T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Canyon Avenue Parade By DON PETERSON The school election Monday night i called to get permission to dispose of the old grade school building re-1 suited in a small turnout. However | the result was unanimous in favor of disposing of the property. The vote was reported 18 in favor of and none against the removal of the old building. The next move will be to call for bids for the property in order to get the best possible value for the old building. « * Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES ID \N1I \ LYONI MEHAMA MONGOLD ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATE* \Y TO THE HEART OE NATURE’S EMPIRE Vol. VIII—No. 2 MILL CITY. OREGON. THURSDAY. JANEARA 10. 1952 $2.50 a Year. !()<■» Copy Shifting Instructional Staff Should Concern Parents • A call is being issued for old time | fiddlers to participate in a fiddler's « contest and square dancing. This I event is to take place in the Eagles ' lodge at the Mill Citv fire hall next I Wednesday evening, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m The public is invited with admission at | 75 cents pey couple. We are informed ‘ that more “fiddlers” are needed, so get out your old fiddle and warm it up with a tune or two before it is too late. * * * Snow is slowing up logging oper- I ations in the higher hili country to a ' standstill. Four inches of snow is reported to have fallen at the dam site last Monday. Here at Mill City the snow has been very light with rain falling most of the time. « * * News of the granting of federal funds by the state authorities to the Santiam Memorial hospital is heart ening news to many who have worked hard to get this hospital started. It is hoped that the Physicians and Sur geons hospital in Portland will not block this assignment of funds by in junction as the need is urgent for Much photographed Detroit dam lends another pose for posterity. Construction is more than 70 percent work to start at once. complete. Some 22,000 cubic yards of good, substantial concrete are being placed each week. The weather * * * and the holidays put a slight nick in this average recently. Clearing of the reservoir area goes on rapidly. Paul Smith, Mill City’s perennial Roads like the Kinney creek road and Blowout creek reads dependent on Detroit dam are complete. French long distance walker is making plans creek road is about 65 percent complete. The h:g question is: when and how fast will this Detroit reservoir for a projected hike in 1953 that will appear? One thing is clear—Detroit dam is very much here these days. (Albany Democrat-Herald photo) take him across the continent. He plans to beat the record made some years ago crossing the United States from coast to coast. His plans cal) for starting at San Francisco and walking to New York City. He tells us that he will have to make 70 miles per day in order to beat the record. Andrew “Ar.dy” J. Sprigg-. 60, of This month’s week-end meeting of * * * Missed away Monday. There will be a meeting of stock the 922nd Reserve Training Wing, Mehama, Many times it has come to my holders of Santiam Memorial hospital the ordy organized Air Force Reserve Spriggs was the operator of the thoughts that some method should in Stayton on January 17th,'at the wing in the northwest, will be held on Southern Barbecue near Mehama on be set up that would encourage more Union high school gymnasium at 8 Saturday and Sunday (January 12 and I the North Santiam highway between voters to turn out and cast their .ote p.m. The meeting was set by order of 13) at the Portland International I Stayton and Mehama. Recently he ! suffered multiple fractures of an arm. at general elections. There is a the hospital’s board of directors in a Airport. considerable laxity on thè part of men “victory” meeting at the Bon Ton Lt. Col. Robert W Sheets pf Port ! Apparently thè Mehama business- and womèiTlò exercise their vote or restaurant Wednesday evening. land, commanding officer of the re- nfrta’s' health ranidly thereafter be- their privilege of registering in order I serve wing, further announced that I came worse and worse until nis death To come before the meeting, which to be eligible to vote. One of the will be its first annual, will be reports week-end meetings for the remainder 1 resulted, Monday. Spriggs was born first things anyone should do when of the intensive work that has been of the quarter would be on February at Meadow view, Va., Oct. 3, 1891. Spriggs is survived by his widow, •hey move into a community is get done during the past year toward I 10 and 11 and March 9 and 10. ! Ida Spriggs, Mehama; brothers, David themselves registered so that they are getting federal funds and election of The wing1 is composed of Air Force I Spriggs. Baltimore, Md., William eligible to cast their ballots in all seven directors. reservists throughout the northwest 1 Spriggs, Blade Springs, Va., Vullen future elections, but sadly enough Lots were cast at the board meet ern Oregon and southwestern Wash i Spriggs, Meadowview, Va., and Sgt. many do not “find the time” to reg ing to determine terms of present ington areas. For participating in Worley Spriggs, U. S. Army; sisters, ister, thus being ready when an elec I four training periods at each of the Anna Callahan, Laney Fulcher, Alice directors. Results were: tion is held. Terms expiring now and to be filled week-end sessions, wing members w 11 Spriggs, Elizabeth Spriggs, Blade I am suggesting that possibly a by election January 17—Irvin Schu draw four days nay. Springs; Esther Zudker, Abbington, credit can be set up in connection with macher, Huber G. W. Schachtsick, W. Training at the January meeting Va., and Emma Hankley, Marion, Va. our income tax report, so that when H. Bell, John Silbernagel, Larry Goss will be in two major phases. One Funeral services will be held Thurs we have cast our vote at a general and M. J. Martin. I will be on the-job training for 922rd day, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Weddle election, a credit of $5 be allowed to Ending January, 1952—A. J. Frank, Reserve Training Wing members with Funeral Home in Stayton. Rev. Dick any who have proof that they cast Chris Neitling, L. E. Spraker, R. L. officers and airmen of the 403rd Neufeld will officiate. Burial will be their vote at the last general election. Stewart, Roy Philippi, George Huff Troop Carrier Wing, an active duty in Lone Oak Cemetery. man and J. C. Kimmel. | unit stationed at the airport. Ending in 1953—Albert Toman, The other nhase is classroom in Sam Wright, Wm. I.ulay, Gene struction in aircraft maintenance, Teague, L. H. Wright, B. J. Minden i operations, photography, communica- and T. G. Freres. | tions, supply, and personnel and ad It was brought out at the board ministration. meeting that persons eligible to vote The week-end sessions will start Clyde Golden is the new manager at the annual meeting must have A survey of Marion County health of the Richfield Service station located paid in $100 toward their subscription. I Saturday at 8 a.m. in Building 414 at Portland International Airport. Col. needs and services is being planned beside Kelly Lumber supply on the The by-laws prohibit voting by outskirts of Mill City. This service proxy. The office staff is to mail Sheets stressed the fact that any in ; as the first major project of the station formerly was known as Al’s out notices of the meeting and mem dividual, whether a member of the Marion County Health Council, ac- Air Froce Reserve or not, is invited I cording to the chairman of the Council, Richfield Service. Al Molnar, popu bership certificates to paid-up mem to visit the base then to obtain infor William Munroe Hamilton. lar operator of the Mill City service bers this week-end. This survey, beginning January 10, mation on the wing’s activities. station on the North Santiam high A nominating committee was ap will be fielded throughout Marion way, is being called back into the mili pointed. This group will prepare : County by volunteer workers in the tary service. Molnar is in the Army nominations for the seven directors various communities. Reserves. to be elected. Comprising the com- i Confidential information given by Golden, the new Richfield man, was mittee are L. E. Spraker, R. L. Stew- I MONDAY— the householders will enable the born and reared in this community. , art and J. C. Kimmel. American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Health Council to determine the health He was active in Boy Scout work for Liona club meeting. needs of the people of the county, five years. Golden was a charter A F A AM No. 180 stated meet and what health services they are get member of the Mill City Volunteer ing third Monday. ting. It is hoped that measures can firemen. He served as Chief of the O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. be taken, through community plan Mill City fire department for two ning, to better satisfy the health ITFADAY— years; and has served some seven years as a volunteer fireman. Women’s club 8 p.m. 1st, 3rd Tues needs discovered by the survey. Questions include information on For the past 11 years, Golden has Solomon, described by numerous in- i 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues family health, health insurance plans, been employed at Kelly Lumber Mill terviewers as the "ma.-ter pianist,” Riders of the Santiam. 1st Tuesday treatment used for illnesses, and a- in Mill City. A back injury forced will be presented in concert the night Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday mount of time lost from work be his retirement from this position last of Thursday. January 17 at the Salem WEDNESDAY— cause of sic kness. year. high school auditorium, under the One out of every ten of the 32,060 Boy Scouts, 7:30, H. S. Recreation Molnar expressed the thought that sponsorship of the Associated i City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. households of Marion County will be the public continue- receiving under Students of Willamette university. Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. a-ked to co-onerate by answering the Golden's management the same cour The British pianist, who uses the | questions on the schedule. These at Mill City fire hall. teous service experience has taught I single name, a child prodigy “come Santiam Rebekah 166—lat and 3rd households will be selected carefully j them they could expect at Richfield true”, has searched deeply through in order to make sure that they will j Wed at 8 p.m. service. th* classic and romantic piano liter Altar Society 3d Wednesday 8 p.m. reflect accurately the view« and ex- | ature in his efforts to work out a periences of all the people of the PTA, second Wednesday 8 p.m. pleasing nrogrdm. county. Accuracy and completeness | DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINER Solomon has a "personal and caress- i THIRSDAY— in answering the questions will great- ' ON DUTY FRI, JAN. 18 ing way with Chonin,” remarked Cy- ! Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d ly aid the survey in finding just what , A drivers license examiner will be rus Durgin, music critic of the Boston and 4th Thursdays. the health needs and services of the ! on duty in Mill City Friday’, Jan. 18, Globe. Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 p m •ounty are. All information will be I at the Fire Hall between the hours of American Legion 2d and 4th Thur* field strictly confidential, and will be Thomas Archer of the Montreal 9 am. and 4 p.m., according to an Gazette, after hearing the British! Garden club fourth Thursday jsed only to secure totals ami aver announeement receive»! from the born musician said “He can play with , Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs ages and percentage figures. Secretary of State’s offi ce. classical precision and boundless ro- j Toastmistress Club, 2d 4 4th, 7 p.m. Field worker» will be instructed in Persoiis wishing licenses or pe rmits mantic feeling." FRIDAY — HF? aske<j to jTPt to drive in touch with Solomon is one of a series of prom ■ciologv department of Wi'lamette I.OO.F meeting the exaaniner well ahead of the s ched- inent musicians who are being brought ntversity. They will be under the Mill City IWA meeting last Friday □ led cio«inn hour in or<i1er to asaure to Salem by Willamette students. rection of Dr. John A. Rademaker. on of their appl ication« with Tickets may he secured at the door or Farmers Union meeting at Mehama lairman of thr sociology dcnartmpnt n of dilav. Woman’s club. 2nd by writing Willamette university. (Continued on page 5) Stockholders of Hospital Meet Air Force Reservists 'Andy’ Spriggs Dies Get Paid for Training After Short Illness Golden New Owner Of A Is Richfield County Wide Health Survey Underway Heavy teacher turnover is a serious matter and should set in action every parent who sees his youngsters under a constantly shifting instructional staff, according to l)r. T. C. Holy and his survey of the state's schools. Quoting the "truism" that the best buildings, the best financial support. ~won’t buy a good education if teachers are poor—the report states that the teacher turnover problem in Oregon “seems somewhat aggravated". While the average Oregon teacher has been five years on his present job, 30 percent in 1950 were in their posts for the first time. Figure for Culminating a year of “keeping administrators was 24 percent. everlastingly at it” was announce Shifting is most prevalent in small ment Tuesday afternoon that Santiam districts, says the survey and gives Memorial hospital had been granted these reasons: absence of any security $124,718 for construction purposes. of position under the law for most The money is from federal sources teachers (Oregon law established authorized by the Hill-Burton act. teacher tenure only in districts of The grant was made to the Santiam 20,000 or over); low salary scales in Memorial hosnital by the State Board some districts; tendency of school of Health which has responsibilty for boards to replace older teachers in allocation of funds set aside for Ore order to keep down tetirement costs; gon. The sum awarded represents remote geographical locations; and approximately one-third of total cost “extremely poor” facilities which of the project. some districts provide their teachers. The hospital's board of directors Here, as in all parts of the 400- has had representatives appear sev- page report, the inadequately fi eral times and individuals interested nanced, poorly-run, small district in the hospital project have assisted rears its head. A first recommenda by contacts with various members tion of the section on teaching is that of the state boards. the three-year program of state-wide Under the leadership of W. H. Bell, reorganization of districts, outlined president of Santiam Memorial hos elsewhere in the report, be the first pital, comprehensive brochures were school business of Oregon's legisla prenered and distributed to all parties ture. having to do with distribution of the I In Oregon, selection of teachers is left to the school board and Dr. Holy federal funds. Last Friday eight men, in pairs,1 comments that: “It is apparent that «•ailed on members of the two state the nrocedure used by some boards is, boards in Portland, Albany and in many cases, not likely to locate Eugene on behalf of the project The the best and most competent candi advisory groun voted neoriuay io re dates for the position”. Twelve percent of teachers are re commend the grant to the Santiam Memorial, which the state board a- ceiving less than $2.800 and 27 per dopted Tuesday afternoon in a meet cent more than $3.599 this year, Average administrator’s salary is ing at the state capitol. $4jl24. At the latter meeting, J. C. Kimmel, Dr. Holy recommends raising the vice president of Santiam Memorial, state minimum teacher sulary to a made a brief talk and answered flat $2,400 and states that only two. questions. . » • .percent get’les«' than that now. At Comprising the groups making the t present, the minimum for teachers visitations Friday and at the state ■ without experience is $1,800 for those board meeting in Salem, Tuesday I without bachelor’s degrees and $2,100 were: A. J. Frank, M. J. Martin, Irvin for those with degrees. Schumacher. John Silbernagel, L. H. The experts deplored the general Wright, R. I.. Stewart. G. W. Schacht system of having text books, audio sick, L. E. Spraker and J. C. Kimmel. visual aids and library service operat The Salem area had the highest ing as separate departments, said it priority, according to need, as set up is wasteful, prevents development of under rulings of the state boards, any effective in«tructionnl materials When the Salem General hospital’s division in a district. Oregon is one of the few states board withdrew its application for a grant of $292.700 from 1950-51 a'lo- left, outside the south, that still has cations, Santiam’s prospects picked state adopted textbooks and a text up. Since the Santiam Memorial is book commission- a system consid a part of the Salem area, it got all ered poor and a deadening influence the money remaining in the fund, on the schools. "Generally sneaking, teachers and $124,718. The Santiam’s application students who use textbooks in Oregon had sought $126 000. Salem General, according to Geo. have very little voice in their selec M. Shiffer, secretary of the State tion”, the report states. Present system calls for one-third Advisory board, withdrew mainly be cause the fund would not he sufficient of all texts to be chosen by the com to warrant going ahead with their mission everv two years. Result is nroiect. Thev chose, instead, to re that frequently no agreement can be apply for the larger sum from funds reached on the hundreds of books a- expected to become availshl» in the vailable and a compromise decision (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 8) Santiam Hospital Get $124,718 Polio Poster Boy Coming Events . . . Solomon Described As Master Pianist Timberwolves Meet Sublimity Saints Tuesday, Jan. 18 on Local Floor March of Dimes Poster Boy Larry Jim Grose, 7. gets sledding instruc tions from his dad. Air Force Chief Warrant Officer Jim Groae. The lad, whose left leg was weakened by pcllo when he was 1# months old. is visiting U. 8. cities In behalf of 1952 March of Dimes this January. His picture appears on all March of Dimee posters with the 1952 si: gen. "This Fight is Yours." Join the 1952 March of Dimee today