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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 19, 1968)
G*“ Ref. ana Doc. Div Newspapers, ° Library 9740» _____ Enterprise ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 38 Up and Down The Avenue By Don Moffatt Sometimes I wonder why our federal budget isn’t higher than it now is. Reason for such a statement? It simply boils down to this, everyone is at fault—not only those who re present us in Washington, D. C. Everytime we have a frost, have a heavy rain, hard wind storm which causes damage, immediately we rush a bunch of telegrams and telephone calls to our Senators and Re presentatives, attempting to get some federal money to help bail us out. As long as we have that attitude, we will have a large national, state, and coun ty budgets. We must learn to stand on our 6wn feet. It is getting nearly to the point where you can’t fail. Some government agent comes along with money to tide us over, or postpone the time when we’ll really go broke. This is a habit we will have to break if we ever expect to bring the size, cost and growth of government under any sort of control. Even the American Farm Bureau Federation is arguing that the federal crop-support programs should be discontin ued and that there should be greater reliance on the free market. As it stands now, too many farmers have become dependent on government for an important part of their in come, These farm subsidies are reflected in our daily food ex pense, and even after all these years of the farm program of subsidies, the farmers are no better off than they ever were. Farm income is low, and pric es at the markets are higher than ever. These farm subsid ies have become a serious drain on the nation’s taxpayers, and the problem of low farm in come has not been solved. There really is no sound sub stitute for the law of supply and demand. A market, free from government control, is the best in the long run. The government is talking some now of attempting to con trol advertising. They are try ing to keep certain products off the air, via TV advertising. I have only this to say—no matter how lousy and obnox ious some of the TV ads are, better leave them alone. Some day, these ad writers, will get with it and clean up their copy, and present something that isn’t so distasteful. They even may cut down the sound vol- ume H of ads, so they won’t blast you out of your favorite chair. The thing I’m getting at is ad vertising has been the major vehicle in selling goods. It is responsible in creating con sumer desire, which is so es sential in our present day and age. It is ti-ue that some adver tising and promotional prac tices are irritating and in poor taste, but this does not call for police-state action. Usually these things will right them selves in time. We should not overlook the fact that people are not entirely stupid. They should have the right to pick and choose what they wish to watch on television, or what they read, or what they listen to on radio. If the government imposes too rigid controls, in the long run the consumers would be hurt by the fact that they would lose their right to free choice. Any way you slice it, govern ment control or meddling in business is not the answer. I wonder if we’ll ever learn that we can’t trust Russia or any other Communist country. Proof of what Communism stands for comes out loud and clear In the recent handling of Czechoslovakia. This little coun try was trying to live its own life. It was attempting freedom of speech and free dom of expression. This and communism do not go hand in hand. The only way commun ism can succeed is if they have complete control of their peo ple. There can be no complete freedom of the individual un der that form of government, therefore why should we mess around w^h communistic coun tries, when their doctrine and iirs is so different? THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON Calendar Sales Started By Lions Club Teaching Now Chris Sorensen, who attend ed Santiam High school in 1961 when the above picture was taken, is now teaching in Co penhagen, Denmark. He was an American Field Service ex change student and made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Calkins while attending school here. Mrs. Calkins said- he had changed considerably in the Calendar Explained past four years. He was here As an explanation to new two years ago visiting with the residents, the calendars are of Calkins family and other a community nature. On the friends. calendars are listed the meet ing dates of the clubs of the community and also listed are the birthdays and anniversar ies of all those who purchase the calendars at $2. Additional calendars can be purchased for 50c each. All peopie living in one Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mor house as a family can have their names listed on the cal rison received a phone call endar for the $2. In the event last week from their son, PFC you wish to have other family Eddie Morrison saying that he members from other towns had received injuries to his listed, another $2 will be charg right hand and was hospitaliz ed. However, the wounds are ed for their listing. The community birthday cal not serious and he expects to endar is a handy addition to be back in action in about two the home as it helps keep track weeks. In a phone call Monday night of the various community, lodge and club meeting dates. Eddie told his parents he had been transferred to a hospital in Japan. The accident occurred on September 5 when a power grenade launched by the Viet Cong exploded while Morrison and other soldiers were on a sweep. Two Americans were The Santiam Wolverines, injured but the Viet Cong playing on rain-soaked Allen group was wiped out. The two injured men were Field, lost their first taken to the hospital from the league game to Stayton scene of action by helicopter. Friday the 13th. The Eagles scored in the first quarter on a 41-yard run by Jim Olmstead, and in the second quarter on a 35-yard pass from Jon Carey to Rex Longfellow. A much improved Santlam ball club forced Stayton to fumble three times in the se Editor’s Note: Mill City cond half of the game, thus each year gets many new preventing further scoring by citizens, and in order to in the Eagles. form them of some of the In spite of the heavy rain, club’s of the city, The Enter there was a large crowd pre- prise this week is running a sent. list of activities being carried The Wolverines will next out by the Jaycees. Each club meet the Gervais Cougars on and lodge in the area is In Allen Field. Friday, Septem vited to compile a list of ber 20 at 8 p. m. their projects and aims, and Because of difficulties with it will be published as a pub the sound system, the new lic service to the community. Memorial scoreboard will be The purpose of Jaycees is to dedicated at this game. instill in its members leader ship and personal Improvement through community develop ment. Local community devel- ment has always been import ant to the Mill City Jaycees and the following annual pro jects have come about from past years. First, the Easter egg hunt each year in the park where 45 to GO dozen eggs are hidden Florent Frichtl, manager of for eager children from 2 to 12. Second, the Fourth of July. Girod s Hilltop Super Market said this week that the store Each year the Jaycees with has been plagued by shoplift the Jayceettes sponsor a prin ers recently. cess, float, Whistling Midgets, During the past week cam concessions at the park, inter eras have been employed to com during the parade, and catch three shoplifters. Mr. the kiddies parade plus taking Frichtl said the magnitude of an active part on the Steering the amounts lost necessitated Committee and helping collect bringing in two crime techni for the fireworks. The Mill cians from Seattle. They have City Jaycees have always work a set-up through the ceiling of ed with the young people. This the store using one-way glass is why a Jaycee has always housing cameras. This system been the advisor of the Teen when employed in other stores Age Committee—the group of has cut down shoplifting as hard-working students that much as 90 per cent. sponsor the Coronation, Coro nation Ball and the 4th of July Pre-School Now Open parade Third, the Mill City Jaycees At Youth Center sponsor flag service to the mer Mrs. Florence More is again chants wishing to display flags operating the Pre-school in the in front of their place of busi youth center in the city park ness. with 16 enrolled on opening Fourth, the Mill City Jaycees day, September 12. She said sponsor the local Christmas this week that she had room lighting contest, the purpose of for four more youngsters, age which is to encourage local 5 years. residents to get into the sea This Is a privately operate«! sons spirit by decorating their school and classes are held on homes. Tuesday and Thursdays. Fifth, is the Toys for Tots, Eddie Morrison Injured in Vietnam Shoplifters Are Many At Hilltop Market Recently Future Citizens $4.00 a YEAR — 10c a Copy Council Passes Ordinance Tagged as Wilderness Supplies for the annual Lions Club Calendar Sales drive were distributed Monday night by President Bill Meetter. This is the only fund-raising event of the Lions club, and funds rais ed in this manner is used to finance the club’s sight conser vation program, and other civic improvement projects. Dead line for the sales campaign has been set for the forepart of Oc tober, so Lions members will be knocking on doors in their respective areas until the job is completed. Residents of the community are asked to welcome Lions members as they make their house to house canvas to sell the birthday calendars. Wolverines To Meet Gervais Here Friday THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1968 At the last City Council meet A paving contract was let to ing, main action centered around the controversial trail Stayton Sand & Gravel, and the er ordinance, which excluded city was authorized to purchase trailers from property within two truck tires from Don’s Tire Sales. Union Oil Co., was low the city limits. There was lengthy discussion bidder for gasoline for the year Pictured are John “Greg” pro and con on the issue. Those at 0.249 per gallon. Crook, 11 years and Kimberly, against the allowing of mobile Bills in the amount of $910.- 7, children of Mr. and Mrs. homes in the city stated it 40 were authorized to be paid. Clifford C. Crook of Mill City. would reduce the valuation of One petition, that of Herbert adjacent property. They J. Peck to be placed on the thought the city should have ballot for the November elec zoned certain areas for this tion for Mayor was placed on file. type of home. On the ether side of the is To date no petitions have sue, those in favor of opening been filed for the two council the city to the mobile homes, seats which will be vacated. stated that the 50 foot lots Anyone interested in petition DETROIT — At the regular within the city, which present ing for any of the positions meeting of the Detroit City ly are not large enough for con are reminded that the petitions Council, one of the items of struction of conventional hous must be filed with the recorder business on the agenda was to ing, could be utilized. They by October 5. instruct the city recorder to said the city now has a hard The police department report make available nominating pe time keeping the weeds down showed there were eight cita titions for at least three coun on these lots, and they are a tions: 21 traffic warnings; five cilmen to be elected at the Nov. fire hazard. cases processed; 21 complaints 5th general election. Following the discussion the municipal citations; five pris There is one vacant position council voted to enact a new oners lodged in jail; 17 court at the present, and the terms trailer ordinance, which they answered and two accident re cf councilmen Arthur Whiteley felt had stringent enough re ports. and Cliff McMillan will expire strictions to prevent trailers The police car used a total Dec. 31st. 1968. being used which would de of 173.3 gallons of gasoline in Two of the terms are for tract from surrounding proper patrollng 1,581 miles. four years respectively, and ty. They also said that some the other term is for two years. of the vacant buildings in the Petitions may be obtained city which are in a state of from Mrs. Lloyd K-'tchum, Jr., disrepair, are more of an eye-' City Recorder. sore to the city, than modem mobile homes. Those interested in the ordin Cub Scouts To Meet ance may see it reprinted in full on page 6 of The Enter GATES—A passing motorist At Grade School Sat. prise. discovered the wreckage of a “A Doorway to Adventure” The council passed the ordin pickup driven by a Portland will be the theme of the first ance because they felt the mo man 12 hours after an accident Cub Scout pack meeting of the bile homes would stimulate near here Wednesday night. new school year. DETROIT—Work is progres growth in the area. Merle Lloyd Koser, 44, in Boys between the ages of 8 jured with a dislocated hip, was and 10 years and their parents sing nicely on the clearing of a imabIA’16 cMmh*the^6-foot em are Invited to come to Room Snider's Resort preparatory to bankment over which his pick 4 at the Mill City Elementary- the construction of a 40 by Marine Graduate up plunged. He told state po school for the 7 p. m. pack 100 foot storage building. The new building will be lice officers his pickup had meeting this Saturday evening. skidded on wet pavement and New and interested boys and erected just east of the main failed to negotiate a curve on parents are especially welcome, resort building where boat Oregon 22. according to Dave Jessup, Cub trailers were formerly parked. Ed Slayden owner of the re master. sort said improvement plans will also include work on the Masons Hold First decks plus a long range plan to erect a fishing pier which Meeting of Fell Season would get underway next year. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Slayden of Mill City Lodge No. 180 A. F. Lyons recently purchased the & A. M. held its first meeting Resort from Mr. and Mrs. Ole of the year at the hall Monday Erickson, and took possession night. During this time there The Jaycees collect toys from August 1st. was much discussion on how the local people, repair them to make the meetings more in and have them distributed to teresting. needy families. Truck Driver Injured; Visitor for the evening was Other projects that the Jay SAN DIEGO—Marine Private Harold F. Pierce, district de cees have sponsored this year Fish Disappears Ricky E. Harris, 18, son of Mr. puty grand master of Masons include: An Auto Safety Check Following Accident and Mrs. Kenneth R. Harris of in Oregon, who came here from where approximately 100 cars IDANHA—Reports indicated Lyons, Ore., was graduated Salem. This was not his official were checked for safety with that investigations are being from eight weeks of recruit visit in that capacity and he less than half cf them meeting continued into the case of some training at the Corps Recruit said he would make his official minimum standards. 15-tcns of fresh and frozen Depot here. visit on October 21. Second was the Olympic fish apparently carried away He will now undergo from Torch Fund where Mill City by spectators following an ac two to four weeks of individ Jaycees in cooperation with cident last Tuesday of State and National Jaycees a transport truck in morning combat training and then, Mark Bennett In the Lowell ual after leave at home, will report raise enough money to pay for area Southeast of Eugene. to his first Marine Corps as 10 Percent of Class; US Olympic teams. The truck owned by Mel signment. Third is the Community Sur Round Trucking Co., of Idanha The intensified Marine re Honored at Linfield vey. Here is a project which was demolished in the two- cruit training emphasizes rigid is just now underway. The truck pileup on highway 58. physical conditioning and sur Mark Bennett is among 73 purpose of such a survey is to fish cargo carried away vival techniques, both at sea freshmen students at Linfield find out what the citizens of by The the spectators at the scene and ashore, to develop self College who have received hon Mill City think of their town, of the accident was valued at confidence and endurance. ors at entrance from Linfield. businesses, and organizations $25,000 by the owners. The honors at entrance is the Marksmanship with the M-14 and just what needs to be done Mr. Round said his driver rifle and 45-caliber pistol are highest scholastic recognitlcm a to improve this community. In was pinned in the cab of the relation to this project the Mill iruck for about two and a half equally stressed, and close or freshman can receive upon en drill instills the traditions tering Linfield. City Jaycees now try to have hours following the accident. der Thomas Meicho, Linfield di cf Marine Corps teamwork. at least two members at every A thorough study of basic rector of admissions, says that City Council meeting to report military subjects, hygiene, first the honors at entrance award back to its membership so as Fall Hikers May See aid and sanitation, and the cus means that the student was in to keep informed on the busi toms, courtesies, history and the upper 10 per cent of his ness brought before the coun Beautiful Scenery DETROIT — Mt. Jefferson mission of the Marine Corps high school graduating class, cil. Fourth and perhaps the big Primitive Area contains a beau serve to polish the new Mar scholastically, and is being hon gest project of the Jaycees is tiful setting for hikers, fisher ine’s recruit education and ored for this past work and the building of the Mill City men, and trail-riders. Hunts prepare him to join the Marine encouraged to continue high scholarship In college. Community Hall. The hall is Cove is reminiscent of "Swiss” combat forces. nearing completion after five country-Rocky ridges and years. The water line, plumb mountain sides become timber Hunter Safety Course ing, one toilet and sink have ed slopes, as Mt. Jeff’s steep Volley Ball Starts been installed. A forced air ness turns into gentle mead gas furnace supplies the heat. ows. This area surrounds In Mill City To Start Mon., Sept. 23 Texture III covers the south Hank’s and Hunt’s Lakes Young hunters are once a- Women’s Volley ball is off to end and the north end has which are known for their just been completed with fit good fishing. Follow Highway good start with quite a large gain reminded that on Monday. ted glass featuring a sliding 22 to Pamelia Lake Road; hike group turning out last week September 23 the Hunter Safe glass door. The wiring Is half to Pamelia I ¿ike, approximate according to Mrs. Jim Sullivan. ty course will he offered for They will meet every Mon the last time in this area. The completed and all electrical ly 2*4 miles, take the trail fixtures have been bought fea which zig zags sharply up the day at the grade school gym meetings will be held at the turing two huge hanging glass count ers above Hunt’s Creek, at 7 p. m. Mrs. Sullivan said grade school, starting at 7:30 halls. The main obstacles that crons many springs, pass dis they hoped to have games with P. M. He ahead are the flooring, cab plays of wild flowers, pause to Detroit-Idanha, Lyons and Stay All boys under 18 must have inets and road leading to the rest and enjoy the view and a ton. Women from the Gates- a safety certificate before they building. The Jaycees hope to couple of hours later there you Mill City area are invited to are allowed to hunt. The course have the building completed are watching the fish jump in come out for evenings of ex will run for about three nights by March. Upon completion the either lake. Hunt’s Cove can ercise and fun. For more in and instructors will be Tom hall will be open to any group be reached via the Skyline formation Mrs. Sullivan may Drynan and Barry Drake, both state police officers. be reached at 897-2893. wishing to use it. Trail also. The House in Washington completed congressional action Monday on a bill to authorize establishment of the Mt. ferson Wilderness area. This area east of here tends about 25 miles to north and south along the crest of the range. The bill sent to the White House would create a wilder ness area totaling 88.632 acres. Local residents anil logging and mill firms have trjed unsuc cessfully to keep Manion, Long, and Square Lakes out of the Wilderness, but evidently to no avail. Their pleas fell on deaf ears, as this bill will in clude the lakes in the lock-up. President Johnson last fall recommended that Congress au thorize the wilderness area which contains the second tall est peak in Oregon, nearly 150 lakes, 160 miles of trails, and good fishing and hunting. Opponents to having Marion, Square, and Long Lakes in the area said the area already is in heavy use, and could best be used as base camps for out ings in the wilderness area. Changing the designation to wilderness would prevent me chanical vehicles and equip ment from being used, which Is against the proposal made by the Forest Service. City of Detroit To Elect Councilmen Slaydens Plan for Resort Expansion Wreckage Pins Man for 12 Hours
