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NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1939 PAGE SIX GIRLS PILFER P. O. BOX ! Two young girls, their names withheld for obvious reasons, had a session with Postmaster Goshert and Chief of Police Cook the early part of the week. The young ladies in question de cided to open a post office box and remove the contents, among which was a commercial movie film. The A. L. LINDBECK film was found in a local service station dressing room by the opera State Capitol News Bureau tor who became suspicious, did some inquiring around as to who might own the film, and the story SALEM—The announcement by ther changes among state depart was uncovered. After a stem lecture as to the Governor Sprague that there will be ment heads until after the first of sanctity of Uncle Sam’s mail, the no more appointments for the time the year. young girls were turned over to being is generally taken to mean At that there are only a few sur their parents. that he has declared an armistice in his purge of Democratic office vivors remaining among the Demo holders. There is, however, some crats appointed to lucrative state FAIR BOARD TO what of a disagreement as to the posts by Sprague’s predecessor. interpretation of the governor’s Chief among these are Hugh H. HONOR 4-H qualification "for the time being" AND FFA although a preponderance of capi- Earle, state insurance commissioner tol opinion inclines to the notion about whose successor there appears The Malheur County Fair Board, that there will probably be no fur- to have been some difficulty in feeling that some honor should be finding just the right man, and J. paid to the principal exhibitors at W. Ferguson, state forester, who the annual county fair, are holding remains under the protecting wing a dinner tonight for members of of a friendly forestry board. 4-H club and Future Farmers of Dan J. Fry, state purchasing America members, at 7:30 tonight agent, is one Democrat in the estate at the Moore Hotel in Ontario. Principal speaker for the eve house about whom little has been heard in the numerous speculations ning will be a Nyssa farmer, and a as to the possible fate of depart strong supporter of the county fair, ment heads. Of late, however, there M. W. Osborne. have been rumors of a possible Believing that the dates for the change in this quarter in spite of fair should be set as early as pos the efficiency with which Fry has sible, the board will probably set performed a most difficult task and the date tonight for the fair next his known friendly relations with year. the two Republican members on the Board of Control. Misionary To Meet Due, in part at least, to the growing scarcity of game on the The Women’s Foreign Mission Democratic side of the political fence, the political sharpshooters ary Society of the Nyssa Nazarene are now beginning to take a few church will hold an all-day meet . . . and members of our pot shots at some of the Republi ing, Thursday, November 9, begin can hold-overs, particularly in the ning at 10 a. m. at the home of direction of Jerrold Owen, secretary Mrs. Albert Seward. MOJUD HOSIERY CLUB to the World War Veterans State The morning session will be de Aid commission who, in spite of his voted to sewing, followed by a cov gratify it when they get Republican persuasion, served with ered dish luncheon. The afternoon out interruption through the Demo will be devoted to a business meet cratic administration of former gov ing. 1 every 13th PAIR ernor Charles H. Martin. Then, too, there has been some speculation as to the possibility that R. H. Bald- W O R K STARTED ON ock, state highway engineer, might CITY PARK TO D A Y be eased out of his lucrative post, Preliminary work of clearing and but while this may be regarded as a possibility it can hardly be class sub-soiling of the land upon which ed as a probability. While Baldock the city park is to be developed, has made many powerful enemies started this morning. among county officials because of Following the work of sub-soiling, his autocratic attitude, he has sold which is expected to take only a • It doein't matter whether himself pretty strongly to the mem day’s work, the land will be disked bers of the highway commission and levelled, followed by the appli you buy them in twos or and. after all, it is these latter who cation of fertilizer, to get the ground threei or by the dozen — hire and fire the engineer. in condition for the planting of whether you buy them for trees and lawn seed early next yourself or at a gift. W e Industry Top Users of Electricity spring. keep track for you, and when Sixty per cent of all electrical you've p u r c h a s e d twelve energy generated in Oregon is con OREGON TO OBSERVE pairs of Mojud silk stockings, sumed by industrial plants, accord we give you the thirteenth ing to a survey just completed by TH ANKSGIVING DATE O. R Bean, public utilities commis SET BY ROOSEVELT pair free! C om e quickly and sioner. Out of a net operating rev sign up for this exciting plan! SALEM—Governor Sprague this enue of $7,040,581, realized by pri G e t to know the fla w le ss vate electric utilities during the week reiterated his readiness to b e a u ty that past year $3,374,863 was paid out In conform to the wishes of President makes M o j u d j M O J U D [ taxes, this nmount representing 16 Roosevelt in the matter of the ob per cent of the gross revenue of the servance of Thanksgiving Day. f a n s come “ If the president proclaims No utilities. back for more. vember 23 as Thanksgiving Day, Oregon will join with the rest of Leaves "Honors’’ For Another the nation in a concerted attack MOJUOS range in price Senate President Robert M. Dun upon the turkey and dressing,” Gov can, having already experienced the ernor Sprague said. honors that accrue to the office of Bad Roads Delay Trucks— Tile Best Hosiery Value governor, did not avail himself of On last Thursday the Frelghtways In Town! the opportunity of officiating in trucks running from Burns to Nyssa that office when Governor Sprague were delayed five hours due to al absented himself from the state most impassable roads between this week on a trip to California. Burns and Juntura. A two-mile The executive office, however, ap stretch as yet ungraveled was the peared to be functioning as usual miring ground for practically all ve under the guidance of Cecil Ed, hicles attempting to pass over it wards, secretary to the governor, al and only those carrying full sets of Men's and Indies' Wearing though there was a noticeable ab chains were able to negotiate Apparel sence of visitors to the office during through the mud. Those that might 3rd and Main Sts. the governor’s absence. have made it under their own pow er. were halted by the number of slipping, skidding and mired cars ahead of them. According to reports, this piece of highway Is to be graveled within the next ten days, which should elim inate further troubles. MŒM S T A T E j C A P IT O L ? N E W S & There's a biUoflthei pinch-penny in all from 8 9 c to $ l . 2 5 ATKESON’S STORE SA VE F O O D - through SCIENTIFIC REFRIGERATION MEATS — VEGETABLES — FRUIT Can all be kept as Fresh as the day they were put in the POLAR COLD STORAGE & LOCK ER PLANT. Our scientifically engineered FRIGIDAIRE PLANT makes this possible, through the QUICK FREEZING PLATE and maintaining an EVEN STORAGE TEMPERA TURE! 2U H O U R S E R V IC E WRAPPING— Single, lc lb. — Double, l>/,c lb. OFFICI a E~GAM£ TAGGING S T A TION 26 Polar Cold Storage 6» Locker Plant SAVE Through Scientific Refrigeration PHONE 124 Sommer Delirar lea nn Year Table All Winter 3 Blocks North of “ Y r Junior Fellowship Party— On Monday evening 20 youngsters gathered at the Parish hall to en joy the party given by the Junior Fellowship League. Hallowe’en games were enjoyed and refresh ments served. Miss Harriet Sarazin and Miss Phyllis Doerffler are ad visors for the group. Examiner Here— Word has been received from the secretary of state's offices at Salem that there will be an examiner for those wishing oerators and chauf feurs licenses at the City Hall from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on Friday, No vember 3rd. All those wishing driv ing permits or licenses are advised to see him durTng those hours. Safety Meeting— The meeting of the U. 8. reclama tion safety council held at the local irrigation offices on last Friday, had one of the largest attendances and one of the most interesting programs to date, according to those who were present. Of particular interest was the display of three films showing the I floods on the Misslppi with its old and then the new methods of con trol. Out-of-town visitors cam* from Wllder.Ontarlo and Homedaie Breaks Arm in Fall— Mrs. Betty LaFren* suffered a broken arm on Friday The arm was put in a cast by Dr. K E. Ker- bv and Mrs La Freni Is able to be about some again. Wins Quilt— The hand-pieced and quilted quilt which was on display for several weeks at the Nyssa Realty com pany offices by the members of the Oregon Trail 4-H clubs, went to Bernard Eastman, Nyssa manager of the Eastman realty offices. Arrive With Cattle— Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Herman of Phillip, South Dakota, arrived on Saturday with the final load of the Holstein cattle. Mr. Herman pur chased land in Nyssa Heights ear lier in the summer, but is living this winter at the R. J. Davis ranch in the valley. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Robbins, also of South Dakota, have been taking care of the farm the past three weeks during the Hermans’ absence and are now looking for a perman ent location of their own. W. C. T. U. Meets— The county meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the Methodist church on October 31st, with only a small attendance. Reports of the state convention held at Salem were given by Mrs. O. Luper and Mrs. L. Richardson of the Ontario union. Rev. Sherlch reported on the Ore gon liquor laws and legislation and then led a round table discussion. Among out-of-town members was Rev. Floyd White of Ontario. The next county meeting will be in Ontario in January gnd the de partments to be presented will be legislative which will be given by Mrs. Luper and the Gold Medal contest on which Mrs. Dave Hawk ins will report. Evangelistic will be in charge of Mrs. Troxell. Nephew Visits— Mr. and Mrs. Lester Larson of Caldwell visited on Sunday with Mr. Larson’s aunt, Mrs. Don Mor gan and Mr. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were married in Caldwell on Saturday. Visits In Caldwell— Mrs. Margaret Lynch visited with Mrs. Frank Edwards in Caldwell on Monday. Mrs. Edwards is re covering rapidly from her recent operation. Health Improves— Mrs. Vern Martin, who was op erated upon at Good Samaritan hospital in Nampa about five weeks ago, is now able to be about and attend to her household duties. Visits From Prairie City— Lester Wolfe, editor of the Prairie City Journal, visited with his cou sin, Mrs. Henry F. Simianer and Mr. Simianer on Tuesday evening. Sister Visits— Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson of Butte, Montana, left on Friday after a ten-days visit with Mrs. Olson’s sister, Mrs. Will H. Beam and Mr. Beam. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen with Mr. and Mrs. Beam and another sister, Mrs. Valeria Plughoff, spent the week end at Ironside as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beam. Visit In Lime— Mr. and Mrs. Warren Blodgett and their children visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burton at Lime over the week end and on Sunday motored to Baker on business. Brother Stricken— The condition of J. D. Wimp, Red mond. Oregon, who suffered a para lytic stroke while out deer hunting week before last, remains about the same, his brother, E. A. Wimp, said this week. Very little hope is held out for the stricken man’s recovery, according to his brother. with products of the Pacific north west, such as wheat, potatoes, fruit, vegetables and alfalfa. The govern- i ment is seeking to learn how these I products and waste material at canneries can be utilitzed in indus try and to discover new uses for the Son Shot— Word was reecived on Tuesday commodities. Secretary of Agricul evening by Mrs. Elmer Leavitt that ture Wallace warns, however, that her son, who has been in Wyoming, it may be several years before any had been accidentally shot in the discoveries are made that will be shoulder while on a hunting trip, practical and aid the farmers. and that it would be necessary to Snoopers for Wage-Hour Law probe for the bullet. Mrs. Leavitt To enforce the wage-hour law, 500 took the Wednesday morning bus to be with her son and when he has inspectors will be in the field in a recovered, to return with him to few months, compared with less Nyssa. than 100 now; the litigation branch Receives Sad News— will increase its staff of lawyers In a letter written by Mr. Harry from seven to more than forty. Garman of Baker to Mr. George Bertsch this week, he told of the Business and Population Census A business census will be taken in sudden death of his only remain ing brother, Sam E. Garman, in January; the population census next Los Angeles, the preceeding Sunday. spring. Supervisors of each district This is the second death in Mr. will receive training in December. Garman’s family in less than a Each district will have a supervisor, an assistant, a stenographer and month. His wife passed on at Baker on two clerks. Sufficient enumerators October fourth and was buried at will be employed in each district to count noses. Designation of the Forest Grove on the eighth. The Harry Garmans lived in this towns for district headquarters is vicinity for twenty years and mov made by the bureau of census, ed to Baker about two years ago. which relieves congressmen of mak Mrs. Charles Thomason of Oregon ing the decision between competing communities. Trail is a daughter. School Men Visit— Dr. Frank W. Parr of Oregon State college and Dr. Norman C. Thorn, assistant superintendent of schools in Portland, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hollenberg while attending a school principals’ meet ing at Boise. On Thursday Mr. Hol lenberg and his guests spent the day at the Boise meeting. Hunt In Mountains— Robert Long of Jordan Valley, with E. D. Norcott, Ed Dilley, Artie Robertson left on an elk hunt in the mountains beyond Unity last Friday. They are expected home on Saturday. Receives License— Kermit K. Lienkaemper this week received his state license to prac tice as an assistant funeral director. Kermit has been associated with his brother, Bert B. Lienkaemper, in the Nyssa Funeral Home for several years. Return To Ogden— Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brewster who have been combining business with pleasure here for the past week left on Wednesday for their home in Ogden. Oregon Trail H. E. C.— The H. E. C. of Oregon Trail Grange will meet with Mrs. Dale Garrison on November 13th, at which time election of officers will be held. Visits From Salem— Mrs. Hettie Medesker has as her house guest this week, Mrs. Zoa Hamman of Salem. Mrs. Hamman is also a friend of Mrs. R. A. Thompson. Breaks Arm— M. Peterson, local blacksmith, tripped over a bundle of wire last Friday and is now nursing a broken arm. Dr. Maulding put the arm in a cast and sling. Washington News (Continued from Page 1) bia river and its tributaries. Scien tists are now looking for suitable hatchery sites and when these have been located, $500,000 will be spent in establishing stations to maintain and increase the fish runs. It is the largest and mast comprehensive program of the kind that the fed eral government has undertaken. To Study Farm Surplus Under congressional act a labora tory is being constructed at Albany Calif., to study uses of surplus farm commodities and waste material at canneries. This laboratory is to deal PROGRAM NYSSA TH EATR E Phone 108 DOUBLE FEATURE FRIDAY and SA T U R D A Y — Nov. 3-4 -------------------- 1 Too Late to Classify j FOR RENT—3 room modern com pletely furnished house, electric hot water heater and stove, gar age, _ fenced-in back yard. Adults only. Rent $20.00. Call any realtor or Journal office. 2Nlxc FOR SALE—Nearly New Oliver Row Crop “70” tractor. Priced right. Terms if desired. Frank Sparks 2 miles west on Gem Ave. 2Nlxp MITCHELL BUTTE Mr. and Mrs. Oce Schweizer and son Bobble of Owyhee were callers at the Willie McGinnis and How ard McGinnis homes Sunday. Loretta Mitchell was a week end guest of Vest Maltsburger at Owy hee. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGinnis, Howard Connaughay and Louis Linville were business visitors in Nyssa Saturday. Mrs. John Hite, Donald and Mar jorie, Mr. and Mrs. McMullen, Mrs. Buckland, Mrs. Martha Klingback, Doris and Margaret were Sunday visitors at the Tom Lowe home. The Mitchell Butte union Sun day school will be held at the Clyde Mitchell home for the month of November. Mr. and Mrs. Galdac and daugh ter of Efmett, Idaho, visited at the Tom Lowe home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McGinnis and son Terry were week e.r tors at the home of her sister. Mrs. Ewen Chard in Oregon Trail. Glenn Campbell of Likey, Calif., is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Jane McGinnis. Mrs. Clyde Mitchell entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday honor ing her husband. Invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Con naughay and family and Russell Talbot and son Buster. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith and family were Sunday dinner guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ewen Chard in Oregon Trail. Mrs. J. P. Dunaway returned home this week end from her visit with her daughter, Mrs. Darline Talbot and granddaughter Nadine Dunaway Talbot. Mrs. Frank Holman and sons Robert and Larry were week end guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Marion Chard in Oregon Trail NOTICE AUCTION SALE SAT. NOV. 4 JS&. SPECIAL LOT OF Dairy Cows - Brood Sows SEVERAL HEAD OF LIGHT FEEDERS Feeding Cattle Household Merchandise H AV E SALE FOR SOUTHERN MARES NYSSA COMMISSION CO. “ Courtesy to Buyer and Seller” A. D. DIXON F. J. DIXON Auctioneer Manager FOR FRIDAY and S A T U R D A Y — Nov 3 and 4 Crackers packages C. . . . . Dependable Cane Dyrup quart jars, each “ SO U T H W A R D H O !” “ NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE” Matinee Saturday 2:30 p. m. Admission Matinee 10c-25e Evening 10e-30c SUND AY and M O NDAY— Nov. 5-6 Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bloger, Jack Haley and Billie Burke in “THE W IZ A R D OF O Z ” Matinee Sunday 2:30 p. m. Admission Matinee 10c-25c_____________ Evening 10c-30c PAL NIGHT TU E SD AY— Nov. 7 Otto Kreuger in & Maple Q*7ft J/C S ifiS r * C u rran ts TfoT packase‘ 2! Sc 19c £ Bc’.4n6, 2! Sc Pineapple Juice Shrim p 39C Toilet So a p O xyd ol packages So ap 1 C risco c3a'„b, 22C Gi,n' B,r* 2! )c Bacon Squares Lard 1‘ lc n“ ' Jackie Cooper and Betty Fields in “W H A T A LIFE” 1 Raisins Roy Rogers and Mary Hart in Bonita Granville and John Litel in 1 Be 55C £ h £“ ¿«¿.g«, lc 3! )c ]t ____________“SCANDAL SHEET”____________ W EDNESDAY and TH U R SD AY— Nov. 8-9 Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, George Brent and James Stephenson in “THE OLD M AID” /¿¡■ b W ov T --- ----- ---- ---------- -------- :........... — -• 1 — W ilson G rocery A Dependable Food Store NYSSA OREGON