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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1951)
s MILL ENTERPRISE Í BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET MILL CITY, ORE4JON DON PETERSON. Publisher Entered as second-class matter November 10. 1911 at the post office at Mill City. Oregon, under the Act of March 3. 1879. < l. vxxit’im» ml KKWSIWtli Insertion for or three for 41.90 Th« Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one Incorrect In- aertion. Errors In advertising should be reported Immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. 4 NEWSPAPER . PUBLISHERS ► > -'ASSOCIATION ‘THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS.’ George Putnam Canyon-Wide Insurance What value do jou place upon your future—jour security? 1 ou carry insurance of all kinds, so why not invest in the most important of all—your canyon-wide development program to assure better chances for a future and security for your family and yourself. Your best answer will be to take membership in the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. Your membershio fee will enable better community service for you as well as for your family and your neighbors—all who live in this section of the North Santiam Valley and Canyon area. The people are uniting. All thinking citizens will work to the best of their ability to fulfill this great community need. This is a call for service, in order that when the decision on whether or not your children should build their future homes in this Canyon—the answer will not be: “Sorry, we have no future here for your talents!” Be a good Samaritan to your neighbor, to your own family, and perhaps, some day, to yourself. Our fellow citizens—busy men—will work in an unselfish manner in the campaign to make possible the success of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. It should not be necessary for these men to “sell” you on the need of a canyon-wide chamber of commerce. It should not be a question of how little, but how much you can do in the way of supporting the North Santiam Chamber of Commeree. The true parent places human values above property values. He or she is intelligent and humane. He or she does not use false alibis for failure to do his or her duty by his or her family and community. There is nothing more important than protecting the future of those who live in this part of the North Santiam valley and canyon area. This section is growing and expanding industrially, agriculturally and commer cially—bringing an increased demand for a canyon-wide chamber of com merce for those who are employed on our farms, in our industries and in business. The newly formed North Santiam Chamber of Commerce’s future rests upon the shoulders of all good citizens, 'this is your Chamber of Commerce, planned to serve the following areas: Idanha. Detroit, Gates, Mill City, Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn. Sublimity and Stayton. There can be no such thing as city boundaries, The question is: "Will we accept the opportunity that is now offered—to make this a wonderful place in which to live?” We must accept it now or waste a timely and golden opportunity. I a Sam Bramson of Paterson, do you?” “Not that I know of," I said. “Too bad,” said Mr. Roth. "Bram- son left a hundred thousand dollars and I’m trying find a relative can give it to.” “Is there much unclaimed money lying around?” “About eight bil ÄJP lion dollars,” said Mr. Roth, “mostly in forgotten bank accounts, stock held in escrow, un Billy Rose collected insurance policies and in heritances nobody has claimed.” • • • “WHAT’S THE biggest case you ever worked on?” I asked. "The Garrett case in Philadel phia,” said Mr. Roth. “Back in 1930 8 lady named Henrietta Edwina Garrett died and left property worth f >rty million dollars. So far over six ‘lovsand people have claimed it, - x of them have been thrown into jail, a couple have committed sui cide, and several lawyers have been disbarred for phoneying up evidence. One of the applicants was Adolph Miller who argued that the next of kin was a German citizen and that 'he money should be sent to the Fatherland. I’m happy to report he didn't get a dime.” "You must meet a lot of screw balls in your profession,” I said. Air. Roth dug into hit detk and brought out a letter. It wai from a woman in Mattachuielli who claimed that one of her ancei- tori had deeded a cranberry bog to an Indian iquaw. but that the deed wai faulty and the wanted 2. 3. M* REP \IRFD \\D FII ED Hiway Filing Shed Ed Debolt. Prop. Hiway 222 Mill City, Ore. XX JQOCXx Kl “Last year,” Mr. Roth went on, "I got one that was even wackier. A girl in Texas wrote in to say that only a second cousin stood between her and a chunk of oil land worth a million dollars. She was planning a murder her kinsman, but before going to all that trouble she wanted me to check and make sure her claim to the estate would be clear and undisputed. I, of course, turned the letter over to the police.” • • • DO YOU HAVE any trouble col- lecting your fees?” I asked. "As a rule,” said the climber of family trees, “the heirs I turn up are pretty grateful. There have been cases, of course, where the only thanks I got was a dirty look.” “As for instance?” ' Well," laid Mr. Roth, "there uai the time a widow refuted to believe me when I told her I had located a Iwelve-tbouiand-dollaf bani account left by her hutband. I finally convinced her to tign the necetiary papert, but when I handed her the twelve thousand, the laid, 'I cute the day I tier met you and I curie thii money too..' FRERES BUILDING SUPPLY Mill City Phone 9215 Stayton quality job printing at the enterprise — Salem Heavy Hauling & Equipment Co SALEM, ORE 1405 N. Front St Lyons Phone: 143 Salem Phones: 2-1924; Night 2-4417 HAULING ANI) MOVING HEAVY MACHINERY and Mill Equipment Up To 25 Tons Including D8 and HD14 Cats, and •11-yard shovels. Complete Rigging Outfit, Winch Trucks, Low-bed Trailers THE COMMERCIAL BOOK STORE SALEM Phone S UM Furniture and Bookkeeping Supplies Editor, Mill City Enterprise. Dear Sir: We thoroughly enjoyed the amateur show which the Lion’s Club put on re cently. It really was a splendid show- one which must continue to be an an nual affair. One discordant note. I have to live with myself, so here goes. There were many children in atten dance. When we use a derogatory word such as “coon”, referring to a Negro; when we impersonate the Negro people as being shiftless, stupid happy-go-lucky people, we are incul cating in our children false ideas about a large minority in our country who have contributed tremendously to our American culture and life. It wasn’t necessary to attack a race °F people to make the show better. It stood on its own merits. Sincerely. RUTH STOVAI.L. a set and a scent used in attracting the shrewd animal. Raccoons were also trapped by local trappers. Coon pelt was then con sidered a fur that was always saleable. The civet cat, a fur bearer which has been on the trappers “unfair” list for many years is one of the most numerous pests in this area. Small and unafraid of humans he will readily move into anyones house that has any opening, ___ to seek warmth and shelter. Feared by r many because of his offensive :------ odor 1 he uses it only for pro tection. as for instance when pursued by a dog or startled by a human. Strongest objection to this small fur bearer is his fondness for poultry. An entire flock can be wiped out in a single night by his activity. Poultry killed by this intruder are wounded in the neck. The flesh is seldom touched. Almost identical in behavior is the mink. Although trapped extensively for years, he too. can find time to raid a hen house. Foxes, notorious chicken thieves, are also on the increase. Many per sons report seeing them at night. Put out your campfire before you leave the woods X I Have U Visited? Chuck’s Tavern 2 Miles East of Gates FOR YOUR PROTECTION! Kellom’s Fresh Meats FRESH DAILY — VERY REASONABLE PRICES Kellom’s Grocery OPEN WEEK DAYS 8 A M. to 7 P.M. MILL ( m SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS 9 A.M. to 12 NOON WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS AND ALUMINUM AND DISHES I Feed-saving programs from the agricultural colleges stress the importance of getting rid of rats, cattle grubs, lice, worms and other insects and parasites that may sap an animal's vitality and interfere with efficient feed use. Dr. Hess products can help to avoid feed waste from those causes. We especially recommend the following: AN TUR AT —really kills rats, the worst feed wasters. Effec tive in baits, or as a tracking poison when rats refuse frozen baits. CATTLE GRl B KILLER — made according to revised U. S. D A. formula. Beef cattle freed of grubs gain weight faster, cows give more milk. PO\% DERED LOUSE KILLER—dust it on cattle, horses, sheep and goats for lice and ticks. Lousy cows, freed of lice, give 10% to 15% more milk. Let us tell you about these and other Dr. Hess products for stretching your feed supply. MILL CITY Phowe 24*4 Chicken in a Basket SIX —-new and better roost paint for control of poultry lice. Comes in can with handy applicator spout. Service Station & Trailer Court Greasing Washing Polishing OR A DRYCIDE a dry dip you can use for hog lice in winter without wetting hogs or bedding Silver Saddle Phone 903 _ get your OFFICE NEEDS AT make yours a home that's truly up-to-date. 9. 10. Has Everything for Your X lumber and other building materials needed to 8. 141 N. Commercial St. “ft turned out she had always loved her husband and was devoted to his memory, despite the fact that their life together had been a hard one. He had always pleaded pover ty when she needed a dress or a new pair of stockings, and she had believed him. Now that she saw him for what he w-as, she was under standably bitter. “Sure, twelve thousand dollars was a lot of money, but it had de stroyed the faith of a lifetime.” TWENTY-FOUR HOI R SERVICE remodeling your home...and we can supply all the 5. 5. 7. explained, ii now known at Man hattan bland. jnoocxXXXX3UCx X XXXX xxxxx x xxxxxxxx. xx xxxx x * « x xxx xic« X X Xxnsx W«*re ready to help you with mur plans tor 4. SANTIAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. | MILL CITY STREET IMPROVEMENT. I 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. Try our Steaks XXXX.X.X.KXXXX'XWXXXXXWOWIOB BUCKINC & FALLING SAWS HI ED COMMUNITY AIMS THRU CO-OPERATION 1. ------------------------------------ By BILLY ROSE------------------------------------- Whenever an out-of-towner says, “What have you got in New York that we haven’t got in Punxsutawney,” I throw a copy of the Manhattan Classified Phone Directory at him. On page 1067, listed under “Missing Heirs,” is a man named Theodore W. Roth whose business it is to find money. I first heard of this gent on a radio program and this mom.ng. in a mood to muse and meander, I stopped in to see him at his office on West 42nd Street. “Glad to see you,” said Mr. Roth. "You don't happen to be related to th» property back. The bog. the By JEAN ROBERTS Wild life of several species is increasing to the point of becoming a problem complain many persons in the Elkhorn area. Three coyotes have been trapped recently by the government trapper, Vic Howard, near the Ed Taylor home. Bill Bickett, Elkhorn farmer,, reports getting two shots at another coyote that was disturbing his live stock. The coyote, a cowardly animal who usually preys at night, can cause con siderable damage to chickens, ducks and young lambs. Another animal, the raccoon, ls is n a I scourge to chicken raisers in rural ------ areas. One was shot out of a tree last week, by Jimmy Phillips. They I have become so numerous of late years that families in wooded areas do not attempt to raise poultry. I The present set-up of the fur market is blamed for the increased number of these predatory animals. Since long-haired fur is not in demand, trappers, other than govern ment men, are turning their attention to more valuable pelts. Several years ago the trapping of coyotes, which were then abund 1 ant, was a well paid profession. Trapping was done during the winter months when the pelt was most valuable, a trapper oftentimes "ran" a trap-line covering many miles. Great care is exercised in selecting ZUTJI j Widow Curses Legacy Ending Faith Built During a Lifetime Wild-Life Intrease Pesters Citizens IF YOUR PLANS CALL FOR REMODELING April 5, 1951 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE X SANTIAM FARMERS CO-OP STAYTON. OREGON TWENTY -FOUR HOI R SERVICE ••