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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1951)
February 22, 1951 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE MILL CITY, OREGON COMMUNITY AIMS THRU CO-OPERATION: PON PETERSON, Publisher Entered • ■ ' .••• • ' ' ■ > • • mio-r i o. rui at the •... • office at Milt City, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879. i I. V««it lt:ii IIHi:ilTIMVI.i One Insertion for or ihrt— for |l • >!). The Enterprise will not he responsible for more than one incorrect In sertion. Error« In advertising should be reported Immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c Inch. NEWSPAPER . PUBLISHERS Mr L ^ASSOCIATION “THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS. — George Putnam The American Way BROTHERHOOD WEEK Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews Brotherhood Lives G I in Korea Receives 100,000,000th Copy The spirit of Brotherhood Week can become a living thing in Mankind through change. The word “change” mirrors the core of creation. YVebster’s New International Dictionary defines the word “change”— "to alter by substituting something else for, or by giving up for something else; to put or take another or others in place of; . . The word “change" describes these ringing words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; . . .” taken from the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1776. Jefferson’s words defying England signaled the birth of a new nation and actually molded oppressed men and women into a country of free citizens. One can hush the injured cries of an infant by calling attention to a pretty toy or by singing a gentle lullaby—nothing more is this than the “changing” of the child's center of interest. Pourer and shaper of the concrete of change was President George Washington, whose birth we today celebrate. He wrote of a "change" in Mankind's affairs in this manner: "It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that an other enjoyed the exercise of inherent natural rights. For happily the gov ernment of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to per secution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support." As the years rumble by, we, the citizens of the United States, some times neglect trimming the wick of the Brotherhood Lamp which must light the way for all humanity. By trading now the fboughts of hate and fear for those of good-will and Brotherhood, we of the United States can bring the most needed "change"—world government. Accomplish this, and all our hearts can rejoice. ■Hr force Photo NASHVILLE, TENN. — When The Upper Room reached its one hundred millionth copy, a hugh figure in the religious field, the decision was made to present it through a chaplain to a G 1 in Korea. Thus Sergeant Keith C. Heckel of Buffalo, New Y'ork, a radioman with the famous Mosquito Squadron, is shown receiving it from Chaplain Thoburn Speicher of Long Beach, California. The presentation of this copy, which marks a significant milestone in religious publishing, is symbolic of the many hundreds of thousands of copies that have been used by servicemen. Some are presented by chaplains and others come from loved ones and churches at home. The Upper Room, published in fourteen editions and eleven languages, is the basis of a daily world-wide Christian fellowship. It provides a Bible reading, a meditation, and a prayer for each day and is used by servicemen as well as by those at home as a source of inspiration and courage to meet each new day with faith and peace of mind. at the BRIDGE TAVERN Señor Solomon of Cuba Solves Lovers' Problem With Justice I JOOdf Kelloms 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 WK GIVE TRADING STAMPS AND ALUMINUM AND DISHES A Jw't *><«««( From where I sit... fy Joe Marsh Sometimes Good Intentions Aren't Enough That fire at the Grillin place didn't do much damage la«t week but Volunteer Chief Murphy wa« pretty angry about it. Spoke to some of u« over dinner and a bottle of beer. “Griffin's farm ia a good mile from town," he »aid “And by the time we’d dodged aU the people on the highway who were going to watch, we hadn't a minute to waste “Then blamed if those sight seers hadn't parked cars right in Griffin's driveway and there was a mob of people milling around the house just gawking. Joe. tell folks * fire's no sideshow. Ask 'em to think of the other fellow!” From where I sit, some of us need to he reminded occasionally lhat even though our intentions are good ne ma, he unfairly inter fering. Whether it's blocking the right-of-way of tire equipment or criticising a person's right to en joy a temperate glass of beer now and then — the \merican Way is to fire irw,. and give the other fellow his fair “share of the road'“ The Valentine party and dance, sponsored by the Gates Parent-Teach er Association, held in the Gates high school gymnasium, Wednesday eve ning, February 14, was attended by a large crowd of Canyon teen-agers. Invitations had been extended to all high school students in this area and many were present from other schools. The Valentine motif was in use in the decoration scheme of the hall and at the table where refresh ments were served. Larry's Cascade Wranglers, an eight piece orchestra, furnished the music. Chaperones included the high school faculty and Mr. and Mrs. W. R.! Hutcheson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Garrison, Mr. and Mrs. Burrel Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Völkel and Mr. I and Mrs. Hollis Turnidge. The Canyon area now has a new depfity sheriff, Bill W'ilson, who hails from the sheriff’s office of Multno mah county. Wilson is locating in a home near the Silver Saddle Service station just outside the Mill City city limits. He will work in close conjunction with the Mill City patrolman, Kenneth Hunt. Deputy Wilson is married and has one child. As yet, Wilson does not have his new quarters ready for his family. For the past year or so, the sheriff’s office of Marion county has detailed a deputy to the Canyon area exclusively. ------------------------------------ By BILLY ROSE------------------------------------- Last night at Lindy’s a bunch of us were making small talk be tween big mouthfuls, and as per usual the conversation ran the full gamut—from girls to girls. A little before closing time we jjot around to a well-known Power's model who had been going steady with a press agent pal of ours, and who was recently lured away from him by the financial blandishments of a well-heeled heel. —All lady-stealers ought to be buried up to their necks in sand and the ants turned loose,” said Mark Barron who covers the theatre for A P "In Cuba,” said Charlie Moses, WM being b»U under loch »net the film distributor, “they have ev key in o ucond floor room, he en more interesting punishments hotfooted it bock to Hemu. than that for dame-nappers. As a The Spanish governor-general at matter of fact, there's one particu- lar story they’ve been telling for the time was one Miguel Tacon, a years down there tough-minded hombre who believed which illustrates in an eye for an eye and a whole how they let the upper plate for a tooth. And when punishment fit the Roberto told him what had hap pened he ordered his soldiers to ar clime." rest the Count and bring him and "Spare us t h e Josefina to the governmental palace puns," I said, "and • • • let's have the story AN HOUR LATER, the pretty one in a few easy para- and her abductor were brought be graphs . . .” A c c o r d i n g to fore him, and after bawling the be jabbers out of the Count he decreed Charlie, it »11 hap- Bill* Rose the punishment: The pair were to pened a hundred and something years ago when be married immediately and he himself, would perform the cere Cuba was under Spanish rule • • • mony. Which he did, while poor ONE DAY AT A fiesta, a scrump Roberto looked on—plenty bothered tious señorita named Josefina was and bewildered. Getting hitched to having herself a time with her boy Joesfina was not his idea of punish friend, a prepossessing but peso-less ment. After the nugliolr. lb» Got caballero named Roberto, when she ernor-Geuerol told lb» Count be caught the lecherous eye of Jose um fret to Ink» bn bn J» bock de Cordoba, an old bum of a count bit bociendo. A feu- mtn- to who had a large estate outside Ha boner er. o ut»> out of lou t, vana The titled bum found out delochment of loldteri. ntiyf where she lived and made the usual on Tot on't ord er i ombuibed underhanded overtures, but when the mlrvrti, tbol the knJe the señorita informed him that his groom in bol blood end presence and presents were equally ed Joteftno bock to lb» goloce. obnoxious, he had her kidnapped "You were legally married to the and taken to his ‘ hacienda Count," the Governor told her in his bed o gretly good Roberto best Solomon manner, "and are um reigoufiHc for trien ubo therefore his legitimate widow As the inottb but b» needed grimi, du gun ed brmiell m » such, you are heir to all his worldly to be goods and possessions, which I un fnor end fMl-tolked menJuou' derstand are considerable You are 4u noy <uto ibe Count i bout». also free to marry anyone you wish, There be itrmh ng en otguon» lent uttb lb» took, end uben and if Roberto still appeals to you I’d be delighted to do the honors " be lewJ ibet bit tody friend Mill City Lodge No. 144, I O.O F. meets every Friday night. Visiting brothers welcome. Closed Mondays Sunday Chicken Dinner Viv's Steak House Chuck Faylor and Sam Engle Owners LICENSED G1RBAGE SERVICE $1.50 per month and up Also serving Gates’and Lyons MILL CITY DISPOSAL SERVICE PHONE 2352 LEONARD HERMAN DR. MARK UAHHtEICEXES REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST VVIII be- at his Mil’ City office In the Jenkins Building Thursday afternoons 1 to 6 p.m. Also Thursday evenings by Appointment. HOME OFFICE: SIS W. FIRST, ALBANY i iHCNirnuiNuiintiiiuiUMiua.uiiui: iNbunjuiM nn-mimviwi THE COMMERCIAL BOOK STORE SALEM 1*1 N. ('onimercial St. Phone 3*584 Ha« Everything for Your OFFICE NEEDS Furniture and Bookkeeping Supplies GLASS AND INSTALLATION On All Models and Makes EXPERT COLOR MATCHING Knowles Body & Fender Repair H Yearn Experience PHONE M J The Boston Gazette, leading news paper which espoused the cause of the American Revolution never had more than 2,000 circulation. « BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET OREGON ^BETTER PACKAGER Portland Art Museum is making every effort to place the study of great art within the reach of every child. One of their extension shows, entitled “Large colorful reproductions of great Masters", is now showing in the recreation room of the Presby terian church, under the sponsorship of the Mill City Woman’s club. Mrs. Lester Hathaway, Mill City Woman’s club art committee chair man, asserts that the attendance rec ord and free will financial support of this fine show will determine the next step toward a permanent art project for the canyon. There are ten large pictures and about 70 small prints, all by nine artists, making an excellent oppor tunity to study the life work of each of the masters represented. The exhibition dates are Feb. 24 to March 5, inclusive. The hours are as follows: School days 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Efficient hostesses will be in charge at all times. Canyon Teen-Agers Enjoy Gates PTA Program MEET Harry and Alice FOR YOUR PROTECTION! Deputy Bill Wilson Takes Up Residence Locally Canyon Children May See Artwork There is hardly a day goes by any more that the "American way of life does not find sober mention and discussion. On the floor of congress, in churches, in the classrooms and on the street, the “American way of life has become a prime subject of conversation and concern. These frequent references can. of course, be traced to the tragic fact that the "American way of life" is in imminent danger. There is only one phase of the American Way with which we are con cerned at the moment. That is the way Americans stand by their fellow man in war and peace. Some Ameircans are fortunate. They enjoy the great wealth of the country, the ample food, the wide open spaces, the varied sports programs, the fine entertainment and the freedom that is their's by inheritance. Other Americans are less fortunate. They are not so wealthy and their physical condition does not permit them to enjoy the wide open spaces, the varied sports programs, the fine entertainment and the freedom that could be their's. They are prisoners, not of Stalin or communism, but of cruel fate that made them crippled, hound to their wheelchairs and crutches. When you buy Easter Seals you give depth and meaning to the American way of life. MEII \M 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. 10. DETROIT, GATES, AND MILL CITY UNION HIGH SCHOOL. M1IJ. CITY ».