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About The North Santiam's Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 194?-1949 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1949)
Serving the North Santiam Valley The North Santiam’s Mill City Enterprise MILL CITY. OREGON. THURSDAY.- JANUARY 6, 1949 VOLUME V, X I'M BER 1 Looking Up Slight Pickup and Down Registered by the Canyon Lumber Trade w By CHARLES WOLVERTON BETSY KR1EVER HEADS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP The Presbyterian Fellowship held election of officers Sunday. The fol lowing were elected: President, Betsy Kriever; vice pre sident, Lyle Fleetwood; secretary, Dennis Marttala; treasurer, Jimmy Baltimore; scribe, Rosalie Bassett pianist. Alice Smith; assistant pian ist, Leia Mel Kelly; sergeant at aims. Bob Baltimore; adviser, Mrs. Clay ton Baltimore; assistant adviser, Le ia Kelly; and song leader, Dr. Fer guson. Fires Drop To Record Low in 1948 Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn, Mill City, Cates. Mongold, Detroit and Idanha »2.00 A YEAR. 5 CENTS A C«PY Dam Basin Clearing Scheduled in Spring Col. Walsh Says Big Cliff Dam On Current Building Program Chief Arlo Tuers of the Mill City The lumber industry picture • |.s Those farmers down in Fern Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept, reported today a bit brighter this with the re really keep a man up in the air. One that the district had completed 1948 opening of the Mt. Jefferson Co. mill longs for the peace and quiet of the with 20 fires, and losses were very in Lyons, and reports that other mills big city, where one goes to work in light. He was crossing his flingers ■would be at work soon. Bids for clearing the reservoir area to be cleared away and burned as well the morning, comes back in the af that 1949 would prove as trouble-free of the Detroit dam will be invited in as fallen and dead timber. Frank’s mill would have reopened ternoon, and retreats into the secur this week but for the cold weather, Of the 20 alarms during the past the spring, Col. O. E. Walsh, District His requirements are considerate ity and tranquillity of his apartment Operations in Idanha are scheduled 12 months, on was a false alarm; Army engineer, said in Portland last at variance with reports current in with no other disurbances than the I to resume as soon as weather per- five were calle«! without blowing the week. the Canyon, which had it that all scream of subway train wheels, the mits. siren; seven weie flue fires; on saw Col. Walsh expressed the hope that stumps had to be grubbed out and tooting of horns and the whine of Logging remained at a standstill, dust fire; one an overheated lamp; logging and lumber firms in the C in- burned and the ground cleaned as an occasional siren. but shutdowns were due to weather, two overheated oil stoves; two from yon area would bid on the clearing “with a garden rake.” Outwardly it’s quieter here, but the mainly. sparks from burners; a fire at the job and that the work would be done Col. Walsh remarked that he hoped disturbances created by the stalwart The Mt. Jefferson Box and Veneer odd city dump; one bad roof fire; two by men dranw from nearby commu the job would be done by local Arms A joint meeting of Detroit, Lyons men from Fem Ridge and Coon Hol plant in Lyons has been dismantled I and labor. It was pointed out that >f and Mill City Parent-Teachers Assns. where ovetheated flues caused a fire; nities. low, quiet fellows though they be, and the macinery sent to Portland. wall be held here Jan. 12 with teen and one from an overheated stove A second announcement of equal this were «lone it might not be nec- have all the clamor of revolution. There were no reports on possible importance was made, in an inter essaiy for the Engineers to provide problems as the subject. The lo pipe. These fellows get you all worked reopening of the Mil! City Manufac age “I would like very much to have view with the Enterprise, by the col housing for hundred« of a % t cal ot ganization is sponsoring the up. First they scratch out a bit of turing Co. the siren blown fn all cases,” he re onel. He said that Big (Tiff dam, an workers, and that if done by exper meeting. brush, plant strawberries, and then The Mill City Piaffing and Proces quested, “so that all firemen can be 87-foot hydro electric producer plan ience logger outfits, used to the ter A roundtable discussion of teen reap, on mountain land, the best of sing Co. is contoinuing on a sho.t ned for later construction on a site ra« n, the accident rate would be cut agers will be led by Mrs. Margaret on hand.” crops in the Northwest, or the nation. week basis. about three miles below the Detroit down. Feeley, with Glen Shelton, Mrs. Bob So then they sell you on strawber Frozen millponds accounted for a Featherstone and Kark Wirick, of Hen- in the Canyon, several log project, was now on the current list ries. part of the delay in resuming pro Lyons, and two parents from the De of undertakings of the Army Engin ging concerns were working out the So you've made up your mind that, duction, although the continued low eers Corps, and would be built at details of forming a corporation to troit PTA participating. betiweer. editions, you’re going to con price of certain grades of lumber is the same time the bigger dam is. bi«l on the cleaning work. A shoit stage skit will be present vert a patch of brush of your own, a factor. The corporation, if completed, is Up to now, Bigg Cliff dam had ed. and become a strawberry tycoon. been in the "third phase of the vast intended to pool several Arms and Recreation, money, and home slti- So, about the time you’re ready to »400,000,000 Willamette Valley Pro qualify for bidding. uattiions will be discussed, and all launch a career and reap wealth and ject — scheduled on the Engineers’ Work generally on the highway, [»resent will be asked for comments glory from the little ted beauties of blueprints for construction long af the Bonneville line clearing and else and suggestions. A double header, the American Le the crawling vine, and grow three Miss Carmen Stafford will play a gion Teenagers vs. the Mill City high ter the big dams at Dorena, Meridian where was bring resumed this week tons to an acre, like they do, along few numbers on the accordian before school Tdmberwolves, and the Rock and Detroit were under way. The re here after shutdown during the year comes one of the Coon Hollow fel the members adjourn for refresh ets, town team, vs. the regular Le scheduling of the smaller dam under end. The American Federation of La lows with a bright glow uipon his ments. All parents and members of gion of Salem, will be played on the current construction adds $20,000,- bor will station a representative at brow, and he says: the community interested in the wel local basketball floor Saturday night. 000 to the $60,000,000 estimated for N.iagaia to answer Inquiries on em “Raspberries!” fare of youth are invited to attend. Annual installation of offic°rs for The Santiam league got its send- the Detroit dam, in federal projects ployment at the dam. So you reply, “Raspherrir ? to you, Throughout the past month, since J. B. Gordon of Idanha and Mrs. off this week with a jamborie at Sub for the North Santiam Canyon. Marilyn Chapter, No. 145, Oide of too, but why should we stand he e Reservoir Clearing Job. Col. Walsrfh called for bids on the De Oti sWhite of Detroit will be speak limity. All four teams in the circuit the Easter Star, was held at the hall making with a fern farmer’s version Col. 'Walsh said that, in order to troit dam for submision Jan. 4, re •Monday evening with Rex Hartley, ers at the roundtable. were on hand: Sublimity, Turner, Mill of the Bronx cheer?” give smaller logging contractors a representatives of contractors from worthy grand patron of the Grand City and Aumsville. Then he lets you in on his new In the tournament, Aumsvill beat chance to bid on clearing the Detroit all over the United States have been secret. He's not saying resipbeiTies, Chapter of Oregon, as installing offi WEDDING DANCE PLANNED Miss I,aura Schmid, daughter of cer. Assisting him weie Esther Hart the Rockets 21-17; the Mill City five dam reservoir, a total of about 12 looking over the job. Inasmuch as meaning to razz, but to point out square miles in area, the Engineers there are f« war projects in the coun Mr. and Mrs. A. Schmid, Aumsvill, won over Sublimity, 34-10. that raspbrries are just the fruit to ley, grand marshal of the grand chap planned to divide the legion inso a try than for years, it is believed that and Leo Basl, »on of Mr. and Mrs. ter, who acter as installing marshal; On the local squad are Joe Lalack, make thes* hills bloom. s . Rill Basl of Coon Hollow, will be 1 Gale Carey, Ronnie Johnson, Leland number of plots. In this way, it would the project will attract more than “Oh.” say 1, “but you haven’t giv Mildred Allen, installing chaplain; married Saturday. | Manning, Don Gaiey, Jim Hennebeck, give most logging outfits here the the normal number of bidders. and Doris Sheythe, installing organ en me time to put in the strawberries chance to have a direct contract with Previous announcements set the There will be a big, free wedding Joe Boyle, C. Darrou. you were trying to sell as the crop ist. All were escorted and introduced the government, rather than be re opening of brils at about Feb. 25. dance in the evening at Grange Hall The schedule: by Leoia Stevens, after which Doro to raise, just a few months back.” Jan. 10: Mill City at Aumsvill, Tur quired, as subcontractors, to share Right-of-Waw Contract I«et, Strawberries are all right,” says thy Shuey presented them with flow between Mehama and Lyons. All are a large part of the proceeds of the An $82,700 contract to clear 14.7 invited. ers. ner at Sublimity. this red raspberry revolutionary, work with a big contractor. miles of right of way for a 230- kv Jan. 13: Sublimity at Mill City; Officers of last year, led by the as “but yoj should see what I’ve done Col. Walsh said the Engineers had line between Lyons and Lebanon has SADDLE CLUB HAS BUSY YULE at Turner. Aumsville sociate matron, Fem Shuey, present with a new variety of raspberries The Riders of the Santiam have Jan. 17: Aumsville at Sublimity; not yet decided how they will pro been awarded] to Paul Hehnich, Se ed a candle-light degree honoring A1- developed by OSC.” ceed with the call for Elds. On the attle, by the Bonneville Administra completed a busy holiday schedule. Turner at Mil. City. ice Rupp, outgoing matron, and W. The farmer goes his way, now Besides their Christmas party they Jan. 24: Subi mity at Turner; Mill one hand they are considering the tion. This is part of the same line having completely unsettled a would- B. Shuey, retiring patron, at the possible sale first of all timber in thp which connects the Bonneville grid had a Christmas dance Dec. 25. The Gity vs. Aumsville at Mill City. close off which gifts weie presented be farmer with his new clamor. So orchestia was the Cascade Lumber Jan. 27: Turner at Aumsville; Mill reservoir area to prospective buyers, to the Detroit damsite, where a sub with his strawberries already gone those honored by the officers. after which logging the clearing station will be built to serve the con- jacks. City at Sublimity. A group of Rainbow Girls, Pauline to weeds before they even got plant would be undertaken. The alternative ractor of the dam. New Year’s eve another dance at Jan 31: Sublimity atAumsville; ed, the city rube begins to ponder Mason, Paula Van Buskirk, Marlene is offering the bids with clearing and Towers ami other installations are Jordan Hall was given, with music Mill City at Turner. the fortune about to be amassed by Verbeck and Leia Kelly, accompanied logging grouped together. being unloaded at various points be by the Portland Sunset Serenaders. Feb. 3: Mill City at Aumsville; becoming a raspberry magnate. He by Doris Sheythe, dedicated the song, At Meridian dam the logs were tween Lyons and the damsite. Fred Gnuschke, past president, and Turner at Sublimity. prowls the brush, to locate a place “Star of the East,” to the retiring sold first, then the clearing contracts , Wanda O ’ Brien, past secretary-tteas- Feb. 7: Aumsville at Turner; Sub matron and presented a gift. where this new career can bud and were invited. MORAVEC GIVEN FRANCHISE Installed and assuming thei new urer, were presented plaques. bloom. Raspberries it is, raspberries I limity at Midi City. Local loggers are of the opinion The next club dance wiiTl be at Jor Feb. 10: Aumsville at Sublimity; stations were: Tony Moravec, Fern Ridge berry it will be. that a proposition to sell the timber Worthy matron, Fern Shuey; wor- dan Hall Jan. 15. Ijarry and his Cas Turner at Mill City. grower, has been given the franchise Then you know what happens. Al separately and then clew the site ong comes that Fem Ridge insurrec thy patron, Wilson Stevens; associate I cade Rders will be their orchestra won ’t work because the logs are few for sale of blueberry plants adapted for the coming year. Pete Catheiwood ami Clarence to this climate by the Verybeirt Co. tionist again. He looks you .straight matron. Marguerite McCoy; a ..«■<■ i- A business meeting was held on Spry went over to the Byron Davis and far between and too expensive in Gate, Wash. ate patron, Laurence Walworth; con in the eye and says: to get out. They believe, however, ductress, Lois Scott; associato enn- Tuesday at the Lazy Maple Ranch. cabin in Alsea Monday. Mr. Moravec has an efperimental “Blueberries!” that some timber could be salvaged ductiess, Hallie Toman; secretary, patch on Ms farm in conjunction with “Nuts,” you remark. during the clearing operation. Edith Mason; treasurer, Mary Taora; Oregon State College experiment “You mean filberts?” Col. Walsh pointed out that the “No. I don’t mean filberts, I mean, chaplain, Vivian Walworth; marshal, Army in Portland has a central lum station. NUTS! and razzberries to blueber Alice Rupp; organist, Maxine Hill; ber purchasing office in Portland and Adah, Laurel Johnson; Electa. Edith ries!” Byron Davis has taken moving pic buys for the Army, the NaVy and tures of Mill City folks to send to “\ou wouldn't be saying that if Randall; warder, Rachel Olmstead; the Atomic Energy commission. He X- Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dorothy, former you knew, my friend, what blueber and sentinal, Floyd Johnson. suggested that certain low grade sal Two solos were sung by Doris residents who now live in Montana. ries would do on land like this.” vage lumber from the reservoir tim Joe Podrabsky suffered a heart at And theretney^fT"5ML mining ber might be used for construction He is off again. Blueberries, it ap Sheythe, accompanied by’ Maxine Hill. the old T rouble trail A floral degree was presented to Well, sirs, I’d been rambling plea after morning, on the old »rouble incidental to the loading of ships, tack when he was rushing to a Are pears, are the best fruit crop of all the new patron and patron. Alice santly, seeing Christmas cheer along trail. at the home of hi» father. He la con for the Canyon. crating and other Army uses. Rupp received a past worthy matron fined to his home again. New Gimmick the road and hauling up only to swap | What’s wrong with your straw Stumps May He Left Mrs. Charles Sullivan underwent a This is a new gimmick for the fun berries ? What’s hapipened to your pin. stories. Then I got up one morning Col. Walsh said the specifications A new gavel was given to the wor- so bright and early I had time to nies, as we who are professionals of for cieaiing the reservoir require the gallstone operat:on last Thursday In raspberries?” the writing game put it—the plot se stumps to be cut within one and one- Salem and is reported doing nicely. Nothing at all. Teyre both doing they matron. read the funnies. Mrs. L. E. Stiffler, mother of Low fine.” Thu know' ^ow funnies go, of quence on a fight between father and half feet of the ground. All hru.h is ell Stifflev, was operated upon for Cours. In one sequence a hospital for son about harvesting lovely, clean He goes on. Blueberries are the ARTIST VISITS PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Welch of Cor gall stones Tuesday morning and is »deal crop because: Byron Randall, a leading water crippled children was burning down trees for ugly and filthy monev. It is The market demand has never been color artist, recently spent a week In another a harpy was robbing a old stuff in the zetion magazines, of vallis were Sunday dinner guests of convalewing In the same room and filled. They have averaged in price in Elkhorn with his parents, Mr. and 14-year-old boy. And in another the course, and in novels and movies. Us the Lee Bassetts. She is a sister of the same hospital with Mm. Sullivan. Miss Hope Baney, high school 39 cents a pound for the past five or Mrs. Kenneth Randall at the E'kborn dialogue was running «omething like ually the tree-lovin’ offspring of the Mrs. Bae sett James Cooke spent the week end teacher, spent th«- holidays at her tree-devastatin’ lumberman is a lady more years. You can grow from eight Guest Ranch. this: Son: Pa, you old reactionary, y u. and the hero is a forest ranger in with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed home in Yamhill. to 12 tons to an acre. The deer do Mr. Randall, who was accompanied Mr and Mm. Ed Cruaon and fam Cooke, after a ski trip to Camp Pi not bother them, like strawberries, by his daughter Gail, had just re I’ve got onto you. Now I sawy, P.i, choke-bore pants. ily had «tinner with the Bob Mathers But the plot is new to the funnies oneer with the Scouts. because the leave- are bitter You turned from the islands where h<* yon are ruinin' them forests with Miss Daisy Hendricson had Christ in Salem last week ha nest just once, and little or no id a series of pictures. He has rad yer old-style loggin’ ways. I aim ter and they"give it a curious twi«». In Mrs. Allan Neff of Forest Grove the one hat is making my mining mas dinner with the Arthur Kriev- stop yer, pa, s'elp me, I aim 'er stop cultivation is lequired. And so on. j his studio in San Francisco for the > visiting her sister, Mm. John paper so exciting the main her. is a ers. yer!” So now, when my strawberry field past eight years. . Montgomery. The Montgomery* were Pa: Looky, Beitram. don’t fergit pipe-smoking "conservationist” who has never emerged from the primeval woods, my raspberries are giving me that an unsurpassed, although unde who it is who buys yer beans. Si I gets his living in the woods by tak About eighty memmbers of the Odd ■ in Albany and at the coast for the the razz and I’m a frurf-ated agri veloped, fruit land lies between Me don’t yer try to tell me how to cut ing photographs for a hunting mag Fellows and Rebekahs enjoyed a tur | holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hill, Mr. and culturist. a blue light is shining be hama and Niagara. now a mass of timber, ver misbegotten snipe -if I azine, "Wild Death.” This conserva key dinner New Year’s eve, the tur I Mm. Carl Kelly, Mr. and Mm. Rus- keys being furnished by the Odd Fel tionist leads a lumberman ’ s son to do say so as »houldn ’ . We ’ ll go right The old- fore my eyes Round blue berries, big. tangle and second growth, sell Kelly and Mr. and Mm. Shield* says the emisaary from the fem timers knew it, Witness the orchards on and log j,»t like we alwaz hev, ee the evd of his oa's ways. The son lows. A mock wedding was put on by I Remine were at the beach over the and the photographer are rivals for they planted, now unkept, but still by the old •$ 4‘ " glades, as the end of your thumb. Son: Pa, I’m gittin’ out from under the affet-ens of a girl who is the both lodges and there were accordian I New Yea:’* holiday. Blueberries it now -hall be. or un bearing heavy crop« — for the dee The I«ee Basaetta had a wa • sup yer thump right naow. J aim to fight daughter of another conservationist solos and duets. Mrs. Frances Mer til he comes back, with new tales of and bear to feast upon. Strawterries, raspberries, b’ueber- yer WASTEFUL and DEVASTAT In the rivalry they remain pals. Yoj rill sang, and there wax group sing per New Year’s eve at the Earl Bas fortunes to be made in fragrant gar lic fields, or who knows, perhaps ban rles! Take your choice. Thete’s proof IN' WAYS! I’m goin to lick and re can see Kw* the old lumbers an is ing After the program cards we e setts. Dick Turpin is bacl^ on the J'>b enough already that the Canyon is form yer, pa! And before I'm through boxed in by conservation and love played. In change of the dinner were anas. again. The enforced. vacation he took Mrs. Blanche Syverson and Mrs. Eva • • • both. meant for them—and other fruits — yell be plantin' tree»!” looks well on him. Duffy. (Continued on Back I"age[ .... Pa: Like •$! A I will!" and they are meant for the Canyon. All nonaense aside, the truth Is Canyon PT As To Meet Here Rockets, Wolf Pack to Play Mrs. Shuey OES Matron