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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1951)
Canyon Plunge Kills Palominos Two great palomino registered horses met an untimely and quick death near Detroit Dam, Monday morning, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. They were killed seconds after the trailer in which they were riding and the car pulling it hurtled into the North San- tiam River Canyon to a river terrace some 400 feet below highway 222 and near Kinney Creek, located a mile or so upstream from the Corps of Engineers office building at Detroit Jam. Otto’s Lucky Number, a fine stal- :on, and Alien Sandy, a gelding, father and son, were the well-trained show horses of Mr. Thomas W. Allen of Salem. Mr. Allen stated that he arried $10,000 fire and theft insur ance on these valuable horses, but had no insurance coverage of such an event as this tragedy represents. Otto’s Lucky Number, sire of 380 .olts, was Northwest Champion stock and range horse and held national fame. Allen Sandy, Oregon state champion cutting horse, was con sidered as one of the ten best in his class in the United States. Recently Mr. Allen gave an exhibition at Top penish, Washington, using Allen Sandy m the role of a cutting horse sans bridle or control equipment, an un paralleled feat. While driving on his way over .highway 222 to Silver Lake in east ern Oregon, Allen’s 1946 Cadillac sedan developed steering trouble. He had turned around and was moving in second gear towards Detroit Dam when the front wheels of his car locked solidly in one position on a curve cut into the mountain-side bordering highway 222. Allen stated that he nearly had the car and trailer under control for a safe stop when first, the car, and then, the trailer, lost traction as the unit ran upon the sharp loose scattered rock on the irregular shoulder of the highway and plunged down the steep boulder-strewn incline into the gaping canyon. Allen, who was alone in the car, narrowly escaped injury when he jumped to safety seconds after he (Continued on Page 8) T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES ID (Nil \ LYONS Ml H\M \ MONl.OI D ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF N ATURE’S EMPIRE Vol. VII—No. 28 MILL CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY. JULY 12, 1951 $2.50 a Year. a Copy Air Officials Sweat Out Hours Until Show Time It is as plain as the nearest calendar on the wall that the Third Annual Aviation Day. Sunday, July 15, la upon us. Byron Davis and Jim O'Leary, guiding lights of this momentous air festival, are not quite sure these last few fleeting hours whether or not they have eaten or slept. Sunday's gala air day on Davis Airport has consumed already a Paul Bunyan amount of time and energy. Plans and arrangements are now being made at a maddening pace and will continue so until the final guest airplane and guest happily takes leave of Davis Airport, Sunday evening. Officials of the "Dam” Mustache Club today disclosed what the prizes are for the winning mustaches selected by the Queen of the Third Annual A concise explanation of the pur I Aviation Day. First prize, appro priate enough, is a Schick Super poses and requirements of Oregon’s electric shaver; second prize is a new Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibil- man's traveling kit, which is extremely | ity Law which are of immediate in compact and flexible for easy use; terest and importance to the great “Dam" Mustache (Tub members these! These men reflect the mixed “feelings” their respective mustaches no third prize is a sleek casting rod for majority of motorists was made public doubt generate. Each of these men must have tossed about the question, "la it north five dollars to get rid today by Secretary Earl T. Newbry, many hours of contented fishing. of this ‘brush’?" Let it be said of these men, “They were gallant!” They chose the course of paying tribute who will have the sizeable job of instead to the Third Annual Aviation Day, Sunday, July 15. Applying the yardstick to Jim O'Leary’s fancy Aviation Day Dance Saturday Nite administering it. beard is Milt Irwin. Left to right and all patiently lined up for tally are Jack Colburn, Carl Foster, and One of these—Princesses Carol Jane “I hope all Oregon motorists will Byron Davis. (Photo courtesy Capital Journal and Robert Veness) Blazek, Adeline MacDonald, Lorena clip this article, read it over several Devine, or Donna Ellingson—will be times, and preserve it for future presented a lovely silverware set be- reference if they have need for quick SHOCK OF HAY SHORTS POWER I fitting a Queen of the Third Annual information an average motorist is A whirlwind picked up a shock of Aviation Day. Dance tickets, cur likely to need, except in unusual hay Friday afternoon from a nearby rently being sold by the four Queen circumstances. field and deposited it on a high-vol We have studiously candidates, equal votes for the prin avoided technical and legal language, tage transmission line a mile east cesses and admit the purchaser to the Cafe Mar Dean has the distinction of Cottonwoods. The resulting short- so that everyone may have an accurate Jay Personette, custodian of Mill of being the most recent business circuit tripped automatic protective City high school, was killed instantly door prize laden Third Annual Avia- understanding of this important and house constructed and put into opera switches and left most of Linn county Wednesday afternoon, July 11, by a ation Day Dance in the Mill City high necessary law.” Here are the facts, in question and tion in Mill City. Cafe Mar Dean is without electricity for about ten blow upon the head caused by a fall school gymnasium Saturday night, located near Ralph Nibler’s service minutes. ing tree on the timberland of his son- July 14. Queen’s silverware set and answer form, about the new law as the Princesses ’ gifts are on display station and Hathaway's garage on Mountain States servicemen were in-law, Ernest Miller, who lives near prepared by the Secretary of State’s in the Mill City State Bank. Voting office: highway 222 on the way to Detroit able to free the hay from the power Gates. for Queen will come to an abrupt halt Dam. lines with long insulated pike poles. What I m the Safety Responsibility Mr. and Mrs. Personette were spend The neat, new, spic and span cafe Three other similar outages occurred ing part of their summer vacation with at 11:00 p.m. Saturday night. The Law ? votes will then be counted, and the has ideal fountain service and features over the weekend. It is an Act of the Legislature to the Millers when the fatal accident winner of the Queen contest announced sea foods on its menu. The interior protect everyone in Oregon against occured. Mr. Personette was watch 1 at the air day hop. of this new Mill City business house ing the falling of some timber. financially irresponsible owners or There is one man in Mill City who is attractively decorated with a pleas operators of motor vehicles who be Funeral services will be this Friday 100-Mile Century Walk is pretty upset. He is not sure ing and dignified color scheme. The “Walker” Paul Smith has named come involved in accidents. It also afternoon at 2 p.m. in the First Chris whether he should get sore or hop in Jepsens, Martin and Mrs. Wardine tian church in Mill City. Mr. Hugh his official time-keeper for the 100- promote« street and highway safety the air with joy. You see, it’s this Jepsen, owners of Cafe Mar Dean, Jull will officiate. Interment will be mile Century Walk. Bend to Davis by facilitating the state’s ability to All nurses, graduate and practical, in the Fox Valley Cemetery. way. Al Molnar, owner of a Rich have put many long and painstaking Airport. Present plans call for remove habitual accident causers from field service station, sent hi* wife to hours into the actual construction of doctors' secretaries and social workers Smith’s departure from Bend’s Pilot behind the wheel. The law replaces from Benton. Polk, Marion and Linn a Salem doctor for a routine check-up, their cafe. Butte hotel promptly at 6 p.m. Sat the present Financial Responsibility There is pleoty of parking space Counties are invited to a Tuberculosis Tuesday afte>nov... Tha* same eve urday afternoon, July It. The time Law. ning a telelphone cal! came warning at the Cafe Mar Dean and a surpris institute in Albany, Tuesday, July 17. Minnesota State Group keeper will drive ahead of Smith over When Does It Become Effective? him that his wife was in the Salem ing amount of roominess inside the The Linn County Health Department j the entire route and click the stop It becomes effective on August 2, Picnicks at Jantzen General hospital, then the caller cafe itself, where one can choose be sponsors this meeting. watch when the tape is broken by him and on the same day repeal of the tween three styles of service. Avail promptly broke the connection. The Minnesota State Society will on Davis Airport, Sunday, July 15. | present Financial Responsibility Law The object of the institute is »bow Being a devoted spouse, Al just able to customers is the privilege of ing these groups how they can meet hold their grand annual picnic at Smith will take no time out for eating, takes effect. about “busted” a tug getting to that individual group tables, booths or the questions and problems that will Jantzen Beach Park, Portland, Sun rest, or sleep, but will continue walk Whom Does It Affect? hospital and to his wife’s bedside. A | counter service all constructed in good arise in their communities concerning day, July 29. ing until his goal is reached. It affects all motor vehicle owners certain Ford pick-up never will be the taste and pleasing to the eye. F. G. Quimby, president, is making “Walker" Smith hopes that he can and operators, including non-residents, the mass chest X-ray survey planned The Jepsens keep Cafe Mar Dean for the Willamette Valley this sum preparations for one of the largest make the grueling trek in less than (except vehicles owned by the United same after its straightening of high way 222's curves! In Mehama, Mol open for service weekdays 11:30 a.m. mer. gatherings of al) time. On July 30, 17 hours. Bend and Sisters chambers State«, the State of Oregon or its nar got more horses, a ’41 Buick, for to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. to The nursing section of the Oregon 1950, about 5000 attended, represent of commerce have been contacted re political subdivisions, or any munici the remainder of the flight to Salem. 11:30 p.m. Assisting the Jepsens in State Board of Health has arranged ing 84 of the 87 counties in the state. garding this 100-mile Century Walk. pality therein), when they become in In Salem, much to his amazement, the operation of Cafe Mar Dean are for the speakers. Subject for dis Prizes are slated for the county Speculation about this Century Walk volved in an accident resulting In Molnar discovered he was the father of Mrs. Anna Jenkins and Mrs. Grace cussion include: mental hygiene as having the largest representation at is running at a feverish pitch, and each death, injury or property damage. James A. Molnar, weight 5 lbs. 16 oz.! pects of tuberculosis follow-up; tech this picnic. Guests should get their day Smith is collared and queried What Mast You Do After An The arrival of this first son to the niques of interviewing; nursing fol passes at the West Gate. There will about his health and confidence. Accident ? Molnars completely surprised even low-up of tuberculosis suspects. be stations for each county, bearing Air Show' Starts at 2 P.M. Within 24 hours after a motor their family doctor, who that same The meeting will be in the Albany its number. The biggest show of all, the vehicle accident resulting in death, in afternoon had thoroughly examined Veterans' Memorial Hall at 5th and The picnic program starts at 2:00 jury or property damage, the operator Mrs. Molnar. Proud poppa wishes Lyon Streets, July 17, 9:00 a.m. to p.m. Introduction of the presidents of “Swede” Ralston airshow is all set. of every car involved must file a Guests at Davis Airport Sunday will some certain user of a telephone 4:10 p.m. other states' organizations will follow. ■ be in for a few surprises in the way of written report with the secretary of would use a few more plain words thrills that they have not been told stae. Official forms for this purpose when calling him to a hospital in the The forces generating inflation are about in advance publicity. Wide may be obtained from any regional future! 1 gaining strength and “the danger of (Continued on Page 2) open space for parking will give every i economic collapse may be nearer than Aviation Day guest elbow room for we think”, Dr. Paul A. Volpe, Oregon following the aerial feats of “Swede” ' district OPS price executive, declared Ralston, the renowned acrobatic pilot. ! Friday noon at a meeting of the A SON—To Mr. and Mrs. Alex i Portland City club at the Benson hotel. > Aviation Day officials have named Molnar, Mehama, Juiy 10, at Salem Don Gessner and Russell Kelly as the “Uncontrolled inflation tears up the Memorial hospital. official greeters for the guests of the fabric and devours the substance of I A SON—To Mr. and Mrs. Francis our ecomomy", Volpe Third Annual Aviation Day, Sunday, emphasized. Mr. Berton I^ewis Allen, who passed Stratton. Mill City, July 10, at Salem “It disorganizes prices and incomes, i July 15. Byron Davis today flew Joe away Wednesday morning, July 4, General hospital. Bowes to Albany where Bowe* was was long familiar figure in the -Mill fosters economic injustice, foments 1 A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. social conflict and corrodes produc sworn in as a special deputy just for City community. He was born on hi« Arthur Robinson, Mill City, July 12, tion.” the Third Annual Aviation Day father’s farm in the town of Summit, at Salem Memorial hospital. activity. On top of being a big man “This is the eleventh hour in the Wisconsin. May 13, 1876. physically, Joe Bowes -is now a man controlling of inflation,” the price Mr. Allen learned >iis trade and of authority duly commissioned. The worked in Mauston, Wisconsin, until executive pointed out. “Uncontrolled j Santiam Riders will assist Bowes in inflation is almost upon us now. We | 1896 when he secured a job in Mon | patrolling Davis Airport during the MONDAY— know its spiralling signs.” tello, Wisconsin where he met his festivities Sunday. American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Referring to the “price of high future wife. July 4, 1902, he married For those who are early birds there Lions club meeting. prices”, Volpe declared that “If in I Miss Agness Straight. Three children ■ is the Breakfast Hop Sunday morning, A.F. A A.M. No. 180 stated meet flation is not controlled, the Congress i A breakfast of ham and com-on-the- were bom to thia union Althea Arvilla, | may not pass tax bills fast enough to ing third Monday. in 1903, Adeibert Amos, in 1905, and | cob will be served Sportsmen pilots Paul Russell Allen, in 1919. O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. keep up with the expeditures for mili- making the Davis Airport Breakfast I tary defense.” The Allen family moved to Oregon TUESDAY— Hop sponsored by the Mill City-Gates in 1911 and located in Albany. They “Taxes are being increased with Boy Scouts at City park. 7 pm. Chambers of Commerce. Over 150 each session of Congress”, Volpe then moved to Mill City in 1916, where Chamber of Commerce 2 4 4 noon pointed out. “Last year. Congress , planes are expected Sunday, if the Mr. Allen was employed by the Ham luncheon. (Continued on page 5) raised taxes in September and again mond Lumber Co. During World War Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday in December. ‘ All the increased rev I the Allen family was engaged in Women's club 8 p m. 1st, 3rd Tues enue was wasted by inflation.” factory work in Portland. 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues Oklahoma Signs Point Pointing to effect of price controls. In 1923 they returned to Mill City WEDNESDAY— Volpe said that from the beginning and purchased the Schumacher place To Oklahoma Picnic Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. of the Korean war to February 1951 on the mountain one mile north of when OPS controls took effect, prices at Mill City fire hall. “Oklahoma” signs in Corvallis, Sun- Mill City. A home was made here Santiam Rebekah 166—1st and 3rd of consumer goods rose 8 per cent. lay, July 15, will mark the way to the until 1948, when the poor health of Since the general "freeze”, consumer Wed. at 8 pm all-day Oklahoma Picnic being held Mr. Allen made necessary his moving prices have risen less than 1 per cent. Mill City PTA meets 2nd Wed. [ in Avery Park, the city of Corvallis, to Mill City and the present Allen From Korea to the price freeze, whole City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. according to Elvy C. Cecil, president residence on Broadway Street. sale prices rose almost 15 per cent. Altar Society meets 3rd Wed of the Oklahoma Club. All Okla- Mr. Berton Allen leaves behind his Since the freeze, they have risen lees homaians are welcome. widow, one daughter, Mrs. L. F. THURSDAY— than 4 of 1 per cent. From Korea Cecil stated there will be games, Knight of Fort Benton, Montana, two Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d to the price freeze, basic commodity i prizes, and a basket lunch at 12:30, sons, Adeibert Amos of Oregon and and 4th Thursdays. prices rose more than 58 per cent. I Sunday, July 15, in Avery Park in Staff Sergeant Paul R. Allen of the Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p.m. Since the freeze, they have declined The Daria Airport airplane pictured prore» it has an appreciative nature Corvallis. The "Oklahoma” group U. S. Air Force in Fort Dix, New American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs by more than 11 per cent. by ita allowing the»» four, pretty Aviation Day Prineennea much freedom in the park will be identified by large Jersey; two grandchildren, William Garden club fourth Thursday “We need controls to save our lettered signs. Tysie and Nina Elizabeth Knight; and Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. homes, our land, and our freedom", , with its engine cowl and propeller hub. Sitting bark to back on the airplane's engine cowl are Mme Coral Jane Blaieh. Mill CHy Queen can Anyone born in Oklahoma, reared one great-grandchild, Barbara Ann FRIDKY— Volpe concluded. didate on the left, and Mhm Imrena Devine. Gate« Qneen contestant there, or having relatives living there, Knight of Fort Benton, Montana I.OOF meeting. on the right. Standing, left to right, one hand on the propeller hub. etc. are invited and should bring their Minister Iceland Parsons of Salem Mill City rwx meeting last Friday MILL CITY FIREMEN'S are Mmn (datine MacDonald Lyons-Mehama Air Qneen aspirant, and lunch to the ’’Oklahoma Picnic” in officiated at the last rites, Tuesday WASTEPAPER DRIVE Farmers Unioa meeting at Mehama Mi»» Donna Ellingson. Detroit-Idanha Queen entrant. Corvallis, Sunday, July 15, for a fine afternoon, July 10, at 2 p.m. in the SUNDAY, JULY 2*h Woman's club. 2nd I Mill City Presbyterian church. (Photo coorte»y of The Statesman and Robert Veness) outing. Oregon’s New Motoring Law Cafe Afar Dean Most Recent Enterprise Al Molnars Upset About Some Things Air. Jay Personette Killed Instantly Linn County Hosts X-Ray Institute Inflation Forces Generating Bust’ Just Arrived... Coming Events . . . Berton Allen Rites Conducted July 10