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The Heat’s in the Ceiling Au£Ut»t 23. I**-*»! 4—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE 1952 Food and Fiber Demands May Exceed Farm Production This Year of Agriculture specialists in es- RACINE. WIS.—Department _____ , _ . timating the agriculture production goal for 1952 have discovered it now appears that demands for food and fiber from the nation’» farms in 1952 will exceed the 1951 production. To meet next year’» demands every ounce of production must be squeezed out of the nation’s farms. This task is made increasingly difficult by a need for efficient farm machinery to produce and harvest growing crops. Wise farmers are beginning to tool up to meet production goals now for next spring, offsetting the shortage of manpower in farm areas with labor-saving machinery, such a» the farmer above uses to prepare his land for planting another crop Massey-Harris, one of the country’» leading farm equipment manufacturers, is going all out in its share of American Industry’s job of uiding American Agriculture to do the production job. ELKHORN By ELSIE MYERS Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longnecker and Billy returned, Friday from a two- week vacation trip. They drove to Puibcene, Washington, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bain. From there, they went to Bremerton, Washington, where they visited with Longnecker*» nep hew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Longnecker. They spent sometime fishing. Mrs. Ixmgnecker caught a thirteen pound fish. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Myers entertained at a family picnic-dinner at their home, Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metzger, Mrs. W. LICENSED G1RB\<;i SERVICE $1.50 per month and up \lso serving Gates. Lyons. Idanha and Detroit MILL CITY DISPOSAL SERVICE Phone SMS LEON \RD BERM \N C. Metzger, Mrs. A. W. Metzger and Bob Exley, Gresham; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinney, Bill and Tore;-a; anil Miss Phyllis Metzger, Portland; and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Metzger, Jenifer, Roberta and Wayne, Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Birkett and family drove to Sweet Home, Sunday where they spent the day with their daughter, Jackie, and their brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Billington. Other guests included Mr. W. A. Billington, Lynn Billington and two sons, Scio; and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Newsome and Patsy from Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts and daughters Gerry and Jo Ann, were dinner guests, Wednesday night at the Ike Myers home. It was the Robert’s fifteenth wedding anniver sary. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longnecker were called to Silverton, Monday by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Ann Longnecker. DETROIT By MRS. OPAL WHITE The forest fire which was dis- I covered about 3 a.m. Tuesday ntorn- | ing in the Sardine creek area was reported as moving vast and covering I about 1(50 acres. S. T. Moore forester flew over the fire earlier in the day for an overall picture of the situation. There was about 100 men on the fire, Tuesday. The station here at Detroit rushed in other men and equipment. The situation, with the right winds, could give considerable trouble, fire Les’s Tavern MILL CITY A FRIENDLY FAMILY ATMOSPHERE PREVAILS 3»’ ■an Shuffleboarci Good Music MEANDER INN Where Friend» Meet On Highway 222, Linn County Side MILL CITY George "Sparky" Ditter Yes, both heat and light are in the ceiling as this modern young homemaker steps from her bath into a roomful of warm, circulating air. This versatile new unit—a combination ceiling heater, overhead light and air circulator—distributes even heat or cooling air through out the room, while giving off soft, non-glare illumination. Easily and quickly installed in the home, out of reach of children's hands, “Heat-a-lite” overcomes the hazards of ordinary wall and portable heaters. It is ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and other small areas to be heated, lighted and air circulated. It’» manufactured by NuTone. Inc., Cincinnati. Ohio. f fighters indicate. Mrs. D. E. Loughran and Mrs. Pat Crawford entertained last Thursday afternoon at a farewell bridge party for Mrs. Art Richardson at the home of Mrs. Loughran. The Richardsons are leaving, Tuesday of this week for Chief Joseph dam in Washington where Richardson will be one of the inspectors. Those who attended the party were Mrs. Woody Burgess, Mrs. Ken Ramsey, Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Bill Smith, Mrs. Carl Schlador, Mrs. Elsie Davis, Mrs. Claude Beck, Mrs. Curtis Trail, and the guest of honor. Mrs. James Schively, Mongold re turned from Mountain Home, Ark., where she has been visiting her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. David Harmon and David Jr. from Stockton, Calif., were visiting their sister and husband, the Pat Crawfords, from Friday until Monday of the past week. The Detroit library was the object of vandalism last weekend sometime between Thursday evening anil Tues- 1 day afternoon. The door leading into the old school building was pried loose by the person or persons forcing an access to the library. Very little damage was done to the interior, the stamp pad, stamper and record book were taken and things strewn around. No money was taken. It has been the policy of the library committee that no money be left in the library. Mr. and Mrs. Otis White returned Monday evening from a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon White in ' Santa Ana, Calif. The Whites left, August 10 and stopped in Oroville. Calif., where they visited with White’s sister and family, the C. A. Boultons. Mrs. Annie White, who has been liv ing with her daughter, accompanied the Whites south where she visited with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White in Burbank. Calif., for a few day» visit also with the Eldon Whites, She then accompanied the Otis Whites back to Detroit via Oroville, She will spend a few weeks with relatives in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Ran Helwig have re- turned from a month's trip through the mid west and eastern part of the United States. Prior to their trip they were visited by C. E. and A. F. Lindstrom also Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lindstrom of Minneapolis, Minn., all brothers of M rs. Helw ig, w ho remained with the Mongold Helwigs for about four days and then the group went and Mrs. Ran Helwig went by bus from Minneapolis to Columbus, Ohio, where they joined Helwig's brother and wife, the R. I). Helwigs, and a sister, Mrs. E. E. Smith, all of that city. Together they traveled through Buffalo, N. Y., past Lake Champlain to Quebec, Canada. On the return trip, they visited New York. Philadelphia, Washington, I). C„ Boston and many other historic points of interest. They report a wonderful trip and fine weather conditions. A Friendly Place To While Away Your Idle Hours KICIIAKDS TAVERN G\TES MILL CITY Verne’s Barber Shop •••.ill be oper ated by Albert Millsap from the 10th Verne to the 21st of September. Shaw is laoing on a vacation to Los The Angele», Calif., and Mexico, -haws will drive back via Las Vegas, N. Mex. Dr. D. Ferguson attended the Pres- byterian meeting of Presbyterian churches in Eugene. Saturday. Tobie Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Comer Porter, has been visiting at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. a,..< Mrs. Louis Slaton. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Catherwood spent one week recently in West Linn visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Catherwood. Wiley Muise is now in the Marine Corps. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and Arthur Reed from Canby visited the George Vetetoes, Sunday. Bob and Art are nephews of Vetetoes. The Lowell Stifflers are entertain ing guests from Berkeley, Calif. They are spending a few days at Suttle Lake. Mrs. H. D. Pound visited with her sisters this week. They visited in Seattle, Wash., Sunday through Tues day. Mrs Roy Kiuker.berg, Fallon, Nev., and Mrs. A. T. Pederson, McMinn ville visited their brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mis. H. D. Pound, Saturday. Other guests of the Pounds this week were Sgt. and Mrs. H. H. Hill, Kelso, Wash. Mrs. Hill was re united with her husband in San Fran cisco, Calif., upon his arrival from Korea last week. They drove to Mill City for a four-day visit. The James Swan home was the scene of a family gathering. Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Bob George. Mrs. B. P. Lovett, and Miss Mary E. Lovett, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. John Swan and Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Catherwood and Earl. Mill City; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smeenk and Mrs. Ron ald L. Swan and Lynn, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. George Gillenwater, Carol and Bob, Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Or ville Oderman, Kathy and Jimmy. Aumsville; Mrs. E. B. Spry, Mrs. Jack Moulten, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scirie, Billie Jo, Ricky, and Terry, Albany; and Alfred Spry, Forest Grove. Note from Chicago, 111., William H. Maag of Mill City recently purchased four purebred Aberdeen-Angus cows from J. F. Bowes of Lyons, Route 1. The Mill City Volunteer fire fight ers were jolted awake by the fire siren, sounded by the Mill City tele phone operator, at 2:15 a.m. Friday. The faithful fire fighters turned out almost 100% and quickly doused a fire in the seat cushion of a jalopy located near the Mill City Service station that is really volunteering, citizens nod approvingly. Davis airport has become the hub of air activity over the Sardine creek forest file. Tuesday high U. S. For estry officials kept the runway hot with their landings and take-offs dur ing flights over the dangerous fire. Wednesday, Lyle Martin, airport in structor, was busy taking passengers up for a view of the fire from the air. Clyde “Spike” Wells flew to Seat- tie, Wash., Saturday and returned, Sunday with his son, Mike. It was the boy’s first plane ride. Bud Cornforth of Renton, Wash., flew in for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. JaSk Cornforth of Lyons. For Guaranteed Cleaning it’s the NU-METHOD 24-HOUR SERVICE Mill City (tose» at 6 P.M. ■ WE ARE PLEASED TO SERVE YOU! We hope you are pleased with our service. / Mom s and Pop s CAFE Mill City COMPOUNDED wnH CARE ® Every prescription en trusted to us is compounded as though our reputation rested upon the accuracy and quality of that prescription alone. And it docs! That is why wc use only fresh, potent drugs; double check every step for accuracy. If you seek prescriptions com pounded with the utmost care, we invite your patronage. 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