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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1951)
Bill Stewart Heads Paper Drive May 1 T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES ID \NII \ LYONS MEHAMA MONGOLD A major waste-paper drive in Mill City under the chairmanship of Bill Stewart in behalf of the Lights bene fit and the sophomore class of Mill ON Tin SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATI RE’S EMPIRE City high school is now scheduled for Sunday, May 6. Bill announced this week that Mill MILL CITY, OREGON. THURSDAY. KURIL 26. 1951 $2.50 a Y ear. | ( )<• a Cop) City citizenry should start now saving and tying together those magazines, newspapers, etc. that are piling up .n needed storage space. Male mem bers of the Mill City sophomore class will apply their muscles to those bun dles and spirit them away from your front door with a smile and a thank you. This waste-paper is being conducted so that more money can be raised Civic Leaders Unite for lights for the athletic field and ticipated. This is of particular sig as a fund raiser for the sophomore nificance in obtaining war contracts class treasury. The sophomore class In Canyon Survey or sub-contracts by local manufac receives one-third of the proceeds for turers producing wood, metal, food, Industrial survey committees from or textile products. their efforts in aiding in the collec the upper North Santiam communities tion of the waste-paper on Sunday, Need for close co-operation by of Gates, .Mill City, and Lyons pro May 6, from the homes of Mill City neighboring communities of the North vided an attendance of over 65 civic residents. Santiam in accommodating the re leaders at the breakfast meeting last Burton Boroughs gave notice today Tuesday in the Presbyterian church quirements of large industrial devel- that the Lights Benefit campaign of recreation building at Mill City. This opments, was stressed by Fred Linde- ficially ends Tuesday, May 1. A final was an important unit in the canyon mann of Lyons, vice president of the meeting for totalling up results of wide industrial development program North Santiam Chamber of Com- the campaign is slated Wednesday, made possible through co-operative nierce. May 1, in the Mill City fire hall at Mayor Albert Millsap presented the efforts of the North Santiam Chamber 8 p.m. Boroughs hopes that the .total of Commerce, civic organizations and large survey delegation representing tallied Wednesday night will warrant ! Gates, and Merrill Brassfield pre officials ordering the necessary light leaders of each community. his extensive citizens commit- Here is a close-up view of the partially complete spillways and powerhouse structures of Detroit dam. ing equipment for the athletic field. Mayor Albert Toman of Mill City sented representing Lyons. Col. C. C. powerhouse structure rises cozilv to the left of the construction worker shown striding away from the already Russell Kelly, chairman of the presided at the breakfast meeting, i tee Lights Benefit campaign, has ren impressive concrete workings. Rapidly a powerful and attractive dam reaches skyward for mastery of the which started with an opening prayer Davis, resident engineer on the De offered by George “Santiam Sam” troit dam for the Corps of Engineers, dered splendid co-operation and much once supreme commander of the canyon, the beautiful North Santiam River. (Photo courtesy Capital Journal.) Steffy, secretary of the Mill City spoke of their appreciation of the valuable time and use of his equip canyon-wide co-operation in planning Chamber of Commerce. ment during the course of the cam Al Peterson, representing M. S. P. for the sound development of the paign. Ticket sales results at present Co., was introduced by Mayor Toman. area, and assured their full support. show Kelly out in front in number Peterson expressed his company’s in Eldon Lents of Consolidated Builders, sold, Boroughs indicated. Inc., represented the contractors on terest in the industrial development | the Boroughs and Kelly join in express- , Detroit dam, and also served on of the North Santiam Canyon, which mg their thanks to townspeople for | the working committee for conduct The first pack meeting of the Cub A county-wide chest x-ray survey prompts its now lending financial sup their hearty co-operation in the pur Scouts Pack No. 84 will be held at j of the survey. Detroit — North Santiam Chamber will be considered on Wednesday, port to the industrial survey. chase of season tickets and donation the high school auditorium next Mon May 2, at a mass meeting in Salem. Toman Introduces Work Session of Commerce supporters met at the of scrap metal. Boroughs, on behalf | day night, April 30, starting at 7 Program Advanced Year Detroit high school building last Representatives of community groups Mayor Toman then started the work of the high school, conveyed the ap- p.m. President J. C. “Koc” Kimmel of Ray Steiner, Cubmaster, has preciation students feel towards the planned a lively program which will Wednesday evening. The meeting was and interested people throughout the North Santiam Chamber of Com session by briefly describing the in Marion county will meet in the May called to order by John Cannon who dustrial survey and developing pro public’s support of their cause. include the showing of a movie en- presented the chamber president, J. flower hall in Salem from 8 p.m. to merce told of the canyon-wide parti gram now under way. First step is titled “Cubbing in the Home” and C. Kimmel, who outlined to his audi 10 p.m. to decide the issue of this cipation in this industrial survey the fact-finding survey. This was which has advanced the North San uotisiuasazd aqi Xq paxBuiip aq III* ence the aims and purposes of the proposed survey. started at breakfast meeting and was tiam Chambers industrial develop of Bobcat pins to the new cub scouts. canyon-wide chamber. Mr. Kimmel A meeting regarding a mass chest largely completed during the same All parents of Cub Scouts should stressed the advancement and devel x-ray survey for Linn county will be ment program more than a year ahead day. The survey is a thorough inven be present for this special program, opment of the canyon area and the held in Albany on May 4th. Calling of the normal schedule otherwise an- tory of the community and area in when they can meet the den mothers expansion of the various existing bus the meeting to determine public re dustrial resources and facilities. and take part in the presentation inesses as two of the primary pur action to the proposed survey are the I Second step is the thorough check Earl Heider, prominent Salem radio Linn County Tuberculosis & Health ing of all data gathered. Civic Serv dealer, received a letter from T. J. ceremony, This is an opportunity for poses of the chamber. the Linn County Medical The advertising committee plans association, . ice, survey consultants, does this Slowie, secretary of the federal com learning more about the parent’s part checking. A preliminary draft of the munications commission, to the effect in the cubbing program and for help- advertising the scenic beauties as well ¡ Society and the County Health de- m. Jor 8 p p.m. surWT data will be submitted for final that “It is not possible aU'this time i ing boys become initiated into the as the shortness and convenience of Parfment, , It is scheduled ^or jthe North Santiam route as compared at the Albany city hall. to predict just when television sta pack. Riley Hugh Champ of Gates col checking and revision by each local 44^* A special ... invitation ... If accepted, the United States is also ex- , to other routes going east and south tion construction will commence in lapsed suddenly while conversing with survey committee. the boys of cub scout age from Salem and vicinity. A great Health Service will furnish eighteen a friend in Gates and soon thereafter Third step is an analysis of the the Portland area and elsewhere.” 'tended tLz The Portland area includes Salem, (8-11) who have not yet joined the deal of advertising stress will be laid X-ray machines, personnel and passed away, Monday. Funeral serv facts disclosed through the survey, tneir parents on < i upon highway 222 in the near future. material for the county-wide survey. ices for the deceased were held today and formation of a definite action and Slowie’s letter was in response to pack and especially their The objective of the chest X-ray (Continued on Page 8) an inquiry by Heider regarding tele the occasion of this first pack meet- | Another speaker on the program, Rev. C. R. program is to find unknown cases of at 2 p.m. in Stayton. Ed Byrkit, a realtor from Salem and ing. We know that the parents will vision. The letter further read: Freeman officiated and interment was There is enclosed a copy of a pub enjoy the program and will want to present owner of the Detroit laundry, tuberculosis and other chest disorders at Lone Oak cemetery in Stayton. lic notice dated March 22, 1951, see their boys included in the pack, made a plea for the incorporation which can be shown by X-ray. Champ was born September 25, of the new town-site and the need of The proposed campaign against 1885, at Chewelah, Wash. He is sur which explains the status of the cur Eldon Lents commented. tuberculosis was initiated by the State restricted building. Mr. Byrkit stated rent television proceedings and the “Let’s all come out and make this vived by the widow, Mrs. Mary A. steps to be taken before the ‘freeze’ first meeting a rousing success, one that a long time loan could be secured Board of Health and the State Med Champ; daughters, Mrs. Alta Shel ical society with the endorsement of on new television construction maybe that the boys will long remember,” through FHA if the buildings were the Oregon Tuberculosis and Health ton of Stayton, and I Mrs. I)eena Smith restricted and streets surfaced. Hill Top Genera) Store in Mill City Lents asserted. lifted. association. If the program is car- and Connie Champ of Salem; sons, last Thursday installed an impressive S. T. Moore, U. S. Forest District “A hearing is to be held on the com Eldon and Byron of ’ Stayton, Dale of ranger addressed those assembled and ried out, it will be one of the largest Mehama, Howard of Lyons and 17-foot long self-service fresh vegeta mission’s proposal, Starting June 11, stated tentative plans of the Forest health surveys done in this state. Charles of Encino, Calif.; step-chil- ble and fruit case constructed accord 1951. After the hearing and a final de Service. These plans include the Work begins July 11, runs for four dren, Lester Humphreys of Washing ing to the latest developments in re cision is rendered, time will have to building of two boat docks or landings teen weeks. be allotted for interested parties to ton, Mrs. Ruther Viebert of Chicago, frigeration engineering. and two forest camps, one of which The C. V. Hill & Co. fresh vegeta file applications under the new al- Leo Humphreys of Toledo, and Earl is a replacement of the Berry forest location table . . .” Humphreys with the army in Korea; ble case conceals the refrigeration brothers, Stephen Champ of Salem coils behind three mirror sections. A field trip to Salem in connection camp which will be flooded. Locations on the south side of De and Harley Champ of Tacoma, Wash., The mirrors are placed at such an . with their study of Oregon history angle that a full view of the crisp and by 21 grandchildren. and geography was made Wednesday, troit lake for summer home sites "It’s a Long Time'' Is be available later. Piety Knob vegetables on display may be had at April 25, by the* Mill City eighth should strictly a recreational area, he all times. grade class. Escorted by Patrolman is Presented Tues., May 1 Enemy attack by the polar routes stated. This newest in fresh vegetable dis Kenneth Hunt, the group visited the Detroit—The play sponsored by the State Forestry buidling, saw the Ore Moore ended his talk with the plea would be expected to strike the north Thomas Putman Touches play cases employs the principle of Detroit Women's Civic club and pre gon Historical Caravan, sponsored by that the Detroit area should not be west first, Oregon state civil defense | circulating cold air all around each sented by the Salem Civic Players I the U. S. National bank, and were known as the dam that burned up the agency .was advised today in a tele Off Father-Son Fete piece of farm fresh vegetable and gram sent by Millard Caldwell, fed forests, and cautioned extreme care. will be Tuesday evening. May 1, at guided through the state capitol. Thomas Putman, principal of the fruit while it awaits the housewife’s The board of directors has three eral civil defense administrator. 8 p.m. The title of the play is “It's Mari-Linn school, was master of cere market basket. i Miss Evangelyn Shattuck and John men from each of the cities located Asking for complete preparations,' monies _ of the annual father-and-son a Long Time". Hill Top Store proprietors report The Civic club desires that some Jubb, eighth grade instructors, ac between Stayton and Idanha and in especially in metropolitan and indus- banquet sponsored by the Women’s that the performance for one week companied the group. cludes these two. The next meeting trial centers, Caldwell local Scouts and Brownies attend sum ” (aidwell told State Society of Christian 3». Service — at the of this gleaming new vegetable show Of particular interest in the For of the board of directors is in Detroit Director Jack A. Hayes it is presumed Community club house Thursday, mer camp this year. Part of the case proves that in it celery, lettuce, proceeds from this play will be used estry building were the rooms paneled Wednesday evening, May 2, at the the attacks will come from the north-1 The address of welcome was given cauliflower, broccoli, etc. retains a in various native Oregon woods, all west to the northeast. high school building, at 8 p.m. for this good cause. by Rev. O. L. Jones of the Lyons garden-crisp look and feel until pop | “It necessarily follows, then, that Methodist church. Ted Hargreaves ped into the market basket. The Civic club sponsors Brownie of which were hand polished, and the the investment both by the states spoke next. Two vocal numbers were troops in the Detroit, Idanha and forestry museum showing specimens of Oregon woods and wood products. and by the federal government will given by Mrs. Charles Power and a Mongold communities. be much heavier in such areas than in prayer was offered by Rev. Jones. The Historical Caravan contained areas that will be less subject to I numerous items relevant to the study Gifts were presented to Loren Minnesota State Society attack.” j of Indian and pioneer Oregon history, Chamberlain, oldest father present, Caldwell said identifying critical and Thomas Putman, youngest father. Staging Gala Conclave MONDAY— ' including Dr. John McLoughlin’s let- American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. 1 ter book and several beaver coins, At the regular monthly meeting of targets is difficult, "except to say they Mrs. Charles Power, Miss Deanne The Minnesota State Society will Explorer Scouts Legion hall 7:30 p ¡minted in early Oregon days. the board of directors of the women's are from east to the west along the Thompson and Miss Vivian Boyce hold one of the most interesting Lions club meeting. entertainments of the season on Fri- The large sea) of the state of Auxiliary of Santiam Memorial hospi northern half of the country, partic gave a vocal number. A.F. 4 A M No. 180 stated meet : Oregon in the center of the lobby tal. it was announced by President ularly.” The danger line would ex Guest speaker of the evening was day, May 4, at Washington Masonic ing third Monday. ; floor in the capitol. and the murals Kathryn Weddle that the Auxiliary tend southward in some locations. Reverend Herrold of Silverton. Miss Temple, E. 8th and Burnside, Port- O.E.S. meeting. 2d Monday month. | depicting key events in the develop is accumlating clean, white flat ma In the far west, Caldwell named Deanne Thompson and Miss Vivian land. Portland, Seattle, San Francisco as Boyce presented a vocal duet, The Meeting at 7:30 p.m., dance at ment of the west were especially in» terials needed for hospital pads. TUESDAY— cities that have a major task in song “Faith of Our Fathers”, sung 8:30 p.m. F. G. Quimby was reelected as teresting in the capitol, as well Anyone having old linens, sheets Chamber of Commerce 2 A 4 neon president of the society and is making the climb to the pioneer on top of or other flat white materials, and preparing for possible enemy attack. by all, closed the evening. luncheon. Lt. Gen. A. C. Wedemeyer, com great plans in putting over one of the building. wishing to donate them for hospital Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday the greatest picnics of all time in purposes may leave them at the fol manding general of the Sixth Army Women's club 8 p.m. 1st. 3rd Tues j July. lowing places: Mill City Pharmacy, made a similar observation in con Mari-Linn Graduation 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues nection with the vulnerability of the All Minnesotans possible are re- Mill City; Thiel ’ s Store, Lyons; Mrs. Detroit-Mill Gty Talk WEDNESDAY— quested to attend. Minnesotan and John Teters, Mehama; Shux Electric, Pacific Northwest when he spoke to Wear Pattern Chosen Sar.tiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. Stayton; Mrs. B. J Minden or Ditter's Oregon legislators on March 9. At Possible School Merger Eighth grade parents of the Mari- friends invited. at Mill City fire hall. Store, Sublimity; and Wells* Feed that time, he said: “There is no cause Linn school in Lyons met April 17 Santiam Rebekah 168—1st and 3rd for hysteria, but it is highly important Detroit—The Detroit school board Store, Scio. to organize our civil defense forces at the school with Thomas L. Put Wed. at 8 p.m. met with the Mill City school board “Since we have been man and Vivian Boyce, Mari-Linn that before attack.” on last Wednesday evening for dis the new hospital can informed Mill City PTA meets 2nd Wed Watch It Grow! teachers. use a large cussion of future plans for combining quantity of such materials, City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was we hope FIELD LIGHTING FINANCE the two schools at Mill City. THURSDAY— for a decision on what the children that members and everyone will don DRIVER LICENSOR ON DUTY REPORT—GOAL »3.2M Some action becomes necessary for A drivers license examiner will bo Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 1st should wear for graduation. The ate their discards for the hospital,” I the Detroit group since the school $ 390.00 on duty at Mill City, Thursday, May group agreed on pastel summer made last year, and 3rd Thursdays. year 1951-52 is the last in the present Mrs. Weddle commented. 3, 1951, at the Fire hall, between the dresses with white low-heel shoes with 1,189.97 sale of metal, Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m. 100.00 gift of Mill City C.of C. hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p m., according hose for the girls, and slacks, white American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs building. Thia situation necessitates something definite for the school year PROF. LOUCKS DIRECTS BAND to an announcement received from shirts with ties and maroon V-necked 100.00 gift of Lions club, Garden club fourth Thursday beginning September 1952. Band instructor Loucks directed his the secretary of state’s office 903 55 ticket sales sweaters for the boys. Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. Those attending the meeting from newly organised band and recently 250 00 gift of CBI Persons wishing licenses or permits Because maroon and white are the FRIDAY- Detroit were Noyes Whitten, chair uniformed majorettes through an aft to drive are asked to get in touch school colors they were chosen the 25.00 gift of Eagles, I.O.O F meeting man of the school board; Earl Parker ernoon's performance today for the with the examiner well ahead of the colors for graduation wear. It is 1.00 private gift Mill City TWA meeting last Friday and Frank New, directors; Bruce benefit of the grade school pupils. A closing hour in order to assure com hoped that all children can follow this 12,969.52 Gordon, school clerk; and Otis J. NEW TOTAL. Farmers Union meeting at Mehama major program is slated for tomorrow pletion of their applications with a pattern when buying their graduation White, principal. night in the grade school gymnasium. minimum of delay. Woman's club, 2nd and 4th. clothes. Canyon-wide Inventory Moves Program Ahead Cub Scout Pack 84 Huddles April 30 CanyonChamber County-Wide chest Patrons Muster X-Ray Considered Local Television Future Uncertain Riley Champ Posses Suddenly in Gates Hill Top Store Adds Mirrored Show Case Shattuck and Jubb Conduct Field Trip Northwest Open For Polar Attack Coming Events . . . Auxiliary Needs White Sheeting