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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1958)
o ‘ IJ. OMIY 7 I I If FT 'm' (HRimVi it New Jersey Tax Expert Makes Recommendations for Possible New Tax Income for Next Year THE MILL CITY ENTBRPRI8BTHI RSDAY Oregon ha* gone about a« ar a ¡it can go with ts pre-'>t tax »true- tun- and spending programs^jfjt 5 pects to maintiin a favorable tax position with lompetitive states, the This i< t- — con ---- lu ion of Dr. John F Sly. New Jersey tax expert, in m rinal report to Governor - — o of the State the Advisory Committee __ j and Devel- Department of Planning | opment on tne s <tate’s fiscal situa- to undertake a heavy expend ture progra.r. and the fiscal e\pert cau tions Oregon “to go slow on large tax and expenditure programs until your economic base shows increas SHOP ing strenth.” • Two changes in the personal in come tax law are suggested, one to attract capital and one to raise re venue. The removal of the tax on personal «ap.tal gains from income tion. ¡' At the state ’ tax level. Dr. Sly taxation if the asset is held longer ___it choose from new than one year is suggested, or a* ays Oregon _ mus taies, new bases in its income rn, IK” ar—------ an alternative, the treatment of capi excise for your every day tax«, a eoiwumar« »ales i tax, ■■ or a tal gains in a manner similar to needs combination of these for any addi- that of the federal income tax, that ’ tional revenues. And he makes t es is, a tax at one-half the normal rates. «uggestons for possible new tax re A 1 per cent alternative tax on the venue for the 1959-61 biennium: adjusted gross income of individuals 1 A ciragette tax of four cents is put torward as a revenue-raising T out Neighborhood Y a package to raise $14,000.00. measure that will be less of a re Grocery 2. A real estate transfer tax at one straint on Oregon’s economy and per cent to raise $8,000,000. PONZT JUST STAND THERE1. GO HOME ANP less of a burden on people in tne Mill City, Oregon 3 A one per cent alternative gross lower income brackets than a con CHECK YOUR OV/M FIRE HAZARDS/' income tax within the present per- sumer sales tax. It is based on the sonal income tax to raise $,,000,000. principle that "every employed per Sunday. Kanoff had just recently 4 A l1-? per cent annual tax on the son should pay something—even a been released from Salem Memorial market value of passenger cars. small amount.” Hospital after a week’s stay follow 5 A 2 ner cent Washington-type Mrs. H. N. Wilson The report discusses at length ing surgery. consumers sales tax. if new expendi young folks group of the ture« in excess of $50.(8)0 009 from Oregon’s problems in inheritance and Mrs. Percy Mulligan who was re timber taxation. Insofar as timber Gates Community Church held a dress cently injured in a car accident in the general fund are antic pated. Purpose of the report, called for taxation is concerned, Dr. Sly sug rehearsal of the r Chri«tmas play California, is again at her home in by the Governor, was Dr. Sly says gests a continuation of the present on Sunday afternoon at the church. Hermosa Bea h, but under the care ! “to suggest ways and means of ad approach of the State Tax Commis The Christmas Program will be pre of a doctor for an injured back, and justing the Oregon tax structure sion. that is, placing the ad valorem sented Sunday evening, Dec. 21st at may have to be placed in a cast if toward a more effective development property tax in order. To switch to 7:30 P. M., and the title of the play it doesn’t respond to treatment. aruther tax base for timber would is “Star of Wonder”. All friends and | of the economic life of the state. At a meeting af the Gates Volun To improve Oregon’s business and require too drastic adjustments at families of the church are invited teer Firemen on Dec. 9th, Jerry Rosa to attend, but please note this pro the present time. The Legislative Tax investment climate, Dr. Sly sug mond was voted Cub Scout Master, gested chances in tax »tructures and Study < ommittee has studied the gram will be presented at the Gates land Don McWhirk for Den Father. matter of inheritance taxes in great school. The Sunday School will pre policies so the state would have: Mrs. Jerry Rosamond is Den Mother 1. No personal tax on capital gains detail, and proposed a series of re sent a Christmas Program at 10:00 this year, and Robert Blumenstein Dec. 21st, in the church. A. M , commendations. Dr. Sly concurs in LET US HELP if the asset is held longer than one I these recommendations. Mrs. Velma Carey was a dinner acts as sponsors representative. The year. . guest at the home of her son Donald Volunteer Firemen are sponsors of 2. No tax on manufacturers inven-1 The exempt.on of the manufactur Carey and family in Stayton on Wed the Scout group this year. The Fire YOU CHART A tories. iers’ invent.ir.es and industrial build men’s Auxiliary are operating the under construction from the nesday evening, the occasion being Little Budget & Exchange Shop and 3. No property tax on industrial ing» ■ her grandson Jon's 8th birthday. SAFE COURSE buildings during the period of con property tax, are suggested as steps Harvey Kanoff, who is an employee has aided 4 families. to improve Oregon’s attractiveness struction. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Larson and for industry. The tax consultant feels <>f the City Park system in Salem, 4. A reasonable inheritance tax. Wlth property value» and called <>n the Ned Richard.» home on small daughter were houseguests 5. An established state-wide pro that the economic burden of these over the weekend of his grand- exemptions should fall equitably on building costs on the rise, the perty reappraisal program. mother, Mr«. Walter Brisbin, and re theoretically, ” says Dr. Sly. “ a all remaining property owners. In 6. A state-wide uniform assessment turned to Moses Lake, Wm. safe course is to make sure ratio. other WV1.UO, words, »«V no . replacement . , irmri --a. taxes ------- state-wide uniform ratio carries no Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and 7. Respons ble restrictions on vot- are recommended. While praâsing the guaranteed protection within itself, Mrs. Mildred Agee all of Portland, your fire insurance fully pro ing k, al excess levies and bond is- r present i* has a reassuring effect on the ___ j reappraisal program and 1 were Sunday gue-ts of Mr. and Mrs. ¡unrig .ts increased support, Dr. Sly taxpayer." To be able to say to busl sues. L. L Rynearson and family. tects your home. First, Dr. Sly says, “ If Oregon is emphasizes that "concurrent with the ines. entering Oregon: "Wherever you Floyd Swaim has returned from a go within this State your assessment removal of inventories from the pro to maintain a favorable tax position weeks trip to Wheatland, Wyoming, CHECK WITH US NOW with competitive states, it must ac perty tax base, there should be an base will be the same ratio to true where he was called by the death of effort toward greater cash value” will carry some promise cept, for the time being, a restra nt increased his father, W. C. Swaim, 75, with on «pending programs; a restraint equality in pr iperty tax assess of uniform treatment. The second is concerned with vot- burial service« later at Nampa, Ida. on additional lavanues from its pre- ments.” Mr. and Mrs. frank Taylor, of «ent income levies; and a restraint “In addition to revenue problems, ing restrictions on excess levies and West Salem called at the home of bond issues. Pointing out that the “ 6 the report makes two recommenda on expenditures from its property tions in the property tax field. The per cent tax limitation amendment Mr. and Mrs. Ned Richards this week. tax bases.” Tne Taylors are longtime friends, SEE US SOON "Oregon's increase in state and first is a state-wide uniform assess had not limited to the extent its spon and former Mill City folks. sors anticipated," it is recommended ment ratio (possibly 40 per ent) to local taxes has outpaced its increase \ isit 11« last week at the home of in income,” Dr. Sly asserts. The replace the present policy of count«- that reasonable restrictions (beyond Mr. and Mrs. Ned Richards were state is not now in a good position determined asst anient ratios. “M bile the present requirement of a major ity of tho«e votingl be pla.ed upon Mrs. Don Teeters and Walter Bevier, the authorization of excess levies and both of Mehama, and an oldtime bond issues. It js suggested that the friend, Clarence Reed of Silverton. Washington practice of requiring I Mr. and Mrs. Garnold Norris and the approval of three-fifths of the daughter Sandra Norris, and Mr. and oies at a special election at which Mrs. Earle Henness of Beaverton, the total votes cast must exceed a spent Sunday at the home of Earle’s stated percent (40 or 50 percent) of parent.-, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Henness. Mrs. Floyd Volkel’s father, A. M. tho •- voting at the preceding gener Boynton, who has been a patient at al election, be considered. Dr. Sly, who has made tax reports Veterans Hospital in Portland for for many other states, was retained several weeks, returned here last for this study by the State Depart weekend to be with his wife and ment of Planning anti Development. daughter. He is reportedly mu h im His first retport on "The Economy proved in health considering his 90 We Live In and The Taxes We Pay” years. A former Gates resident, Mrs. Leah To blend in and bring out was released in July; and the se cond report, “The Present and Po Ratzeburg of Vale, Oregon was a natures delicate flavors tential Tax Structure of Oregon,” housAguest of longtime friends, Mr. was published in September. Dr. Sly and Mrs. Glenn Henness. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levon and will appear before a joint session of the Legislature early in January at daughter Lori Susan, drove to Salem a meeting sponsored bv the Depart Friday and enjoyed ’dinner out’, in ment of Planning and Development celebration of their fifteenth wed ding anniversary. to discuss the Final R«>port. At the Little Budget & Exchange Shop sponsored by the Firemen's Auxiliary, there was a new supply of good u<able clothing on Friday, and the very low charge (10c and 35c) on so many items will certainly help anyone’s budget. The ladies gift wrapped a nice numtier of Christmas pre-ents to be distributed later. Th* shop will be open every Friday P. M. from 1:00 to 4:00 o’clock, in the li il will tell you whether you're getting the most for your savings dollar brary of the High School building, and the interest and support of sur rounding c^miunn't’ea is ho >*d for. That old, wet, soggy Thursday had rsi u» thinking >f going to Alaska to hibernate w a the E kin.os. and eat I» 1M1 «wawta «> «IM «n l SIT« »)stlM«IK«U t, «tira ci, wosev *sn ««iiw »»i.,a«i «,., * bulbber even I- but with several days kaa«ats,«»a «« vm » sow tht - kbit ■>• sm « kt soisi . s * f’ ««»• »Hl«» till l.»T THl MOST »>.« uni MOSIY IS of sun 'line everything seems t:p-top, asasisc.s asp is cosí »soso and its t.m» u> nuiry-hurry anu get do 'OU »UVC? ar a«i>M rma.ai. th » < i ««»» t *«rr is raa ready again for that visit.ng firemen «««1« HITS «oía aavisi.s issi am asi» » «asís,.« r«n» ( VACATIONS 1 StCUBITY in the red suit with the thick white Twa r assi «uv aua> ar on» m»au n»r,~ir» asea OR va Bin a» th ( i » <» th » mvsth > «as >».« th » w whiskers! tv« < «S »««I a« s«H m . »«»UT «T s«i»H m»a«i ar James Carey recently took a train nsr Minis,, «via , hiik . i , s .» th » b huh rota rasa a»»1« to * «i » m »m»aai «««is,.« «st. i<.«» «»MaiarH« ing cou s» ‘n the u*e >f plast: ee ma- »a» stars - tb »» t «vi a n«ro«iT wiu a* . ammo n »,« a «croas? ««<> tht pass s«« wiu a» «toaste «un a terials w hite m Pittsburh, pa., which ””•’■»»> »saimrr. hit «noaamu» roa «< hb »»ar w 1! be used in a Stayton projee*. MNan Mr. and Mrs. A. T Barnha.dt and do YOU Mr«.* .. *r taita >ii««aaL t « h siso ,.» t th » »«.» <.» both » aufchiei Mai >a, Mr. and M.s David ai-MS»,»« wrTH « i . bsh r or raorn whv «a» ruisi.tr asu □ SPASMODICALLY □ SYSTEMATICALLY ”'•«•»’»«> i» Hriris». roc «11 th » a«oj »atar «a«i»<» Parnhardt and daughters. Melody. a««»« why sn Mt out ran a st too a«- Debra and Lisa gather* ( at th» G. »>»inu «HIT TIM b S» taw aatax ranaaal aaa-Tsi.s C. Barnhardt num» Saturday even- bmp it.«« s««W|,TM,s „„ , ri ,, ,,,, T1>1 A. ,, M roa visit», », » »asase, ib »a»» sur BOOM g .n lo.nor of G. C.'s 75th b.rthday. New# ha« just been received of the b « i » o FHI1U IS on » »air ST sh . wts « «tu ■ valine ct**»a» »art Boats birth of a > pc nd 2 ounce son to Mr. aid Mr« Ben Wriggles worth of Ab- do you mvc ? ,. T erdeen. Wash The young fellow has (7 MON IY £ TIMI STIPS MONEY be»n name»! Craig Allen, i <1 arrived December 6. H s father was born and ra.sed in Gates. On Sunday a*femoon, at the Mar- ion hotel in Salem, Mrs Beulah Bowes and Mrs. Bonita Myers, of «t» Elkhorn, became charter members of do VOU Mt/ . the Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta jj □ OTH« □ SALIM FIDIRAI X. STAY$ 5HKÍT SALIM. O«U Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for women in education Mrs. Mvers KELLOM'S GROCERY Kellom's Grocery GATES D. B. HILL INSURANCE COMPANY Water SAVINGS QUIZ HOW WHAT WHERE Mehama Presbyterian Church Has Pot Luck Supper and Meeting MEHAMA—A pot luck supper and congregational meeting was held at the Mehama Community Presby terian Church on Thursday evening De ember 11. The chief business of the meeting was the adoption of the bud ge’. for the next year. The Church Christmas party will be held at the church Saturday even ing, December 20, at 8:00 o'clock. The Junior Choir will make it« first appearance and the Rev. Mr. Clyde Freeman will give a special Christ mas program. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will begin at 7:30 at the Church Dec. 24. Ths Lyons Community Methodist Church will join with the Mehama Church for this service. MEHAMA By Mrs. John Teeters Mrs. Keith Phillips entered Sar.- tiam Memorial Hospital a week ag> Sunday where she underwent surgery She returned to her home the fol lowing Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McCarley re- turned home the last of the week from Montana where they visited their son and daughters families, Mr. and Mrs. Leon McCarley and child ren and the Jim Sanford family. A2C and Mrs. Richrad Garland left Sunday morning for Montana, where Mr. Garland is stationed at Malmstrom A. F. B. The Garlands spent most of a twenty day leave here visiting Mrs. Garlands parent« the Tom Rices and with relatives and friends in Stayton. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Castle, Mrs. Pearl Allaway and Craig Cooper were in Portland Sunday whtere they had dinner and visited friends and Mrs. Allaways brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cummins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crook went to Salem Sunday to get Mr. Crooks mother, Mrs. Eva Crook who had spent last week in Portland. The Leo Crooks of Portland brought her as far as Salem. Mif. and Mrs. Bob Smith and fam ily of Vancouver, Wash., were Sun day guests at the Grant Smith home. They brought Mr. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Clara Smith with them and she will visit here for a time. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tietze anl Mrs. Jim Richmond and daughter were in Corvallis on business Wed- nesday of last week. The Girl Scouts of troop 34 visit- ed Santiam Memorial Hospital Wed- nesday, December 3 when they took scrap books they had made and were taken on a tour of the hospital. The Scout troop and the pots and Pans 4H club girls both made door swags at their meetings last week. The swags were used as decorations at their Saturday night dance and many of them will be distributed later to shut ins and older people of the com munity. Mrs. Lily Wolfkiel was hostess for a morning coffee at her home Wednesday, December 10. The Coffee honored the bi rthday anniversary of Mrs. Raymond Branch. Mrs. Wolfkiel had displayed around the rooms a large number of Christmas decora- tions she has made during the past few weeks. Mrs. Gerald i Branch was hostess at her home Tuesday afternoon Decem ber 9 for a party honoring her son, Bobby on his 3rd birthday anniver sary. The children enjoyed games and the usual birthday favor and a beautiful birthday cake made in the shape of a train. Present besides the honor guest were Chris and Sandra Hampton, Herbie and Kurt Carpent er and Jackie Hampton. Mrs. Ray mond Branch, Mrs. Herbert Hamp ton and Mrs. Hugh Hampton were aiso present for the afternoon. The Julio- Ti tze home was the scene of a family dinner Sunday honoring Mr. Tiatze’s birthday. Pre- -ent for the d.nr.ei were Mr. and Mis. Bert Bailey and family of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Orville D >wn:ng of Ly it-, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richmond and daughters and Mr. and M.s. Tietze. ..n Mrs. B •» - ha« • transferred their membership from Phi chapter in Portland. Mr. a-d V •« Toseph Bowe.« were in Portlanq Saluiday, and Mr. Bowe« pre~ented a check from the Santian-. Shrine lub to the Shriners, at their December convention, for use at the «brine hos tai. loiter the Bowe,- were oiuner guest» of Miss Virginia Sur face, at her home. Mr. and Sirs. William Pennick and two children drove to Astoria recent ly to visit her uncle, Lionel K. Col- N m hospitalised 1 there. They were accompanied by Mrs. . Pen- r!cL’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. 1 mer Currie of Salem. 1 ne Gate» Camp Fire and Cub Scout groups have been selling their Chr stmas door swags, greens, and kissing balls. More trill be ready for a house to house delivery this week end. Prices are nominal and the young folks are doing a grand job. School Sotra C V. (Via) Herron killed a fox last -<at irday night. It was about a yard long, and was gray, white, black and range. He killed it between the Pen- mck and Kelle ranches. The l.brarians of the Gates school have been busy fixing up the library f r the Ch -trr.., h. lidays. They are arol Stevens and Patsy Morton, and helping, is Linda I’arker. All ar* in the sixth grade.
