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i ! i ! if i :' I; S i f M V f r i (Hi? i t if s h 'vi 2 g auWDAY, AUGUST Hi 1883 Medford Scout (Ediloi's notes Tern Nmi. Jr., to en el three Boy Scouii from the Crater Lake Ana Council attending ih 11th World Jamboree In Marathon, Greece. Tho fol lowing to a review of tha trip m far.) B TOM MESS. JR. Before our departure for Eurooe. with the ultimate goal of the 11th World Jamboree nf Rov Scouts at Maratnon Greece, we bad a three-day p re-jamboree training teuton at Ft Slocum. Tnia u island fortress of only a ihort ferry ride from New Hocneiie, N.v. AU members of our "Nor Westers' Troop" (comprliing aa Scouts and three scout masters from Idaho, Washing ton, Alaska, Oregon ana northern California) met for the first time that morning at the Portland International Alroort. We flew to Salt Lake City where we took a Jet to Idlewild International Airport and were transported by bus from there to New Rocneue. At Ft. Slocum we were assign mI to Army barracks. By the next day, the entire American contingent had ar rived. We were given pnysi- cal rechecks, and attended lec tures and demonstrations. L.ec tures included the importance of aood public relations, Everyone ate hearty meals and gained a few pounds which were later lost when we had the Continental break fasts of Europe (2 rolls and a bottle of water). Assembly a Riot We learned the Greek Na tional Anthem; we practiced charcoal cooking in Aegean clay pot stoves; we practiced tent pitching; and we rehears ed the America show and clos ing ceremony to be used at Marathon. Our last assembly, the night before leaving for Europe, was almost a riot; everyone was so anxious and excited about the trip. This pre-jamboree session was also the only opportunity the troops had to get organiz ed. Our troop, under the di rection of Scoutmaster Hugh Rader and his two assistant scoutmasters, divided into four patrols: Bear, Ram, Buf falo and Beaver. There is a leader for each patrol, and a senior patrol leader over all. The patrol leaders are Tim Armour, Harrv Sullivan and Mike Mai com from Lewiston, Idaho, and Bruce Noonan from Se attle; and Tom Ness, Medfora, was appointed the senior ra trol Leader. With being organized for traveling, we toured New York City the day prior to our departure. Our official World Jamboree uniforms in- The Collectors Corner Stamps with awe iniptrtn beauty have been issued by the Tongo Islands. Our club Vice-President, Mrs. Muriel Shortridge, displayed her magniflcant collection at the club board meeting Monday evening. This is one collection that all stamp collectors would be delighted to have, whether you collect stamps or not. This is one set, pretty bs a picture, that anyone would enjoy viewing. Mrs. Shortridge will have this beautiful set on display at our stamp club show Sept. 21-22 at the Girls Community club. Each stamp of this Is sue is absolutely round, and the colors are gorgeous. We have all known about triangle stamps for many years, but this Issue is something out of this world. It would be in terestlng to hear it any one else In the entire valley has this collection. It Is almost imnoulble to obtain u Thanks to a good friend of Muriel's, we are privileged to view these stamps. We will have a new 7 cent postal card "U.S.-World Va cationand," issued Aug. 30 The new city mall delivery stamp will surely evoke smiles, a funny looking little old mall carrier, a grinning boy and a nondescript dog represents a revolution in stamp design. A few countries have used . humor on their stamps, but this is somethilng new for the U.S. We will have a bird stamp; topical collectors will - like this. From all indications the topical display at our stamp club show will feature many outstanding Issues. This is one category where stamps from the entire world will be dis played. Aug. 1 gave us the new 8 cent luminescent tagged stamp, Aug. 16, a S cent Emancipation Pro clamation tamp, Lincoln collectors will like this. Aug. 17 a 8 cent Alliance for Progress, and Oct. 11, a 8 cent Eleanor Roosevelt stamp. There will be another Christmas stamp. This makes many collectors very happy. Millions of stamp collectors throughout the world cherish our colorful commemorative stamps which aaaMaaajaase ,' . y ..m"'r'i'mi:scX1 J I " " , I SCOUT JAMBOREE This is the site of the 11th World Jamboree in Marathon, Greece, which is being attended by three Scouts mi i ON CAMPGROUND This picture shows most of the 12,000 Scouts from throughout the world gathering near the center of the 11th World Jamboree grounds at Marathon, Greece. elude campaign hats and red Jackets, and at the uim duuq- ing we were misianen ior Canadian Mountics by some people. Leave lor Switserland We departed Idlewild for Zurich, Switzerland, aboard a Swissair jet. Because of loss of five hours in time zones in flying over the Atlantic, we had breakfast four hours after dinner. have been telling a story of our country's past since their first appearance in 1893. The past year we have seen many beautiful stamps issued from every country In the world. Singapore has issued a colorful set, her "Progress of Housing Development" stamps. And her flower set of stamps are beautiful. Tur key has Issued a gorgeous red Rose stamp," the most beau tiful of all flower stamps, I believe. Christmas Island has a delightful issue. These Is lands In the Pacific are mak ing themselves known throughout the world wun beautiful stamps. Pltcalrn Is. land has a nice new Issue Vatican City collectors can add many lovely stamps to their collection. Once again Its time to set your covers on their way for the "Deep Freeze" cachet and cancel. They will return to you in a year. You prepare them and get them on their way to the South Pole and other stations in Antarctica then forget them, and it's delightful surprise when they start returning to you In about a year or late next fall. Op eration Deen Freeze covers are educational and inter esting to have. The research on each ship will keep you busy for a long time. Collec tors of this material should contact our club President, Elmer J. Binker, Box 324 White City, and become af filiated with The Geo-Phila telle club. Blrthstones have always fas- clnated me. and the bulletin OI wis sruui' Sve iiiiuriun- tion that would take a person years to locate. Different post offices are listed with the birthstone name, and many many countries have Issued stamps of these minerals. And now the sea shell collectors can carry their hobby right Into stamp collecting. Many stamps are being Issued that picture sea shells from all over the world. Attend our stamp club show September 21-22 at the Girls Community club and view all these magnificent collections. Mrs. W. H. Walwyn Southern Oregon Philatelic Society Medford. MtDFOHD MAIL TWIBUWfc. MtUtOIW. unx.wn Reviews Trip to 11th World Jamboree in Marathon from the Crater Lake Area Council. The Jamboree site is about 26 miles from Athens on the plain of Marathon. We also lost a lot of sleep. From Geneva, Switzerland, we took a motor coach to Lausanne. On the plane to Geneva we had another break fast, and when we arrived at Hotel de LaPalx (Hotel of the Peace) In Lausanne, lunch was served. At that point, no one was hungry and, as lunch progressed, we learned that the biggest meal of the day there is at noon. We managed, Registration Set For Area Students At Junior Highs Students entering Hedrlck and McLoughlin Junior High schools for the first time are to register Thursday and Fri day, Aug. 29 and 30, from 9 m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the administration of Medford school District 549C has announced. In addition, registration will be held the evening of Thursday, Aug. 29. The hours are 7 to 9 p.m. This scheduling arrange ment does not apply to stu dents who were registered last spring in their respective schools, but to students who have moved into the school district during the summer. Ticktis on Salt Beginning Monday, Aug 19, student body tickets can be secured by Junior high school students from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration of all new stu dents at Medford High school is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. S t u dents who registered last spring but desire pro gram changes must see their counselor from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. on Thurs day, Aug. 22, and from 9 a m to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. Beginning Aug. 19, the ac- Uvlties of(lce w,j open to Lcl, studen, bod ,ickcts 30 Cases of Disease Reported in County Thirty cases of communes- ble diseases were reported to the Jackson county public health department last week, according to Dr. A. Erin Mcr- kel, director. Measles and pneumonia topped the list with six cases each. There were five cases of influenza and five of chicken pox. Others listed were impetigo, two; mumps, three; and one case each of German measles, pink eye, and scabies. though, to eat all seven courses of the "lunch." We learned too about not overloading elevators (called lifts in Europe). On the way to our rooms, nine of our boys were in an elevator that stall ed between the third and fourth floors. The incident had its funny aspects to everyone except those In the stuck ele vator. We found out that the lift was built for only five people. But after that, we didn't trust the lifts and took to the stairs. Take Long Nap After getting settled In our rooms, we decided to take a siesta as the Europeans do after lunch - or dinner as it is called there, and really is. Because everyone was so tired, it was a "short" 18-hour siesta, and we missed supper. Our tour of Lausanne was scheduled for the next day and on it we saw the villa of Yul Brenner, and the summer resort, or retreat, of the Presi dent of the Republic, at Vivey. We also toured the Chateau de Chillon which Lord Byron made famous in his poem. The following day we re turned to Geneva to catch our plane for Venice. After arriv ing at Venice airport we were checked through customs. The Italian officials did not pass us through as a Boy Scout contingent, but rather we had to open everything and most surprisingly to us. we were even asked if we had any liquor or tobacco. We took a canal boat from the airport to the city of Ven ice. This particular canal serves as a freeway. Along this route, our first impres sion of Venice was of disap pointment because we had heard only the word "beauti ful" associated with Venice. All the way into the city the beach, or shore, was piled high with garbage, and refuse was floating in the water. People were actually swim ming in this water. People hang laundry out all the win dows and throw garbage out any window that doesn't have laundry hanging in it. Beautiful and Romantic But we were to see the Venice that is spendid, and Venice is beautiful and ro mantic at night. We were im pressed on our tours of the Doges Palace, St. Mark's church and St. Mark's square We visited a glass factory and saw how Venetian glass is made. We were told too that Venice is sinking all the time and that two feet of It is al ready under water. The troop celebrated the senior patrol leader's 18th birthday in the Hotel Suissce Splendid with a Venetian I IN PORTLAND I 1S WITH THIS COUPON Swim In th Ny I tr Sauna Baiha tr) Oarag.,.Phon No ttpotnc for lufcuf . tun hottl I ii(ht in th hurt of Portland . . . T how elf our many ntw itntcttons j this unusual oiUi ... ! AUOUST SPECIAL I Flrat Night ', Prio I Rooms with Bth R. tS tnd t7 j FAMILY PLAN 2 ROOMS A BATH Reft, family one S10 with this coupon S aV litst nihl tor... I I i m PARK HAVILANO SUtsilit s Hsttl JMt'.t..i I 2:6 1131 J RtstrvtfttM cctt4 fir an la i ! nut nKM faffs Malta. Sim taaar. j IK 3 v-' "iitwis! cake. Later, some Venetian Scouts took eight of our boys on a midnight gondola ride. True to the old saying that if a person stays in one place long eough he will meet some one from his home town, the writer met two men from Medford who were on tour. After our two days in Ve nice we took off for Rome where we stayed at the Hotel Metropole. The air-condition ing of the hotel was more like refrigeration but was exactly what we liked-and was most welcome. Our tours of Rome included the Roman Forum where Ceasar was killed, and the Colosseum. The motor- coach guide then took us down the Appian Way to the Cata combes. We also saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the St. Victor Emanuel monument. Tour Vatican On our Sunday In Rome, we toured the Vatican, at. Peter's Basilica, and saw the Pope from a distance. We were not able to get a private audience with him. However, we learned later that at least one American, contingent of Scouts did have a private au dience with Pope Paul VI on the previous day about the time we were arriving in Rome. On Sunday afternoon, the writer met one of his cousins, from Eugene, at our Rome ho tel, who was on tour with a group of college students from Santa Clara, Calif. That evening, all of our troop went to the gardens of Tivoli, and we all agreed we had never seen so many foun tains. Our sightseeing of Rome also included Mussolini's For um and the site of the old Olympic stadium. Athens More Btauiiful Rome was beautiful but Athens was even more so. The buildings are so white and dazzling that Athens, from a distance, looks like a fake city. Our first tour there was to the Acropolis, the Temple of Jupiter and the Temple of Athena. Athens is the only city we no money down Take up to 36 months to pay I a ji ' j rnytnTtf-.'.ii it i tji rnnrrir TTTrxr JTs aaaaaa""" iT'll 11,1 f 1 r I rr ITMi JX5 BHssssssssVssHHHHHHH t II . rYfr" V7ti 1 Hi ' fl 117 SOUTH have been in Europe that that has definite lanes of traffic as in the U.S. In the other cities everyone drives all over the whole street, with the only traffic law being a right-of-way law to yield to the right, but the people just glance to the right and keep going. We were told Athens is one of the cleanest cities in the world, and we believe it. Early every morning, street cleaners wash and scrub down the streets with brooms. A general impression from these travels is that the countryside and cities are cleaner than in the United States. There isn't all the litter along the road side. There aren't any drive in eating places in Europe either at least, not where we have been. Camp Is Sat Up We were to return to Ath ens after the 11-day Jamboree, so after our one-day there we left for the Jamboree site at plains of Marathon, about 26 miles from Athens. We arriv ed there in mid-afternoon and immediately set up camp and braced ourselves against the wind. The next day we almost blew away. The wind has since died down and it is now warm. One also gets a tan easily. The Aegean Sea is a beautiful sight. The water is a dark blue, and the sandy beach at our site is one mile long. The water is warm and salty. We had a refresher on the history of this spot. The Bat tle of Marathon was fought on the foothills around the plain of Marathon. At that time the plan of Marathon was under the Aegean Sea. The battlet was between the Greeks and the Persians. The Greek soldiers who died in the battle were buried in the center of the valley where Athens is now located. Some of the activities of the Jamboree are of a track meet nature and skills of physical fitness under the titles of Triathlon, and Labor of Hercules. So far, our troop has participated in both of these, also in the field sports FREE DELIVERY FREE NORMAL INSTALLATION CENTRAL of basketball unllovKall i , j - i soccer, ana m tne campwide games. Most of the Scouts have earned their Laurel Award by participating in the above activities, plus swim mine, the Talfnt . r . Rams and Friendship exchanges at meai lime. The Arena is 1V4 miles from our sub-camp, and one night it took 3Vi hours to get 12,000 Scouts into it. In contrast, at our last National Jamboree at Colorado Springs, it took only IS min utes to get 56,000 Scouts into the Arena. No Sense of Time The Greeks apparently just don't have the same sense of time as Americans. The Grand Parade of all Scout contin gents passing in review be Before You BUILD, BUY OR REMODEL O SEE! 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