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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1968)
X.'Ä p S! V of O Library The 9740.3 Enterprise ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND VOLUME xxin NUMBER 50 Up and Down The Avenue By Don Moffatt Residents in these parts were surprised Saturday night when a high wind came from the south, really shaking things up. Pacific Power got in for its share of the miseries. There was a power outage of over eight hours, which naturally didn’t make home owners very happy. It was one of those things that couldn’t be helped. When a tree or pole goes through a power line, it is big trouble, and men work like crazy to get power restored. Most of us complain bitterly when these things occur, but at least we were not out in the weather repairing the break. Let us be thankful that it was no worse than it was. Some roofs were torn up and many trees downed, but it was “just a breeze” compared with the October 12th storm. It seems that every night when I want to listen and watch news events on TV, about all we can get is this protest stuff. Loud chants that sound like, yaa, yaa — yaa, yaa, yaa, or some such racket. It’s not only the colored people who are making the fuss, but a lot of dissident whites, too. I wonder just what they are doing all the bellyaching about. Especially these college kids. Many of them never had it so good, yet never have so few hollered so loud. Possibly we are becoming too lenient with them. I can well remember when I went to school. What the professors said was law. We had certain rules to follow and it was a sorry thing when we disobeyed them. Some young pepple were kicked out of high school and college for not abiding by the i-ules. If they caused disturb ances, they suffered the conse quences. I would hate to think what would have happened to us if we would have done some of the things then, that are common practice now. For instance, if our high school and college newspapers printed some of the four letter words that are being printed now, it would have been like kicking the Prexy in the shins, and we didn’t do that. Now adays this is supposed to be some form of self-expression. It takes no brains to get up be fore an audience of any kind and spout off foul words. Any moron can do that. I was under the impression that we sent our young people to college to improve their minds. Surely, even our high school kids know most of the answers and have heard foul words, but we have no reason to parade these things in front of them con stantly, until they feel that it is the thing to do. Some college papers, printed utaide of college print shops are being turned down by printers, who instruct their people not to put obscenities into type. One college writer said: “Some of these old duffers, (re ferring to printers) God-fearing men with hair in their ears have a feeling for the printed word. They feel metal type Is sacred, and you just don’t use words like - - - - , or - - • Well, thank God, I am one of the old duffers, with hair in my ears, who still feels that the bulk of our people would rather read something clean and wholesome, instead of something filthy. I am sure our young folks here In Mill City have the pro per schooling, and I certainly hope, and I believe, that our school administrators and teachers are of the type who neither approve nor condone some of the things done in our colleges. I hate to see our kids exposed to some of the nit wits who are enrolled in our institutions of higher edu cation. however I feel with their basic learning of truth and goodness, they’ll be able to pick out the wheat from the chaff when they do enter these -chools. Certainly they will know better than follow this -mall minority of trouble-mak ers who have infested our halls cf learning. THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON Gas Stations Form New Organization Service station operators in the area from Sublimity to Gates met at the Riverview in Mehama recently to form the North Santiam Gasoline Deal er’s Association. This group is affiliated with the state or ganization and is formed to im prove service given to the pub lic. At meetings which will be held the second Tuesday of each month, they will discuss mutual problems confronting them. They will remain com petitive in every respect, but they felt that by being organ ized they would have a better opportunity of meeting their obligation to the public. They also will work for legislation which would benefit gasoline dealers. Harold Wiltse, of Mehama, was named president; Larry Guenther of Stayton, vice pre sident, and Delbert Goforth of Mill City, secretary-treasurer. Leading the discussion at the organizational meeting was Wayne Bowlby, executive di rector of the state group from Portland. President Wiltse stated he was pleased with the turnout of station operators in the area, and • hoped other would join later. Those joining at the initial meeting were: Ripp’s Richfield and D & E Mobile of Sublim ity; Larry’s Shell, Webb’s Tex aco and Dale’s Texaco of Stay ton; Harold’s Texaco at Me hama; Cec’s Garage and Seig’s Richfield at Lyons; Dell’s Shell, Bob’s Phillips 66 and Mill City Richfield at Mill City and Hann’s Union Service at Gates. Boy of the Month Helistop and Fuel Oil Bids Awarded Lt. Gulliford Receives Wings of Gold By Hospital Board Chamber To Skip December Meeting The North Santiam Chamber of Commerce at their last board meeting decided net to hold a general meeting this month, due to such a rush of other activities in the Canyon. It was also decided that there would be a special meeting in January when wives of mem bers and guests would be in vited to a dinner meeting to be held at The Riverview in Mehama. A good speaker is being se- cured, according to Dick Park er, program chairman. Other information on this event will be publicized later when plans are finalized. There was discussion about having an evening meeting every other month, Instead of all noon meetings. This, if it is done, will give some mem bers a chance to attend, espec- tally those in the upper can- yon. who are not able to at- tend luncheon meetings. 1/Lt. Jim C. Gulliford, USMCR, is shown having his Wings of Gold pinned on by his wife, Lynn, upon his designation as a Naval aviator after completing flight training at Helicopter Training squadron eight N a S Edyson. Olympic Observer To Speak Here Anyone Interested in attend ing the Mill City grade school assembly on Monday, Decem ber 16th, at 2 p. m., is welcome. Dr. Charles Bowles, head of the Willamette University Phy sical Education department, will present the assembly with slides and share his first hand experience of the 1968 Summer Olympics. He was able to ar range a temporary leave of absence from the Salem uni versity, where he is track coach, to travel to Mexico City, Mexico, Octobef 6 through 27. Dr. Bowles taught chemistry in Lake Oswego High School before gsing to University of Oregon graduate school to ob tain his docturate. After ad dressing the open assembly in the afternoon, he will speak to Lions club members and their wives, at a dinner meet ing at Fellowship hall at 6:30. Adult basic education clas ses are being held at the Mill City Elementary school. All adults 18 years of age and older who cannot perform at the eighth grade level are welcome to attend. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 until 10 p. m. and those wishing to enter the class may do so at any time. Both the class and the sup plies are free. Anyone wishing more information may call 858- 6166, Extension 327 in Salem. This is a branch cf the Salem Public library school adult education department. A number of people have Christian Church been attending the classes from Mill City and the unit was To Have Christmas started here to eliminate so much traveling back and forth Program Sunday for class members. The Mill City Christian Church will observe the Christ mas season this year with a special service this Sunday evening, December 15 at 7 p. m. Mrs. William Shepherd is directing the Sunday school members in poetry and songs. Mrs. Eugene Davenport, choir director, is leading the church choir in the presentation of the Christmas contata, “The Incarnation”. The public is cordially invit ed to attend. lace; publicity, Mrs. Ercil Wil son; General, Mrs. Estelle Phil ippi and Mrs Rudy Tohl. This event is sponsored by the Santiam Memorial Hospit al Auxiliary, who give aid and support to the local hospital in many ways. In 1968 they have paid $1,- 858.92 for leasing for 12 months the Cardiac Monitor now in use and instrumental in the recov ery of many patients. The Cheerette program is an other of their many services to the hospital. They have recently allocated 8700 to furnish new draperies for all the hosiptal rooms. Windstorm Sat Night Douses Lights And Tips Trees Lions To Entertain Wives Mon. Night Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Sponsors Holiday Parade of Homes Dec. 19 The Holiday “Parade of Homes” is a special occasion for people in the Stayton-Mill City and surrounding areas to share the Christmas joys by visiting three homes open for this program set for Thursday, December 19, from 1.30 to 5 p. m. Opening their homes are Mrs. Fernando Smith. 355 W. High St.; Mrs. Orville Herrold, 935 Westwood Drive, and Mrs. Stewart E. Mayo, 1253 Scenic View Court. Spending many days on this project, besides the three host esses are the various commit tees; decorations. Mrs. Aria Glidewell and Mrs. Betty Wai- $4-00 a YEAR — 10c a Copy This region was visited Sat urday night by high winds which caused considerable da mage. There was a power out age of some eight hours when a gust of wind blew a tree through the power line just west of Mill City. At the Ralph Budlong home their camper was tipped over. When it turned over, it pushed a piece of plywood into the house with such force that it cracked the plaster of one wall. At another home, a step lad der was blown off a back pirch, and deposited on top of a hedge. Dave Hiebert said a big fir tree near his place was toppled over into the Santiam. He also reported that two deer were seen swimming in the river near his place. They made it to shore all right. He thought they possibly had been chased into the water by dogs. Some roofs were damaged and chimneys blown down. This was a bad blow, but noth ing like the Columbus day windstorm. Emery & Son Construction Co., of Stayton was given the contract for constructing a Helistop at Santian Memorial Hospital in board action Tues day night. The price was $286.- 75. The helistop pad will be constructed of concrete, and will be located just north and west of the hospital. In other board action Carl Ruef was given the PS300 fuel oil bid for $3.19 per barrel. For the light fuel oil two identical bids were submitted, one by H. L. Ashby and Union Oil Co., both were for .127 per gallon. The bid was awarded to Un ion by a toss of a coin. A general hospital board meeting will be held Thursday evening, December 19, at which time the nominating committee will submit their report. Adult Education Classes Held Here Alan Raines, a Junior at San tiam High School was chosen boy cf the month for Novem ber. Alan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Raines of Mill City. Alan has been Varsity Foot ball Manager for two years, two years on the J. V. Basket ball and has gone out for track. Alan plans to go to Salem Technical Vocational Commun ity College and major in draft ing. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1968 Damage Small At Charlie Tucker Home GATES—The Gates Fire De partment was called to the Charlie Tucker home, Rt. 1, Lyons Monday morning. The fire was started by an electric switch box exploding and catch ing on fire. Charlie reports that the fire department responded to his call immediately and that they did a good job cf putting out the fire. The fine was not real had. resulting mostly in smoke damage Santiam Hi Drops Two Ball Games The Santiam Wolverines were defeated in two non-con- ference games with Stayton and J.F.K. Friday and Satur day. The Eagles walked by the Wolverines 55-43 Friday night on the Wolverines home floor. Stayton led at half-time by 8 points, but early in the 4th period, the Wolverines cksed the gap to one point. The Eag les again pulled far ahead due to many fouls called against the Wolverines. Joe Hince led in the scoring department with nine points. The Wolverines shot .270 as compared with Stayton’s .280. Saturday, the Wolverines traveled to J.F.K. and were narrswly defeated 70-68 by the Trojans. The Wolverines led at half time by one point 32-31. At the end of the third period, the Wolverines had maintained their cne point lead, but the Trojans shot ahead early in the fourth. The Mill City Lions club members will entertain their wives at a dinner meeting at Fellowship hall Monday even ing at 6:30. For the program, Dr. Charles Bowles, head of the Willamette University physical education department will pre sent slides and a talk on his first-hand experiences at the 1968 Summer Olympics. This Friday night the Lions and Auxiliary will hold their Christmas party at the Gates Women’s clubhouse. The Jaycees had it announc ed at the Monday night meet ing that they wish to know of any children who might need toys for Christmas. They have plenty of toys to give to needy youngsters. The Lions voted to secure eyeglasses for a student at Mill City Elementary school. Clyde Phillips was a guest of Martin Hansen at the meet ing Monday zight. Lyons To Have Wrestling Match Tuesday Night An accident occured on the hill just west of Stayton on Highway 22 Sunday evening, involving three cars. A car driven by David E. Warde of Mill City was com ing east when, blinded by headlights, swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic, caus ing the accident. With Warde were his wife Irene, and daughters Celia and Karen. Mrs. Warde was the most seriously injured of the group. Her tongue was nearly fevered in the crash. Mr. Warde received an injured chest, broken bones in his left hand and severe abrasions. Both the girls were hospitaliz ed over night and released. Mrs. Warde was riding in the center of the front seat and Celia on the right hand side. Karen was in the back seat. Mr. Warde is recovering satis factorily, but Mrs. Warde is still in serious condition. Others hospitalized were Emery Bartruff and his wife, Maxine, their daughter Jacklyn and a friend, JoAnn Schroeder, 7, who received a broken arm. They all were from Salem. Driver of the third car was Richard P. McAdoragh, 16, of Salem. Warde was charged with failure to drive on the proper side of the road, according to State Police. Girl of the Month There will be a wrestling match at the Mari-Linn gym in Lyons on Tuesday evening, December 17, starting at 8 o'clock. A similiar match was held last year and drew a capacity crowd of wrestling fans. Proceeds will go to the PTC and the summer baseball pro- PTC this year has been furn ishing curtains for the gym and Curt Benefiel, school ad ministrator, said he hoped they would be in place by Tuesday evening. Main event attractions at the match will 'be Bill Whitewolf, Kurt Von Steiger, Luther Lind say and Karl Von Steiger. Ring side reserve seats may lie obtained by calling the school at 859-2361. Debbie McClellan was chos en girl of the month for Nov ember at Santiam High School. Debbie is the daughter of Mrs. Patricia McClellan of Mill City. She came to Santiam High from North Salem during her Sophomore year and has been very active in all scho31 activi ties. She is in Pep Club, FHA and attended the State Conven tion, Honor Society and is their secretary and treasurer, Inter national Relations League, and she is the Student Body Treas urer this year and is in charge of the Thursday noon sock hops. Debbie attended a student council workshop at the U of O last summer and she was chosen Santiam’s Jun ior Citizen and rode in the Vet eran’s Day Parade. She hopes to attend Portland State College and major in So ciology. An organizational meeting will be held Thursday, Decem ber 12 at Grants Cafe H mile east of Mill City at 7:30 p.m. C. H. Patterson of Portland will be there to answer any questions and accept applica tions for those wishing to join the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 7 a. m. Dally Weather Reading Pool Elev. Dec 4 51 36 1453.74 1.41 Dec. 5 45 38 1464.33 2.68 Dec. 6 4.3 36 1470.08 0.26 Dec. 7 44 36 1468.24 0.00 Dec. « 55 36 1462.92 033 Dec. 9 47 38 1458.13 0.06 Dec. 10 46 39 1458.61 135 Musical Program To Be Held by Students Organizational Meet Of School District Thursday, Dec. 12 Students of the Santiam High school, Mill City elemen tary and Gates elementary schools will present their an nual Christmas program on Thursday evening, December 19 at 8 o’clock. Theme for the program is The Holy Night and the annual event will be held in the Mill City grade school gym. The Christmas story, featur ing various musical groups, tableaus, singing, two bands and other numbers will include the following "live” scenes: The Angel appears; Journey to Bethlehem; Angels appear to the Shepherds; The Nativity; The littlewt Angels; The Shep- erds; The Kings Visit to the Manger and The Exodus. These scenes are to be presented on an effective backdrop and have always been an outstanding part of the program. The public is invited to at tend the evening of music and there is no admission charge Three-Car Crash Sunday Injures Eight Weather, Detroit Dam Jaycee Christmas Lighting Contest Coupon To enter, fill out coupon and mail to Dewane Traw, P. O. Box 666, MUI City. Name ... Add res« □ Ciar* A (Over $25 00) □ ClaM B (Under $2500) Entri«-* muMt be in by December SI
