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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1959)
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THB SCENIC NIRTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE’S EMPIRE VOLUME XV NUMBER 1J MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY. MARC H 26. 1959 Book Service From Work at Dam May Be Out if Plea Not Heard Bevier, Harris Santiam's Boy Girl of Month MOO A YEAR 10c A COPT Pony Training At Mehama Good Selection Of Entries Sign For Talent Show Jay R. Mason, Mill City, hydro- ele.tric power project superintend ent at Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River, will retire from ser vice with the Portland District, Corps of Engineers, March 31. Mason served honorably in the U. S. Ron Ragsdale plans to attend a Navy during World War I and began The Santiam Student Council Entries for the Santiam Canyon meeting in Albany at 7:30 p. m-, his career with the Portland District cooperation with the faculty have Centennial Frolic and Talent Show March 27. when residents interested in August 1941 as floorman. Prior to lected Gary B• vier and Sandra Har are coming in good now, said Gene in the Benton-Linn Bookmobile will that time he had a short period of ris a ' the boy and girl of the month Teague, Stayton, sponsor for the meet to see if thev cannot have the service with the Bonneville Power for February. show. Teague said today: “We have a service continued. Mr. Ragsdale said Administration. lot of good talent signed up to date, anyone who wishes to attend this but I would like to remind p> ople of Colonel Walter L. Winegar, Port- meet'ng n-aj* contact him at once. He land District Engineer, commenting the area tuat 1 know a lot of good feels if enough interest is shown by on Mason’s retirement, said he had j ta. nt has yet to be signed on the dot the taxpayers this service will be con dune an excellent job of training his ted line before the deadline, u hich is tinued. March 31. I urge you to get your ap crews in their respective duties at w The following letter was received Detroit Dam. plications signed and into mv office from Lois Owen, Albany: >y that tin e, so we .an start putting Add Mason story “This is an alert to the resident« of 1 e ,how in shape for presentation The Masons came to Mill City in Linn County who value the service of September 1952, when he took the I Saturday, April 21.’’ the Benton-Linn Bookmobile and wish position he now holds. Before work i Among acts now signed up are the to see it continued. At the moment the ing for the Army Engineers Mr. Mas Cen-Toi.e-At tan , a men’s quartet service is in danger. Will you help us? on had 19 years experience in power from Stavton High; Ann Schindler, Here are the facts: v cal solo. Cecelia Schuster, vocalist, house work in California having been “The bookmobile is now supported employed by Pacific Gas and Electric both of Stay t.n; Chris and Kurt by Federal-State funds which will Co. Johnson, Lyons, violin and vocal; Art Andersen with one the ponies being trained at expire July 1, 1959. Since there is no J.».k Sinclair, Stayton, song; The Mr. Mason is past master of North Mehama. Philippi Tire Shop can be seen in the back election this year, the State Library ern Light Lodge No. 190 A F i A M Key Boards, accordion quintet of ground. has agreed to extend the funds until at Melville, Calif. Both he and Mrs. le.ferson; Dominick Quinter, Stayton January 1. 1960 IF the Linn and Ben Mason are members of Marilyn Chap an impersonation of Chester Good of ton County Courts will provide the ter of the Eastern Star here and he Gunsmoke tame; There will be a dance additional funds necessary to con is a member of the Mill City Lions put on by the Gaynighters of Mill tinue the service front Jan 1 until the club and Mrs. Mason a past president i City, and several other acts. general election in the spring of 1960. of the Lions Auxiliary. They beth Main tiling now is to get those en Gary Bevier, son of Mr. and Mrs. | “In the yontract for the Benton- have been active in civic affairs here try blanks signed up and into Mr. -Wallace Bevier of Mill City, as a Linn Bookmobile which was signed since becoming a part of the com Teague’s office in Stayton. The ent senicr whose first love is athletics by officials from both counties, in munity. ry blank can be found on page five but whose scholarship is above re cluding Judge Arnold, it is stated that of The Enterprise, if in need of blanks Mr. Mason stated they plan to keep proach He is a four-year letterman By Jean Roberts the signatories shall encourage the their home here, but will play gypsy call The Enterprise office. in football, basketball, three-year MEHAMA —The rays of the Did the horse and buggy days, before th,- continuance of the project by county for the time being. They expect to | ____________ letterman in baseball and a one-year West have returned to Mehama with support BEFORE federal-state funds leave soon for California to be gone highway came to Mehama. letterman in tra k. As a sophomore | the clip-clop of ponies' hooves up the I are withdrawn. This can be done eith for several weeks. Once an elite resort town. Mehama he went to the state track meet as a • main streets. The ponies, hitched to 1 had two hotels, and well-to-do per er by appropriation from the county member of the relay team. Gary was | carts are being trained by Craig general fund or by a tax levy submit sons from Salem and Portland would vice president of his freshman class, Cooper and At Anderson, and must spend the sunni er here. Many came ted to a vote of the people. i sergeant-at-arms of the student become __ ..._ < fan ¡liar with sights and on the railroad; still others would “Knowing the terms of the con- . as a sophomore and is currently vice- pounds of civilization. arrive horseback or with horse and tract and believing they would be president of the lettermen’s club. Saddle horses and the ponies are buggy, and tents would be pitt hed honored, a small committee of Linn ¡Gary is well liked for his quiet, seri for hire at M 'hama to help celebrate ah ng the river bank for the summer County citizens approached the County . ous and easy-going ways. He expects the Centenn al year, and to relive outing. The board of directors of the North Court with a request for funds, or as j to go on to college to major in edu Bridges were non-existant. A ferry Santiam Chamber of Con merce met an alternative, a special election. Both boat provided transportation across at the Bank Cafe Wednesday noon requests were refused. re- ! . Miss Kate Kennedy, long-time cation. ----------- The -— only —, -- t’-.e river to Lyons. When a bridge vsitli President Rich Duncan, Stayton course now left to us is to have the resident of Mill City, passed awav I vas t last built, each county stood presiding. A short discussion on the request brought before the Budget Sunday morning, March 22, after the expense to the middle of the riv appointment of directors at Mehama I Committee at its spring hearing, and having been hospitalized in a Salem er. For many years half the bridge, took place with appointments to be in the meantime, to convince men:-1 hospital for ten days. She had been on the Linp county side, was a cov ma<i« off anal at the general meeting bers of that committee of the citizens i ¡n ¡|| health for a number of years, ered wooden bridge; the Marion in Lyons next month. desire to continue bookmobile service. The deceased was born January county Jde was a steel bridge. Even The board authorized the Centen “A meeting of Linn County resi- 23, 1883, in Arkansas where she was tually the wooden bridge was torn nial Committee to spend |50 for radio dents interested in saving the book- later orphaned. At the age of 19 she down and now a steel structure spans advertising of canyon events this mobile will be held on March 27th at was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. James GATES—Members of the Gates the river. summer. Carl Kelly was appointed 7:30 p. m., in the Recreation - ------- Room Kennedy eventually teaching at a Won.en’s club met Thursday in the A pedestrian walk was added just to contact motorcycle enthusiast« of the City Hall in Albany. Plan T’ to country school near Dodge City, clubhouse and set the dates Friday, a few years ago, but despite the trend about cooperating with the coming be present and to bring your neigh- Kansas. Saturday and Sunday, June 26, 27 to return to the Old West, horses ate shows to be held here on May 17 and bors. The Kennedy family________ moved to ____ Mill and 28 for their Canyon pair. Com not allowed on this walk. July 5. “Acticn must be taken immediately City in 1917, purcha.-.ing the large mittees will meet with groups in Later in the summer, Cooper who Jake Myers of the highway com or bookmobile service will stop on ni me on g. Alder Street in 1918. neighboring towns soon, to make has the horse riding concession at Dia mittee was nsked to contact the state July 1. IJ im Kennedy died many years ago, further plans and to seek cooperation mond I^tke, will take saddle horses highway department to seek a sign “Don’t Let This Happen To Your and the two women lived togther un- from all towns from Mehama to and ponies down there. for the road leading up the Little {til Mrs. Kennedy’s death 6 or 7 years County.’’ I Marion Forks. Northfork at the junction with high LOIS OWEN i ago. The only known relative is a I Displays of hobbies, antiques, af way 22 near Mehama. niece in Arkansas. ghana, quilts, fancy work, art work There was some discussion about Mrs. Jim Kesterson had been tak and ceramics will be made, and Cen printing a brochure of coming events ing <are of Miss Kennedy during her in the Canyon this summer, and Ken Sandra Harris, a junior, is the tennial dresses for the ladies and ap last illness, and is remaining in the Golliet was appointed to see about daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Har- propriate garb for the men will be house until affairs are settled. stressed. A special feature will be getting assistance in this endeavor. Funeral services have been arrang 1 ris of Mill City. She has made quite Ian exhibit of two rooms furnished a name for herself in the short time ed through Weddle’s for Thursday af as nearly as possible like those of Assistance in preparing Oregon ternoon, March 26, at two o’clock at she has been at Santiam by winning early days. The idea is creating a state tax returns will be given by j the Presbyterian Church, with Rev. the local United Nations contest lot of interest, and the use of many Roy Epperson’s appointment as sponsored by the Odd Fellows lodge State Tax Commission personnel at Robert Roa.ch officiating. Power Project Superintendent was old time items has already been of- and being one of three to go to Seattle fered, but a very old stove or kitchen I approved by Col. Winegar, district the City Hall, in Mill City between ... nmri mm »«IT U. Q S. A Army <y i'nrn for the All-Northwest Band. She is a 9:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m on Tuesday, engineer Corps of En- range is still wanted. licensed an ateur radio operator and, March 31. gineers, Portland district. helped in the air-ground search for a i Taxpayers wishing help in filing Mr. Epperson has been with the Top Speller of Gates recent plane downed in this area. | their returns are asked to bring earn U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, for Many will remember her during the ings slips and other information need GATES—Patsy 23 years. He began at Fort Peck, O. K. DeWitt has just received and ed to determine the correct tax, in- | On Easter Sunday evening at 8 open house at Santiam last fall when Pennick, an Sth Mont., during construction of that accepted appointment to the Confer eluding, if possible, copies of their o’clock the choir of the Presbyterian she helped send radio messages to all grader, won t o p project, later he transferred to Bor- ence Committee on Northwest Forest federal returns for 1957 and 1958. place in the spell- neville Dam for a time and back to church will present a sacred concert parts of the world. Sandy is the pre Resources. A meeting of this group The Tax Commission points out featuring Christ’s seven last words sident of the Santiam Amateur Ra ing contest at Fort Peck as a shift supervisor. is sc heduled at Re<*d College June 19 that in order to be eligible for a re from the cross. Soloists are Robert dio club. She is usually busy on one Gate« Grade school | In 1953 he was transferred to De and 20. fund a taxpayer must file a return. ' Harris, Bette Kelle, Frances Nes •committee or another while making and will go to Scio troit dam as Power Plant Operator Mr. DeWitt said today that the Refunds are issued on a “first come, ‘ bitt, with Mrs. Barney Scott as or the honor roll quite consistently. Her on March 25th to foreman. With the retirement of Jay purpose of the Conference is to pro first served" basis. compete in the R. Mason, the 31st of March, Mr. vide a non-techincal review of the ganist. Director is Mrs. Donald re*dY 9mile *nd <4u»ck wit have won It is also emphasized that if a joint Sheythe. A nursery will be provided her many friends, spell-off there. Epperson was selected by the district present state and future prospects of return is filed, both spouses must I in Fellowship hall during the concert. Patsy is daugh- engineer to fulfill the vacancy of the the forest resources of the Pacific I Choir members are: sopranos, Bet ter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 superintendent’s position. sign it. Northwest for the citizens and lead Wm. Pennick. | ---------------------- —— ty Dunbar, Mary Gay ReMine, Fran ers of the area. ces Nesbitt, Karen Marshall, Susan Mr. DeWitt also has been appoint Jenkins. ed by Governor Mark Hatfield at Mar Accident Puts Nurse Altos: Dorothy Kelly. Bette Kelly, ion county chairman of Conservation Karen Kelly, Marjorie Parker, Rosa- In Santiam Hospital week. Forest conservation week is I mond ReMine, Jewell Bennett and IDANHA—An Easter egg hunt is set for the week of May 3 to 10. Mr. By Jean Roberts Edna Ross. planned Sunday at 1 p. m- at Mon In the six weeks just ended at San- DeWitt is planning now for a area MEHAMA — A head-on collision Tenors, Carl Kelly and Lowell gold if the weather permits. If the tiam Union High, once more the wide meeting to be held in the canyon Ron Ragsdale has been elected weather is bad the hunt will be held sent Mrs. Dale Crandall back to the Seniors lead the honor roll with the during the week. president of the Mill City Junior Fleetwood. I hospital she had just left early one Bass, Robert Harris. at the Detroit Community hall. , . . most students. Following are those Chamber of Commerce for the com The school bus will leave Stoll's trorning this who have received the honor: ing year. New officers were elected Yvonne Crandall, R. N.. had work store at 12:30. Youngsters up to 12 Freshmen—Mary Ann Bassetf, Jim last Wednesday at the regular meet ed the night shift at the Santiam years old will take part in the scram Fencl, Judith Hampton, Suson Jenk- ing. Other officers are Harold Simts, > Memorial Hospital and was almost ble. ings, Jeannie Kelly, Karen Marshall, vice president; Bill Truitt, secretary; home when she met her neighbor, and Douglas Ohmart. Specially marked eggs will entitle Gordie McMorris, treasurer. Elected i Mrs. Alan Ridder, (who was going to March 25, 26, 27, community pre the finder to money gifts. Sophomores — Marica Bamhardt, to the board of directors were John work) head on, on a blind curve just Treats will be given the children , above the Ed Taylor farm on the | Kathy Harris, Patricia Henry, Doris W’ills, two year term; and Melvin Easter service« 7:30 each evening at Hutchinson, Dennis Jenkins, David after the hunt, with coffee for the Wright and Chuck Harte, one year Presbyterian church. March 27. Good Friday. Easter adults. This annal event is sponsor- 1 Little North Fork. Johnson, Sharon Whitsett. terms. Both vehicles were towed away and Juniors—Bob Gordon. Sandro Har The Mill City Jay ees are sponsor The officers will be installed at program and devotional service at ed by the Cascade Canyon club. Mrs. Crandall was returned to the ris, Jerry Johnson, Frances Nesbitt. ing a one and a half hour motion pic the installation banquet Friday, April 1:30. CWF at Christian church. broken . hospital, as a patient, with Seniors—Ernie Andersen, Carol 3. Rich Duncan, president of the Nursery will be provided. * ribs. Mrs. Ridder suffered a sprain- Sue Ball, Phyllis Bickett, Betty Chris ture show featuring the North San tiam Canyon for a boy scout benefit Junior Chamber of Commerce at ( March 23 thru March 27, Commun-' Mrs. Bill Pennick's I ed ankle. tian, Tom Fencl, Judi Hoejrt, Jeanne April 1 and 2 at 7:30 in the Mill City Stayton, will be the speaker at the ity Pre-Easter Services. | ---------------------------- -- i Wednesday March 25, Lions Club' Grandmother Passes Away Jennings, Vernon Johnson, Ron Kuhl grade school gym. The last 30 minutes banquet. 'Auxiliary at Alta Moffatt’s; Marilyn' man, Sandra Merry, Shereen Muir, of the show will be of scenes taken Two Good Shows Held Word was received here this morn ‘ Assembly of Rainbow Girls. Phyllis Pate, Julie Randall, Sandra in and around Mill City. W eat her at Detroit Dam Thursday, March 26, Toastmistresa ' ing by Mr. William Pennick, Gates, For Easter Showing Here Ro wen, and Darlene Underwood. The scouts may sell admission tick that her grandmother Mrs. T. W. 7:00 A..M. Daily Weather Readings Club; Theta Rho Girls. Bob Veness of the Mill City Thea ets from door to door in Mill City And Mke Elevation Friday. March 27, Good Friday pro-1 Beamish, 76, had passed away at her tre, announced he will hold over “The The Christian church has announc starting next Saturday. The scouts Elev gram, 1:30 Christian Church; Oddfel home in Arlington, Calif. Max. Mia. Pep. Little , Hobo’’ and “Sheriff of Frac ed the time for services for Easter are in need of funds for supplies to Among the survivors are a daugh tured Jaw," currently showing Thurs Sunday, March 29. Community Sun carry on their worth-while program. 53 40 0.42 151825 lows Lodge. March 18 45 33 0.89 IMS IS Sunday, March 29, Easter Sunday. ter, Mrs. Paul Nicholson of Salem, a I day, Friday and Saturday of this rise services will be at 6:30. Chur.h , There will be a small charge for March 19 son, Leslie Beamish and several, Week for an additional day. Easter services at 8:30. Sunday school at adults with minois being admitted 53 34 0.01 1520.95 Monday, March 30, Lion Club. March 20 j Sunday, Mar h 29. 58 34 0.56 1522.18 Tuesday, March 31, Friendship grandchildren. March 21 9:46. Regular services at 10:56. free. 48 36 0.43 ! Ml M Circle. March 22 Services will be conducted at Arl Bob say» “thest two movies are members are urged to attend the The fil.n and sh w are being made March 23 48 47 0.36 1525.50 Wednesday, April 1, Santiam Re ington, but the date had not been set ‘the g eater*, in family entertain- early services in order to make room poirible by Forrest Holman of Stay 53 40 041 1526.75 bekah Lodge. March 24 at the time of going to press. men io4 a nappy Ea«ter ’ for visitors at the Easter services. ton. Chamber Board Meets Here Wednesday To Plan More Activities Funeral Services for Kate Kennedy To Be Held This Thursday Gates Women's Club Canyon Fair Dates Set For June 26,27, and 28 Roy Epperson Gets Position Vacated by State Income Tax Man To Be Here Tues. 0. K. DeWitt Gets Appointment to Forest Resources Committee ■ Easter Canatata at Presbyterian Church Ron Ragsdale Heads Mill City Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Planned at Mongold Seniors at Santiam Lead Honor Roll Mill City Jaycees to Sponsor Show for Mill City Boy Scouts
