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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 28, 1963)
2—The Mili City EiiterprK«', Thumday, Feb. »8. 184Ì3 Mehama Women's Club Has Meeting MEHAMA l’ne Mehama Wo- men’s Club met In the club house Thursday evening and L. G. Storz ol Stay ton allowed colored slides and told of his «’xperiences as a missionary in Viet Nani. He also allowed a series of picture# taken on one of his visits to Cambodia. The short business meeting following the program was con ducted by tiie president. Mrs. Charles Champ. The Red side was ahead in the membership contest w ith one month still to go. Appointed on the nominat ing commute for next year's of- ifeers were Mrs. Lilly Wolf- keil, Mrs. Raymond Branch and Mrs. J. M. Teeters. Mrs. James Owens and Mrs. Harold Longfellow were hostes ses for the evening and served refreshments. Brunner’s Flowers Flowers For All Occasions GLAD. BULBS large and miniature 230 N E 4th St. MILL CITY Phone 897-2452 We Deliver stories ill hwerlaiiil PARIS WOOLEN about a pioneer Oregon tex tile industry. . . . T told by master storyteller NELSON OLMSTED A radio presentation of PACIFIC POWER & LIGHT COMPANY KRKT KWIL 12:10 p. m. 4:35 p. m. F ri «lay, March I Bill Gleason Speaks At Meeting Here Bill Gleason was the guest speaker at the February meet ing of the Santiam Parents As sociation tor Retarded Children at the home of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Podrabsky. Gleason, principal at Gates elementary school, is a former teacher of educable children in the California school system. He said that Oregon was some what behind in placing this phase of education in the school system, but was making pro gress in that direction. Many schools in various states, includ ing California, have classes tor educable retarded children in their school systems. He said he felt that if re org-utization went through tile possibility of having such clas ses in the school system here would be greater. The Mill City Association is urging the backing of a bill in the legislature to have pilot programs in two different plac es for trainable youngsters. The next meeting of the group will be March 4 with the place to be announced later. Old Talks To Girl Scout Troop Tile Mill City Girl Scout Troop No. 91 held their meet ing Friday at the home of Mrs. Ella Worley, after school. Okinori Ono. exchange stu dent from Japan, who is at tending Santiam Union High school, spoke to the girls. He told them things of interest about his homeland and an- swered questions from the group. Mrs. Worley said that any girl who is interested in join- ing the troop would be wel- come. Mrs. Avis Parker assisted Mrs. Worley at Friday’s meet ing. WotWCMi P<Uf& We have derided to close out our shoe department. Now Is your chance to take advantage of these wonderful bargains. We are selling these shoes at Half Price 125 pairs of Infant Shoes sizes 2 through 8 170 pairs of Growing Child Shoes sizes from 8*/2 through 3 155 pairs of Misses Shoes sizes from 3 through 9(/2 We’re sure you can find just what you need at our store during this closeout sale of shoes. A & M Toman Hardware Mill City, Ore WO Attend Annual Marilyn Club Makes Plans for Annual Mason-Star Dinner Father-Daughter The Marilyn Club met Tue» , day at the tome of Mrs. Clara Mouls with Mrs. Floyd John I mm us codwet«»»« A cov’rinl i dish luncliistn was scrve«l at Hi,- MUI 'Tty Campfire and 12 ;w Mrs. Morris presided nt th»’ lllucbird Gill» held llielr annua) bu»iii«*»» meeting. Plans were Faili«'i and Daughter dinner nt Friday made lor th«’ Masom«’ Eastern , i.«' Ciui»iian «lini«li Star dinner which will lx* « lining Al»>ut KW allemled (««well Fl<’i'iwo««l was master March 30 at 6 (Ml I* M. «• H* ol c*'r«’ii:«,nu’» Rev Dick Q»lc IOOF Hall. Committees wen* ap|»>inU'«l ( , uve III«' iiikh nllon ami threv to furnish rvlrvshmcnls for th«* ( gill» present«’«! the flag Hi, gill» mail«* III«* labi«- d«-- Masonic lo«lg<‘ for Ibc March. | loi.iiiou* winch carried out the April and May meeting» 111«’ club will laild a toix’flt («orge \\ a»lilngioii bntlxluy coffee April 9 at the home «4 theme. Mrs. Charles Kelly with the . Mi» Mm Ion Minty from tin- proetvds going to the t.stari Sahin Cuinpriiv «»flic«’ Intro- and Home Endowment Funds. ’ din«’«l Mrs Cynthia Robertson Ihc next meeting of the club of Salem who showed colored will be hel«l March 20 nt the1 ■ ltd'a ol Camp Kilowan Mr» tonic of Mrs. Earl Parker at. Rol>< rt»oii is a»»i»tanl Camp din « tot 1 h’troit. (lames were played by th«- Present were Mr» Walter Brisbin, Mrs. Daniel Kieitogv, I latiu-is nn<l daughters. Mis Cecil L ike. Mr» <Mra . Tlie (‘amplire lead«-!» Hindu Goodman, Mr» Churl« » Kelly, I the ni aiigrihrllt» lot III«* dinner Mrs. Charle» French. Mrs. I and m«Lintors «I ill** Women's Roger Nelson. Mrs. Telia Gia ' club worked In th«- kitchen dur haul. Mrs Jack Gulllford. Mr» i ing th«’ dinner tour. Lowell (Tee, and th«’ (»«»teases Mrs Floyd J«iliii»on and Mrs Steaming Kettle Morris Banquet Friday Goldie Rambo, Woman's Page Editor, Phone 897-2772 JTt.Tl.7 Rebekahs Discuss Made for Hospital Plans for Serving Auxiliary Luncheon Hospital Luncheon Final plans are being niad«’ this week for the Santiam Me morial Hospital Auxiliary luncheon which will be held Thursday. February 28 at the IOOF hall. Members of San tiam Rebekah lodge will serve the luncheon, which starts at 12:30. Follow ing th«* luncheon there will be a number of awards an«l presentations made. Gale Christensen, hospital adminis trator will speak and there w ill be a musical program. Mrs. Lucille Kirsch is presi dent of the Auxiliary atxi board members from here are Mrs. J. C. Kimmel and Mrs. Arlo Ttiers. Mrs. Rudy Tohl has been in charge of ticket sales an«i other arrangements tor the luncheon. Santiam R<*bekah l/xlgc held th.ir regular meeting Wednes day «'veiling February 20 at the IOOF hall with Ann Primeau pr< siding as noble grand assist- e«i by Otto Koenrke. lice grand Main order of business was til«’ discussion of final plans for the serving of th«’ luncheon for Santiam Memorial Hospital iuxillary February 28 at the halt. Co-eh-iirincn are ld:i Fleet wood and Rachel Olmstead. Mrs. Gladys Mason said she would loan n small refrigerator to th«’ lodge for use. If it is feasible to have on«’ in the hall kitchen, purchase of une may b«' made later. Otto Koenek«' assisted by n group of men will move the re- frigorator to the hull. Ida Fl< etwood gave a report on the conventkm hckl recent- ly nt Jeffers«”!. Several from Santiam attended and partici pated. Following th«> meeting re freshments featuring the Wash ington's Birthday motif were served by Haiti«* Cole and Ada Plymale Mr. and Mrs. Jones Return From Trip Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones have been doing considerable traveling this winter, spending the holidays in New Mexico. They left here on December 14 to visit relatives in New- Mexico and especially to visit his father. J. H. Jones, who is 93 and in quite good health. A family reunion was held at his home. On their return trip they spent 10 days in California visiting with her relatives. On their return to Mill City they discovered that all the Mrs. Freeman Honored water pipes at their home had broken during the hard freeze On Birthday Friday in January. After they were re Mrs. Eldon Hutchinson and paired, they then left for a two Mrs. Clyde Golden were host weeks trip to Seaside where esses for a coffee Friday mom- they visited with relatives. ing at the home of Mrs. Hut- chinsan, honoring Mrs. Richard Freeman on her birthday an- James Rust To niversary. Comprising the guest list were a number of women Wed California Girl Mr. and Mrs. William Jones from the Christian church in cluding Mrs. Floyd Shepherd, of Van Nuys, Calif., are an Mrs. Eugene Davenport, Mrs. nouncing the engagement of Albin Cooper, Miss Carolyn their daughter, Kay Lillian to Podrabsky, Mrs. Harold Hake, James Anthony Rust of Lake Mrs. Susie Haynes, Mrs. Elmer Oswego. He is the son of Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Dave Warde, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Rust of Gates. Clarence Howe and Mrs. Ed The family formerly lived at North Hollywood, Calif. Bohach and children. The bride-elect was graduat Sending gifts but unable to attend were Mrs. William Shep ed from Van Nuys high school herd. Mrs. Larry Plotts, Mrs. and attended San Femando Myrtle Bates and Mrs. Herb Valley State college. Rust is a graduate of Wash- Whitaker. ing High school and attended Los Angeles City college. He is presently employed with Dial Finance Company in Portland. A June wedding is being planned at the First Methodist church in Van Nuys. SHOE SALE Phone 897-2785 I Target In Africa Topic At Meeting The Presbyterian Women's association held its monthly meeting Thursday at Fellow ship hall. A 1 o’clock dessert was served by Mrs. Otto Witt and Mrs. Louis Verbeck before the meeting. In charge of the business ses sion was Mrs. Roy Epperson, Mrs. Verbeck being secretary of the group, Devotions were led by Mrs. C. E. Rogers. The afternoon’s program, in charge ol Mrs. Robert Schroed er, featured the topic, “Tar get in Africa." Assisting Mrs. Schroeder with the program, by serving on the panel, were Mrs. Earl Loucks, Mrs. Floyd Fleetwood, Mrs. Doris Morris, and Mrs. John Swan. A prayer was offered at the close of the meeting by Mrs. Richard Cole. Local Folks Attend Wedding in Salem Mrs. Roy Gibson and her daughter, Mrs. LaDonna Crofoot accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Art Andersen of Mehama were In Salem Saturday to attend the wedding of Miss Janice Spoel stra to Benny Reetz Hileman. The marriage ceremony was performed at the Four Square - Church at 7:30 by the Rev. Raymond Liley. Mrs. Andersen and Mrs. Gib son, aunts of the bride poured at the reception. Another aunt, Mrs. Darrel Andersen, also of Mill City cut the cake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spoelstra, I former Mill City residents. Scotts Announce Daughters Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Scott are announcing th«* en- gagement of their daughter, Ros.die Ann to Wesley Ik»ty of Surnyside, Calif. Miss Scott is a graduate of th«' Seattle sclaxils and Whit- worth college at Spoktuie. Wash. Mr. Doty received his educa- tior. in the San Francisco Bay area and San Mateo Cbllege. Both young people are em ployed at Ampex Electronics Corporation in Redwood City, Calif. They will be married at the Mill City Presbyterian Church July 28.h. Mrs. Joe Johnson Guest at Shower Mrs Joe Johnson was bon- ored with a bridal shower last week at the home of his moth er, Mrs. Darrel Andersen. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are visiting at the Andersen home and will leave the middle of March for Ft. Lewis. Wn„ where he will be stationed with the armed forces. They recently arrived lierc from overseas. She is a native of France. Hostesses for the shower were Mrs. Peggy Noyes and Miss Penny Newberg. Others present were Mrs John Kesti, Mrs. Dell Smith. Miss Sharon Hostetler, Mi** Christine Chance, Mrs. Stanley Vail, Mrs. Andersen, Miss San dra Johnson and the hostess. Sending gifts were Mrs. Floyd Völkel, Mrs. Dorothy Newberg, and Toni, Mrs. Dave Warde and Mrs. Marla Blaylock. Stork Bingo Featured At Party in Lyons LYONS Mrs. Ed Castle, Mrs. Rolx'rt Schiewck and Mrs Mike Schwindt were hostesses tor a show honoring Mrs. George VanAgtmacl held at the Mike Schwindt home on Wetinesday evening. Playing of Stork Bin- go furnished the entertainment and after opening of the gifts dainty refreshments were serv- ed to th«* honored guest Mrs VanAgtmacl and Mmes, Phil- lip Pietrok, Ben Volten. Henry HolziusS. Leland Manning. Al vin Palmer, Andrew Sieg. Den nis Schwindt, Aruthur Johnson, Leo Wagner. Edwin Sieg, Jos eph McDougall. William Myn- att, Mrs. Ruth Lyons, and the Mis Castle, Mrs hostesses Schiewck and Mrs. Schwindt. Sending gifts were Mmes. Jumcs Silbernagel, Charles Bou- che, Mike Fink. John Jung wirth. L. H. Behrens, Hobson Gunn, Floyd Cox. Florent Fritchi, Mrs. Pearl Cooper Mrs. Elizabeth Herberger, Mrs. Q uit . ter and Gene Quinter. Youth Group Takes In Grandmothers To Finance Improvements Show At Stayton Nineteen young people of the At Christian Church Youth Fellowship of the Pres The Grandmother's Circle ol the Christian church met ¡ait Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. Clarence Howe on Kingwood stret. Mrs. Rachel Olmstead pre sented the devotions. The group is financing the refinishing of half the pews for the church. Their Thrift Shop, located on S. W. Evergreen street between S. W. 1st and S. W. 2nd is still opvn five afternoons a week. The next meting will be held March 20 with Mrs. Charlie French as hostess and Mrs. Floyd Shepherd will lead the devotions. Present were Mrs. Peter Brekke, Mrs. J. C. Dickinson, Mrs. Leland Kaplinger, Mrs. Nat Wills, Mrs. George Fiook, Mrs. Arthur Hedge Sr., Mrs. Gil Duckworth, Mrs. W. Olm stead, Mrs. Floyd Shepherd, Mrs. Charlie French, Mrs. Lowell Cree and the hostess, Mrs. Howe. Birthday Party Given For Mrs. Herberger MEHAMA — Mrs. Ed Castle and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Del la Herberger of Salem were hostesses at the Castle home February 13 for a party honor ing Mrs. Castle's mother, Mrs. J. M. Herberger on her 84th birthday anniversary. Present for the aftenxxin were the Mmes. . Josephine Kenyon, Eva Bauer, Joanne Hassler, Natalie Shradle, Ther esa Alley, Bessie Arthur, Mild red Wilson, Rena Skaggs and Marie Thompson all of Salem, Mrs. Lzila Hince and Mrs. Or- ph a Roye of Lyons and Mrs. Jennie Moe, Mehama. Birthday cake, fee cream and coffee were served at the close of the afternoon of visiting. The honor guest received many nice gifts and cards. byterian church journeyed to Stayton late Sunday afternoon the see the moving picture, "Judgment at Nuremberg." It was reported to be an excellent presentation of the true situa tion in Germany when war criminals were tried at the close of the war. Driving cars were Allen Campbell, Carl Kelly anil Dick Cole. John Kelly and Alice Bickett were in charge of ar rangements. Upon their return to Mill City, the young couple hckl a discussion and had refresh ments at the Blckett home west of town. Girl Scouts Have Successful Cookie Sale Mill City Girl Scout Troop No. 91 has been holding weekly meetings at the home of Mrs. Ella Worley. The girls are now sponsored by the Presbyterian Women’s association and Mrs. J. C. Kim- mel of that group visited a re- cent Scout meeting. The girl scouts started their cookie sale last week and re port that it has been very suc cessful. Two new girls joined the troop recently, Linda Franklin and Kathy Ellison. Any girl wishing to join the troop is welcome. — Prichards Honored On Golden Wedding LYONS Mr and Mrs Van Prichard, who celebrated their Golden W.’ddmg anniversary on Friday. February 22. were the honored guest at a dinner Ix-ld in Salem Sunday aftentoun, Th«’ dinner was s|«>n»ored by their children. Helping the Prichards cele brate were Mr. and Mr» lly Smith of Astoria; Mr. on«l Mr». Leroy Ambrose of itortland; Mr. and Mi's. Dale Prichard and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wes ley of Lyon*. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Prichard entertained with a dinner for 16 of their grand children. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith of Eugene; Mr. un«i Mrs. lairry Urban of Mill City; Mr. and Mr». James Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Scott. Jay Smith. Bill and Ca thy Prichard. Olctta, Marcctta. VenetUi anti Jerry May» all of Lyons and Miss Veda Prichard of Corvallis. An open house is being plan ned for the Prichards by their children nt n later date. Club Meets Monday I 1 A nuH-ting of the Steaming Kettle I II ('«»king club wn» coiiducte«! Monday afternoon at the I khik ’ of Mrs C. C. Davis of l.jotiB Tlie members gave the I II pledg«’ and motto, after which they enjoyed n time at singing. Ir«i by Brverly Cton «ver arai lamin Cox Minutes were read by Diana Metter, and th«* following committee« re- (■OTted as follow» "Sufcly In the Kitchen.' by Sally Walton, ’’Sate Driving” by Diana Metteer. ami ' Offic er's Training" by Marilyn I»a via. Tiie Officers Training class wn* conducted by the Junior 411 tu’nders from AI tony at Marl fjnn February 23 Tiir dis cussion on Ito "qualincatheui far leadership” was moat in formative and interesting. Officer« tor the club arc President. Marilyn Davis; Vice president. Susie Slrdgc, Seers’- tary, Diana Mcth’cr. treasurer. Patty Mclxxigal, iwwti report er. lumia Cox and rrcreatlon leader, Beverly Conover. Why Don't Vol' Muimerlbe lo fill MllJ.lllk i.x it ill’KIHi: RAMBO’S RAMBLINGS Bi Goldin llanitMi rant (which I have a habit of Next Monday should bring to doing) as It stxiwed up all the a conclusion •! hop«’) of the corners In m-«'d of cleaning. controversial Reorganization Is We have tx’cn In the process sue and I ani 1U0G for it, of rermxlcling our garage into purely in th«' interest of a bet a den. family, TV or what-have- ter educational program f«»r y«xi ns>m and thing» are aom<*- what clutter«*d youngsters of the area. It's too tod. as far as 1 am How is your sense of humor" concerned, that th«’ two com- munitics didn’t get together 15 Some people pride ttomseives years ago on the consolidation on their sen»«’ of humor when movement. they are sadly lacking In one, I remember we were living at really. Gates a »tort interval tot ween Psychologists agree that the our Mill City residence and I totter your »case of humor, the was very unpofiular up there more enjoyment y««u get «xit of nt that time tocituse I wns fur life. It h«-lps a man regard c< aisolidation. thing» In their tru«’ perspective, (By the way. our son went krcjia him from mnxlng moun to school nt Gates for four tains out of molehills (ar«’ we years and we did not fed I guilty of that!) and of feeling that his education was being . sorry for himself. impaired in any way. But now A man who can sec the funny that a uniform «’ourse of study I »ide «>f a situation is less likely will to available by vote it to blow his top and can thus certainly will be totter.) get along totter with his fel However, I am suro the "feel low men. ing” between the two towns has A sense of humor can be dc- disappeared now that the two veloped th«’ same way any high schools have united into thing else can be developed. or.«* g<x«d school. First start with the comic elc- Actually the distance totween ments In y<xniu’lf that may to the two towns is so short that hard, tot it «Iocs «levelop tol- muny students travel that far erance. between their schools all the Here is an interesting side tim«’ and think nothing of it. light on humor men tend to to Once we get the same pro more easily amused, but wom gram going in both grade en are totter judges of what’s sch«x>ls rt will be of great ad funny and what isn’t. How about vantage to youngsters entering that, gals. the same nigh school. So here in conclusion is a little joke to test your sense of Have to brng a little bit about humor: our tonutiful w«’athrr ttxlay In a jx’riod of “fad” cures (Friday) as it has toon foggy for colds, a spinster said to a in so much of the valley. Going famed Ixindon jrfiysician: Doc into Stayton everyone was driv tor, do you think there Is any ing with their lights on. Just virtue in wearing rod flannel think, it won’t be long until underwear?” Spring. "Madam," he replied, the One bnd thing about it went only thing I can think of that home this rxxm for lunch and wcxiid accrue from wearing red wish I had stopped at a restau flannel underwear IS virtue " New Spring Handbags Ijiti’st. Plant!«* Strawn in many lieatitlful nhadm. My God shall supply every need of yourn.—< Phil 1:19). As we attune ourselves to the wisdom of the Christ .is balance is brought about io our affairs we tind that our needs are met in a perfect way '' $3.98 plus tax Ada’s Needle Shop Phone 897-2141 227 S. W. Broadway Mill City
