Access Promised to
All Federal Timber
Helps Small Owners
T he MILL CITY
ENTERPRISE
Serving :
MILL CITY
DETROIT
ELKHORN
gates
IDANHA
The announcement from Washing
LYONS
ton last week that Secretary of the
MEHAMA
Interior Oscar Chapman, had issued
MONGOLD
regulations for the granting of
rights-of-way for logging roads
across timber lands under the juris-
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATl HE’S EMPIRE
diction of the Bureau of Land Man-
agement was hailed by independent
$?.5O a Year, 5c a Copy
operators as assurance that the smal
ler interests in the lumber industry
would have equal eccess to this fed
eral timber with the larger concerns
who have been the principal pur
chasers in past years.
While no official announcement
"While we are told that the regula
has been made by school board
A
strike
vote
to
back
up
demands
in
this
year's
contract
which
reads
tions as finally opproved do not con
members, a meeting was re
in part, "The driver of the crew
form in every respect with the recom of a health and welfare program and trucks shall be a safe, competent and
ported to be scheduled tonight,
six
paid
holidays
has
been
scheduled
mendations of the 15-man O & C
reliable employee. He shall have the
April 18th at 8 p.m.
Advisory Board which considered in this canyon by the International necessary licenses required by the
The Enterprise received the re-
Woodworkers
of
America.
sttae for the job.
Seniority on a
these proposals for more than a year,
pert
from what is usually con
The 40,000 member union has regular job classification shall not
we have been assured that the general
sidered to be a reliable source.
be considered in choosing a man for
pressed
for
better
working
conditions
effect will be to make O &C timber
this job.
He shall be required to
The meetings are said to be open
offered for sale accessible to all who and additional safety factors for its know and comply w'ith the Oregon
to the public and are usually held
members,
The vote will be taken State Safety Code in regards to driv
The Mill City chamber of commerce
may wish to purchase it”, said R. T.
I
In the grade school.
Walter J. Pearson, State Treasurer
ing crew trucks. Whenever a driver
in
Lyons,
Friday,
April
21st
at
the
met
Tuesday evening and enthusi-
Titus, in Portland. Executive Vice- j
will address an open Democratic
IOOF hall and at the Mill City Union is considered by the majority of the v
I astic members planned community
President of Western Forest Indus
crew not to be a safe and competent
meeting at 3:00 p.m.. April 16, Vet- wise events.
tries association. "In the past, "he hall April 28th, Don Downing, union man he shall immediately be replaced
j erans Memorial hall, 5th and Lyons
continued, "probably three out of I business agent announced this week. by one that is. It shall be the duty
Claiming top interest in Tuesdays
i in Albany, Earl G. Mason, chairman
While negotiations have been in of the company to have a second man
meeting was the wrestling smoker
four parcels of O & C timber offered
in
each
crew
that
is
qualified
to
drive
Linn
County
Democratic
Central
scheduled for Wednesday evening,
for sale w’ent to single bidders, with ! progress since February 20th opera ! crew trucks."
Committee announces. Local Demo-
tors have refused to grant any con
i April 19th, and sponsored by the
out competition, because a particular
Union
officials
stated
they
wished
1
cratic
candidates
will
also
be
present.
cessions to the union. Sentiment of
The Mill City council met on Wed
Chamber of Commerce. It was the
individual or firm controlled the road
as
the delegates who voted unanimously to make the industry as safe
This is one of a series of meetings first time such an event had been
nesday night and w'ere faced with
over which the timber would have to
possible.
for the strike vote w’as summed up
designed to bring prominent Demo planned for Mill City. Some mem
street and traffic problems.
be hauled. In recent months, the
in a statement made by one delegate
cratic
candidates to Linn county in bers had already sold more than their
A
committee
from
the
chamber
of
Bureau of Land Management has re
who said, “There is more security for
order
that
the voters can learn, first quota of tickets.
commerce appeared before the coun
fused to offer timber for sale unless
; the working man in the health and
. hand, the program of each man on Breakfast Hop
cil
to
make
the
chamber
’
s
recoin-
j
agreements were made with owners
1 welfare program we have proposed
mendation of a blanket ordinance to I : the Democratic ticket.
of private portions of road systems
[ The chamber will sponsor again
1 than anything we have ever gone
Pearson, former state representa this year the "Breakfast Hop" of the
drain and pave the city’s streets.
providing the only access, permitting
after."
Council members expressed interest tive and senator, was elected State Sportsman Pilot Association on July
government licenses to use them to
An examination for probational ap
The tragic accident last year when
in such a program and details of Treasurer in 1948, a position his 16th. They agreed to again serve
reach nearest public highways. The
a crummy went over the bank near pointment to the position of substi cost for such an operation was in father had held in previous years. free breakfast to the visiting
pilots
result has been that almost every sale
the damsite caused the union to en tute clerk at an entrance pay rate troduced in the discussion.
He is the only Democrat on the Board and their passengers. In last year’s
has brought several bids for each
force new safety rules for the work of $1.065 an hour has been announced
Committees from the chamber and of Control and the first Democrate to "hop" 175 planes landed at Davis
parcel and timber has been sold at
men. Two new safety clauses have by the director of the Eleventh U.S. council will meet on Monday the 17th be elected State Treasurer since 1886. airport for the festivities and air
prices well above the appraised value.
been signed with the T & H Logging Civil Service region to fill existing to discuss the plan for a specific pav
show. It was believed that at least
These higher prices resulting from
company and is under consideration and future vacancies in the Post ing program. General concensus for
as many or more would be present
competition are important to the tax
Office service at Gates and Idanha,
by several other operators.
such a program would limit initial
inis year. The airshow will again
payers because 50 percent of the
Ore.
Applicants
must
actually
re
The clause to care for safer truck
be the feature of the afternoon. With
stumpage receipts go to the counties operations reads in part "That all side within the delivery of the Gates paving to the city’s main arteries.
Congested parking areas and traf
pilots attending from every section
in which the O & C timber is located. crew trucks or vehicles used for the or the Idanha post office or be bona
s of the state last year Mill City’s
"Under the new regulations owners purpose of hauling employes each fide patrons of that office. Persons fic hazards again were present on
A large group attended the first hospitality became known to many.
of private logging roads seeking week be inspected by a competent employed in the Gates post office or the evening’s agenda. A plan was
mechanic at least once each week
right-of-way across O & C land will and the mechanic issue to the driver the Idanha post office will be con- introduced to mark off angle parking meeting of the newly organized Gates Information Booth
With the approach of ideal driving
be asked to enter into such agree a written report which shall also be sidered bona fide patrons of that strips in front of the bank building Parent Teacher Association, in the
and to prohibit promiscuous U turns recreation rooms of the high school. weather, the chamber industrial com
ments with purchasers of the O & C made available to the company and particular office.
outside of proper intersections.
Thursday evening. Norman Garri mittee suggested to the members the
timber with the understanding that the union that all steering apparatus
Further information and applica-
lights, brakes, tires, etc. were in
Pedestrian crosswalks are to be son presided.
need of an information booth for the
the latter are to pay fair compensa spected and are in a safe operating tion form for applying may be ob
painted between the bank and Dawes
Mrs
Hollis
Tumidge
was
appointed
benefit of visitors at the dam site.
tion for use of the roads. This means condition.
tained from the Secretary, Board of
building, and between Stewart’s groc chairman of the planning commit The group went on record as accept
that it will no longer be possible for
Vehicles failing to comply will be U. S. Civil Service Examiners at any
a few strategically located operators prohibited from operating until it is first- or second-class post office, or ery and the light company. Pedes tee. Two other members to serve on ing the suggestion and further plans
to cont ;ol the marketing of the pub declared safe by a competent me I from the director. Eleventh U. S. trians will be urged to use the cross I the committee will be selected by are being made to place such a booth
walks. Plans for a flagman to reg- i Mrs. Tumidge. This group Will ar at the construcHe' site It would
lic’s timber growing on some 2’j chanic.
Civil Service region. Room 302, Fed-
ulate
heavy logging truck traffic this range programs and select projects be manned over the weekend with
million acres of O & C lands in wes
The union also has included a clause ' eral Office Building, Seattle 4, Wash.
summer was suggested instead of a for the organization for the coming volunter help Literature of the dam,
tern Oregon."
Application should be filed with the
previously mentioned trhffic light.
the Santiam canyon and Mill City,
year.
While the proposed regulations had
Director. Eleventh U. S. Civil Service
would
be furnished to travelers. Such
been approved unanimously by repre
Mrs. Larry Shelton will serve as
Region. 302 Federal Offioe Building.
sentatives of the lumber industry,
musician.
Room mothers were ap action it was believed would instigate
Seattle 4, Wash., immediately for the
labor, agriculture, sportsmen and
pointed who will visit the various interest for potential canyon resi
| post office position desired.
others serving on the O & C Advisory
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grades
during the month preceding dents.
To facilitate better service the
Board before they were submitted to Mountain States Power Co. announced
the next regular meeting, April 4th. Urges Registration
The Red Cross drive in this area ! The grade having the largest number
Secretary Chapman for approval, a reduction in line voltage while
The city’s business men joined in
went
over the top as the campaign of parents attending the meeting urging non-registered citizens to reg
some of the larger operators and crews remove line hazards this
came to a close, chairman Carl Kelly April 4th will be given a picnic by ister as soon as possible. It was felt
landowners sent delegations to Wash Sunday, April 16.
reported this week.
ington in opposition. They were as
that better business, better citizens
the PTA.
Power failures have been frequent
A resolution asking County Clerk
The drive, was slow in gathering . Refreshments were served at the and in consequence a better commu
sured that the Department of the over the last two weeks when falling
R. M. Russel to provide a registrar at momentum but in the last moments
Interior wished to avoid unnecessary limbs and trees have disrupted the
nity would be established were every
the Albany Labor Temple evolved exceeded the $750 goal with a total close of the evening by Norman Gar
interference with the rights of pri circuit. Logging and highway crews
one to take their part in choosing
from the non-partisan voter registra collection of $907.38. The money to rison, William Athey, Mrs Gwen
vate owners of intermingled lands will go to work on Sunday to remove
the political leaders.
tion rally at the Veterans Memorial be used in disasters, blood donations j Schaer and Mrs. Burrell Cole
and timber and certain changes were several large trees which now en
The chamber voted to send a com
hall, Albany last Saturday. The and other Red Cross programs was
mittee to the city council to urge
made in the proposed rules to safe danger the power lines.
meeting was sponsored by the Albany indicative of the generous spirit of
a blanket ordinance for a paving
guard these rights. At the same
While the repairs are being made Central Labor Council and is part of
canyon people.
and drainage program. Were such
time it was made clear that the De the service in the canyon will be
the program endorsed by Governor
Consolidated Builders Inc. gave
an ordinance passed the majority in
partment would keep to its policy of transfered to a smaller line. In con
McKay to stimulate registration. $150 to help send the drive over the
any one street could stop the paving
assuring access to O & C timber for sequence it will not be possible for
Dave Shaw. Democratic candidate top.
all who may wish to purchase it.
customers to use as much electrical for Congress discussed the Brannan
The census taker comes to you to in such a particular section.
Chaniber of commerce members
"There have been rumors that cer current as usual. Mountain State
count you; but if you are going to
Farm plan and the CVA. Jim Man.
will meet April 25 at the IOOP' hall
tain landowners might challenge the officials have asked all customers to
in
the
next
election,
you
must
count
Executive Secretary A FL told of the
new regulations in the courts,” said use as little power as possible on
go in person to register, states Mrs. for a dinner and business meeting.
growth of co-operation in political
Mr. Titus, "but certainly the vast Sunday to prevent overloading the matters of farm, labor, and small
Neil Brown, chairman of The League The dinner will be served at 8 p.m.
majority of operators, woods and mill small line.
business groups.
The Linn County Farmers Union is of Wonmen Voter».
employees, sportsmen, and others in
Full service is expected to be re-
Those candidates who win your
The right to vote is being impaired making big plans for their old time
terested in the wisest use of our pub stored before 5 p.m Sunday evening. by the registration laws, asserted
square dance to be held Friday even party nominations at the primary
lic forest lands, believe that the new
Earl G. Mason. Democratic candidate ing, April 14th in Albany at the new election in May, may be the ones who
regulations will contribute to the ob
will come through the general elec
for the legislature. The fact that Waverly school gymnasium.
jectives of sustained yield manage
Oregon's population has increased
Mr. Earl Mason, president, an- tion and become your public officials.
ment and multiple use. If there are
The registration drive sponsored by
60G since 1940 while the number who nounced that Mrs Inez Campbell, Are you going to help in selecting
"bugs” in the regulation or if they FRIDAY—
them’ You have no right to com the Mill City Chamber of Commerce
vote
has
increased
only
9*7
r
makes
chairwoman,
has
completed
commit
Timberwolves vs Sublimity. 1:30
are found in practice not to be equi
registration of our new citizens an tee plans for the gala affair She plain about the results of an election gained emphasis today as registrars
p.m.
table to all. they can and should be
important
task,” said Mason.
advised that ample entertainment is if you did not take part by ranting from both Linn and Marion counties
I.O.O.F. meeting.
amended. Nobody wants the private
joined forces to enable every citizen
Other
local
candidates
presented
booked for the intermission periods. your ballot.
Lyons IWA meeting 2nd Friday.
landowners to lose any of their rights
But you cannot vote if you are not to become a registered voter.
were
Dave
Epps
and
Hector
McPher
The
Gate
Swingers
club
of
Salem
will
Mill City IWA meeting last Friday
but neither do most folks want any
The new move will include the es
son candidates for the legislature, highlight the speciality numbers with registered, and you are not registered
particular group to have special priv SATURDAY—
I if you answer "yes’ to any of the tablishment of registration places in
Fred Mespelt, J W. Shortridge and costumed exhibition dances.
Legion Dance at Legion hall.
ileges so far as public resources are
downtown Mill City In both counties
W. W. Stuart candidates for County
Farmer Union families and the pub following questions:
San’iam Riders Dance.
concerned."
Mrs. LaVon Kriever, Linn county
1. Have you moved?
Commissioner, and Merle Long can lic are invited to join in the fun.
MONDAY—
2. Did you fail to vote at the gen- registrar will establish downtown
didate for District Attorney
Low
heels
and
comfortable
clothing
Lions club meeting
for the ladies and jeans for the men eral or primary election within the registration headquarters at Vern’s
A F. 4 A M No. 180 stated meet
Barber shop while Mrs Cline will
last four years?
IN NEW LOCATION
will be the order of the evening
ing third Monday.
3. Have you (you girls, that is) make Marion counties downtown spot
The Mill City PTA will meet in
Miss Daisy Hendricson is now in
Admission
charges
will
include
re
Boy Scouts 7 30
at the Dave Epps furniture store.
her new location in the Dawes build freshments 50 cents for adults and < hanged your name ?
the high school tonight April 13th
TUESDAY
—
There Is a deputy registrar in your
On Friday both registrars will be
ing. The space was formerly occu 25 cents for children.
at 8 p.m.
Women’s club 8 p.m. 1st 3rd Tues pied by Shirley's Beauty Shop Hend-
area, and your League of Women In their central locations from » to
T Courtney Jr , will address the
Santiam Eagles auxiliary 8 p m.
Voters urges you to see him or her 11a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.
ricson’s store will feature a complete LOGGING DRIVERS REMINDED
group upon "The Environmental Re
WEDNESDAY
—
~
Monday and Tuesday voters
Drivers of logging trucks were re- today The deadline for registration > On
line of drygoods and fancy work.
lationship of the Pre- and Early-
Chamber of Commerce Wrestling
Miss Hendricson has been located on minded by police this week of a re- to vote in the May primary election 1» may register at the new locations
Adolescent”. The program will fea
Matches and Smoker
from 9 to 11 am., 1 to 5 and 7 to
the balcony in Epps Furniture store cently passed state law which re- April 18—next Tuesday
ture dances of different countries
Lions club auxiliary 8:30, 4th Wed.
Registrars in Stayton-Mill City 8 pm It was believed the new
quires such trucks to atop at all
and will include several couples in
Santiam Rebekah 166 1st and 3rd MRS. TOMAN TO HOSPITAL
area: Walter H Bell, Stayton; Let- schedule would enable every possible
railroad t rowings
the performance.
The association
Wed
at
8
p
m
tie
Cline, LaVon Kriever, Mill City; 1 voter to register. Registration closes
many
drivers
Officials
believed
Mayor
and
Mrs
Albert
Toman
were
will hold their election of officers the
Altar Society meets 2nd Wed
both confined to their home a part were not aware of the new law and Allura Chance, Gates; E. A Ditter, ’, Inext Tuesday. April 18
same evening.
of last week with illness. On Wed were breaking it in ignorance The Sublimity; Mabel Parker, Detroit; ; j Voters may also register at the
A delegation will be sent from the THURSDAY—
American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. nesday afternoon Mrs Toman was law requires driver» of buses in- Rella M Schaffer and Adison Vic county clerk's office of the county
PTA to the school board meeting
Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m.
taken to Salem Memorial hospital flamables and logs to stop at all kers. both of Idanha; R Bransfield, seat of the county in which they
scheduled on the same evening and
Lyons.
reside
PTA meeting at high school 8 pm. for treatment and observation.
railroad crossings.
meeting in the grade school
/.W.A. Strike Vote Scheduled in Canyon,
Drivers-Crummys, Under New Regulation
School Board Tonight
1 MC Chamber of Commerce
Sponsors Wrestling Card
Pearson Speaks at
Albany Sunday
Free Breakfast Promised
Visiting Pilots at
Airshow This Year
Council Discussion
On Streets, Traffic
Postal Clerk Exams
For Gates, Idanha
Gates P.T.A. Holds
First Regular Meet
Electrical Service To
Be Limited Sundry
Red Cross Drive Goes
Over Top in Canyon
Political Lu .y „hows
Registration Need
Voters League Ask
If You Will Count
Farmers Union Plan Old
Time Square Dance
(Lnmii-.y turutH:
Voters May Register
Downtown Locations
P.T.A. to Meet Tonight
Registration Booths Located at Dave Epps Furniture and Verne’s Barber Shop