AUVEKTIbING SV P ELEMENT WALDORF TAVERN Featuring shuffleboard and shuf­ fle bowler as well as beverages, Waldorf Tavern, operated by Earl and Elma Bergeron, is located In Astoria at Tenth and Commercial. This Ls the place "where friends meet.” This is a favorite social cen­ ter for people from all the sur­ rounding territory. New and mod­ ern appointments. They cater to the people In social life, business men and others, In fact, people from every station of life find that an evening spent here will drive dull care away and that this place ls a pleasent panecea for the dulled senses and jaded appe­ tite. Every appointment and luxury for your ease and comfort have been provided. Attendants will look after your every wish and the servioe is excellent. Tins astabllslxment represents an appearance of all that la different from the usual and ls a place that is unique In the entertainment cir­ cles of this section. The lighting ef­ fects are colorful and charm the eye, while the beverages are all that can be desired. This place appeals to all the senses and lulls one to: the forgetfulness of the humdrum of life. Phone them, If you wish to give a party, or wish to be provided with the best In beverages and enjoy the pleasent atmosphere. They spe­ cialise In seeing to it that you get the best in service. We are pleased in this review to compliment this place on the high character of the concern, which is rendering a much-needed and highly appreciated service to the people. _ —1461 NIAGARA SERVICE STATION Niagara Service Station ls lo­ cated in Astoria at Eighth and Ni­ agara Ave. Your motor troubles will end for­ ever when you fill up with the oil that resists heat and contains the least sediment. There motor oil is what your engine needs. The products sold here are the very best obtainable. You can rest assured that when you fill up with gas here there will be no missing on the hills and that your oil guage will show an even pressure. If you happen to be in a hurry, this ls the place to go. They specia­ lize in taking care of people who are in a hurry and you can depend on it that at this station they will BUSINESS REVIEW Vernonia Eagle be on their toes to see that you get quick service. This concern lias had a wide ex- , perience in this business and has demonstrated an ability as oil and gas men and as a competent ex- I ecutlve and as a result this service 1 has come into the prominent posi­ tion it occupies today. It has a modernly equipped place to take ' care of all auto owners. Try this station on your next trip to the city. The manager is a man well-known and liked throughout this section. He is right here at j home, always ready and willing to do everything possible to make this a better community in which to I live. 380 j TED REESE'S SHELL Service Station WATTS MIDGET ANTI-SWEAT VALVE STOPS Ted Reese's Shell Service Sta­ The most modern equipment. A greasing place so constructed tion is located in Astoria at 32nd that the workman can not fail to | and Lief Erickson At this service station you will observe every part to be reached. Men thoroughly trained in their find the most modern equipment work. available for the proper lubrication With modern equipment and of your car. Eighty per cent of the trained men. their station enjoys repair bills on an automobile come from lack of proper lubrication. an enviable reputation in the field Even gasoline is secondary expense of lubrication. Drive your car in 1 to the big tax on the automobile today and let them show you the owner which is unnecessary repair j difference and where. Lubrication supplied under pres­ 1 bills. Under the system you get service sure, which means that every vital ' that is decidedly different and dis- part ls thoroughly taken care of. ' tlnct. It costs no more and the dif- The men at the head of this busi­ : ference is reflected in your bank ness are among the best known ' balance. Seeing is believing, and you j business men of the community. may watch the greasing operation They take an active part in all civ­ ic and business affairs and are 1 yourself. Here are a few reasons why you boosters for this community every ' day and in every way. —191 should use their service: Sweating and Dripping of CIo»et Tanks and Bowls PREVENTS . Loosening, Discoloring and Rotting of Bath Room Floors Midget Anti Sweat Valves Automatically Mix a Small Amount of Hot Water with Cold Water Entering the Tank to Keep the Tank and Bowl Close to Room Temperature and is Guar­ anteed to Keep Tank and Bowl From Sweating and Dripping on Floor Easy to Install. Manufacturers and Distributors WATTS MANUFACTURING CO. CLATSKANIE, OREGON FLOWER BASKET In Seaside at 602 Broadway is the Flower Basket operated by Jo Sklenar. In the complexity of modem so­ ciety there is no one business that has come into more prominence in the past few years than the floral house. In this community there is no florist who enjoys a wider repu­ tation as offering the public the most complete service than this well known florist. For centuries flowers have been symbolic of the more delicate phases of human nature and the recent development of the flower as a texen of esteem and remembrance has placed it in the front rank for all social, mourning and joyful occasions Its varied uses have made the modern florist a deep stu­ dent of social etiquette. Place your orders either in person, by phone or letter and they will see that your card arrives at the right time. As a designer of floral arrange­ ments for funeral or social occas­ ions, they have attained well mer­ ited fame as being artists of more than ordinary ability. Their heart and soul beat in uni­ son with the work and as a conse­ quence their designs are distinguish­ ed for their very appropriate ap­ pearance. Every modem facility for the proper care and preservation of the flowers until they reach their des­ tination has been provided and they will remain fresh long after ar­ rival, as they provide them just as they are coming into bloom. In making this review of the on­ ward progress of this section, we deem it proper that prominent mention be given these florists. 155 CHINCHILLA "RANCHES" REAPING TIDY FORTUNES IN CEILARS, ATTICS A Score Settled... 3^/. Rona/d E. Rosser, U.S. Ann y Afedid of Honor IV h EN HIS BROTHER was killed in Korea. Sergeant Rosser re-enlisted. Several months later lie, too, was in Korea—pinned down on a hill near Pongil-li by surprise Red fire. He saw it cutting up the platoon. Suddenly he jumped to his leet, charged a Red bunker and cleaned it out. In a trench he dispatched five more enemies. Twice, under heavy fire, he re­ turned lor more ammunition, then renewed his attack. His furious one-man fight ended with 13 enemy dead, the American platoon saved, and a score settled for Sergeant Ronald Rosser. “When a man gets back from Korea.” says Sergeant Rosser, “it does him good to see people investing in our country's Bonds. Sure, Bonds are a practical way to save. I know. But they also help build production power—to equip and protect men overseas. And that's proof that people really care.” Peace is for the strong! For peace and prosperity save with VS. Ikjmie Honds! Now E Hood» pay 3% ! Now. improved Series E Bonds start paving interest after 6 months. And average 3% interest, compounded semiannually when held to maturity! Also, all maturing E Bonds automatically go on earning-at the new rate-for 10 more years. Today, start investing in U.S. Series E Dateusa Bonds through the Payroll Savings Plan. rSo P. 5 CosOrsmsar Ossi sol y«, Wr iVu Wisrnwassr It u Xvs«f*0 è, fill esN'.sfWs tn «ssysrWMs «RM* tA« < ««UHM «Mtd 14« Puhiiohort O) .fllt'wt. Animals Now Offered as Low as $500 a Pair, $350 for Single Females and $150 for Males If you are interested in acquir­ ing a Chinchilla or Chinchillas of good quality, some from champion­ ship stock, at below wholesale prices, write C. R. Reynolds. NCBA mem­ bet, at P. O. Box 327E, Pasadena, 8, Calif. Mr. Reynolds Indicated, that be­ cause of a surplus of stock, he would airfreight animals to custo­ mers at bargain-counter prices of as low as $500 for young mated pairs, $350 for young females and $150 for young males. Terms are also available, it was indicated, so that buyers can ac­ quire the animals for half down, the animals remaining on one of Mr. Reynolds' ranches until fully paid for in monthly installmenu plus $2.50 per month per animal board fee if desired Quoting outstanding success stories as printed in the Feb. 26. IMBB of the Wall Street Jour­ nal, Mr. Reynolds said: "Breeder Clement J. De Chant of Manhattan Beach. Calif., a jig builder at North­ rop Aircraft during the war, bought two pairs and two single males in 1946 for $2,300 Through the end of 1951. he had sold 55 descendenU for $51,320 and had 170 left worth $100,000. "Then there's G. T. Owen, who has given up his plumbing business now. in Shady Cove, Oregon, to put all Other than the initial lnves- his time raising Chinchillas. He ment, little capital is required to and Mrs. Owen saved $3,600 from raise the animals. Mr. Reynolds war jobs and bought three pairs said. Some ranchers have built spe­ for $3,600 in 1946. By 1951. they had cially designed ranch iouses, but sales of a little over $20,000 and still more have converted garages, bams had a herd they value at $60,000.” and other buildings. Feed costs run How much longer is this sort of $3 a year or less. One New Ham­ thing going to last? In the opinion shire breeder said he had refused of Stanley W Pangbom, of Wash­ $5000 for a pair which produced 30 ington, D. C., president of the Na­ babies in five years “and their feed tional Chinchilla Breeders Associ­ stands me a $25 bill.’’ ation of America, it will last three Lloyds of London is now writing to five more years. life Insurance on approved herds, Outlining some of the economics, as annual mortality has dropped Mr. Pangborn, it will take five years to less that 10% from 50%> a decade for the existing lady rodents and ago. their descendenU to produce the Since Chinchulla have 60.000 1.200,000 good breeding pairs need­ strands of hair to the square inch ed to support minimum commercial of skin, vermin can't live in their pelting. fur. Yet this silky fur is durable. As pelting approaches, and there Esther Dorothy, of New York, es­ are more animals around, prices will timated one of her capes in a show decline. Mr. Pangbom feels, but he had undergone the equivalent of said that this wouldn't happen for a hundred years' wear in TV, theat­ three years or more. When pelts rical and other appearances around first hit the market, he thinks the world. they'll be worth around $100, later Write C. R. Reynolds, P. O. Box dropping to $50 or less. 327E, Pasadena 8, Calif., and get in By fur rancher's rule of thumb, on the ground floor of this little a good breeding animal is worth business just becoming big business, three to four times iu pelt value, which is now yielding tidy fortunes so Mr. Pangbom sees a quality pair from "ranches," in cellars, attics worth $600 to $800 five years from , and converted chicken houses. YEAR 'ROUND GARDEN PLANTING GUIDE