CATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MAY 6 , 188 t. The Gate City Journal BERWYN BURKE, Publisher published every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. Entered at the postoffice at Nyssa, Oregon for transmission though the United States Mails, as second class matter, under the act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Otm Year ..... .................. Six Months ..... .............. ........................................ ......$1.50 .................................................75c ADVERTISING RATES Rates for Advertising will be furnished to both Local and Foreign Advertisers upon application. Classified Ads lc per word per Inser­ tion. INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS AND RELIGION, OPTIMISTIC IN DISPOSITION—WITH NO INTERESTS TO SERVE EXCEPT THOSE OF MALHEUR COUNTY. NYSSA REPRESENTED AT STATE TRACK MEET In a field meet at La Grande last Saturday, two Nyssa boys succeeded in winning fourth place for their school by amassing a total of 16‘^ points including first place in the pole vault, sec­ ond in the 220 yard dash, a tie for second in the high jump, and fourth in the low hurdles and broad jump. The two boys were Raymond Holly and Oather Lankford. In this comment we have no thought of ser­ monizing when we call to mind that one of the foremost reasons why youngsters, in school and out, should be encouraged in competitive ath­ letics is that to succeed—or having a fighting chance to succeed—they must maintain exem­ plary habits. The youth who fails to realize that cigarettes, liquor and late nights do not fit into the athletic picture, soon drops out in tough com­ petition. Our country is, in athletics as wrell as in other lines of endeavor, overcrowded with fair starters, but good finishers are few. Youth, the maturing age—comes but once; ground that is lost cannot be fully regained. And the body that a youngster builds, or fails to build, during his maturing years is the body that he must take with him throughout all his years and the more serious battles of life. Wednesday the two boys, their coach, Owen Price, and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ray left for Eugene to compete in the state track meet. Whether they win or lose, it is a credit to Nyssa to have athletics good enough to be eligible for state competition. CAPITOL WILL STAY AT SALEM The whispering campaign that was started I. .it week about moving the capitol of Oregon to Portland, is not getting much support from the ro.wspapers of the state. Nor do we think it would receive much consideration from the vot­ ers of the state, if such a matter ever was con­ sidered seriously enough to be put to a vote. It is to the credit of Portland that they not pushed the matter, and it is doubtful if thinking people in Portland would try to rob Salem of the eap- itol. The principal question now seems to be whether to tear down the old walls and build anew, or to utilize the old walls for the new structure. Politicians are sticking in their oars and trying to say what should be done. In our mind there is but one way to settle this, and it iz not within the province of the lay mind to do so. Competent engineers are the only ones qualified to say what should be done in such a technical matter. it will help. Mere money will not repay those boys who gave their all for their country nor will it bring back loved ones to their family. The ladies of the Nyssa Legion Auxiliary are plan­ ning now for their poppy day next week; pop- lies made by hand by veterans in the Portland lospital ; and they deserve the support of every oyal American citizen. ■^chaln letter Is not a lottery, Is not a racket nor In any way immoral. Everyone who participates In it will get at least a small reward, and Articles under this heading doj possibly a large one. There are no not necessarily express the ed­ blanks. Yet the CJ urges a lottery, itorial policy of this paper butj In defiance of both state and nat­ are other editor's opinions onj ional law, while condemning the current topics. harmless and cheering chain letter. If allowed to pursue its course the WHY CONDEMN IT? chain letter fad will prove to be one Why all the condemnation oi the of the things the country sorely dime chain letter idea? What Is needs—a redistribution of money. It wrong about it? What harm can It will enable poor devils who have do? Can It Injure anybody? If so, only one dime to get a few more of them without robbing anybody. But who and how? our crazy postoffice department i It has been blatantly condemned will probably stop It arbitrarily I by newspapers and radio announcers without any logical reason for doing las a “racket,”-but they fail to speci- so. This gives credence to a grow­ Ify wherein It has any oi the char­ ing suspicion that there is a deter­ acteristics of a racket, or whose mination among those of the con­ racket it Is, or who is to benefit by trolling class to keep poor people it that is not entitled to do so. The poor and helpless. Really, It looks fact is that nobody can be defraud­ that way. The overlords continually ed in the least by the dime chain declare that they want to "help letter. On the contrary he Is bound people to help themselves,” but every to benefit to some small extent, at time the people figure out some way least. of doing It they get squelched and The postoffice department has slapped down. —Capital Press. been trying for some time to con- demn It and now declares It unfit for mall transmission. Why? Every OPPOSE DIVERSION time anybody gets a dime by this OF HIGHWAY FUNDS means, Uncle Sam sells 18 cents worth of postage stamps. The post- office department has been yelping for more revenue. If it will keep its Organized motorists in Oregon are nose out of this matter it will soon strongly behind Governor Martin In be able to restore 2-cent postage. his announced stand against tap­ The kicks have come from postof- ping highway funds for use in con­ fiées where the letters containing | structing a new capitol building, ac- dimes have been rolling in in un- i cording to Dr. E. B. McDaniel, presl- usual quantities. Does the postoffice dent of the Oregon State Motor department think that it should be Association. “Automobile owners in this state enabled to merely sell hundreds of thousands of extra postage stamps have always opposed any attempt to and not have to handle the letters ! utilize gasoline tax money, or other to which they are affixed? Trying I funds paid out by the motorist, for to make tihe m atter appear as a anything that would not directly deep dark plot is silly. Of course benefit the motorist himself,” said there are people who would make Dr. McDaniel. the passing of the collection basket ■, “If the time ever comes that the in church a racket, but they don't j motorists' funds are diverted into get very’ far. When these greedy1 other channels the motor associa- j goofs get names and addresses of tion will consider It an Indication strangers and send them letters the that the heavy levies now Imposed result dees not amount to much. | upon motor vehicle owners are not The thing that makes people write ' needed, and Immediately start j the requested letters Is that the re- | action to have the tax burden less- quest comes from a friend whom ened.” they know and like and whom they j The head of organized motorists are willing to help—especially as i t ! declared that the addltonal one- gives them a chance to be similarly | cent gasoline tax was sanctioned helped by others without Imposing two years ago when $5 license fee hardships on anybody. It is utterly went Into effect only on the ground useless to send letters to strangers. that the money was needed for con- As an instance of the warped j struction and maintenance of high- ideas o f w h a t Is p r o p e r [ways. and w h a t Isn't the Capital | “The association ,in behalf of all Journal this week published an edi- ! motorists, commends Governor Mar- | torial denouncing the chain letter as j tin for putting his foot down an the a racket and characterizing all Who suggestion recently made that the j participate in it is "gullible.” And in automobile owner bear a great i the same column the CJ printed a [ share of the burden in building a longer editorial strongly advocating new stateheuse in Salem," Dr. Mc- the establishment of a state lottery Daniel said. Ho has always been a to raise money for government ex­ firm opponent of attempts to divert penses. A lottery Is admittedly un­ the funds. lawful and is barred from the malls “Some state officials have a ten­ because only about one person out dency to eye highway money when­ of ten thousand can win, while the ever a situation demanding addi­ other 9999 are simply suckers who tional funds presents Itself. This, are robbed of their savings. T h e: believe, is because highway funds are easily colleeted and at present are In a healthy condition. "The reason motorists have not objected strenuosuly to their bur­ den is because they believe the money Is needed to build and main­ tain better roads, providing unem­ ployment relief. They will object If they learn the money Is not needed.” FIRE SCHOOL WILL BE HELD IN CORVALLIS EDITORIALS Salem, Oregon, May 6—(Special) —Following a meeting of the pro­ gram committee of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association. President Percy E. Tallman announces the annual Fireman's School will be held In Corvallis, June 12, 13. and 14. It Is planned lor the School to be opened with addresses by Governor Charles H. Martin, State Fire Mar­ shal Hugh E. Earle and, a repres­ entative of the League of Oregon Cities. The School Is to be a departure from the methods of previous schools being designed to be of par­ ticular benefit to the smaller chiefs and the firemen. All In attendance will have an opportunity to take part In the actual, practical evolu­ tions which will be directed by some of the best authorities in the state. These evolutions will cover the dif­ ferent phases of the firemens' work from the time the alarm is received and the apparatus leaves the station on through the best methods of h 06 e laying and handling, uses of ladders, fire escapes, standpipes, rescue, first aid, and salvage work. These drills and practices will be performed by all who wish to gain knowledge from actual practice, and will be followed by open, directed discussions on all phases of the work. Court House Filings R eal E s ta te T ra n s fe rs R eco rd ed W eek of M ay 4 to 11. 1935 f - Nyssa Funeral Home Phone 76F3 Ambulance Service MODERNIZE.... Make Yours a Better Home Remodel or Build— This Spring- The Thing to do is Consult Us Now WE STILL SELL THAT GOOD ABERDEEN COAL JACKSON LUMBER CO. NYSSA, ORE. Guernsey Milk For the benefit of the people of Nyssa who de­ sire a richer milk than the Holstein milk which we have delivered for the past several years, we have recently purchased some Guernsey cows, and are now delivering high test Guernsey milk, produced in one of the most modem and sani­ tary plants in this section of the country, accord­ ing to dairy authorities. \Ve still m aintain our high-standard Hol­ stein milk, which is con-iidered by medical auth­ orities everywhere as the best milk for babies and growing children. W e produce milk for everybody’» needs. Try it! Sunshine Dairy NYSSA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY WE RECOMMEND THEM FACTS ABOUT NYSSA A. L. FLETCHER LOTT D. BROWN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NYSSA OREGON DR. C. A. ABBOTT Evert) Iw© Minutes CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Office in Residence Three blocks So. M. E. Church PHONE 25 ANOTHER HOME BURNS' / F you are underinsured, or if you let your fire insurance lapse even for a sing!» day, your property values are exposed to loss. Fires occur unexpectedly and destroy much valuable property in a brief time. You owe it to yourself to be carefully protected. How could you be adequately compensated for your loss if you wer$ uninsured or underinsured? Let ui help you obtain an ap­ praisal, makt suggestions. and „ furnish ad squats insurant !$, , BUY A POPPY MAY 25th It is no credit to our civilization that wre for- et the good and brave deeds so quickly. In 917 ana 1918 we saw hundreds of thousands of our best men marching off to war, leaving family and friends and sacraficing themselves that our nation might live. Many failed to return and their loss has been felt by their family and friends to this day. Others returned, only to be­ come hospital patients, ruined in body and mind. We cannot pay the debt by buying a poppy on Poppy Day, which is Saturday May 25th; but - PHONE 47 C. W. Glenn, Sheriff to June High WMiSWy., Sec. 5-18-45. 4-13-35. $46. William T. Schultz to W. J. Schultz SEWSE*-!, Sec. 31-16-40; Lot 4 and SW ^NW -i, Sec. 5, Lot 1, Sec. 6-17-40, cont. 163.09 acres. 3-11- 35. $1.00. Fay S. Hurley et vlr to Chas. W. Cornwell et al NW^SWV,, Sec. 24- 18-44. 4-9-35. $1. E. M. Moore et ux to Sarah I. Cor­ liss. Lots 18. 19. and 20 lk. 81, On­ tario. 4-25-35. $500.00. John Norwood et ux to James Miuougham, Lot 10, Blk 30, Eldredge Add. Vale. 5-7-35. $10. H. Hayden to John M. Pryse, S ’-j- SW>4, Sec. 7-18-46. 10-27-34. $1. Coast Land Co. Ltd., to David M. Myers, N-nSW^SE1*, Sec. 7-33-41. cont. 20 acres. 2-5-35. $59. C. W. Glenn, Sheriff to A. F. Hill NE14NEV1, Sec. 25, NWtt, Sec. 27- 30-42; all Sec. 19-30-43. 4-13-35. $90.50. Malheur County to City of On­ tario, Lots 9 and 10, Blk, 35. Lots 11 and 12, Blk. 107; Lots 19 and 20, Blk. 77; Lots 1 to 5 incl. Blk 85, Orlg. townsite, Ontario. 5-1-35. $655. Federal Land Bank of Spokane to Frank B, Wilcox, Metes and ANOTHER CANYON DAY SHOW PASSES INTO HISTORY The third annual Owyhee Canyon Days has passed into history with one of the best atten­ dances in the history of the celebration, and the most orderly crowd. Every business man in Nys­ sa worked hard to put the showr over and have the satisfaction of knowing that they succeeded in the undertaking and that everyone in attend­ ance enjoyed the show. If anyone failed to en­ joy the affair, they have not made their com­ plaints vocally. Aside from the monetary benefits accruing to the Nyssa Commercial Chib, there is another benefit that should not be overlooked. It cannot be measured in dollars and cents nor can you put your finger on it and say, “This is it,” We refer to the benefit to a town when every busi­ ness man puts his shoulder to the wheel and pushes; the spirit of friendliness and fellowship that is fostered by such community affairs. w in bounds in NW *NW*. Sec. M-18-1 Joe Crummett and Muriel Walter 47, com. 12.25 acres. 4-26-36. $1. 6-9-35. Lall. Bissett to Austin Blssett.l J°* “ d W1WÜe Nel" Lots 1. 2, 3, and 4, Sec. 36-32-46, cont 5-11-35 166.24 acres. 6-9-35. $10. P etition Filed In th e C ounty C ourt In the Mattel of the Adoption of M aniai« Lhenses Issued George Alvin Allen and Marti a j Bemett Carter Stu-eman. 5-9-35 » .... _ I 1 i DpivKaio I Petition rut_ Filed In the P robate C ourt Ann Ready. 5-6-35. In the Matter of the Guardianship Peter DeBoer and Betty Recia. 5- of Daniel W. Merritt. 5-10-35. 8-35. ; { j Town P atro n s...... 2:30 to 5:30 Out-of-town patrons 2:30 to 7:30 ALL PATRONS WELCOME Î Mrs. Fred Marshall, Librarian ON THE OLD JOB Don |M. Graham Fire Insurance Bonds Notary Public NYSSA NYSSA LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAY H. D. Holme» TRANSFER and BAOOAOE All Kinds of Hauling In City Limits OREGON NYSSA. OREGON Phons S Population, (1980) ........... Recent estimates ......... ... Elevation ....................... ... ...1000 .2186 City Officers ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NYSSA : OREGON M ayor________ ...... . Don Graham Councllmen ___ ..... Art Norcott, I Al Thompson. Dick Tensen, Dean Smith. DR. E. D. NORCOTT City Clerk ____ ___ __A. R. Millar D E N T I S T City Treasurer ... ...... Arthur Boydell Marshall .......... . ............A. V. Cook Offlco Phone 3SFS Watermaster ..... „ ..N. H. Pinkerton Residence Phone 36F3 Health Officer ... .. Dr. J. J. Sarazln X-RAY EXAMINATIONS County Officers N Y SSA OREGON Commissioners ...... ---- Ora Clark. E. H. Brumbach. County Judge David F. Graham Sheriff ................... ......O. W. Glenn Clerk ................................ Roy Daley Assessor ............... Murray Morton Treasurer ................. Mrs. Ora Hope County A ttorney...........M. A. Biggs County Surveyor, J. Edwin Johnson County Physician,....... Dr. Anna B. Pritchett. Coroner ---- ------------- R. A. Tacke Superintendent . Kathryn Claypool Nyssa Public Schools Superintendent __ Leo Hotlenberg Facts About Owyhee Project Cost of Owyhee Dam ___ »6,000.900 71* miles of Tunnel ........8AOOO.OOO Siphons, canals, e tc ...........13.000.000 Owyhee dam storage capacity.™. ....... ...... ....... 715,000 acre feet Helghth of d a m ...... .........620 feet From lowest point of foundation to top. Leading project city, Nyssa, Oregon Elevation of land ...... 2,250 to 2.500 Acre« In Owyhee project, 100.00 acres Principal products _______ hay. corn, dairying, s t o ck raising, grains, potatoes, clover seed, peas,1 lettuce, onions and oarrota ---------- ------------------------------ J Nyssa Aerie F. O. E. No. 2134 M e e t s W e d n e s d a y n ig h t AT EAOLBS HALL Visiting Eagles Welcome B9KNARD FR08T. President DON M. GRAHAM. Secretary CITY TRANSFER TRUCTCINO and TRANSFERRING Phone IS and Phone IS C. Klinkenberg