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
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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.