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VOLUME XV
NI 'M BER 26
More Entries
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4th Events Here
MILL CITY. OREGON THURSDAY. JUNE 25. 1959
Just Before Economy Run Takeoff
New Dist. Gov.
Present Mon. at
Lions Steak Fry
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Annual Meeting of
Christian Church Held
Here on Sunday
The annual meeting of the local
Christian church was held last Sun-
day following a Fellowship dinner.
Time is growing short for final
The first steak fry of the summei Eldon Hutchinson, chairman of the
The last meeting for the summer
meeting
preparations for Mill City’s Fourth
months for Lions club members, Board presided at the
of
the North Santiam Chamber of
of July celebration with TAC (Teen
the Auxiliary and friends was held Yearly reports were given by th« Commerce was held in the Woman’s
various
officers
of
the
church
and
Age Committee) in charge of the
at the city park Over 50 attended
clubhouse in Stayton last Wednesday
parade and Queen selection. To make
the event Eight members of the Sunday school. The proposed budget night, with George Duncan Jr., pre
for the coming year was accepted
this event a success the cooperation
Scio group were present.
siding at the short meeting
The following officers were elected
of everyone is urged
Special guests for the night were
Jerry Coffman, public relations
for
1959-60.
Elders:
Richard
Free
newly elected district governor and
chairman
for the Chamber reports«
It is hoped that more organizations
Mrs. Charles Rickabaugh, and the man. James Putman, Glen Shelton, on the lake tour which is coming up
will enter floats and also a princess
Irl
Plymale.
and
Lawrence
Brent.
new cabinet secretary and Mrs. Alden
Friday. July 12. All visitors from
for the Queen Contest—So Tar only
Brigg- <>f Eugene. The meeting was Deacons: Eldon Hutchinson, James outside the Canyon area will be given
candidates are Phyllis Bickett, spon
presided over by Don Moffatt, new Owen, Milton Roten. Floyd Shep a free boat tour of the lake on that
sored by Marilyn Assembly of Rain
ly elected president of the Mill City herd, William Shepherd, Herbert day Fuel for the mtorboats is be-
bow for Girls and Shereen Muir by
Robert
Club.
Following the steak dinner. Whitaker. Robert Thorpe.
ing furnished by Cox & Bryant oil
TAC. The Queen selection will take
Moore
and
E.
K.
Fish.
District Governor Rickabaugh pre
distributors in this area. All local
place July 3 at 8 p. m in the grade
Junior
Deacons,
Hershel
Clark.
sented Moffatt with his Lions club
folk can take the trip but will be
school gymnasium. A Queen and four
key,and also a five-year perfect at- Donald Howe and William Putman. charged a small fee. Another feature
princesses will be chosen from the
Trustees.
Irl
Plymale.
3-year
term:
tendance tab.
of the day at Detroit will be the old
group with candidates being judged
The Mill City club felt highly hon Herbert Whitaker. 2 year term, and time cars. The Salem Chapter of the
on poise, personality and speech. Or
Floyd
Shepherd,
1
year
t^rm.
Church
ored by the presence of the newly and Sunday school pianist, Mrs El Horseless Carriage Clubs of America
ganizations are asked to contact Jo-
elected governor and cabinet secre
will be on hand. They will meet at
Anne Challender at 2006 or Karen
tary as this is the first club visited don Hutchinson; assistant. Mrs Wil Stayton at 9 o’clock Friday morn
Marshall at 1351 as soon as a prin
liam Shepherd. Sunday school secre
in the district. This was not an of- tary, Doris Hutchinson. Deaconesses, ing and make a tour of the Canyon.
cess is selected. Girls selected must
ficial visit, however, and they will re
be a member of Santiam Union high
Mmes Arthur Hedge. Eldon Hutch This group will be treated to a free
turn later in the year
school or a graduate of the class of
inson. James Poole, Elmer Shaw. s dinner as guests of the Cascade
1969.
Pictured above are the notables present for the start of the Andy Anderberg. newly elected Herbert Whitaker, Nat Wills. Rob j Canyon club of Detroit-Idanha
Lindsey Wright reported that there
The parade will be held the morn economy run put on by Gene Teague Chevrolet Saturday after Lion Tamer introduced members from ert Thorpe. James Putman. E. K.
Scio.
He
is
a
past
president
of
that
are
still a lot of Souvenir Centennial
ing of the Fourth with the first sec noon. From left to right are Bean Festival Princesses Carol Sue
Fish. Lawrence Brent.
Kenneth
tion to consist of chidlren under 12. Ball, Mill City; Lameda Minton, Stayton and Marylee Miller, club. He also introduced other guests Chance and Leo Poole. Church Clerk, coins which are not in circulation.
present. Ken Purdy of Scio gave a Mrs. Lowell Cree. Financial Secre- It is essential that every busineaa
with their pets, bikes, etc. The Cen
Bill Bald short talk giving his appreciation for I tary. Mrs. William Shepnerd Treas- house in the Canyon push the sale
tennial theme is urged for the parade Sublimity; Mill City Chief of Police Clarence Meader
and floats. The second section of the win, sales manager for Gene Teague Chevrolet; Mayor J. C. Kim the dinner, and also inviting the , urer. Mrs. Kathleen Story. Sunday of these souvenir coins, as through
parade will consist of floats, march mel of Mill City and Everett Norfleet, Stayton Police Chief. Put group to visit the Scio club.
School superintendent. Glen Shelton. this means, much of the publicity for
At a short board meeting one new Assistant, Mrs. William Shepherd, the Canyon is being paid. Over $1,200
ing units, bands, etc. Registration ting gas into the can for use in the run is Tom Kanoff, Mill City.
member. Jim Gordon, new city re- (radle roll superintendent, Mrs. F. worth of the coins are on hand now.
fee for floats will be $1.00. Prizes
corder. was taken into the club.
■will be given.
Shepherd, and Sunday school supply They may be obtained local!} at the
Larry Brent cooked the spuds for librarian, Mrs. Albin Cooper.
U. S. National bank or Mill City
Class
of
1944
Holds
A window display is also being
the group and Lee Ross was chief
' Pharmacy. Others stores also have
sponsored by TAC with business
Reunion at Silver Creek
cook. A steak fry for the Lions and
them. Ask for them and send them
firms urged to put on a display of
Auxiliary and their friends will be Ruth Tohl Makes Good
to your friends
Falls Saturday Afternoon
Centennial items. antiques,
etc.
held each month during the summer.
The Chamber voted to purchase <•
The graduating class of Mill City
These displays will be judged and
Golf
Score
Tuesday
large advertisement in both the Mill
and the committee would like to see
High school for 1944 held a reunion
Mrs. Rudy Tohl won the low net Any Enterprise, the Canyon Adver
100 percent cooperation of mer
at Silver Creek Falls Sunday. This
Class
R Golf tournament for San titer and The Stayton Mail, Read the
chants. The display does not have to
event is held every five years.
tiam Golf club at Stayton when they advertisement, and send it to a re
be elaborate.
Present were: Lila
(Needham)
played Oak Knoll members Tuesday. lative or friend, It is one way of
Isom of Portland; Mr and Mrs. Al
Parade route for the float and any
Mrs. Tohl has been playing for stimulating trade and interest tn this
bert Toman. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis
last m-inute information will be in
I about two months and this is eon- scenic area.
(Jane
Davis),
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Clyde
Weather the past week has been '
The Enterprise next week.
Gene Mauldin, of the State High
! sidered exceptional for * beginner.
The Fourth starts off with a Pan a little more favorable for softbatl Hathaway, all of Salem; Mr. and
Others winning were Eleanor Camp- way Commission publicity depart-
cake breakfast in the city park, spon playing, and high time too, as the Mrs. Norman Peters of Seattle,
1 bell from Oak Knoll with 47 in Low . meat was present and showed a
sored by the Lions club. Other events teams have been having a rough Kathleen Story and Bob Pratt; Mr.
’ Class. Low Net for Oak Knoll were color-sound film on interesting spots
will be junior league baseball games, time keeping up with the schedule. and Mrs. Jack Scott. Mr and Mrs.
Eleanor Roye in Class A, Minnie in the State and also told of the
Wednesday, June 17 in the first Jack Duggan of Mill City and guests;
softball games. motorcycle races,
Rinter, Class B and Velda Jacobsen, work the department does in pro
moting tourist trade. tie stated
an outdoor dance spnsored by the game. Simpson of Lyons went (Cleve Davis of Mill City; Mr. and
The economy run for the 1959 Class C.
Jaycees and the fireworks display against the Mehama Town team. Af Mrs. Frank Smith of Sheridan; Mrs. I Chevrolet, sponsored by Gene Teague
For Santiam, low gross was won while there is some influx due to the
ter eight hard innings tne 'core was Mabel Freeman of Portland and Mr. i Saturday afternoon was started in by Helen Novak with 45 Low Net Centennial, a lot of this increase ia
put on by the firemen.
0-0. In the bottom of the ninth, and Mrs. Charles Peters and Leland i Mill City. On hand for ttie start of winners were Class A. Betty Sattley. just normal, as each year Oregon is
Frank Spellmeyer hit a double and Peters of Prineville.
| the run were three Bean Festival Ruth Tohl. Class B and Bula Smith becoming more popular as a summer
vacation .pot due to its ideal climate
Bernie Miotke hit a hard ball to left
Ball.
Mill i Class C.
! Princesses. Carol Sue
field, ending the game 1-0 in favor Volkels To Be Installed
(most of the time).
City; Lameda Minton of Stayton and!---------------------------------
This will be the last general meet
of Simpsons.
Marylee
Miller
of
Sublimity.
Also
e
.
ing of the Chamber until Fall, but
In the night cap the Plywood boys Head of Eastern Star Sun. here were Everett Norfleet of the rUDOrdl OOTVICOS Hole! TOT
Mr. »nd Mrs. Floyd Vokel of Gates
from Idanha downed the Jaycees 8
board meetings will be held each
I Stay ton police 1
F»""« Lyon. Re.id.nt
will
be installed as Worthy Mat
month during this time to handle the
Several local folks left last Thurs to 2.
' sales manager --- ------ ---------
Friday night the firm game was ron and Worthy Patron of Marilyn i Chevrolet.
day morning for Portland where
LYONS—Funeral services were affairs of the group. These are held
they took in the State Cnvention of between Simpson of Lyons and the ¡Chapter. No. 15. Order of Eastern
All the gas was drained from the held Tuesday morning. June 23 at the fourth Tuesday of each month in
Lions and Auxiliary clubs. The affair Mehama Fire Department with the monies slated for 2:30 n. m., Sun carburetor, and the main tank sealed 10 o’clock from
Weddle Funeral Mill City and are open to all mem
was held at Multnomah hotel, Thurs sawdust guys coming out on top day afternoon. June 28. art the lodge off. Then only one gallon of gasoline Home in Stay ton for Mrs. Ada Peek bers.
! hall here
day, Friday and Saturday Going 11 to 3.
_______ _
Wiley of Philomath, a former Lyons
Elective officers to be Installed was put into a can and used on the
In the second game the Gates
from here were District Governor
run. The car made 22.9 miles before resident, who passed away June 18 Tables at Santiam State
and Mrs. Charles Kelly, Cabinet Firement dropped the Jaycees 11-6 j include: worthy matron. Elsie Völ it stopped___________________________at “ Corvallis Nursing home. She
Monday night the Gates Firemen kel, worthy patron, Floyd Völkel;
Secretary and Mrs. Lee S. Ross, Mr
Culmination of the affair was the was born at Alsea November 2. 1877. Park Being Refinished
and Mrs. Don Moffatt, Lowell Fleet won over Simpson of Idanha 5 to 2. associate matron, Glayds Lake; as- selling of a 1949 Chevrolet for only
She is survived by her husband,
The tables *t Santiam State park
wood and Bob Veness. Others attend The night cap saw the Mehama Town Cociate patron. Wilson Stevens; sec «995 Winning ticket was held by Roy Wiley of Philomath, three aons. west of Mill City are being given a
Mary
Gulliford;
treasurer,
retary,
ing part of the sessions were Mr. and Team pitcher throw a 1-hitter to nip
George Wiley of Sweet Home; Cecil i refurbishing at the present time ac
j Agnes Carlson; conductress, Goldie Albert Woosley, of route 1. Albany. Wiley of Oak Ridge, and Leroy Wiley cording to Frank Hayes. The tables
Mrs. Andy Anderberg and Mrs. Ed. the Mehama Firemen 2-z
Taegue
said:
“
I
feel
that
a
deserving
, Storey; and associate conductress.
league Standings
Goschie.
man held the ticket. He was already of Portland; one sister, Mrs. Min will be sanded and revarnished.
Sylvia Duncan.
Won
Several of the group took a trip
Mr. Haye« states a lot of people
the owner of a Chevrolet, but his nie Reynolds of Walia Walla, Wash,
Appointive
officers
will
also
take
.6
t the Centennial grounds to see Simpson of Lyons
two brothers, Henry Peek of Alsea, are using this park again this sum
!
car
had
broken
down.
I
’
m
sorry
we
office at the same ceremony.
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the Ice Capades, making the trip on Gates Firemen ........ .
didn’t have more cars to sell at this 1 and Jess Peek of Summit, also sev mer. He also said residents should
.5
the steamboat Centennial Queen. Simpson of Idanha __
eral grandchildren nieces and ne- become more familiar with the camp
I pnee.”
5
| phews.
This was a wonderful trip, and all Mehama Town Team
sites and picnic area at the Lake
Between 400 and 500 people were
3
enjoyed the exhibits and show in the Mill City Jaycees __
Interment was in Fox Valley ceme- Shore camp, a« the accomodations
present at the drawing.
evening
Mehama Fire Department ....1
9
jtery.
are about the best in the stat«.
Time and space here do not per
Wednesday night June 24 will see
mit a report on the conventon, but the Gates Firemen meet Simpson of
Antique Display at Golliets in Mehama
those who attended came away with Idanha In the second game. Mehama
a feeling of having learned many Firemen will meet the Mehama Town
worthwhile things
team.
The lone bid of J Bacaloff, Port
Friday night Mehama Townies will land, $29,800, for slope stablidation
1 meet League Leading Simpson of adjacent to the powerhouse at De
Lyons. The Jaycees will meet Simp troit Dam on the North Santiam
son of Idanha in the nightcap.
River, was
automatically rejected
Monday night, Simpson of Lyons Thursday because it exceeded the
and the Mehama Firemen will battle
Thursday. June 25, Theta Rho ' it out and for the nightcap the Government estimate, $11.440. by
more than 25 oer cent.
Giris.
i Jaycees will battle the Gates Smoke
Friday. June 26, Oddfellows Lodge. ! Eaters.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freeman
Sunday. June 28, Open Installa
and their taree children. Earnest, Es-
tion of officers of Marilyn Chapter,
i ther and Paul spent the weekend
No. 15. Order of Eastern Star, 2:30
' east of the mountains. Friday even
p. m. at lodge hall.
ing they visited friends at Prine
Wednesday. July 1, Santiam Re
ville. Mr. and Mrs Don James They
bekah Lodge.
j spent the night camping at the
Lawn watering should begin be- ( Ohorn State park Saturday night
stayed at the Ukiah State park
Retarded Children Group fore the soil becomes too dry, says I they
County Extension agent, Wilbur L. and Sunday went to Battle Mountain
State park, where they attended a
To Meet at Lebanon
Blum.
Once lawn soils become dry they 1 family reunion in commemoration of
The June meeting of the Linn
Association for Retarded chidlren tend to resist the absorption of ‘ the 80th anniversary of the arrival
will be held June 25 in th ecivic water This is especially true of in Oregon by covered wagon train
Many items of interest from the early
have blades of different size and shapes to
orom of the Lebanon library.
heavy and compacted soils of older I of William T. and Margaret Ann
dayB have a prominent place at the front of
make fancy moldings. In those days you
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M om , found lawns, and of soils on steep slopes. Preston, great grandparents of Mrs.
Go 11 let’s Hardware Department Where mod
ers of the Baby Louise Haven Day Considerably more water is often Freeman. The Preston’s made the
didn’t just go to a lumber yard and pick up
school, Salem, will be guest speak required to wet such dried out soils.1 trip from Illinois to Oregon in the
ern merchandise once occupied floor space
a piece of molding or picture frame, you
summer
of
1879
making
the
trip
in
Most lawn grasses don’t like to
ers. They will give ideas for start
you can now see almost anything out of the
made It yourself.
90
days.
One
hundred
and
thirty-three
ing a day-care project in Lebanon. I grow during the warm summer
past.
Many
customers
are
bringing
in
some
descendents
of
the
Prestons
attended
I weather. If lawns are permitted to |
Refreshments will be served.
The youth of today gets quite a kick
of their prized heirlooms to add to the
! dry out. more than normal amounts 1 the reunion Sunday. The group meets
out
of the early day gramaphones. The Hi Fl
Centennial Display. Mr. and Mrs. Messinger
i if water are required to bring them every five years.
of
grandmother's day, fruit jars made of
of Mehama really scoured the closets at
1 back.
Voters at Lyons
crockery, coffee grinders of all shapes and
Weather at Detroit Dam
Early applications of water are to
home and came up with some amazing things
sizes from one you can hold in your hand
Approve School Budget
| maintain present soil moisture eon-| June 17
63 51 trace 1566.60
such as a shoe buckle worn by a male rela
to one that standee 2M> feet high and weighs
LYONS—At the school election ditions. Consequently, it’s not ne June 1-
73 53 0.00 1566.47
tive around 1760. Among Mrs. Messinger’s
over 100 pounds.
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held Friday at the Mari-Linn school cessary to apply large quantities of June 1»
prize
antiques
are
some
very
ornate
brass
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house the budget of $76-865 was water if the soil is not too dry. In June
85
Yolks for both oxen an humans, fashion
lamps, a doll buggy that is 100 years old and
passed by a vote of 38 yes to 17 no. fact, overwatering is wasteful and June 21
82 55 0.00 1566 54
pages
from 1795 to 1900 catch the ladies
in
very
good
shape.
John
Lambrecht
loaned
1566.62
000
The budget was turned down by makes the soil waterlogged and I June 22
52
74
interest.
a set of planes to the display. These planes
I »oggy
75 ' I 0.00 1566.6*
the voters in the May election
I June
Spellmyer and
Miotke Bang
Ball for Simpson
Chevrolet Does
22.9 on Canyon
lest Run Sat
Local Folk Attend
State Lions Convention
Army Enginers Reject
Lone Bid for Detroit
Dam Slope Stablization
Coming Events
Water Lawns Before
They Become Too Dry
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