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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (March 16, 1950)
School Budget OK’d Monday By Taxpayers T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY détroit ELKHORN gate * IDANHA LYONS MEHAMA MONGOLO Only a handful of interested citi zens turned out on Monday night to listen to the reading of the largest proposed budget in local history for the next school year. The citizens ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE'S EMPIRE made resolution to send the budget to the county zoning board for final MILL I Il Y. OREGON. Till RSDAY. MARCH 16, 1950 approval before it is voted on in the $2.50 a Year, 5e a Copy next public election. The proposed budget of $135.682 tops any previous year by $21,661. The increase was necessary because of an influx of students and increased operating cost for educational facil A rapid return to normal produc The funds drive for the American ities. tion schedules is the most cheering I Thursday night of last week proved Red Cross gave evidence that it was ¡news to come from West Coast saw-I to be _ .... Included in this year’s budget was an .............. evening ... of ............ hilarious enter lagging here today with only about $6,000 for a new school bus needed mills since New Years, according to [ tainment to the 269 persons that at- $200 collected of an estimated goal of For 10 years, since the last United by the district. The board stated, The Mill City Chamber of Com. H. V. Simpson, executive vice presi. tended "The Honeymoon Is Over", $750, local drive chairman Carl Kelly States Census in 1940, the users of however, that the old bus will con dent of the West Coast Lumbermen's j a production given by the Gates Play reported. merce met Tuesday evening to furth statistical information about the association. tinue to operate for at least one more house at the Mill City theatre. No reason was given for the drive er discuss canyon stability and hear ¡Nation’s population and its character, year if not longer. While the law At the end of February, mills in The large crowd and enthusiastic slow down but it was believed those additional reports on the Federal istics have been using a tool growing f forbids setting aside of any fund to j response indicated that canyon resi- who usually give are now unem Forest unit. | the Douglas fir region reported pro buy food for a school lunch program ¡duller with age as the decade passed duction gradually building up from | dents still have a love for the stage ployed. Citizens were reminded that Lee Ross reported to the chamber along on its way into history. Des- I productions. As the thespian en- basically the Red Cross is an orga on the recent hearing at Lakeview the board was able to designate a January lows, logging camps were sizeable sum for lunch room equip ipite numerous supplemental surveys opening sooner than was thought I thusiasts left the theatre many nization depending on volunteer giv Ore., where a similar plan was given during the years of World War II and j wished for further productions by ing, both in time and money. ment and personnel. its first hearing. Preparations for 1 since, statistical studies of necessity possible a month ago, and shipments r One of the major programs of the the hearinK' Ross reported, were the Absent from the budget was any had to be tied back to the year 1940. jumped 40 million feet a week in Feb , local players. provision for operating a kindergar ruary over January, the lumber Corsages were presented to Mrs. Red Cross is the blood donation pro- [ culmination of two years of exten- In April, 1950, the Bureau of the i leader stated. ten, an item previously asked for by George Cline, play director, and Mrs. gram. The program, set up by the j 8*ve worh- some parents. The present kinder, Census will conduct the 17th Decen Red Cross as a community program, Bill PasMsl In 1944 Production for the first eight weeks Völkel, prompter. garten is operated on a direct tuition nial Census of the United States. of 1950 was 58 million feet below the All proceeds over the cost of the provides free blood to all in need of it. [ The federal sustained-yield unit About 140,000 enumerators will list basis. same period in 1949. Despite a I production, which amounted to about The only charge in receiving the passed by congress on March 29, 1944 selected facts concerning some 150 tightened box car supply in Oregon $40, were given to the Gates Worn- blood is the fee hospitals charge for was designed to "stabilize commu million persons as they visit an t__ the administration. To date, 1441 nities, forest industries, and employ for a short time in February due to 1 an's club. timated 45 million households, includ pints of blood have been used by hos ment; assure a continuous and ample the coal strike in the east, shipments j The cast of characters were: ing more than six million farms. Fred Smithie, a long suffering hus pitals in Marion county. supply of forest products; and to for eight weeks of 1950 topped 1949 For the next 10 years, the statis- for the same period by 122 million band by David Bamhardt. Many other services are also car secure the benefits of forests in reg tical information compiled in the 1950 1 feet. Fannie, his scatter brained wife by ried on by the Red Cross, which in ulation of water supply and stream Census will serve as a basis for im Cwmen Stafford. clude family counciling, financial aid flow, prevention of soil erosion, and Average weekly production in Feb- portant decisions. The apportion Barbara Hanson, a helpful neigh, to needy, veterans assistance, and preservation of wildlife." ruary stepped up nearly 30 million Recent surveys and accident studies ment among the states of represen j feet over January weekly bor by Helen Wilson. perhaps most outstanding, disaster While it is hoped that the 1950 output, revealed that many Oregon parents tation in Congress will be determined Clarence Weeger, an uninvited relief. census will save at least six months Simpson pointed out. We should be are allowing their high school teen thereby. Studies guiding private in I guest by Jerry Völkel. Water safety, first aid. and home in preparatory work, an additional ! back on normal cutting of lumber by agers to drive the family car without dustry in business decisions will rest Rose Day, a romantic young lady nursing programs are also directed 18 months of gathering statistics will j the end of March, he estimated. an operator’s permit, the state traffic on the new Census foundation. Pub.; by Lorena June Devine. by the Red Cross. be inevitable. The expense of such safety division reported today. lie planning and distribution of public ' Lucy, just married to Jack, by an extensive operation would proba- While this may be due to a mis services will be governed for a decade Norma Jean Devine. bly run between $3,000 and and $5,- taken belief that only parental per- by the 1950 enumeration. Any sur Jack Bird, just married to Lucy, 000, experienced speculators believed. mission is needed to legalize a minor’s vey made to obtain current informa-1 by Gerald Garrison. Up To Citizens use of the car, the division warned Bill, a shady character, by Harry tion between censuses will of neces- ! While the value of a stabilized that parents may be overlooking sity use the last Census as a point of Add to the list of unusual and in Bamhardt. The Riders of the Santiam, local economy would be the outcome of the other and more important considera reference. To anticipate the future, Gert, his wife, by Mary Garrison. teresting occupations the position saddle club, announced plans this proposed plan it o»n only be placed tions as well. it is necessary to know the past. Edward L. Rada, son of Mr. and Mrs. week to add to the canyon's recrea into operation if the citizens are will- Officials pointed to the following Frank Rada, has accepted with the The adoption Apportionment for street maintain- tional facilities with horses for hire, ing to support it. facts which parents of young drivers ance from the State highway com University of Hawaii. kiddies ponies, and the building of a would assure without question, a should keep in mind: As a marketing economist, Rada liquor control kickbacks club house, dance hall combination. I quick obituary for the boom and bust 1. Teen agers have the higher rate mission and will also be determined by the 1950 will make a year long study of the Fred Gnuschke, president of the fans in the area, chamber members of severe accidents per miles driven United States as an export market census. i club stated he and his 60 members stated. than any other age group. for Hawaiian orchids and other is the city received about Last year 2. A greater percentage of their Roy R. Hewitt has filed his declara have purchased the ground at the ‘ fund. The amount is lands flora. accidents involve negligence or law $*>000 from the tion of candidacy for Representative l^azy Maple ranch about 3 miles west His study of the nation's flower violation, which may readily form a determined by the per captia popula in congress for the 1st congressional of Mill City. The proposed building market will take him to all parts of basis for civil damage suits in which *' tion i within the city limits, and district. He is a native Oregonian, would be 50 by 100 feet, and would amounts to about $5.00 per person. the country. With headquarters in educated in the public schools, house a club room and dance floor. the parent may be held liable. San Francisco, he will work out of There was some speculation as to 3. A parent’s liability insurance The street fund to be received by the The theme "we must solve govern two other major U. S. cities, one in University College of Law, Clark whether the building might also be ten years will be , city for the next normally does not cover a son or mental problems with a program of the east and one central city, From used for roller skating. Picnic action, not of words" keynoted the daughter driving a car belonging to determined by this official census. these cities he will branch out to grounds will be established for the first of a series of "know your candi another person. most areas of the country. public. dates” meetings held Sunday in the The safety division suggested par A Hawaiian flower marketing or I Such a proposal, Gnuschke, stated City Hall of Mbanon. The meeting, ents should see that young drivers ganization is financing the survey would make it possible for our young sponsored by the Linn county Demo receive proper instruction and con through the University of Hawaii. people to enjoy one of the cleanest cratic Central committee, featured tinuous supervision of driving habits. Although Rada's study will be an recreations existing, that of horse State Senator Richard L. (Dick) High school driving courses are rec objective one, the island flower back riding Plans for stabling pri Neuberger and Dave C. Shaw, con ommended where available. No solo The Mill City Lions club met on growers will use the results to find vately owned horses were also hinted gressional candidate, as speakers. driving should be permitted until the Monday of this week at the Presby ways of increasing their sales in the at during the meeting. Others on the program were Louis A. license is obtained and insurance pro j terian recreation room to hear a re- United States and thus create more The club is now raising funds for Wood, candidate for U. S. Senator, tection checked to see if a new driver 1 port on the Federal Forest unit and revenue and reduce unemployment in the construction of the hall by giv Walter Swanson for U. S Congress, in the family will render it sufficient. to make further plans for the Lions Hawaii. ing dances at Jordan every Saturday and Walter J. Pearson and Lew Wai. I^-ft Sunday , amateur show next month. night. If funds become available as lace candidates for Governor. Orval Rada left for Honolulu Sunday by New Patrolman Chosen anticipated the facilities would be Thompson, retiring State Senator, Lee Ross, local merchant reported air for a three weeks’ indoctrination ready for use by this summer. The city of Mill City filled the to the group on the Federal Forest introduced a county slate of candi. in the island flower growing industry. vacancy for city patrolman this week. unit hearing held recently at Lake dates consisting of Walter Shelby for He will then return to this country The post was vacated recently by the view. and told Lions club members State Senator, Elmer Sahlstrom for and commence his survey. ! of progress for such a plan in this resignation of Ray Rich. joint Linn-Lane Senator, Dave Epps Rada, a graduate from Mill City The new officer, Kenneth Hunt, has area. Are you a registered voter? With and Earl G Mason for state repre high school, has been studying for had previous police experience in Club members furthered plans to his doctor's degree at Stanford University and the University ol registration deadline less that eight sentative, and Fred Mespelt for Southern California. other cities. He comes to the local make the amateur show one of the weeks away, it is a question that county commissioner. university. His committee Htates his qualifica should concern all of the people, force with good recomendation. best ever given. They reminded po During the past two months he has tions as follows: Hunt is married and has a family of tential contestants of the cash Registration books for the May Check Artist Arrested been associated with the state bureau Roy R. Hewitt will support the primaries will close on April 18. 4 children. They are at present look awards for the winners. Auditions of reclamation in Fresno. His family Robert C Zimmerman, age 25, was ing for a residence. will continue to be held each Monday will remain in Mountain View while National and State Democratic pro- Every year thousands of citizens arrested in Idanha this week and night until April 27 at the Presby he is making his flower market study grams, with first attention to: would like to go to the polls on The securing of permanent peace voting day only to remember they charged with writing ficticious terian recreation room, but contest- Rada's parents have long been Mill POWER FAILURE HERE by strengthening the United Nations failed to register. checks. The arrest was made by Electrical power was interrupted in ! ants should first see one of the com City residents. until it becomes, or there has been Mill City there times last week when mitteemen, Lowell Stiffler. George Residents in Marion county may Marion county deputy sheriff, Edgar county road crews set off blasts in Veteto, Geo. Steffy or Bob Veness. REGISTRATION (I.OS ES APRIL 18 built a World Union with Legislative, register at the home of Mrs. Curt Scott. Judic and Executive powers tor Cline and Linn county residents may Zimmerman, formerly of Silverton, road repairs near Scio. The blasting rcement of peace, that will register at the home of Mrs Arthur gave his current address at Gast oft, the < resulted in short circuiting when the niand the allegiance of all persons Kriever. Oregon. Police officials stated that wires were brought into contact with recieve the loyalty of all peace anybody holding a check signed by Register today. ng He will do his utmost to REGISTRATION TO VOTE < LIKES Zimmerman should notify the sher th< a i< the United States to lead in a APRIL I8--IT IS YOUR PRIVILEGE iffs office in Salem at once. up< in a ti It :e program. poor »ul wh n h ■ fte . ar permanent plan for the support of V ®r taper FRIDAY— or er ven n products prices and to secure ht it he V I < O F meetii wn th' i equity with others in tc Lj >ns IWA m me up tc power. Winter is behind Is now Spring is that the snow is gone; that the trains y< a M I Citv IWA ant y on of the program of labor in the air. A new life is noticeable are running on schedule; that the W IV s VTURDAY— Yc organization. but. first re the housewife as she goes about her sidewalks are no longer coated with u P® rty, 9 IS it Taft-Hartley Act. chores and in the business man as he ice, that the schools are open again and adequate provision paces himself through the day. He Life is the same for them always. ie publisher was iers Dance ar a Citizens, as their earned We can laugh about the snow now. They can’t walk or run, ice or no ice. tc ady end It all bringing productivity to It's gone The streets are clear But there is no reason why spring Y overwork. put • m ething ,ent potential. again and the sidewalks are no longer can't have a meaning for them, the Lions club meeting. new man bo r I ih uld p*v earth I should not be ruined of perilous The trains are running on same as for you and me Have you A F. A A M No. 180 stated meet- and when >t b ICK to his s alth. essential for food, schedule and the schools are open. ing third Monday. heard of Easter Seals ? The Oregon read it they sniffed, nd medicine for generations Yea, winter is a thing of the past Society for Crippled Children and 1 <1 i he sure doesn't know out 1, as long as there remains for most of us. at least . But while Adults sells Easter Seals each year fr TUESDAY— out a newspaper Too •ws Tues f falling water that can be we're enjoying the spring, we and the funds derived are used to Women's club 8 p.m. 1st. 3rd fellow had to die. He ssed to produce the energy now shouldn't lose sight of the fact there bring spring back into the lives of Santiam Eagles auxiliary 8 p good editor." i am many persons for whom spring our Two rn^re peo less fortunate neighbors— WEDNESDAY— I He will b< diligent to secure a Co never comes We have reference to through surgery, medicine, special old editor, who wax en- And the c said they hadr PT A Dad's Night, 8 p m joying his first rest in many I lumbia Valley Administration, and those persons whose world is framed treatment and education. besides personal Altar Society meets 2nd Wed who years, just cbuckled and mumbled I to secure Oregon’s share of wealth by the windows of their rooms, the Then he met another man ’ W Lions club auxiliary 8:30, 4th Yea. you can share the glories of said. I owe you some money for to himself, "That's a good news- I produ- mg national appropriations, unfortunates, children and adults, Car ntiam - Rebekah 166 1st and 3rd OBLwaw« — — ——--- ----- spring with the leas fortunate people if folks would be- I to the end that every harbor, river, who view the passing parade from a that stove I advertised in your paper story Wed. at 8 p m state by buying Easter Seals in our and irrigation and drainage districts wheelchair, crutches or a bed paper, but I didn't sell it and I lieve it.” The National Publisher TH! RSD AY— (Continued on Page 8> It makes little difference to them now American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. 1950 Census to Set Data Next Ten Years Lumber Output Near Normal Red Cross Drive Slow in Citv E. L. Rada Takes Hawaiian Post Santiam Riders Plan Recreation Chamber Talks Stability for Canyon Area Operator’s Permit Held Essential For Teen agers Hewitt Throws Hat in Ring ‘Know Candidates’ Held at Lebanon Lions Further Amateur Plans Registered Voter? Would You Believe It: (Lnmiiui turili» No Spring for Crippled Kiddies