Workmen Rush Grounds Work The ring of hammers, the buzz of saws, and the “slap-slap” of paint brushes is heard all over the grounds as bustling workmen, under the direc­ tion of Leo G. Spitzbart, general manager, make ready for the 1951 Oregon State Fair, opening in Salem this year, Saturday, September 1. “To get the grounds and buildings leady for this year’s earlier opening , n Saturday instead of Labor Day,” said Mr. Spitzbart, "is keeping us hopping. After all, we want the 1951 Orego State Fair to be presented in its’ justly-famed setting of beauty to the very best advantage, He stressed the fact that every day, powerful jet sprays are kept going full-tilt, watering down vistas of cool green grass sheltered by leafy oaks some of which are older than the 86 year exposition itself. Several large mowers, with men riding tractor-like in an articulated follow­ up seat, keep the lawns short and smoothe. Flower beds, worked and reworked and fortified with new plantings, are beginning to shape into patterns of eye-arresting color. The Lone Oak Track, acknowledge tops for plants of its size, is being readied under the watchful eye of Art Keene, grounds maintenance foreman. The turf is being rolled and packed for a fast, yet cushioned, footing for the high-calibre thoroughbred fleet- sters expected in the 1951 meet. As usual, the infield of the track will be bouquet of living, floral beauty. Inside exhibit buildings, changes in space arrangements and the sprucing up of walkways goes on apace. The livestock buildings all “a-glisten” in new white, are being readied for the showing of Oregon’s finest animals. Outside, wherever needed, fresh paint is being applied, adding a note of newness. T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES IDANHA LYONS MEHAMA MONGOL!» ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HK.HVV %Y — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE $2.50 a Year. 10c a Copy Swimming Pool Has New Meaning Now * * NZ xx I ns sm ■ M nr nz.z.1 «« 4 Is i "Swimming pool “meant nnn one ektnrv thing 4 to the people of 4 k thin area not too many years ago. the North Santiam River near the railroad bridge. Today swimming pool stands for something more than a section of river water. State laws require that a public swimming area meet certain rather strict rules, so Bob Hill is finding out as he moves deeper and deeper into the campaign for a public swim­ ming pool in Mill City. Bob Hill. Charles Kelly, and Einar Skinnerland are knit­ ting together a rough outline of the course of things ahead regarding a swimming pool for Mill City. Bill and Kelly grew up in this area when highway 222 was not such a fine highway as it is today. In those days the railroad took them fairly close to a favorite swimming spot in the North Santiam Canyon, Breitenbush hot springs. Where the railroad track stopped, the hiking in to the springs started. "Back when” the populace of Mill City turned out for a dip in the North Santiam River in the deep hole near the railroad bridge or at a spot approximately a quarter of a mile on down the river towards Lyons. With the increase in population of this area and the importance of providing a safe place for swimming jut­ ting to the forefront. Bob Hill and many others cast about for an answer. Bob has been investigating the swimming facilities of surrounding communities and possible sites for construction of a swimming pool in Mill City. Even a study of state regulations has been made by Boh. He en­ listed the aid of Mr. Skinnerland, who is noted for his fine work in drafting, engineering and general construction "know-how" both in this community and nationally. Skin­ nerland is at present roughing out a sketch of a swimming pool for two possible sites. One site is the Mill City city park and the other is located to the right of the highway Detroit ranger station with a load of supplies for two rangers bridge and the terrace below and to the right of it. When logging and forestry roads end. then trails begin. It is not Of course, the City of Mill City owns the city park land. stationed at Marjorie Dunham camp, the end of a twisting, steep, long after one leaves the main artery of travel, highway 222, that mountain trail, some four miles away. The isolated forest rangers The river frontage involved in the highway bridge site be- rough going is the order of the day in the North Santiam Canyon A large tract of valuable timber country around Detroit. Federal forest lands require attention. are engaged in cleaning trails. The sure-footed pack mules pro­ I longs to the Becker brothers, proprietors or the Mill City located neat Elkhorn school on the Fire look-outs stationed on high mountain peaks must get supplies. vide the best transportation available for bulky supplies such as ' Auto Supply. The Becker brothers have offered the river Little North Santiam river in Marion Clearing trails through forest lands is an essential assignment stoves, tents and quantities of staple food. Forester Hutchinson frontage as a gift to the community if it is determined that county is up for bid. Bids on an each year. Trails must be open in order that fire fighters can, will make his way towards Marjorie Dunham camp once a week a swimming pool should be built there. Easy access to an estimated 8,995,000 feet of timber if the occasion arises, reach fire lines quickly. Shown is Forester adequate water supply, plus quick drainagr make the river with supplies until the two rangers complete their work. valued at $194,889, will be opened, Clyde Hutchinson and his mule pack train on their way from front site an attractive one, the swimming pool committee (Photo courtesy of The Statesman) Tuesday, August 21, in Portland, ac­ “feels. However, development of the I cording to Rodney O. Fety, Salem Mill City city park is an important district forester for the U. S. Bureau consideration because of sufficient of Land Management. ■ parking space and nearness to the The bidder getting the timber must, | lighted athletic field. H if he logs the land, plant seedlings Until sketches of the sought after Marion County health nurse Etta after removal of the merchantable; public swimming pool can be made, Mae Detering stated this w..-ek that As n new service to merchants in ! there can be no accurate ostimate The A. F. of L., Local 441, will have Santiam Garage located on S. W. timber. Another tract in Linn county will , Broadway and Fifth in Mill City is she will conduct an immunization and its annual picnic, Sunday, August 12, Marion county, Carl C. Donaugh, dis­ of the cost of a city pool. Even after be auctioned off in Salem’s public i under new management. Mr. and nursing conference, Wednesday, Aug­ at Paradise Island recreation park trict director of the Office of Price the approximate cost has been deter­ school office building, Monday, Aug­ Mrs. Thys Gideonse are the new pro­ ust 15,. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, in the located on the airport road near Stabilization for southwestern Wash­ mined. there still exists the problem Salem, according to Don Gessner, ington and Oregon, was in Salem, of raising the finances for materials ust 20, at 10:30 a.m. This Linn prietors of the landmark garage in Mill City grade school building. No appointment is necessary for local A. F. of L. representative. Monday .August 6, making advance and labor. Already many generous county timber tract is located near Mill City. The Gideonses take over the operation of the Santiam (image the conference. N urse Detering. who Snow peak. One of the main features of next arrangements for an "OPS Clinic”. people have expressed themselves as from Joe Cribbs the former owner. replace- Mrs. Jim Davis as this area’s Sunday’s picnic is a softball gome Donaugh was accompanied by Robert ready, willing and able regarding Cribbs now lives in Dallas, and has county health nurse, indicated that between Lee Logging Co. softball C. Prenovost, OPS price economist. getting a swimming pool for Mill City diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough for a considerable length of time. Donaugh explained that the “clinic” soon. Bob Hill indicated. So con- team and one of the top rung soft- Mothers of preschool children should Gideonse spent four and one-half ball teams of Salem. Races and con­ will give personal help to merchants vinced is Bob that a swimming pool years in the U. S. Army as a vehicle and small pox shots will be considered, tests will provide entertainment for in understanding and applying partic­ is possible that he can talk little else mechanic in the Ordinance Division. bring them to this conference in order all. Plenty of prizes are being pro­ ular OPS regulations affecting their these hot, dry days of August. He just recently completed six years that they will be ready for school in vided for the winners of the compe- businesses. He believes the "clinic” Porter and Lau are discontinuing as foreman of the Ford agency shop the fall. Children already of school tition. plan will make this possible on a their Mill City store because of the in Hamilton, Montana. Gideonse had age as yet not fully immunized should A. F. of L., local 441, members, more personal basis. be present for this important confer ­ uncertainties of supply and help, been doing general automotive work The clinic will be held Thursday, their friends and relatives are wel­ according to Wilbur Porter. He | since 1933. Santiam Garage soon will ence next Wednesday morning in the come. The “eats” will consist of a August 16, from 9 to 5 p.m. at the Mill City grade school. stated that the firm was concentrat­ be equipped with full electrical and basket lunch, Ice cream and soda Salem Chamber of Commerce office, ing its stock in their Stayton store welding facilities, according to Gid- pop requirements are "on the house”, for merchants from Marion county. Kelly Lumber Sales’ softball team located on the main business street. 1 eonse. Experienced OPS business analysts Gessner said. topped the best efforts of the soft- Mr. and Mrs. Gideonse have one Customers in this area may obtain and economists will take part in the Although past A. F. of L., local ball teams of this area, Kelly’s hold weekly service on their appliances, child, Lavaun, 10, who will enter M.’I 441, picnics have been big affairs clinics. All OPS regulations will be the undisputed title as winners of radios etc. by calling the Mill City City grade school this fall, The where all had a fine time, this year's covered, including groceries, meats, this year’s softball league play on Variety store where a call station family live at present in facilities a- stores, variety annual picnic, next Sunday should top clothing, jewelry Allen Field in Mill City. As such vailable in connection with the San­ has been established. stores, notions, furniture, restaurants New strength crept back into the them ail—if Gessner has his way. they qualify for the playoffs of the Wilbur Porter began his electrical tiam Garage. sawlog market in some parts of the Paradise Island provides all the needs and services. softball tournament winners of dis- appliance sales and service business Enough time will be given so that of a large picnic group. Willamette Valley during the first trict four which includes Albany and in the North Santiam Canyon 25 every merchant in this area who few days of August. A few mills Lebanon as well as the Canyon area. years ago in Mehama under the name wants help will get it, Donaugh em­ raised offers on better quality fir Kelly’s meet the I^-hanon tourna­ of Porter Radio Service. Near the phasized. logs by $2 to $4 a thousand board feet. ment winners, Monday, August 13, on end of World War II, Porter teamed The clinic in Salem will be one of Some pulp mills withdrew offers for Allen Field in Mill City. This game up with Fredrick Lau under the firm about 40 which the Oregon OPS staff Douglas fir pulpwood. Other forest is counted as a part of the playoffs name Porter and Lau. will hold in the next several weeks. products were about steady accord­ for discovering the winners of district At present Porter and Lau have a ' Roy Chase of Mill City is now an Donaugh explained that he feels the four softball play. Spokesman from rather extensive sale in progress. | Eagle Scout. Gardner Knapp, presi­ ing to the weekly farm forest products con- new "OPS Clinic ” will be more The expression, things are “up in Albany have expressed qualms about They are open Fridays and Saturdays • dent of the Cascade area council, market report, prepared from data supplied by State Farm Foresters to the air”, applies to Davis airport near venient for most merchants than meeting Kelly’s, whether this feeling until 9 p.m. in Stayton. Porter and ' Salem, presented Chase with his previous trade meetings. is prevalent among Lebanon teams is Lau's Mill City store is located in the i Eagle Scout badge during special the OSC Extension Service and other Mill City but not in the ordinary sense, ac ording to Dean Morrison, not known. same building as the Mill City Vari- ' ceremonies at Camp Pioneer, Satur­ information. airport manager, Some twenty-six Tuesday Kelly’s will hit the road ety store on S. W. Broadway street. day evening, July 28. Roy has been Douglas Fir l-ogs: for Albany where they will tangle Second growth Dougl-- Doqglas ■ ... fir saw- pilots flew their planes in the sky­ becond eligible for his Eagle Scout badge with Albany’s representative in the „ Z~ 35 to $38 at ways above us at least once this week, for quite sometime, but the proper logs brought mostly $33 district four tournament. Wednesday Willamette Va'ley mills during the some of them for the first time. occasion for awarding it had not oc- Albany and Ia-banon’s respective Don Watt and Bill Turnbull, stu- MONDAY— cured until the encampment of the week ending August 4. This was standard bearers will close in battle dent pilots at Davis Airport, won the same as the previous week, but American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Scouts at Camp Pioneer. Parents and wives of enlisted Roy's mother, Mrs. Arthur Chase, quotations up to $42 were reported in for themselves the distinction of solo­ Marine Corps Reserves in “release­ for the big final game. The winner Lions club meeting. of this tournament will represent some spots for good quality. This ing for the first time this week. A F 4 AM. No. 180 stated meet- t pinned the prized Eagle Scout badge priority one” who went on active duty district four in the Eugene playoffs. iden Jim Ziebert, David is fully $2 more than recent tops, Flight students on Roy. Some 21 merit badges are before September 4 of last year can ing third Monday. Admission to the Mill City softball The bottom of the range continued Hoeye, and “Frenchy” are hard at O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. required for the rating of Eagle around $30 for second growth logs work on getting in their solo time for expect them home in August or the game. Monday, between Kelly’s and Scout. A merit badge is awarded for first of September, Thirteenth Marine TUESDAY— the Lebanon team costs fifty cents mastery of such ski'ls and knowledge 12 feet or more in length, Eight foot a private “ticket”. Corps Reserve District Headquarters for adults and twenty cents for child­ Boy Scouts at City park, 7 p.m. Instructors Ralph Nibler and Lyle announced here today. as swimming, cooking, printing and logs down to six inch diameter were ren. The prices include tax. A steady at $ 5 to $18 a cord, or $32 to Martin have their hands full with a Chamber of Commerce 2 & 4 noon wild-life study. Priority one includes veterans of luncheon. Scoutmaster Chester Slater recently $38 a thousand, Old growth Doug’as sizeable group of flying enthusiasts. World War II and those who had at charge is being made for this game so Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday made arrangements for a group of fir logs brought t 2 to $60 a thous- Students taking flight instruction at least a year of service between Sept­ that cost of transportation of the Women's club 8 p m. 1st. 3rd Tues local scouts attending the scout en­ and. and peelers were $*<> to $110. Davis airport at present are Carl ember 16, 1940 and June 24, 1948. district four winning team to Eugene can be met, Russell Kelly explained. No sales of second growth Douglas Foster, Gloria Moberg, Alan Bailey, 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues 1 campment at Camp Pioneer, located Also in this category are those who nar Skinnerland. f Edrie Well«. El- had served three years of active duty WEDN 1 *1» — high un in the mountains or the fir stumpage were reported during Einar the week. Most sales during the ?r Klamp, Da vid Hoeye, Leslie R. Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m before July 1 or who were 26 or over latter part of July were at $10 to $12 azier, Gei >orge Gothro, Marjorie at Mill City fire hall. on that date. a thousand, but sales ranging from F «ter, W. 1 E. Hampton, Walt Ball, Santiam Rebekah 166—1st and 3rd Eligible reservists in units com­ $5 for small or scattered trees to $20 n Fox, Lor ren Horsey, Gordon Hum- Wed. at 8 p m. mitted to combat will not necessarily for mixed second and old growth were rey, and Dean Morrison. Spaulding Pulp and Paper Company be home by the end of August, but City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. reported. Licensed and private pilots taking they will be on their way from combat of Newberg recently purchased 1,040 THURSDAY— Pulpwood: to the air t s week for various desti- areas. acres of timberland in the North San- Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d Demand for Douglas fir pulpwood nations !urt Rue. Byron Davis, second Lieutenants, in priority one of Portland, Friday, in the Marion American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs valley withdrew from the market, Clyde Wells. Roy Walker, George who began their active service before county courthouse. The company Garden club fourth Thursday. 1 White fir, split, peeled, and cut in Humphries, Paton Hamer, “Buzzy” la«t July 28. Second Lieutenants will paid $166,500 for the land, Herman Hamer. Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs | 4 foot length«, was being taken at Blazdei, Lloyd W i. Buddy Thomas, .erve a total of 21 months, including !.anke, recorder, stated. • FRID AY— $19 a cord, There was a limited out- and Jim O’Leary. any enlisted time. The record filed discloses that the 1.0.0 F. meeting let for cottonwood at $16 a cord. Flight instruction days at Davis It was pointed out that this not land in question is subject to the Mill City IWA meeting last Friday airport are Sunday. Tuesday, Wednes- “rotation.” These reservists are be- rights of Vancouver Plywood. The A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. Pole« A Piling: Farmers Union meeting at Mehama Harold D. Turner. Mill City, August Douglas fir poles and piling were in day. Thursday, and Friday, according ing re'eased from active duty. They plywood company has an agreement providing for logging of ‘peeler logs”. Woman's club, 2nd to Dean Morrison. are mostly veterans. 5, at Salem General hospital. (Continued on Page 4) Elkhorn Timber Up For High Bid Now Santiam Garage Under New Owner Nurse Detering Holds Immunization Session A. F. of L. Picnics Sunday, Aug. 12 0. P. S. Maintains "0. P. s. Porter & Lou Will Concentrate Stock Kelly’s Team Tries For Big Win Here Forest Products Market Report Roy Chase Now Has Eagle Scout Badge Davis Airport Much e» Up in the Air” Marine Reservists Will Return Soon Coming Events . . . Newberg Paper Company Purchases Canyon Timber Just Arrived...