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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 28, 1969)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE £• O* Box 348 Phone 897-2772 Mill City, Ore. 97360 LETTERS Published at Min City, Marian County, Ore. every Thursday Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Postoffice at Mill TO THE City, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The Mill C ity Enterprise assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements. It will, however, reprint without charge or cancel the charge for that portion of an Dear Don advertisement which is in error if The Enterprise is at fault. I noticed that someone else EDITOR An independent newspaper, dedicated to the development had ai-eady responded to vour of the timber industry and agriculture in this area. "Up and Down the Avenue" of Aug. 14. but Diease allow Marion-Linn Counties, per year...................................... $4.00 me ta answer also. Outside Marion-Linn Counties, per year ............................. $4.50 When you spoke of Nixon’s Outside Oregon, per year ....................................................... $5.00 address about welfare, I can DON W. MOFFATT.................................... Editor and Publisher only say that it sounded good GEORGE LONG ......................... Assistant Publisher-Printer but so did hi.- promise to bring GOLDIE RAMBO.................................. Society and News Editor the boys home fr m Viet Nam. I look for both objectives to ROSE CREE ............................................... Local News Editor be completed with apprnxim ately the same speed—that is WHOM CAN' WE THANK FOR THIS? Ijabor Day is meant for rest and recreation but that none. Your next statement says shouldn't rule out constructive activity. Why not. then, set “we’ve found out now there’s nothing on the moon.” If you aside a Mt tie time to consider why it’s one of oar most im- can say that 50 pounds of |x*rtant holidays. moon dust returned to earth The way the meaning of the word “labor” has changed proves there’s nothing on the over the years is one clue to why this anniversary is increas- moon, the same thing could ingly significant to all Americans. When the holiday was have been said about America started nearly a century ago, men really labored—and hard. if Columbus had scraped up Then the one-day respite provided much-needed relief from 50 pounds of sand and rocks from that “bleak New England toil. shore’’ and transported it back Today, people still work diligently and ambitiously—but to Europe. No, 50 pounds does the enervating drudgery and sheer expenditure of muscle not prove anything. are no longer the standard pattern . . . thanks to modern As to money spent sending facilities and a huge expansion in creative occupations. More men to the moon or exploring over, the worker of 1969 has both the opportunity and energy Mars, 1 read that 400,000 peo ple are employed in that pro to enjoy his day off and the fruits of his labor. ject. Should we chop off all This has been brought about by the ingenuity of in that money that they are earn dustrial science, which—coupled with a remarkable partnership ing and put them cn welfare? between employer and employee—has made the American Far better, it seems to me, to worker the most productive in the world. In counting our be exploring new horizons than Ijabor Day blessings, we should bear in mind the need to to relegate scientists and math- maintain a balance in the relations between management and eticians to a life on welfare. Government has become so employees. much a part of the American While resolving to extend the cooperative spirit that en way of life that to cut off 50% hances our economy, organized labor and management might (as you said) of the govern do well to sign another pact: a contract to work jointly to ment spending, then who improve the lot of those who still do not share in the material would be working? All con struction would stop (sewers, and social benefits of our times. Industry has already taken substantial steps in that direc water systems, dams, harbor le tion—through such efforts as manpower training for the hard vees, school lunches, school core unemployed and affirmative action to provide equal em buildings) are all financed by the federal govenment. ployment opportunities. But organized labor’s participation is So if government spending vital to making these programs more effective, and the de is cut 50% there would pro termination to make such a contribution is an appropriate bably be another depression. Personally I’ll pay taxes before Labor Day resolution. I’d wish another depression on the country. You are so right about the tax loopholes. The only ones paying their rightful share of taxes is the working man. With a Republican president and a cabinet full of bankers it does n’t look like there will be any change in the tax structure. Why should they urge congress t ; pass laws that would make them (the rich) pay to relieve the working man’ We can only hope that workers will rally next election and get some true representative elect ed that will perhaps change that oil depletion allowance and otner loop holes for the rich. Don’t hold your breath for this administration to change anything though. Yours truly. Jean Roberts (j-ou guessed it, a Democrat) DETROIT IDANHA By Boots Chaninion New from McCulloch SUPER 797 Leaving here Sunday night following a Thursday to Sun day visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirk were Mr. and Mrs. Guenter Grams and cnildren, Bevin, Byron and Duane of Costa Mesa. Calif. Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Grams’ friendship relates back to their high scho 1 days. Other guests visiting from Friday through Sunday was Mrs. Kirks’ bro ther and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Budde and children Joe and Ann f Albany. During their guests’ visit entertain ment was provided by water skiing, picnickii g and fishing. A huckleberry picking expedi tion into the French Creek aiea gave the men folks a chance to hike into Tumble Lake where they tested thur fish lines. Mrs Kirk said they all had a delightful day, and that ilte huckleberries this year ar? quite large The Cedars was the setting Wednesday afternoon when the employees honored Mrs. Audrey Layman with a birth day reception. Cake and coffee were served to those in attend ance. Ronnie Lynn, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lynn, De troit Ranger station, sustained three torn ligaments in his left ankle Friday while practicing football with some friends near his home. He is n;w hobbling around on crutches. Ronnie is a junior at Detroit high. Visiting last week at the home of Mr. ?nd Mrs. Gordon Brown, was their daughter, Mrs. Donna Workman anil son, Neal, of Vancouver. Wn. Mrs. Workman’s sister, Linda, re turned home with her, and the family spent the weekend at the coast. Their mother, Mrs. Gordon Brown, who had been visiting with relatives in Gear ing, Neb., returned home last Monday. Other recent guests at the Brown home were Car lisle Tubbs of Portland and Bill Geddison of Salem. Sunday visitors at the horn? of Mr. and Mrs. John Estey were Mr. and Mrs. Loran Muno and children. Rockev, Diane, Pete, Dean and Leslie of Albany. A picnic dinner in the Estey yard was enjoyed in the afternoon. Mrs. Muno is a niece of Mrs. Estey. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff McMil lan drove to Portland Airport Sunday where they met Mrs. McMillan’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Allen of Winnipeg, who will be visit ing here for awhile. GATES Antonia Thomas Phone 897-2605 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson and four sons visited his par ents at the Harold Wilsons Saturday. The Robert Wilsons' now live in Portland. Their oldest son, Ricky, will be a jun ior this fall at the U of O. Visiting the Harold Wilsons for a few weeks is Mrs. Aaron Watson, a long time friend of the family from Portland. Visiting the Harold Wilsons last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Spoelstra of Portland. Visiting the Robert Williams this past two weeks is Mrs. Williams’ mother, Mrs. Louise Pace from Ashland City. Tenn. Mrs. Pace will be returning t> her home this weekend. Mrs. Floyd Swaim, accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Swaim and Chuck Swaim and Dale Evans attended the State Fair Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Thomas, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Thomas A. Jr,, and Chris Emerson and Tony Thomas attended the State Fair Sunday. Helpful Homemakers Hints . . 5—The Mill City Enterprise, Thursday, August 28, 1969 ears of corn are prepackaged used, the sweeter and jucier without husks, look for kernels the corn will be. If ears must that are in even rows. Fresh be kept any length of time looking kernels are the secret before cooking, leave the husks clue. tco. Iced or refrigerated on. wrap in a damp cloth and displays help maintain corn place in the refrigerator. When I’ressuiv (all lie ■' Check-up sweetness. husks are already off. wrap in Time— It’s vital to keep corn cool moisture-proof paper to keep When the pressure’s on to at home, too. The sooner it’s kernels from drying out. get garden-fresh vegetables canned, you don’t want your pressure canner to give cut. The Enterprise Prints Wedding Announcements If canning fresh vegetables is Expert Craftsmanship—Fast Service Too on your summer agenda, now is the time to get your pres sure canner in tip-top shape. First, review the directions that came with your canner. If they’ve been lost, write the manufacturer for a new set. Give the model number and an- proximate age of your canner If you don’t know these, des cribe it is best you can. Next give your canner a test run. Put water in the canner and bring to a boil in the usual way. Watch for steam leaks. If steam escapes around the cov er, examine the sealing edges of the canner and cover. If it isn't clean—clean with fine cleansing powder. A gasket that is worn, stretched or hard ened should be replaced. Write the manufacturer or see your local dealer. Have your pressure guage checked. The guage is essential to control pressure which de termines the temperature in side the canner. Higher than boiling temperature is needed to destroy dangerous bacteria and assure high quality. Call the Linn County Extension of fice to find out where you can have your pressure guage checked. Enjoy the security of a complete "profile of protection" for your home - with Boasting Ears at their Best— Bright, plump kernels jf sweet corn on the cob brushed with melted butter and salted slightly to bring out the natur al flavor. Sound good? It can be even more appeal ing when ears of com are se lected and stored properly, ad vises Velma Seat, Extension food marketing specialist, OSU. Snug, bright green husks in dicate freshness. Silk ends should be free from decay or worm injury. Shiny dark brown silk denotes well filled kernels. Stem ends should not be discolored or dried. When Of course your home is insured against the obvious things. But is it covered for the unexpected—explosion, extreme storm damage, a car crashing into your living room, for example? 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