THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE
VOLUME X
NIMBER Î
High Winds
Sink Tug at
Detroit Dam
$2.50 a Year, |()t- a Co*/;
MILL CITY OREGON. THLR8DAY, JANI ARY 14. 1954
Couples Group To Meet
At Presbyterian Church
Power Firms
Plan Merger
North Santiam Sportsmen
Meet Monday Evening
Timberwolves Take 6th
Straight Basketball Win
The Mill City Presbyterian church
The North Santiam Sportsmen’s ’
announces that the first meeting of
| club met at the club house, the Howell ’
the Couple’s Fellowship will be held
school Monday.
this Sunday evening. Jan. 17, at 7:30
It was the first meeting conducted
P. M. at the church. This group is de
■ by the new president. Gene Coles.
signed for all married couples in
Timberwolves Defeat OSD
Z. E. Merill, chairman of the board | About 35 members were present.
I The Mill City Timberwolves pocket
terested in enriching their family re
A committee of four, "Sparky” Dit-
The Mill City Timberwolves won ed their 6th straight league win thi*
lationships and learning more of the of Mountain States Power company,
Christian ways of life as applied to and Paul B. McKee, president of Pa teis, Joe Challender, Gene Ware and | their fifth straight Marion B league season at Jefferson Tuesday night.
the needs of the home. Meetings wiU cific Power ALight company, Wed i Harvey Moulet were named to inspect I basketball game this year by whipping It was also the 22nd straight league
High winds Monday night and early be held once a month on Sunday even nesday announced that the Boards all fish ladders from Stayton to Mill O.S.D. 86 to 60. The game was played
I win since the beginning of last year'*
Tuesday morning caused considerable ings and will feature discussions, mo of Directors of the two companies had City to see if they are in good work Friday night on the Mill City floor.
ing order.
The
first
half
saw
a
poorly
function-
I season. Mill City holds first place ia
approved
for
submission
to
the
stock
vies,
filmstrips,
worship,
fellowship,
damage around Big Cliff and Detroit
Among new members introduced
holders of the respective companies a
group of Timberwolves end in a the Marion "B” league standings. Scio
Dams. Engineers stated Tuesday the sharing of family experience, and plan for the consolidation of the two were Elmer Husted. Mehama, and ing
tie with the Deaf Schooler* 36 all. | I ramainad
s„(.nnJ place,
nlnP(> one game
any other means which seem appro
remained in
in second
Kent Fish of Mill City.
night, that the high winds had broken priate and helpful in meeting the companies.
Mill City had led 27-17 at the first [
Sunday, January 17 will see work quarter stop. The Mill City reserves ' | behind Mill City by beating Gates.
down many trees in that area.
■“Consolidation of the two opera
gen of the group.
I
start
on the club house grounds. Or- played the entire second quarter.
I Gervais beat Chemawa to remain in
ting
would
greatly
strengthen
the
T
Sunday
evening
an
outstand
At times during Monday night the
i ville Britton will be there with one of
In the second half the Timberwolves third place tie with St. Paul who beat
wind leached a sufficient velocity to ing all ength movie, “A Wonderful ability of the companies to meet the i his chain saws to cut up a tree that scored 50 points above their first half O.S.D.
Life, wi be shown. This film tells I present and future power require-
cause spray from the reservoir to the story of a family which found the ' ments of their customers and to sup- has blown over. Sunday, January 24th effort compared to OSD's 24. The
The Mill City-Jeff game was high
lighted by the Timberwolves .556 field
come up over the top of the dam. The key to the abundant life in the Christ j port the development of the region,” will be a combination of work and 1 third quarter ended 65-44.
cards. Work will be from 1 to 3 o’clock
The highest individual scorer in the goal average. Jefferson center John
water level was about 130 feet below ian way. It is a film which touches : it was stated.
The proposal is to effect the plan by then the ladies will furnish a pot-luck game, however, was OSD’s Roy Mc Wright led the scoring with 23 points.
the top of the dam at the time.
de-.ply in many ways. Their are
The tug boat which has been used laughs, thrills, and challenges. Fol an exhange of stocks. Basis of the ex dinner with the rest of the afternoon Cann who cut the nets for 24 points. Mill City guard, Jack Melting was
Mill City forwards Al Ward and Elton close behind as- he scored .600 percen’
in clearing operations of the reservoir lowing the program refreshments will change would be nine shares of Pacific and evening for a card party.
Gregory paced the winners with 23 of hi* field goals, netting 21 points.
was capsized some time during the be served in the Presbyterian Fellow Power A Light common stock for each
Mill City had to buck an excellent Jeff
and 17 points respectively.
night. It it believed that waves broke ship hall. All couples are cordially in 10 shares of Mountain States Comp
defense.
A
new
player
made
his
debut
on
the
any
common,
and
one
share
of
Pa
■windows in the boat letting enough vited.
The Lions pulled ahead after Mill
Mill City squad by scoring six points.
cific $100 preferred stock for two
water in to cause it to sink. The boat
Rich Thomas was unable to play be City’s 13-12 first quarter advantage,
was moored just below the engineer’s
shares of Mountain States $50 pre
fore this game because of a collar to lead 28-24 at half time. At almost
ferred.
office. The boat had been in operation
bone
fracture suffered in the last half the end of the third canto, Mill City
Monday and was shipshape when tied
It is expected that stockholders will
of Mill City’s last football game. tied Jefferson but a free throw put the
up earlier in the evening. It
I be asked to vote on the plan at an
Lions ahead for third quarter score,
I early date, but it was pointed out by
was located Tuesday and will be
The regular pot luck dinner of the Thomas is a transfer from Cottage 42-41. In the final period the Timber
Grove
and
he
plays
substitute
guard.
I
Merrill
and
McKee
that
the
plan
can
salvaged.
Mill City Lion club, which is held
The junior varsity preliminary was wolves broke loose and took the game
| become effective only after approval with members of the Lions Club aux
a
rout, Mill City winning 60-14 over 61-53.
1
by
state
and
federal
regulatory
bodies
iliary serving, was held at the recrea
Silverton DeMolay To Take J. C. Kimmel and Bill Stewart
The individual scoring was juggled
OSD.
having jurisdiction.
hall of the Presbyterian church
Part in Rainbow installation were sworn in as Mayor and council No major changes in personnnel of tion
somewhat as Gates’ Herb Romey pul
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OSD
Mill
City
86
Monday evening. An unusually large
A group of Silverton DeMolay man respectively at the last meeting the companies are contemplated, it crowd attended. On the dinner com Gregory 17
24 McCann led out in front of Elton Gregory, Mill
F
Boys will perform the crowning cere of the city board held last Wednesday was stated, and pension and insurace mittee were Mrs. Shields Remine, Ward 23
6 Thompson City forward, 120-117. Romey scored
F
mony at the open installation of new night.
11 Maynard 19 points against Scio to Gregory’s
C
benefits niesently available to em Mrs. Vernon Todd, and Mrs. Jay Ma Carev 9
officers for Marilyn Assembly, Order
10 Lewin 12 against Jefferson. Al Ward, other
John Muir, retiring mayor, now as ployees of each company will be main son, who made all the food arrange- Melting 9
G
of Rainbow for Girls, to be held at sumes the position of council member tained. A. W. Trimble, president of ments.
8 Heath. Mill City forward, slipped behind John
Crook 7
G
the lodge hall here Saturday evening. and vice mayor. Bill Stewart was ap Mountain States, when asked about
Reserves
Scoring:
OSD
—
Whittle
1; Wright 107-104. Roy McCann of OSD
No business meeting being sched-
At that time, Penelope Gould, daugh pointed as sanitation commissioner. the proposal, said that Albany would uled, President Charles Kelly, turned Mill City, Ed Gregory, 9; Child, 4; took a big jump to fifth with 92 points
as he scored 21 points against St. Paul.
ter of the Lyle Goulds, will become Arlo Tuers remains as police com continue to be the major division head the introductions over to George Crosier, 4; Syverson, 3; Thomas, 6.
The rest of the top 10 ip league scor
Worthy Advisor of the Assembly. missioner and Bob Hill as street com quarters as it now is, and that very Veteto, who was in charge of the pro
Offcial*: Andean and McNatt.
Three groups of officers are installed missioner. Lee Knowles is the other few transfers of personnel between gram for the evening. Special guest
In other Marion B ^ames Gates and ing arvi Hun B*nu, Sublimity M?i Gib
member of the council, Stewart re- companies would be involved. Per speaker was Miss Marjorie Prichard, St. Paul upset Gervaig and Jefferson, [ Thompson, G*i vai 80; Jack Meltingr’
each year.
Also expected to attend the affair placed David M. Reid, whose term sonnel in the other districts is ex Stayton High School student, who respectively, placing all four in a third ’Thompson, Gervais 86; Jack Melting,
is Mis* Donna Jackson of Silverton, of office had expired.
pected to remain substantially un snowed Colored slides and told of a place tie. Scio remained alone in sec- ' ^0; and John Barnhardt, Gates 73.
flu 61
53 Jefferson
past worthy advisor of Ramona as
Mill City
The council issues warning to all changed.
trip to New Y’ork and her attendance and by licking Sublimity. Chemawa
sembly, and present Grand Immortal bicycle riders to have lights on the
F
15 Marlatt
Mountain States serves 71,000 elec at a session of the United Nations. moved to fourth by defeating Detroit Gregory 12
ity of the Grand Assembly of Oregon. front of their bikes and also a reflect tric customers in Oregon and 40,000
5 Hawkins
F
leaving them n fifth. OSD remains Ward 7
The
trip
was
sponsored
by
the
Odd
Several other Silverton girls will also or on the back fender. Bike riding in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and
23 Wright.
Carey 2
C
in the cellar with no wins.
attend.
at night without proper lights is not Pacific serves 151,000 in Oregon and fellows' lodge, the winner being chosen
G
Melting
21
3 Meyer/
I
~
only dangerous, but it is also against Washington. Mountain States’ Oregon through an essay-writing and epeech-
7 Cotman
Crook 4
G
making
contest.
Gerry
Hamblin
Guest
the law.
k
Subs scoring: Mill City—Crosier
operation* are in the co- -al and up
Accompanying Miss Prichard w-ere
10, Thoma* 7.
>
per Williamette Valley areas and in her mother, who ran the slide ma At Surprise Party Friday
Over 65 students and teachers of
Officials: Bates and Richardson. (
Santiam Shuffleboard
Coos, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties chine and Mr. and Mrs. D. George
l Mill City high school attended a sur-
on the coast. Pacific provides service ! Cole of Stayton.
League Gets Under Way
i prise birthday party for Geraldine
in
such
Oregon
cities
as
Bend,
Red
—
The Santiam Shuffleboard league
| Hamblin, arranged by her classmate,
got under way Fridaj-, January 8 with mond, Prineville, Astoria, Portland,
Jan Ross, at the fire hall Friday
The Dalles, Hood River, Pendleton,
all teams playing close games.
i Seaside and Enterprise.
evening, following the basketball
Approximately 50 persons repre
Meander Inn defeated Spillway of
game with the Oregon State Deaf
Mountain States has 7,047 stock
senting seven of the 12 Sunday schools Idanha by 15 points. The Lake of
School.
in the Cascade district gathered at the Detroit downed Les’s by 15 point and holders and Pacific has nearly 20,000.
Entertainment for the ■ evening con-
Mill City Christian church Sunday af Mill City Tax'ern downed Cedars Tav Pacific has annual operating revenues
sisted of dancing, with noise-makers
ternoon for the second convention of ern of Detroit by 25 points. Jerry’s of about 22 million dollars and Moun
Petitions to obtain signatures foi adding to The hilarity. 1 Refreshments
this newly formed district of the Sun Tavern of Gates, being the odd team, tain States 15*^ million.
the coming school election determin were served to the crowd by Mis* Jan
day School Union.
drew a bye.
ing whether or not the districts of Ross, assisted by her mother, Mrs.
Glen E. Shelton, president, had
Next eek Les's goes tow Jerry’s,
Detroit, Gates and Mill City will be Ross, and Mrs. Hamblin.
The annual school of instruction for
charge of the program. Following the The Lake conies to Meander Inn and
consolidated, are being circulated in
officers of Marilyn Chapter OES wa*
opening song service, led- by
Miss I the Cedars play at the Spillway. Mill
the three districts this week.
! held at the lodge hall Monday evening,
Grimstead, devotions by Rev. Harold | City Tavern draws the bye.
At least 50 signers from each dis
with a good sized crowd in attendance.
Martin and a duet by Minister and
League Standings
trict are necessary to bring the con
Instructor for the session was Mrs.
Mrs. H. E. .lull, Rev. Noble Streeter
Won Lost
solidation measure to a vote.
Louise Irving, associate grand matron
presented an outline of the theme, I The Lake
0
1
When the petitions are signed and
of the grand chapter of Oregon, who
“The Means of Reaching and Teach [ Meander Inn
0
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returned the date for the election
is a member of Concordia chapter at
ing for Christ.” Workers with dif Mill City Tavern
0
1
GATES—Mis. Elmer Klutke, secre Madras. She was a guest of Mr. and
will be set.
Public joint installation for officers
ferent age groups gathered in separ Les’s Tavern
1
0
tary of the Mehama-Gates Home Ex Mr*. Wilson Stevens at their home
ate sessions for discussion of the Cedars Tavern
1 of the Oddfellow and Rebecca lodges Bargain Bay on Houses
.... 0
tension unit reports an exceptionally near Lyons during her stay here.
theme, reporting back to the general Jerry’s Tavei n
0 Will be held at 8:30 Friday evening
0
interesting and instructive meeting
Taking her position in the East for
under the direction of Julia Bassett, In Mill City Tuesday
convention the findings of each group.
held at the Mehama Woman’s club the first time was Mabel Parker,
in
Mill
Tuesday was bargain day
District Deputy President of the Re
After a summary of these findings Band Concert To Be
house,
an
all
day
meeting,
Friday,
becca Assembly and Vern Thomas, City when the state highway depart January 8. The subject demonstrated newly elected worthy matron, assisted
given by Rev. Streeter, reports were Played by Students at
District Deputy Grand Master of the ment held a public auction on the was “Simple Home Repairs.” Project by Ivan Smith new worthy patron.
received from the various schools re
Elementary
Gym
Jan.
21
Grand Lodge of the State of Oregon. two houses they purchased to acquire leaders were Mrs. Charles Bouche and Many officers are filling position* for
presented, and the roll call was made.
The school band concert of the
Elective officers to be installed for right-of-way for the new approach to Mrs. Tilman Raines. Baby sitters were the first time this year, especially the
The Mill City Christian church group
Star points. It was necessary to ad
won the plaque for the largest at secondary and advanced bands will the Oddfellows are: Walter Thomas, Mill City.
provided for those bringing their vance the line officers much faster
be
played
in
the
grade
school
gymna
Hartman
residence
was
pur-
The
noble
grand;
George
Veteto,
vice
tendance at the convention, and the
children. Luncheon was served by the
Mill City Assembly of God school was sium on Thursday evening, January grand; Vern Thomas, secretary and chased by H. C. Platt and Don Walk- hostesses, Mrs. Lillie Wolfkiel, Mrs. and farthur than usual, because sev
er for $130 and Don Smith repur- Jack Lingus, Mr*. Elmer Taylor and eral were forced to refuse offices be
Ed Haynes, treasurer.
awarded the plaque for the most 21 at 8 o’clock.
cause of ill health.
Admissions to the concert will be
For the Rebeccas the elective of chased his house for $35. Tuesday Mrs. Giles Wagner.
points in scripture memorization. Rev.
It was announced that the annual
20c
for
elementary
students;
30c
for
afternoon
Mr.
Smith
already
was
be
ficers to be installed are: Eva Duffy
Joiner gave the benediction.
The next meeting of the unit will
The following Bible schools were I high school students and 50c for noble grand; Marie Stewart, vice ginning the task of razing the build be at the home of Mrs. Jean Roberts district meeting of Marilyn, Acacia,
grand; Carmen Barnhardt, secretary ing. The successful bidders have been on the Little North Fork February 5, and Victoria chapters, will be held at
represented: Mehama Community i adults.
The concert is being given to raise and Ada Plymale, treasurer.
given 14 days to remove the buildings. the topic "Keeping up to date with the Stayton Masonic hall on Wednes
Presbyterian, Detroit Christian, Gates
Surveyors have been busy this week Textiles.” Agents from Salem will be day evening, February 24, with Vic
Community Church of Christ, and the I funds to defray expenses for costumes
getting things in shape for the be present to demonstrate the project. toria chapter as hostess.
Assembly of God, Community, First 1 for the advanced band.
Three Links Club Has
The suggestion to hold the usual
ginning of the construction work.
Christian and First Presbyterian
The Intermission Game* Committee joint banquet for the Masonic order
Meet
Tuesday
Evening
Churches of Mill City.
presented several games which added and members of the Eastern Star, in
The Three Links club held a party Shuffleboard league To
The next meeting will be held Sun-
to the days' entertainment. Those cluding guests of each gioup, was
at
the
lodge
hall
here
Tuesday
eve
. Ypril i. at th< Gate* ehun
*
from Gates attending were Mmes. approved. Da’e of the affair was set
ning. Election of officers was held Meet In Gates Friday
Shuffleboard experts from The Klutke, Clarence Rush, Burrel Cole, for Saturday evening, March 6, at
with the following elect«!: Ruth Hess,
president; Ruby Brisbin, vice presi Lake in Detroit, met at Les's Tavern Walter Brisbin and Glen Henne^s.
which time the Rainbow Girls will
dent
and Ann Crook re-elected sec in Mill City and defeated the locals Francis Bodeker Hits
prepare and serve the meal.
The Mill City grade school Tigers
129 to 114’
Mr*. Fern Shuey, Mother Advisor
came to life in the second half and retary.
The next games will be played at Beer Saturday Night
Hostesses were Mrs. Walter Bris
for Marilyn Assembly, Order of Rain
rolled over Aumsville 42-17 Friday
Jerry’s Tavern in Gates Friday even
Francis Bodeker had the misfortune bow for Girls, announced that instal
night. The game was a bit ragged due bin, Mrs. Phillip Hess and Dorothy ing of this week.
of hitting a two-point buck near the lation ceremonies for the newly elected
Vail. Secret sisters were revealed
to
a
slick
floor.
A
total
of
39
fouls
The regular January meeting of the
Ford used car lot west of Mill City officers of the assembly will be held
and names drawn for secret sisters
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce were called in the game.
Saturday evening at about 9:30. Po at the lodge hall Saturday evening,
Light Snowfall Tuesday
Larry Urban and Mike Thomas for the coming year.
will be held Wednesday, January 20th
lice Chief C. H. .Meader stated this is January 16. This will be an open
Refreshments were served at the Night Ends Cold Snap
played
fine
defensive
backboard
at the Woman's club house in Mehama.
the eighth deer to be hit at this loca meeting, and anyone interested is in
I close of the evening.
The weather up here in the Canyon tion so far this fall.
A speaker will be present for the games for the Mill City team. Gary
vited to attend the impressive cere
during the past few days has been
meeting and the Woman’s club will Bevier led Mill City with 18 points. Gaynighters Seat New
Considerable damage was done to mony.
The
girls
volley
ball
team
defeated
bright
and
cold,
with
the
temperature
serve lunch following the business
the car by the impact.
At the conclusion of the evening of
Aumsville 62 to 11 in a contest that Officers Saturday Night
below the freezing point each night.
session.
instruction, attractive refreshment*
At the dance session held by Gay Tuesday night the weather moderated legion Post Here To
was never in doubt.
were served at tables in the dining
This Friday Mill City travels to nighters Square dance club Saturday «omewhat and there was a light snow
room by Lois Scott and Fern Shuey.
Meet
Thursday
Night
in
at
the
Orville
Downing
place
west
keener
competition
Stayton
where
fall
At
the
time
of
going
to
pres*
Bids Up for Guard Rails
Photographs of the new oficer* as a
Mill City Legion Post No. 159 will
both volleyball and basketball can be of town, new officers for the year Wednesday a light mixture of rain
On North Santiam Highway expected.
hold a meeting at the hall thi* (Thurs group were taken by Robert Vanes*.
took office. President for 1954 is and snow was falling.
day) evening at 8 o'clock, according to
Between Niagara-Detroit
George Veteto who replace« Al Nes-
Box Score—
Bob Oliver, commander. It is believed
17 Aumsville | bitt. Mrs. Arey Podrabsky replaces
Included in bids on highway proj Mill City 42
by the group that their new TV set Asphalt Siding Put on
2 Walters Mrs. George Veteto a* secretary Lyons Plumbing Gets
F
ect* to be opened by the state highway Bevier 18
will be installed in time for the meet- Assembly of God Church
Dealership
for
Dryer
1
Brile*
treasurer. Orville Downing is the new
F
commision in Portland January 21 and Kanoff 6
0 Baker vice president. It was decided at this
Lyon* Plumbing thi* week is an- ing.
The Assembly of God church in the
22 will be a project for metal guard Smith 6
The Marion county council of the west part of Mill City took on a more
4 Atkinson meeting that all members bring cups, nounring that they have been chosen
ra ls on the North Santiam highway Thomas 4
0 Wilcox plates, forks and spoon* which are to dealer* in the Lyon* area for Fowler American Legion will hold a meeting pleasing appearance last week when
Longneeker 4
G
between Niagara and Detroit.
Friday night of this week at the workmen covered moat of the building
2 Lavi* be left at th* club house.
electric clothes dryer*.
The bids call for iiwtallin* 8,300 Urban 4
8 Myer*
Due to a conflict in meetings a
They have a machine on hand for Woman'* club house in Salem. Thi* with asphalt siding.
lineal feet of metal guard rail*.
week from Saturday, the club will demonstration purpose* and P. W. is being sponsored by Salem Post
Score at Quarter • Stop-
The balance of the building wi", Ya
Total estimated amount of the bids
9 16 32 42 meet for a dance session this Satur Rodich, owner, invited the public to No. 136 and all member* are urged to covered this week. Rev Harold Martin
to be let on the above date* will be Mill City
attend.
7 10 14 17 day, December 16.
' come in and see the dryer in action.
Aumsville
ia pastor of the church.
>3,000,000.
Stayton Girl
Talks To Lions
Kimmel, Stewart
Take City Postsi
Convention Has
Fine Attendance
lOOF-Rebecca To
Hold Joint installation
Of Officers Friday
Santiam Chamber to
Meet In Mehama
OES Hold School
Of Instruction
Monday Night
Petitions Out for
Coming School Vote
Grade School Teams
To Play Stayton Fri.
Mehama-Gates Unit
To Meet February 5