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2. 1M5-0 February 9, i 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET ELKHORN MILL CITY, OREGON DON PETERSON, Publisher Entered a» necond-claMB matter November 10. 1944 at the poet office at Mill City, Orexon. under the Act of March 3, 1879. < I. *»sll-'li:i> »m»:UT|siM,i One Insertion for or three for St The Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one Ini-orrrrt In sertion. Errors In advertising should be reported Immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. PER inni On Remembering L3ates What will the poor history students In another few centuries do? What with great men, continuing to live, and history being made every day. In addition to the wars and the continuous aggregation of facts, to morrow's students will also be asked to remember the birthdates of certain famous men that have lived during the past centuries. At times it would seem to much to ask. The month of February appears as a month over crowded with such historical data. It is an old rule of learning, however, that the thought around the fact is of superlative importance. Surely It is so as we think of Abraham Unxoln. It would not be this writer's wish to present an obituary, but rather to prompt us to re-think some of the basic truths for which Lincoln stood and gave his life. Each year as thousands visit the Lincoln Memorials In Washington, D.O., and Springfield, Ohio, their devotion is crystalized not so much around a personality but rather around the principle« of freedom. As we again commemorate his birthday It behooves each of us to remember our individual r<*spoi»dbillty In making freedom available to all people. To remember that prejudice against race, or c reed cannot fit Into the setting of a free country. To r»-substantiate the fact that the government Is for the people, by the people and of the people. .Freedom is everybody’s job. During this month of February It would be wise indeed to turn deaf ears to “friends'* who proclaim hatred, prejudice, and selfishness. Such things are not truth, and we must rely on truth to set us free. And We Said Thank You Over u period of yearn th» proposed highway has been a topic of discussion that could be lient handled when the blomlpressure wan highest. It han been an on again, off again topic. Pioneers wer» becoming aged iuk I wrinkled and believed they would never see the day when the proponed rond between Mettant» and Mill City would I m * completed. The Enterprise, many civil' leaders, anti other publications have consistently asked for recognition of highway needs in this area. laist Tuesday a special committee from this canyon, and Salem planned to appear before the highway commission and make a last effort to get the road through. In a surprise move Monday, however, the commission gave the author isation to begin the project. Not to be outdone the committee appeared before the highway commission In Portland on Tuesday as previously planned and thanked them. It proved another surprise—for the com mission. Apparently It was one of the first times they had received a thank you. With the construction of the Detroit dam pud the rapidly growing canyon better highways have been essential if proper development Is to be made. Certainly a hearty thank you should be extended to Gates, Lyons, Prineville, Salem, Bend, and Mill City committee members who have worktsl so diligently on the highway problem, and any other person who might have contributed help In anyway. Oh, yes, by all means a thank you to the highway commission. From where I sit... // Joe Marsh Left-Handed Compliment" Stammering and other nervous dis orders often get their start that way with children. From where I sit, if a man wants to use his left hand — that’s his business. It's not such a good idea to make anyone do things our way, just because ice think it's right. Personally, I think a mellow glass of beer is the finest beverage on earth. If you happen to prefer a Coke—why, go to it! Only leave me the same freedom of choice, won't you? Copyright, 1950, United States Breu ers Foundation SERVING THE CANYON AREA PICKUPS AT Iatundry No-Method, Mill City and Stayton Laundry and Dry Cleaning - Ken Golliet, Mehama; Mt. Jeff Cafe. Idanha Dry Cleaning Santiam Self-Service Laundry, Detroit 103 South High SALEM --------------------------------- By BILLY ROSE---------------------------------- From the province of Manitoba in Canada comes the strange tale of Pierre Montevilain, the hunter. Your acceptance or rejec tion of it will depend on the kind of pixies under your hat. . . . For many years, Pierre, a man with the strength of a caribou, lived AfemJsan See «here a hank in Denver is putting in left-handed checkbook*. They figure their southpaw depos itors deserve just as much consid eration as the right handers. Time was when it was believed that left handed people had no right to exist at nil. If n youngster showed signs of using his left hand, his parents were supposed to break him of the habit — to forte him to use hia right. But today most doctors will tell you that changing a child's natu ral left-handed tendency usually causes more harm than good. Pierre, Great Hunter, Found Something He Could Not Kill in almost medieval splendor in a chateau overlooking Lake Winnepeg. Only two things interested him—hunting and drinking, and the measure of the man was that he was more concerned with the potency than the taste of his liquor, and cared little what it was he shot as long as he made the kill. When he was forty, he married Emilie d'Arbesine, a girl of good family from the Winnipegosis dis trict, and when she presented him with a son a year later he toasted his heir in Hudson Bay rum and pre dicted that he, too, would some day be a great hunter. Hi» wife, how ever, hated the continual killing, and as the child grew older she was happy that he showed no inclina Billy Rose tion for the hunt, To encourage b's love of wild life, she gave him a silver medallion of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of birds and beasts, and hung it around his neck on a thin gold chain, "I've heard it said that when people die their souls enter other living things, some- times art animal,'' she told him. • • • A FEW MONTHS before the boy's hinth birthday, his father found a new-born fawn in the forest and presented it to his son. The lad named it Francois, bottle-fed it vntil the shakinis, went out of its legs, and trained it until it fol lowed him around like a puppy. On hit birthday a few weeks la'er, Pierre gat e his son another present, a specially • constructed rifle, small enough for a boy to carrv hut in all other respects an efficient instrument of destruc tion. "Tomorrow,” he said, "we will go hunting.” The youngster said nothing, but later asked his mother what he should do. "You must go with your father," said Emilie. “You told me that when people die their souls go Into animals.” said the boy. "Wouldn't it be like killing a person?" “Your father thinks differently.” "I won't shoot to hit anything.” raid the lad. Pierre, who had been drinking on the porch, overheard the conversa tion. Addressing himself to his son, he said, "There will be no more women's talk. You will become a man and a hunter like your father. Tomorrow we go to the woods, but your first lesson will be tonight. DETROIT Take your rifle and shoot fawn.” Terrified, the boy nodded and went to the barn. He prodded the fawn with a stick and tried to frighten it into the forest, but the pet, thinking it was a new game, took a few playful leaps and then frisked back for more sport. Finally, the boy placed the medal lion of St. Francis around the fawn’s neck. It needed divine pro tection more than he. • • • HALF AN HOUR later, Pierre back on the porch, was roused from his rum by a shot and walked out to the barn, certain that the boy. like a true Montevilain, had obeyed his order. Instead, on the earth floor he found his son’s body, blood ooz ing through the shirt, while the fawn, the medallion dangling from its neck, stood near by. Crazed, Pierre picked up the rifle and pumped the remaining bullets into the animal’s heart. Then he tore the talisman from the car cass. Next day the boy was buried with the medallion of St. Francis again around his neck, and after the funeral Emilie went back to her own village. From then on, the great hunt er became the great butcher. Day after day, he hilled as if bent on exterminating every animal in the forest, and at night he drank and cursed his wife for her ideas about souls and animals. One evening the following sum mer he saw a giant stag at the far end of the garden. He reached for his gun and followed it down to the lake. At the water's edge the animal paused and Pierre lifted the gun to his shoulder, but instead of a giant stag he saw a frightened fawn. Its eyes re minded him of two other sets of eyes, but he fired, and the animal gave a little jump and fell dead. Attracted by something on its neck, he walked over to see what it was .... The villagers were not surprised a few days later when they learned that Pierre Montevilain had died of a stroke. But there was much talk about the object found In the dead man's hand—a silver medallion of St. Francis of Assisi suspended on a thin gold chain. Editors Letter Box TO THE EDITOR: You invited in By ELSIE MYERS last weeks paper letters to the edi The entire Elkhorn road is again tor, so here goes. Although my open to travel. For a few days I youth has long since gone I have last week the residents of the : not yet lost all my memories. I re upper end of the valley were com ' member that when I was a child. pletely snow bound. The county some adults said that kids were grader was unable to cope with going to the dogs and as children the situation. Freres and Franks | we resented it. Today we continue logging company were called upon to hear the same old line but I have and their caterpillar was put into refused to agree. Children are action. Under the supervision of ! little if any worse now than were ' our road supervisor, S. K. Eley, the their parents. The odds, I believe road was soon .cleared are stacked against them. Today Mr. and Mrs. E. A Newsome, it seems that many parents are in Betty and Patsy of Mill City spent different to the needs and problems the week end at the home of Mr. of their children. We have little to and Mrs. Bill Bickett and family. offer our young people in Mill City. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Myers were also The only form of recreation outside callers at the Bickett home Satur- of the theatre certainly seems to me ! day night. The evening was spent one of questionable environment. playing Canasta. Its my understanding that there is a Mr. and Mrs. Louie Ray have re Boy Scout troup in the city but I ceived word that the little son of see little of its activity. Could their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. some civic organization take the and Mrs. Don Schultz of Scio, is bull by the horns and direct some not well. It has been necessary to give him two blood transfusions recreational program? If everyone It was thought at first helped maybe the young people recently. he had rheumatic fever but at last would prove that they are alright. Mrs. S. L. C. reports three doctors were to hold a consultation to try and determine the nature of the trouble. Word has been received from the navy department that John Payton has been assigned to the transport USS. Gen. H. W. Butner. AT YOUR FINGERTIPS John’s brother Alan is also on duty on the same ship. The Pay ton boys are brothers of Mrs. Carl Longnecker with whom John made his home before entering the navy. Quality job printing at the Enter prise. Typewriters Calcuators Adding Machines CAPITOL OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. SALEM 531 Court Sales — Rentals — Service Come in and see our wide selections of 45 RPM and 78 RPM Populara, Old i Timers, Classical, and Semi-Classical Records. McEWAN PORTER & LAU PHOTO SHOP Next Door to Jenkin’s Hardware Open Friday Afternoons PHONE 2243 Mill City Dear Hearts and Gentle People Ol’ Master Painter Dreamers Holiday Johnson Rag “First with What You Want Most” COMPLETE APPLIANCE SERV1C» Radio, Washer, Refrigerator and Electrical Appliance MUI City 1884 Stayton 2tfr DR. MARK HAMM ERICKSEN REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST gist of the office of Chief of Engi neers, Washington D. C.. Harold Stewart from the North Pacific division office, and Royclarck. O. C. Hartman. W. L. Shannon. H. E Brown and W. W. Elmer, of Port land district office. Mr Burwell and his party were here to inspect geological aspects of the project including drill holes in block 7, 14. and 15 in the dam abutments and inspection of drill cores stored at camp Mongold The basketball game between Tur ner and Detroit was to have ben played Friday evening at Turner was called off on account of bad road and l weather conditions. Mr. and Mrs. John Estey drove to Salem on Friday where Mrs Estey ! had medical care. Joe Wright went with them as far as Dr. Andersen's office in Stayton. I There will be a no-host luncheon Scraps of soap bars may be put | for the Detroit and Idanha I , churches at the Home Ec room at intoa jar. with water added, and the I 'Detroit high school. David Jaynes resulting soap jelly will be useful. a student at N.C.C will furnish What the little kids would like special music. The Christian save for a rainv day is school. women’s fellowship will meet 7:30 Thursday February 9 at the church for a study of mission work in Japan. They will also pack a shipment of clothing to go to the White Swan Indian Mission. Sunday at 11 am. Despite the bad weather the fol lowing men visited the Detroit pro ject the first part of last week. E. G. Burwell, Jr. consulting Geolo- In Jenkins Building MILL CITY . (Formerly Baker’s Jewelry Store) Telephone 2243 for Appointments Open Every Thursday 1 to 6 P.M.6 P. M. to 8 P.M. by appointment * Eve examination * Glasses fitted. * Lye glass adjustments • Broken lenses replaced General offices at TenBrook Jewelers. 313 W. 1st St., ALBANY a ¡a h b n » » a » « » o o cto » o « ö » o »»» b » DO ut* Phone 3-9123 CALL US FOR CONSULTATIO NO OBLIGATION z Complete SHEET ROCK DOORS and WINDOWS BOYSEN PAINT Supply of All Your Building Needs • Smart! Where Friends Meet On Highway 222. Linn County Side MILL CITY Tony Ziebert George 'Sparky' Ditter Featuring new low prices on Monotex — the paint with th« »and finish master »»F4® KELLY LUMBER SALES OPEN SATt Rl> 43 ** obb b b bb b n tus b b b b bb b uagraoB Phone 1815 C3K Rl SHELL KELLY. Mgr.
