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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1951)
Sardine Creek Fire Rolls On By JEAN ROBERTS Mehama—The Sardine Creek fire, raging again because of low humidity, is again a scene of great activity. Logging operators, idled by the for- est closure, are called upon as re- eruiters for manpower for the fire lines. Most workers regard fire fighting as a distasteful job. Building trail with a hazel hoe or "idiot stick” in steep ground and through the brush is a little loved task! Several hundred men are work- ng on the Linn county side near Mon ument Peak building trail and falling snags for a fire break atop the ridge. This will assist fire fighters in keep- .ng the fire under control in case of an east wind. A set of timber fallers, recruited for the falling of snags were sepa rated from their crew and saw. They were immediately handed hazel hoes, sent up a three-mile trail and put to digging fire trail. Three men, manning a fire truck, were gleefully extinguishing a row of small blazes along the road when they were frantically halted by a fellow worker. He explained he had just built the fires, “on orders”! He was setting a "backfire”. A forest service radio man, who re ported the progress of the fire and who was stationed near the river, (Continued on Page 3) Local Legion Hosts Rites Mill City American Legion hall, Post No. 159, was graced by the gowned and corsaged presence of the Legion Auxiliary installing teams of Detroit-Idanha, Monday night, Sept. 17. Thirty members and guests were present for the special occasion. Duly elevated to office were Tearly Muir, president; Ina Chase, first vice- president; Ledora Kelly, second vice- president; Barbara Enlow, corres ponding secretary; Ruth Stovall, re cording secretary-treasurer; Mabel Bruder, chaplain; Dolores Stewart, sergeant-at-arms; and Kay Colburn, historian. Mrs. Kay Colburn stepped down from the presidency of the local Legion auxiliary and now is junior past president. Ruth Stovall re ported, “The Detroit-Idanha team did » ''d job and looked very charm ing in their pastel dresses and cor sages.” A buffet lunch was served from a table decorated with blue and gold flowers, (auxiliary colors), and blue and white candles. Auxiliary presi dent Tearly Muir gave a warm wel coming address and thanked the in stalling team for their fine work. After the president’s speech, a gift was presented to Kay Colburn, the retiring president, in appreciation of her hard work in guiding the auxiliary through the past successful year. Ledora Kelly was surprised by the gift to her of a birthday cake by Ruth Stovall. Dancing and cards furnished entertainment for the evening. Com mittee in charge of the evening con sisted of Mrs. Dudley Jones, Mrs. Mabel Bruder, Mrs. Ernest Ragsdale, and Mrs. Ina Chase. Mrs. Muir announced the next meeting of the auxiliary will be Mon day, Oct. 15. President Muir said, "We hope all the members will be able to attend and lend a hand in making this year a big one. Any new mem bers wishing to join the unit may receive their application blanks at Muirs bakery.” Just Arrived... A SON—To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roberson, Idanha, Sept. 19, at Salem Memorial hospital. A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Glazier, Gates, Sept. 18, at at Salem Memorial hospital, A DAUGHTER—To Mr. and Mrs. Saverio DeLaney, Mill City, Sept. 14, at Salem Memorial hospital, Coming Events . . . MONDAY — American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Lions club meeting. A.F. A AM No. 180 stated meet ing third Monday. O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. TUESDAY— Boy Scouts at City park, 7 p.m. Chamber of Commerce 2 & 4 noon luncheon. Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday Women's club 8 p.m. 1st, 3rd Tues 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues WEDNESDAY — Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. at Mill City fire hall. Santiam Rebekah 166—1st and 3rd Wed. at 8 p.m. City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. Altar Society 3d Wednesday 8 p.m. T hursday — Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d and 4th Thursdays. Gates PT A 1st Thursday 8 pm. American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs Garden club fourth Thursday. Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. FRIDAY— LOOT, meeting. Mill City IWA meeting last Friday Farmers Union meeting at Mehama Woman’s club, 2nd T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: Mill CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES 1DANH A LYONS MEHAMA MONGOL!) -<J.LLUÏ.L (X $2.50 a Year. 10c a Copy Sardine Creek Fire Slaps Canyon Community Hard Sardine creek fire, the fire which has plagued this area so long, is at it again worse than ever. I'he Marion county side of the fire "hlew-up" thia Thursday in a section of vine maple trees. The vine maple trees were in an area which had been logged off several years ago. The tree leaves were paper-dry. I’he fire in a two-tnile front raced through this area and slammed into hundreds of acres of green timber where it is now. Fire trails in Marion county were topped by the raging fire. A spot fire above and near express the thought that it should Gates started a couple miles or so have been controlled during the rain from the main body of the Sardine which halted it quite some time ago. creek fire. This spot fire is now con | The wide scope of the original fire suming timber between Gates and (Continued on Page 7) Mill City. Fire departments and fire fighting agencies are on the alert should the fire threaten the residential areas of Little Sweden, Gates, and Mill City. Friday the forest service hopes that enough men and equipment can be thrown around the fire so that it cannot menace population centers. Despite the unusually dry weather Heavy equipment is rolling into this the Lyons garden club had a beautiful area as the people shuttle back and display of flowers and vegetables at forth on the Santiam highway. Those their fall garden show in the Rebekah These men's names we do not know, lie that as it may—due respect must be paid them for the wonderful living in homes in the path of the fire hall, Friday afternoon and evening. way they have worked on the Sardine creek fire. Their heroic efforts have failed. The tin hats shown on both in Linn and Marion counties the men indicate they may be construction workers, but that is not necessarily true. Loggers, too. wear such Eighty-one visitors signed the guest hats. These men pictured are symbolic of all those loggers, construction workers, and general citizens who have been alerted for possible evacua book. Mrs. Ward Englis of Stayton tion. have spent great hunks of energy, time and money on the Sardine creek fire, These men are symbolic of did the judging. Special awards went those men who have lost great areas of timber and fine logging equipment in the present fire. Only rain When the fire in Marion county ex to Silverton’s Nelson Nursery, which and favorable winds can prevent a tremendous loss to the North Santiam canyon. ploded an order was sent out for 15 won sweepstakes and tri-color awards (Photo courtesy Capital Journal) «ets of fallers and two “cats”. Some in horiculture. Gold band lily prize, 300 men were fighting the fire Thurs- a box of bulbs, went to I.aura Neal. day and it is expected that this num- Arrangements (mass) prize, a vase. ber will be doubled, Friday. The Laura Neal also; vegetables, squash, blow-up on the Marion county side Gertrude Weidman, sack of Vigero. started near forestry roads one and Mrs. Helen McClurg placed 17 times two “L”. Burning vine maple leaves, with her exhibits; she won seven and sparks from snags soon had more firsts, eight seconds, and two thirds. The “family ham” has been whisked Police Chief Kenneth Hunt has Lyons—Funeral services for James than a mile square area of vine maple Mrs. Helen Johnston won four firsts, from “Lil Abner”, but Mill City again called the attention of all Mill City C. Kimery were held Tuesday after a mass of flames Thursday afternoon and four seconds and one third. Mrs. has a good 5c cup of coffee! The citizens to the fact that school zone noon at 2 p.m. in the Weddle funeral around 4 p.m. Luther Stout placed first seven times, wholesome and new Hinz Coffee Shop speed restrictions are now in effect. home, Stayton. Kimery passed away Home owners on the Marion county second twice, and third once. Mrs. beside Mill City Variety opened sell Strict observance of all rules regulat Sept. 15, at the uge of 76 years, 11 side of Mill City and the area between Laura Neal totalled up 24 wins, which ing 5c coffee. Bob and Rubye Hinz, ing traffic in the vicinity of school months and 26 days. Rev. O. L. Gates and Mill City Thursday night included 15 firsts, five seconds, and proprietors, indicate they will con grounds is required of drivers, Chief Jones of Eugene officiated. Mrs. began wetting down their properties four thirds. Mrs. Gertrude Weidman tinue selling 5c coffee, because that’s Hunt said. W’endle Weddle had charge of singing. against the possibility of their being captured three firsts, three seconds, the spirit of their new business. Hinz Pointing out that anytime of day Kimery was born in Green county, ignited by sparks and live coals falling and two thirds. Coffee Shop was unveiled to the pub can be dangerous near schools, Chief | Tenn., September 18, 1874. He came from the air. Moss from the trees Mrs. Anna B. Julian took five firsts, lic, Friday. As if a brimming-up, Hunt reminded motorists that the ■ west with his parents at the age of 11 I catches fire and is blown off the tree three seconds and three thirds with hot cup of coffee were not enough, greatest danger times are in the morn | years and settled first in Idaho. I by the force of the fire’s own wind. her flower show exhibits. Mrs. Percy the Hinz Coffee Shop has attractive ing, at recess, lunch and dismissal. , Later he moved to Oregon. He spent I This smoldering moss is deposited Hiatt place«! first three times, twice waitresses who graciously serve it. Drivers should make sure they know the greater part of his life in Pendle ahead of the main body of the fire I three times, and third once. M r •• Mr. and Mrs. Hinz and their daugh when children can be expected on the ton. He moved to Lyons in 1928. and thereby starts a new fire. Ob I Gertrude Jungwirth received three ters, Judy and Mrs. James I. Poole, streets, and then drive with extreme He was united in marriage Jan. 13, servers state that the Gates spot fire I firsts, three seconds and one third, have charge of Hinz Coffee Shop. caution. Chief Hunt, in co-operation 1901, to Minnie .Footer. To ' this can be accounted for in this manner. 1 Mrs. Eva Bressler got three firsts, They constructed, arranged, and dec with the local parent-teachers associa union six children were born. I one second, and two thirds. Mrs. Linn County Brakes Out Also orated the interior of the new Mill tion, urges all motorists co-operate in I Gladys Kuiken won 10 firsts and one Kimery is survived by his widow, The Linn county side of the Sardine City business establishment on S. W. making this school year the safest on Mrs. Minnie Kimery, of Lyons; five second. Mrs. Clara Feenstra ob i creek fire has broken out of bounds Broadway. The new concession is record, by heeding the traffic rules children, Mrs. Myrtle Ayers, and Wil tained one second place and two thirds. and is spotting towards Gates and decorated in a warm and cheerful and co-operating with the following lard Kimery of Lyons, Frank of Mrs. Carrie Naue won second place Should Thursday’s color scheme of coral and light grey. boys who comprise the Safety Patrol Mehama, George of Portland, Clifford Mill City also. in class 13, dahlia. J.L. Chamberlain east wind continue Friday, the conse Both fountain and booth service are for Mill City: Gregory Peterson, Mike i of Arnold; two brothers, Joe Kimery quences might be tragic for these won first with a feather plant and available in Hinz Coffee Shop. O’Leary, John Mitchell, Billy Haun of Corvallis, Jake Kimery of Melba, 1 areas. Residents near the Monument phlox. Mrs. Anna Pietrok had the Hinz Coffee,Shop has an all-electric and Lahny Podrabsky. Idaho; 10 grandchildren and three Peak area on the Linn county side best collection of any fall annual kitchen. Besides that 5c cup of cof great-grandchildren. near Gates voluntarily were packing and placed third with her corn exhibit. fee, Hinz Coffee Shop makes avail Interment was in the Fox Valley np and leaving Thursday night. They Mrs. Nina O’Neil won two firsts, two able hamburgers, short orders and cemetery. John Neal, Fred Vaughn, were alerted for possible evacuation -econds, and one third. Mrs. E. L. dinners to its customers — plus full Merrill Brassfield, Pat Lyons, Dick because of the danger presented by Roye placed second with her arrange fountain service. This new coffee Brown and Eugene Roye were pall , the wide spread spotting of the Linn ment of flowers in an unusual con concession is open seven days a week bearers. county side of the Sardine creek fire. tainer. Mrs. Frances Garsjo won and from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. During his last sickness, Kimeiy Citizens believe the Sardine creek first with her potted plant dish gar There’s also in Hinz Coffee Shop the “Don't murder your power line" was in the Salem Memorial hospital. fire is a tragic thing. They freely den. Mrs. Alta Bodeker captured familiar “juke box” for those light- during the coming hunting season is third in the potted plant division with an airplane plant. of-heart. the special plea issued today by the power administration The Hinz’s formerly were residents Bonneville of Portland and Salem. Experience through W. E. Trommershausen, in serving the public was gained in Southwestern district manager, Eu- Portland in Mr. Hinz Hinz' ’ sister’s con I gene. Every 2.30,000 and 115,000 volt cession. Mrs. Poole’s father-in-law transmission line in the area carries is Mrs. James E. Poole of Mill City. , power to vital defense plants, homes, hospitals, farms and factories. Lyons—The 16th annual fall fair Cost to the power consumers of and harvest festival of the Santiam I supplying insulator and power line Valley grange will be held at the targets for thoughtless marksmen in grange hall Saturday afternoon and the Pacific Northwest last year on the evening, Sept. 28. Albert Julian will Bonneville system was over $15,000 be general chairman. There will be for replacing 553 insulator units and entries in livestock, fruit and vege One and one-quarter million dollars repairing conductor and structural tables, canning, baking, 4-H club work, damage caused by rifle fire. Costs I fan’ey work, flowers, commercial dis will be distributed to the forestry de | to the government total over $75,000 play and hobbies. partments of Oregon and Washington for the last 10 years of maintenance First and second cash prizes will by the federal government as an operation not counting losses to indus- be given. Anyone in the community assist in the control of forest fires this j tries and electrical equipment users and surrounding communities of the fiscal year. The funds are an annual | resulting from power outages. upper Santiam Valley may enter ex allotment under the co-operative “One insulator will be shattered by hibits. Exhibits must be in by noon. Clarke-McNary Act ■ rifle fire every 16 hours during the | No entries will be taken after 12 noon. Oregon will receive $658.595 and I coming year on the basis of past re- There will be a short program and Washington $603,072, it has been an- I cords and an insulator unit will have I numerous door prizes in the evening, nounced by the U S. Forest Service, to be replaced for every eight miles i The following committees are in This is an increase of almost $20,000 of transmission line,’ said Trommer i charge: for Washington and a decrease of shausen. “Every hunter who resists General committee, Lloyd Sletto, close to $50,000 for Oregon over last the impulse to use a glistening porce- Jake Myers and Bob Draper; farm year. ilain i or glass insulator for a target booth, Steve Dark; livestock, Elmer The co-operative program—active saves i the ultimate power user from Taylor and Giles Wagner; fruit and since 1911—was e: panded in 1924, $20 to over $100 in costs of replace I vegetables. Matt Beviers, Ike Myers. largely through the efforts of the ment and repairing damage.” Wilson Stevens, and Frank Basl; can late Senator McNary of Oregon. ning, Bertha Basl, Dorothy Draper. A seven-man maintenance crew i Objective of the Act is helping provide required to make insulator replace Elsie Myers, and Bea Hiatt; baking. adequate systems of fire protection ments working with “hot” and danger Ela ine Russell, and Dorothy I.orrenz, for private and other nonfederal ous 230,000 and 115,000 volt lines 4-H club. Fern Sletto and Estelle timberlands. Funds appropriated by j where one false move could mean j Spiva; baazer, Ix-ora Stevens, Anna the Congress are administered stant death. Power cannot be tun B. Julian, and Garnett Bassett; through the U 8. Forest Service to the off because of the key industries i flowers, Celene Taylor, Alice Huber, states where direct expenditure is dozens of communities whose po, and Nina Dark; home economics, Mel- made by the forestry departments. vine Franklin; commercial display, -ervice would be affected. Ei Jerry Coffman; fancy work exhibits, This is an aerial view of the fearful Sardine creek fire. Ijist Wednesday “Oregon and Washington forests i transmission line severed by rifle fire Blanch Wagner and Lois Myers; re- it »as reported that this fire had flared angrily in Linn county. Fire produce about one-third of the total ran mean electrocution for any person ception, George Berry, Ed Taylor, iirhters were put to the task of punching this flare-up into submission. annual timber cut in the nation, a coming in contact with it, warned May Patton, and Casper Gerath; pro These fighters have worked continuously. The picture above in of the major portion of which comes from Trommershausen. gram, Wilson Stevens and Albert flare-up on the Linn county side of the fire. Thursday afternoon the All hunters are asked to co-operate state and private lands. Adequate Julian; publicity, Eva Bressler, Alta fire exploded in vine maple near the area where the fire first had its protection of this vital resource from ' in the following recommendations: origin in Marion county. The vine maple tree leaves burned like scrap Bodeker and Steve Dark. 1. Don’t fire in the direction of in fire :s essential to the national econ paper. An east wind pushed the flames and burning embers towards “This is an annual event where omy and the defense effort,” said T. sulator, tower or pole structures of Little Sweden. (>ate« and Mill City. The east wind also caused extreme much work and effort is put forth, H. Burgess, assistant regional forest high voltage transmission lines. activity in the forests of the L«nn count) side of the forest fire. North j It is well worth anyone’» time, »o 2. Report to the nearest FBi, er in charge of state and private co Santiam canyon citizens are very apprehensive and tired of thia forest come along and help make the fair a operation. U. S. Forest Service, Port I sheriff, or Bonneville power adminis- fire which again rages uncontrolled. (Photo courtesy Capital Journal) (Continued on Page 3) success,' states Julian. land. Lyons Flowers Make Showing Hinz Coffee Shop Greets Citizens Police Chief Hunt Notes Zone Speed James C. Kimery Dies in Salem Please! Insulators Aren’t Bull’s-eyes Santiam Grangers Hold Annual Fair Federal Fire Funds Distributed Soon