Niles and his Service Station
Niles Mackay was born and raised in Granger. He was always a hard worker and very active in the community as well. After graduating from Granite he herded Sheep in Wyoming for his grandfather. It was an excellent way to make money. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his parent's large property. The bonus was that his Grandfather's ranch was near the Massa Ranch. This is where he met Emma. Soon he and Emma married and they raised a wonderful family together.
Niles enjoyed working with his hands and became a trusted mechanic. He owned and operated the American Oil on the corner of Redwood and 3500 South.
Niles comes from several generations of Granger residents. His parents: John E & Abigail Tanner Mackay and Niles Grandparents: John C & Catherine Mackay.
The home Nile's grew up in was at 3985 Redwood Rd
Niles was a Granite Farmer and a gifted Basketball player. He tells of his experience on the Granite High School Basketball Team. They were the 1929 State Basketball Champions. They drove to Chicago to play Oklahoma City's team and lost after a triple overtime. Niles was awarded 2nd All-State Player of the year.
I wonder who this youngster is.
The "Lion Tamer" aka: Nile, was very involved in the community, especially the Granger Lion's Club
He and Emma raised their children at 3357 South 900 West
