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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 27, 1959)
______________________________________ ox the SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — GATEWAY TO THE HEART OF NATURE'S EMPIRE VOLUME XV Last Rites Held Tuesday for Mrs. D. B. Hill — MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY. Al Gl ST 27. 1959 NUMBER 35 Citizens of the Week « «00 A YEAR 10c A COPY I Grange Plans For Annual Fall Festival State Tournament Dedicated To Russ Kelly Last Rites for Louis Rada To Be Held Sat. The State Softball tournament at Corvallis this year was dedicated to the late Russell Kelly, who was one of the main backers of softball in the state. Russ was a vice president of the State association at the time Maxine Hill, widow of Delbert B. The Santiam Valley Grange Har- of his death, and this was a fitting Mill City lost another of its pio tribute to him. Hill, passed away at the Santiam Me vest Festival board met at the Grange neer businessmen early Wednesday Among those from here taking in morial Hospital in Stayton. Saturday Hall in Lyons Friday evening to morning when death came to Louis A. morning. August 22. The daughter of discuss plans for the coming 20th the tournament were Mr and Mrs. Rada at Santiam Memorial Hospital. Dick Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Forrest and Stella Berry, she was annual grange fair which will be Death was caused by cancer. He had born at Roseburg July 19. 1905 When held Saturday afternoon and even Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kelly, the been ailing for some time, but had This week The Enterprise is featuring the Shields ReMines. Bette Kelly. Boots a little girl, her mother passed away, I ing, September 19. not been taken to the hospital until children of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Loveall of and she raised by her uncle and aunt, Jake Myers, chairman of the fair Higdon, E. S. Peterson. Fred Gnusch- 1:00 o’clock the morning of his death. ke. and Mrs. Gordy McMorris. Gor Mill City as citizens of the future. They are the late Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown of was in charge of the meeting Fri Louie as he was called by his many Lyons. She attended the elementary Karen 7, Robert 5 and Nancy who was 8 months day night. Co-chairman is Elmer dy played for Randall’s One of the friends here was a self-made man. He umprise was Gene Armstrong, form school there. She graduated from the Taylor. Lorena Stevens is secretary old when the picture yas taken. was born October 15. 1892 in Yugo Mill City high school in 1924. and and Lloyd Sletto treasurer. Clerks for er depot agent here. slavia and was 67 years old at tne Randalls will meet Falkenstein of was employed by the local newspaper the fair will be Blanche Wagner and J time of his death. He came.to the Eugene in the first game tonight at then later by the Mill City State Ruth Thompson. United States when 18 years of age I 7 o'clock bank for many years. Following are the committee chair- Ito and went first to Phillips, Wis. From She was married to D. B. Hill on man appointed Friday nifht: there he came to Mill City, but said March 6. 1937, in Salem where she i Division I—Antiques. Keith Phil- “I can’t learn the English language had been employed in the office of the lips. here as there are too many Czechs.” Marion Hotel for about two years, , Jerry’s Tavern at Gates was brok- ' Division II—Baking, Alta Bode- He then went to Portland and enroll- later returning to her position in the ' en into Tue-iiay night or early Wed- | eker. d in a barber college. Following his local bank for a short time. Mr. Hill, nesday of last week, says Red Division III—Canning, Bertha Basi. graduation he operated a barber shop long-time banker in this area, passed I Rynearson, owner. Division IV—Fancy Works, Lois in that city for some time. He then away at their home July 13 this year. I He reported that some cash, guns i Myers. returned to Mill City where he operat Mrs. Hill was a member of the ' and ammunition was taken from his Division V—Farm Booth, Albert ed -a bartier shop. He married Mary Presbyterian church of Mill City, place of business. Whoever made the ' Julian. Walters in Albany, June 20, 1917 and Winding up the softball r season ------- entry evidently had seen where the where she sang in the choir for many Division VI— Flowers, Bea Hiatt. to this union two daughters were here Monday night and taking the I was pUt Rynearson leaves a years and served on the board of Division VII— Fruit. Frauk Baal. born They are Barbara Morris, Mill trustees. She was a past worthy ma tournament was the Mehama Town -mall amount of cash in the place each Division VIII—Handiwork and City and Carolyn Copeland of Spring- team coached by Bob Rash. They won night for the help when they open Novelities, Mr. and Mrs. Warner tron of Marilyn Chapter, No. 145, The Mill City Garden club will jfield. Order of the Eastern Star, and a past the final game 7 to 1 from the Gates mornings. Hampton. ! hold its Fall Flower show Thursday. The deceased was always active in Firemen. Jerry Rosamond coached the Total amount of the loss was not Grand Warder of the Grand Chapter Division IX—Livestock, John Lam August 27 (today) from 2 to 7 p. m the business affairs of the city. He Gates Smoke Eaters to their second learned. of Oregon, as well as a former mem brecht, Hubert Wagner. at Friendship hall. Mrs Adolph Brun built the original Hilltop store in ber of the Endowment Fund commit place spot in the tournament and I Division X—Vegetables. G i le s ner is general chairman. 1927 ami operated this business un tee. She had also served as chairman Vaughn Hunt of M & M Lyons coach Wagner. The following rules will be used: til he sold to Albert Toman. Other ed him team to third place. for the Cancer Fund drive in this Home Ec. Chairman—Violet Wag- Foliage and accessories will be per- business ventures here were the Deer Awards were given out at the vicinity for a number of years. Her Per. j mitted in all arrangements. Horn Motel which is now operated by tourney as follows: best all around memberships also included many Greeting Committee—Ed Taylor All specimens must have foliage Mr and Mrs. Tom Morris. He also player, Dennie Frank; Harol^ Wiltse, years in the Mill City Woman’s club Pest utility and Ralph Earhart, best and Albert Julian. Doors will be open by 9 a. m owned the Mill City Hotel, and his and various church groups. Entertainment—Blanche Wagner Entries must be in by 11 a. m. for last business venture was the Mill pitcher, all from the Mehama Town In ill health for seven years. Mrs team; best catcher, Frank Spellmeyer and Alta Bodeker judging. City Drite In which he operated until Hill was hospitalized just four weeks M & M Lyons; first baseman, Jack Violet Wagner, home ec chair The Garden club will endeavor to illness forced him to sell this spring. man stated they would have their I care for all exhibits, but cannot be before her death. One of Mr. Rada’s lifetime ambi Ruth, third baseman, Maurie Bas Memorial services were held at sett, and second baseman. Gary Be annual lunch served Saturday from , held for loss or injury. tions was realized three years ago 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. August 25. vier, all from Gates Firemen; short- 11:30 until 1 p. m. In the evening the The theme for the show is “Cen- when he made a trip to his homeland. short at the Presbyterian church with Rev. stop, Dennie Frank, Mehama Town usual turkey feed with all the trim ' tury of Gardens.” Following this return here he was a Larry Brent, chairman of the mings will be served by the Home Noble Streeter of Prineville, but ies; left field, Jerry Ruby, and center Division I—Arrangements. guest of the Mill City Lions club, formerly of Mill City, officiating. Held, Al Ward, both Gates; right finance and property committee of Ec club. This is one the main draw Division II—Canyon Sunset, pink, when he gave a vivid description of the First Christian Church here has ing cards of the fair. Members of the church choir furnish fielder, Herb Mays, M & M. lavender conditions in that land making ev ed the music. Interment was at Lone Theme of this year's fair will Class III—Mt. Hood, all white, eryone glad of an opportunity of liv The sportsmanship trophy went to 1 set forth some of the plans for get Oak Cemetery in Stayton with Wed the Mehama Firemen and best bat- ting the church property into shape- : again be “Harvest of Plenty.” flowers and containers. ing in America dle Funeral Home in charge of ar iter was Jim Tigar with 556 from M before winter. So far some of the 'Grangers will meet at the hall on Class IV —Blue Lake, blue shades. Always a good citizen, he will be things done to improve the church Thursday, September 17 to get the rangements. Class V—Grandma’s Bouquet, any ' greaUy T.jssed fy everyone here. He de M Lyons. Surviving are a half-brother, Lynn was an active member of the Volun This tournament wound up a season have been as follows: several loads hall set up and ready to receive the color. Berry. Ft. Bragg. Calif.; two step I of good entertainment ior the area, of brush and trash have been re exhibits. All exhibitors are request Class VI—Modern Style, any color, teer Firemen here and also belonged brothers, Cecil and Everett Lake, and it is expected the North Santiam moved to the city dump; the base ed to bring their exhibits in early any direction. ! to the Macabee lodge. both of Mill City; three step-children, Softball Association will again have ment storage room has been clean Saturday morning, September 19 in Class VII—Tiny Tots, miniature Besides his widow and two daugh Mrs. R. C. Haseman. Waldport; Mrs. a group of good teams on Allen Field ed and put in order; the winter sup- ' order to get them set up for the judg under five inches. ters, he is survived by brothers. ply of wood has been spit and stack ing. Deadline for the receiving of Charles Kelly, and D B. Hill. Jr., both next season. Class VIII—Corsages. A Day; B. Frank in Portland. Joseph in Chi< ago ed in the basement; the lawn has been entries has been set at 12 noon that Evening of Mill City; six step-grandchildren; and Emil in Yugoslavia; sisters. Mrs. fertilized, trimmed, reseeded in spots day. Judging will begin at 1 o’clock and six step-great grandchildren. Pre Division II—Horticulture Anton Moravec. Mill City, and Anna and thoroughly watered; a large pile sharp. All exhibitors are required ceding her ¡n death was another half Division III—Potted Plants. Rada of Yugoslavia; and five grand of rocks and dirt have been removed J to leave their exhibits in the hall brother, Dale Berry, who was killed Class I-Cacti and succulents. children, Terry and Tama Morris from the lawn and a base was laid until 10 o’clock that night, and then during the war in the Pacific. Class II. Blooming. Mill City, and Maralee. Linda and for a driveway at the parsonage. Class III. Foliage. 1 they are asked to please be on hand to Barbara Copeland of Springfield. This is just a beginning of the take their exhibits home with them. Division IV—Junior Funeral services will be held at clean-up project which has been Class I—Horticulture There will be the usual talent show 2 p m. Saturday at Weddle Funeral Charley Stewart said Monday morn lined up by Mr. Brent. There remeins | following the dinner, and all those Class II—Arrangements. Home in Stayton, with interment ia ing that finally culprits were foiled in many things done to keep the church the Stayton cemetery who wish to compete in the two di- an attempt to break into his store. anj par8Onagp in shape Among them | visions are asked to get in touch The attempted entry was made Sun ; window cleaning, reglazing some of with the chairmen, Mrs. Blanche GATES—Death came to William F. day night or early Monday morning. the windows and other maintenance Wagner or Mrs. Alta Bodeker. Num Meeting To Be Held Meyers. 82. Sunday. August 23 at The d or lock had been broken, but jobs. erous door prizes to be donated by ■evidently when the alarm light went Thursday for Mothers of Many improvements have been made the Canyon businessmen will be giv the home of his daughter, Mrs. Win ona Nims at Woodburn, where he j on. they were frightened away. Had on the church property during the past en out during the evening. Kindergarten Age Children had been visiting about a week. He they crossed the threshold the alarm few years. Prize schedule was set Friday All mothers of kindergarten-age would have been tripped Charlie said. had suffered a series of heart at night at almost the same as last children are reminded to attend the The store has been the mark of tacks. year. Unless otherwise stated there Grass Fire Near special meeting Thursday, August 27. With his wife, Grace, he came to burglars for several years, but since will be first prize of 50c second prize at 2 o'clock in the annex building to the alarm system has been installed, Shingle Mill Monday Oregon in 1950 from Maquoketa. Ia.. I of 25c and ribbons for third place. the Mill City Elementary school (next and they had made their home with a it apparently will stop this practice. Gives Firemen Bad Time In the antique division however first ito the band room.) Children living in daughter, Mrs. Wilma Bumgarner prize will be $1, with 50c for second. Only 23 boys checked out football J the Mill City-Gates area who will be Mill City Volunteer Firemen work and family here, who have a farm on The Farm Booth prize will be $3, ing with an extremely short crew $2, $1 and Handiwork and Novel- gear at Santiam Union High School 4 or 5 years old on or before Novem the Prairie. Monday. Coaches Gleason Eakin and ber 15th are eligible to attend the had a real battle on their hands ities $2 and $1. William F Meyers was born at Burton Boroughs face a rebuilding kindergarten Mrs. James Baughman. when they were called to extinguish a Clinton, Iowa. August 24. 1876 and The horse show will be changed grass fire just east of the Wills some this year. There will be two job this year since the gradated 14 PTA president and Mrs. Robert was a retired farmer. Besides the Brothers Shingle Mill. The fire was divisions one of youth up to 14 years, seniors from last year district champ Veness former kindergarten chair widow, Grace Meyers, he is survived man, will register the children and The First Christian Church of evidently started by sparks from the and the adult iIV „, », - will ___ ionship team. by the two daughters, Mrs. Wilma from 14 over. There | explain the program. It is far to early to predict the Mill City is looking forward to a burner These were fanned by a strong 1 b^prize" “ »! '$4. $2.50 and $L Horsia Bumgarner. Gates, and Mrs. Winona ------------------------------ Nims. Woodburn; ohe son, Charles week of special meetings to begin on wind, and before the firemen could can compete only in one division or starting line-up for the Wolverines Meyers of Maquota, Iowa and three September 13 and continue through put it out it had spread to the trees the other. This is being done so the this year but the following boys are lettermen and will probable carry sisters, who reside in Illinois; eight the 18th. These meetings will em and brush along the river. same horse cannot be used by riders After some fast work, they got the in the two divisions. Prizes in the most of the load: Ends Dorman Greg grandchildren and three great grand phasize the theme “Christian Liv ing”. fire under control before it did any talent show in the two divisions, jun- ory. Don Howe, and Bob Gordon; children. They will start at 7:30 every night damage. The mill itself was in no iors 14 and under and seniors 14 and tackles Jim Fencl and Jim Gulliford; Funeral services were held at 1:30 guards Ed Hirte, Roger Schaer, and p. m. Wednesday, August 26 at the and a inspiring song service will be danger at any time, aa the wind was over will be $3. $2, and $1. Bob Hill; and Jerry Tucker. Bob Ringo-Cornwell Funeral Chapel, with led by Arlin Rothauge. minister at blowing from the west. Judges for the fair will be Nor Morgan, and Jerry Johnson in the the Gates Community Church. There interment in Belle Passi cemetery at bert Vandehey and Fern Mathey of backfield. Non-lettermen who are will be special numbers in song both Portland Boy Lost Woodburn the Linn County Extension depart looking good in practices are Mike Funeral services were held Wed instrumental and vocal. ment, Albany. Johnson, Bill Putman. Ed Anderson, nesday at 2 p m. at Weddle Funeral Rev Stanley Williams is to bring In Marion Forks Area Jim Bevier, Dennis Jenkins, and Ken Home, Stayton for Mrs. Evaline C. the special ^nessage each night. Finds Way Out Crook, long-time resident of Me Konoff. Douglas Filker, a 14-year-old Port The first game of the season will be hama. who passed sway at Santiam land boy spent the Sunday night Memorial Hospital in Stayton Monday September 11 with Monroe here. near Marion Lake, lost from his two at the age of 76. companions. He was clad only in a Born Feb. 18, T8F3, in Le Sueur MEHAMA—The 25th Mehama pic County, Minn., her survivors include: sweatshirt and swimming trunks, Students of the area are reminded nic was held at the Santiam Valley which added little to his comfort. He that school here will resume Tuesday. six sons, Charles Crook, Mehama, Grange between Mehama and Lyons. spent the night huddled close to a log. September 1. Thia information was Richard, Leo and Donald Crook. Anyone interested in sending their In the morning he found a trail and Sunday. August 23 Visiting and en Portland; George Crook, Gates; and released by Supt. James B Putman. 4 or 5-year-old children to Lyons pre joying the picnic dinner were main Alfred Crook, Minneapolis; and four started walking down Football practice is now underway. John and Tearly Muir have been daughters, Mrs. Frances Kruse, In attractions of the day. At a short school is asked to register either at He was found by two of his com It is believed that enrollment here working at getting their new bak business meetnig it was voted to con the Lyons Variety or Hilltop Market panions and suffered no ill effects will be about the same as last year, ery building in shape for opening. dependence; Mrs. Lula Jacoby, Stay tinue the picnics on the fourth Sun in Mill City. Usually Lyons preschool from his overnight “camp-out” even though the largest class of sen If nothing goes wrong, they will have ton; Mrs. Bernice Seamster, Salem; day of August each year. Officers begins the middle of September, says iors in the history of the school was a real up-to-date bakery, and foun and Mrs. Opal Horn, Phoenix. Aris.; elected were, president, John Lam Mrs. Franklin McDowell. a brother Jake Loomis, in Minnesota; Funeral Services Held graduated this spring. Post cards will be sent to all those tain lunch, and from comment of the and 20 grandchildren and 11 great brecht; vice president. Mrs. George people, they will welcome the opening grandchildren. Schultz (Mariam McCoy); secretary. who register at this time, informing For Edward E. Wert as they miss the good bakery products Mrs Bert Morris, and treasurer is them of the starting date and other Funeral services for Edward E put out by the Muirs. Luther Stout, the last two being re particulars. F^r further information Wert who passed away Friday at Weather at Detroit Dam call Mrs McDowell, 3771 Mill City the are of 77. were held Monday at The opening will come in two or elected. 7:00 A.M. Daily Weather Readings three weeks. said Mr. Muir. M hs Anna Stout who was dressed 2 P M. at Weddle’s Funeral Home Aad Lake Rtovattoa in centennial costume gave an inter Bob Scranton Injured with Rev. Glen Lyda of Detroit of Max. Mia. Pep. Elev. Mr. and Mm. Arthur Hemperk, esting reading on growing old. The Oak Park Motel at Gates ficiating Burial was in the Lone Oak 64 52 0.00 156128 Coming the farthest to the reunion In Woods Accident Cemetery at Stayton. Graveside ser changed hands recently, when Mr. forrmely of Mill City now living in August 19 70 52 000 15610« were Mr and Mrs. J. F. Stephens, Bob Scranton. Mill City, was ser- vices were by the IOOF Ix>dge. and Mrs. Fred Kist aold to Ed Cooke, Stayton left Wednesday, August 19. August 20 62 53 trace IM 7? (Jessie Stout) of Paradise Calif., iously injured Monday when working Mr Wirt had lived in Mill City but former Mill City resident. Details of by plane for Odin, Minn, to attend August 21 71 54 trace 1560.33 and Mr. and Mrs Dell Selles and two on the Don Marshall job. A snag fell recently had made his home with his the sale were learned just recently. funeral services for Mr. Hempock’s August 22 73 54 0.00 1560 33 Just when the Cookes will take father. Mr. and Mrs. Hempeck earlier August 23 sons of Seattle, Wash. Mr. Selles has on him injuring his back. He also son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and 82 52 0.00 1560.39 never missed a reunion and Mrs. received some brokwi ribs and injur Mrs Howard Dean at the Detroit over the operation of the place is not in the summer had motored back to August 24 August 82 52 000 1560.11 25 visit his father and relatives. known at the present time. Stephens but very few of the 25. ies to his liver and kidneys. Ranger Station. Mehama Town TCash'Guns'TAmmo Taken from Tavern Team Wins Tourney Here Garden Club Show To Open Here August 27 Improvements To be Made at Local Church Father of Gates Man Passes Away Foils Stewart Breakin 23 Show Up Monday for Football Start First Christian Church To Hold Special Services Funeral Services Held Wednesday for Mehama Lady John Lambrecht Heads Mehama Oldtime Group Registration Open for Lyons Preschoolers School To Open Here September 1 Ed Cooke Buys Oak Park Motel Progress Being Made On Bakery Building
