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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 3, 1955)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLLME XI A YEAIl. l()c A COPY NI MBER II Mill City to Play Last Game of Season at Philomath Friday City Election to Be Held Nov. 8 Open House at High School Sei For Next Mon. The City of Mill Ciy will hold its annual election Tuesday, November 8 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two Councilnien. No one filed for the position of Mayor, but it has been said that J. C. Kimmel, present Mayor will quali fy if elected. Filing for the position of council- men are Donald Jenkins and Frank Hunter, Those whose terms expire are Bob Hill, street commissioner, and Arlo Tuers, police commissioner, Holdover councilmen are Russell . King. Bob Veness and Ed Cooke. Polling place of the election will I be the city hall, and voting hours are from 2 p. m. until 8 p. m. Judges of the election are Elma I Stewart, and Altha Grimes. Clerks I are Lettie Swan. Ann Holman and Mel Robinson. Voters are asked to keep the date i and time in mind. Be sure to go to I the polls and vote. The Timberwolves lost the big one Friday by a 0-6 count to Amity. \mity pi over! to be a tough defensive outfit as well as the League's best offensive team The Wolves moved > the ball well in the opening quarter | until they lost the services of full- I 1 bayk, A rues Jackson. Quarterback Dick Crook kept the Wolves in the The annual high school open house game by completing nine passes for will be held Monday evening, Novem 86 yards. Lloyd Ross was on the re ber 7, between 7:30 and 9:30. A , reiving end of five passes. Jerrv program has been planned to start Strong. Dale Walczak, I.loyd ILj/~ at 8 o’clock in the auditorium which Doug Hirte, and Maurie will provide 50 to 60 minutes of wic outstanding ■■ defenM^^jj student action to give parents and Amity scored in the third quarter friends a better idea of what goes on i With a 4th and 11 situation, Hub- in and out of classes. Included in the hard passed to the three-yard line. program will be the Honor Society i Two plays later, Fullback Hubbard installation of new* members, songs The Mill City Firemen are begin ! crashed through for the score. The by the chorus, a meeting of the ning plans for the annual benefit, , conversion kick was blocked. student council, speeches and other which is always held the Saturday Score bv Quarters— interesting activities. before Thanksgiving. This year it Mill City 0 0 0 0—0 The gymnasium will be open be will be Saturday. November 19. j Xmtty ...... 0 0 6 0 6 fore the program for those who wish This i« one of the big events of the Mill City in Second Place to inspect the modern, extensive fa A fai ewell party was given Thurs i year, and is the main source of re- Mill City remains in second place cilities for sports and physical edu day night at Riverview Cafe in Me- , venue — _ for . the firemen. Money , is i with one more game to play. The cation. The shop, ait, and science [ hama for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. (Bate) used to improve their service in the I Wolves are scheduled to play at rooms together with the unique {Kennedy, who are leaving the canyon community. j Philomath this Friday afternoon at homemaking house, Fir Manor, will I for Pine Crest Lodge, near the ent John Muir is general chairman this 2 p. m. be open for inspection. All high rance of Y’osemite National park. year, and states that the fire laddies Game* last week— school teachers will be an hand to Pvt. Dale R. Andreassen, 18. son will be out selling tickets for the , Mr. Kennedy has been active in MiH City 0, Amity 6; Jefferson 1», answer any questions parents and | working for the betterment of the of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Andreassen, event, beginning, Wednesday, No Chemawa 12; Monroe 33. St Boni friends may have about the school, was recently picked to ser\e in the vember 9. | canyon for several years and will be face 0. classes, and education generally. 3i J Infantry Regiment, the Army’s | missed as Ptesident of the North League Standings I Refreshments will be served by Santiam Chamber of Commerce. He top ceremonial unit, in Washington, Won L Pct. j Team the homemaking girls in the recrea has done a good job, and in his part D. C. 6 0 1.000 ' Amity tion room after the program with ing remarks Thursday night stated: The 3rd, the oldest active Army .667 4 0 MUI City very special refreshments at Fir “The Canyon at this time is just be regiment, performs at military fun .677 4 2 . Monroe George Cree, who lives just west erals, parades and wreath layings at Manor for those interested in home ginning to develop, and it needs the .600 3 3 ' Jefferson Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, making. “600 3 3 support of everyone working togeth- on town on the old highway, suffered IChen awa Funeial services were held at the j Philomath .400 This will be parents’ best oppor er for the continued success and painful and serious injuries when Members of the regiment maintain 2 3 church in Stayton ¡Sublimity .167 1 5 tunity to see their sons and daugh ’ growth of the area.” He also ad- struck by a pickup truck as he j 24-hour sentry duty at the tomb, 1 Methodist i______ _ a former of : Tuesday for Mrs. Adeline Effigene i Scio .000 0 5 ters busy at the important work of monished the group to keep • n their walked across the highway near his ( Private Andieassen, Games This Week—Mill City at education. It is also a chance to be toes, and keep on trying to get new place about 6 o'clock Monday even the Christian Logging company, en 1 Hayes, who passed away Saturday. ing. He was taken to the Salem tered the Army last May and com Mrs. Hayes was taken to Santiam Philomath, St. Boniface at Jeffer- come acquainted with the teaching industries into the atea. staff, the school plant and student Picture above is “Babe” as he re- Memorial hospital, suffering from pleted basic training at Fort Carson, Memorial hospital Friday evening, son, Monroe at Chemawa. and did not rally following mapor ( ceived a gift from the group, The having the large bone between the Colorado. life. He was graduated from Mill Cit j> | surgery. Interment was in Bethany | “real” gift of luggage did not ar- knee and ankle shattered. Mr. Cree (Cemetery at Silverton. Rev. Abbott rive until the next day, but the one «’as immediatelw put under sedatives high school in 1954. was in charge of the services. he is unwrapping heie proved to be and his leg placbd in a partial cast. According to Mr. Cree’s daughter, Obituary | a lot of fun for the Kennedy’s and Adeline Effigene Hayes was born the group. It was an old suitcase Mrs. Floyd Johnson, he had parked j CIL ipnrnn N AU/ AFI April 4, 1868 in Chautauqua county, | picked up at a rummage sale, filled his own pickup, which he was using | Lilt JUOdUI I lluW Uli to haul straw to his stockshed by the New York, daughter of Nathaniel with various garments. 1 George Tate, of Sublimity, will be »ide of the highway with the lights and PhilinJa (Williams) Moore. She married George W. Hayes August" [acting president t>f the Chamber, re burning while he closed the gate The benefit danca By Jean Roberts two men from Albany, who were re 12, 1883, who preceded her in death I There will be a placing Kennedy. staged at the Lyons school gymnas MEHAMA—The elk season which February 3, 1936. turning home in the other pickup Climaxing a sales year that prom ium this Saturday evening, with two from an elk-hunting trip, stated they | began over a week ago is at its peak, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes mover! to isee to set new all-time records for dances being conducted at the same some and promises to continue for were blinded by the lights and the Washington Territory October 23. the automobile industry, Chevrolet | time, according to the committee stormy conditions at the time, and time yet. 1887. They were passengers on the will introduce 1956 passenger cars One end of the gym will be for Pickups, cars and jeeps loaded to first emigrant train ever put on the could not see Mr. Cree in his dark Friday, November 4. square dancing and the other for capacity with sleeping bags, tents, , rain-colthing. They offered all assist Northern Pacific railroad. They re- The new models, according to I ance possible, as did Harold Kliewer groceries, shells and rifles, having modern dancing, Tickets are good Gene Teague, Stayton dealer, will go ] sided there until 1923 (82 years ago) ( GATES—It might have been a who happened along at that time. sawdust tires mounted are much in when they moved to Oregon, locating for either dance, An orchestra haa on display simultaneously at dealer ' the modern dance, 1 Hallowe’en joke, maybe, or it might evidence in this area. Mr. Cree already had a cold and in Salem, and later moving to Aums been secured for showrooms across the country. Al- i have been just someone's careless- congestion of the lungs, and it was Ed and Elizabeth Castle have an ville, and then Silverton wheie Mr. I and records will be used for square though details have been withheld, | ness, maybe, but it surely nut one hoped that no further ill effects established camp at Desolation, and dancing. The Gaynighterx square Hayes passed away. Some years later the company has reported the forth I of the telephone lines ’ on the „ bum, ’, all would result from his lying on the will stay all season. Ivan Darby dance club has been invited to take °j Mrs. Hayes moved to Mill City, coming line is the most diversified in part. Friday afternoon, all oay sswr», wet high untj| h«» he rntilri could bp trans- trans. plans to set up camo near Whitney. ■ a u,( WP f hiirhwav until where she lived for 17 years. its history. Proceeds from the dance will go land until Sunday afternoon Trouble t<j Anyone who has a weekend to hunt hospital. W. E. Fish, general sales manager Survivors include a sister, Mrs. E. to the Lyons Volunteer firemen and shooters were out all day Saturday j £ree wife of the injured can go over and find camp already of the of Chevrolet, predicted one E. Bates, and a niece, Mrs. Bertha for band uniforms at Mari-Linn. The I in the pouring rain trying to locate; ' . ' ...’ in a wheel chair re- made. Bair, both of Girard, Ohio, several company's most successful retail ,the trouble. They found none on the I Several logging companies are nkces and nephews residing in public is invited. jcovering from hospitalization as the showings. 1 Marion county side of the river »0 I result of a broken leg .«he suffered taking a week’s vacation at this time W ishington; a daughter, Mrs. J. E. “This is the biggest day checked every phone on the Linn in a fall about two months ago. She to enable workers to hunt. Clark of Mill City. She is also sur year for Chevrolet dealers,' county side on that particular line. Gene Cole Mehama butcher, and vived by two grandchildren, Milan L. serious major op- commented, "and they traditionally Of course it had to be the last one j had undergone j eration not too long before that. The his wife havg worked every night Weston of Klamath, Calif., and Mrs. go all out to make it a memorable they looked at, only to find that a occasion for the people who visit tack had been driven between the ¡family has been endeavoring to lo- and all night some nights to get Frank Barney of Mill City; two great I | cate some capable woman to stay deer cut and wrapped so they can daughters, Ronna 1-ee Weston and their showrooms." lines, in a closet. The tack was re ! with Mrs. Cree. go elk hunting. Mrs. Wilson Stev Ix-ila Frances Barney. Burglary of The Lake Club at De moved, the line worked and every ens, Stayton school teacher shorten Mr. and Mrs. Hayes weie charter troit, which wax discovered Tuesday body was happy—but not for long. ed her school day Friday to go elk members, and helped build the first afternoon netted an estimated $170 Mill City Garden Club Early Sunday evening, when a re hunting over the • weekend.* Accom church in Monroe, Wash. and 10 bottles of whisky. ceiver was lifted by an eager user, Making Christmas Plans panied by Coles, she will spend the Ths loss was reported by Tude The regular meeting of the Mill they were greeted by lively music, weekend at a hunting camp in the Russell, proprietor, when she opened a bombastic preacher, begging us to City Garden club was held Thursday Ukiah area. about 4:30 p. m. after tha business Grant Smith, and Gib Wagner, evening at the home of Mrs. Curtis be sure we were saved or a political had been closed since Sunday night. former Mehama residents, have Cline with Mrs. Fred Duffy as her speech. Somebody had left their re Entry was gained through a ceiver down with the tadio on full come from California for elk hunt co-hostess. • window to the women’s restroom. tilt and kept it down for several Mrs. Walter Olmstead, speaker of The heavy snow this week put ing, as has Bud Johnson from Maple- the evening, explained in detail the hours. the stop sign up on logging opera I ton. Mill City Lodge, No. 180 AF4tAM. Those of us on that line who were tions in the upper canyon region. Leaving before daylight Friday , entertained members of the Prine care, fertilising, pruning and gener- Mehama Aid Makes Plans al preparation of plants and shrubs quite sure we were "saved" will have Some loggers hope to go back to morning were Wagners, and Ivan ville lodge with their annual "buck j to beg forgiveness for *11 the work Monday, but that depends upon 1 Darby Chuck Darou and Art An- I feed” at the lodge hall _ -_____ for the winter season. Saturday For Annual Ham Dinner A number of new Garden Club naughty words said Sunday night. what the weather does between now I derson plan to join the others at thplr j night, with 64 being served. Thirty-] MEHAMA-Mrs. Keith Phillips Y’earbooki were given to the mem Oh well, it was Hallowe'en eve. and then. As we go to press Wednes I camp near Whitney sometime later I three from Prineville came in a and Mrs. Tilman Rains were hostes bers Thursday evening. Mrs. Doiezal day noon, it looks like the snow is I in the season. chartered bus, accompanied by ses for the meeting of the Ladies’ and Mrs. Heller are to complimented Lions Club to Meet here to stay, but a warm rain can Noble Streeter, former Presbyterian Aid in the church parlors Thursday on their work on the books. alleviate the situation in short order. pastor here, who received hi* Master afternoon. Octoter 27. Mrs. Rain ac Plans for Christmas are shaping At Scout Cabin Monday Santiam Pass has 27 inches of Mrs. Bill Grimes Maxon degree following the dinner companied the singing and Mrs. Jen Following dinner at Lion» club snow in two days, and snow plows Honored at Shower up and will be announced soon. Five also drove up from Salem to nie Moe read the Scripture for the Following the business meeting a Monday night, a report on the sale were busy keeping the road open^ day Most of the meeting time was Mrs. attend the meeting. I LYONS — Mrs Bob Free and social hour was enjoyed and refresh of birthday calendars was read by Co-chairmen for the banquet were devoted to sewing and making final at a |Vern Nydegger were hostesses Secretary Otto Koeneke. The mem- ments served. 'shower honoring Mrs. Bill Grimes, a Mrs. Floyd Johnson and Mra. Robert plans for the ham dinner and bazaar, I bers deemed the sale a success and Draper, with Iteo Fitzgerald prepar- I November 10 at the Women’s club recent bride, held at the Catholic are determined to make a more Con _ “ Thursday evening. I ’ iB< *• v'nigo" i. Mrs W. R. Hutche house and church. community hall . . 1 son u/.r. and Mrs. Mr« Arlo A centrated drive next year. PTA T o Serve Ham Tuers also helped. Due to the absence of the treasurer October 27. Games furnished the en I-ee Bassett, who had the program Other members of the Eastern Star no financial report was given and Dinner at School Sunday ' for the evening, had secured a color tertainment and after opening of the The Santiam Home Extension unit gifts, pumpkin pie and coffee were brought prepared food to complete there was no report on the traveling This year, replacing the Interna ful film of the scenic beauties of will hold a carnival at the Gates * served to the following Mrs. Grimes, the meal. Decorating the tables and basket that was started in the Spring. tional Dinner, the PTA of Mill City the state of Nevada. high school gym Saturday evening, ¡the honored guest, Mmes. Floyd the lodge room were Mrs. W. R. Refreshments were served by the is sponsoring a ham dinner at the The next meeting of the club will Hutcheson, Mrs. Ernest Graham, and hostesses at a large table centered Tibbets, Earl grade school cafeteria this Sunday I be held at the scout cabin in the The unit will have a quilt raffle, ; Bassett, Truman booth, j Helemn, Sam Bridges, Orville Down- Mrs. Charles Kelly. The Rainbow with a boquet of chrysanthemums. between the hours of 2 and 5 p. m. i city park Monday night. The ladies , door prize, fortune telling sale, , ing, Al Aronson, Chet Grimes, Rus Girls served the tables. An advance sale of tickets shows of members will be entertained at rogue’s gallery, house plant Following the evening’s meeting, | the dinner will be a financial success. ! Fellowship hall November 14, with cake contest, handicraft display, bin- sell Thiel, Donald Kuiken, Harvey ' go, and a fish pond for the enter Grimes. Vaughn Hunt, Cletus Ny pie and coffee were served to the Rebekah Members Visit Those not getting tickets beforehand la dinner and program. tainment of tho-e attending. degger, Clyde Bressler, Leland men before their return home can get them at the door the day of IOOF Home in Portland There will be no admission charge Manning, Loyal Walker, Elva Kuik the dinner. The public is invited to Several member» of Santiam Re , and the public is invited. en, Barbara Nydegger, Beverly Ny Mehama Brownie Troop tiring the whole family to the dinner. Large Crowd at Golliet's bekah Lodge drove to Portland Sun degger, Mabel Nydegger. Dorothy Holds Mother's Tea day to make a visit to the IOOF Annual Birthday Party Breakfast Club Draws 8 Jordan, Barbara Finch, and the MEHAMA —Brownie troop No. 136 Home where they honored their MEHAMA The annual Hallowe'en Driven License Examiner hostesses, Mrs. Free and Mrs. Ny entertained with a Mother’s Tea in adopted grandmother. Mrs. August* party staged by Mr and Mrs. Ken At Wednesday Meeting degger the church basement Wednesday af Fleetwood, with a decorated birth To Be Here November 10 Golliet at the Women’s clubhouse The Mill City Breakfast club had ternoon, October 26. The fireplace day cake and gifts. Billy Eidler, an A Drivers License Examiner wlil Saturday evening was well attended eight in attendance at the meeting end of the basement was decorated other former Mill City resident who be on duty in Mill City Thursday, as usual and a good time was enjoyed at the Bank cafe Wednesday morn St. Catherine's Altar with autumn leaves for the occasion. lives at the home, was also mvted November 10 at the Fire Hall be by all. Between 125 and 135 were ing. Some who had attended the first A regular meeting was held with a to the party. present with a larger percentage of morning were absent, but new fel Society to Hold Sale tween the hour* of 9 and 4. Going were Mrs. M G Rambo, The ladies of St. Catherine’s Altar short program, after which refresh Those wishing original licenses or smaller children present than in the low» showed up. The club accom plished just what it set out to do, society will hold their annual food ments of rake, tea and punch were Mrs John Swan, Mrs. W. J. Robin permits to drive are asked to file ap past. ion, Mrs. Floyd Fleetwood, Mrs. and needlework sale Monday, No served plications well ahead of the scheduled After the games and contesta were nothing but a good time. Ruth Hess, Mrs. Lester Hathaway, The leaders. Mrs. G. V. Christen vember 7. Meetings will be held each Wed- closing hour in order to assure time over the usual refreshments of do The sale will be held in the build sen and Mrs. Golliet were assisted in Mrs. Arthur Syverson, Mrs. Charlie for completion of the required license nuts and eider were served to the ner day morning, and businessmen Stewart, and Mra. Susie Haynes. ing next to Baker’s Mill City Jewelry serving by the Brownies. test grownup« and children present are invited to attend. Farewell Party Held Thursday for Kennedys Monday Night MT* w -I, Firemen Plan Annual Benefit Pvt. Dale Andreassen I Now With Infantry * Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Addie Hayes Benefit Dance at Lyons Sat. Night New Chevrolet Goes on Display Something Put Phone At Gates on the Bum Whiskey, Money Taken From Detroit Club Large Group at Lodge From Prineville Order Extension Unit at Gates To Have Carnival Sat. t