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Only One Fqult

(More than a generation ago there appeared in this column the following story. Since most of our readers have been born since that first printing, this should be new, and a top story it is.)

A minister of the gospel found himself without a position, and hearing of a congregation of his cult who lacked a preacher, he made application for the position. When asked for references, he gave the name of one man at his old church who had been kind to him, hoping to keep the Board to which he was applying from finding out too much.

Deolers Show

For tl-re fifth srrccessive year since Nlasonite Corporation entered the production ancl sale of exterior siding, sales through lumber dealers have sholvn an in-crease over the previous year. J. B. Palmer, manager of siding sales, said the increase for the fiscal yiar endecl Aug. 31 r',,as substantial over sales for the -previous year, with best sales recorded in the final crirar-

Back came the letter of recommendation from the man he had given as a reference, and when the letter was read aloud to the Board of Deacons, it seemed wonderful. It said:

"The young man is a fine student of the Word, an accomplished speaker, a good organizer, and a good mixer. He is faithful and zealous in his church work."

If the letter had stopped there, the young preacher would have certainly had a job quick. But it continued:

"Only one possible criticism could be made of the young man, which is that he is loud-mouthed and quarrelsome when he's drunk."

Sqles Increqse

ter. .f uly rvas the best n.ronth in tl-re company's historl. of sicling sales, and Arrgust u'as secon<l.

Siding sales were macle in every state, and all types olTered by the compalty were represented. The company offers 20 basic sizes and patterns of siclir-rg, plus sorne with a factory ltrimecoat at a slightly higher cost than the raw boarcl.