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November 24, 1949     Shelton Mason County Journal
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November P4, 40. who observes vlgi- God has endowed man with in- resolves steadfastly alienable rights, among whicl inl) genius, are solf-governmnnt, reason, mM conscience, A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN" i In a Christmas Gift Portrait fERISHED MEMORIES CAPTURED FOREVER i t IN ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE BY " A H "'€'A'Nf IN PI:IOT06R P y" " in fraqrance... new ' f00.A. .ew. h s utterly different. It s a wonderf,tl Lrance experience. Repartee--witty, asi've, lasting. So beautif, l, Lenth6ric [7gs it to in a complete fragrant you sequence. Repartee Perlume-$2.50 to $25.00 Bouquet Repartee-S1.50 and 32.50 in Flacons $1.85 with Lenthric's own Atomizer $3.50 in Decanter Perlume Purse Flacon-S2.75 Repartee Bubble Bath Sa!ts-$2.00 Repartee Bath Powder-S1.75 Repartee Talcum Powder-S1.50 Repartee Sachet-S1.50 Repartee, The Finishing Touch$2.75 (Per/urea/or the llair) t , plu tax LOYAL COMMUNITY WORK HORSES HONORED ASSETS TO-the community are Roy J. Kimbel, Hank Hadse0 and Lee Huston, shown above left to right. The three ,men were pre- sented with meritorious-service awards by the Shelton Chamber of Commerce November 10 on the basis of loyal service to the community THINGS AS THEY SEEM (Con'l:lle 'rro:rt page I) create a new feeling of under- standing that should eventually clear away the doubts and give other peoples the, same security that we enjoy. e ECAUSE of population in- creases brought on by the development of war industries and an influx of people who ac- quired a liking for the State of Washington during those times, it may be necessary to soon re- district the state to take care of two additional congressmen we will be entitled to on the basis of population. That situation will be hailed by people residing in coun- ties like those of the Olympic Peninsula and particularly Kitsap county which has been the tail attached to Seattle for years. An ideal change in the state's con- gressional division would be the alignment of Kitsap, Mason, Jef- ferson and Clallam counties in a district, giving them a congress- nmn of their own choice. Seattle proper and Kitsap county are joined to make up the first dis- trict, a fact which has always left Bremerton and Kitsap county without much influence in select- ing the man that would be the national representative. In most of the district's history, Kitsap county had provided but a single congressman; the job always go- ing to Seattle. Mason county would probably approve a change of district that would bring to- gether other eountie of close relationship and mutuality of in- terest. Any change in the congres- sional setflp of the state of Wash- ington can only be for the good, and the new alignments would :serve to give better representa- tion to the state at large. e ASON County's expense fi- nancing is in a very critical condition anti unless intelligent tiinking and action by voters anti i.axpayers is resorted to in the neat' futtu'e, the whole cotmty government will be in a precari- ous condition bordering on bank- ruptcy. That is no cry of alarm, but a situation based on the facts of a study by County Treasm'er Steve Smith. The disclosure and lhe possible remedies for the dil- emma as offered for public in- terest by Treasurer Smith follow: " Tile Mason County Current Expense budget for 1950 indicates that receipts will be more than $40,000.00 less than expected in- come. It also appears evident that this current expense fund through which tile county admin- istration is financed will show a debt of more than $60,000.00 on December 31st. On this basis it may be assumed that a $100,- 000.00 debt will exist before the end of 1950. The Current Ex- pense Fund is derived from two sources (1) office fees and mis- cellaneous receipts, which average about $50,000.00 annually and (2) the tax levy of a little less than 7 raills, which with the present assessed valuation of approximate- ly $11,000,000.00, adds $77,000.00. The budgeted expenditures for 1950 are nearly $164,000.00 and under existing conditions it seems impracticable that they can be reduced materially. "The statutory debt limit which may be ,,incurred by the county commissmners is 1Vz% of the as- sessed valuation. Presently this is] approximately $165,000.00. So that assuming that the county will face 1951 with a $100,000.00 debt in the current expense fund and un- less assessed values can be in- creased by at least $4,000,000.00 with another unbalanced budget in 1951, here are grave possibil- ities that the statutory debt limit will be reached and the county government demoralized. It is of course inconceivable that this would be allowed to happen and that steps will have been taken to prevent it. "Some help wouht be afforded by cutting administrative costs to the bone, but this would mean de- priving the people of essential public services such as law en- forcement. "Another means would be by raising assessed values. One other method which upon careful ana- lysis appears to be to the best interest of the people, is the au- thorizatian of an additional 10 mill levy for one year. This would provide $10,000.00 per million of assessed valuation and since it could not be effective before 1952 would just about wipe out the de- ficit which will exist at that time. Then with a moderate increase in assessed valuation the county fin- anqes should be on a sound econ- omical basis. Failing in this the only other alternative is to raise assessed valuation very consider- ably, the revenues of which only about 25% benefit the current ex- pense fired and 75% will go to roads, schools, public assistance, fire districts, port districts, etc., all of which ave in" a generally satisfactory financial condition. over long perio.ds of time. The citations were given by Laurie Carlson, chairman, who headed a committee of Elliott Spring, S. W. Price, Phil Bayley and Bill Hawkins. Carlson declared that "the Chamber is proud of Ktmbe/, Hadsell and Huston for their continuous community services rendered," Twanoh Grangers Have UN Program By Mable Parker There was a record attendance at the regular meeting of Twanoh Grange November 16 for a pro- gram on the United Nations. Members dressed to represent var-i ious countries and acted in panto- mine the development of the or- ganization. An enlightening talk was given by our former congressman and brother granger, Charles Savage. Refreshments featuring foreign dishes were served by three "for- eign" chefs, a Chinese, Ben Dove, Russian Harry Parker and Abor- igine Henry Dahl. Twanoh Grange will sponsor an! old fashioned box social Friday evening, November 25, at the Vic- tor Hall. The public is invited. Recent guests at the Schillinger home have been Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Petire of Seward, Alaska. Mrs. Petire and Mrs. Francis Schilllnger are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fisher of Sealtle and l Ben Fisher, who has just returned from a visit with relatives in Can-i ada and North Dakota, also were guests. The Union oil well at Carney: Lake has resumed drilling opera- tions after a stoppage of several days. A drill had been broken off in the hard lava rock. The drill is down over twelve hundred feet. Hoodsport V qFvqrqWqVqpy9WqW'Vq'qvwqq By Mrs. Frances Radtke I-Ioodsport friends and neighbors extend their deepest sympathy to[ Mrs .Harry Yenter whose husband [ died from a heart attack last Tues- [ day morning. [ Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie ] Calahan from Monday through Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson from Seattle. A group of sixteen friends hon- ored Mr. and Mrs. Matt Van Laan- en with a house warming in .their new home Saturday evening. The Rainbow Fountain Lunch is now closed for the winter months. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kaare at dhmer Saturday after- noon were Mr. and Mrs. 1. A. Harrell of Seattle and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Radtke with Jim. The Kaares are settled in their new home at Potlatch. Gibson's grocery store is under- going improvements by the build- ing of a new floor. Reverend Walter McDonald is doing the work for them. New residents at Hoodsport are Mr. Hegman and sons, Dale and Gary, who attend Hoodsport school. ! A school of blackfish was seen Monday afternoon off Hoodsport. Hoodspot school is putting out an interesting two sheet newspaper composed of poems and events written by the students and edited hy Charlotte Johnston, Anne Strine, Dolores Smith and Nanc Smith. ----- ] 50 Attend Skokomish Grange Card Party ! Skokomish Grange card party" was well attended, last Friday i night. There was over 50 people i out to play cards. The door prize was won by Dick Bostrom, and high plnohcle went to Mrs. Louis Hutton and Chester Rosenberg, and low to Mrs. Dick Bostrom and W. S. Sailer. I-l'gh 500 prize went to Robert Barge and Mrs. Cruses, and low to Lucy Edmiston. Lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. John Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Rosenberg anc Mrs. Lea Crossen. Another card fete is set for December 16 at the schoot house, It will start at 8 p.m. Mt. View Community Club Dance Success A public dance sponsored at Memorial Hall last Saturday night was declared a huge success by those attending. A television set was won by Mrs: Bells Ames of Shelton. Proceeds from the affair will be used to make improvements on the Mt. View playfleld. WSCS To Present Christmas Program . The Woman s Society of Chris, tian Service is giving its annual I Christmas tea and program in the  Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wed- nesday,. December 14. The program is entitled "Christ's Birth," which will be given tn i scripture and song. The public is invited. Lake Cushman 9 'V  V ,V ,qw V ,q ,V V'V,V'V 'p,V ,q V'V,'q ,W V,q  V By Frances R.'(Itke A surprise birthday dinner par- ty was held November 14 at the home of Mrs. Don Brown in hon- or of her daughter Penny's tenth bi r t hday. Guests included Darlene Hicks, Patsy Seymour, Judy Hale, Donna Brown, Dennis Chard, Denny O'- Niel, Jimmy O'Niel and Roger Acktleman. Mrs. Donald Brown also enter- tained the Cushman Social lub at her house Saturday evening. Mr. a/d Mrs. Edward Radtke entertained Mr. and Mrs. Robert gearden and Dr'. and Mrs. Don Callison on Thursday evening. Saturday night guests at the Ed- ward Radtke home were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. tiarrell of Seattle and Mr. and Mrs. JaeR Simmons of Hoodsport. U'nder the new schedule the county Bookmobile calls at Cush- man at 4 p.m. every other Wed- nesday. Next visiting day will he November 30. Gas Pendland was the lucky winner of a turkey at the P.-T.A. carnival held ' in the Hoodsport school Friday night. Unfortunately the people are re-! luctant to vote themselves more :taxes, but it is something to ser- iously consider when the issue will undoubtedly be presented at the' next general election." Shelton Jaycees Help Launch New Hoquiam Chapter About 30 Shelton Jaycees, wives and day-Ettes trekked to Hoquiam Saturday night to give the young men in Hoquiam a send-off for their new Junior Chamber of Com. merce ehlb. FOR SPONSORING tle Ho- quiam Jaycees and helping them get established, the active Shelton roup have earned a "Founder's laque" from the national organ- ization .which will be presented later. Harry Fortin, head of the local group, pinned a president's pin on Bob Finch, leader for the Hoquiam Jaycees. About 100 persons attending the session at the Emerson Hotel en- joyed turkey dinners. The affair closed with a dance featuring the music of Kelth Imus, Jack Stew- art, Joe Batie and Lyle Barnhart of Shelton. AS A PAR' of the program John Daily and John Stevenson gave their famous act, "The Super Salesman and the Stupid Stooge," which drew hot applause. Jaycees were present from Port Angeles, Everett, Olympia, Brem- erton, Tacoma, Chehalis, Seattle, Highltne, Longview and Shelton. Mayor Frank Anderson gave a l wefcoming talk, while the Rev- erend George Schwanenberg de- livered the invocation. BILL MATTHEWS of Everett was toastmaster, and Ir Stimp- son of Seattle gave the main speech of the evening. The. char- ter was presented by Matthews. The Shelton delegation returned home late, tired and happy. Everything is good which takes away one plaything and delusion more, and drives us home to add one stroke of faithful work.--- Em- erson. Ray's 'Jewelry 117 Cots ' Phone 633 u I WE SINCERELY HOPE THAT YOU Thoroughly Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Day LES FIELDS AUTO PARTS, I II II I III . I '11! 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Skilled in the special care of Buicks as we are, knowing your Buick and the factory- engineered methods of keeping, it always at its best, we can give you all this surely and inexpendvely. Drive in this week. Time's coming when we'll he crowded with rush orders--and it's easier to give you the best service in a hurry when our schedule is open. Just tell us you want our quick but thoroughgoing checkup on all the points listed below. Leave your Buiek in our hands, and our special brand of Buick care will relieve you of any ear-worries in the coming winter monthsl 80DY- ¢HA5515 IONITION'ELEt, TRIgAL FIll ste ering gear housln, wlth hlbrlcae00 Inspect and pack front wheel bearing E N NOI P. ¢,.... a.ius, 00,..iboto. po,.. ,n...c, 00on, Adjust valve tappe €leoratce Time ignition for peak performarce Check car heater for winter use r* V" "" 'w'vv 'qV -- .  'WRy Cl.an and re-oil air cleaner Clean and r.et spark olug. Check steering alig,ment  I: Check oll filter element Check battery--refill--clean off porrosion, Bumper-to-bumper LUSRICARE, lndud- ar=rAItS Adjust carburetor for best economy coat terminals Ing tr°uble'preventlag lrl:tton • Tighten cylinder head Check generator brushes, charging rae Up Drain, Rush cooling system Check headlight al;gnment and brightness =  .... ' Determine antifreeze requirements ii i II I Iiii ii i I ERVlN Shelton, Washington -- Phone 673 South First and Mill Streets