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Quips & Quotes
T he MILL CITY
Serving:
MILL CITY
By PHIL McNOTE
DETROIT
Well in as much as this column is
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new to you, the readers, perhaps you
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should know something about the
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writer. I’ve done a little writing,
mostly feature material, in a few
LYONS
papers in the east. I’m employed in
MEHAMA
the canyon now, so a few extra
MONGOI.l»
aheckels prompted me to submit a
few lines that might make interesting
reading matter. Oh yes, I suppose
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you should know that I'm married,
have two children, ages 3 and 5.
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MILL CITY, OREGON. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1950
Vol. VI—No. n
Enough of that, lets turn to more
interesting material.
Mark Twaine has always inspired
me when my fancies turn to writing.
Seems as once when he had submitted
a book for publication the poor pub
lisher aged considerably when he
noticed the absence of any punctua
Dusty summer streets appeared to
A move to mobilize the logging in
tion. The pulisher said he couldn't
dustry in the vicinity of Mill City be dated this week when Mr. N. W.
print it with out the right marks nor
into a quick-striking and effective Haner of N. W. Haner and Associates,
could he add the marks that the
Fifteen seniors from Mill City high
With the influx of population and fire-fighting force to combat forest Portland engineers visited in Mill City
author had not written himself. Do
construction workers canyon tavern fires this summer was started this last week. Mr. Haner discussed a school received diplomas at Thursday
you know what he did? You've
owners called for a meeting with the week by W. D. Hagenstein, chief surveying project to prepare the city evening commencement exercises be-
guessed right . . . simply submitted a
Oregon State Liquor Control Com forester for the Forest Conservation streets for proper drainage and a fore over 400 parents and friends,
few pages of periods, commas, etc.
mission Thursday afternoon in Mill Committee of the Pacific Northwest I "dust coating” of oil.
Dr. G. Herbert Smith, president of
and told the publisher to place them
City to help them cope with problems Forest Industries
The project is not to be confused Willamette university, brought the
where he liked. Not a bad idea.
caused by the rapid growth, accord
Every local logging operator is with a permanent paving project but address on "The Marks of an Edu
ing to a statement from Ron Gem
Maybe a few handfulls of roses
urged
by the forest leader to prepare will serve as a necessary preparation. cated Man”.
mell,
public
relations
officer
from
the
would be a good way to start a col
his
operation
for any emergency in The permanent project will require a
The seniors made a striking picture,
commission.
umn. Here’s a handfull of the sweet
. suitable road base and proper drain I with the girls wearing white formats
case of fire.
smelling flowers to the owners of the
Warwick,
enforcement
David C.
age. Officials pointed out that were and red roses, while male members of
Hagenstein outlined a four-point
Mill City theatre. Kind of nice of
supervisor from the commission
a surface placed on the streets at this the class wore suits with red and white
action
program
for
each
logging
unit:
them to give a days wages, and it
spoke to 25 owners at the Mill City
time that the lack of drainage would flowers. The Mill City theatre, scene
amounted to just that, so the high
theatre. Also speaking was William 1) prepare a fire-fighting plan for cause deterioration in one season. of the commencement exercises, was
each
camp;
2)
assign
each
logger
to
school could hold the commencement
Jordan, commission inspector for the
The current survey was marked as a ! cleverly decorated with the class
exercises there. I understand they've
district. The speakers stressed co a specific job to be ready when a fire definite step in the direction of better colors of red and white. High school
donated the building for several years
operation between the officers, own starts; 3) see that there are plenty of streets for Mill City.
juniors were In charge of the decorat
I tools for every logger (axes, shovels,
without charge. It’s that sort of
ers, and the increased populace.
A "dust coating” of the city’s ing.
1
power
saws)
and
that
they
are
kept
thing thats good for a town.
Owners were warned against the
streets, however, was scheduled to
Awards, for outstanding perform-
most common violations of illegal handy and in good shape where every begin as soon as the engineering firm
Well school is out. The doors will
sales (after hours), sales to minors, man knows their location; and 4) have finished the preliminary work. The ! ance's in various fields, were given
close behind the youngsters but all
and sales to intoxicated persons. They 1 fire drills at regular intervals to application of oil will be designed to during the evening's ceremonies.
will not be quiet within. Mr. janitor
Winner of the much sought Ethel
were further advised to call for the accustom men to speed.
will be faced with the task of cleaning
keep the dust down for approximately
Hickey Award given for scholarship,
“
Every
operator
or
logging
boss.
”
state inspector or the local police if
and sanding and polishing the old
3 or 4 months.
activities and co-operation was Wanda
such violations seemed apparent. The Hagenstein urged, "should post his
building up for the time when the
Cost of the survey will be cared for,
commission expressed favor that the camp with fire warning signs. He by suggestion of the firm, at a time Vandermeer. Other awarded seniors
bell rings again in the fall. Not so,
tavern operators had realized the im should work with his crews to get when a bond issue is passed for the were: Dolores Brewer, valedltorian;
however, for the school at Elkhorn.
John Nelson, salutitorian; Lawrence
pending danger and called for the their full co-operation, He should permanent project.
Oh its true, school is out, the doors
and Leo Poole, athletics; Ethel Skill
insist
on
every
man
in
camp
being
meeting.
It
was
stated
that
through
are closed, but fall will give no cause
ings, citizenship; and Ronald Rags
Pictured above is Mill City’s Mayor such meetings any serious problems careful with fire.”
for them to be re-opened. Because of . Albert Toman as he bought the first
dale, activities.
could be eliminated.
The logging industry of western
the consolidation between the Mill
poppy last Friday morning for dis
School board chairman Donald
Washington
and
Oregon
must
take
City and Elkhorn districts, next fall abled veterans. Mrs. J. T. King,
Asked if the liquor commission.
Sheythe presented diplomas to Dolores
the lead, the forester warned, in this
will see the students from the little
could
stop
parents
from
buying
in
president of the local Legion Auxil
Brewer, Mary Jane Hoffman, Norman
North Fork transported to Mill City. iary, is pinning the poppy on the toxicants for their children, Gemmell fire prevention program if we are to
Marttala, Oliver Muise, John Nelson,
Of course it will mean a better school
stated that the state had no law gov get the fullest support from the gen
mayor.
Sonny Nelson, Ernest Podrabsky,
eral
public
for
Keep
Oregon
and
and all of that and the youngsters
erning such action but further stated
Leslie A. Allen, Detroit, was killed
Lawrence Poole, Leo Poole, Ronald
stand to gain, but it’s a little sad to
that any city could readily pass such Washington Green.
Friday afternoon when a car in which
"Loggers got a lot of slash burned he was riding crashed into the rear Ragsdale, Ethel Skililngs, Jack Stew
see the doors close on a thousand
an ordinance.
memories and as many good times.
Also present at Thursday’s meeting last fall,” Hagenstein stated. "There of a loaded logging truck on the San art, Phyllis Tiinm, I^iwrence Thorn
ley, and Juanita Thomas.
were Oren Campbell, secretary of the is every indication we will have a tiam highway near Detroti.
What do you mean the canyon
good
seed
year.
Any
unnecessary
Thanks To Theatre
'
Oregon
Tavern
Owners
association
State
police
said
James
Allen,
26,
people aren't the most courteous
and Art Taaffe, enforcement sergeant forest fires could destroy our chances Detroit, believed to be the victim’s
A representative of the high school
people in the world ? The new cross
for natural reseeding of tens of son, was driving the car. Allen suf- stated that the school wished to pub
walks in Mill City have caused many
June the 10th is the day that has for the district from Salem.
thousands of acres of stump stubble. fered shock and lacerations and was licly thank Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ven-
drivers to go home disappointed be 1 been set for voting on the Soil Con-
The industry and the public has too reported in “fair” condition late Fri- ess for the generous donation of their
cause there was no one to stop for. | servation issue in Marion county.
big a stake in reforestation to per day night at Salem Memorial hos- theatre for the evening. It was be
Each property owner will receive
I hope it’s not too late to thank the
mit upsetting this program with use pital.
.
lieved to be a little known fact that
Mill City Disposal for hauling the an absentee ballot and are urged to
less man-caused forest fires."
The truck driver, Alfred Haugn, Jr., they provided the theatre each year
booth for the Chamber of Commerce ■ vote and mail them in as soon as
Mill City, was not injured. Police without charge
up to the damsite or to thank 1 received. Should you prefer to vote
said both vehicles were traveling west
A reception for the parents and
Bill Obe’^’iaw end Roger Nelson for in person the noils will be open in
when the accident occur»'«* about 3:30 friends oi t,,? &<«•■. >r class was held
On Thursday, June 29th, between
both Mehama and Stayton the reg
the nice job of sign painting.
p.m. The truck was loaded with nine after Thursday night's exercises in
the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the
Well I guess this will fill up ular voting hours.
logs and had a red flag on the rear the high school recitation room.
It is necessary to have 131 favor Presbyterian recreation room. Mill
enough of the printers picas until
of the load, officers said.
City,
a
Red
Cross
mobile
unit
will
The freshmen were in charge of the
able
votes
to
carry
the
issue.
Any
Detroit's
Civic
club
has
a
keen
eye
next issue; one more thing though,
The body was taken to the Weddle event.
collect
blood
from
voluntary
donors.
Under their direction the
"stay
at
home
”
will
be
counted
as
a
set for entertaining the canyon peo
for goodness sake be careful with
The local American Legion Post is ple in sponsoring a Carnival Dane« funeral home in Stayton
room was decorated with the senior
fires. Now that fire season is in full negative vote so every one is urged
It WM the tilth fatal tiaffie acci colors.
Refreshments were served.
operation, if you think you must start to vote either by absentee ballot or sponsoring the National Blood pro Saturday night, June 3 at the De
dent
in the Marion-Polk county area
gram
in
our
community.
Volunteers
’
at
the
polls.
troit high school auditorium.
a fire get permission first from your
Formal
Part
y Held
in the past week.
are reguested to sign Donor Pledge
district fire warden. Keith Philips
Proceeds from the benefit will be
A formal patty for the graduates
cards with Mrs. Jack Colburn at used for the Civic club building fund
is the man to see in Marion county
and faculty members, was held Fri-
Wood's store. Mill City, or with Police While dancing will serve as the focal
and Byron Bates is Linn county’s
day night by Mrs. Albert Toman at
Chief J. T. King.
warden.
Just remember all you
point for the evening's entertainment
her home. Numerous games, appro-
It is urgent that 125 cards be signed guests will be able to enjoy such en
stand to lose when a fire gets out of
priate for the evening, were played by
immediately
in
order
to
insure
the
control.
tertainment as fortune telling by a
the guests, but not without reward.
A $100.000 student loan fund, estab- appearance of the mobile unit to ob
Baccalaureate services were held in The lovely hostess awarded prizes of
specialist in the field, card games,
I lished 25 years ago by terms described tain 100 pints of blood. Everyone
and Bingo with prizes for the lucky the Idanha Community church Sun 1 considerable value to each winner.
in the joint wills of Edward G. and from 21 to 60 years of age may offer winners.
day for the graduating class of the A special cake decorated with "Class
Ida M Crawford of Portland, is avail his or her blood. Persons over 18
The address
Door prizes will be given away as Detroit high school.
able to young men desiring assistance yaers and under 21 years may donate the evening progresses The evening "True Greatness” was delivered by of Fifty” In red and white was cut
j and served with ice cream and punch.
in furthering their education, Robert if they bring the written consent of
gives promise of a carnival of fun Eldon Haley, invocation and benedic-
Lyons — Fire of unknown origin M. Alton, vice president and trust their parents.
tion by Warren Knape, and two se-
to every canyoner present.
completely destroyed the home of Mr. officer of the United States National
lections “Light a Candle in the Chap
Bank,
announced
recently.
and Mrs. Leonard Goodman about 1
el” and “The Lord's Prayer” were
LETA DIBBI.EF. GRADUATES
Loans are limited to students pre
AM Sunday morning.
Leta Dibblee of Detroit is among sung by the Detroit glee club.
Those graduating are Nancy Hase-
No one was at home at the time paring for a career in any one of the
the 2X4 students which make up Pa
mechanical
arts,
trades,
practical
the fire was discovered by a neigh
cific university's largest graduating man, Nancy Burns (Bray), Glen Den
Lyons The Mari-Linn school held
ton, Robert Budling, Harlow White their eighth grade graduation exer
bor. The alarm was turned in at the business or any of the professions
Community Chest representatives class and is one of 147 who were
except
medicine,
law,
theology,
peda
telephone office and by the quick
of science degrees and Edward Donnelly.
cises at the Santiam Valley Grange
fiom about 15 cities and towns of granted bachelor
response of the Stayton and Mill gogy and music. Alton stated. The
The Commencement exercises will hall Wednesday evening, with the
at commencement exercises in Forest
Marion
county
gathered
at
the
county
City fire departments they were able applicant must have attended a pri
Grove on May 28. Mrs. Dibblee re be Wednesday night at the grade following program: processional, pi
Chest headquarters in Salem Monday
to save the homes of Mr and Mrs mary school, Alton continued, and
ceived her B.8. in physical education. school auditorium.
anist, Mrs. Marvin Toland; invoca
evening to elect officers and make
should
indicate
a
desire
and
ability
Bert Lyons and Mr. and Mrs. Loren
tion, Rev. O. A. Jewell; song, "By the
plans
for
the
fall
campaign.
The
Chamberlain.
Mr. and Mis. Cham to help educate himself.
Mississippi". Seventh grade, saluto-
general theme was the “Importance
The
maximum
loan
is
$1.000
to
berlain were away but the furnish
rian, Donna Peabody, class history.
of Early Planning for the Campaign”.
ings were carried from the house any one individual. Except in special
Dean Mansveld, and Dobaid Olmstead.
Among the speakers were Charles A
cases,
loans
will
not
exceed
$250
In
with some damage done to the build
| *,nK "Over the Rainbow”; eighth
Sprague, ex-state president of the
any
one
year
Repayment
is
sched
ing.
The Goodmans’ with her son
grade, speaker, Mr. Paul Acacrman,
Coniunity Chest; L. A. Warner, pres
and wife Mr and Mrs. Bob Romine uled at the rate of not less than $10
song, "I I’axse«! by Your Window*';
ident of the State Chest; H. C. John
per
month
including
5%
interest
be
and little Bobbie were left with noth
seventh
grade, valedictorian, Cecil
Chest;
son,
secretary
of
the
State
ing only the clothes which they wore. ginning three months after the bor
1 Bassett, class prophecy. Laura Karr
Rev. Arthur Goble, president of the
rower graduates or leaves school.
and Pauline Bridges, class will, Paul-
Woodbum Chest; Clem J. Butch,
l ine Shiewek and Cheita Ijinde, song
president Mt. Angel Chest; Wren
| 'Memory Lane"; eighth grade, pre-
Malheney, member of the board of
♦
j Mentation of diplomas by Mrs. Lcora
directors, Silverton Chest; Al Loucks,
THURSDAY—
Stevens to the following graduates:
president. E Burr Miller and J. A. H
American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs.
Ricard Boltzer, Cecil Bassett, Pauline
Dodd, vice presidents of the Salem
Sam Bridges and His Santiam Play Chest. Jake Gilmour, vice president
Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m.
, Bridges, James Courteney, Drury
boys will set the pace for the Gates of the Marion County Chest, Talbot,
Dark. Nova Ann Gareth. IA ura Karr.
FRIDAY—
Firemen’s Benefit Dance this Satur
Carol Kuiken, Cheita Lande, Dean
presided.
I.O.O.F. meeting
day night at the Gates Gym.
I Mansveld, Betty Nydegger, Donald
Officers elected were president. J
Lyons TWA meeting 2nd Friday.
The volunteer firemen in the Gates A. H. Dodd, Salem; vice presidents.
Olmstead, Donna Peabody, Jean Oie-
Mill City IWA meeting last Friday
district have spent considerable effort Jake Gilmour. Talbott. Rev Goble,
trok, Pauline Shiewek. Marlin Stew-
SATURDAY—
in obtaining fire fighting equipment Woodburn, Wren Matheney, Silver-
, art. Shirley Wagner, Lavera Ruth
Firemen's Benefit dance at Gates.
i Wilson and Jean Walker.
for community stability.
The pro ton. Gil Suhlachtsick, Stayton; treas
Carnival Benefit at Detroit
ceeds from the dance will be used to urer, Henry Kropp. Salem; secretary.
Legion Dance at Legion hall
purchase and maintain such equip C A Kells. Salem
ment. The 75 cents admission charge
Santiam Riders Dance.
for adults will well represent a safer HEART ATT UK T AKES JUDAY
MONDAY—
community through greater fire pro
Mi Ed. Juday, uncle of Mr. and Mrs.
Lions club meeting.
tection.
George Veteto passed away this week
A F. 4 A M No. 180 stated meet
Gajes citizens were urged to join at Barlow, when he suffered a heart
ing third Monday.
in their traditional community spirit attack while visiting with friends.
The industrial committee of Mill
Boy Scouts 7:30
in establishing a better equipped fire
City’s Chamber of Commerce joined
The Vetetoa’ had driven to Canby
TUESDAY—
department.
forces this week with the tourist pro
and Portland over the weekend and
Women’s club 8 p.m. 1st, 3rd Tues
motion committee and all communi
returned by way of Barlow to visit
ties up and down the canyon to pro
Santiam Eagles auxiliary 8 p.m.
with Mr. and Mrs L D. Parmeater
WE SEE BY THE AM:
mote attractions for the canyon
Mrs Parmeater is a sister to Mr
Senior Scouts 7:30 p m.
Spring Drenes *10.00.
tourist.
Veteto.
Also
visiting
with
the
group
UIDNESDAY—
Allsweet 29c pound.
GETTING 111.R T*P . . . directly from the horse is pretty Alice < anaga
was
Mr.
Juday
who
during
the
even
The committee began work on a
Lions club auxiliary 8:30, 4th Wed.
who offer« Utile Joe Waggoner, n thoroughbred, his bucket of water.
Lady wrestlers coming.
ing suffered a heart attack and passed
descriptive
folder for the Santiam
Miss
<
anaga
will
now
know
what
horse
to
place
her
pari-mutuel
bet
on
Santiam Rebekah IM lit and 3rd
Davenos *9.95 up.
away.
canyon. It would enable the tourist
during the raring at Uhu non Meadow s June X. 9, and 10. U-hwnon Is
Farms Free.
Wed at 8 p m.
Funeral services will be held Fri
to know of the scenic spot* ot visit
also celebrating the 39th annual strawberry festival on the same days.
Altar Society meets 2nd Wed
day at Canby.
Eight races dally are planned at the Meadows.
and offers recreational suggestions.
ENTERPRISE
Oiling of City Streets Graduates Receive
Tavern Owners Call Fire-Fighting Unit
Diplomas at Thursday
Urged Among Loggers To Start Soon
Meet with Liquor
Commencement
Commission Thursday
é
Detroit Man Killed
As Car Rams Truck
Soil Conservation
Election Set
100 Blood Donors
Urgently Needed
Student Loan Fund Is
Available Now
Carnival Dance For
Detroit Civic Club
Detroit High Schoo!
Holds Graduation
Flames Demolish Home
Of Leonard Goodman
Community Chest Officials
Lay P'ans for Fall
(Linitiiui fcurnts:
Mari-Linn District Hold
Eighth Grade Graduations
Gates Firerren Sponsor
Benefit Dance Saturday
Canyon Folder for
Tourists Planned