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THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLLME XIV MILL CITY, OREGON NUMBER 23 THURSDAY. JUNE 5. 1958 Tn Annear With Circus Here June 12 PoliceDept.To Sponsor Circus Here June 12 Two From Area Gel Master's Degrees at OSC Delos Wyman (Bill) Hoeye of Mill i City and John Francis Conrad of • Idanha, will receive degrees June 9 at the annual commencement exer cises at Oregon State college. Hoeye and Conrad will receive master’s de grees. OSC will confer 1,500 degrees this year, 250 more than in 1957. The total includes 41 doctor’s degrees, a record 275 master’s degrees, some 1.1S0 bachelor's degrees, 2 profes sional engineer degrees, and 2 honor ary doctor’s degrees for Herman Oliver, John Day, and Norris E. Dodd, formerly of Haines. Graduates represent all Oregon counties, 33 states, Alaska and Ha- waii, and 16 foreign countries, Av- erage age of senior men Is 25 and women, 23. The commencement exercises will be June 9 at 19 a. m. with baccalau reate service set for Sunday, June 8 at 11 a. ni. Both program* will be held in the coliseum to provide maxi mum seating for parents, guests, and the general public. The Carson & Barnes Wild Animal circus with Col. Tim McCoy is com ing to Mill City. The show has been contracted by the Mill City Police department for two performances, afternoon and evening, Thursday, June 12. This is one of the few real wild animal cir cuses left, featuring a herd of ele phants, a gigantic hippopotamus, lions tigers, bears, chimpanzees, apes, baboons, llamas, guanacos, zebus, monkeys, ant eaters, big snake, and many others. The performance consists of wire wklkers, trapeze artists, aerial bal let, trained wild and domestic ani mals, jugglers, acrobats, gymnasts, tumblers, and a host of funny clowns and features the most popular West ern star of all times, Col. Tim Mc Coy in person, at each and every performance in the main circus tent, who enterttains and thrills with trick and fancy roping, four horse catches, sharp shooting, spear throwing, and especially for the children, an interesting demonstration of Indian sign language. The public is invited to visit show grounds at 10 a. m. to see animals fed and watered and to the raising of the Big Top by huge elephants. M M A YEAR 10c A COTY Plans Being Made for Fireworks Display Here For Fourth of July A group of Lions club members met at the City park Monday night for their annual park cleanup. During the course of the evening, plans were started for another July 4 celebration here. This year however, the free barbecus beef dinner will be done away with as will the concession games at the park. It is now planned to have a couple of ball games and a fireworks display in the evening. The Mill City Firemen are cooper ating in putting on the firework*. Sunday, June 8 National Shrine Hospital Day Linn County Timberland To Be Reappraised According to Al Brown of the Linn County Assessor's office in an inter view with The Enterprise Tuesday the timber in Linn county may be re appraised. It ia the plan of the assesor’s of fice to double the per acre value of timber in the county. At the present time the average Assessment is $35, and it will be increased to $70. Mr. Brown stated they have found that timber is selling at better than three times what the assessed value reflects, and in order to equalize tim ber with other property it is neces sary to make the increase. In 1953 and 1955 there were increases of one third, and these are the only increas es ever made since the timber cruise in 1930. At the present time there are 140,570 acres of timber now assessed in the county. The equalization board of the coun ty is meeting this Thursday and Fri day when it will act on tile proposed increase. Timber operators have asked that the board set as;de the increase. Santiam Canyon area Shriners are calling attention to National Shrine Hospital day on Sunday, June 8, and inviting Marion county residents to visit the Portland Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. The Portland unit has treated many children from this county in the past 34 years, with 36 boys and 43 girls receiving treat ment since 1950, reports R. Earl Riley, chairman of the hospital board. 1 An open house is planned at the hospital, with colorful musical and Mrs. William Ficker died Sunday marching Shrine units from the evening, June 1 about lip. m. at the Northwest and Canada taking part. Santiam Memorial hospital after be Since its founding in 1924, the coming suddenly ill earlier n the Portland Shrine hospital ha* treated evening. Col. Tim McCoy, a popular western star will appear more than 8,500 children from the here June 12 with the Carson and Barnes wild animal Mrs. Ficker was born Marjorie The Commencement program for Pacific Northwest as bed patients. In The 108th Annual Communication the 1958 graduating class of Santi addition, out-patient treatment also Marie Webb. February 10. 1914 at circus which is being sponsored by the Police Dept. of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free ■ ----------------------------- T—————- am Union high school was held last has been given to more than 20,000 Stanley, North Dakota. She was mar and Accepted Mason* of Oregon will Wednesday evening. May 28, in the children. The 17 Shrine hospitals in ried to William Charles Ficker, June be held Wednesday, Thursday and high school gymnasium before a sil North America and Hawaii have 2, 1934 at Sandpoint Idaho. The fam Friday, June 11-13, in the Shrine aud ver-framed back-drop of blue drap treated more than 250,000 children ily moved to Mill City in 1944. itorium of the Masonic Temple, Port Funeral services will be held on eries, accented by a huge artificial in the past 34 years, Mr. Riley added. land. With each of the 192 constituent iThursdi/, June 5 at 2 p. m. at the American Beauty rose, the class flow lodges of the State entitled to have 1 The 1 ortland unit now has 80 I Weddle Funeral Home in Stayton er. A large basket of red roses added t^yre representatives, to which beds and generally has a waiting list to the striking decorations, arranged of m-ore than 200 children. Any child, | with interment at the Stayton ceme- added Grand Lodge officers and by the junior class. members of various committees, an at- I regardless of race, creed or color, |tery. Receiving diplomas were Survivors are the widower, William tendance of over 400 is expected. Dis- i A $100.422 increase in the Linn il under 14 years of age, who can be tinguished Freemasons of other states County tax is contained in the 1958- Christensen, Herschel Clark, materially aided and whose parents Charles Ficker, three sons: Richard who will be present include: Herbert Dodge, Vera are unable to nay for treatment® else- William Ficker, who is stationed in 59 county budget but the total of es Davis, Roberta nAurrla. llirta» Tlav’ld . . .. r Montana with the USAF an 1 Theo H. Eberle, Grand Master in Idaho; tirrated expenditures, $4,141,064, is James Henry, Douglas Hirte, 1 av" where, is eligible for admission. i innings, Errol McWhirk (saluta- ■ ■Clyde I. Rush, Past Grand Master within the 6 p»r cent limitation. The Portland hospital’s equipment dore Charles Ficker and John Mich and Grand Secretary in Idaho; Lloyd' Mrs. Rath Herndon, staff member Consequently the budget will be ap torian), I,auralee O'Brien, Lahny is being expanded with the opening ael Ficker, both at home; three sis E. Wilson, Past Grand Master and of Oregon State College, spoke on plied without recourse to a special Podrabsky, Glenna Randall, Dale of a new dental unit, which will be ters, Mrs. Bert (Amy) Cunningham, Beaver Creek; Mrs. George (Bertha) Grand Secretary of California; Leon the subject of the old Santiam Acad election following j public hearing Smith. Donna Underwood, and Cara dedicated on June 8. Lee Whitten, (valedictorian.) Whitsell, Past Grand Master in Cali emy to the Linn County Historical scheduled for June 26. Parents seeking admission for Dickie and Mrs. Lester (Frances) Main address of the evening was their children to the hospital may ob Warner, both of Mill City and one fornia; Frank M. Fulton, Deputy Society in the Lebanon junior high The new budget provides $977,000 Grand Master in Washington; Robt. school last Thursday evening. for road construction and mainten given by Professor Henry Tetz of tain application forms by writing to brother, Vernon Webb of Sandpoint, H. Guthrie, Sdfcior Grand Warden in Ida, also four nieces and four neph Miss Lena Belle Tartar, president ance, a reduction of $144,050 from Oregon College of Education, with the hospital in Portland. Washington; Frank P. Briggs, Grand | of the Benton County Historical So 1957-56 estimates, but it boosts pub Superintendent James Putman, pre Shrine hospitals are supported by ews. Master in Missouri, from which State ciety, spoke briefly on the highlights lic welfare funds by $79,908 to a senting the following awards: Schol annual contributions by each Shrin- came Oregon's first lodge Charter. of her teaching in early Oregon total of $242,938 and provides salary arship presented by State Board of er, by donation of goons, service* schools; Mrs. Alma Parrish exhibit increases of from 2 to 10 per cent. Higher Education for continuing edu and money by many individuals, by Estimated expenditures are offset cation, to Cara Lee Whitten; Citizen funds raised b many events sponsor ed some pictures of the Santiam Aca demy and told about some of the by estimated receipts of $1,379.654 ship plaque to Glenna Randall and ed by many groups and by bequests other items on exhibit; Frank Groves from sources other than taxation, Herschel Clark; Trophy presented by from wills. Stewart Brothers to the outstanding displayed some of the textbooks and leaving $837,550 to be levied. The all-star football game in Port athlete, to Douglas Hirte; Scholar land each August is one example of Fishermen have been having real a class record book used in the acad ship awards to top boy and top girl fund raising. Many Shrine clubs good luck catching salmon near the emy; John Lengacher, Fox Valley, I of class, to Errol McWhirk and Cara have special annual projects for the bridge here in Mill City. How many Many lives were lost over the long was appointed Linn county archivist; Lee Whitten, respectively; the Dan- benefit of the hospital. fish have been taken from the North Memorial day wekend just passed. and invitations were received to at 1 forth Society award of a small book Santiam at this point, or hoc much While there have been no casualties tend the Benton County Historical I to the outstanding student of the this harvest would amount to in cash in the canyon area, accidents claimed Society picnic, June 22, at Bellfoun ¡class, to Errol McWhirk; and a spe- Firemen Called Out is not known, but it is certain that the lives of 10 persons in Oregon. tain Park, 17 miles southwest of Cor residents of the area are “fish happy” Six lost their lives by drowning and vallis. tian church met Wednesday after- and Donna o-k — e — tt - j _____a »k_ at the present time. Schaefer Underwood, the To Quell Blaze Sunday four were killed in traffic accidents, Other items of historical interest noon at the home of Mrs. Herbert two married girls of the class. Monday evening, John Henry pul Mill City Firemen were called out Nationwide more than 300 persons I on exhibit were: a handbell used at Whitaker. The Ethel Hickey Memorial Award, led out a 38 inch salmon which weigh lost their lives in traffic accidents. Santiam Academy by Professor Gil Mrs. E. K. Fish presented the pro which goes annually t» the outstand Sunday evening to put out a fire in ed 24 pounds. How many more big This is 10 more than the National bert. a 100-year old gun brought gram and devotions and Mrs. Lowell the basement of the house on Ever ing student of the entire high school, ones have been caught we do not Safety Council had estimated. across the plains in 1845, and a Cree, president, presided at the busi according to scholarship, loyalty, and green street, which is occupied by know, but we’ve seen several good hand-wroght hitching ring and staple ness meeting. The group decided to achievement, was won by Tom Fencl, Mrs. Violet Wagner and family. No ones. damage resulted due to the that were chopped out of a maple prepare and serve a Father and Son a member of the Junior Class. Making serious Denny Sheythe Finishes Residents living here have many quick action of the department. tree in which they had become :m- Banquet June 14 at 6 p. m. in the the presentation was Charles Kelly, advantages over those who live in It will be remembered that Mrs. Aviation Electronics Study bedded. church dining room. Mrs. Hugh Jull • one of the alumni committee which big cities. Not many places in Oregon was appointed banquet chairman. meets with the high school faculty Wagner lost of their household furn where you can catch fish like these Frank A. (Denny) Sheythe, avia tion electronics technician airman The officers who have served since to choose the winner. This year ishings not too long ago in a fire at right in the city limits. Mehama. apprentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. January 1 were re-elected for a year, Donald E. Sheythe of Mill City, com starting July 1, so that ail officers marked the 20th anniversary of the leaving of Mill City by Miss Hickey, pleted a series of training in weap of the church will be elected at the long-time principal. ons, orientation and exercise proced same time. The June meeting will be The Commencement program in its at the home of Mrs. Susie Haynes. ures with Carrier Air Group Five at entirety was as follows: procession the Naval Auxiliary Air Station, El | Graveside services were held at 2 Refreshments were served by the al, school band, directed by Earl Centro, Calif., May 29. hostess to Mrs. Elsie Potter, Mrs. Ip. m. last Saturday at the Odd Fel Loucks; invocation. Rev. Gene David The air group, based at the Mira low cemetery in Dallas for Mrs. Pearl Ethel Hill, Mrs. Susie Haynes, Mrs. son; welcome, Cara I-ee Whitten; mar Naval Air station, San Diego, 1 Bihl, who diejj Wednesday at Sacra Glen Shelton. Mrs. Miltoil Koten, Mrs. "Halls of Ivy,” high school chorus,1 is preparing for a near future period mento, Calif. Mrs. Bihl was a sister Lowell Cree, Mrs. Floyd Shepherd, directed by Miss Helen Park; pre of overseas duty in the Western Pa of Ernest Ragsdale of Mill City and Mrs. Hugh Jull, Mrs. E. K. Fish, sentation of Awards, James Putman; cific. Mrs. Julia Arthur of Corvallis and Mrs. William Shepherd, Leroy and Ethel Hickey Award, Charles Kelly; Jerry, Mrs. Richard Freeman and "The Good Lord Bless and Keep formerly of Mill City Other survivors include two daugh Paul, and Mrs. Larry Lawrence, You,” high school chorus; address, ‘ ters. Mrs. Ruth Query of Salem and Cathy, Connie and Timmy. Henry Tetz, assistant profewor, Mrs. Alice Highfall of Sacramento, OCE; presentation of diplomas, W.1 iCalif.; two sons, Gordon Bihl, Sacra Firemen Called To Fire R. Hutcheson, chairman board of. Wed., June 4, Santiam Rebekah mento, Calif, and Leo Bihl; three ais- education; benediction, Rev. Helen Lodge. . ters, Mrs. Maude Sansom, Los Ang- At Wirkkala Home Tuesday Davis, recessional, school band. Thursday. June 5. Morning Circle, ' eles, Calif., Mrs. Delie Wedekin, A chimney fire at the Charles Listed on the program as honor cancelled. Portland; Mrs. Nelia Smith, Dillard; Wirkkala home on S. W. Spring graduates were Errol McWhirk, Lah Thursday, June 5, Mill City Garden i two brothers, Gillis Ragsdale of Ari street Tuesday evening was kept un ny Podrabsky and Cara Lee Whitten Club. zona and Jess Ragsdale of Rickreal, der control by the prompt action of At the close of the program friends Fri., June 6, I. O. 0. F. Lodge. 11 grandchildren and eight great the Mill City Volunteer fire depart and relatives of the graduates were Mon., June 9, Marilyn Chapter, grandchildren. ment. Mr. Wirkkala stated the fire invited to the reception arranged on O. E. S. laddies were on the job at once and the balcony of the gym by a com mi t- Tues., June 10, Three-Link Club. stayed until everything was under 'ee of PTA member» headed by Mrs Wed., June 11, Marilyn Assembly. Theto Rho Girls control. Lee Kuhlman. Rainbow Girls. Wirkkala was flashing up stream a Following the reception, the nearly To Sponsor Dance few blocks when he heard the siren completed high ichool building was The Theta Rho club is sponsoring a and then heard the truck come down open for inspection. Little League Baseball dance Friday June 6 at the Club into the area of his home. By the Residents of Pacific Northwest states and British Columbia ire Meeting Set for June 16 The average worker can keep his House at Gates. There will be a time he arrived everything was under being eeounded by local Shriners that Sunday. June «, is Natio. i family supplied with butter, based on control. Little League baseball will start small admission charge with free re Shrier Hospital Day. and that they are invited to vmt the bo. present rate now eaten for a whole rere June 16. »wording to reports freshments. Music will be by record pital at Portland Ore. Founded in 192«, the Portland Shrine Save the oblong pans that come year by less than 11 hour» of work. hospital hat treated more than » 500 Northwest children regard •ent to this office. All boys who machine. The affair, which is to be less of race, creed or color. liespite an artificial left leg. Johnny, wish to play on the team are asked to chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley with prepared cake and brownie mix Les» than 20 years ago, it took him • shovel from WaitaFmrg. With, shows that be can Mill kick es. They are just the right site for 2 10 times as long to provide the same meet at the high school gym on that Vail starts at 8 and ends at 11:30. a football, thanks to Shone Hoaptul treatment. amount. | or three people. The public ia welcome date. Graduates Honored Here Wed. Night Masonic Grand Lodge To Convene June 11-13 Historical Soc Holds Meeting New Linn County Budget Calls for Increase in Taxes Lots of Salmon Being Caught Here Many Lives Lost Over Long Weekend Christian Women To Serve Dad-Son Dinner ■Former Mill City •I Resident Passes Away Coming Events Funeral Services To Be Held for Mrs. W. Ficker
