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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1950)
Power Company Head Resigns The resignation of Z. E. Merrill as president of Mountain States Power company and his election as chairman of the board of that company, to gether with the election of A. W. Trimble as president, were announced from Albany, today. The effective date will be August 1, 1950. Merrill has served the company for 27 years in various capacities includ ing assistant general manager, vice president, director and president. He was elected to the latter office in December 1937. Reasons of personal health are attributed to his desire to be relieved of the strenuous duties as president of the corporation. As chairman of the board it is expected he will be chiefly concerned with mat ters pertaining to financing and other affairs requiring consideration by the directors. He will also be available for consultation on all matters per taining to the company, Trimble, who will succeed Merrill as president, has been associated with Mountain States Power company since 1930 when he became a member of the accounting staff. He served a number of years as assistant treas urer and from 1942 to 1949 was vice president and treasurer. In 1949 he was made executive vice president and is now serving in that capacity. He has been a director of the com pany since 1945. Both men are residents of Albany. T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT EI.KHORN I. \ HM IDANHA LYON ■ MEH\M \ MONGOI D OX TUI SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE'S EMPIRE OREGON. THURSDAY, JI IA 27. $2.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Bond Issue Goes Before School Voters On Äug. 8 g Son of Santiam Pioneers Dies GATES—Cail Knutson who passed away at his home in Salem last Sat urday was the son of a well-known pioneer family of the Gates-Niagara area—a family which settled here years ago and which was active in Here's Detroit damsite as it looks prior to the pouring of the first cement. Here the dam will rise from the developing the timber resources of floor of the canyon to hold back a vast reservoir of water for flood control and to generate electrical energy that may convert the North Santiam Canyon into a secondary if not a primary industrial center. this district. (Photo Courtesy Capital Journal) Carl was one of the youngest of the large Knutsen family. He grew up with a thorough knowledge of I his surroundings. An efficient 1 ger, an ardent fisherman and sports man, he was also known among his close friends as a capable guide through the Santiam wilds. Plans for a joint chamber of com the dinner at the Mill City high school He had three daughters and three Earl Rousseau. 54, suffered a fatal sons who all received their education merce meeting that would kick the auditorium. "I don't care in which community heart attack in a Mill City business in the local schools. Construction of lid off an enthusiastic campaign to the new Santiam highway completely develop the resources of the North this dinner is held," Steffy said. "The establishment yesterday afternoon. Rousseau had been a resident of erased the home he had established Santiam were discussed at Tuesday’s important thing is holding it. People in Niagara, where upon he moved meeting of the Mill City chamber of from Detroit and Idanha and other Mill City during the past year. He canyon areas are getting steamed up lived at the Lester Mason home. He with his family to Salem where he ' commerce. resided until his death. The joint meeting would bring ex- about canyon development and don’t worked as a guard on the graveyard During his He wilt be remcnfber^d by his many 1 perts tn community development pro want to be left out. They will be shtft at Detroit dam year here he made many friends who acquaintances here as a congenial and grams to Mill City and begin an in there.” Wherever it’s held, tickets for the were deeply shocked by his sudden lovable friend, one not soon to be tense investigation of the resources forgotten. of the entire canyon area from Me- dinner will go on sale as soon as passing. possible, Steffy said. The deceased is survived by a wife. He is survived by his wife. Mabie , hama to Idanha. Already scheduled to speak at the Minerva, and his mother, Emma, of Nystrum Knutson of Salem; three George Steffy, chairman of the daughters, Mrs Joyce Staahlman of chamber’s industrial committee, in dinner is John F Dueurr, president Sand Point. Idaho; by two brothers, Salem, Mrs. Myrtle DeJesus of Reno, i making the announcement said the of Civic Service, a community devel Don of Portland and Felix of Lake and Mrs. Elliot Boyer of San Fran J current crisis in international affairs opment agency which has aided Ore view, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Pearl cisco; three sons. Carl Leroy Knutson may provide the key that will unlock gon communities in attracting indus Allaway of Portland. Dueurr 1» an interesting and of Great Falls. Mont., and Richard the wealth of the North Santiam. He try. and Orville Knutson of Gates; his said it was too bad it takes a war to effective speaker talented in holding mother. Mrs. James Knutson and two I do these things, but his discussions audiences spellbound with his enthus sisters. Gussie Quilhot and Tillie with civilian and military experts iasm for community progress. Civic Service points out that indus Hansen, all of Portland; two broth leads him to believe a vast decentrali ers. Chris Knutson of Gates and zation in industry is forthcoming. tries want to locate in smaller com Knute Knutson of Tillamook, and a Mill City would be a natural place for munities. and in even comparatively peaceful times have been making de number of grandchildren. Construction of the Minto fish egg • relocation of some industries, he in centralization efforts. Services were held Tuesday morn dicated. collecting station was delayed last Industry has found that in smaller ing from the Claugh-Barrich funeral Steffy pointed out the need for an cities plant building and maintenance week when three bids w’ere rejected Darlors in Salem. all-canyon campaign to discover what costs are less, for example. Com by the army engineers as too high for our resources are and what can be panies as big as General Motors are the project. The Minto collection station is done with them. Other communities coming into small towns with their planned for the North Santiam river with less resources than ours are do branch plants. between Gates and Detroit dam. It ing this, so immediate action is nec Steffy stressed the importance of would operate in conjunction with the essary. selling our resources to these firms. Marion Forks fish hatchery as an The kickoff dinner scheduled for If they don't know about them, if we alternative to fish ladders which the Air visitors to the Davis airport who signed the register came from September 12 would be the first, but don't have answers for their questions height of Detroit dam makes imprac- the following 39 communities in Ore only the first, step in the direction we won't get them here, he insisted. tical. "We’ve got the resources here.” gon: Albany. Beaverton. Corvallis. of cataloging our resources so we can The engineers had estimated the Dufur. Eugene. Forest Grove, Gable. advise industrial firms as to. what Steffy said. "Everyone with a stake Job at $84.421 but the lowest bid re- ^we have and can give them. in this canyon’s development and ceived was $159,880, nearly twice as Gladstone, Halsey. Hermiston, Hills Tentative plans were made to have those who would like a stake in its much. Ramsey Construction Co., of boro. John Day. Junction City. Leb development should be at the kick Corvallis submitted the lowest bid. anon, Metzger. Milwaukee. Mulino, off dinner.” Multnomah. Newberg. Oak Grove. Col. D. S. Burns, district engineer, Members of the Idanha. Detroit, made the announcement that the blds Oregon City. Otis. Philomath. Port Gates, Lyons, Mehama and Elkhorn had been rejected. land. Rainier. Roseburg. St. Helens. chambers of commerce will be In Salem, Scappoose. Shedd. Siletz. Sis vited to the dinner as well as those ters. Silverton. Springfield. Stayton, belonging to the Mill City chamber. Sutherlin. Sweet Some. Warren and Observers are still needed to man The dinner meeting would be strict West Linn. Two Washington communities. Ta the Mill City observation post for the ly a business meeting and would last coma and Kelso, were also repre Western Air Defense 1 Force, local upwards of two hours and a half. sented. Payett. Idaho, and Canby, chief observer Mrs. Lee Bassett re- If you are an ex-resident of either California, furnished representatives ports. Minnesota or Wyoming, you are in for the Gem and Golden states Such posts are being established vited to a picnic Sunday. throughout the west to report low- Ex-Minnesotans will gather at the flying planes which radar can’t de Jantzen Beach Park in Portland, tect. Gates will open at 10 a.m. Admis- Passes sion will be free plus tax The Mill City observation post will THURSDAY— Preliminary estimates indicate in- may be obtained at the booth outside be on the school ground behind the Softball 6 p.m. come for the second annual air show the west gate entrance, Hot water athletic field. American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. Of 30 volunteers needed, only 13 cleared expenses by about $100. the will be furnished for coffee, You are Gates PT A 1st Thursday 8 p.m. had signed up with Mrs. Bassett by Mill City chamber of commerce esti asked to bring your lunch basket. Stations will be set up for each mated at its Tuesday meeting yesterday morning FRIDAY— Volunteering so far are Mrs Ernest "An unqualiifed success” was the county. The program will begin at I.O.O.F meeting Christensen and son. Mr. and Mrs term members applied to the show o p.m. Lyons IWA meeting 2nd Friday. Ex-Wy< im Mill City IWA meeting last Friday Roger Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. H I. after the financial estimate was Plymale. Mr and Mrs. R L. Roberts. added to other reports as to how well lea and MOND AY— nual pier Bill Shuey. C. F. Hunter, George the event was received. Lions club meeting. Plans to wrap up the second annual vallis with 1 p.m. the announced Steffy. C. E. Steffy. C. E Coville AF. 4 AM. No. 180 stated meet and Mrs J. C. Kimmel. Free coffee will be air show with the mailing of picture starting time. ing third Monday. Observers will work in teams of postcards to visiting airmen 1 were served by the committee. Ice cream Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. two at a time, A definite training completed at the meeting. The pic- and pop will be available for the chil period has not yet been established, ture to be put on the cards Is i one dren. Bring your own lunch. Base TUESDAY— The post would not be put into actual of the airfield taken the day of the ball. horseshoes, and boating are on Softball 8 p.m. . show. Bob Veness will handle the tap for the picnickers. operation until the need develops Chamber of Commerce 8 p.m. Interested persona can contact Mrs remaining details Women's club 8 p ro. 1st, 3rd Tues Members reported favorable com PILOT MAKES FAST TIME Bassett at the Mountain States office. WEDNESDAY— ments of the visitors concerning the Among visiting pilots at the air Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. wonderful scenic attractions of the show was M Earl Ott of the Western at Detroit school building TRUTH 4 OI RT MHF.DILE North Santiam. of the exceedingly States Supply Co. of Portland Ott Lions club auxiliary 8:30, 4th Wed. Mill City now has two court nights well-cooked turkey and of apprecia flew his orange-colored Taylorcraft Santiam Rebekah 16« 1st and 3rd Traffic violators now face the Judge tion for the opportuntiy offered to from Portland 90 Davis airport in 22 on Tuesday and Friday nights. Wed at 8 p m visit the Detroit damsite. minutes. X Santiam Communities Could Develop As Relocation Centers for Industry Eari Rousseau Taken by Death Engineers Reject Minto Station Bids Visitors to Air Show Came From 43 PJa;es Plane Observers Urgently Needed (itllltilin ¿lUTitP: Former Residents of Two States To Hold Picnics Air Show C’ezrs Expense; by $100 Board Seeks $44,000 With $91,700 Debt Already on Books Voters of school district 129-J ’ will on Tuesday. August 8. approve or re ject a school board proposal to bond the district for an indebtedness of $44.000 This is an addition to previous bonded indebtedness of $101.700 con tracted in September. 1948. at 3 per cent interest of which only $10.000 has been retired. The next payment on this debt Is due March. 1951. Interest payments of $1,375 50 are due every six months. The March payment will be $11,- 375.50. In addition the voters approved a $4,400 supplementary budget In ex cess of the six per cent limitation on June 30. For the first time polls will be open for six hours. They will open at 2 p.m. and close at 8 p.m.. both times Pacific Standard Time. The August election will be held in "the present school building", the official notice of election says. Purpose of the bond issue is to ac quire. construct, complete, improve, repair, equip and furnish school build ings and additions thereto including | the purchase of a new school bus. Voters will be given ballots marked | "Bonds yes” and "Bonds No". Ballots marked "Bonds X Yes" wlil I count for the $44,000 bond issue. Those marked "Bonds X No" will count against the bond issue. The nature of the ballot means the ; voter must approve of the whole pro- i posal or reject the whole proposal. J Voters favoring the school bus por- i tion, for example, but rejecting the Portland Company Makes High Bid For Local Timber Douglas fir timber on seven thous and acres of land in the Rock Creek area near Mill City brought a high bid of $27.25 per 1,000 feet at a state forestry department timber auction in Salem Monday. The Scordi ite company of Portland made the high bid. It bid $10 per 1,000 feet for hemlock, $10 for cedar and $15 for noble fir in topping 11 other bidders in each category. Scordrite also was high bidder for timber in a tract approximately five miles northeast of Mehama with a bid of $.13.500 for 1,600,000 feet of Douglas fir. This bid was more than twice the $15,000 bid the forestry de partment expected. It was reported the forestry depart ment expected less than one-fifth the bid for the Rock Creek timber than what it received. High prices received at the sale in dicate the current heavy demand for timber and the threat that prices may even go higher. Mill City business men are hoping that the timber logged in the Rock Creek area can be processed locally. Estimates indicate there are be- tween 8,000.000 and 12.000,000 feet of timber in the Rock Creek auction. Upwards of a quarter million dollars may go to the state as a result of the sale. Fire Demolishes Truck On Santiam Highway Keith Phillips route 1, Lyons. Ma rion county fire warden was called to an unusual fire near little Sweden on the new Santiam highway Mon day afternoon. A Mr. White of Mc- Minnville was driving from eastern Oregon with a truck load of hay which had caught on fire, He was unaware of the fire until passing motorists called it to his attention. The ropes were broken In an effort to push the hay from the truck The whole thing was so badly consumed that nothing could be done even with the aid of the other fire warden from Detroit. The truck and its three-ton load of hay was completely destroyed. WB SEE BY THE ADS: Free < bild'« Photograph. 1 ¡-Gallon < loro« 25c. 1935 Ply month 895 Bean Pirker« Wanted. rest would face the dilemma of ap proving the whole measure to get the new school bus, or rejecting the whole measure though he wants the school bus but because he disapproves more strongly of the other expendi tures. Although the bond issue is limited to $44,000. the notice of election does not stipulate how much of the money is to be spent for specific needs. Ap proval of the measure gives the school board power to spread the funds over whatever costs of construction It pleases. Explorer Scout Tells Story of Journey To Valley Forge, Pa. By GARY PETERSON Our train pulled into the station at Valley Forge park at approxi mately 5:30 p.m., on Jund 27th, and the troops lined up to march into the camp. Then a voice over the loud speaker told us that we could cither carry our packs or leave them for the trucks to haul 111. Being slightly lazy. I decided to leave my pack there which was too bad because we later wished we had taken them when we were ready to go to bed and didn't have our packs or sleeping bags. After a cold meal (the facilities for cooking hadn't been put up yet) we proceeded to get the supplies from , the supply tent. By the time we got there it was too late to start the job of putting up the tents, etc., etc., bo we took off to see part of the camp. Of large importance was the Triding Post, which was a department store in itself, almost. It had everything any of the Scouts would need and a little more besides. It had snack bars where the Scouts could buy cokes and candy, and counters where camping (Continued cn Page 3) Movies of Breakfast Hop To Be Shown All-color motion pictures of the breakfast hop will be shown next Sun day night at Davis airport. The showing will begin at 9 p.m. or as soon afterward as it becomes sufficiently dark to show the movies. If weather permits the film will be shown on the airfield, if otherwise, in the hanger. Though the air show is over, flying continues at Davis airport with flight instruction being given on Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights. The first three student aviators to solo at Davis airport soloed during the past month. Courtland Rue, Clyde Wells and Jim Ziebert have taken their first lone ventures into the canyon skies. Byron Davis, manager of the air port, said the men soloed after about five hours of instruction each. Us ually It requires from eight to twelve hours of instruction. are instructors at "the Davis Flying Ralph Nibbler and Ted Galbreath School. Citizen’s League Holding Special Meeting Tonight Mill City's Citizen's League will hold a special meeting tonight at 8 p.m. In Hammond hall for the purpose or discussing school finances School board members are invited to attend to present their views on the forthcoming bond issue election. All citizens of Mill City and school district 129-J are invited to the meet ing to discuss the problems of school finances. The Citizen's League is interested In clarifying the issue for all voters so that an intelligent decision can be rendered by them on August 8.
