Canyon
Avenue
Parade
By DON PETERSON
T he MILL CITY
ENTERPRISE
s
ELKHORN
GATES
IDANHA
LYONS
MEHAMA
MONGOLD
Somehow the paper drive date as
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OE NATURE'S EMPIRE
announced last week was wrong and
should have been this Saturday in­
Vol. VIII—No. 15
stead of next Thursday. Be sure to
MILL CITY, OREGON. Till RSDAY, \PRIL 10. 1952
$2.50 a Year. ]()(. a Copy
bundle up your papers and have them
ready for the boys to pick up THIS
Saturday'. Place your bundles well-
tied and sorted on your porch or front
yard near the street, in plain sight of
the boys so they will not be missed.
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Next Tuesday is the last day you
can register to vote at the May prim­
aries—don’t delay, but get yourself
Mil) City's Cub I’ack 84 meeting for March enlivened Mill City high
registered so that you may be eligible
school’s recreation room and gym through the courtesy of school district
to do your duty come election day.
officials. An average of one parent per Cub was present. Some 84 persons
It is your duty and privilege to vote
watched the Cub- receive their awards and play their games.
for the candidates you believe will
Bobcat awards were made to new members, Larry Jordan, James Goforth
serve you best.
and Edward Kendler.
In Linn county you make register
at Chuck's Shoe Repair in Mill City,
Wolf badge awards were made t<»
Cub scouts Bert Bothwell; Bear Cut*
and at Brassfield’s grocery in Lyons.
award was made to Michael Kelly.
In Marion county you may register
Gold Arrow awards were bestowed
at the home of Mrs. C. M. Cline at
upon Michael Kelly, Larry Lemke.
NE. Alder and Third streets or at The
Roger Kleckler, Dean Savage and
Enterprise office in Mill City, at Gates
Funeral service» for Mill City’s Ger­ Donald Dell.
you may register at the Gates Furni-
ald Lee Swan, killed while aboard ship
Silver Arrow awards were given to
ture Store.
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January 11, 1952, in Wonsan. Korea, Kenneth Siler, Ronine Foster, Darrel
waters by enemy shore fire, were con­ Jones, Michael Kelly, Jerry Foster.
Nine days left before the opening
ducted Saturday afternoon, March 29, Bert Provost and Donald Dell.
of the regular fishing season, accord­
ing to the blackboard in the Mill City
One Year Service Pins Awarded
Tavern. Are you ready?
One year service pins were pre­
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sented to Jimmy Fish, Michael Kelly,
Interest is spowballing in the Groc­
Ronald Knowles, David Reid, and Ron­
ery Survey. Several women are out
ald Sullivan.
organizing support for the stand we
Jerry Foster received the Weblos
have taken. We urge you to support
award.
those advertisers who remain loyal to
The Cubs, under the direction of
this newspaper, we regret that two
Cubmatser Steiner and assistant Cub­
have already seen fit to withdraw
master Siler, went through the flag
their advertising after the long and
drill, calisthenics and played "Knock
the Ball”, “In the Pond” and "Tug-
friendly loyal support they have al­
of-war”.
ready given this newspaper.
Scout Circus Planned May 10
This week several women, WITH­
OUT ANY SOLICITATION ON OUR
A Cub Scout committee from Stay-
PART, have been busy circulating
ton and vicinity will be present for
petitions getting signatures of those'
the April Cub Pack meet, April 28,
who had agreed to have their pet.ition ,
The Scout Circus for this year will
printed in The Enterprise for all to |
be in Salem, May’ 10. Cubs, Scout»
see. They have already secured the
and Explorers will be present for the
signatures of over 50 housewives to
conclave Saturday, May 10, at the
the following petition:
Geo. E. Waters park in Salem (home
“We, the undersigned do hereby
of the Salem Senators).
GERALD LEE SWAN
agree to support Mr. Don Peterson,
Cost of admission to the Scout Cir­
editor and owner of The Mill City
in the Mill City Presbyterian church cus is 74c for adults and 25c for
Enterprise in his honest endeavor to
by Rev. Noble Streeter. Swan while students. Each ticket selling group
try and stabilize grocery prices in
in action, died an instant death when retains 10% of their collections for
this city, and bring (o the commu­
enemy shrapnel entered his head. He their treasury.
nity through his paper, the support
Salem's Lions Club is sponsoring
was 19 years of age, born December
of the grocers by their advertising.
the big show, All money made by
13. 1932.
“When this has been accomplished,
the show goes into camp irwiirove-
Swan was borh and reared in Mill irqnts far Scouts in Linn,. Polk anil
we will spend all our money in the
City
and
left
the
first
time
when
Canyon. Signed............... ”
Marion counties.
r
entering the U/rv Navy. February 27,
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At the circus itself one will see a
1951. He attended Mill City grade Cub act, Scout skills, emergency acts,
• tie face of Detroit Dam looks like this after 20 months of round-the-clock concrete pouring.
('enter of
•“■ Ve t-ie deeply grateful to these
and high schools.
He attended and competitive events, pioneering feats
183-foot
dam
will
rise
another
GO
feet
by
early
sumner
when
concrete
work
is
scheduled
for
completion.
their
efforts
and
shall
ap-
ladies for
was graduated from the electrician
Water
in
stilling
basin
(foreground)
is
12
feet
deep,
his
run
down
front
of
dam
from
wetting-down
operations.
and all the circus trimmings.
preciate their continued support in our
school in San Diego. Calif. One of
(Photo courtesy Oregon Statesman)
Camp
Pioneer Scholarship
efforts to give them shopping news in
Navyman Swan’s hobbies was photog­
relation to their daily grocery needs.
Camp Pioneer scholarship, five in
raphy. He was affiliated with the
We don’t believe it necessary to pub­
number, will be awarded to the five
Presbyterian church.
lish their names and subject them to
Music for the funeral was provided Scouts or Explorers selling the most
any undue pressure, we are sure there
by Mrs. Don Shey he, organ.st; and tickets. Cubs will receive a $10 credit
is no doubt as to the existence of this
Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Turnbull, singing. slip. Prizes will be made on the basis
“May Day” is the theme for the small cupped variety, B. 3 blooms, one
petition. The evidence is fast piling
Lee
Barry
passed
away
this
morn
­
Pallbearers were Merle Stewart, Leo­ of one to each district. Cub theme
up that the housewives have long spring flower show of the Mill City small cupped variety.
ing at 7:15 at the home of his daugh­ nard Swarson. Clvde Hathaway. of the circus is “Jungle Tales”.
Garden
club,
Tuesday,
April
22,
2
to
Class
3-
—
A.
Double
daffodil,
speci-
j
found it necessary to travel outside
Cubmaster Steiner reminded “Re­
ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Ander.-on, Stanley Ogden and
the city for the safety of their house­ 8 p.m. in the Presbyterian church rec­ men bloom, any variety, B. 3 bloom>. Dewey Fiatman. Mr. Barry had been
member the date, May 10, parade
Verle
Moberg.
same variety.
hold budget. Everj*>ne realizes that reation hall.
starts at Marion square at 2 p.m.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and sharp.
The public is invited to exhibit at
Class 4—Any daffodil or narcissus ’ ill for several months.
the smaller grocery stores and other
Circus time at 7:30 p.m.—
Funeral
arrangements
have
been
set
business establishments cannot meet this show. Exhibits must be in by not in above classes—A. single speci­ for Monday at 2 p.m. at the Presby­ Mrs. John Swan, sister, Mrs. Albert Water Field.”
Smeenk,
Portland;
brothers,
John
E.
11:30
a.m.
and
removed
by
8:30
p.m.
men,
B.
3
of
any
one
variety.
big city competition, but the publica­
Chairman Lenta made a talk on the
terian church, with interment at Fair Swan, Fithian. III., Ronald L. Swan,
tion of the grocery surveys has shown Judging will be between 12 noon and Section B—Tulips
participation of other people in carry­
view
cemetery.
Portland, and William A. Swan, of ing on the Cub program in Mill City.
Class 1—A. Specimen bloom, any
an unusually wide spread that many 2 p.m. All exhibits brought in after
Mill City.
cannot afford. There are many who 11:30 a.m. will be used for display variety, B. 3 blooms, one variety, C.
Lents commented, “A lively interest
Interment was in Beicrest Memorial has been shown by the boys under
do not have transportation and there­ “only” and will not be judged for specimen bloom, double variety.
prizes.
Containers
will
be
furnished
Section C—Primroses
Park, Salem.
Present from a dis­ 11 years of age, and their constant
fore are powerless to go elsewhere to
Exhibitors
(To be shown as potted plants)
tance for the services were John Estel attendance at weekly den and month­
protect their budgets.
Prices have for specimen blooms.
Class 1—A. Single specimen, in con­
Swan. Fithian. III., Mr. and Mrs. Earl ly pack meetings has been gratifying,
apparently been cut on many items must provide containers and make
tainer, B. 3 blooms, one variety, C.
as is being shown in the survey as own arrangements.
Danniel Stephen Otto, three month Dudley, Portland, Fred Stout, Spok­ however, anyone in the community in­
The club will not be responsible for small variety (as viola), any color, old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. ane, Wash., Miss Erma Stout, Camas, terested in seeing the program con­
it progresses, week by week.
property left at the show, but will D. blooming clump, large variety.
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L. Otto Jr., of the Santiam Trailer Wash., Mrs. Willard Stout and daugh­ tinued should make themselves known
exercise utmost care to protect same. Section E—Flowering Shrubs
and participate in the activities now
Court passed away Thursday morn­ ter, Caroline. Washougal, Wash.
I was forcibly ejected from one
A special prize will be awarded the
Class 1 — Camellias, A. specimen ing about 7 a.m.
Com. Ian M. I^tird, U.S.N. wrote while a full committee is active, so
meat market last Saturday afternoon |
best
“
May
Basket
”
.
Also
one
prize
bloom,
B.
group
of
three.
the
following
when
he
sent
personal
they can familiarize themselves with
He had suffocated in his sleep. His
when I called to get their prices on each for specimen and arrangement
Class 2—One branch spring flower-1 body was removed to Bremerton, articles belonging to Swan to his the program.
meat. I have been welcome at this
and a sweepstakes prize.
ing shrub or tree, any variety.
"Anyone on the committee will be
Wash., where the funeral services will mother, “I am forwarding to you the
door on numerous other occasions and
Section F—Wild flowers
Division I—Horticulture
flag that was flown on boa-d during glad to take their names and let them
be held.
so had no idea that I might be tres­
Class 1 — A. single specimen, any
the Memorial services held for your know of the frequent meetings re­
passing—I was informed that I was Section A-—Daffodils
son. The services were conducted by quired to conduct the Cub program.”
Class 1—A. Single specimen, any variety, B. 3 of one variety, C. clump
a liar and many other epithets that
or plant, any variety (potted).
the chanlain from the U.S.S. Ajax.
cannot be printed here, This gentle­ large cupped variety, B. 3 blooms, one
Section G—Unscheduled
All hands were in dress uniform and
large
cupped
variety.
man cannot be blamed too much since
Any worthy specimen not provided j
Class 2—A. Single specimen, any
it was, I think, a very nice and im­
he is young and inexperienced, and
for elsewhere in schedule.
pressive service, and a tribute to Jerry.
probably regretted his action after
Division II—Arrangements
Linn County Farmers Union will I know the flag will bring you com­
He was highly in-
more thought.
Foliage will be permitted in all ar-' hold its quarterly convention at the fort and serve ax a reminder that your
censed because I wouldn't take a
rangements.
Waverly school on the north edge of son gave his life in the service of his
Silly boy!
I have MONDAY—
swing at him.
Albany at 8 p.m., Saturday. April 12. country, and that his memory is pre­
American Legion Auxiliary 3d Mon. Section H
An outstanding well attended meet­
since been getting offers from friends
Class 1 —Table arrangement, free
The membership will greet Mr. and served with his friends and shipmates ing was the occasion of the regular
Lions club meeting
to act as my bodyguard on my weekly
Mrs. Richard Moeller, the newly on broad.”
monthly meeting of the North San­
trip!
AT A A.M. No. 180 stated meet­ standing, any flower.
Class 2—Buffet, hall or mantle, one elected state president, and his wife,
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tiam Sportsman club, held in the
ing third Monday
sided.
who
will
meet
with
Linn
county
mem
­
Legion hall. Stayton, on Monday eve­
The soft-ball league will hold an-
O.E.S. meeting. 2d Monday month.
Class 3—Coffee table.
bers for the first time.
ning, April 7th.
Presided over by
other meeting next Monday evening
rTFSDAY—
Class 4 — Miniature, 3 inches or
Standing committees will report and
Jerry Coffman, president, of Mehama,
at the fire hall to push plans for the
Women's club 8 p m. 1st. 3rd Tues less, over all.
musical numbers will be given by
I they are formulating plans to assist
coming soft-ball season. All players
Class 5—Small arrangement, drift juniors of the Riverside local.
129-J School Board meeting 2d Tues
! in suggestions ax to the coming hunt­
and managers are urged to attend and
auto
Al
Geddes
and
Dick
Williams
’
wood,
seed
pods,
dry
grasses,
straw-
j
The Riverside local will act as hosts
Lions Auxiliary 4th Tuesday
ing season and fishing season laws.
bring a list of their players, accord­
Ste-
tangled
Monday
morning
near
¿Continued on Page 8)
to the convention.
Riders of the Santiam. 1st Tuesday
The deer and doe season was prin­
ing to Russell Kelly, president of the
A1
warts' grocery in Mill City.
league. Kellys, (BI Engineers and WEDNESDAY—
Geddes got his pertacles broken and cipal topic of discussion. Again thia
the Fire Department already have
minor bruises when he was thrown vear this club is sponsoring an active
Boy Scouts, 7:30, H. S. Recreation
teams entered, others are expected be­
down by the car driven by Williams. : trout derby, in which liberal funds
City council first Wed. 7:30 p.m.
fore the Monday meeting.
Fortunately for Geddes, Williams were voted for prizes. Derby rules,
Santiam Eagles and auxiliary 8 p.m.
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The
following
is
a
comparison
of
grocery
prices
in
Mill
City
as
found
|
was
in the act of narking his car and etc., will be announced later.
at Mill Citv fire hall
The club also voted to give the San­
I attended the trial in Albany Fri­
Santiam Rebekah 18«-1st and 3rd Saturday, April 5. In some cases the article is not carried in stock in the therefore was traveling at a slow rate
brand or size that the other store« carry the article, therefore the price is of speed. By-standers came to Geddes tiam Area Girl Scout council suffi­
day morning of Charles Powelson vs.
Wed
at
8
p.m.
cient funds to pay for camp fee for
omitted. However, in some cases miscellaneous brands are compared where
School District No'. 129-J in Judge
Altar Society 3d Wednesday 8 p.m. quality is apparently similar. In the case of meats, grades and packaging rescue and dusted him off after his one week of a girl participant. It
Victor Olliver's court.
The defense
bump by the car. Geddes finally con­
PTA. second Wednesday 8 p.m.
may make a difference in price, and we cannot identify the grade sold more sented to examination by a doctor— was voted to secure a site and boat
apeared and failed to make a defense
accurately than is here used. The meats in Ressler’s, Red and White, and results not reported as yet.
landing on the coming Detroit dam
of their position in the matter before THURSDAY—
lake. Archery program was also out­
the court. The school district's attor­
Theta Rho Club for Girls, meets 2d Hill Top are packaged and priced by Kliewer,
lined.
neys stipulated that the complainant's
Stew art Kellom RAW Re««ler M< Meat Hilltop
and 4th Thursdays.
QUINBY ANNOUNCES HIS
The highly popular Cancer Film was
contention that no election had been
Gates PTA 1st Thursday 8 pm.
.60
50
Milk. misc. brands, lge, 4 cans
.58
.58
.62
SOCIETY’S RIG AFFAIR
shown with narrations and was fol­
held before they transferred property
American I-egion 2d and 4th Thur» lettuce, lb.
.17
.19
F. G. Quinby, president of the M;n- lowed by Sportsman film of moose
out of the possession of the school
Garden club fourth Thursday
Lettuce, 2 large head«
.39
.27
.35
nesota state so^i»tv «’»ted that the hunting in Canada being shown by
district was correct, which was the
Firemen Auxiliary meet« 3d Thurs Carrots, bulk, lb.
.09
2/25
group is having a dance and card Rov Davenport of Silverton.
core of the whole matter. My con­
.25
Toastmistress Club. 2d 4 4th, 7 p m. i Carrots, 2 bunches
.23
.19
.19
party Friday, April 18, at 8 p m. in
Mehama was elected for the next
tention is: why should the school dis­ FRIDAY—
.19
.18
.18
Purex, qt.
.19
.17
.17
Washington Masonic Temple, East monthly meeting place, on May 5,
trict be put to the expense of defend­
.69
.69
,
Sliced
Bacon,
Swifts
P,
Neb'gal
.69
.69
.70
LO OT, meeting.
Sth and Burnside. Portland.
1952. This North Santiam Sportsman
ing the board over a matter that could
.40
.41
-39
.38
.40
Mill City TWA meeting last Friday Miracle Whip, pt.
Quinby indicated door and card club is an organization composed of
have been settled at the time The
63
.65
.69
.63
.69
qt.
prices and plenty of parking •pare sportsmen and their ladies from the
Farmers Union meeting at Mehama
Enterprise called it to their attention?
,29
.25
Tomato
Juice,
misc.,
46
os.
-
.29
.27
at the entrance on 8th street.
41
entire Santiam canyon and valley.
Woman
’
s
club,
2nd
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Detroit Dam-A Towering Wall of Concrete
Mill City Cub Scouts Make
Advancement Progress
Swan Rites Recall
Korean Sacrifices
May Day’ Flower Meet Theme
Lee Barry Passes at
Daughter’s Home
Danniel Otto, Infant
Suffocates in Sleep
Linn Farmers Union
Slates Quarterly Meet
Deer Season Laws
Before Sportsmen
Coming Events . . .
Al Geddes Tangles With
Dick Williams’ Auto
Saturday, April 5, Grocery Survey