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4 The Newt-Review, Roieburg, Ore Sat., Dec. 31, 1949 Pubtiihed Dilly Except Sunday l y th News-ftevie Company, Inc. Court i eeend mttltr Mm? 1, I it th fflct t BsMbnrg, O rages, ader met ml Mrek S, llll CHARLES V. STANTON 0 EDWIN L. KNAPP Editor $&JP Manager Member of the Aieoclated Pren, Oregon Newepaper Publisher Association, the Audit Bureau of Circulations Stmnid bj WRST-HOLLIDAT CO., INC., ffloci la Nw Tork, Chlotf. Baa rnclM)1 Lot Angalei, BftftttU, PortUod. BL Ltjalg. UUbUKIH'I'ION RAIFB In Orefon By Mall rw Tear S.0. ! monlhi S4.M three monthi .ao Hj Cll Carrier Per ymmt IIO.o (in idmud leie iha monll ilh hrmm monlhi .7fl. en ttmr, per month i.no uutiioi uriin-m "' " ilha 11.75. Win PROSPECTS ENCOURAGING By CHARLES V. STANTON What does the year 1950 hold in store for the Umpqua Basin? Are we slowing down from our postwar boom? Will we have a new rush of industry and population? Will we have a continued high level of prosperity? Only one county in Oregon, Jefferson, has grown at a faster pace than Douglas county, Jefferson's expansion be ing due to installation of a defense plant. Douglas county's rate of growth has slowed noticeably in recent months, but there is every reason to believe that growth will continue and that we might even have another boom period larger than that of the last five years. We have every reason to anticipate continued prosperity during the coming year. The lumber market has recovered from its slump of last year, and reports show orders in excess of production during the past few months, even though production was far above average. Indications are that the country's building program will be bigger than normal during the coming year, requiring abundant sup plies of wood products. If a large-scale federal housing program is added, the lumber market should remain in excellent shape throughout the year. The Umpqua Basin's limber industry is only in its infancy. While we need no more mills to cut rough, green lumber, tremendous opportunities exist for other lines of wood manu facturing. Several of our larger operators recently have added plan ers, dry kilns and other treatment and processing facilities. Thus they are producing a better product and, in so doing, are furnishing more jobs. Doubtless more such facilities will be provided during the year ahead. But our big opportunity lies in utilization of materials now being wasted. At least one Douglas county mill is planning full utilization, through installation of a wallboard plant nnd other processes making use of wastes now going into burn ers. Other plants doubtless will gradually build up more ef ficiency and fuller utilization. The year may see construction of one or more new ply wood factories in the Roseburg area. Opportunity exists for at least two kraft paper mills. Available waste would sup port 'two or three' wood sugar molasses plants. Excep tional opportunities exist for installation of sash and door factories, furniture factories, toy factories, plants for build ing wooden trailer houses, etc. all possible without cutting one more tree than at present. These processes would not increase timber removal ; but they would provide more effi cient use of our timber supply. Yet, if we improve our use of the timber resources we will double, or even treble, the number of jobs, will diversify our industrial income and will better stabilize employment. Because each process connected with turning wood into specialized products uses much more labor than does the cutting of a log into rough, green lumber, it is entirely possible to at least treble jobs and payrolls without cut ting one more tree than at present. Furthermore, we could double population again by providing processes for util ization of material now being burned or left to rot in the woods still without cutting any more trees. Processes exist whereby all this waste material can be converted into use ful products. We need only interest investment capital in pioneering such processes. This task, however, is extremely difficult in face of unrealistic and discouraging federal tax practices. During 1950 the Umpqua Basin will have available new hydroelectric production more than equalling present rate of consumption. In other words, we will have power available to permit a 100 per cent increase in industrial use. By the end of the year we will have still more power, and by 1952 will be able to double again. If this power is not consumed locally it will be transmitted elsewhere. It is our personal hope that every kilowatt from Copco's new generating units will be utilized by expanded industry and business in the Umpqua B asin. That wish, of course, is selfish and provin cial, but, at the same time, the opportunity exists here to utilize all that power efficiently and, simultaneously, pro vide needed conservation of our timber resources. If we could publicize properly the opportunities existing in the Umpqua Basin and could reach and interest indus trial leadership in what we have to offer, it is entirely possible that the boom of the last few years would be so far exceeded as to seem insignificant. At least, we believe, 1950 will sec continued growth, even though we may not expand as rapidly as in the last few years, and that we will maintain better than average pros perity and employment. Funny How Our Own Babies Are The Best Looking r , lOOSKlMN f ICO FAT X-OR AMY T&BEVERy Coop use By Viahnttt S. Martin They were shooting ducks that Thursday before Christmas on 38 and on 36. We saw one man run like mad to where a duck had fallen. Some friends gave us two very attractively boxed dress ed ducks "all ready to cook Just put right in the oven." I opened the box well, one whiff and it was no use. I wrote a thank-you note that was sincere as anyone could have written I did appreciate their thought of us! And I could keep the thought always (and write about It four or five years later In this col umn!) But the ducks . . . Made me think of the day we had "roast shark" another gift. "Try it. It's delicious. You've cat- en shark many a time and didn't know It. A shark by some other name is still shark . . ." I felt it my duly to roast the slice of shark. As attractive a dinner as I could put on table. My plate was passed to me . . . the boys were served . . . Dad helped himself. "It's no use," I said, "I can't eat shark." The boys pushed their plates away, delighted that Mom was saving them an argument on that score! Dad grinned. "Darned if I like the Idea. Got any eggs?" My English 'uncle used to "hang" game until well, until he thought It was good. Not for me, thanks. He liked a cheese . . . well, let's talk of things that haven't set around so long. Saw a man building a house boat. I'd. love to live on a house boat if I could have nice fresh spring water piped right into it, and little window boxes with red geranium In them, a railed-ln upper deck and awning. But since there Is no chance of having a copy of one of those lovely house boats one sees or used to see on the Thames, I'll Just go on putting wood into our fireplace here and be happy with this. Saw a man with a long pole walking around on slippery, wet rolling logs, as casual as you please. On the Umpqua. Log boom. Couldn't see another soul anywhere near him. That takes nerve! Suit Filed To Collect For Labor And Materials James R. Daughterly, filed suit In circuit court demanding Judg ment in the sum of $1,505.8.1 with Interest and costs from John J. Thennes, for alleged nnn pay ment for labor and materials fur nished to the defendant. Credit Bureaus Adjustment Dept., Inc., filed suit in circuit court demanding Judgment In the sum of $4!W.21, plus Interest and costs from h. E. and Mrs. L. K. Mooney, husband and wife, for alleged non payment of merchan dise on an assigned account. PINE IMPOSED Stanley Charles Meeker, 28, Canyonvllle, charged with reck less driving and no tail light, was Jay Sorseth Transferred In Penney Store System Jay Sorseth, assistant mana ger of the Roseburg J. C. Tenney store, is being transferred to Portland for assignment at the company's Fifth and Washington store. He will report In Portland Tuesday, and his family will Join him at a Inter date. Sorseth came to Roseburg 18 months ago from Albany. He pre viously was employed bv the company In Lebanon and Corval lis stores. Local News Daughter Is Born A daughter, Glenda Jean, weighing eight pounds seven ounces, 'vas born Dec. 23, at Booher Maternity home near Drain to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bragg of Oakland. Back From California Mr. and Mrs. Otto W. Harrah have returned to their home on South Pine strept, following a trip by plane to San Francisco to spend Christmas week with relatives and friends. Visiting In California Robert E. Matins, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mathis of Roseburg, and a Junior at University of Oregon, Is spending the holiday vacation in Los Angeles visiting his gianc mother, Mrs. R. E. Mathis, and three aunts, Miss Cora, Miss Ol ive and Miss Frances Mathis. Return to Burns Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rhonda. Mrs. Sarah Full er and Mrs. Josephine Jenkins have returned to their homes in Burns. Ore., following a visit with relatives in Roseburg. The Rhoads were guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burnett. Mrs. Jen kins Is the grandmother of Mrs. Burnett. Visitors Leavo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dishman and son. Billy Best, of Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Radtke of Dunsmutr, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Law rence Simpson and daughter, Cherle, of Spokane, Wash., have returned to their homes, follow ing a visit In Roseburr wi,h Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dishman. Robert Dishman and Mrs. Radtke are the son and daughter of the Dish-mans. fined $10 and costs when he ap peared In Justice court, Justice A. J. Geddes reported. In Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wlmherly and chil dren, Donald and Jane, of Berke ley, Calif., are making their home in Washington, D.C. for several months, where Mr. Wim berlv is on a special assignment. He is associated with the Stan dnrd Oil of California research department. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Wlmherly of Roseburg. Son Is Born A son, Edward Michael, weighing eight pounds eleven ounces, was born Dec. 26, at Booher Maternity home near Drain to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scollard of Drain. Attend Funeral Mr. and Mrs. John E. Plnkerton have return ed to their home In Roseburg, following a trip to Albany to at tend Lie funeral of Mrs. Holstein, 92, a close friend of the family for mr.ny years. While in Albany they visited Mrs. Pinkcrton's son. Yates Sherer, and with her broth er, Victor Yates. Reported Very III Dr. Charles A. Edwards, retired Methodist minister and resident of Rose burg for many years and who re cently left here to reside with his son, John Edwards at 90S 14th street, Santa Monica, Calif., is reported to be quite ill at the hospital in Santa Monica. He re ports he was glad to receive so many Christmas cards from Roseburg friends, but on account of his illness has been unable to answer them. War Assets Department Reaches End Of Career WASHINGTON, Dec. 30-t. General Services Administrator Jess Larson wiped out the War Assets Administration todav. Larson, himself a former War Assets administrator, said WAA has disposed of almost all of the $27,200,000,000 In personal and real property once deposited with it as surplus. What remains. h said, will be dumped Jan. 1 Into a new liqui dation unit of general services administration. Green Community Bible Meeting Set Tuesday The weekly Bible study and prayer meeting for the Green community will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m., at the home of Mrs. Ivan Castle, on old highway 99 near the Happy Valley road. The meeting Is non denomina tional In character and all mem bers of the community arc Invited to attend. In the Day's News (Continued from Page One) oral Income taxes alone. The same amount (on the average), it says, goes to pay for automo biles, furniture and household appliances. T HIS thought promptly occurs to a lot of us: If we didn't have to pay out so much for federal taxes, we'd HAVE MORE MONEY LEFT for automobiles, furniture and the gadgets that are presumed to make modern life more enjoyable. T HIS one comes from New York: i "American taxpayers are ex pected to put up a record TWO BILLION DOLLARS next year for roads and highways. Today they have the cheering word that they might save 200 million dol lars on the deal. . . . That Is be cause road construction costs are down about 10 per cent from their 1948 peak." The dispatch then adds: 'The resulting saving on next year's road bill could mean either 200 million dollars for more roads or a 200 million dollar reduction In taxes. However, don't count your tax savings before they are hatched. Taxes often go up, rare ly come down." Part (a fairly large part) of the cost of building highways is borne by taxes paid by motorists (gas taxes, etc.) The American Petroleum Insti tute estimates that the annual burden of state and federal gaso line and automotive taxes now runs "alarmingly close to $100 per vehicle." It all goes to show, you see, there Is no such thing as some thing for nothing. We think of money from government as rr nna showered down from heaven, but In the long run we discover that It all comes out of our pockets, Just the same. Veterans Hospital Party For Kids Proved Big Affair Christmas week runs out with the eve of New Years but none who saw the veteran's hospital festivities begin will soon forget the "kick-off party" the one given by the employes' associa tion for children of the personnel, ""hi- was the most enthusiastic of many events Immediately before and following the Christmas. It was for kids. By actual count 408 youngsters attended. This did not take into consideration babies in the arms of their mothers or dads. Checked in with the small fry were 180 adults. Master of ceremonies Del Jewett was Santa Claus and he was a busy boy in his workshop preparing for the long journey ahead. Mrs. Santa Claus, none other than Mrs. John L, Hasklns, helped with the Job. Santa Claus didn't have to make the trip this year the boys and the girls came to him. And now! There were 260 Christmas stockings; assorted toys, 280 of them, and 160 brightly colored balloons. Home made cakes, ice cream and cookies. Of course cof fee, gallons, for the big kids. It didn't cost anyone present a dime , all for free the employees as sociation footed the bill. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. A. L. Simmons and Chief Nurse Ruth S. Bloom. Games, group singing and bally Hut s dancing pupils were on the pro gram. The refreshment commit tee consisted of Peggy Joyce, Juanita Turnage, Mona Riley, and H. L. King. Decorations were engineered by Harold Bloomer, Mrs. Gilpin and Mickey Hard. The man behind the scenes directing the assaults on the work shop of Santa Claus was Bob Allen. Stat Liquor Store At Brownsville Robbed lng goods establishment In the same building, said four pistols, BROWNSVILLE, Dec. The state liquor store here wai, robbed during Wednesday night of an undetermined quantity of liquor, state police reported. Kennel h Templar, who oper ates the liquor store and a sport- ammunition, and $15 In cash were also taken. An inventory was underway to determine the liquor loss. For Good Food At Reasonable Prices Try htm '$m South End Cafe Zfe feM 9'6 S. Stephens Try our old-fashioned Sour Dough Biscuits Fried Chicken 1.25 Open Daily 6 A. M. to 9 P. M. Girl Scout Troop Holds Birthday, Christmas Party The Riversdale Girl Scout troop held a combined birthday and Christmas party Dec. 20 at the Riversdale school. The following girls were Invest ed as scouts and received their pins; Ann Jennie, Joyce Nazel rod, Janice Eastman, Ann Mac Donald and Phyllis Bellinger. The following girls received their year star pins: Sandra Humphreys, Betty Brydges, Roa Hubbard, Judy Ott, Coleen Mc Donald, Joan Kruse, Bonnie Na zelrod, Lois Neptune, Elva Pratt and Anna Bromps. All troop members received their new world pins. This is the iirst troop in this area to receive these pins of the World Associa tion of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts as a symbol of their friendship with girls around the world. The pin, which may be worn by any member of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. along with her reg ular scout pin, has a gold world trefoil on a bright blue ground, representing the sun in a blue sky. Designed by a member of the Norwegian Girl Guides as sociation, the trefoil has stars in two of its leaves, symbolizing the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides' promise and laws; a line symbo lizing the compass needle, which guides, and a flamelike base rep resenting the flame of love of mankind. After the ceremony the girls presented their leader, Mis. W. E. Ott Jr. with a poinsettia and served refreshments to their mothers. Members met at the school Dec. 21 and sacked Christmas candy. On Dec. 22 the scouts went caroling In the Riversdale community. The group concluded by going to the home of Joan Kruse for refreshments. 0PENS Mi i union i New dining room and cocktail lounge at Forrester's Cafe in Canyonvllle 0 Large Dance Floor 0 Good Food 0 No Cover Charge 0 Make up a party and Join the fun Wateh-Night Service Set At Armory Tonight Tonight, New Year's eve, the Luther league of Faith Lutheran church will sponsor a candle lighting watch night service at the Roseburg armory. The service will begin at 11 p. m. and end shortly after mid night. Six of the young people in the league and Pastor Willis Erickson will participate In the program. Preceding the service, an eve nine of recreation and fellowship is being planned, beginning at about 8:30 p. m. Coffee and a light lunch will be served at 10 p. m. All members and friends of Faith church are cordially invited to attend. The public is welcome. Si at l yv NEW YEAR'S EVE . ,.,3 .., !i DANCE it 3'3 Miles North Of Myrtle Creek on Hwy. 99 Saturday December 31 Music By CHUCK AND HIS RHYTHM KINGS Dancing From 9:00 P. M. 'til 1 :00 A. M. ADMISSION . Men $1.00 Ladies 50c NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE at Club 99 On Highwoy 99 North Music by CLUB 99 TRIO Cover Charge 75c per Person Free Balloons, Hat and Parry Favors included in cover charge. OA For a Gala NEW YEAR'S EVE PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION AT THE MOOSE LODGE 321 Vi S. Stephens Hats, Horns and Noise Makers for Everyone Free Lunch Members and Guests Music By The MOOSE TRIO Featuring Millie Dean To Sing Your Favorite Requests Alio attend our Big New Year's Night Dane