John Durr Urges
Canyon-Wide Index
Of Vast Resources
T he MILL CITY
ENTERPRISE
Serving:
MIl-L CITY
I »ETROIT
I 1 KHORN
GARS
IDANHA
LYON«
MEHAMA
MONGOIJ)
Mr. John Durr, president of Civic
Service of Eugene, consultants on
community surveys and civic devel
opment programs spoke on "Benefits
of Sound Industrial Development in
«4 J 1 ! • ‘ > 1 • i
the North Santiam.’’ In his talk he
w»i■■a n g
OX THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF N 111 RE’S EMPIRE
reminded us that some say we will
never see normal times again.
DtlRUir UAMl POHIMIOISI
Vol. YI—No. 37
Mil I. (TTY, OREGON. Till RSDAY. SEPTEMBER 14, 1950
$2.50 a Year, 5c a Copy
Mr. Durr included as benefits of
sound industrial development these
nine points:
1. Agriculture: raise more, bring I
more crops here, and process crops
further.
2. Timber: do more processing lo
cally, more thoroughly utilize timber
resources.
3. Minerals: further exploration to
develop both metallics and non-metal-
lics.
4. Recreation: preserve, protect, de
velop and enhance.
The singing by all of the Star
Toni Lawson McCall, administra
5. Improve service industries to
Spangled Banner bought to attention
tive assistant to Governor McKay,
serve business of this area.
struck the opening keynotes of the
6. Off-season employment for sea those attending the unique canyon
wide dinner.
historic canyon-wide industrial de
sonally employed workers.
velopment dinner held in the Mill
George Steffy, chairman of the Mill
7. Year-round job opportunities for
City high school this week, after a
I City chamber of commerce industrial
your young people.
challenging introduction given by
8. War materiel Industries, patri- ! development committee, , this week,
toastmaster" George Steffy of Mill
historic
otic service, may be essential jobs. ' guided
’J*J the *"
’*x ’* proceedings of a
City.
9. Example: 15-man industry can canyon-wide attended dinner in the
In introducing McCall, Steffy ob-
bring to the North Santiam: 39 oc Mill City high school designed to
served, "This man. ladies and gen
cupied homes, two professional men, highlight the industrial development
tlemen. really needs no introduction
three retail store employees, demand of the canyon’s many resources.
because he is not a stranger to any
for farm produce from 660 acres, re
Keying the dinner to the present
of us . .
and that, “This history
tail sales approximating $50,000, tax world situation and emergency,
making canyon-wide meeting of ths
able valuation of $250,000, 32 autos Steffy spoke at length upon the
industrial development committee of
and service for them.
measures needed and being taken by
the Mill City chamber of commerce
Mr. Durr urged that those already the federal government to provide
has been called for the purpose of
in the area be given every help and national security. In giving a report
uniting the communities that make
encouragement possibly before at of information gathered in a recent
up the North Santiam canyon into a
tempting to bring in someone from Portland mobilization meeting Steffy
workable unit for the purpose of de
the outside to start new factories or had this to say:
termining. by actual survey, our in
enterprises.
"As you know, a large delegation
dustrial potential. . . . thereby mak
Mr. Durr pointed out that "Sound went to Portland to a special meeting
ing the fullest possible use of our
industrial development doesn’t just called for the purpose of discussing
natural resources.”
happen, but results from thinking and arriving at ways and means of
Sensing the tenor of McCall’s
and action; that prospects interested industrial mobilization—location
opening remarks, Steffy ventured,
in Willamette valley most ably pre relocation.
Prominent canyon people attending "Here in Mill City, the Heart of the
sented with the facts wins. A com
"The National Security Act of 1947
the canyon-wide dinner held in the North Santiam, a most unusually
munity does not stand still,-it either charged the National Security Re-
Mill City high school witnessed a sin fine place, would be the place, I think,
moves backward or forward. To go sources Board with the duty of ad
cere and timely plea by toastmaster for the unusual to happen.”
forward, you can’t rely on drifting— vising the president concerning the
George Steffy that we take stock of
Mr McCall’s speech, very enter
you must chart your course.”
i co-ordination of military, industrial
all resources while having in mind taining, and full of his Bostonian
and
civilian
mobilization.
Mr.
Durr
cau-
In charting a course
the prophesies found in the Bible,
accent was well received. What Mr.
tioned a community to "Get facts
"One phase of this duty is described
Expressing the Biblical thought, McCall had to say follows:
in a usable form with enough copies by the act in this language, ‘the stra
Steffy said. "It just could be that
“. . . Sorta tough representing such
for the use of anyone desiring infor- tegic relocation of industries, serv
further through the darkness have I a wonderful personality as Governor
mation about the community.”
ices. government, and economic ac
gazed than most. . . . and I quote, McKay when everyone in the aud
Mr. Durr suggested representatives tivities, the continuous operation of
"The Great, The Mighty God -hast lence looks up expecting io see a de-
of all the communities start meeting which is essential to the nation’s
set signs and wonders in the land of lightful little Scot all their eyes
regularly and gathering information security.'
Egypt, even unto this day'.’’ Further light upon is this long drink of Bour
on this theme. Steffy commented, bon . . .
that can be used by a joint commit-1 “The problems presented by disper
tee for industrial development of the sion of industry cannot be solved NORTH SANTIAM’S FUTURE TOASTED—John F. Durr, industrial con "According to The Great Pyramid
"I was asked the other day at a
Neither can they be sultant from Eugene, George Steffy, chairman of the Mill City ( handier of and Ezekiel, both as interpreted by meeting whether I would describe
canyon with sub-committees in each 1 overnight.
Commerce
Industrial
development
committee,
and
Tom
Lawson
McCall,
the ablest scholars of our day, Russia the governor as a conservative or
community. By working together in solved by the government alone.
"They involve measures necessary executive secretary to Governor McKay toast the future of the North San and her Allies shall come to grips liberal. I answered as "a conserva-
•his fashion the cost can be keep to
tiam canyon in Santiam river water at the industrial committee dinner held
with England and he- Allies at th-* tire-liberal " -•
a muunium and tai'— conti ibuted to arsuit ‘hat American industry is Tuesday evening in the recreation room of the Mill City high school.
vnizy that he's
committee efforts not wasted by prepared to meet any military and
Above, some of the 160 guests who attended the affair devoted to the awful battle of Armageddon."
really very progressive but, unlike
Disclaiming, however, powers of a most liberals In the modern sense, he
floundering.
A program must be war supporting civilian requirements dream ot bringing greater industrial development Into the North Santiam,
discussed and understood so that ac- appraised in the light of today's and gateway to opportunity. (Photos courtesy Capita) Journal and Bob Venessl prophet. Steffy had this to say. "Now likes to have some idea where he’s
whether this is the beginning of that going before he starts.
tion can follow was pointed up by tomorrow’s technological advances in
1 methods of warfare. . . .
terrible struggle is something I would
Mr. Durr.
"We hear so much about liberals,
"Industry, itself, has a big stake
not presume to say with complete conservatives, socialists et al these
“Doing a job yourself is much bet
definiteness, but I can tell you this
(Continued on Page 8)
ter even if you can afford to hire in the proper dispersion of its facil
ities in order to safeguard not only
and make no mistake about it we
it done.” he concluded.
the national security, but alos its own
are now in the process of 'girding
In introducing Mr. Durr, Steffy existence.
Wm. L. (Les) Josslin, Democratic
our loins’ in earnest, and our indus
said:
Roy R. Hewitt, candidate for U. S. State Chairman, will discuss "The trialization in every way possible
". . . the chamber has been alerted
"A man may be face to face with to the opportunities for induction of representative, 1st district, capped Child in Jail” at a public meeting and the opening up of our canyon to
the oportunity of a lifetime, and for industry to this North Santiam can the events of the historic canyon Sunday. September 17 according to the re-locations of industries now too
lack of a little timely help and co yon and the turn of world events wide dinner held in the Mill City Earl G. Mason, chairman. Linn vulnerable to attack, may well be our
operation. be utterly unable to profit has but brought into sharper focus high school this week as he delivered County Democratic Central commit contribution towards our nation’s se
The school board of district No.
by it.
the importance of the work this com a powerful and inspired talk on tee. The meeting will start with a curity in the terrible conflict that is 129-J at a special board meeting held
pot-luck
dinner
at
2:00
p.m.
with
the
“What can the Canyon do to and In
"Another man with idle money mittee has been doing.
Sept. 5, for the consideration of bids,
program starting at 3:00 Those fast shaping up.”
"We will work with industry and the national security?”
may be wondering how he can invest
Viewing the “signs of our times”, accepted the joint bid of Chas. N.
After a brief, introduction by who wish to attend the pot-luck are Steffy stated. "As concerns the many Tripp Co. and Fordyce 4 Co. of Port
or employ it to advantage.
the government to arrive at practical
“These two men should get to and economically feasible measures George Steffy, toastmaster of the asked to bring their own table ser- things that must yet come to pass, land, on the bond issues voted last
for the protection of both industrial bountiful canyon dinner served by the vice.
gether.
July to raise $44,00000.
The Santiam Central Farmers between now and the next half cen
“A connecting link is necessary facilities and the nation's security." Gates Womens club, tnd decorated
tury, mankind shall make more and
Of the five bids submitted for con
Union
hall
where
the
meeting
is
to
be
For the invocation. Steffy. the by Mill City Garden club women, Mr.
and we of the industrial development
greater spiritual progress than has sideration. the Tripp-Fordyce bid ap
held,
is
located
on
the
Albany
I-eba-
committee supply it and bring about master of ceremonies, called upon Hewitt began his speech by referring
been made for the past nearly 6,000 peared the most attractive.
Their
to the exquisite and beautiful dis non highway at its junction with the years. It is too noticeable to over bid provides that on the bonds ma
i Continued on Page 8)
co-operation between the man with
plays and baskets of flowers dec road to Scio.
a proposition and the man with the
look and dismiss as something just turing Oct. 1, 1952. to Oct. 1. 1958,
Josslin, who was Executive Assist
orating the meeting place. He said,
money.
happening as things do in the course inclusive, the district will have to
ant
to
Governor
Martin,
is
a
practis
"It is God who mixes the pigments
"That is one of our functional pur
of time but at this time the great pay Interest at the rate of 2% and on
of the sunshine and dew. He paints ing attorney in Portland. He has spiritual rennaisance is under way.” j those bonds maturing Oct. 1. 1959
poses.
been
active
in
matters
concerning
and fringes the flowers in their glory;
"The two words ’North Santiam',
Steffy observed. "In these ominous 1 and Oct. 1. 1960. inclusive, interest at
and their fragrance is but the linger prison and parole having been a days, when everyone is wondering the rate of 1%% will have to be paid.
as I see it. are two words that to
member
of
the
Executive
Committee.
Three hundred seventy-one school ing of His presence.”
me mean 'unlimited opportunity’. The
what is going to happen, it is easy
Also considered at the special
age pedestrians were struck down on
Ever conscious of human resources, American Parole Association and to be frightened," and that "these board meeting was a report by Mr.
stuff IS here.
Oregon
streets
and
highways
last
President,
Oregon
Prison
Associa
Mr. Hewitt pointed at their import
"The industrial development com
are days when the fast changing Burton Boroughs, high school coach
mittee of the Mill City chamber of year, according to figures compiled ance in these words. "Certainly when tion.
events have so confused so many that j and teacher, on the cost of lighting
commerce has therefore invited to by the office of Earl T Newbry. sec He made Man different from the
they scarcely know what to think. the school’s athletic field Minimum
retary
of
state.
other
animals
He
had
purpose
for
Mill City for this special occasion, a
There has never been a time in our cash outlay required for the work
Newbry
said
the
increase
in
school
Monument
Peak
Huckleberry
the difference.
There is plan and
man whose business is Community
national history when great courage would be $1,700 00; and $2,500 00 in
Development — Research and Sur enrollments this year could mean an purpose in th® universe and that Plan Patch Opens Saturday
and leadership were so essential.”
labor and equipment would have to
even higher toll unless offset by in and Purpose is God.
veys.”
Citing President Truman's latest be donated. Boroughs indicated. Cost
creased alertness on the part of
Monument
Peak
huckleberry
patch
“Your finest product and greatest |
message, Steffy asked "Let us then, of operation would approximate $10
motorists. He reminded drivers that asset is your folks, and the greatest ( opens this coming Saturday morning
here in the canyon, re-double our per night.
the speed limit at school zones and at possible contribution to national de-. to pickers for about nine days.
efforts in the job of inventorying our I Clubs now using the athletic field
school crossings is 20 miles an hour, fense is creative potential and high j Fire Warden Byron Bates desires
our potential
with the plan softball jamboree and sale of
in effect at recess times as well as morale; and that can be built only that it be known pickers must have resources
FRIDAY—
when children are going to and from with homes where children will be a permit; and that no cars can go up view towards their complete utiliza tickets to them in advance.
I.O.O.F. meeting
The board officially determined
schools.
to the patch after 1:00 o'clock pm. tion"
(Continued on Page 4)
that Gates area high school age stu
SATURDAY-
Also pointed out was the fact that
each day.
dents may attend the Mill City high
Oregon law grants the right of way
Pickers may enter the area at 6 00
SUNDAY—
school until the high school reaches
to
pedestrians
when
in
crosswalks,
If,
o’clock a.m., but must be out by 8:00
Softball at 3 pm.
its maximum capacity.
whether marked or not.
o’clock p.m.
MONDAY—
Action taken by the board requires
Due
to
adverse
weather
conditions
A gigantic triple-header softball
Lions club meeting
the grade school janitor to drive a
the
huckleberries
are
not
good
this
Vrnw Shaw, rrrently oimml»- bus in addition to his janitorial du
A.F. 4 A.M. No. 180 stated meet Aerial Posse Organization Starts game on Sunday. Sept 24th, in which year.
aloneii Unn county official voter ties Copied from the board minutes
all teams in the Mill City Softball
ing third Monday.
registrar and proprietor of Verne's Is the following:
Sheriff Denver Young of Marion league will see action, will kick-off a
TUESDAY—
Barber Shop, warned today that
county took the initial step in organ drive for funds with which to install
“A discussion of the janitor and
Softball at 6 p m
the closing of the registration books bus driver problem for the grade
izing a new Sheriffs Aerial Posse for lights on the Mill City high school Stonewall Jackson Wells Passes
Chamber of Commerce 8 p m
this canyon last Wednesday night at athletic field.
Stonewall Jackson Wells. W> years draws near an the month of Sep school was held. It was suggested
Women’s club 8 p.m. 1st. 3rd Tues the Davis airport in Gates
The lights will make it possible to of age. better known aa “Stoney" tember melts away with ooh 2» that $450 00 be deducted from the
George Douglas, Oregon state have night football and baseball Wells passed away early this morn <luys left In which to register.
WEDNESDAY—
8.3,000 00 budgeted for this purpose
shaw Indicated that In Oregon In to pay for the morning bus route.
board of Aeronautics head, explained games, enabling those who work dur ing Mourning his departure from
Softball at 6 p m.
Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 pm. the Aerial Posse’s tie-up with the civ ing the day to attend contests which our midst are many old time citizens order to qualify to vote In the com Mr Roberts moved that Mr Shelton
ilian defense program of which it is otherwise they could not see.
of Mill City, since Mr Wells has ing November election a citizen be notified that in as much as he did
at Detroit school building.
a very important part
The triple-header will get under long been a prominent member of must register. If he has not done so not see fit to drive the bus, the jani-
Altar Society meets 3rd Wed
previously, 30 days prior to election toiral service will call for a salary
Canyon aviators, acting solely in a way at 3 p.m., Sunday. Sept 24th this community.
Lions club auxiliary 8 30. 4th Wed.
Mr Wells leaves surviving him day
of 82.550 00 per year, and the remain
Santiam Rebekah 168 1st and 3rd voluntary capacity, form the work- Admission is one dollar and high
Citizens are urged to register at ing $450 00 budgeted will be used for
ing core around which the Aerial school students will sell advance four daughters; Mrs E. L. Graham.
Wed. at 8 pm.
Posse will function.
tickets to the affair or tickets may Mrs Bessie Vandermeer. both of Mill Verne’s Barber Shop or at the Mill the bus driving Expense of the eve
THURSDAY—
Deputy Ed. Scott. Sheriff Young’s be purchased at the field
City; Mrs. Ray Sisco of Mehama and City Enterprise office.
ning bus driver to be paid from the
Softball at 6 p m.
canyon representative indicated that
Mrs. trthur Erie ver registers emergency fund."
Much of the work and materials for Mrs Howard Fenner of Eugene
Mill City PT A meets 2nd Thursday interest in the posse runs pretty high the lighting will be donated How
Mr Wells retired some 20 years voters at her residence near Red's
According to latest information,
American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs among fliers.
ever. a certain amount of cash will •go to engage in light gardening Hill Top Trading Post; and Mrs. Mr Shelton has agreed to continue
Gates PT A 1st Thursday 8 p m
A previous organizational meet be needed so let’s all get behind the work and to care for his Mill City Curtis M. < line maintains a regis in his present duties for another
Garden club fourth Thursday
saw a large group of interested fliers project so that Mill City can have a properties No announcement of in tration plaie ! h her home near the month, thus allowing further investi
Mill City TWA meeting last Friday turn out for briefing
Mill City Hotel.
modem lighted field
terment has been made
gation of thia problem.
5^
Canyon-Wide Dinner Sparks Action!
Banquet Speakers
Stress Immediate
Need For Planning
Tom McCall Finds
Canyon Communities
Progressing Nicely
Canyon Communities
See Development
Roy R. Hewitt Spurs
Canyon to Action
Democrat Public Meeting
To Be Held Sunday
School District 129-J
Accepts High Offer
Open Season on School
Childern Must Stop
Coming Events:
Let There Be Light"
Verne Shaw Named
Linn Registrar