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About The times of Willamina. (Willamina, Oregon) 1972-1974 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1973)
Willamina Times locally owned M 'f c i t W - Jg . *f 11 Jg w m t | W lBOw ^ B g » 1 ÌKyW<W.»^-y.v it from a one-page tabloid to a full-size newspaper. Welty was hired as editor and publisher of the Times in December, and bought the paper on July 26, 22, when Vance Welty, then of Med Frank Parchman had bought the ford, Oregon accepted the position Times in November of 1972 when of full-time editor and publisher. the newspaper was on the brink of Beginning with a subscription rate dying. From its former one-page near zero, the two managed to in tabloid size, Parchman transformed crease paid circulation to well over the Willamina Times into a ten- the thousand mark by May, thanks page full-size newspaper printed in large part to the eagerness of on the most modern offset equip local residents to have a full-fledged ment. community newspaper again. The paper slowly evolved into its Parchman and several of his em now-familiar format and increased ployees came to Willamina several its news coverage with the addition times a week, working on the paper of new correspondents. Tony Staley On a part-tim e basis until December Shaking hands over the sale of the Times are Frank Parchman of Monmouth and Vance Welty. Parchman bought the paper in November of 1972 and developed This is the first edition of the new Willamina Times under local owner ship. Saturday, July 28, at 5 p.m., the newspaper officially changed hands from Frank Parchman of Monmouth to Vance Welty, who had been work ing as editor and publisher of the Times since late December. Parchman and Welty worked out the details the Week before, and on Thursday, July 26, signed the docu ments making the transfer of owner ship official. going to tamper with success just been Set in type and pasted together of Salem worked as associate editor at the offices of the Polk Sun Pub to be tampering.” of the Times during the months of The most drastic -- and conspic lishing Company in Monmouth. As February and March until he became uous -- change will be the fact soon as the machinery arrives, the editor of the Molalla Pioneer. Mrs. that starting soon, the Willamina newspaper will be set and pasted up Kenneth Shetterly became the Willa Times will be put together in Wil at 122 E. Main Street -- the new mina social correspondent in March, lamina itself. So far, the paper has Willamina Times office. followed by Elsa Simonson, who was added to the staff as Sheridan correspondent soon thereafter. Dick Mishler started his duties as sports editor and Doris Samson as Grand Ronde correspondent in late April and early May. Lee Perkins "In E arlier Days” and Mrs. Myrtle Barber “ The P est” were already regular contributors when the revamped Times got under way. Berneiece Soules continued her duties as news correspondent from Grand Ronde as well as cov ering school board meetings and various events for this and other newspapers. "The success of the Tim es,” Welty said, “ is in large part due to the great job these people have done for us. Without them, the Times never could have made it.” Formerly, the Willamina Times ■ J has been printed on the presses of i k the Corvallis Gazette-Times. Be ginning with this issue, the Times will come off the presses of the Silverton Appeal-Tribune. “Switching to a different press necessitated a few changes in the Times’ form at,” Welty said. "F or Laying out the first locally-owned edition of the Times are Vance and example, the newspaper, when un Anne Welty. This photograph was taken in Monmouth, but soon the folded, used to measure thirty inches newspaper will he put together entirely in Willamina. The only part wide - - the size of a standard of the newspaper that will not be done locally will be the printing. /silly newspaper. The new Times Form erly printed in Corvallis, the Times will be printed in Silverton. measures thirty two inches across, which means we’ve had to widen our columns to allow for the increased size.” As for as any drastic changes in the newspaper, Welty said that there they would like to have the money Sheridan School District will use would be none. “ If we have to make used fo r.' Among suggestions from the additional $57,600 they will r e a change here or there from time to the committee for possible improve ceive in Basic School SupportFunds time in order to improve the quality ments to the physical plants were to make building improvements. The of the newspaper, naturally we’ll do (1) preliminary plans for athletic decision was reached at a school it. But we have a pretty successful and multi-educational facilities at board meeting Wednesday, July 25 newspaper going here, and I’m not Chapman school; (2) athletic relo when it was announced that Sheridan cation plans as submitted by a lay was one of 12 districts in the state committee last fall; (3) the pouring who will have the option of using the of a 40 x 60 foot concrete slab, funds in this manner. These 12 east of the high school shop for districts presented budgets that future expansion; (4) refinishing were within the six per cent lim ita of the exterior of Faulconer school, tion. and (5) construction of a 40 x 60 most of the water lines in this fall. foot play shed at Faulconer school. P rior to the Wednesday night meet - The Planning Commission will hold The next regular meeting of Sher ing, the grounds committee met and public hearings for a new zoning idan school board is August 15. came up with a list of priorities ordinance at the high school audi I torium August 13 and 20at 7:30p.m. A park committee meeting will be held at City Hall August 2 at 7:30. The playground equipment has a r was alone in the other vehicle and A Sheridan high school student, rived and it is hoped it can be was ,unhurt. Oregon State Police David G. Matusch, 16, received leg assembled soon so the' children of said Lauber was traveling west of and forehead lacerations following the community can make use of it East Creek Road when he appar a two car accident on East Creek yet this summer. ently lost control of his vehicle and Road, north of Willamina, Friday The next meeting of the City Council slid broadside into the Simpson car. afternoon. will be held August 9. Lauber was cited for failure to main Matusch and a driver of the ve tain control of a motor vehicle. hicle in which he was riding, Daniel Randy Paine, Willamina, was inur A. Lauber, 16, also of Sheridan, ed at the U- S. Plywood mill Wed were taken to McMinnville hospital nesday night when he received a by Superior Ambulance Co. Lauber large sliver embedded in his was checked and released and to help the drum and bugle corps stomach. Matusch received outpatient tre a t and anyone interested in being a He was taken to the McMinnville ment for his injuries. Booster may call Mrs. Osborne in hospital, where he is expected to Jeffrey Simpson, 25, of Willamina, Sheridan at 843-3837; Mrs. Clinton remain for a brief period. Lord in Willamina at 876-3365 or Mrs. Donna Andrews in McMinnville at 472-4717. The Challengers started with three members last September and prac ticed at least six times a month during the winter. After they learned basic marching, drums were pur chased and instructions began on drums and horns. This summer they have particpated in events at Sheridan, Willamina, McMinnville, Yamhill, Portland, Seaside, Newberg and Vancouver, Washington. From these contests they brought home trophies, cash awards and ribbons. W“ Improvements planned City Council plans water lines The City Council met in the second regular meetingof the month July 26. The council decided to have the ponds in town sprayed again as soon as possible for mosquito control. Lou Guthrie will receive Utility Superintendent’s pay until the return of Vern Slack, who has been ill. Letters are again to be sent to people asking them to cut the grass and weeds on their property. There has been a number of complaints about this. Authorization was given for the police reserv e to purchase a 1960 Plymouth station wagon with their own funds and Insurance and upkeep to be paid by the city. This car will be used in duties to the city. Authorized the police department to purchase a 5-watt walkie-talkie and battery charger. Correspondence was read from thè Oregon State Highway stating that they are negotiating with the Southern Pacific railroad company to upgrade the crossing east of town. A letter is to be sent to the owner of the burned house on SW Hill Drive to clean up the premises. Cam Steketee, city engineer, stated that he hopes to have the plans complete for the new waterline con struction by August 6 or 7, and to advertise for bids on the 13th or 14th of August. Plans and specifica tions will be reviewed at the August 9 council meeting and the bids will be opened at the August 30 meeting. Mr. Steketee said he hopes to have Two youths injured Russ Lambert gets Booster Club formed homecoming surprise A Booster Club is being formed in the area to help the Challen gers, a junior drum and bugle corps with membership throughout Yam hill County. Mrs. Clarence Osborne, chairman, says the main project for the 1973- 74 year will be to raise money to purchase 33 horns and 2 used buses. The Challengers, a 50-piece corps who are directed by Tom Holland, have been using borrowed instru ments that must be returned in Sep tember. The 33 horns will cost an estimated $7,600, Mrs. Osborne said. The buses are needed to furnish transportation to the many contests and parades in which the group par-, ticipates. Family membership cards will be sold to those who want Bicycle drawing slated Hearing held on assault, escape, other charges Attorneys for both sides argued their cases Thursday, July 26 in a hearing involving the alleged a s sault upon patrolman Oscar F re e man. “ Tie a Yellow Ribbon ’Round the Old Oak T ree” was one of Russ Lambert’s favorite songs when stationed at Goose Bay, Labrador with the Air Force. So his wife, Sandy, did just that. Here, Sandy, daughter. Jennie and Russ stand in front of their rihbon-bedecked tree which was arranged as a surprise for Russ’ homecoming from the service. Russ is the son of George Lambert Willamina. Demurers will be presented on August 13, at which time the de fense is expected to request a change of venue. One trial date was established. Ed Larson of Grand Ronde will be tried in Willamina Municipal Court on August 30 on charges of escap ing arrest. The hearing was the result of an altercation outside Benny’s Tavern June 30. At that time, Roy Zim- brick, Roy King and Ed Larson were accused of assault and escaping a r rest during an argument with of ficer Freeman. Showing off the “ h e rs” half of the his and hers bicycles to be drawn for on August 25 is Marg Skyberg of Hardware Supply Co. in Willamina. Tickets for the drawing are now available at all participating Willamina businesses.
