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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1950)
; MILL CITY ENTERPRISE MILL CITY, OREtiON DON PETEBSON.’Publisher Entered as »econd-claoa matter November 10. 1*44 at the post office at Mill City. Oreaon, under the Act of March 3, 187*. < I, 1 11’1 !•:l> <,n<* insertion for -,'»<• or thr» for |1 •»<>. Th»* Enterprise will not be reNpon»ible for more than one incorrect in sertion. Errors in advertieinv ehould be reported immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. NIWSPAPIK . FUHIJHIII I COMMUNITY AIMS THRU CO-OPERATION 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. IMPROVE HIWAY 222 BETWEEN MILL CITY AND LYONS. OBTAIN CANYON YEAR 'ROUND PAYROLL INDUSTRIES. DETROIT, GATES, AND MILL CITY UNION HIGH SCHOOL. December 28, 1950 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE FOR SALE . • • • • • Pegge's Beauty Salon Located Next to Furniture Store PHONE 5951 GATES Suitable for One or Two Operators — Completely Furnished Living Quarters POOR HEALTH REASON FOR SELLING "ASIOCIATION "THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS. —George Putnam. Democracy and Freedom Most Valuable Treasures For Liberty Men Die (Editor’s Note — Dick Lewis, a ingly pursue my goal until it is totally Lebanon high school senior, puts won. Even then, and never, can I Our Nation, as a citizen of respect in the World, is rapidly losing stature into words a few of a small news relax my guard; I must covet democ as it becomes more and more imperiled. Attempted unraveling of the why paper publisher’s inner-most aims racy and freedom as the most valua of our situation is now a useless expenditure of energy. and thoughts. This writing has ap ble treasures on earth. In the same vein as Thomas Jefferson quickly wrote that which good peared in our columns before. The and true men believed—let us do the task at hand—guard our Nation. Say change from an old year to a new to those who would snuff liberty as we know it—“Ixrok you! We love our goads us to express anew our aims Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States and through this medium.) • * * nil that these mean to all the free peoples of this Earth!” I am a good small-town newspaper. Our Nation is so wonderful a thing and our homes such a treasure that others risk life-blood itself to enjoy the same thing. A man, by law, may I am one of the most important assets defend his home, which is his castle, with powder and shot and take a life a town can have. As long as there if necessary, if attack comes against it when he nnd his loved ones are are many good small-town newspa therein—how much more willing we should lw now in the defense of our pers, our country is assured of a dem- ocratic rule. very right to maintain such a home! My goal: ‘‘To further democracy, Long ago we established the idea a man may keep arms in his home, That idea succeeded because men of the United States knew when to use to aid my town and community in their arms. Let us assert anew that the United States as a Nation knows the many ways at my disposal and how to use its arms. We do not seek a fight—rather we fervently hope to keep my readers well informed.” all can someday, in the not-too-distant future, equal and exceed us in having In the troubled times of today my life as we know it. most important responsibility is the Impending loss of liberty is a burden which forces change and is a task of preserving our freedoms. We thing worthy of personal loss of life. The tactics of Stalin, devilish as are smothered under a multitude of they arc and powerful as they may seem, are nothing compared to the both good and bad propaganda. I must screen the right from the wrong efforts of men with their hearts filled with a positive resolve. and give to the people the truth. On One of the prime purposes of the enemy of the free peoples of this the local level I must watch those Earth and of the United States in particular is the prevention of a central with authority, and make sure they idea of united effort for the preservation of freedom being assembled in direct their energies for the general j the world by an effective mass of men. good. When the public is confused Patrick Henry, when he said. “Give me liberty or give me death!” was on an issue, it is my duty to state 1 inciting the spirit of revolution in the hearts of those who heard him. clearly the point in question so that Heading the nationwide March of Each of us has a hit of the spirit of our Founding Fathers, that no one the people can honestly judge it for j Dimes, January 15-31, Is Basil can deny. A living, breathing idea pregnant of new and better things out themselves. I shall praise the praise- | O'Connor, president of the Na shines a million-fold the idea—divide what now exists—be it wealth, power worthy, as I shall rebuke the incom tional Foundation for Infantile petent. Paralysis. Citing severe toll taken or glory. by Infantile paralysis in past few I am a community newspaper, and The United States of America became a Nation because those who heard years, Mr. O'Connor urged all Civic , Patrick Henry's ringing words acted. Today we face a crisis in our national I work for my community. Americans to Join the crusade welfare that is greater than that which confronted Patrick Henry as he issued enterprises would not succeed without against polio, only epidemic dis my support, for people must know the his famous statement. ease still on the increase In the United States. This will be the Numbers of men and quantity of equipment alone do not make a vic “hows” and the “whys” of a thing 14th successive year that Mr. torious force. The bent of a man's mind and the love in his heart generates before they will get behind it. I sup O'Connor has headed the annual port everything from the softball a force that rolls back legions. polio fund campaign. In Patrick Henry's time there was no great, powerful and extremely league to raising funds for the new fire engine. Town merchants are Let us not wonderful United States of America—it then was but a dream, able to get in touch with prospec throw down such a foundation as a small child would a broken toy. Let us not be misled! Let us steel our hearts against the lies, treachery tive customers through my adver and evil of Stalin! Patrick Henry created a sense of revolution in his tising. Naturally I am read for the news listeners, some of whom would have liked to have remained quiet and let not their deeds be recorded. Men of Patrick Henry's build snorted at the I carry. Local news is always read finger-twiddling of those about him. Today the citizens of the United with relish, for the reader is often I Farmers living anywhere between States are as a Nation called upon for a decision. Shall we say—“Life, as acquainted with the subject in the we know it is not worth defending and nurturing in the world order of news. All my news must be presented a line extending north from the San- things,” or shall we say—“Who in this world is big enough to sweep down in the right light so that wrong opin j tiam river through Marion and Turner, thence east to McClay, and ions are not formed. the foundations our homes have laid?” ' east to the Marion county line, will Has anyone any doubt concerning the decision the citizens of the United To be a good small-town newspaper profit by attending the annual meet- States will hurl out to the troubled peoples of this Earth? is truly a Herculean task. The first , ing of the Santiam Soil district sched- pre-requisite to a good paper is a | uled at the Santiam Valley Grange good staff. Heading this staff, there hall in Mehama at 6:30 Wednesday must be a smart, hard-working editor, evening. January 10. who knows newspaper work inside- A banquet will be served by the out. And most important, the whole | staff must have a deep pride in its ladies of the Santiam grange at a nominal cost of $1.25 per plate. Baked ' paper. ham tops the menu. As a small-town newspaper I have Music will be provided for enter many obstacles in my path. I operate tainment during the dinner. Follow under a very limited budget. I can not, and don't attempt to compete ing the banquet at 8 o'clock a short The with large dailies in such items as business meeting will be held. national and world news, and comic annual district report of accomplish strips. Instead I stick to my spe ments for the year and a treasurer's PUT ANTI-FREEZE IN NOW AND cialty—local news. Also I must con report will be read by the secretary tent myself with a certain amount Harry Riches and treasurer Ed Bell. BE READY WHEN THE ( OLD of adverse criticism from people who The annual election of one supervisor do not take into consideration my will be held. WEATHER GETS HERE! After the business meeting several difficulties. I would like to remind these people that the more support a dignitaries will talk on various topics paper has, the better that paper is. j of soil conservation. This part of We take better care of your car I am a capitalistic, free enterprise the meeting will be high-lighted by a business in the best sense of the word, ' talk by the governor of Oregon. yet I am directly obligated to my All farmers are urged to attend the readers, and must conform to their business meeting and program even wishes. For these people and all though they may not be able to enjoy people I must fight the fight for free the banquet. Officials of various dom and democracy by reporting agricultural agencies and farmers' GAS STATION truth, exposing untruth, and support j organizations will attend. ing democratic principles. This fight is just beginning, and I must unceas- Don't Borrow—Subscribe Todav! IAHHIIKIM 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: 813 W. FIRST, ALBANY üiií»es Drive Chief Dignitaries Speak On Conservation 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 Box Box 607, 607, Mill Mill City City EVENINGS 1952 ^BETTER PACKAGER foods Kellom’s Fresh Meats FRESH DAILY — VERY REASONABLE PRICES Kellom’s Grocery OPEN WEEK DAYS 8 A M. to 7 P.M. MILL CITY SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS 9 A.M. to 12 NOON WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS AND ALUMINUM AND DISHES HEY! WINTER Is Coming RALPH NIBLER CHEVRON Come One! Come All! Celebrate New Year’s Eve It it with genuine pride thot we look evidence* of iwcccstful ochievement fnzd* posiible only by your loyol effort* and contiderafion. May th* New Year be even greater No Reservations Needed Special Chef from Salem V. G. & R. M. Brassfield Lyons