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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1952)
The MILL CITY ENTERPRISE MILL CITY. OREGON- DON PETERSON. Publisher Entered as second-clami matter November 10. 1944 at the poet office at Mill City, Oregon, under the Act of March 1. 1S79 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: One insertion for 50c or three for $1.00. The Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one incorrect in sertion. Errors in advertising should be reported immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. NEWSPAPER NATIONAL PUBLISHERS EDITORIAL :IT ati 3 n ASSOCIATION “THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIFND8." , —George Pur am. Truth’s Travail Editorial Comments Y * September 23, 1952 ABRAHAM LINCOLN MUST Eisenhower, not Nixon. BE CHUCKLING Senator Nixon has weathered the It’s sorta sad that the Republican storm. leaders of 1952 feel that they have to I His breast-baring defense of his repudiate Abraham Lincoln. i whole financial career had great emo- Now they declare that there is no 1 tional appeal, even though one realized proper place in a political campaign ! that it was carefully staged and em- | ployed all the props of a stage and for humor. All of which must cause the twink . production — struggling young man ling-eye Rail Splitter, up in Valhalla, i fighting for the right, a spotted puppy to smile a dry smile and remember one for his children and a $10 check from of those anecdotes with which he used an oversea GI’s wife and baby. to lighten the gloom in those dark Eisenhower, sympathetic as he is, days when he was leading the young responded emotionally as did millions Republican party through the most of Americans who are quick to come dreadful crisis that these United to the aid of a man in trouble. His States ever faced. [ comparison of Senator Nixon with Can’t you hear Thomas Jefferson General Patton, one of the great field and Old Hickory and Ben Franklin commanders of American history, il and those other moulders of the Amer lustrates how far overboard he went. ican republic, joining in the chuckle We believe that General Eisenhower of Honest Abe as he looks down on once more has made an ill-advised the little men of today who are afraid decision. The formal decision last to laugh? night to keep Nixon was pure anti It would appeal to the humor of all climax. of them—-the chief saint of the GOP We believe that he now has had read out of the party that he brought three fateful opportunities to rise to first to power.—From Oregon Journal, greatness, to display the bold, courage Portland. ous, progressive leadership the people sought in him. And we believe that IKE’S FATEFUL DECISION he has missed all three chances. In the personal emotionalism and1 His failure to repudiate McCarthy dramatics of the Nixon affair, we' ism and Jennerism and his abject sur should not forget that it is General render to Taft Old Guardism, for the Eisenhower, more than the junior sen sake of a congressional majority, now ator from California, who is on trial eventuates in his complete acceptance before the American voters. of the Nixon story, fraught as it still Eisenhower, not Nixon, had to make is with unknowns and imponderables. the fateful decision, whether or not to Perhaps Eisenhower felt that he forgive and forget. It is Eisenhower, i must save face by standing by his first not Nixon, who has the more to lose. hasty evaluation of Senator Nixon— If he has guessed wrong, Eisen without knowledge of his voting rec hower will be the one whose judgment ord and the $18,000 gift fund. will be proved faulty. He will have , In any event his decision (following to live with his decision. And his the otherj) has taken much of the decision will have great, if not deter- shine of fhis campaign and has dulled minative, impact upon the presidential the fine edge of his crusade against election and the future of the Repub- corruption and bungling in Washing- lican party. ton. Our sympathy, therefore, goes to We give Senator Nixon credit. He The hot political campaign predicted is upon us. Pardon us if at times we fall short of an objective outlook once in a while. Political discussions are almost impos sible now. Conversations lightly begun soon turn into heated arguments. Our beliefs take on the aspect of a creed for a crusade. Many persons wear their political beliefs as chips on their shoulders. Old fears leap into being like a horde of mosquitoes rising from swamp land. i Friends and chance acquaintances jab and wound each other with pointed and barbed comments. Frustrations turn into violent and emotional conduct. F'ortunate it is that least touched by all this is Mr. and Mrs. U.S.A. They listen, read and think. Their ballots will bring their decision. Of one thing we are con fident—as things presently stand—there will be no clear now being made against all principal made the most of a bad situation, cut victory for either the Republicans or the Democrats. He also made one excellent sugges- candidates will die down before elec A blending of the views of the major political parties will tion day. tion: be reflected in the November vote. Then, and only then, can we mako He has told all. Now let Governor We are now in one of the most desperate times in our a calm and wise decision. Stevenson and Senator Sparkman tell That—no matter who wins—is fun history. If Joe Stalin pulls a sinister move this month or all. If there was anything reprehen sible about Stevenson’s fund for ap damental.—Oregon Journal, Portland. during October, it may well have a terrible effect upon the pointive officials in Illinois or placing history of the world. What is being said in the current Virgin olive oil is that obtained Sparkman ’s wife on his senatorial pay political campaign by candidates and their supporters is when the olives are first pressed. roll, let it be brought out. of such bitter nature and so vile an origin that those of A dik-dik is a 3mall African But Nixon made an obvious omis little emotional control may well be confused. sion. He did not suggest that General antelope. Eisenhower—to whom his dramatic Seeds of doubt are being planted. Emotion rather appeal was primarily directed — do PILES than reason is being played upon by those emotionally un likewise. If Nixon and Stevenson and (Hemorrhoids) stable, How much this emotional heat will inflame the Sparkman owe the American people Fistula, Fissure, Itching, Prolapse, minds of the voter we can not know. We do have faith an explanation of their financial af and other Rectal disorders corrected. that the people of the United States will not let such an fairs, so does the general. The spe *Mild Treatment cial ai*rangement (disclosed by Drew abnormal thing twist their great reason away from truth. By PETE CORNACCHIA Pearson) Eisenhower made for saving Call for examination or write The uncontrolled bare instincts of our dim past can From the Baker Demociat-Herald i taxes on the proceeds of his great for Free Descriptive Booklet. not swarm the bastions of enlightened reason. This is Each man has his own idea of heaven but the valhalla for two persons book, “Crusade in Europe," should be Don’t become incurable, by delay. true in spite of "newscaster” Fulton Lewis Jr., Senators —at least in softball terms—is a spot in Oregon where fingers of the mighty spelled out in detail. I I range reach down to meet the North Santiam canyon. Nixon, Taft and McCarthy’s bootlegging of fortified wine Cascade R. REYNOLDS, N.D. Finally, we hope that the mass hys Here at Mill City, about 36 miles east of Salem, is where the Corvallis pressed from grapes of fear and lovingly aged in vats of Elks won the 1952 state softball championship last month in a double-elimi teria generated by the Nixon affair Rectal Specialist nation tournament. Here is where efforts of the town’s 1800 persons re and the charges and counter-charges 2073 Fairgrounds Rd., Salem, Oregos human sacrifice by tyrants and would-be tyrants. Community Effort Praised By Baker Softball Umpire 1 orlu- From where I sit... // Joe Marsh No Longer Two Sides to Th is Question! Ever seen those two-family houses they have in some places — with separate front doors and porches — aide hy side? My sister owns half of one and lives in it. near Philadelphia. Nice little frame home Only Sis painted her half brown and the other family always painted theirs green. Ruined the effect but for years neither family ever thought of suggesting that they both de cide on a common shade. Now Sis writes that their two- toned home is no longer. “I men tioned we were going to repaint,” she says. "And they said let’s get a color we all like. So we did. A nice shade of gray for both aides.” From where I sit. so often when there’s a difference of opinion it’s best to sit right down and work things out (like when our volun teer firemen decided to serve both lemonade and beer at their annual picnic last month). Don't let preju dices "color" your opinion of your neighbor, lie’ll probably be quite as open-minded as you are. Copyright, 1952,1 nited Stata Hrruers Foundation Special Announcement We have added another pharmacy to ‘‘The Quisenberry Pharmacies, that operate as one” 130 S. Liberty St., Salem The new pharmacy will be open until 11:00 o’clock at night on week days and from 12:00 noon until 2:00 I’.M. and 6:00 until 9:00 in the evenings on all Sundays and all holidays. There we will specialize in prescriptions and stock will be limited to medicines and sick room supplies. Your prescriptions will be on file there as well as at the other locations and will I m * available, for your convenience, these longer hours. The new location is 130 South Liberty Street, and the phone number is 4-3336. However, if you dial the Court Street number, 3-9123, and that store is closed, the call will lie relayed. We are pleased to lx* able to offer this kind of pre scription service and to have it available these longer hours. sulted in new all-time attendance records for the state tourney. Here is where Bob Armstrong, Baker, one of three umpires who worked the five-day session, says he witnessed the greatest Oregon softball tourna ment he has seen. Bob doesn’t claim to be a veteran of state playoffs but he has been around for four in the past six years. Player and Umpire He played for the Baker firemen in 1946 at Oregon City and umpired here when Baker lost to Eugene in the finals of 1948, at Pendleton in 1950, and at Mill City after two years in the service. Bob is certain Baker or any other Oregon city wishing to host the tourney can learn something from the folks—from mayor to tots—at Mill City. These people decided to bid for the event, knowing that no city smaller than Oregon I City (7,682 in 1950 census)—in 1940 and 1946—had been host in at least 20 years. ¥ ¥ ¥ "But they gut together," says Boh. “and huilt a hall plant that would cost about $30,000. The cash outlay was only about $3.500. The re mainder was covered in labor and material donated hy the many ambitious folks in that community. “They claim it’s the best-lighted softball field in the Willamette Valley,” Bob continues. "I don’t doubt it’s the best-lighted softball field in the state, “The diamond was in great shape and the groundskeeper combed it for each game. They gave him a watch afterward for his fine job. “Mill City really showed why it likes to be called the ’Hospitality Private parking spaces were assigned for teams, officials, and umpires. Central Setup "Pressing rooms and other conveniences were top-flight. The field is used in co-operation with School District 129-J and all athletic events of the schools and Santiam Softball association competition are staged there. There’s no bickering about who should use the field.” Workers at Detroit dam, 12 miles east on highway 222. have filled hotels and motels in the area. So again, notes Bob, Mill City's citizens proved their right to be tournament hosts. They opened their homes to outsiders in town for the diamond action. And a guide was assigned to each team, official and umpire. Bob and his wife. Lillian, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly, Mill City postmaster. Their very efficient guide. Lillian adds, »as five- year-old Johnny Kelly. ¥ ¥ ¥ An umpire’s lot isn’t always a happy one but Bob say’s he has seen no better behaved crowds and teams. "Nearly every beef «as reasonable.” he recall.’. “And no more would be said, whatever the final verdict. We umpires never hesitated on confer ences. Softball’s a mighty fast game and it’s hard to be it»- position on every play.” The Baker umpire worked with Ron Derr, umpire-in-chief from Portland. | and Dr. Rodney Smith. Corvallis. “When eliminated," Bob adds, ’’each team used the public address system to thank Mill City for its hospitality. We’d never seen that happen before.” Orchid* and Elk Feed Lillian remembers the orchids sent from Hawaii and doled out to the ladies. And there was the community elk feed. Russell Kelly. Mill City, told her he had killed the elk near I,a Grande. “Every person connected with the tournament registered." she adds, “and there were tree movies, dam tours, and merchandise coupons. And we won't forget the barbeque in the city’s natural park." Rob believes Nyssa, eastern Oregon entrant, was a victim of tournament jitters in losing two straight shutouts. He is certain Mill City will bid for the tournament again. Local ball fans consider Bob a fine arbitrator but we suspect he's willing to call things Mill City way on this particular play. MILL CITY MEAT MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries FOOD LOCKERS FROZEN FOODS Quisenberry Pharmacies “THAT OPERATE AS ONE" FOR 21 HOI R SERVICE DAILY DIAL 3-9123 A w