MY FAVORITE STORIES

By Jach. Dionne

Age not guaranteed-Some I have told for 2O years,-Some less lmmaterial to Him

It was in a town just South of the Mason and Dixon line, where political lines were closely drawn among the members of the colored as well as the white race.

It happened that the two important darkies who headed their tespective political organizations in the town were both deacons in the same church. It was the Sunday before election day, and the Preacher made the mistake of asking Deacon Brown, head of the Darktown Republican Club, to lead the congregation in prayer. He did. And at the close of his prayer on general matters he grew specific, and ended up:

"An' Oh Lawd ! Bress de Republicans in disheah town an'see dat dey hang togethah!"

"Amen !" loud and clear and in tones of triumph came from Deacon Smith, Democratic leader.

"\Mait a minute, Lawd," continued the Republican Deacon. "Ah don' mean fo' de Republicans to hang lak Deacon Smith means. Ah means fo'dem to hang togethah in concord an'in accord."

"Any cord, Lawd-any cord, jes' so long as dey hang," cut in Deacon Smith.

Air Conditioning of Homes at \(/. R. Filer Now Affiliated With Hand Portland Wholesale Firm

A new era in home comfort for the American people is foreseen by Russell E. Backstrom, insulation engineer of the National Committee on Wood Utilization of the Department of Commerce.

Through the extraordinary accomplishment of science and industry, the day is not far off when most homes will be mechanically equipped so as to provide cool or warm air at the home owner's option, reports Backstrom, who has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he participated in the annual sessions of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers.

"Undoubtedly, the subject of air-conditioning is more and more drawing the attention of the American people, and this no doubt is due in large measure to the possibility of its wide application in practically all types of construction."

Air-conditioning already is being widely employed in all types of office buildings, and the next step will be towards applying it to the homes of the country. Not only is this new development suitable for new homes, but progress also has been made to the extent that old dwellings can be readily equipped to provide comfortable air temperatures.

Going hand-in-hand with air-conditioning is the development of house insulation materials, Backstrom points out. Insulating materials, when properly applied to the walls and roof of the dwelling, are essential factors in the success and economy of air-conditioning. The National Committee on Wood Utilization's book. "House Insulation: Its Economies and Application," points out the proper application of the various types of insulation materials now available to the home owner.

Portland, Ore., Jan. 2S.-Announiement made early this week that W. R. Fifer will become affiliated with the firm of Lewis & Dalin, Inc., well known Portland wholesale lumber concern, effective on February l.

Mr. Fifer, who for the past seven years has been associated with the Prendergast Company of Marion, Ohio, the past six of which he has been their West Coast manager, is well known in lumber circles, both in producing and consuming sections. His long and thorough experience in the me.rchandising of West Coast lumber and his practical training in all branches of the industry will be a valuable adjunct to the organization with whom he will become connected.

Lewis & Dalin, Inc., was organized in 1929 by A. G. Lewis and W. G. Dalin, the former subsequently disposing of his interests to H. C. Clair and Harry C. Clair, Jr. Officers of the company elected at the annual meeting.of the corporation are: W. G. Dalin, president; W. R. Fifer, vice president; H. C. Clair, treasurer; and Harry C. Clair, Jr., secretary. After February 1 the firm will be installed in larger quarters in the American Bank Building.

The Prendergast Company are not retiring from the handling of Pacific Coast lumber.

Southern California Visitor

Clyde Arnn, El Paso, Texas, sales manager of the Madera Box and Lumber Co., was a recent Los Angeles visitor where he spent several days on a combined business and pleasure trip. Mr. Arnn is a brother-in-law of Ed. Biggs, Los Angeles, sales representative of the Union I.umber Company.