THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE
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Firemen Tell of
Fire Hazards at
Christmas Time I
Mill CITY. OREGON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1955
Married For Sixty Years
Floyd Johnson Installed
As Master of Mill
City Masonic Lodge
$2.50 A YEAR, JQc A COPY
Gene Teague to Erect New
Building for Chevrolet Agency
Flovd
Floyd Johnson
Johnson, was oliwtuJ
elected V
Master
Announcement was made this
of Mill City Lodge No. 180 AF&AM
week by Gene Teague, Stayton, that
at ceremonies conducted at the
work will be started about January 1,
lodge hall Monday evening.
on a new $50,000 building at First
Firemen state the Christmas Tree
Other officers elected were Hugh I
and Hollister, adjacent to his used
is the most dangerous tree in the
Johnston, s. w.; T. H. Baughman, j. I
car lot in Stayton. The building will
world. ‘Six Killed in Christmas Fire.’
w.; Bob Draper, treasurer
and) The annual Christmas party of the be of reinforced concrete and will
“Tree Blazes, Four Die” “Christmas
George Huffman, re-elected, secre­ Mill City Toastmistress club was be of the latest design.
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Radiant heat
tary.
Tree a Family Pyre!”
held at Fir Manor Thursday evening, 1 will be used throughout the ultra­
You are shocked every Yuletide by
Appointive offices filled were as December 15, with Mrs. Al Nesbitt modern building, said Mr. Teague,
news headlines like these. The tragic
follows; Gene Jacobson, s. d.; Joe in charge of the program. Mrs. Nes- i Work on Hollister street, to extend
victims were families who “didn’t
Bowes, j. d.; Albert Harris, s. s.; bitt also served the dessert, with it beyond the garage building has
know,” a Christmas tree is saturated
Jack Gulliford, j. s.; Wilson Stevens, I Mrs. Lee C
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Glidewell
assisting with been done. The new quarters will en-
with highly flammable pitch and
marshall; Leo Russell, chaplain and hostess honors.
| able them to double the capacity of
resin. A burning match or cigarette
Ted Olson, tyler.
I Invocation was given by Mrs. their rapidly expanding business, and
or an electric spark can turn it in
Bob Draper, acted as installing I Howard Means. During the exchange the new location will also make it
a flash into a roaring, crackling
master. Burl Smith, installing mar­ of Christmas “handkies” each mem- easier to come into and out of the
Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sullivan
mass of flames. In two minutes it
shall and Leo Russell, installing I bet gave a short impromptu speech garage, as it will be so constructed
who on December 15, had been married 60 years.
chaplain. At this meeting Wilson
can fill a room with fire gases dead­
I on the topic which she found tucked (that plenty of off-street parking
ly enough to kill. Be careful this
Stevens, retiring master, presented I into her package. There were also will be available to patrons of the
The Sullivans have made their home here all of their
Christmas . . . lest your Christmas
Bob Draper and Leo Russell with ¡cards and handkerchiefs for the three firm. The building will give ample
married life. He has been in Mill City ever since he was
proficiency certificates.
tree be dressed to kill.
two and half years old. He said he was the last of the
j space for an enlarged service de­
I guests present.
Here are a few suggestions listed
pioneers who settled in Mill City. When he was 12 years
A short business meeting was con­ partment and will have an all-glass
by the Mill City Volunteer Firemen:
ducted by the president, Mrs. Lowell three-car showroom,
old he used to pack groceries on his back from Mehama,
Do choose a small tree. The small­
Fleetwood. It was announced that' The payroll at Teague’s during the
there being no grocery store in Mill City at the time.
er the tree the less the hazard.
election will be held at the next Past year amounted to nearly $70,000
There
was
no
bridge
across
the
river
here
in
those
times
Do keep it away from heaters and
said Mr. Teague. Fifteen are em-
meeting, January 12.
and he floated lumber across the river from his grand­
the fire place.
on ployed by the firm at the present
Two
clever
quiz
games,
one
father’s lumber mill on Ford Creek, and packed it on his
Do use wiring with U. L. label.
“Titles of Songs,” and the other on time.
i
back from there to where he built a house. He said “when
Do dispose of gift wrappings
Mr. Teague said in an interview
“Kinds of Cakes,” were conducted,
I was a boy, game was plentiful here, one could shoot
promptly outside the house.
with prizes awarded. __
A r
parody
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on Friday: •‘construction of this build-
elk and deer almost in the back yard. Timberwolves were
Do take down your tree when
I “Twas the Night Before Christmas,”,'”« has been made necessary to keep
plentiful too. He said it was very easy to catch a big
needles begin to fall.
| dealing with products of the Ford apace with the rapid growth of the
Don’t use cotton, paper or other
company, was read by Mis. Fleet- canyon area, and is the realization
basketful of trout at any time. Mrs. H. I. Plymale is the
flammable material for decorations.
only one of their children living.
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Mill City High's Timberwolves de-¡ wood. The hostess then brought out |of “ dream I have had since coming
Don’t use candles.
feated the Saints from St. Boniface large trays of gum-drops, colored to Stayton.” Mr. Teague came to
I
Don’t use frayed strings of lights
High school in a thrilling but rough toothpicks, marshmallows, and pipe i Stayton in 1950 from Portland and
cleaners, from which figures of all purchased the Chevrolet agency from
or worn extension cords.
game here Friday night.
*' W.
u DeJardin. “Ever since that
Don’t overload the electrical cir-
I Th« final score 58-56 does not tell ¡types were fashioned by those pres- G.
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1
time
there has been a steady in-
cults.
ent.
(all the story. Donald Ellingson, with
Don’t leave your tree lights burn-
Mrs. Robert Roach read the story ' crease in the volume of sales,” said
j three seconds to go threw in the
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____ the __ Mr. Teague, “and the new plant will
ing when you go out.
of Christ” __
from
i winning two points with a well di- of the “Birth
Members of the Three Link club of | rected jumpshot from the foul line. Book of Matthew in the Bible, after K]ve «» a better opportunity to be
Don’t smoke or use matches near
The Santiam Shrine club met at
Chuck’s Fine Foods east of Gates i the Santiam Rebekahs held their an- • Thiity seconds prior to Ellingson’s which the "Song of the Angels” was of better service to this fast-growing
the Christmas tree.
Follow these rules—they’ll help Saturday night for a dinner meeting nual covered dish dinner and Christ- winning shot, Mill City was down | read from the Book of Luke by Mrs. area.”
Mr. Teague stated he has stipulat­
in the new “family dining room.” | ( mas party at the lodge hall last three points, the score reading 56- Nesbitt.
keep your Christmas merry.
The meeting was called to order by (Tuesday evening. The • dinner was 53 for the Saints. Dick Crook took
Table decorations, including fav­ ed that local help be used in con­
Ken Golliet, who was master of cere- served
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1 at v beautifully -» decorated tables the ball down the floor scoring on a ors of little church steeples, complete struction of the building.
| in the lodge room, covers being lay-in and was fouled in the attempt with bells, were made and arrangeed
monies for the evening.
Among distinguished guests were i placed for 27.
and with his score from the foul line by Mrs, Lowery and Mrs. Cooper.
Guests for tne evening wer® Mrs.
Potentate Flavel Temple and George I A short business meeting was con­ tied the score Sfl all.
Emigh, business manager of Al Kad­ ducted by Eva Duffy, the out-going
Mill City had to play with three Rober Luther of Aumsville, Mrs. 0.
er Temple; Paul Hale, president, Al president. Plans were made for the reserves the last quarter with Eddie K. DeWitt, and Mrs. Charles Felly.
-Till I II VIII JI QI IVII
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Tuesday, December 13, the Mill Morris, treasurer; Bill Braun, Jack Camp Fiif Gills father and daughter
Gregory and Donald Lemke fouling Members present were Mrs. Gayle
City town basketball team went to Lochead, Glenn Burright and Tillman banquet on January 14, which the out in the third period. Lloyd Ross Lowery, Mrs. Albin Cooper, Mrs. L.
The Grade School Tiger» defeated
club members will serve.
Detroit to play a return game. The Leasure of the Salem Shrine club.
and Bruce Thomas handled the chore G. Hathaway, Mrs. Robert Roach, Stayton Friday evening by a score
local ball team won easily by a
in
Election of officers resulted
wi'h determination. Gary Bevier did Mrs. Al Nesbitt, Mrs. Fred Roles, of 29 to 24. The Tigers held a lead
Flavel Temple and George Emigh
ecore of 58-27.
Lettie
the following: president,
a capable job of substituting for Mrs. Howard Means, Mrs. Lowell throughout the entire game, but
gave interesting talks on the Shrine,
Four Mill City players scored 10
Swan; vice president, Mel 1 Robinson; Maurie Bassett.
Fleetwood, Mrs. Ralph Fough, Mrs. Stayton made a rally in the last half
the
hospital
and
Al
Kader
Temple.
Blanche
points or more: Ollie Muise with 16,
and secretary-treasurer,
I Mill City during the first quarter Marshall Powelt, Miss Daisy Geddes, and nearly closed the gap.
Installation
ceremonies
for
the
E’ton Gregory 15, Gayle Lowery 11,
Syverson.
James Meinert led an even scoring
I had a commanding lead score read- Mrs. Ida Geddes, and Mrs. Lee Glide-
and Lawrence Poole 10. Gerry Justice Santiam Shrine club were in charge
The usual gift exchange was held, (ing 20-12 with Mill City using their I well.
quintet
with seven points. The grade
of Potentate Temple. Installed were and names of secret pals t were re-
led Detroit scoring with 12.
school teams will be idle until after
I weave to break in the clear for many
Ercil
Wilson,
president;
Jake
My
­
Score at each quarter stop was
vealed, with new names being drawn. easy shots.
| the holidays.
as follows: 12-5; 25-12; 44-21, and ers, vice president; Floyd Völkel, Ruth Hess was in charge.
I Mill City. 29
24, Ntayton
The second quarter saw a reversal I
secretary;
Huber
Ray,
Rajah;
Mert
­
The remainder of the evening was of form with only 13 points scored
58-27 with Mill City leading all the
| Meinert, 7
fl, Sims
on
Cox,
Charles
Thomas
and
Albert
spent
in
singing
Christmas
carols,
way.
1, Hinrichs
' Thomas 4
and the Saints scoring 16. This shows
Toman,
directors.
27, Detroit
after which a late lunch was served that Mill City will have to play
Mill City 58
10, Olson
( Gregory 6
Gregory 15
3, Youngblood
Paul Hale, president of the Salem to those present.
2, I ja rimer
Howe 6
better ball in the future if they hope
1 Goerin Shrine club gave a short talk and
Lowery, 11
According to Mrs. Olivette Roles, I Baughman 6
5, Cooper
to win the tough games.
Muise, 16
12, Justice invited the local club to attend their
Girl« Ixiw Game
The Junior Varsity played with high school home ec teacher, if
7, Vickers 25th annual Sweetheart ball.
Poole, L., 10
Mrs. Albert Millsap
The gills volleyball team was de­
zest and drive to win 57-51. Harvey enough ladies are interested an adult
2, Hopson
Albert Toman gave a short address
Poole, Leo, 2
Bodda with 13 and Dale Walczak sewing class for them will be started feated by a 51 to 23 score. Judy Po­
Breaks
Leg
in
Fall
Substitutes scoring, Mill City, of welcome and reported the delivery
at the home ec home. The meeting ri rabsky and Bernice Potter were
Mrs. Albert Millsap, Gates, is in with 18 points were leading scorers. will be held at Fir Manor January 4 high scorers for Mill City with 4
of 14 cases of canned beans to the
Thornley 4; Detroit, Bowers, 2.
fsm
Tot
Box
Score
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hospital. Huber Ray gave a short Salem Memorial hospital at this I Eddie Gregory
5 at 7:30 p. m. and all those interested points each.
8
10
1
talk and told of a boy at Burns who time suffering from a broken right Donald Lemke
5 may enroll at that time. The fee will
IS
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leg.
Mrs.
Millsap
was
at
the
kitchen
had been born without arms. The
1 be $5 for 20 hours of instruction.
22
Don
Ellingson
.9
4
Shrine hospital had artificial arms sink in her home when she stumbled Dick Crook
The day of the week and time of I
10
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4
2
made for him. Bill Braun talked on against an open door below the sink. Maurie Bassett
meeting will be decided upon Jan-
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the administration of the hospital, This caused her to fall in such a Lloyd Ross ....
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and Rev. Freeman of Stayton pre­ manner that the leg was broken Bruce Thomas
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The Mill City Freshman team took sented an interesting magic act to three inches below the hip.
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Many residents in the area may
She was operated upon Wednesday Gary Bevier ....
their first opponent, St. Boniface in­ close the entertainment.
Fire Destroys Old
I Amity
I
Timberwolvee
Dump
think
that because the national
morning and a pin placed in the
to camp last week in a game that
their Garage at Jenkins
The Timberwolves took
polio foundation has ceased their pro­
bone.
saw the locals in the lead all the
Mill City firemen were called out gram of giving polio vaccina that
Mrs. Millsap is correspondent for fourth straight B League win Tues-
way. Playing steady ball, they had Many News Articles
47-39. about 12:30 Thursday night to ex- the shots are not available any more.
day
night
by
defeating
Amity
The
Enterprise.
Her
many
friends
command of the game from the start
Crowded Out of Issue
in the area join us in wishing her a Crook, Gregory and Lemke each tinguish a fire at the Delbert Jenk­ This is not the case, and according
to the final whistle.
I made 12 points, Ellingson followed ins place. The fire was in an old to J. C. Kimmel, unless Oregon uses
Box Score
This week The Enterprise has been speedy recovery.
closely with 10. Bassett had one point garage, which was destroyed. The up its quota of vaccine shots, the
6,
St.
Boniface
Mill City 32
forced to leave much of the news out
to his credit. The next game will be firemen kept the blaze from spread­ supply will be shipped to areas where
2, Gunther of the paper, due to a sudden influx 1
F
Warren 6
with OSD here January 3.
it is in greater demand.
ing.
2, Heuberger in advertising. To our readers we Garden Club Has
Moffatt 12
F
Those desiring shots may contact
It
was
rumored
that
there
had
1,
Shotteffer
C
ask
your
indulgence,
and
to
our
ad-
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been some rubbish burned at the their physician. It is available for
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Kanoff 4
0. Fery vertmng from one end of tne can- i
party
An intertttinir hnstmas
site of the fire, and it is believed that all those from 1 to 5 yean of age
1, Sayre yon to the other, we thank you for
Morgan 8
G
and all pregnant women.
the patronage,
natronaire. and
and may
mav all
all of
of you
you **’ enjoyed by Mill City Garden
thia was the cause of the fire.
Reserve scoring for Mill City, the
, Clubbers Thursday evening at the
have a Merry Christmas.
Skaug, 2.
Wendell Heller home.
And Santa Claus Visited In Mill City Too
Gifts were exchanged and re-
At a recent meeting of the Gates
Kindergarten Class Appears at P. T. A. Program
freshments of Christmas cookies and Volunteer Fire Department, Red
coffee were served by Mrs. Ed Cooke, Rynearson was re-elected fire chief
Ike for ancther year.
Mrs. Adolph Brunner and Mrs. “
' Myers.
Others elected were Bob Oliver, as­
sistant fire chief; Orville Nygaard,
captain; L. F. Allen, captain; Percy
Well Child Conference
Mulligan, president; Don Hiner, vice
president and Floyd Völkel secretary­
To Be Held December 27
treasurer.
There will be a well child con-
It was decided to give a St. Pat­
! ference held here Tuesday, Dec. 27.
rick's dance, and it will be an annual
Dr. Stone will be present and there affair according to Percy Mulligan.
will be immunization for preschool The dances will be used to raise,
children and infants. It will be held funds for the department.
from 1 to 3 p. m.
Christmas Party Held
By Toastmistress Club
(Timberwolves
Defeat Saints
In Close Game
Santiam Shrine Club
Has Dinner Meeting
Lettie Swan New
Three Link President
Rockets Down
Detroit 58 to 27
Adult Sewing Class
May Be Started
Freshman Team Wins
First Game of Season
Polio Vaccine Now
Available Here
Gates Fire Department
Elects New Officers
City of Gates To Hold
Election December 28
Everyone likes to watch children in Cnnstmas plays.
The above kindergarten group, under the direction of Sue
and Lloyd Poole were the center of attraction at the
PTA meeting here last week. Left to right in the back
row are Michael Becker, Steven Pearce, Kathy Duggan.
Peggy Cooper. Terry Hansen, and Monte Lalack. Front
row left to right, Terry Jacobson, Craig Shaw. Terry Ray
Miller. Susan Kelly, Pat Kelly, Harold Becker. Ronald
Guier and David Croan.
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The City of Gates will hold a spe-
| cial election Wednesday, December
28 for the purpose of electing a
councilman for a term of three years.
Ballots may be cast from 2 p. m.
until 8 p. m. at the Parker-Hutcheson
! Furniture store.
Sublimity Choir To Sing
Hymns at Catholic Church
Th« high school choir of Sublimity
will be at the Catholic church here;
for high man at midnight, Christ- ,
' mas eve.
There will be a mass at 9 a. m. j
[ Christmas day and confesaions will |
: be heard Friday evening from 4 until ’
i 5, and also before the midnight mass. •
Slide Closes Highway 22
Mr. and Mrs. Jiles Ohmart and
Highway 22 was blocked for aev-
I daughter, Tana Renee of Canby were
guests Saturday night and Sunday 1 eral hours Wednesday morning by a
’. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex slide in the Sardine Creek area. It
was open to one-way traffic at 8:36.
! Ohmart.
Good ol’ Santa Claus was on hand at the Fire hall in
Mill City Saturday afternoon and the rainmaker was kind
enough to let up on showers long enough for a large
crowd of happy children of the area to come and have a
visit with the jolly old gentleman from the North Pole.
Pictured here is just a small group of the many who were
present to receive gifts of candy and nuts from Santa.
The appearance of St. Nick was sponsored by the Fire­
men’s Auxiliary.
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