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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1959)
! S—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE June 28 Is Oldtimer' THIKSDAY, MAY 21, 195» Mrs. Sid Baughman Many Residents on Day at Santiam Canyon New PTA President Move in Lyons Area The last regular meeting of the LYONS—Lyons will be a busy Parent-Teacher Association for the place this week with “moving” the Fair To Be Held in Gates -Mill Ends- currene school year, held in the high main project. Mr. and Mrs. Earl GATES—Sunday, June 2b has been school library Wednesday evening, Helemn and daughter moved to Stay ‘desijrnaud as Oldtimer’s Day at the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregory of May 13, was an interesting affair with ton to their new home; Mr. and Mrs. Saatiam Canyon Fair in Gates, spon- Sweet Home were in Mill City Sat members and visitors appearing in Da.e Arndt and children will move •ored by the Gate« Women’s club. authentic Centennial outfits for the into the house vacated by the Hel This three-day event starts Friday, urday on business. costume contest. Highlight of the bus emos; Mrs. Ida Atcheson, nurse at June 26 at 1 p. m and will close at Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whitaker from iness session was the istallation of the Simpson Logging Co., has purchased 5 p. m. June 28. This is a Canyon Portland were weekend visitors at new officers by Mrs. Robert Veness. a the Arndt house; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Centennial affair, and all are in the home of his parents, Mr. and past president. ard Humes of Albany, have moved vited to come in old fashioned attire Mrs. Herbere Whitaker. Those installed for next year in into the Bessie Minich house next to if they wish. cluded: president, Mrs. T. H. (Sid) the Variety store: Mr and Mrs. Joe A special “Oldtimer’s Day” service Mr. and Mrs. Jean Mathis of Sal Baughman; vice-president, George Hince of Lebanon have bought the has been planned by the Gates Com em spent Sunday afternoon at the Humphrey; secretary, Mrs. Frank munity church at 11 a. m. and many home of her brother. George Cree Moore: and treasurer. Mrs. Jack Dug Don Brotherston house formerly I known as the Dick Brown house. will wish to attend. The Fair will gan. Corsages were presented to them Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Edwards from | be housed in the Gates Gym. and Newport have purchased the Clinton' Dinner guests at the Mary Hart by Mrs. Al Nesbitt. will use the Cafeteria in the high The out-going president, George man home Sunday were Mr. and school, both of which will open at Mrs. James Toomb of McCully moun Humphrey, expressed his apprecia Land house west of town. The Lands will move to Silverton where he will 1 p. m., permitting all from near or tion for the cooperation received, and be employed in the school system far, to enjoy a lunch while renewing tain. presented service pins for “service this Fall. old friendships. Gordon McMorris returned to his above and beyond the call of duty” to Mrs. Effie Nydegger has sold her A caravan of old model cars will home Friday evening following sur the following: Mrs. W’illiam Lee, pro large house to Mr. and Mrs. Cleo arrive for the afternoon, all members gery at the Salem Memorial Hos- gram chairman; Mrs. Dellis Hince, Davis of Mill City. Mrs. Nydegger of the newly organized Horseless secretary; and Mrs. Baughman, ways will move into her small house just I Carriage club in Salem. There will be pital. and means. vacated by Tom Phillips, who moved an opportunity for anyone to have Mrs. Lee, in turn, presented gifts into one of the Fred Lindeman Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Miller and their picture taken, with the car of children from Arizona are at the home on behalf of the executive board to apartments near Thiel’s store. their choice as background.’ of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnes Mrs. Humphrey as the “First Lady” Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Hunt, who Besides the many exhibits, and a in line of duty and to Mr. Humph have been living with her mother, , display of articles made in the Can I Jackson, Sr. rey, who also received a service pin. Mrs. Nydegger, will move into one i yon, for sale, there will be a special Awarded prizes, following the of the houses at Lindeman court east! J. C. Kimmel was in Corvallis Sun feature of a two-room house, furnish “parade of costumes” some of of town. ed as nearly as possible like those of day, where he attended a Founders which were very attractive, were Day banquet of Acacia chapter at early days. winners in the various categories: Oregon State College. Groups from every town from Me Ladies, Mrs. Earl Loucks, Mrs. Sid hama to Marion Forks, are cooperat Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott and Mr. Baughman, Mrs. A C. Riddle of ing on the exhibits, food concession», . and Mrs. Lee Bassett went to Othello, | Gates, and Mrs. William Lyness; and entertainment. The dates are ' Wash., over the weekend where they Men, William Lyness, George Hum June 26-27-28. You've got a date, in visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stover, phrey, A. C. Riddle, and Bill Lee; Gates! Girls, Keith Ann Croan, Martha, I former residents here. Janet, and Nancy Veness, and Sheila Dr. Mark Hammerickaen's Opto Helgath; and Boys, Earl Humphrey, May 24, 1967. Having been repeat- | metric offices in the Bell building in and David Croan. Merchants donated edly defeated in its attempt to ac-1 Stayton; Thursdays from 1:00 p. m. the prizes. The judges for the contest quire control of Sand Island and otn-I to 6:00 P. M. No appointments ne were Olivette Roles, Rosamond Re er islands in the Columbia River, mar the sea, the state of Washington ' cessary. adv. Mine, and Lloyd Sletto. Presiding over the business meeting today received another setback when I DETROIT—A no-host coffee and dessert party was held at the Detroit Mrs. Agnes* Allen returned Sun earlier in the evening, was Geo. the Supreme Court refused to grant i Ranger station Sunday evening by day from Salem where she had been Humphrey. Following the opening a rehearing on its decision that title. Mill City and Detroit forest service with her son-in-law and daughter, ceremonies, a brief report was given to Sand Island vests in the state of 1 personnel, honoring the Al Sorseth Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Poole. Mrs. by the chairman of the welcoming Oregon. Control of the island gives family, who plan on moving to Mill Allen had pneumonia, but is now in committee, Mrs. Edsel Croan. Mrs. to this state control over the fine Veness announced that the kindergar fishing grounds at the mouth of the her usual good health. City this week. ten graduation would be held at i :30, river. Due to increased work in the De May 25, 1901 George H. Himes, Graduation exercises for the Kind- Thursday evening, May 21, at the troit district, the forest service unit . assistant secretary of the Oregon is being spit into two divisions. The ' ergarten will be held Thursday ev Gates school auditorium. Mrs. Lee announced tnat Mrs. Slet- Historical Society, is in Astoria to new district will be known as the ening, May 21, at 7:30 P. M. at the Mill City area, with headquarters at Gates High School. The interested to's first grade room had won the day making arrangements for the So public is cordially invited to attend. room count for having the most par ck ty's purchase of the site of the Mill City. Sorseth, who has been district After the program a reception will ents present. Lewis and Clark camp, Fort Clatsop. It was voted to give $25.00 toward “Tne Lewis and Clark site is to the ranger here since 1055. will organize kindergarten expenses, so as to be \\ est what Plymouth Rock is to New the new district. The office will be opened about June 1. Mrs. Barney Scott, organist at the prepared for the renewal of classes Engand,” said Mr. Himes this morn- * Replacing Sorseth at Detroit is Ed- I Presbyterian church here, furnished next fall. ing. “It is an historic spot, and we The group decided to sponsor a re shall se that the memory of the ex ward Graham of Portland. The new background music at the electric or forest official, his wife. daughter gan for the recent tea at the home ception for members of the Senior plorers is perpetuated.” and two sons, arrived here about two of Mrs. Ercil Wilson near Mehama graduating class following Com May 26, 1810. The bark Albatross, 1 weeks ago. for the benefit of the “organ fund” at mencement night. May 27. Appointed Nathan Winship, Master, which The Civic Club, of which Mrs. Sor- i the Mehama Presbyterian church. to be cnairman for the affair was Mrs. sailed outward from Boston July last, James Wright. seth is a member, held a potluck , crossed the bar today and entered dinner jn her honor Tuesday at the A compltte report on work accom the Columbia River. It is planned The Round Robin Pinochle Club home of retiring president. Mrsri met at tne home of Mrs. Melbourne plished by the Health Department, that a site will be’selected somewhere Harry Spencer. Rambo Monday evening, high prize and of clinics held during the past up the river a settlement establish- ; was won by Mrs. Al Yankus, pinochle year, was read by Mrs. Frank Moore i ed, which should the venture prove by Mrs. Rambo, low went to Mrs. in the absence of Mrs. Herbert successful, would be the first Ameri Burton Borocghs. A visitor for the Hutchinson, ITA health chairman. can settlement on this coast. Crops At the close of the evening’s fes will be planted, a fortress will be evening was Mrs. Charlie Stewart. tivities, refreshments were served by , built, and the place will be used as a trade post and supply depot. Try MAURITA’S BEAUTY SHOP mothers of the first-graders. at Lyons for that permanent, sham May 26, 1941. Discontinuance by the Oregon Short Line Railroad of poo and wave, or hairstyling. Tele The Women’s Association of the daily passenger phone ULrick 9-2476. You’ll like service between Presbyterian Church will meet at our work and service. 20tf. Brogan and Vale and its institution Fellowship Hall at 7 o’clock sharp, of a tri-weekly service is in violation Thursday evening, so as not to in of an order of the State Railroad About 14 American legion and terfere with the school band and Commission and may result in the Legion Auxiliary members met at the chorus concert scheduled for that laying of a fine for each offense ac hall Saturday evening for a work night. A short business session will cording to Commission spokesmen. night. The time was spent in clean be held, as well as a brief program Failure of the company to make ap ing ana painting New light fixtures featuring a Christian education film plication for reduction of the service have been installed and new ceiling l>efore inauguarting the new service put in the kitchen and rest rooms. entitled "Campus Encounter." is the basis for action to be pressed REMOVE THIS About 11 o’clock the group enjoyed A no-hoet dinner for pupils of Mrs. by the Attorney General. a pot luck dinner. James Wright’s second grade and May 26, 1860. There is a consid- SHADOW FROM T n MSZ.e 1^1 > * Barbara Hirte ¡.nd barren Mar M rs. James Putman's combined second erable stir among the people in shall of the Teen Age Committee of and third grade and their mothers Marion county relative to the report- I YOUR HOME the high school gave a brief talk at was attended by about 70 persons last ed Santiam silver mines. A gentle- | the meeting of the Masonic Lodge week in the elementary school gym man just returned from there re Does your insurance fell abort Monday evening. They explained the nasium. Entertainment consisted of ports about 75 claims have been i a program presented by the taken up and that people are going I of covering today’s higher purpose of their group which is to | games, young people for their mothers, and in and out constantly. He thinks that I foster more parties and activities value of your property? If so during the year. They will also recipe books presented as gifts to the in a short time the rush will equal | I that to the Washos mines of Nevada , sponsor the parade at the July mothers. May 27, 1856. A brisk fight took < you stand to lose Important 4th celebration here this year. The afternoon circle of the Pres- pla.-e today between soldiers of the ■ money in case of fire. regular army, some volunteers, and . A car-load of ladies from the Mill byterian Church met last Wednesday an Indian troop under the command City Presbyterian Church drove to at the Herbert Schroeder home for of Old John. The red men mounted i Mehama on Thursday afternoon. May its regular study meeting. The group an attack against the dragoons un- . See Us Soon will act as hostesses at the Women ’ s 14, to attend the lovely tea at the home der ("apt. A. J. Smith, but were rout- of Mrs. Ercil Wilson for the benefit Association meeting Thursday night. ed by « relief column commanded Those present Were Mrs. James Swan, D. B. HILL INSURANCE of the electric organ being purchased Mrs C. E. Rogers, .Mrs. Fred by < apt C. C. Auger which swept in for the Mehama Presbyterian Church. on the flank and rear of the attackers ' I Going to the affair from here were: Grimes, Miss Daisy Geddes, Mr«. and drove them from the field. It | Robert Roach, and the hostess, Mrs. Jair.es Swan, Mrs. John Swan, COMPANY is hoped this battle will bring a quick Mrs Herbert Schroeder, Mrs. W. W. Mrs. H. A. Schroeder. end to the southern Oregon war. Mason, and Mrs. Charles Kelly. Also Ph. 1708. Mill City. Ore. May 28. 1891. A cyclone passed Cub Scout Den No. 2 met at the in attendance was Mrs. Robert Roach over the city of Arlington today. The home of Mrs. Martin Hansen Thurs and little daughter, Susie. day after school. Assistant den large general store of D. 8. Sprinkle mother, Mrs. Bud Cline, 1 was in collapsed under the force of the gale. charge, with den chief John Kelly The three persons in the store were ' assisting. Light refreshments were injured The large building was used served. The boys worked on their as a skating rink and opera house, scrap-book covers, and planted seeds owned by L. Q. Ralston, is in ruins. | in their egg-shell gardens. Roll call It is feared that considerable damage 1 found all members present The af has been done throughout the county, j ternoon ended with the playing of Mrs. I/oria Morris was able to come scoop-ball and basketball. home to her mothers (Mrs. Fred Original Equipment The Martha Troxell Circle of the Grimes) on Sunday afternoon, fol Christian church met Tuesday even lowing several weeks spent in Salem ing in the social rooms of the church at the home of her son and daugh Mrs. Albin Cooper, president, pre-1 ter-in-law, Mr and Mrs. Dick Mor sided at the business meeting. Mrs. ns, so as to be near her doctor for These are reconditioned original equipment William Shepherd presented the les treatments on her injured knee. son on the Middle East with a dis Mrs. Morris is able to get around regulators and sell for about exercise the knee upon which she cussion on orthodox churches in the to had surgery. Middle East. Mrs Milton Roten led the study on Acta using Chapters 17, 18 and 19. Mrs. Clinton Land was with core exchange. devotional leader. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs William Shepherd They Are Guaranteed and Mrs. Milton Roten. For the June 16 meeting. Mrs. Wil liam McClintock will present the program, Mrs Larry Lawrence will lead the devotions and Mrs. Albin Phone 7442 Highway 22 Mill City Cooper will be hostess. I This Week in Oregon History Sorseths Honored At Farewell Party REVIVAL Beginning May 24 EACH EVENING 7:30 P. M. Mill City Community Church SPECIAL MUSIC Evangelist, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Stretch Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Armstrong, Pastors Vacationing"? You’re so right to telephone ahead for reservations This will be one of the biggest years for motor ing vacations. Wherever you are going, tele phone ahead to make sure that you are not turned away for lack of reservations. This simple telephone call can add so much to your vacation fun. 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