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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1960)
2—The Mill City Enterprise, Thursday, April 21, 19«0 “I do enough walking already, ★ The Woman's Page ★ Dorcas Welfare Federation Meets that’s why we installed a barn extension” So many modern farmers tell us the extension telephone in their barn has been a real time mid step saver. If you would like to know more about how this low-cost, labor-saving convenience can be yours, call our business office today. Serving Mill City-Gate**, Aumsville, Detroit-Idanha, Silverton, Turner Thursday. April 14. five ladies I from the Mill City Dorcas club i were officially initiated into the ¡Willamett« Valley Federation in Salem during their semi-annual I federation meeting. A potluck lunch was served after which the film, Miracle of Middletown \vas shown. Two men from the Conference of Seventh-Day Ad ventists were there to lead the forums and discussion on how to best serve those in need in the community with the free | dispensation of food and cloth ing. A grant of $’0 was presented the Mid City Dorcas society to I help wdh the painting and the remodeling bi the little welfare center donated to the group by the Orval Ross family, located on the Lyons hignway. VI rs. Joe Fend entertained Sunday, April 3 honoring her mother. Mrs. Julie Kazda on her 74th birthday anniversary. All of her daughters were present for the occasion including Mrs. Fencl with whom she makes her home; Miss Jennie Kazda of Portland, Mrs. Ann Gun- saules of Stayton and Mrs. Frances Doiezal of Portland. Remember the | Farewell Party Given For Frank Hunters . A farewell party for Mr. and Mb Mrs Frank Hunter was given JTl Fi day mght at the Last Fron tier at Gates by members of Juvenile Delinquency From The Enterprise Uons Club Auxiliary, a r floral centerpiece graced the I table which had been decorated the occasion by Mrs. Jay > Fifteen Years Ago I ' for Mason and Mrs. Andy Ander- [ Woman's Club Meet Easter guests at the home of | >*rg. Signs appropriate for the GATES Mrs. Richard Syver and Mrs. Mrs. Clyde Rogers I occasion had also been made by | Mis. Hattie Bratzei Kremen, son. nee Virginia Gail Urban, Mr. and was the inspiration for a lovely were Mr. and Mi’s. Troy Warn- Mrs. Anderberg. rhe honor . Marion County District At- bridal shower given by Misses baugh of Oregon City. Mis. 1 «^sts were recipients of a baugh of Oregon City. , torney was guest speaker at the Carol and Phyllis Pate in the Rogers who was teaching that cash gift placed m plastic east- Mill City Woman’s Club Tues . Gates Women's clubhouse on year at Scotts Mills was home ere£gS’. . Friday evening, April 15th. Yel Following the social hour and day evening at Fir Manor. Her low tulips, lilies and apple blos on vacation also. dinner, the group spent the re Mrs. W. J. Robinson had re subject was "Juvenile Delin soms flanked by yellow candles, mainder of the evening dancing turned home after visiting with quency” and proved to be a very decorated the buffet table, and Sgt. and Mrs. Max Kelly and and listing. yellow tulips and yellow candles Mr. and Mrs. Hunter left for interesting and timely topic. 2 children of Bremerton, Wash. were used on the mantle over Mrs. Kelly and children were Redding, Calif., where they plan Mrs. Kremen was introduced the fireplace. Miss Janice Novak • ; to locate. by Mrs. O. K DeWitt, a past assisted the hostesses, and plau- to stay in Mill City at the home of her parents, the Sig Jepsen president of the Mill City club ed the gifts on the table. while Sgt. Kelly was overseas Local Student Will and a long time personal friend Following the opening of the with the Marines. of Mrs. Krtmen. many lovely gifts, delicious re Mrs. Lawrence Tally (Alice Tour With Whitworth Mrs. Don Paul, club president freshments were served to tile did not conduct a regular busi- following: Mrs. Josephine Mor Roberts» had recently return College Choir j ness meeting; however there gan, Albany, grandmother of the ed from Arkansas where she Rosalie Scott, daughter of I was a discussion on how many bride. Mrs. Gertrude Wiedman, attended Memorial services for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott of who had been kill her husband ! would be able to attend the Mar Jaunetta Morgan, both of Lyons. Mill City, is a member of the ion County Federation of Wo Mrs. Hazel Devine, Mrs. Ed ed overseas in action. She was Whitworth College Choir, which presented a certificate of brav- men’s clubs at Jefferson next Kershaw. Arlene Kershaw, Mrs. touring in Washington. ery and the purple“ heart in his wlIi Tuesday, April 26. Those plan Frank Novak, Janice Novak, behalf from President Roose- Oregon and California from ning to attend include Mrs. O. Mrs. Ruth Edwards. Carol Ed April 17 through May 1. Rosa K. DeWitt, Mrs Charles Kelly. wards and Lola Heuuess, all of velt. The state highway commis- lie sings in the soprano section Mrs. Jack Duggan. Mrs. Fran Gates, and Mrs. Ilena Derrick, sion had promised $300.00 in of the 45-voice choir, which cis Bodeker and Mis. Al Sor- Viola Derrick, Mrs. Betty Zei- state funds to improve 16 miles will present sacred and secular bert, Hattie Cole, Mrs. Arnold of highway through Detroit on concerts in 20 different cities seth. Refreshments were served fol Syverson. Mrs. Roy Pate, Miss in the three states. This will the Salem-Bend road. lowing Tuesday evenings meet Judy Podrabsky, Mrs. Betty Lettie Swan was initiated into include 16 concerts in churches, ing by Mrs. Al Sorseth and Mrs. Raines, Mrs. Mary Hoodenpyle, Santiam Rebekah lodge by re several concerts in high schools, Billie .Shuford, and Mrs. Gloria instatement, as she had been and one at San Francisco Theo C. E. Mason. Urban and daughter Lorie, all of a member some years ago. The logical Seminary. Mill City, Miss Christian, Eu- Rebekahs were to join in a Over 3000 miles wall be cover gene, and Mrs. Marlin Cole, of celebration with the IOOF lodge ed by the group in the 14 days Salem. to celebrate their 126th anni away from the campus, wliich Sending gifts were Mmes. versary. includes one week of the stud Arey Podrabsky. Martha Be- ents' spring vacation. In past vier, Clyde Morgan. Linda Stein years the Choir has toured Ten Years Ago er, Delmar Syverson, Myrtle California, Oregon, Colorado, Day, Virginia Roten, Bill Shu Little Judy Kay, daughter Montana and Washington. ford. all of Mill City, Mrs. Peter of the Walter Kays had step Etzel, Fem Ridge, Mrs. Lor ped on a broken jar and cut her Maurie Bassett featured play- raine Sophy, Detroit, Kathy Har foot badly. er. Chuck Kuhlman was chair- ris, Aloha Thomas. Barbara Gertrude Mason was mov Blumenstein and Mrs. Robert ing to Harrisburg to make her man of the event Mrs. Al Nesbitt had tieen Blumenstein. A home with her son Arthur Ma elected to head the Mill City son and family. KTA with Mrs. Arty Podrabsky • * Mrs. George Veteto, Mrs. elected vice-president Junior Choir Sings ■31 < A ym Cloyd Cox and Mrs. George Donald Nesbitt, member of At Presbyterian Church Crook entertained for Marion the Salem Marine Corps Re King, bride elect of Sonny serve had been promoted to A special feature of the East Nelson. Private First Class. er Sunday services at Clyde Farley had leased Don’s Five Mill City Seniors were the Mill City Presbyterian Service station in Mill City. participating in Oregon State church was the recently organ Farley had been in the garage College week-end—including ized Junior Choir with Mrs. business in Salem for 15 years. Carol Andreassen, Hazel Caudle, Dick Parker and Mrs. Shields The Smith's planned on moving Ralph Ju 11 and George Rambo. ReMine directing the 16-mem- to Eastern Oregon. From Lyons came word that ber choir. There was an shortage a new water district was being The small children ages 5 to of carpenters in the City caus- formed with Walter Bell pres 12. besides looking angelic in ed by many of them being em- ent to assist with legal matters. their blue and white choir robes ployed at Detroit Dam. Janet Ross had been selected sang extremely well. Mary Gay Rosaue and Maurie Bassett to attend Girls State at Willam- ReMine has also been assisting were visiting at the home of etta University — June 14-19. with the practices and sang the their grandparents, the R. C. Many organizations in the City solo parts in their songs Easter Shepherds in Salem. had contributed to the expen Sunday. From Lyons came word that ses. Choir members include Stuart the Teen-Agers club had been Hill, Pat Kelly, Nancy Veness, having some very interesting Martha Veness. Janet Veness, meetings with one held the Donna Walker, Liz Moore, Wen previous week at the home of dy Moore, Karen Loveall, Jerri the Willard Hartnells. Lloyd Jo Parker. Mary Suzanne Hel Gerath was president and Shir ler. Johny Harris, Marilyn Kay, ley Johnson was secretary. Nancy Steers. Marilyn Cole and Lynette Parker. Five Yean Ago About 175 attended services at the church Sunday. ’’Evening in Paris” was the theme of the Junior Prom with "Some after dinner ...____ the gym turned Into a fairy era don't need introduction*« Virginia Haskett land—Harry Wesleys band was half as much as they need playing for the dance with Inducted Into con-fusions.” Bridal Shower Held For Mrs. Syverson 7/18 Oíd ItiTLcft, Toastmistress Club Here's what Mrs. Alvin Chritton of Sweet Home says about electric living... ’IT’S WONDERFUL LIVING WITH ELECTRICITY ...IT DOES THE HOUSEWORK EVEN WHEN I'M AWAY * When 1 leave for work in the afternoon, I set the timer on the electric range. Dinner for the family is ready to serve when we get home. I wash the clothes and do the dishes the same way. It’s marvelous to be able to do so much work elec trically—and, for so little cost, too—only 50$ a day!” Hers’» o list of ths 31 appfioncst that hslp the Chritton family live better electrically for ¡vii 504 a dayi M«ANGE [Vf WATE« HEATER M’VACUUM CLEANER M’ MIXER REFRIGERATOR FREEZER ¿fDRYE« FURNACE MOTOR ¿T ELECTRIC RLANKETS WASHER (VT «SHWASHER »Vf TELEVISION M FORT ARIE FANS—} V” COFFEE MAKER Sr«ADtOS-2 Rf VENTILATING FAN y TOASTER Rf ROOM HEATER \fl«ON y ROWER TOOLS SJ WASTE DISFOSER y LIGHTING y ELECTRIC IAWN y'ELECTRIC CLOCK SWEEFER SHAVER ELECTRIC IAWN y RECORD FLAYERS—} EDGER HOW MANY OF THESE AFFIIANCES WO« FOR YOU IN YOUR HOME? » Yes, at home or away, you can count on your electric helpers to do much of the hard work for you. No wonder so many Willamette Valley homemakers are using more and more PP&L electricity to make their housework easier. See the latest work and time-saving electric appli ances at your dealer’s store. ácIzIGrHT COMPANY Live Better... ElectricoUyl ■ The Mill City Toastmistress club met at the new home iof Mrs. Yvonne Crandall on the Little Northfork near Mehama Thursday, April 14. Mrs. Virginia Haskett was in ducted into the club with Mis. Faustina Nesbitt conducting the induction ceremonies. Hostesses for the dessert pre ceding the meeting were Sue Poole and Faustina Nesbitt. The incovation was given by Mrs. Crandal. Topicmistress was Mrs. Nes bitt with Crickett Pinkston in charge of the education phase of the meeting. She had a pro- | jector anil colored slides and ' showed "What to do and what not to do” when an amateur op erates them. Mrs. Poole told a fairy tale with the theme ’ Sugar and Spice” using Mrs. Crandalls two small duaghters for part of her captivated audience. She won the traveling trophy for the best speech. All club members held a dis cussion on what they expected from Toastmistree with the guests also participating. Evaluator for the evening was Kora Prichard with Mrs. Sunny Chance acting as guest timer. Grammarian and Lexicologist was Eleanor LaMunyan with Mrs. Leoa Johnson acting as Toastmistress She used the mu sical theme "In the Mood” with Faustina Nesbitt giving an ex temporaneous speech ‘Jeannie.’ The Mill City club will visit the Stayton Toastmistress club on April 27 when several of the Mill City members will partici pate in the Stayton club’s ac tivities. Guests for the evening were Opal Horne. Sunny Chance and Jean Roberts. One drop of water every twx> seconds from a leaky faucet amounts to 54 gallons of wasted water a month. distinctive Olympia's distinctive good taste makes every round a pleasure! Active Westerners find that Olympia’s re liable quality and distinctive character matches their own thirst for perfection. One of the world s few naturally perfect brewing waters makes the difference. This is why we say, ~/ts the Water" O lympic
