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THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITI’, OREGON-THURSDAY. JULY 6, 1972
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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] 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-
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tonwoods
Shelter.
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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.
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ruresr
now
nas
avau-
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about
a
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and
a
has
avail-1
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tiona! Forest
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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.
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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