The Sidney herald., 1956-09-27
When You Retire
BY Robert Peterson


There's no place like home"
MARBLES the old song - and
nothing could be truer from the
retirement investment standpoint.
Those interested in making sound
retirement plans should buy a
home of their own as soon as
possible. Such a purchase is the
biggest investment most people
make in a lifetime - and one
of the wisest.
The earlier a man starts pay
ing for a home, the sooner it will
be his. And it should be every
mans goal to arrive at retirement
with a substantial home paid
for down to the last doorknob.
Why? Because the home owner
always has something to fall back
on since a house adequately COW
cred by insurance is a solid fl
nancial asset. Even if a severe
emergency arises and income is
cut off, a home and garden will
still maintain the owner. If nee
essary, he can rent a room or
apartment or even the entire
house as a means of obtaining
needed funds.
Among the happiest retired
people today are those who
bought homes years ago. Their
homes have given them comfort
able housing and in many cases
a remarkable return on their in
vestment. Due to gradually rising
price levels, homes that cost only
a few thousand dollars to build
is years ago are in many cases
worth two and three times as
much today.
Retirement Hobby: Most men
at the thought of growing
louseplants. But take a look at
Maj. Bill Scudamore of New York
City. Six years ago this tough,
ex-army officer was hit by an
auto and for months lay flat on
his back. One day his wife pre-
him with an orchid plant.
He snorted his disinterest in typ
cal male tones. But as time pass
ed he became intrigued and was
soon reading all he could find
about this rare and beautiful
flower.
His collection grew until today
lie has 81 orchid plants. Each
lew bloom is an exciting event
the Scudamore household, and
he Major, who has finally grown
wise to the foibles and frailties
f this exotic plant, growls hap
mo doubt about it - or
bids are one of the most fas-
mating and challenging hobbies
man can have"
How I'd like to 60 for a
rive!" is a longing voiced daily
y thousands of healthy, retired
eople who could afford an auto
lobile but who have never learn
d to drive. These home-bound
enior citizens are missing the
freedom and mobility
nat comes from driving ones
wn car.
Typical is Mrs. L. L. Mcintyre,
of Nation, Ill, who writes,
husband always used to
me. But when / lost him
NO years ago / resigned myself
the dismal prospect of staying
ONE. 1t never occurred to me
lat a person my age could learn
drive a car" She relates that
lst spring, in a a burst of self
she signed up for
driving lessons. Within six
'eeks she had learned to drive
nd had passed the state driving
Gam with quivering knees
ut with flying colors.
ut was easy as falling off a
g." she declares with surprise.
life is 1907 brighter now that
We got my own wheels"
If you don't drive you're miss
g n of the real pleasures of
years. Why not follow
rs. McIntyre's example and take
few lessons? Bear in mind
at your age is an asset when
comes to driving a car. Young
are by far the most dan
.rous drivers. Older people, who
'efer to drive more slowly and
no take fewer chances, are
nong the best drivers on the
ad.
Senior Quote: Herbert Hoover,
+, proclaims, There is no Joy
be had from retirement ex-
pit that which comes from some
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