NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL
Published at Nyssa, Oregon
VOLUME XXXII. No. 28.
GATEWAY TO THE OWYHEE AND BLACK CANYON IRRIGATION PROJECTS
NY3SA, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937
Credited With Successful
CCC Boy Drowns Serum
Combat With Very Rare Disease
In Swift Water
Of Snake River
Fastest Growing Town In Oregon
$1.50 PER YEAR
COLORADO PICNIC
PLANNED AUG. 1st
City To Pay Old
Warrant Debts;
Plan To Build
The Colorado-Oregon club is
planning a picnic to be held Sun
Special serum brought by plane ing a calf on his farm, and became
day, August 1st in the Big Bend
from Philadelphia is credited with alarmed at the unusual swelling of
Park. August 1st is also the birthday
his
hands
and
other
discomfort.
saving the life of Horace Chaney of
of
Colorado as a state and it was
the Big Bend district this week, After the calf died he brought part
decided a very fitting day to hold
when he was diagnosed as suffering of the animal to Doctor Beck, veter
such an occasion. Everyone is invit
from Anthrax, a very rare human inarian of Parma; and the two also
ed to bring basket lunches to spread
ailment, contracted from a diseased consulted Dr. Sarazin, with the re
in the shade and enjoy the days
sult that anthrax was diagnosed as
calf
on
the
Chaney
farm.
Dr.
Sar-
sports and visiting. A program of Expect To Ask Voters To
Disregard of Orders Lead azin of Nyssa ordered the serum causing the death of the calf and
sports will be held in the afternoon,
a Boise hospital, who were the serious condition of Mr. Chan
To Drowning of David through
including races, softball and other Authorize Bonds For
able to make delivery in 36 hours ey, which would very likely have re
entertainment. Arrangements are
and it was administered Monday sulted fatally, according to Dr. Sar
Wilson Friday P. M. evening
in charge of A. Chadwick, and the ""City Hall Building.
by Dr. J. J. Sarazin. At the azin. There is a special serum de
club has Issued an Invitation to the
present time Mr. Chaney is making veloped to combat the disease; but
public to join with them on that
due to rarity of cases, it is stocked
The body of David S. Wilson, satisfactory recovery.
day.
The City Council voted Monday
only
in
Philadelphia,
and
prompt
member of Company 926, CCC camp Anthrax is a disease pecular to
night to pay off old warrant in
of Nyssa was recovered from the cattle and sheep and is usually action was necessary to check the
debtedness running back to 1933,
waters of Snake river at 4:45 Satur fatal. Mr. Chaney had been doctor disease before it was too late.
and amounting to$2,224.81; and thus
day aft\rnoon, nearly 24 hours after
Interior view of the Eddie Powell home, showing the ruined piano
placing the city in a strong finan
being dragged under by the swift
through the floor; blackened and burned walls, ceiling and floor mak
cial condition. The city now has no
ADRIAN CASH GROCERY
current of the Snake. The tragedy
a scene of utter destruction by fire. The alarm was turned in at
registered warrant Indebtedness,
OPENS DOORS SATURDAY ing
happened about five miles north of
3:50
this morning, the picture taken early this morning and cut made
and bond payments are being met
Nyssa where a crew of the CCC
regularly as well as current ex
A new business institution for with the newly Installed facilities at the Heater Photo Shop in Ontario.
were working on poisoning detail.
pense items. Funds to pay off the
Malheur county opens its doors Sat Photo by Harry Weldemann, all rights reserved.
As the accident was reconstruct
old
Indebtedness came
urday at Adrian when James Mc
ed, Wilson was working on the crew
Frank R. Bailey was installed as from warrant
the
$4,500
received
Ginnis and Henry Hatch open the
and a five minute rest period was
Noble Grand of the local Odd from the sale of recently
the
bank
building
Adrian
Cash
Grocery,
Their
new
called. At the time the rest period
Fellows at installation conducted to the First National Bank at
Port
store
is
located
in
the
north
end
of
was called, Assistant Leader -Stuck-
Tuesday evening in the local hall. land.
and they will carry a line
ers warned all the boys to stay away Cemetery improvement was one of Adrian
Installing
officers
were
officers
of
It was also decided that plans
from the river, as every precaution the principal subjects at the regular of groceries, meats and vegetables.
the Grand Lodge, and acting of would
be made and the city attor
is taken to safeguard the safety and w:ekly luncheon Wednesday of the In addition they will operate a gas
ficers
of
the
Grand
Lodge
of
Ore
filling station and two meter
ney authorized to start action to call
health of the boys. However Wilson, Nyssa Chamber of Commerce, with oline
gon;
with
one
of
the
largest
and
in company with some other mem a committee being appointed to ed pumps are available to serve the
Fire which started early this best meetings In local Odd Fellow for a $7,500 bond issue to be used in
building a city hall. On the mea
bers of the crew disregarded orders work out a definite plan of action. motoring public.
morning
ravished the home of Ed history.
and sneaked away through the tall Carl Coad was named as chairman Their opening Saturday includes
die Powell, with loss of practically Other officers installed were Oca sure before the people will also be
some
special
featured
prices,
and
of
the
committee,
assisted
by
A1
weeds along the river and got in the
all furniture, personal belongings Blaylock as Vloe Grand; Don M. a question of authorizing bonds to
they also plan to give their cus
water. For a time they were con Thompson and Emil Paulus. Mrs. tomer
and
the house damaged beyond suc Oraham as Secretary ant Ike Boren the amount of $1,000 to be used for
a souvenir in remembrance
tent with wading in the shallow Wm. Schlreman, representative of
cessful
repair. The alarm was turn as Treasurer. The ceremony of in park Improvements.
water but after a time Wilson got the Civic Club will also work with of the establishment of the new
ed
in
at
3:50 this morning by Mar stallation was conducted by District The question of revising the fire
business institution.
into deeper water up to his waist. the committee.
shall A. V. Cook, who manned the Deputy Grand Master, Wm. G. limits was also before the council
Public
opinion
seems
to
be
very
He then started swiming toward the much in favor of Improving the SATURDAY SALES TO
fire truck and had it ready for Ross; District Deputy Grand War and the limit set running from the
channel, despite the fact he was
action
a few moments later. But the den, John Blanton; District Dep Oregon Short Line railroad west
Many
Men
Employed
In
BE
DISCONTINUED
FOR
wearing trousers and shoes; and cemetery and the committee hopes
fire
had
too much headway uty Gland Marshall, J. O. Brittian; down Good Avenue to the comer of
FOUR WEEK PERIOD Potato Harvest Started and while gained
called for the others to Join him. to be able to work out a definite
the
house
did not bum to District Deputy Grand Treasurer,
Street, then north to the al
within a short time. It will be
the ground, only a shell remains, O. G. Connor and District Deputy Third
Suddenly he got into swifter and plan
This
Weék,
ley
and
continuing down the alley
Due
to
the
harvest
season
.sales
necessary
to
provide
a
method
of
with the interior a mass of ruins. Grand Secretary, Burgess Burns. west to near
deeper waters and found he could irrigation before trees and grass can at the Nyssa Sale Yard will be dis-
the high school, then
Mr. and Mrs. Powell were at Noble Grand Frank R. Bailey ap running north to the alley between
not manage; calling for help. All be successfully grown, and one of lontinud for a four week period, ac-
those at the river thought he was the first tasks the committee ex continued for a four week period, Spuds are rolling to the packing their mining property near Prairie pointed the following members of Main and Bower Avenue, running
“gagging,” according to The Jour pects to tackle will be a water sup according to Walt Fox, one of the sheds at a rapid pace this week, but City and no one was at home. Mrs the order to fill their respective of east along the alley to Third Street;
nal, CCC weekly paper. It is said ply; and then will come the problem too busy at this season of the year," declining prices have dimmed the Mary Morris, mother of Mrs. Powell fices: N. G. Pinkerton as Chaplain; then a half block north and con
that during the day Wilson had cf an adequate fence, followed by he said, “but in a month we will outlook some on the early spud crop. who had been caring for the resi Burgess Burns. Warden; Sid Bur tinuing down Bower Avenue to the
the home of her bidge as Inside Guard; John Oregon Short Line railroad. All
been puling gags about fainting and the
first car rolled Saturday with dence; was Mrs. at Theo
planting of trees, grass and open again with something real The
Moore of On Thompson as Conductor and Lon S. buildings withing these fire bound
the rest of the boys thought he was flowers.
a reputed price of 85c net to the daughter
special,
and
continue
holding
sales
As
plans
progress
it
is
also
and had not been in the house Root as R. 8. N. O. John Thompson aries must be of fireproof con
still playing.
grower; but buyers are now quoting tario
every
Saturday
afternoon
this
fall
possible
that
part
time
employee
for several days.
also has the distinction of being struction with certain type of spec
a price around 25c less.
Assistant Leader Stuckers came will be secured to act as sexton and and winter."
The
origin
of
the
fire
Is
a
mystery,
Past
Noble Grand.
ified roof, fire walls and other pro
Several
growers
have
picking
to the riv. r when he heard the cry be
charged with caring for the The Nyssa Sale Yard was started crews in the field, ."rlth yields run but from indications it must have It was
reported that a large num tection against fire. The new regu
for help, swiftly removing his outer cemetery.
early
this
spring
and
has
proven
a
in the basement, burned ber of unaffil'ated Odd Fellows lation is practically the same as
slightly under last year; due started
clothing and struck out to try and
successful place for buying and sell ning
Playground Lights Talkrd
through the floor, into the living were moving into Nyssa and com those in effect except that it runs
partially
to
earlier
digging.
Quality
save Wilson. He was joined by En- A committee
ing
all
sorts
of
merchandise,
live
room and flames and smoke wpre munity, and it was decided to con down the alleys from Third Street
also appointed
is good, with most fields averaging coming
rollee Belanger, but both were un headed by Dr. was
from the roof and windows tact these members at once and in west Instead of taking in the en
E. D. Norcott, to stock and produce.
upwards
of
90%
number
one
stock.
able to combat the swift current consider
when Marshall Cook saw the blaze vite them to attend meetings at tire block. Councllmen felt it was
ways and means of a light
Up
to
Thursday,
23
cars
had
been
and were forced to turn back before ed playground
Nyssa. Several members who had unreasonable to expect fireproof
his beat on Main St.
for Nyssa. While it is
billed through the local freight of from
they too were drowned.
A large crowd gathered soon not attended a meeting for years, construction on the lots a block
conceeded that notthng elaborate
fice.
Sid
Flanigan
of
Adrian
shipped
Wilson continued down "the cur can
after the alarm and firemen soon were present and expressed them removed from Main Street and
attempted at the present
8 of these; F. H. Hogue shipped 12 had
rent, his head bobbing up and down time, be there
the blaze under control. Ap selves to the effect that they were which are primarily residential
definite need for
and
Jim
Duncan
sent
3
rolling.
as he frantically tried to save him a project of is this a sort
(Continued on Page 6)
parently the fire was dead, but some
com
building sites.
Some
packing
crews
are
working
on
self; then apparently knowing he mittee will work cut and a the
smouldering sparks again blazed
plan of
a
24
hour
basis
and
getting
out
was going to drown, he raised his action. Those on the committee
To Improve Sidewalks
into
life
and
a
short
time
after
six
around 5 cars daily.
arm above his head and shouted, work with Dr. Norcott are Bernard to
An adjourned session of the coun
o’clock
the
fire
siren
again
sound
Among
the
local
growers
who
are
“So long, felllows.”
Day—Three bandltts robbed
cil was held Tuesday afternoon, and
The fire was blazing merrily,
Frost, Art Norcott and Berwyn the John
and approximate yields are ed.
The news spread rapidly and a Burke.
Grant County bank Monday digging
after considerable discussion an or
principally
in
the
west
bedroom
and
Bud Wilson with 175 sacks to the. before it was put out it had con
party of 20 enrollees; members of
about 9 o'clock in the evening, slug acre;
dinance was passed which will pro
Atagi with 125 sacks; Hurt sumed practically everything in the
the Payette Fire Department, state
ged Oscar Holverson, assistant Bybee M. with
vide for sidewalk constructlnon and
125;
Jim
Farmer,
140,
and county officials and others
cashier, wounded another man dur Andrew Boersma and Dale Garri room. Some valuable papers stored
repair. Under the law, the city is
searched nearly 24 hours, using
ing their getaway, while most of the son.
empowered to make needed side
in
a
wardrobe
in
a
comer
were
sal
boats and outboard motors. A pul-
townspeople gathered to watch a Jimmy Duncan, who was produce vaged after being only slightly
walk construction or repair after
motor was brought from Payette to
fire believed to have been set by the inspector in Idaho for several years scorched by the blaze. A few other After its layoff over the Fourth, ten days notice to property owners.
the Nyssa team of ball clouters
be used in case Wilson's body was
robbers. They took $3500 but all but started a spud sorting crew Mon small items were saved.
owners may do the work them
made a creditable showing against The
recovered in time to be of use. The
$400 has been recovered.
selves, or the city will do it and
Besides
the
belongings
of
Mr.
and
day
in
the
A1
Thompson
warehouse
Vale
Sunday,
but
lost
the
combat
by
body was discovered by Bob Barney
Search for the robbers has been
Mrs. Eddie Powell; the house also a 2 to 1 count. It was not lack of charge the costs against the prop
expects to get out around six contained
of Vale in 40 foot of water. He was
extended by state police officers and and
belonging to Mrs. hitting that cost the game, for erty; and in amounts in excess of
cars
this
week.
He
is
asssociated
in
using his own boat, while nearby
others to all parts of Oregon, in the deal with Percy Batt of Wilder. Mary Morris articles
and
Mr.
and Mrs. Her Nyssa outhit Vale 7 to 4; and Dean $25, the property owner will have
was Norman Mennick in L. K. Bul- Ray Gill, State Grange Master, cluding Malheur county. Holverson,
man
Towne;
who
are
at Prairie Johnston contributed his bit from the privlledge of paying his assess
lolk’s boat, while Sheriff Glenn was will be the principal speaker at the who was struck over the head with Sid Flanigan is operating a pack City with the Powells working
on the mound by allowing but four hits ment in 10 equal installments.
using Dr. Norcott’s outfit. A grap next meeting of the Malheur Pom a revolver, was not seriously in ing crew at Adrian and F. H. Hogue mining property.
As a start in sidewalk construc
Is working on a 24 hour basis in Insurance to the amount of $1800 and setting 15 on the bench via the tion,
pling hook caught In the lads ona to be held at the Big Bend Park jured.
the ordinance calls for side
their
warehouse.
The
potato
harvest
strikeout
route.
It
was
the
old
Nys
trouser leg, a few feet from shore In Thursday, July 22, Albert B. Hop The three men are believed to
walk
repair
and construction start
was
carried
on
the
house;
and
the
has
given
employment
to
a
sizeable
sa
epidemic
of
errors
at
the
wrong
deep water.
kins, county publicity agent, an have set fire to a warehouse two
ing
at
the
comer
Second and
furniture
Insurance
amounted
to
number
of
men
engaged
In
digging,
coupled with more than the Main, which is the of Powell
The body of the young man was nounced today. Mr. Gill has not blocks away from the bank to at
Service
$2200 according to Don M Gra time,
picking, trucking, sorting and load ham
team's
share
of
hard
tuck.
taken to Portland Monday, where chosen his subject but will speak on tract the attention of John Day ing.
comer, running west to the
the insuring agent.
Nyssa was able to consistently set station
funeral services and burial took some subject that the farmers of residents during the proposed rob
school on both sides of the
men on the bases, only to see them high
place.
Malheur County are directly inter bery. They aparently knew where CIVIC CLUB TO MEET
street.
Plans also contemplate run
SECOND
HALF
SOFTBALL
die
there
when
Vale
tightened
up
ested in. Some features of the the bank cashier lived and kept
ning
a
sidewalk north on Thitfc
SEASON
GETS
UNDERWAY
NEXT
WEDNESDAY
AT
THE
in
the
pinches
and
refused
to
let
grange program has been under watch on his house. Mr. Holverson
CITY BAND NEEDS
Street
for
a distance of two blocks.
BOERSMA
COITNTRY
HOME
Nyssa bunch their hits. Nyssa’s lone
recently, and Mr. Gill is ex left the house to go to the fire
will be on the east side of the
The second half of the softball counter came via a home run smack Tills
MORE MUSICIANS attack
pected to d fend these measures. when he was accosted by two men The Nyssa Civic Club will hold season
street and will replace the wornout
got underway Tuesday night by Art Norcott.
This meeting is open to the pub-
the street, who said they had their regular meeting on Wednes when the
and dangerous board sidewalks now
Journal
won
from
the
A call is being made for more. lie. Grangers are expected to bring on
business to attend to with him day, July 21st at the country home newly organized Tile Plant team by
Play Caldwell Here
toward the Eagles Hall.
band members to make up a cred 'their guests. Mr. Gill is anxious to some
the bank. The bandits pulled of Mrs. A. Boersma south west of a 8 to 3 count. Softball Interest re Baseball fans will be treated to leading
While the costs of constructing
itable city band. Practice was start have all Malheur county farmers at
guns and ordered Holverson to open Nyssa. Mrs. Garrit Stam and Mrs mains at a high pitch and the game what promis:s to be one of the best the sidewalk on the property owners
ed several weeks ago, and a few of present.
bank.
cf the season here Sunday land wll be borne by the owners of
J. W. Pcage are helping make the was attended by a large crowd of games
the faithful have been turning opt Mrs. M. M. Greeling, Pomona the After
entering
the
financial
in
when
Caldwell
will play on the local the lots, the cost of cross-walks on
fans
out
to
see
the
sport.
regularly. Mere members are need Lecturer ,ts preparing a well round stitution, they forced him to open a arrangements and ask that all
Caldwell is a step in the lead streets and alleys will be the city's
ed, however and everyone who can ed program for the lecturer's hour. part of the vault not controlled by ladies having cars be at the Eagles Friday night the Outlaw team will field.
in league standings, winnng one obligation
handle the busin?ss end of a band The State Master of Idaho, W. W. time locks. They scooped up all hall by two in the afternoon to help tangle horns with the Beeler Boys, and
losing one; while Nyssa has lost
Instrument is urged to Join the Deal, is also expected to attend. His loose cash, knocked Holverson In in transporting members who are with regular games to be held every to Boise
and Vale In the second GIRL SCOUTS TO
, »• g Tuesday and Friday evening
band. Practices are held regularly subject has not been announced. the head and fled in an automobile. without cars
leg
of
the
pennant
race. The teams
every Thursday evening in the Leg There will be a picnic lunch at A short distance from town the
are
evenly
matched,
and Nyssa will GIVE PLAY FRIDAY
SOFT
BALL
SCHEDULE
ion hall.
the park at noon. Everyone is in bandits wrecked their automobile
be out for revenge due to a heart
vited
to
bring
their
picnic
baskets.
on the John Day highway, and two
Tues, July 13—Journal vs Tile Plant breaking less at Caldwell earlier in The local troop of Olrl Scouts are
CCC CAMP LOSES
ROUND
TOW
N
of them were injured. Not knowing
Fri„ July 18—Beelers vs Outlaws the season when the Caldwell boys giving a play tomorrow night, Fri
BALL GAME HERE VETERANS FOREIGN WARS
of the robbery, E. Blaylock, who
Tues., July 20—'Tile Plant vs Beelers ran in enough runs to win In the day the 16th entitled, "The Million
TO MEET FRIDAY EVENING lives near the scene of the wreck, Whity Williams rest up Monday Prl., July 23—Outlaws vs Journal last Inning after Nyssa thought they Dollar Butler," to raise funds for
A practice ball game was held
approached to offer aid. The one
Tues., July 27—Tile Plant vs Out had the game on ice. The action their summer camp. The girls ex
Wednesday evening between the All Veterans of Foreign.? Wars uninjured bandit ordered him to after vacation trip to Seattle . . . laws.
Sunday should be interesting, to say pect to leave July 25th to say until
local CCC camp and Nyssa’s Ida- and their auxiliary are to meet Fri leave and emphasise it by firing a Frank Halverson refuses to rec Prl.. July 30—Journal vs Beelers the least.
August 1 at Klwanis camp at Mc
ommend mountain climbing for a Tues., Aug. 1—Journal vs Tile Plant
ho-Oregon league nine, resulting in day evening in the Legion hall bullet into Blaylocks' heel.
Other
Games
July
II
Call.
vacation
journey
.
.
.
Roy
Pounds
a 9 to 5 score for Nyssa.
Principal order of the business for In their hurry to escape, the
Prl., Aug. 8—Beelers vs Outlaws
In other Idaho-Oregon league The play is to be given at the
the Auxiliary will be election of at- bandits commandeered an auto about decided to take correspond Tues., Aug. 10—Tile Plant vs Beelers games,
Boise defeated Emmett 14 high school gym. and both men and
ence
school
course
in
second-basing
feers. followed by a social time for mobile occupier by a Mr and Mrs
VISITS PARENTS HERE
Fri,
Aug.
13—Outlaws
vs
Journal
to
2;
Payette
won from Ontario women parts are being taken by the
all and refreshments. All members Carruthers of John Day and left . . . Many Nyssa folks attend fire In Tues., Aug. 17—Tile Plant vs Out to 9 and Caldwell
barely nosed out girls. Those taking part in the play
Dewaine Hardin was home over of the order are urged to attend. $3100 in cash in the wrecked car. Informal attire . . . Bob Wilson laws.
UMaav, 13 to 12 .
Include Marjorie Oroot, Phyllis
proves
his
mettle
as
artistic
work
the week end from Portland visiting
In the automobile were found four man . . . Dorothy Burbidge de Fri., Aug. 20—Journal vs Beelers
Schlreman; Helen Boydell, Louise
in the home of his parents. Mr and Mrs Margaret Pashley and Mr rifles, two shotguns, three revolvers,
Mrs. Truman Medbury of Los An Ten sen, Margaret Sarazin. Barbara
lightful
in
ante-bellum
day
cos
Mrs. Joe Hardin. Dewaine is no and Mrs. Larry Newby returned two knives, a bed and a two-week
Miss Eva Boydell and Miss Isa geles, California arrived in Nyssa. Brcwne, Luella Leuck. Carol Rob
tume . . . Epworth Leagurers re belle
longer in army service, but is work Monday night from a week visit in supply of food.
lift Tuesday morn Monday and is visiting with her ertson. June Marie Wilson. PhyUls
ported to be having splendid time ing on Saraxln
ing on a tug boat out of Portland Victoria. Canada They were accom
a
two
weeks
vacation trip sister Mrs Frank Hall and husband. Poage. Martha Browne and Richard
and other coast ports, and he took panied home by Mrs Elisabeth Mr and Mrs. John F. Moses, Jr. at Wallowa Lake . . . Knowing winks Th»y plan to visit Crater Lake and
Wilson,
advantage of a few days layoff for Turner, sister of Mrs Pashley. who and two children, brother at Mrs passed around when Brud Short coast points.
Rcbirt Dixon of the U S. 8. As
tells
about
cat
getting
the
fish
.
.
.
will
visit
here.
dry docking to make a short visit
John W Poage visited here a few Hermit Lienkaemper coming out
toria came Saturday for a visit at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lienkaemper
home.
_
days last week The party were from second
Chas.
Gossett,
former
Nyssa
resi
the Tcm Dixon home He expects and son left early Tuesday morning
best In Popeye test at mus dent and now Lieutenant Governor to
Mrs John P. Moses of MeridMI to Midwest. Wyoming and while in
1 ave Saturday for Portland, and for Portland and vicinity where
Nonrail Leuck came from Baker making a few days visit at the hapne this vicinity also visited a sister in ds with Norman Mennick , . .
at Idaho was visiting with his old will be accompanied by his father, they will spend about ten days va
to spend a week visiting relatives. at her daughter. Mrs. John Poage Meridian.
friend Al Thompson Wednesday Tam Dixon
cationing and vtottlng ;
I.O.O.F. Install
New Officers
Take Steps To
Fix Cemetery
Fire Badly Damages Eddie
Powell Home This Morning
Potato Harvest
In Full Blast
Bandits Rob
John Day Bank
Gill To Speak At
Pomona Picnic
Locals To Clash
With Caldwell