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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940 PAGE TWO maim New Arrivals— Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Haun and fam ily of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, ar rived on Wednesday to visit at the George Nein home In Owyhee and will look for a place to locate. AUXILIARY ENTERTAINS On Wednesday afternoon the Ladles Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars entertained at a luncheon for their state commander, Mrs. Betty Homerus of Portland; Mrs. Lela Pothour, acting as chief of staff from The Dalles, and the district president, Mrs. Laura Ken nedy, of La Grande. At the meeting Mrs. Homerus an nounced that the national president would pay her official visit to Ore- ■von and would be in Portland on ay 18 and 19 and in Pendleton on jre twentieth and twenty-first of the same month. Department en campment of the order will be held at Corvallis from July 7 to 10, in clusive. The visiting officers left on the afternoon train for Huntington, and from there expected to return to their own homes. The next meeting of the Nyssa Auxiliary will be at the home of Mrs. Andrew McGinnis on Friday, March 22. Webster, Mrs. Burnall Brown and Mrs. A. C. Sallee were guest play ers. High scores went to Mrs. E. D. Norcott and Miss Eva Boydell. -s - DINNER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Omer Adkinson en- tertaied twelve guests at a dinner party on Sunday eevning. Following dinner pinochle was en joyed at which Mrs. Melvin David son, Les McClure and Mrs. Carlos Buchner made high scores. WEDNESDAY EVENING BRIDGE Wednesday evening bridge club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Sidney Burbidge this week at which all members were present. High scores for the evening were won by Mrs. Nick Rudlick and Mrs. Bur bidge. W. C. T. U. Seven members and two guests of TUESDAY EVENING BRIDGE the W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. J. Tuesday evening bridge club was T. Long on Tuesday afternoon to entertained by Mrs. Keith Bailey enjoy an unusually nice program this week and Mrs. Clarence W. and general discussion of the Un ion’s activities. Devotionals were in charge of Mrs. A. L. Crain. Coffee was poured by the hostess at the close of the business meet ing. Professional Cards DR. J. C. B O W M AN Veterinarian Phone 39W NYSSA LIBRARY OPEN SATURDAY 7:30 to 7:30 ALL PATRONS WELCOME Librarian...... Mrs. S. B. Davis BIG BEND P. T. A. The Big Bend P. T. A. program committee are planning an especial ly interesting program for the so cial meeting Wednesday evening. March 13. Everybody is welcome to come. Mr. Hauser, county 4-H club lead er, will present the pins to the chil dren who have successfully com pleted their club work. The Big Bend Boy Scouts are go ing to give a first aid demonstra tion treating and bandaging the badly injured victim of an auto ac cident. The ladies are serving pie, a nickel apiece, coffee free. OPTOMETRIST •'See McFaP and See Better” DR. J. A. McFALL EYESIGHT SPEC!A iST ONTARIO OHViON W YCK O FF JEW ELRY STORE Official Time Inspector for Union Pacific ONTARIO OREGON ROBT. D. LYTLE ATTORNEY And COUNSELOR-AT-LAW First National Bank Building Phone 68 VALE OREGON DR. C. A . ABBOTT Chiropractic Physician Office: 331 West Main St. Phone 25 CAREFUL THOUGHT Due to the tremendous strain caused by sudden bereavement, careful thinking is hindered by increased responsibilities. Be cause decisions must be made quickly, it is Imperative that you have the valuable assistance of a reliable funeral director. We have served this community faithfully for years. NYSSA FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 73W Nyssa HAMS AND BACON CURED AND SMOKED Hams 3c lb. Bacon 2c lb. Our Curing and Smoking department will be shut down after March 15, to re-open this fall — GET YOUR HAM AND BACON MEAT IN NOW ! Choice Corn Fed Steer Meat For Sale by the Quarter 24 HOUR SERVICE UPPER SUNSET Wahine club met Feb. 29 with Mrs. Addie Parker with 15 members present. Time was spent sewing for the coming bazaar. Election of o f ficers took place. Mrs. Hertha Thompson w^s re-elected for presi dent: Mrs. Emilee Bergam for sec retary-treasurer and Mrs. Addie Parker, vice-president. After busi ness meeting a lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary Reffet, March 14. A family birthday dinner was served Sunday at the Chuck Share home honoring Chuck’s birthday. Mrs. Pauline Limbaugh and sons and Miss Rosalie Graham of Em mett spent Sunday with the Earl Heaton and Dale Limbaugh families. In the afternoon the ladies of the crowd drove to the Homer Dale home to visit with an old friend who used to live in Emmett. Mrs. Chet Sage took her father, Mr. Jameson to Nampa Saturday She will remain there to care for him till he recovers from his recent illness. Chuck Shares are having a well drilled at the present time. Don Nottingham is doing the drilling. Carl Flint, Winfred Hoover and Don Parker were Caldwell visitors Thursday. Jack Parker and Gren Flint were callers at Wyckoffs Sunday. Dude Parker lost his faithful bay horse Buck Thursday evening. Jack Bordimas was a week-end visitor at Versel Sessions of Cow Hollow. Mr. and Mrs. Doc Raffington and John Hamilton were Ontario vis itors Wednesday. Frank Tosch made a trip to Baker Wednesday for lumber to build the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Share and son, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heaton mo tored to Ontario Sunday evening to see the show. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Howdll were Ontario shoppers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Howard and sons and nephews and Donald Park er were Boise shoppers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Versel Sessions and son were Sunday guests at the Marrs ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rookstool and family visited Sunday afternoon at the U. E. Parker home. Jake Roberts of Adrian spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Doc Raffington. Lieutenant Cloninger spent the week-end with home folks. Jack, Bob and Stanley Reffett, James Chadd and Jack Parker took in the show In Nyssa Monday night. Paul Cloninger, Ray Shores, James Chadd, Jack Reffett and Howard Schneider spent Saturday evening at Albert Notheis’. Donna and Lucille Chadd and Viola Schneider visited Sunday with the Howell girls. Paul Ransan and Ira Chadd at tended the sale east of Nyssa Mon day. Henry Hintz and children were dinner guests of Adolph Schneider Sunday. A pinochle party was enjoyed at the R. W. Blothio home Saturday evening. APPLE VALLEY A large crowd attended the Fred Osterkamp sale Monday afternoon, and fair prices were received. Mr. and Mrs. Osterkamp will remain in the home until the middle of the summer and plan to rent out the land. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Osborne, Messrs. Pettit and Boston, Mrs. Wal do Smally and Mrs. Earl Summy attended the Methodist advance conference held in Boise Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher and Mrs. Martha Norland called on friends in Homedale and Adrian on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Erick Peterson en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Claude Will- son and family of Nyssa, Jens Pet erson. Jim Martin of Parma and Miss Betty Tillman of Nyssa at din ner Sunday, honoring their son John's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Page of Parma, who recently returned from a visit to Herman. Minn . spent Sunday aft- enoon with Mr. and Mrs. William Metzen. Fred Fisher has done most of the pruning and the pulling of the stumps left from last year’s cutting of apple trees. Hobbs and son have been hauling onions from the Ura Robinson storage to the sorting shed. John J. Fisher is helping Sam Dubarko of New Plymouth for sev eral days. George Menzer is making some improvements on the lawn and house in Apple Valley which he rents to the Charles and Severt Fox families. The William Harry family of Ros well were calling on firends in this community Sunday. John Peterson left Monday morn ing for Weiser where he has en rolled in the vocational school. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Vertrees and son Calvin and Gene were visitors at the Kinneman home in Fruitland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wagner and family spent Sunday visiting in the home of her sister, Mrs. Summit of Wilder. Melvin Wallace of McCall CCC camp spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Martha Nor land. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gee and family were Sunday guests at the Lester Kendall home. Mrs. Rollo Rucker and sons Roy and Ray were in Caldwell Satur day and watched the pig catching event, which on account of heavy rains that morning, was a muddy affair. A few pigs were set loose and caught. Mrs. Levi Stephens took Mrs. Poage, Mrs. C. D. Vertrees and Mrs. Waldo Smally to Payette Friday aft ernoon to attend the meeting of the women of the church. Mrs. John Poage was elected to represent this district at the Boise meeting of the Methodist women later in March. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. John Boston Thursday, March 7. Mrs. Fred Miller will be assistant hostess. Mrs. Paul Rohrbeck of Parma took Mrs. Howard Jones to Nampa Wednesday. They called on a mutual friend. Mrs. Wolf of Caldwell as they were coming home. Mrs. George Bailey and daughter Olive were Caldwell shoppers Sat urday. Roy, Ray and Mayme Rucker at tended the tournament in Fruit- land Saturday night. Because he is unable to milk, on account of trouble with his hands and wrists, Owen Robinson is sell ing his livestock in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chard are spending the week with their son, Leo Chard. guest at the home of her cousin, Virginia Jarvis at Adrian. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fivecoat re turned home last week from Unity where he worked during the winter. Mrs. Howard Connaughy enter tained Thursday evening for her husband, who was one of the few who has a birthday every four years. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Donald McGinnis and children, Mr. and Mrs. Don Linville and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Jarvis and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mc Ginnis and Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mitchell and Loretta, Mrs. Willie McGinnis, Mem Mitchell, Jean Pratt, Gerald Slippy, Jim Campbell and Maxine Smith. The Reclamation has finished the drain ditch on the Mendelo place. Mrs. Ann Russell has recovered from the flu. The R. B. Y. A. held a regular party Feb. 29 at the home of Ber nice Davis. The guests are as fol lows: Edward and Irvin Topliff, Burl Wyckoff, Eris Jamison of Buena Vista; Jean Johnson, Roy Pierce, Ramona and Winona Hen derson, Oloha and Madeline Maw, Jack and Pat Sweaney, Leo Alan MIRRORS MADE TO ORDER or OLD ONES RESILVERED U g W C O M F O R T IS UP COST S ARF DOWN WHEN YOU BURNS B E S T IN THE WEST ABERDEEN » C O A L WILLIAMS COAL CO. Phon« 47 N t h o . Oregon R efrigeration AUTOMOBILES TRUCK OW NER S ATTENTION Fôft LONG A N b S H O R T H AU L 3 Block. North of “Y ” YOUR BRAKES THE COPPER ASKS It's a grand and glorious fool ing when yo u are sure your brakes are in perfect order— when you know the lining is C o M a X . If your brakes aren't working right, come in and see us. O u r expe rt mechanics will gladly test them free o f chergc. O u r work is of the highest quality and our service assures entire satisfaction. If you want to be sure of your stops, see us. Pruyn’s Garage j Phone 56W 2nd and Main Sts. PUBLIC SALE! Having sold my farm, I will sell at Public Auction the following described prop erty, 4 miles South of Nyssa and 2 West on Grand Avenue on R. Cornell ranch. Mar. SALE STARTS A T 12 NOON 20 HEAD OF CATTLE 7 REGISTERED MILKING SHORT HORN HEIFERS Mazie Kathleen, No. 1939574, calved March 3, 1938 Red Lady Kathleen, No. 1939575, calved March 30, 1938 Red Model III, No. 1937837, calved March 7, 1938 Fashion Queen II, No. 1937476, Calved Feb. 27, 1938 Golden Lady IV, No. 1937835, calved March 3, 1938 Golden Model III, No. 1937836, calved March 4, 1938____________ 4 HORSES 1 Sorrel Mare, 7 years old, wt. 1300 1 Roan Mare, 5 years old, wt. 1300 4 1 Sorrel Colt, 1 year old 1 Bay Saddle Horse, 3 years old 15— HO GS— 15 2 Brood Sows 20 Roan Model II, No. 1937477, calved Feb. 25, 1938 • These Heifers are all heavy spring ers bred to Registered Milking Shorthorn Bull. 1 Guernsey, registered, paper 1 Black Jersey, 5 years old 1 Bla^k Jersey, 6 years old 1 Yellow Jersey, 3 years old 1 Yellow Jersey, 6 years old 1 Yellow Jersey-Guernsey, 2 yrs. old All T. B. and Abortion Tested 3 Bull Calves 1 Heifer Calf All February Calves _____ Milk Test Given day of Sale 13 Nice Shoats FARM MACHINERY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Farmall F-20 Tractor Tandem Disc 3-section Spike Tooth Harrow Land Leveller Drag Tractor Mower Cultipac, used 1 year on 10 acres Swather Manure Spreader__________________ 1 1 1 1 1 Tractor Corrugator Miskin Scraper, for tractor 2-furrow tumbler Tractor Plow Walking Plow Hay Rake interest in Beet Drill 1 Jackson Fork 2 Hay Slips_______________________ y3 MISCELLANEOUS 1 Farm Level transit outfit 1 Fanning Mill 1 Hand Garden Plow 1 Lawn Mower Carpenter Tools 1 Feed Grinder Anvil, Forge and Shop Tools 1 Bench Saw 1 Electric Sickle and Tool Grinder 2 Electric Motors 1 Semi-Trailer 1 2-wheel Trailer 1 Barrel Seed Tester Pitch Forks, Shovels, etc. 1 Set Work Harness 1 Stack Alfalfa Hay Ground Grain 1 Cream Separator, Economy King 1 Hand Cart HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bedsteads with Springs 1 Table Day Bed 6 Chairs Dresser Dishes and Cooking Utensils Chest of Drawers Fruit Jars Electric Washer, nearly new 1 Kitchen Range— wood or coal Electric Refrigerator 1 Electric Range Singer Sewing Machine 1 Heating Stove China Closet 1 Gasoline Radiant Heater OTHER ARTICLES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION LUNCH W ILL BE SERVED BY THE LADIES AID T E R M S: C A S H All articles must be paid for before jiT ovui^^!^pei^>^L|om j^rem ife^^^ INSURANCE SEE DON M. GRAHAM PHONE 124 c=Mcc iv asu, With the coming of spring to the valley the nearby streams grow higher and the mud grows deeper. Fifteen cars were stuck just outside of Jordan Valley Monday evening. It was necessary to send out a car to rescue the mail which did not arrive until around 4 p. m. Mrs. Ruud and Mrs. Whitson called on Mrs. Wilson at her home Sunday. A surprise party was held for Miss Schneider last week. The party was planned by Mrs. Mount and Miss Fretwell and was held at the Mount home. Those present were Mrs. Scott, Miss Victor, Belle LeRoy, Beth Shea, Mrs. Damoso Elordi, Clyde Teters Methodist Parsonge Beth Shea and Mrs. Damoso El- ordi entertaied several guests at a card party Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson were in from Caldwell Monday. Harry Staples, Mrs. Walter Bow den and Miss Gertrude Maher were Boise visitors Monday. Mr. Beeler and Harry Fuller were guests at company 3690 last week. Captain Dudley Inspected Co. 3690 last week and gave the camp an excellent rating. George Parks is seriously ill with stomach ulcers. JORDAN V ALLEY RICHLAND FIRE Simmer Delicacies on Yoar Table All Winter Marie Anderson, Mrs. Ruud, Rae Skinner and Mrs. Markee. A most unusual accident happen ed last week when Mr. Shea was ¡visiting at the Fenwick home. Mr. I Shea had ridden on horseback to the Fenwick ranch, which is located at the bottom of a deep canyon. He tied the animal at the top of the cliffs and went down to the ranch on foot. In some way the horse got loose and fell 400 feet to the can yon floor. The animal was very valuable and was owned by Sam Ross. MITCHELL BUTTE Pol jr Cold Storage Cr Locker Plant SAVE T h roach Scientific Udlinck, and Kenneth Davis. The Cloverleaf 4-H club held a meeting at the home of Winona Henderson. Those attending were: Mary McGee, Donna Goodell, Eu nice Powell, Aloha and Idaleen Maw, and Bernice and Bonnie Whipple. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Powell and family were visitors in Nampa Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Topliff en tertained at a card party. The fol lowing attended: Mr. and Mrs. Alva Goodell, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Maw, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ford, Mr. and Mrs. John Bartholoma, Mr, and Mrs. O. E. Cheldelin, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nielsen and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Adams. BONDS Phone 53 FARM RENTALS R. CORNELL, Owner COL. BERT ANDERSON, Auctioneer BOYD McMURCHIE, Clerk
