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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1951)
Canyon Avenue Parade A* ( il By DON PETERSON Saturday evening you will have a chance to view the opening basketball tame of the season with Mill City and Gates playing a pre-season King’s X affair. Fans may watch and pro phesy their favorite’s chances in the ’ B” league games for the season. The game will be played in Mill City high school gym. ... Another truck met its match at “Baldock’s nightmare” hill here in Mill City this week. Isn’t it about time that the highway commission do something about this ridiculous hill that is so well hidden behind Epps furniture store that one must get out and survey it before attempting to negotiate its steep grade? This truck was owned by the C. & L. Lumber Co. of John Day, and was transporting a new lift truck to its plant in John Day. The load was doing OK on normal highway grades, but when it attempted to climb this hill the load was too much and the front end reared up and there it was parked, requiring Stewart’s wrecking truck to assist in getting it back on its wheels again with its heavy load. A logging truck assisted in pulling the loaded truck up the hill via Alder street. » * * Last week a loaded hay truck at tempted to come down the hill in the early hours of the morning, and lost its load in front of the tavern and doing considerable damage to parked <ars and the tractor and trailer haul ing the hay. We published a picture of that accident last week, but ap parently none was made of this week’s accident. ♦ ♦ ♦ We believe the highway commission is grossly negligent in caring for this piece of highway. It is without doubt their obligation to fix and keep it in repair. There is no excuse for leav ing a booby trap such as this on any highway in the state. These truckers pay heavy fees in taxes for using the highway and are not expected to know they are being subjected to booby trans every time they pass through Mill City. Of course, it is possible that the highway commission does not feel re sponsible to anybody but the governor, so perhaps we will have to wait until another administration is elected be fore we g«t remits. * * • The subject of school consolidation in the canyon is becoming a hot issue in some quarters and more discussion on this subject is entirely in order. We hear on every side the argument that Gates taxpayers would go along with a union high school, but for consolidation. NO! I will challenge those who say they would support a union high school plan, but not consolidation, because we have urged union high school plan ning for the past year, but not one has come forward and attempted to circulate a petition for a union high school during this past year, if they were sincere they have had their op portunity, I think this talk is only a subterfuge, and they will not sup port either plan! First and paramount is the point, which high school plan will give the children the education they need and the best for the money available—the present limited curriculum, a union high, or a consolidated district? (Continued on Page 2) T he MILL CITY a ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE Vol. VII—No. M MILL CITY. OREGON, THURSO W NOV I MBER 29. INI 32 50 a Year. 10c • CoP' Detroit Lake Site Will Bring Thousands Here The North Santiam Canyon soon will play host to literally thousands of Oregonians and out-of-state tour ists in the not-to-distant future. The reason for such happening is the fact that Detroit lake will provide splen did overnight picnic and camping areas, boat moorings, and viewpoints for sightseers and amatuer photogra phers. Present plans of the U. S. Corps of Engineers and Forest Service for Detroit lake include all these items. These plans have been sub mitted for official approval. Officials estimate the annual at tendance at Detroit lake will be 65,000. The bulk of these persons will enjoy the lake during the period. May through September. Under the plan outlined, the Forest Service will assume the administration and future development of vital recreation areas. The entire project lies within the Will amette national forest. Plans call for the Corps of Engineers providing and managing sightseeing facilities in the Detroit lake recreational area The Engineers will start development of Mongold, Tumble creek and Sauers creek camp sites. “Industries will not be located directly on the reservoir shoreline, but access roads are being construc ted around the lake shore to facilitate “Signs of better times.” This might well be the caption of this map this wonderland of summer recreation possibilities. The Corps of harvesting of timber crops, fire con of the Detroit reservoir area. For "better times” it will be—for thous Engineers and the U. S. Forest Service have their heads together on trol and for recreation. The reser ands of eager-eyed and pleasure seeking tourists to the North Santiam plans for developing the Detroit lake area. There is some discussion voir will be stocked with fish from canyon. Fishing, camping, boating and picture-taking are but a few that Oregon should take on some of the load of administering and hatchcries and the lake promises to items of recreation slated for the Detroit lake section of the North managing this fine new future recreation spot in the Pacific Northwest. become a popular recreation area for Santiam canyon. The North Santiam highway will lead travelers to (Map courtesy of the Capital Journal) sightseeing, boating, swimming, fish ing, picnicking, and overnight camp ing.” The above paragraph is quoted from the recent North Santiam can yon survey prepared by Civic Service Gates—Work on a building to house Dave Reid, Insurance; Stiffler Appli of Salem. the fire fighting equipment and af ance; Pauline's Cafe; Garrison’s Vari Waiting for the Washington nod are ford a meeting place for members of ety; Glen Hearing; Ned Richards; a parking area and walkway between R. L. Elfstrom and Jason Lee, co- the North Santiam highway and Scouting asi >r:ed its rightful role the local Volunteer Firemen was Gates General Store; Hutcheson-Par in the affairs of Mill City under the started Sunday. The concrete foun ker Furniture; and George Mielke chairman of the coming March of parapet wall on the face of the canyon Dimes campaign, today stressed the at the right abutment of Detroit dam; watchful eye of Scoutmaster Charles dation is expected to be poured by Union Service Station. need of voluntary workers in the Mar- an overlook at the right abutment of Kelly, Thursday night, Nov. 29, in the December 1. This building will be All labor will be donated by mem ! ion county solicitation of funds. local grade school. All the pomp and erected on a lot owned by Floyd Völ bers of the fire department and others Big Cliff dam; Tumble creek picnic ceremony of a Boy Scout court of kel, who has given the firemen a 99- sponsored by them. Elmer Klutke Elfstrom pointed out that there will area, parking for 95 cars, 50 picnic honor for Tenderfoot investiture held year lease on the property. be no administration costs whatever units (tables, stoves, garbage dis and Jo Bowes will donate the use of the stage during the Scout meeting. Oswald Hirte, member of the their trucks and time hauling supplies. connected with this year’s campaign, posal), water system, boat ramp, Richard Verbeck, junior assistant board of directors announced the every cent raised goes to the founda foot trails, forest clean-up; Sauers Scoutmaster, conducted the colorful following firms and private parties tion. Marion county funds are ex- creek picnic area, 40 indvidual park award ceremony, where 13 scouts re who have to date made donations ' hausted said Elfstrom and the county ing spurs anl overnight camping units; ceived Tenderfoot badges. j is borrowing from the last of the and Mongold boat ramp, turnaround toward the building of the firehouse: Clarke Lethin, scout executive from , national fund. Polio has struck the and parking facilities near the reser Mt. Jefferson Lumber Co; Freres Albany, was on hand for this memor Building Supply; Frank Lumber Co; area unusually severe, with the future voir shoreline. able event in scouting Tenderfoot Remine Mil); Hill Top Grocery; Red | needs still unknown. ' A sum of some *244,000 will pro This year will see 10 teams scram badges were pinned by proud parents and White Grocery; Jenkin’s Hard Those who will volunteer should get bably be needed for the carrying out bling for high positions in a jamboree upon the uniforms of their boys. Now ware; John Nelson-McCulloch saws; on Willamette university’s gym floor, in touch with Elfstrom, phone 2-2493, of the above plan. The plans out sporting Tenderfoot badges are Ray Monday, Dec. 3. Game time is 7 p.m., or Lee, evenings, phone 2-0773, Salem. lined are not hard and fast- recrea Steiner Jr.; Lahny Podrabsky, Lauren NORBLAD OPENS OFFICE sharp. Mill City plays Scio in the last Those who volunteer will not be tional organizations planning use of Dart, Steve Donaldson, Michael Peter Salem — Rrepresentative Walter game of the evening. The purpose asked for any sizeable amount of Detroit lake may enter suggestions son, Dean Gluny, Tony Boothby, Rod and outline facilities for consideration. ney Goble, Billy Haun, Larry Kanoff, Norblad this week opened his office I of the jamboree is to give the yell time until after the holidays, but or A Corps of Engineers phamplet ganizational work of Marion county quads and their pep groups a chance in the State Capitol. Herman Johnson, Larry Large and issued in 1949 states, “Proposed While maintaining his office there 1 to experience real competition with requires persons call now. Alan Ray. The call has been issued early and development of the Corps of Engi- Others playing their vital role in during the Congressional recess, he one another. Trophies will be awarded to first will visit a number of communities in it is hoped volunteers can arrange I neers includes sightseeing facilities Scouting during the Thursday night in the vicinity of both dams and such the First Congressional District. and second place winners. time for this important work. meeting were John Taylor, senior pa basic public use facilities as access trol leader; Don Lemke, Flaming ar roads, parking areas, picnic and row patrol leader; Gregory Peterson, camp ground areas, rest stations, Beaver patrol leader; and Maurie Bas and potable water at Detroit reser sett, Eagle patrol leader. voir. Construction of concession The presentation of Tenderfoot facilities may be permitted bv local I badges was not the only scout recog- MONDAY— agencies or private interests after ths j nition given, since John Taylor re- project is completed.” American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. j ceived Star and Life awards plus a Lions club meeting. I nature study merit badge. Don AF. A.M. N o . 180 stated meet Lemke got a Star award and merit ing third Monday. badges in Dog Care and Music. Arthur O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. Cox was presented his second class award. Three service stars were TUESDAY— Riders of the Santiam, 1st Tuesday given to Richard Verbeck; and two Chamber of Commerce 2 4 4 noon 1 such stars to John Taylor. Maurie Justice of the Supreme Court of [ Bassett received one service star. luncheon. Oregon George Rossman was elected Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday I to the board of editors of the Amer- Women’« club 8 p.m. 1st. 3rd Tues i ican Bar Association Journal at the 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues annual American Bar meeting in New York recently. His .lection to this WEDNESDAY— , important position brings honor to Boy Scouts, 7:30, H. S. Recreation ■ Oregon; and lends weight to the fact Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. that Justice Rossman ranks high at Mill City fire hall. By JEAN ROBERTS among the scholars of today. Santiam Rebekah 160 1 st and 3rd A recent trip to the .Sardine creek ' Judge Rossman fills the vacancy on Wed. at 8 p.m. fire area which is covered with almost 1 the editorial board left by the late City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. 2 feet of snow still shows evidence of David A. Simmons of Huston, Texas. Altar Society 3d Wednesday 8 p.m. the fierce fire that raged there a short I Judge Rossman has lived in the north- PTA, second Wednesday 8 p.m. two months ago. ; west since he was two and one-half Small trees (reproduction) which THURSDAY— ' years old. He is a graduate of the 1 University of Chicago law school. Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d were swept to the west by the intense suction of the fire that killed them, Judge Rossman once stated. "The and 4th Thursdays. still remain bent with limbs extending Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m. Journal la and should be one of the in that direction; almost like trees ! American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs most important publications in our bordering a wind swept beach. country. Any publication which in- Garden club fourth Thursday. Snags bereft of bark with unburned j : fluences the thinking of our profes- Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. trunks, give evidence of the violence j ■ sion sways the thoughts of the Amer- Toastmistress Club. 2d & 4th, 7 p.m. of the fire which exploded the bark j ' ican people, for it is to the lawyers FRIDAY— from them, before it could be burned. GATES, N'.v. tJ — When fee «rounded a helicopter slonesMe the hichwsy here Wednesday. It attracted ' that the layman turns for guidance LO O P, meeting. quite a crowd, as shewn shove The plane, from Yakima. Wash., was dustinc canyon forests with poi Standing near Rocky Top mountain j upon public issues. The great influ- son to kill field mice Tree seeds will be sown In the ares next year and the mire are being extermi Mill City IWA meeting last Friday , brown patches of young fir killed by ' cnee which the Journal possesses de nated to keep them from eating the tree seeds. Farmers Union meeting at Mehama the fire can be seen stretching across mands that it should represent the (Continued on Page 4) (Photo courtesy The Statesman) Woman’s club, 2nd best that our profession offers.” Scout Meet Honors Gates Volunteer Firemen Start New Home March of Dimes Need Tenderfoot Scouts Cited by Leaders Willamette University Hosts Area’s Cagers I Coming Events . . . A Justice Geo. Rossman Edits Legal Organ Fire Damaged Area Cloaked in Snow Attend Food & Apron Sale - Saturday, December 1,10 a.m. at Stiffler’s Radio Gates Woman’s Club presents-- 'Love Rides the Rail' ™"ac0e Thursday, Dec. 6, 8:15 pm