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MEDFOl D MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON SUNDAY. MAY 28. 193 C 7 ( i Thii registered Manx black famala champion won 16 polntt in iti first ihow, according to 1U owner Mri. Robert Giliniky, Reuta 2. Box 267A. Tha cat'i nama ii Gilmora't Alona Snaefel. Mri. Giliniky it treasurer of tha Southern Oregon Cat club. Tha club plant to present an annual cat show in Madford. (Roulh photo) History of Bed Proves Interesting Reading New York-Everyone sleeps in a bed, but few people talk about them. One exception is Bernard Castro, president of Castro Convertibles, Inc., New York, N. Y., who reads about beds, studies the history of beds, relates anecdotes about beds and sometimes talks in his sleep about beds. Before you can wink an eye, Mr. Castro will declare, "The first human sleeping equipment was probably cre ated by a genius who observed the nesting habits of the ani mals around him and decided there was no reason why his bed shouldn't be more com fortable than the floor of his cave. It was about 4,000 B.C. when man fashioned his first bed. He was never happy to sleep on a floor again." When man's imagination turned to the making of his bed, he sometimes created wonders and sometimes hor rors when judged against our modern standard of comfort. From his notes Mr. Castro of fers the following facts on the making and using of beds through the ages. Roman Emperors used their beds to sleep on, to rule from, cat upon and to be carried from one place to another. Beds Traveled In ancient times, it was common practice to lake one's bed along when visiting friends or traveling. Members of the nobility, of course, had several beds. Louis XIV had 413 beds. One 18th century bed meas ured 18 feet long by 12 feet wide. In Egypt, 6.000 years ago, beds were lavish, but not very comfortable. Sleep technology was unknown and mattresses consisted of thongs of woven leather topped by folded linen sheets. Mr. Castro observed that an Egyptian pillow - or headrest -was made of a pedestal and a curved piece of wood used not only to elevate the head, but to preserve the elaborate Egyptian coiffure. Then in the late Roman period precious metals and stones were used in beds and bed clothing. A nightgown studded with diamonds was Cheese Storage Tips Are Given; Some Will Freeze Soft, unripened cheese, such as cottage and cream, is quite perishable. Use it within a short time and keep it refrigerated in a tightly covered container. Wrap other cheese so air is kept from it - leave the original wrapper on or use van paper, foil, or plastic film. The cheese will keep well in the refrigerator for several weeks. Freezing damages the char acteristic texture of most cheese. However, there are exceptions. Brick. Cheddar. Edam, Gouda. Muenster. Port du Salut, Swiss, Provolone, Mozzarclla can be successfully frozen in small pieces. Small sizes as Camembert can be frozen as purchased. The cheese must be wrapped tight ly in moisture-proof wrapping frozen quickly, and stored at 0 degrees F. or lower. When removed from the freezer, the cheese should be thawed in the refrigerator. Serve it promptly after thawing. the height of luxury. Who cared that sleeping on dia monds was not any more com fortable than sleeping on a coal pile? It was a status sym bol. The Romans had a special sleeping custom. Their beds were built high off the floor. Although they broke a good many bones falling out of bed, the height offered some pro tection from one of the popu lar sports of the day or night -assassinations in bed. Slept on Straw The Dark Ages gave the history of beds a time of ret rogression, according to Mr. Castro. A bed once more be came a pallet of straw in a corner or a short wooden box with a plank top. In winter the nobleman slept near the fire. His servant made his bed near the door. When Europe came out of the Dark Ages there also dawned a new era of luxuri ous sleep equipment. Draper ies reappeared. Canopies came into common use. The double bed was introduced. Today there are round beds, double bods, beds that come out of end tables, beds with built-in radios and control panels to turn out all the lights and close the garage door. Not to be outdone by his own study of history, Mr. Castro, who built his first convertible in 1931, has introduced mink lined furniture. And now there is a urethane foam matt ress and pilow which remains odor-free and eliminates the growth of infectious germs, bacteria and fungi. Group Holds Installation Shady Cove Mrs. H. G. Bressler was installed presi dent of the Shady Cove Gar den club when the group met recently in the home of Mrs. Floyd Kelley. Mrs. Verta Bradley and Mrs. Carl Han sen were cohostesses. Mrs. Arthur Schleicher was installed vice president; Mrs. Delbert Spain, second vice president; Mrs. Richard Pfei fcr. secretary and Mrs. Bcla Molnar, historian. An annual potluck picnic was scheduled for June 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson, Cra ter Lake highway near Ar kansas road. Husbands and escorts are invited and mem bers arc asked to contribute ideas for the 1963 year book. Dr. W. W. Wells, Ashland, spoke on the ancient culture of bonsai and stressed its spiritual significance. Mrs. Kelley reported on the upkeep and planting of flow, er beds in Shady Cove and progress of a new bed to be constructed in west Shady Cove. Mrs. Molnar reported on 'litterbugs.' A discussion was held con cerning landscaping of an area around a boat ramp. The project has been delayed due to lack of facilities. About 20 women attended and guests were Mrs. Walter Cushman, Trail; Mrs. V. Schacffer. Prospect. Mrs. Adeline Carl and Mrs. Fran cis Waterson. Shady Cove area. It was reported that Terl Spcnce of Shady Cove Grade school had won a blue rib bon In a recent district gar den club essay contest. King's Kandle Glow of Seurbleu, 9' j-monih old reg istered frost point Siamese female, is owned by Mrs, John Sellers. Avenue G West, While City, Mrs. Sellers is vice president of the Southern Oregon Cat club which was rec ently organised in the valley. The club is affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers association. (Routh photo) Southern Oregon CatClub Is Formed, Shows Planned The Southern Oregon Cat club has been organized in re cent weeks by cat lovers in Medford and adjacent vicini ties. Affiliated with the American Cat Fanciers asso ciation, a national organiza tion, it has been formed in the interest of breeding, show ing and owning pedigreed and registered cats. The local club members are interested in promoting the general welfare of all cats including household pets. To become a member it is not necessary to own registered cats, officers have pointed out. The club was formed also for the purpose of presenting an annual cat show in Med ford similar to ones being giv en throughout this country and Canada. Such shows at tract persons with rare or un usual breeds of cats from va rious parts of the country in search of championship Dogs 'Debarked' Through Surgery New Haven, Conn. - lliPD -What's a dog without a bark? Still a dog, according to Dr. Leon V. Whitney, clinical in structor in pathology at the Yale school of medicine. Surgical "debarking of dogs," as he sees it, is neither cruel nor inhumane. In a report in "Medical Tribune," a publication for doctors, the veterinarian argues that debarking a dog removing vocal cords while the animal is anesthetized-is far more humane than shut ting it up in a kennel to howl all night. "The dog," he said, "appar ently suffers little pain even when it tries to bark after re gaining consciousness." He concludes that the reac tion which expresses Itself in barking is not the desire to make noise, but a reflex ex hibited regardless of the sound it produces. Making the effort gives the dog all the satisfaction it needs or wants," Dr. Whitney added. Mrs. Dawn Owaltncy, and Baxter Farster is club pres ident; Mrs. John Sellers, vice president; Mrs. Farster, secre tary and Mrs. Robert Gillin sky, treasurer. Anyone interested in join ing the group may contact any of the officers, or call Mrs. Gillinsky, 826-4806. Local Board Votes 'No' To Change The board of the Medford branch, American Association of Universilv Wompn rpaf. firmed its stand Werinesriav evening opposing a state fed eration oy-iaw change regard ing the Oregon state division fellowship program. The local branch had voted opposing the proposed trans fer of administration of the division's graduate fellowshin from state to national prior to tne AAUW state convention in Gearhart last month. At the convention, dele gates established the Oregon State Division Endowed American Fellowship Fund, which they voted to receive the $500 each year from state dues. The fund would be ad ministered by the AAUW Na tional Foundation in Washing ton, D. C. Since the proposed by-law change as published prior to the stale convention, was for discontinuance of the state fel lowship and to transfer the funds to national control and did not mention the endowed fund, it was stated that change would have to be ratified by three-fourths of the state's branches. The Oregon state division AAUW graduate fellowships have been given to Oregon women every three years since 1928. The individual fel lowships were for $1,500. Members have objected to the endowed fund since the interest from money will not be sufficient for fellowships until the fund has reached at least $50,000. Gold Hill Health Unit Has Election of Officers Gold Hill Members of Gold Hill Health unit elected officers for the ensuing year, committee chairman were named and cash donations made at the May meeting. Prior to the business ses sion conducted by Mrs. G ro ver T. Mulkey, president, the annual potluck luncheon was served at the home of Mrs. W. S. Dickenson, Sardine creek road. The May meeting was the last session this sea son. In September the group will meet at the home of Mrs. George Smith, Sardine Creek road. Mrs. Pearl Murray and Mrs. Donald Morrow were guests and new members are Valley PTA un nsra At Evergreen Cave Junction - Joint in stallation of officers for the Illinois Valley Parent-Teacher association units was held last week in the Evergreen Grade school. Units participating were from the Kerby school, the Illinois High school, the Evergreen school and Sel ma school. Mrs. Ronald Prathcr, a past president and county council officer, was installing officer. Mrs. Larry Musil, vice presi dent of the host unit, pre sided. Installed for the Kerby unit were Mrs. Raymond An drade, president; Mrs. John Kihs, vice president; Mrs. Ed Bauman, secretary, and Mrs. Robert White, treasurer. Selma unit president install ed was Mrs. William Steven son, with Mrs. Richard Due ker, vice president; Mrs. Wil liam Bryant, secretary; Mrs. Ralph Fisher, treasurer. Evergreen unit officers are Mrs. Don Rosenburg, presi dent; Mrs. Wayne Spencer, vice president; Mrs. Dorence Noteboom, secretary, and Mrs. Al Boucher, treasurer. Illinois Valley High school unit officers installed were Mrs. Richard Payne, presi dent; Mrs. Ron Brood, vice president; Mrs. Robert Hincs, secretary, and Mrs. Casey Pillar, treasurer. Mrs. Kenneth Brown of the Kerby unit was presented a past presidents pin. Refresh ments served included a cake baked and decorated by Mrs. Musil. Pears Complement To Meat, Poultry Canned pears make good companions for meat and poultry when they're pre pared with herbs or spices. With lamb, serve minted pears, tinted green with veg etable coloring and flavored with mint extract or fresh mint leaves. Add horseradish to pear sy rup, heat and pour over pears to serve with beef. Fill center of pears with cranberry sauce to accom pany pork. Sprinkle the pear halves with curry to serve with chicken. Add candied or powdered ginger to the fruit to go with veal. Mrs. Floyd Lance and Mrs. Donald Dickenson. Mrs. Mulkey was reelected president; Mrs. Arthur Boye, vice president; Mrs. John Garrison, secretary, and Mrs. Ted Schoencmann, treasurer. Mrs. Mulkey named the fol lowing committee chairman: Mrs. Boye, ways and means; Mrs. Schoenemann, Christmas Seal sale; Mrs. Edith Lock wood, sunshine; Mrs. J. G. Kufahl, scrapbook; Mrs. George Smith, hospitality: Mrs. C. Clyde Kcll, publicity; Mrs. Jack Andreu, cancer; Mrs. Delos Walker and Mrs. Blanche Mrrriman, hospital bed and equipment, and Mrs. Virginia Kyer, films. Donations Made Members voted to contri bute $100 to the Sacred Heart hospital development fund and made a donation of $32.75 to the American Can cer Crusade. It was reported that 20 youngsters attended the re cent preschool conference for children who will enter Pat rick school in September. Members who donated their time to work at the clinic were Mrs. Clarence Parsley, Mrs. Delos Walker, Mrs. Dale Smith, Mrs. Mclvin Burnett, and Mrs. Kell. The examining physician was Dr. A. Erin Merkel, Jackson County Health officer. 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