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THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAli HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HFARTOF NATIVE'S KMPTR» VOLLME XV MILL CITY. OREGON THURSDAY. JANUARY 8. 1958 NUMBER 2 Directors for Hospital To Be Elected Jan. 13 Lyons Man Re-Enlists in Marines * iih ) Sportsmen Plan Trophy Award To Local Boy a year hr . a copy LeRoy Richards High Pointer in Shooting Match At a meeting Monday evening the LeRoy Richards was high point ¡North Santiam Sport men voted to I maker for the Lions rifle club at the award the Junior Sportsman of the shoot held Saturday at the Iseak- i Year trophy to a Mill City boy at Walton clubhouse in Salem, when ’ the next regular meeting which will they met the Cherry City team. The ‘ be held Monday evening, February 2. Cherry City group picked shooters of A pot luck supper will be held at comparable experience to the local j 6:30 with the regular meeting and club. Richards made a 92 out of pos I pre entation to follow. A life-saving sible 100. Tom Nutter placed second trophy will be presented to two Port i for the local club with 91.Judy Hoeye land boys. Detailed stories will be , made 90, Eugene Skaug 89, and published in The Enterprise prior to | Norval Richards 88. Highest score i the next meeting. , made by any Salem shooter was 90 The club also went on record fav- Marine SSgt. Wayne A. Bass, son of Mrs. Mabel Bass The scoring was decided by taking The new director designate of the i or:ng a resolution to rotate special the five high scores of each club and of Lyons, and husband of the former Miss Phyllis D. ; elk tags, making public lands avail state department of agriculture, adding them together. Mill City Wallen of Mehama, takes the oath of allegiance upon re- able to the public at all times for Frank McKennon, 69, brings to his made a total of 450 points, while hunting and other recreation; a re position more than 23 years experi Cherry City had 433. enlisting for six years. His Commanding Officer, Major solution placing responsible parties ence within the department and a re Others from Mill City shooting, John B. Wilson, administered the oath December 5. liable for damage of life and pro putation for his “common sense ap and their scores follow: Charles Ep proach" to agricultural problems. perty due to debris in rivers and SSgt. Bass is serving with Headquarters Battalion, 1st person, 86; Alan Warde 86; Rusty Named Monday to the post by Gov W hitten, 74; Ronnie Warner, 73, and streams where responsibility can be Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Before enlisting proved, and a resolution to make a ernor-elect Mark Hatfield, the form- Donnie Bassett, 82. in December 1948, he attended Stayton High School. 'definite and enforcable boundary to 1 er chief of the division of plant in Col. Allison, coach of the Cherry ¡control salmon fishing off Astoria dustry succeeds Robert Steward who City club praised the local club for ( so a non-resident will be allowed the ' resigned effe tive January 12. their fine shooting and stated their McKennon held the interim ap ¡coach, Chuck Wirkkala, bn 1 den» •». same limits in Oregon waters as a pointment as acting director between i commendable job of instructing tlw resident. Eldon Champ was named program the resignation of James F. Short group. chairman for 1959, and a drawing and the succession of Steward. Dave Warde and Chuck Wirkkala A widely known authority In his for a door prize will be held for One le.-s deer killer is stalking the members and guests each meeting as field, h” was recognized by Hatfield furnished the transportation. woods in the Little North Fork area well as an ther drawing for paid-up as "well respected by those who have today, after three Lyons young men members only. worked with the department and his Funeral Services Held shot a 200 pound cougar. 1 he cat appointment as director is a fitting tracks were followed by Teddy and capstone to his distinguished career.” Monday for Lewis Kirkland Cletus Nydegger ai d I.eland Mann- The second chief in the history of MEHAMA -Funeral services were ing, all of Lyons. They had been the plant industry division, McKen Unless the mountain snow-pack in hunting about 10 miles up the river eld Monday at 1 P. M. at the Weddle non succeeded Charles A. Cole, since creases in the Willamette area in a from Meha ra when they spotted the retired, and has headed the division Fu'-o-nl Home, Stayton for Lewis much above normal fashion during tracks. They finally treed the animal, since May 1, 1935. The state depart Kirkland. The Rev. Robert McGlone the rest of the winter a poor to fair and took several pictures before ment of agri ulture itself was formed officiated and interment was in Lone The last of the series of adult polio water supply is anticipated for the shooting it with a 22 calibre rifle. on July 1, 1931 from 17 separate Oak Cemetei. Lewis Kirkland, 83. died Friday, clinics will be held on Wednesday, coming irrigation season, according Gilbert and Louis Myers also joined state boards, conimissiotfs and com Jan. 2, at the home of his daughter, January 28. from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. to a report released today by W. T. in the hunt, along with Gilbert Blums mittees serving farmers, industry Mrs. Marj >rie Hudgins, in Phoenix, The place is tentatively set for San Frost. Snow Survey Supervisor for dogs, which were not needed. A second and consumers. Arizona. tiam Union High School. Second and U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil ! shot by Gilbert Myers was needed Kirkland was born December 4, 1875 third shots only will be given. Cost Conservation Service and Oregon Ag- to kill the huge cat. I In one of the most poorly refereed griculturai Experiment Station. in Wisconsin. He moved to South ■will be $1.00 each. A cat of this size, over seven feet games here this season. Sanfam’s The water content of the limited long is not common in these parts. Dakota as a youth, then to Montana To be sure the polio vaccine will be Wolverines dropped a hard-fought in 19.36. He had lived in Mehama since on hand for you, send a postal card to snow-pack is low’, This snow-pack is The county pays a bounty of $10 and game to Willamina, Friday, January 1942 and was »pen<jjng the winter with Adult Polio Clinic, Box 576. Mill City, but 8 percent of last year and 10 , the state $50, making it a good day’s 2. Although the viistor- are an A-2 worR lor his daugtrtei in Arizona. Oregon, before January 17, and mark percent of average. Whereas 38 per- work for the young men. They stated school, they would have been defeated „cj(t t” was good and fat which Survivors include the daughter and the day of the clinic, January 28, on cent of the total winter’s snow-ffack | had the local boys been able to hit one son Clay of Stayton; three broth your calendar. This will be the last usually accumulates by January would indicate that it had taken its the hoop with their free shots, l-'ans ers, Albert Kirkland. Enumclaw, clinic to be held for adults in this this year only 4 percent is on the toll of the deer population in that voiced their disapproval of the job I area. ground. Wash.; Frank Kirkland, Tacoma, area. the referees did calling the game. The Mountain soils are fairly well Wash,; and Ely Kirkland. Seattle, The organizational committee, und- refs most likely were honest, but Wash,; four grandchildren and four er sponsorship of the Mill City primed. Rains at higher elevations i they just didn’t have the ability to Woman’s club, met last Friday af- ' during the past 60 days have brought I SALEM, January 7—Governor-I great grandchildren. follow the players and the ball with tenoon at the home of Mrs. Jay Ma 1 this condition about. Elect and Mrs. Hatfield will hold two] any consistency. Multiple purpose reservoirs are at' son with Mrs. Bill Hoeye in charge. At the end of the first quarter receptii ns inaugural day, January 12. Grange Plans Pot-Luck j their usual levels for this time of I Others attending were Mrs. Don Santiam trailed 15 to 12. and in the one f r those attending the inaugural i year. Carlson and Mrs. Charles Kelly. | Flow of the Middle Fork Wiliam-1 A new law which levies an annual second period Santiam made only five ceremonies and another beginning at Supper for Casper Geraths |ette was 85 percent normal during I tax of $10 on ea.h amusement de- points while the visitors racked up 7 o’clock that evening for the public, I LYONS—Santiam Valley Grange October December with the vice an(j |250 on each gaming device, 12. But, the third quarter was a dif including families. held their regidjkr meeting Friday —---- - through ------ - -------- The reception will be held in the I evening at the hall with Warner only above normal month being No-, ()f how arrated> ferent story. Santiam finally began to play up to par and in this period Governor's suite ami the second floor vember when 112 percent normal effectiv; Janj lst> Hampton, master and Keith Phillips, the Capitol building and all of the overseer, presiding. Margaret Phil j flow was recorded. 1959. R c. Granquist, Distric Di- they made 14 points while Willamina of made only 6. Dorman Gregory went office will be open for publii in The state-wide outlock for Ore-| . rector ow the Internal Revenue s„r. Ser- out on fouls and in the last quarter spection. The evening reception will lips acted as secretary due to the ab DETROIT—A. L. Barker and Har gon’s 1959 water supply, as of this sence of Fern Sletto. old Champion were elected to 4-year early winter date, is not good. How vice for the State of Oregon, said the Willamina made 19 to Santiam’s 16. continue from 1:00 to 9:00 o'clock Plans were made for a potluck sup I old law which ends Dee. 31, 1958, terms and Gordon Brown to a two- ever, reservoired water supplies are The game ended 52-47. Larry Kanoff and it is emphasized that the occa per Tuesday evening hono ing Cas imposes these taxes only on devices year term at a city elec’ion held at excellent with most reservoirs hold made !6 points and Jamie Baughman sion is informal. per Geraths, who is leaving for Cali the Detroit fire hall December 30. ing well above average amounts. The I operated by inserfion of a coin, 14. Others scoring were Gregory 7, At the afternoon reception for fornia to make his home. Lloyd Sletto token, or similar object. The new law Other two councilmen, Al Reiner and mountain snow-pack averages a new those attending the inaugural, en-' was elected Gatekeeper to replace Mr. Gordon 6, Morgan 2, and Fencl 2. Otto Oja each serve two more years. record low according to current snow | is one of the provisions of the Ex- Friday Santiam goes to Jefferson tertainment will be provided by the Geraths. At the lecturer’s hour each | cise Tax Technical Changes Act of for their second league game of the National Guard band, organist Wal-! Out-going councilmen are . ’-n Cook surveys. member turned in a New Yei-'i 11958, (Public Law 85-859). and Raymond Sophy. season. Santiam will be without the ly Bullard and the Portland Fire resolution for the bettterment of -ue The next report on snow surveys Granquist said any so-called “slot services of Bob Gordon who is home Fighters’ glee club. In the evening grange. Celene Taylor, lecturer, di The new councilmen will take of- and water supply conditions will be I machine” will be taxed at the rate with the mumps. fice January 13. A mayor will be issued Febryary 8, 1959. the Western Theo! ,gical Seminary rected the playing of games. , of $250 per year for each machine. Men’s Ensemble will sire;. selected from the councilmen at that 'This includes all machines which meeting. Mayor Raymond Sophy’s The inaugural itself is scheduled for I , may deliver, or entitle the person term expires January 13. 2 pe m January 12. playing, or operating the machine to {Shortly before closing the polls a | The Hatfields said that they hope i ; receive through chance cash, prem- roaring chimney fire occured at the parents will feel free to bring child I iums, merchandise, or tokens. hall. Harold Champion and Al Reiner ren to the evening reception. were present and brought the fire Wednesday, January 7, Santiam I Since the tax year runs from July 1 DETROIT—Perfect attendance pins under control. While many parts of Oregon were to the following June 30 and the new were presented to a group Sunday at Don Ketchum Injured When Rebekah lodge. Thursday, January 8, Presbyterian slipping and sliding around on ice- law is effective January I, 1969, the the Detroit Christian church by Mrs. Truck Goes Over Bank morning Circle, Lora Masons. Mill glazed roads, the residents of this ; new tax will be prorated, Mr. Gran- Elaine Lyda. DETROIT—Don Ketchum under- City Garden club 1:15 dessert lunch part of the Santiam canyon “never quist said. Thus, he said, anyone Receiving pins for three months had it so good". At least we were maintaining a gaming machine tax perfect attendance were Janice Crisp went major surgery Sunday at San- eon at home of Mrs. J. C. Kimmel. able to drive without chains. Some able for the first time on January 1, in, Steve Sorseth, Mr. and Mrs. Hi tiam Memorial hospital in Stayton Mrs. Fred Moore, co-h stess. Friday, January 9, IOOF Lodge. snow did fall Sunday, and Monday, 1959, must pay $125 tax by January ram Stockton and daughter, Florence. followiny an injury he suffered ear- Monday, January 12. Eiastern Star. GATES—That New Year Baby, but not enough to namper traffic. 31, 1959. If he maintains an amuse Six months pin, Jerry Savage and ier in the week when he was pulling Monday January 12. Lions club. a log over the bank with a winch Ginger Lucretia Bumgarner, got a Down in the Mehama-Lyons area, ment device which becomes taxable nine months pin to Rita Savage. _____ driving _ hazard- on January " ' 1, 1959, , he must pay a making Rece.ving the one-year gold pin truck. The tie down strap broke, al-1 Tuesday, January 13, Three Linka. lot of publicity, and her picture on roads iced up __ Wednesday, Janurry 14. PTA. ___ ous. j. The temperature did dip the front page of a Salem paper after ........ “ ‘ to *■ below ’ax of $5 by “ January 31, 1959. Mr. were: Penny and Terry Dean, Craig lowing the truck to plunge over the Wednesday, Jan. 1 1. p.atnbow Girls. freezing for a couple of days, but as Granquist said amusement and gam Sorseth, Mrs. Jessie Savage and bank. arriving at Santiam Memorial hos- I He also s ustained a fractured pital in Stayton at 6:30 in the morn this is being written Wednesday ing devices for which taxpayers daughter, Susie. ing, BUT—they forgot one thing! morning, the temperature u well | have already paid the $10 of the The two year gold wreath went to shoulder. Al this writing he is re- 1 $250 tax for the fiscal year 1959 are Mrs. Elaine Lyde and son, Timmy and porting to be recovering satisfai-- Like so many of the people up here above the freezing point. The weather is cloudy at this time, i not affected by the new law. in the canyon who get their mail honorable mention for 27 month's torily. through R.F.D. Lyons, and have a but there is no threat of .«now. * He also said the new law provides perfect attendance went to Rev. Glen Mill City phone number, her home that the 10 percent tax on wagers Lyda and son, Greg and daughter, Weather at Detroit Dam t’>wn is GATES! The little gal's i does not apply to amounts paid to Beth. 7:M A.M. Daily Weather Reading» This week The En erprise ha» a mother is Mrs. Wilma Bumgamer, 'operate any amusement or gaming And Lake Elevation feature on our new alate, Alaska. This chairman last year of the Santiam device on which an occupational tax is Elev. 1 article with accompanying picture» Max. Mln. F'P Canyon Extension Unit. Besides her ■ imposed. However, no refund is al- December 24 44 35 0.02 1447.96 and a map, will give residents here parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bum- [ lowed on the $50 occupational tax on December 25 50 3« 0.43 144 a little history on the 49th state. garner, a 9-year-old brother and a MEHAMA—Firemen were called wagers paid for the fiscal year end December 26 39 0.57 1448 93 grandma and grandpa will give her a to the Howard Ross residence at 3 ing June 30, 1959. December 27 15 38 1.28 1450.77 royal welcome home. Mr. Granquist advised taxpayers o’clock Monday morning to put out Funeral services were held at 11 December 28 40 35 0.45 1452.52 Illness Forces Postponmenf a fire that started under the fireplace. who need forms, further informa a. m. Saturday in Weddle Funeral December 29 4.3 38 0.49 1453.83 Four men led by Chief Gene Coles tion, or arristance in preparing re chapel, Stayton, for Mrs. Edna G. December 30 44 40 1.07 1456.23 Of Class Play Here 50 43 0.02 1457.95 were on the job two hours before the , turns to contact his office at 830 ti. Jenkins, 63, who died in Santiam Me December 31 Because of illness of some of the 51 0.30 1457 88 cast, the school play, “Rest Assured" rea bed and I E. Holladay Street. source of the fire morial hospital January 1- Burial January 1 January 2 1457.47 38 0.36 28 extinguished. was in Lone Oak cemetery. She had which was to have been presented January 3 34 19 0.00 1456.62 Saturday has been postponed. Part of the living room floor had been ¡11 for 10 days. 27 18 0 00 1456.64 Orland Womelsdorf of the Johnson to be removed in order to get under Toastmistress Club To Mrs. Jenkins was born at Missouri January 4 It is the plan now to present the 31 10 0.38 1456.38 play January 24. Wood Company, Salem, has purchased the house. Valley. Iowa, January 13, 1895 and January 5 Meet at High School Thun. M 30 0 17 1454 80 the wood business from E. L. "Ace” | had lived at Mill City for many years January 6 Roye, of Lyons. Mr. Roye has been The Mill City Toastmistress club Surviving are a son, Frank Merrill, TO COLLECT USED CANDLES PLAN S KATING PARTY TO SPONSOR MOVIE celivering wood in this area for the GATES—The Gates Camp Fire and wil] meet Thursday evening at 7:30 in a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Kubin, Gold GATES- The Gates Camp Fire The Gates grade school is sponsor past three and a half years, Mr. Bluebird groups plan to assist in a the high school library The theme B«-a h; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Womelsdorf has been in the wood local collection of used candles which will be "Posterity on Printing and Bolyard and Mr». Gladys Carr, Coulee girls are planning a skating party ing a movie entitled "The Littlest busine«« m Clatskanie for th* pas t will be added to the making of the Illustrating.” Faustina Nesbitt and City, Wash.; Mrs. Veda Neiman, again this year at Lebanon. Time and Outlaw” which will be shown in the 17 year-’. Spokane, and Mr». Nellie Bradfield, means of transportation were dis Gates gym January 12 from 1 to 2:3*» giant Centennial candle in Portland. Eleanor Pakula will be hostesses. M r. Roye will continue To raise The door to door collection will be Mrs. Lowell Fleetwood will be Mill City; a brother, David Beck, cussed at thia weeks meeting, accord p m. A «mall admission charge will be ing to Ellen Howell, reporter. made for parents or friends. Coulee City and »ix grandchidlren. and train donkeys at the present time. made between January 12 and 17. guest evaluator. Seven directors to the Santiam Memorial Hospital board will be elected this month. Ballots have been mailed to stockholders. Ballots wil] be returned by mail not later than January 13. They will be counted Tuesday, January 14 and results announced Wednesday, Jan uary 15 at the stockholders meeting in Stayton city hall at 8 o’clock. Seven members of the 21-member board expire each year. A summary of the business of the hospital was sent out with each bal lot. Information given is as follows: Through November 1958 there were 2.X61 outpatients, 1,165 inpatients. 171 babies born and 270 operations. Candidates in the coming election are as follows: Sublimity area—John Frank (in cumbent) and John Kintz. At Large (vote for three)—Walter H. Bell (incumbent) M. J- Martin, (incumbent), G. W. Schachtsick (in-1 cumbent), Lloyd Girod, Fred Camp and U. S. Floyd. Scio Area—J. Peter Mertz (in cumbent) and William Lulay, Jr. Detroit-Idanha area—Noyes Whit ten (incumbent) and William Hamil ton. Marion - Aumsville - Turner area— Clarence Gavette (incumbent) and J. E. Hightower. January 28 Day for Last Polio Shots 200 Pound Cougar Snow Pack Killed on Little N. Fork Below Normal For Present Date Willamina Wins Rough Game Here Friday Hatfields Plan Two Receptions! January 12th New Law Levies Tax On Amusement Devices Councilmen Elected at Detroit December 30 Area Lucky in Recent Spell of Bad Weather Perfect Attendance Pins Given at Detroit Coming Events Gates Baby First Born In Marion County in '59 Mehama Firemen Called Early Monday _______ i Womelsdorf Buys Wood Business from Roye ■1 Alaska Featured in Article on Page’ Six Funeral Services Held Saturday for E. Jenkins
