciation. Other officers are Wally Iverson, vice president; Mrs. Barbara Cameron, sec retary; Vernon Rasmussen, treasurer; Mrs. O. L. Bell and Mrs. Herbert Lewis, publicity chairmen, and Mrs. Maurice Ritchey, program chairman. Judge L. L. Sawyer, district judge of the small claims court, was speaker at the or ganizational meeting. The next meeting of the association will be held in Ashland at the city library Feb. 19. Self-Employed Farmers May Use Optional Method c .if.,.mn!oved farm- .$600 to obtain social security Washington - (UPD - Presi dent Kennedy says he would be "delighted" to see Sir Winston Churchill given hon orary U.S. citizenship. He made the statement when asked about bills now pend ing in the House, and Senate to make the British leader an honorary American citizen Some self-employed farm ers may be entitled to use an optional method for figuring their net earnings stum farm for social security cred it, Edward B. Jacobson, dis trict manager of the social security office in Medford re minded farm operators today. He pointed out that; ill if the uross income from agricultural self employment is not more man i,ouu, um farmer may count as net farm earnings either the actual net or of the farm gross in come. (2) If the gross farm income is more than $1,800, and the net farm earnings are less than $1,200, the farmer may use cither the actual net or $1,200. (3) If the gross farm in come is more than $1,800, and the net farm earnings are $1,200 or more, the actual amount of the net earnings must be used. M Obtain Protection Jacobson said that use of the option enables farmers with gross income as low as protection for themselves in their old age, if they become disabled before that time, and (or their survivors in the event of untimely death. He emphasized, however, that regardless of the way in which the net earnings are figured, the farmer must have net earnings of at least $400 (from farming alone, or in combination with other self employed earnings) to get so cial security credit for the year. 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