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