THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE
______ ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHW AY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF N ATI KI S 1 Ml’lRE
VOLUME X
KI MBER 3
Timberwolves to Play
Chemewa Here Friday
$2.50 a Year. |()c a Copy,
MILL CITY OREGON. TH I USD AY, JANI ARY 21. 1954
Phone Company Thomas Stocks
Adds Position Dies January 14th
To Switchboard
March of Dimes Dance
Planned for January 30
Thomas Jefferson Stocks died sud
denly January 14, at the Nelson Lan-
phear home between Mill City and
Eight Straight Wins
The Timberwolves play host to the|
Gates, where he had resided alone.
The Mill City Timberwolves plast-
Chemawa Indians this Friday night
He was born in Texas February 23,
January 22, at 8:00 o'clock. The var- ered Detroit’s Cougars, 98-55 at De
The Mill City area is in for better
sities will go at it following a 6:30 troit Tuesday night to set a new, un service from the telephone company 1887, and among other relatives is sur
preliminary between the Junior var- official high-scoring record for the since it has converted its old switch-, vived by one brother, Joe Stocks, of
sities of the two schools. Mill City Marion ‘B’ league. This was the 24th board, which was a single position, to [ Kent, Texas. His body is at the Weddle
sports an unblemished 8-win record in a long line of league victories since a two-position board. This will enable Funeral Home in Stayton, awaiting
while Sth place Chemewa has two wins the beginning of last year’s season. two operatois to work at the same' burial instructions from his brother.
Money to fight polio will be raised | of Dimes comes (his week when somer
Elton Gregory was the high scorer time, speeding up traffic over the' “T. J.” or “Tom" as he was af
and six losses.
fectionately known to his many in Mill City by various means. The' 3,000.000 women across the country
with
30
points.
Carey
and
Ward
If the Timberwolves beat Chemawa,
lines during the peak forenoon load. friends, was a familiar figure in Mill drive. » hich is being sponsored by the hold their Mothers' March on Polio.
and it will be an upset indeed if they poured in 17 and 16 points respective
The company has gone to consider City for the past seven years, first Lions club, has been assisted greatly The drive in Mill City is being put on
don't, it will make 9 straight since ly. High point man for Detroit was able expense this past year in repair being employed by Kelly Lumber by the Lions Auilixary with their par-I under the direction of the Mill City
Gerald
Vickers
with
15
counters.
wins this season and 25 straight since
ing the lines and poles. This ad- Sales. For the last two years, unable ties which were held earlier in the Romans' club.
• • •
the beginning of last year’s season.
ed operator service on the two-place to work regularly due to ill health, year.
This drix’e will be conducted Janu
The
Mill
City
Timberwolves
smear
Also they will have beaten every team
board
was
also
a
costly
procedure,
but
ary
28th, between the hours of 7 and
The
Lions
are
now
planning
for
he
was
employed
on
a
pait-time
basis
team in the league as the first half ed the Scio Loggers 62-41 in a Marion the company feels that the better ser by the Mill City Tavern and the Mill their big dance which will be held 8 p. m. Camp fire girls will do the
"B"
feature
at
Mill
City
Friday
night.
of the Marion “B” league schedule
given subscribers is well worth! City Meat Market.
at the fire hall Saturday, March 30. collecting.
It was Mill City all the way. After vice
ends with Friday night’s game.
the investment.
To Hold Luncheon
Music will be donated by local mu-
The schedule is arranged so that larding 16 to 5 at the first quarter
Subscribers
of
the
phone
company
I
There
will
be a luncheon held at
'
sicians.
Prizes
will
be
given
at
the
each team plays every other team once stop the Timberwolves held a comfort are asked to limit their calls to as | Mill City legion Post Plans j dance. More details will be given on Mom & Pop's cafe Monday at 1 p. m.
able
28
to
16
advantage
at
half-time.
in the first half and once in the sec
short a time as possible. When a Valentines Dance Feb. 12th I this next week.
for Campfire leaders. Any woman
ond half on the opposite floor. In At the third stop *t was 39 to 28 and party holds a line over five minutes,' The Milt City American Legion
who wishes to participate by driving
The
climax
of
the
month-long
March
other words, since Mill City played from there the Timberwolves pounded often times emergency calls are held
a car is invited to attend the luncheon,
Post
held
its
regular
meeting
on
on
to
their
62-41
triumph.
the first game of the first half with
where plans for carrying out the
up. Better to make more calls of Thursday of last week. Final plans
The
leading
scorers
for
the
game
Gates at MC, the first Timberwolf
drive will be perfected, according to
shorter duration, thus keeping the weie made for the monthly dinner.
City
’
s
Elton
Gregory,
who
action of the second half will be at were Mill
lines open for more people.
Mrs. John Muir, president of the
Guest speaker for the evening will be
Gates. Also, for instance. Mill City accounted for 18 points and teammate
club.
21 Hour Service
Marion
County
Veterans
Service
Of
who
followed
up
with
16.
Al
Ward,
went to St. Paul in the first half so
Mothers realize that it is a vital
Some residents are unaware of the
St. Paul will come to Mill City in High for the Loggers was Gordon fact that there is 24 hour service in ficer Ridgley Miller, who will speak on
march
this year because it comes as
“
veterans
benefits
and
what
we
should
O’Reily, with 10 counters.
in the second half.
The
Oddfellows
and
Rebeccas
held
hundreds
of thousands of children are
Mill
City.
The
company
asks
that
do to protect them.” Jim Poole and
62 Mill City
Scio 41
a joint public installation meeting at about to participate in a vaccine test
Mill City plays at Gates this Tues O’Reily 10
F
18 Gregory late calls, meaning calls after mid John Muir were appointed co-chair the
hall here Friday evening, when that could spell the end of polio.
night, be limited, as for as possible, ! men of the committee. Also, those at
day, January 26, and St. Paul plays at Badger 4
F
16 Ward to
emergency < alls.
These tests, together with the ex
Walter
Thomas was seated as Noble
Mill City next Friday, January 29.
tending
will
be
able
to
enjoy
the
fight
C
7 Carey
Dain 8
panded
use of the temporary protec
In
an
interview
with
Gladys
Mason
Grand
of
the
Oddfellows
and
Eva
Duf
Other Marion "B” Games:
programs on the television set, which
8 Melting
G
Slover 1
tion, gamma globulin, will cost the
fy Noble Grand for the Rebeccas.
Friday, Jan. 22
Tues. Jan. 26
G
6 Crook Tuesday, she stated that: “Eventually I which was installed January 20th.
Gibson 9
Sublimity at Gervis Jeff’son at Subli.
Others installed for the Oddfellows National Foundation for Infantile
Scoring reserves: Scio—Jacobson 1, all these communities will be served ! At a meeting of the county council
Detroit at JeffersonChemawa at Scic Wickizer 1, Stewart 7. Mill City— by dial equipment. Just when it will of the American Legion held in Salem were: John McClintock, vice grand; Paralysis $26,500,000 this year. For
come is haid to determine.” “When Friday evening, Walt Westgaard was Vern Thomas, secretary; Ed Haynes, this reason, contributions to the Moth
ODS at Scio
ODS at Detroit
Crosier 7.
it does come,” continued Mrs. Mason, elected vice commander and Mrs. Wil- treasurer; Earl Plymale, warden; Al ers’ March must be greatly increased.
Gates at St. Paul Gervais at St. P.
Other
Marion
“
B
”
Friday
Results
• •
“Light the Way to Victory” is the slo
While Mill City downed Scio, thus “I sincerely hope that it will be hand elected vice president and Mrs. Wil Yankus, conductor; George Veteto,
Mill City Frosh-Central Frosh Jan. 14 remaining first with seven wins, Ger led by telephone people. It is a liam Cauble county historian. Those chaplain; Otto Koeneke, right sup gan that many mothers’ groups are
The freshman eagers of Mill City vais beat Jefferson 62-58 (overtime), large and costly project, and should be | from here to attend the meeting were porter of the noble grand; Marvin using this year. Victory against polio
high school defeated Central’s fresh and St. Paul skinned Detroit 81-39. handled by those who understand John Muir, Walt Westgaard, Mr. Dart, left supporter of the noble cannot be won unless everyone digs
deep in his or her pocketbook.
men from Monmouth 61-45 at Mill This put Scio, Gervais, and St. Paul the business.”
and Mrs. Bob Oliver and Mrs. Wil grand; Albert Harris, inSide guard.
Those who wish to donate on Janu
For
the
Rebeccas,
Marie
Stewart,
City Thursday afternoon. The frosh in a second place tie with five wins
liam Cauble. Mill City post will be
vice grand; Carmen Barnhardt, secre ary 28 are asked to have their porch
are coached by Burt Boroughs, who is each. Gates edged Chemawa 59-54 to
host to the council February 12.
coach of Mill City's league-leading stay in 5th place with four wins. Jef
A valentine dance is planned for tary; Ada Plymale, treasurer; Glad lights turned on between 7 and 8, so
ys Podrabsky, warden; Norma Lee the girl scouts can pick up the dona
high-scoring Timberwolves.
after the regular meeting.
ferson's loss and Sublimity’s 74-64 win
Mill City started out for in the over OSD put Jeff and Sublimity in
It was announced that the District Henness, conductor; Julia Bassett, rs tions.
Havercroft Writes
lead with a first quarter score of 20-7. a sixth place tie with three wins. The
2 conference would be held at Silver- ng; Blanche Syverson, Isng; Goldie
This week, through the courtesy of
Central narrowed the advantage in last three places were taken respect
ton Sunday, February 7. Guest speak Rambo, rsvg; Mel Robinson, lsvg;
er at the banquet will be Governor Jennie Davis, inside guardian; Ada Mr. and Mrs. Howard Means, The En
the second quarter to trail 22-30 at ively by Chemewa, with two wins, De
half time. Then Mill City surged to a troit with one and OSD, who was win
Paul Patterson. All Legionaires are Dart, outside guardian; Dean Jackson, terprise was given a letter from Mr.
chaplain; Clara Morris, color bearer; I and Mrs. Frank Havercroft. In part
16-31 third quarter lead and coasted less.
ikvited at attend.
Frank said: “For the protection of
Brief
reviews
of
events
and
lead
and Ruby musician, musician.
to a 61-45 victory.
Individual Scoring Scene
Don Lemke and Dale Walczak, for
Installing officers were:
Vern I your children, give to the March of
The top eight scorers in the league ers in American history were the top Fairview Cemetery Group
Dimes. It is our sincere hope that you
wards, paced Mill City with 19 and 16 didn’t change Friday. Gates’ Hetb ics of two speeches at the Mill City
Thomas, district deputy grand master
points respectively. Robert Herman Romey still led with 140 points and Toastmistresses Club meeting at the To Have Cooked Food Sale and Julia Bassett, district deputy , never hear the words 'your child has
added 15 points to Mill City’s high Mill City’s Elton Gregory w'as still Bank Cafe Thursday evening. Mrs.
The ladies of the Fairview Cemetery president. Their staff included Otto, polio.'
“Our son, Norman, who was striken
score and Lee Arnold accounted for 10. second with 135. John Wright, Jef- Kenneth Crosier and Mrs. E. J. Yar association will hold a cooked food Koeneke and Ruby Brisbin, deputy
61 Mill City ferson High’s center had 127 and nell had as their subjects, “Early sale at the Hinz Coffee shop in Mill marshalls; Marvin Dart and Rachael while we lived in Mill City is respond
Central Frosh 15
ing to the treatment he is receiving in
F
16 Walczak Al Ward, Mill City, held fourth with Explorers” and “Architects of the City February 13th.
Travis 16
Olmstead, deputy wardens; Dell Smith i the Raymond Blank Memorial hospital
Constitution.
”
19 Lemke 120. The next 4 were in order; Roy
F
Monson 4
This sale is being put on to raise and Ida Fleet wood, deputy secretaries;
Mrs. C. W. Stewait presented her funds to help defray the expense in Bert Morris and Jennie Smith, deputy here in Des Moines, Iowa. There were
C
King 3
10 Arnold j McCann, OSD, 112; Ron Bents, Sub
o
“
Dear
to
My
Heart
”
speech.
Toast-1
Kliewer limity, 109; Sam Smith, St. Paul, 106;
Rlankenbaker
G
curred when some surveying was done treasurers; Albert Harris and Goldie 3,564 cases of polio reported in Iowa
1952. Consequently the doctors,
G
Powers 12
15 Herman Gib Thompson, Gervais, 103. OSD’s mistress was Mrs. D. W. Miley, and at the cemetery.
Rambo, deputy guardians; Melbourne during
nurses
and theranists have had in
Mrs.
W.
R.
Hutcheson
served
as
Scoring subs: Mill City-—Thomas, Dave Maynard moved into a 9th place
Rambo and Mel Robinson, deputy valuable experience with post-polio
1: Central—Foster 2, Peterson 2, De tie with Jack Melting, Mill City evaluator.
chaplains, and Irene Podrabsky, dep patients. Norm’s daily contact with
The extemporaneous portion of the
forest 2, Bond 2.
guard, with 91 points each.
uty musician.
other boys and girls with leg involve
Mrs. |
Officials: Jim Hale and Elton Chemewa Leads Marion “B” Jayvees program was in charge of
Following the seating of the of ments has helped a great deal. Their
Vernon
Todd,
whose
subject
was
(
Gregory.
Standings
ficers, the Santiam Rebekah Lodge example has given him incentive to
W
L "Dreams.”
Drill team directed by Ruth Hess, pre try to do the things that strengthen
Officer candidates presented by the
6
0
Chemewa
sented a 20 minute drill which was his weakened muscles. The doctor«
6
1 nominating committee, with Mrs.
Mill City
The Santiam Shuffleboard league beautifully executed.
every hope that Norman should
6
1 Crosier as chairman, were elected in the second week of play put Me
Gervais
Refreshments were served at the have released
in three or four months,
5
2 unanimously. Heading the club as ander Inn in the lead with two wins close of the meeting with Ida Fleet be
Jefferson
walking
without
clutches.
president
for
the
next
term
will
be
3
4
Scio
wood and Toni Thomas in charge.
and no losses.
“
Without
the
help
of the foundation
Mrs.
Howard
Means.
Other
officers
3
4
Sublimity
In last Friday’s games Meander Inn
this excellent care and treatment re
are
vice
president,
Mrs.
Todd;
secre
.........
3
4
Detroit
downed
The
Lake
by
50
points;
Jerry
’
s
The Mill City Grade School Tigers
ceived both in Salem and DesMoines
6 tary, Mrs. A. LeCours, and treasurer, squeezed by Les’s by two points and
1
were beaten soundly at Stayton Fri St. Paul
would not have been possible. So we
Mrs.
A.
E.
Nesbitt.
They
will
be
in
0
7
Cedars came back with a win this
day night by a 32 to 17 score. Mill OSD
ask all of you with utmost sincerity,
Chemewa’s junior varsity was idle stalled at the January 28 meeting, week defeating the Spillway. Mill City
City was without the services of a
please help the National Foundation
regular guard but one player could Friday night as their varsity played Mrs. Floyd Jones, president, announ-1 Tavern had the bye.
for polio.—Frank and Gloria Haver
ced.
This Friday Mill City Tavern goes
not have aided the failing Tigers. Gates, Gates has disbanded their JV
croft.”
Mrs. Robert Thorpe was a guest. to Les’s, whose proprietor. Bill Gra
They were unable to shoot, pass or team.
At the regular meeting of the San
J
Vs
Win
from
Scio
ham
says:
“
We
’
re
going
to
dump
those
dribble. It is hoped they will play
tiam Valley Grange Friday night it
Preliminary to Mill City’s varsity
Derbys.”
the tall Stayton team a better game
was voted to repaint the inside of the
victory over Scio the MC B squad won
Spillway comes to The Lake and hall and improve the outside parking t
in February.
*
Meander Inn has its first game away facilities. Gravel will be hauled in
Mill City 17
32 Stayton a 46 to 32 victory over Scio’s juniors.
Don Lemke led the scoring for Mill
from home, playing at Jerry’s. Cedar to fill all the low spots in the parking
F
Bevier 3
13 Perkins
Tavern draws the bye.
F
Kanoff 3
4 Champ I City with 16 points. The quarter
I area and a bulldozer will be used to 1
League Standings
Urban 4
C
4 Stevens i scores were: 10 to 5; 16 to 13; 30 to 25.
clean up and grade property joining
At a meeting of the Santiam Shrine
16 Mill City
Won Lost the Grange hall.
Thomas 1
G
1 Ward1 Scio J V 32
club held at the Albert Toman home
F
Bates
5
Ross
0
Meander
Inn
2
Smith 2
G
7 Ware
The Grange will also sponsor some last Wednesday, Huber Ray of Idanha
F
16 Lemke
0
1
Scoring subs: Mill City—Jones 2; Manley 8
Miss Mary Elizabeth Andersen, Mill City Tavern
was elected-president for 1954. Other
C
12 Ellingson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jerry's Tavern
0 youth group in 1954.
1
Podrabsky 2. Stayton, Vernon 1; Eastman 1
Jerry Coffman, lecturer, was named officers elected weie: Jack Lingaas,
G
1
2
Leach
Janis
6
The
Ijtke
..
1
Emery 2.
Andersen, and Donald Wayne Sledge,
G
Harrington son of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Sledge, Cedars Tavern
1 youth chairman. Wilson Stevens was first vice president; W. R. Hutcheson,
1
First half standings, Marion county Thurston 10
Subs scoring: Scio—Jencill 2, Burt I of Scio, were united in marriage Sat L m A b Tavern .
2 named chairman of the legislative second vice president and Mert Cox,
•
grade school league, boys basketball:
2 committee and with the help of the third vice president.
0
Team
W L Pct. on 3, Goar 2. Mill City, Jull 2, Stett- urday, January 16 at the Christian ( Spillway
committee will undertake to keep the
Serving on the board of directors,
ner
9.
Scio
a 1 .750
church parsonage in Stayton by the |
Grange
members informed about besides President Ray, are: Wilbur
Officials: Valdez and Woods.
Stayton
3 1 .750
Rev. Vernon Standing.
what is going on in Salem and Wash Chestnut, Ercil Wilson and Albert
M C JV« Lick Detroit JV«
Mill City
2 2 .500
Attending the couple were the
ington, D. C.
Toman.
The
Mill
City
Junior
Varsity
rolled
Jefferson
2 2 .500
bride’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr.
It was brought out that 1954 will
The club meets on the second Wed
to
a
63-34
victory
over
the
Detroit
Aumsville
0 4 .000
and Mrs. James C. King.
be an important year, a year of de nesday of each month, and ail Shrin-
JV’s preliminary to Mill City Varsity’s
Girls Volleyball
For her wedding the bride chose a
cision« that will greatly affect the ers are urged to attend the meetings.
The Mill City grade school girls win over Detroit. Lloyd Ross led the I gray dress with navy blue accessories
farmer.
Following the business session re
scoting
for
Mill
City
with
18
points,
have won all their volleyball games so
and the groom was dressed in his U. |
Lloyd Sletto, Elmer Taylor, Bob freshments were served by Mrs.
followed
by
Stettner
with
12.
far this year. So far little competition
| S. Army uniform.
Draper Garnett Bassett, Dorothy Toman.
has been found for them. Friday night
Following the ceremony a dinner
Draper, Rose Coffman. Lois Meyers,
Plans
are
being
made
by
members
Mill
City
High
School
they easily defeated Stayton 53 to 24.
| was held at the King home. Present,
Jake Meyers and Jerry Coffman took Hill Bryant Changes to
and
leaders
of
the
Campfire
and
Donna Schaefer. Naomi Taylor and Receives Certificate from
besides the bride and groom, Mr. and
part in the literary program.
Marie Hutchinson played a fine game
|
Mrs. Donald Sledge, were: Mr. and Bluebird organizations of this locality
The home economics committee Texaco Oil Products
Northwest Association
for
a
large
banquet
in
the
nature
of
a
for Mill City.
Bill Bryant, who recently leased
Mrs. John W. Andersen, parents of
with
Blanche Wagner as chairman will
Mill City high school has again re the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Barton Sledge, Father-Daughter affair, to be held in
W L Pet.
Team
Hathaway’s service station announce*
put
on
the
literary
program
with
a
ceived
an
accreditation
certificate
Mill City
4 0 1.000
parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. the Presbyterian church recreation valentine motif at the next meeting, thi« week that he is now handling the
3 1 .750 from the Northwest Association of Paul Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. James C. room Saturday evening. Women of the February 5.
Stayton
full line of Texaco products.
o 2 .500 Secondary and Higher schools. This King and children and John and Rich-i church will prepare and serve the din
Jefferson
As an introductory offer he is giv
marks
the
20th
consecutive
year
that
ner.
At
least
125
people
are
expected
Scio
0 3 .000
ing double green stamps this weekend.
ard Andersen.
Curt
(
’
line
Shows
Picture«
Mill
City
high
school
has
won
this
0 3 .000
Aumsville
He has had the station repainted.
Mr. Sledge is now stationed in to attend.
honor. It places Mill City with 133 Seattle and Mrs. Sledge will live in j Mrs. Leonard Herman is chairman Of Scenic Area to I Jons
other high schools throughout the Scio with his parents for the present for Campfire in this community, with
Following the regular dinner for
Mill City Garden Club
Northwest that are accredited.
eight leaders and eight assistants the Lion« club held Monday, Curt Gates Correspondent Hit
time.
To Meet January 28th
In order to become accredited I by
working under her. The groups meet Cline wa« introduced by program By Illness: Is Improving
I
In a telephone conversation with
The Mill City Garden Club will meet this organization a school must meet
once each week in the homes.
chairman Roger Nelson.
Mr. Cline
at the home of Mrs. Ernest Podrab- prescribed standa’ds in the following Contractors Come Monday
Purpose of the affair is for the en showed some beautiful colored shots Enterprise Correspondent Mr*. Albert
Millsap, Gates, she stated that she
sky at 8 o’clock Thursday evening, items: buildings, library and labora To Start Work on Gym
tertainment of the fathers, as wyll of the Northwest area.
tory. records, graduation units re
January 28.
Monday of this week contractors | as to bring them into closer contact
There was also discussion on the has been ill for the past week, hence
John Lengascher will be present at quired, school atmosphere, preparation and a crew of men started prepara and understanding with the Campfire March of Dimes dance which is «ched- no Gates news in this issue of The
the meeting and show slides and give of teachers and administrator*, teach tions for work on the new school gym. organization. Mrs. Fuenning of the j uled for January 30th. Door prises Enterprise. Mrs. Millsap said she
a. talk on how to successfully raise er load, pupil load, athletics, student
A work shop has been erected and campfire headquarters in Salem is will be given out and all funds will be thought she would be back on the job
next week.
activities, and schedule of classes.
lilies.
forms hauled in for the concrete work. scheduled to speak at the dinner.
' turned over to the polio fund.
Woman’s Club to Handle
Mothers March’ January 28
Oddfellows-Rebeccas
Seat Officers Friday
Mrs. Howard Means
Heads Toastmistress
Group For 1954
Meander Inn Leads
Shuffleboard League
Boys Lose; Girls
Win at Stayton
Santiam Grange
To Redecorate Hall
Andersen-Sledge
Vows Exchanged at
Stayton Saturday
Huber Roy Heads
Santiam Shrine Club
Father Daughter
Banquet To Be
Saturday Evening