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Heppner Gazette Times, ThursdayJanuary TJ953 Page 6 Babson Predicts (Continued From Page 1) 31. In my opinion, the cost of mortgage money' will tend some what higher during 1953. 32. Construction of municipal and public works should rise moderately in 11)53 as compared with 1952. This may be stepped up sharply late' in the year if business falters. There may be a surplus of tax-free bonds. 33. A moderate slide-off In the sale of commercial farm proper ties can be expected. No bad break, however, seems likely in 1953. Fear of World War III, moreover, should help farm prices. 34. Population trend is away from the big cities. Fear of pos sible bombing and automobile overcrowding will continue as a drag on city realty values. Con tinued migration from the urban centers will help suburban pro perties. 35. For those who plan buying new homes in 1953, I strongly urge the purchase of acreage in suitable suburban areas. Surely, the H-bomb experiments should quicken the trend toward sub sislance farms. 3(i. As public housing pro grams are far behind schedule, 1h new Congress will not promote such in 1953 unless the need for pump-priming becomes much greater. Tax Easing Will Be Slight 37. Tax relief will came most ly from expiration of present laws rather than from a new en lightened tax program. Barring further international problems, the present corporate excess-profits tax will be permitted to ex pire at the end of June, 1953. 38. If the need for new taxes continues high, after expiration of the excess-profits tax, the new Congress may consider ad ditional excise or manufacturers' sales taxes. They may also serve to discourage consumer spending, if the war danger becomes acute. 39. Stale and local taxes may IIIMIMIIItllHIMIIIIHMIMIIIIMIIII IIIIIIIIIHIIIHIIIM Way the New Year hold only happinee for you C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency Hill HIIIM HI I MMHHII Ml MM 1 1 HI Htlll HIIIMIHI Mill M be Increased moderately here and there during the year 1953. How ever, I do not look for total ad vances in such to be so great in 1953 as they were in 1952. 40. There will be no increase In capital-gains taxes during 1953; but read paragraph 4b De- low. Income taxes may be re- duceds Foreign Trade ouuook 41. Exports will fall again in 1953. The drop in imports will be much less than in exports. The new Administration will be urged to promote foreign trade instead of foreign aid. Only by buying our neighbors' goods can we get them off the relief rills. 'Jo save ourselves, I predict, we will buy more abroad, although this will be hard on some United States manufacturers. 42. I look for no change in the official United States buying price for gold. We won't "monkey with" the mint price of gold until the nation gets really "hard up." Conclusion: Profits Prospects, Stocks and Bonds 43. For the year as a whole I look for business profits to be slightly lower than in 1952. Earn ings will be better during the early months, with a decline oc- uring later in the year, rroiit margins will be cui Dy suner competition from both domestic and foreign sources. 41. Recently tipped wages plus some additional 1953 boosts, will also put heavier cost pressure on profits. 45. Some companies that have been hard hit by excess-profits taxes may show improved earn ings when the excess profits tax expires June 30. 46. There will be a cushion under falling profits provided by the current very high tax rates. If profits slide, Uncle Sam will share the heavier loss. This very fact, however, will make it. diffi cult for Congress to reduce the rate of taxation. 47. Stocks are high historical ly. We are approaching the end of a long period of prosperity, much of which is based upon arti flcial measures. Therefore, some time during 1953 I forecast lower stock prices than exist today. 48. Yet, do not forget that the stock market was at about the same price point when President Hoover won by a landslide in 1928. With business prospects good for early 1953, confidence might again cause a temporary boom. If an "Eisenhwoer bull market" develops, I strongly urge readers to take profits and build up reserves. Within 12 months after Hoover entered the White House the Industrial Averages fell 100 points. 49. New Administration will not favor "soft money" policy. Therefore, some further rise in interest rates seems probable. For this reason, I favor high grade, short-term bonds, rather than long-term. 50. Finally: Wise investors are taking no action unless prepared to follow a carefully planned and supervised investment program. The keystone of this program will in 1953 as in 1952. prove to be a IKilicy of diversification and se lectivity. Among those groups which offer safety and good yield are certain fire insurance stocks, bank stocks, variety chain store stocks, food processing companies, and telephone companies. EVEN THESE MAY FAIL US UNLESS OUR NATION HAS A REAL SPIRITUAL AWAKENING. THIS MUST INCLUDE BOTH YOU AND ME. o ANNUAL MEETING SET The Heppner Christian church will hold Its annual meeting this Wednesday, December 31 at 8:15 p, m. Following the business meeting two pictures, "In the Footsteps of the Witchdoctor." and "African Pigmy Thrills" will he shown. A Clean Stove Saves Fuel x 4. , . j ,r G tjx . -r M , t -,',-,,' a f ! X ' lA n Ait, v Plans Made For New Chevrolet Showing A new Chevrolet that will cre ate "entirely new conceptions of automotive beauty and perform ance" was promised today by Roiee Fulleton of Fulleton Chev rolet Co. Mr. Fulleton made his state ment following a meeting with company representatives in Port land, where 1953 plans were re Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ayers were In Hermiston Thursday to visit his father, James T. Ayers. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hinton at their farm on Wil low Creek were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherman, Nancy Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Mer vin Anthony and Don Anthony of Oregon City. Glen Walker was in Townsend. Montana to spend the Christmas vacation with his father, Eslie w x - , t vealed to an enthusiastic audi- waiKer. wno nas Deen mere since ence of dealers from this area. late fall with his mother, Mrs. ' "When we were invited to at- Bert Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Roy tend, we ware told that this would i Thomas and Mrs Max Gentry be one'of Chevrolet's most im-' drove Walker to the train at portant business conferences," he, Pasco. Mr.,and Mrs. Howard Gilliam and children of Baker were in Heppner to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Earle E. Gilliam. Miss Nellie Doney, Mrs. M. L. Case, David and Will Hynd were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hynd at the Butterby Flats ranch near Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Peterson and children spent the Christmas weekend in Ontorio with relatives. Mrs. Bud Springer, Mrs. Lincoln Nash and Lyle and Maryann Jen sen made a business trip to Pen dleton Monday. continued. 'This was conclu sively borne out by developments. Not only were we shown the most exciting product in my experience as a dealer, but the speakers made clear that the company, through its newspaper advertis ing and promotion, would give the model unprecedented backing." Mr. Fulleton said the program should answer any doubts about the future of business. A company with the market Miss Barbara Stout returned to Spokane the last of the week after spending Christmas here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stout. Miss Stout is the manager of a beauty salon in Spokane. ... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penland and Neal spent Christmas in Portland with members of both families that had gathered there for the holidays. Mrs. W. E. Barkla motored to the weekend with her son and U1 l A Ul. i f. on,l HTo Rnh nature unless it is firmly convin- "auf ". - tal required for a program 01 tnis The easy way to clean an oven. Leave a bowl of soapy water and ammonia in the oven overnight with the door shut tight. Next morning, suds the interior with a stiff brush. Dirt and grease wash off easily, thanks to pre-Hol'tening. These are days of hearty meals and much home entertainment and time to check the ellicicncy of your kitchen to save you time and money. A good start is tne kitchen range. Snutterinir burners and smoky ovens are signs of trouble and wasted fuel. A good rule to follow is "a clean stove cooks better, saves fuel and lasts longer." Hut don't make a chore of it. Keep your stove in working order. Like the prover bial "stitch-in-time," constant care eaves hours of hard labor. Wipe the top and burners with a soupy cloth after each use, but let the stove cool first. Enamel may crack if water is applied while hot. However, wipe up spillovers at once with a DRY cloth or paper towel, lest they leave permanent stains. Follow with soap and water when the stove has cooled. To keep carbon from jamming the pilot light, first turn it off; then scrub the housing with a soft wire brush and wash with a soapy cloth. Make sure surrounding sur faces are completely dry before you relight it, and that connec tions are "seated" correctly. Pour grease off the broiler while it isstill warm, but let it cool be fore you soak and scrub it in hot soapsuds. Rub mineral oil on the racks occasionally and they'll re sist rust better and longer. Treat the deep well cooker as you would any aluminum kettle. Lift it out and scrub with hot soap suds, particularly along the outer edges. Non-insulated covers can be tub-washed, but insulated covers should just be wiped clean with a damp cloth. ced of sound sales possibilities," he pointed out. "It is quite ap parent from the product that the largest automobile company in the world is anticipating one of its biggest years in 1953." The date for showing the new Chevrolets on January 9th has been announced, Mr. Fulleton is already making plans for a dis play of the car here. He is con fident that interest in the new model will draw record-breaking crowds to his showroom. Deeter. BACK IN OREGON ma laiyi ItjaySiT" 86 PROOF kbS tflO I 960 4 ! QUART PINT KINIUCKT HVtl D1STILLCRT. INC. NIHOUSMLE. KEHTDCKT hi ' I Li. Services of New Soil Testing Lab Available to Farmers A new soil testing laboratory at Oregon State College opened for operation this week, N. C. Anderson, Morrow county agent, announced today. Mr. Anderson said the soil testing service for Oregon farmers and home gard eners will assist county agents in making recommendations for pro per use of commercial fertilizer. The new laboratory will be under the direction of Dr. L. A. Alban, OSC soils scientist. Similar pro grams are in wide use throughout the Midwest and Southern states, Anderson said. In stressing the value ol good son management in crop production, the county agent stated that proper use of fertilizer is of major importance in such a program. Soil samples will be mailed from the farm to the OSC labora tory In special cartons available from the county agent. Informa tion sheets which must accom pany each sample will include the past fertilizer and cropping hislory and future cropping plans. Results of the soil tests will be returned to the agent for use in making fertilizer recommenda tions. Instructions for taking soil samples from the field are also available from the county agent. He said it is important that the soli sample is representative of the entire field to be fertilized. o Although cartons, instructions, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Springer and and information sheets may be children spent the weekend in obtained by writing the county Hood River visiting with their agent's office, the OSC laboratory parents and other relatives. recommends that farmers talk 0 r'Af( j its "'the '"07. U, .. C0f "ew with the agent before taking soi samples. . The charge for analyzing soi will vary from $1.50 to $2.50 a sample, depending upon the tests requested. Soils of western Ore gon are primarily acid and re quire a different set of tests than those needed for non-acid soils of eastern Oregon. Soil reaction or degree of acid ity, lime requirements, and avail able phosphorus will be run on acid soils for $1.50 a sample, The charge will be increased to $2.50 when available calcium and po tassium are also determined. Tests cenerallv required for soils of eastern Oregon will deter mine degree of acidity, available phosphorus, available potassium total salts, and sodium. Charge for these tests will be $2.50 i sample. Organic matter will be deter mined on any soil sample for an additional charge of $1.00. Ander son said boron will be the only minor element determined and requires an added charge of $1.00 a sample. Boron tests will be made only upon recommendation by the county agent. o POMONA GRANGE TO MEET Pomona Grange will meet Sat urday January 3 at Willows grange in lone. The meeting will open at 10:00 a. m., the program starts at 2:30 p. m. and a film on banking will be shown. Initiation will be held at 4:00 p m. with the first and second degrees. o RHEA CREEK GRANGE The Rhea Creek Grange will have their regular meeting and a clam feed for all members Friday January 2 at G:30 p. m. Members are to bring either salads or des serts. o FORMER HEPPNERITES HAVE SON Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Coeur d'Alene Idaho are the par ents of a son born December 15. named Donald Ted. This is their fourth son and his grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Ray Taylor of Heppner. o WATCH PARTY TONIGHT There will be a watch party at the Methodist church Wednesday night starting at 10 o'clock under the sponsorship of the Bible class. Everyone is welcome and refresh ments will be served. o The Beaver is the largest North American rodent. The Office of DR. Local News In Brief i Rev. and Mrs. Earl So ward visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Farabee in Prineville. Mrs. Farabee is Mrs. Soward's sister. Saturday, her brother, Andrew Ingalls of Kent,! Washington visited at the Soward home here. Mrs. J. Osmtn Hager returned Sunday evening from Corvallls, where she spent the Christmas holidays at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Clayton Shaw and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hill and family of Coos Bay were in Hepp ner to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris at their country home in the Rhea creek area. Mrs. Bertha Johnson returned the first of the week from Port land where she spent Christmas with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Victor Johnson and daughter, Carolyn. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Drake had as their guests over Christmas: Mr and Mrs. Paul Warren and child ren ot corvaiiis, Mr. ana ivirs. Claude Drake and family of Rich land, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Drake and family. Ronald Reid has returned from Portland where he was employed for a time. Mrs. Venice Stiles was here from Portland to visit her mother, Mrs. Josie Jones over the holidys. Mrs. Stiles came up from the city with Mr. and Mrs. Luke Bibby and . her mother. Mrs. Robert Thomp son. Miss Martha Tapanainen spent Christmas in Vancouver, Wash., with her father and other rela tives. Judge and Mrs. Garnet Barratt drove to Salem Wednesday to spend Christmas with his mother, Mrs. W. B. Barratt. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson spent Christmas in Walla Walla with her brother, Edward Fisher. E. K. SCHAFFITZ Optometrist Will Be Closed AND WILL REOPEN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 In New Location Next To Hotel Heppner Entrance-in Space Formerly Occupied By Bradley D. Fancher Wholesale Meats We have a very nice selection of young steer and heifer grad ed beef at a very low priceof 42c PE? P0UND -A L S O PORK SMOKED MEATS TURKEYS CHICKENS See Us lor the Best at the Cheapest Price Columbia Gorge Packing Co. At Green's Frozen Food Lockers Hermiston Ed O'Donnell, Mgr. Phone 6577, Residence 3452 '"4 HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES J Long Distance Nation-Wide Moving Service Mayflower Agents Padded Vans Penland Bros.' TRANSFER CO. Tendleton, Oregon Fhone 338 STAR THEATER, Heppner A sincere wish for a happy, happy new year to our loyal patrons and friends . . . and we shall do our utmost to make this wish come true. A glance at our January program will assure you that we have renewed our reso lution to bring to you the finest possible entertainment at the lowest possible price. Thursday-Frlday-Saturday. January 1-2-3 HIGH NOON Gary Cooper, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Grace Kelly, Otto Kruger, I.on Chaney, Henry Morgan. When the hands point up the excitement starts. A top-bracket western that has won the praise of the high-hat critics. The haunting, wistful tune "High Noon" is heard throughout the film. Plus RAINBOW ROUND MY SHOULDER Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Charlotte Austin. Tried-and-true song favorites, Tech nicolor photography, and a pleasant story have been added to the cast of Top-drawer musical stars. Shows at 6 p. m. and 9 p" m. on Thursday; one show starting at 7.30 on Friday and Saturday. Do try to see "High Noon" from the beginning, but see it! A terrific double-bill. Sunday-Monday, January 4-5 THE QUIET MAN Directed bv JOHN FORD. Color by TECHNICOLOR. JOHN WAYNE is a riot man! BARRY FITZGERALD is an impish marriage broker! MAUREEN O'HARA is red haired and willing! Photographed in Ireland. Once in a generation, entertainment like this. It's that warm, happy, wonderful picture everyone has been waiting to see. No increase in admission prices. Sunday shows at 2 p. m. 4:307. Boxoffice open until 9. Tuesday-Wednesday, Januaiy 6-7 THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT Anne Baxter, Dale Robertson, Miriam Hopkins, Cameron Mitchell. Based on Bret Harte's most famous of all frontier adventutes classic, gripping drama of the goldrush days.
