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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1963)
1 The Mill City Enterprise ON THE SCENIC NORTH HANTIAM HIGHWAY—OREGON^ EAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND TIIE MILL CITY ENTERI'RIHE, THURSDAY, MAY 16, l«>«3 NUMBER 20 Another Old Landmark Falls I The final meeting ot the year lor Santiam l*TA was held last week with new officers for the year installed. Mrs. Al Yankus, a past pres ident installed the officers and presented them with a corsage. Mrs. Dave Bernhardt was installed as president; Mrs. Iz*s La.Mimyim as secretary; Mrs. William Ijeaming, vice presi dent; Mrs. Maurice More, trea. Retiring president, Mrs. lion Westrick was presented a flow ering shrub from the PTA of Tlie old Linn hotel, better known as the Hoeye ficers ot the past year. Mrs. Dave Bernhardt and Hotel, will noon be no more. It was purchased recently' Mrs Learning report by H«*rbcrt Hutchinson who is having the building dis-1 ed Oil William tiwir attendance at the manth'd and will use the s|»ace as a parking lot for his state PTA convention at Eu- trucks. The hotel was built many years ago by the pio gene. neer Hoeye family and has been occupiixl by some mem The TV ret which the PTA ber of the family ever since. Last occupant to live there, recently purchased for use at MiU City elementary school Wai Hoeye, recently moved to Gates. was presented to Mrs. Lee Ross. sclxxil clerk in the ab sence of loiwrcnce Brent, who was 111 Mrs Fowler headed tile committee which made ar- I range men ts for the TV pur chase. Mrs James Wright was in I charge of the program for the evening and with Mrs. Bonnie ! Whitsett were presented service I pins for recognition of their ef By Ed McCurdy Oregon property taxpayers forts during the year. Santiam is moving up in the I have until May 20 to appeal A group of 7th and 8th grad ranks of student government. (his year's assessments to their ers. under tlie direction ot Mrs At a meeting last Wednesday. County Boards ot Equalization. Don Sheythe, sang several se- Each County Board will con lections. Alan Yankus, Pat Kel- !>on Pudrabsky waa elected vic«--president of the Capi lol vene on Monday. May 13, tor I ly and Terry liansen presented board its annual review oi assess instrumental numbers Conference executive with And in the Regional IV meet- ments and. under Oregon law, I Alan and Pat playing a coronet Ing consisting of thirty or for u property owner may appear i duet and Terry playing the sax- ty schools. John Kelly was In (M-rsori or be represented by ‘ ophone. elected vice president ot that an attorney before the Board organisation. Dlls is pretty when it considers petitions for PP&L Veteran Retires good, oonaxleruig that Santiam reduction ot assessments. Taxpayers cannot wait until lias just entered both of these organizations, and la one of the receiving their ’ax statements After 44 Years Service in the fall to appeal their as smallest schools In either. The Senior Class ot '63 was sessments. If they do not know absent from school last Friday (he ussvssrd value of their pro perty at this Ume, they can They spent their skip day and Saturday in Seaside, and It icarn it at County Assessors of seems to me that the sc I kmi I fice. By multiplying the asses was a lol quieter while they sed value by lour (except in Multnomah Cuunty), they can were gone. Well, we're going to have to set used to It, be determine the true cash (mar ket) value. Multnomah County cause the Seniors are leaving will use a 33 1-3% ratio thia year us at the end of tills week The and property owners can deter rest of us will be here for two mine the market value by mul weeks mor«-, and then we re out. tiplying assessed value by three. If a taxpayer f«*«.-!» the Asses sor's market value is out ot line with comparable properties in the district, he may appeal by (N’titlon to tlx» County *k>ard of Equalization. Forms for this purpose are available in most Assessor's offeies or ■ il the * 1U1 I J County Cucrk'a office. From the Board the taxpayer Henry E. (Hank) Goldson, may appeal to the State Tax veteran district line superin- Detroit Grade School Gradu Commission lor, in the case of lendent for Pacific Power 4 ation will be held on Wednesday real property, directly to the Light Company's Albany area Tax Court's Small operatic ns. will retire June 1 evening. May 22, at 8 o'clock, Oregon at th«» school, with Harold Roth Claims Division if the market after 44 years in the electric as the speaker. Rudy Thornton value as determined by the I liusiness. His successor will be Harry will give the welcome speech; I Board is not more than $25,000). Karol Meyers the class history; I W Day, now the Corvallis dis trict line superintendent and a Roy Cram the will; and Billy Graveside Services 17-ycar PP4L veteran, the Malone the class prophecy. company announced Wednes- Graduates are: Patty Chap Held for Paul A. day. man. Roy Cram, Harold Hie- I Goldson joined the former ta rt, Judy Roth. Billy Malone. 1 Ragsdale Wednesday Mountain States Power Comp Reba Miller, Rudy Ihomton. Linda Tompkins. Dennis Grif- 1 Graveside services wen- held any in August. 1918, following fith, George Maki, Karol Myers, l ist Wednesday at 11 M at the engineering studies at Oregon llaynHxxl Drake, and Donna Belcrest Memorial Park in Sa State College. He worked as a serviceman, lighting engineer, Griffith. lem for Paul A. Ragsdale, 6 I weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. crew foreman, electrician and district line superintendent. Ernest H. Ragsdale Jr. He He has worked throughout the passed away Sunday in a Port Willamette Valley, including the land hospitnl. He had been hos local area which is part of the pitalized since his premature Albany district operations. birth, April 1. Surviving an* the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest II. Rags Funeral services were held dale. Jr., Grandparents, Mr. Tuesday at 10 A. M. at the and Mrs. Ernest Ragsdale, Sr. Huston Funeral Chapel in Leb ot Mill City and Mr. and Mrs. anon for J. Chester Haines, 60, Anton Schultz of Vienna. Aus who died suddenly Saturday tria and u number of uncles, Funeral services will be held while playing golf at Albany. In aunts and cousins in Mill City. Rev. George Swift officiated Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at the terment was in the Mt. Crest at the rites with W. T. Rigdon Barrick Funeral Home in Sal- Abbey Mausoleum nt Salem. «'tn for Claude C. Wilson form Company in charge. Raines, a native of Oregon, er Mill City resident. lived In the Lebanon area most Mr. Wilson. 87. was a retired of his life hut nt one time builder and carpenter, He [mss- worked in the Mill City area. ed away at a Salem Hospital He was a retired operator of Tuesday morning following a large coastal sawmills. He was lingering illness. a member of th«» Masonic lodge. He was born at Gouri, Iowa Royal Arch of the Masons, Al and was married at Lyons in Kadar Shrine and Elks kxige. 1897 to Maude M. Queener, who Survivors include the widow. survives. Other survivors in Verna, Lebanon; one daughter, Baccalaureate services for the clude two daughters, Mrs. Mrs. Peggy L. Austin, Walnut Detroit High Schcxil seniors Stewart (June) Dory. Salem Check, Calif., six brothers, Clif will lie held at 7:30 p. m., Sun and Mrs. Sam (Olga) Paige of ford and Alonza lioth of D'ban- day evening. May 19, at the Dallas; three grandchildren on; Claude of Salem; Melvin Idanha Community Church. and six great grandchildren. A and Everett both of Rend; and Rev. Glen Lydia, pastor of the son, Veri Wilson, was killed in Alvin of Eureka, Calif., and one Mollala Church of Christ, will a logging accident while the sister, Mrs. Gertrude Wirt of give the sermon. The invoca family lived in Mill City. Ercill Lacomb and two grnnd children. tion and benediction will be and Russell Wilson are nephews. Darwin Raines of Mill City is given by Harold Roth of the Private interment will be in n nephew. Idanha Community Church. the Salem Pioneer cemetery. Two SÜHS Students May 20 Deadline for Elected To District Offices Recently Tax Assessments Graduation Set For May 22nd Funeral Services Held for J. C. Raines Chester C. Wilson To Be Buried Today Detroit High School Baccalaureate Services May 19 Io Graduate Fri’ May 24 $3.00 A Year — 10c A Copy Santiam Girl Scout Two New Fire Sarah Smith To Be Council Plans Many Hydrants Ordered Installed as Worthy Installed by Council Advisor Saturday Activities Soon Only routine business was transacted at the May meeting of the city council according to Rex Ohmart, city recorder. There was no opposition to the closing of an unamed street and alley between S. W. First and S. W. Second and the council will proceed with the closing. Council members voted to re- quest Pacific Power and Light Company to place fire hydrants at S. E. 5th and Hazel and S. W. High streets. Ronald Meacham, police chief reported $99.50 collected in fines for the month and 9 traffic violations cited to court. He again reminded residents that there is an ordinance for bidding dogs to run at large in the city. Five warnings were given last month for this of- tense. The police car patroUed 1295 miles during the month. Sarah Smith of Idanha will be installed as Worthy Advisor of Marilyn Assembly, No. 60, Order of Rainbow for Girls, at public installation ceremonies at 7:30 P. M., Saturday evening, May 18, at the Lodge HaU. The crowning ceremony will be by the Order of DeMolay for Boys. Installing officers will be; Worthy Advise»-, Suzy Carlson; Marshall, Nancy Storey; Re corder, Bonnie Boroughs, Chap lain, Becky Guest; Musician, Kaye Deibert. Summer term officers: Wor thy Advisor, Sarah Smith; Worthy Associate Advisor, Gin ger Richards; Charity, Lynda Parker; Hope, Marilee Teller; Faith, Nancy Stewart; Record er, Janee Belveal; Treasurer, Juanita Morgan; Chaplain, Linda Duffy; DriU Leader. Ja- neta Johnson; Love, Bonnie Boroughs; Religion, Susan Whit sett; Nature, Claudia Budlong; Immortality, Maryanne Mich ael; Fidelity, Pro-iem; Patrio tism, Reba Miller; Service, Bill ie Malone; Confidential Obser ver, Sharon Berg; Musician, Mrs. Ruby Brisbin. Summer is just around the corner and a full schedule of activities is planned by the Girl Graduation ceremonies for Scouts ot Santiam Council. The the 36 Seniors ot Santiam I Un camping program, with the ion High school will be held ctxiice of troop, day, or estab at the grade school gym Eri lished camp sites is soon to day evening. May 24, al I 8 "swing oft" under the super o'clock. Speaker will be How vision of trained personnel in ard A. Appling, Jr., secretary all three areas of camping. of state. Camp Smith Creek located in baccalaureate services will the Youth Recreational Area of be Sunday, May 19, at the Silver Creek Falls State Park grade school gym. is the site of establised camp Veledictorian for the class is ing for Santiam The camp is a Rozillah Yangus and salutator- fully accredited member of the lan is Carol Schaer. American Camping Association Presentation of awards will be and is regularly evaluated for given by George Stovall, super conformation tn the facility and intendent, Diplomas will be program requirements of the presented by Art Hern peck, Girl Scouts of the USA and the chairman of the board of edu- American Camping Association cation. Program activities include hik "Die high school band will be ing, campcrafts, swimming, featured in both the procession songs, handcrafts, and planning al and recessional marches. and giving of programs as an integral part of daily life at camp. Health and safety meas ures are high on the list ot the camp staff with a registered nurse in residence, a doctor on call, and qualified first-aiders on every field trip. Swimming By Ed McCurdy and all waterfront activities are Santiam just barely edged under the supervision of trained out a victory at a six-way track I Red Cross waterfront staff By Ed McCurdy meet last Thursday at Cascade, Strict standards are maintained Finally getting some good in relation to the swimmer's by one point. The score was: weather for a track meet, San- ability. Under the able leader-1 Santiam 67; Cascade 66; Serra tiam scored a win over Jeff er ship of Miss Jackie Gatenby, 66; Central 62; Stayton 45; Scio son at Jeff Monday afternoon. Salem, as camp director, girls 42. With points awarded for five 68to 53^. will develop physcially, men The Detroit Ranger District BUI Wilson scored 14 pointa tally and spiritually and will be places. Larry Drake brought for Santiam with a first and provided the opportunity for down 23 points for Santiam by of the Willamette National For three seconds. Larry Drake hit practice in democratic living. winning the pole vault and est has completed their refor 11 with one first. Mike Gleason Miss Gatenby announces her broid jump and taking a third estation work for fiscal year took two first for 10 points. staff is composed of college-age in the low hurdles. Mike Glea 1963 135 thousand trees were hand Don Podrabscky also had 10 girls who have been selected for son tossed the javelin to score remaining first. planted on 360 acres of cut-over points with one first. Lawrence their ability and experience in Santiam's Robertson took Santiam's re- working with youth. They are Lawrence Robertson and Randy land during the FaU of 1962. Marshall tied for a second in the During the month of December. maining first. supervised by Miss Gatenby who is a member of the profes high jump, Randy also scored 1962. aerial seeding of Doug- sional staff of Santiam Girl a fourth place tie, in the ^road Us-fir and Noble fir seeds was Veterans To Hold Scout Council. She has had a jump. Bill Wilson took thirds in ' accomplished on 162 acres of Meeting May 21 st broad experience in working I the 100-yd dash and shot put. the old Sardine Q~"k Burn Don Podrabsky ran third in and on 271 acres of new cut- H. J. Peterson has been mak with children and a rich back the 880 and fifth in the high over land. A total of 425 pounds ground of camping administra ing contacts for the past sev hurdles. of seed was used. eral months in order to start tion. During the Spring ox 1963, Camp units to meet the ex- i a new barracks here. There 125 thousand trees were hand perience of the girl is avaUable M/vf-kpi" Pz^CCPC will be a meeting of World War planted and a total of 425 in cabin units for the 3rd andJ ’ IUIIICI I OddCo I veterans, wives, and widows. pounds of seed was used on the Tuesday, May 21 at the IOOF 4th grade Brownie Scout and the District’s reforestation project hall. Election of officers for inexperienced 5th thru 7th for fiscal year 1963. the newly established barracks grader, tent units for the semi will be held and all are urged experienced 7th, 8th, and 9th Mrs. Franklin McDowell's to attend that can. Peterson grades, primitive camp units mother, Mrs. Minnie E. Mink, To Be Married thru 11th for advanced 8th said that membership was not 82. of Corvallis passed away At Summit, N. J. mandatory to attend the meet grades, trail units for the ex Monday in a Corvallis hospital. William J. Von Harten left perienced 9th thru 12th grade ing. Funeral services were held Mill City Tuesday evening for girls with primitive camp ex Questions will be answered, Wednesday at 2 P. M. in the particularly concerning widow perience, training units for McHenry Funeral Chapel with Portland where he took a jet plane to Elizabeth, N. J. He program aides with a wide ex benefits. Anyone wishing fur Rev. Raymond E. Finkbiener will be married at Summitt, in camping, and C. I. perience ther details on the meeting are officiating. Interment was in the N. J. at Christ's Church to asked to contact him at 897- T. units for girls ages 16 to 18 Crystal Lake Cenetery. Mrs. Margaret Stanger Smith. who are counselors in training. 2104. Other survivors include one They will be at home in Mill Mrs. Clyde Richards, Corval- Ues, camp registrar, announces son. one brother, two sisters, City after June 15 at Kealen grandchildren. thirteen Apartments at 132 S. W. Ivy. the dates for registration of five great-grandchildren and three Von Harten is employed as an Scouts is now open with regis accountant for Young and Mor tration for non-scouts to open great great grandchildren. Wednesday, May 15 gan. Santiam Rebkah lodge at hall May 1. Smith Creek open house is scheduled for June 23 from Jaycee Seat Belt 3 P. M. Jaycees at Jaycee hall 8 p. m. 12 noon to 4 p. m. Families are Jaycee of the Month North Santiam Chamber of urged to bring a picnic lunch Clinic May 26th Gary Lieuallen was selected Commerce at Gates Woman's and enjoy the spacious grounds On Sunday. May 26 the Mill as Jaycee of the month at the and guided tours throughout the clubluxi.se 8 P. M. camp. Coffee and minch will be City Jaycees have scheduled last club meeting. He was se Friday. May 17 their escond annual scat belt lected because of his outstand served by the hostesses. IOOF lodge at haU 8 P. M. Mrs. Don Patten, Corvallis, clinic to be held at the high ing work on the District 5 Monday. May meeting. This was first meet school. Round Robin Pinochle club at acting i's committee chairman Belts are available in a num- ing of this type hosted by the for established camping in San Lou MacGregor home 7:30. ber of colors at $5.00 includ Jaycees and was very success Bio or Bunch pinochle club. tiam Council has been the key ing installation. Orders may be ful due in a large measure to figure in planning and coord Last party of season. Drivers placed by phone at Verne's Bar Lieuallen’s efforts. will pick up members at 6 p. inating with personnel and staff He is employed by the For ber Shop (897-2985». in making Smith Creek Camp - m. for dinner in Salem. est service, working out of the Pick up and delivery service a full once more available with TucMlay. May il Mill City ranger station. Woman's club at Nell DeWitt program for over 400 girls is planned. home. Election of officers. Mrs. throughout the area. Camp sessions for Smith Nell Ross of Salem will give Seat Belts Keep Down Severe Accidents tips on Home decorations 8 Creek are as follows: Brownies. June 23-29, Aug. 4-10, Aug. 11- P M. 17; Intermediates June 3 Il- July 10, July 12-22. July 23- Weather. Detroit Dam Aug. 2: Primitive Units -July Max. Mm. Pep. I .lev 23-Aug. 2. Aug. 4-Aug 14th. .47 1559.47 53 39 Muy 1 Additional information can be .93 1560.44 secured from the Girl Scout 45 38 May 2 .40 1561.64 Council Office. 215 Front St., 48 35 Mav 3 .04 1562.66 N. E., Salem, or by contacting 54 37 May 4 .61 1563.66 camp registrar Mrs. Clyde 58 41 May 5 50 45 1.98 1565.78 Richards,. 234 N. 32nd Street. May 6 May 7 54 42 1.06 1567.56 Corvallis. May 8 51 41 0.13 1567.56 60 41 0 11 1566.98 May 9 Kindergarten Pupils May- 10 57 42 0.11 1565.79 May 11 57 43 0.43 1564.76 To Graduate May 16th May 12 49 41 0.31 156-1 86 Kindergarten graduation for 58 41 0.00 1564.95 the PTA sponsored Mill City- May 13 67 40 0 00 1564.92 Gates area youngsters has been May 14 set for Thursday. May 16. at 7:30. The public is invited to attend. A picnic for the group will be held on May 17 with the youngsters and their families to An exceptionaUy small turn meet at the Gates Grade School Pictured is John Janis’ Volkswagon following out of 53 voters cast ballots at 11 P. M. The children an i accident April 24 on Highway _ 22, when he tried to _ bring _ sack lunches avoid hitting a deer. John said he was certain that his for the passage of the city bud are to get at the City Hall Tuesday. and drinks. Families are in-, seat belt kept him from being either severly injured or Results, however, were 32 yes vited to attend with the young- ‘ I killed in the accident. votes as opposed to 21 no votes. sters. Santiam Defeats Jefferson In Track Meet Monday SUHS Takes Win In Six-Way Track Meet Detroit Ranger Station Plants 360 Acres of Trees Away Monday Coming Events Small Turnout for City Budget Election
