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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1959)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON T1IE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLUME XV m : NUMBER 19 Check of Sites For New Dial Office Is Made Lowell E. Brown, manager of Vai-, ley Telephone Co., was in Mill City last week looking over sites for the new dial central office. “Several sites are under consid eration,” Mr. Brown said, "and we hope to be able to make a definite selection within the next few weeks.” Discussing the dial system in gen eral he also stated that both the outside plant and central office spe- . cifications were in the final stages and that the Company would be able to go ahead with both jst as soon as , REA gave their final approval. Mr. Brown said, “with the increase in business that is developing around the Mill City area, we are pushing this project as fast as humanly pos sible to meet the demand.” Future Citizens of Area $3.00 A YEAR 10c A COPT Clean-Up Drive Is Slated Again For Mill City Takes New Position Mill City on List Needing Sewer System For the sixth year in a row, mer In a recent statement made by the chants of Mill City have banded to State Sanitary Authority, it is .«’»ted gether in taking a page of space in that .Milt City is one of nine Marion The Enterprise encouraging residents county communities needing improv >f the city to clean-up, paint-up and This week The Enterprise features the children fix up their residences. Many ed sewsge treatment facilities to of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shepherd as citizens of residents have already been working eliminate stream pollution. Other the week. They are from left to right, Leroy, age 3; at their yards and flower gardens towns besides Mill City needing sew getting them in shape for summer. Jerry, 2 years old and Bonnie who is 6 months old. age improvements are Four Corners, I Nothing improves the looks of a city Gates. Gervais, Hubbard, South Sal | as much as neatly painted houses, em, Stayton, Turner and the city of cleaned up yards and clean vacant Salem. Salem and Hubbard are the lots. only cities listed al«ove having any Anyone in the city owning vacant sewer systems. Estimat 'd cost of lots is urged to get them cleaned up putting in the system in Mill City before the fire season hits. (May nev. was placed at $150.000 and Gates, ' er come—by the way it looks now) $110,000, Neither of the two cities at but it will be here. the present time have the financial The National Board of Fire Under ability to have this work done. The May 3 to 10, being Oregon Con writers encourages Spring Cleanups state authority states each commun servation Week, sawmill operators as it does much to reduce the fire ity will have to solve their own fin- and loggers in the area have under hazard. Local firemen will also wel- ancial problem. written a 26-week series of advertise I come a cleanup of lots and premises, I Stayton just recently rejected a Saturday, May 9 is the day set for ments on proper timber practices. The I as it may save them a lot of trouble bond proposal to construct their the annual Mill City Jaycee Teenage series will also encourage residents this summer. Merchants taking part sewage system, but there Is -talk .of Road-e-o. The road-e-o will be held to be careful of fire. This Is a good j in this annual event should be com Bill Hoeye, who has been the in- again presenting the problem to the LYONS—Residents of Mari-Linn at the Mill City Elementary school time to invoke a conservation pledge, mended for their civic mindedness. There is no ! it being the commencement of our structor of Industrial Arts in the local voters. There has been no discussion School Distict 29J voted down their beginning at 1 p. m. admission and in case of showers state's second century of progress. I 'high school for the past seven years, of the sewage problem to date by the 1959-1960 school budget of $85,965 by spectators may view the road-e-o The series gives information on how has accepted a position as assistant: city council. a vote of 81 to 53. Gerald Wilson, proper timber management and tree professor of industrial arts at Ore was relected to the board for a five- from the covered porch. The Road-e-o was created to give farming can keep Oregon one of gon State college for next Fall. year term with 58 votts. Ray Roberts young motorists an opportunity to best timber producing states in A graduate of Mill City High tn received 48 and Dale Prichard 32. prove their driving ability and im- union. 1934, Hoeye received all but one year John Prideaux of Lyons was elected driving habits, knowledge and At the present time, there is no director of the Stayton Union High prove A deal was completed just recent of his schooling here. He attended board by a total of 136 over B_. J. j attitudes. The winner of the Mill danger of fire in our forests, as the ly whereby Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Cherry Lower Columbia Junior College at 9 City event will go on to the State run heavy rains have kept it so wet that Longview, Wash, for one year, and Minden, 31. By a total vote in the two and of Salem, purchased the cafe the forests have been shut down to off in Stayton. served 14 months in the Army. Ttiw precincts Prideaux won 336 over In 1957, Maurie Bassett was local logging. This was on Tuesday. How reidential property from Mr. and Mrs. Bachelor of Science degree from Ore Minden with 170. been Martin Jepsen. The Cafe has winner and placed second in the state ever, this is not the case all year gon State was conferred upon him Ed Poland on the rural board at The first round of a three-round finals. In 1958 Doug Hirte was lo < long, and it behooves each and every closed for some time and the new large received 98 voted and L. U. cal winner and also placed second in one to do their utmost to prevent owners j plan to open for business in 1951, and he receivtd the degree , softball schedule to be played at of Master of Science from Oregon Gorman of rural board in zone 2 r»- sometime the latter part of this Allen Field in Mill City, was released the state finals. The state winners | forest fires. I State in 1958. ceived 98 votes. month, to The Enterprise today by Bob go to the national finals in Washing- Hoeye’s first year of teaching was Mr. and Mrs. Cherry have been in Rash, secretary-treasurer of the North ! ton, D. C. to compete for college at Silverton High, after which he the restaurant business for many Santiam Softball association. scholarships. years and have been recently opera- came to Mill City High, now Santiam Th.- first game will start at 6:80 The Mill City Jaycee Teenage Union High. He was instrumental in ing a cafe in Salem. At the present designing and setting up the modern and the second game at 8:15. Games Road-e-o is sponsored locsily by Jer- time the Cherrys are remodeling the called on account of weather will be ' ry Pittam Insurance, Silver Saddle shop for students taking industrial place in readiness for their opening. rescheduled. The concession stand Service, George Laird Insurance, D. ” | arts. He has been They win feature pan fried chjcl*^^ thia outstanding th~ among ho|U will be operated by Tony and Peggy B. Hill Insurance and Jack’s Rich andsteaks They will also have foutain!thp organfza-, of The Last Frontier. field Service. New ears for the driv ft’n ass(x.iatjon whieh’ holds I Opening game of the season will ing tests will be furnished by Phil Dr. Charles McClure of the OCE service with soft .ce creme and home tjon The Mill City Toastmistress club ippi Ford and Gene Teague Chev faculty will deliver the address at the ma e pies. conferences each year. His students be played May 11 with Simpson of Idanha and tse Jaycees and Mehama won the “Club of the Year” trophy rolet, both of Stayton. Commencement exercises at Santiam ( have won many awards for their pro- [ «nd Simpson of Lyons. Following la at tile Northwest Regional Conference The public is invited to attend. . Union high school, May 27 at the i ject of skill at various state-wide' the first round schedule: held at the Lepold hotel in Belling i elementary school gymnasium. His j I exhibits. May 13, Jaycees, Gates and Simp Leo ham, Wash., May 1-3. Mrs. [ topic will be “Poetry of Democracy.” Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoeye (the | Poole, club president attended the Joint Installation To Ifomer Virginia Mason), as well as son of Lyons and Mehama Firemen. Valedictorian for this year’« class May 15, Mehama Firemen vs. Me meeting and was presented the Be Held for Legion and of 40 Seniors is Vernon Johnson, their two high school-age daughters hama and Gates Firemen vs. Simpaon awards and trophy. The club scrap son of Mr. and Mr«. Jhue Johnson , and two small sons, will be greatly Funeral services for Dr. David J. n issed by people here as they have of Idanha. book which was submitted for com Auxiliary at Idanha and Salutatorian is Sandra Merry, May 18, Mehama vs. Mehama Fire petition among those entered from DETROIT—Informal joint instal daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur I Ferguson, 71, who died early Friday been active in school, club, lodge, at his home at Pratum from a stroke church, and civic affairs—all things men, and Simpson of Idanha vs. Gates Oregon, Washington, Alaska and lation ceremonies will be held by the Merry. Firemen. Canada received top honors in four American Legion and Auxiliary May Baccalaureat services will be held | were held Monday at 1:30 p. m. at ; that make a better community. May 20, Jaycees vs. Simpson of out of five divisions. Community Ser 16 at 8 p. m. in the clubroom of the Sunday, May 24 at the gym with the the yirgil T. Golden Chapel. Services Idanha; Simpson, Lyons, vs. Mehama. vice, Public Relations, Press and Ex Idanha Fire hall. Installing officer Rev. Robert Roach of the Mill City were under the direction of Weddle May 22, Gates Firemen vs. Jaycees hibit. The book had also received for the Auxiliary will be District Presbyterian church delivering the Funeral Home, Stayton. Dr. Paul and Mehama Firemen vs. Sinvpson of Poling officiated at the service and first prize in the recent Council No. President Mrs. Hope Davis of Inde sermon “High Fidelity Living.” Lyons. ritualistic services were by the Al-1 2 meeting comprising 11 other clubs. pendence. Auxiliary officers to be In Commencement exercises for May 25, Simpson of Idanha vs. Me bany Masonic lodge. The scrapbook will now be sent to stalled were announced last week. Elementary school are scheduled hama and Jaycees vs. Simpson, Lyons Minneapolis, Minn, in July to com- To be installed for the Legion by Tusday, May 26. i Bom in Wiggan, Scotland, Septem May 27 Gates Firemen vs. Mehama ber 28, 1889. Dr. Ferguson was a pete with those at the International Joe Marcrost of Salem, District 2 Members of the North Santiam Firemen; Mehama vs Jaycees. graduate of Oxford University and Conference. Commander will be Earl Lady, com June 1, Simpson of Lyons vs. had degrees from Princeton Unlver- Sportsmen’s club, 93 strong, enjoyed Those acquainted with Toastmist- mander; Russell Reid, first vice com Isity and Columbia University. He a Moose meat feed at their regular Gates; and Mehama Firemen va. resa work for the year ana having mander; Jim Geibeler, second vice; came to the United States in 1919 and meeting Monday night. The meat was Simpson of Lyons. seen the scrapbook agree that an Wayne Tomkins, adjutant; Quincy June 3, Simpson, Lyons va. Simpson for Keveral years taught at Philom furnished by Mrs. Leo Nelson of outstanding job has been done. Most Smith, chaplain; Warren Stoll, fin Idanha; Mehama vs. Gates. ath College. While living at Philom- Salem. of the art work in the book was done ance officer; Henry Hiebert, histor Membership is reaching the 250 June 5, Jaycees vs. Mehama Firemen DETROIT—Wendel Halseth was ath, he was married to Gertrude by Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Al Nesbitt. ian and Jeff Lemming, service of elected school board director that was set as a limit. Work is •till Simpson Lyons, vs. Simpson, Idanha. by a Sheak Fischer, who died in 1936. fi. ficer. Retiring cofmanuder Is Jeff vote of 36 to Raymond Sophy’s 26 in __ June 8, Gates, vs. Mehama; Me Dr. Ferguson was married in 1949 being done on a voluntary basi«, Lemming. Monday’s election. He succeeds Sophy to the former Anne Dawes of Mill many of the Salem members donating hama Firemen vs. Jaycees. much of the work and material. Jerry who finished out Buck Story’s un-ex- City, who survives him. June 10 Simpson Idanha, vs. Me nired term of about four years. Hal Dr. Ferguson resigned from Phil Coffman, president, will be in charge hama Firemen; Jaycees vs. Mehama. seth will serve a five year term. June 12 Gates vs. Simpson, Lyons; omath College in the early 1920’s and of the work day next Sunday at the The 1959-60 total school district accepted a pastorate at the First I-ake nite and urges as many as pos Mehama, vs. Simpson, Idanha. Cleaners’ plastic bags have been budget of $28.686.00 carried by a vote Presbyterian _ _____ _ at ____ June 15. Simpson, Lyons vs. Jay church Alliance, sible to turn out. Installing the fire blamed for the suffocation of three or 51 to 10. In comparison the 1958-59 1 Neb. He returned to Oregon in 1927 places and clearing brush will be the cees; Mehama Firemen vs Gates. children since March 1. Children put budget was $35,928.00 allowing a de- and served pastores in Astoria and order of the day. the bags over their heads, or wrap Some of the members reported that crease this year to $7,241.00. Albany before enlisting in the chap- their heads in them. The thin plastic lian’s service of the U. S. Army in fishing has been good this year but clings to the face, the movement to Fishermen who have had the cour 1939. He returned to civilian life in the fish not as fat as in the past and escape generates electricity, and the age t» tough out the rain have been Julia Bassett Re-Elected yf*44 and had pastores at Merril and it was suggested that a committee more they struggle the tighter the having good luck fishing in Detroit To School Board Here Mill City, retiring seven years ago meet with the Game Commission to plastic gets, until they are suffocated. reservoir so far this season. On open see if fresh water shrimp and other Julia Bassett with a vote of 83 while in service here. For a time, there were many ing day some 12,000 anglers jammed was reelected to a five-year term on When a _ young _ mar. in Scotland fish foods couldn’t be planted in the Police Chief Clarence Meader said deaths of children from suffocating practically every inch of parking the board of education here. Her op- ' Dr. Ferguson represented his country lake. Dick Serschinger of Mehama today he has several dogs locked up caused by hiding in old fashioned ice and camping space, but came away ponent, Richard L. Freeman polled ■»» a wrestler in the Olympics held was appointed to visit the new fish in the pound at the present time. He boxes and closing the door behind with some 30,000 rainbow trout, 34 votes. in Stockholm in 1912. Later in thia ladder at Salmon Falls on the Little would like to give them to some de them. That ceased when mothers mostly in the 10 to 12-inch class. Tha $98,215.00 budget passed by a counter he was on the Chautauqua North Fork and make a report. serving person rather than have them heeded warnings to forbid playing in Heavy rain* both weekends have vote of 92 to 28. L. O. Gorman of i Circuit as a lecturer and wrestler. Jack Klundt expects to move his well destroyed. He states they are all ice boxes. Cleaners’ bags are the kepe many anglers away from Detroit Crabtree, received 106 votes for Dr. Ferguson was a member of the drilling rig onto the site this week “shapes and sizes.” same kind of menace, only more wide and the surrounding area, but as member of Zone 2 of the Linn Coun- Masonic Lodge at Albany, the Scot end and start the well. Noyes Whit spread because they are in wider use. the weather improves, many more ty Rural school board. Ed Poland as ■ tish Rite at Omaha, Neb., and the ten of Mill City has started gravel Destroy them immediately if they fishermen are epected to come up this member at large on the same board Knights of Pythias in Astoria, ing the road. Fishing Gear Ticket are not being used tn store clothing. way to enjoy their favorite pastime. received 104 votes. There were 120 The club’s new floating dock is Surviving besides his widow are You may save your child’s life. votes cast. 1 two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bemiece finished and in operation now and is Drawing To Be Held The first of a 10-week drawing Hutcheson Re-elected at Gates Chase, Aurora, and Miss Virginia available for the use of members. At Gates W. R. Hutcheson received Dawes, Los Angeles; a slstertn Scot- Mrs. Jim Hardy of Mehama won the of fishing gear tickets will be held 16 votes and Clare Henness 13. On - land; four grandchildren and two top door prize of the evening, a camp Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at the axe. At the close of the meeting Gene Jaycee hall here. Everyone rs wel the elementary budget there were 34 great-grandchildren. Coles showed slides of his trip back come to attend. votes for and 1 against. - ■ ■ ■ - ■ -** to Detroit. Those not having tickets can pur- The Portland District, Corps of chase them from any Jaycee member Distribution of the new telephone Engineers, invited bids Tuesday May Rev. Larry Lawrence or at the Sportsman’s Center. Each Officers To Be Installed directories for the Santiam area, in 5, for the fabrication, test, painting, ticket is good for the complete 10- cluding Mill City and Gates, will be delivery to Detroit Dam. and unload To Go To California Tonight at PTA Meeting week period. gin this week. The congregation of the Mill City ing 48 feet of 8-foot diameter pipe, Officers will be installed at the r. This year Richards takes over the one transition section, 20 feet of rec Christian church voted Sunday morn T. A. meeting here Wednesday at lead as the most popular name with tangular conduit and one 17 by 36- ing to call Rev. Stanley Williams of the high school. The Boy Scouts will' Stiffler Takes Job With seven Richards listed. Following in inch model slide valve and accessor- Caldwell, Idaho, to supply the church Gene Jacobson this week announces be presented with a set of flags for close order is last year's winner as pastor. Rev. Larry Lawrence, who Morrow Radio in Salem Johnson, and Davis, both with six The material will be used In con is the present pastor will be grad there will be a meeting of the loggers their services at the PTA meetings. This week Lowell Stiffler announc Highlight of the evening will be a listings. nection with civil works investiga uating from Northwest Christian and sawmill operators of the area | Abrams again heads the new di tions, especially tests on models of college at Eugene in June. He then Monday, May 11 at 8 o’clock p. m. in Certter.nial drews contest ror men es he is now employed by Morrow rec torywhile Ziebert is in last place. high head valves. The project has plans ot go to Monrovia, Calif., where the Grange hall between Lyons and and women. Judging the contest will I Radio Manufacturing Co, in Salem. be Mrs. Shields ReMine. Olivette I He will have hi« radio and TV repair The new cover is a medium yellow seen under way for the past four he will be ordained June 28. He plans Mehama. with dark green lettering and fea years, said Walter L. Winegar, Port- to further his education in the Fall- All operators and interested people Roles and Charlie Stewart. Corsages ■hop here open Saturdays only from tures the logging and farming 'op and District Engineer. Rev. Williams and his family will are invited to attend this meeting I for incoming officers will be made' now on. He will maintain his resi erations of the Valley. In keeping Bids will be opened at 2 p. m. May be moving to Mill City sometime be when problems concerning new leg by Faustina Nesbitt «nd refreshments dence in Lyons. He is working in with the Centennial year an official M. Equipment must be delivered fore NCC opens the Fall term as be islation and other forest laws will be will be served by the first grade final assembly and checkout on his new job. mothers. Centennial seal rounds out the cover. within 180 calendar days. I discussed. will be a senior. Lyons Voters Defeat School Budget 81 to 53 Teen Road-e-o To Be Held Here Saturday Timber Operators Underwrite Ad Series On Timber Practices Bill Hoeye Accepts Job at Oregon State Salem Couple Buys Cafe in Mill City Mill City Toastmistress Club Wins Trophy at N. W. Regiona Meeting First Softball Game Scheduled for May 11 Go 'Way Rain Commencement Speaker Is Dr. Charles McClure of 0. C. E. Funeral Services Mon. For Dr. David Ferguson Santiam Sportsmen To Work Next Sunday Wendell Halseth Wins As School Director Warn Children Not to Play With Plastic Bags Fishermen Plagued by Heavy Rains But Still Report Good Catches New Telephone Books Bids Invited for Test Pipe at Detroit Dam Being Distributed Several Dogs in Pound Says Police Logging and Sawmill Operators To Meet at Lyons Grange Hall
