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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1967)
3—The Mill City Enterprise, Thursday, January 5, 1967 quiet, but busy, month—every one from students to hous- wives busy working in prepa were again making rumbling Looking Back Over noises and insisting that Mill ration for winter; students in 1966 Leaves Mixed City do something about its the fields and canneries and sewage problems. Particularly housewives freezing and can Memories on target were the firms on ning foods (sometimes work Continued from page 1 the Marion county side of Mill ing in the crops, too.) recent times) as a perfect 4th i City having a very bad dis Schools in Gates-Mill City were scheduled to open on of July. But that is what Mill posal system. City had this year in every Many new campsites had September 6th with registra way. Perfect weather greeted been added to the parks in tion figures estimated to be the early risers for the Lions our area including the much about the same. The State Forestry depart club pancake breakfast. Large used Fishermen’s Bend. Mill crowds turned out for the City is fast becoming the ment had hosted a “Show coronation of Queen Delores mecca for the tourist trade, Me” trip through the Willam Stafford and the big parade which increases every year. ette area forests. An extreme dry spell was causing loggers that would do credit to a Simpson Veneer of Idanha much larger city. The hard employes had received awards to halt operations until cooler working Teen-agers that spon for working six straight years weather arrived. September sored the Coronation and the without a time loss accident. parade received well deserved Harry Spencer is plant man Linn County school teach ers “invaded the area with plaudits for their efforts. ager and safety supervisor. tours taken of various mills Small Denise Muise and Many local men work in the and recreation sites. Tony Trout reigned over the mill. CHARGE was the order of junior court events for the August the day in news and advertis day. Already building cutbacks ing—with a new credit card George Davis, well known had started to hurt production geared to make shopping (and and liked state weighmaster at local wood manufacturing spending) easier. for this area had received a plants with manpower cuts One of the most attractive 25 year service pin. noted in various mills. buildings being built in the The state sanitary officials August in other ways was a area was the new service sta tion on highway 22 to house a service station operated by Pete Harris. It was built en tirely of wood materials with an attractive shake roof. The 26th annual Grange Fair drew large crowds from all over the area with many prize winners from Mill City and Gates. The popular money-raising project of the Mill City Lions club was underway, super vised by Paul Brady. Com munity calendar sales were going well With the money raised by the Lions used for sight conservation and com munity betterment. The North Santiam Cham ber of Commerce, headed by Ed Davis, was sparking the movement to get an airstrip near Detroit Lake. Dr. Leon Minear was the guest speaker at a Project Springboard kickoff dinner. October It was forward Ho — as many hunters jammed the highway through town on their annual trek east of the mountains on deer hunting trips, An addition to the entire area was the store opened at Mehama by Hattie Goliet, The Calico Cat. To many of us living here during the “early days,” it brought back fond memories through its atmosphere of olden times. Another tragedy struck — when news that Lt. Bob Gordon, son of Mrs. Edna Gordon, was killed in a jet plane crash in California. He was flying in a training maneuver. Politicking was at its best in the area—with the heated councilmen race adding con- siderabe local Interest. There were nine filing for the five positions. A new organization, The North Santiam Pilots Club had been formed with Farris Benton elected president; Bill Morgan, vice • president and Jerry Coffman, secretary. First order of business was to promote the Detroit Lake airstrip. October was one of the most beautiful seen here in many years, a real Indian summer. Shirt sleeve weather, beauti ful red and gold hued foliage on the trees and a wishful thinking that the weather might continue all winter. However, late in the month snowfall was noted on the high ridges surrounding the city. Another new business in Mill City opened that month when Gene Boggan, formerly of Idanha, opened a barber shop adjacent to the Bank Cafe. The UGN drive opened in the area with Ed Davis again heading the drive. November A U. S. Forest Service hear ing on the proposed Mt. Jeff erson Wilderness area was causing a considerable stir —with both pro and con opinions being voiced. The annual Firemen’s bene fit with many prizes of hams and turkeys for the holidays being given for prizes was held at the firehall. A large crowd attended, but not quite as much money was Sometimes Itk Smart to 4ct a Little Hoggish | Trade builds communities. Trade are times for giving is the father of Prosperity. There is to others.,. and there are times for no other source of better jobs, bet- looking out for ourselves; times ter business, better social facilities. when charity is appropriate ... and times when there’s not even spirit | Except when they’re in real need we don’t give to strangers the food, ual profit in it. clothing and other necessities that ) One of the most common and least our money buys... why isn’t it also profitable forms of giving is the wise to keep for ourselves and our making of donations to the growth children the community-invigorat and prosperity of other communi ing Vitamin $ that is part of the re ties ... through unnecessary out-of- turns—to someone—for every dollar town buying. we spend? I GATES By Hire. Floyd Swaim Holiday guests at the Har old Wilson home were their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson and five sons of Eugene. Their daughter’s family, the Don Careys of Stayton joined them for dinner on Monday. Mrs. Velma Carey was pres ent for a Christmas Day open house at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Carey of Stayton. Visiting Saturday to Monday at th Hollis Turnidge home were their daughter, Mrs. Pat Jensen, Mike, Ronnie and Su san of Olalla, Wn. Another daughter, Carolyn Brejcha of Beaverton, was with them from Friday to Sunday. All were guests for dinner Christ mas day at the Bob Kelle home. Mrs. Sarah Rains was in Foster from Friday to Sun day, spending the holiday with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cline. Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and children spent Christmas Eve with her father, Albert Petersen and other relatives in Albany. They joined his family on Christmas day at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of McLeay. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Levon and daughter were Christmas day guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gwen Schaer and Carol. The Charles Blackburn fam ily were houseguests for Christmas day and overnite at the home of her brother- in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray of Mil waukie. They were joined by her parents, the Wayne Mar tins of McMinnville. Christmas day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kadin were the couple’s son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kadin and children of Scio, Mr. and Mrs. Nile De Land of Salem and Orrin DeLand of Mill City. Mr. and Mrs. Len Davis of Idanha were Christmas day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Gestson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brisbin spent Christmas eve with their grandaughter’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson and four children, in Mill City. They went to Portland on Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Winnie Hackenburg. Weekending over Christmas at the Clyde Oliver residence were their son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oliver and son of Portland and their son - in - law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Muir and two sons of Salem. Another son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Oliver, Sheryl, Karen and Sandra, joined the family for dinner Christmas day. spent as usual no doubt due to the short working days in the lumbering industry. The elections were over— and city councilmen winners were Delbert Goforth, Adolph Brunner, James Rose, Herb ert Schroeder and C. E. Ma son. A record number of people turned out to vote. Veryl Hoover received 476 votes for the office of Mayor. J. C. Kimmel, retiring Mayor, did not seek re-election. At Santiam High school, Homecoming was the big event with Patti Eastwood crowned queen. Basketball season was about to open with the first home game scheduled for December 3 with Elmira. December These Firms Are Genuinely Interested in the Future of Our Community and Your Welfare Kelly Lumber Sales G. S. Merryfield Building Supplies, Paints, Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Fixtures Interior — Exterior Painting Spray or Brush Ph. 897-2483 Jerry Pittam Insurance Phone 897-2413 or 897-2754 Hoover's Repair JIM and VERYL Studio of Hair Design Santiam Cable Vision Don's Tire Sales Mill City, Oregon Hill Insurance Agency Fresh Meats, Groceries, Dry Goods Mill City Branch H. L. Ashby Less Body & Fender Repair Complete Body Repair and Paint Service Mill City Enterprise Jerry Coffman New and Used Can Betty Klutke Tires Are My Business Highway 22, Mill City, Ore. Red & White Store Advertising — Commercial Printing Muir's Bakery and Fountain Made From The Best Girod's Hilltop Super Market S & H Green Stamps U.S. National Bank of Oregon Head Office Portland Distributor of Shell Products Mill City, Oregon Mill City Hardware We Give S & H Green Stamps Mill City Pharmacy Try Your Drug Store First Strout Realty Highway 22 Vivian Realen, Mgr. Gates Ph. 897-2124 M & M Phillips 66 Service S & H Green Stamps December came in just like spring, days warm and sunny, but in the upper canyon and on the Santiam pass snow had fallen giving us the message that we could not expect sun shine always. The Jaycees and the Jay- eeettes were busy on their Toys for Tots project with more families needing Christ mas joy this year than usual. However, most people were blessed with plenty and look ing foward to the cheer of Christmas and family gath erings. Marring the holidays for the Harold Pearce family was the word received that their son Greg had been accidently in jured while cleaning a gun while serving in Vietnam. Drawing much favorable comment and a number of entries was the Jaycee Holi day lighting contest. This was a "first” which they hope to continue. Winning the Sweep stakes award were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hansen with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Richards placing second in one division and the Al Ward, Jr.’s winning second place in the other divi sion. Honorable mention went to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bassett and Mr. and Mrs. Clark St. Dennis.
