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6 A. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1963 MEDFORD MAIl, TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON Social Events Women's News Bissells Are Lodge Sweethearts Ashland Mr. and Mn. Ho mer Bissel, 299 Van Ness ave nue, were named Sweethearts of Ashland Elks lodge for 1963 at the annual Valentine ball held February 16. The well-kept secret was revealed to more than 400 dancers in the downstairs ballroom when Exalted Ruler Gordon Hays introduced Sam Demo, general chairman, who in turn presented the Sweet hearts. Homer and Eve Bissell are longtime Ashland residents and take an active part in community and fraternal af fairs. Mr. Bissel Is known for his efficient managing of the annual Elks picnic each sum mer and also for the monthly birthday dinners given by the lodge. In keeping with the valcn tine theme was Mrs. Bissell's red gown and the arm bou quet of roses given to her by Mr. Demo. A crab feed was served early in the evening to lodge members and their ladies who afterward danced to the ma sic of the new Jazz Septet. Hostesses Give Party at Club Ashland-The Rogue Valley Country club decor of shock ing pink provided a colorful background for a bridge luncheon given Thursday in the Starlight room by the Mesdame R. Drew Lamb, William VanDyke and Glenn Revel of Ashland. Guests were served at 20 valentine decorated tables, Cupids and hearts on the place cards and tallies were painted by Dr. Revel. Urns and vases, picture frames and wall motifs were pink and at the entrance two topiary trees of artificial orchids in troduced a modern note. A valentine motif marked the prizes won by Mrs. Carl Harris, Mrs. Ivor Erwin and Mrs. Alex McDonald. High score winners at each table received a potted pink geranium. for-'- """a v fj -' 'VJ ...... Mrs. Wayna Cummins was chosen Queen of Hearts for the annual valentine tea given by the Christian Women i Com munity fellowship in Hornbrook, Calif. She received i crown and was presented a gift. Women Hold Annual Party In Hornbrook Hornbrook-The annual val entine silver tea was held Thursday by the members of the Christian Women s Com munity Fellowship. In a game played at tne beginning of the afternoon's entertainment, Mrs. Wayne Cummins was chosen to reign as Queen of Hearts for the day. She was crowned and presented a gift. Prizes also were won by Mrs. Grace Quigley and Mrs. Frank Suetta. The fireside room of the Hornbrook Meth odist church, where the party was held, had been decorated in the valentine theme by Mrs. Ardon Burns, Miss Or pha Wagner and Mrs. E. E. Adams, president of the society. The next regular meeting of the CWCF will be held Thursday, February 28, at the church, at which time the Rev. Carl Nylund will con tinue his leadership of the study being made in the book of Romans. 'Do-lt-Yourself' Talent Is Surveyed by Company BY GAY PAULEY UPI Women's Editor New York- (UPD -The man who complains he's all thumbs at household chores has ample c o m p any, a study of do lt - y o u rsclf projects d i s closes. The "h is" and "h e r s" per centages show he's still a better carpen t e r, plumber and electric- Oay Pauley lan than his wife But watch HI The study shows him trail ing her in the skills of wood finishing, painting, wallpaper ing and plastering. A goodly number of stout-hearted males outdid the women in such handicrafts as flower arrang ing and sewing. Do It YourieW Survey This latest look at who's who in doing the home work come from researchers of the Panelboard Manufactu ring company, Newark, NJ., which said it surveyed 22.308 families in 50 states. Incomes of the families ranged from $4,000 to $10,000 annually and eHch couple had at least one child. The study concluded that more than half of America s married women are mure skilled than their husbands at home improvement projects. Many of the families inter viewed credited the women with also being the brains behind masculine brawn. Among those surveyed, the women came up with 74 per cent of the home improve ment ideas and decided on decoration schemes, project design and the materials to be used In most projects in 84 per cent of the homes. The researchers' first ques tion was, "Has your family undertaken one or more do-it-yourself projects ... In the past year?" A total of 84 per cent said "yes" 6 per cent said "no." The answer to the question, "Who did the majority of the work?", 14 per cent of the families said the "wife alone." Thirty two per cent said "hus band alone," and 84 per cent Hid "husband and wife to gether." Asked who was more skill ed in home projects, 53 per cent decided the wife was; 38 per cent said the husband was, the rest were uncertain. Skills Compared t In a breakdown of answers to the question, "Who demon strated greater skill in the basic do-it-yourself opera tion?" herc-by chore, Is how the men compared with the women, not listing the per centages who answered un certain or had not undertaken specific projects in the past year. Fifty-two per cent of the men rated higher skill as car penters, 57 per cent at plumb ing; 67 per cent at electrical work; 44 per cent at furniture repair; and 54 per cent at metal working. The women got the nod, by 48 per cent, at wood fin ishing; 37 per cent at plaster ing; 50 per cent at painting, 52 per cent at wallpapering, and one per centime point 42 against 41 per cent over the men in repairing mechanical devices. The men didn't outclass women In the following skills, but they showed this ranking: Furniture arranging, 23 per cent against the wife's 71; at flower arranging. 12 per cent compared with the wife's 57; at gift-making, 27 per cent compared with her 48; at sew ing, 4 per cent compared wilh her 05; at handicrafts, 17 per cent compared with her 72. The study showed one per cent of the men In the families more skilled in knitting. Return Ashland Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hartley of McMinnvllle visited last week with Mrs. Hartley's sister, Mrs. A. R. Tartar. 834 C.lendale avenue. They were returning home from a vacation spent In Arizona. In Tacoma Ashland-Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Miller. 105!) Park street, spent several days in Taroma, Wash., where they visited their daughter and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Edwards, and their granddaughter, Lisa Lea, born recently. Visits Daughter Shady Cove-Art Greenlry, Shady Cove, has Just returned from Seattle, where he srwnt six weeks as a guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jcssup and family. Calendar Calendar notices and nows for the loulaty eeution of The Mall Tribune must he fubmltted In writing and deadline for the Sun day edition Is 1 p.m. Friday Dead line (or the weekly calendar la 0 a.m of the day of publication and for weea day newa Is a p.m. the day belore publlcaUon. Wedneadayi 6:45 p.m. - Malta command ery, Knights Templar of Ore gon, Ashland Masonic temple. 7 p.m. - WWI Veterans and auxiliary, Girls Community club. 8 p.m. - Medford Jayceltes, Mrs. William South, 2620 Table Rock rd. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-Lonc Pine Home Extension unit, with Mrs. Al bert L. Henderson, 1532 Ter race dr. 12:30 p.m. - Prospect Gar den club, home of Mrs. Rich ard Lowery. 1:30 p.m. - Jackson v i 1 1 c Garden club, Mrs. Paul God ward, 304 South Oregon st. 1:30 p.m. - Sams Valley La dies club, Mrs. Walter Miller, Table Rock rd. 1:30 p.m. - Women's Chris tian Temperance Union, fire place room ot First Presby terian church. 3:30 p.m. - Central Point PTA, Central Point Junior High school cafctorium. Club Member To Be Feted Ashland Mrs. Minnie Bar ron, one of tile "youngest Eldcrlies" in Ashland, will be the guest of honor Saturday afternoon, February 23, at an open house to be held in Tri nity Parish hall from 2 to 5 o'clock Mrs. Barron will celebrate her 85th birthday February 22 by greeting Ashlurd friends the following day in stead of sharing the event with George Washington as she has done on many occa sions. Hostesses for the birth day reception arc members of her pinochle club. Moores Visit In Valley Homes Central Point Mr. and Mrs. Larry Moore and daugh ter Angela were recent visit ors in the valley. The Moores, who have been living in Rose burg, Ore., were en route to their new home in Birming ham, Ala. Mrs. Moore Is the former Frances Norrls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Norris, 351)3 Hanley road, and Mr. Moore's parents arc Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Montgomery, Midway road. The visitors di vided their time between the two homes. Former Residents Visit Shady Cove Prospect -Mrs. Enid Davis and son, Harold, formerly of Shady Cove and now of Brew, ster, Wash., recently visited friends In Prospect. This was the first visit of Mrs. Davis In 18 years. The late Mr. Davis was an employee of The California-Oregon Pow er company when the fam ily lived In Jackson county. Royal Neighbors To Hold Session Mistletoe camp. Royal Neighbors of America, will meet Thursday. February 21. at 7:30 p.m. in the Pythian building. In the long-ago era of great sailing ships. tr first cargo of Brazilian coffee to arrive in North America sailci'. Into the port of Salem. Mas in 1809. The last coffee-laden windjammer put Into New York harbor on Dec. 5, 1914. Talk Is Given By Miss Oregon Miss Martha Louise Wyatt, Miss Oregon for 1963, spoke for the last meeting of West Side School Mothers' club. She spoke of her experiences in Atlantic City as a Miss Ameri ca contestant, and of par'lcu lar interest with her amusing and interesting contacts with childen and adults since the contest. After the program Mrs. El lis Chartier, president, con ducted a business meeting. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Robert Lull, Mrs. Jeffrey Shute and Mrs. How ard Williams. St. Valentine's day was the theme for the meeting. Art Classes Are Announced Jacksonville-Classes in oil painting for both basic and advanced students are being organized by Eugene Bennett, well known artist who recent ly moved his studio from Med ford to Jacksonville. The classes will begin February 25 and will continue for six weeks. Those enrolling will receive individual as well as class instruction, the. artist states. Basic classes will meet Tuesday and Wednesday eve nings, and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Advanc ed classes will meet Tuesday afternoons and Thursday eve nings. Children s classes for the junior high school age group will be held Saturday mornings. Additional information may be obtained by phoning the artist in Jacksonville, 889' 1800. Thinking Day7 Placed On Girl Scout Calendar "Thinking day" is to be celebrated by Girl Scouts on February 22 during Interna tional month. The day is chosen because it is the birth day anniversary of George Washington and of Lord Baden-Powell, the latter be ing the founder of the scout ing movement. It is also the birthday of Lady Olive Baden Powell, world chief of the Girl Guides. From the Rogue Valley Girl Scout council headquarters it is pointed out that on Think- Church Women to Hold Annual Day of Prayer Prayer will be an invisible "space ship" which will orbit the world on Friday, March 1, it is stated by members of the United Council of Church Women. On that date the annual World Day of Prayer will be observed by countries around the globe as they unite in prayer on the 77th anniversary of the prayer day program. Each year the service is prepared by Chirstian women of an affiliate country and the service for this year has been arranged by women of Korea. Feeling the great need Women of Unity To Hear Speaker Mrs. Willis T. Faso, presi dent, Oregon State chapter of the Women's Council, Nation al Association of Real Estate Boards, will be guest speaker for Women of Unity, Friday, February 22 at 11 a.m. at the Unity church, Holly and Haven streets. Mrs. Fasel will speak on the "Relationship Between the Public and the Realtor". A clarinet quartet and brass sextet from McLoughlin Jun ior High school, will play two numbers. Mrs. Edgar N. Terrill, Tal ent, president of Women of Unity, will conduct the busi ness session. The Rev. Katharine Bos worth will give the devotion als. A luncheon will be served at noon. Hostesses will be Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. L. M. Hamilton, and Mrs. Rodney Moffet. This is a non-sectnrinn group, and any woman inter ested is invited to attend. Program Given On Widowhood Derby "When Widowhood Comes" was the topic of dis cussion nt a meeting of the Derby Home Extension Unit, Thursday, February 14 In the home of Mrs. Ralph Farring ton. Discussion leaders were Mrs. John Wolter and Mrs. Farrington. During the business meet ing the group discussed dif ferent Ideas for projects to be displayed at the Jackson County Homemakers' Spring festival. The group also held the an nual valentine secret pal gift exchange, and revealed last year's secret pals. A new drawing was held for the coming year. for prayer in the troubled world today they have chosen as the theme for the day "More Than Conquerors." The theme was inspired by Paul's encouraging words to the Romans in time of great tribulation when he reminded them that no matter what the persecution, famine or peril, nothing could separate them from Christ's love. The churchwomen believe that the Korean people have a deep understanding of the needs of countries suffering trials and many tribulations in a troubled world. The Medford Council of United Church Women is sponsiring local observance in this city on the afternoon and evening of March 1. A 1 o'clock service will be held in Ascension Lutheran church under the leadership of Mrs. George E. Breece. In order that employed men and wom en may attend a service, Zion Lutheran church is to con duct a meeting in their Sanct uary at 7:30 p.m. At the Rogue Valley Manor a 2:30 p.m. service will be held for those not finding it possible to attend the earlier event. Captain William Rick- en is to speak to residents of tho Veterans Administration domiciliary, White City, and hold a service beginning at 1 o'clock. Speaker at the Ascension Lutheran church will be the Rev. Fred Evans, of First Christian church. Mrs. Ralph Matlack will be soloist. The committee arranging the several observances is composed of Mrs. George Breece, chairman, Mrs. Rob ert Bridge and Mrs. Robert Moss. It is hoped that residents of Medford and the Valley will find it possible to attend one or more of the scheduled Prayer sessions. Townsend Club Slates Session Mt. Pitt chapter, Townsend club, will meet Sunday, Feb ruary 24, at 12 noon at the A. W. Ellison home, 110 East Eleventh street. Apt. 1. A politick luncheon will be serv ed at 1 o'clock and a busi ness meeting will be held. Sixteen members attended the meeting February 10. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Barnes and daughter, Ashland, were vis itors. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whip ple, Santa Rosa, Calif., enter tained the group with a pro gram of magic tricks. Anyone interested in the Townsend organization is wel come to attend. Now Being Distributed... 'a. 1 rw'u Decorator's Guide If You Haven't Received Your Copy . . , They Are Available at . . . BIG PINES LUMBER CO. 34 W. eih 771 5331 HUBBARD BROS., INC. 13)1. Main 771-7777 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. 1219 Court 772-2720 80th Birthday Is Celebrated Montague - Sunday, Febru ary 17 was a special day for one of Little Shasta's resi dents for Mrs. Harry Sullivan celebrated 80th birthday that day. She and her husband, now retired, live in the small white house next to the Little Shasta school. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Siin cox, Mt. Shasta, daughter and son-in-law of the couple, were among the many relatives and friends who called and brought cards, gifts and other tokens of good wishes. Many others phoned and sent cards in the mail. Mrs. Sullivan, nee Daisy Haight, is the youngest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon Haight, well known early-day residents of Little Shasta ranching country and has spent most of her life here. Open House Set In Jacksonville Jacksonville - Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Brown, Knowles road, will be honored at an open house Sunday, February 24, at the Jacksonville Commun ity hall in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary and Mr. Brown's birthday. Friends are invited to call between 2 and 6 p.m. Hosts and hostesses will be members of the Seventh Day Adventist church of Valley View and the Browns' two daughters, Mrs. Bethel Smith, Talent, and Mrs. Thomas Feris, Brush Prairie, Wash. Card Party wenonah club of Weatonka council, Degree of Pocahontas, will hold a dessert luncheon and card party at the home of Mrs. Gladys Rammin, 831 West Twelfth street. Thurs day, February 21, at 1 p.m. ing day Girl Scouts are re minded of the friendship that exisits among the countries that have Scouts and Guides, and on this day members of the movement send their greetings to other members all over the world. Mrs. Charles McFarlan, pub lic relations chairman for the council points out that "Thinking day is a day on which we can take time to reflect on the way of life call ed Girl Scouting. Scouting as we know it today is not possi ble without volunteers. Moth ers are the backbone of Girl Scouting; mothers take the time to volunteer their serv ices as leaders, troop commit tee members, board members and just plain workers. "Mothers as Scout leaders are able to guide not only their own, but other girls in the ways of scouting to help them become wise, free-thinking and good citizens of to morrow. "As we meditate on our promise and laws and inte grate them into our daily liv ing, we find strength and wisdom to lead Scouts on the wider vistas in life. It we live up to our promise "On my honor, I will try to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Girl Scout laws, scouting will be a strong force for freedom and a better America." Medford Woman Attends Session Mrs. G. O. Sanden return ed February 15 from a week's trip which took her to Port land to attend the two-day mid-year state executive com mittee meetings of the Oregon Woman's Christian Temper ance Union. She also visited her sister, Mrs. Bessie Jones and family in Cornelius, Ore., and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McMullin and family of Drain, Ore. GIVE the Gift you would like to receive W from AVAN'S in the Medford Shopping Center Charity Party Winners Told Raymond Wise and Rob ert Dickey scored 286',? points to lead all players in the annual charity party sponsored by the Medford unit, American Contract Bridge league, held last Sun day at Girls Community club. Other winners were John Shortridge and Chester Reavis, second, 253; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Coode, Wilder ville, third, 252's; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hatton who tied with Mrs. Helen Conroy and Mrs. Maude Codding for fourth and fifth places with 239 points and Mrs. Sam Van Dyke and Mrs. Paul McDuf fee, sixth, 238"-i points. Daughter Visits Shady Cove-A recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer, Shady Cove, was their daughter, Mrs. Blaine Nelson, the former Kathy Meyer. Mrs. . Nelson spent a vacation from . her work at Napa State hos pital with her family. Home for the week during his sister's stay was Pat Meyer, freshman pre-medical student at the University of Oregon. :FI.FE-d.ii clous KRAUT RECIPES Dept. M P.O. Box 2589, Portland 3, Ore. ; F.'.MJMrH.I fd l ot. LIQUID ROSE FOOD HI A OT-ROS PRUNING BOOKpp J I Ommmmt Time Only i:. B Agaves MStM arav m (1 I A! JB aW T-J 1 1 1 8 Ti3 LI"" 2 Stores: 10th and South Fir Corner 6th and Bartletl "Your Seedsman Since 1910" STORE HOURS: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. TO See Sext Thursdays FEB. 21st. ISSUE OF THE MEDFORDfeAjrRIBUNE 1
