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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1967)
O». Ref. and Doe Div. Newspaper«, U of 0 Library 97403 The Mill City ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY-—OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND VOLUME XXII NUMBER 27 Up and Down ( I I The Avenue By Don Moffatt With this issue of The En terprise we start our 15th year as publishers of the pap er. Many changes have been made in this area during the time we have lived here. Hun dreds of new homes have been built in Mill City and all up and down the canyon for that matter. More mills have been constructed and they in turn, are employing a lot more men than were employ ed when we arrived here. True, this past season, with the depressed lumber market has been a tough one, but it still is better than when we came in July of 1953. The area is much more stable than then, and we hope conditions will pick up more each year. Our school system, too, has made great strides since the days of 1953. We now have Gates and Mill City in one district and are providing a much better education for all the young people in the dis trict. I feel we have one of the finest school systems in the state, when size and popu lation are taken into consider ation. Many western-based timber companys have a real thing going in tree farms. I wonder just how many people here realize how much money is spent each year in growing trees on these farms so we can have a sustained yield cut of timber. With aerial seeding and planting of seed lings each year, it builds for the future. It may take from 50 to 80 years to develop merchantable timber, but this is where our grandchildren and their children will reap the benefits of the vision of our present timber men. They are, of course, protecting their mills, too, as without contin ued timber growth they soon would be out of business. Pro ductive forest lands are being steadily reduced by enroach- ment of communities, high ways, power lines, and single use parks so that expansion of intensive tree farm manage ment has become virtually an emergency proposition. It is said that the demand for woods products is expected to nearly double by 1975. The importance of intensive tree farm management as develop ed and applied by the forest products industry is apparent. These tree farmers of our area certainly are to be com mended for their foresight in developing ways to work with nature to assure perm- anment renewal of a great natural resource. THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON Sweepstakes Winner Cycle Gang Invades Area For 1st Time Michael McDonald Aboard Submarine USS Sablefish USS Sabelfish (FHTNC)— Electrician’s Mate First Class Michael C. McDonald, USN, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Paul McDonald of Route 1, Lyons, Ore., is in the North Atlantic aboard the subma rine USS Sablefish. His Boat is making a two- month operational and good will cruise to northern Eur opean countries, and will be participating in extensive sub marine training exercises. He will visit major port cities in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the British Isles. Sablefish is a fleet snorkel submarine homeported at the U. S. Submarine Base in New London, Conn. Anita Benefield To Stayton High School, class of ’52 is planning the 15th Attend Chicago U anniversary reunion for Au Anita Dawn Benefiel daugh gust 12. The last reunion in ter of Mr. and Mrs Curtis F. 19(52 drew 141 guests that in Benefiel, of Route 1, Lyons, cluded classmates, their fam Oregon, will enroll in the un dergraduate College of The ilies, and teachers. This year’s dinner-dance is University of Chicago this fall. at Randall s Chuck Wagon at A graduates of Stayton High 7:30 on August 12. The follow School, Stayton. Anita will en- ing day a pot-luck picnic willjroll in the University under be held at Bush Pasture park I its Small School Talent Search Program. at 1 p. m. $3.50 a YEAR — 10c a Copy Man Fined Following Chase By Policeman Jimmy Dale Montgomery of Lyons, was cited to court here Sunday following a wild chase through Mill City streets. Montgomery piled up his car just west of a railroad crossing on S. W. Broadway when he lost control. The ctossing is elevated, and as he went over at 70 miles an hour he plowed into the railroad grade. Patrolman Les White followed him with his flashing lights on and sir en going to warm people of the oncoming vehicle. Montgomery was cited on three charges, that of driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and eluding a police officer. He was placed in jail and fined $450 and given a 25-day jail sentence, which was sus pended. By Boots Champion DETROIT — The upper North Santiam Canyon was invaded by a group of some 20 or 25 motorcyclists Satur day evening, reportedly from Eugene. The “clan” calling them selves ‘Gypsy Jokers’ certain ly did their best, both in ap pearance and actions to live up to the name. Typical of such organiza tions the males were dressed in trousers and boots, with vests over bare torsos, many of them with long unkempt hair. Some were noticed flip ping chains in their hands and some were reportedly carrying switch blade knives. The girls were somewhat bet ter in dress appearance, but their character appeared to be no better than their male companions. No disturbance was report ed in the Detroit-Idanha area, but at Whitewater Forest Ser vice campgrounds where the group camped Saturday night a disturbance did occur. Campers in the area left and complained that “stink” bombs (old railroad type flares) were used, and rocks were thrown by the group. A spokesman at the Ranger Station said Monday, as near as they can tell at this time, no damage was done to the camp grounds. Marion County Deputy Sheriffs, State Police, Forest Service personnel, businesses as well as citizens kept a watchful eye on the invaders. This was their first appear ance in the area, and it is hoped it will be their last. In contrast, while the group was squirreling around town, it was noticed that the usual amount of honda traffic was almost nil. This reporter over heard a conversation of two young men on hondas say, “Gosh, we hate to even get out on the street for fear someone might think we are with that bunch.” We read this week an art icle from the Newton, Miss., Record: “How vital is it that all of our people be trained, prepared and equipped for re sponsible citizenship at the everyday working level. From early childhood we should all be taught the real meaning of our form of government, that the blessings of liberty and the privileges of citizen ship carry with them corres Bumgarner Completes ponding responsibilities and Maintenance Course obligations, and above all that, without vigilance, cau For Helicopters tion. awareness and devotion, FT. RUCKER, Ala.-Private our cherished rights may be Philip C. Bumgarner, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Bumgar lost forever.” ner, Route 1 Lyons, at the Last year, LBJ said an Army Aviation School, Ft. unbalanced budget helped the Rucker, Ala. During the course, he was economy. This year, he says a tax increase is necessary be instructed in maintenance of cause the budget is unbalanc the single-rotor, turbine-pow ed. Welcome to the New ered UH-1 “Iroquois.” He was also trained in heli Math. copter gunnery systems, avi ation operations in the field and techniques of survival, es Stayton Class of '52 cape and evasion. Makes Reunion Plans THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1967 Fourth of July Brings Crowd Here A perfect day on July 4th brought out a large crowd to take part in the festivities put on by civic groups and clubs of the city. The Teen Age Committee had charge of the parade which was one of the best ever to be held here. Besides the main winners, there were many other floats which made it a hard job for the judges to decide who should have the ribbons. The Shriners from Salem marched in the parade, and there were several vintage cars, which added color to the event. Judges for the TAC parade were Doug Heater of Fern Ridge; Jerry Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Wilier of Stayton. They stated they had a real hard job picking the winner in the four divisions. In the Kiddie parade, for Bikes, Ralph Earhart won 1st; Rhonda Meader, 2nd and Tony Trout third. In the trike division, Beverly Trout The Oddfe.lows and Rebekahs with “Lolipops and Roses,” and the Mill City was first; Bruce St. Dennis their “Country Garden” Float was Volunteer Firemen with “Born Free.” second and Kim Crook and Sweepstakes winner in the Fourth of In the third division, the Teenage Sally Poole, third. July Parade at Mill City. Other first Committee won with “Snoopy vs. the division, Lin place winners were the Christian Church Red Barron,” Hilltop Market with a DETROIT — Thousands of da Miscellaneous and Cindy Jaequinet first; with a float “For He So Loved the “Davy Crockett Float” and F. E. W. fishermen, vacationers, and Ronny Jaequinet and Beverly picnickers flocked to the World”. The Jaycees and Jaycettes won “Big Rock Candy Mountain.“ mountain area for the Fourth Sullivan second and Erick and their first place ribbon with a float de in the fourth division the North San of July weekend. The upper Dana Syverson, third. picting “Tea for Two.” tiam Chamber of Commerce won with North Santiam Canyon hum Judges in the Kiddie Parade, In the second group, first place a boat, “Floating Down the River.” The med with activity for the sponsored by the Jayceettes winners were Camp Fire Girls with Lions Club won the other fourth place four-day period. Family pic were Mrs. J. C. Kimmel, their float, “Scenes Around the Camp award with a float “Ciimb Every Moun nics, fishing, boat riding, ski Mrs. Roger Mink and Mrs. fire,” the Mill City Garden Club with tain.”—Loyd Sidewell Photo. ing and just plain camping Wendell Heller. seemed to be enjoyed by all. At the park the events Under clear blue skies, started out with a pancake Weatherman Joe Muise said feed sponsored by the Lions the temperature reading was and the Lions Auxiliary man 100 for July 1st and 96 on the ned the cook shack lor lun second. ches. This gpoup also had the A few mishaps occurred bingo game. The Jaycees had By Scott Young Sunday, none of them serious. a dunk tank and several other Are those Wig Warm Burn A Salem teenage girl sustain concessions kept the crowd at ers that are a part of our way ed a broken thumb in a water the park busy. of life in the North Santiam DETROIT—The summer re skiing mishap Sunday after The Mill City area was sad Canyon the Obnoxious cul creation program for the up noon. Following first aid she Kicked by Horse— Tommy Kanoff, son of Mr. dened Monday when it was prits they are portrayed to per canyon will start Monday, was taken to Salem by a State and Mrs. Tom Kanoff appar learned that William Richards be? luly 10, said Doug Spencer, Trooper. had passed away at Santiam They do smoke more or .vho is in charge. Early Sunday morning Leo ently was the only person at Memorial hospital following a less, but don’t carbon di The program will include Smiseky of Salem rolled his the park to be injured. He got series of heart attacks. Mrs. oxide go back into plant life volley ball, soft ball and base car over a few miles above kicked in the thigh by a Richards had taken him to from whence it came. Or was ball. This program will run Marion Forks. Cause of the horse. Mrs. Kanoff said Wed the hospital Sunday night my early schooling in error, for six weeks if there is suf accident has not been determ nesday morning that he was after he suffered his first or is that too old fashioned, or ficient interest. ined. Other occupants in the not seriously hurt. attack and it appeared that he out of date? The schedule is as follows: car were his wife and three Winners In the Jaycee log was recovering satisfactorily, Or are the buners big and Grade school schedule 1 children. None of them was events were: Jim Bracher of but he suffered a fatal attack black and easy to point out, through 4, Monday, Wednes seriously injured. The acci Mill City who made 20 points Monday. and owned by companies or day and Friday, 10 a. m. until dent however, left the family In the ax throw and Phil Hol- stranded for a time. With the sheimer of Scappoose with 16 Bill who was only 47 at the operators too small to resist noon. Grades 5 to 8, 1 to 3 p. m. on aid of a few area peop’e a points. time of his death was born in the overwhelming cry of Scio, but had been a life-time “Save Our Country From Pol Monday, Wednesday and Fri ride to Salem was found for In the small saw division the Smisely family with Sam Charles Huckeby of Mill City day. resident of Mill City. He at lution.” Come up into this canyon Monday and Wednesday Leffler, who was making a won first and Frea Woods, one time, with the assistance of his wife, Kit, had operated where there are 12 or more of nights are open to high school run to Salem for more ice. Gates, came in second. The Meander Inn. At the time of these burners, build a little students and adults at 7 p. m. Leffler said the store sold same two men, in the same The Little League will play nearly 3,000 pounds of ice Sat order, won in the work saw his passing he was employed smoky wood fire and fry a as planerman at Frank Lum little smoked ham or bacon, Lyons here July 6 at 5 p. m., urday. as the temperature competition. ber Co. Inc., Mill City. He and admit, it does you a lot followed by a Junior State soared to 100 degrees. In the unlimited saws, Phil fame, Detroit vs. Independ A Los Angeles man and his Holsheimer of Scappoose won was a Navy veteran of World more good than harm. son, vacationing In the area first by cutting through his Like the smoke in your bac ence at 6:30. War II. Bill was a big man Detroit Junior State won had some tough luck when log in 202 seconds. In second and loved the outdoors, being on and smoke from your an ardent fisherman and warming fire, these burners a 3 to 0 victory over Mill the father became ill early place was Jim Cox of Willa hunter. His happy smile will do a lot more good than harm. City June 27 and Detroit won Monday morning. He was tak mina with 23.5 seconds. The fact is they don’t do 1 to 0 from Woodburn June en to Santiam Memorial hos In the grade school gym be missed by everyone here. pital at Stayton by car. 30. He had been in apparent good any harm at all. were displays of old time pic health until the past wek. tures, modern photography, H is survived by the widow, ceramics, rock display, and First Place Winner Gladys, and a daughter, Shelly other handicraft. Ann, both at home east of Mill There were ball games In City; two half brothers and the late afternoon and even three half sisters. ing and the firemen sponsored Services will be at 2 p. m. their usual fine fireworks Thursday in Weddle Funeral display. Home, Stayton. Interment will be in Fox Valley ceme tery, Lyons. Vacationers Take Over Upper Area Bill Richards Are Wigwam Summer Recreation Passes Away After Burners a Menace? Program To Start At Detroit July 10 Heart Attacks Green Veneer Plant Down for Repairs and Summer Vacation IDANHA—Green Veneer Inc. Idanha plant will resume operations July 10th following a two weeks closure for annu al repairs and vacations. Included in this years im provement program will be the laying of a new floor in the veneer shed and paving. Plans call for concrete pav ing from the office to the mill and veneer shed, and blacktop from the warehouse to the highway (22). Ready mix will be used for the concrete paving, and the black topping contracted, a spokesman for the firm said Wednesday. One of the first place winners in the The mill employes about 100 men and runs two shifts. July 4th parade in Mill City was the Salem Firm To Build Post Office At Detroit Postmaster General Law rence F. O’Brien today advis ed Postmaster Mrs. Phyllis Hill of the Detroit, Oregon Post Office, that a bid has been accepted to construct a new postal facility in Detroit, on the East Side of Detroit avenue The successfud bidder, Dav id Lantz, Salem, Oregon, will construct a building contain ing 768 square feet of interior floor space, with an 80 square foot platform, and 2450 square feet of parking and maneuver ing area. The basic lease term will be above float made by the First Christian for eight years with three 4- Church.—Loyd Sidewell Photo. year renewal options.
