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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1949)
MEHAMA ELKHORN By ESIE MYERS By JEAN ROBERTS Mr and Mrs. Ike Myers were called One of the biggest social events of MEDIEVAL FRANCE HAD the year in Mehama, was the second to Gresham the first of last week by A FAMOUS NEW YEAR'S annual Christmas party given by the the sudden death of Mrs. Myers " feast OF FOOLS." Ercill Wilson logging company for brother, W. C. Metzger. Mr Metz TOWNSPEOPLE FEA S T- 23 employees and their wives at the ger had visited at the Myers home ED, IN FOOL S’ COS- Riverview cafe last week. just a week before. While he had TUMES, OUTSIDE Grew th of the Wilson logging com- been in failing health for some time THE CHURCHES. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY pany is a success few can parrell. he seemed better at this time. Mrs TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY Starting when quite young Ercill Myers remained in Gresham for a and his twin brother Russell logged week with her sister-in-law. Dana Andrews Ui with an old gas cat and a team of A fine Christmas program was “SWAMP WATER" horses. Approximately 12 years ago given at the school house by the QUEENS OF OLD SPAIN Ercill started on his own with 4 men Elkhorn children and their teacher, MADE MONEY GIFTS and a small cat, from which he has Mrs Patrick, on Thursday evening, TO PALACE SERVANTS expanded to an outfit with logging There were treats for all the chil- FOR THEIR ALL- THURSDAY After the program refresh- equipment to operate two “sides’’ and dren /M PORTA N T NEW , / employing 23 men. ments were served. School will not YEAR'S FEAST. U ' *univtesM miun.M ON THE STAGE Another bee tree discovered last | resume until January 2nd. ADDED ATTRACTION Family dinners were the order of week on McCully mountain making Detroit's Saturday Only the third in the past two weeks the day In Elkhorn on Christmas, LARRY AND HIS CASCADE pre - christian new added another “bee to the bonnet” | Mr. and Mrs. Louis Myers were the Plantation RANGERS, 7:30 P.M. year ' s was cele • of Sherman Wall Mehama’s bee guests of their nephew and his wife B rated in north master. The bees swarmed in a Mr. and Mrs. Roy Marston of Port SUNDAY AND MONDAY ern EUROPE BY TWO cloud around his face and hands, land Al ON THS OF FEAST Adults (100, Kids 35c stinging him several times, but to I Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longnecker, ING- BEER WAS THE and Bob spent the day at the no avail. I Billy Tax Included CHIEF BEVERAGE. Floyd Johnson a fellow worker was i home of Mr. Longnecker’s mother in also stung as he took a bite of comb 1 Silverton. About thirty relatives gathered at which still housed a bee. Doors open at 7:20 PAI. The county bridge crew put in a the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bick- Complete show can be seen any time new bridge on the Little North Fork ' ett and family for dinner. They in- up to 8:30 ‘ ’ I Mrs. Bickett’s father and road near the Bert Peree home last I eluded MEDIEVAL MONARCHS-n week. Elkhorn traffic waa halted mother, Mr and Mrs. W. A. Billing- RECEIVED NEW YEAR'S \ for several hours in the afternoon ton of Scio. Her two sisters and r. PRESENTS WHILE i waiting for planks to be laid. their families of Mill City were also BREA UFAS TIN G A Christmas program by the Me- present. Her brother and his family IN BED. hama community church was given of Mill City and her brother and his VIVS STEAK HOUSE HAS OPENED ITS NEW early last week with several numbers family of Sweet Home attended the Copyr,fH ’»»a j « C'a'*» PRIVATE DINING ROOM; AVAILABLE FOR by the primary class under the direc- dinner. SPECIAL PARTIES .AND ALL ORGANIZATIONS. tion of Mrs. Reed White. A short Mrs. Mary Patrick is spending her SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS $1.25 play "Why the Chimes Rang" was1 holiday vacation with relatives In GATES WOMEN'S CLUB Featuring Fried Chicken, Prawns, Etc. presented by the young peoples class. Portland. HOLDS CARD PARTY LICENSED Treats of candy canes and popcorn Mr. and Mrs. Louie Ray and family Mrs. Clarence Johnson was high balls were distributed after the pro- were guests Christmas day at the point winner during an evening of qram. [ home of their daughter and son-in- “ WHERE DAM WORKERS DINE ’’ cards provided as a benefit for the A Christmas program was presen. law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Schultz of IRIS HOLGATE — Under New Management — DAVE PORTER I Gates Women’s club and given at the ted by the grade school Thursday! Scio. 1 home of Mrs. Frank Saunders. Other night with a large attendance of $1 per month and up Mr. and Mrs. Ike Myers were over winners included Mrs. Norman Gar- parents. The program consisted of night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Also serving Gates and I.yona , lison, second; Mrs. Riley Champ, recitations, songs and a play “Little Myers of Oswego Monday night. , third, and Mrs. Floyd Völkel, con- Mice” by the primary grades. “What MILL CITY There are 227,679 miles of railroad solation. | the Stars Saw" was given by the DISPOSAL SERVICE Christmas decorations for the table upper grades. Teachers and pupils 1 track in the U. S. u raONB SMS and room were arranged by Mrs. were appreciative of the help given LEONARD HERMAN Saunders. Refreshments were ser- them by Mrs. Ercill Wilson who |ident of the board Plans were dis- GENERAL CONTRACTORS ved by the hostess and Mrs. Harold directed the music. Following the cussed for future improvement of the & Wilson. program Santa Claus made his ap- I club house COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS Others attending were Mesdames pearance with a big bag of treats Mr. and Mrs. Guilliams have moved Herbert Siltala, Glen Hearing, Mar j for each youngster. | to the small house by the body fender Expert Bulldozing tha Bowes, Blanche Dean, Theodore A family dinner was held at the ! shop which formerly housed their Road Building Burton, Edmund Davis, Elmer Stew Harry Monroe home Christmas day. self-service laundry. A small room art. Gerald Heath, and Gwen Schaer. Out of town guests included Mr. and Clearing, Grading and Leveling built on the back houses the laundry Mrs. John Thayer and Mr. and Mrs. j service for regular patrons. Masonry and Concrete Work CARD OF THANKS The school children had their I We want to thank the Fire de- • Clarence Monroe all of Albany and partment and Gladys Mason for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Monroe of Dallas. Christmas party Friday morning at I We Always Guarantee Our Work The Home Extension service will 1 which they exchanged gifts. This there prompt attention at the fire I meet at the Women’s club house i was followed by a turkey dinner at Saturday morning Mill City 1641 Stayton Blue 162-B Thank you for such quick acting. January 6 with Miss Trindle or her school and then they were dismissed assistant demonstrating how to give early. Al and Clara Shelton. home sewing a professional look. It Mehama’s Camp Fire girls boosted lltllllllllil will be an all day meeting with pot- the Christmas spirit last week by j luck lunch at noon. caroling throughout the town one Courtney Wilson, small son of Mr. evening, traveling as far as the and Mrs. Russel Wilson is seriously Ellwyn Erickson home where they ill. He contracted the flu before sang several Christmas songs. REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST Mr. Christmas and has been sick since Erickson has just recently been re then leased from the hospital. They were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ammons of surprised with a treat at the home Longview, Wash., spent the holidays of Mrs. Philippi with Mrs. Ammons parents, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Molnar and Mrs. Horace McCarley. MILL CITY daughter of Selma. Calif., are spend With a . . Jack Ryland, postmaster, reports ing a week with his brother and that despite an exceedingly heavy sister-in-law. Mr and Mrs. Al Mol- (Formerly Baker’s Jewelry Store) Christmas mail he was still able to enjoy a big Christmas dinner. Telephone 2213 for Appointments The 10 board members Women's club met last week Open Every ITiunwlav 1 tn 6 P.M.6 P. M. to 8 P.M. by appointment home of Mrs. Roy Philippi, meeting was held to elect • Eye examination • Glaaaea fitted. board member to fill the vacancy * Eye glass adjustments • Broken lenses replaced left by Mrs. Philippi who will be moving to Stayton soon Mrs Alma General office, at TenBruok Jeweler.. 313 W. 1st St.. ALBANY Kirsch was elected to the board and Mrs. Harry Monroe was elected pres- Minstrel ANNO UNCI NG_______________ VIV S Steak House GARBAGE SERVICE YODER-MARTIN Construction to Tex’s Tavern MILL CITY A friendly family atmosphere prevails DR. M \RK HAMMEKIGKSEN VV alk in. Please Ride out, PLEASED In Jenkins Building Kaiser-Frazer SHOWER MOTOR CO., Stayton RIMEMBER LAST JANUARY AND FEBRUARY Ba comfortable now tad prepared for the really cold weather to com< (park Oil Heaters always give -on Just the temperature you want when you want it. See them today. New Year Greetings to One and All r rom Spark deluse OJ Heater» j giva ‘ both riog «"dfnimediate circuletieg ----- radiant heat. complete comfort. too need both. KELLY RETAIL DIVISION S SCO. RUSSELL KELLY. Mgr. ’ "ery SPARK JmtllWUTIIK iütêîs E Stiffler s Radio & Appliance Ck) SPANIOL & CO. Plumbing »nd Sheet Metal Work. Ph. 5Ä5B STANTON. ORE * I lllllimilllllMHWIIHHHHIHHHHHIWHHH' — miles from nearest parking meter" Sale* and Service MILL CITY Phone 902
