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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1959)
»—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE I Ht RSDAY. JULY 2. ms Catches A Big One ♦ Up and Down The Avenue Thi- Monday morn.ng started my u ual rounds picking up the advertising and news for this week’s paper it marked an annivers ary for me. Six years ago last Satur day night I moved my family to Mill City and took over The Mill City Enterprise. One of the things I re alized Monday morning was that I was six years older. Tain’t funny, but nevertheless it is the naked truth Otherwise, I feel pretty much the same only I feel a little more secure Lynn Williamson of Idanha caught a whopper at than I did six years ago. It is quite Suttle Lake Thursday the 18th. He reeled in a 10 pound a challenge to move into a town on Saturday night, and have a news 11 ounce German Brown Trout. It measured 30 inches in paper on the street by Wednesday length. It is believed to be the year’s record fish by afternoon. That was accomplished one ounce for Suttle Lake. and The Enterprise has been “out on time" every week since that time, 312 weeks. May not seem much to i usual backdoor gossip. I don’t know an individual, but to me it is part, what’s happening, or what is in the of the realization of a dream I had local stores, so when Jack and I go always wanted my own newspaper in 1 to shop we just make a day of it and Oregon since coming here from go to the city." A minister said "No North Dakota in 1942. Now I have ione knows what is happening outside it and I’m glad. These six years his own congregation. \\. learn more have been happy ones for the most from radio and TV and the outside Weddle Funeral home, Stayton, part, and I want at thia time to world than we know about our own thank everyone for their kind con communities How do people get in was recently accepted into the fel sideration, businesswise and socially. | terested in community projects? . . lowship of an international organiza They have been wonderful years, and Public recognition is very necessary. tion of funeral director* known in I hope to be around for a lot more Who g. ts any publicity on the things the profession as the Order of the that are necessary for church, school, , Golden Rule. years—and I will be, God willing. and clubs? Funeral directors belonging to the • • • Telling people how important a order are selected for their ability to The Canyon Fair which made a three-day run al Gates was some newspaper is to a community may be uphold the ideals of this interna thing of a wonderful accomplish I a little far-fetched as you already tional organization. The order has a ment—and one that should bring a have one. Still, sometimes it's good membership which, literally, extends lot of credit to the Gates Women's to be reminded, and a newspaper is around the world, and has been in club, who were the main sponsors of only as good as the townspeople existence for more than three de the affair. Many people visited their i help make it and we appreciate your cades. In the funeral directing profes wonderful display over the weekend, cooperation in giving news to our cor- re.-pon tents, your advertising, and sion, it is considered a genuine dis and went away with an understand ing of what makes a small commun other efforts to make YOUR news tinction to be accepted into the fel lowship of the order .since ordinarily ity tick—it is the concerted effort paper valuable to its readers. but one funeral director in each com of everyone—and they had just that munity can belong, and the require from Mehama to Marion Forks. Con ments are such that only those funer gratulations ladies, for a job well al directors of high ethical standing done. in the profession can attain this dis* • • • By Mrs. John Teeters Weekend guests at the Raymond I tinction. This week I'm sort of all up in The order lays particular stress on the air. Mary Kelly, one of our writ Branch home were Mr Branch's sister the necessity of giving a service to ers took off with her husband for and family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Humanity in time of need that i* New York City for the Lions Inter King. Judy, Marva, Duane and Mrs medern and comprehensive, and at the national convention. My wife is va- j Frank Hoesley of Babbitt, Nev. They .»nie time, so moderately priced that cationing in California and Goldie left for the Coast Monday morning it is within reach of all, even those Rambo, who will be a member of I and planned on returning here Thurs .n the most humble cirmustancea. our staff as soon as she closes the day evening before going to Baker The member of the order in each city books, as recorder, is pretty where they will visit on their way community identifies himself by busy this week on that job. If we’re I home. means of a symbol, an armored short of news this week, that is the Visitors Friday at the Julius Knight with raised visor, who sup reason. Tietze home were Mrs. Tietze’s ports with his right hand a shield, Goldie, however, did write up the daughter. Mrs. Harvey Buxton and nearing the motto of the order: following little piece, and 1 feel that two children of Ooos Bay. "service Measured not by gold but it is quite fitting for the beginning Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tietze and by the Golden Rule.” In his left hand of our seventh year of operation in Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richmond and two tne Knight grasps a drawn sword, the Canyon. It follows below: daughters attended the Hinkle fam as if to signify his readme*» to do- Hometown Newspaper ily reunion at Philomath College Sun tend the nign principles inscribed Sometimes it helps us to appreci- | day. This was the 52nd annual re upon th* shield. ate a thing that we have if we con union and there were over 100 rela sider what the future would be like tives there for one day. »L «SCRIBE TO THE MILL CITI if we lost it. So let us consider the The Rev. James Dowdy was guest local newspaper. Take the case of speaker at the Mehama etiurch Sun tNiLKFRlSE TODAY: »3*0 a Year one small town newspaper in New day morning. Mr. Dowdy has served York state which sold its newspaper f«>r the past year as minister of edu One-key control >njy a few months ago. The husband of cation of the First Presbyterian Chevy in its field kas the pnblishing team died ana due to church in Salem. The Dowdys are done au-ay unth the wife’s poor health she was un leaving soon for Myrtle Creek where fumbling for 'wo er able to carry on. She tried to get he has been called to the pastorate of three keys. The tame community leaders to buy it but no the Tri-City crurch. key unlocks the door, interest was shown She finally sold starts the engine, The Rev. and Mrs. James Hardy opens the glow’s box out to the publisher of another news and children and Mrs. Hardy’s sister, and trunk. paper in a nearby town. The new Kathleen Hudlow of Pasco, Wash., publisher attempted to cover the I returned here Monday from Sacra small town items, but fell far short mento, Calif., where they had been of the former local newspaper. visiting. They also attended summer What is the reaction of towns I choir school at San Anselmo. WHY DO WITHOUT people to a situation like this? Here Pvt. Luther Brown is spending his are some of the quotes “Our town leave from Fort Ord, Calif., at the THIS CONVENIENT doesn’t have a public voice anymore. home of hiB sister here the Dee Good The vital spark is gone. “Now who mans. UTTLE TOUCH... knows what’s going on anymore, or The Tom Rice family returned what the stores have to offer? 1 home the last of the week from a LET ALONE don't even know what friends are two week’s vacation when they visit still alive or what they are doing.. ed their son-in-law and daughter, the A housewife says, “outside of the Richard Garlands, at Great Falls, Mont. Mr. and Mrs. Donald T Stensland (Deanie McDonald) of Cloverdale, Automotive & Industrial are announcing the arrival of a son, born June 29 at a Salem hospital. Maintenance He has been named Theodore J. His paternal grandparents are Mr. and Wedling, Diesel Engine Mrs. Theodore J. Stensland. of Hills- | boro and maternal grandparents Service Mr. and Mrs. Chris McDonald Shop or Held | Tumalo. Delco Batterlew Mrs. Joe Jone« and children Factory Equipment Ignition Klamath Falls visited during weekend with her mother, Mrs Jen Parts nie Moe and her sister’s family the Dealer for Alrco Welding Larry Kimseys. Mrs. Moe. Mrs. Products Jones and children and Mrs. Kimsey and children went to Silverton Sun- I day to a family gathering at the Albin Johnson home. Mrs. Eva Crook entered a Port Jim and Very! Hoover land hospital for treatment again Phone 2602 Mill City Saturday after a short stay at her home here. Mr and Mrs. Horace McCarley Jr. BIGGER BRAKES and children of Myrtle Point visited You Find the Best in the last of the week at the H. W. Not only bigger, but built with McCarley home. Sunday guests at bonded linings for up to 66% 'the McCarley’s were their son-in-law longer life. Just to prove daughter. Mr. and Mrs Leonard what's what, Chevy out- when you shop regularly and Ammons of Longview, Wash. stopped both of the 'other at our meat and grocery Reno Miletta returned borne Sat two" in a NASCAR’-con- urday from a two week stay at Na ducted test of repeated stop* store. tional Guard Summer camp. from highway speeds. Visitor* Sunday with Mrs. Mabel 8 m on about a Locker Today. 4^Maoru«M e««4 ft««»*-A Order one and have rt ready Patton were her son and wife. Mr. and Mr* E. V. Patton of Dallas. for falL the Affiliation of Weddle Funeral Home Joins International Funeral Directors Group WEDDLE FUNERAL HOME I 777 THIRD STREET This is an important announcement, because mem bership in the Order is open only to funeral director» of high professional standing; it is a distinction shared by carefully selected funeral directors throughout the world. An application for membership cannot be passed pon by tne Order itself; membership is granted only fter the Order has made direct contact with those who are in the best possible position to know whether the applicant is worthy: families served, and the busi ness and professional men of the community in which the applicant lives. The Symbol which appears below is the identifying emblem of membership, and all user, of this Symbol are pledged to give modern, comprehensive service, to advise wisely, and keep all charges moderate. MEHAMA THESE BIG CHEVY VIRTUES! Hoover's Repair MEAT and GROCERIES Open 7 Days A Week. Mill City Meat Market Fhooe 2M2 MtH City STAYTON. OREGON The Order is happy to present and recommend this firm to the people of this community and the sur rounding territory, and takes pride in making this pub lic announcement of the appointment SERVICE MIAM Ul> SOI »V ■ • REGISTRAR (.nir> • . ©rber al Qtye Oalben Stult un n • • THl OOtOtN ^n^nfcrniilunialiludían of'ÛependakleÛunend'DtndotV GREATER ROOMINESS Official dimension* reported to 'JT p Automobile Manufacturers Association make this point abundantly clear. For example, Chevy's front seat room is up to 5.9 inches wider than in comparable cars. And Chevy even offers more front seat head room than all but one of the h¿0fc-priced cars! MOST ADVANCED ENGINES We'll let SPORTS CARS ILLUSTRATED talk about Chevy's standard passenger car and Corvette V8’s: "In deed, this device is surely the moat wonderfully responsive engine available today at any price.” And every motor maga zine concurs! There are eight V8's to pick from—the widest choice in Chevy’s field FRESH _ STYLING 1’7 POPULAR SCLY ENCE maga zine's experts took one look and said, "In its price class, Chevy estab lishes a new high in dar ing styling. FULL COIL RIDE You've almost got to find a really rocky road to show off Chevy's easygoing ride to full advantage MOTOR TREND magazine gives you an idea, though: “. . . the smoothest, most quiet, softest riding car in its price class." BIGGER SAVINGS Two Chevrolets packing our pennypinching 6 with Power glide delivered a whopping 22.38 mpg in this year's Mobil- gaa Economy Run, winning the first two places in their class and walking away with top honors among all full-size can. How can you argue with a figure like that' HIGHER TRADE-IN N A D.A.* Guide Books carry the proof of Chevy’s extra trade-in value. They show that Chevrolet used car prices last year averaged up to a solid 1128 higher than comparable models of the other two can in Chevy's field. fvm D wln 4 teeode f HEVROI.KT Visit the General Motors crnioit at the Oregon Centennial Exposition in Portland, and see your local authorized Chevrolet dealer When in Need of Printing Buy it in MiR City from MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Gene Teague Chevrolet 120 W HolKHer S+eyton, Oregon Phone RO 9-2126