Canyon
Avenue
Parade
By DON PETERSON
T he MILL CITY
ENTERPRISE
Serving:
MILL CITY
DETROIT
ELKHORN
GATES
ID (Nil \
LYONS
MEHAM \
MONGOI 1»
The voters of Detroit-Idanha and
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM H1GHW Al — GATE* \Y TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE
Gates decisively voted down the prop­
osition before them—that is consoli­
Vol. VIII—No. 14
$2.50 a Year, ]{)(• a Copy
MILL CITY, OREGON, Till RSDAY. APRIL 3. 1952
dation with the Mill City school dis­
trict.
Mill City voters turned out
solidly in support of consolidation by
about the same majority.
Detroit
voters voted 3 to 1 against and Gates
about 5 to 1 against, while Mill City
cast about a 5 to 1 vote in favor.
The voters have spoken and the
decision rests, only the students will
suffer for lack of poor schools oper-1
ated below standards.
Two big items vied for the attention of the Mill City council. Wednesday
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night in its first session in the Mill City American Legion hall. That problem
ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT in which j
of Mill City's “ghost street" assumed vim and vigor »hen a petition signed
to register for the Oregon primaries, j
by 40 signees was plopped onto the council table. The petition recites a
so don’t postpone it any longer. On
desire that the "ghost street" be made into a “two-way street". Second
the Marion county side here in Mill
big headache for the council was the matter of amending the corporate
City you have two registrars, Mrs.
---- charter of Mill City. Pressure is being
C. M. Cline, at her home on NE Alder
put for election of city recorder, mu­
and Third streets, and here at the
nicipal judge and mayor. These of­
newspaper office. On the Linn county
fices are now appointive.
side Mr. and Mrs. Charles L'mphress
Councilman John Muir tossed into
at Chuck's Shoe Repair shop are reg­
the 'ghost street” controversy, the
istrars and will gladly see that you
opinion that said street does not exist.
The annual Junior Class play is The present status of "ghost street”
are properly registered.
being presented on April 10, this year as a one-way street has proved ex­
REMEMBER ONLY 10 days left!
at 8 p.m. in the Mill City high school tremely unhandy at certain times.
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auditorium. “Nuts and Bolts” is a The legality of “this street” has been
farce in three acts by Jay Tobias shrouded in doubt since city fathers
Paul Smith has completed cleaning
which is sure to keep you laughing first began tampering with it.
tip the Fairview cemetery and is hang­
as you follow the plot through ail
ing a new gate and repairing the
Recent developments show that the
three acts.
fence to keep livestock out and keep
parking problem in the area of the
the cemetery in clean condition. The
It is late spring at a health resort Dawes building is being worked out
trustees have opened up another acre
somewhere in Missouri as Act I opens in a reasonable manner by the busi­
of ground for burial plots and they
in the living room of the Bolt man­ nessmen in that immediate area,
are hiring a bulldozer to do a little
sion owned by the mercenary Rebecca according to Jim O’Leary, who was
leveling an.’ landscaping before use.
Bolt. Miss Bolt has turned her late detailed by the council to look into
You are invited to visit the cemetery
brother’s old house into a mental hos­ the matter. A light was authorized
at any time. Paul is proud of its
pital for patients with minor phobias for the corner near the Beebe apart­
anpearance and the people owe him
and ailments. The suspense of each ments on the new route of the North
a vote of thanks for all the work
succeeding event keeps you ever Santiam highway.
and effort he has put in.
watchful to go along with Miss Bolt
The in’s and out’s of getting the
and her mental patients on this hi­ corporate charter of Mill City amended
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larious journey. Each act leads you in such manner that the mayor, police
The Mill City tavern is keeping tab
up to the hilarious climnx in the third judge and city clerk could be elected
on the days left until the opening of]
act.
were explored during Wednesday
the regular fishing season. 16 days,
Benita Bolt, the young girl of nine­ night’s council meeting. The amount
to go, I believe it says down there.
MEHAMA—The dam pictured above, located a few miles from massive Detroit Dam, was built by bea­
teen who wants to get married, is of work involved in amending and the
vers. Boy standing in center indicates size of the dam which is located on a nameless creek east of
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Joan Johnson, whose marriage can short time yet remaining before the
Mehama. (Statesman Photo by Jean Roberts.)
not take place for two years without General election is prompting action
The grocery survey seems to be
the consent of her money-hogging on this matter. Suggestion was made
ringing the bell in many homes in
aunt, Rebecca Bolt, played by Pat that the city council itself initiate the
Mill City. We intend to do our best
Brown. Rebecca Bolt is the manager changes requested.
to inform the public in this survey
To-date nothing
of the Bolt Sanitarium for Mental in concrete form has been advanced on
so that housewives may have a little
Hygiene and carries over from her the problem of amending the city's
information regarding the prices that
youth a wishful love for an old sweet­ charter as sought.
A. T. Barnhardt, Cates genera) con­
food can be purchased from the vari-
our community.
Albeit Toman, councilman, reported
Mill City theatre and Mill City Ap-1 tractor and builder has purchased
Amateur Show aspirants came un­ heart of hers, Cadwalleder Clippy,
. uu> week’s survey reflects a level­ pliance store have sounded the call Marion County Redi-Mix, a branch of Six acts auditioned for position in the played by Philip Goble. Mr. Clippy that Santiam garage, lo-ated near
ing off of prices in the city and an for artist competition among the the Mt. Angel Redi-Mix firm operated Lions club membership, Monday night has a horrible fear of cats which Miss the railroad tracks, has made arrange­
attempt on the part of one at least small-fry.
It was announced this by Al Bochsler and Frances Lulay. following the club’s dinner in the Pres­ Prunella Figg, played by Donna Nel­ ments for clearing their premises of
to undercut the other stores. Pub­ week that another of the popular The name of this business formerly byterian recreation hall in Mill City. son, is always taking advantage of debris and unsightly useless junk.
licity is a sensitive spot.
coloring contests is underway. This was “Santiam Redi-Mix”.
Six acts auditioned for position on the and meowing like a cat to frighten ! Toman also proposed that the city
Lutie Spinks, the maid who write up the amendment for the city
Mr. Barnhardt, came to the canyon Amateur Show, Thursday night, April him.
newest Cray . event was inspired by
winks, is Beryl Mason, whnse hatred charter p-x»v 4b g for election uf
the forthcoming showing of “Snow ] three years ago and since has built 17, in the Mill City theatre,
If these non-advertisers are trying White and the Seven Dwarfs”, April 1 a number of buildings including the
of men keeps her on the run. The certain city officers now appointed by
Beverly Walker and Johnny Kelly
to force the newspaper out of business 24, 25, and 26.
cook, Martha Grubb, is portrayed by the council.
Meander Inn, Gates Furniture Store
presented
the
“
soft
shoe
tap
dance
”
because of lack of support then I shall
Three drawings will be colored. The 1 Gates Automatic Laundry, Hill Top in song; Georgia Kendler gave a piano Lynn Waite, who is a melancholic that
feel no sympathy for them when their
first
drawing appears this week in The Locker plant and several improve­ solo; Carol and Shirley Veness did a believes in carrying out the wishes of
customers leave and travel to neigh­
the dead.
Twink Starr, played by
The second I ments at the Gates school.
novelty number in tap and magic;
boring cities to do their shopping. Enterprise on page 8.
Mr. Barnhardt expects to better
Lyle Fleetwood is Benita’s fiance,
drawing
will
be
printed
in
this
news
­
Dale
Andreasson,
accompanied
on
the
That statement fits other business as
serve the canyon area with the nev
with delusions of grandeur and whom
well as the grocers. You have only paper next week and the third draw­ enterprise in his future construction piano by his sister, Carol, presented you will agree is quite dramatic. Dick
ing
the
week
following,
or
April
17.
a
horn
solo;
Shirley
Lawson,
accom-
to examine The Enterprise to find out
Williams plays the part of Dr. Hip­
All three sketches must be colored work.
| panied on the piano by her father,
who supports this newspaper. I only
pocrates Joy, a psychiatrist and author j Forrest Baker, Mill City jeweler,
sang.
want fair treatment, but when month and submitted to the Mill City Appli­
of the “Joy Book” which is Rebecca 1 has the job of breathing life into
Lawson also provided the back
after month goes by without any ad­ ance store or to the theatre not later
Bolt's basis for her mental institu­
than
Thursday.
April
24.
Winners
ground
music
for
a
song
and
baton
vertising when their business and fi­
tion. Henry Goober, is Bill Huffman, | Mill City’s Chamber of Commerce
will
be
announced
from
the
Mill
City
for the coming year. Baker was
twirling
act
by
Virginia
Bilyeu.
A
nances are such that they can and
large crowd is expected for the fourth the negro porter who is afraid of lun­ handed the post a week ago Tuesday.
should support the local newspaper, theatre stage during the matinee,
annual Amateur Show, Thursday, atics. Dorothy Downer is Mrs. Gertie]
then I get hostile and am .«eady for April 26. Two sets of prizes will be
awarded
—
one
for
entrants
up
to
seven
April 17, since a fine variety of talent Glossop. the patient who fears con­
a show-down.
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. promises excellent entertainment.
tamination. (Why it’s dangerous to
.years of age, and one for those over
her health!). Her darling little son,
Brannan
pointed
out
in
a
recent
speech
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seven.
Wilbur Glosop, is portrayed by Dick
that
former
Pres.
Herbert
Hoover,
All prizes are being donated by the
I said last week that I would like
Kanoff. He is quite the onry little
to hire help to put up this paper. Mill City Appliance store, co-sponsor who now is talking about morals in
beast and his mother is terribly con­
I am working too many long hours of the color contest. The Mill City I Washington, praised Albert Fall, one
cerned about him. The young doctor,
alone to get the work done. I cannot Appliance store is celebrating the of the key figures in the Teapot Dome
Jacqueline Gordon, is played by Bar­
keep it up many more months so I showing of the new “Snow White" scandals.
Stanley Chance was announced this bara Smith, whose anpearance at the
have decided to do something about Bendix automatic washer now on dis-, “Only this week Herbert Hoover
it. I believe when the public knows play in the store and the theatre expressed deep concern about ‘the week as the new owner of Gates Union Bolt Sanitarium causes much confu­
moral atmosphere’ in Washington to­ Station by George Mielke.
Chance sion.
the truth they will act. The response lobby.
Arthur Le Cours, one of the Junior
Bob Veness, manager of the Mill day—the same Herbert Hoover who worked for sometime for Hill Top
I have received in letters to the editor
class
advisors, is directing the play.
sat
in
the
cabinet
of
Warren
Hard
­
General
store
and
recently
has
been
City
theatre,
urges
all
children
in
the
this week show that to be true.
ing along with Albert Fall and Harry engaged in the operation of Gates The whole class is putting their best
canyon
to
enter
the
competition.
“
We
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efforts into “Nuts and Bolts” for your
do not expect perfection.
Judging Dougherty and didn’t utter a word.” Union service station.
(Continued on Page 4)
I have received one letter unsigned will be based on neatness, and espe­ Brannan said in an address at the
Mielke stated, “I wish to thank my
that I would like to print, but can only cially on how completely the pictures I Washington day dinner in Topeka.
many friends for their past patron­
use a part from it until the writer are colored. In the past some entries j “Fall and Dougherty were the guilty age, and assure them continued cour­
or writers come forward and sign the had to be rejected because some im- ■ parties in the Republican Teapot teous and efficient service by Mr.
letter.
I will withhold any names portant part, such as a face, was not1 Dome Scandals in which they profited Chance.”
from publicity if that is desired, but I completed. In all cases, the age of. to the time of hundreds of thousands
Gates Union Station is the first
most have a signed letter in my files. the contestant will be considered. Con­ of dollars delivered in little black Gates business place that meets the
The letter I received says in part:
testants should nut their names and satchels. Yet only eight days after eve when driving towards Gates from
Mill City’s Boy Scouts are out after
Fall's hasty resignation from the In­
‘‘Hooray for Don Peterson! He has ages on submitted entries.”
Detroit dam.
it!
“It” is paper—any paper—just |
had the spunk and nerve to publish
terior department, this is what Hoo­
so that it is tightly bundled, in plain j
FORREST BAKER
ver wrote him:
a grocery survey of the local grocery
sight on the front porch or other open ] Don Jenkins was chosen vice president
“Tn my recollection, that Depart­ MARINE RECRUITING OFFICE
stores. Thanks Don, and we will be
Charles j and Al Toman, board member of the
ment has never had so constructive
watching for results of same from
A Marine recruiting sergeant from spot, Thursday, April 17.
MONDAY—
and legal a headship as you gave it. the Salem office will be at the post Kelly, local Scoutmaster is in charge i local chamber, Tuesday night at the
time to time.
American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. I trust the time will come when your office in Mill City every Friday aft­ of the drive.
Mil) City American Legion hall.
“This letter is a combination of
Lions club meeting.
Kelly stated that the proceeds raised | Mill City merchants and citizen»
private affairs will enable you to re­ ernoon.
thoughts of Mill City housewives who
A.F. A A.M No. 180 stated meet­ turn to public life.’
have to go by car or walk from gro­
He will interview young men and from the sale of the donated scrap assembled Tuesday night decided that
ing third Monday.
“This is the man who now casts women interested in the Marine Corps. paper will make possible more Scouts the chamber should hereafter meet on
cery store to another, when it could
be done with an ad in The Enterprise.
O.E.S. meeting, 2d Monday month. doubt on the moral fiber of pubilc The Salem office is now located in taking part in the coming Scout Camp the first and third Tuesday evenings
employees.”
“We all feel the same on the sub­ TUESDAY—
Room 221, post office building, Salem. activity at Camp Pioneer near Marion of each month. Some 15 business­
Forks on the North Santiam highway. men knitted together a Mill City
ject, namely in the slang expression.
Women's club 8 p m. 1st, 3rd Tues
Rainy weather and lack of public! chamber of commerce working organ­
'We are being-Took’.............
129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues
knowledge of previous paper drives ization, Tuesday night.
“Keep up the good work Mr. Peter­
Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday
have prompted the Scouts in this
son. We are all for you. We would
further attempt. Some 25 Boy Scouts j
WEDNESDAY
—
like to sign our names to this, but it
The following is a comparison of grocery prices in Mill City as found will be in there “pitching” the bundles
would take up too much room in your
Boy Scouts, 7:30, H. S. Recreation Saturday, March 29. In some cases the article is not carried in stock in the
paper. . . .”
Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m. brand or size that the other stores carry the article, therefore the price is of paper left for them, Thursday, ■
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April 17.
at Mill City fire hall.
omitted. In the case of meats, grades and packaging may make a difference
If the coming paper drive proves a
Santiam Rebekah IM- 1st and 3rd in price, and we cannot identify the grade sold more accurately than is here
I would like to print the letter in
success, it will inject new spirit into
William L. Knight of Gates was
full, and hope the writer will come
Wed at 8 p.m.
used. The meats in Ressler’s, Red and White, and Hill Top are packaged the Mill City Scout troop because of called to the bedside of his dying
in to sign it.
We shall be happy
Altar Society 3d Wednesday 8 p m and priced by Kliewer.
the expanded opportunity for Scout father, March 18. Lysle F. Knight of
to withhold any writer's name.
Stewart Kellom H4W Ressler MCMeat Hilltop work and community service. Scout Fort Benton, Mont., died March 25 in
PTA, «econd Wednesday 8 p.m.
Oleo, Nucoa, lb.
.27
.31
.31
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29
.31
fHURSDAY—
officials feel.
the Veteran's hospital at Fort Harri­
son, Mont.
.19
DRIVING HOPEFULS — NOTE
20
.19
.25
Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d New Potatoes, bulk, 2 lbs.
He had been under treatment and
and 4th Thursdays.
-.30
A drivers license examiner will be
Tomatoes, Elsinore, 2*4
28
.29
JI
surgery for two months The cause
Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 pm.
on duty in Mill City, Thursday, April
T .matoes, Red and White, 2*4
.33
of his condition dated ba k to his ex­
10. 1952. at the Ffre hall between the | American Legion 2d and 4th Thurs. Cheerios, 10*4 oz.
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.23
.26
.24
.25
.26
A SON — To Mr. and Mrs. Jhue' periences in the water-filled trenches
hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p m. according
Garden club fourth Thursday
1.77
1.77
1.77
1.77
1.80
Johnson, Mill City, March 27, at in France in World War I.
to an announcement received from the
Firemen Auxiliary meets 3d Thurs. Coffee, standard brands, 2 lbs. 1.77
.89
1 lb.
.89
.89
.89
.89
.91
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
Sa'em Memorial ho-p:tal.
Secretary of State's office.
Toastmistress Club, 2d & 4th, 7 p.m.
A DAUGHTER To Mr. and Mrs.i widow, and daughter, Nina 1* i./abeth
.33
.32
Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits
Persons wishing licenses or permits FRIDAY—
Clyde Oliver, Gates, March 28, at of Fort Benton. Mont., one sen WII-
to drive are asked to get in touch with I TOO F meeting.
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2 35
.18
.19
.18
Campbell's Chicken Soup
. .. .18
Earn L. Kroght and one gn nd-daugh-
Salem Memorial hospital.
the examiner well ahead of the ached- j
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.27
JI
.32
Mill City TWA meeting last Friday Soap Powders, Duz. large size
A SON—To Mr. and Mr«. Rammie ter. Barbara Ann of Gates.
uled closing hour in order to assure '
.35
J5
.35
JR
Martell, Lyons, March 31, at Lebanon
Knight was the son-in Is
completion of their applications with a] Farmers Union meeting at Mehama White Star Bite Size Tuna, *4 -
1.00
1.20
1.20
Agnes« Allen of Mill City.
Woman
’
s
club,
2nd
1.20
.90
Boiled
Ham,
lb.
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__
_
1.20
hospital.
minimum of delay.
itéré $ Bearer Version of Detroit Dam
Council Considers Charter
Amendments Tuesday Eve
Junior Class Play
Scheduled April 10
Snow White’ Color
Work for Small-Fry
Canyon Redi-Mix Finn
Selis To Bornhardt
Amateur Show Sifts
Mill City Talent
First Citizen’ Role
Assumed by Baker
Hoover Praised Fall
Teapot Dome Figure
Stanley Chance Takes Over
Gates Union Station
Boy Scouts Are Out
After It’-Paper
Coming Events . . .
Saturday, March 29 Grocery Survey
Lysle F. Knight Passes
At Veterans Hospital
lust Arrived...