NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY. APRIL 29, 1937
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MAY FIRST IS CHILD
HEALTH DAY —
HOSE people blessed with healthful bodies
and economic security have every reason to
live happy lives. Of the two, a healthy body
the most important, and no amount of wealth
can bring true happiness unless coupled with
health. This is a fact well known to everyone but
sometimes overlooked in the mad scramble fof
dollars.
May 1st then, as Child Health Day, is a
splendid time to pause and consider the import
ance of health. A strong constitution, started in
early childhood, is a priceless asset. Let us honor
those people in our community who are giving
their time and energy conducting clinics and
other health work. By pointing the way toward
improved health of our youngsters, they are per
forming a sevice which will pay dividends more
precious than gold.
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IMPORTANT CITY ELECTION
COMING MAY 11th—
proposed charter amendments
F IFTEEN
will be put to the voters at a special election
called for May 11th and a careful study of these
reforms will enable the informed electorate to
go to the polls and cast an intelligent vote.
These propositions are outlined in this issue of
the paper and time should be taken to study and
weigh the merits of each proposition before vot
ing time on May 11th.
Many of the charter amendments are minor in
nature, but are necessary to comply with certain
laws on the statuate books. The voters must
realize that the city is now operating under the
original charter of 1903, and that vast changes
in the social, economic and political life of the*
city have taken place since the original charter
was adopted. The election May 11th, at which
time it is hoped all the propositions will be
adopted, will do much toward putting the char
ter in a workable condition.
In accordance with law on the subject, the
various measures to be put before the public will
be published in booklet form and distributed to
the voters of the city. In the booklet there is an
opportunity to include arguments both for and
against the proposed changes. We suggest that
the voters study the proposed amendments in
cluded in this issue, and when the booklet is is
sued, to read it carefully and then go to the polls
prepared to vote for the best interests of Nyssa.
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FIRE RESISTING CONSTRUCTION
IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE—
HE fire which wiped out part of the busi
ness section of Canyon City last Monday
will not have been in vain if it will but serve
a warning to other cities. While the damage was
heavy, running from 75 to 100 thousand dollars;
a new water system recently installed at Canyon
City is credited with having prevented the de-
stuction of the entire town.
In the case of the Canyon City fire, the blaze
started in a hotel room and spread rapidly. It
consumed the drug store, then jumped across the
street to a service station and soon destroyed
this and a large merchantile establishment. A
total of eight to 10 buildings in the business sec
tion were destroyed as the firemen battled to
prevent loss of the entire town. Among the busi
ness establishments destroyed was The Blue
fsnaper.
Mountain Eagle, the town’s newsi
The importance
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of fireproof buildin
buildings and
adequate fire fighting equipment is obvious.
The need for strict regulation in new building
construction, is thus exemplified in this terrible
fire which destroyed so many of the possessons
of Canyon City.
Canyon City may never be rebuilt. The neigh-
boring town of John Day, only two miles away,
may be enlarged to include the business estal>
lishments of the destroyed city and thus Canyon
City will be only a ghost of its former self.
Other municipalities can learn a lesson at
Canyon Citv’s expense. No doubt more attention
will be paid to building in such a manner that a
fire in one building cannot spread to the entire
town. More interest will be manifest in having
modem, efficient fire apparatus, and well-prac
ticed firemen, wise in the ways of fighting the
red demon.
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Taken From the G ate City Journal
April 3», 1*20
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Mayor’s May Day Proclamation
Interesting bits of history
gleaned from the files of years
ago
INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS AND RELIOION, OPTIMISTIC
IN DISPOSITION—WITH NO INTERESTS TO SERVE
EXCEPT THOSE OP MALHEUR COUNTY
While Clyde Long and A1 Thomp
son were burning straw near the
Pete Tensen farm .on Thursday, the
wind changed blowing sparks into
the hay nearby, burning the feed
racks and fence posts and also
burning 25 double standi of bees
belonging to W W. Poster Being
unable to check the flames, they
managed to save 40 of the bee
stands.
Mrs. Bud Anderson returned from
Vale this week where she had been
visiting home folks.
Mrs. Addle Wilson and daughter
Gertrude were Baker visitors this
week.
A party consisting of Barney Wil
son. Harry Goshert, Marlin Wilson
Albert Cook, C. H. Prettyman, Geo
is Green.
8. Burbidge and Con Wilson
were out to Cottonwood last Sunday.
They report good fishing and trout
In fine shape, with George Green
the acknowledged champion fisher
man.
Jack McConnell made a trip this
week to his camp at Dry creek.
The baseball game, Nyssa vs.
Fruitland played last Sunday was
marked by many good plays and
gives an optimistic idea that we
have some of the most promising
material for games can produce.
The lineup for Nyssa included Tom
Newby, Aden Wilson, P. E. Young.
Hank Teutsch. Mr. Keene. Jack
Teutsch, Felton Duncan. Artie Rob-
erton. Keene pitched five Innings
and “Pan 'em out' Charlie Newbill
the last four. The results of the
game were 12 to 5 In favor of Nyssa.
April 29, 1927
The Misses Elizabeth and Jessie
Carter and brother George of Boise
visited their sister Mrs. Pud Long
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr Poster, father of “Honey"
Poster arrived In Nyssa Friday to
spend seme time with his son and
family.
Dr. J. J. Sarazin and wife were
Ontario visitors Tuesday of this
week.
Mrs. Barney Wilson is entertain
ing today for Mrs. Chap Williams
of Priutland, Mrs, Ross Clement
cf Caldwell, Mrs. E. D. Stafford and
Mrs. Beulah Clement of Not us The
two former ladles are aunts and the
two latter cousins of Mrs. Wilson.
W B Hoxie was a business visitor
in Vale Thursday.
Monday morning work started on
the new blacksmith shop on Main
street which is being erected by
Prank Leuck just west of his pres
ent location. The building will be
a cement block structure. This will
be an added Improvement to Nyssa s
Main street. Joe Meyers has the
contract for construction.
W. C. T. U. INSTITUTE
The Malheur County W. C. T. U.
held their Institute of April 20 at
Harper. The morning business ses
sion and citizenship lecture was held
In the N&zarene church at which
time Mrs. W. G. Greene of Nyssa
was elected vice president. At noon
an elaborate covered luncheon was I
served In the high school building.
In the afternoon Rev Perry oi
Harper lead the devotionals. Mrs |
Poage of Nyssa sang a solo and Vlv- ;
Hlgby of Nyssa gave an oration j
as on ian the
Economic Situation. Then
Miss Hartzell and Miss Speecher j
from the Nazarene College in Nam- j
pa song two duets.
Mrs. Magnum, nurse from Nampa,
gave a fine discourse in the Interests j
of the Social Welfare Department
Rev. Floyd White then gave a talk
on the Consequences of War; Mrs
Troxell of Ontario a talk on Mar-
ajuanl Addicts.
Mrs. E. M. Carter, president, led
all sessions. About fifty men. women
and children were present, with
three car loads attending from
Nyssa.
WHEREAS, the youth of Nyssa are its future
citizens,
WHEREAS, the efficiency and wealth of a com
munity are dependent upon the
health of its citizens,
WHEREAS, the basis of child welfare is child
health, sound minds clothed in
sound bodies,
WHEREAS, May Day has through the ages
been dedicated to joyous health and
happiness in the great out of doors.
THEREFORE, I, DON M. GRAHAM, Mayor of
the City of Nyssa, do hereby des
ignate May 1st, as May Day in 1937,
and call upon the people of Nyssa to
celebrate this day in honor of the
health and welfare of our children.
DON M. GRAHAM, Mayor
Malheur County To Observe
“National Child Health Day’’
Mr. J. L. Turnbull, President of
the Malheur County Public health
Association has at the request of
the civic organizations of Vale. Nys
sa and Ontario appointed Mrs.
Chas. P. Flegel as County Chairman
of May Day—Child Health Day.
May Day has been designated by
congress and by proclamation of the
President of the United States as
•National Child Health Day.”
Therefore, the civic clubs and or
ganizations of Malheur County with
the teachers, school children and
school superintendent of the county
in cooperation with the Child Wel
fare Agencies, Family Welfare Ag
ences, National, state and local
Health Departments. Health and
Medical groups. Educational Groups.
American Red Cross National and
Civic Groups, and the United States
Children's Bureau, will stage a Nat
ional Demonstration lor the Child
ren oi America with the accent on
“Health Protection for Every
Child.”
Katherine P. Lenroot, Chief,
United States Children's Bureau, is
the National May Day-Child Health
Day chairman. Miss Lenroot is lead
ing the country in a wide celebra
tion to arouse the Interests of the
people to this non-controversial
subject, "Health* Protection lor
Every Child.” To this end the or
ganizations of Malheur County, asks
your assistance.
Mrs. Flegel as County Chairman
will announce later programs and
accomplishments of Malheur Coun
ty and Is using May Day-Child
Health Day 1337 to begin a program
rather than to summarize one. She
hopes that through the year each
organization will definitely interest
its membership in some special pro
ject to bring about in Malheur
County "Health Protection for
Every Child." progress made during
the basis of reports and programs
for May Day-Child Health Day in
1938.
IIMPORTANCE OF CHILD
HEALTH STRESSED IN
PROGRAMS OVER COUNTY
The importance of health protec
tion for every child will be stressed
this year on ' National Child Health
Day,” which is designated by Con
gress and by the President at May
First. Health Day programs will be
held on May 1st. according to
plans now being made and various
organizations in Malheur county
have been requested to co-operate.
Mrs. Lowell Paget of Portland
has been appointed State Chair
man in Oregon and ear), of the fol
lowing organizations in this county
have been asked to appoint a rep
resentative for a county committee:
The County Council of P. T. A..
County Heatlh Association, Ameri
can Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Fed
erated Womens Club, County
School Superintendent, County
Medical Society and County Med
ical Auxiliary.
The committee will meet at an
early date and appoint a County
chairman, after which Malheur
county's program will be determin
ed.
Various programs over the state
Include surveys of existing Child-
Health conditions evaluation of
child health services in the com
munity, the launching of new local
child-health projects and exhibits
or programs celebrating gains
made.
THE NYSSA
FUNERAL HOME
Grease and oil are really nasty things to handle
but if you don’t
don't use them when and where
w
they
should be used, you are looking for trouble. Let
us change your car lubricants to a summer grade
and avoid trouble.
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Powell Service Standard
Station
Products
Want to buy a watch? . . . one
about two feet across, and about
the right size and weight to carry
around in a pickup? This is not an
advertisement, but we noticed this
jewelers ftnblem In the window of
Olson’s second hand store and Indi
cates the variety of merchandise
one can find in a second hand
establishment.
Spring days bring the urge to
paint up and clean up; and the
Kozy Cafe has done a nice job of
redecorating their interior. Both
The Owyhee and Vogue beauty
shops have Improved the inside of
their places of business lately. The
Smoke Shop also got the urge and
is sporting a nice, scarlet and green
front.
Sidewalks were also put In this
week and it will now be easy to slip
down that way and visit a moment
with the genial operators. Now il
some miracle would happen, and
sidewalks be built westward from
the phone office to complete the
block, it would be the first block In
Nyssa having sidewalks on all four
sides. Some of the local cement
workers were a little miffed that A reminder that summer's sun
will soon be beating down is seen
they didn't get the job.
In the installation cf new front
window awnings installed at Wil
Not to stray too far from the sons. Ever notice that all the awn-
subject, but the lots west of the tele- Ings in Nyssa are on the north side
phone office would be a pretty good of the street?
location for a combination city hall-
library-jail-fire house, etc.
A nippy little frost Friday night
knocked the edges off some of the
A crew from Shell headquarters gardens around town, and also
brightened up the Norcott Service thinned out the strawberry blos
in spots this week. Major Improve soms. Most crops were unharmed,
ment was the installation last week and usually these spring frost don't
by Art of a new and modem gas cut the yield much at harvest U;:ie,
pump, which the painting crew doll but do look bad the next day.
ed up in the Shell colors.
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We like to boast of our wheat
Nyssa has some pretty good dec crops, our beet crops and cur l ay
orators and window sign painters, crops .and unless certain steps are
but among the top-notchers should taken, we will probably be able to
be listed Mr. J. J. Chandler. He has boast of our fly output this year.
been In Nyssa about a month and
has painted some mighty pretty SELL IT OR BUY IT THROUGH
A CLASSIFIED AD.
signs on the Eder window.
Building and Property Values
ARE GOING
UP
Check your fire insurance policies .. .
Are you carrying enough insurance to
adequately reimburse you in event of
fire loss?
LET US ANALYZE YOUR INSUR
ANCE REQUIREMENTS . . . WE
WRITE ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE
Frank T. Morgan
Nyssa, Oregon
Phone 31
NYSSA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
WE RECOMMEND THEM
NYSSA
When the door opens for a
loved one depend upon us
for careful attention to the
final arrangements. Free
consultation always.
Paint.ng of the new telephone
building this week has brightened
up the looks of that comer Im
mensely. It was colored a pleasing
shade of yellow and it will now be
easy to direct strangers to the tele
phone office We can say, "Its that
yellow stucco building on the cor
ner.”
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
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SERVICE
AS OTHERS SEE IT.
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NASTY!
Phone 1
Have you noticed how a bright
new floor covering can brighten up
a store? Wilson Drygoods store re
cently pul down brand new linoleum
in a bright, colorful pattern and
patrons have been heard comment
ing on the astounding difference it
makes.
OREGON
TOWNSEND CLUB
MEETINGS
Meetings of the Townsend
Club are held once a month
In homes of members.
The Public is Invited
D. R. DeGross ____ President
Mrs. A. V. Pruyn ..... .......,8ecl
NYSSA LI BRARY
OPEN SATURDAY
Town Patrons__ .2:30 to 5:30
Out-of-town patrons
2:30 to 7:30
ALL PATRONS WELCOME
Mrs. Pred Marshall. Librarian
ON THE OLD JOB
H. IX Holme*
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City Limits
NYSSA. OREGON Phono •
FACTS ABOLT NYSSA
Population (1930) ..
Recent Estimates
Elevation________
City Officers
j M ayor--------------- Don M Graham
Councllmen________ A1 Thompson
Leslie McClure, Berwyn Burke,
Sid Burbidge
City Clerk -------------- _A. R. Millar
City Treasurer ___ Lewis Wiltshire
Marshall------------------- a . V. Cook
Watermaster_____ N. H. Pinkerton
Fire Chief ..............Wm. Schireman
Health Officer__Dr. J. J. Sarazin
Connty Officers
County Judge ......David P. Graham
Commissioners ................Ora Clark.
L. P. Peterson
Sheriff......................... c. W Glenn
County Clerk---------Harry Sackett
Assessor------------- Murray Morton
Treasurer------------ Mrs. Ora Hope
County Attorney ......__. 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 Hollenberg
School board; Mrs. E. C. Wilson,
chairman; C. L. McCoy, Pred
Koopman, Dwight Smith. Clerk.
Facts A boot Owyhee Project
Principal Products—Hay, sugar
beets, com. dairying, stock rais
ing. grains, clover seed, potatoes
peas lettuce, onions, fruits and
berries.
Cost of Owyhee D am ____98.000.000
7t4 miles of T unnel..... ....$4.000.000
Siphons, canals, etc. _____83.000.000
Owyhee dam storage capacity___
---------------- 715,000 acre feet
Heighth Of dam _______ ¡fyp
Prom lowest point of foundation
to top.
Leading project city, Nyssa. Oregon
Elevation of land ......2250 to 2500
Acres In Owyhee project. 100.00 seres
Principal products __________hay. j
corn, dairying, s t o c k raising,
grains, potatoes, clover seed, peas,
lettuce, anions and rarrota
A. L. FLETCHER
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
NYSSA
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Visiting Eagles Welcome
CLAUDE WILLSON. Pres.
KKRMIT LIENKAEMPER
Secretary
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