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About The Gate city journal. (Nyssa, Or.) 1910-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1933)
C H R ISTM AS P A R T Y Mrs. Ed. Wilson gave a jolly Christ mas tfarty lor members of Monday TU E SD AY bridg» dub at the regular meeting at her home Monday evening. A lighted Mrs. Ernest Wilsen was hostess for Christinas tree decorated the living Tuesday evening bridge club this week, room and the holiday motif was used entertaining the usua 1 three tables. throughout. Mrs. Eddie Powell won Christmas accessories were used. Fav- Wishing Each and All of You— A MERRY CHRISTMAS May Every Joy Be Yours School will be dismissed here this afternoon, after a flurry of Christmas Nyssa— (T o the Editor)— For many parties, for a two weeks vacation. Most months national economists have ad of the teachers will take advantage of mitted that the only practical way og this furlough and return to their widely bringing an end to the "depression” scattered homes. Students, too, will was by getting money into the hands make merry at home. of everyday purchaser. The govern Owen Prioe is returning to ills home DOUBLE B IR T H D A Y ment has hit on what appears to be the at I * Grande. Grant Rinehart to En Mrs. Henry Fields gave a birthday most logical plan, known as the Civil terprise: Clarice Johnston to Dayton, dinner Monday evening for her daugh Works Act, and through outright gifts Wasli.. Stella Fishbum to Tigard,' H ar ter Mrs. Lawrence Blodgett and niece of money to each community is spread- riet Ahearn to M i’.ton, Mrs. Nettie Miss Cherald Green, whose birthdays big sufficient money to enab'e the man Medesker and daughter Hettie to occur on the same day. They; are also who has been out of work for so many Joseph, Mrs. Elta Bensen to Payette, the same age and have celebrated all months to purchase the commodities Margaret and Coach John Young to but one birthday together. that he is so much in need of. Madras. However, there is one point the writer Coach Young expects to accompany B IR T H D A Y P A R T Y would like to bring to the mind of those his brothers Nate and Dick, of the rec Mrs. Green Campbell entertained crowd of young people Tuesday night j f re 111 <Us" lamation crew, later in the week as of needed cash. they are all planning a grand Christ in compliment to her daughter Alta tributon *’ ' * This period of the last few years has mas reunion at their home in Madras. who celebrated a birthday that day. Mrs. Ada Haworth will remain in Big Games and lunch made the evening a not only been a serious time for the jolly one. The honoree received many laborer but it has been doubly so for Bend. Supt. Hollenberg and Eva Boy- the average merchant. Not only has the dell in Nyssa. nice gifts. merchant carried the burden of help Freshman defeated the Juniors 17 to ing the unemployed, who has been un 9 Monday in the first game of the girls fortunate in being out of work, but he interclass series. has also been called upon to back Alumni and several college students every idea of help and advancement in attended the dance given by the stud his community. ent body after the Parma-Nyssa games The money now being distributed Tuesday night. Ironside— Mr. and Mrs. Clarence under the C W A has been, or is being Juniors welcome vacation as they Boor of Birch Creek came to see Ralph placed in this community, by the gov need it after completing a 5000-word ernment to circulate and help build up Boor, who recently broke his leg when English theme. his horse fell with him. The Boors also this local territory. OLD SANTA CALLS It appears that now would be the went to Fruitland to visit Mr. and Mrs. I f Santa didn’t visit every room at timb to give attention to the matter of C. E. Boor. school in person, he sent his helpers as John Rouse of Unity and niece Miss | supporting those, who have kept those every room had its program and party. Gallagan o f Haines were here on busi- j out of work, from suffering, and in Rooms were decorated in holiday attire. ness last Wednesday. j turn keeping the money which has The high school prepared a program The James McDeRoe family moved been brought to this community right for Thursday to consist of numbers to the Smith place. They will feed their j here where it will have a chance to from each c'gss and singing. Students cattle hay purchased from E. J. Beam i come back to each one in this com- have drawn names and gifts will be ex munity. and the Smith Brothers. I am speaking for the support of the An enjoyable time was held at the school house on the 15th when the local firm and trust at this time that I Ladies club gave their bazaar. H. C. the citizens of this community must | Elms was auctioneer. Mrs. Arthur realize that there is small chance of Nichols won the club quilt. A dance that money ever getting back into followed after which a delicious supper their hands. I am sure that at this season of the was served. The proceeds bought treats year your readers will profit by read for the Christmas tree. S. A. Lofton and son shipped a car ing your own advertising columns and load of beef cattle to Portland Satur wil’. find many tempting suggestions day. Earl Lofton accompanied the ship for their Christmas shopping. The writer, although not a citizen ment. Fahy Wise o f Silver City came Sun of this district finds a very fine sel Phin Warren, Prop. day to visit a few days with his daugh ection in your local stores and is doing ter Evelyn and grandpamets Mr. and his shopping here. Sincerely, J. S. “ Our Prices Are Right” COOPER. Mrs. C. F. Wise. Mrs. Floyd White returned Sunday N YS S A ORE. A lot of people at Thanksgiving and from Unity where she was called to help care for her brother Frank Elms Christmas tim e might wel'i be called "turkey gobblers.” whd was very sick. He is improved. Geo. White of Halfway visited his son F"oyd W hite last week. Thos. McElroy of Vale moved his cattle from the Fred Laurance place to Vale. Herman Laurance helped drive I the cattle down. Ontario, Oregon I FOR HIM Ivory Sets Bill Folds Toilet Sets Shaving Sets Perfumes Razors Manicure Sets Cigars Candy Cigarettes FOR THE KIDDIES Toys and Dolls Xmas cards, wrappings, tags, seals, everything to make the Christmas package look Christmasy Nyssa Pharmacy Rexall Store ORBGON N YSSA THEATRE ONTARIO Greater Than “7th Heaven” Says Los Angeles Papers—Your Ideal Xmas Picture \scus»l \G\)WU\ \wmV Greetings - - May your holidays be hanoy days, And joy and cheer abound! May sweet peace reign and never wane, The whole New Year around. Shelton Dairy N YS S A OREGON B b \ \ FOR HER Front Our Readers IRONSIDE FARMER FRACTURES LEG GINZEL JEWELRY STORE JUST AROUND THE CORNER SU ND AY SUPPER CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Francis Burger were hosts at the first meeting of the Sun day supper club on Sunday evening, entertaining five couples. Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson, among the new Tert- elig people, played with members. The club wi'l meet every two weeks through the winter months. • * * • rn. They have drilled a new well and changed, ail in the Christmas spirit. are making Improvements on their The upper grades and lower grades tract. They like pioneering. joined in giving their programs. Another member of The Journal family is Robert F. Thompson of Port land, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Thompson of Nyssa. Robert Is manager of a chain grocery store in Portland. Among new subscribers to T lie Jour Other subscrlptons have been receiv nal is Neal Nicholson, who with Don ed from Frank Morgan, C. M. Zink. Reardon is developing 40 acres of land George Kaylor, Tertellng Company, under the Owyhee project west of n ya Nyssa; H. E. Noah, Route 1, Ontario. Let Us Mill Your Flour, Cereal and Poultry Feed NYSSA FLOUR MILL NEWCOMERS MOVE TO LOWER BENDI Lower Big Bend—Mr. and Mrs. John Sparks and son are newcomers. They are moving on to the place recently oc cupied by Ocamicas. Reverand Ditton and fam ily of Homedale have moved on to the place recently occupied by Tom Godwin. The Cable fam ily visited in Weiser Saturday. A ll is in readiness for the Christmas program to be held Thursday, 21st. The children at school have been en joying hot lunches and will, continue i to do so throughout the cold weather. Work on the drainage system has been started in the community. The teachers were guests at the Thos. Welsh home Friday evening. Ray Cable and Lewis King left Sun day for Unity for a truck load of Christmas trees. A Year’s Subsription to— THE GATE CITY JOURNAL is a gift which will please all year. W e will in close a card with the Christmas issue. Subscription, 1 y e a r ................................... $1.50 Anywhere in the U. S. A. <53 & Gifts Now that Old Man Depression has faded, come in and buy your Christmas Presents. Make this the best Christmas you ever spent—Give every member of your family a present this year. Men’s Dress Shirts Ladies Dresses 69c—$1.25—$1.95 Wool and Silk $2.98 up to $5.95 Men’s Slippers 89c—95c—$1.19 Ladies Slippers _____ $1.79 _____ $1.10—$1.35—$1.98 Men’s Fancy Socks 15c—25c—35c Children’s Slippers 3 pairs for $1.00 75c Wool Lined NEW TAPESTRIES PRAYER RUGS AND FANCY PILLOWS These make excellent Christmas Gifts and are yours for a very reasonable price. Brushed Wool Sweaters $3.95—$4.50 Latest Styles House Dresses 98c—$1.29—$1.49 Don’t forget to get Peter’s G ift Stamps with each purchase. Caldwell’s Store C. M. Caldwell OREGON NYSSA H U R T IN JORDAN V A LLE Y Cassie Cohen, salesman for the On tario Grocery company, slipped on a wet and icy street in Jordan Valley F ri day night and sprained his right ankle so severely he was unable to drive home. A. B. Azcuenaga drove his car in for him Saturday and made a brief visit with friends in Nyssa. He reported a generous snow in Jordan Valley F ri day. Kristmas . Fill The Stocking How to Stop a Cold Q uick as You Caught It Give A Permanent for Christmas With Spencer Tracy, Loretta Young, Glenda Farrell, Dickie Moore Also— Double Quartett in Person Singing Christmas Ballads FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Dec. 22-23 Slim Summerville, Zasu Pitts in “HER FIRST MATE” Comedy— “You Tell ’Em’ Such a gift will be ap preciated a 11 through th e holidays months beyond. You and ringlette ends. Special Midnite Studio Preview Show's FREE to Everyone Attending Last Show Saturday night. COMING SOON—A $6.60 Musical Revue at no incre&4£ in admission. The Show of Shows “FOOTLIGHT PARADE” Owyhee Beauty Shop Nyssa Rapcat treatment la * houra. and will be pleased with our self setting waves Drink tuli (U m of »atar. Oregon We Can Help You Boys Wagons, heavy duty ones, $3.19, $4.50 Sleds, sturdily built, $2, $2.49 Numerous Toys, Skates Beautiful W a ffle Sets, special at $6.75, $9. bowls— Candy di.ihes, p iteners, :ne le price range. 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