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About The North Santiam's Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 194?-1949 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1949)
The North Santiam’s Serving the North Santiam Mill City Enterprise \ alley MILL <11 Y OREGON. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY X 1919 VOLUME V. NUMBER 5 Eishiug’ Rules Announced Dimes Game Proceeds $52 Grange Urges Forest Roads Perfect Attendance Chalked Up by 28 Firemen Buy 1500 Feet of Hose tirade School Ready for Bids Aurora Borealis Saves Home The Aurora Bore l!s last week a fire alarm fora De-roit farri’v. The Joe Leis’ were listening to radio when an snr.'nor inf' rmed the radio audience that a display of the norther lights could be seen They went outdoors Immediately- they saw they had a roaring chimney fire. With the help of ne.ghbors the blaze was put out. • « -------------------P-,,.—my | lrM>WBaw>|||| |||H,|<M $2.00 A YEAR. 5 CENTS A C«PY Looking Update Plans Ephraim Henness, 99, and Down Salem-Mehama Dies; Pioneer of Gates the Canyon j>jew Route Fphriam Henness. 99. pioneer res ceded him in death many years ago. Mr. Henness was engaged in the ident of Gates, who with his parents By CHARLES WOLVERTON I mercantile business for a number of Ti.e new year brought with it a The State Highway Commission crossed the plains by ox team in 1852. new spirit in the local Chamber of has announced it will begin soon to was given a final resting place Tues years in Washington and Idaho, but Commerce. Its initial meeting of 1949 locate a route for Highway 222 be day in Fairview Cemetery, in sight the greater pait of his life was spent of the hills and mountains he had in the Gates locality. After he re was attended by 28— the largest in tween Mehama and Salem. tired from business he raised fine recent yeais. Officials explained that the pre lived among since eaily youth. Represented were nearly all tile sent aim is to lay out the route and f Funeral services were held in Stay vegetables in the Kings Prairie area older firms and more than half of the acquire right of way where necessary ton at the Weddle funeral parlors. for many years. Hr. Henness claimed to have dis Rev. Willard Buckner officiating. newer ones. and that the recent annoucement did Mr. Henness, borne Oct. 19, 1849 covered the pass across _^fce moun Still more encouraging was the not indicate any Immediate const, uc- in Iowa, died Jan. 28 in Albany at a tains to Bend in 1873. He told John general tiend of discussion. T h ere < tion plans. convalescent home whe e he had been Minto of Salem of his discovery, and was a genuine awareness of the dif The portion between Mill City anil ficulties the community laces in the Mehama is probably on the construc for the past four years. He had often Minto became interested, laised $1600 immediate future; problems which tion schedule ahead of the Mehama- expressed the hope that he might by public subscription and built the live to be 100, and his death came trail which since has been known as are soon to arise when the $60,000,- Salem portion. a little over eight months short of Minto Pass. 000 Detroit dam gets under way in Mr. Henness is survived by two that age. His parents, Thomas J, the spring. and Jane Henness were early pion brothers, Lewis Theodore ("T”), 94, Just as healthy as was this alert eers, In 1864 they came to Gates, set and Thomas Lincoln, 85, both of ness to cunent problems was the ex tling on a donation land claim in Gates; five nieces, Mrs. Lily Lake, pression of hopes for the future— Kings Prairie. Ephraim Hennes was Gates, Mrs. Edna Ratzebeig and Do a few dreams -g*ve a community new married to Sally Olinger and one rothy Wiltse, both of Salem, one in goals to strive for. aughtder, Bernice, was born to their California and one in Washington; The Chamber would like to see union. Both wife and daughter pre- four nephews, Glen Henness, Gates, more people turn out. Somewhat dis Don Henness, Seattle, Bert and El- appointing was the absence of repie- The game commission this week die Turnidge Mill City; and numer sentatives of local industries. Mer issued regulations on angling and de ous grand nephews and nieces. chants alone are not enough to make signated streams closed for fishing. a strong local Chamber of Commerce. Summer legulations for trout, Besides them, and industrialists, the ssteelhead, salmon and jack salmon Chamber needs real estate and home open season. building concerns, moie service trade May 1 to Sept, 30, inclusive, in representatives — in ftact, all who entire state except trout season in want to share in the tasks, immed tidewater of zones 1 and 3 is June About $52 was cleared Tuesday eve iate and long-range, which are star 15 to September 30, inclusive. ning for the March of J mes in two Twenty-eight grade school pupils ing us in the face. Bag limit for trout, j jack salmon . benefit games played on the local completed the first semester with With unity, boldness, perseverance and steelhead and salmon unde A 20 basketball floor. out being tardy- or ffbsent, Vernon and imagination we can build here J inches: The high school ’ s Timberwolves, in Todd, superintendent, announced this a solid and enduring community Now I Ten fish but not to exceed '5 a game with the Mill City Rockets, week. is the time to start. pounds and one fish in any one day, lost by a score of 27 to 37, after They are, by grades: and 20 fish but not to exceed 30 giving the town team a fairly even First: Robert Ziebtil, Sybil Dart, Local citizens are discussing a plan pounds and 2 fish in any seven con first half. Gale Carey of the Rockets Ernest Anderson, Malcolm Feeley, to improve fire protection in the west secutive days and in possession at was high point man with 12. For the Jessie Hellyer, Lois Leinweber and end of the Canyon. The idea has lots any one time. Timberwolves Miller led with 11, Leo Jean Yeager. of merit, and ought to be thoughly Bag limit for steelhead and salmon Poole had 9. Verbeck 5 and Lawr Second: Thomas Fenci, Jocelyn considered. It is: 20 inches and over: ence Poole 2. Mqrris and Allen Tueis. That Gates and Lyons, at present Two in the aggre^irt. in a«»y one Third: Larry Kanoff and Ronald The faculty can e out ahead in a •Aithut. fi.e iprotectiilii, except tiom day of steelhead and salmon 20 inch volleyball curtain raiser with the Williams. adjacent districts, join with Mill City es and over in length but not more high school girls. The scoie was 18 Fourth: Lauren Dart, JoAnna Fee- in forming a large rural fire district. than four fish in any seven consec to 41. But the faculty won more ley, Kenneth Leinweber, and -Arthur This district would station a t uck utive days and in possession at any points for their attire. They started Webb. at Gates, with its own volunteer com 'one time, nor more than 20 in the out with overcoats, but before the Fifth: Lairy Bennett, Richard pany. and another at Lyons, which I aggregate in any one calendar year. game was over they were dowm to ’Crook, Norma Downer and Darrell also would have a firefighter force. I No game fish may be taken under gym clothes. Williams. The Mil* City crew a well-trained six inches in length; eight inches is Sixth: Phil p Carey, Hazel Caudle, _____ March of Dimes collections contin organization—and th? truck starion- specified in some areas. ued at the theater with very good Y’vonne Dart, Leroy Emerson, Jo- ed here, would be available for emir- ' Fishing is prohibited in the follow- collections reported. An overall re- Anne Turnidge and Arnold Webb. gency fire fighting. 1 ing parts of the North Santiam wa- port will be made next week. . I Seventh: None. The Mill City volunteers certai ,.ly , totalled: Eighth: Lyle Fleetwood anr Chas. would be able to train competently Timer Ditch; North Santiam River Keever. firemen companies in Gates and from the dam at Mill City to a point Lyons. 400 feet below the dam; Morth San- The-disastrous Henness fire recent t an River above Downi'* Creek; a ' ly in Gates certainly points to the tributaries of the North Fork Santi- need of local protection the:e. As lam above Mehama, except Main Brei The Linn County Grange this week I bad or worse fires have occurred in tonbush, Marion and Little North announced its support of a program the Lyons area in recent years. j Forks; Main Breitenibush River above to build forest-to-market roads, and Fifteen hundred feet of fire hose Idanha and Detroit have pi oven its forks; al) tributaries of Breiten- urgeuHe state to plan for them. with a new-price value of $2000 has that two towns can work togetheer bush, Marion and Little North Forks The resolution cited instances in been purchased by the local volun- against that universal enemy—fire. of North Santiam River; Marion Linn County where forest roads for • • • teer firemen for the district, Creek from Marion Lake to what is logging trucks were moie economical A minimum purchase of 500 feet It isn’t hard to picture, any more, known as Marion and Linn I alls in than using farrn-to-market roads. was necessary, according to Chief what a beautiful and spectacular Gov. McKay, in the resolution, was said stream;; Marion I«ake lying to route the Noith Santiam Highway , the west of a line drawn south across asked to have appropriate state ag- At Io Tuers and the additional 1000 will be. True, the gi ade is completed feet came at a reduced price. The I said lake from a point known as Out encits, in co-operation with federal hose was war surplus. only on half of the distance from let Rock on the north shore of said and county officials, plan a “system The volunteer firemen are footing Niagara on. and not even that much l lake; Elk Lake from the lake to a of fores-t-o-maiket roads adequate the bill, due lack of funds for the is in use yet. The surface is rough , point 100 feet below bridge crossing to meet the present and future re in spots. purpose in the district, The special Elk Creek (Marion Co.); all inlets quirements for hauling forest pro But even at that, it’s magnificent! offer of hose included nozzles and to Elk Lake (Marion Co.); and Lost ducts.” The Linn delegation in the The grade is wide. The curves are other attachments. legislature was urged to prepare the I Lake (Linn Co. • . The hose is of high quality, and easy enolgh for any reasonable auto necessary legislation. each section was tested under pres- mobile speed. The slope is gradual. The road plan envisions that the STREET LIGHTS INSTALLED sure before it was purchased. It would be hard to find a better en roads would be paid for by a self- The Mountain States Power Co. Clarence Estenson. George Stew gineered mountain road in country has completed the installation of new supporting financial arrangement. so rugged. art and Harold Wiltse donated their Robert Schmidt, master, and G. R- d.eet Fights in the main streets here, That is why it’s about time the and current was turned on Saturday Truax, secretary of the Pomona time, which involved several days, to make the tests ami the pu chase. state gets busy •nvptoving the North Grange, signed the resolution. night. Santiam Highway from Mill City in to the Valley- How is the east- or southbound motorist going to find out the best way to California and the east, if he has to get to it on a road which follows the trail of a blind cow afflicted with the staggers? The North Santiam Hghw- ■ ' Niagara to above Detroit, is the gift to Oregon of the fede al government. It is something the state needs; add ing millions to its highway assets. gi MRMMW Lyons, Mehama, Elkhorn. Mill City Gates. Mongold, Detroit and Idanha Fish With Your Frozen Malt Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Iatnphea'. who operate the Milk Shake Shack, were enjoying the somewhat milder climate of California the past month, but their goldfish, which ordinarily swim in a shallow, glass-covered tank which forms the counter at the road side spot, were shivering meanwhile. After aiwhile they couldn’t even shiver. For they were imbedded in solid ice which froze u>p the Shack while they were gone. The Lanphears have spent the past week thawing out. The goldfish were almost legal length, and it wouldn’t have been against the law to eat ’em. C. of C. Elects Hill, Kelly And Hansen Russell Kelly, Bob Hill and Martin Hansen we;e elected Thursday as di rectors of the Mill City Chamber of Commerce. The first two named are for three-year terms, the latter one year, to till an unexpired term. Last week 28 members and pros- pective members attended a sendotf meeting at Mom and Pop’s cafe. An enthusiastic meeting was held. The organization decided upon tegular meetings Thursday noons twice each month, the first and third Thursdays, Robert Veness, acting secretary- treasurer, attended the Columbia Basin Confetence in Portland as an observer for the local business organ- ization. He reported that the e | re Northwest reigion appeared solidly behind the Army Engtneeis’ plan for hydroelectric, navigation and flood Dearline w as di awing near this control plans for the Columbia basin. week for entry into the Lions Club’s big amateur night which will be at BUSINESSES BEING BUILT the Mill City Theater Feb. 15. Two structures to house business More than a dozen acts are already signed up, with particpants of all establishment were well under way ages qualifying, a wide variety of this week here. Ed Kellem, local railioadman, has acts already is assured. They include a harmonica and guitar player (one started the construction of a neigh man), many singing and accordian borhood grocery store on his property acts, a youthful crayon artist, and on the Marion Cunty side f Mill City. He plans t be ready for business by many others. Proceeds will be used for the park the end of the mc.nth. The Silver Saddle Service Station which the dub bought for the North began work on a new repair shop, Santiam community last year which also will enclose the car lift, on the west side of the present build- HIGHWAY TAX MONEY SENT Mill City’s share of state highway ing. tax allocation, over $5000, was rew , Other building projects curiently ceived Wednesday by the city govern in construction are several cabins on the Frank Rada property, another ment. The money is earmarked for street group of cabins being built by Fiank improvemertt, and will permit this King at King’s Trad ng post in Mill year a somewhat broader program Valley (Gooch», a budgeUtype, low cost home, first of several planned, of graveling and grading. eing constructed by Roy Beebe, and many private homes. A large small home development using lumber salvaged from Vanport is expected to materialize soon, pend ing the location of property. Certain property, which for many Founders Day program of the Mill City Parent - Teacher Assn will be years has been sought for business presented in the high school audi sites but was felt by .prospective pur chasers to be too high, is now being torium Feb. 9 at 8 p,m. It will be in the charge of the bypassed by many who have plans grade school teachers with children to locate businesses here because of of the third, fourth and sixth grades the dam building project, soon to get under way. Particularly affected in participating. A play, "Tony Leai ns to Ixive the the changing trend is property on Flag,” will be given by the sixth the Linn County side of the river, grade, directed by Mrs. Clyde Rogers once considered the best spot. Re A group of folk dances and songs, cently a corner lot in Gates sold for under Miss Alice Smith's dire tion, far more than anyone would present will be presented by the fourth grade ly offer for a lot on the Linn side. and the third gratle will have a rythm band, Miss Sigrid Grimstad directing. COLD CONTINUES WORK HALT A contest, by classrooms, will b. Construction work on the highway held for the most parents present, and in projects related to the Detroit and a prize will be given. Mrs. John dam we.e on part time operation or Muir, room mothers’ chairman, said completely suspended, due tv the con interest is running high. tinued cold. Plans for drapes for the auditor- Port Construction Co. was able to ium will be discussed in the business do but little in the job of building«» session; price estimates from seveal bridge across the Breitenbush River companies have been obtained. The on the new highway because the Forest Giove glee club, originally ground was too frozen. scheduled for the ¡spring, cannot be The Montag Construction Co. a here, so a benefit movie will be dis subcontractor doing construction of cussed as a substitute. viaducts and retaining walls on the Hostesses include Mrs. Arthur highway, was unaihje this week to Krieve-, Mrs. Cathtrine Lyon, Mrs. resume pouring of cement because John Feeley, Mrs. Fem Sletto. Mrs. of the cold. Ramon Roberts Mrs. James However, extensive preparatory Poole. work in locating stone and gravel foi the Detroit dam in the Gates area went on interruptedly, with the Lang Stafford and other properties there looking like battlefields where the soil was being uncovered. Trucks were carrying sample rock to labor atories. Unconfirmed reports art that the type of rock for the 440 foot dam had been located in the Kings Prair ie region. iHe,ir»*iiile, wo king around th clock were engine» rs probing the dam area and making test shafts. Lights are seen all though the night in the river K-vel area of the dameite. Amateurs Join In Tryouts PTA to Present Founders Program DETROIT \W AITS WORK ON SCHOOL AUDITORIUM specifications for the Mill City grade school bu,ld,ng be available to contractors Fri- n Albany in the office of the ar- to Board Chairma Ramon R berta. cinteci. 3. II. Haatvedt, and in Mill Plana we e delayed a day because I City Monday from Don Sheythe, of aome minor corrections made by , school board member and cj.rman the State Department of E location, of the building committee, according but they have now been approved. I I Detroit last week reported that a contractor sheduled to build an auditorium for the naw grade school had inspected tl*e area and had an ‘There are plenty of fijnire* r nounce plans to' start construction as contractors to bid on for the main i soon as weather permitted. part of flb building.” Mr. Sheythe Job Slater and B 11 Timm were in said, “and in time the specifications ? rt’an ! Tuesday on business. for the gymnasium will be ready.
