Salem Woman Makes Hit
Mrs. Mildred R. Brooks of Salem who is a candidate for county recorder, was in Woodburn Friday getting acquainted and fixing up political fences.  Mrs. Brooks has chosen for her slogan, "Out to win--please boost," and judging from the impression left here the slogan was well chosen.  While the idea of a woman running for this office is a new one in this state, it is here to stay.  Mrs. Brooks is a lady of refinement, of pleasant and interesting personality, one whose ability to conduct the office to which she aspires is unquestioned, and the Independent predicts a successful campaign, both for the primaries and the election --Woodburn Independent, March 27.
Oregon Statesman 29 April 1914 5:4

Mrs. Brooks, Former County Recorder, Dies. 
Mildred Roberson Brooks, for 25 years Marion county recorder, died Thursday morning at a Salem convalescent home at the age of 83 years. She had been in ailing health for several years. Mrs. Brooks became country [sic] recorder in January, 1915, and served in that position until 1940 when she declined to run for election again. She retired to her Salem Heights home and lived there until a few months ago when she moved to the convalescent home. 
Born in Iowa in 1867, Mildred Robertson was the daughter of John P. and Henrietta Robertson. The family moved to Salem in 1870 and her father practiced law here. In 1889 she was married to John H. Brooks who preceded her in death by several years. Mrs. Brooks was a life-long member of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a son, Russell Brooks, Bordeaux, France; sister, Mabel Robertson, Salem; sister-in-law, Mrs. C. H. Robertson, Salem; grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Brownell, Salem, Rex Brooks, San Francisco, and Lt. Robert Rinard, U.S. Army; and three great grand-children. 
Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist church with the Rev. Lloyd T. Anderson officiating. The casket will be open to friends at the W. T. Rigdon chapel until 1 p.m. today. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery. 
Oregon Statesman 18 August 1950 6:1

Mildred R. Brooks 
1867 - 1950

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OSBH DC (Marion County 1950) #8604 
S&H pg 26 
OS 18 August 1950 6:1
OS 29 April 1914 5:4