T he MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Serving: MILL CITY DETROIT ELKHORN GATES IDANHA LYONS MEHAMA By DON PETERSON The Bonneville Power Administra­ ON THE: SCENIC NORTH SANTTAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE tion has leased quarters in the old Hill Top General store building and MILL CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY. APRIL 9. 1953 $2.50 a Year. 10c a Copy Vol. IX—No. 15 more recently occupied by’ Red’s Hill Top Trading Post. They have taken the rooms for office space until De­ cember 1, 1954, so it looks like work I will continue on transmission lines until they are ready to put the power to be generated here to use. The | question now comes up—just what are I we going to do with this power when it becomes available. Are we going to sit idly by and let this power slip | out of our fingers? It is time to get started on this program now be­ Coincidental with the opening of the Mill City I-ions, Charles Kelly, Leo fore the power becomes lost to the | Ross and Hugh Walkup, committee “tax-collecting, private enterprises” fishing season Saturday, April 18. the in charge of prizes for the fifth annual now busily colelcting their 20% sur­ Portland District, Corps of Engineers, has announced that the recreation Talent Show have more and more in­ charges. area formed by Detroit dam on the dividuals of talent seeking the prizes, * « * that »ill be awarded the night of Time is fast moving by to where I North Santiam river will be open to April 16, in the Mill City Theatre. it will be too late for the people to ! boating enthusiasts and other sports­ Auditioned this week by Vernon save their submerged off-shore oil men on the same day. II. W. Rutherford, Detroit dam proj Todd’s committee were contestants reserves for the use of the schools in all 48 states of the union. A bill is ect engineer, has stated that the Charley and Carol Dee Stewart, tap; Darlene Brown, song; Carol Ann anti already passed in the house where the Camp Mongold road will be available , off-shore oil rights are being turned for use as a small boat launching ' Phyllis Pate, military tap; Phyllis over to the four states of California, ramp and there will be considerable 1 Pate, soft shoe dance; Virginia Bilyeu, Louisiana, Florida and Texas. The parking area within a few hundred baton; Donalee Oliver, piano; Cecil Members of the Mill City Lions Club are shown at a event Ladies' night "style show", held to stir up interest Bassett, showman; Malcom McBeth United States supreme court has al­ feet of the water’s edge. in the Talent Show the club will sponsor April 16 at he Mill City Theatre. From left are Vernon Todd, club and Darwood Dart, trumpet duet; and ready passed judgment and decided The old Oregon State highway No. president; Less Ross, secretary; Roger Nelson, a dire tor; Howard Means, tail twister; Lyle Gould and Al that these “tidelands” belong to all 222 into the old town of Detroit will Ione Love Thielke, folk singer. Nesbitt, who are on ticket sale and publicity committees. (Photo courtesy Bob Veness and The Statesman) the people of the United States. Ore­ also be available if the reservoir is Master of ceremonies, Shields Re­ gon will get nothing if the senate filled to elevation 1,460 feet above mine, is looking to ticket chairmen. passes the bill now passed by the mean sea level, Rutherford said. He Henry Chaney, Lyle Gould and Martin house. added that he felt quite certain this . Hansen, for his audience and to tha There are two other bills known as elevation will be reached by April 18. | Tiny Miss Kathie Mae Lott of Mill both boys — saw- the light of day Mill City Lions club seating commit­ the Hill bill which save these revenues If the water level is lower than City’ was the first girl born in the Wednesday at Santiam Memorial hos­ tee of George Veteto, Burton Bor­ Kathie pital and came in for a share of the for the schools. It has been estimated 1,460 feet, the old highway will not Santiam Memorial hospital. Dean S. Culp, 21, met instant death oughs, Ralph Budlong, Dutch Stettner that Oregon would receive $80,700,000 make a suitable ramp because launch- , greeted the world with a lusty cry, 100 prizes offered by North Santiam when the car he was driving crashed and Frank Hunter for care of that Just businessmen foi the first five babies into an underpass abutment near audience. in 10 years if this bill is passed, an­ ing could not be accomplished directly i last Tuesday noon at 12:03. ahead of her by three hours was Carl born at the hospital. other knowm as the Daniel bill would from the highway. Bob Veness, publicity man for the Arcadia, Calif., early Sunday morning. save $44,000,000 over the 20-year pe­ The prize-winning boys were born Culp was returning home alone from fifth annual Lions Club Talent Show, Rutherford cautioned visitors not | Vincent Hendricks, baby son of Mr. riod according to an estimate made to get off on dirt roads in the Detroit and Mrs. Clarence Hendricks of Stay­ to Mr. and Mrs. Veil Moberg, Mill work when the fatal accident ocurred. reports good progress on the applause by the Public Affairs Institute in dam area and go to the river bank ton. 'City, and Mr. and Mrs. William Ham­ Culp was the son of Mr. and Mrs. meter installation. It is rumored that, Kathie Mae is the daughter of Mr. ilton, Idanha. Washington, D.C. to launch their craft. Launching from Archie Culp, formerly of Mill City and there has been some difficulty with Hospital attendants are waiting Mill City schools have benefited by the river bank at the old town of and Mrs. L. J. Lott of Mill City. Lott now of Newport. Dean married Jane this gadget in the past. Judges are federal assistance funds in the past Detroit is extremely dangerous be­ i is employed on the Detroit dam proj- , expectantly for the fifth baby to ar- Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, reported as being on pins and needles The Lotts have lived in Mill i ive and collect his or her share of by several thousands of dollars and cause there is a sheer drop of 25 fee’, |ect. Donald C. Peterson, in September, for fear they might slip in their judg­ I City for the past two years. Mrs. the prize. there is no need for drying up this he said. 1950. Dean spent most of his life ment of the best talent. Army engineers are not guarantee­ Margaret Lott was driven to Santiam source of funds, and no one will say Tryouts are still going on in the in Mill City and attended Mill City that those funds were not welcome. ing any fishing results in the lake Memorial hospital by Mis. Art. Kerr. schools prior to entering the army, Presbyterian recreation room every Today Kathie’s proud poppa pre- The I.eaburg This year the Mill City district re­ behind Detroit dam. January 17, 1951. He was honorably Monday night. If those interested let hatchery, however, will soon be in ’ sen ted the publisher of The Enter­ ceived over $3400 in federal funds. discharged from the army, January of Monday night slip by, they can con­ Now is the time to write your sen­ operation and will provide, at the ex­ prise with a cigar in honor of the tact Lions Club officials about a spot this year. ators and put them to work for YOU. pense of the entire Willamette River * birth of baby Lott, his first child. on the big show. Show profits go to Fr. Robert O’Hara will have charge Let them know what you want them Basin project, a sufficient supply of Baby Lott was indeed a bonus baby The students of St. Boniface high of the last rites for the accident vic­ complete the Boy Scout cabin located to do, but you must not wait. Write trout with which to stock the lake. I for the young Lotts, because her birth school will present a musical comedy tn the. city park. Persons intending to use the lake brought fiee hospitalization for her­ play next Friday and Sunday nights tim at the Weddle Funeral Home in or wire today! Stayton, Monday, at 10 a.m. Inter ­ Addiess your senators in care of for recreational purposes should take self and mother at the Santiam Mem­ at 8 p.m. in the Parrish hall at Sub­ ment will be in the Mountain View the Senate Office building, Washing­ care that their cais and boat trailers orial hospital, plus a $25.00 savings limity, according to an announcement do not block the ramps, Rutherford bond. The first five babies boin in 1 received from the Sisters in charge cemetery, at Oregon City. ton, D.C. Dean Culp is survived by his widow, said. the new hospital will each get a $25 of the school. Mrs. Dean Culp; a son, Michael Dean, Everyone should obey the following savings bond. The play to be presented is the 2 years old; a daughter, Tiacie Ann, rules, he added: Two more prize-winning babies- musical comedy “The Lady of the 10 days old; brothers, Ted and Jerry; By MRS. S. T. MOORE 1. Stay above and off the drift Terrace” with ten students taking his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Detroit—A project to beautify the boom directly upstream from Detroit parts assisted by the school Glee club Archie Culp, an aunt, Mrs. Susie highway approach to the city of De­ dam. is a very entertaining play. 1 Miss Woodcock, Mollala, and numerous troit will be undertaken by members 2. Watch out for stumps when you , Sam Culwell born August 20, 1887 I the other relatives. Rose Ann Minden Will appear in of the Detroit Women’s Civic club un­ approach shore because big trees were at Seymour, Texas, died in Salem title role. The Dean Culps were making their der the director of Mrs. Zetta Schla- cut off fi^e feet above the ground. Memorial hospital March 26, 1953. Everyone is invited to enjoy the home in Arcadia, Calif., at the time dor. 3. Watch out for drift in the reser­ Between 45 and 50 junior and senior Mr. Culwell spent much of his life The club agreed to improve two play at Sublimity next Friday and of Dean’s death. Ted Culp was also voir which is present in large amounts. electrical engineering students of in Oklahoma where he was married living in Arcadia; and accompanied islands adjacent to the Noith San 4. Require each occupant of your Oregon State college will visit Detroit Sunday nights, April 17 and 19. to Lydia Augusta Roe, November 22, the body as it was transported to tiam highway at the Breitenbush boat to wear a life vest. dam on the North Santiam river to­ 1914 at Pike, Okla. Mr. Culwell Mrs. Dean Culp and her junction and made tentative plans for Oregon. day. April 9, according to F. O. Mc­ moved his family to Lyons, in Septem­ son and daughter were flown to Port­ transplanting native shrubs and ferns- Millan, head of the college electrical ber of 1941. land, Tuesday. Dean was employed Action was taken at the meeting held engineering depaitment. To this union seven children were by a southern California oil company Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Audrey Pi of, Louis N. Stone will be in born, four daughters, two are deceased at the time of his death. Layman. Mill City children and parents may charge of the group. They will be Willie Mae and Lillie Marie. Living Other plans agreed upon call for Detroit—Lawrence Peteiy arrived hown about the newe-’t unit in the take advantage of a pre-school im- are Mrs. Jessie Short of Salem and the sponsoring of a movie as a benefit i munization and nursing clinic set for I Army Engineers' Willamette Basin at the Detroit ranger station Mon­ Mrs, Florence Naue of Sandy. for the landscaping fund to be used Tuesday, April 14, at 9 to 11:30 a.m. j Three sons were born to this union, day to assume the duties of clerk, a project by H. W. Rutherford, De­ on the school grounds. The commit­ at the Mill City grade school, accord ­ position which will be released by ­ troit dam project engineer. El irixlHi 1»! Culwell of Lyons, tee appointed includes Mrs. Allene Detroit dam. about 12 miles east1 ing to Mrs. Robert Wingo, local chair­ and A. B. Culwell of Portland. Also Irving Steers who will be transferred Kettleson, Mias Minnie Miller and Mrs. man. soon to Blue River. of here, is lapidly nearing completion eight grandchildren; Harlin Gibson in The Mehama Community church is |Tude Russell. Petery formerly made his home at and is expected to be producing hydro- : Mrs. Wingo stated that Dr. Stone of i in the proc-ess of getting a new church the U.S. Navy, Lynda, Joyce. Thelma, Investigation of community spon- Shirley, Andrews, Delmer Lee and Vancouver, Wash., and has been em­ electric power early this summer. The the Marion County Health department building. On Tuesday the men began ' sored weekly movies will be made and ployed by the Mt. Hood National poo) behind the dam will be filled the w'll be present for the next well-child tearing down the 60-year-old building Larry Alan. club representatives were appointed to Mr. Culwell also leaves his wife, forest an