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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1970)
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND VOLUME XXV NUMBER 27 THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY, JULY 2, 19’0 Salem Man Hurt Up and Down At Breitenbush The Avenue DETROIT — A Salem man By Don Moffatt It seems hardly possible, but we know it is a fact. This week we begin our 18th year as pub lishers of The Mill City En terprise. During this time we have seen a lot of changes in our town and surrounding area —and mostly for the good, I might add. True we have had some community set-backs, but for the most part, the area has Iseen growing steadily. When we first arrived, the Simpson Plywood plant, which was then known as M & M was just get ting into production. They em ployed a lot of men when the plant was at its peak. Many of us felt that the bottom would fall out of the economy when they decided to shut down their plant in Fox Vai- iy. It was rough at the begin ning, but other plants were coming in and before long, about the same number of men were employed as before, but with this difference, there were more locally owned and oper ated mills, and they were grow ing rapidly. Frank Lumber Co. was starting to expand; Freres was growing too, and North Santiam Ply put in a big mill and Cedar Lumber had grow ing pains. These four firms have made a great difference in the stability of the economy here. Some stores have closed, and others have taken their places. Now Mill City is in the process <xf a small building surge. The school is putting up a new building, Circle K is complet ing their new store and work is progressing on the new Stan- ard Oil Station on Highway 22. My family has never been sorry we chose Mill City as our location. Probably we’ll contin ue to live here after retirement in a year or two. It is a good community, filled with good people, and where would one go to improve on that. Lewis King, about 50,sustained severe burns to his face, neck, hands and legs in an explosion about 2 p. m. Saturday at the Upper Breitenbush Hot Springs. The accident occured when King and his wife smel led gas fumes coming from an empty cabin next to the one they were occupying. Mr. King entered the cabin and turned off the propane gas and open ed the windows. Apparently- thinking the gas had all es caped, he lit a cigarette. The explosion that followed blew out a wall as well as blowing King out along with it. His clothing burning, Mrs. King’s quick thinking can probably be credited with saving his life. She grabbed a rug hang ing on the porch of their cabin and smothered the flames on her husband’s clothing. He was brought down to Hill Service Station by Charles W. Gale, manager of the Up per Hot Springs, and others, including Kings wife. Detroit ambulance met the party and the victim was taken to Salem and placed in intensive care, ambulance attendants said. Reports inicated the cabin was destroyed by fire. King was employed as a construction worker at the Springs. Lions Install New Officers Approximately 25 members and guests attended the Lions Club Installation Banquet Sat urday night at the Riverview Cafe. The installation of officers and presentation of awards was made followed by dinner. Installing officer was John Hobson of Salem who was a resident of Mill City several years ago. Officers installed were Gale Larson, president; George Long first vice-president; Vern Rush, second vice-president; M e 1 Rambo, director; Ed Whitmore, tail twister and Ozzie Mikkle- son, lion tamer. Fred Krecklow, outgoing president, presented the presi dent’s award to Martin Han sen, deputy district governor. Appreciation awards went to Martin Hansen, Don Moffatt and Vern Rush. Those receiv ing the 100% attendance a- wards were Gale Larson, Geo rge Long, Mel Rambo, Fred Berg, Roger Mink, Ozzie Mik- kleson, Burton Boroughs and Don Moffatt. This area has had another shocking experience. Gene Teague, Chevrolet dealer in Stayton for many years is mis sing. and presumed dead. He was on duty as a guide on the Salmon river in Idaho when the accident happened. We have no particulars at the time of this writing and he has not been found. Gene as he was known by almost everyone in this area has been an ardent outdoorsman, and had a great love for the river running. He had taught many in this area the art of boat handling, and was one not to take chances when on a rough river. It has been told here that the Sal mon river was exceptionally rough when the tour was be ing conducted. There is one thing that is certain and that is that Gene would have gone down fighting to his last breath. He was that type of man—ready for any challenge --and he was afraid of nothing. As this is being written, we still hold out hope for this •‘iron man” who had a lot of Three Mill City students re determination and a love for ceived associate degrees and life. certificates in the 14th annual Chemeketa Community Col The United States is in the lege graduation exercises Fri throes of unrest. There is a day evening (June 12). spreading of war protests, the The Mill City residents were growing threat of recession, among 292 Chemeketa students rampant inflation, the declin graduating in the ceremony in ing stock market, growing So G. Herbert Smith Memorial viet power in Mideast, dissent Auditorium at Willamette Un among presidential aides and iversity. other disruptions that seem to The Community College De be piling one on top of another. partment chairmen conferred People feel that something the degrees on 183 graduates should be done—but what. You and presented certificates to hear a lot of dissent, but I 109 students. wonder just who has a good Dr. Dale P. Parnell, superin solid answer to our problems. tendent of Public Instruction U. S. Senator Mark Hatfield for the State of Oregon, deliv is now making a lot of noise. ered the graduation address on He reminds me of a small po “Opportunity.” He was intro odle yapping at a St. Bernard. duced by Paul F. Wilmeth, He is saying, that possibly President of Chemeketa Com Nixon won’t head the 1972 Re munity College. publican ticket. That may be Local students receiving de the case, but if I were choos grees and certificates were; ing between Nixon or Hatfield, Dennis R. Cline. Civil anil I’d choose the former, as I Structural Engineering. Terry- figure he's forgotten more a- Edward Savage. Civil anti bout government than Hat Structural Engineering; David field has learned in his tender Baley, Forest Industries Tech years. Hatfield has a right nology. to speak out. but if he were coming up for re-election right now. he would have a fight reason we should all be pulling together in an attempt to get on his hands. True things are not too good our country back on an even for us right now—but for that keel. Three Area Students Graduate At Chemeketa Queen Lisa Is Crowned $4.00 a YEAR — 10c a Copy Old Fashioned Fourth Celebration Being Planned By Steering Committee There is much activity in Mill City this week as residents and members in charge of the 12th annual 4th of July celebration prepare for a good old fashioned celebration. There are many events planned this year with the park and school grovnds the center of much activity so that rainy skies cou’d put a real damper on the races and other scheduled events. The Kiddie parade, sponsored by the Jayceettes will start at the old theatre building at 12:00 noon and the main parade will form at First and Kingwood. The main parade will start also at 12:00 noon and will hopefully follow right behind the kiddle parade. Janice Lewellen. The young fry are excited 3:30 Catch the greased pig by the turtle races with some contest. Allen Field, Ages 10- 50 turtles soon to be named, 14. Cash prizes. 25c entry fee. groomed and ready to race. 4:30 Hula Hoop contest for There will also be concessions girls. Nail driving contest for galore in the park; sack races, boys. Three legged races, sack fish pond, egg toss contests, races. All on Allen Field. Cash greased pig catch, bingo, ham prizes. burger stands, Bar-B-Qued chic- 5:00 Baseball games. Allen en, Derby races, horseshoe Field. (Weather permitting). tournament, baseball games At dark. Fireworks display. and everything that goes to A dance will follow the fire wards making a good old-fash works in the high school gym ioned 4th of July celebration. balcony. The day starts at 6 a. m. There will be music in the with the Lions club breakfast park all afternoon and clowns in the park and ends at dark will be announcing the events. At the annual ceremonies held at Putting the regal robe around the should- with a giant fireworks display the Mill City elementary gym Friday ers of the new Queen was the 1969 on Allen Field. There will also be Hobbies night, Lisa Gabriel was chosen as Queen Queen, Janice Lewellen. Photo by Loyd and crafts on display all day of the 1970 Fourth of July Celebration. Sidwell. Saturday in the Mill City El ementary School Gymnasium. Also a Flea Market will be in session on the roadway beside the gymnasium. With the JC’s providing much action with The search for Gene Teague, a dunk tank for the local peo Stayton has failed to find any ple to get even with the law trace of him as of this Wed In ceremonies held at the and the student with their fav nesday morning. Teague, 58, city hall here Tuesday night, orite teacher. disappeared Friday when his John DeMain was sworn in as The Boy Scouts of Troop 49 boat broke up on the Salmon a city police patrolman by will be selling automobile safe River in Idaho. There were Municipal Judge Don Sheythe. ty flares during the 4th of three men in the boat, one At the same ceremony Joe July activities at the park. whose body was recovered, and Challender who has been a pa Support your local scout troop one who made it to shore, and trolman for several years was and pick up a safety flare set Mr. Teague. By Mary Kelly Storms have made searching Selected to reign as Queen mores; presentation of talent given his sergeants stripes. for yo < ¿ar, truck or camper. over the 1970 Fourth of July contest: introduction of Judges These were pinned on his uni A time schedule of events hazardous, but efforts to find for the 4th is listed for the him are still going on. celebration during the corona John Kohls, District Manager form by Mrs. Challender. Teague had been active in tion program Friday night of PP&L; Sherry Sullivan of Following the brief cere convenience of those wishing the Whitewater Challenge, the here was 75-year-old blonde the Cinderella School of Mod mony Mayor Herb Peck to enter or just watch. 1:00 Egg toss, for couples of North Santiam River Guides and attractive Lisa Gabriel of eling, and Jack Coppedge. golf stated, “this is the first time and the North Santiam Cham Gates, the youngest and small pro at Santiam Golf Club, who we've had three full-time police any age in park. 1:30 Neelie in Haystak ber of Commerce. est of the four princesses in scored the girls on poise and officers here, and we are proud competition for the honor. She answers to questions drawn of the manner in which they (ages 6 through 9) in park. is the daughter of Mr. and by them, as well as their talent; have conducted the law en 2:00 Pie eating contest (Ages Free Methodist Youth 10-15). Mrs. Willard Gabriel, and was musical entertainment by forcement in our city.” 2:30 Turtle race on the play Group To Have selected for her talent in per Doris Sheythe at the piano; Chief Don Gillenwater prais forming an interpretive dance brief remarks by out going ed Judge Sheythe for his part area by the Elementary school Swimming Party number in a “hobo” outfit to Queen Janice; and presenta in helping the officers out in Children of any age. Get entry The Free Methodist Youth the tune of “'Raindrops Fall tion of a $25 bond to Princess the discharge of their duties, blanks from Roger Mink or Group is holding a swimming ing on My Head,” her poise, Karen Davis, who sold the Refreshments were served party July 11 from 6 to 9:00 and ability to answer the ques most tickets to the coronation to wives of the city officials, p. m. at Hiebert’s indoor pool tion which she drew. Her es by Presidnt Tom Rush on be police officers and friends. Jaycees To Serve in Idanha. Refreshments will cort was Gary Taylor. half of TAC. be served and all young people, The judges decision named Mrs. Peck baked three cakes, Barbecued Chicken The other three princesses, one for each officer. high school age through 25, An old-fashioned barbecued Lisa as Queen, who rceived the all students at Santiam High, chicken feed will highlight the are invited to attend. They will included Debra Barnhardt, robe from past Queen Janice, meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave who was then crowned by Tom Weather, Detroit Dam Mill City Jaycee activities for The youth group meetings the annual July 4 celebration. Rush, who presented her with Barnhardt of Gates, escorted will begin on Sunday, July 26 Barbecued chicken will be a bouquet of long-stemmed red by Jim Lyness, and giving a Pool sold from about 3 p. m. until at 6:00 p. m. Many activities well-received patriotic speech; roses, a gift from Brunner’s Max. Min. Elev. Pep time for the fireworks display, are being planned so come anti Karen Davis, daughter of Mr. Flowers. Brunner's provided the Santiam Football field. join the fun. For further in- and Mrs. George Davis, escort all the flowers for die corona- 7 a. m. Dally Weather Reading at Other Jaycee events at the formattion, call 897-2640. tion ceremony. ed by Doug James, and pre Besides the parents intro June 24 89 58 1567.90 0.00 city park include the jingle senting a lively modern jazz board coin toss, fireworks sales dance in costume to the “Luigi duced during the evening, Mr. June 25 88 60 1567.89 0.00 and the dunk tank, which will If the number following and Mrs. Jack Scott were ask Strut"; and Penny Lewellen, June 26 90 62 1567.85 0.00 the Mill City public the your name on The En daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil ed to stand and take a bow as June 27 84 54 1,567.77 0.00 give opportunity to dump State terprise label reads liam Lewellen, escorted by official chaperones of the 1970 June 28 .56 46 Patrolman Glen Bigness and 1567.71 0.14 Court. They have accompanied Gary Richards, who gave pa 7-70 it's time to send Teacher Bid Sanders into the triotic numbers including a the girls to several out-of-town June 29 58 45 1,567.73 0.19 cold water. festivities. June 30 55 47 1.567.65 0.13 a check for renewal. short speech and trumpet solo. Sponsors of the four girls, I gowned in lovely full-length New Lions Club President formals and with their hair beautifully dressed, were the following organizations, res- petively: Mill City Sea Scouts; I Oddfellows and Rebekahs; Ord er of Rainbow for Girls, and The Portland U. S. Army En Mill City Lions Club and Aux gineer District will open bids stallation work will be John Illias of the Portland District iliary. at 2 p. m. July 16 for the in The program for the 12th an stallation of a control cable Construction Division. nual Queen’s Coronation, as system between Detroit and arranged by the Teen-Age ~ Committee (TAC) and their Big Cliff Dams on the North Boy Scouts Attend advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Santiam River, 46 miles south Order of the Arrow Krecklow and Mr and Mrs. east of Salem. The cable, which will be George Long. was as follows Four Boy Scouts of Troop I Welcome and introduction of furnished by the Government, Master of Ceremonies, Charles is to be installed on existing 19, Mill City, and their Assist-1 Kelly: Processional, Doris Bonneville Power Administra ant Scout Leader Cyril S. ' Sheythe at the piano. Presenta tion towers. The new cable will Archer, Jr., attended the Order tion of Royalty by the 1969 replace a worn one which has of the Arrow Ordeal held at Queen. Janice Lewellen, who been in use since Big Cliff Camp Pioneer over the week W3S escorted by Tom Rush, Dam was placed in operation end. Boys receiving the Honor president of TAC, immediately in 1954. Bids for furnishing the 15,- of the Order of the Arrow were followed by the princesses and Saturday night officers of the Mill City Lions club their escorts, as well as the 350 lineal feet of 600 volt cable Mike Morgan. Skye Shaw, Doug were installed following a dinner at The Riverview In were opened by the Portland Gruver. John Archer and their Junior Court. Mehama. In the above photo immediate past president, Crowning of Queen Linda Engineer District June 22. assistant leader, Cyril S Arch Fred Krecklow is giving Gale Larson the president’s Graff and King Steven Whit Portland Electric and Plumb er. Jr. pin. Larson was named president because Bill Lewellen, ing was the low of three bid They all enjoyed the experi more, royalty of the Junior ence and will be able to take first vice president is leaving the area.—The Mill City Court and children of the Wil ders at $9.728. Project Engineer for the in- part as initiators next year. Enterprise photo. lard Graffs and the Ed Whit Lisa Gabriel Named Queen To Reign Over Fourth of July Festivities in Mill City John DeMain Sworn Corps Of Engineers Requests Bids For Detroit Cable Installation Gene Teague Still Missing