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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1963)
The Mill City Enterprise ______________ ON THE SCENIC NORTH S ANTI AM HIGHWAY— OREGON’S EAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND NUMBER 29 Watch Out For Up and Down- The Avenue Crooked Septic Tank Cleaning Men * * * By D m Moffatt *-**-**« **-—-**..».**-.— a « • • • I I read today where Amerl- ran» have 71 prrcent of th® world’« automobile». MO percent of th«’ World's hoapit«il beds, M2 percent of the bathtub«, 33 per cent of the world's railroad« and 4M percent <»f the world'« radio, telegraph and telephone farilltlea That'« pretty go«xl. don't you think? Now then, let'» look on the other »Ide of the ledger. I also read thia: The average age of the world's great civilization ha« been 'JOO year». Thrsc nation« ¡>r<¥re«»rd through thi« se quence: From bondage to Splr NUel faith. Fnan Spiritual faith to great courage. From murage to liberty, and from liberty to abundance From abundance to selfish ness. From ««•Ifisline»» to compla cency. From complacency to apathy, from «¡withy to dependence. From dependence back again to iiondage. It «aid in 14 year», the U S. will be 300 years old. This cycle 1» not inevitable it de pend« on you. If «me rraila Edward Gibbons monumental work "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Em- ¡>irr," you will find that he give» srvrral reasons why that great civilization withered and died. Here they are: "Higher and higher taxr». the «pending of public money for free bread uiw circuses for the populace; "The man made craze for filcnsure. »port« becoming ev ery year more exciting, more brutal, more immoral; "The building of great arma ments when th«- real enemy was within -the decay <»f indi vidual responsibility; The decay of religion, fading into mere form, losing touch with life, hating power to guide the people." This may or may not be en tirely true, but It «Joes give one something to think about. I have always maintained that we will never be defeated by an outside «-nerny It will come from within. It will be caused by disunity of our people and from graft, greed and immor ality. Al) it takes is a little sun shine to fill up the picnic spots in this area. Sunday the boat landing at Detroit lake was al most filled up before noon. Ev eryone seemed to I m * having one grand time, boating, water skiing, swimming and picnick ing. On up at Clear Lake, one could not even find a spot to rest A little good weather in this area will make cvrronr happy. Maybe we'll have some summer yet. While In Lyons Monday even ing we had a short visit with Mr. and Mrs Cecil Grimes Ccc was wearing a bandage on his wrist. When asked what happened he said he got burned by his welding torch. He was welding on a car when he came acrotnt some grease. He just reached ncross in front of the torch to remove the grense and Sssxst, fried Ccc. That's all there was too it. Hr imrmxlinte- ly put on some of this newfang led spray antiseptic which is supposed to keep it from blist ering and also stop the pain. He said he didn't care about the blister, but wished it would quit hurting. I found a good way to stop pain. Saturday afternoon I wn.s using a hand sickle to cut some grass along the river hank at our place. There are lots of rocks there and I took a pass at some grass near a rock, hit the rock a glancing blow and the sickle struck my shin hone with a resounding thud. "Pity Sakes" I said, as the blood start'll to run Into my shoe. I've wounded myself. I just took off the shoe and s<x?k, and stuck my injured leg into the cold North Santiam river. Believe me that stopped the bleeding at once, and also immediately numbed my injured leg. In a short while I was able to re sume my chopping —■ however with less gusto and also a little more caution. State Health Officer Richard II. Wilcox. M D.. report* that the »windle of lióme owner» by unlicensed septic tank cleaning operators 1« continuing thi» year despite repeated wumlng» to the public. In on«- instan«- a woman from Hood River paid almost $500 to have her 500-gnllon septic tank ¡Min¡M’d out Don Patton, chief ¡dumbing Inspector, Oregon State Hoard of Health. re¡>ort» that licensed pumper» in the Portland area would charge be tween $25 to $35 for pumping th«* »ame size tank P«>«»ibly thi» would hold true for this •ervlce furnished by Stayton Septic Service too. Patton suggests homeowners observe th«- following prccau- tkms: 1 Be cautious when anyone offers to give your tank a free Inspection Invaribly these in dividual» will look at the «olid» at the top of the tank and tell the homeowner, "It's full up! We’ll have to pump it right away." There is always a layer of »»lid» at th«- top of the tank. Patton ¡«>lnts out. nnd the usual indication that a tank needs ¡«imping is not the layer of ■olids nt tin- top t«it whether or not effluent has begun backing up into the house. Whether or not the tank requires pumping further depends on the size of tiie tank and the amount of wa ter used by the household. 2. Ask to set* the state license and the county permit both of which are required for septic tank serving operations. If in doubt, call your local or county health department. 3. lx>ok at the side of the truck, which by law must bear a sewage ¡xim¡»er Identification label on each side. These cur rently arc bright red with white lettering stating they are issued by the Oregon State Board of 1 li’.ilth 4. Have the operator tell you the cast of the >»h in advance. Patton reports that he ha» seen families traveling around the state in trucks rigged for pumping septic tank» ap¡mrrnt- ly continuously on the move. Responsible pumprrs are li censed. dump the extracted sewage in approved treatment areas and never hesitate to state their rates. THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1963 Don't Look At Sun Saturday Sunglasses are not dark enuugh. Permanent serious dumug«* to the eyes can result from vi«*wing the coming July 20 solar «-cllpse with merely a pair of sun glass«*» for protec tion. TTwre are safe viewing methods, i>owevcr. Viewing with the naked eye Is sure blindness, partial, at least. Worse yet is the use of binoculars and telescope. The only saf<* methods are the use of extremely dark filters or in direct vi«*wlng Bids. Permanent retina) damage and blindness have been re ported after esclipses in the ¡Mist. In 1959, 170 Australians suffered partial loss of central I vision after watching an eclipse for a few seconds. Complete 1 blindness was reported in 21 cases in Utah in 1960 In the northwestern states alone in that same year, more than 200 persons suffere«! «erious eye damage. Most of these were children. Unfortunately, there is no im mediate hint of danger. First symptoms of damage to the eye may com«- several hours or a day after the exposure. It causes a change in the shape of objects and the Injured per son M-es with a reddish tinge. It you want to view the eclipse try a pinhole device which avoids the harmful Infrared rays. It can be made by punch ing a clean hole with a pin through a piece of cardboard. The viewer should turn his back to the sun, hold the punch ed cardboard over one sh<>ulder nnd let the sun's rays come through the hole <mto another piece of white cardboard. The sun's image is focussed on the white cardboard with no dam age to the viewer’s eyes. A big improvement on this method is to do tt inside a fair ly large cardboard box. with the pinhole in one end and the white image-catching paper in side the opposite end. The ob server's head goes inside also, thru a hole in the side. The easiest and best method, if you happ«-n to have a magni fying lens of weak power, is to focus the sun’s rays on a sheet of paper and watch the show on the paper. Local People At SDA Camp Meeting Timberland Tax Rate Rescinded Seven thousand morr arrived on the grounds July 11 for the 85th annual 10-day camp meet. Six world lenders from Wash ington, D. C., will speak. Also to be featured are casts from Faith for Today, the oldest re ligious telecast, and the Voice of Prophecy, international re ligious broadcast. A. S. Maxwell "Uncle Ar thur" to 34 million purchasers of his S3 ixxika written especial ly for children, will be on die grounds July 30. Most attendants will live in 1300 tents, 400 cabins, or 124 trailer sites during the con clave. The Park maintains its own ¡»dicing service anti a fire fighting crew on the 72-acre site of the old Chataqua grounds pur chased by Seventh-day Advent ists in 1930. Ixx-al delegates include: Clyde Johnson. Mrs. A. Reiner and Mrs. Grace Smith. The State Tax Commission Monday cancelled its order in creasing forest land values in Benton, Columbia. I-ane, Linn and Washington counties. The true cash value of tim berlands in those counties will revert to the 1962 levels. Its cancellation order was is sued after protests b the tim ber industry. It held three days of hearing last week to hear the protests. The commission said there is sufficient doubt as to the pro priety of its original order In creasing the value. It said it would make further studies before it makes any changes in Western Oregon timberland value. The Commission statement said that, "although it felt land vnlues as originally ordered for the tax year 1963 would be sus Cut Cable Causes tained should the matter be re ferred to the courts for ultimate Toll Phone Outage A contractor building a house decision, sufficient doubt did in south of Salem cut a couple of fact exist on them to warrant telephone cables Sunday and the action taken." knocked out long distance ser vice throughout much of the BREITENUV.'SH CASCADES LISTED WORTH WHII.E TRir mid-Willamette Valley. Ix»ng distance service was out BY U. S. FOREST SERVICE In the Santiam Canyon area, Th«* view from the Breitenlxish around Albany and Corvallis Cascades viewpoint Is well worth and several coastal spots, in the trip up there, said Forest cluding Newport. Service officials here today. The Mrs. Gladys Mason, Valley falls can be seen from several Telephone Co. commercial re points. presentative in Mill City, re For those wanting an easy ported numerous calls to her scenic hike, the trail to the Gold home asking about long dis Butte Lookout is an easy walk tance service. She said local for all ages. Wildflowers are service was unaffected and calls now In bloom covering the could still be made to l.yons- countryside with their various Meham and Stayton during the colors. time toll service was out of There is still some snow in order. the Jefferson Park area and Service was restored shortly travel there is not advised for after midnight, officials said. another two weeks. Office At North Santiam Ply Above in the new office building for North San- tiam Plywood which is located just west of Mill City. This modern office is keeping apace with the rest of the modern plywood plant which has just recently been put in operation.- The Mill City Enterprise photo. Teen Age Comm. May Sponsor Contest Next July 4 Bob Morgan Completes Basic Training In Navy San Diego, Calif.—Robert D Morgan, son of Mrs. Hazel Mor gan of Gates, Ore., recently completed basic training at the Naval Training Center. San ! We, the members of the Teen Diego, Calif., graduating at the I Are Committee, wish to thank w«*ekly Recruit Brigade Review the citizens of Mill City for their in which some 3.000 men partir- i cooperation and help with our Parade, Queen’s Coronation, The nine-week recruit train-| and the Coronation Ball. We ing includes naval orientation. were hoping, though, for a big and history, customs and eti- ger crowd at the Coronation qutte. military law, seamanship Ball than the few people that and basic shipboard routine, were there. It seems that most sentry duty, ordnance ond gun of the adults around town think nery. physical fitness and mili that the Ball is just another tary drill, swimming, first aid teen-age dance. It is not. It is and survival. a way of paying your respects During their training period to the new Queen anti congratu recruits receive tests and in lating her on her honor. The terview» which determine their i Teen Age Committee spends a future Navy assignments. Up-1 lot of time selecting a Master on completing basic training of Ceremonies which will ap they are assigned to service peal to both the t«*en_’i and the schools for technical instruct adults. We hope next year will ion or to ships or shore sta sec better participation at the tions for on-the-job training in Ball. a Navy rating specialty. As for next year, TAC would like to sponsor a contest. We would like your suggestions on a name for Mill City. If Port land can be the City of Roses; Salem the City of Cherries; Mill City can be the City of Some thing, too. Please think about this, and send your ideas to either Barb Olson or John Kelly in care of the Postmaster. Also, | EnroUment in a summer if you have any suggestions on i camp has long’been the goal of how to better the parade, coro i many youngsters, but a vacation nation, and ball, please send camp for homemakers is a new them in and we will bring them and unique idea. Linn county, up at the next meeting. however, has a camp where We also need a theme for housewives can "get away” next year’s celebration. We owe among the tall pines by the this year's theme to Mrs. Ro Santiam River where they will bert Carson. Think about this, too. and send it in with your be far from daily chores. As all campers know, some suggestions and City Name. one has to cook, another wash Thank you again for your co dishes, and there is always operation. - Teen Age Committee wood to cut. When these house wives go camping, however, all of these chores are done for them and they can really live World War I Vets the “life of (Mrs.) Reiley at Longbow. To Meet July 18 Longbow camp is a non-profit ■ forest camp nestled in the Na The regular monthly meeting tional forest a few miles east of of Veterans of World War I Sweet Home. Organized by the will be held Thursday, July 18 extension women it offers its at the Elementary School on camp program to any home Evergreen street. maker for one week for $10. Potluck dinner will be served For the homemaker who oc at 6 with the meeting convening casionally feels "she isn’t ap at 7:30. An invitation is extend preciated at home.” this camp ed to anyone eligible to join, as I offers a week of run and relax well as the Ladies' Auxiliary. ation while the family at home Wives, widows, sisters, daugh can realize what an important ters and granddaughters of any person Mom is. War I veteran are welcome. Speakers, crafts, swimming Membership is not mandatory’ and hiking are all on the to attend one meeting. agenda, but a homemaker can participate in activities or just rest if she wishes. Women Need Camp Longbow will be held August 5 through 9. The com More Softball Players mittee is: Mrs. W. W. Wheeler, The Women's Softball team is Mrs. F. Burian of Lebanon; meeting each Thursday and Mrs. Hugh Johnsron and Mrs. Sunday to play. Thursdays Alice Huber of Lyons and Mrs. they play at 7 p. tn. and now Nellie Nazaroff of Jefferson. Those planning to attend they are looking for more wo men who are interested in the should send $2 in by July 25 sport. All interested are asked to Mrs. F. Burian. Rt. 3. Box to he at Allen Field Thursday 21. Lebanon. The remaining $8 can be paid upon arrival at night to sign up The Sunday sessions are held camp. at 4 p. m. Homemakers Have Chance to Go to Outdoor Camp Wisconsin Picnic To Be Held at Brownsville The eighth annual Wisconsin picnic will be held Sunday. July 21 at Brownsville. Activities begin at 11:00 a. m. A potluck dinner is planned, or those attending may bring their own picnic lunch. Firemen Called Out Twice During Week Volunteer Firemen were cal led out Saturday to put out a fire at Wills Shingle Mill. Quite a bit of damage was done to one end of the mill before the fire was brought under control. Sunday they were called out again to put out a grass fire in back of Haley's Drivein. Woman's Club, Garden Club Billboard Petitions Get Favorable Hearing A proposal to ban billboards from the North Santiam high way drew a large turnout of ladies from here for the hear ing which was held by the State Scenic Area Commission at 10 a. m. Tuesday. The hearing was in room 203 of the Latx>r and Industries Building in Salem. The petition was sponsored by the Mill City Garden and Wo man's clubs. The petition ask ed that the area between the junction of Highway 22 and In terstate No. 5 at Salem to the west City Limits of Sisters be declared a Scenic Area by rea son of its "scenic, historical and sentimental value»." A. N. Weir, chairman of the Scenic Area Commission pre sided at the hearing. Representatives were present from Portland. Sisters. Eugene. Salem, Mehama and Mill City. Mrs. Helen Kleihege. presi dent of the Garden club, voiced objections to billboards but sug gested the state erect key infor mational signs in strategic places. Other spokesmen points out 3 Teachers Hired At Board Meet i_____________________________ • the route is now an area <4 un spoiled natural beauty, lakes, mountains, forests, streams and wildlife, all unblemished by ad vertising. Ralph Emmons, Salem, a spokesman for the Council of Outdoor Advertising, staunchly backed the scenic area plan from Mehama to Sisters. But. he said that area between Sa lem and the Little North Fork of the Santiam near Mehama, is one of "man-made scenery," farms and homes, and advertis ing should be permitted here. Roy A. Kline of Portland, a former state highway engineer when the road was built took a strong stand for labeling the entire route a scenic area. He »aid he always recognized the high scenic value of the road, and suggested that all Oregon mountain passes be designated as scenic areas. Attending from Mill City were Mmes. Walter Thomas, Wendell Heller, Otto Witt. Ath ol Underwood. H. W. McCarley, Louis Verbeck. D. B. Kleihege, Kenneth Corning, Ernest Gra ham. Harry Mason, Sylvia Dun can, John Swan. Daily Geddes, Leo Russell, Emery Primeau, and O. K. DeWitt. Agate Show Slated At Delake For This Weekend Three teacher» w«M* h.red at » the school district board meet DELAKE- The North Lincoln ing held Thursday night, accord Agate Society will hold its 21st ing to William Lewellen, ad Annual Agate show Saturday ministrator. and Sunday July 27 and 28 in Mary Wright was hired to the Delakc grade school on teach in the elementary school Highway 101, just north of D and Thomas Truitt was given a River in Delake. contract to teach social studies > Doors will be open on Satur and driver training. Mrs. Caro- ‘ day from 10 a. m. until 10 p. lyn Truitt has been hired to I m.; and on Sunday from 10 a. teach business education. Both m. until 5 p. m. Every visitor Mr. and Mrs. Truitt are gradu will receive free a beach agate ates of Colorado State Univers as a souvenir of the 1963 show. ity at Greeley. Ook>., and plan The show will feature collec to move here the last week in tions of amateur and commerc August. ial exhibitors, and will include In other action taken by the not only agates and minerals hoard, the Mill City Branch of, from Lincoln county beaches, U. S. National bank was desig-! but also specimens from all ov nated as a depository for dis-, er the world. Members of other trict funds, and Supt. Lewellen agate and mineral societies was named official representa throughout the Northwest have tive for Public Law No. 874.' been invited to bring displays. and to handle state surplus pro All the steps of polishing perty for the district and the agates will be demonstrated school hot lunch program. continuously throughout the Mrs. Edna Ross, district show. clerk was given authority to pay certain monthly bills, such as lights, water, and payroll without board action. The district plans to hold a bus drivers' clinic sometime in mid-August to give prospective drivers information on state laws relative to bus rules. They will also be given behind-the- wheel training. All persons who A Tuberculosis survey is be plan to apply for bus driving jobs should attend this meeting. ing conducted in Linn county at The board retained Ben Cave. ' the present time by the Linn Salem architect for the purpose County Medical society, accord of drawing preliminary sketch ing to information received by es for a home economics-class The Enterprise this morning. Co-Sponsors are the Medical room addition to the high school. Supt. Lewellen and the Society, the State Board of board plan to go to Colton in the Health .the County Health De near future to inspect a home | partment. and the Linn-Benton ec unit recently designed by. TB 4 Health Association. The mobile X-ray unit will be Mr. Cave. Mr. Lewellen delivered a at the IGA store in Lyons, Mon skeleton outline to board mem day, July 22 from 3 to 6 p. m. All residents of the area are bers of a policy pamphlet which 1 will be discussed at a later urged to make use of this service. It is free of charge. meeting. Mobile X-ray Unit ; To Be in Lyons Next Monday P. M. WARNING! looking at the sun during the eclipse Saturday, July 20th can Permanently Damage Your Eyes Sunglasses or smoked glass are NOT adequate protection. PLAY SAFE Stay INDOORS between 11:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m. on Saturday, July 20. If you MUST be outdoors, wear sunglasses and avoid looking at the sky.
