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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1959)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NIRTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATI KES EMPIRE VOLI ME XV NIMBER 12 Over 1,000 Here Sunday for Cycle Races »300 A YEAR 10e A COPT With Navy Overseas Good Program Given At Annual Father - | Daughter Dinner Detroit-ldanhaPTAToPut on Centennial Show April 3rd Ninety-three people attended the A gala Centennial Talent show will I On the program will be people , annual Father-Daughter Camp Eire I dinner held at the Fellowship hall be staged Friday, April 3 at the performing and expressing thair (Saturday night. Mrs. Wendell Heller, Detroit-Idanha school. According to nersonalitie-i in song, dance, and | chairman of the Mill City Camp Wendell Halseth, who is staging the instrumental numbers, Mr. Halseth The air here Sunday was filled with Fire leaders association gave the event, and who will be master of said Mondav “this is a wonderful way the roar of motorcycles when Mill W*elcon-e and introduced Robert Ven ceremonies, says the theme of the in which to create spirit and good will City held its first annual Moto ess, who acted as Master of cere- show centers on Oregon'r 100 years in your communities and affords the Cross Scrambles Motorcycle race. participants in the show an oppor , monies for the program. The invoca- as a state. Well over 1,000 people attended the tunity to compete in other shows Local talent will appear from De-1 I tion was given by the Rev. Helen event which was held just west of • Davis of the Assembly of God troit, Idanha and other Santiam Can-| throughout our area and th.- state, town. The weather was perfect and yon towns as well as guest stars from including the Canyon Centene.»! Con < hureh. the riders were in top form. Tommy other towns and cities of the state. ! te.-1, sponsored by Gene Teague, Forest Holman of Staytm was Meshew suffered a sprained ankle present to take pictures of th' ac- They will appear in colorful Cen wh h will be held in Stayto i April and was taken to Santiam Memorial 24 tivities and the-e pictures will be tennial dross for this e’, ent. hospital in Stayton for Xrays, but “Tremendous enthusiasm and co added to the colletcionof movies he no bones were found to be broken. operation are being shown i i our is making of Canyon happenings. He spun out into the ditch after com Riding in a Formosan “Walla Walla" boat with a Canyon area for these talent hows,” I Mrs. Delbert Goforth and Mrs. ing off the second jump on the south buddy, is J. R. Mason, hospital corpsman third class, Halseth said. Burton Boroughs, leaders for the track. Danny Morris probably made USN, (left) son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay R. Mason of Mill ' second grade gi up of Happy Blue “Cash prizes, radio an 1 TV* appear the longest jump landing in the City, Oregon. He entered the Navy in 1943. birds presented a i umber “The Blue ances will go to local winners par county road. He was right back in He is serving on the destroyer tender USS Hamul bird Wish.” Sponsor» for this group ticipating in the Centennial talent the race within seconds, however. now operating in Subic Bay waters off the Philippines. show. This show is being sponsored include Mrs. RoLert Veness and Mrs. Top honors of the day in the heavy ( ' Don Walker. by the Dennl.a PTA in cooperation Crew members made the tour to Formosa during weight division went to Bob Watson 1 Mrs. Al Pakula and Mrs. George with Charles Hansard, principal at of Albany. Second place trophy went January, following visits to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Detroit, ami h's teaching staff.” Poorman presented their third grade to Dale Duling of Bend; third to Yokosuka, Japan; Buckner Bay, Okinawa, and Hong I group in a “Conservation skit.” Spon- Kenny Purcell of Salem; fourth to Committee for the Detroit-Idanha Kong, China. I sors are Mrs. Albin Cooper, Mrs. Delbert Loose of Salem; fifth to show are as follows: The Hamul left the United States in August 1958 • Martin Hansen and Mrs. Don Carlson. Bob Hill presided as Mayor at the Archie Billings of Lebanon and sixth Fiance; Mrs. V. 1. Malone, Mra. during the Formosan Crisis. Mrs. Wendell Heller leader of the March meeting of the City council Swaze, and Miss Lenore McNulty. to Oliver Pratt of Corvallis. Mrs. Mason and their two children have made their jfourth grade Singing Bluebirds ore-'due to the illness of Mayor J. C. In the lightweight class the first Advertising Mrs. Vern Morgan, ' sented a pantomime and song on __ pre- _____ Kimmel. . Other councilmen present Mrs. Harry Spencer, Mrs. A. Savage place trophy went to Roy Loughary home here during the time Corpsman Mason has been . venting forest fires. Sponsors are i__ j were Fred Moore C. E “Pink" Ma- of Portland; second to Jerry Morris, overseas. He is expected back in the States soon. Decorat ons and Wardrobe. Mra. Mrs. Bill Hoeye and Mrs. Mary son and Lee Bassett. Mill City; third to Mike Murphy of Jeff Leming, Mrs. Gene Knopf, Mrs. Don Carlson and Eldon Hutchinson, HOodenpyle. Salem and fourth to David Jennings Al Sorseth. I Mrs. Lester Johnson and Mrs. representing the Mill City Volun of Mill City. To Play Here Tuesday Nite Entertainment Gene Knopf. Fran The race and trophys were spon ! Jack Duggan pre-ented the TaWan- teer Fire Department were present cis Dummer and.Mrs. Lynn William Last to discuss what arrangements could sored by Meander Inn, The 1 Kj Cu nip Fit ' g’rls in two songs. son. I Sponsors for the girls are Mrs. Mel be made in regard to the fire alarm Frontier, Les 'S ’s Tavern, Hilltop Mar system when the telephones are con ket, Jenkins Hardware, Kelly Lum I Ri mbo and Mrs James Putman. ber Sales, Riverview Cafe, Lyons At the Lions club meeting Mon i Besides the individual sponsors the verted to dail. They also stated that Tavern, Simpson Logging Co., Tom's day night. President Rex Ohmart ap • ‘ entire Camp Fire and Bluebird the department would like for the pointed the following past presidents groups are sponsored by the Mill city to take over control of the fire Shell Service and the U. S. National i department as the financial problem on the nominating committee, and ¡City Woman's Club. Bank. Mrs. James Minty I" from the Salem was becoming increasingly difficult, asked that they get two candidates Plans are being made w for a for office this year: Burton Boroughs, | Camp Fire showed slides of the Count'd members agreed to consult Scrambles race July 5th. Frank Hunter and Lowell Fleetwood. girls camp near Dallas, Camp Kilo-, the city attorney in regard to this Shields ReMine had the program wan with date for camp this year matter. A letter was read from the North for tbe night, and gave his version of running from June 23 through August Santiam Chamber of Comine.ce a»K-1 our system of government, and an 15. Mothers and some of the sponsors ing the city to coope- itj with there | swered some of the questions brought . _ to get toll-free .ervicv from up in the discussion held the previous were in charge of the kitchen tor the ■it trving week when Dm Paul had the pro dinner and a group of former Campl ' all«Telephone Co., for Mill City I Gene Teagu-. Stayton, who is spon- gram. Both these men are to be com- Fire girls served. The tables were 1 as fur west a* Turner. Council agreeu i ' -wring the Santiam Centennial Festi menu -d upon their programs as it did attractively decorated with campfire to this anj the Recorder was in- val said today that entries for the tal bring out some good thinking from colors of red and blue and centered structed to write thj company. ent show are coming in, but that more Residents of the area will be given Chief Meader stated that there had are still needed to get a fir >t class with miniature “campfires” and the group. an opportunity to win a 15-foot been numerous complaint i regarding "bluebirds” made by the girls. show ready for presentation to the fibreglass boat, powered by a 40 uogs running at large and he was public on April 24 at the Stayton Lyons Garden Club horsepower electric starting outboard instructed to place an ad in The Mill grade school gym. motor and a lightweight trailer. It’s City Enterprise warning residents Discuss Flower Show All those who plan on entering the the grand prize in the “Lucky Cut” i that dogs must be kept under control contest are reminded that they have LYONS — Jaunita Wright and Eva contest, now being sponsored by Ray between April 1 and October 1 or be only until March 31 to get their en Bressler were hostesses for the meet-1 mond Branch & Sons, McCulloch cited into court. tries into Teague’s office at Stayton. I ing Garden Club held in _ of the Lyons _ .... Mill City ____ _____ The Garden club ____ met on chain saw dealer at Mehama, who Meader gave his police report for | Tickets were printed this week for the the fireplace room of the Methodist Thursday at the home of Mrs. Herbert are soon moving to their new building. February with the police car driven Church Wednesday afternoon. Games Schroeder with Mis. Rachel Olmstead 1747 nines using 110 gallons of gas. | -how . The money raised in this man Ix>cal contestants can also w.n were played with Alta Bcdeker and as co-hostess. The luncheon tables There were 390 man hours worked, ner will be used to offset prizes weekly prizes consisting of a pair | Roseian Elliot .winning the prizes, were attractively decorated with five calls answered and six warnings which will be given in addition to the of famous Red Wing “Irish Setter” followed by serving of dainyt re- , Eas^er decorations and camelias. issued with two arrests made, one for cash prizes which range from »100 loots and a “Handi-Light” lantern | freshments. A short business session Mrs Haivev Tolbert presided at the disorderly conduct and one for as down to »25. The show will be broad that gives a powerful white beam cast over radio and the winners will 'followed with Bea Hiatt presiding due business meeting. The Mill City sault with a deadly weapon. and a flashing red warning light— be given an opportunity of appearing to the absence of Donna Asmussen, [Garden club wi|| have a Fall Flower perfect for general use and also in F mes collected amounted to $39.50 ¡on Heck Harper’s TV show which or v.ith Alma Spellmejer secretary. gbow this year and the Lyons Garden with trial for one arrest still pend roadside emergencies. iginates in Portland. Each member responded to roll call1 c(ub tbp gprinc show with the dates ing. According to Raymond Branch, — by giving tips on lawn care. The pro- be announced later. The Fall show any person over 18 years of age can gram of the day was Care of Perenn- I wjjj bave a junior division this year get in on both the weekly and grand ials with Ruth Cotton giving very in- wjtb children under 16 urged to par- prize drawing. There are no puzzles teresting and helpful hints. Plans ticipate. to solve, rhymes to finish or essays , were discussed for the flower show | Mrg Harvey Tolbert gave a talk to write. | with a date to be set later. Gertrude on Herbs. Mrs. H- N- Wilson or Gates Raymond says “all you have to do Wednesday, March 18. Rebekahs. Weidman is general chairman, and invited the group to take part in the is stop in, register, and take a “lucky Wednesday, March 18. North San Dorothy Downer and Pat Blum ap-1 Centenial Fair which will be held at At its regular March meeting the tiam Chamber of Commerce, Library cut” with our newest McCulloch pointed to assist her. I Gates in early summer. school board of Santiam Union high High School. Lunch by Lions Auxil chain saw-. I Attending were Bea Hiatt, Alma ( Mrs. Myrtle Bates received the school rehired the following teachers iary. Santiam DeMolay, Stayton. A drawing will be held once each Spellmeyer, Doris Geraths, Mary . door prize. Present were Mmes. Otto for the 1959-60 school year: Gilbert week for six weeks with the grand Thursday. March 19. 8 p. m- Jaycee ' Fiuk, Dorothy Downer, Alta Bode-1 Witt, Wendell Heller, Harvey Tol- Adams, Burton Boroughs, Gleason Ettes at home of Mrs. Al Ziebert, prize drawings held at the close ker, Betty Carter, Ruth Cotton, Rose-^bert, Charles Dolezal, Fred Grimes, Eakin, Evangeline Fleetwood, Robert S. W. Swift of the contest. Contestants may re lan Elliot, Pat Blum. Ann Holzfuss, Adolph Brunner, Curtis Cline, Fred Harris, Bill Hoeye, D. K. I*aul and gister only once per weekly drawing, Thursday, March 19. Presbyterian Gertrude Weidman, Lottie Grosso, Moore, James Swan. Lowell Cree, Olivette Roles. J. B. Furman was also Women’s but can register again for each suc association, Fellowship and the hostesses Jaunita Wright offered his position a* superintend ceeding week’s drawing if they wish. Jennie Davis, Louis Verbeck, Rachel hall. Firemen's Auxiliary, Fire hall. and Eva Bressler. Everyone who registered is eligible Olmstead, Herbert Schroeder, J. C. ent for the coming year. Friday, March 20. Oddfellows. Mrs. Edith Mason, who has been for all prizes. The contest opened Kimmel, and Hollis Tumidge. Mrs. Saturday, March 21, Mason-Eastern March 16 and closes April 25. Mr. j Myrtle Bates, Mrs. Ed Davis. Mrs. with the district for several years Star Banquet, Lodge Hall. Also Gay Branch urges everyone to stop by and Ernest Graham and Mrs. H. N. Wil- is retiring, and Mrs. Gleason Eakin Nighters Square dance meeting at has expressed plans to stay home Woman's Clubhouse in Gates. register during this time. , son were guests. with her children next year. Monday, March 23, Lions club. Tuesday, March 24. Friendship Boy Scouts Make Circle. Well Child Conference Trip Over Weekend Wednesday, March 25. Lion» Aux Boy Al Nesbitt took a group of 16 Slated Here March 24th iliary, Alta Moffatt’s. Marilyn As Scouts on an overnight camping trip A well child conference and im sembly, Rainbow for Girls. John Wilkinson of Portland, Grand to Camp Morrison, which is over in munization clinic will be held at San- March 23-27 inclusive—Community Historian of the Grand Lodge of the Jordan area. This camp contains tiam Union High Tuesday, March 24 pre-Easter services 7:30 each even DETROIT—Marcia Cadle, daughter Oregon will be main speaker at the____ _ to _ Mr. from 1 to 3:30 p. m- about ____ 200 ____ acres, , _______ according ing at Presbyterian church. of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swayze of De annual Mason-Star ham dinner at the Nesbitt and was donated for Scout For appointment to see Dr. Stone March 27. Good Friday. Easter troit, and Dennis Spencer, son of Mr. hall here this Saturday night. The use. Extensive work will be done on call Mrs, Herbert Hutchinson, 524 Mill program and devotional service at and Mrs. Harry Spencer, of Idanha, dinner is scheduled for 6:30 sharp the grounds this summer. City or Mrs. Patricia Knopf at 141 1:30. CWF at Christian church. have been announced at the March with the program to follow. I The group left here Saturday Idanha. FRANCES SAUNDERS selections for girl and boy of the Other numbers on the program will . morning and returned Sunday night, 63 GUARD—CALIFORNIA month at Detroit High School, accord be a solo by Perry Clapfell of Lyon», .. ■ ■ — ing to Charles R. Hansard, high Frances ‘'Shorty” Saunders - Team an instrumental duet by Carol Veness Drivers License Examiner school principal. I Both students have been frequent Captain Famous All American Red and Sandra Harris and a girls’ trio( To Be Here March 26th made up of Frances Nesbitt. Yvonne leaders in scholastic and extra-cur- Heads is an All American Basket- Dickie and Sandra Thomas. A Drivers License Examiner will ricular affair» and were choaen by • SUr from California. “Shorty1 This dinner u open to the public. J be on duty in Mill City at the fire faculty-student committee on the bas hall Thursday, March 26 between the is of scholarship, citizenship, leader playing her 3rd season with the Red Mill City Toastmistress club won hours of 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. I H.‘a<is was named Team Captain for ship, service, and courtesy. Persons wishing original licensee first place in the “Club of the Year and 8. Winner at Regional level will Gates Firemen Have Fine These and other honor students at 1958-59 season. An All-World Wide for permits to drive are asked to file Contest” at the Council No. 2 Con be entered in the International Com Detroit High School will be eligible Selection in Softball for 3 seasons, St. Patrick's Dance Sat. _______ well ahead of ___ the sched- ference which met Saturday at the petition in Minneapolis, Minn., this to participate in a special Honora Day Shorty” one of America's Top Girl) GATES—The annual St. Patr.ck • I , applications uled cloaing hour in order to assure Marion Hotel in Salem. They were summer. Recognition to be held near the end Athletes, Representatives Faustina Nesbitt awarded the roveted certificate at the , .kl-.— — i__ . Center r>. «nonsored bv nlot in» oVio plays and Pivot for dance sponsored by the Gates Vol-'tím* Vol-'tjme for »■____ completing the test of the year. i evening banquet in the Gold Room and Kora Prichard, and Sue Pools America Greatest Girls Team the Red ■ - — — night was a grand aucceaa and many • JayceeEttes Have Tailing of the hotel. Thirteen clubs make up attended tha Saturday meeting. Mrs. £— - — out _ of town attended. f t un/Iaj I The Council Two, located in Albany, Eu Poole led the flag salute and parti Weather at Detroit Dam Heads. Big, Powerful, “Shorty” from The A11V. Aux- » * J . C _ 1 _ . i i — ii - gene, Aumsville, Junction City, Mill cipated in a akit at the noon luncheon. 7:00 A.M. Daily Weather Readiags creates quite a sensat.on wherever the I iliary had charge of the food booth, lea and bale at Mall Mrs. Carl Truex, a sister of James Th JayceeEttes report their St. City, Salem, Springfield and Stayton. Red Heads appear. Fans in basket I Winning prizes were: Louis Kelle, And lake Elevation E Poole, Mill City, from Eugene The event was judged by a group Gates, $50 U. S. Saving ’ s bond; Van Patrick 'a Tasting tea, cooked food ball arenas across the world as well Max. Min. Pep. Etov. of six women. Mill City submitted a and winer of last year’s Council 57 34 T 1513.09 as opposing male player« will find Claberg, Mill City, $25 Savings bond; and apron tala waa a succesa. March 11 58 34 JO 1413.70 that Saunders is a player that de Electric frying pan, George DitterJ There was a variety of pastries 110-page scrapbook accompanied by Speech trophy, was present to award March 12 dishes --....a, delicious tasting --- — an elaborate display board depicting the cup to Francis Evans from the 45 35 ■■ t ■ 1514.41 mands attention. "Shorty’’ will be in Mill City; steam iron. Cal Cannon■and salads, March 13 40 31 0.19 1515.18 the starting line-up when the All of Gate»; portable mixer. Bill Pen- for which recipes were «old. The hall their year's theme. The entry will be Philogian Club of Junction City, who March 14 44 31 0.00 1515 92 American Red Heads battle the Mill' nick. Gates; deep fryer. Jack Gul-' was appropriately decorated for St. ■nt to Bellingham, WaA, for was winner of Saturday night’s March 15 60 36 0.00 1516.56 City Town Team. Tuesday, March 24 Ilford, Gates and pop tip toaster, Patrick's day with shamrocks, and Northwest Regional competition. The speech contest. Jane Starr of Stay March 16 C< nf< rence «Mi be held Muy 1, 2, ton placed secund. green pap<r streamers. ¡Mrs. Boyd of Gates. 64 36 0.00 1517.27 at 8 p. m- in the high school gym. March 17 Firemen Ask For Financial Aid From City Dads Boat, Motor and Trailer Prizes To Be Given by Ray Branch & Son Easter Decor Used at Garden Club Meeting Santiam High Teachers Re-Hired at Meeting Coming Events Good Program Planned For Mason-Star Dinner Here Saturday Evening Girl and Boy of Month Named at Detroit Mill City Toastmistress Club Wins First Place in Event a
