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Show vj Sr f f PIUTE COUNTY NEWS, JUNCTION, UTAH Color Treatment of House Is Important Just as light colors make a house appear larger, so dark colors make a house appear smaller. When a large dense Is house surrounded by foliage which throws It in shadow, warm grays and tans provide an intreatment Tall narrow teresting houses look shorter and in better proportion when painted a light color r with a dark contrasting trim. A body treatment for the tail, narrow house is also good, though it Is well to remember that light colors and dark colors are greatly accentuated when used together. The uppei portion may be painted a durker color, and a medium color, used for the trim, will, if properly chosen, help to relate the two tody colors. In selecting a color for the trim undue emphasis should be architecavoided on uninteresting tural lines. This can be ed by keeping the trim color fairly close to the. particular tint selected for the body treatment. For instance, in a yellow house, a light cream trim would not overemphasize unpleasant structural lines ; but should the house be green, application of this particular trim- - color would cause each Individual detail to appear to the observer in bold two-colo- a The New Years Spirit 2 By- ALICE B. Twas with Joy. surely more blessed to give than to receive, thought Tom, as he trudged along toward home. "Now the next move on the checkerboard," he thought, "Is to get these things into the bouse without her knowing it." How could he do It? Then the thought struck him. He could get his sister, who lived around the corner, to call Laurel over by phone. So, stopping at the first available telephone booth, he did so. Then ' when the coast was clear he slipped Into the house and was up to her room where he spread out the adorable outfit upon her snowy bed. The blue against the white spread did look beautiful, even to a mans eyes. Why had he never thought of anything like this before? Why, It was more fun than all the parties he had ever atYou see, the true holiday tended. spirit had hit Tom, and hit him very, very hard. Oh Suddenly he heard her cull: Tom. Is that you? Supper Is ready and your favorite apple dumplings. Yes, dear, I am coming, he hurriedly replied, as be rushed down two steps at a time. But as they sat eating, he noticed that she was not very hungry and wore a sad, tired expression. She, no doubt, was thinking of the usual New Years escapade. Tom chuckled within as he thought of his glorious surprise. He was wondering how to proceed. After praising the delicious apple dumplings, for which he only received a faint sickly smile (she was not interested in such things Just now), he arose from the table and began to drees for the evening. When all ready, he kissed her goodby, and said he was going to the club. He hated to do it, for it nearly broke his heart to see her Ups tremble as if about to utter a protest: But she cared too much for his happiness to interfere, so 6he only said : "I hope you have a good time, Tom." He quickly turned away and left her standing there, heartsick and weary. Other years he had not been able to comprehend ; now when It dawned upon him, he felt like a brute and vowed a secret resolution with his heart alone never to leave her again. Then he rushed around the corner to his sister and disclosed the whole beautiful secieL She was delighted and gave him a big brotherly hug and kiss. Then she said: "Why, Tom, that is the best thing you ever did in your life. Yes, I know it. Dot, and I am ashamed of myself but never again. Then he made a dash for home and the "surprise." His wife had tlfrown herself upon the overstuffed davenport In despair, to await the awful midnight scene. She arose quickly, as she heard his He must have step in the hnllway. forgotten something, poor deur, or he wouldnt be back so early, thought she. The next moment he rushed In with a loud cry of "Happy New Year, Laurel. She could hardly believe her own ears as she gazed at him stupidly. Why, whats the trouble, Torn? Nothing, my dear, I only came to get you to spend New Years Eve with me, for a change. How lovely, Tom, but you forgot that I have no party outfit. Never mind about that. Just dress as quickly as you can, while I glance through the paper. She turned from him, the tears streaming down her face, as she thought of her only available gown, She could an ugly gray cashmere. tear it into shreds, she hated it so. On the way upstairs she secretly wished that some disaster had come upon It, so that she would not he obliged to wear it. What a revelation, as she opened the door to her room and beheld the heart was CXXXDOOOCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJOO - PALMER boooooocxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxiooo OR the past six years of Toms ten of married life he had celebrated New Years apart from his wife. He had enjoyed what he called the time of his life, but it had always ended up in an hilarious outburst In each case now for six years Laurel had brought him through and had forgiven him. Yet each succeeding year it had been the same thing over again. Now another year had rolled around and the boys at the office were Joking about New Year resolutions, wild parties, etc. As Tom got to thinking about It, he suddenly realized that he had not played fair with bis wife when it Filled came to holiday celebrations. with remorse, be began to plan a "Happy New Year" for the little woman this year. The boys joked him for being so quiet and thoughtful; but he paid no attention to them, for he was deep tn thought "What could he do to pay All these vp for his gross neglect? years she had been so true and unselfish while he had Indulged In utter senseless dissipation. 1 have it, he suddenly shouted, without realizing the whole office force was looking in his direction. Come across what it Is, a new Joke? exclaimed Jim, the bill clerk. Oh no, far from It, said Tom. I have only Just made a New Years resolution." Whereupon they all laughed heartily; and Joe, the sweeper, who was pussing by, chuckled inwardly as he thought of the big party r hiclt was on I that night The day, very suggestive of the holiday was cold and spirit while crisp; about Icicles hung in profusion and the snow, heavily packed, sparkled In the sunlight Tom begged to an be excused hour earlier and Joyously bounded off on his New Years escapade. First he darted across the street and purchased two theater tickets, then to the Crystal restaurant, where he reserved a table. Next he rushed to the florists shop (to which he had been a stranger for many years) aud ordered a corsage bouquet of mixed sweet peas, her (avorite flower. Then he found himself entering an exclusive womens apparel shop, just around the corner. He felt sort of wobbly in here and was Just about ready to flee when a pleasant, elderly lady addressed him: What can I do for you, sir? Then he explained to her that he would like to have a complete outfit for bis wife for a New Years party. The efficient saleslady understood perfectly, and ushered him about picking out the finery. He remembered bearing his wife speak of the new color called "Tyson blue that blue had been the color of her wedding gown so he decided to have everything of that delightful shade which he knew would please her. Finally, loaded down with bundles, he truly was a New Years Santa Claus, or fe't like on anyway, for his , V. A THRIFTY NEW YEAR VJEW YEARS resol itions are so often broken and leave many regrets, and the following year have to be made all over again. Why not try this resolution which cannot be broken and the next year will not bring of regrets, but Joy and security against the rainy day: Try buying several banks at the toy store or seal up an old baking powder can. slitting the top for , coins. Keep these "money catchers" around bejore you either at home or at the office and every time you plan to spend money foolishly, def the sum posit all or in the little pig or the toy elephant or the baking powder can. The fact is you will never miss those few coins and nine times out of ten your digestion will be better, if it was a lunch you were planning to buy. Next year Is sure to he a happy New Year then! L. B. Lyons. Playground Seen as Aid to Child Welfare filled More and more the great nations of the world are acting upon their realization that the strength of their future citizenry depends upon the welfare of the children of today and that fresh air and exercise are Important factors In the development of healthy children. Those who best understand the problems of child welfare realize the necessity of playgrounds for the children of the cities and are leading the movement to preserve these plots of ground for the children. In England the duke of York, president of the National Playing Field association, is leading an intensive campaign to secure sufficient recreation grounds for the 4,000,000 boys and girls who, at present, have no place but the streets In which to enjoy their games. He has emphasized that the rapidly Increasing population makes the Immediate procuring of the property a necessity. The Ideal of the association Is to provide a minimum standard of five acres for every thousand persons. Organizations have been formed through out the country to support the work of the association. Welfare Maga- 7 hey Came Home on New Year s Eve By fane Roth bad the children cant ((HP00 I come home, said Mr. Burt. A one-hal- Theres an auto at the gate now," replied bis wife. A stranger alighted and came to the door. This radio was sent to yon, be said. He installed It and left At the appointed hour Mr. Burt tuned in. Why, Pa!" cried Mrs. Burt, its John speaking at the banquet" This finished, they got another Bta tlon. "Mary playin an Verna Bingin', whispered Mrs. Burt Why, Pa, now theyre playin Home, Sweet Home, for us." When this finished she smiled They came home after all, what a zine. happy New Year." ((c). 1127. -- ts d one-hal- 1 (.) ; THE- YEAR means a a fresh beginning. ledger has been opened new page upon which no entries as yet been made. The past is We cannot have It back again perliHps would not if we could. ANEW Reports indicate that zoning ordinances have been helpful in cities and throughout the country In avoiding the the blighting of districts and the unb per- necessary scrapping of buildings and blue costly public utilities that are still silk chiffon trimmed with tiny forget-me-no- serviceable. The razing of a single capped the climax. She block of dwellings and the scrapping of utility vonnectlons unsuited for it up snatched altered occupancy usually Involved a and placed it updestruction of $100,000 or more worth on her head, forof property, depending on the number getting everything and character of houses. Where the else for the moby 6cale of such operations Is redm-ement Tls strange a good zoning ordinance the annual what effect sudden happiness has savings, even In a city of moderate size, are very considerable. upon us mortals. It goes to show Roof Needs Consideration that all is mental after all. If you are planning to build or reShe was a new roof soon consider the relationship of being as she franthe roof to the home Itself. Aside tically called Tom from the Important fact th it the roof In her bewilderIs designed to protect all the Interior ment He came contents, fioin an architectural viewbounding up the point it represents approximately two stairs, his eyes thirds of the exposed (exterior) area sparkling and his of the building Itself, (an there he face wreathed In a Happy New Year any more hgieal reason why the sesmile. lection of the roof Its color, ns well "Hurry up and put It on and lets as quality of materials, deserves the see how you look. We are going to utmost consideration? the theater and then to the Crystal restaurant where we shall dine and Zoning Idea Spreading dance. You are to be the Cinderella The report that Itd.tKKUHHl persons, I Prince. of the evening and the happy f of representing more than Wonf that be glorious, dearf the United of urban the population to drawn As the situation began live under the protection of upon her consciousness, she opened i States, Indl-her hazel eyes and her pretty rosebud some form of zoning ordinances made tremendous the cates progress mouth both at once; but the words would not come they simply refused, In a comparatively few years. Yet so she began to tear off the old cloth- there is much left to be done In this to promote the form of ing and get Into the new. convenience comfort, possible greatest She had Just finished when they were startled by the loud ringing of and best interest of the greatest num the door bell. Laurel rushed down ber. to answer It, with Tom close at her heels grinning from ear to ear, for he Building in Beauty knew very well what It was. Thoughtful homeowners everywhere Why Tom, how did you ever think are learning that the best way to of all this? she asked. For there achieve beautiful homes Is to begin were the sweet peas fresh from the with the house Itself. They build florist beauty in by selecting entrances and Now I truly do feel like a real Cin- windows, doors and trim stairways derella, as she lovingly pressed the and cabinet work of good design I Then furnishing and decorating are flowers against her soft cheek. I But Tom, am afraid It is on.y a relatively simple tasks and can he as time and money permit. drenn, and thut I shall awake and done find myself in the ash heap of despair, Save the Surface waiting for your return." With a shudder she burled her bead ' Enormous sales of paints, varnldies and lacquers show that the American upon his shoulder. It was far from a dream, for the people are terming the wisdom of the next moment the shrill born of a taxi slogan, Save the surface and you Although this was adopted was caiiing them from without Thus, save all arm in aim, they set forth for their as sales propaganda, It was but the veriest truth, and, as such, struck New Year's celebration together. the common sense of the public. ((Sv 1227. Wtwi Mnwnpnpnr V 1 Swee was a harsh rasping of protest at Injury beings and the big car came to a stop in less than Its own length. A white-face- d young man sprang oat and darted to the front of his car.' "Thank God, I didnt quite run over he exclaimed huskily, as be you, gathered up a limp form from almost under the wheel. A number of people appeared quickly. One was a doctor, who kneeled and run appraising hands over the THERE In boy. Leg Just grazed a little, he diagA nosed. few days limping and you'll be all, right again, my boy." carelessness, new I he to a have gone. ninl The ability to forget Is a great blessing. The mind is like the cylinder of a phonograph The Impressions made upon it are not erasable. It requires the law of tssociation to bring them buck Into memory These associations (miss out of our memory anil we forget. An Inseripthu over an old Herman church reads. Look not mourn fully into the past. It comes not hack again. Wisely improve the present. It Is thine. There are some things, however. It Some ndgtit prove well to forget. persons cap never learn from mst experiences. They always keep doing the same thing In the same way vear In and year out. They never think new thoughts. Forgetting past expert ences and not profiting by less ns which should have been learned thereirom, they go on, repeating the same old failures. It is a foolish en gineer. who knowingly drives his train past the red light in the tower. 'Nature-Ivocal with warnings of dangers ajiiead and these warnings come from past experiences, lie is a wise man who profits by past mistakes. It Is also true that the piston of an engine can go forward Just as far as it goes backward. The present Is wjjat the past has made it. We ecn go forward jest ns far as the past has prepared ns for the venture. A philosophy of life that does not give courage to nuke this venture is a distressingly poor philosophy, however loglcnl may he Its formulas. The structure of a house Is first worked out on blue prints before it Is built of wood or brick. A blue print of ldenls and purposes for , 1928, New Year resolutions some people call them. Is an Indispensable postulate If we would not make shipwreck of our life this year. The New Year presents a r.ew challenge. Forget and begin again 1 Nor deem the Irrevocable past, As wholly wasted, wholly vain; If rising on the wrecks el last To something nobler we attain. 1(F). 1927. Western declared the young man, whose color was returning. I was running too close to the curb, to avoid a collision. Its the first accident I ever had, and I thought for a moment Id got him. B Leonard A. Barrett bed. blue ! Colon) NEW YEAR Protecting Homesltes n Newspaper Her' My Western Newspaper Colon. ) fairy outfit spreud out upon her The beaded dress of Tyson sparkled under the electric light the dainty satin slippers with silk stockings were a spider-wefect match. Then the bonnet of 1927. Western t(E). JSO Newspaper Union. ) Chinese Observe New Years The Chinese now officially celebrate their New Years Day on the same day we do January 1. When the Chinese republic was established In 1912 that cation adopted the Gregorian calendar which takes its name from Pope Gregory and which Is cow In general nse throughout the world. imitated the boy. My carelessness, rising to his feet. F was siltin on the curb with my legs pushn' out an I hadnt oughter. But I was avoidin a collision." They all laughed, and the doctor asked how. With myself, sir, earnestly. Look at my rags. do- -, an one shoe without a bottom an no hat, an me makin lots o money relliu' papers an' runnln arrants. But I go to movies steady, an' buy candy an sod.v Been Jest no 'count. See? Tills afternoon a guy was talkin to ns hoys 'bout New Year resolutions to me mostly, seemed, for I'd ticked up a cigar stump an' stuck It In my mouth. Guy looked at me an' said small hoys who spent all they earned on 'movies' an' smokln were likely to grow up like an old hum that wus stagger ini piistVell. sir, I looked at the bun,"&n at this guy. Seemed like he kuov&d what he was talkin 'bout. So 1 slipped my cigar to tother side, of my "mouth, with head up like such talk meant nothin' to me, than wept to the (Srb d .sat down with legs out';1 T never snap plans nor . decidin, but study em out, an this decidin went to the guy. Id Jest got my New Year resolution, fixed when Mr. LIghtnin flung his boat on me. For which he Is sincerely sorry, and wishes to make amends," apologized the young mnn. Shall I tuke you to a hospital, or give you straight money. Fish! snorted the boy. say I make lots o money. "Didnt I An still," does look reflectively, studying him, like you might owe me something, cause I got scratched an, you1 didn't. indeed I do, even to a thank bile ing for myself," Made your New Year resolution? Why,, no. Better. I havent Young fellows who smoke an fool away money grow up Into hums. The guy said so. You got a cigar In youi hand right now. Bettet New Year it," earnestly. I have mine, an Its easier for you than me. cause you have so many other things We're sort of chums, you an me, seems like. Let's. The young man's grin had disapleaving h8 face reflective, Suddenly tl e cigarette was thrown Into the street and he held out his hand. "All hr agreed. right churn, peared, Lets. ((ci 1927. Western Newspaper Union.) As Time Passes Next year Is now so near thej this year seems like last year. |