Demonia Eagle 4 THURSDAY, SEPT 17, 1964 Calls Observe Wedding Date IT'S Y O JJ R LAW Couples Attend Twin Oaks Camp Respect fo r L a w M akes Dem ocracy Live THE FACTS ONLY change the application of the law.) In a trial the parties present the facts, and the judge or jury draw their conclusions from them. Thus a witness who tries to tell the court who was at fault is likely to find this opinion ruled out. Most witnesses can speak only of things they can see and hear, not what they conclude from these things. The court — judge or jury — decides who, if anybody, is at fault. But expert witnesses such as doc­ tors, engineers, scientists, mechanics and others often express their opin­ ion to help the court reach a decis­ ion. In a suit for deaths caused by an explosion of nitroglycerine used by an industrial firm, a professor of chemistry has been recognized as an expert on the cause of the disaster. Doctors of medicine frequently testi­ fy as to the probable cause of an ill­ ness on the relationship of an injury to a disability. Most of us can qualify as experts in some field: We can give fairly sound views as to the speed, dis­ tance or the size of things. When peo­ ple whom we see every day get sued, we may well have to testify as to their conduct, views or feelings. Cer­ tain people whose handwriting we oi- ten see, may make us expert in their handwriting. We are all experts on our own things: If the state condemns yoUr land for a freeway, you can testify as to its value, use and prospects. Fire Department To Of course, other witnesses may differ with you. If the government imposes Hold Meets In Homes a gift or a death tax based on the TIMBER — The fire department gift’s value, you can challenge the met Wednesday evening at the Roy tax and testify as to the gift’s value. May home. Next meeting will be Who is an expert? It is anyone the October 2 at the Walter Bacon home. trial judge says. In one case the Since the closing of Timber school court was trying the accused for where meetings were usually held, burglary. The case turned upon his it was decided to meet at members’ fingerprint. But the court said the homes. Wayne McCarthy who has been in “expert” did not qualify: though he a Portland hospital under observa­ had taken a criminology course, he tion for some time, spent a few days had never had any practical exper­ last week at the parental Lewellyn ience in checking fingerprints. (Oregon lawyers offer this column McCarthy home. Mrs. Winifred Cieloha, former cook as a public service. No person should in the cafeteria at Timber, has ac­ apply or interpret any law without cepted the position as cook in Banks the aid of an attorney who is com­ high school and began her duties pletely advised of the facts involved. September 9. Even a slight variance in facts may TIMBER^Rev. and Mrs. Zenos Parisho and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jensen attended an outing at family camp at Twin Oaks last week. TTiere were around 300 there. This camp features a camp out for the boys of Friends churches, another date for the girls, then it is the parents’ turn. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vertner and family of Barlow came last Satur­ day to help Mr. Bisanz repair the roof of their house. Larry Sponsel and family who have been living at the home of Mr. Sponsel’s parents while he worked on the railroad, have rented a place at McMinnville and moved there Friday. Sunday evening the young people of Lents Friends church of Portland held services here. There was a nice attendance. Guests last Sunday at the Bert Ohler home were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson of Centralia, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schlichenmeyer and Kenneth of Portland, Mrs. Eva Bagnell and Mrs. Mary Neeham of Hillsboro were dinner guests Sun­ day of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shaw. Kenneth had been visiting his cous­ ins, Kathleen and Carol Shaw, from Thursday to Sunday evening. Kathleen and Carol Shaw were elected ushers at junior church at Manning September 6. SEE US FOR YOUR HUNTING NEEDS GUN RACKS HUNTING CAPS RAIN COATS X nd RAIN OVERSHOES $3.88 88c 88c 8SC Womens — Cement and Cement Products — VERNONIA TRADING CO. Your Shopping Center For Garden Supplies — Plants — Flowers — Seeds — Feeds Farm Supplies — Hardware — Cabinets — Plywood Building Materials — Rentals — Chemicals — Shoes Men’s Clothing — Toys — Plastic Wares — Kitchen Wares. PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION Thinking of going into business for yourself? Perhaps you and Bill Smith have decided to operate a business together. Should this be done as part­ ners or as a corporation? The answer to this problem solves many legal questions. Perhaps the most important factor is that the business or personal acts of either you or Bill may be binding upon the partnership. The corpora­ tion, however, can act only through its officers and agents, and then only within the limitation granted by the articles of incorporation. As members of a partnership both you and Bill will be liable for all of the debts of the business. In the case you have business losses, the credi­ tors of the partnership could take all of tht assets of the partnership, and all of the personal assets of either you or Bill, or both (except a few ex­ empt by law), in order to satisfy the partnership debts. On the other hand, if you form a corporation the creditors may go on­ ly against the assets of that corpora­ tion so that the most that either of you can lose is the amount you have invested in the business. The credi­ tors could not touch the property which either of you own personally and individually, outside of your cor­ poration stock. In the event of the death of you or Bill, it wculd be necessary to liqui­ date the partnership, but in the case of a corporation the operation of the business is not affected by the death of an owner (stockholder). The firm continues as the same business with the heirs of the one who dies substi­ tuted as the owners of the stock. Of primary interest to you and Bill will be the amount of income taxes you have to pay. In a partnership, each of the owners of the business in­ cludes on his individual income tax return his proportionate share of the total income shown on the part­ nership return. This is because the partnership is not recognized as a taxable entity. The corporation is recognized as a taxable entity, so it pays a tax on the amount of its net income, after deducting the salaries of you and Bill and other expenses. Then you of course pay individual income taxes on your salaries. If over a period of years the earn­ ings of the corporation exceed reas­ onable salaries for the two owners, these earnings will be distributed to you and Bill in the form of dividends. The funds with which the dividends are paid have already been subject to tax in the hands of the corporation, but are again taxed on your indi­ vidual returns when distributed. The income tax advantage or dis­ advantage of a partnership as com­ pared with a corporation depends on the net income from the business, the salaries the owners receive, the amount of their other income and the requirements of the business for liquid funds. In the event either of the owners is interested in planning his estate to reduce taxes at the time of his death, he can probably do it more easily through a corporation than a partnership. ANY TIM E IS STANDARD TIM E! g 1 î X * Enjoy wholesome Standard X A Dairy Products — often! Pure X X Standard Dairy products are as I I X ! î 9 Boys Attend Fair and Game BIRKENFELD—Howard Jones had surgery on his leg at the Tuality hospital. In about 10 days the effect of the operation will be determined. Hank Robinson and Mrs. Edna Johnson visited at the Darrell Baker home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blake and fam­ ily and her sister who is from Il­ linois visited at the Vick Berg’s Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Ildstad of Enumclaw, Washington were here Sunday looking after their place and picking some fruit. Pat Seibel, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Trent Garner, received head injuries in a woods accident Friday. He is making good progress towaro recovery. Former Postmaster Is Pressed Into Service TIMBER — Mrs. Alva Williams, Timber’s new postmaster, is ill with pneumonia at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Phil Hickman in Portland. Gladys Johnson, former postmaster and sister of Mrs. Williams, has been in charge of the post office during her absence. Violet Tucker is helping out at the Halfway House cafe belonging to Miss Johnson, dur­ ing her absence there. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ohler, cousins of Bert Ohler, who have been visit­ ing here, have returned to their home in Vallejo, California. Sgt. Walker and family of Port­ land were guests at the home of M/Sgt. Bill James last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ohler who op­ erated the Mobil gas station at First and Baseline in Hillsboro for the past eight years and gave it up re­ cently, are busy filling in their time at remodeling and shingling sheds and a garage at their home. w orkpow er TRUCKS FOR '6 5 ! M ore models, more engines, more Chevy workpower ! The long strong line of Chevy trucks •for ’65 is rolling In with miles of new working equipment. Like that hand­ some Fleetside pickup that leads the pack . . . one of the 18 pickup models in the line this year. Further along, you’ll find economical Chevy-Vans, a wide selection of walk- in vans, a bigger choice of big trucks, more job-tailored components—trucks built to fit your business and budget. And under those hoods you’ll find the best in 4- and 6-cylinder, V8 and diesel power, 18 tough truck engines in all in clu ding 4 new lower co st diesels. Here’s the huskiest bunch of haulers that ever came looking for work! Our word for all this is workpower. That’s the stuff that makes a truck a real truck. A hard-nosed money-saver. Yes, workpower’s here and Chevy's got it, in such a variety of types and sizes that picking the best truck for your job will be easier than it’s ever been before. If you’re in the market, just get in touch with your dealer. Telephone your Chevrolet dealer about any type o f tru ck No. 36 8700 near as your door — or your favorite store! NATAL - PITTSBURG - Natal Grange was host to 12 visitors at their September 9 meeting. The CAPITOL HILL—Mr. and Mrs. group consisted of Past Masters and Johnnie Meier celebrated their 11th members of other Granges. Bruce wedding anniversary September 3. Wallace, master of Femhill and Earl Surprise telephone calls were re­ Avis, master at Warren, were es­ ceived from Mr. Meier’s parents, corted to the m aster’s station of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meier, currently Natal Master Henry Anderegg. A in California and Mrs. Meier’s aunt, vase, handmade by Mrs. Hazel Mrs. Ivery Hawks in Lebanon, Mis­ Smith, was presented to the office souri. of Flora of Natal Grange by Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Will Harders spent Tarbell on behalf of the Past Mas­ the week end in Aberdeen, Washing­ ters. ton visiting sons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harders and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harders and sons. Mrs. Nellie Snyder, mother of Mrs. Charles Harders accompanied them on the trip. New residents on Capitol Hill are BIRKENFELD — Lloyd Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Donald Savage and three daughters, Diane, Kathleen and Terry Larson took in the fair and Penny Ann, who moved to the at Salem Saturday. They also at­ house recently vacated by Mr. and tended a football game at Portland. Mrs. Bill Gaston. They formerly Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Larson and lived in Orick, California. family of Netarts spent Friday night Visitors at the Frank Grey home and part of Saturday with relatives Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Rex here. They took in the football game Friday evening at Clatskanie where Hald of St. Helens. Mrs. Eunice Burgess from Oak­ Vernonia played. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bridgers of land, California is spending a week Vernonia visited at the Francis Lar­ with Mrs. Ray Baker. son home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouch of As­ Wolffs Use Holiday toria spent the week end at the Art Bellingham home. For Trip to Spokane Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beach and NATAL - PITTSBURG — Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones attended the Mrs. W. R. Wolff drove to Spokane wedding of Robert Mathews Satur­ last Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. day at St. Helens. George Turner. They returned home Mrs. Reed Holding of Scappoose Wednesday. spent Labor day week end with Anna Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson drove Hanberg. They attended Bible con­ to Cornelius Sunday for peaches. ference at Cannon Beach. They also called on George Beerman Mrs. Lloyd Beach and Mrs. Elsa at Hillsboro. Richardson were in Portland Friday Hal Vicars of Portland was a guest on business. of Mr. and Mrs. DeeVeere Hershey Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnston Thursday through Saturday. He was were in Portland Saturday on bus­ doing some work on his property. iness. Recent Surgery Result Awaited (Oregon lawyers offer this column as a public service. 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