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NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1937, Russia is Streamlining Its Locomotives iron a shirt. Many pictures were cut out (or memory books and lunch eon sets were discussed. Local Leaders from Malheur county who will accompany Mr. E. M Hauser to Union tor the confer ence ol Local Leaders of Eastern Oregon are Mrs. C. E, Elliot. King- man; Mr Oeorge Black. Little Val ley and Mr. Copeland of Harper. "Follow the Oleam" was sung by the 4-H club members, at Sunday School Sunday In observance cl Rural Life Sunday. ARMY SIGNS ONTARIO BOYS Following the lead of American railroads, the Russians are now streamlining their locomotives. The "Jos eph Stalin," built at a government locomotive works In the Ukraine, is pictured ready for a trial run. It Is designed to run at a speed of 85 miles an hour. Random Shots .. (Oregon News Bureau) Another Iowa industry that is proving helpful is the manufac ture of wall boards from cornstalks. With Germany making clothes frem woodbark and auto "petrol" from common chips the northwest may look forward to some new side-product indu1 tries when Bon neville power begins to flow. Those who try to make head and tails of the war in Spain find a puz Je on their hands that appears to bee'me more and more complex as you attempt to analyze what is happening there. The only definite conclusion we have been able to reach is that the side most likely to lose appears to be the one which become exhausted first and that war continues to be exactly what Sherman said it was. The labor union tide that ha? been sweeping the northwest had made a small contribution to the cause of prohibition and may even have reduced the number of drunk en drivers that will infest the high ways. The price of bottle beer Is going up, the size of the 10-cent glass of suds is going down and the thirsty fellow with only a nickle in his jeans will have to wet his pal ate at the water faucet. Five-cent beer is no more. Another man who is peeved about the length of time it is taking Con gress to get around to court ques- ion is “Texas Jack” Gamer our busy eya-browed vice president. This genial gentleman had it all arranged to attend Portland’s Rose Festival and do a spell of fishing in Oregon’s streams. Oregon loses a chance to meet first hand one of the south’s finest—if Texas can be called south—but the ones who really benefit are the trout. From all reports Fisherman Garner flips a tempting fly. WOMEN BETTER DRIVERS? Men were behind the wheel in 93 ot of every 100 cars in Oregon’s utomobile accidents last year, regon State Motor association tatlstics prove. Keep in Touch KINGMAN KOLONY By MRS. C. E. ELLIOTT Mrs. Lillie Bach came from Prairie City to her home here for a short visit In the J. D. Lane home after which she returned to Prairie City where she will remain until after the graduation exercises of her neice Geraldine Bach. Soon after that she plans to go to Utah to attend the graduation of her son Kenneth from the college at Utah. The play “Aunt Emma Sees It Through,” which was presented by the Oregon Trail people at the Kingman school house Tuesday evening, was enjoyed by all those who attended. It was sponsored by the H. E. C. of Kingman. Mrs. Carter of Harper and her son Clarence and daughter Marlon attended Sunday School Sunday at Kingman. Mrs. Carter came In the interest of the WCTU and organ ized a club while here. Several hymns were played by Clarence Carter on his marimba. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Evans were Sunday guests at the Snively Hot Springs. Mrs. Evans remained for a visit with Mrs. McCreary. Local 4-H club Leaders held their meeting Saturday May 1st at the high school building In Ontario. Two club members from Owyhee presented a very good demonstra tion on sandwiches. Mrs. Claypool presented a set of goals to be used by the council during the following year. These were adopted. Miss Crummett gave an outline of the Dollar Dinner Contest to be used at the fair this fall. Several other plans were discussed by the council fer the fair this fall. It was voted to hold the next reg ular meeting on May 29th as the regular meeting date will be to close to the date of summer school. The Fireside club, who are mem bers of the 4-H Homemaking club held their meeting in the lovely ’’•me of Mrs. D. T. Holly Wednes day. All members were present. Mrs. Holly demonstrated how to AUTO EXAMINER CO MINO W. L. Turner, examiner o t oper a tes and chauffeurs, will be in Nyssa Thursday May 13. 1937. at the City Hall between the hours of 1 P. M. and 5 P. M respect vely. according to a recent announce ment released from the Secretary of State’s office. All this wishing permits or lic enses to drive cars are asked to get in touch with Mr. Turner during these hours. BAD WEATHER* MINOR THREAT Blasting the popular notion that wet or icy roads, rain, hail, sleet or other adverse weather conditions are accountable for the majority of automobile accidents, Oregon State Motor association statistics prove fully 80 per cent of Oregon's Major H. D. Bagnall, the Army that fatal accidents alone happen under Recruiting clicer, 323 New Post Of- prevailing clear weather ccnULlcr.' f.ce Building, Portland announced today the enlistment in the United States Army of three mere Ontario JORDAN VALLEY youth. By MRS ISABELLE LEE The new soldiers are Kelcy Alpha Allen, Jr., osn of Mr. and Mrs. K. Mr and Mrs. Charles Loveland A. Allen, Post Office Box 337; made a business trip to Winnemuc- Joseph Harold Embree, son of Mr. | ca last Monday, and Mrs. H. F. Embree and John Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Maher of Francis Hayden, son of Mr. and Cliffs returned Saturday from Mrs. Charles E. Hayden, all of On Boise where Mr. Maher attended tario. a meeting of the Owyhee County The three new soldiers, all grad Grazing Board. uates of the Ontario High School. Misses Ruby and Agnes Maher made application for enlistment on who are attending high school here May 1st at Ontario and after sue spent a few days at Cliffs, return cessfully passing the Army tests ing Tuesday. at Vanvouver Barracks, Washing Clyde and Delos Foster of Cliffs ton, were enlisted on May 4th for were business visitors here Wednes service with the 29th Engineers day. (topographical) with station at Mrs. Oeorge 8. Parks Is driving Port Angelas, Washington, Major a new Chrysler Royal. Bagnall said. The 29th Engineers. Mr. and Mrs. Conway, Mr and the only organization of its kind in Mrs. Blakley and Miss Ewing drove the United States Army, Is now en- to Harper Thursday afternoon. On gaged In surveying and mapping their return late that night they the Olympic Peninsula, most of the I had a narrow escape from seriou- mapping being done with the New injury when a tire blew out com Multiple Mapping machines by use ing up the grade In Succor Creek of airplane photographs. Canyon. The car tilted and bal The recrut ng officer’s report also anced on the edge of the grade. Indicates that the new soldiers will The occupants crawed out but leave Vancouver Barracks without could not right the car. The men delay for the headquarters of the walked to the nearest house, but battalien at Port Angeles. How were unable to obtain help, so the ever. Major Bagnall said, they may party spent the remainder of the be stationed in Portland, Oregon night there. About eight o’clock shortly as the 29th Is soon schedul- the highway crew came along and ed to move to Oregon on another helped right the car and put It on mapping project. the road. Aside from a flat tire and losing half a tank of gas the car One Portland woman is chuck was not damaged. The party arriv ling at the expense of a thief. She put a dead cat In a shoe box. along with a brick, tied the box securely so she could drop It In the river. She forgot to drop it, parked her car, and a thief made away with the box. BOYS and GIRLS Earn money in your spare time and Win A Bike Join Ginzel’s Bike Contest Get particulars at once at GINZEL JEWELRY and Gift Shop Ontario, Oregon ed In town none the worse for their harrowing experience. Last Friday was sneak day fo> the Seniors. They drove to Bo se and picnicked at Julia Davis par- and after attending a show return ed home, report .ng a very enjoy able day. George S. Parks while work n1 with horses Sunday had the mis fortune to be lucacU in tire ioc. cutting a deep gash above his eye partially severing his ear. 4-H Achievement Day The 4-H clubs had Achievement Day Friday. Mr. Hauser, count) club leader, accompanied by hi- wife came from Ontario for the day. Mrs. Emma Wall, Mrs. Sam Ross and Mrs. Hauser were judges In the sewing project, fourth year. Mrs. F. L. Stevens, leader. Isabelle wan first, Alice Connors second. As they had both won a scholarship In the previous years they were not eligible again and the scholarship went to Julia Zatlca winner In third year club. P lar Elorrlaga won second In the third vear club. In the second year division Eug enia Corta wen first and a schol arship. Olive Icarian second in the cooking dlvison. second year. Mrs. John 8. Conway leader. Lois Steams won a scholarship. Helen Stoddard won second place. Mr. Kyssa-Ontario-Vale Plumbing and heating sys tems are often the cause of needless expense In home maintenance. Avoid this when you build. Insist on careful work and tented suppl es. — 0 — GEO. J. KINZER Plumber PHONE 134-J-t PARMA M EAT You Buy? 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Deere Field Cultivator. 3 McCormick-Deering 10-20 tractors, 4 1 John McCormick-Deering Tractor potato reconditioned, $400.00 and up. cultivators. 3 McCormick-Deering 10-20 tractors 1 John Deere Bean and Beet Cultiva in good running condition, $300.00 tor. and up. Bean and Beet Cultivators, 1 Twin City 15-30 tractor, priced to 2 Moline 1 with 4-row bean cutter. sell. 1 McCormick-Deering Bean a n d 3 Fordson tractors, priced to sell. Beet Cultivator. Tractors Grain Binders 5 McCormick-Deering 2-way horse 2 McCormick-Deering Tractor bind drawn plows. ers. 6 John Deere 2-way horse drawn 3 McCormick-Deering horse drawn plows. binders. 1 Oliver 2-way horse drawn plow. 2 Moline 2-way horse drawn plow. The next issue of the telephone directory goes to press May 19th. Any changes in listings must be in bv that date. Malheur Home Telephone Co. Watch “Needles* Expense” . . . when You Build . . . Are You C H O IC Y about the Plows K EEP IN TO U C H . . . by having your name in this hook. Hauser gave a short talk and pre sented the achievement cards. The .'ub girls modeled their dreases nd Invited the guests to try their cooking. Miss Ewing’s room present'd a pleasing program and later gave a demonsiratlon of Health Club work. '■if Pay Snvdtr teaeher ! Pleasant Valley brought her pupils down to attend the exercises. Mowers Potato Planters 4 McCormick-Deering potato plant 12 Tractor mowers, in good running ers. condition. 1 Hoover potato planter. DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF PLANT ING CHEAP SEED—We handle nothing but CLEAN SEEDS Andrews Seed Co. Phone 452 Ontario All of the above machines are in good running condition, and priced right. The machines listed are only a part of the large stock of good used farm machinery on hand. We also have on hand 4 head of good mules and 6 head of good work horses. See elsewhere in this issue our Guarantee« Used Truck Advertise ment. M cVEY’S, Twin Falls, Idaho McCormick-Deering Dealer International Truck*