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THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ■ IN THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATTfRE’S EMPIRE VOLUME XV MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1959 NUMBER 9 Plans Made Here for Santiam Canyon Centennial Frolic Further plans for the Santiam Can yon Centennial Frolic were formu lated at a meeting held in Mill City Sunday evening. At this time J. B. Putman, superintendent of Santiam Union High was appointed as chair man. In this issue can be found an entry blank and ail groups and in dividuals who plan to participate for the cash prizes and other prizes are asked to fill out, sign and mail the t entry blank to Gen- Teague at Stay- , ton, who is sponsoring the affair as a part of the Centennial effort of the I Canyon area. In discussing the boundaries of the area where contestants will be eli-1 gible to compete for the cash prizes and other prizes, it was decided that the town- and communities of Scio, Sublimity, Aumsville, Stayton, Me hama, Lyons, Mill City, Gates, De troit, and Idanha—in fa t everyone in Contest Chairman Santiam C of C Picks Directors For New Year Camp Fire Girls Present Tree to Santiam High AU towns in the Canyon area, with the exception of Sublimity and Idan ha were represented Wednesday noon in Mill City when the board of dire t- ors of the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce met to nominate directors for three year terms. President Richard Duncan Jr., of Stayton was in charge of the meet ing following the luncheon. Main or der of business was the nomination. Those nominated were Byron Shuck. Stayton; Jerry Coffman and Barney Kirsch, Mehama; Percy Hiatt, Lyons; j Don Moffatt, Mill City; W. R. Hutch es >n, Gates; Ray Sischo, Elkhorn; Wendell Halseth, Detroit, and Harry Spencer, Idanha. A committee comriosed of Don Mof fatt, Roh Hill and Ken Golliet was appointed on the Chamber Centennial | , Above is Jim Putnian, committee to report at the next meet chosen Sunday night as chairman of ing which will be held Mar. h 18 at the Canyon Centennial Frolic. This Santiam Union High in Mill City. 1 contest which is being sponsored by Gene Teagu- is open to all individ uals and gr< ups who wish to enter this amateur contest. *LM A YEAR 10 c A COPT State Police Officer Speaks At C of C Meet Sgt. Darby i f the Oregon State Po lice w«. main speaker at the Chamber of Commerce meeting held last Wed nesday at the Gates Women’s club house. The police officer spoke at length on the department stating Ore gon had one of the best state police organization« i- the nation The main r»a >r J ' i I is “bet ause we h. ve no polities in the department Other states, which have had their de partments tied with polities, have found that at each change of admin The Mill City Camp Fire Girls had the honor of be istration they lose many of their ing the first organized group to present the new Santiam trained personnel, replaced by some one with political prestige.” Union High School with a tree to start the land scaping project. The new addition is a Japanese Silk Much of the trouble caused police nun r the discharge of their dutie« tree. The tree was presented to the school by Mary is the lack of cooperation from the Susann Heller, and it was accepted for the school by citizens. He said they feel they should Shereen Muir of the student body. Pictured in front of not “squeal” on the offender of the group left to right are Linda Kay, Charles Dolezal, crimes. This makes their j b doubly Geneva Johnson, Mary Susann Heller, Carol McCall and diffi ult «nd also causes much addi Shereen Muir. The Camp Law was sung by the TaWan- tional expense to the state When ask- ed what he thought of civil service in Ka group and all joined in singing America. J. B. Put the department, he told in no uncer man, superintendent stated he hoped other groups would tain terms that the department was present the school with trees this spring. Plans for land much better off without civil service. scaping are in his office and he may be consulted as to Each officer has the right of a hear A meeting was held in the Jaycee the entire canyon will be included. the type of trees suitable for the project.—The Mill City ing before he is dismissed. The Ore hall last Wednesday night to seek This is to be strictly an amateur Enterprise Photo. gon department was organized Aug By Rodney Schaer ways and means of raising funds event, and is open to all individuals ust 1, 1931 by Marine General Butler. to keep the Boy Scout program ac or organizations as the case may be. Tuesday night the Santiam Wol-I 1 Darby said the enforcement of Jimmy Shaddon, Mehama the Sgt. tive in the Cascade Area council. The Acts to be considered are to be in verines stomped over St. Boniface i Meeting on Retarded vehicle code was of eoual import meeting was tailed by members of the Centennial theme, and should be 59-41. The Saints were a great threat j ance to enforcing the criminal code. Now With U. S. Navy the United Fund committee, who said something that would depict the pion during the first quarter, but after , Children To Be Held Th-> eost of life and property dam Jimmy J Shaddon, seaman, USN, insufficient funds were raised by the eer culture of Oregon. Other acts that the Wolverines took over. Tonight in Lebanon son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Shaddon age in the state is tremendous—costs UF drive to insure an adequate scout can be entered, but Judging most Doi man Gregory hit his second | A meeting of all those who are in- of Mehama, aboard the support air even more thin any war we have had. program. The group plans to raise likely will be partly on presentation, highest tally this season with a tip j The people have become accustomed an additional $900 in the area for this type of number and costume. To be in of 29 points. This puts Gregory terested in helping mentally retarded | craft carrier USS Princeton, took to automobile accidents, hence are purpose. The amount to be raised ii ’luded will be square dance groups, well out in front for individual hildren is scheduled to be held in part in an anti-submarine warfare ex not too concerned about the rising here is $75, according to Ron Rags j. and bottle bands, old time fidd scorers in the major division of the the l/»banon library, tonight, Thurs- | ercise from February 16-19, off the costs of death on the highways. This day, February 26 at 7:30. coast of Southern California. dale, who attended the meeting. This lers, singers, including family Marion County "B" League. “Skynet” formed of vessels of the in turn is what continually makes in- Joe Gregg, Lebanon, was in Mill will be used to supplement funds groups, solos, duets, trios, quartets. Santiam, 59—Fenci 4, Baughman City this week in the interest of that U. S. First Fleet and several unit» »urance rates go up. raised by the UF drive. Date for the contest run-off will 3, Gregory 29, Kanoff 8, Bevier 0. Re meeting and -tated a film, “No Less ■ of the Naval Reserve, was divided _ he taid, “the North San- In closing Towns in the Cascade Area Council j i be ‘ , uc .-ipul 25 at Stayton. Deadine for serves:’ Kuhlman 7, Gordon 2. Mof Precious” will be shewn. into two teams: the “Blue” defenses tiam Canyon ¡8 one of the most beaut- include, Stayton, Sublimity, Lyons. •’ ’’ entries has been set for March 31. fatt 2, Howe 2, Morgan 2. iful places in the world. This Centen- Mehama, Detroit, Idanha, Gates, Mill The program will have the central ; and the “Purple” aggressors. Acting on the committee at the St. Boniface, 41—Guenther 21, theme of "How Association Helps : The Blue surface and air forces nial year should be the t.u.e to eu- City and Marion Forks. 'present time besides Chairman Put- Howlett 4, Heuberger 7, Grese 8, were seeking to prevent the Purple | courage tourist to cun > through the Mentally Retarded.” I man are the music directors of the P'-'des 1. form sut marines from breaking this are4.’’ | schools in the area. The idea was President Rich Duncan of Stayton The JV's won their game 64-41. Why not mail your Enterprise through a 600-mile seaward barrier ¡conceived by Mr. Putman, and Gene Bob Morgan hit high with 16 points. I off the coast. presided over th*- buaine - meeting subscription to us today. Only 13.00. | Teague stated he would put up the 'and reported that the County Court leash prizes and also see that the I had made a search of the records and 1 winners would appear on radio and found that thi road from Gates over Funeral services were held Wednes- j television. It can be a ot >f fun, he the mountain to the Elkhorn district <iay at 1 p. m. for John Meals recent- > said, and at the same time it will was a county road. No. 960 and is 60 ly of Mill City in the Chapel of the b good advertising for the Santiam feet wide. It was surveyed in 1896 and Vancouver Funeral Home. Interment • anyon. has been maintained by the county was at the Willamette National Mem-1 Attending the meeting Sunday since that time. Warner Hampton orial Cemetery in Portland. | night were Gene Teague, Wes Sherm- spoke briefly stating he had con John Meals at the age of sixty three an, Wright_ Cowger of Stay ton, Ron tacted the county court, saying there passed away February, 19th at the Ragsdale, B>b Harris, J. R. Putman,1 , were no permanent monuments des and Don Moffatt. Veterans Hospital in Vancouver,! ignating the rond up through his Wash., following a lingering illness, j Get your act signed up at once and property. The county court will most mt U..J : in — Detroit u..- The *> Meals __ resided dur- ' ' begin practicing. It can be fun, and, likely get these difficulties ironed out, ing the construction of the dam and you will be entitled to compete for ( so a telephone line can be construct moved to Mill City in 1957. He was (the generous cash, prizes and other ed on the right of way. employed at the dam as a maintenance prizes, A motion wag made that the secre man until illness forced him to retire. tary write Valley Telephone Co., Sil His wife moved to Salem about verton to find out just where it would three weeks ago. In addition to his be pos-ible to have toll free service. •wife he is survived by six children:! It has been promised previously that Phyllis Harwood of Seattle, Delores there would be no toll on telephone Aills, Montana, Bernice I.ayman. calls between Mill City and Stayton. Maryland, Robert of Astoria, Oregon, | The Lyons Tavern, owned by Rita Another ' motion was made asking Manford and Melvin of California. Kirsch was robbed early Tuesday the secretary to write the city coun There are eight grandchildren. mornirg. according to word brought cils of Gates and Mill City to deter Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Bernice) Lay ' here by Eva Bressler of Lyons. Mrs. (Groups or Individuals) mine what sort of franchise has bee» man from Maryland and family , Kirgch hM(i notice two strange s men .. ................................ granted Valley Telephone Co. rived early Sunday morning at the , hanging ___ ;_ ______ j A _ ; __ j_ around during the day and An invitation from the Gates Wo home of Mr. layman's parents, Mr. believed that one may have unlocked men ’s club to attend their antique and Mrs. Earl Layman of Detroit. |a window in the rear of the building show at the clubhouse Friday, Febru during the afternoon, then gained en- ary 27 from 1 to 4 p. m. and again | trance in that manner about 2:30 a. from 7 to 10. All visitors are invit Union Station at Gates I m. Tuesday. ed to come in Centennial dress, how Numerous Other Prizes Has New Operators Mrs. Kirsch was awakened by their ever it is not mandatory. GATES—The Gates Union Service .dog, and went down into the tavern Jerry Coffman, Mehama, invited station which has been operated by i tv investigate. She laid she thought resident* of the area to attend the George Stafford and David Barn- she heard someone leave as she came trail ride and breakfast, which is be hardt for about a year opened under down the stairs. Just what was taken ing sponsored June 14. The place for a new lease Monday morning. was not known at this time, however the breakfast will be north of Me Gordon Devine will be in charge, money was removed from coin op- hama. They plan to put on an all-day assisted by his brother. Wayne De-;erated machines. The Linn County | show at that time, as their part of the vine. The boys are sons of Mr. and , Sheriffs office is making an investi- Centennial celebration. Another date Mrs. Merle Devine. Gordon or "Bob- gation. he mentioned by July 12th, when there by” as he is popularly known, return Dramatics will be boat tours on Detroit Late, Vocal or Instrumental Music — Readings — Square Dances - ed last fall from two years military i to all out-of-state visitors. He ■ Ministre! free Family Singing — Barbershop Quartets — Gay Nineties Acts service, the last part of which was; Tentative Date Set for asked that the Chamber get behind served in Korea. these two dates to advertise them and United Nations Pilgrimage Music — Folk Songs — Combos make both days successful ventures. Speeches at Stayton The contest being sponsored by Al Nesbitt, who attended a meet Gene Teague Chevrolet was also ing at Silverton Sunday relative to brought up, urging all memoers to the United Pilgrimage for Youth, publicize the event. The contest is open to all ages, groups, and individ Wednesday, February 25, Lions said a tentative date of April 10 has been set for giving the speeches. I ual*. The best singing quartet and the Club Auxiliary at Mary Toman'». Mr. Nesbitt reports there will pos best musical combo will be given a Wednesday, February 25, Rainbow. chance to appear on radio and TV. The Thursday. February 26. Toastmist- sibly be two or three contestant« from the Detroit-Idanha school and run-off contests will be held in Stay res» club. Theta Rho Girls. ton sometime the latter part of April Friday, February 27. Antique 8 or 10 from Santiam Union High. of the fon-part of May. Show and Coffee at Gates clubhouse. The next meeting of the Chamber Friday, February 27, IOOF lodge. Weather at Detroit Dam will be held March 18 at the library Monday, March 2. Lions Club T+0 A.M. Daily Wether Res^iage ,at Santiam Union high school. Mill Auxiliary potluck dinner 6:30. And Lake Elevatio* Wednesday, March 4 Santiam Re- I City. . Max. Mi*. Pep. Elev bekah Lodge. I Luncheon at the meeting was furn- February 18 53 36 0.21 1490.74 ' i«hed by ths Gates Women’s club, and IVbruary 19 46 37 0.57 1492.21 I refreshment» will be served at the February- 20 45 .35 0.12 1494.00 Pacific Power Gets Mill City meeting by the Lion« Club February 21 53 35 0.10 : ; ■' O. K. on City Water Auxiliary. February- 22 49 35 T 1496.88 Harold Erickson, state health of- February 23 43 36 0.15 1497.86 ficer has just stated that the Pacific February 24 49 33 T 1498.82 Forty-Eight Taken Care Power water acpply in Mill City has been given an o. k. He says the water Pack refrigerator cookie dough in Of at Clinic Here has met the bacteriological standards to a cookie press or cake decorator every month. Ethel Hutchinson, health chair (with designing end taken off). Chill. Mill City is one of the municipali Pu«h dough out onto « breadboard for man here »Lu’ed 4» children received ties that has fluoi fine added to their slicing. You'll have perfectly shaped service here Tuesday afternoon at water supply. i cookies. the well child and imunization clinic. Meeting Held Here To Seek Funds for Boy Scout Program Santiam Wins Game From St. Boniface Fùneral Services Held Wed. for John Meals ENTER NOW! Santiam Canyon Centennial Frolic Lyons Tavern Robbed Early Tuesday Morning Revive The Spirit Of Our Pioneers! Cash Prizes For Three Division Winners $100 FIRST PRIZE i) $50 SECOND PRIZE $25 THIRD PRIZE Every Amateur - 6 To 90 - Eligible Live Radio and TV Appearances for Winners Coming Events
