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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1959)
The Mill Citv ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATE« W TO THE HEART OF NATI RE’S EMPIRE VOLI ME XV S3.M A YEAR 1(R. A COPT Foresters at Simpson Ready to Penetrate Tree Farm Wilderness Gates Volunteer Firemen Exercises Set for F '59 Graduating Class at SUHS ALBANY Special)—Foresters for Simpson Logging Co. at Albany this I Reed. “This has helped to put our month will get their first look in J lands into top timber-growing con seven years at a 400-acre tract of dition.” The industry forester added that company Tree Farm land that was Graduation exercises for one of turned into an isolated wilderness in harvesting of old-growth fir on the the largest senior classes ever to I company’s 10,000-acre Avery tract 1952. leave the high school in Mill City The company's road system into its , ,outh of Mill City, where many old have been set for Wednesday night, Hammond tract on the North Santiam trees are beginning to show signs 'hr 27 at tile grade school gym- River was cut off then by rising; of deterioration, will begin next year. na n m. Following the p ocessional waters in the new reservoir created - . oisroic by the school band under the direc by construction of Detroit dam. As tion of Earl Loucks, and invocation far as company officials know, no j ‘ by Rev. Robert Roach the welcome one has penetrated the area since that ' will be given by the class valedicb- time. orian Vernon Johnson. The high A recent timber sale on nearby I school chorus under the direction of Robert Harris will sing prior to the Forest Service lands made road con struction possible which will link up ' presentation of awards by Supt. J. with Simpson’s long-isolated road i B. Putman. The Ethel Hickey Award network in the area. i will be presented before a vocal se- ! lection by Mr. Harris. “There’ll be a lot of work to do in there to put the roads back into I Dr. Charles McClure of the Depart ment of Humanities of Oregon Col ehape and begin salvaging dead and j lege of Education will give the ad down timber,” said Starr Reed, for dress of the evening. His topic is ester and lands and timber manager By Rodney Schaer “Poetry of Democracy”. Albin Coop for the company at Albany. The year 1958-59 has been a fiue er, chairman of the board of educa Reed said salvage logging has been one for sports here at Santiam Out tion will present the diplomas and completed on most of the company’s of the four major sports, the Wolver Mrs. Cleo Davis will give the bene accessible Tree Farm property in ines were first place contenders in diction. Recessional will be played by Oregou and an intensive program of three, and second place in one. iii> school band. kecond-growth management and re The Wolverine Gridders, coached by Friends and relatives of the grad forestation of cutover lands is getting Gleason Eakin, swept the league in uates are invited to the reception in underway. Some 2,500 acres were re football and placed six on the League the balcony of the high school gym- seeded last year, and approximately All-Star team. Players receiving that I nasiuni following the commencement 550,000 tree seedlings are being honor were Quarterback Larry Kan- Gates residents can now start getting bene feet of a fire hydrants. Outside the city limits in program. Pictures of the 1959 grad- planted in the 1958-59 planting sea off; Halfback Gary Bevier; Guard son. Bob Boroughs, Guard Ernie Andersen, fits from their city water system and volun the district the class went from 10 to 9A. This I uating class can be found on page six “We’ve taken out most of the di Tackle Tom Fencl and End Dorman teer fire department. This week the city and amounts to about 22 percent reduction. Pict of The Enterprise. Baccalaureate Sunday seased, dead and down timber,” said Gregory. ured above and taken in the rain Saturday Following Baccalaureate service* Receiving the highest honor, fire department received notice that they had forenoon are standing, left to right: Ed Ker in the grade school gym Sunday ev was Tom Fencl, who was elected to received a better insurance classification on shaw, Floyd Völkel, Bob Oliver, Chief Red ening a Reception will be held in the East-West Shrine AJl-Star team. This game will be played at Pendle their property. The City has dropped from class Rynearson, Floyd Swaim and Errol McWhirk. the social rooms of the Christian ton in August. Bob Boroughs was 10 to class 8, which mean a reduction of 48 Kneeling are Extry' Sarff, Harvey Syverson Church 'which is open to all rela elected as an alternate on the team. percent for dwellings and 43 percent on con and Don McWhirk.—Mill City Enterprise tives and friends of th« class and al- so to the public The Wolverines moved right into tents, when the property is located within 500 Photo. The reception is being given by basketball and picked up a second I the Presbyterian church. Free Meth- place. The team was coached by Burt on Boroughs, and placed two on the odist Church, the Gates Christian League AU Stars. They were Center ¡Church and the Mill City Christian I Church. Dorman Gregory and Forward Jamie Rev. Robert Roach of the Presby- Baughman. | Wan church will deliver the *er- Next the Wolverines swept into the , o i . Hi, topic will be “Hi Fl Llv- Santiam meets Gaston on Allen field of track and baseball and l«i dp- j. I ing.” Field in Mill City this Saturday at ing so conquered the league with 2 p. m. The games will be the win | first place honors again. So far the It has been announced that in-1 ner of District I. meeting the winner I Wolverine Nine has won 14 games DETROIT—Several all-school spe stitution of the new Canyon Chapter of District II, in the State Baseball and dropped but one, early in the cial recognition awards weie made at of DeMolay for Boys will be held Quarter Finals playoffs. season. Detroit High School's commencement this Saturday evening. May 23, at The Cinder Pounders qualified five exercises by Principal Charles R. Both teams come into the playoffs A number of Mid Valley schools seven o’clock at the lodge hall. De with impressive records. Santiam now men for the State meet. These men Hansard. has a record of 15 wins ana one loss, are Dorman Gregory, Tom Fencl, Jer- Martha Mason, senior, was awarded entered a total of nearly 500 projects Molay Dad Bob Draper states that , while the Greyhounds have 15 victor ry Johnson, Jim Gulliford, Louie Mor the scholarship medal; Evelyn Harper ■ in the 8th annual Industrial Arts Dad Beede of Corvallis, who is gan and Ron Kuhlman. In the state senior, a certificate for outstanding • fair held at the Santiam Union High Oregon Dad for DeMolay, is expected ies against three losses. to be present. Gary Bevier and Don Howe are preliminaries Tom Fen<;l grabbed a service; Dennis Spencer, junior, a School gym May 14 to 17. Reception for ^hereen Muir The projects formed a bewilder both ready for mound duty for the. seventh place in the shot put, and citizenship medal; Becky Stoll, junior Following the ceremony, a recep Wolverines. One of these boys will Dorman Gregory grabbed 4th in the a girl athletic medal; Don Leming, ing array of work ranging from 7th undoubtedly duel Ladd Gooding, who 440. In the finals Dorman Gregory sophomore, boys athletic medal; Gary and Sth grade wood carving and me tion will be held at eight o’clock pitched Gaston to the State Finals I placed 5th in the 220. Roberts, junior, activities medal, and chanical drawing to 11th and 12th honoring Miss Shereen Muir, who Because of rainy weather, there The students at Santiam, as well outstanding service medals to eighth grade furniture and machine tools. has received an appointment as last year. | as residents of the Canyon will be grade graduates Linda Barker and No single division of industrial arts, Grand Representative for the State of was only about 700 or 800 present or school, can be acclaimed, for the Rhode Island in the Grand Assembly for Mill City’s second nioto crosa behind the baseball team all the way Steve Sorseeh. Wilbur Case Shows Some I i as , work in all fields and of all schools of Rainbow. A dance at the Fire scrambles race here Sunday after- they continue to move to their perfect attendance Certificates of Improvement; Had Surgery final goal as State Champs. were awarded to I.arry Smith, Reba was truly amazing. If you were one Hall for the young people will fol 1 noon. There were 45 rides from all The athletes and students of the Miller, Sandra Tompkins, Eileen How of the 400 to 500 people who viewed low, The public is invited to attend over the state participating in the Mrs. Wilbur Case spent Saturday, | school have great praise for their land; Patsy Gravett, Dick Cadle, and the exhibit you had an opportunity botl <he DeMolay meeting and also races that saw plenty of . ctic 1 due Sunday and Monday in Portland to be to a slick track. There were lots of to admire and wonder at the excel- the reception far Miss Muir. with her husband who is in Good Sa I coaches, Burt Boroughs and Gleason Gary Roberts. | spill*, but no one was hurt, so the Class of 15 Initiated I Eakin Honor roll for Detroit High for . lence of the work being done in maritan hospital. A grojp of 15 young menl from ' ambulance furnished by the Lyons- the last six weeks were Martha Ma school shops by boys and girls who Mr. Case still remains unconscious are learning a love and appreciation area went to Stayton Monday Mehama fire department saw uo ac- this son 1.25; Bill Curley 1.33; Becky and his physicians have indicated night where they were initiated l tion. Stoll 1.60; Dennis Spencer 1.60; for excellent craftmanship. there is a slight improvement in his Results: 1-—Leo St. Germaine, of The following schools won certi into the Order of DeMolay. The Martine Rarey 1.60 and Gary Roberts condition; however, the unconscious Portland; 2—John Taylor, Salem; 3 ficates of merit for excellence of ceremonies were conducted by the 1.80. ness may last for several more workmanship. Lebanon, one in archi DeMolay chapter from Albany. Those ary Goble, Con alii*; 4—Bob Wat months. Monday surgery was per tectural drawing and one in machine taking the degrees were Edwin Hir son, Albany; 5—Dan Adams, Salem; formed on his right arm. work. Corvallis, three in wood turn te, Gary Collins, Wesley Cupps and C—Claude Weaver, Salem. Mr. Case was injured April 23 while Joint installation ceremonies will Gates Graduation To Be B Main Bill Oliver, Corvallis; 2— ing, one in sheet metal and one in Jerry Tucki i of Gates; Robert Ward working for J & H Logging Co. in be held here Monday night for the the open division. Chcmawa, one in of Lyons, and Rodney Syverson, Dean Knutaon, Sweot Home; 3—Doc Held Monday Evening the Pamelia Creek area. Mr Case is Mill City Lions club and Lions Aux Warde, Edwin Andersen, Scofield, Salem; 4—McCallum, Cor- GATES—Graduation exercises for sheet metal and one in art metal. Allan allowed no visitors. iliary at Friendship hall. All wives of I Stayton, one in photography and one Bruce Tuers, Jerry Johnson, Byron I vallis. Lions members w-hether they belong the Gates Elementary school will be I in beginning wood. Leslie of Salem, Lightweight; Glen Wright, Port Harris, Norvell Richard«, Leroy held Monday evening May 25 at the Auxiliary or not are invited Father of Mrs. Underwood to one in and mechanical drawing and Richards, Michael Johnson and Don land; 2—Jerry Morri*, Mill City; 3— 8 o ’ clock in the school gym. to be present for the dinner at 6:80 C'litf Brown, Lebanon. Speakers will be Mrs. Maude Davis one in beginning wood. South Salem ald Warde all of Mill City. Passes Away in Missouri and the ceremonies following. The final events, of the day waa Hi, one in beginning wood and two in and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schroed Charles Kelly, district governor of James R. King, who was 73 years ' the presentation of trophies and metals. North Salem Hi, one in er of Mill City, who will talk about ! prizes sponsored by the Santiam of age on March 20, passed away at 36-R will be in charge of the in metals Santiam, one in electronics, the past in the Canyon here. his home in Springfield, Missouri stallation. Chamber of Commerce. ' one in furniture, and one In wood The graduating class will sing At the meeting Monday night following a heart attack. He is surviv The trophy girl was kept busy in j turning. Albany, one in mechanical “ Far Away Places. ” Valedictorians ed by his widow, four daughters, Chuck Wirkkala announced that the thi* event as each winner received a drawing. Dallas, four _ __________ in mechanical are Patsy Pennick and Carol Schaer. Mrs. Ben Ayers , ' kiss in addition .to hi* trophy. and Mrs. C. O. rifle club had quit holding meetings ! drawing. Newport, two in wood. Rice of Kan sas City, Mo., Mrs. Bob for the summer months, and asked Winner* were: Camera set, Butch The following schools won Best of Pugh of Cre ent City, Calif.. Mrs. that a committee be appointed to Santiam Canyon Unit i Anderson, Mill City; Cooking kit, Doti ■ Division, the highest award given. Athal Underwood, Mill City and work with him in handling the club 1 A lams, Salem; Trolling pole. Bill Corvallis one in art metal. Leslie, one Holds Last Meeting one s> >n, James J. King of Newport. next fall. 'Oliver, Corvallis; Salmon pole, Tom ■ in mechanical drawing. Sweet Home, GATES—The last meeting of the one in furniture. North Salem one in Bob Veness gave a demonstration Also surviving are 21 grandchildren I Johnson, Roseburg; spin) ing reel, Santiam Canyon Extension unit will metals and two in sheet metal. San of the new Morrow ?n s ri and 11 great grandchildren. <>ien Wright, Portland; flashlight and Fall will be held Thursday, May 28, tiam one in furniture. Albany, one Mr.. King lived in Longview, Wash, phone. /amp axe, Roy Edwards, Mill City; By Rodney Schaer in the WomeiVs clubhouse. Installa in architectural drawing. Dallas, one one time and was employed by M W slnesday, May 13, the Woiver- ('■imp stove, Bud Rutherford, Forest tion of new officers will be conducted in bi gining wood, one in architectural & M there Grove; Tackle Box, Ray Colemarl by Mrs. Stanley Vail. Meeting will drawing and one in mechanical draw ilMMI slammed out a 4-0 victory over West Stay ton. the Falls City Mountaineers, to win start at 10:30 and there will be the ing. Ihe North Santiam Sportsman’» the Marion County “B" League base Masonic Social Night usual potluck dinner at noon. i Club prize of a year’* membership For Santiam Ron Kuhlman out ball championship. Project leaders will be Mrs. Postponed Until June 1 stripped the field with a red ma The Wolverine Nine had very little for low point man was won by Rol j Wednesday » May 0, bantiam R. Hutcheson and Mrs. Harold 1 hogany desk of original design, while trouble pounding out their victory, Woodward of Lyons. He had thre i 1Ü1 night for Mason is and Rebekah Lodge. Lion The social Auxiliary at son on the topic “Storage in Don Cree did an outstanding job with despite heavy winds and a dusty points. their wives which w cheduli led for Lois Goschie’s. Home.” The next racing event will moat a cabinet. John Henry’» turned floor field. Led by Pitcher Don Howe, and Monday, April 25 has been post- Wednesday May •amp < ahi. in for numerous comments an all-around alert ball team tho likely be held here July 4th. poned until Monda; r, June 1, says am Chamber mppti Weather at Detroit Dam as did Ernie Andersen’s itrobo- Wolverines held the Falls City club Master Eugene Jaci ibsen. 8:00 P. M. Reason for the p< j.xtponement was Thursday, May 21, Presbyterian 1:00 A.M. Daily Weather Readme* •cope. Other*, such al Pat Wilkin score less. James B. Gordon Named son’s turned lamp was highly praised so members of the lodge could go Women Ass iciation at 7. School In the hitting department, Gary And Lake Elevation M*x. Min. Pep. Elev by viewers. Kuhlman’s showpiece Bevier plowed out a double and team As City Recorder at when Jim Gulli- Band & Chorus Concert at 8. Ch, vanet degree 49 0.00 1562.45 stole the show in the furniture divi mate Gregory hit a pair of singles. Monday May 21, Kindergarten May 13 sion a id many visitors came back to The Wolverine club now wait to City Board Meeting May 14 70 50 0 05 i '• j graduation at Gates. At a special meeting of the cit admire hia highly polished desk see who the next opponent will be. May 15 52 40 0.49 1562.93 Friday, May, 22. Oddfellow Lodge. ^Raiu and again. council Tuesday evening, James Bl They probably will play the winner May 16 42 151.1.11 55 0.09 Saturday, May 23, DeMolay Institu Well Child Clinic Tne lair was acclaimed a success of the Gaston-Tillamook Catholic Gordon was appointed city recorder! 57 45 0.13 1562.91 tion at 7. Rainbow Reception, Sher May 17 by both viistors and industrial art* game, next week. : Other applicant* included Mr*. Jose» To Be Held Here May 51 1562.75 18 41 0.54 een Muir, at 8. The Wolverine* have a strong team phine Whitsett, Mrs. Susan PooleJ 50 41 0.23 1562.56 teachers whose student* participated. Sunday, May 24, Baccalaureate Ser May 19 There will be a well child clinic ____ The aft air was made possible by the this year, and fans are hoping ehey Mrs. Erma Haley, and Mrs. France« and immun.zation at the health room vice, Elementary Gymnasium. Holt Monday, May 25, Lions Club and It was reported that Bill Hoeye. generous financial help given by will go all the way. in the high school Tuesday, May 26 Mr. Gordon will assume his duties Auxiliary Installtion. member of the high school faculty many Mill City merchant*. from 1 to 3:30. —---------------------- — Arlie Dickie had the misfortune to July 1 from Mrs. Goldie Rambo, who Tuesday, May 2 , Elementary has accepted a position a* a look Those wishing an appointment The J*y< ette* will meet Thursday have * finger of hi* right hand injured has served a> recorder-secretary for out on Gold Butte for the summer with Dr. Stone should phone Patricia Graduation. Wednesday, May 27, Santiam Un The Hoeye* plan to move to Corvallis evening. May 21 at the home of n a chain mw accident Monday. Ho the past four years. Knopff at 141 Idanha, or Mrs. Herb The positi'.a pay* 1120.00 a month. Mr*. John Wua. 1 i* employed by Lowell Ciee. this summer. ion High School Commencement Hutchinson at 524, Mill City. Santiam Has Record Year in Sporting Events Santiam To Play Gaston Here Saturday P. M. All-School Recognition Many Vipuj Awards Awal UÙ T Presented I CoCilICU 01 at i ■ ■ i i . . • I i A * i Detroit-Idanha School IndUSîriâl AFÎS Canyon Chapter of DeMolay To Be Instituted Saturday Exhibits Here Portland Man Wins Cycle Race Here Sunday Lions-Auxiliary Officers To Be Installed Monday Santiam High Wins B League Baseball Crown Coming Events
