THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE
THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGIIW AY — <, \TEW \Y TO THE HEYRT OF N ATI KE'S EMPIRE
VOLI ME X
NUMBER 20
Hunter Pres
Of Lions Club
MILL CITY OREGON. THIRSDAY. MH 21». 1M4
Mill City Boosters Is
Name Chosen For Group
Power Firms To
Merge Friday
Detroit Dam Weather
Exhibition Softball Game
To Be Played Here May 26
At a meeting of the businessmen '
(Courtesy of Corps of Engineers)
Thursday evening at Fellowship hall,
Daily 7:30 A. M Readings
it was voted to name the group, the
M.S.L. Pool
Mill City Boosters.
Date
Max. Min. Pep.
Elev
A I I K rt I < «V 1« M «« . . A « — 1 ...kin Mn n
A good representation was present i Although
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no special ceiemony will May 12
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At the election held following the at the meeting, and a discussion on attend the merger of Mountain States May 13
42 0.00 ISO T1
»’ill be entertainment of
nf softball
a.,fthuii »*
.
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Softball fans of the area »ill
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dinner at Lions club Monday evening, the street improvement piogram was i Power with Pacific Power & Light May- 11
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Frank Hunter was elected president held.
¡company on May 21, the event will May 15
47 0.00 1563.22 given a treat Wednesday. May 26 at area.
Petitions to bring the proposition to , mark an important step in the de- May 16
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for the coming year. Others winning
The visiting team features Eddia
49 0.00 1563.22 Allen Field when The King and His
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offices for the club were Homer vote, are being circulated at the pres I velopment of the combined systems, Mav 17
50 0.00 1563.63 Court, a foui-man softball team will Feighner,
_
as pitcher and master of
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Thacker, 1st vice president; Bill Mc ent time. The amount of the bond is | according to R. L. Stewart, manager I May Is
50 0.00 1563.61 meet Kelly's State Champs at 8 ceremonies. They will play the regu-
o’clock.
I lation seven-inning game against the
Coy, 2nd vice-president; Harold Klie- sue to be voted upon is $93,000. This ' of the Mountain States Power Stayton '
This game is being sponsored by Mdl City nine.
wer, 3rd vice president. Bob Thorpe will be spent for bringing all streets district.
the
Santiam
Softball
league,
for
the
»as elected secretary-treasurer. Buzz to grade, diaining all streets, paving I "It puts behind our local operating
When asked if they ever win, it
Fleetwood, tailtwister; Jim Poole, and oiling.
| organization the pooled financial and
was reported that out of 179 games
To Meet Again Tonight
'physical resources of the two com-1
Lion tamer and Hugh Walkup won the
com-
last season, they lost only 16 games.
1)atlies>” nt
he >ttiu,
saili> - <*nu
and **ii$
will giranj
greatly
C H 0 01
position of board iiiciuuci
member wii
on the
tut nip
flip 1 A meeting
--------•• will be held
—— tonight , | panivs,
The exhibitionists play with only a
of a coin, he
1 and Buiton Boroughs I 1 Thursday) at Fellowship hall, when | strcngthen their ability to keep up
ratcher, shortstop and baseman to
being tied.
discussion of important matters » ill | with the rapidly growing service re-1 r-A-rvc -
help on the defense. The pitcher will
i
i
un
1
Lo
—
1
nree
boys
_
j
will
receive
i
Jay Mason won the "pot of gold’’ be brought up. Ail businessmen are quirements of 285,01)1» customers.”
pitch from a kneeling position, from
! (liolonins from the i’.ati
diplomas
from
the
Gates
high
school,
and donated it to the convention fund, ’asked to be present at 8 o'clock sharp.
The merged company which will
second base, which is a distance of
Jack Schimberg was a dinner visitor.
carry the Pacific Power & Light1 at the commencement exercises, which ,
twice the regular distance, and to top
¡tis
o-
held
Tuesday
evening,
June
1!
Lee Ross was presented with a bill
' Residents of the state will go to if off will pitch to at least thiee bat
name, will have 347,148 kilowats of i
1 *n
sch°ol gymnasium. Jerry Lynn | the polls Friday of this week to cast ters blindfolded.
fold set for bringing in a member in I
generating capacity in its own plants
1 1
Lai-on,
who
will
be
valedictorian:
January and Bill McCoy received a |
their ballots in favor of those candi
and will go forward with joint plans
Following the regular seven-inning
, sa-1 dates they feel are qualifies! for the
billfold set and pencil for bringing i
alieady under way for the develop-1
game, the visitors will have added
lutatorian
and
Herbert
R.
Romey.
in two members during that month.
offices they seek.
ment of additional hydroelectric pro-.
____t it was
__ stated.
____
Certificates of graduation will also i Here in Mill City votes on the Mar features, ineluding shadow ball, and
President Charles Kelly was presented
jects,
other attractions never before shown
with a screw driver set for securing
Looking further to power supply be presented to the nine niembeis of ion county side »ill be cast at the in this area.
The 26,500 horsepower turbine and
a member.
1
for
the
futuie,
the
merged
company
I
*bc
eighth
grade,
who
have
completed
old bank building. On the Linn county
18,000 killo»'att generator at Big Cliff
Pins for 100 percent attendance Regulating Dam on the North Santi [will be working with thiee of its! *be coursc-
side, ballots are cast at Fellowship
were presented to: Carl Kelly, Charles am River turned for the first time neighbor utilities on a recently an-' The junior-senior prom and banquet hall.
Kelly, Bill McCoy, Howard Means, Thuisday (May 13) night.
Everyone is urged to exercise their
1 nounced investigation of the feasibii- »ill he held Wednesday evening. May
Don Moffatt, Lee Ross, Homer Thack Colonel Thomas H. Lipscomb, Port I ity of nuclear power plants. This in- 19. The banquet will be served in the right as American citizens and to cast
er, Bob Thorpe and Veronn Todd.
land District Engineer, termed the i vestigation has been launched under school dining room to the seniors and their ballots at this time.
It »as decided that the men would movement of the generator “the fi an agreement signed with the Atomic their guests. Stubby Mills and his or-
entertain their ladies at Whitie’s San nest mechanical break away" and said Energy Commission.
I chestra will furnish the music for the Mill City Defeats Silverton
"The Last days of school" was the
tiam cafe on June 7th. This will take the generator was turned by waters
Few personnel changes will result prom, in the gym, folllowing the ban- In Softball Game Tuesday
subject introduced for table topics
place of the regular pot-luck dinner. of the North Santiam.
; quet.
fiom the merger, it »'as stated.
Gale Carey's Mill City softball team by Mrs. Kenneth Crosier at the meet
Big Cliff Dam is part of the De
The closing days of school are busy won another game at Allen Field ing of the Mill City Toastmistress club
troit Project and is located about
‘ ones for all the students. Tests, par Tuesday night when they defeated the Thursday evening at the Bank Cafe.
two and a one-half miles downstream
ties and picnic dinners most every Silverton aggregation 9 to 6.
Mrs. Howard Means presided at the
from Detroit Dam which has two
evening, to keep them occupied.
Don Vandevort’s team of Salem will meeting and Mrs. Lowell Fleetwood
50,000 killowatt generators which
Thuisday evening the 22 members be here Friday night to meet the was toastmistress.
I have been in operation since last fall.
of the fifth and sixth grades were local team at 8 o’clock. This is a good
Brief speeches were given by four
Colonel Lipscomb said the newest,
1 guests at the home of their teacher, team and will put up some stiff op of the new members: Mrs. Milo Har
Work on the Bonneville substation unit in the Corps of Engineers' Wil-| Highlight
Highlight of
of the
the PTA
PTA meeting Mrs. Richard Parker, for a picnic position for the Carey gang.
ris, Mrs. Vern Alvin, Mrs. Flora Bol-
at Lyons was halted Tuesday when lamette River Basin Project would Wednesday night was the graduation, dinner and wienei roast on the lawn.
Carey’s will play Western Veneer at
workmen refused to cross a picket now turn for approximate 10 days jn caps and gowns, of nine children Games and TV provided entertain Lebanon there Tuesday of next week stad, and Mrs. Don Carlson. Mrs.
Vernon Todd gave the education talk
line placed by the Salem Building during the drying-out process before from kindergarten, taught by Mrs.; ment for the rest of the evening.
at 7 o'clock.
and a parliamentary drill was con
any power tests got under way. Im- Roy Kiersey, into the 1st grade. Those i
Trades council.
There will be a meeting at the Fire ducted by Mrs. Don Miley. Mrs. A. E.
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, mediately following the dry-out, the | "graduating’’ included: Terry Hansen,' Darrel Crossler, teacher of the 7th hall
at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday)
ironworkeis and laborers were in generator will undergo three weeks Gloria Kiersey, Randall Tinney, Mar- and 8th giades took his pupils for an of the Sanitam Softball association. Nesbitt served as evaluator.
oldfashioned
hay
ride
Friday
evening,
Other members taking part in the
of
all
types
of
tests.
'
jorie
Nygaard,
Colin
Brown,
Samuel
1
volved.
evening’s program were Mrs. Arthur
A union spokesman stated fringe
After the generator has passed Stieet, Susan Whitsett, Laura Jo followed by a picnic dinner and wiener
roa>t, held at the Roy Britts home.
LeCours, invocation! Mrs. W R.
benefits including health and welfare these test satisfactorily, it »ill start Rambo, and Steven Toman,
■ Hutcheson, citic; Mrs. Don Miley,
clauses and travel time were involved. producing firm power, will operate | Mrs. Howard Means presented the'
The substation is 25% finished at this continuously, while Detroit will fun- diplomas to the children, who also1 Legion Makes Plans for
lexicologist and Mrs. Noble Streeter,
ction during peak load demand per- dramatized the "Three Little Pigs ’ in Memorial Day Services
time.
Superintendent Vernon S. Todd took timer.
iods.
costume.
’.rs. ‘ Marshall
»«rsnau Powell
roweu c of Lyons was
Amerigan Legion held tis regu th.. Patrol Boys of the Mill City grade ( ‘ Mrs.
| Induction of new officers took place lar The
Brooks Crosier President
school to Portland Saturday for their ja guest for the evening.
meeting
Thursday
nihgt.
A
nom
at the business meeting, with Mrs. inating committee was appointed, con promised day's entertainment as aj
Of Next Year’s Seniors
Roger Nelson installing the following: sisting of William Cauble, Harold reward for their services in assisting'
An election of officers was held by
| president, Mrs. Howard Means; vice Dustin, Percy Mulligan, Robert Pratt, at school crossings during the past ’
the Mill City high school student body
president, Mrs. Al Nesbitt; second and Walter Westgaard. Election of school term. The group witnessed the
Tuesday afternoon with the following
vice president, Earl Loucks; secretary, officers will be held May 27.
Armed Forces parade in the morning,
results announced by Principal How
Mrs. Roy Epperson; and treasuier,
It was decided at this meeting to then spent the afternoon at the Wash
ard Means: President, Biooks Crosier,
Ten couples of dancers from the Mrs. Lee Bassett. Al Nesbitt and Mrs. | make the Legion hall available for ington Park zoo, and shooting bows
vice president, Carol Andreassen;
Boring
Plank Stumpers, a dance club i Koy Kiersey aie out-going president rental to other service groups for a and arrows at the archery range. The
A truck and trailer loaded with 18
treasurer, George Rambo; secretaiy,
from
Boring.
Oregon, visited the Gay- and secretary.
..
. , token fee. It will also be available for Oregon Historical Museum was also cattle from Eastern Oregon went off
Marlene Anderson; annual editor,
Othei
numbers
on
the
evening
s
..
..
...
visited. Making the trip, besides Mr. the highway east of Gates Tuesday
Hazel Caudle; co-editor,
Charles nighters square dance gioup at the program were presentation of the other activities.
Todd, were Lee Neilsen, Jerry Up night, and rolled down a 30-foot em
Plans
were
made
for
Memorial
Day
Kuhlman; adveitising manager, Janet fire hall here Saturday evening. In colors
by the Boy Scouts; singing of 1
Ross; and publicity manager, Jackie all 44 people were present to enjoy two numbers by the high school girls', services to be held May 30 at 11 a.m. i ward, Harvey Bodda, and Norman bankment. A witness stated six of
the evening of dancing.
at Fairview cemetery, honoring vet-1 Stodola.
the cattle were killed and several in
Bickett.
Mr. and Mrs. Arno Ritter, instruc chorus, directed by Mariyln Ceder- erans who gave their all that our
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Means en- jured.
The above elected officers will serve
eiberg;
presentation
of
the
past
presi
through the 1954-55 school term, with tors for the Boring club, put on many dent’s pin to Al Nesbitt by Mis. Ken way of life should go on. Flags will be tertained with a buffet supper at their
Driver of the Christensen Meat Co.
the stipulation that the president, interesting dances for the group and neth Crosier, also a gift to Mr. Nes placed at all veterans' graves and a home Saturday evening honoring Mr. truck of Tillamook was Donald Not-
vice-president, treasurer, and annual all joined in square and folk dances bitt from the executive board; and a firing squad, bugler and Chaplain will , “"d Mrs. Don Miley, of Gates, who bloom, who was treated in Mill City
1 plan to move to California in the for minor injuries. Notbloom stated
editor must be members of next year’s familiar to both groups.
take part in the services.
Out of town guests were Mr. and report fro mthe State PTA conven
' near future. Additional guests were he was blinded by the sun, got out on
senior class.
Mrs. Arno Ritter, Mr. and Mrs. Ver tion in Salem by Edythe Means.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Booth of Portland, the shouldei of the highway and loot
EMBROIDERY
WORK
SHOWN
At the clo.-e of the evening, re
non Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
and
Mr. and Mrs. Dwane Burgess of control of the truck.
AT WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING
Ixical Men leaving for
Stayton.
Valbeig, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ferguson, freshments were served in the high
Trucks were sent from Tillamook to
its
Mill
City
Woman
’
s
club
held
Job in Australia
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bryant motored pick up the cattle.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Robinson, Mr. and school recreation room by first grade
regular meeting in Fellowship hall I to Powell Butte Saturday, upon re
A gioup of CBI men of this city Mrs. John Kaston, Mr. and Mrs. Jim mothers.
Tuesday evening, with Mis. John Muir ceipt of word from his sister, Mrs.
are leaving this week for Cooma, Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Davis, Mr.
presiding. Only 12 members were in Dellis Hince, that their year-old Ix'gion Auxiliary To Elect
New South Wales, Australia. Some of and Mrs. Irv. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Girl Scouts To Have
attendance.
the men are already on their way and Bud Nasshahn, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Camping Trip in July
daughter had been fatally injured. The i
Following the short business meet Bryants remained their Saturday Officers Monday Night
’others will be leaving soon.
Kuntz, all of the Plank Stompers, and
The American Legion held its regu
At the Girl Scout meeting, held at ing, Mrs. Robert Mundt showed some evening, and returned here Sunday.
Russell Hoffman stated Monday Mr. and Mrs. Glen -Blegen formerly of
that he was leaving at once and would the local club and their guests, Mr. the home of the leader. Mis. Howard embroidery work she had made when They went back Monday to attend the lar meeting Thursday night. A nom-
Hall Monday night with President
meet some of the men in Honolulu. and Mrs. Ray Overholster, of Lowell. Means, on Monday afternoon, it was she was a girl in Egypt, and answered funeial. Mr. and Mrs. Hince arrived Joan
Cauble presiding. Distribution of
tentatively
decided
to
spend
a
week
ma*>y
questions
about
her
home
coun
Those to leave besides Hoffman are ' Lunch was served during the eve-
here Tuesday and will remain here Poppy window cards was alloted to
camping at Honeyman State Park try, although her family originally for
Ken Neilsen, Vince Palmer, George j ning.
the
time
being.
which is located on the coast near came from Greece.
,
Humphrey, Don Bengston, Ossie Mik-|
Lots of excitement this past week the various members and plans were
Florence. Dates of the outing are from
Refreshments were rseved by a at the Dave Reid "ranch” when their completed for sale of Poppies on May
kelsen, Joe McNeely and EMon [)jgtrict Ranker Gives
27 and 28.
July 7 to July 15.
committee consisting of Mrs. Harry goat gave birth to twin kids.
Lents.
nomination committee composed
Mrs.
Means
states
the
facilities
in
Conditions
Under
Which
Mason
and
Mrs.
Charles
Kelly.
Mr. Hoffman stated they will be on
Mr. and Mrs. Arno Ritter of Boring, of A Marie
Stewart, Martha Barney, and
clude both lake and beach, mountain
the job in Australia for six years, but Trash May Be Burned
were
overnight
guests
Saturday
at
Ethel
Nygaard
was appointed by the
trails
for
hikes,
swimming
with
a
life
that they would come back to the
the Don Moffatt home. They had been president. A special election meeting
Telephone permission to
burn guard on duty, and improved camp Two Mill City Trackmen
states for a vacation every two years, trash will be granted by the fire dis- grounds.
here for the dance session at the fire »ill »>c held next Monday evening and
Win Berths at State Meet
The job they will be working on is a I patcher at Detroit Ranger station un-
hall that evening. Other visitors Sun all members are requested to be pres
Mill
City
came
out
seventh
in
the
The
trip
will
be
financed
from
the
>60 million project. 1 He said if the ’ der the following conditions:
track meet in Salem, May 13. day afternoon from Gresham were ent. Delegates to State Convention in
job were in this country it would cost j 1. Location and condition of incin girls’ treasury for which they raised district
Two
Mill
City trackmen won berths Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ferguson and Mr. July will be chosen at this meeting.
money
in
the
cookie
sale,
by
dues,
and
about $100 million. The families will erator must be approved in advance
in
the
state
track meet Friday, May and Mis. D ick Robinson.
a
surplus
left
from
last
year,
Hostesses Monday evening were
Ad-
follow at a later date.
Mrs. Leo Poole, and son, of Mon Sunny
I As a minimum, requirement would be ditional funds will be raised by the 21, at Corvallis. Lloyd Ross placed
Chance and Anita Becker.
.
an iron barrel, screened on top, with individuals.
second in the javelin and Jack Melt mouth, spent the weekend at the Jim
Gates BIA Giving Farewell grass and brush leared for a radius
ing tied for second in the high jump. Poole home, while the men were
Rural School hist. Budget
Dinner
for
Gates
Faculty
¡ofiofe^t.
Five other Mill City boys placed in fishing.
I Graduation Exercises for
,...
,,
O 2. C'
all rl
»a rxa Er-Ftn»• at
Pannror
ctatinn
Mrs. Charles Kelly spent from Fri
Call
dispatcher
at
Ranger
station
the
district meet. Don Ellingson, high
GATES—A cordial invitation to all
Carries
by Large Majority
hurdles, fifth, and fifth place tie in day until Sunday on the Oregon State
members of the community is being before burning any trash. Burn at Eighth Graders Friday
The school election on the Linn
college
campus
as
the
guest
of
her
time
requested
by
him.
Request
will
be
Graduation
exercises
for
the
eighth
the pole vault; Rich Thomas, 5th in
extended by the Gates Parent-Teach
Rural School District budget
grade class of the elementary school the 220 and 6th in the 100; Lloyd daughter, Leia, in the Delta Gamma County
er Association ’ to attend a farewell denied on bad days.
house, the occasion being Mothers’ for the 1954-55 school year was held
3.
No
open
fire
will
be
allowed
with
will
take
place
on
Friday
evening.
Ross,
6th
in
220;
Elton
Gregory,
5th
dinner honoiing the teachers of the I
weekend. Highlights of the visit were in the high school recreation room
May 28 at 8 p. m., in the grade in the shot put.
local schools, who will not be in Gates out written permit.
Monday evening, with 115 voters turn
school gymnasium.
The Mill City relay team, Elton the Inter-fraternity sing on Friday ing out during the hour. It was voted
the coming year.
evening,
and
the
student
talent
show
A play “My-terious Stranger,” will Gregory, Rich Thomas, Lloyd Ross
The nohost dinner will be held in Former Resident Here
exceed the 6% limitation, the vote
be presented by the class, under the and Chuck Kuhlman, came in third. on Saturday evening, both presented to
the school dining room, Thursday Killed at The Dalles
for school district No. 129-J being
at
the
Coliseum.
There
was
also
a
direction
of
their
instructor,
Mrs.
Gates' relay team. Herb Romey, John
evening, May 27. at 6 p.m. A program
A huge concete bucket weighing
109 for, ard six against.
Barnhardt, Mervin Haun, and Allen special luncheon for visiting mothers,
and social hour will follow the din several tons broke loo«e from a crane Donald Sheythe.
It will not be known until complete
tours
of
the
campus
and
buildings,
Other
numbers
on
the
program
will
Vail,
just
barely
r.osed
out
Mill
City's
ner. Teachers who have submitted and fell on a group of workmen at The
returns are in from the other districts
teas,
dinners,
and
special
church
serv
include
songs
by
the
boys
and
girls
chance for the state tourney berth.
their resignations are Don Miley, sup Dalles dam Friday evening killing two
involved, whether the budget passed,
quartets, songs by the entire group,
Gates' Allen Vail won the 100 yard ices at the various churches Sunday the time limit for these elections be
erintendent; Dale Reynolds, who will men, and injuring six.
morning.
teach in the Lebanon Union High,
One of the men killed was Ferrell presentation of awards by Vernon dash and the 440 yard dash, setting
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Port- ing May 22.
Mrs. Lets Diblee, who will join her C. Ball. 22, who had made *his home Todd, and presentation of diplomas by new records, and also won the broad were guests Sunday of Otto Koeneke.
Russell
Kelly,
chairman
of
the
school
jump. Herb Romey set a new record
husband, employed in The Dalles; hete for several years prior to mov
Mrs. Johnson is a siater of Mr. Koen Firemen Extinguish (¡rass
in winning the shot put.
Miss Mary Page and Mrs. Richatd ing to The Dalles, where he was board.
eke.
They enjoyed a trip up the can
Parker. As yet Don Miley has not de working on the dam.
Fire East of Town Monday
yon
while
here.
MILL
(ITY
TAKES
STAYTON
finitely decided where he will be.
Drivers Licence Examiner
He married the former Josephine
The Mill City firemen were called
Mr.
and
Mr».
Hugh
Walkup
visited
Roy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barn IN EXTR A INNING GAME
To Be Here Thurs. May 27 friends in Albany Sunday.
out Monday to put out a grass fire
Mill
City
scored
two
runs
in
an
ex
Poppy Sale To Be Held
ey A. Roy.
Workmen are busy this week re near the Santiam Equipment Co., east
A drivers license examiner will be
tra inning to take Stayton 9-7, la-t
Here Two Days Next Week
on duty at the fire hall in Mill City building the kitchen in the Mountain of town.
Friday
night,
at
Stayton.
Elton
Greg
Painter« fmi-hed painting the inter
On Thursday and Friday of next
Fire Chief Dub Stewart stated it
ory pitched the win, allowing four between the houts of 9 and 4 Thurs-i States Power building. The apartment
week, the Legion Auxiliary will be on ior of Shirley’s Beauty shop this week hits, five walks and striking out 12. day. May 27.
is occupied by the Lee Bassett family. was evidently started by the careless
the streets selling poppies which have end. This is just one of the many I
ness of a fisherman. Due to the dry
All persons wishing original licens
improvements that have taken place i Mrs. Sig Jep«on recently underwent es or permits to drive are asked to' The Mill C ity Pharmacy had a •on weather, all fishermen and those pic-
been made by disabled war vets.
M< >re information on the sale will be in Mill City during the past few treatment in Salem, where she was file their applications well ahead of stop shade installed at the store this nicing should exercise caution with
weeks.
r-ubiished next week.
hospitalized for about 10 days.
the scheduled closing hour.
weekend. Dick Parker did the job campfire-.
m
l
Busy Days Now
mmciiu
t l
Vote Friday at
May Primaries
Big Cliff Turbine
Gets Tryout Thurs.
Last Days of School
Toostmistress Topic
Pickets Halt Work
On Lyons Substation
Kids Graduation’
PTA Highlight
Boring Dance Group
Visits Here Saturday
Tillamook Truck
Dumps Cattle on Road