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May 4, 1950 3—THE MIIJ. CITY ENTERPRISE The MILL CI TY ENTERPRISE BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET Put out your campfire before you leave the woods. MILL CITY, OREGON IXJN PETERSON. lOO > . r TOM COURTNEY JR., Editor Entered ae aecond-claae matter November 10. ISO at the poet office at Mill City, Oretron, under the Act of March 3, 1873. (I.IOMI ILI* »1»! KHTIBIRKii One Inaertlon for ", or three for »1 "0. The Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one incorrect In sertion Errors In advertising should be reported Immediately, lrlsplay Advertising 45c column inch NEWSPAPER Political Advertising 75c inch. national “ editorial PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION “THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES IIAS NO FRIENDS.” George Putnam Political Season Have you heard? They way Its a sure thing. “New dealers" are headed for defeat. The Democrat* are sure to sweep to victory. The Republicans are as good a.* in office. The season of political prediction got under way when Representative George Smathers over-ran Florida's “new deal” Claude Pepper in the state’s primary election. Already philosopher* In their chairs of prediction are telling us that It means something. Some have gone so far as to call It a nation-wide trend. Oh, well, that’s part of the political season. There is, however, something of significance in the whole affair. While democracy may have a host of faults no one has yet come along with anything better. Irregardless of the pros or cons of Nmathers and Pepper Floridonlans retain their right to change their governmental representatives. Every state In our union will express that same privilege in the coming elections. It will make little difference as to what political forecasters may say, the people will vote for the person they feel is best for the office. Whenever we lose the privilege or fall to exercise that right, we have lost our democracy. If such convictions are true, and there can l»e no question, In state and national affairs, then equal thinking must dominate selection of leaders in every small community. Willi various elections in the offing it will lie the duty of individuals in our community to make democracy work. A working democracy in every instance will mean death to |M>litlcal, fraternal, and family cliques. Aguln it will assure the (teople of representation of the view of the majority. For example: America’s ingenuity has produced in full luxury., auto mobiles that are nearly effortless. However, despite all of the automatic gadgets available it will always take a certain amount of effort on the jiart of the driver. It is somewhat like democracy, to make It work and enjoy Its benefits will require a certain amount of effort on our part. Ix-t’s make decnocrucy work everywhere, and do our share of steering. New Industry for the City Industrial committees, politician)«. and others have all reached an Intelligent decision for the canyon’s prosperity. Get more industry. With so many Interested parties looking Into every possibility of bringing new Industry Into the canyon we would also like to make our suggestion. Our city is In an excellent position to set up a wholesale house for auto parts. They would In fact have no difficulty In finding a ready market within the city limits. Picture the lush op|M>rtunities and the service to the community. At least under present conditions there would be no fear of a diminishing market caused by Initial supply. Topographical arrangements (sometimes called streets) an' arranged Io assure continual sale* of shock absorbers, tires, and other lucrative Items. l*erha|>s the co-operative arrangement could be started. This would enable the city residents not only to get a reduced rate on these necessary items but would also build up an economic reserve for the city coffers. Quality of Mercy Was Strained When Mantell Played 'Richard7 o. o o 8 o o. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ By BILLY ROSE--------------------------- a A few years back, I got the nobby notion of reviving Henry g a VIII ” by one W. Shakespeare, and the day after the first three-line announcement appeared on the drama pages my office was cram- jammed with well known actors who were willing to work for what ordinarily would have been their agents’ commissions. Subsequently, for reasons that have nothing to do with this piece. I pigeon-holed my plans for doing “Henry,” but I sure learned a lot about show folks during the month 1 was buddying up to the Bard. To nine out of ten of them. 1 found knocked him into the pit. And a the pentameters of few moments later the same “ac Great are the cident” happened again. chocolate sauce on the profiterole When the act was over, Mantel! quietly told the crew that he would and during re- kill the next man who tried to dis hearsals they go rupt his performance—and halfway about their busi- through the second act he darned < ness as if they were in a temple near did In the middle of a speech, he saw the outline of a hand behind of worship. On opening night, as far as the cast is concerned, the Cuse theater has stained glass windows, and I’m not exaggerating when I say the ac- tors would probably kill anyone who tried to foul up the perform- ance. If you think I’m using “kill” carelessly, try this one on for sighs . . . • • • BACK IN 1901, an obscure thes- pian named Robert Mantell, who had been playing desultory one- nighters in the Midwest, received word that a choice Broadway thea ter would be available during the Christmas season. He promptly cancelled his road engagement and brought his troupe to New York, but shortly after his arrival he dis covered that the “choice” theater he had been offered was the Prin cess, a small second-story audi torium on Broadway between 27th and 28th streets. No more daunted than solvent, Mantell announced he would pre sent his production of "Richard III" on December J, and when friends and colleagues warned him that not a hundred people would climb a flight of rickety stairs Io see a Shakespearean play during the holidays, he shrugged bis tbread- bare shoulders and posted bis re- hcarsal schedule. Immediately, however, there was trouble. The stage crew in sisted on a scenic rehearsal, and when the impoverished actor re fused they decided to get even by lousing up his show on opening night. On the evening of the 5th, a minute after Mantell began to deci bel his way through the initial lines a stagehand lunged at him from be hind a cloth drop and almost Visit Us in Our New Location Shirley’s Beauty Shop 2nd and Broadw ay Phone 6103 ~ the curtain trying to locate him and, never faltering in his lines, he drew his dagger and plunged the blade full-force into the drop. When he went into the wings at the end of the scene, one of the crew grabbed him and said. “You've killed our head carpenter.” “1 hope to Heaven I did,” said Mantell. But when he examined the stagehand he found the wound was only a gash in the thigh. • • • TO MAKE SURE no one would misunderstand how he felt, the ac tor went up to his dressing room and came down wearing the iron- studded glove that was part of his costume m the last act. “Any more trouble,” he said, “and I shall brain each and every one of you.” The stagehands looked at Man- tell, at the mailed glove, and at the bleeding man on the floor. And from then until the final curtain, the crew was as quiet as a Scottish meeting house after a call for con- tributions. 1 -------------- Shovels or Cranes MOBILE and CRAWLERS By Hour or Month With or Without Operators Phone Gervais 3333 y JUNGWIRTH Sand and Gravel Co Next day, the critics hailed Man- tell's performance as "the greatest 'Richard’ since the days of Booth," and before the week was out he had been signed by the late William A. Brady, under whose management he went on to achieve recognition as one of America’s leading classic actors . . . Washed Sand, Cement Rock, Crushed Road Rock, Oil Rock, Fill Rock Recently, Theresa Helburn of the Theatre Guild offered to let me buy a small piece of “As You Like It,” starring Katharine Hepburn. "In all fariness,” sha said, “I think I ought to tell you that Katy's con tract is only until June.” ”X’m not going to brood about that,” I said. “The play is by i Shakespeare, and if it gets over, I doubt whether Hollywood will see her again until both she and the* scenery fall apart.” Shovel and Trucks for Hire L yons ’294 MILL CITY: Phone 9242 Days I 297 Nights Mill City Plant 2 Miles West on River Road IDANHA .0 NATION M IA ADVERTISED BRANDS CALL US FOR CONSULTATIO NO OBLIGATION Friday & Saturday Specials z COFFEE, AU. BRANDS, lb < INNED MILK ROAST BEEF. I* ox. can CRkCKERN. Î lbs. SWIFT* BA<M>N JOVMS lb FRYERS • V GR IDI Colorai. ea< h or .73 «23 Complete Supplì/ of All Your I In Udi llf/ Weds .52 .45 .21 $1.19 SHEET ROCK DOORS and WINDOWS BOYSEN PAINT FT XT! RING NEW LOW I’Rlt Ts ON MONTEX— TUT PAINT WITH THE *\NI> FINISH N (¡ates General Store KELLY LUMBER SALES PHONE 1815 sooouooottwnr’noxtcioicioctnooDoo ’N FOR RENT Ketchum. The guests surprised Don ald Ketchum by presenting him gifts The only possible danger of bankruptcy would be a paving program in honor of his 16th birthday. The but such a movement la remote and should be considered as a slight busi The many friends of Reba Snyder evening was spent playing games, ness danger. will be glad to know that she is doing after which the hostess served a as well as can be expected after un delicious lunch of sandwiches, cake dergoing a major operation at the and ice cream. Arnold Snyder and Bill Bodie drove Salem General Hospital, Friday, April 28th. We all misa her, and will be from Seattle, arriving in Salem Fri glad when she can resume her many day to visit Arnold's mother at the cheerful activities in our community. hospital. They are at the Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schaffer spent home for a short vacation. Saturday with Mrs. Schaffers’ mother On May 10th at 7 pm.. a potluck in Salem. While in Salem they called dinner will be held in the basement on Mr. Frank Ray and Mrs. Albert of the high school building, by the Snyder who are both patients at the ¡local Boy Scouts A picture of the Salem General hospital. I buildings and life at Camp Pioneer Edison Vickers attended the Parent will be presented after the dinnet Teachers Association as a delegate j Everyone interested in scouting is from the local Deanha PTA April invited to attend and show their in 25th and 26th. He expects to give a terest in this worthwhile community report on some of the interesting project. panels that were discussed at the Don't Borrow—Subscribe Today! meetings. Friday evening dinner guests at the James Gordon home were Mr. anil Mrs. Warren Stoll. Mr. and Mrs Orval Hansen, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schaffer. Mrs Athel Savage gave a surprise party for her sister, Edna Golden, Friday evening. April 28th. Besides the guest of honor those present were Ernestine Morris, Joan Bowman. Eva New. 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