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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 24, 1952)
/ Avenue Parade T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL cm DETROIT ELKHORN GATES ID\NH \ LYONS MEHAMA MONGOI d By DON PETERSON This past week the publishing in ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OE NATl RE’S EMPIRE dustry celebrated Printing and Pub- lishing Week, Jan. 14 to 19th, and $2.50 a Year. JOf « Copy more appropriately it also celebrated i Vol. VIII—No. 4 Ben Franklin’s birthday. Ben Frank lin did much to give us a start toward free newspaper publications. Some Ncthinr W*«ng with My Tummy of the early day editors fought long fights to obtain the right of the free-| dom of the press, and some spent time in the early day jails and suffered much to get and secure the right of free speech, which includes freedom Members of Scout Troop No. 43 and of the press. their parents enjoyed a pot-luck sup- The March of Dimes takes on the aspects of the old-time barn-raisin' We owe much to these early pio i per at "the Detroit grade school at festivity in Mill City Saturday night at the l.O.O.F. hall at 8:30 p.m. The neers. Today we must also make 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 2k Mothers modern twist is that the affair is named, "March of Dimes Benefit Basket choices when it comes to publishing of the Scouts prepared and served the Social”. Not only local talent will entertain during the evening of fun. but views on subjects, many times of a food for the occasion. After the sup also out of town talent. great variety. per members of the scout troop were Santiam Sam, sometimes known as George Steffy, will lend his unusual • * * given awards for their various accom and unique talents to the “March of Dimes” campaign when he auctions the There are always those who pena plishments in scouting. fair damsels of this city Saturday' -------- ■ lize the publisher if he does not pub Second class Scout rating was pre lovely little baskets prepared by tin lish and express his views in con sented to William Cokenour by his night. The gentlemen are reques’ed formity to their own by withhold father Alfred Cokenour. First class to be present with full pocketbook in ing advertising and subscriptions to ratings were conferred as follows: order that they may have the company the point of attempting to starve out Frank Barton by Warren Stoll, chair of the perty young maids who have the culprit who does not agree with man of troop committee: Michael worked their dainty hands to the bone them. . It is only possible to main- Moore by Larry Jack, neighborhood preparing the delicious delicacies tain a newspaper from advertising commissioner; and Leonard Snyder which are in the beautifully decorated and subscriptions, so it is also im- and Donald Snyder by their father receptacles. portant that you protect your free Alfred Snyder. Outstanding and sensational enter press. Merit badges were awarded to tainment direct from Broadway or at When your local merchant does not Robert Lady for business and book least from out-of-town will be an advertise in your local paper you may binding; Dick Woodward for citizen added attraction during the evening. feel free to spend your money any ship, bird study camping, pathfinding, Rest assured there will be music. where you please, because he no pioneering, and life-saving; Donald A loveable vari-colored cocker span longer is interested in supporting a Snyder for home repairs, public iel puppy will be auctioned to the local free press unless he does. speaking, dog care, bookbinding, and highest bidder. This pedigreed puppy Good business practices allows a per pioneering; Russell Rice for home re is being donated by Santiam Sam to centage of income to be spent for ad pairs, bookbinding, and pioneering; the worthy cause of the March of vertising. Dun & Bradstreet feels that Frank Barton for home repairs, cook Dimes. This puppy is from a family 1% or more is allowable for this ex ing, and rabbit raising; Michael Moore of cocker spaniels famed throughout pense to doing business, and the local for forestry; I-eonard Snyder for the West. The parents of this dog, newspaper is entitled to its share. woodcarving; Donald Watkins for owned by George Steffy, will also be * * * home repairs and dog care; Brad shown. Humphreys for firemanship; and Lee The newspaper is obligated to carry The Santiam Lyons Auxiliary has an open forum column if it will remain Hopson for fjremanship. endorsed the March of Dimes box free and those who wish to express The merit badge awards were pre supper in the Mill City l.O.O.F. hall. CpI. James E. Harmon was killed in Three-year-old Judith Gorman, of Houston, Texas, has been battling themselves may do so, provided they sented to the Scouts by Larry Jack, Each lady in Mill City may put up a Korea while serving last fall with polio two-thirds of her life. After she was stricken two years ago, she are willing to identify themselves by Warren Stoll, and Alfred Snyder, basket of food for auction to the the 24th Infantry Division, his fam went home from the hospital with braces and crutches. Now she's signing their names to their expres Scoutmaster of Troop No. 43. highest bidder. Ladies are reminded ily learned this past week. He was back at the Southwestern Poliomyelitis Respiratory Center In Houston sions. We have received and all for an operation which doctors hope will help. The center is one of that this year is Leap Year—no fur a brother of Mrs. Clyde Oliver, Mrs. Scout members demonstrated sev newspapers receive many letters of eral scouting skills for the benefit of several sponsored by the March of Dimes for respiratory poHo cases. ther hint should be needed. (■lenn Goodman, and Harry Harmon anonymous origin, either signed by their parents and those present. Those wishing a bit of card-playing of Gates. typewriter or no signature at all. Clarke Lethin, field Scout executive may bring their own tables in the This type of letter no one is ob- from Albany, gave a short talk and afternoon before the festivities start. ligated to print, nor those that are projected colored slides taken on the Chas, and Wm. Stewart, co-chairmen too lengthy and that wander away Explorer Trail last summer. Lethin of the local March of Dimes, stated from the subject. I that someone will be present at the was accompanied on the Detroit- ... I l.O.O.F. hall and will check in the I Idanha visit by his son. Bruce Lethin. Mrs, Viv Mullen has opened for The Movie “Angela in the Outfield’’ | card tables. The greatest army of volunteers The Detroit-Idanha Scout troop No. business in her new location in the 43 is sponsored by the American ever to take to the field at one time sponsored by the American Legion Even the Teen-agera have bowed to This week the local Boy Scout Troop Dawes building Ulis week. Many Legion Post No. 141 in that area. in an Oregon fund-raising campaign Auxiliary was attended Saturday the March of Dime« by staging their No. 49 under the leadership of Scout- know her in the canyon and she will will participate in the “Mothers’ night and $65.00 was turned to Mrs. own version of a basket social, Sat ms tar Claries Kelly is embarking welcome all her friends to come in H.H. Storey, Treasurer of the March urday night in place of their regular upon a paper drive. The?* hope to March on Polio” January 31. and see her. She has a variety of „_____ Dimes ... in ____ this ______ area. , $97.75 was routine. A surprise prize will be collect enough paper to pay their way The local Mothers' March on Polio of articles for sale, both new and second is being sponsored by the Mill City raised by the Idanha Fireman’s pie j given for the high school student hav- to summer camp at Camp Pioneer hand. Woman’s club. Mrs. O. M. Mikkelsen, auction on Wednesday night. The ing the best-equipped food basket. this coming season, according to the • * * The Stewart brothers warn, “Stay boys. They will continue operations president of the club, named Mrs. Idanha Gun club donated the sum of Russell Kelly is planning the organ The annual Santiam Lions Club Charles Harmon .chairman of the Twenty-five dollars to bring the total away from this March of Dimes bene- until camp time begins according to I fit basket social and you’ll surely miss present plans. ization of a company to use the waste ' amateur show hits the public scene committee, which includes Mrs. Floyd to date of $187.75. I a lot of fun!' Everyone is invited. lumber products in the canyon. He I again. The next show is slated for Jones, Mrs. Ray Steiner, and Mrs. The March of Dimes dance Feb- __________________ The city has been divided into four plans to visit the state college in the : April 17. Auditions for a spot on the James Barton. Campfire and Blue ruary 2 at the school auditorium has | sections and the boys will call on citi near future and learn what they have dotted line any day now' at the Mill Bird leaders are co-operating in the zens to pick up paper bundles and as its chairman Nolan Rasnick of found in the way of putting waste City Appliance store. drive, and Campfire girls will accom-' Detroit, the March of Dimes chairman. I • deliver them to depots in various parts products to good use, It is a worthy pany the mothers as they collect the Quincy Smith, reported with his com- |n AutOIHODile ACCiOGIlt of town. Paper should be tied in This year the amateurs will be venture and everyone should get be donations that will help to battle! mittee consiting of a representative bundles sorted into two groups, either hind him and help to make it a success. divided into two groups, those under polio. t from each of the organizations who I Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Suddeth skidded newspapers or magazines in order to He feels there is a good market for ten and those more than ten years of As many as 30,000 mothers may sponsored it. This committee consists from the Santiam highway last Friday bring, the most when they are sold. Oregon hard woods too and that it is age. A first, second, and third prize take part in this culminating event of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Storey, Legion while traveling between Gates and will be given in each division for the Don Lemke, leader of the Elaming only waiting for someone to start of the 1952 March of Dimes, accord and Auxiliary; Mrs. R. W. Hellwig, Niagara on the icy road. Losing con- Arrow patrol will collect west of First milling these woods for the market. best performances. The 1952 version of the Santiam ing to Mrs. Frederic W. Young of Mongold; John Ray, Idanha; Chester trol of the car it went over the bank street on the Linn county side. Maurie We have lots of Maple and Alder Lions Club amateur show will be Portland, state advisor on women’s Boyles, School; Mrs. Jim Geibler, and turned over, injuring Mrs. Sud- Bassett, leader of the Eagle patrol here in this canyon waiting to be chairmaned by Shields Remine. Jim activities for the National Foundation Willing Workers club; Mrs. John Ray, deth severely with bruises and lacer will pickup east of First street in harvested. • • * O’Leary had the reins for last year’s for Infantile Paralysis. Mrs. Young Mrs. C. Russell Hoyt, Mrs. Earl, ations. Mrs. Suddeth is able to be Linn county. Parker, Mrs. Nancy Monroe, Leo Fitz up and around again, with apparently On the Marion county side of Mill Oswald Hirte reports the petition amateur show which was a resound also disclosed in announcing the gerald and Frank Ray. Pie, sand-! no broken bones. special program that Mothers ’ ing success. City, George Rambo, leader of the he is circulating asking for a vote on Mr. Suddeth was not injured and Marches were planned by cities and wiches and coffee will be served; pies ■ Mohawk patrol will collect east of consolidating the school districts of to be provided by the willing workers, is back at work on the Detroit dam First street, and Gregory Peterson, Gates, Detroit and Mill City, is about hazard to safe motoring in the city towns in at least 16 Oregon counties. following the accident. Their car was Legion Auxiliary and the Eastern Phoenix, Arizona originated the leader of the Beaver patrol will call ready and he expects to have it com of Lyons. Automobiles continue to badly damaged. Star. for paper west of First street. pleted by the 1st of February. He ford this dangerous body of water in idea in 1950. Oregon gave it a reports that anyone wishing to sign order to negotiate this sharp curve limited trial in 1951, and, Mrs. Young If the boys miss you, you may call explained, this demonstration of its this petition may contact him and he in the middle of the city. * one of them to have a pickup arranged. great potential led to arrangements will assist them in doing so. • • * The troop now has a total member for its expansion and intensification * * * Remember to report at the Gates this year. Young said in outlining ship of 33 boys, according to Scout The highway commission’s Lake school next Thursday afternoon to master Kelly. Lyons is still full of water and a give your pint of blood to the Blood the procedures to be followed. The mothers involved will seek gifts for Bank. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. at the one hour, between 7 and 8 p.m., Jan. Gates school, Jan. 31, according to 31, and they will call only at those Don Gessner, business representative homes where norchlights are burning. of Labor local 441. “The lights will indicate (Continued on Page 8) One of those things that make the Mill City Variety is now under new bachelor’s life an easier one is happen management. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh ing soon. The American legion Walkup of Albany have purchased MONDAY— Auxiliary of Mil) City is stag'ng a the variety store started in Mill City American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. food sale at the Colburn & Booth by the Jim OTx-arys. Lions club meeting. store in Mill City Monday Jan. 28. The Walkups have lived in Silver- A.F. 4 A.M. No. 180 stated meet Mrs. Ruth Stovall is in charge of the Viv ’ s Variety is the name of a new ton and Albany for several years. ing third Monday. popular benefit affair. Proceeds of business that bids fair for success if Walkup, a contractor, did electrical O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. names mean anything. Mrs. Les the food sale will be applied upon construction work for the past 20 kitchen equipment for the local Legion TUESDAY— Mullen started “Viv’s Steak house’’ years while in Albany. hall. Women’s club 8 p.m. 1st, 3rd Tues and it is a going concern. Now Mrs. The O’Learys will still live in Mill The male portion of the local Legion Viv Mullen has opened to the public 129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues City. O’Leary is presently employed group are working hard at the job of Riders of the Santiam. 1st Tuesday her newest enterprise. This venture by CBI on its contract work on Detroit getting the legion hall kitchen built ^truly is different. One mpst view Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday and Big Cliff dams. as soon as possible. The Legion • the business itself for a clear picture. WEDNESDAY— Auxiliary have as their goal a stove, Viv’s Variety features ladies and Boy Scouts. 7:30, H. S. Recreation sink, utensils and regular equipment City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m. i children's clothing, dishes, utensils, for the Legion hall kitchen. Mrs. Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. sheets, fancy-work familiar to those John Muir, Legion auxiliary president quick with the sewing appliances, and at Mill City fire hall. commented, “Any auxiliary member Santiam Rebekah 166 1st and 3rd so on and on the items that can be who fails to attend the regular bus. found. Viv’s Variety is a forerunner Wed at 8 p.m. ness meetings loses money, because a of what may be a dime store for Mil! Altar Society 3d We.ln «lay 8 p.m. ra*h attendance prize is jnven c* Robert Veness and Carol, hi« daughter, have watched Roy Rogers and time, but you have to there PTA, second Wednesd: 8 p m. Dale Evans, his wi'e. in many of their western movies, . Not until recent collect!” ly, as the above picture 1 shows. did the Venesses see apd visit with the THURSDAY— Mrs. Nell Stahlman was ( Turn on your famous actor and actress “in the flesh". The Mill ( ity Theatre has one Grove, SI Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d member winning the prizi of the best established Roy Rogers clubs in this area because of the ” about tl and 4th Thursdays. The auxiliary met Mondai efforts of Boh Venesa. This fact was recognized by the two film stars d t for a Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 pm the home of Mabel Bru ’ -out ” between scenes of their latest picture. The snapped during a "time Mull ■ wife of Le M American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. Stahlman was co-hostess. photograph was taken at the Iverson ranch in California where many ietor jf Le Garden club fourth Thursday. regular business was out o western movies are mat lie. Not only did Veness chat with the Roger* hut Mrs Floss men Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs wavi also with Bob Hope, 5 ■liekey Rooney and other film greats during the ». Mu the itmistress Club, 2d 4 4th, 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy Capital Journal) i^ri jaunt to Hollywood, l.l S.A. FRIDAY— l.O.O.F. meeting Mill City TWA meeting last Friday Farmers Union meeting at Mehama Detroit-Idanha Scouts Honored Old Fashioned Box Supper Slated Sat. In I00F Hall Killed in Action 4 Mothers March On Polio January 31 Idanha Will Hold Dimes Dance Feb. 2 Boy Scouts Storting Paper Drive Today Annual Lions Amateur Show Due April 17 W. Sud(fetll Injured Bachelor’s Delight Held By Legion’s Auxiliary Mill City Variety Bought By Walkups of Albany Coming Events . . . Viv’s Variety Marks Second ’Viv’ Business //otuToJof'n MOTHERS’ MARCH ON POLIO fârcMjÿJlt Visit Bloodmohile at Gates School, Jan. 31,1 to 6 PM