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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1950)
Applause Meter Picks Amateur Winner Canyon amateurs were well re ceived at the Lions Club show held at the Mill City theatre last Thursday before a capacity crowd. The show held all the style of “big city” events with master of ceremon ies, Shields Remine, and an electric applause meter. Winning honors went to Allen Scharback, of Scio, steel guitar player. Second place honors went to Gend and David Pridaux and Judy Podrabsy in a marimba, accordian, and steel guitar trio, while third place prize was given to little Katherine Johnston of Lyons. Other contestants were Mrs. Robert Veness and two daughter who danced, Sonny Hoffman. Juanita Thomas and Jane Peterson. Mill City majorettes, Doris Craig, sketching from Mill City; Cecil Bassett, accordian. Lyons; Betty Cree, piano, Mill City; Maxine Scott, marimba, Fox Valley; and Darla Able, steel guitar, Mill City. Intermission performance was by the Mill City Barberetts; Ardith Jones, Mill City; and an accordian duet by Susana Howell and Louella La Fountaine from the Wiltsey music studio in Salem. Judges, who read Thursday nights applause meter were Lee Ross, Ver non Todd, and Lowell Stiffler. HE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN \ I I ■ IDANHA LYONS MEH IM 1 MONGOL!» ON Till SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY Mil l. CITY, OREGON, TIIHCSIHÌ, MAY », 1950 >*3.50 a > ear, a Copy Seasonality Clause Condemned As I.W.A. Seeks Repeal A complete report on the answers received from Oregon legislative can didates regarding the repeal of the ’ seasonality clause amendment was forwarded last week to all IWA -CIO local unions in Oregon i by Secretary- Treasurer Carl Winn. Warning that the amendment could cost members their unemployment benefits next winter he urged that the report be used as a gauge "to I the candidates attitude and sympathy for working people.” "This amendment (passed by the 1949 legislature) can cost you your unemployment benefits next winter,” he said, "reducing the amount you could draw from a high of $650.00 to , st e»' a fraction of the total benefits you can accrue during your employers operat- | ing season.” "It’s a dollar and cfnts proposition,” t. ■*%: •< Bridges of several types, observa ■ he added, "We either elect people to tion towers and buildings are among the legislature and as Governor who projects to be featured at the annual (LEAKING 1 FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION AND KESEKVOIll—Rapid clearing of Detroit dam reservoir area understand the problem and will work Boy Scout Circus Saturday evening. continues, j A year ago the region shown was densely timbered and covered by brush to the edge of the North to repeal this law or we are going to May 6, at Water Park, the Salem Santiam river. Course of the old road Is shown along the left bank of the stream, the new North Santiam lose the protection that proved so highway is high above the U, 8. engineer headquarters at the upper left In the photograph. Lions club (sponsoring the Circus) vital to many of us last winter and (Photo courtesy Capital Journal) reported this week. the winter before that.” Preliminary information indicates According to the report Governor several projects of unusual nature Douglas McKay has the question with at least one of a surprise nature, under advisement and all three Demo- showing advanced ingenuity for boys "Shorty” was a friendly little ; cratic candidates have declared they of Scout age. The pioneering pro dachshund, belonging to the Peter will work for the repeal of the amend- gram numbers are the last of the son children. He was just 6 months ment. evening program, after which spec In a letter accompanying the report East Marion County Democrats old but in his several trips around Linn County Democrats will gather tators are invited to visit the field to held their first rally last Friday night town many knew him, and friendly | at the Bohemian hall, Mill City, Fri- sent out by Winn. Manley J. Wilson, inspect the finished exhibits. truck drivers have been known to ; day evening. May 5 at 8 p.m., accord Editor of the International Wood- at the Manolis cafe. Boys from eight to eighteen will stop and wait for him to cross the ing to Earl G. Mason, chairman Linn A good representation from the street. converge on Salem from all parts of I County Democratic Central commit Marion. Linn and Polk counties which democratic ranks were present. State Last week “Shorty” became ill tee. comprise the Cascade Area Boy Scout Treasurer Walter L. Pearson, candi and was taken to a veterinarian for Candidates for Governor have been Council representing more than 3500 date for governor was among the help. “Shorty” had had his (li Scouts. Mill City Scouts will be dignitaries present. Pearson told his te mpe r shots and it was difficult ' asked to speak. Walter Shelby, Dave among that number. The youngest fellow democrats that Oregon needed to learn what was the cause of his Epps and Earl G. Mason, candidates of these, the Cub Scouts, have a a governor that will lead the fight illness, hut after some questioning for the state legislature, and Fred The Mill City Woman's club major presentation, centered about to give the state back to the people. by the “Doc" it was decided that Mespelt, candidate for county com featured a guest night for husbands missioner, will be present. Rev. J. A Also present in Friday's rally was he had cumulative lead poisoning. long-ago times involvong cowboys in Tuesday’s night meeting at the Ferguson will act as chairman. and Indians in days of the "Old West." Roy Hewitt candidate for U. S. rep. Presbyterian church recreation room. “Shorty" used to spend one or Among the topics to be discussed is Hew’itt expressed a two days a week at The Enterprise Elaborate preparations are now resentative. Both members and guests enjoyed can- office when Mrs. Peterson was the seasonality law as passed by the an excellent program under the underway to present the youngsters strong interest in the u.c Santiam v<*„- m oki-ume style, recalling boyhood I yon and pfoposCJ strong support for working at the linotype and as a last legislature. Under this law, direction of Mrs. Donald Sheythe, in joys for all. appropriation for the Detroit dam playful puppy he would chew on the many logging concerns can now focus with National Music Week. Along with the older Scouts. Cubs and further canyon development, droppings of linotype metal that qualify as seasonal thereby dis- The program was centered around an will also perform as clowns—as in a Other state and county candidates lay on the floor. Chewing on these qualifying their employees for un- all American theme. After the at real circus. There will be a clown also spoke to the group. The Dem particles of lead gave him the pois employment compensation during the tractively served buffet dinner, guests band, too. Circus trimmings will be ocrats passed a resolution to oppose oning and he was unable to keep winter shutdown period Once this enjoyed choral numbers from the happens, the amount of money spent Presbyterian choir; the Girls Triple in evidence, and there may be pink the seasonality clause which threat anything on his stomach. lemonade—but no definite information ens to take unemployment compen “Shorty" was left in the care of with the business men by the loggers Trio from the high school; and num has been forthcoming. Efforts were sation from the canyon's loggers. the “vet” on Thursday and Friday will be materially reduced and will bers from the Barbaretts. Vocal also underway to obtain an old-time morning he passed away. We think thereby cast a blight on the pros- ( solist in the program were Mrs. Don calliope to add circus color. ald Sheythe, Belle Trask, and the that if there is a Heaven for dogs perity of the community. An old-fashioned circus parade will Tuesday Morning Fire County road conditions will be dis-1 programs only male Mr Wilbur that surely “Shorty" is then'—be through downtown Salem wind A Tuesday morning fire at the cause he loved us very much and cussed by Fred Mespelt, candidate M inert. streets Saturday, afternoon at 3:45— Martin’s trailer court brought imme we all miss "Shorty”. Susie, our tor county commissioner. The Mes Piano numbers were brought by Scouts by the thousand in the line of diate response and control by the 2-yei»r-old still talks about her pelt, program for county roads has Ardith Jones and Betsy Kriever, and received wide support, throughout the Mrs Clyde Well played several ac- March. beginning at Marion Square Mill City fire department. "Shorty". county and iB based on the principle cordian numbers, Well over 50 per- The fire in the court's laundry that adequate planning is an essential sons were in attendance. room was caused when an oil clothes BREITENBU8H ROAD CLOSED Mill City P.T.A. Plan dryer exploded spreading the flame Mrs. Lee Ross, Mill City's delegate Fishermen were reminded this week first step and that the taxpayer of i over the entire room immediately. that angling plans should not include the county are entitled to know the to the Oregon Federation of Women’s Movie Benefit Tonight The fire departments response areas served by the Breitenbush road, improvements contemplated. clubs held recently in Portland des All Democrats and their friends are cribed the winning personality of Ore could only be counted in seconds but according to word received from S. Of interest to old and young is the I the nature of the blaze had allowed invited. There will be an opportunity gon's Federation selection for Ore T. Moore, district forest ranger. gripping story of “Scott of the Ant- the fire to get in the attic of the to get acquainted with the candidates gon's mother, Mis. Rose Cloud, who The road is closed by snow and trctic,” the story of the famous Eng Coffee and doughnuts will be served also came into national fame recently laundry-rest room building. will not be opened until May 15th. lish explorer who raced Amundsen The damage was covered with in There is still l1^ feet of snow at through the courtesy of Epps Furni when she was selected for the national to the South Pole in 1912. ture store, a door prize will be given. honor. surance. the springs. Authentic to the smallest detail and dramatic as the actual event, this s film has been acclaimed by press, schools, and Parent's Magazine. The technicolor photography is especially outstanding. There will be a special matinee Thursday. May 4. at 2 o’clock in the Mill City Theatre, so that school stu dents may see this picture, also others who may not find it convenient to come in the evening The Mill City Parent-Teacher Asso ciation is sponsoring the movie, planned as a school benefit, with ad mission 60c for adults and 25c for children under 14. ivs Scouts to Converge On Salem for Circus V SHORTY East Marion Demos Hold Meeting Linn Democrats Will Meet This Friday M C Womans Club Hold Guest Night (imiiiiui fcuriits Plans for the Boy Scout’s camp- o-ree of the Marion District to be held at the old Boy Scout camp near Mehama was announced this week. The District Camporee will be held May 27 28 and will come as a climax to the Troop spring camping program as well I as preparation for summer camp. The outdoor meet will give Scouts and leaders a chance to ex change ideas and experience. Each patrol will receive a rating as A. B or C Camporee Patrol and each will receive awards designating them as such. The Patrol will compete against standards of efficiency as outlined by a score sheet. The Scouts will be expected to hike into the camp and must carry their supplies on their back Scoutcraft competition will include flapjack flipping; each patrol will build their own fire, bake their hot cake, run to a line, flip it over the line and run back finish frying, and eat. Then put out their fire. Other activities have promised to make the Scout Camporee an out- standing event. Be Held May 21 & 25 FRIDAY— I.O.O.F. meeting Lyons IWA meeting 2nd Friday Mill City IWA meeting last Friday Altar Society meet« 2nd Wed Boy Scout (cmporee Planned This Month Graduation Ceremonies to THURSDAY'— PTA Benefit show TONIGHT American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p.m SATURDAY— Legion Dance at Legion hall Santiam Riders Dance. MONDAY— Lions club meeting A F. 4 A.M. No. 180 stated meet ing third Monday Boy Scouts 7:30 TUESDAY*— Women'» club 8 p.m. 1st, 3rd Santiam Eagle« auxiliary 8 p WEDNESDAY— Lion« club auxiliary 8:30. 4th Wed. Santiam Rebekah 166—l«t and 3rd Wed at 8 p m worker, charged that Robert McKean, Secretary of the Columbia Empire Industries. had misrepresented the position of the 1WA relative to the seasonality clause, "We are asking for repeal of the amendment, which, briefly, changes the requirement for obtaining a : seasonality rating from an experience of a periodical shutdown during a regular period in any two of the last three completed calendar years." W’ilson said “Mr. McKean says that very few j logging operations can secure a sea- ' sonality rating under this law,” Wil- 1 son added, “Yet, common sense tells us that they can and will, because the lumber industry has already had two years of prolonged shutdowns during the winter months due to weather and market conditions." About sixty replies were received, Winn reported, with most of the answers from both Republican can didates favoring repeal or amendment of the clause Replies came from all over the state, particularly the lum ber producing centers. One candidate on the Republican Party ticket declared, "As a business man in a community whose payroll is derived chiefly from logging and sawmill operations, I can particu larly appreciate the viciousness of this amendment.” Another Republican candidate, up for re-election, who is an employer in the logging industry, said he "stands ready to help correct the situation.” Most of the Democrats who replied either stated they were for the repeal of the amendment or that they would support the Democratic Party plat form which calls for repeal of the seasonality clause. The IWA local unions throughout the coast and Willamentte Valley regions are holding open meetings to discuss the law and its aspects with tlje second of such meetings tenta tively scheduled af*4?easide (InMay 9. Representatives of the State Indus trial Accident Commission are being invited to appear and discuss the provisions of the much-debated amendment. - vsrtf ■■■ J 5 Plans for the Mill City high school baccalaureate and commencement ex ercise« were announced this week by high school principal, Henry Bayless. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday, May 21, at the First Presby terian church with Rev. T. C 'irtney, Jr. bringing the address Dr. David Ferguson will read the scripture and offer the prayer. Special music will be furnished by the Presbyterian choir. Commencement exercise« will be held at the Mill City theatre. May 25. at 8:00 p.m. with Dr. Herbert G. Smith, president of Willamette uni versity bringing the message. 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