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TUbnDAi Uui.aMttt.it 17, HIKa r A tf i- VV tl A' '''f''' ' "' '' MhllHJKIi MAIL 'J KIBUP.K, MLDKOKD. OKEtiO.N As a service project, each year women or Sisklynn District, Oregon Federation of Gar den Clubs, make dozens of Christmas wreaths and swags to decorate the Veterans' Admin istration Domiciliary, While City. About 30 women, mostly members o( various valley garden clubs, worked two days last week al the Domiciliary, and completed about 375 swags and garlands. Pictured during the work session are (left to right) Mrs. I.eon Lock wood and Mrs. E. 0. Taylor, both Talent and co-chairmen in charge of the project; Mrs. Gerald Schmclzcr. also Talent; Mrs. Nina neames and Mrs. 0. V. Pop, Phoenix, a past district chairman. Wise Parents Work For 'Eyes Right' Christmas Bv PATRICIA McCORMACK United Press International NEW YORK (UPI) - Smart Santa's helpers are stocking up on toys that guarantee an "eyes right" Christmas. They don't want young eyes that shine with the happiness of the season to be dimmed for ever by an unsafe toy or a mis handled holiday decoration. If all Santa helpers adopted a worrywarl view on this score, the National Society for the Pre vention of Blindness estimates Ihc predicted 12,500 cases of eye injuries among children this holiday season could be cur tailed. Dr. John W. Fcrrce, execu tive director of Ihe society, said toy accidents cause most of the vision damage. But Christmas decorations hazards also con tribute to the eye casualty list. Broken Lights Dangerous Broken lights and shattered tree ornaments turned out the lights in dozens of children's eyes last yule. By themselves, Ihe gay dec orations usually are harmless. It's what some children do with them that may cost an eye. Take the case of a lad who wanted to see what made the bubbles bubble In a tree light, lie held it over the stove to see if Ihe heat would cause bubbling the way electric current did. The bulb exploded in his face. Accidents involving guns and darts, mishaps from chemistry sets in the hands of children loo young to play sale, injuries from careless use of pointed toys all are recorded in Ihe trag ic file of preventable eye in jury. Dr. Fcrree advises parents lo lake a major slep toward elim inating Ihe needless Christmas eye injuries by "accident-proofing" their gift lists. Choose Wisely "Choose a plaything lhal your youngster can handle safely right now," Dr. Fcrree said. "Don't, buy with the Idea he'll grow into use of the toy. While you wait for him to grow into using Ihe toy safely, he may well blind himself or a play mate. "Wise selection of toys means consideration of the child s emo tional and physical growth rath er than just his chronological age. Better to forego a hazard ous toy at the risk of temporarily-bruised young feelings than to try to repair an eye later." The society suggests parents watch nut for two kinds of de layed reaction accidents: The booby-trap and fallout. The booby-trap is a toy that may look safe now. But check it closely. How about when it's worn by long hard use; will sharp pointed ends he exposed after wheels fall off, or the rubber tip is lost from the ar row. Examine Closrly Will gears or springs fly into the eves should the tov fall apart or be thrown down? Will the Inv snlinler or crumble inln sight-threatening shrapnel when dropped or fallen on.' is it worm the risk? Fflllnul can slem from a new tool kit or Indian outfit older brother knows how to handle. But what hannens when he cons In nlnv elsewhere h.'.H little brother gets his hands on ar rows or a screwdriver.' hale toys for older boys are like a time hn...h when tinv hands erin them. It's just a matter of time before the explosion. The society said these lypes of toys in a family situation de mand that parents exercise con- slant vigilance and salcty dis cipline in their storage and use. Without fail, keep Ihem nut of the reach of smaller children. News About Today's Woman Home Career Leisure Arts Calendar EmmnAmr notice ani newi for th nocietv section of Th Mail Tribune must be ubmitted in wntini and deadJin for Ih Sun day edition is 10 a m. Friday. Deadline lor the weekly cilen dr it fl a m. of the day of publt- tannn nnn mi wfeK any ivii m 5 pm, the day before publication. Class of 1954' To Plan Reunion First plans are being made for a reunion of the 1954 graduating class of Mcdford High school during 1964. All memhers of the class In terested in such a reunion are asked to meet at Room 35 of the school building Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting has been called by Gary Strong, president of the class. Anyone wishing further infor mation may call Mr, Strong, dial 772-4205, after fi p.m. or Donna Holloway, 772-5:191, class secretary. Methodist Women Hold Annual Events At Community Hall MONTAGUE - The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Montague Methodist Church held the annual luncheon and bazaar at the club room of the Community Hail on the after noon of December 7. A hnmecooked chicken pie meal was served. Tables of hand work and great quantities of homemade candy, cookies and cakes were sold in a very short time. This affair serves nol only as the main money-raising project of this group, hut is a social (unction (or residents fiom Ihroiighniit Ihe counly. Tuesday: B:.10 p.m. Royal Arch Widows of Jacksonville, Masonic temple. 7:30 p.m. Chapter BE of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. Gary Boshears, 3315 Hollywood Ave. 7:30 p.m. Rogue Valley Hand weavers Guild, home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lasher, 2517 Sandy Terrace. S p.m. .Joyce Smith Circle, Eastwood Baptist Church, at home of Mrs. James Lortle, 621 West 11th St. p.m. Pythiai. sisters, Pyth ian Building. R n m Veterans of Foreign Wars, Crater Lake post and aux iliary, VFW hall, 42 North Front St. Wednesday: 11 am. Security Benefit Club, Knights of Pythias hall. 12 noon Mistletoe Club of Royal Neighbors of America, Girls Community Club. 12 noon Rcames Social Club, Masonic Temple. 12:30 p.m. Chapter CP of PEO Sisterhood, home of Mrs. Robert Reichers, 2447 Hillcrest Road. 12:30 p.m. Past Matrons Club of Nevita Chapter, OES, home nf Mrs. C. E. McKibben, B33 Hopkins Road. Pair To Arrive From Anchorage SAMS VALLEY - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ellis, former Sams Valley residents now living in Anchorage, Alaska, will arrive here Wednesday, December 13 by plane to spend the holidays in Ihe home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ellis. Miss Ruth Ellis, daughter of Ihe Ralph Ellis's, is expected to arrive from Tacoma. Wash., where she is a junior at Pacific Lutheran University. Auxiliary Plans Coming Events Two events are on the calen dar for Crater Lions Auxiliary. The women win noia a i-nrisi-mas party at Rogue Valley Country Club December 19 at 7 p.m. Secret pals win De re vealed and entertainment is planned. The auxiliary will help Crater Lions and Capt. Kenneth Angel of the Salvation Army entertain a group of children at Kim's restaurant December 22 at 5 p.m. Following dinner, Medlord firemen will present gifts to the children. Mrs. Robert Walters Honored at Party MONTAGUE - Mrs. Robert Walters was honored at a sur- nrko shower recently at the ! home of Mrs. Orlo Davis in Lit tle Shasta. The hostess was as sisted by Mrs. Kermith Wheel er, Mrs. James Hagedorn, Mrs. Larry Walters and Mrs. Ogdcn Walters. Since the Walters' son, Ken neth Robert, was born Novem ber 16, angels were used as the decor feature. About 20 guests were invited : ) the party. Refreshments in the holiday Iheme included hot mulled cider. Visits O'Brien rVRniF.M Mrs Marie Ann Selman of Huntington Beach, Calu., was registered recently al lhi Ten F.vck motel here. Mrs. Selman recently bought property on ine Illinois mver near Indian Hill. Plan Party For Seniors Area members of the Oppor tunity OSU project of Oregon i State University have planned a vacation party for Phoenix, I Medford and St. Mary's High j School seniors. The event will j be held Saturday, December 21, ! at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hubbard, 2451 Lyman Avenue, Medford. Students attending OSU will be present to answer questions and talk on several aspects of college life. All high school seniors inter ested in knowing more about OSU are invited to attend. Serving on the committee are Dorothy James. Phoenix; Jim Snodgrass. Medford, and Jerry Voekage, St. Mary s graduate. Barracks, Auxiliary Plan Monthly Dinner Medford Barracks, World War Veterans, and the auxiliary will hold the monthly potluck dinner Wednesday, December 18, at 8 p.m. in Girls Community Club. A committee headed by Mrs. Norman Walters will take charge of the meal. During the social hour Cmdr. Frederick Adams will show pic tures taken of the Veterans Day parade. BPWC To Hold Potluck Dinner Members of the Medford Bus iness and Professional Womens Club will hold their Christmas meeting Thursday, December 19, at the Girls Community Club. Mrs. Thomas J. Abernathy and Mrs. E. J. Brennan are in charge of the event. A potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. will be fol lowed by a white elephant gift exchange and a surprise pro gram. Mrs. C. H. Redmond, presi dent, will preside at the business session. FREE CHRISTMAS TREES! Yes A Beautiful Douglas Fir Christmas Tree Your choice of any sue, huge or small will be given FREE with your purchase of $25. 00 or more at PURUCKER MUSIC HOUSE 111 North Central Ph. 773-7538 Many l.valy trees to chooto from This offer is good until December 19 TSfer." Good Housekeeping NEED MORE BE SAID? ME) EVEN IF YOU HAD A YOU COULDN'T GET BETTER CHEDDAR FARM FRESH HOME MADE Persnickity Pastries Preserves and Syrups Fresh Fruit Gifts Creamy Confections Smokehouse Specials Nuts 'n Stuff We'll send your gifts for you... or stop by, pick 'em up and take them home. Nation Surveys Day Care Needs For Children Forty-one Stale have plans approved by the Children's Bu reau lo establish or expand day care services (or children dur inc. Ihe 1984 fiscal year with the aid of Kederal funds just appropriated, Mrs. Katherine B. Orilingcr, Chief, announced to day. I he number of working moth ers is now at an all-time lush, approaching 9 million women. Congress took account of the day care needs of the children of these mothers in appropriat ing S4.0O0.0O0 specifically riesig nated tor day care services dur ing Ihe current fiscal year. Day care Is one nf the pro grams authoriied by the wel fare amendments of IflK which led to the establishment nf a Welfare Administration in the Department of Health, Educa tion, and Welfare and the ap pointment of Dr. Ellen Winston as Hie nation's first commission er nf Welfare. Commenting to day on the States' response to Ihe new day care program, Dr. Winston said: "This indicates public de mand for protection of Ihe chil dren of working mothers. The action will help lo lift Ihe heavy burden of worry carried by thousands nf women who need to work and who have not been able to make satisfactory ar rangements for the care of their small children." Oregon is not one of the stales with plans approved by the Children'! Bureau. 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