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THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THF SCENIC NORTH SA NT AM Hli .HV 4 Y ' .A TFW a V r< ' THF HF ART ( »F NA "ri UFF EMPIRb M'l.l. CITY, OREGON THl’RH)\Y I ! BRI YRY 191959 Firemen and Auxiliary Dress in Centennial Garb « ' LDO \ YFYR Uh- a COPY Gene Teague Sponsors Canyon- Wide Centennial Music Contest; Winners To Appear on Radio-TV Plans for the first Canvon-Wide Centennial effort were set in motion Friday forenoon at Gene Teague’s office in Stayton when he agreed to put up at least $100.00 for cash prizes for the best singing quartet and the best instrumental combo to come out of the Canyon area to boost the Oregon Centennial Panel Discussion By Seniors The Gates Volunteer Fire department Saturday night enter- t Mr. and Mrs Bob Oliver, Mr and Mrs. Fiovd Swaim, Mr. and good crowd attended the out tained their wives and Mill City Firemen and their wives at a Mrs. Hollis Turnidge, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. standing meeting of the I’. T. A. in party at the Women’s clubhouse in Gates. Pictured I” above as . Ed Kadin, Mr. and Mrs. Don McWhirk, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ker- the high school library Wednesday ev .. and . Mrs. .r couples are Norma Seati and Harvey Syverson; Mr. E. I shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Herron and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rosa ening when a panel discussion was 'carried out by students, with Gleason Wirtanen; Mr. and Mrs. Red Rynearson, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kelle, mond.—The Mill City Enterprise Photo. Eakin and Burton Boroughs as mod- Jim Putman, superintendent of Santiam Union high school at Mill Cit was picked as chairman of the event, and tie first meeting >t c n mitteemen from the area will be held at Santiam High Sunday, Feb- runary 22 at 7:30 p. m., when rules foi ti-•• contest will be worked out. Things are -'till pretty much in the forma ive stage, but it is believed there is plenty talent in the area to put >n some real entertainment. It will be fun, a- well as doing some thing to advertise our area, said Mr. Teague. Plan, now call for run-off competi tion ’o >e held the la ter part of April ui tn mrepart of May. Groups will ■,,n,.,..te before judges, and the win ner.- will be taken to Portland where they will appear on radio and tele vision. Any group from any age io eligible to i oi , ete for the cash prizes, and take part in this event. There cer tainly a lot of talent in the area that has not been discovered as yet, and win or lose, it can l>e a source of much entertainment f r everyone said Jim Pu'man, chairman. ’ orators. Preceding the panel, a short busi ness session was conducted by the pr-sident, George Humphreys. Plans were tentatively made for a banquet honoring several members of the 'school >taff who will retire this year, including Mrs. Harry Mason school 'librarian; Earl Loucks, director of Ronald Ragsdale and III Plymale high school and elementary bands; were in Salem recently to attend a and Herman Mason, high school cus meeting of the Marion County United todian. Fund committee. An error appeared The sum of $20.00 was voted for Mill City and Gates areas seem m the published amount e illected in purcha.--- of a gloup of flags for the By Eva Bressler ed to be in a virtual "banana belt” dur I J LYONS The people in. Lyons be- this aiea. The amount turned in by Hoy S.out- in appreciation for their | ’ |^| IVII I IkJ ing the heavy snowfall of Friday the Gates-Mill City aiea was $150. service in conducting the flag salute I the Centennial day as in the old- night. Up the Canyon at Detroit it | days, without lights or telephones. The balance is being held for use lo at the opening of each meeting. Fl. gs | j* j • was reported that about a foot of cally. making up the group are National. IM We are slowly pulling out of the snow fell over the weekend. Here in | ||| || | | |w w Vs 11 Amounts raised by the drive were: State, ami Boy Scout Emblem. havoc played by the storni, which Mill City, there appeared to be only Elected to serve on the nominating Aumsville 261; Detroit Idanha $249.- did hundreds of dollars worth of about a two inches on the ground on fl ___ 40; Gates-Mill City, $424; Mehama, committee were Theora Humphreys, damage. \ Saturday morning. $167.-0; c-taytop $3.324.77; Sublim- James Putman, and Ceilia (’roan. The I Saturday morning people awaken- Power was off here about three JI vl I I I ed to find no electricity, and a lot ity, $195.50; Simpson Logging Co., treasurer’s report was given by Edna J| hours. In some places the power was Helgath. Minutes were previously read $333.33; and taverns $50. >f telephones ut of order, due to the by Dottie Hince, the secretary. I By Jeen Roberts off for a considerable lengtii of time many brcken lines that were down on The room count of most parents- MEHAMA —The Mehama area, —in some places it was not re.-tored th- ground due to the heavy snow. present wa* «'on by the Senior Class, U ’ K e many others, was without power until Sunday evening. Mill City was Communications were completely cut by a large majority. or telephone service, for some time without long distance lines for some off from the outside world as long Opening remarks for the panel dis- from the recent snow storm. Power time, but linemen worked as fast as distance lines were broken also. Men they could to get part of the trunk cussion were made by Gleason Eakin, , as this was written Monday still were at work all day Saturday and . 1 had not been restored on some lines. after which each of the four chair- lines in operation, Some damage was 'Junday with some working all night men for the various panels introduc- ( Though residents have depended done to the lines in Mill City and It was business as usual at the Saturday. Lots of damage was done I upon ele tricity for many years there Gates. ed the six members of her group. to trees 3nd shrubs, which were bad Pacific Power linemen worked U. S. Uational bank Saturday ly broken. Some large trees were Those present were very favorably are a f-w who can errry on uhper- impressed by the presentation of their turbed when deprived of power. Har nearly around the clock getting the moring in spite of the power toppled over. bran.’hes off the lines and res setting failure due to the storm. In the arguments and the poise shown by the ley Johnson built a fire in his wood- This made a hardship on lots of Seniors, ¡«me of whom appeared pos ihed and cooked breakfast, lunch and some poles. Crossarms were broken I picture above can be seen Bet families, especially with children fr -m the weight of the snow. ty McMorris punching the keys Some had no heat, and no way to A petition from 13 residenti of the itively inspired by the appreciative dinner over the small blaze Keith i hilipps, who runs a dairy, Over in the Shaw area there was and Coleen Morgan turning the audience. thers were without water, City asking for additional street dislik- d 'he idea of milking by hand Topics, and those giving the “ pros about a foot of snow. Mehama had crank on the check sorting ma cook. The mail bus into Lyons was de lights in the vicinity of 4th and Juni hose to the intake so he fastened considerable more than here. and layed several hours due to trees per and 3rd and Juniper was read at and cons" of them, were as follows: valve of his pickup and let it run the chine. Power was off here for Stayton was without power for quite Should the school-leaving age to highway on the road be- the February meeting of the City about three hours.—Mill City across the 16? Sandy Rowen, chairman, John milking machine, bus whipping the some time. tween Scio and Lyons. McCully council. Billy Swan, who was on his way Enterprise Photo. Henry, Carol Ven<-<s, Julie Randall. ab cnee of pow <■. Mountain people are still without Street Commissioner Mason re Helen Anderson, ________ whose ____ electricity to w^rk had a “trange experience. A Fred Smith, and lights. They get their service out ported that plans were already being Betsy Christiansen, . Jennings. ......... 'was re tored before others, cooked a wire fell across the road catching on Jeannie i of Lebanon. made for lights at 3rd and Juniper Things to do in the community: Too big kettle of beans and asked any- the hood ornament of his car. ripping Nut meat in Windpipe and at S. E. Fairview. Other instal much or Too Little? Chairman, San-,one who was deprived of an electric it off. Outside of a few ctraches on the lations will be made when possible. dy Olson, Carol Sue Ball, Don Cree, rang.- to come and eat beans. car, no other damage wa- dune, with Nearly Fatal for Son of Assessor and Deputy from Mr. Mason also stated that the new Eugene Skaug, Rodney Stubbs, Phyl- ’ A ‘ M-hama man in the exception of giving him a good Mr. and Mrs. Verne Shaw u “ “ ““ awakened cold, *" concrete sidewalk and railing along lis Neal. 'the middle of the night when the scare. No serious dan.ag was 1 -port Linn County Speak at the Booth-Hill building was rapidly Little Skye Shaw, 15-nionth-old son ed here however. Should we permit smoking at 16, I electric blanket failed; sleepily asked nearing completion and would be of Chairman Phyllis Pate, Betty Chris his wife if "she’d paid the electric of th ■ \ erne Shaws, gave his parents Lions Club Meeting a terrific scare last week when he Jason Anderson, Linn county as- great value to the residents using tian, Bill Hedge, Judi Hoeye, Bob bill." ; .ame within an ace of having to sessor and his deputy Al Brown were that route daily. Glen Julian reported seeing 19 cars Boroughs, Brian Moffatt, and Louis Art Hedge and Mason also pre- Morgan. undergo a lung operation in a Salem guests at the Monday night meeting , off the highway between Aumsville hospital as the result of a piece of of the Lions club here. They gave sented the problem posed by cars low important a rart pare snuuiu Tow should am- ath and Salem, because of the snow, walnut meat becoming lodged in his members an inside view of what they parking without uniformity in front lttics assume in the school program? The Harold Wiltse family who de- letics wind-pipe. In fact, he was practic are doing in Linn county in the way of Dr. Reid's office, creating a traf- Shereen Muir, t vnaii chairman, Fencl.' pend iiiuii , Tom a urn rcmi.'i ----- upon — eletricity -------- --- for - food, —* water ---- Possibil- Ron Kuhlman, Larry ally prepaied for surgery and the of re-appraisal, giving many figures fic hazard at certain . times. ... By Rodney Schaer Mrry Kanoff, Kanoff. Phyllis and heat, moved to Salem to visit a until service was restored. Friday night Santiam lost a hard- doctor was reedy to operate when the on the effect it will have on resi- ty “ of uniform parking and widening Bjckptt Connje stewart. Alan Tuers,, sister A bread bread delivery de|ivery man man who who serves SPrvM the street was discussed. and Ernie Andersen. | A fought game to the Jefferson Lions, baby coughed up the tiny object un from Salem Lions club. Charles Kel ** tbia area, rnnurt.»/I Police Chief Meader reported a According to Mr. Eakin, the stud- ' 'his reported heaviest annuzfnli snowfall 50-43. The Wolverines were a tre der his wn power and his collapsed ly was named Lion of the week by Lee v Ross, ■» and following themselves iiau had vviunwrciru volunteered *«« for i ,in the Shaw area where he was mendous threat until the latter part lung re-inflated itself. ............. - the reading quiet month with just one arrest ents vnrniBVives ------- — ---- the --- varioUR topjcg possibly explain-1 girst one through and had to break The piece of walnut was swallowed of the history of his life, the group r>«,nK made Mayor J. C. Kimmel of the fourth when the Lions went in a cookie while Skye and his moth- decided to make him the Lion of the Pres,ded at the business meeting withi^ w* t|le presented their side of the road and help farmers out of their into a stall. ',0“nS,* lten„Leo Russe11’ Lee eafh BrgUfni>nt with iUch apparent driveway». Gregory ripped in 15 points for I er were visiting at the home of Mrs. year- At a bonrd meeting it was voted a,|d V. E. Mason present. Iea] pon pau| assisted the Sen- Repairmen are still working over- Santiam. and Larry Kanoft played Wilbur Meinert at Waldport a week l»e quite ------------------------------- ‘time to repair lines. It will be ago Sunday. As he seemed to to give $25 to send a delegate to I his best game of the season. iors. •— Santiam won the JV game. Jmi “wheeze.’ 'Mrs. Shaw took him to a Boy’s State again this year. In summing up the enthusiastic dis awhile before utilities are back te ■ doctor st the coast, who advised he Gulliford was high point man. cussion, Mr. Boroughs stated that up normal. Santiam 43—Gordon 2, Baughman be taken to Salem. In all, five doctors on taking a poll of the students it was 8, Gregory 15. Kanoff 7, Bevier 3. decided the baby should undergo the Candles and Gas Lanterns discovered that only about 3% of them I <>p»-i ation, even though it was very Reserves: Howe 2, Fencl 8. Wednesday, February 18. Santiam would quit school at the age of 16 even M. | risky, as one lung was collapsed and Used by Dertoit-ldanha Jefferson 50—Marcum 10, Rebekahs. DeMolay for boys at Stay if it were allowed by law. He stated Barnes 12, B. Barnes 2, Wakefield I, the other one was beginning to col Folks Following Big Storm ton. North Santiam Chamber of that the ideas presented on the panel lapse. Wimbush 18. Ellis 4. were the student’s own, and that only DETROIT-IDANHA—These two Commerce at Gates. At present, young Skje is as hale communities unexpectedly entered GATES—Members of the Gates Thursday, February 19. Presby a week had been spent in preparation. and hearty as ever, running about his Centennial celebration Saturday with terian Women’s Association. Speaking of athletics, Coach Boroughs Women’s Club wil) meet at the club home, and his parents are about the a power outage, due to the storm. District Deputy Grand Thursday, February 19. Firemen’s stated that all types of students should house on Thursday (today) at 2 P- most thankful young couple in town be given a choice of interests, wheth m. F inal plans for their Centennial Auxiliary. With the electricity off it ’ s easy to Master Visits Lodge and would like their frier.ds to know Thursday, February 19 at 8 p. m. er it be music, science, drama, or Coffee and Antique Exhibit on Fri picture things as they were 100 years were Masons of Mill City lodge that their concern was appreciated. ago. There were many pots of beans JayceeEttes at home of Mrs. Gordy athletics, as the last named is atso i day, February 27th will be made. honored Monday evening by a visit considered an important part of the Hours for the coffee will be from 2 cooked on a wood heater by candle McMorris, S. E Kingwood. from Olin Spiva, District Deputy f to 4 p m. and again from 7 to 10 Friday, February 20, IOOF lodge. school curriculum. light, gas lanterns and kerosene official Grand Master. This was his Santiam Drops Game to During the course of the session,Ip. m. for the many who would be Monday, February 23. Lions Club lamps being used. About a foot of visit to the Mill City lodge, During snow fell over the weekend with the “Sweetheart Party." Charter night. Superintendent James Putman was I unable to attend in the afternoon, the evening, D. W. (Danny) Moore Willamina 55-40; Last Such unusual items as a hair Tuesday, February 24. Friendship quoted a» saying that any community power being off about 12 hours. was escorted to the East and given group was welcome to use the school wreath picture, a very old paisley Pacific telephone and telegraph Circle. Home Game Friday thanks of the members for a gift of from Salem had a standby emergen iliary at the home of Mrs. Albert facilities if it was willing to pay for shawl, and antique guns will be on $50 to be added to the building fund Dorman Gregory with 18 was top cy radio car for long distance calls Toman. any damage, and as long as any de display, besides many other items of the lodge. Following the business scorer in the game Tuesday night at Wednesday, February 25. Marilyn sired date did not conflict with sched both old and rare. Hostesses and to Salem stationed at Detroit for session, members enjoyed refresh Willamina when Santiam dropped a emergency calls Saturday night. guests are invited to come in Centen uled school events. A’-embly, Rainbow for Girls. ments. non-league encounter. The game end- ______ .________ r__ Mrs. Charlie Stewart stated that she nial dress or old costumes, if pos Wednesday, February 25. _ C W . F ed in favor of the rangy Willamina Christian church 10 a. m. Executive was sure that the recreational facil- sible. quint 55 to 40. meeting 11 a. m. General business ities of the Oddfellow's Hall, such as New T. V. Show Put Weather at Detroit Dam Santiam, 40—Gordon 2, Ba ugh man meeting 12 o’clock luncheon followed the ping-pong and pool-tables, could Well Child Clinic be u»ed by the teen agers If arrange 7:00 A.M. Daily Weather Readlags 7, Gregory 18, Kanoff 7, Bevier 7. Re □n By Salem Merchants by special program. To Be Held Here Tuesday ments were made in advanve. An hour and a half TV show over And Lake Elevation serve: Moffatt 4. ___ ____ ___________ _ _ I According to Mrs. Herbert Hutch Elev At the close of the evening, a “des- Max. Mia. Pep- Willamina 55—Nokelby 13, Thomp KPTV Channel 12 was .seen for the cert pot-luck" was served buffet style mson there wil be a well child clinic T 1485.63 son 16, Wright 13. Ms.Millan 7, Little first time Sunday. The show was a Drivers License Examiner 38 30 February 11 to all those present, everyone having with immunization held at the high 24 john 4. Reserve: Yoder 2. February 12 40 28 0.00 : late British film. The series which is 43 28 0.00 1485.34 The JV game went to Willamina sponsored entirely by Salem merch To Be Here February 26th furnished refreshments according to, school Tuesday. February 24 from I February 13 A Driver» License Examiner will the number of members of his family to 3:30 p. m Those wishing an ap- 44 32 1.75 14<> 57-25. ants wil run for 13 weeks. February 14 40 33 0.75 : M7 M The last home game for Santiam February 15 The show is being produced by a I be on duty in Mill City. Thursday, present. Coffee was served by a group pointment with Dr. Stone should call 47 35 1.16 14-s n will be played here this Friday night Salem advertising agen. y, "Red” . . «. n <rv 26 at the Fire Hall between of fifth-grade mothers. Mrs. Frank Mrs. Hutchinson at 524 or Mrs. Pa- February 16 Moore was refreshment chairman. 1 tricia Knopf at 141 Detroit. | ti e Fours ->t 9 and 4. Smith Advertising Counsel. February 17 50 35 038 1489.211 with Colton. Snowfall Light Here During Recent Storm Business As Usual Storm Hits Hard In Lyons Ares on United Fund Drive State's Birthday Residenl s Ask Councìl f or Streel Lights Santiam Loses Game To Jefferson Quint Gates Women to Meet Thursday Afternoon
