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(ft MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDKORD. OREGON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1963 Women's News Memory Expert Opens Knife-Fork Club Season ASHLAND Siskiyou Knife and Fork club held the open ing dinner meeting Thursday evening when George Bailey en tertained approximately a hun dred members with an "off beat" program of memory, magic and music. In the absence of the presi dent. Dr. P. Malcolm Hammond, a former president. Dr. Earl L. Lawson, Medford, took over the master of ceremonies duties, in troducing a number of new members and guests before pre senting the speaker. For an evening of escapism from world problems George Bailey can be recommended. His humor has a wholesome Bess seldom heard from modern lecture platforms and although it contains a certain amount of "corn" and old time hokum, there is an underlying philo sophical note. In physical ap pearance and facial expression the entertainer resembles Red Skelton. Baffles Audience Some in the audience remem bered Mr. Bailey from a previ ous appearance before the Knife and Fork club six years ago and were as baffled by his tricks as they had been the first time. There was no lack of hilarity when a well-known Ash lander literally lost his shirt, nor could anyone offer solutions to the curd tricks, handkerchief burning or necktie cutting that Altrusans Plan Dinner Meeting At River Lodge A dinner meeting, to which members may take guests, will be held Thursday, October 10, by the Medford Altrusa club at the Rogue River lodge near Shady Cove at 7:30 p.m. The evening will begin with l social hour at 7 p.m. Miss Catherine Fonkin will relate experiences she had dur ing her summer art tour of South America. She will also show slides, according to Mrs. Fred Konschot, chairman of the international relations commit tee, who is in charge of the program. Miss Fonkin is co chairman of the committee. Mrs. Charles Kyer, president, will report on the Leaders Sem inar held recently at the Village Green for District 12 officers. Altrusa's International Grants In Aid program was started in Latin America in 1945. Since that time some $104,571.28 has been given to 172 women schol ars to complete their advanced education in this country, so they could return home and as sist in the development of their own people. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. Owen Kunkel and Mrs. Florence McKenna. BPWC Group Attends Tea Eight members of the Med ford Business and Professional Women's club attended the tea Sunday afternoon in Ashland held by that club in observance of National Business Women's week. Earlier that day members of the Medford club honored Miss Gladys Durrand, the Beep of the Week, at a breakfast at Stan ley's Restaurant. The Ashland club is honoring Mrs. Alice Arnold. Attending the Ashland event from Medford were Miss Dur rand, Mrs. Marian Keim, Miss Laura York, Miss Lucille Len ox, Miss Peggyann Hutchinson, Mrs. Clara Mall, Mrs. Ruth Boyd, and Mrs. Mildred DeWitt. Both clubs have scheduled ac tivities throughout the week with the Ashland club's dinner Wednesday evening at Bard's Inn and the Medford club's Thursday evening at North's Chuck Wagon. are the magician's stock in trade. By naming every person in the audience and repeatedly using their names during the evening the memory expert proved his assertion that "we have no trouble remembering the things we are most interest ed in," thereby opening a gen eral discussion from the floor, a result he had planned. The speaker's versatility was demonstrated when he produced amazing music from goblets and glasses of assorted shapes and sizes partially filled with water. The deep bell tones of familiar selections were pro duced in four-part harmony. Mrs. Bailey accompanied her husband. On November 19 Gordon Owen of Salt Lake City will address the dinner club meeting on the subject "Dynamic Power of the Tranquil Mind." F.M. Minister, And Wife Honored GOLD HILL-The Rev. and Mrs. Lochlen L. Gregory, who left last week for the Gardiner Reedsport area were honored September 29 at a reception in the home of Mrs. Carl Johnson, Gold Hill. Some 50 guests called on the couple during the after noon. The Rev. Mr. Gregory, who has been minister of the Gold Hill Community Methodist church for the past three years, has accepted the pastorship of the Gardiner-Reedsport Metho dist church. He is to conduct his first service there today. His successor at Gold Hill has not been announced. Woman's society members were hostesses for the recep tion, with Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Paul Molloy and Mrs. Melvin Burnett in charge assisted by Mrs. George Smith. Gift Presented Mrs. Burnett, society presi dent, presented the honored cou ple a gift from friends in the community. Mrs. Blanche Merriman, vice president, met the callers and had charge of the guest book. Among the guests were min isters and their wives from oth er Gold Hill churches, the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Pearson, As sembly of God church, and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey V. Jeffrey, Christian church. Serving at the reception table were Mrs. Nora Wait, Mrs. Sam Jones, Mrs. Ogden Kellogg, Mrs. Harry Foley, Mrs. Ker- mit Bickle, Mrs. Jerd Jones and Mrs. Molloy. Branches of pyracantha and roses decorated the Johnson home. Round Dance Lessons Slated A series of basic round dance lessons will be held at the Coun try Square near Talent Wednes day, October 9 between 8 and 10 p.m. Instructors will be Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Workman. All interested dancers are in vited to altend and information may be obtained by calling the Workmans at 535-1150. Dinner Honors Mrs. McDonald WILDERVILLE A dinner was held at Wilderville church honoring Mrs. Mary McDonald, who is leaving here to live with a daughter in California. She was presented farewell gifts. A community sing followed dinner. Inner-tube patches and rub han fompni make good reDair kits for patching rubber boots. Insurance at Its Best ) octmct FLEA MARKETM, 2S"2I MCOTOM ARMORY I v v I KjMiwm minim mm k. -tv 1 "- MATSON f HtM A poet once wrote some lines about a purple cow, and a purple car bedecked with polka dots and hung with curtains is being used by the Medford Junior Service league to focus attention on a coming fund-raising event. The league is sponsoring a super-colossal International Flea Market October 25-27 at the Medford armory south of the city, and among members giving their undivided attention to the big event are Mrs. Arlon Skinner (at left) and Mrs. Donald L. Wood. Thousands of articles will be on sale during the Flea Market, which will raise money for the league's kindergarten for children with hearing and speech defects. The car was do nated to the league by Dean and Taylor. Aid To Blind Program Topic For Auxiliary Clyde Richardson, director of the Southwest Oregon Rehibilita tion center for the blind, was guest speaker for the Crater Lions auxiliary meeting last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Tom Shoop, 134 White Oak drive, was meeting hostess. The history and background of rehabilitation of the blind was outlined by the speaker, who stressed its rapid growth and the change of public attitude in the past 30 years. Mr. Richardson also explained his work in the valley and made suggestions as to ways in which Lions auxiliary might assist. During the busines meeting, reports were made on activities of the month preceding. A board meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Roy Schwartz and a rummage sale was conducted; proceeds will be used for the club's program for assistance to the blind. A district workshop for offi cers in September was attended by Mrs. Don Dwyer, Mrs. Roy Schwartz and Mrs. Ellis Fein steine, who reported on the ses sion. The auxiliary also assisted the men's club in packing over 17,- 000 light bulbs in preparation for their annual light Bum sale. Coming activities include serv ing the United Medfird Crusade luncheon Monday, October 7; visiting the Rogue River auxil iary October 14; a board meet ing October 16 and open house at the Salem school for the blind on October 17. Calendar Calendar notices and, news for the society section of The Mail Tribune must he submitted in writing and deadline lor the Sun day edition is 10 a.m. Friday. Deadline for the weekly calen dar is 9 a.m. of the day of publi cation and for week day news is 5 p.m. the day before publication. Frttf R. Brennjn, CIA "Mr. Insurance" Lowell A, Ivtnon "Mr. Homeowners" PACKAGE INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Let us check your policies ind provide Homeowners' nd Packige Policies, reducing cost and the number of expirations. Your individual problem determines the package and the com. pany. It's your money we are spending, as if it were our own! Medford Insurance Agency The R. A. Holmes Agency "The Insurance Center" 25 West Main Street Dial 773-7343 772-4' As near it your .telephone Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Candlelight, with Mrs. H. McLelland, 1517 Bryant St. 8 p.m. Nevita chapter, Or der of Eastern Star, Central Point Masonic hall. 8 p.m. Pytian club, home of Mrs. Jay Cochran, 63 Bush street, Ashland. 8 p.m. AAUW Antiques Study group, home of Mrs. Em erson Anderson, 2131 Hillcrest road. 8 p.m. Roguete circle, Mili tary Order of Lady Bugs, VFW hall. 8 p.m. Star Promenaders, home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hinkle, 2833 Orchard Home dr. Wednesday: 10 a.m. First Ward Relief So ciety, Church of Jesus Christ ! of Latter-day Saints, Medford chapel, 648 South Ivy St. 10:30 a.m. Central Point Navy Mothers club, home of Mrs. L. D. Booth, 134 Alder St., Central Point. 11 a.m. Security Benefit club, Knights of Pythias hall. 12 noon Mistletoe club of Royal Neighbors, Girls Commu nity club. 12:30 p.m. Chapter AA of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. C. C. Thompson. Scenic ave. 12:30 p.m. Medford Women of Rotary, home of Mrs. Philip Gates, 604 Taylor it., Ashland. 1:30 p.m. Oak Grove Neigh borhood club, with Mrs. Wal lace Brill, 73 Lozier lane. Oldsters Warned Against Becoming Political Pawns Older citizens of the United States must not allow them selves to become a segregated group, must not become the vic tims of political and economic exploitation, must not "just live" but live fully, and must not be filled with self-pity. These were some of the ideas reported to the first fall meet ing of the Jackson County Re tired Teachers' association, held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Fraley, Ashland. The new president, Miss Eliza beth Settle, Medford, conducted the business session and the report was made by Miss Delie Whisenant, Medford, f o r mer president, who attended a joint Area 9 conference of the Na tional Retired Teachers' associ ation and the American Associa tion of Retired Persons. The groups, operating together under one set ot otticers, met in Phoenix, Ariz., last summer, From a speech made by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, founder and president of the allied groups, Miss Whisenant quoted "We should not speak of Amer ica as 'they' but should realize that everyone one of us is the 'we' that should be at work. It isn't just living, but it is the thrill of living fully that we must do. Some are wrapped in self-pity and have ceased to grow and feel the thrill of life. Everyone makes his own choice of whether he really lives or not." Dr. Andrus also said "I think one of the things we resent is the fact that the non-aged are a little bit unwilling to have us share with them in the poli cies and activities of life." Growth in West Dr. Andrus pointed out that both the National Retired Teachers' association and the American Association of Retired Persons have had their great est growth in Area 9 and be lieves this is due to the fact that this is the West where there is a great sense of virility, of the pioneer spirit, of the love of adventure and romance. She said the West has a sense of restlessness, of protest and strength. The program of the two or ganizations for retired persons concerns housing, insurance, i social security, taxes, a drug j service, a travel service, ex-1 changes of reading material, i talking books, legislation, adult education and other matters, it was reported. Miss Whisenant also reported ! on the address of W. C. Fitch, executive director of the affili ated groups on "New Goals for j Aging." He pointed out that the ; two groups are often referred to ' as the most responsible, re- j spected organizations in the field of aging and said "Our number one goal is to develop a 'dynamic maturity.' We want t everyone to recognize age for , what it is an achievement and a dignity." He urged his listeners to serve on committees and coun cils and said "ours is a doing organization." Mr. Fitch said the "political exploitation" of older persons is a frightening aspect of life in this country and urged members not to allow themselves to become political pawns. Speaking of health legisla tion, Mr. Fitch said the con centration has been too much on "illness and not enough on wellness." He added that "We stress the quality of life, and not the mere length o( life." It was noted that the Arizona Retired Teachers' association has ceased to send flowers to funerals, and uses the money for scholarships. The national group gives $1000 each year to Library of Congress for talking book program. Grand Amaranth Officers Entertained by Court Mrs. Edward W. Norton and Frank Guerin, grand royal ma tron and patron, grand court of Oregon, Order of the Ama ranth, who made officials visits September 26 to the Roxy Ann court, participated in a number of events with other grand offi cers here for the meeting. In the afternoon preceding the session the group was taken on a tour of the valley for visits to points of interest and on the morning of their departure, Sep lember 27, the visitors were en tertained at breakfasts given by various valley residents. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Day, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacques, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mavfield. A no-host dinner preceded the evening session when some 80 persons attended. In Fall Theme Mrs. Lawrence Mess,il and Mr. Reynolds, associate matron and patron of Roxy Ann court, were dinner chairmen, with Mrs. Raymond Rcter in charge of decorations. Cornucopias of fall flowers and grapes were used, and doves which symbol ized peace represented the court theme for the year. During the meeting a tribute to Mrs. Norton and Mr. Guerin and other visitors was made in song by Mrs. Ralph Matlack ac companied by Mrs. Corrinne Kane. The visiting grand royal ma tron and patron inspected ritual istic work of the court, the pur pose of their visit. A grand court session was called for the installation of Mrs. Richard Mayfield as grand representative to the state of New Mexico. A grand court for this office recently was organ ized. Participating in the install ation were Mr. Guerin, install ing officer; Mrs. Robert Loomis, marshal; Wade Arstill, marsh al's aide; Mr. Norton, prelate and Mrs. Kane, organist. Honorary membership cards were presented to Mrs. Norton and Mr. Guerin from Roxy Ann court, by Mr. and Mrs. Bishop, royal patron and matron. The honored guests also were pres ented honorary memberships to Siskiyou court, Yreka, Calif., by Mr. and Mrs. James Dow, as sociate patron and matron of that court. Six other members from Yreka also attended. Escorted 'o the throne in ad dition to the grand visitors was Jack Schulze. past grand patron from Klamath Falls. Also in at tendence were 18 Oregon and two California elected and ap pointed grand officers; a royal matron and two royal patrons; 15 past royal matrons and pa trons from Oregon and two from California. Four grand commit tee members were introduced and 16 line officers. Refreshments were sprved aft er the meeting. First Meeting Set For Club College Women's Club ot the Rogue River Valley will open the year's activities with a meet ing Saturday, October 12, at 2 p.m. at the Girls Community club. Mrs. Earl Rogers will review the book, "Innocent in Alaska," by John Springer. A chorus of sixth grade pupils from Roose velt school, directed by Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton, will sing a group ot songs. Children from the Lincoln school will do an Oriental dance directed by Mrs. Florence Jones and Mrs. Dean Smith. Mrs. John Bloomfield and her committee will serve refreshments. Lincoln PTA To Open Year ine first tall meeting of Lin coln Parent-Teacher associa tion will be held Thursday, Oc tober 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Members of the school faculty will discuss "What's New in Teaching." A group of singers from the Medford High school choir will sing and Boy Scout Troop 2 will present 'tie colors. Mothers of children in the sixth grade will serve refresh ments at the beginning of the meeting and a "get acquainted" time will be held. Mrs. Virgil Stickley is presi dent of the unit. Model Meeting Set By Chapter Delta Omega chapter of Epsi lon Sigma Alpha will hold a model meeting Thursday, Oc tober 10, at the home of Mrs. Joseph S. Gawron, 1731 Easy street. The annual pledge cere mony will be held October 24 at the home of Mrs. Leland Car penter, 547 Windsor avenue. These events were announced by Mrs. Robert Brown, rushing chairman, at a recent meeting of the chapter at the home of Mrs. Ernest Black, 1690 Rob ci ts road. A ceremony was con ducted for Mrs. Jama Stoop, The chapter held a hobo party October 3 at the home of Mrs. Robert Shangle, 616 Carrington avenue. Lone Pine PTA Holding Supper LONE PINE-Parent Teacher association will hold the annual spaghetti supper tonight at the school between 5:30 and . 8 o'clock. One admission price will cover the entire family and also membership in the PTA for the year. Mrs. Floyd Skinner, president, states that anyone interested is invited to attend, and that tick ets will be on sale at the door. Those attending are asked to take their table service. A 5 Guild Holds Election ASHLAND Mrs. Horace Myers was named president of Tudor guild at the annual meet ing Wednesday night. She sue. ceeds Mrs. Elliott McCracken. Others elected were Mrs. R. L. Dill, vice president; Mrs. Hueh Simpson, who succeeds herself as recording secretary, as do Mrs. Ruth King, corresponding secretary, and Frank Davis, treasurer. Elected to three-year terms on the board of directors were Mrs. William Dawkins, Mrs. Earl Johnson, Mrs. Ed Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Dill and Alan Harris. A $2,500 increase in gross sales during the recent season was reported by Mrs. Ella Hen drixson, festival booth manager for the past several years. Mrs. Hendrixson has resigned from her duties and in recognition of her efficient service was pre sented a gift. Plans were made for the an nual fall theatre party scheduled for November 12 when an Eng lish film starring Peter Sellers, Terry Thomas and Denni3 Price will be shown at the Varsity followed by a snack hour at the Mark Antony hotel. Shower Given In Eagle Point EAGLE POINT - A bridal shower honoring Mrs. Gary L. Ayrcs was held October 3 at the A. R. Copley residence, Eagle Point. Miss Kathy Copley, Medford, assisted Mrs. Copley as hostess. About 15 (wests at tended, including Mrs. Clinton Ayres, mother of the bride groom, and Mrs. William Zim merlee, grandmother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Ayres were married September 7 at Reno, Nev. Mrs. Ayres, the former Miss Charlotte Zimmerlce, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerlee, Hammel rd. N mm ...FOR ALL WOMEN IN WHITE! Short Sleeve.... 3A Sleeve Cottons Dacron Dacron Cotton Nylon Cotton Nylon 1 x, llF DAYS OKU w S-jj00 ill 1 1 GOOD FOR Uniocm ( I ! AH Sizes 8 to 20 200 UNIFORMS TO SELECT FROM Introducing NEW LINES In SMART UNIFORMS By White Rock . Convenient parking mikei it to easy to visit Robinson Bros., Pick's and othtr down town Medford itorti and shops. USE THEM . . . thty'rt FREE when you shop DOWNTOWN IN MEDFORD. 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