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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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