Christmas Tree
Is a Pacemaker
T he MILL CITY
ENTERPRISE
Serving :
MILL CITY
DETROIT
ELKHORN
GATES
IDANH I
LYONS
MITI \M I
MONGOLI»
Mill City, Yule-Tide, pacemaker
Mr. Christinas Tree stands in quiet
dignity in the Mill City triangle with
its countenance glowing and sparkling
heerfully thanks to the energy fed
it by Mountain States Power com
pany, Julia Bassett today revealed.
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY’ TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE
Chief of Police J. T. King and a
former city patrolman, Ray Rich, last
year solicited funds from local busi- j Vo). VI—No. 51
$2.50 a Year, 5c a Copy
MILL CITY, OREGON. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1950
r.essmen for the purchase nf electric
lights and wire used for lighting the
Mill City Christmas Tree.
C. E. Coville last year donated the
town tree, as he did this year also, I
harvested on his ranch near Mill
City. Again this year George Stew
art’s Mill City Wrecker service came
Robert P. Veness, by appointment,
in handy as a Christmas tree hauler this week became Mill City chairman
and erector.
of the 1951 March of Dimes accord
Chief King, George Stewart, Clar ing to information released by James
ence Estenson, C. E. Coville, Dewey,
Buford and Don Flatman made the
excursion to the Coville ranch for
Mr.-Christmas Tree.
Performing much of the touchy
task of guying-up was W. R. Greene
of Mountain States Power Co. The
prettying effect came via the deft
hands of Patrolman Kenneth Hunt,
George Stewart and C. E. Coville.
Recently a protective shield has
been erected around the base of Mill
City's Yule Tree just in case some
passing motorist should become too
enthralled.
Bob Veness Heads
City Polio Drive
Defense Director
Addresses PTA
Mill City Chief of Police J. T. King [
local defense director, addressed the
Mill City PTA on the topic “Safety
in Driving” last Wednesday in the E. Keys, campaign director for the
local high school auditorium.
Marion county drive.
Chief King indicated that excessive
Veness, as president of |
speed causes most accidents and the the Chairman
City Chamber of Commerce
1 IS YOU GATHER with friends
drinking of alcoholic beverages ac and Mill
former city councilman, has an
counts for the cause of 10% of all unbroken record of civic achievement.
motoring mishaps. Saturday and His position now as 1951 March of
Sunday are bad days on which to Dimes chairman for Mill City adds
and loved ones on this glorious occasion and enjoy
drive, because 41% of all auto acci but another item to the many civic
dents occur on these two days. King duties towards which he devotes con
revealed.
siderable effort.
the associations and friendships of those about you,
Members of the Mill City PTA saw
Veness promises a good showing
two safety films, “Safety on the Play in the attempt to exceed the record
ground” and “The Policeman”. Mrs. chalked up by Charles Kelly, 1950
we want to send our kindest and l»est wishes to add
Ed Cooke, chairman of the member March of Dimes Mill City chairman, I
ship committee of the PTA, reported who will serve again this year in an
an organization membership number assistant capacity.
in a small way to your happiness at Christmas.
of 127.
Bob revealed this week that the ,
The Mill City high glee club under, 1951 March of Dimes officially starts j
the direction of Miss Hope Baney, January 15 and continues until Jan
sang four Christmas carols for the uary 31.
entertainment of the group.
Mr.
Rugh, teacher and co-chairman of the
committee for disbursement of the
funds obtained from the annual Inter
national Progressive Dinner held re
cently, reported purchase of a radio
and records for the high school stu
dents’ use.
State Headquarters, Selective Serv
The PTA membership was informed ice System for Oregon, today an
concerning Boy Scout organizational nounced that instructions have been
work and in regard to a public meet received permitting voluntary induc
ing on that matter after the holiday tion of registrants from 18 to 26, if
season.
acceptable to the armed forces.
Whipped cream-topped pumpkin pie
“Up until this time,” said Col.
was served by the refreshment com
mittee composed of Mrs. John David Francis W. Mason, deputy state di- i Swan and Podrabsky
son, Mrs. Joe Fencl, Mrs. Bob Veness, rector, “a registrant has had to wait I
Mrs. Al Haun, Mrs. Lee Pinkston, until his number came up in regular Involved in Wreck
Mrs. Lee Kuhlman, Mrs. Frank Stov sequence. This has worked a distinct |
hardship on many young men, whose
Jerry Swan and Ernie Podrabsky
all, and Mrs. John Donnelly.
work is of such nature that after | of Mill City when driving to Salem
St. Catherine’s Catholic church in
their being found acceptable to the Wednesday morning of this week
armed forces, following the physical were involved in a collision with a Mill City now has its interior and
examination, it has been difficult for pick-up truck near Stayton, Jerry ceiling almost completely redecorated
with an attractive pattern of wall
them to find remunerative work dur
board and has a new electric heating
A SON—To Mr. and Mrs. Frank ing the period between this examina- Swan revealed today.
The two young men were travel system in operation in time for Christ
New, Idanha. Dec. 17, at Salem Mem tion and actual induction.
ing in Podrabsky’s 1940 Chevrolet mas due to the devoted labor and
orial hospital.
“Now,” continued Colonel Mason,
Swan efforts of many church members and
A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. “upon written request to his local when the accident occurred.
was thrown partially through the friends. Father Carl Mai announced
Lloyd B. Free, Lyons, Dec. 17, at board, any registrant, if not obvious windshield
by the impact, but Po this week.
Salem General hospital.
ly disqualified, may be physically ex drabsky apparently received no in
Father Mai credits Roy Kendler
A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. amined with the next group being juries.
of Mill City as having had an im-
Raymond Hill, Mill City, Dec. 18, at forwarded by the board, and then in
Swan received a bruised and cut left ' portant role in bringing about the
ducted under the next call.”
Salem General hospital.
arm and a laceration on his face as marked improvement in St. Cath
Colonel Mason went on to point out a result of the accident. Those rid
that instructions have been issued ing in the pick-up truck were not erine’s church. Kendler contributed,
as did others, many of the nights of
also to all local boards to permit reg hurt.
some three weeks producing the new
istrants to waive 21-day waiting pe
interior of the church.
FRIDAY—
riod between the mailing of the Notice
Kendler indicated the final trim
I.O.O.F. meeting.
of Acceptability and/or the 10-day
ming of the ceiling and walls will
Mill City IWA meeting last Friday period between the mailing of the Sunday School Parties
j come later. He stated that Pete Sim-
Order of Report for Induction, and
SATURDAY—
Spark Yule Activities
beni of Mill City volunteered major
the
actual
date
of
induction.
Firemen’s Christmas Tree Party at
' work in installing the new electric
Idanha
—
Starting
the
Christmas
“
Everything
is
being
done,
”
con
Fire hall 1:30 to 5 p.m.
heating system. The following men
Christian church Christmas pro cluded Colonel Mason, “to make it activities off in the community were ’ donated many nights of skilie«! and
two
S.
S.
parties
Sunday
afternoon.
possible for any registrant, who, for
gram at 7:30 p.m.
time consuming labor: Nick Rich,
some personal reasons, may desire the
One, at the Jerry Pittam home Tony Helt. Roy Kersey, John Lellae,
SUNDAY—
earliest
possible
induction
—
to
be
in
given by the teachers of the Primary
Presbyterian church choir to present
Nolan, Harry Keiser and John
ducted almost immediately.
This classes, Mrs. John Rone and Mrs. : Jimmy
Christmas story at 11 a.m.
Pahlatier.
procedure does not interfere in any Jerry Pittam was attended by 14
MONDAY—
Father Mai further announced that
way with a registrant's opportunity youngsters ages 4 to 6.
O.E.S. Installation Dec. 26, 8 p.m. to enlist in some other branch of the
Games were played and refresh , St. Catherine's church will celebrate
American Legion Auxiliary 2d Mon service before he has been ordered ments of ice cream and cookies were Midnight Mass Christmas Eve. The
Lions club meeting.
to t^ke his physical examination.
served to Henry and Lana Lee Storey, I Sublimity parochial high school choir
A.F. A A.M. No. 180 stated meet
Arthur Mapes, Keith and Denny Mc will assist Father Mai in the Christ
Confessions
ing third Monday.
Kinney. Wilma Olsen, Pat and Gae mas High Mass rites.
will be heard at 11 p.m. Sunday.
Palmerton,
Judy
Willis,
Gerry
Hop-
TUESDAY—
P. A. Lee Suffers Broken son. Lynda Rone, Sarah Jean Smith Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m.
O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month.
i Christmas morning. Confession be
and Sherry and Patty Pittam.
Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday
•Leg □nd Hand
The second was for the intermedi fore this Mass also.
W’omen’a club 8 p.m. 1st 3rd Tues
P. A. Lee. father of Jess Lee. of ate classes taught by Mrs. James
Regular Sunday services at 9 a m.,
WEDNESDAY—
Mill City suffers this week from a McKinney and Mrs. Albert Snyder as usual. Father Mai disclosed
Altar Society meets 3rd Wed.
broken left leg and right hand as a at the McKinney home. Two contest
Chamber of Commerce 8 p.m
result of an accident which occurred games were played with the boys
Mill City PTA meets 2nd Wed.
i while he and others were doing road winning by a slight margin.
NOTICE TO POSTAI PATRONS
Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 pm construction work. Mrs. Jess Lee dis
The Christmas story was told and
at Detroit school building
In order that the patrons of this
closed today.
refreshment served to Billie and Clar
Santiam Rebekah 166 1st and 3rd
Mr. Lee was taken to the Salem ence Olsen, Sally New, Caroline Lady, office may get all their packages
Wed. at 8 p.m
Memorial hospital by the Mill City Mary Witt, Vernon and Margaret out of the office before Christmas,
ambulance. When the injuries were Wiensi, Darlyene, Claudie, Lynda. the «tamp window will remain open
THURSDAY—
until 6 p.m. Saturday, December
Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 1st sustained, the work he was doing was Nancy and Steve Storey, Ronnie Mc 23.
1959.
in connection wtih the Lee Logging Kinney, David Mapes, Beckie Stoll,
and 3rd Thursdays.
The
office will be closed all day
company.
Mrs.
Lee
indicated.
Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m
Nancy and Shirley Ramsey, Bobby
American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs.
It is reported that the broken limbs, Tucker, Jackie Hopson, Freddie Smith Christ mas. December 25, 1959.
( HAULER KELLY.
Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. now knitting, were brought about as and Bob Olsen Last event was a gift
Postmaster.
exchange.
a large rock rolled upon Mr. Lee.
Garden club fourth Thursday.
A
Droit Registrants
Can Now Enlist
Catholic Church
Has New Look
Just Arrived...
Coming Events:
Sank Pays Call
Here Saturday
Mill City Firemen Auxiliary Presi-
dene Elma Stewart intimated today
that all is ready for the royal visit
of "His Honor Santa Claus” Satur
day afternoon, December 23, in Mill
City and the local fire hall.
The Firemen Auxiliary has ar
ranged for a Santa tour of Mill City
with Chief of Police J. T. King driv
ing the good will carriage to the ac
companiment of proper Christmas
carols played over a loud speaker.
After Santa greets his multitude of
subjects in Mill City, he will begin
the kingly task of parceling out some
400 boxes of Christmas candy, Mrs.
“Tex” Blazek, Auxiliary informant,
reporte«l today.
Auxiliary representatives disclosed
that Santa's treat, slated for eager
pre-school and school age children this
Saturday, is Christmas candy.
Mill City's St. Nick has given ad
vance notice that he will be on hand
in the local fire hall for meeting kid
dies Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to
5 p.m.
Advance messengers bring the word
that Santa Claus is having an ex
tremely successful Christmas. Mys
terious ami delightful gifts under
many pretty Christmas trees await
the signal from His Honor Santa
that they may soon be placed in
eager and bright-eyed children’s out
stretched hands.
Santa Claus has expressed his
warm-hearted feelings on numerous
occasions to citizens of this commu
nity in regard to the kind and con
siderate manner which the Firemen
and their ladies have traditionally
sponsored his once-a-year visit to this
Canyon and to Mill City in particular.
His Honor has proclaimed these
December days as the time when all
children shall be made happy and
carefree—the Firemen and their ladies
are carrying out this edict.
Mill City eagerly awaits “His
Honor”.
Fritzie Entrains
For Vashon, Wash.
Glen Hearing Receives
Bruises in Accident
Gates—Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hearing,
accompanied by Mrs. Oswald Hirte,
had a narrow escape Tuesday of last
week when Hearing’s car was involved
in a wreck near the Cottage Farm
as they were driving to Salem.
Hearing was following a truck, an
other truck was coming from the
other direction, a pedestrian suddenly
stepped in the road in front of the
truck Hearing was trailing.
The
driver made a sudden stop to avoid
hitting the pedestrian or the oncom-
ng truck. Hearing failed to stop
quick enough and crashed the rear
of the truck ahead.
Only bruises were sustained by the
occupants of the Hearing car.
Garden Club Enjoys
Christmas Party
Fritzie Wolverton entrained midst
a clamor of well-wishers last Thurs
day at the Southern Pacific depot in
Mill City for Vashon, Wash., his new
domicile, where he will be able to
enjoy Christmas with the Chas. Wol-
vertons, Mrs. Kay Colburn reported
today.
The remainder of the Wolverton
family left recently this community
by car for their new home in Vashon
where Mr. Wolverton is engaged in
publication work.
Fritzie was in
structed regarding staying behind
and tieing up of loose ends always
present when a family moves.
Fritzie expressed his obvious lone
liness to his friends and acquaint
ances many times during his brief
stay behinti in Mill City, but stuck
it out until he glanced at the calendar
and saw Christmas approaching.
Mrs. Kay Colburn disclosed that
Fritzie, in the rush and bustle of his
leaving, left tickets and reservations
in “Tex” Blazek’s care: and from the
following letter it is evident that the
plumbing facilities were not up to
Fritzie’s expectations. Printed with
permission, the letter follows:
I "Mrs. ‘Kaynine’ Colburn
I Mill City, Oregon
"I arrive«! last night. Accom-
modations were fine except for cer
tain facilities. But they held up
the ferry two minutes for me. I
wouldn’t advise you to travel like I
did. Thank you for taking care of
me.
Bow Wow,
Fritxie.”
Observers intimated Blazek built a
fine dog crate.
Mill City residents will miss the
big, sad-eyed, black dog of the Charles
Wolverton’s.
Lyons—The garden club held its
Christmas party at the community
dub house Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Otto W’eidman, president, pre
sided over the business part of the
meeting. Each member responded to
roll call with "New ideas for holiday
decorations”. Mrs. Percy Hiatt was
in charge of entertainment and dem
onstrated and helped each member
make a corsage from fir cones.
Following came the Christmas
party with Mrs. Alice Huber in
charge.
The room was beautifully Upper Canyon Men
decorated carrying out the Christmas
motif.
Sustain Injuries
Each member brought a gift for
Wesley L. Bass of Detroit received
their silent sister and revealed their
name, and names were drawn for an a severe bruise and laceration on
other year. Mrs. Alex Kuiken and the forehead as well as other com
Mrs. Don Brotherton furnished the plications when the car in which he
was riding hit a slick spot on the
arrangements and refreshments.
Present for the party were Mes- road and careened off the highway
dames John Neal, Percy Hiatt, Leo end over end down to rest near the
nard Jones, Mike Fink, Merrill Brass railroad tracks close to Chuck’s Tav
field, Lynn Lambert, Alex Kuiken, ern a mile or so above Gates.
Don Brotherton, Orville Downing, I Warren Glasgow of Detroit, said
John McClurg, Oscar Naue, George to have been the driver of the out-
Huffman, Chester Roye, Willard of-control car, sustained only light
Another passenger,
Hartnell, Clinton Hubbard, Hugh head bruises.
Johnston, Clyde Bressler, Otto Weid Robert Tucker of Idanha, suffered
man, Mrs. Cogs Jenner, Mrs. Alice leg and head bruises when the car
dived over the road grade near Gates.
Huber and Mr« Nina O’Neil.