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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1972)
The Mill City Enterprise Rel . ,7 VOLIT — — ’■ V ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY—OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITI’, OREGON-THURSDAY. JULY 6, 1972 aoaa TTi ® Up and Down The Avenue Thousands . i —l— jaaai -r-rn i n -m i Youth Drowns In Little North Fork An 18-year-old Salem youth drowned Saturday while swim ming with friends below Sal mon Falls on the Little North Fork of the Santiam River about 5 miles west of Mill City. State police said Robert Lee Fox. of 690 Arleta Place NE, died about 5 p. m. when he was apparently pulled under by the whirlpool from the falls. ■Witnesses told police Fox and two friends were attemp ting to swim across a deep pool at the bottom of the falls when one of the swimmers called for help. They said Fox went to help but was pulled under. The body was recover ed a short time later, police said. The body was taken to Rig don’s mortuary. Bj Don Moffatt t ii r~ r —i ■ - rr-..,. ■■■ ■ Sweepstakes Winner __ MAO a YEAR — 10c i Brir ■¡u b Copy , x, Record Crowds Here for July Fourth Celebration; Parade Has Many Entries This week Is another anni versary for the present own ers of The Enterprise. It was 19 years ago that we purchas Record crowds attended the DETROIT The long 4th of ed this operation, and it com July 4th celebration beginning large orange smile face back July holiday brought much pletes a span of years in our with the Lions Club Breakfast ground with kids and baloona live« which have been, for the activity to the upper North at the City Park and other fes on the float accompanied by a most part, happy ones. Surely Santiam Canyon as thousands tivities throughout the day. couple of "clowns.” cf fishermen, vacationers and we have had trials and tribu Sweepstakes winner in the A float of the three little picnickers visited the area. De lations just like the rest of the Grand Parade was the Lions pigs won the sweepstakes and people in our area, but when troit Lake State park was fill Club float patterned after the best float award in the child they are all summed up, they ed to capacity as were U. S. cartoon feature “Luv Is" with ren's parade. It was made up Forest Service campgrounds are real minor. We have lived two large paper figures of the of Keith, Kenneth and Kim and motels in the area. In fact, in Mill City longer than any couple fishing. Pink and yel berly Penrose, children of Mr. any wide spot in the area other place since we have been The Lions club float was sweepstakes winner. low decoration with "Luv is and Mrs. Roger Penrose of Mill where a camper or tent could born. That may seem odd to | Chairman of the float committee was Dick Blakley, Togetherness’ on the sides com City. A special award went to some people, but we found be used was at a premium. and it carried out the theme of Happiness Is.—Enter pleted the parade theme of the float containing the Junior Heavy traffic on the North what we were looking for i “Happiness Is." I Queen and King, Jill Girod Santiam Highway was noted prise photo. when we came here to size up 1 First place in the adult di- and Frank Shepard. First place throughout the 4-day holiday. the newspaper plant and the I Top Float and Sweepstakes vision was won by the Mill award went to Jeff Girod, area in 1953. Things didn’t] Business firms were doing a City Oddfellows and Rebekah walking unit; Kenny Steele, lively business and everyone look too bright then as far as i Lodge. Their float depicted an bicycle and Randy Bilyeau, the business picture was con seemed to be having a glorious animal with a red . pets. --------- - playground -- - time. cerned. The dam was just a- top cottage as their home j ^n a<jtjed feature of the par- The holiday started out with bout completed and many of Miniature trees, roses and ade t|ds year and especially the people who worked build many accidents being reported toadstools along with animal pnjOyed ]^y a|] spectators was in the Mid-Willamette Valley ing the structure were leaving characters completed the scene au sc|iooi marching band Friday night. Two accidents for other jobs. Home building The June AARP meeting of "The, Lazy Daisy Daze of djrected by Spencer Hillesland occurred here Friday evening, was at a standstill. There were was held at the high school, Summer.’ i and preceded by the Santiam lots of old run-down houses, one of which involved the commons with a fairly large In the youth division the Or- High School Wolvereltes. Idanha Rural Fire District and new construction just attendance. Orville Downing I der of Rainbow for Girls,] Gr,!nd marshals for the par- didn’t exist. Over the years, ambulance at Salem, as it was presided at the business meet Marilyn Assembly #60, won ade were Mayor Herb Peck making a run to the Salem however, things have gradual ing assisted by Lillian Peck, first place trophy the ¡jccompanied by J. C. Kimmel. Emergency center with an ac ly become better. Many older secretary and Ervin Peterson, | theme “Happiness is a Rain- Mr Kimmel la the oIdest llv. homes were rebuilt and some cident victim from here. The treasurer. I bow Garden or of Friendship rrienosnip ing ex.mayor of Mill City. of the worst ones were torn crash hospitalized the two am The nominating committee, ,fc ____ . place in the Youth | immediately following the Second bulance attendants. down, And right now new Mel Rambo, Maggie Shaw and Group went to the Camp Fire! ’ parade, a reception was held Weather conditions were Nellie Riggs, presented a slate homes are being built quite Girls with "Happiness is your in the Student Commons at the regularly. There are very few good, even though the wind of officers for the ensuing First Day at Camp Kilowan.” High School for the visiting was gusty. if any houses vacant in Mill year which will be read at the Winning second place in the courts, The Jefferson Mint City now. July meeting. Election will be adult division was the Junior Festival and the Lyons 4-H The way things look now, the in August and chartering of Woman’s Club “Happiness Is Three Little Pigs, Kenneth, Keith and Kimberly, a Smile” float which had a Fair Queen and Princesses. canyon area is in for a steady the new chapter and installa , City Officials, parents of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Penrose of Mill City, growth. I don’t look for any tion will be in September. Mill City Court and presidents thing spectacular, but that The group voted to have a take their brick house with them on parade after win- of the court's sponsoring clubs isn’t always desirable. Steady, picnic at the John Neal Me ning Top Float and Sweepstakes awards in the Mill | were also invited. In charge of solid growth counts and that morial park in Lyons on July City 4th of July Kiddies’ Parade—Enterprise photo. the reception was the Mill is what we can expect. 26. the regular meeting date. City Junior Woman’s Club The weekend of July 15 and | This will be a 12:30 potluck First In Youth Division with Mrs. William Boester, I see where we will get a 16 has been chosen for De-I and everyone is asked to bring Mrs. Barry Drake and Mrs. chance to vote on an initiative troit’s school reunion. Satur-' . a hot or cold prepared dish and Thomas Jeleniewskl handling day night, July 15, will be ' measure November 7 which : their own table service. Mem- 1 arrangements. Queen Jackie ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ____ would repeal a pension plan adult night at the Detroit Fire ‘ hers may also ____ ask guests but and her princesses were host for Oregon governors. The 1971 Hall. There will be live music. I are asked to bring a little extra esses. legislature passed this piece j Sunday will be family day | food to serve them. The organ Many other events were en of foolish legislation, and now [ with a potluck picnic at Mon- i ization will provide coffee. joyed throughout the day with it is up to the people to knock j gold State Park. Those attend- j The Melody Aires, directed Western Security Bank of the hobby and crafts display it in the head. What we need | ing should bring their own by Earl Loucks, will provide Salem has instituted a unique creating much interest from least now, is additional expense table service. Coffee and Kool- music during the afternoon. new service to bring full viewers. aid will be furnished. in the way of pensions for Mel Rambo said an entry banking facilities to the com The archery shoot which Anyone wishing further in would be made in the Mill persons who have held public munities of Aumsville, Lyons, took place before the parade office. I cannot see where for formation on the reunion, may City July 4th parade with Mr. Sublimity and Turner, accord was won by Ken Yost. mer Gov. Holmes should be en call Mrs. Jim Budlong at 897- and Mrs. Clyde Bate and Mr. ing to an announcement by L.; Bob Morgan of Mill City 2458 in Mill City. titled to some $7,800 for the and Mrs. Ervin Peterson as A. Van Kleeck, president of won the drawing for the "Mini rest of his life for doing a job sisting him with the decora the Salem-based financial insti Bike” which the North San he asked for. Neither can I see tion. tution. tiam Eagles sponsored. The Gov. Tom McCall receiving I Four Local Students Anyone not having transpor The new service is incorpor winning ticket was drawn by some $13,000 when he turns I tation to the July picniq is ated in the Bankmobile, a Queen Jackie immediately be On Honor Roll At OSU j asked to call an AARP offic 62 in March, 1975. | complete branch office on fore the fireworks display on To me It is like paying for a ; Names of local students who er or any member and arrange wheels, which will visit a | Allen field. dead horse. Not that I am made the spring term honor ments will be made for them. specially-built site at schedul classing our governor nor the roll have been announced by Following the business meet ed hours in the four commun-' former governors as dead hors Oregon State University. Lo ing, J. C. Kimmel showed i ’ties two or three times each Recreation Center The Rainbow for Girls float won first place in the I week. es, but just how dumb can we cal students on the list with some of the beautiful colored Grand Opening festivi- ; taxpayers get if we let this a B plus or more are Judith slides he and his wife had youth division. The girls put in a lot of work getting ties and first visits of the sort of legislation go unchal K. Boroughs, a junior in Ed taken on a recent trip to Flor their float ready for the parade.—Enterprise photo. j Bankmobile are scheduled For Senior Citizens lenged. When all agencies of ucation; Bruce W. Roscoe, a ida, Louisiana, Texas, Bahamas fiom noon till 8:30 p. m m. government are screaming for sophomore in Humanities and and other places of interest. School Band In Parade Aumsville on July 6, Turner Opens in Stayton more money, why saddle the Social Sciences and Randy E. E j I The August meeting will be on July 7, Lyons on July 10 Stayton and Canyon area taxpayers with this extra pen Wilkinson of Mehama, a sen- ■ held at the school as usual, and Sublimity on July 11. At senior citizens have a new re sion burden. Seems our gover ior in Science. !------------------------------- tractions will include refresh creation center which opened nors wanted the job bad Named to the Straight-A I SANTIAM VALLEY GRANGE ments, souvenirs, new-account July 5. enough to campaign for it, and honor roll listing was Michael. TO MEET FRIDAY JULY 7 premiums and a local contest The new senior center is lo most of them are not in the Long, a sophomore in Human-1 The regular meeting of the in each town. After the open cated at 603 3rd. Ave., Stay • welfare” class, so why not let ities and Social Sciences. Santiam Valley Grange will ing ceremonies, the bankmo- ton, in one unit of a duplex. them earn their own way after ------------------------------- ] be held Friday evening. July bile will call on a regular Social and recreational activi they get out of office. World War I Barracks,7 ^ æ00 . schedule in each of the four ties will be provided. Seniors Featured will be a patriotic communities. Schedules will be will also be welcome to drop program with a dessert lunch. To Have Picnic At posted at the sites and will be in to rest or visit. eon to follow. available from local merch Mrs. Shirley Wolf of Com Fishermens Bend Park ants and from all offices of munity Action Program will Detroit Dam-Weather Western Security Bank. Saturday, July 8, is the date make her headquarters there Pool Complete branch banking and will be available for sev I set for the World War I Bar- ’ Max Min. Elev. Pep services, including checking eral hours each morning to 1 acks ^3263 annual picnic at and savings accounts, and fin- provide referral service to I Fishermens Bend Park, Cot- June 28 M 52 1567.07 0.00 I June 29 M 55 1567.38 0.00 ancing of all kinds such as those who need advice on so- I tonwoods Shelter. ’ DETROIT — Willamette imeue Na- ixa Trie days activities will be- June 30 80 53 1567.36 0.00 home loans, auto loans and cial services. uonai ruresr now nas avau- . about a m and a has avail-1 „ „„j . j u]v tiona! Forest 1 1 81 51 1567.75 0.00 personal loans, plus collateral Most immediate need for the ale a listing of off-road vehicle ( dinnpr wjn be served July 2 82 53 1567.82 0.00 ■ i-i vices including the sale of center is for volunteer drivers regulations for motor vehicle All World War I Veterans and July- 3 M 50 1567.88 0.00 bonds, travelers The fast stepping Santiam Wolverettes and AU government assist seniors in getting to use within the forest. Copies wives are invited to attend. checks and money orders will to July 4 93 60 1567.95 0.00 medical appointments. Miie- School Band added color and spirit to the parade. of the regulations may be ob-1 be offered. The Bankmobile is age will be paid upon request. tained at the Forest Service I equipped with the latest elec Anyone interested may con headquarters, 210 E. Uth Ave. | tronic safety equipment. Man tad Mrs Wolf at 769 2373 Paul VanFleet Is Rebekahs-IOOF Win First Place Eugene, and at all Willamette ager Elmer Duncan and assist National Forest Ranger Sta ant manager, Peggy Flowers Out of Hospital tions. will be in constant communica Earl Rosco Hurt The order closes the new Mc DETROIT — Paul VanFleet tion with Western Security’s In Mill Accident Kenzie River Trail to off road was released from Salem Me main office in Salem via a new vehicles and horses. All other IDANHA A nightshift em morial Hospital Sunday even two-way radio-telephone sys trails and areas listed in the ■ ployee at Stuckarts Lumber tem. ing and is now recuperating order were closed previously The Bankmobile was custom- Co., Idanha, was injured early at home Paul was one of the Odd-road vehicles are pro-1 built for servicing outlying Wednesday morning when he ambulance (driver) attendants or restricted in the hibited who was hospitalized when the communities from ideas devel. attempted to get away from Woldo Lake Recreation Area Idanha Rural Fire Districts oped by Western Security a broken-slab on the band and on 46 trails, including the ambulance was involved in an Bank’s planning committee af load and fell. Pacific Crest National Scenic j Earl Rosco, 35, Salem, sus accident East of Salem Friday ter studying the needs of the Trail. I tained facial cuts and abrasions localities. It represents a pro night He sustained a concus Under tile Wilderness Act sion, lacerations and bruises gressive approach to banking in the fail and was taken by of 1964. all units of the Attendant Harold Baker is by bringing the bank services private car to Salem Memor National Wilderness Preser- still hospitalized but is report to the potential customers. The ial Hospital. vation System are closed to A spokesman for the firm ed to be doing as well as can i sites in Aumsville, Lyons, Sub- motorized use. The Willamette said he expected Rosco woul l limity and Turner have been be expected He suffered frac National Forest and Mt Jef tured ribs and possible inter equipped with covered waiting be released from the hospital ferson, Mt. Washington. Three nal injuries He has been re stations, parking facilities and by the end of the week Sisters and Diamond Peak The accident occui red about The float entered by the Rebekahs adult division. — The Mill City Enterprise moved from the extensive care 24-hour depositories, which Wilderness areas are covered 2 a. m will be serviced daily. unit. and Oddfellows won first place in the photo. by (he act. Kimmel Shows Films at AARP Meeting Recently Detroit To Hold Lyons Bank To Open Monday National Forest Off-Road Rules Now Available
