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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1956)
THEgMILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE' HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLÜNE XII NUMBER 21 Heart Attack Fatal To John Wills Monday MILL CITY. OREGON Oregon Is The Place Say MacGregors After Trip $3.00 A YEAR 10<- A COPY Gates, Mill City Unionization Vote on Mon Gates, Mill City Planning July 4th Celebration Mr. and Mrs. J. D. MacGregor re turned from a month's trip which took them 6800 miles in 10 days of actual driving. They drove directly 1 to New Jersey where they spent five days at the home of his brother, then seven days in Boston, Mass., visiting an aunt, three days in New Hamp shire with an uncle and aunt, and Resident of Gates ami Mill City Plans are going forward at a rapid The Mill City community was short stop-overs with friends in New j school districts will go to the polls pace now for the Gates-Mill City shocked when it learned that John York City and with cousins in again this Monday, June 25 to vote < sponsored Community July 4th cele- * Wills, of Wills Bros. Shingle Co., Schenectedy, N. Y. I bration to be held at the City park On the return trip across the on the proposition of unionizing the had died early Monday morning from and Allen Field. The dance in the I country, the MacGregors visited for two districts for high school purposes. a heart attack. Voters will be voting on two ques i evening, sponsored by the Gates Vol Mr. and Mrs. Wills had been in four days in Elgin, N. D., which is the tions at this election. One will be unteer Fire department will be held Portland Sunday and on the way home of Mrs. MacGregor's relatives. ■ for the formation of a union high at the high school gym in Gates. Hew mother, Mrs. Catherine Mindt, home he complained of indigestion I school district, and the other will be Starting at about 11 o’clock in the pains. He stopped at a cafe where | returned with them to spend the | for the transfer of the high school forenoon, the American Legion is he got a glass a milk and they then summer here as she has done for ¡site in Mill City with all property sponsoring a barbecue beef feed. July continued on home. He appeared to the past three years. and grounds for the new union high 4th buttons are on sale at this time, This was the first trip East for the feel somewhat better, but during the school. A yes vote is being asked and those purchasing buttons will night they called his brother Nat MacGregors in five years, although by the Board of Education of both be entitled to a beef dinner, three ball Mrs. MacGregor stated she had been Wills, who took him to' Santiam district, who are of the opinion that games, and the fireworks display in Memorial hospital at Stayton. Mr. back there four times. A fascinating better education for less money will the evening. Buttons will also admit description was given of the Ohio, Wills was able to walk to the car holders to a show at the Mill City ' Pennsylvania, and New Jersey "turn be available to the students of the and into the hospital, where he was pikes” which allow many hundreds area. theatre for half price. The show will given treatment and informed of his The directors of both present [ begin following the fireworks. heart condition. Nat Wills, after re- | of miles of straight and fast travel, boards will act as a 10-man board for 1 Workmen are building 10 conces- at”the hMpiUrfor’TwWle’ ] ’nissin* “» the cities un- maining l . — —.—. I the newly formed district, hence ' sions at the present time in the Silver ' les one has reason to stop. came on home, believing his brother Saddle garage building. These will bo I An interesting stop was made near ' no directors will be voted on at this not to be in a critical condition. They Michigan, where the travelers crossed time. run by the Lions club, says Lowell were called at about 4:45 Monday the border into Canada, visiting the Fleetwood, who is general chairman It is the intention of the two morning and told that Jack had city of London in that country. The Lions and Auxiliary will also boards to start construction on the passed away. have a refreshment and lunch stand Mrs. MacGregor says that each new high school building just as soon Funeral services were held at 2 time they go East, the West looke . as an architect can be secured and , at the park. i p. m. Wednesday at Lebanon with > even better to them when they re the construction bonds can be levied The fireworks display in the even- Rev. E. Ross Evans pastor in turn. ing is being put on by the Mill City and sold. charge. Interment was in the Leban- , Fire department. It will be a colorful All residents of both districts are on IOOF cemetery. Pallbearers were ( display lasting about an hour, urged to get out and vote on Monday,1 i Carl Kelly and Robert Gregory of Well Child Conference June 25 between the hours of 2 and Mill City, Don Moore, Portland; To Be Held Here June 2 8 p. m. Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Barkley James E. Stock, Glen McSorley and Dr. Stone of Salem, will be in Mill Frank Coulter of Sweet Home. (Leia Kelly) following the wedding ceremony performed City Tuesday forenoon, June 26, be at the Presbyterian church here Sunday afternoon, June John Pipkin Wills was bom April tween the hours of 10 and 12 noon for 16, 1903 at Colfax County, New a checkup of children of the area. 10. Photo by Bob VeneM Mexico, and was 53 years 2 months Those wishing an appointment are At a recant meeting of the Board and 2 days old at the time of his , asked to phone Mill City 2184. Local Men Honored on of Eduction, the following persons lea th. Immunization will be taken care By Don Cree ! were employed to fill vacancies on He is survived by his widow, two oj ¡n the afternoon, Years of Service With the teaching staff which occurred by The Mill City Junior Legion base- sons, Hugh Wills, with the U. S. I Mrs. William Pennick, who has 1 reason of resignation. William In- Navy at San Diego; and Robert seived as Health Chairman of the ball team was defeated Wednesday ( Certificates and Pins ! gram, a graduate of OSC was em- 2 to 1. Silverton scored ! James S. Olson, Roy Epperson, Wills, Mill City; one brother, Nat A. Marion County Health department of by Silverton Mrs. Walter A. Thomas drove to ployed __ in tk.» snnAnrl onJ aDVontn in. as _______ instructor _______________ of high school Mrs. R. C. Embry, Billings, Mont.; the Canyon area for some time has one run in the second and seventh in- and Gene Englegau were among the the 5th annual Theta Rho assembly j mathematics and science, and to act nings on walks and error» without the 157 Corps of Engineers employees Mrs. Earl Wisner, of Red Bluff, resigned. She will be spending some Calif. The deceased was a member time ouf of area as foer hus- benefit of abase hit. Due to the wild-! who were recognized for their years at McMinnville Thursday afternoon, aB .„sistant coach. Miss Lewell N. accompanied by seven girls from the Bo(,ne formerly employed in Eaat- of the Masonic lodge. band has a logging contract in the MBs of Mill City’s pitcher, Silverton' of service by Brig. General L. H. Betta Kappa Theto Rho club. They ern Qiegon and Oklahoma, will serve had base runners on in every inning. : : Foote, North Pacific Division Eng The Wills Brothers came to Mill Marion Forks area. She is being Although Mill City outhit Silverton ineer and Col. Jackson Graham, were Roberta Chance, assembly out- „ instructor in Grade 4. Audrey A. City in 1954 an<j built a sfringte null, 1 succeeded by Mrs. Howard Means of 5 to 3 they couldn’t bunch their hits Fortland District Engineer, Friday, side g’mrdian; Aloha Thomas, dele- (Morley, a resident of Stayton, and and have made many fri-vlOs here ¡Mill City. gate; Juanita Thomas, Ellen t hance, ia former teacher in Stayton and or get them with men on base. Mill June 15. who extend to them their sympathy Pe”ny Newber|r and Detroit schools, .will serve on the ele- home run City ’ s lone run came on a Their federal service totals 2,230 in this untimely bereavement. Arlene Kershaw. | mentary ftaff, a» will also Vera L. Rosalie Bassett Receives by Gary Bevier in the 6th. years, virtually all which has been Marla McWhirk and Roberta Smith, who formerly taught in Dal E with the U. S. Army’s Corps of Eng R H Honor at Girls State Chance were the house guests of las, Oregon, and the state of Iowa. Mill City ............ 1 5 4 I i Marla’s cousin while attending the , Mrs. Smith plans to move to Mill Miss Rosalie Bassett, daughter of Silverton ........... _... .... ............. 2 3 1 ineers. I James S. Olson and Roy Epperson I Mr. and Mrs. Leee Bassett, and a Mill City battery, Garrison and were presented with certificates for session and the rest were housed in City as soon as her housing plans dormitories at Linfield college. The I member of next year’s Senior class, Bevier. 20 years service and Eugene Engei- quarters and cafeteria had been are completed, She has daughter ' distinguished herself in many ways who will enter the Mill City high Lose To Woodbum Sunday ¡gau was piesented with a 10 year 1 as the local representative to Girls’ The locals lost to Silverton by a pin. The presentation was modi by turned over to the state assembly for school next fall as a freshman. Miss the occasion. i State session which was held recent- 23 to 0 score. Woodburn started off Boone and Mrs. Morley are now at " | Walter A. Mackie, project engineer ; ly at Willamette University in Sa- with two runs in the first inning on ' at Detroit dam. The Assembly will be held next tending a summer school session. year on the Pacific college campus at This leaves one position vacant in Walter A. Mackie and C. W. (Dub) I lem. a single and home run. After that Miss Bassett was a member of a they scored runs in every inning, In I Forrest Grove. Stewart were elected to the Mill City the elementary school. Candidates ic>ty council, secietary of the Senate, cluding a 12-run seventh inning. Al The girls on the way home went | for this position are now being in- Board of Education at the annual 1 Santiam Riders Hosts at to Emanuel Hospital in Portland to terviewed by Supt. Brent. election Monday. Mackie will serve and first place winner in the Flag though Woodburn got 16 hits, errors visit Errol McWhirk, who has been for a four year term and Stewart Day contest. She took part in the were a vital factor in producing their Breakfast and Trail Ride Other action taken recently by the Sunday, Riders of the Santiam were , in the hospital having surgery on his Board of Education included the for a five year term. Mackie received choir, doing some vocal solo work, runs. Mill City got two hits, each [ foot, and Bob Stevens of Gates, who and played the clarinet, both in en singles by Gary Bevier and Larry host» to visiting riders from Silver- 62 votes and Stewart 60. awarding of a contract covering ton, Albany and Salem for a break ' just recently underwent sprne surg- school bus insurance for the coming On the proposition to transfer cash semble and solo, being honored to Kanoff. i ery. They both stated they were glad play the prelude to the candle-light on hand to cover the supplemental I R H E fast and trail ride. Breakfast was school year to George Laird, and to see Miimpnnp someone frnm from hnmp home, budget the vote was 60 for and 2 parade in the Capitol building Sat- Mill City ....... .................... —.2 0 12 served by the Mehama Woman’s club ' ♦.<> authorization to purchase two addi day evening. against, with 2 not voting. Woodburn .............................. 16 23 2 and the group rode to the top of tional instruments to supplement the Sunday morning. Miss Bassett left On the proposition to transfer House Mt. Rock for lunch, served by Mrs. Leo Fitzgerald Has Battery: Garrison and Muir. school band equipment. Salem with the group of Mill City funds received from Public Law No. Wednesday, June 20 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brent, re Among those enjoying the ride was Party for Mrs. Wirkkala 874, the vote was 53 yes, 2 no, and Rainbow Girls of Marilyn Assembly As we go to press Wednesday jhe cently appointed to serve in the Mill for Astoria to attend Grand Assem 9 not voting. boys plan to play Salem here. The the Holly Jackson family of Salem, | Mrs. Leo Fitzgerald entertained City schools, hive moved to Mill City bly through Tuesdaj- evening. attendance at the games has been including their youngest boy, 4H last Thursday afternoon with a sur- and are occupying the residence at who made " the long ride birthday ' luncheon ................. ’ I prise .......... ' i for Mrs. No. 7 Parkside Drive. Mr. Brent ........................ I poor. The boys have been playing years old, Most of the will serve as school administrator, good baseball and have been practic on his own Shetland. Many stated it Charles Wirkkala. Gift Shower Given Jan ing faithfully almost every day and was the most scenic ride they had guests appeared in old-fashioned cos- and Mrs. Brent will serve as instruc i tumes, carrying out the "Gay Nine- tor in Grade 1. For the past years deserve the backing of the towns- ever taken. Ross at Rainbow Meeting I ties” theme. The last Rainbow Girls meeting of people. Plan to attend the games. Mr. Brent has been employed as Sup I Sunday's game will be a Stayton Following the 12 o’clock luncheon, erintendent of the unified elementary the year for Marilyn Assembly was Miss Evelyn Bowers unit LYONS—The Bloodmobile the gifts were opened by the guest of and high schools at Lexington, Ore at 2:30. will be in Lyons this Thursday, June held at the hall Wednesday night. honor. The remainder of the after gon. For six years prior to that Honored by Shower Batting Averages The majority degree was given to 21, and will be located at the Mari- Av. H noon was spent in informal visiting. time, he was employed as Adminis R AB nuptial DETROIT — A surprise Linn school house between the hours Miss Frances Johnson, who had Larry Kanoff . ____ 4 Attending were Mrs. Jay Mason, trative Principal of the elementary 2 0 .500 shower honoring bride-elect Miss reached the maximum age for active of 2 to 6. ____ 10 2 2 .300 Evelyn Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown, Mr». Edsel Croan, ;school district at Monroe, Oregon. Don Howe ---- members. Whole blood is urgently needed and Worthy Advisor, Jackie Bickett, Gary Bevier _ ........ IS 3 2 .230 Mrs. John Bowers, Idanha, was held Mrs. Gene Engelgau, Mns. Bonnie He is a native of Montana, a veteran «the blood bank is asking fpr a 2 1 .222 at the home of her parents, Friday Whitaet, Mr». William Shuford, Mr». of five year» service with the U. 8. headed the initiation for her sistar, Terry Muir .... ____9 minimum of 45 pints, and anyone Walter Navy, and spent several year» in the Hostesses were Mrs. 1 Francis Ellingson, Mrs. D Watkins — ........ 12 2 1 .166 afternoon. Phyllis Bickett, who became a mem giving blood here will be entitled to L. Morgan ..... - ..... ...12 2 0 .166 James Giebeler of Detroit, and Mrs. Mackie and Billie, Mrs. James Olsen, southwestern states employed by ber. receive it anywhere. During a four- 1 1 .143 Leola Delker of Idanha. Miss Bowers Miss Billie Shuford and her cousin schools and a major oil corporation. A shower of gifts was held for M. Thomas — ____ 7 hour period before a donation of ...... „12 1 1 .083 is the bride-elect of Bill Halligan, son from Seattle, and the hostess, Mr», Both Mr. and Mrs. Brent received B. Thomas__ Miss Jan Ross, junior past worthy Dlood, a doner should avoid eating Terry Garrison ........ 12 1 1 .083 of Mrs. Alfred Olmstead of Lyons. i Fitzgerald and the honor guest. their bachelor's degrees at North neavy fatty foods, which includes advisor, who recently announced her Eddie Reagles Others invited and «ending gifta, eastern State College, Oklahoma, and ____ 9 • 0 .000 The wedding will take place in the engagement and approaching mar eggs, meat, cream, salad dressing, 0 0 .000 near future. but unable to attend, included Mrs. Mr. Brent completed his Master of B. Morgan _... ____ 2 riage. butter, and fried foods. 0 0 .000 ____ 2 Those present besides the honored Elmer Payne and Mrs. Don Carlson. Education Degreee at the University At the close of the evening, re Pat Thomas guest were Kathy Harris, Mmes. Len freshment* were served by members of Oregon. Mrs. Brent has complet Davis, Al Cokenour, Jim Harris, Al Linda Budlong Honored from Idanha. ed several year» of employment in Tour of Canyon Held Mike Schwindt Elected < at bert Harris, Alpha Everly, and John On Birthday Anniversary (Oregon and out of »tate a» an in- Bowers. Sending gifts but unable to ___ AL n J!_____ _________ I'stniyLnr Fit srradp For Woman's Clubbers structor nf of fi first grade, munir» music, and and Annual School Meeting Mrs. rx Dorothy Budlong 1 honored attend were Mmes. Alma Lady, Milo Weather at Detroit Dam auditorium. A tour of the Canyon was arrang- meet her daughter Linda on her fifth birth LYONS—At the school ed by the Mill City Woman's club 7:00 A. M. Daily Weather Readings ing held at the Mari-Linn school Harris, Betty Pittam, Jim Gordon, day anniversary Saturday afternoon jnder the direction of Mrs. O. K And l.ske Elevation Mike Thelma Smith, Earl Lady, Athel Sav with a party. Playmates invited were evening, house Monday DeWitt, for other club members of M.SX. Schwindt was elected director and age, Vee Golden and Myrtle Geeton. Allan and Sharon Muise, Suzie Carl Terry Muir Honored at Games were played, and Miss Ka Max. Min Pep. ’h« county, especially those from Elar. they also voted 50 to 8 in favor of son, Claudia Budlong, a sister and Boys State Meet at OSC thy Harris was awarded a prise. A 52 44 0.11 1563.71 the bond issue. Woodbum, who were especially in- June « the honor guest, Linda Budlong. nice luncheon was served. Terry Muir, son of Mr. and Mrs. 57 48 trace 1563.86 re rested in such an excursion, on June 7 Games were played, gifts opened, Stayton Union high school direct- 68 49 0.00 1563.96 ora. will be voted on at the Mari-Linn June 8 Wednesday. and the highlight of the day was John Muir, recently attended the an 78 51 0.00 1564.12 school house Monday, June 25 from Detroit-Idanha Votes About 10 members from Mill City, June 9 when refreshments were »erved by nual session of Boys' State which 73 51 0.25 1565.15 he hours of 2 to 8. plus their guests, met at the DeWitt June 10 Mrs. Budlong and Mrs. Muise. Mrs. convened at OSC in Corvallis. He 56 42 0.37 1566.40 home west of town at 9:30, from June 11 Budlong Sr., grandmother of Linda represented Mill City high school, Candidates are John Prideaux of Down School Budget and was sponsored by the American DETROIT—The Detroit - Idanha was also a guest. 70 46 0.00 1566.67 Lyons and Dougla« Heater of Fem where they went to the MAM plant June 12 Legion. school budget of $56,659 29 was voted 71 48 0.00 1567.16 Ridge. at Lyons for a conducted tour. At June 13 While in session, Terry served as 73 48 0.30 1567.64 down by a vote of 52 to 34 in the WOMAN'S AUXI LIA RY TO 11 a. m. the ladies made a guided June 14 HAVE TEA AT FRERES HOME mayor of one of the “towns,* was annual election held Monday. 57 46 0.31 : M B tour of Detroit dam, after which June 15 The Woman’s Auxiliary of San nominated for State Representative, Elected as achool board director« 58 47 0.32 IMI B BILL PENNICK RE-ELECTEI) uncheon was enjoyed at The Lake June 16 56 47 0.08 1568.97 TO GATES SCHOOL BOARD were George B. Humphrey», who will tiam Memorial hospital will hold a and played on the city basketball June 17 in Detroit. 74 49 0.00 1568.84 In the annual election held at Gates 1 serve for five year», and Raymond benefit tea at the T. G. Ere res team. He stated the boys were kept During the afternoon, they drove Jun« 18 home Friday, June 29, between 2 and busy from 6:15 each morning, until 68 51 0.58 1569.08 Monday, William Pennick was re Sophy, who will serve three year». to the Manor. Fork« fish hatchery June 19 4:30 in the afternoon. I 9:30 every night, and that he During the month 1550 visitors elected to the school board. He will and viewed picture» shown by the By a uninimoua vote Walter H. Bell There will be a style show during wished all boys of his age could Forest Service. The day closed with signed the official guest logs. There] serve for a five year term, refreshment» at the DeWitt home were 36 different states and seven I Voter», 26 in number, also approved I wa» elected to serve a three-yesr the afternoon hours, and the public attend as it was a wonderful exper , term as a member of the Marion is invited to attend. ience. ’foreign countries represented. :n the late afternoon. the budget County Rural school district. Junior Legion Team Loses Two Games Mackie and Stewart Elected to Mill City Board of Education Bloodmobile to be at Mari-Linn June 21 New Instructors Hired At Board Meeting Theta Rho Girls . Attend Assembly
