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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1972)
Help Wanted CLASSIFIED RATES Churches. Dazaars. suppers, W A N T E D—Filbert pickers. bake sale, etc., will be run About October 10. Four miles under special announcements east of Stayton. Paul Kirsch. classification with a mini Phone: 769-2972. 41p mum charge of 75c per in WANTED Women to do gen sertion. eral cleaning. Approx. 3 hrs. Fifteen cents per line each daily, everyday except Tues, insertion. No advertisements and Wed Apply at Frontier accepted for less than 75 cents Inn. Gates. (’all 897-8960 per week Minimum charge for after 4:00. 41 Cards of Thanks $1.00. Count five words to the line MAKE MONEY addressing en in ordering your ad. Tele velopes for firms. For info, phone 897-2772, Mill City or send stamped, self-addressed mail your advertisement to envelope to: Typing Service. The Mill City Enterprise, MUI P.O. Box 965, Palmdale. Ca. City, Oregon. 97360. 93550 43 6—The MUI City Enterprise, Thnrsday, Oct. 12, 1972 WANT TO BUY TIMBER Small or large tracts We have self loader to haul vour logs. Salem Scene i STOUT CREEK L.MB. CO. Mile West of Mehama. Ore. GALVANIZED ROOF I Nt 2H” corrugated, 4V corru gated custom cut to length Ask about our new lower prices. Sublimity Building Suppiv, 769-2174 by Jack Zimmerman •FOR WANT OF A NAIL . . . In 1645, one vote gave Oli- THE KINGDOM WAS LOST’ ver Cromwell control of Eng- Historians disagree on the actual fact that day of the “Great Divide” when Ameri cans forced Frenchmen and em ployes of the Hudson’s Bay Company on the banks of the Willamette. One recalled 23 years later that 52 Americans voted for Territorial status and the margin of victory was two! Another claims the American majority was five. Perhaps apocryphal, another story maintains the near-le gendary mountain man Joe Meek strode firmly across the dividing line and singly chang- ed Oregon’s course from Bri tish to that of the United States. Whatever the fact, each vote is important. But its import ance disappears if it's never cast! Despite predicted record re land. gistrations and voter turnouts In 1649, one vote caused this Presidential Election year Charles of England to be ex a sizeable number of Oregoni ecuted. OUTSIDE WHITE PAINT— ans still haven’t received the In 1776, one vote gave Amer $3.25 per gallon. Sublimity message. ica the English language in Building Suppiv. Ph. MS The message, of course, is stead of German.. 19t< that every single vote counts. 2174 In 1839, one vote elected And too many people are Marcus Morton governor of ALUMINUM Screen Doors shunning the opportunity to Massachusetts. complete with hinges, latch vote. In 1845, one vote brought set, grill and door closer The Secretary of State’s of Texas into the Union. Livestock $12.50, Sublimity Building fice Schools — Instruction In 1868, one vote reversed is predicting a voter regis Supply. Phone 769-2174. tf tration total of 1.168.000 when impeachment proceedings a- COMPLETE HOME STUDY. ... FOR SALE — Charoláis cow THIS YOUR LIFE? registrars across the state close gainst Pres. Andrew Johnson. High School and Secretarial IS with 6 mo. heifer. $375.00. In 1876. one vote changed Age 31—1 CAN’T SAVE their rolls late in the evening courses. Diplomas awarded. Ph 897-2680 or 897-2293 41 NOW. Now I’ve got a grow-' this Saturday, October 7. The France from a monarchy to a Free brochure explains. ing family on my hands, and all-time high significantly sur- republic. Write American School Dis In 1923 one vote gave Adolph It takes all the money I earn passes the 971,851 registered Automotive trict Office. Box 1287, Pen to keep them going. As soon for the 1968 General Election, Hitler leadership of the Nazi dleton, Oregon 97801, 42 But the increase in registra- party. FOR SALE—One year old can as they’re a little older, it’ll And in 1941, one vote saved opy top for Ford pickup Ph: cost a lot less. Then Hl save. I tions gives those interested in If you want this sto ry j government by citizen partici- Selective Service just 12 weeks 897-2819. 41p Miscellaneous to end differently for you, I pation little cause to rejoice. If before Pearl Harbor. YAMAHA SNOWMOBILES- The list is long and in each the time to act is now! Start I the predicted total becomes re- Sales, Service and Accessor FOR SALE — Used Caulks. a regular saving plan now ! slity after Oct. 7, it will sur- case, one can’t help but specu ies. The Mower and Tiller Mill City Shoe Repair. with your NORTH SANTI- pass total registrations for this late what the course of history Shop, 393 E. Florence, Stay Ph. 897-2406. 41 AM FEDERAL CREDIT year’s Primary Election by might have been—except for ton. Open: 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. UNION, 1005 N. 1st Avenue, barely more than 10,000. And the casting of a single ballot. WANTED: A strong Voice in Phone: 769-2563. 41tf In Oregon today, the restric Stayton. Oregon. Phone: I this year’s Primary balloting Salem. Found: Dave Green was discouraging to say the tions against voting have been 769-2144. 39tf I for State Representative. Pd. relaxed to an historical mini least. Committee to Elect Dave FOR SALE—2 mo. old 710 In recent Presidential Elec mum. First, of course, you must Real Estate Green. Millard Eakin Treas. McCulloch Saw. Good condi tion years, Oregon voters have register. And any U.S. citizen Box 1972, Madras. Oregon tion. Ph. 897-2893. 41 I turned out during the Primar who will be 18 years old on LOANS on Real Property on 97741. 41p, Homes up to $5,000. Ph at a rate of between 70 and election day is entitled to re I GARAGE SALE- Thurs., Fri„ ies Stayton 769-6377. Evenings KEYS -------------------------------- 72 per cent of those registered. gister. The only exceptions are MADE WHILE YOV I sat oct. 12, 13. and 14. Fur ~------------------------- 769^5848. 48tf dismal 63.4 percent those who are serving terms WAIT Better get an extrf niture. Fruit Jars. Miscel Last May, a record registration of probation, parole or impris of that laneous items. On Oak St., in key n ade for your house BT’YERS we have effort and cast bal- onment for conviction of a fe made the Gates. Phone: 897-2063. 41 or automobile today. Bring Listings we need lony. lots. your key with you. Mil’ HUNTERS: Set your sights on Offices Coast-to-Coast Many people do not realize Actual turnout was larger National Advertising brings City Hdwe, Mill Citv. ltf Dove Green. He’s a Life than the percentage figures in the former residency require- BITERS from everywhere Member of N.H.R.A. Pd. dicate because Oregon’s voter | I ment has been waived by law FOR SALE—SAWDUST—Top Call Today Committee to Elect Dave registration polls are purged and “brand new” Oregonians soil. — May inspect anytime Strout Realty, Inc. Green. Box 1972, Madras. following Primaries. And the moving to the state as late as between 8 a. m. and 4 p. m Vivian M Kealen, Manager Oregon 97741. Millard Eakin net figure purged between last this Saturday, October 7, can I Delivered or U-Haul. Cedar fiâtes, Oregon 97346 Treas. 41p May and the General Election cast ballots a month later if Lumber, Inc. Phone 859- i P O Box 516 will be in the neighborhood of they register on the day they 2111. 45tf Phone 897-2124 100,000. What this indicates is arrive. So this Saturday is the dead NUMBER ONE pre-finished Furniture & Appliances that people are registering in Phone 897-2610 larger numbers. But they’re line to register. And registra paneling. All 4x8 sheets FOR SALE — Store building. not getting into the voting tion can be accomplished at $2.69 and $3.49. Sublimity 2400 square feet. 261 S. W SPEED QUEEN I booth and casting ballots in the any county courthouse and Building Supply, Sublimity. I Broadway. Mill City. Call WASHERS & DRYERS with myriad deputy registrars Phone 769-2174. 46tf GIBSON REFRIGERATORS same proportion. 897-2831. 18tf Many segments of the state’s at public buildings, banks, CONVENIENT TERMS —-------------------------------------- SEPTIC TANK and drainfield | complex society are concerned schools, department stores Your BANKAMERICARD (1) 55’ Mobile home on 125x | installation. Gravel, Topsoil, about voter apathy. The U.S. and even shopping center Welcome Here Bulldozing Free Estimate. I Department of Commerce re parking lots. 145 lot $8,500. Gates. Terms A Complete Line of Good Low rates. L. M. Walker, The simple act costs no mon ports some 21,000 white-collar or trade-up for 2 bdrm, Furniture 50tf! Lyons. 859-2436. home in Stayton or Sublimi- workers avoided the ballot box ey and takes but a few sec NEW and USED ty- BARN and FENCE Redwood' ANN'S FURNITURE for one reason or another when onds of the registrant’s time. Registration, however, is not Richard Nixon was elected (2) 4 bdrm. $16,650. Hwy. 22 stain $1.98 gal. White in I President in 1968. This number the problem haunting those Mill City. & APPLIANCE terior Latex wall finish I BOB'S MOWING, (3) 2 Bdrm. $9.500. Idanha. $2.99 gal. Sublimity Build I Closed Sundays and Mondays of abstainers represented some who believe in the sanctity of JOHN W. REID, M. D. thing in the neighborhood of j the individual vote. Oregonians (4) 32 A. 2 bdrm. $40,000. ing Suppiv. Sublimity. Pb Sublimity—Aumsville Jet. TILLING and Gate«. 769-2174 17tf Highway 22—Phone 749-2975 seven votes per precinct back are registering just fine, thank Physician and Surgeon you. But will they vote for the LANDSCAPING in ’ 68. Other homes and property TACKLESS CARPET instal And seven votes per precinct issues and candidates of their available. Mill City, Oregon Ph. 859-2474 can make a big difference in choice on November 7? lation and repair. R. A. Work Wanted Whether It’s Lyons, Ore. Again. the Secretary of I the outcome of an election Eastman. Ph. 897-2063. 40tf State ’ s office is not overly op Harry Truman in 1948 gar STOP IN and look around at WORK WANTED-House Paint nered his upset re-election to timistic. There will be a record ing. Interior or Exterior. Al TRY It-You’ll Like It The Kräcker Barrel and Presidency primarily by I turnout in terms of numbers. so. Gutter Work. Contact Ed I i the Fun Store in Mill City. Ph. capturing the key states of That much seems certain. Gen- SOAP & SUDS of course Barrett after 6:00 p.m Phone Ohio 897-2507. 1 7tf and California by a mar | oral Election turnouts in re Weddle Funeral Home or 859-2620. 42p gin of something less than one cent years have averaged 84.8 Wash, Dry, and DRY Clean LET US do your glass work Modern Funeral Service per cent of those registered. vote per precinct. 1318 Main St. Lyons We cut window glass to your I ! Richard Nixon, in his first Officials estimate 85 per cent measurements. We will in Open Daily 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. Lost and Found Stayton Gregor bid for the Presidency in 1960. will ballot this year. stall the glass in frames But unless candidates and is- lost the vital state of Illinois think of brought to the store. Mill LEFT AT CIRCLE K Man’s by less than one vote per pre sxies engender more excite City Hardware, Phone 897 coin purse. Identify and pay cinct. DRUSHELLA'S ment than was created prior to GRAVEL 2977. 3!tf for ad. See Lorraine at Cir The historical importance of this year’s Primary, that per OF ALL KINDS DATSUN SERVICE Dru$hella Real Es+a+e SORRY SAL is now a merry cle K. *41 i a single vote in vital elections centage could be much lower. Call HUGH JOHNSTON 1905 N. First Ave.. Stayton That voter apathy should in ' is indeed impressive. But judg gal She used Blue Lustre AND REPAIR 859-2222 Morning» or ing from the manner in which crease in Oregon is odd in All Work Guaranteed and yoe rug and upholstery cleaner. Elydia E. Smith 897-2460 Evening» Oregonians avoid the polling light of the record its citizens SAVE 30% on Salem Prices Rent electric shampooer $1. For Rent Salesman — Gates, Oregon Mobile Phone 8592186 booth, the record likely is of have made in the recent past, Mill City Hardware. Phone: Call 897-2062 Call day or evening. 897-2977. 41 FOR RENT—Furn. duplex apt. interest only to students of an It is odder still when one re- ELMER TRIPP tiquity. calls the closeness of the elec in Gates. $75 plus $25 clean Nonetheless, that record in tion that paved the way for up. Adults only. No pets. Ph: Detroit cludes facts such as: RALEIGH HAROLD statehood at Champoeg in 1843. 897-2075. 3—50' x 150' lote Total price $5,500. FLORIST & NURSERY WE SELL BETTER Subscribe to The Mill City Enterprise $4.50 per Year See Us For All Your BUSINESS 8 PROFESSIONAL ------- ♦ DIRECTORY «— Buying Selling Wanted 5 — 20 Acres w/house to $25,000. 2 or 3 bedroom house to $16,000. ; THANKS P!eaa< call anytime 897-2111. u. DAVID M. REID We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to friends, neighbors and family for the Real Estate lovely cards, flowers and food 528 N. E. Santiam Blvd. Mill City, Ore. sent during the loss of our loved one. Your kindnesses will always be remembered. Darlene Ruby RANCH STYLE, three bedroom home on 75x186’ lot. 41p and family. Large living room with fireplace, country kitchen. Many extra built-ins. Carpeted. One and three-quarter baths. Electric heat. Patio, attached garage .... $25,900. Shotguns Legal SMALL LOT. Big value. Two bedrooms, full bath, living Firearms For room and kitchen, service porch.................. $5,500 Deer Hunting The Oregon Game Commis WE HAVE Prospective buyers for Small Acreages with sion advised hunters that shot home. List with us now. STROUT REALTY, INC. Ph. 897-2124 Vivian Kealen. Mgr. Gates, Ore. Many people would like a “little space” in this area. Because of this desire, we are desperately in need of listings on acreage or small farms in the Santiam Valley area. If you have Real Estate to sell, listing with us would insure a wider market exposure through adver tising and successful sales techniques. If you don’t wish to sell now, but have questions regarding Real Estate problems, we will be happy to assist A. LINDEMANN, REALTOR Mehama 859-2415 RESIDENT PHONES Richard Lindemann 859-2667 — Wendall Fultz 859-2329 guns are legal firearms with which to hunt deer, providing I the cartridges used are rifled slugs or buckshot in sizes #1 or larger. Birdshot BB<. and buckshot smaller than J*1 are not legal. Deer are the only big game animal which may be hunted legally with shotguns. On several public shooting grounds and refuges, hunters are required to use shotguns for deer hunting, with rifles being prohibited in these areas. Included on the list are the Camas Swale, Fem Ridge, and Denman management areas and the William Finley Refuge. Deer hunters may use archery equipment on these areas, both longbow and crossbow, during authorized general seasons In addition, deer hunters are re quired to use shotguns on Gov ernment Island CARS FOR LESS You Don't Have To Go Any Farther For Better Used Cars, Better Trade- in, Lowest Terms Than John Lucas Chevrolet in Stayton Seven Salesmen to Serve You: BOB McDONALD—Stayton GENE SYKORA—Stayton MARSHALL POWELL—Lyons JERRY COFFMAN—Mehama JERRY LUCAS—Stayton MARK McKAIG—Salem We Pay Cash for Clean, Low Mileage JOHN LUCAS CHEVROLET INC 319 W. Washington Ht. Ph. Stayton 769-2534 Flower* For All Occasion* Open 7:30 A M — 7:30 P. M 120 West Hollister Street Phone 769-2126 Stayton Septic Service STAYTON, OREGON SEPTIC TANKS CLEANED IT PAYS TO BUY AT HOME Prompt Service We will meet all corn petit ive Prices and service Satisfaction Gn«^ranted Ph. 769-6659 Stayton I Chuck O$born We Sell A Complete Line of Rt. 1, Box 113 Aumsville, Ore. Plumbing Supplies Subscribe to The Mill City Enterprise $4.50 per Year Pipe and Fittings American Standard Fixtures Brunners Flowers & Gifts Flowers for all Occasions Plants and Shrubs Sto N. ■. 4tk Wire narrine Ph. MID CKy For Plumbing Service Call 897-2799 Guaranteed Workmanship Moffatt Plumbing •nd Heating, |ne. Plumbing and "^"KContmctor CHy, Oregon
