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Gen. Ret. and Doc. Div. Newspapers, U of O Library 97403 The Mill City Enterprise ___________________________________ ON THE S6ENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND___________________________________ VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 47 THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY , OREGON Camp Fire Candy Up and Down Sale Big Success The Avenue Mrs. James Murray, Camp By Don MotfnM Almost every week we hear of trouble in our colleges, or institutions of higher educa- tijn, as they like to be called. Colleges are necessary, and they are always asking for more and more money, new and bigger buildings, better sta diums. True we can’t expect to operate our colleges, or any other school today for what was expended say five or 10 years ago. It just isn’t possible. 1 don’t mind spending money cn education, if that is what our young people are getting. What gripes me is the colleges whose officials don’t have guts enough to kick out the trouble makers. Those people, many of them long-haired wallopers who are always bellyacning about something should be ex- lielled from college, and I mean permanently. Then maybe we’d need less buildings. These cer tain people seem to go to col lege mainly to stir up trouble. The trouble they cause is dis rupting the education of the many who go to improve them selves to the extent that they can go out into the world and work to support themselves, instead of being a drain on the economy. We pay our college administrators a pretty good sum of money to do their job. It is their responsibility to see that the colleges operate effi ciently. Of course, we do not hire them to be policemen or law enforcement officers, but 1 do feel that they have the power, if they had the courage, to call in police to quell these disturbances. We should give our police the power to cope with these situations, and then see to it that the courts back up the officers. A few heads may be bashed, in order to . clear the decks so education can progress—but so be It. It isn’t only the blacks who are causing the trouble, but others also. If our colleges are at fault and our professors are “playing god” with their au thority, then they, too. should be ousted. It seems queer to me that we can’t have a little peace and quiet in our world today. We’re going to be forced to mend our ways before we have it—and 1 think strict law enforcement Is the place to begin. Too many people are getting away with too much. The police catch a culprit, and before you know it, the crook is on the loose again with little or no punishment. I read last week where a Portland housewife was per turbed at how long it took for ;; certain school board to get done with their business meet ing. She was cf the opinion that many meetings are con ducted by people who keep up a steady flow of chatter, which when analyzed means little or nothing. Modern advertising has taught us that a whole lot can be said in about 60 seconds. Stop and think a minute. How many PTA meetings, lodge meetings, club meetings, or board meetings have yau at tended lately. Think haw quick ly they could have Iteen term inated. if a lot of the unneces sary rhetoric was dispensed with. Most people are intelli gent enough to get the message if it is briefly stated. Some I>eople get the floor and keep n talking as if they were de livering a state of the union message, when really they have \ery little to say. Word pic tures are wonderful when you are working at first grade level —but not on adult groups, who usually have busy sched ules to keep. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address is a prime example of how much can be said in a short time. That short speech really ^aid a lot. and it didn’t take all day either. Have you ever noticed how people will congregate in a hall doorway when a meeting or church is being dismissed? Someone will get into a con versation. and I don’t know whether they are thoughtless, or just don’t give a hoot— theyTl block the passage so oth ers can’t get by. Just as a sug gestion—th» next time you wish to speak to someone at Fire candy sales chairman for this area said she and the girls appreciated the response of res idents in their candy purchases. There were many boxes of mint truffles and miniatures sold during the 10-day sale. The girls and leaders all work ed extra hard this year and saw much gain for their ef forts, accsrding to Mrs. Mur ray. There were 2570 boxes S3 Id this year. More Parks To Be Located In Little North Fork Area The Marion county parks and recreation commission act ed last week to proceed with negotiations far two pieces of property on the Little North F’ork of the Santiam. If se cured this will provide a large stretch of picturesque river frontage for public owership. Federal funds will pay half of the asking price of $25,000. The proposed site is immed- ately east of the Bureau of Land management’s Canyon reek recreation area. Charles Gale, Regional Parks director, said he was “very nleased” with the county’s plan ’o develop the park in that area. This land is one of three par cels, one of which is already in county ownership. The oth ers contain 3.5 and 11.6 acres. Science - Fiction Movie To Be Shown At Santiam High Santiam High school is spon soring a movie November 22 at 8:00 p.m. The featured film is “The Fantastic Voyage”. This is a highly recommended film, a real thriller. Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch and Arthur Ken nedy are starring in this sci ence-fiction movie about a fam ous scientist who was severely wounded behind the Iron Cur tain. Finding it is impossible to save the scientist, a group of men travel into this man’s mind to unravel his secrets. This very imaginative film is a must for science-fiction fans. Eagles To Have Organizational Meet Thursday at Detroit An organizational meeting of the Eagles will be held tonight (Thursday) at the Detroit Patio at 7:30. Like meetings have been held at Grant’s Restau rant, and it was believed by the organizer, Charles Patter- s. n of Portland, that this might help get mare people of the upper canyon interested in forming an Aerie here. More members will have to sign up in order to make it a success. Students Observe Nat. Book Week This is National Book Week and Children and adults are be ing reminded of the treasures to be faund in books. Last fall Mrs. Leo Poole, with the help of Rob Richard son and Doug Lewellen, made a film loop about a treasure hunt. After viewing the film loop a fourth grader, Robin Snelson wrote this short story: Rob was cut walking in the woods one day. He found a treasure map. He also found his friend Bill. They went to get a shovel. They found a note under a rock. When they found the place the treasure was buried, Rob hurried and dug it up. In the chest Bill and Rob found some books. Rob said “Boy, this is my good luck and it’s Book” Week, too.” Lions Members Entertain Students Lions members entertained the Boys and Girls of the month from Santiam High at their meeting Monday night. Present were Cathy Whigham, David Chance, Janice Lewellen and Larry Eide. The club has this as one of their projects for the year. Zone Chairman Martin Han sen gave a report on a visita tion to Dallas. He said the Dal las club has many good pro jects, as do other Lions clubs in the district. It was announced there would be a Christmas party this year, held on Friday, De cember 13. The place and par ticulars will be announced next week. Fred Krecklow gave a report on the calendar sales program, stating that over $400 was re alized. A more complete report will be given Monday night. an entrance, call this person aside, so others who are not particularly interested In what you’re saying can go on about their business It Ls just a mat ter of being courteous. Future Citizens $4 00 a YEAR — 10c a Cop? Idanha Family Loses More Home in Recent Fire Prizes Slated for Fire Benefit IDANHA—Defective wiring behind an electric range was apparently to blame for the fire which occurred at the home of Mrs. Wayne (Ada) Tompkins in South Idanha i Wednesday afternoon. Flames gutted the upper portion of Saturday, November 23 will the two story home in the 1:00 be the big day for the Mill P.M. fire the lower portion of City firemen and canyon resi the house and its furnishings dents. It marks the 24th an were extensively damaged by nual Firemen’s benefit which smoke and water. usually draws hundreds of peo Mrs. Tompkins, who is buy ple with many of them finding ing the property, said the this a good way to get their Thanksgiving turkeys or hams. house was partially insured. There will be the usual con She is employed on the green cessions and prizes this year chain at Green Veneer Inc., with a little something extra Idanha, and was at work when added as merchants in town the fire occurred. have donated some prizes to be Residents in the area, as well given away every hour. as the churches, and the Com Bingo tables will again be munity Canyon Fund have all the main attraction and danc assisted the family in their ing with music by The Gents time of need. Blankets, linens, will start at 9 p.m. clothes and food have been con Firemen use the money ob tributed. Aid from other sour tained from these events for Pictured are the remainder of the young future citi ces as far away as Salem has maintenance and purchase of zens photographed earlier in the year. On the upper left also been offered. Some of new equipment for the volun are the children of Mr. and Mrs. James Budlong, Den these offerings include house teer department. Most resi nis 12, Russell 11, and Susan 7. At the upper right are hold furnishings. dents find this much less pain Traci Ann, 4 and Russell Dean, 2, children of Mr. and Temporary housing has been less than having larger assess Mrs. Norvel D. Richards, all of Mill City. At the lower provided for the family and a ments on their tax bills. left is Jackie Miller, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. search is on for a house large Gary F. Miller of Gates. On the right is William C. enough to house the family of Luontela, son of Mrs. Marretta Luontela, three months nine. Reports indicated that burned house may be sal at the time the picture was taken. ______ the vaged since there is partial in surance, on the building. How ever, this has not been con Detroit Couple Injured firmed. When Car Swerves To Miss Dog DETROIT—A Detroit couple was injured here late Sunday night when their pick-up struck a tree after the driver swerved to miss a dog. Theron Wilson, driver of the vehicle, suffered a severe cut lip and his wife a broken jaw and a deeply lacerated knee in the 11:45 mishap in the Fisch er’s Camp area. Detroit Mobile First Aid Un it was called, but the couple did not seek its aid. Ambulance attendants administered first aid and the couple was taken to Santiam Memorial hospital, Stayton, by private car, driven by a state highway department co-worker, Harry Shipman. Wilson was severely injured over a year ago when he was caught by the arm for several hours in sanding equipment which he operated for the Roger Sielicky, district man State Highway Dept. ager for Northwest Natural Gas Company’s Lower Willam ette Valley district has report ed the company’s taxes in Mar ion county for 1968-69 are $286,- 775.28. This is an increase of $36,- 146.40 over the taxes paid for DETROIT—Detroit Cougars 1967-68. The company also pays taxes ended up with a 5-4 football re of $61,129.51 in neighboring cord at the end of the season Yamhill county and $83,903.88 this year. The Cougars g:t off to a slow in Polk county. Northwest Natural distri start by losing to Triangle butes natural gas in 14 counties Lake 6-0. They evened up the in the State of Oregon. It also score vs. Camas Valley with a owns properties in two other victory of 14-12. The third counties where it is not pres came they lost 44-6 vs. Alsea. ently distributing natural gas. They then made a record by The company’s total property clobbering Paisley 64-26. In the tax for 1968-69 is $3.136,907.59, fifth game Detroit played O.S. S.D. in which the Cougars won an increase of $397,042.82. a 49-26 victory over their op ponents. The sixth game was a close one with Detroit losing by one point 19-20 to Eddyville. The Cougars then won their next encounter 37-27 vs. Val- setz. Their eigth game was lost to the Casco League Champs, Mohawk, by a score of 27-6. Their ninth and last game of standing moment for Mark was the season proved to be a for when he recovered a fumble in tunate one for the Cougars the end zone for his six points. when they won by one point Tom got 34 tackles, but also 26-25 over Cascade I^ocks, thus picked up 578 yards and 24 giving Detroit a winning sea points for the Wolverine team. son. lee Stafford, the only San tiam Senior chosen, was pick ed for the position of Defen State Hospital To sive Middle Line Backer. I_ee’s defensive effort got him 60 Have Holiday Bazaar tackles and he recovered six fumbles. The Oregon state hospital Receiving honorable mention will have a holiday bazaar on was Doug Cline, Defensive Friday. December 6 from 11 Halfback. Doug was picked for a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will his 34 tackles, but also gained be held in the Recreation Hut 841 yards. Doug had seven in and the public is invited. terceptions. Mike Long was There will be holiday decor chosen for the position of De ations, Christmas gifts, gift fensive Line Backer for his 61 cards, woodwork articles and tackles. For his 69 tackles, Ron other items. Refreshments will Johnsen was awarded the posi- also be served. This bazaar is planned to tion of Defensive safety. All three making Honorable Men help the much needed activity programs at the hospital. tion were Juniors. Gas Company Pays Annual Tax Bill Six Santiam Football Players Make All-Conference Team Six Santiam players were among the 44 boys who were chosen for the Capital Confer ence All Star team. On the first team, Larry Hil- lesland. a junior earned the position of offensive end. Dur ing the past football season. Tarry gained 948 yards, picked up 46 tackles and piled up 43 points for the Wolverines. One other Junior making the first team was Mark Jeter, a Defensive Tackle. Sophomore Tom Rush, nailed down the De fensive End position. In the 1968 season. Mark picked up 50 tackles and six points. An out- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1968 Cougars End Season With 5-4 Record Clubs in Town To Cooperate With Jaycee Projects Virgil Trout, president of the Mill City Jaycees said this week that he appreciated the response by the public to the recent Win a Beef contest. The 135 pound hind quarter was won by Arthur Whjte and although he is a bachelor he plans on making several fam ilies in Mill City happy by sharing his winnings with them. Mr. Trout said they would like to say “hats off” to Mr. White for his generosity. The Mill City Garden club will be assisting the Jaycees with their Toys for Tots pro ject and the Mill City Woman’s club have offered to assist the Jaycees with the completion □f their community hall. Mr. Trout said he felt this cooperative spirit was a very progressive one for the town and would benefit all. PP&L Pays Big Tax Bill A check for $91,518.13 was re ceived this week by the Mar ion County treasurer as Pacif ic Power & Light Company paid its 1968 county property tax bill. The tax payment, one of the largest in the county, was part of $7,125,279.64 in property tax es Pacific Power is paying in 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties this year. John Kohls. PP&L local man ager in Stayton, reported that the company’s tax bill was up $4,368.32 from last year. PP&L’s statewide total was up 13.3 per cent, an increase of $835,151.62 over the previous year. “The property taxes reflect Pacific Power’s inestments in electric properties and facili ties,” Kohls said. The power company report ed that Oregon school districts receive most of the tax funds. Bridge Lessons To Be Given at Santiam Hi There will be registration for beginning and intermediate contract bridge players starting Thursday, November 21 at San tiam High school. Hours will be from 7 to 9 p. m. in Room 3. Tuition cost will be from 812 to $15, depending on the class size. Dick Ricketts will be the In structor and classes will be held for 10 weeks City Planning New Street Lights Soon At the November meeting of the City council Resolution No. 19 and Ordinance No. 108, both deajlng with the Bancroft bond ing of the costs of the sewer system on the north side of town were adopted. These bonds will be sold in denom inations of $1,000. There was considerable dis cussion on purchasing a police car but no definite action was taken at the meeting. Two win ter studded tires were ordered for the present police car. Councilmeii Adolph Brunner and Vernon Rush were named to select nine of the most need ed lights in the city for im provements or Installation. Pa cific Power and Light has drawn a map of the present installations showing those that are available for removal those that need improving and places that new lights are need ed. The city budget allows for the installation of 10 this year and one has been installed. The council authorized the recommendation for renewal of liquor licenses at Hirte’s I dick ers and Meander Inn Tavern. Mayor Veryl Hoover drew the winner of the Jaycee Win a beef contest with A. N. White lieing the lucky individual. Don Gillenwater, police chief submitted his report for Octo ber with 11 traffic citations not ed. There were nine traffic warnings; 12 municipal cita tions; three prisoners lodged; 10 cases processed through court and 15 complaints an swered. The police car patrolled 1,642 miles using 187.2 gallons of gas. Bills in the amount of $3,180.- 26 were authorized to be paid. Rex Ohmart, city recorder, was asked to write to the state highway regarding the installa tion of a STOP sign on the Northwest corner of N. W. 7th and Santiam Highway. The final meeting of the year for the council will be Decem ber 11 at the city hall. Weather, Detroit Dam 7 a. m. Dally Weather Reeding Pool Elev. Nov. 13 42 38 1521.40 0.90 Nov. 14 44 37 1519 75 0.04 Nov 15 44 36 1516.54 0.00 Nov. 16 45 36 1512.51 0.33 Nov, 17 45 43 1508.01 0.02 Nov. 18 47 44 1503.75- 0.80 Nov. 1» 51 45 1500.97 0.31 Stanley Vail Killed Tuesday in Car Crash at K. Falls Mill City friends and rela tives were shocked to hear of the death Tuesday of Stanley Vail, 52, former Mill City and Gates resident. He died from injuries suffer ed earlier in the day when the car which his wife Dorothy was driving swerved out of control. It struck a bridge a- butment on Main street in Klamath Falls where the coup le lived. Mr. Vail worked in the log ging industry in this area for a number of years until suffer ing an injury. He was employ ed by the State of Oregon at the time of his death. A pathologist at Klamath Falls said a set of chains in the back of the station wagon came forward and struck Vail from behind. Mr. Vail was the son-in-law of Mrs. Dell Smith of Mill City and Is survived by the widow, one daughter; two sons and sev eral grandchildren. Lyons Man Killed In Vietnam War Army Warrant Officer Gor don Patterson, 36, was killed in Vietnam, his family In Lyons were notified on Tuesday. The family arrived in Lyons last summer,, living at the Lin deman court east of town. WO Patterson left for Vietnam in September. Services will be held in Odessa, Texas where his mother and other relatives live. His wife and three children survive him and according to friends here they plan on re turning to Odessa to live. They came to Lyons from their home in Virginia. New Bridge Slated For Minto Station GATES—Replacement of a wooden foot bridge by a con crete structure at the Minto egg collection station on the North Santiam River three miles east of here is sched uled this winter by the Oregon Game Commission. Bids will be opened on the 60 foot structure at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Portland, ac cording to director Robert W. Schoning. If the number following your name on The En terprise label reads 11 -68 it's time to send a check for renewal.
