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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 10, 1955)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLUME XI 1— M M BEK 45 Idanha Man Loses Life in Lake Plunge The body of James B. Adams, 42, of Idanha, lost his life apparently early Sunday morning, when his car skidded off the highway and went into Detroit reservoir at a point just east of the place where the old engineer’s office was located. Skid marks showed he was evidently com ing down the canyon when the acci dent occured. He was seen in De troit between the hours of midnight and 1 a. m. Sunday. A Salem woman reported the tragedy about 1:30 p. m. Sunday when she saw Adam's body floating near an oil slick close to the shore. Police said Adams was apparently alone when his car made the fatal plunge. There are no guard rails at this point on the highway. Police stated there was not much hope of recovering the car, as it is in about 200 feet of water. Adams was born September 30, 1913, at Mayfield, Minn. His body was shipped there Tuesday for burial. He is survived by his mother, two brothels and his sister. Another Car Over Bank Don Nesbitt came across another accident on the North Santiam high way Friday night, and took Fred Staples, 49, of Portland, to San tiam Memorial hospital where he was treated for cuts and bruises. His automobile went over the bank near Detroit Dam. MILL CITY. OREGON THl’RSD \Y. NO5 EMBER 10. 1955 Man from State Hospital Found Here Fiank Bowman, 30, who was com- Morris. He had been out of the hos pital in Salem, was picked up in Mill City Monday by Policeman Tom Morris. He had ben out of the hos- pital since Friday, and was evidently on his way to Bend. He came to Stewart’s Grocery, ! where he purchased some hamburg er. He boasted to the Stewart’s and Verne Shaw about his ability as a fighter, and well he could, as he 1 was over six feet tall and very | muscular. Shaw became suspicious | of his actions and called the police. Bowman made a boast that he once knocked a rhinocerous cold with one punch to the head. When found he was near the Don Carlson place. He was placed in the city jail until guards from the hos pital picked him up Monday after noon. Salem Men to Attend Meeting of North Santiam Chamber at Sublimity $2.50 A YEAR. 10c A COPT Wolves Drop Final Game at Philomath Fri • Lloyd Gift, Bonanza. Oregon, has been named Pacific Northwest “Graaa- man of the Year" for 1955 by the Port land Chamber of Commerce. Gift received received a total of $1550 in awards. He has turned unproduc tive scab-rock land into profitable grass range, increasing output per acre 27 times. Thirty-Six Turn — Out for Basket “ Ball Squad Here A delegation of Salem Chamber | members will be present to take part I in the next meeting of the North I Santiam Chamber of Commerce, to ■ be held in Sublimity, Wednesday,) November 16 according to Tate, acting president. Fred G. Starret, chairman committee on tours, of the I Chambe, stated a bus may be charter- • Chamber, stated a bus may be chart-1 ered for the trip. The Timberwolves dropped their in al game of the season at Philo- math last Friday by «a 7-12 score. The Wolves nut on half a dozen «coring drives, most of which were broken up by fumbles. Dick Crook scored in the first period and a pass from Lloyd Ross to Maurie Bassett added the extra point. Just before the half ended Philomath’s Roger Smith intercepted a Mill City pass and went 53 yards to make the score 7-6. The second half raw the Timber wolves move up and down the field with the drives usually winding up in a fumble. With five minutes left to play, an 81 yard pass play from Smith to Lynn Roberts gave Philo math the final 12-7 edge. The Wolves played without the services of Don Lemke and lost three other regulars during the game. Dale Walczak led the Mill City de- fense and Arnes Jackson piled up 113 yards from scrimmage. The League is in somewhat of a turmoil due to rescheduled games but it is thought the outcome is ubout like this: Team w L Pct. Amity 6 1 1.000 .571 Mill City 4 3 4 3 .571 Monroe .571 4 3 Chemawa .571 4 3 Philomath .571 4 3 Jefferson 1 6 Sublimity .111 .000 Scio .0 6 Stores Here To Close on Friday I Most all business houses in Mill ¡City will be closed Friday of this week in honor of Veterans day. A survey of the town showed that I nearly all businesses will close to pay hommage to the veterans of all 1 wars. A call to other parts in the , lower canyon revealed that Ken Gol- I liet at. Mehama, Thiel’s Store and I Lyons Food Market, and Gates Gen- | oral Store will also be close Friday. — Many Attend Open House At School Monday A large crowd of parents and in terested friends attended the annual “open house” of the Mill City High school from 7:30 until 9:30 Monday night at th ■ high school building, i The chorus opened the program with 1 two songs. Members of the student council, ; headed by Chick Kuhlman as presi- i dent, put on one of their regular meetings, giv .ig the parents a better idea of “students in action." A read ing, entitled "I Speak for Democra cy," was given by Rosalie Bassett. Installation ceremonies conducted by Kuhlman, assisted by other mem bers of the Honor Society, Ellen Shelton, Camille Goble, Rosalie Bas Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Kershaw of sett and Jackie Bickett, were im Dayton, Wyo., completed a deal this pressively put on by candlelight for week, whereby they became owners of five new members inducte<$ into the Gates Geneial Store, which has membership. Those inducted were: been operated for the past six years Jan Ross, Ann Hirte, Bunny Caudle, and a half by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd i Ida Mae Barr and Lahny Podrabsky. Völkel. "American Education Week,” the The Kershaws are not new to topic used by Principal Howard Oregon, as they lived in Corvallis Means for his speech, included a about 12 years ago. They have had timely discussion of the many ‘helps' about 12 years experience in the mer a present-day education offers to chandise business, and state they are the student through modern school well pleased with the Gates area and facilities. the North Santiam canyon, stating All departments of the school, "it is one of the most beautiful plac including the gymnasium, the shop, es we have seen.” They will take art and science looms, library, and ' over active management of the busi the unique homemaking house. Fir ness Saturday morning. Manor, were open for inspection of Mr. and Mrs. Völkel will continue the visitors, with all instructors to make Gates their home, where Mr. standing by to conduct tours and an Völkel is postmaster. They have swer questkins. other property in the Gates area. Refieshments were served in the The Kershaws and their two child recreation room, as well as at Fir ren, Arlene, who is in the sixth grade Manor, by members of the Home Ec and Billy, in the fourth grade, are daises. , , making their home in one of the \’ol- The students, faculty, and custod kcl apartments at the present time. ians, as well as members of the board of education, are to be con gratulated on the excellent appear ance of the buildings, for which alt concerned are justly proud. Wyoming Folk Buy Store from Völkel at Gates Basketball practice started at Mill City high school Tuesday, Novem ber 8, with 36 candidates reporting I to Head Coach Burton Boroughs |and Junior Varsity Coach Walter |Jackson. • Returning lettermen are Dick "Broiling Start to Finish" I Crook, Donald Ellingson, Lloyd Ross, To Be Theme of Mehama I Initation ceremonies were put on by j “"d Edward Gregory, seniors, and I by Santiam Rebekah Lodge at the hall l«”e junior. Ronald Lemke. Extension Unit Meeting MEHAMA—The Mehama Home Wednesday evening, November 2, for | _ Other varsity prospects are Gary Bevier, a freshman; Terry Muir, j Extension unit met at the Women’s Mrs. Bessie Bassett with Julia Bas G„ acting as noble Bruce Thomas, , Kenneth Epperson, | The Marion County Council of Par club house Wednesday, November 2 sett, a past N. _ for an all-day meeting starting at grand during the inititory work. Pre Arnie Jackson, Dale Walczak, and ent-Teacher Association met in the 10:30. Mrs. Ercill Wilson and Mrs. I siding over the i remainder” of the Harold Kliewer, juniors. Seniors are Mill City High School auditorium Wed Lilly Wolfkiel were project leaders work was the present noble grand, Charles Kuhlman and Maurie Bas nesday evening, November 2, with the sett, members of last year’s Junior president, Lula Marschat (Mrs. L. and ably presented the project, “It's Marie Stewart. E.) of Salem presiding. Mihutes and The drill team was directed by v*rsity. Always Salad Time.'' The members brought hot dishes and desserts Ruth Hess, with Mabie Veteto in ' This year’s schedule includes 18 communications were read by the sec league games with two non-league retary, Harriett Smart, also of Salam, which with t he salads’prepared were charge of the degree work. During the business session, second games with Gervais. Also Browns and the treasurers repoit was given served as a buffet luncheon at noon GATES—The Gates PTA met by the hostesses, Mrs. Don Callahan, nominations for next term’s officers ville high school is tentatively- by Al Nesbitt of Mill City. It was mentioned that there are now Thursday evening, November 3 in the Mrs. Horace McCarley and Mrs. Art resulted in the following: Ruth Hess, scheduled for January 21. Mill City should be well repre 29,000 members of the PTA in the high school, with a good attendance. A check for $42,008.46 will tie pre noble grand; Dorothy Vail and Mabel Anderson. The business meeting was held in I Veteto both having declined for vice- sented as to height with four of the State of Oregon.. Reports of the var. President Richard Parker presided sented Monday by Pacific Power A the afternoon with Mrs. Harry | grand, Mabel Yankus was nominated; returning lettermen stretching to ious chairmen were as follows: legis at the business session. The meeting Light Company in payment of its Monroe, chairman presiding. Mrs. i Esther Cline and Lettie Swan, for six feet or better. Everything points lative, Evangeline Williams; scholar of the executive board was reported, 1955 property texes in Marion Giles Wagner. A.C.W.W. chairman treasurer; and Ida Fleetwood, as sec to a good season and with a little ships, Richard Sorick.; PTA magazine, | the budget for the coming year read county, according to R. L. Stewart, luck and hard work Mill City should Mrs. David Tumey, who also men and approved.lt was agieed to start local manager for the power com gave her first report on India and retary. tioned the weekly program over the regular meetings of the associa pany. Mrs. Milton Roten, Health and Safe I Reports were given by those atten be up around the top again. This year's manager will be Her KOAC every Wednesday at 2 p. m.; tion at 7:30 instead of 8 o’clock a* A check for $210,103.05 for taxes ty chairman gave an interesting and ding the “get-together at the Odd fellows’ Home in Portland the previous schel Clark. The roster includes the health, Mrs. L. S. Shuford, whose re- in the past. The group decided to in Linn County is also ready to be instructive 1 eport of Civil Defense. I port was elaborated on by Dr. Stone, make the Hallowe'en party for the presented by the company. The January meeting will be on . Sunday, when a birthday cake and following boya: Seniors-—Maurie Bassett, Lloyd Marion County Health Department pupils an annual affair, to be held Stewart pointed out that the conv “Broiling Start to Finish.” This ¡gifts honored Mis. Augusta Fleet- Ross, Charles Kuhlman, Dick Crook, | physician. the evening of October 31, each pany’s tax payment was $4,668.91 project will probably be more ex ■ weed and Billy Eidler, residents. Program chairman, Don Patch an- year. higher than last year, representing Discussion was held concerning the Eddie Gregory, Don Ellingson and pensive than most of the others so Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vail made an increase of approximately 12.5 | nounced the interesting program, be- it was voted that each member would t gathering of toys for an orphanage Wayne Hollibaugh. Sophomores—Lahny Podrabsky, I ginning with a flute ensemble from reports on the proper procedure for per cent. bring 10c to that meeting to help • or other needy children at Christmas Michael Thomas, Larry Urban, Daryl the Mill City band, directed by Earl sending a boy and girl to Boys and Pacific’s total property tax paid in cover the costs. There were 20 mem | time. bers and visitors present at the I At the refreshment hour, those hav Shepherd, Douglas Hirte, and Dale Loucks. Mr. Patch introduced WiUard Girjs State, Mrs. Vail reported the 26 counties in Oregon this year a- Bear as moderator of a four-member application and money for the girl mounts to $2,374,231.19. This amount ing birthdays in the months from Smith. meeting. Juniors—Teiry Muir, Kenneth Ep panel who discussed the topic “What must be sent in by March. Mr. Vail lie $186,795.81 larger than it was in ! June to January were honored at especially decorated tables depicting person, Donald Lemke, Dale Walcaak, is Right With Our Public Schools?” will report more information on this 1954. an increase of 8.5 percent. the month of their birth. Beautiful Ames Jackson, Harold Kliewer and Other members of the panel giving at a later date. Mrs. A. T. Barnhardts very enlightening talks were Miss first graders received the treat, Fri arrangements of wild crab-apple and Bruce Thomas. Freshmen—Gary Bevier, Thomas Jean Spaulding, a superintendent of el day, for having the most parents Senior Class To Present fire-thorn were effectively used in Fencl, Bill Longnecker, Ronnie Kuhl ementary education, who asserted "We present at the meeting. A film "Free- the decorations. Play Friday, November 18 Serving on the committee were man, Brian Moffatt, Donald Cree, Do Teach the Fundamentals,” John Idom tv Learn”, was shown. Pupils of The Seniors of Mill City high The Mill City Ministerial Asso Antonia Thomas, Vera Hathaway. Louis Morgan, Bill Hedge, Harvey ¡Conway, a superintendent of secon the fourth grade were presented in M-hool are preparing their class play, ciation met Monday evening in the Esther Cline, Grace Hutchinson and Bodda, Albert Nichols, Jim White, dary education, who spoke of “The a reading, "Little Orphan Annie.” Hostesses serving were Mrs. Frank “Time Out for Ginger,” which will Community church, with all memb Joan Cauble. Forty-five wete present. Fred Smith, Eugene Skaug, Bob (Importance of Fun and Activities” in Boroughs, Dewey Farren and Rich ! the school curriculum, and Dick Sor- I Novak, Mrs. Merle Devine, Mrs. B. be presented in the high school ers present. After a brief devotional ard Warren. by the host pastor, R. F. Taft, ' ick, director of certification and teach D. Bumgarner and Mrs. Grace Myers. I auditorium November 18 at 8 p. m. This is a three-act comedy by Ronald President Vickers had charge of the Lyons Kindergarten Holds er training, who told of the "Kind of business meeting. The main item of First Class With 23 Present Training” expected of our teachers. I Alexander. Leading roles are being played by business was the completion of plans | LYONS—The first kindergarten It was stated during the discussion Lions Auxiliary To Have Jan Ross and Chuck Kuhlman, with for the Union Thanksgiving Service class was held Tuesday morning at I that Oregoon ranks at the very top Family Night December 5 Barbara Podrabsky playing the title which will be held at the Commun the Catholic community hall, with ‘ in the teaching of fundamentals of The Milt City Lions Club Auxiliary role. ity church Wednesday evening, No Mr«. Alice Huber instructor, and 23 i learning, and that Oregon has one of Supporting characters are Rose vember 23, at 7:30 o’clock.. Each of children enrolling. Mrs. Effie Moore Miss Dolores Poole, daughter of the highest stadards for teachers in met recently at the home of the president, Mrs. Robert Veneaa. It Fleming, Camille Goble, Don Eiling- the ministers will have a part in and Mrs. Elizabeth Carter were help Mr. and Mrs. James Poole of Mill City I the United States. the program. and a Senior at Oregon College of At the close of the session the edu- was voted by the group to "adopt” a •on, Maurie Bassett, Dick Crook, ers for the morning. The offering received at the serv Education at Monmouth, has been se ' cators and parents, refreshments were needy blind child at the Salem Blind Eddie Gregory and Jo Bell. Roberta Hallowe’en refreshments were ice will be sent to the “Share Our served the children by Mrs. Huber lected as one of thirteen outstanding served in the basement recreation school to be remembered with gifts, Loucks is business manager and Mrs. Surplus" project through which each during the lunch period. Enrolling students at the college for listing in room by a group of the Mill City PTA toys, and clothing during the year. Robert Boak is director. A family night dinner and enter dollar given will provide $20 worth were Linda and Lee Olmstea«^ James “Who’s Who Among Students in ( members, ______ , president of whom is Mrs. nt food for hungry people of the Brown, Mary Wilson, Nancy Owen, American Universities and Colleges.” | Al Nesbitt. Represented were Au- tainment is being planned for Mon world. The public is invited to the 1 Gary Chase, Jimmy Rockwell, John The group was presented before the | burn< Aumsville, Englewood, Gates, day, December 5, Members started Explorer Scouts To Have service. [ Brusasco, Glendan Scott, Myla Allen, school assemblage last Friday night . Hayesville, Hoover, Jefferson, Keiser, to work on stamped embroidery Fish Fry Saturday Night goods for a bazaar scheduled for | Patricia Mason, Richie Manning, during homeceming activities by Dr. ([^alie. Morningside, Parrish, Rich- next year. One-half of the proceeds Dutch Steiner, scoutmaster, this Hollis Crandell, Connie Walker, Re. E. Lieuallen, college president. I mond, and North Salem Senior High of the endeavor will go to the blind week is announcing that Explorer Listed as accomplishments of the associations. i Donald Geraths, Douglas Erickson, school, as sight conservation is the Post No. 49 is sponsoring a fish fry Carl Goschie, Raymond and Marilyn I well-known girl were the following: at the Legion hall here Saturday national project of Lions clubs. Spencer. Cindy Hurst, Sandra War | presindent of Sigma Epsilon Pi, vice- night. | Refreshments were served by the wick. Helen Grosso, and Cheryl Pen president of Phi Beta Sigma, and Todd The dinner will be served between hostess at the close of the meeting. Hall social chairman, committee on DETROIT—A choir composed of nington. the hours of 7 and 9, and the public The next meeting of the group will which she has served included fresh adults and teenagers, just recently be November 16, a week early due to is invited to attend. A dance will be man week and a number of dance com organized, sang for the first time held following the dinner. purchase Thanksgiving, with Mabel Hunter as DETROIT—Plans to Sunday morning at the Detroit mittees. An advance ticket sale is being hostess at the home of her daughter, the community another 50 lights for Also included in the thirteen was church. carried on by the boys. Money from Phyllis Hindes. John Davis of Idanha, a graduate of Christmas tree were made by the The choir at present has a mem the event will be used for scout work. His activities ' Woman’s Civic Club at a recent bership of 14. Stanley White is con Detroit High School. included: now student body first vice- , meeting held at the home of Helen ductor Anyone interested in joining Santiam Canyon Extention The ham dinner put on by the Mill the choir is asked to attend Thursday Only a smal vote was cast at the presndent, yell king io 1953-54; junior Bryant. About 20 members were City PTA last Sunday in the grade Unit To Meet Nov. 16 evening practice at 8 o’clock at the ' city election here Tuesday, when a class vice-president in 1954-55; Grove present. The Santiam Canyon Extension school cafeteria under the leadership Detroit sported its first community I mayor and two councilmen were co-editor, 1954-55. eH is on the honor Detroit church. I unit will hold their regular Novemb of Al Nesbitt, ways and means chair Christmas tree last Christinas, under [elected. Hostesses last Thuiwday were rolL has a membership in Theta Delta man, was adjudged a real success, J. C. Kimmel, present mayor re- Phi and D’OCE-Do, and has served on the combined sponsorship of the Civic er meeting on November 16 this Mrs. Gordon Skidmore and Mrs.. Ray month. The date has been advanced with *78.00 being cleared. Member« ceived 51 votes, to ertum him to committees for homecoming, folks club, and the Detroit merchants. Sophy. Refreshments were served. who assisted were especially ap At the meeting, plans were also on account of Thanksgiving. ' office There were seven scattering festival, and freshman week This will be a all-d*y meeting, preciative of the fine help donated discussed for the Christmas party NURSING CONFERENCE votes by Mrs. Gladys Podrabsky, «chool There will be a nursing conference Tex Blazek and K»d Thoms.« «pent which will be held December 15 at beginning at 10:30, with the lesson Don Jenkins received 42 votes and cook, who made all the rolls and pie, for the day being, "Styles for You, ” Ella Johnson. the home of Mrs. with immunization at Detroit school Frank Hunter 47 for the position of a few days Last week in th« La- and greatly helped in the planning | led by Miss Barbara Feaaler, county November 17 from 10 a. m. until councilmen. There were nine scat- Grande area elk hunting, but had no Co-hostesaes were Mrs. Glen David and serving. I extension leader from Salem son and Mrs. Ralph Swayze 12 noon. luck 1 tering vote« for these offices Officers Nominated For Rebekah Lodge County Council PTA Meeting Held Here Gates PTA Plans To Make Party Annual Hallowe'en Event Union Thanksgiving Service To Be Held Dolores Poole in College "Who's Who" Book Choir Organized for Church at Detroit Detroit Plans More Lights for Yule Tree Small Vote Cast At City Election Pacific Power Tax Higher This Year