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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 1954)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE OX THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HU.HW \5 — GATE* n TO THE HECHT OR N ITI RE’S EMPIRI VOLUME X NI MBER í Hospital Election Seats New Board MILL CITA OREGON, Honor Roll for .Mill City High School Is Released Gates to Host Chamber Group $2.50 a Year, |()t> a Copy THIRSÜAY, JANI VRV 28, 19>l Dimes Buy the Breath o/ Life Snow Gives Lite & Phone Trouble Here The following students of Mill City high schoool have had their names placed on the honor roll for the third six weeks period; Phyllis Provost Business men of Gates volunteered Dale Andreassen I to act as hosts to the next meeting of Richard Verbeck I the North Santiam Chamber of Com Richard Anderson merce which will be held February Ellen Shelton 17. The meeting will be held at the ] Ralph Jull Gates school. Heavy snowfall Monday afternoon More votes were cast this year Evelyn Taylor At the last meeting of the Chambei and evening nut the “bite” on power for directors of the North Santiam Annette Melting held at the Woman’s club hall in Ma-1 . and telephone lines all over this area. hospital than in '53 according to word Richard Ziebert hama, several changes in the bylaws Must of the outages in the Mountain from those on the canvasing board Rosalie Bassett were made. The committee was head i States Power lilies were between 8:00 which met at Stayton last Wednesday Zita Crosier ed by Floyd Völkel of Gates. o’clock and midnight, however service night. A total of 805 ballots were cast Semester Honor Roll One of the changes was to change was not restored on some lines until this year against about 600 in 1953. Dale Andereassen the election from March to November, Tuesday afternoon. J. C. Kimmel and Albert Toman of Richard Verbeck in order to have officers voted in to At the time of going to press Wed Mill City were among the group at Richard Anderson take over on January 1st of each year. nesday afternoon, all lines were again tending the meeting Wednesday. The Ellen Shelton Another change was to have the in operation, and things were back to result of the balloting follows: Ralph Jull president, vice president and secre normal. The power company person Gates, Mill City area—Floyd Völkel Evelyn Taylor tary-treasurer elected by popular nel did a good job of getting thing* 187, Bob Hill, 470; J. C. Kimmel 627 Annette Melting vote at the December meeting each back in operation, as the heavy snow and Harold Kliewer 176. Richard Ziebert year. Now these officers are elected had broken down many of the lines. Mehama, Lyons and Elkhorn dis Carol Andreassen from the board of directors. This area, however, was not a* trict—A. J. Frank 529; Ken Golliet Nancy Porter It was also voted to have meetings hard hit as some, and farther down in 355; W. R. Stevens 174 and Russel Phyllis Provost I each month during the year except the valley a high wind accompanied Wilson 445. Rosalie Bassett The constitution ■ I July and August, the heavy snowfall, causing many Stayton—-Robert Stewart 440, Karl Zita Crosier tray also be changed at any regular poles to be broken. Krietzer 304. meeting instead of at the semi-annual Sublimity—Al Hasler 424; Mr. Telephone Lines Hard Hit I meeting. Directors shall be elected Heater 332. About four-fifths of the telephon® for a teim of three years and nine I Member at Ijrrge—L. E. Spraker lines were down in Mill City. Tuesday ' shall be elected to the 27-man board 263 and John Etzel 494. morning the telephone lines wer ■ 'of directors each year. From the results of this election the hanging from the poles like spaghetti. W. R. Stevens gave a short report two high elected from the Mill City- Linemen have been working as fa3t on federal aid for housing in the rural Gates area were J. C. Kimmel and I as possible to put the phones back area. He said in part: “After read Bob Hill; two from Mehama Lyons, | into service. At the time of going The Father-Daughter banquet given ing the report -ent out by the govern and Elkhorn, A. J. Frank and Russel to press, all long distance lines wer ■ Wilson; one from Stayton, Robert by the local Bluebirds and Campfire ment. which was the usual lengthy still out. Stewart; one from Sublimity, Al Hass Girls in the Presbyterian church one, all that I could find out is that I More Snow at Detroit ler and John Etzel as member at large. recieation room Saturday evening was they say no." He said that there1 The following report comes from a huge success, with about 125 fath may be some legislation put through Not many were present for the Mrs. Harold Champion, correspondent general membership meeting which ers, girls, leader-, and guests attend that would change this. from Detroit: ing the affair. Arey Podrabsky acted George Tate spoke on the national was held on Thursday evening. At the Old man winter really meant busi Polio put Helmar Torppa Jr., 12, of Amity, in an iron lung but the forest situation, stating that another board meeting that followed the of as master of ceremonies. persevering boy, with the financial help of the March of Dimes, *s ness when he dumped 12'z inches of Special guests, who were introduced survey should be made. He contends ficers now in office were re-elected. fighting his way out. Now Helmar is able to be out of the respirator new snow on us Monday afternoon They are J. C. Kimmel, president; at the dinner, included Mr. and Mrs. more timber could be cut each year. all day and he hopes some day to be sleeping in a real bed instead and evening. (Reading taken at 3 Howard Means, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon He also stated that moie money Lindsey Wright, vice president and of an iron lung. You can help Helmar and thousands of other polio p.m. and recorded Tuesday morning.). area i patients by your support of the 1954 March of Dimes, January 2-31. Gil Schachtsick, secretary-treasurer. Todd, Rev. and Mrs. Noble Steeter should be spent in this Telephone lines and power lines On the executive committee are Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Nesbitt, Mr. and on forest camps, and that Walter Nor-1 were knocked out. Travel was hazard- Mrs. John Muir, Mrs. Harry Dyhr- blad would help as best he could on Ted Farris and Walt Miller of Stay I ous and many were stalled in the man, who was instrumental in or this count. ton and John Silbei nagle of Scio. i snow, also in the ditch. School wm The nominating committee will pre ganizing the present group, and Mrs. closed Tuesday because of power Leonard Herman, present chairman sent names for nomination at the next | disruption. for Campfire activities in this com meeting. Here is Detroit's record of snow for Gene Coles presented two petitions munity. the season, as repoi ted by Mrs. Mabel The evening’s program consisted of for signatures of the group He spoke Parker, official weather recorder. a talk, entitled, “Challenges to Fa as president of the North Santiam • Campfire leaders met for a lunch- Mrs. Gene Englegau, Mrs. Ramsey For the month of November a thers,” by Mrs. Fuenning, executive Sportsmens Club. Following the meeti’ g ihe Mehama eon at Mom and Pop’s cafe Monday Parker, Mrs Frank Jones, Mrs. Arey slight trace; December 4’j inches, secretary of the Willamette Council; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cooke and daugh songs and skits by the various groups Woman’s club served coffee andr to discuss the Mother’s March on Podrabsky, Mrs. Shields Remine and January 45 inches. Season’s total snow ters, Donna and Carol, returned to of Bluebirds and Campfire Girls. 24»s. home made pies. Polio which will be staged this (Thurs- Mrs. Hurd. fall 494j inches. lowest tempera Mill City last weekend, foming by I Arey Podrabsky’s group gave two leader ------------- assistants will also tures (one nigtit) 10 above. At the day) evening beginning at 6:30. Mrs.] Campfire C—------------ ---- — plane from Lake Charles, I^iuisiana. dances, the “Hokey-Pokey” and the John Muir presided at the meeting and help, as will numerous mothers around present Detroit proper has about 27 where Mrs. Cooke and the girls had "Bunny-Hop.” A two-scene playlet helped map out the town for collec- the town. Those wishing to contribute inches of snow on the ground. been in St. Patrick’s hospital since was put on by Mrs. Leonard Herman’s are asked to kindly turn on their tions. an automobile accident December 28. group. All decorations, including Captain for the drive is Mrs.. porch lights. Business houses w'ill not JOHN ESTEY INJURED IN They were returning from spend place cards, were made by the girls. ' Leonard Herman. Lieutenants are be contacted on this drive. ACCIDENT AT DETROIT ing Christmas with their son and Preceding the banquet, the invocation Any mother wishing to helo on John Estey of Detroit received pain brother, James., in Florida. Miss Don was given by Rev. Streeter. drive is asked to contact one of ful injuries when he slipped and fell President Paul B. McKee of the na suffered a broken hip, in which a above named ladies, the top of an icy load of logs Pacific Power and Light Company pin was placed; to be removed in about Buy scouts distributed reminders off announced names of new officials a year, also severe lacerations of the Farmers Union Meeting and posters around town last night. Wednesday afternoon of last week. of the company in connection with the Johnnie, who is employed at th® face. Carol had a broken leg and The March of Dimes dance, which proposed merger of PP&I. with the broken jaw, which were very painful. Held at Mehama Friday is being sponsored by the Lions club Idanha Lumber company was second MEHAMA—The meeting of the Mountain States Power company. Mrs. Cooke received both a broken will be held in the fire hall Saturday loading when the accident occured. Stockholders will vote on the pro His injuries consist of a broken and night. The Lions Auxiliary will have »inkle and wrist. Mr. Cooke had a Mehama local of the Farmers Union a sandwich and coffee bar again this cut nose which necessitated eight or chipped bone in one leg, which was at the Women’s club house Friday posed merger March 12. Under the merger agreement Z. E. The Mill City Timberwolves whip year. All proceeds will go to the polio nine stitches to close the wound, a placed in a cast, but he was able evening was attended by about 18 Indians, to walk, the only member of the fam members and several visitors. Vari Merrill, Mountain States board chair ped .— the — Chemewa ------- _ ---- 69-57 Fri- fund. Tickets have been on sale for broken left elbow, a sprained leg and ily who could, immediately after the ous committees reported and discus man, would hold the same position day night at Mill City in a Marion R l)Ver a week, with fair results. Music numerous bruises. He is under the in tbe merged company. McKee league basketball game. This game for thc ()ance wj|j furnished by care of a Mill City physician. sions were held. accident. marked the end of the first half of. local musicians, who are donating Jerry Coffman showed an interest would would remain as president. The girls aie on crutches, but Mrs. Other officers would include George the league season and the Timber-, their services for this worthy cause. Cooke has a walking cast, as she ing and instiuctive film on the dairy GINGERBREAD HOUSE HOLDS could not use crutches with a broken industry. Announcement was made of T. Bragg, E. Robert de Luccia, John wolves ninth straight league win of CONTEST FOR STL DENTS the County Convention to be held at Dierdoff, W. D. Johnston, D. R. Mc the season. wrist. Howard Ross, owner of the Ginger The Timberwolves were not playing Stayton grade school February 6. The Clung, Will T. Neill and A. W. Trim bread House at Mehama this week ble, Albany,vice-president; George F. their usual brand of ball for this Sublimity and Mehama locals will be N. Santiam Sportsmen has taken space on page six of Th® hosts for this meeting and it is hoped Mackenzie, treasurer; H. W. Milay, game. It seemed as if they just could Enterprise to announce a contest open Clean Up (¡rounds Sunday that a good representation from the secretary, and W. L. Fitzpatrick, as not hit. They led 15-9 at the first to boys and girls of the area.. Sunday the North Santiam Sports Mehama local will be present. sistant secretary. quarter stop and 31-23 at halftime. Meander Inn is still leading the Ice cream cones are to be given men's club made a lot of progress The new board would be enlarged Chemewa fell farther behind in the The State convention meeting in Santiam Shuffleboard league but got for prizes in a picture drawing or from 15 to 21 members. cleaning up the grounds. The fact that Salem, February 11 and 12 was dis third quarter, 50-39. only 14 showed up didn't hamper the cussed. Over $5 was taken in on a The board would include Walter S. The high scorer for the evening a scare this week by Jerry's Tavern, painting contest. For rules of the operations. Quite a bit of brush was grab bag sale which was held while Babson, Portland; H. R. Baxter, Phil was Mill City forward, Elton Gregory as they nosed out the Reds by only contest, turn to page six of this issue. The Gingerbread House will re-open cleared away and burned. Harvey the pot luck refreshments were being adelphia; L. J. Bunting, Yakima, who dumped in 21 points. Mill City 13 points. Washington; Harry H. Campbell, Kal forward Al Ward and guard Jack I Bill Graham of Les'« nearly made January 31, according to Mr. Ross. Moulett was injured slightly by a prepared. ispell, Montana; John Ferguson, Melting acounted for 18 and 17 re good his threat about dumping the flying limb and had to leave before Coos Bay; Arthur L. Fields, Portland; spectively. Chemewa’s highest were Derbys, as it was in the third round dinner time. There was lots of good food served Cascade Plywood. Lebanon J. H. Irvine, Lebanon; W. D. John Pat Morin with 14 and Farrell Gal- before the Derbys were able to take over the lead and finally win by 22 ston, Casper, Wyoming; Ft. Lowden lineau, 13. after it was too dark to work. Some Defeats Mill City Towners points. 57 Chemewa Jones, Walla Walla, Washington; members enjoyed a little archery Mill City 69 The Cascade Plywood team of The Lake defeated Spillway for I 8 Umtuch practice in the afternoon. In the even Lebanon won a close basketball game Henry G. Lambert, New York City; S. Gregory 21 F 8 Tellier their third straight loss. The Cedars ing there were three tables of from the Mill City Town team, 75 to W. Lovell, Astoria; W. M. Marshall,] I Ward 18 F 5 LaPlant drawing the bye scouted the I-ake, pinochle. First prize won won by 69, at the high school gym Saturday Spokane; Clarence H. Penland, Pen- i Carey 6 C 14 Morin their opponent for next week. Les’s Gordon Kirsch. All attending report a night. dleton; A. W. Peters, Hood River; J. Melting 17 G Minstrel Show to be put on 4 Switzler goes to Meander and Jerry’s comes by The R. Roberts, Redmond; E. C. Sammons, Crook 5 G good time. Ollie Muise led all scorers with 25 the Lions club will be staged Feb to Mill City Tavern. Spillway draws Mark Hatfield, state representative points. Portland; David S. Soliday, Philadel Subs scoring: Mill City: Thomas 2, ruary 17, at the school auditorium, the bye this week. will speak at the next regular meet Mill City 69 75 Lebanon phia, and Trimble McClug, McKee and Chemewa: Blackwater 3, Gallineau according to plans made at the board league Standings 13, Ghalagher 2. ing, February 8. After the meeting Muise 25 Merrill. 21 Lehn Won Lost meeting of that group Monday night. Officials: DeLoretto and Zito. there will be a chili feed. All members Baltimore 10 8 Ackerett The program which had been 0 a 3 Meander Inn ............. Gregory High Pointer are asked to bring their own silver, Brewer 2 4 Campbelle DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINER 0 planned for, following the dinner, was ' ' Mill City Tavern ............. 2 Elton Gregory ’ s 21 points put him especially some they can leave at Downer 8 Dailey TO BE HERE FEBRUARY 4 1 postponed by the snow storm. Bob 2 .....................- farther ahead of Gate’s Herb Romey, Th® Lake the club house. Carey 7 12 Summers 1 Veness, however, filled in very ably, ...... —..... 1 A drivers license examiner will be who scored 13 points Friday night. Jerry’s Tavern Poole. Les 2 2 Olsen on duty in Mill City Thursday, Feb- 1 1 with a talk on the telephone company Cedar's Tavern Lyons Working on Plans Poole, Leo 2 15 Rex , ruary 4, at the fire hall between the I Gregory has 186 to Romey’s 171. Jef Leg's Tavern ................. _... 0 3 here in Mill City. ferson center John Wright is coming For Dial Telephone System Poole, Lawrence 13 Mr. Veness stated that in 1940 only 0 3 2 Richards I ^ours of 9 and 4, according to an an up fast. Friday night he scored 15 | Spillway LYONS—The annual meeting of the Mardock 45 phones were on the line, but that il McDonald , nouncement received from the Seere- points to raise his total to 167. Referee: Lawrence Kanoff. Barbara Morris New now over 400 customers are being Feoples Co-Operative Telephone Co. | tarj. of state’s office. Al Ward remained in fourth with was held Tuesday evening, January Persons wishing original licenses 154. Roy McCann, OSD. Sam Smith, President of Firemen’s Aux. served. He answered numerous ques 19 at the Mari-Linn school house. A Stayton Lady Is President or permits to drive are asked to file St Paul, and Gib Thompson, Gervais The Mill City Firemen's Auxiliary tions put to him by the members. fair sized crowd was in attendance. an application well in advance of held their regular meeting at the Of Hospital Auxiliary all moved into a tie with 133. The Election of officers was the main the scheduled closing hour in order I rest of the top 10 after Friday night: firehall Thursday evening. Mary Cougar Hunters Having At a meeting of the Auxiliary of to assure time for completion of the business with Russell Wilson re ] Ron Bentz, Sublimity. 127; Jack Rada »nd Barbara Morris were host elected president and Phil Bell re the Santiam Memorial Hospital asso- | required license tests. Melting, Mill City 118; George Smith, esses. The meeting was opened by Luck Since Snow Storms ciation held at Stayton last Thursday, elected secretary. Hugh Johnston and Local cougar hunters have been Mrs. John Muir, then the gavel was | St. Paul. 117. Fred Rhowein were elected directors Sylvia Heinrich of Stayton was elect- ] meeting with lucceaa since the snow turned over to Barbara Morris the Mill City Ijead* league to replace James Lande and George ed president and Mrs. Arlo Tuers of R. M. Construction Co. started to fly. Everett Limbeck of In the Marion *B' standings Mill I new president. Mill City was elected secretary. Mrs. Gets Guard Rail Contract N ydegger. During the business meeting names Lyons had two hanging up one day. I City remained in front with nine win.’. J. C. Kimmel is vice president of the i Much discussion was held on the He had one previously, and I-eland The R. M. Construction Company of 1 Scio and Gervais still shared second were drawn for secret pals. The group dial system, which seems to be pro group. Manning got a large one. Leland 1 donated 15 to the March of Dimes. ’ with seven wins. St. Paul took over Central Point, was the successful The executive committee is to re- gressing satisfactorily. Following the business meeting reports that it had killed three deer. fourth with six wins, Jefferson moved It was voted to assess each telephone vise the bylaws. It was decided to ] bidder for the erection of 8,300 feet 1 into fifth place tie with Gates, with ' cards were played. Prizes were won of metal guard rail cn the Niagara- member a fee of K to help defray the hold a luncheon at the Women’s club THE FORGOTTEN COIN North Santiam five wins and four losses. The last by Maude Flatman and Pat l-emke, expense of the new telephone building, house in Mehama at 1 o’clock Friday | Detroit section of the A nickle goes a long way these days four places remained unchanged: Sub- high. Toots Blazek and Irene Podrab highway. afternoon, February 4. All ladies of p was also voted to consolidate the The bids were let by the State ] limity three wins, six losses; Chem- sky won low Lunch was served at the —you have to go a long ways to find lines and have them adequately re the Canyon area who are interested Highway department last Friday. something it will buy. a»a 2-7; Detroit 1-8, and OSD 0-9. I close of the evening. in the hospital are invited to attend. ■ paired. Father-Daughter Banquet Held I Mother’s March on Polio Tonite; Lions Club Dance Saturday Nite Cooke’s Return After Louisiana Car Wreck Officials Named for Merged Power Co. Mill City Has Nine Wins Meander Inn Leads Shuffleboard League Minstrel Show Slated Feb. 17