THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE
VOLUME XIV
MILL CITY. OREGON
NUMBER 21
Primary Election
Results for City
Are Published
Girl and Boy of the Month
THURSDAY. MAY 22. 1953
Beaver Boys State
Delegates Again
Sponsored by Groups
Corvallis Bests
Lebanon 3-1 In
Softball Opener
M A YEAR 10c A COTY
IV/ns Scholarship
Incorporation
Vote at Lyons
Mon., May 26
Beaver Boys State will be held
again this year at OSC in Corvallis
from June 15 to 21. inclusive. While
the program is sponsored by the
A legal notice has been running in
American Legion, the Lions club has
The Primary Election in Oregon is
A good crwod of local and visiting
The Enterprise for the past throe
for the past several years put up the softball fans turned out to Mill City’s
now history. This fall election will
weeks telling voters of Lyons that
money to send one delegate from here. Allen field to watch Nored Builders
prove to be a hotly contested race
an election, submitting the proposi­
Sandy Olson
Larry Kanoff
Boys State is a plan for training in of Corvallis take a close 3-1 decision
for governer between Mark Hatfield,
tion of incorporation to the register­
republican and Robert Holmes, Demo­
Sandy Olson, daughter of Mr. and the functional aspects of citizenship. from Western Veneer of Lebanon in
ed voters of that area, will be held
crat. Walt Norblad won easily over Mrs. James R. Olson of Mill City It is a program of education along a nine inning tilt sponsored by the
Monday, May 26 at the Rebekah
his opponent and will face Robert has been selected by the faculty and these lines and a worth while project. Mill City Jaycees.
hall. The polls will be open from 8
Thornton in the fall electoin.
student council to be honored as the
The veteran Corvallis club—play­
a. m. until 8 p. m.
Girl of the month for April. She is
ing as the host team—boasted five
How They Voted Here
One of the reasons residents >f the
a
junior
and
has
been
active
in
stud
­
former Mill City stars in all-staters
In Linn County on the nonpartisan
area have been promoting the idea
ent
council
affairs
including
the
ma
­
Gordy
McMorris
and
Don
Carey,
ballot they voted as follows:
is that it will provide funds from the
outfielder Jim Grant and pitchers
Judge of the Supreme court. Posi­ gazine sales, the Christmas program
franchise of Pacific Power 8c Light
.Carl Byer and Loyd Buettenbach.
tion No. 3—Bowe, 31; Overhulse 91; and others.
to pay for the street lights, which
Byers
was
easily
the
nights
’
top
Sandy
was
a
member
of
the
yell
Sloan 109.
now are supported through contri­
performer.
During
his
five-inning:
For Position No. 7—Jason Lee, 130, squad that worked so hard to get
butions
of the residents.
stint on the mound he whiffed 10
second place at the jamboree and
Rossman 106.
Miss
lara
Lee
w
u.iien,
uaugnier
I
Other
funds from the state high
batters while besting top-flighter
For circuit Judge, Richard Ander­ with the other yell leaders, served
of Mr amt Mrs Noyes Whitten has waX a”d I'Quor sales and some eounty
Keith
Marshall
of
Lebanon
1-0
be
­
son 138; John Hall 42, Stewart at the after-game refreshments for
be available if
fore turning over the hill duties to been awarded a scholarship to the i™fu,,’ds,.wouJd
I visiting players. She is Pep Club
Weiss, 52.
University of Oregon, This award 'the Lyons area were incorporated as
Loyd
Buettenbach.
In
the
seevnth
In
­
County:
president
and
a
driving
force
in
all
Linn
Republican ballot.
a city.
ning, Byers picked out one of lefty will be presented to Miss Whitten at
Representative in Congress, 4th its activities. She is also a member
Those in favor of the incorporation
commencement
exercises
May
28.
’
s
offerings
and
blasted
it
Marshall
The
final
meeting
of
the
Mill
City
of the GAA. Sandra participated in
district—Geddes 70.
figure
that it would do much to
14, the exchange assembly with Colton PTA for the current season was held far over the left fielders head or a
Governor—Eichman 1, Gill
stabilize the community and also in­
two-run
homer
to
give
Corvallis
its
in
the
high
school
auditorium
Wed
­
and
had
a
bit
part
in
“
Life
of
the
Tlatfield 52, Livingston 4, Rasoc 1.
crease the value of their property.
Party.” Sandy, a gregarious person, nesday evening. May 14, with a very 3-1 margin. Lebanon threatened in
Unander, 21.
Commissioner of Labor, McCauley Ikes swimming, dancing, parties, and small crowd attending. Mrs. Walter the ninth inning—filling the bases— ,
Thomas presided, with Mrs. Charles only to have Buettenbach strike out
especially, friendly people.
74.
Lebanon’s Dick Schaeffer to end the '
State Senator, 2nd Dist.—Draper
The boy chosen to be honored for Kelly acting as secretary.
I
Chief business of the evening was game.
35; Goode 47.
April is Larry Kanoff, son of Mr.
The Jaycees plan to bill future
State Representative 13th Dist.— and Mrs. Lawrence Kanoff. Larry has the installation of officers for the
Howard 14, Julian 33, Purdy 24 and held the office of student body ser­ coming year, with Mrs. Robert Veness games with some of the states best |
Don Howe and Gary Bevier pitch­
Savage 51.
geant-at-arms this year and has been serving as installing officer, Those in­ teams as participants. Proceeds will
stalled included: president. George be used to develop a league for local
Dist. Attorney—Johns 73.
ed Santiam to a 9-8 victory over Scio.
an active student council member.
County Commisioner, Downing. 78.
Larry has been especially active in Humphreys; vice-president, Mrs. players.
Going into the 6th inning Scio led
E
R
H
lettermen affairs, having been secre­ William Lee; secretary, Mrs. Dellis
8-6. On three successive hits the
Precinct Committeeman, D. B. I
3
3
7
tary in that organization. He plays Hinee; and treasurer, Mrs. Paul Hel­ Corvallis ........... .......
Sr. was high with 8 votes.
local boys tied the score at 8 all. In
The
North
Santiam
Teachers
’
As
­
9
........................ 1
3
Democratic—Linn County-
sociation met here Thursday evening the bottom of the 7th inning Bill
football, basketball, baseball equal­ gath. A lovely corsage was pinned Lebanon
Byers,
Wehmeier.
Buettenbach and
Representative in Congress, 4 th ly well and like anything that will on each officer by Mrs. Harry Mason.
at Santiam Union high school. The Hedge hit a tripie and Don Cree
Marshall and Schaeffer
Bist.—Porter 124.
take him out of doors. His first love,
musical program, preceding the busi- brought
jn on a sacrifice,
The meeting opened with the flag
Governor—Wallace 47; Holmes 32. however, is music and he has been a salute, led by the Boy Scouts, after
ness meeting, was as follows: flute
Santiam revenged an earlier defeat
Smith 11.
trio, Shirley Veness, Rozillah Yank-1 by district champion Jefferson by
member of the school band for a which the minutes of the April meet­
us, and John Kelly, under direction clubbing the Lions’12-10. Jeffereon
Labor Commissioner—Nilson 133. number of years and hopes to make ing were read. The treasurers report,
of Earl Loucks, band leader; and started the fireworks by collecting 6
State Senator 2nd District—Wiley music his vocation. In addition Lar­ given by Mrs. James Gordon, showing
48, Butts 63, Draper 23.
ry has been active as a reporter for a balance of »102.05, was accepted. An
numbers by Girl’s trio from the soph- run# in the first inning. The Wolver-
omore class of chorus, Yvonne Dick- ines were not to be denied as they
State Representative 13th Dist.— the school paper and also was prop annual report of activities of the
past year was given by Mrs. Thomas.
Kirkpatrick 109, Fitzwater 89.
ey, Sandra Thomas, and Frances Net- ! scored 8 big runs in the fifth to sew
man for the junior plays.
The recommendation of the execu­
bitt, under direction of Miss Helen up the contest. Don Howe was the
District Attorney—McCormick 123.
winning pitcher.
tive board to donate $45.00 toward the
Park.
County Commissioner—Ingram 88,
equipment for a teachers’ room in the
Address of the evening was by j
Belden 47.
. new high school was accepted.
Ewald Turner of Pendleton, national p
t
pi
Ida Carey was high for precinct
Mrs. Lee Kuhlman of Gates was
commftteewoman.
vice president of classroom teachers
|
JllOWS
appointed chairman to assist the Jun-
Marion Coaaty
and Oregon’s candidate for National
j iors in giving a reception for the Sen-
Judge, Position No. 3—Bowe IT,
Minimum prices • for
straw- president of the - group
— . picking ____
- next 1 year,
, iors following commencement cere- berries “in"Western*^Oregon'will be who flew to Portland after school and
Overhulse 31, Sloan 44.
I monies.
Supreme Court Judge, Posistion
the same ae in 1957, as suggested dur- was brought to Mill City by
Gene Teague, Chevrolet deal-r for
The room count, taken by Mrs. ing a recent meeting in McMinnville. Posey of the OEA.
No. 7—Lee 51, Rossman 45-
1 this area, of Stayton, was a guest at
Charles Stewart, resulted in Mrs. Following reports by grower re-; The speaker told of the bill which
Representative in Congress 1st Dis­
Morleys sixth-grade room receiving presentatives from eight counties, would enable teachers to hold legis-1 the Lions club meeting here Monday
trict—Hitchcock 13; Norblad 34.
night, when he showed film» taken
the prize for the most parents pres­ the group at the meeting passed the lative office, and would enable mem-1
Governor—Gill 16, Hatfield 18, Liv­
of various parades in this state and
ent.
teach-
;
ingston 1, Unander 8.
following motion: “In areas picking bers of the legislature to hold
Mrs. Robert Veness announced that by the pound, the suggested picking *ng contracts. A number of members also of the Rose Parade in California.
State Senator 1st Dist—Ahrens,
the kindergarten graduation program price will be either 3^c plus ^c took petitions to circulate for signe- The films were colorful and showed
31, Schleisinger 19, White 31.
will be held from 7:30 until 8:00 p. m. bonus or 4 cent, per pound; in areas tures necessary to proceed with this many beautiful hones and floats in
State Rep., 12th Dist.—Chadwick,
the various events.
Thursday evening, May 22, in the picking by the six-hallock carrier, ' legislation,
32, Cook 23, Elfstrom 37, Heider 24,
Mr. Teague stated that in the six
Santiam Union High School auditor­ the suggested picking price will be
Hunt 19, I-ane 12, Penson 22,
Another guest was Frank Kettleaon shows he has entered this year his
ium.
Count’ Judge—Hartley 42.
either 20 cent« plus 5 cents bonus of the Dallas schools, director of de- horse, , “
'™.
C
Mr. Chevrolet
’” has won
It was announced by Mrs. Harry or 25 cents per carrier.”
Commissioner, Ahrens 14. Judson
partinent 2 of the classroom teachers them al,
year he beat the
Mason
that
the
North
Santiam
Teach
­
4, Massey 5. Miller 5, Todd 4, Yeater
The suggested prices followed re- °^,9re?°,n’
. .
Champion of the United States three
ers’ Association would meet at the porta by grower representatives from
Chief business of the session was tjmeH
15.
high
school
Thursday
evening,
May
eaker wga Gene Ha
Assessor, Domogalla, 43.
Clackamas, Columbia, Lane, Marron, the installation of officers, with' Other
15, with the State President of Class­ Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and James Wright of Man-Linn school, (McMlnnville vice presldent of the
Recorder—Lanke 29, Stone
in attendance.
Ray Gulliford,
eighth. room
— Teachers
-
Coroner— Edwards 39.
Yamhill counties. No reports were re­ the retiring president in charge New Oregon Federation of Wild Life who
Precinct Committeewoman, High. grader son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack! An itemized report of the extensive ceived from representatives of Bent­ officers include: Clmt Land of Man-1 spoke on work of that crrullMttoB,
¡Gulliford and Hugh McWhirk, fifth work accomplished by the Health De- on, Hood River, and Linn counties.
Mabel Nelson.
Linn, president; Janice Powell, of He 8tated Kame laWs 8hould be en.
I grader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Me- P*rtment was given by Mrs. Edsel
Democratic—Marion County
commission in­
The meeting was arranged by the Mari-Linn, secretary-treasurer; andlforced by the
Rep. in Congress 1st Disttrict— I Whirk have been chosen to “Citizens Croan; health chairman for the PTA. Oregon Strawberry Council in co­ Mr. Lineberry of Turner, vice presi-1 atead of the sUte ,ice> |Je >190
[ of the Month” by their fellow stud-
A report of the activities of the operation with strawberry associa­
Metheny 10, Thornton 36.
ed|there
be legislation soon that
Governor—Holmes 44, Smith 0, ents in the Gates grade school. This kindergarten ’«s
tions and county extension agents. *n person, the others by proxy.
would
make
it mandatory for junior
I is a much coveted title and their pic­ ert Veness, who stated that it was in Martin V...
Mr
Wallace 6.
Van Cleave, Salem, president
klr. - Wright thanked all officers
c‘:
hunters to pass a test in ability to
its
ninth
year.
Labor Commissioner—Nilsen 38. tures are placed in the hall.
of the Oregon Strawberry Council, an,‘ committee chairmen for coopera- use firearms.
The high school vocal trio, made up
tion during the year, with special
State Senator, 1st Dist—Allen 31.
He urged that ail sportsmen belong
of Yvonne Dickie, Sandy Thomas, and presided at the meeting.
mention of Mr. Corrigan and Mr. to some sportsman’s group, saying
O’Brien 35.
Frances
Nesbitt,
entertained
with
Gardner of Stay ton UHS, each of that in Oregon only 1 percent of the
State Rep. 12th Dist.—Carter 28,
several numbers, accompanied at the
whom acted as program chairman at sportsmen belong to such organiza­
Donaldson 31, Lockhart 31, McDon-
piano by Miss Helen Parks of the
different meetings.
ough 35.
tions.
high school faculty.
After adjournment, the group en­
County Judge—Robertson 44.
At a board meeting. Lowell Fleet­
I
An
enthusiastic
report
on
the
recent
joyed refreshments in the recreation wood, Bob Veness and Lee Ross were
County Commissioner—Huff
'
State
Convention
at
Bend
was
given
room,
then
were
conducted
by
James
McCarthy 32.
LYONS—Funeral
services were by the new vice-president, Mrs. Will­
elected as delegates to the State con­
Assessor—Kane.ski 30.
held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock iam Lee.
The kindergarten class sponsored Putman on a tour of the new Santiam vention, with Charles Kelly as a»
i Union high school building.
i from the Lyons Methodist church for
alternate. It was also voted to give
Service pins for outstanding service by the Mill City PTA will hold an­
Roy N. Asmussen, who passed away in the PT A were awarded to the fol­ nual graduation exercises Thursday
$30 to send a delegate to Boys State.
Wednesday evening. May 14 at his lowing by Mrs. Thomas: Mrs. Edsel evening at 7:30 in the high school
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home here following a heart attack Croan, health chairman; Mrs. Jerry auditorium here. Mrs. George Staf­
Army Ask» Bids For
He was 56 years of age and was bom Pittam. ways and means chairman; ford of Gates has been the instruct­
at Watertown, Minn., May 10, 1902. Mrs. Paul Helgath, program chair­ or, and reports that 11 children will
Cranes
At Dam Projects
raylor of Mehama
He spent his early life in Minne- man’. and Mrs. James Gordon, treas- receive certificates promoting them
GATES—Elmer Taylor
Bids
will
be invited by the Portland
received a leg injui ry in a tnree-car sota, served four years In the U. S. urer' Thank-you cards were given to to the first grade next fall, and two
District, Corps of Engineers, Mon­
irly
Sunday
after-
Navy
receiving
his
discharge
in
1924.
other
Slated to graduate from Santiam
pile-up at Gates earl,
pupils will receive cards of advance­
officers.
day, May 19, for two cranes at Look­
noon. Taylor was turning off the He lived two years in New York 1 | On behalf of the executive board, ment, since they will be too young to Union high school in the high school out Point Dam on the Middle Fork
gym Wednesday evening, May 28,
highway into the Ned Richards drive­ before returning to Minnesota and Mrs. Paul Helgath presented the re­ begin school then.
Willamette River and one at the De­
way, when struck by a west-bound came to Oregon in 1942 and has been tiring president, Mrs. Thomas, with
Pink and blue caps and gowns will are Gwen Christensen, Cara Lee troit dam east of here.
car. Before anyone could count 10, a I with Bonneville Power administra­ a gift of a crystal bowl. The past­ be worn by the girls and boys and a Whitten, Glenna Randall, Roberta
The invitation will call for one
third car plowed into the first two. tion since that time. They resided in president’s pin was presented to her half-hour program will be presented Dodge, Donn* Underwood, Vera hand-operated, single-bridge, under­
Vancouver,
Wash
.
area
before
mov
­
Gripe,
Lauralee
O
’
Brien,
Lahny
Po-
An ambulance was called and three
by Mrs. James Gordon. Mrs. Thomas, on the stage to all interested families
hung crane in the Lookout Point
people were taken to Santiam Me­ ing to Stayton where they lived one in turn, expressed her appreciation and friends. Promoted to the first drabsky, Douglas Hirte, Ralph Davis, powerhouse and two wall mounted jib
morial hospital in Stayton. No one year. They have lived in Lyons the for the cooperation given her during grade will be: Kathy Ragsdale, Da­ Dale Smith, Herschel Clark, Errol cranes, one of the Lookout Point pow­
was seriously Injured. A wrecker last three years.
her term in office, after which she vid Pittam, Melody Bamhardt, Tony McWhirk, Jim Henry and David erhouse and the other for the Detroit
He was married to Donna Durham ‘urned the gavel over to the new Grant, Bobby Stubbs, Larry Mar­ Jennings.
was called to remove all three cars.
powerhouse.
in Tulsa, Okla., in 1939, who survives president, Mr. Humphreys.
Valedictorian of the class is Car*
shall, Martha Veness, Raymond Hel­
Bids will be opened at «28, Pittock
to mourn his lots, also * daughter,
Lee
Whitten,
who
has
received
a
Uni
­
Committee chairmen appointed by gath, David Pakula, I_arry Garrison,
I
Block,
Portland at 2 p. m. Juno 12-
Mildred at home, a daughter, Mrs 1 the new president for the coming and David Simes. Receiving cards versity of Oregon merit scholarship
Alice McCallum of Tillson, N. Y., year were as follows: Membership, will be Dena Pearce and Nancy of |138 toward her Freshman year The successful bidder must furnish,
one son, Donald Asmussen with the | Mrs. Al Nesbitt and Mrs. Charlie Veness.
in college, being one of 104 Seniors in deliver, install and test the cranes
U. S- Navy; one sister, Mrs. Anna Stewart; Ways and Means. Mrs.
the State to receive that honor. Salu- in 120 calendar days.
Wednesday, May 21, Rebekahs.
tatorian of the group is Errol Mc­
Thursday. May 22, Woman’s Club Downing, one brother, Walter As­ James Gordon and Mrs. T. H. Baugh­
Whirk.
silver tea for Children's Farm Home, mussen, one half sister, Mrs. Alice man; Kindergarten, Mrs. Robert
Pat Reitan of Simpson
2 to 4:30 p. m. at Fellowship hall. Holden snd one hslf brother, Carl Veness; Program, Mrs. William Lee;
Logging to Speak at
Sipert all of Minneapolis, Minn., as Room M »there, Mre. Don Farrier;
Style show and musical program.
Refreshments, Mrs. Frank Moore;
Well Child Clinic To Be
Thursday, May 22. Theto Rho at well as a host of friends.
Gates Graduation Monday „
He was baptized in the Lutheran Legislative, Leo Poole; Publicity,
lodge hall.
f
William Gleason, superintendent of
Held
Here
Tues.,
May
27
I
The elementary school graduation
Thursday, May 22, Kindergarten chtavh, and was a member of the Mre. Charles Kelly; and Health, Mrs.
A well
AIU
» ’he G*t*e school today told The En-
A
well
child
clinic
will
ba
held
at
Stayton
Masonic
and
Eastern
Star
program
has
been
set
for
8
p-
m.
Herbert Hutchinson.
graduation, high school auditorium.
Following adjournment, Mr. Hum­ Tuesday, May 27, according to Lar­ Santiam Union Hi Tuesday, May 27, terprise that E. Pat Reitan, personnel
Thursday, May 22. Toastmistres? lodges.
from 1 to 3:30 p. tn. For appointment manager of the Oregon branch of
Services were in charge of Weddle phreys called a brief meeting of the ry Brent, superintendent.
Friday, May 23, IOOF.
to see the doctor, please call Mrs. Simpson lagging will deliver th*
Funeral
home
in
Stayton,
with
the
The
beginners
band
(4th
graders)
new
executive
board.
Another
meet
­
Sunday, May 28, Baccalaureate
graduation address for the Gate»
Rev. Charles McCarthy of the Lyons ing was called for a month from now. concert will be held in the band room Hubert Hutchinson, phone 1107.
Monday, May 26, Lions club.
Children who will be entering school Monday evening at 8 o’clock.
The evening concluded with the Thursday, May 22 at 8 p. m.
Tuesday, May 27, Grade school Methodist church officiating. Final
Mr. Gleason stated the exercise*
The present school term for tha school for tha first time in tha fall
rites were conducted by the Masonic serving of refreshments in the recrea­
graduation.
would be held outdoor. If the weath­
Wednesday, May 28, high school lodge of Stayton, with Interment at tion room by a group of mothers from elementary classes will end at 11 a. are urged to get thair physicals early.
er permitted.
(
There will be no clinic in August.
m. Thursday, May 29.
the Fox Valley cemetery.
the prim;.department.
commencement.
Local PTA Holds
Last Meeting of
Current Season
II
North Santiam Santiam Takes Scio and
Teachers' Assn. Jefferson in Ball Games
Meets Here
Gulliford and McWhirk
Citizens of the Month
At Gates Elementary
Last Rites Held for
Roy Asmussen Saturday
Picking Price on
Strawberries
Same as 1957
Films of Parades
Kindergarten Class To
Graduate Thursday Nite
Car Accident At
Gates Sunday P. M.
Graduation Exercises
To Be Held May 28th
Coming Events
Elementary School
Nearing Vacation Time