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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1950)
The MILL CITY ENTERPRISE MILL CITY, OREGON DON PETERSOJi, publisher Entered an "•*' ond-clanx matter November 10, 1044 at the poet office at Mill City, Oreicon, under the Act of March 3,d870. < i < aai i 11 :i» x i> t i:»i tim no ■ Oae iaeertion for I ■ 11 The Enterprise a ill not be reeponelblo for mure than one Incorrect in sertion Errors In advertising should be reported Immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. COMMUNITY AIMS THRU CO OPERATION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. NIWtHHI 10. RUIlliHIII December 21, 1950 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE I I I I I I FOR SALE . • I • « • SANTIAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. MILL CITY STREET IMPROVEMENT. LOCAL YOUTH RECREATION CENTER. MILL CITY DIAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM MILL CITY PARK PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. ELIMINATION OF BANFIELD’S NIGHTMARE. MILL CITY AREA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. I I IMPROVE HIWAY 222 BETWEEN MILL CITY AND LYONS. OBTAIN CANYON YEAR ’ROUND PAYROLL INDUSTRIES. DETROIT, GATES, AND MILL CITY UNION HIGH SCHOOL. ■ I'cflfic's Beuiity Sulim A IxK-ated Next to Furniture Store PHONE 5951 GATES Suitable for One or Two Operators — Completely Furnished Living Quarters POOR HEALTH REASON FOR SELLING — » ASSOCIATION ‘THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS.” George Putnam. Brassfield Kin Adopt Title 'Brassfield Clan’ uiiuiiittNimimiuiiniiiniuuk DETROIT DR. MARK By OPAL M. WHITE The Deanha Parent Teacher met at the Detroit grade school on Mon day evening with Mrs. H. C. Payne, vice president, presiding in the ab The grave military crisis in Korea and the threat of a third world war sence of President Jeff Boyer. Min confront the people of this country with one of the most perilous situations in utes of the executives meeting our history. Now, perhaps more than at any time in the past, the need is . . .. as = weI> of Previous general meeting for steady nerves, for calmness of judgment and firmness of action and, «"eJe“d and “P/^d. . Mrs. Jack above all, unity in our determination to preserve our national integrity and Gulliford reported 115 members to our way of life against any attack. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Brassneld i date. Mrs. Bruce Gordon, treasurer, As this is written our soldiers, marines and airmen in Korea and the and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mohler were fighting men of other members of the United Nations are falling back hostesses and hosts of the event. It reported receipts from the recent before the overwhelming weight of the Chinese communist attack. This was voted to give this group the name movie sponsored by the PTA and onslaught was launched treacherously and with reckless disregard of the of the Brassfield Clan, and to make presented by the Detroit theatre to consequences to China and the world at a moment when the United Nations it an annual affair to meet the third be forty-seven dollars, making a total balance in the treasury of $255.17. forces had virtually completed their assigned task of restoring peace in » Tb. ... .nd Korea and re-uniting that unhappy country. Merrill Brassfield received an ap approved. It was announced by The military outcome in Korea is not yet cl«ar, but our gallant men pointment making him president and already have suffered severe reversals and heartbreaking losses. A wave Mrs. William Beigler, was appointed j Harry Rutherford that the price of | a steam table would be in excess of of anger, tinged with apprehension for the future, has swept the country. secretary. what the PTA felt they could spend But our actions now must not spring from motives of anger or fear. Present were Mr. and E. A. Thomp at this time and instead a cart which Certainly we must refuse to listen now to the shrill voices of discontent son and daughter, Margaret, of Port and disunity which always arise in a time of national crisis. Those in land; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brassfield, would be movable was decided upon, dividuals who are seeking to sow distrust of our government and to divide Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rittner of Pedee; since a steam table is considered a us from our natural allies should feel the full weight of public condemnation. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brassfield of luxury rather than a necessity by the It was This is true whether the guilty individuals are in Congress or whether they ^Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. H. state school lunch group. use the medium of the press and radio to spread their divisive and false A. Johnson and daughter, Judy, of also decided to change the regular meeting night from Monday to Thurs propaganda. Amity; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kilmer The truth is that our country is more united now in the face of the and son, Bobbie, of Winebago, Nebr.; day, which would make the executive world-wide threat of communist military aggression than it has ever been Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Madill; Dr. and meeting fall on the second Thursday of each month and the regular meet in any period of national crisis in the past. 1 Mrs. H. E. Gilbert and son, Bruce, ing will be on the fourth Thursday President Truman placed the dangers which now confront us in their ¡of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. E. K. McCoy, of each month hereafter. This be proper perspective in an address to the Mid-Century White House Conference Joe McCoy, Gloria Beams, Mr. and came necessary as John Cannon prin on Children and Youth this week. The President said: Mrs. William Beigler of Hillsboro; cipal of the grade school and Jeff Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Betche and daugh Boyer, president will be absent on “. . . all of us are aware of the grave risk of general conflict which ters, Janei.U and Cherril, of Silver- _____ _____ ___ because of Reserve has been deliberately caused by the Chinese communist leaders. Monday nights ton; Mr. and Mrs. Ku.y Mohler, Shir- (officer training, “Their action greatly changes the immediate situation with which we ley and Jerry; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill' The program then followed with are confronted. It dots not change our fundamental purpose to work Brassfield, Bob Brassfield and Ken Mr. White and Mr. Cannon giving a for the cause of a just and peaceful world. neth Bosanko of Lyons. “No matter how the immediate situation may develop, we must re discussion on the Holy Report. Mr. member that the fighting in Korea is hut one part of the tremendous White explained the set-up now in struggle of our time — the struggle between freedom and communist Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McClain will the Oregon school system, and Mr. slavery. have as guests in their home for the Cannon explained some special holidays; sons, W. C. McClain of Seat changes under the Holy system. J. "This struggle engages all our national life, all our resources. For tle, and F. G. McClain of Portland; F. ......................... ,____ _______ the effort of the evil forces of communism to reach out and dominate Remington explained that there ___ are daughters, V era of Portland, Marj now 57 bills drafted to go before the world confronts our nation and our civilization with the greatest challenge in our history.” Kathryn, teacher, at Bandon, Shirlej Congress selected from the report The President made plain that it would not be an'easy task to reach and of Salem and her fiance, Lloyd Dahlir. Kiven by Dr. Holy. maintain the military strength we may need, and he also made it clear that from Newport, Wash. Mr. Remington then gave a talk on in addition to strengthening our own defenses, we must continue to work the relation of parents to the problem with other free nations in the struggle against communism. He said: of delinquency. Following this the third grade, accompanied by Mrs. “We must remain firm in our commitment to the United Nations. Mildred Ray sang a group of Christ- That is the only way out of an endless circle of force and retaliation,) | mas songs. The Boy Scouts sang, violation and war—which will carry the human race back to the dark “O Come All Ye Faithful,” to con- ages if it is not stopped.” | elude the program. The President's claim statement affords us a strong anchor for our • Ye», thia Prescription Refreshments were served in the thinking in the days ahead when the chorus of those who seek to foment cafeteria by the third grade room Pharmacy 1* reiponjible discontent and distrust and disunity may l>e expected to grow even noisier mothers, Mrs. Bruce Gordon, Mrs. —responsible to you, and and more irresponsible. Ramsey and Mrs. Warren Stoll. These voices, whether they come from the Congress or from the press to your physician. In all • • • nd radio, do not tell the truth about our nation. seriousness we accept Mr. and Mrs. John Cannon and President Truman and the responsible leaders in Congress, from both Carolyn will visit with Mrs. Cannon’s this responsibility for political parties, are meeting the threat that all recognize to our national parents, the Powells of Lebanon, as safeguarding your health survival and our free way of life with courage, firmness and calm determi well as Mr. Cannon’s mother, during and welfare. When you nation. the Christmas vacation. They plan bring a prescription here The people of the United States can have confidence that the best to drive to Olympia, Wash., where brains of this nation are being applied, without any regard to partisan is will be promptly and they will visit with John's grand ship, to the over-riding problem of safe-guarding our nation in a world father. expertly compounded torn by revolution and war. Mr. and Mrs. Wirts (Mrs. Wirts is •nd the price will be fair, The meeting in Washington of President Truman and British Prime cook at the grade school) will visit Minister Attlee, who represents the people not only of the United Kingdom, [ with relatives in Canada during the but of the entire British Commonwealth of Nations, has served to underscore Christmas vacation. the unity of the great community of English-speaking peoples in their de Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright will visit Salem termination to preserve and protect their common heritage of freedom. 1 their children in California during the Christmas vacation, they plan to The extra session of the 81st Congress, which assembled after the leave on Wednesday morning the 20th. elections in an atmosphere of normal partisan controversy, has turned into a demonstration of national unity on essential questions of national Visit your local school? Get to defense. know your child's teacher. Our rearmament program is being pushed with all possible speed, and the necessary home front measures to support this defense effort and protect our national economy are moving ahead in Congress with bi-partisan support. I These include heavy new appropriations f-'r the armed forces, new taxes ( to help pay for these expenditures and to spread the burden equitably and prevent profiteering, extension of rent control, and establishment of a civilian defense organization. On the administrative front, machinery is being perfected to channel scarce materials into essential defense industries, to curb prices when they [ get out of line and unreasonably high, and, if it becomes necessary, to institute general price and wage control in order to protect our people and i our country from the dangers of inflation. All of these measures are being taken by the government of a free people who not only welcome, but have demanded, positive action, despite any coat of personal deprivation and hardship and sacrifice, to meet the dangers which face our country. Freedom or Slavery? Lyons—A Christmas gathering of forty members of the Brassfield Clan was held in the Rebekah hall at Lyons, Sunday, Dec. 17th. Dancing and games followed the dinner. Families came from Los An- geles, Calif., Nebraska, Portland, Sa- lem, Pedee, Hillsboro, and Silverton. I I AHHI I K I VI \ REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Will be at his Mill City office In the Jenkins Building Thursday afternoons 1 to 6 p.m. Also Thursday evenings by Appointment. HOME OFFICE: SIS W. FIRST, ALBANY Í Painting and Papering SPRAY OR BRUSH ----- SIGNS ANY SIZE ----- GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE NOW' FOR INTERIOR DECORATING. 10% LESS FOR WORK BOOKED FOR RAINY SEASON AND WINTER MONTHS. Call Bill Obershaw PHONE 3215 EVENINGS 1952 Box 607, Mill City Kellom’s Fresh Meats FRESH DAILY — VERY REASONABLE PRICES Kellom’s Grocery MILL CITY OPEN WEEK DAYS 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS 9 AM. to 12 NOON WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS AND ALUMINUM AND DISHES CHRISTMAS SPÉCIAL In this situation the Congress and the President need continuous and out- 1 spoken support from all loyal Americans, regardless of party affiliation, for the steps which must be taken. ■■MMM * >ln<MMNN nil ttHTlN’IM ifflWtt ffl HH 'MM HH 1'1» B>> for your fireside lUlffilMtltfriif T‘ it| nl> MK HEY! WINTER Is Coming l’l’T ANTI-FREEZE IN NOW AND BE READY WHEN THE COLD WEATHER GETS HERE! FRIENDS j JL- Lubricalo TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW RICHFIELD LUBRICANTS and for you BRUC E WILL GIVE A Complete Lube Job FREE! WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE RALPH NIBLER FRIENDLY SERVICE We Iahe better care of your car CHEVRON GAS STATION »E GIVI I \|TFD TRADING STAMPS Bruce's Richfield Service ] __ Parker-Hutcheson Furniture Gates