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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Jackson County elected officials to get pay raises ... Making ancient stories new again ... Former firefighter accused of theft from District 3 faces charges in Virginia ... Jackson County elected officials to get pay raises ... Making ancient stories new again ... Former firefighter accused of theft from District 3 faces charges in Virginia ... Mail Tribune 100: March 23, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News March 23, 1916 PROGRAM FOR WOMEN'S CLUBS ASHLAND, March 23 — The Southern Oregon District Federation of Women's Clubs has fixed the dates of its forthcoming meeting at Ashland on April 26, 27 and 28, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. J.A. Churchill, state superintendent of schools, will speak on educational matters. State Dairy and Food Commissioner Meikle will explain problems dealing with the pure food enactments. Allen Eaton of Eugene will talk on "Household Decoration" and illustrate his theme with exhibits of practical as well as ornamental displays in the realm of art. In dealing with home economics, the State Architectural College has promised a speaker well versed in these important matters. "Shall Women Serve on Juries?" is a topic of the legislative department, discussion of the subject's merits being led by Mrs. C.L. Clevenger. "Medical Inspection of Schools" will also be in order on the program, Mrs. Noblit leading in the controversy. Mrs. G.B. Lamkin of this city has charge of the civic department and will designate speakers in addition to suggesting topics. In the conservation department, Mrs. Schieffelin of Medford will direct the line of argument. In the musical department, George Andrews of Medford will give practical addresses on "Community Songs." At the initial meeting on the evening of April 26, addresses of welcome will be made by Mayor Johnson, V.O.N. Smith, president of the Commercial Club, and others, the response being by Mrs. Canby of Grants Pass. A reception and serving of refreshments will follow. Meetings will be held in the auxiliary club rooms of the Women's Civic Improvement organization on the Chautuaqua grounds. An official program will be issued for general distribution at an early date. Miss Marion Towne of Phoenix is president; Mrs. C.D. Hoon of Medford, recording secretary, and Mrs. E.D. Briggs of Ashland, press correspondent. SAMS VALLEY The spelling match between Chaparral, Table Rock, Pankey and Pelton districts was won by Pelton. We feel that our small school did themselves proud in carrying off the banner. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501