'Starting Out' At 60 Years

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C. Light

Men of 4O were inspired some ferv years ago by a statement from Henry Ford that it wasn't necessary to start saving, or pointing to success until that age was repched.

John C. Light of Miami, last week elected president of the Ariz-ona Lumbermen's association, should be an inspiration for'men past 6O years of age.

Mr. Light, now past 7O, is a successful business man who didn't start working for himself until he was more than 60 years of age.

Just turning the half-century mark and with a brilliant record as a lumber salesman for 25 years in the central states, Mr. Light decided to move to the Pacific coast. Carrying numerous letters of recommendation, he called on nearly all of the big lumber firms. His letters were impressive. They stamped him as a salesman of remarkable ability, but-he couldn't land a job.

Finally he asked one lumber manager why he couldn't obtain employment on the coast.

"If you were only 20 years Jrounger, Mr. Light, we would make a place for you in our organization," he was told.

That was it. f{e was regarded as an old man at 60 !

His determination increased. He decided to "show those fellows that at 6O a man is better equipped mentally to succeed. He has learned to avoid many mistakes through experience."

With that thought in mind he looked about for a location to go into business for himself. He decided upon the then young town of Miami, Arizona.

Soon after the towrl's establishment, Mr. Light arrived to start a lumber yard. Enjoying the benefit of 3O years' experience in the lumber business, he made an outstandlng success.

Today he has accomplished more for himself than he ever expected to do working for others.

"Why," he says, "a man is just getting ready to accomplish things when he's 6O."

His example should be an inspiration for many other men whose determination, tempered by years of experience, fits them for roles of achievement starting at the half-century mark.

It's a comforting thought for those whose hair is greying in these days in rvhich irrepressible youth is attempting to throrv a lively leg over the saddle of industry.

British Columbia Appoints West Coast Lumbermen to Lumber Commissioner Meet at Eugene

Washington, May D.-The British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers' Association has appointed a lumber trade commissioner to Great Britain, states a report from Commercial Attache Lynn W. Meekins at Ottawa to the Lumber Division of the Department of Commerce.

The commissioner is expected to leave for Great Britain in July. This appointment is the result of the British Columbia Provincial Government's offer to contribute dollar for dollar with lumbermen, up to $15,000 to defray expenses of a special lumber commissioner to the United Kingdom.

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'We maintain a Northern Office in Portland, Oregon, which is in charge of Mr. T. L. DRISCOLL, one of the most experienced lumber buyers in the Notthwest. This ofice is an important factor in our service to you.

Our Motto: "Promise Less-Do More"

Plans are being made for a joint meeting of the Willamette \ralley Lumbermen's Association and the West Coast Lumbermen's Association, to be held in Eugene, Oregon, on June 26. This will be the fourth of a series of monthly meetings the Association is holdingin the various districts of the Douglas fir region during 1931.

A number of matters of importance to the industry at the present time rvill be brought up at the meetiirg for discussion.