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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1951)
O’Leary Stages Show Success T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES ID \NH \ LYONS MEHAMA MONGOl D Jim O’Leary, sparkplug of the third annual Amateur show of the Santiam Lions club, spearheaded and . engineered this year’s Lion show, ac claimed by all a resounding success [ after its presentation on March 29 in I ÛxÛXL the Mill City theatre. OX THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM UK.HU YY — GATEWAY TO THE HURT OF N \ TUBE'S EMPIRE Final results show that 472 tickets | were purchased by community citizens ' for the privilege of viewing the ama- | Dl I ROI T DAM t POHTKHOLSI MILL CITY. OREGON. THURSDAY. YPRII ’ $2.50 a Year. a Copy teur and professional talent shapedI up by O’Leary on behalf of the grade [ school landscaping project. A ticket sale contest within the j ranks of the Lions club was set up [ eax the basis of two teams and the ! team selling the most tickets getting a special dinner at the expense of the losing team. The Lee Ross team won I because of the excellent salesman ship of Jim O’Leary who sold 125 of the 244 sold by the Ross team. O’Leary, entertainment chairman of the Lions club and manager of the third annual Amateur Show recruited the excellent amateur and profession C. "Doc” Kimmel, prominent and capable canyon area civic figure, al talent on stage for the third Lions assumes (he presidential role of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce evening of entertainment. as the result of an officer election conducted by the Chamber's board of directors Wednesday night at the Riverview Cafe in Mehama. In order of appearance for a try at the amateur prizes were Gary Fred Lindemann. Lyons realtor who recently handled the Idanha Veneer Peterson, Ardith Jones, Virginia Bil- company expansion now being constructed in Lyons, was the directors’ choice yew, Richard YVilliams, Bigger Sisters, for vice president, as was also L. II. Miss Hope Baney and girls, Jackie YVright of Stayton for secretary treasurer of the new canvon-wide Kibler, Roberta and Wilma Loucks, Kathern Johnson, Jannice Quarles, organization. Boby Christianson, Darlene Christian "Doc” Kimmel stated that ‘‘An son, Y’era Loucks, Keyes Brothers, active and worthwhile North Santiam Gloria Klecker, Barbara Podrabsky, Chamber of Commerce is possible if A free movie, “Operation Concrete”, each person in business, agriculture Roger Klecker, Robert Gianola, Bar the film record of on-the-scene ac and industry alike support it accord bara Kinslow and Joan Leach. tivity of those making possible De ing to his or its ability. We are well Jackie Nibler was judged first prize troit dam, goes on the screen of the winner by Lowell Stiffler, Lee Ross Mill City Theatre next Tuesday eve and Vernon Todd who took the indica ning, April 10, at 6:45 p.m. ahead tion of an applause meter registering of the regular show. the reactions of the theatre audience. I Second prize winner in the amateur The professionally directed film, class was Bobby Christianson. Gary “Operation Concrete”, depicts work Peterson was awarded third prize. scenes taking place at the beginning Some idea of the magnitude of the work on Detroit Dani may lie gained from this overall view of the main (Continued on Page 8) of the construction work on Detroit construction center where the concrete structure of the dam itself rises slowly from the bed of the North dam and carries through with the Santiam river. More than 25 percent of the concrete already has been poured —this despite the fact there I filming of the work on the dam until appears no great alteration in the former domain of the nervous North Santiam river. Observers freely predict that never again will the North Santiam river rise up in anger and flood the Detroit Dam. now it : pouring of the first bucket of con must take the routes provided by the Consolidated Builders. Over 340.00(1 yards of concrete have been poured crete in August, 1950. Another free movie, “Highline”, into forms designed in such a manner that sometime in 1953 an inspiring and monumental work will enhance the North Santiam Canyon. The saw-tooth shape of the roads shown illustrate the steepness of the mountain a color motion picture of the Colum- sides where soon a great dam will command attention. The Army Corps of Engineers have recorded on a | bia river power system has been ob- “Tony” Ziebert, associated with film called "Operation Concrete" the actual construction work on Detroit Dam from its beginning until the | tained from the Bonneville Power Ad “Sparky” Ditter and others in the ministration for exhibition also on Meander Inn Tavern since its begin- ! pouring of the first bucket of “mud”. This free movie, “Operation Concrete”, will be shown in the Mill City the Tuesday evening, April 10 date, Theatre, Tuesday, April 10, at 6:45 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Mill City Theatre proprietor. Robert ning, announced today the sale of his Robert P. Veness, proprietor of the (Photo Courtesy Capital Journal) interest in the Meander Inn to I Veness announced today. i Mill City Theatre, disclosed today. “Sparky" Ditter. “Operation Concrete” takes the Zeibert indicated that his longing j viewer on a tour through the concrete for engaging in logging operations in plant, from the quarry through crush the Canyon prompts his retiring from ers, aggregate bins, refrigeration pleased with the cordial reception the Meander Inn in spite of the amic plant, mixers, cableways to the pour given the canyon-wide movement by able relations he has experienced al ing of the concrete into the dam 99% of the people contacted.” ways working with “Sparky” and Kimmel continued, "We are satis Julia Bassett, chief observer of the ! foundations. Russel! Kelly, chairman of the •hers in'. -, vgd ir Meander Inn. This 16mm film exhibit*» ,i will be fied that who,i ritizera ''"derstand Mill City aircraft spotter defense or- lighted plaY field campaign estimated Detroit- ‘ TFTe Deanha Parent Tea, ich- “Tony” expressed the wish that today that over $1764 is now available ganization, announced today that the only opportunity for wives and that membership coats but a small all his business associations could . for use in the purchase of lighting er association met at the Detroit Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8, ! families of Detroit dam workers to amount that many will become mem (•egin, continue and end under such equipment and that the scrap metal school on Thursday evening for their volunteer spotters will scan the skies see in “close up” the actual construc bers of the North Santiam Chamber pleasant and friendly circumstances and benefit ticket sales are moving regular March meeting. tion work as performed by their men of Commerce. We appeal to all who in aircraft identification exercises. The business meeting was called to as has his association with “Sparky” along at a fast pace. folk. The workers themselves are can take membership to do so as soon Those going through their paces in I order by President Jeff Boyer. Some Ditter in the Meander Inn. ' shown in action and many are shown as possible; this will ease the burden <«< legislative bills were discussed and the the aircraft observation post located close enough for recognition. 'Tony" stated that he leaves Me-1 Kelly reports , v that since Tuesday , now resting on the membership com I treasurer’s report was given. Mr. near the high school are Mrs. Lee ander Inn and his association with There is no charge for the privilege mittee.” Owens, Mrs. Rosa Roten, Mrs. j paign fund has mounted from $1015 Jack Boyer suggested that some PTA "Sparky” with the sincere hope and The success of the North Santiam of seeing either “Operation Concrete” desire that those who have found; to $1764. This increase is accounted money should be used for something Colburn, Mrs. Arthur Kriever, Mrs. 'or "Highline". The Army Corps of Chamber of Commerce, according to Meander Inn a congenial atmosphere for largely by sale of scrap metal and for the school and called upon John John Swan, Mrs. Geo Stewart, Mrs. Engineers have made possible the Kimmel, depends largely upon the im benefit ticket sales. Cannon for some suggestion about Frank Blazek, Frank Hunter, A. T. screening of “Operation Concrete”. will continue their patronage. mediate response given by those who Burton Boroughs, Mill City school needs of the cafeteria. John reported Koeneke, Wes Green, George Rambo, step forward now with their member- athletic coach, reports that the Lee that they were getting along nicely. Mrs. Melbourne Rambo, Mrs. J. C. ship dues. Logging company donated light poles I He also announced that the black out Kimmel, Mrs. R. B. McClain, Mrs. W. “Doc” Kimmel ventured the idea are slated for delivery on the athletic 1 curtains which had been mentioned J. Robinson, Mrs. Clayton Baltimore, that, "the future development of the Mrs. James Barton, Mr. and Mrs. field this weekend! He issued the by the Parent-Teachers for the gym North Santiam canyon area is un official call for a benefit ticket seller nasium were supplied by the Wom Clyde Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Irl Ply- predictable. The next 10 years will male, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Y’eteto, Mr. meeting next Tuesday evenirg in the en’s Civic Club. see many changes in the commercial, and Mrs. Ramon Roberts and Mr. and Mr. Otis White suggested that the A method of appraising industrial Mill City fire hall. The Mill City PTA sponsored ben recreational, agricultural and indus Boroughs stressed also the neces- Parent-Teachers might assist in the .Mrs. Charles Kelly. trial possibilities for this entire area. advantages of a community interested An air warning briefing is set for efit movie, “Great Expectation”, will One of the factors in getting industry in establishing new small industries is rity that softball team managers meet : purchase of the new grade school flag brighten the screen of the Mill City and commercial enterprises into the suggested in a recent study made by Tuesday evening in the fire hall in t pole which has been ordered and tonight. The first test of the Mill Theatre on Thursday, April 19. canyon will be a canyon-wide chamber the Oregon Forest Products labora- order that softball league play can be which will cost $81.00. This is a City post proved it has the support The British film, “Great Expect of commerce. tory at Oregon State college. outlined quickly. three section pole of steel having an of the community, since those who “We now have the opportunity for ; aluminum ball at the top and other volunteered came 100% and assumed ation”, is based upon the writings The study was made by William J. [ their duties. Those taking part in of Charles Dickens. Fredrick Rugh, use of such a chamber of commerce, . attachments. Baker, naser, research itseann cruel chief at ai the mr forest , . , , the February test were divided into Mill City teacher, and his committee the North Santiam Chamber of Com products laboratory, for the Tillamook AAi’S. RulK lIUSKS DOOy A report of the nominating com- groups—each group dividing the chose the English production as an apt merce. This body operates through chamber of commerce which is in 1 mittee with Margaret Rasnick as two observation time equally among its fund raising medium for a steam united community effort. This prob terested in a program to utilize its Discovered in Canal ¡chairman, Mrs. Stoll, Mrs. Payne and team. table for the Mill City grade school.1 lem belongs to all communities in the r.earby alder stands for perment in-1 i Mrs. Reba Snyder followed. Names Mrs. Lawrence Kanoff on the ways area, It can be done. The people „ The fully clothed body of Mrs. Ruth presented were Mrs. William Coke- Observer Bassett states that there dustries on a sustained-yield basis. “paûï°M.‘ Dunn?dea/of“ th"e ÔSCÎ Trask. 54, of Albany, was discovered nour, president, Mrs. Jack Gulliford, are 50 persons on the volunteer re and means committee smoothes the are facing the test and I am certain school of forestry and director of the 'floating in a canal in Albany by two vice president, Mrs. Ellen Humphrey, serve list who are prepared for action way for all phases of the presentation their great pioneer spirit will make of the film “Great Expectation" in the a success of the North Santiam Cham laboratory pointed out that numerous I small boys Saturday, March 31. I secretary and Raymond Sophy, as if called. Mill City Theatre on Thursday, April ber of Commerce,” Chamber President Oregon communities are faced with According to Deputy Coroner John ' treasurer. 19. Kimmel asserted. problems similar to those in Tillamook Summers, Mrs. Trask's death was | Elections will be held at the April Md) City and Gates school children (Continued on Page 8) county. This report, he said, provides . brought about by drowning and that meeting on April 26. Mr. Hoyt made can easily see the Mill City PTA spon one approach that can be used by | the body had been in the water ap- a suggestion that the by-laws be Santiam Eagles Stage sored film because arrangements have community leaders in arriving at a proximately one hour when recovered, changed and that elections in the been made for excusing them for that rather accurate appraisal of indus- Air, that was trapped in the gar- future be in March instead of April Family Benefit Dance MONDAY— trial advantages of their community, i ments worn by the deceased, kept the so that newly elected members may Detroit — The Detroit and Idanha purpose alone. | Mrs. Charles Harman handles the American l-egion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Objectives of the Tillamook pro- j body afloat. attend the Parent-Teacher convention Eagles gave a benefit dance on Satur important task of managing ticket Explorer Scouts legion hall 7:30 p. gram, Baker points out, are to provide ■ She leaves surviving R. R. Trask, in April each year. day evening at the grade school gym sales. Giving a boost to ticket sales Llona club meeting continuous employment for more husband, and Dean, a son. Mrs. nasium. The proceeds go to a local Mrs. Margaret Rasnick’s third people by expanding the manufacture Trask was born in North Branch, grade room won the prize for having family who have had much misfor will be the Blue Birds and the Camp- A.F. A A M. No. 180 stated meet fire Girls of Mill City. Each member ing third Monday. of completely fabricated or semi-fab- Minn. Recently she spent consider the most parents present. The busi tune. j of the PTA board will double as a ricated products, to induce establish able time in Lyons following the death ness meeting was adjourned and the O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. The amount raised was $212. Mr. ticket-agent. ment of new alder-using industries, of her father there. program chairman announced Mrs. Bob Manning was chairman of the I Ducat cost to grade school children TUESDAY— and to broaden the permanent tax Rev. O. Leonard Jones of the Lyons Joan Davis, county health nurse, who planning committee and local musi for the matinee showing of the movie, Free Movie at 6:45 p.m. April 10 base. Methodist church conducted funeral explained the audiometry tests which cians furnished the music for the eve I "Great Expectation”, is 25c. Cost to Chamber of Commerce 2 4 4 noon The 36-page report relates the best services in Stayton after which the are scheduled in the schools on April ning's entertainment. Ruth Skidmore luncheon. available information regarding alder remains were interred in Fox Valley 4. She then presented a picture show at the piano, Scott Young at the high school students for the matinee Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday is 45c. General admission cost will resources, timber management prob- cemetery. ing the construction and diseases of drums and Eddie Payesno on the 60c for viewing the great production, Women’« club 8 pm. 1st, 3rd Tuea .ems, the allowable annual cut, pro electric guitar made things lively. the ear. WEDNESDAY— i “Great Expectation”. perties of the wood, known and poss- A group of high school students, Hot dogs and coffee were served, Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. .ble uses, suitable types of employ in costume, presented a skit from the chairman of the food committee at Mill City fire hall ment possibilities and market outlets. Mill City Topped Other “Bolts and Nuts” now ready for pres was Mrs. Carrie Clester. Santiam Rebekah 186 lat and 3rd Davis ’ Store In Idanha It also makes some suggestions entation in the grade school gym Wed. at 8 p.m. about information that should be tabu- Liquor Agencies in '50 nasium on Friday evening Aprd 6. Altar Society meets 3rd Wed. Situs of Aid Food Sale .ated for consideration by local and Mill City’s liquor store led in Mr. Clarke Lethin, Boy Scout field I Mill City PTA meets 2nd Wed. outside industrialists who are in a | amount of sales the six state liquor executive from Salem gave a short Idanha—The North Santiam Will City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. position to establish alder-using in I agencies listed in Marion county ac- talk stressing the need of a Cub Pack Watch It Grow! ing Workers club met at the home of THURSDAY— dustries in the community. | cording to the biennial report pub here, and give the advantages of such Mrs. Lon Everly Wednesday honoring FIELD LIGHTING FINANCE A limited number of copies of the lished by the Oregon liquor commis a group. S. T. Moore was appointed the birthdays of club members occur Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 1st REPORT — GOAL »3.288 and 3rd Thursdays. report are available from the Oregon sion for the year 14>5O. a committee of one regarding Den ring during the first three months of Gates PTA let Thursday 8 p.m. Forest Products laboratory at Cor < 390.00 made last year, Mother and a Cub Master prospects. 1950 and increases over Totals for the year. American T<eg1on 2d and 4th Thur» vallis. 661.25 sale of metal, Dalphene Tucker and Sharon La 14*49 were: Cake and jello were served by the 362.50 ticket sales Increase Vasseur were next on the program Sales hostess following a short business Garden club fourth Thursday Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. 250.00 gift of CBI. and representing the International »12,168.21 »107.220.70 Mill City meeting. Outing will be bought for 100.00 gift of Mill City C of C. a needy family and work on th« FRIDAY— 103,632.25 871.94 respondence. Each girl read letters Woodburn 1.00 private gift 98,681.20 5,012.74 Student Association, for foreign cor-' I.O.O.F. meeting Stayton articles started at once. ' received from a foreign pen pa). Dal 87.942.85 Silverton The food sale fund raiser for the Mill City IWA meeting last Friday A DAUGHTER- To Mr and Mrs »1,764 75 Total NOW 1.523.70 phene, whose penpal is a Norwegian 59,811.35 Canyon aid will be April 13 at (he Ed James. Lyons, at a Salem hospital St. Paul Farmers Union meeting at Mehama (Continued on Psge 7) 50.878.80 124 94 Mt. Angel Davis store in Idanha. on April 3. Woman’s club, 2nd and 4th. ti J. C Kimmel Chosen Head Of Canyon-wide Chamber North Santiam Chamber Board Parcels Committee Positions Film Record of Dam Shown In Free Show Tony” Ziebert Sells His Share Ke//y Gives light Campaign Totals Deanha P.T.A. Activity Noted Aircraft Spotters Slate Test Run Forest Products Analysis Made Mill City PTA Sponsors Film Coming Events i Just Arrived...