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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 18, 1958)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURES EMPIRE VOLL ME XIV MILL CITY. OREGON NUMBER 33 Community Calendar To Be Sponsored Again by Lions Club THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1958 To Be Shown Sept. 24 Free Movie of Canyon On Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30, a two-hour film produced by Forrest Holman, showing scenes of North Santiam spots and people, will be shown at the Elementary school gym. This is a color film with sound, and is being sponsored by the Lions club. No admission is to be charged, but an opportunity will be given for the audience to make a contribution to a fund used for the purchase of eye glasses for needy children in this community. The public is in- vited to attend. Livestock Dist. Vote Comes Up At Fall Election M OO A YEAR 10c A COTT Shirley's Beauty Shop Sold to Lyons Man Wolverines Take First Game Play Here Sat. Shirley Laird, has announced that her beauty shop, known as Shirley’s Beauty shop, has been sold to Bill The Fall meetings of the Mill City I -—- ---------------- ------ 7--------- ~~ Koch (pronounced Cook), former iv Lions club got off to a good start co«« an annual proje t and as the _ • • ■ ... a a I Vi A I*' zx I Illi 1 r* A F A J iF i -3 F V“ 11 . VT o /III IV1 FVS 31 W « of Lyons. Mr. Koch is purchasing the Monday night when 19 members and name indicates, it is truly a commun building and fixtures, as well as the ity thing. Local businesses, local I guests showed up. business, and will operate the shop clubs and other organisations, and | A number of interested persons The Santiam Wolverines opened Plans were laid for the annual from here attended the hearing be personally, under the same name. sponsorship of the Community Cal local citizens may purchase space the 1958 football season with • 7-0 Miss Audrey Shaw, who has been fore Judge Rex Hartley of the Marion endar. The drive is now under way. in the calendar for their meeting victory over Monroe on their field. County Court at the courthouse in running the shop since Mrs. Laird’s It was siad this was Monroe’s first The city has been divided into zones, dates, anniversaries, birthdays, ‘etc. Salem at ten o’clock a. m. last Wed illness last Spring, will remain in the defeat on their own field in eight and residents are asked to welcome Thus anyone having such a calendar may know at a glance what is going nesday, September 10, relative to the shop as assistant beautician. these publ:- spirited solicitors when Mrs. Laird plans to attend a school years. on in the community. formation of a North Santiam live they make their calls again this After a scoreless first period, for advanced hairstyling and color Anyone wishing to have a calendar stock district, boundaries of which Dorman Gregory received a touch year. ing in San Francisco, Calif., in the who for some unknown reason is not | appeared in a legal rotice in The En pass from Larry Kanoff in the Money raised on this drive is used near future and will “fill in” at the down terprise of September 4. second quarter. Gary Bevier added for the Lions’ sight conservation contacted, see Charles Kelly at the Each person present was asked to shop at a later date if business war the extra point, which brought the program, along with other civic bet j Postoffice, Rex Ohmart at the bank 1 or Lee Ross. express his or her views on the sub rants. In any event, she expects to score to 7. terment events. Rifle Club to Meet ject, after the opening remarks were work parttime for her husband in The community calendar has be- Ron Kuhlman played a good gam* At this meeting it was decided that made by Mrs. O. K. DeWitt, repre his insurance office in Ftayton. as far as running with the pigskin Operating her own shop continu the Junior Rifle club would again senting the Mill City Woman’s Club, Tom Fencl and Ernie Anderson begin their meetings in about a y i iwi i ivz■ who had spearheaded the organiza ously since December 1937, Mrs. played a good brand of ball, especial month. The reason for the later tional work to have that particular Laird, the former Shirley Horner, ly on defense in Monroe’s backfield starting date this year is that the I Mill City Lodge No. 180 AF4AM area along the North Santiam River had build up many satisfied custom Bob Boroughs played the best game ! high school gym floor is in the pro- met Monday night at the hall in the and Highway 22 closed to stock run ers until she became ill early this of his career. Jerry Tucker recovered i cess of being reconditioned at this first meeting of the Fall. During the ning at large. Others speaking for the year. Her first shop occupied the three fumbles, while "Little John” ! time. Chuck Wirkkala is head of this course of the evening many interest closure were Walter Mackie, who rep space taken by D. H. Hill’s insurance Henry made many bruising tackles ing events were announced for the club activity. resented the personnel at Detroit office at the present time in the old from a linebacker’s spot. coming months. Dawes building, known for years as The coaches said of this game "this First on the agenda will be the Dam, Mrs. Melbourne Rambo, Mrs. Hammond hall. Chas. Kelly, D. B. Hill, W. R. Hutche was the best overall team effort we general meeting Monday, September In 1950 Mrs. I^aird had her modern 22 at 8 o’clock when all master son and W. N. Kershaw, the last two beauty shop buitl between the Mill have witnessed in great while." Parents as well as townspeople are masons and all young men of the of Gates. There being no argument against City Pharmacy and the Presbyterian • reminded of the gathering Thursday community between the ages of 14 The City council met in regular church. Her father, the late Paul and 21, who are interested in De the matter, the judge was just clos Horner, did all the cabinet work in evening at 7:30 to discuss football session Wednesday evening with all ing the hearing shortly before 10:30, equipment, official interpretations of Molay, will meet together to discuss councilmen present, and Mayor J. C. Members of the Three Links club when Albert Hudel and Alfred Ward the interior. Friends regret having th« game, and to introduce the play the possibility of forming a DeMolay Kimmel presiding. Mrs. Laird leave the business circle of Santiam Rebekah Lodge surpris Commisioner Fred Moore reported ed Mrs. David Barnhardt with a chapter for Mill City. At the present appeared in the room to protest the of the city after 21 years of service,1 ers. i The Wolverines will meet Maupin he had contacted the State High shower at the 1OOF hall last week. time boys from this area go to the proceedings. Judge Hartley reopen here Saturday night at 8 p. m. in way department regarding the mov The attractively decorated serving Stayton Chapter. It was the opinion ed the hearing to listen to their ob the first home game encounter Thia euou u jeCtions’ as both of them own proper- ing of the speed zone sign at the table was centered with a pink of the members that there are ■ enough will be a tough game as Maupin de west city limits; also the placing of cake, made in the shape of a baby boys in thia area to form a < ch inter 'ty and run cattle on tlw hill north of feated Stanfield 28-13 last week— a blinker light at the city intersec bootee by Mrs. Antonia Thomas. This Sunday the DeMolay boys and Stanfield being the State I! league tion on Highway 22. The department Miniature pink and blue bouquets Rainbow for Girls will hold joint | When it was ascertained that champs last year. does not anticipate these changes were arranged in tiny cribs. installation ceremonies at the hall neither side objected to the county ! holding an election to give the voters Merchants of Mill City and Gates at the present time. For entertainment, contest games at 1:30. Sandra Olson will be in a chance to decide the issue, Judge i have underwritten a full page in the Members of the City council went appropriate to I the occasion were stalled as Worthy Advisor of Rain 1 Hartley so ruled. Therefore, the Enterprise this week announcing the on record as favoring the measure played. Mrs. Rachel Olmstead, who bow and Jim Gulliford will assume The local Parent-Teacher Associa j first home game, and also in thia will appear on a ballot at that will do away with the so-called was observing her birthday anni* the job as Master Councillor of De 1 I question tion got off to a good start Wednes the time of the general election in J page is the home game schedule for “open range law” that now exists on versary, was presented with a cake Molay. day evening September 10, when ap ' November. the season. highway 22. Several bad accidents by Mrs. Charles Stewart and Mrs. There was some discussion on the According to Mrs. DeWitt, who has proximately 125 interested persons have occurred in that are due to Ann Crook. annual buck feed which will be held gathered in the library of the brand- Saturday, October 25. This is the spent many weeks thoroughly investi new Santiam Union High School. The cattle on the highway. wnmn-in Councilman Russell suggested that annual visitation from Prineville, and gating the matter, all registered vot flag salute was led by the Boy Scouts, I ifiXA/PX/ | I/■< T |Tj |J ers on the Marion County side of the Mrb. Ellis Hill, who has been in a other lodges will be invited this year. the stop sign at first and Kingwood after which prayer was offered by 1/VTfVJ I IVIIIIIVII Another announcement was the river, living in Precincts 186 (Gates), i Rev. B. A. Lawrence of the First' be moved so traffic is visible to cars nursing home for some time, is re- ■ 184 (Mill City), and the designated 1 approaching _ from that direction. The ported as having been taken to the MOES club dance which will be held ' u. ................. . ijipc in \patt p part of 182 (between Mehama and ’ council agreed this would be advis- Salem Memorial Hospital where she November 1 at the Gates school Mill City), will be privileged to make able. I is very low and not expected to live. gym. A good orchestra is planned was Gecrge Humphreys, new presi-1 IX IwJ 111 JV m IIIV Final agreement on patrolmen tak-. Her daughter, Mrs. Francis Caln for this event. An invitation was also the decision. dent of the organization. Minutes of D tm.n, long-time Dewey FU Flatman, long-time U.« Mill ing samples of city water for testing (Opal McRobert), has come from her extended for the public to attend the the previous meetmg were read by aw fr„m . purpose was reached with patrolmen home at Rapid City. South Dakota, to DeMolay pancake feed to be held at | Mrs. Dellis Hince. secretary, with heart condition in Seattle, Wash., ear- to receive a small compensation for be with her mother. She is staying in the Stayton lodge hall Saturday, 1 Many Attend Benefit At Mrs. Paul Helgath giving the treas- I 1 ly Monday morning, September 15, this work which will de done at a Salem at the home of a step-sister, September 27. urer's report. It was mentioned that according to word received here. Born Gates Friday Night time which will not interfere with GATES—A happy crowd of around the executive board had already al in Jordon, Mr. Flatman was 59 years their regular work. 150 attended the benefit movie in the lowed 325 toward expenses of open old and had been ill since last May. Police Chief Meader submitted' Tentative funeral arrangements gym last Friday evening, given by 1 ing the kindergarten classes. his report for August with 27 ar-1 Forrest Holman, and showing many ' It was voted that the “room count” have been made for Thursday or Fri rests made and a total of 3260 col-. recent events in the canyon. Mr. and prize be 32 in cash for the room in day of this week at the Presbyterian lected in fines. There were 28 warn-j Mrs. Ned Richards were present to either the grade or high school with Church in Mill City. ing issues and nine calls answered. | Surviving relatives include his enjoy the showing of their 60th wed the most parents present at each The police car patrolled 2106 miles ' meeting, the money to be spent or put wife, Maude; daughter, Luella Long ding reception last June, and Mrs. using 165 gallons of gasoline. Man I in the treasury, which ever the stud fellow of Everett, Wash.; two sons, At a meeting held at the Grange hours worked by the department1 Hall at Lyons Friday night, plans for 8 o’clock. Prizes of >3, 32, and 31, Richards was presented a beautifully ents wish. I Buford and Donald; two sisters, Vera decorated cake in honor of her recent were 465. Most of the arrests made the 19th annual Santiam Valley will be given in two divisions, those 79th birthday. About 343 was taken Result of the room count Wednes I Slater Potter of San Rafael, Cal., and •were for violation of the basic rule. I Grange Fair we’re brought closer to under 14 years old, and those 14 years for the use of Bluebird and Campfire day evening, as taken by Mrs. Don : Ethel Marrs of McMinnville; and 7 completion. Jake Meyers was in | and older. I groups, and the girls and their lead- Farrier, room mother chairman, grandchildren. Many years ago, Flatman was eng- charge of the meeting when plans < All exhibits, with exception of the era wish to thank each and everyone showed the Freshman class to be the first winners. I for the fair were discussed Date of livestock must be left at the hall until who made this such a success. ' ineer on a logging train for Ham Announcement was made that the ’ _____ ______ , the fair is Saturday, September 27. 10 p. m. mond Lumber Company and suffer next executive board meeting would ed a severe head injury when thrown The floral department will have I Ed Bell will be master of cere be on the first Thursday of the from the engine while bucking snow four divisions this year, complete list Les’s Tavern Changes monies at the talent show. month, October 2, at the home of the with it. He operated a restaurant - - IDANHA—The Cub Scouts dens 2 Violet Wagner was appointed chair-I of divisions and arrangements fol-. - - Al Nesbitts. The October meeting here, known as “Mom & Pop’s Cafe,” I Hands On Saturday and 3 held their first fall meeting ¡man of the annual dinner which will lows: Division I Arrangements Mrs. Mabel Koch of Lyons has tak- of the P. T. A. will be on the second for a number of years, in partnership Monday afternoon at the home of be served from 5:30 until 7:30 on the Class 1—Mass of colors. Any style en over the management of Les’s Wednesday, October 8. Mrs. Henry Hiebert with den moth evening of the Fair. Mrs. Wagner I with his wife. Mr.. Flatman was ex As a reception for the teachers tremely active in connection with Tavern on highway 22 in Mill City ers, Mrs. Hiebert and Mrs. Alpha chose Margaret Phillips, Bertha Basl or period. Class 2—Indian Summer. Using just recently. She took over the lease was to follow the business meeting,1 the Volunteer Fire Department of Everly. Cubs were were Alfred Clark, and Alma Vanllandel as helpers in their introduction was turned over to i this locality, and put in many long held formerly by Joyce Nicholson. Tommy and Jimmy McCauley, Bobby planning for the annual turkey feed, orange and'or yellows. ihe superintendent of each school. i hours of hard work to make a success An opening event was held at the Using 3 — Autumn Evening, Miller, Albert Rotz, Larry Smith, which will be served with all the fix- Class The audience was i entertained with i the «Firemen>g Benefit Ball” each establishment Saturday night. The Herbie Tompkins, Terry Savage, I in’s. The Home Ec club will also serve orchids, pink, etc. Class 4— First Snow. Using white, Koch’s are making their home in an a clever game of “ • 1 human bingo hy| <r while 111 residing in Mill I City. The Rudy Thornton, Harold Hiebert, 1 lunch at noon. * » F B' S kkrl Zk »V t k k, ZS t* Z* I 1 Mrs. Putman until refreshments were Flatmans had lived in Seattle, Class 5— Clear Skies. Using blue. apartment below the tavern. Douglas Spencer and Vaughn Everly. Wash., The business houses of the area served by the executive board, head Class 6— “Stop and Look”. Using The only a short time, and were said to __ . boys will be divided 'n^° have been invited by the Fair board to Most of uh know how to say noth- ed by Mrs. Frank Moore, chairman have opened a restaurant there for croups and meet each Monday after set up commercial displays, as long red. of refreshments. Class 7—Fruit of the Blossoms. ing—few of us know when. school at the homes of the den moth as they are not placed in the main fair a period of time. Using friuts andjor vegetables. ers. I display room. Married At Beaverton Class 8—Animal — Fair. An animal Den 1 met at Detroit last week Grange members will meet at the with den mother, Mrs. Ray Sophy. hall Thursday September 25 to get or animals made of vegetables or Congressman Porter To Be | the hall in readiness for the fair, with fruits. At Jack Carey Home Frî. Class 9—Foliage and Weathered final decorations being done the next Congressmen Charles Porter will Wood. ■ day. be n Mill City at 10 o’clock Friday Doors of the hall will be open Sat-, Class 10—“Pairs.” Identical or un- morning at the home of Mrs. Jack ;urday, September 27 at 9 a. m. until like arrangements. Carey, acccording to information re Class 11—Roadside. Native mater Wednesday, September 17, Santi ■ noon, and all entries must be in by ceived Monday. Congressman Porter ; noon. Judging will begin at Ip. m. ial. am Rebekah lodge. states he will be glad to meet the Class 12—Corsages. Day or Even Thursday, September 18. Presby Prize schedule was set Friday night residents of the area at that time. terian Women's association, 7:30 at at almost the same as last year. There ing. Following a two-hour stay here he Division II Potted Plants I will be 13t prizes of 50c and second Fellowship hall. will go to Lyons and on to Scio. Class 13—Blooming Plants. Friday, September 19, IOOF. prizes of 25c. In the floral division Sunday, September 21, Dedication of , there will be a first and second prize , Class 14—Foliage. Division III Horticulture new chapel, Presbyterian church 11 of the above amount for the best of All specimens must have foliage. species, and a sweepstakes prize of fl. a. m. Sunday, September 21, Joint instal- A prize of 33.75 will be given for the One entry in each color or variety class. Judged by best of species. ation Rainbow Girls, DeMolay. best farm booth. Blooming Shrubs—one Spray Spec. Tuesday, September 22, 7:30 p. m. In the handicraft division there Division IV Juniors Fire drill for Mill City Firemen. All will be a first prize of 31 and a second Any of the above classes. DETROIT—Ray Sophy was suc firemen asked to come. prize of 50c. Rules cessful bidder on the Mackey Creek Wednesday. September 24, Lions Horses will be judged as follows: | timber »ale. The sale was for trees Exhibitors must furnish conu.ners Club auxiliary, Mary Kelly's. 40 percent on performance, 40 per that had to be cut for the clearing cent on confirmation and 20 percent and conform to schedule. that Is being done preparatory to th* Any style or period in arrange- on the ability of the rider to handle Bill Kerlee, Gets Broken putting up of buildings by the high the horse. There are two divisions, ‘ ments, foliage ia permitted, one ex way department. Leg in Football Practice one 14 years old and up, tne other all hibit in each class. All entries received must be class- ________ DETROIT—Bill Kerlee sustained a youth up to 14 years of age. Prixes nroken leg daring football practice of 34, 32.50 and 31.50 in each division ifed. Well Child Clinic To Be Entr.es will be received from 9 A. Friday afternoon at echool, accord will be given, with all youngster» 14 ing to reports. His mother, Mrs. and older receiving 50c each for bring M. to 12 Noon. Held Here September 23 Cash and ribbon awards and tri Jean Fox »aid the leg was splintered ing and riding their entry. Gene The Well Child Conference and color award in each division. Teague. Tony Minden and Zen Cut up both «idea and the big bone I Immunization clinia will bo held Exhibits will be released at closing broken and his foot dislocated. The ting will judge this event. Tuesday, September 23 in the health In cattle, there will be two divis time. boy was taken to Santiam Memorial room of Santiam Union High. Honrs In last week's issue The Enterprise hospital at Stayton where he was ion», one for beef type and one for < will ba 1 to 4. dairy. Prize» in this will be |4 for first in listing chairmen, we were in error X-rayed and a cast applied. For appointments to gee Dr. Stone, on one committee. Johnny Lam He will soon be able to get around and 32 for second. Above are Mr. and Mrs. Earle Hennes«, who were married call Mr*. Herbert Hutchinson even brecht and Hubert Wagner are on the This year prizes will be given in on cratches, and he 1» much improved ing» at 1107. } recently in Beaverton. the talent show, which will start at livestock committee. at this time. Basic Rule Violations Bring Most Arrests Three Links Club Honors Mrs. David Barnhardt Change In Room Count Award Made At PTA Meeting Upper Canyon Cubs Meet at Heibert Home Comina Events Ray Sophy Gets Mackey Creek Timber