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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1945)
Monday.,, October Tage Eight Swtkni THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, ,L"A" fiftANDE, OREGON ; 1 Worcester Scientists Try to Defer Oitl Age WORCESTER, Mass (NEA) There is a spring in Florida known as the Fountain of Eter nal Youth. But Worcester has an idea that I'onee dc Leon went to the wrong place, in his search, and that this medium-sized Mas sachusetts city is doing more about deferring old age than Ponce's magic waters ever did or will do. In the laboratories of the Wor cester Foundalion tor experi mental biology, provided by pub lic subscription, two distinguish ed scientists and their colleagues are obtaining valuable new knowledge of how human beings can grow old gracefully which, apparently, is about as close to eternal youth as men and women will come for many generations yet. Dr. Hudson Hoagland and Dr. Qregory Pincus are the spark plugs of the Foundation. It was Dr. Pincus who, a few years ago, astonished the world by produc ing fatherless rabbits. Dr. Hoag land is equally distinguished in biological research, though h i s findings have been less sensa tional. The two men were working in an , abandoned barn when local businessmen, workers, profes sional men, a rabbi, public-spirited women decided that such fellow-citizens deserved community assistance. So the Foundation was incorporated as a non-profit re search institution; laboratories were built and equipped and ded icated in what amounted to a civ ic holiday; and Drs. Hoagland and Pinus were provided with 18 chemists and technicians to work with them. They enjoy also the cooperation of leading scien tists from Boston and New Yor. Out of the Foundation's labora tory has come "Pregnenolone," which is the scientific name for a chemical that overcomes fatigue and enables workers to function more efficiently. From Worcester research has come and is coming greater knowledge about the hitherto mysterious "chemistry of time," which is how scientists describe the process involved in the bodi ly changes of growing old. "The foundation," says Dr. Hoagland, "is slowly accumulat ing information about aspects of the aging process that may help to prolong Man's useful years.' Experiments in animal repro duction are aimed at promoting multiple birth in animals, so as to increase the supply of meats. Studies under way have increas ed knowledge of cancer, showing that a different type of hormone action is involved. Yet other re- Library Circulation 100,000 Yearly The public library of Ui Giandj has 2H.U0U volumes with u circ ulation of more than 100,01)0 a year, according to figures sup plied the chamber of commerce by Mabel K. Doty, librarian. For the last full year, there was a circulation of 100,000. The boys and girls library has branches in Greenwood, Willow and Riveria schools. For the past three years, a small appropria tion from the county has enabled rural residents to enjoy book privileges from the city library. All rural schools are sent reg ular shipments of books. It is estimated that 90 out of every 100 automobiles need wheel steering alignment twice u year. Fully Automatic Transmissions Coming Dr. Gregory Pincui (left), noted biologist who produced fatherless rabbits, and Dr. Hudson Hoag land (beside him) direct Worcester's community project in science. As seen at the right, the city turned out for the dedication of the laboratories it built for its research men. search is yielding important in formation in the field of neuro psychiatry. Worcester is proud of its foun dation for a number of reasons. One is because it has demonstrat ed that valuable scientific re search does not have to center upon some wealthy university or huge industrial plant. It can be promoted and supported by any community that possesses the imagination and initiative neces sary to create is own civic fa-cilites. Fully automatic transmission for the new automobile is not yet here, since the already ex cellent starts made in that direc tion have naturally not yet reached their ultimate develop ment. Some of these systems are still extra equipment. Eventually, say auto engineers, the clutch pedal will be entirely eliminated, even on the low priced models. That day is some years off but the work is being pushed in that direction. Accidental Death Every 5 Minutes CHICAGO There was an ac cidental death every five and one-half minutes and an acci dental injury every thiee sec onds during 1!M4, the National Safety council reports. Every 30 minutes during 1044 i,n occupational death occurred, and occupational injuries occur red every n1 seconds, the coun cil said. A fatal accident' at home occurred every 16Ma min utes and every six and a half seconds there was a non-fatal ac cident in someone's home. Falls, which took a toll of 26,000 lives, was the largest sin gle cause of accidental death last year. The other major causes of accidental death in 1944 were motor vehicles, burns, drowning, railroads, firearms, poisonous gas and other poisons. Year of Progress Enjoyed by Church Of Nazarene Here A year of good progress was enjoyed by the Church of the Nazarene, located at Birch and Y awnucs. Attendance at the services increased in most de partments and there was an in crease in membership despite the fact a number moved to other localities. Improvements were made to the church grounds and the Sun day school plant during the year. New pews are on order for the auditorium, to be shipped from Wisconsin just as soon as gov ernment restrictions will permit. Other improvements are antici pated before the arrival of the pews,' such as refinishing the floors, carpeting the pulpit and about the altar. Further improve ments to the premises are antici pated for this fall. The pastor, Rev. O. A. Crof ford, is serving the church for the fourth year. i IS THE CITY OF OPPORTUNITY "There's a"Ford in YourlFuturfe" and the isn't Fsjr Three Reasons have Rone liy and you have been denied (lie pleasure and lite expectancy occasioned hy "(lie new Ford." There is a F o r A in your future, now, however, and (he future Future Away! may begin anytime. We are expect ing the new Ford soon and you can he sure that we lose no time in mak ing them available to you as fast as we can. GIVE YOUR CAR PRECOLD WEATHER PROTECTION liy Having Us Put it in (iood Mechanical Condition! Overhauling and Repairing You must kocp your auto mobile in condition to wea ther IhroiiKh the winter. We are completely equip ped to do the job. Triuiud Kotd mechanics, too. 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AND TRANSPORTATION ' SURROUND THIS HUE CITY! The drande Roncle valley is a tillable expanse 30 miles long and 20 miles wide. This beautiful valley has nearly 500,000 acres under cultiva tion. It is surrounded by the Wallowa mountains, "the Switzerland of America" and the Blue Mountains covered with timber and providing thousands of acres of range land for fine, sleek cattle, principally Herefords. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL SCENIC AREA FOR THE PROSPECTIVE HOME BUILDER For the person seeking a permanent place in which to live the city of La Grande and its surrounding areas, offer many opportunities for home limiting. Fine schools and Eastern Oregon college provide exceptional educational facilities. A iiuiet home city atmosphere pervades. WINDING, PAVED ROADS TAKE YOU INTO A LAND OF YEAR 'RQUND SPORTS Fishing! Hunting! Boating! Golfing! Hiking! Skiing! For the sports minded, northeastern Oregon is a gold mine of pleasurable outdoor activity. laterally hundreds of streams and many rivers provide un usual fishing. While the fall season is replete with hunting Elk, Deer, Ducks, Pheasant and oilier game are to be fottnd here in quantities which will de light the sportsman. Winter sports of ail types abound in the area. La Grande is the Home of the Edstern Oregon College of Education We Smite You to Visit La Grande Chamber oCommer
