Firemen To Have
Community Night
All-Free Program
Honors Auxiliary
The unusual has been announced
with scheduling of an all ‘““All-Free
Community Night” celebration on
Wednesday night, January 23, by
Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company
at the Fire Hall on Carverton road.
The evening entertainment is
in honor of the Women’s Auxiliary.
All residents of the community are
invited to attend, regardless of
whether or mot they are members.
Many features have already been
planned by the committee, consist-
ing of H. Riddall, chairman; TC.
Perkins, H.- Reese and J. Wagg.
These include shuffleboard, dancing
and cards.
A special program of entertain-
- ment by residents of the commun-
ity is also being developed, details
of which are going to be announced
later. And to top it all off, re-
freshments will be served which,
too, the committee states, are also
a part of the “All Free Program.”
In commenting on this unusual
gesture on the pant of the Fire
Company, President S. D. Finney
stated: ‘I don't think that there
has been any time when the Fire
Company and its Auxiliary have
been working harder together to
improve our position in the com-
munity and the services we repre-
sent. It is with this feeling of
appreciation that we want to honor
our women of the Auxiliary.
“At the same time, we are ever
mindful of the continuing increased
“mesday night.
interest and support which is be-
ing given us by all Trucksville res-
idents.
“So we hope that everyone,
young and old, who can possibly
get here wil] be present next Wed-
We want you all
to join in our fun and fellowship
and continue to work with us in a
way which will make for constant-
ly ' improved fire protection and a
fine community spirit.”
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TRUCKSVILLE
The regular meeting of the
Trucksville Service Mothers and
1+ Wives Club will be held at the Fire
Hall on Monday, January 21, at
8 p. m. Plans are being made for
a Valentine Tea to be held on Feb-
ruary 14, at 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall
at which Cora Griffith Krieger will
read. Benefits are for the Welcome
Home Fund. The public is invited.
Howard Ide of Trucksville and
Robert Campbell of Idetown are
spending this week at Cornell Uni-
versity where they are taking a
Florists Short Course.
Bible Church Plans
Two Special Services
Shavertown Bible ‘Church an-
nounces special services to be held
in the new church on the main
highway. On Tuesday, January 22,
at 7:45 P. M. the guest speaker
will be Rev. Henry Rundell, former
dramatic actor, who is now pastor
of the Noxen Tabernacle. On Wed-
nesday, January 23, at 7:45 P.M.
Rev. Bob Williams of the New
Tribes Mission of Chicago will be
the guest speaker. Rev. Williams,
a missionary from Borneo, will
show colored motion pictures from
the mission fields. With him will
be seven consecrated young ladies
who bring the Gospel message in
song. Plan to attend these two
pre-dedication services.
Installs New Arc Lamps
Shaver Theatre has installed two
Strong high intensity arc lamps in
its projection room. These lamps
are the latest development in pro-
jection equipment and produce a
stronger yet softer light on the
screen. Similar equipment is used
in all of the large theatres of the
country. Vincent Tate of Forty
Fort did the installing.
The tree-devouring locust, a
heavy-bodied creature which has
large and transparent wings with
pink veins, will not appear again
until 1962.
‘We now offer farmers in this territory a new
Sinclair product, developed to prevent rusting of
Army equipment. It’s Sinclair RUST-O-LENE B.
Applied by painting, or spraying in diluted form,
RUST-O-LENE B covers metal with a tough film
that resists cracking, peeling, slipping or being
washed away, yet is easily removed with kerosene
or gasoline. One application keeps metal parts from
rusting for many months, even when they’re out-
side. And when put on surfaces already rusted,
RUST-O-LENE B prevents further rusting for a
long period. You can apply it to wet surfaces, too.
Available in 100-1b. drums and 25-1b. pails.
Order SINCLAIR RUST-O-LENE B now.
James L. Lenahan, Agent
Schuyler Avenue, Kingston, Pa.
SINCLAIR FARM OILS
Telephone Kingston 7-5213
Thinks Their Stocks
Are Highly Overrated
New York City, January 18—
Have had an unfortunate experi-
ence at La Guardia Airport in New
York City where I waited from 6
A. M. for a plane due to leave for
the South 7:30 ‘A. M. Then at the
very last minute it was announced
that ‘due to weather conditions”
the flight had been cancelled. I
immediately went to the Penn.
Station to get a Pullman berth.
There I was told that all space had
been sold for two weeks ahead.
Let me further add that, although
I had my plane reservations two
weeks in advance, I would ‘now
have to wait another two weeks
before getting another plane seat.
‘Air travel is marvelous when the
weather is good and there are
plenty of planes; but this winter
on long routes it'is terrible. For
runs over 400 miles I advise read-
ers to engage Pullman accommoda-
tions and not depend upon air-
lines. The same general principle
may also apply to airline stocks
as an investment. For a few years
they should have good earnings
and much glamour; but then look
out! They may be as uncertain,
in the long run, as the weather.
Government Competition
Now that our country is honey-
combed with a network of rail-
roads, it would practically, be im-
possible for the government to
build new competing railroad lines.
Furthermore, their securities are
probably now selling for less than
their original cost,—not to men-
tion reproduction costs. Remember
that the railroads own their road-
beds and terminals, as well as their
equipment.
With the airlines the situation
is very different. They own no
roadbeds nor terminals. The air
is free to all; while the terminals
are publicly owned. At anytime
the government could start compet-
ing air routes with little expense.
This means that—however large
profits may be during these honey-
moon years— they cannot last
many . years. Airplane traffic will
increase tremendously; but this
does not mean that airplane com-
panies will always make much
money. Furthermore, it strongly
suggests that some airplane stocks
are now selling too high.
An Investment Yardstick
One of the best yardsticks for
judging most stocks is the relation
of price to earnings. I try to select
stocks which are selling about ten
times their annual earnings; cer-
tainly twenty times is a maximum
ratio. Yet, the leading airline
stocks are today averaging to sell
at forty times their earnings. Two
of the most popular ones are sell-
ing from sixty to seventy times
earnings. This seems crazy to me.
Of course, there is one thing
about airplane stocks which appeals
to investors, viz: In order to buy
an interest in 75% of the Nation's
rail business an investor must buy
stocks in 300 different railroads.
But he can buy an interest in 75%
of the total air business by buying
the stocks of only seven airline
companies. These are American
Airlines, Eastern Airlines, United
Airlines, T.W.A, Pan-American,
Northwestern and Penn. Central.
Yet, this advantage cannot justify
the big rise in prices which all have
had during the past ten years.
Airplane stocks are no good as
“inflation’’ hedges. They are poor
“socialistic” hedges. Their wvalue
lies with the probability of huge
earnings during the next few years;
but then look out., Although very
popular they can be very risky
for the long-pull investor. Better
keep your money on the ground
rather than in the air! Personally,
I am not keen for anything that
operates on wheels and that de-
pends upon franchises or public
regulations.
The best inflation hedge is good
fertile Mother Earth upon which
you can live,—near enough to a
small city where you can get a
job or have a small business of
your own. The next best is a fam-
ily of God-fearing children, each
educated to some one profession or
trade. Money invested in good
land, good children and good edu-
cation is far safer than in stocks
of any company operating on the!
ground, above the ground or under |
the ground!
THE POST, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1946
Boys tastes have changed even
though the boys haven't, Joseph
Bulford learned that last Wednes-
day evening at Trucksville [Fire
House when he gave a roastbeef
Babson Is Down Joe Bulford Understands Boys
On The Airlines Even If Their Tastes Change
son, Robert, that if the boys won |
he would give them the biggest
oyster supper that could be had.
The boys won.
for roast beef instead of oysters.
dinner to the entire football squad | Mr. Bulford thought that an oyster
of the Kingston Township High | supper would best show his feel-
School. The banquet was unique
ing toward tthe boys and their good
in its not having speeches and in| work, because when he was a boy,
its being boys’ evening.
The menu was roast beef, gravy, | place in Wilkes-Barre.
mashed potatoes, lima beans, cole | considered the finest treat
oysters could be gotten at but one
They were
fifty
slaw, pickles, a choice of either |years ago. He said that he has now
apple pie or pumpkin, followed by | learned, that the boys’ preferences
four dips of ice cream.
The ice | have
changed even though the
cream was donated by the George | boys are the same.
Shaver Restaurant.
Sam Davis was master
monies for the program
interest and fun. Miss
Gregory was pianist.
ford and his sons, Robert
William Riddell; Superintendent of
Buildings, the , man who never
missed a game; and James A.
Martin, ‘Supervising Principal.
The dinner was cooked and serv-
ed by Mrs. Thelma Norrie, Miss
Blanche Atherholt, Mrs. Helen
Gardner, and Mrs. Marion Marth.
Mr. Bulford explained how the
boys earned the banquet. At the be-
ginning of one of their most impor-
tant games of the year, he told his
The following thirty-eight boys
of * cere- | sat at one great table:
of real:
Marion | Robert Morgans, Robert Caryl, Rus-
| sell Beck, William Prater, Willard
At the host’s table sat Mr. Bul-| Durbin,
Donald Naylor, Robert Williams,
Clyde Harding, Robert
and | Evans, Robert Youngblood, Richard
(Glenn; Coach Harold E. Seiple; Mr. | Harrison,
John Ridall, Ronald
Cherry, William Beck, Alfred A-
house, David Cairns, Robert Coons,
Eugene Evans, Wayne Graybill,
William Hanna, William Long, Jos-
eph Youngblood, Milton Lutsey,
John MacDonald, Clinton Smith,
John ‘Smith, Robert Kemmerer,
Ralph Cisco, Bruce Griffiths, Wayne
Harrison, Russell Hons, Joseph
‘Adams, Sheldon MacAvoy, James
Martin, Robert Oney, Allen Nichols,
Charles Carey, and Carl Metzger.
But the boys asked |
EVENING GROSBEAKS
DROP IN FOR VISIT
WITH FRANK JACKSON
Frank Jackson was well re-
paid for his generosity and
patience Friday morning when
a flock of fifteen or more gold-
en Evening Grosbeaks gather-
ed round his feeders at Har-
vey’s Lake for refreshment. on
their way to ‘somewhere.”
They ate continuously and en-
thusiastically for two full days
—then with a brisk flap of
their wings, chirped a cheery
“thank you” and went on their
way.
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Professor Davies Talk |
About fifty members of Shaver-
town Parent Teacher Association
assistant county superintendent
speak on the “Training of Young
People in Public Schools” Friday
evening, at
School. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hirle-
man, William Detwiler, P. J. Rekus
and Mrs. Robert ‘Steele were wel-
comed as new members. ;
Book Club Meeting
Book Club of, Back Mountain
Memorial Library will
meeting at the Library Wednesday,
Zaffiro will be guest speaker.
REPAIRING
All Kinds of Leather Work
Bags, Trunks, Boots, Purses
Zippers Installed ix
Anything for the House
JOHN LEIDINGER
THE LEATHER REPAIR SHOP
Wilkes-Barre
Phone 3-9459
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Example of Achievement Despite Handicap
Foundation whose facilities can aid those already
stricken. The man who became president in the face
would make necessary therapy available to all.
Because Franklin Roosevelt himself had long suf-
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devoted to extending research toward completely
conquering the disease. . . . and to the Warm Springs
of so great a handicap appreciated all the more the value of com-
pletely restored health, and the need for an institution which
paralysis smites someone dear to you, you cannot realize how
tragic it is. May you nver know! But to help those whom it has
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Until infantile
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heard Professor Wesley E. Davies,
‘Shavertown Grade
January 23 at 8 o'clock. Rev. Felix
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