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ing a giant toad which can squirt a deadly poison a distaste of 12 feet and which devours rats and mice. It is being studied by zoologists of the University of California. The amphibian is known as the Colorado River toad because it is native to the Colorado basin in Arizona and California. ' It is being put through its paces in a laboratory aquarium so that more can be learned of its little-known habits. The toad grows to a length of nearly a foot, when fully out stretched. Only the marine toad of South America is larger. Airs. Ira Fitzgerald explained interesting Christmas packages passed around many samples she had prepared. Roll call was answered by members with the name of favorite fall flowers. Guests attending besides the speaker, Mrs. Bush, were Mrs. Ira Fitzgerald, Medford; Mrs. John Nagel, Eagle Point; Mrs. Louis Crammer, Butte Falls. Mrs. Howard Simmonds and Mrs. Donald C. Smith became new members. . Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Stoddard and co-hostess Mrs. Mattie Carson. Mrs. Estelle Curtis poured. Program on Birds Given for Meeting Of Butte Falls Club Butte Falls Mrs. Howard Bush of Medford spoke on birds at the last meeting of Butte Falls Garden club, hold at the home of Mrs. N. B. Stoddard. Mrs. Bush displayed oriole and humming bird nests, which are unique and difficult to find. Feeding the birds in the winter brings in many close enough for interesting study, she said. Such foods as suet, chick scratch, hemp, millet or sunflower seeds, nut meats, currants or any craps from the table are attrac tive to birds, Mrs. Bush said. Hawthorne trees, holly, and michaelmas daisies grown in gardens furnish interesting meals for feathered friends, she said. Mrs. Bush displayed a large col lection of 'books available to bird lovers, many with colored illustrations making identifaca tion easier. Mrs. Stoddard, conservation chairman, read material concern- Dance A square dance will be held at the YMCA Thursday, October 25, from 8 until 10:30 p.m. Doug Fosbury will call the squares, and all square dancers are in cited to attend. Women attending are asked to take cookies or doughnuts for refreshments. Better than one In four begin ning school teachers today are men says the National Educa tional association. Keep a Good Man On the Job! ED MAIN INI State Representative Mere's the Record! Mr. H. Vor HilvorMn, Portland, Association for Retarded Children, says: ". . . Thank you for your work in behaff of Oregon's seven ihousand mentally retarded . children in this last legislature. . . . The fact that there are people like you, people will ing to take tho time to understand the problem posed by mental retardation, provides a heartening outlook for the future ..." Harold M. Erickson, M.D., Oregon State Board of Health, uyt: . . We do appreciate the amount of time and the interest which. you demonstrated in bringing about the beU possible public health legislation. It was a real pleasure to have worked with you ..." Mr. N. 0. Nilten, State of Oregon Commisaioner of Labor, has this to say: "... I was unable to attend the last meeting of the Interim Committee on elections. If was with particular gratitude, therefore, that I learned of your plea to leave the position of Commissioner of Labor on the Ballot. Your comments on the importance and sensitivity of the department and your statement that the working people should have an opportu nity to vote on an office so important to them, met with my complete agreement. Thank you for your determined stand on this matter." JL. Mr. Murray Wado, Cartoonist, Columnist and Writer, in a review of members of tho Legis lature, hat this to uy about Ed Mann: "On the floor, he is m keen and witty debater, who has the knack of establishing cordial ity with his opponents." JL Mr. E. C. Potts, of the Oregon Voter, in the edition of "Who's Who in tho 1955 Lcgislo turo," says: "Stubborn fighter for his ideas . . . talks well and not too often . . . sound as to basic problems and voting record was excellent." Pd. Adv., Committee for re-election of E. H. Mann, State Rep. R. H. Gandee, Chairman, 404 Leverette Bldg., Medford Society CALENDAR Calendar nttlce and new, for ti.e society section of The MaiJ Tribune must be submitted id writing and deadlin. for the Sun dav edition Is 1 P.m Friday Dead line for the weekly calendar is ft s.m of the day of Dubiication and for week day news is 6 P-m. the day before publication. ' Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mistletoe club of the Royal Neighbors of Ameri ca, home of Mrs. A. B. Shirley, 2681 Buckshot road. 8 p.m. Xi Mu, chapter. Beta Sigma Phi, home of Mrs. Nils Edin, 1308 Stewart ave. 8 p.m. Daughters of Brit ish Empire, home of Mrs. E. 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Send to Marian Martin, care of Medford Mail Tribune, Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th St., New York 11. N. Y. Print plainly NAME, AD DRESS with SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Wednesday Ociebtr 24. 19SS MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE THREE United Nations Celebrates 11th Anniversary Today United Nations, N.Y. U.P The United Nations celebrated its 11th anniversary today in ceremonies here and in capitals and provinces throughout the world. Since 1947, when the General Assembly designated Oct. 24 the date on which the U.N. char ter came into force in 1945 as United .Nations Day, observ ances have increased steadily in number and variety. Last year. 92 countries held celebrations and the number was expected to be greater this year. Secretary General Dag Ham marskjold, who will be host to the General Assembly hall to night, said in a U.N. day mes sage: "We are all aware of the great problems which are reflected in the conflicts of present day in ternational politics. In the ef forts to resolve those problems, the U.N. has a crucial responsi bility Artists from Austria, Greece, Grange Notes GOLD HILL GRANGE The Gold Hill Grange meet ing Oct. 18 was well attended by members and officers. It was conducted by ' Master Herman Kamping. The business consisted of com mittee reports on the purchase of wood for the grange and dis cussion of the coming bazaar and rummage sale. Booster night was very suc cessful. They were displays of hobbies, fruit, vegetables and, iiowers. The lecture hour was turned over to Icie WalkeY and con sisted of a talk by brother Howes on his trip to Hawaii. Several skits were put on by members. One of the most interesting ones was Tom Thumb's wedding. Business at the next meeting will include the election of of ficers. The Grange closed at 10 pm. with the retiring drill. The next serving committee will be Ferd Jones and Gabies. Nellie Miller Britain and the United States will appear in tonight's pro gram. 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