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THE Or perchance was rormd into Jaunty gee gaws to bob from ladies topknots who bobbed before the queen on in troduction days. The nearest we ev er got to one was a weak black var nished canary like affair aboard a Spanish sailor. As we have watched the rain fall and listened to its patter the night through we have been most grate ful for the big dam up he Owy hee for without it to impound and hold back the wetness seeking its way to the river this valley of ours might very well witness the old Snake on a rampage and instead of Things About Nyssa’s Shop» ooze and mud that brings forth i > --------------------- ---------------- ■ ■ 1 ■* complaints on every side there Our friend in the city did the past might be boat loads of us being res week send us clippings of what the cued by Red Cross workers and well dressed woman will be wearing finding refuge on the higher bench upon her clipped pate these spring lands. To say nothing of the damage days ahead. to property that would be irre If what they say is true the modes parable even after the floods had at the turn of the century are to receded. But with the big dam there prevail. Large cartwheel affairs be to protect us and hold back the wat decked with flowers and fruit and ers till the time of irrigating grow vegetables with perchance a stuffed ing crops even unprecedented rains birdlet tilted gayly in the labyrinth and other such unusual weather will thereof. What with bobs becoming but bless this food producing basin short again according to quoifure and the peoples who dwell here. — stylists of highest standing we are Comes Friday and Valentine's day. wondering what are to be done with That time when the little nekked the aural appendages of les fem mes. Some few ears of course, lay guy with his bow and arrow goes a- back snugly to the head and do their broad shooting willy nilly at the bit towards aiding feminine pulch hearts of man and maid. Till the ritude, but oft they stand out at thing called love Is enshrined and it right angles perky as a sparrow on is the pleasing of his lady th at is a picket fence in the spring or grow first in the mind of every swain. overlarge and droop as of sheer And the perfect gift on this day is weariness of overlong bucking the candy. Sweets to the sweet one. For him who does a calling go this eve pull of earths gravity. he will do well to tote along a han- With such as these sticking out, some box of toothsomes, such as the fully exposed to the breezes by the Owyhee Drug store doest sell, those short tresses and betopped by over Whitman sweetmeats so daintily loaded cart wheel It would seem the wrapped. And if it be th at any populace is in for some sights to be sweetly swain or husband find him hold and the males given a chance self in the dog house on this day at some facetious play. there is no better getter-outer than But if such Is the fashion, we’ll a gift of these daintites to the lit wear them and like it. Even in this tle woman of his choice. But if it be land of the free and the brave and that he lord and master of the man the vote for women none will be or is in good grace or he that hast brave enough to buck Dame Fash any eye on becoming a lord and ion. master do appear at the door of his Outstanding In our memory Is a love without such a package of these hat worn by a cousin of ours, who candies on Friday then indeed it had perhaps attained the advanced will but serve him right when he age of seventeen summers. We were finds himself in Fido's domicile. of an age when the little mother was Goodness only knows when he will still wondering why Providence had get out. For ladies are prone to e- wished on her a female child that lieve that no candy, no love. seemed a cross between a Coman- But one cannot live on sweets a- ehee Indian and a native of Zulu land, when he passed out so many lone so ’tis a wise householder who blond and docile cousins in the fam totes home the pork chops as well ily as a whole. But even then we when he pokes his snozzle in a t the were not above ambition and our home port on Friday evening. For greatest was to own such a hat as Butch and Dick claim and justly this cousins when we should have so that he or she or they who eat arrived at the years of discretion. their full quota of meat each day It was a beauteous affair made up of are not apt to be a germ collector yards of blue horse hairs and shir of much moment. For the health red chiffon. From a width perhaps giving propensities and the full vita an inch in the rear it soared out min contest of good meat such as is ward and upward and frontward to sold every day and all day at the Nyssa Packing plant is one of the about fourteen inches. And on the top thereof perched est and proven illness warder offers a galaxy of ribbon bows and violets there is. but the crowning achievement was These cold damp days when the a gay softly waving willow plume. sun is minus quantity is particularly Real ostrich! We did then and there hard on baby things. Little chicks vow to own nothing less in our dis particularly must be guarded with tant adulthood. But woe is ambi scientific care if they are to survive tion when we had come to that and grow to become first class layers estate fashion had ruled out plumes or put on the layers of tender meat for good and all. Never again were that will make them fit to grace a they to adorn a ladies head gear, kings table in the months to come. unless it be worn by Queen Mary. Plenty of scientifically prepared food says Herschel at the Thomp son feed store, such as the Purina mixes for all types and ages of chicks and their mamas and papas which they sell there. Give them clean water and the chick chow and clean water and the cihck chow and there will be no need to worry, sun or no sun. Too bad the human race has not yet been trained to swallow a scien tifically prepared pill and call it a meal, but we are still like the sol CARL H. COAD dier who was acting as a human ATTORNEY-AT-LAW guinea pig and when questioned by his colonel how he liked the pills he PHONE 31 had for dinner that day said, “They Nyssa, Oregon are all right, but I want something to eat.” But the smart wife and mother these days knows all about L. A. M aulding, M.D. food values and what to put to Physician and Surgeon gether to get the best values in each Phone 37 ingredient. And with a fine grocery Hours: 10 to 12 and 1 to 5 store to serve one such as the Wil Dally—Except Sunday son grocery store here in Nyssa Fry Building there is never a need to lack in any food element nor vitamin. An dhast tried those cans of golden free stone TOW NSEND CLUB peaches they do have there. Dead MEETINGS ! ripe they were before they were popped into a thick syrup and have Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday taken all their native and fresh tas- at 8 p. m. at City Hall I tiness into the can with them. And A. L. McClellan President now the new rhubarb is in and at Don Graham _____Secretary j prices reasonable enough so all may The Public It Invited Í enjoy it. Its the pink strawberry brand from down California way. And we didst stop in at the Nyssa NYSSA AERIE | Traders on the hiway for a chat and F. O. E. NO. 2134 | to see what had come in new in the Meets Wednesday Night way of house furnishings and again AT EAGLES HALL did admire the fine daveno sets Visiting Eaglet Welcome which -they are offering at so low a HARRY MINER, Sec. price to Joiners of the Daveno pool. Such an array of colors to choose BERNARD FROST. Pres. from as wilt allow for the widest ar ray of color arrangements GATE CITY LODGE T is not an easy land on motor No. 214 cars What with clouds of alkali dust clogging everything in summer and the mud of winter splashing and corroding every exposed surface. So Meets Tuesdays ’tis a arise owner that has the fam 8 p. m. ily buggy given an expert once over I.O.O.F. Temple regularly for unseen weaknesses and First Street, South loosed parts. And at the Pruyn ga Virgil E. Johnson. rage at Main near Second they do Noble Grand a right smart Job of Just this thing M. F. Solomon as well as expert fixing up of all Secretary manner of breaks and bends. If It p is car trouble you have on your mind *• Ye Snooper’s Column Jmmm — Professional Cards NY88Ä (SATE CITY JOURNAL have thy John run the heap in at that convenient and fine automotive hospital and let Ed and his cohorts make it right. Birthdays come and go. Every day of the year, sunshine or no. And sometimes mothers wish that every- ones came in summer when the par ty can be held on the lawn or the wee ones taken for a swim or a pic nic. But here in Nyssa no mother need tear her hair in distraction at such a moment for at the Nyssa theatre they do have fine matinee programs each Saturday afternoon for little folk and for the older ones a fine show and program each night in the week. So solve the entertain ment question with a theatre party for little folk and oldsters as well. At Tom Nordale's furniture mart on Main twixt First and Sec ond we didst spy out this past week a sweet array of living room tables. All shapes and sizes and in fine beautifully grained woods. Just the thing to fill in an empty space or add grace to lamp or chair. They woulij make excellent gifts for brides or wives, or just for treat to ones self for all the unsung good deeds that have been done in the months gone by. If it is abit of this and that in the cosmetic or soap line, a fine prescription or a dainty gift, drop in at the Nyssa Pharmacy and take advantage of their fine sale. You’ll be sure to stock up on those vacation needs so soon to be with us now. Shop in Nyssa with Journal ad vertisers and ye wilt not waste thy time and thy gas going farther. KINGMAN KOLONY Robert Clark this week purchased from O. L. Stevens of Caldwell a registered bull, Sybil Steadfast Vol unteer sired by Son Volunteer You’ll Do Volunteer. This young bull traces hisb lood to You’ll Do Volunteer, one o fwhose sons sold for $2500. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Piercy and family and Mrs. Mary Piercy of Fil er, Idaho, visited their brother and son, Wesley Piercy and family from Wednesday until Sunday. The Kingman Pinochle club was entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Raymond Holton, Mrs. Wil liam Toomb received high score prize and Miss May Beaumont re ceived the traveling prize. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Piercy were in Nyssa on Thursday. Mr. Piercy to serve on the jury and Mrs. Piercy accompanied Mrs. J. C. Olson and Mrs. Art Hann to Nampa to visit Mrs. Olson's mother who Is just re covering from an operation. Eleanor Dutton entertained at dinner on Sunday for Erma Points, Arlene Peterson and Emily Otis of Adrian and Dorothy Toomb of Kingman Grange held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Lee Thrasher on Tuesday afternoon. C. M. Beaumont and William Toomb were in Payette and Ontario on Friday. Mrs. William Toomb ac companied them as far as Nyssa and spent the afternoon with Mrs. Rob ert Toomb, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Martin en tertained at pinochle on Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cot ton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newbill and Miss May Beaumont and Mr. C. M. Beaumont. Mrs. Martin served refreshments at a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newbill, Don ald Newbill and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cotton were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mitchell on Wednes day evening. The dinner was in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Mr. Cotton and Joel Mitchell. C. M. Beaumont was in Ontario on business on Wednesday. Norman Gundry of Boise delivered the sermon Sunday morning at the Kingman church. Before returning to Boise he had dinner in the J. G. Lane home. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cotton were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mitchell and family on Friday even ing. Mrs. C. C. Cotton attended a stork shower a t the home ofMrs. Ira Ure THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1941 for her daughters, Mrs. Castle Clan- nlhan. Mrs. Sandy Patterson and two children were guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Elliott from Wednesday until Sunday this past week. The Patterson s are now living in Walla Walla, Washington. C. E. Wilson, J. G. Lane. Jack El liott and Bill Elliott were in Vale on business one day this week. Mrs. Mary Nichols and James Nic hols were In Vale on ‘-usiness one day this week. Mrs. R. E. Clark of Marshfield, Oregon, returned to her home on Wednesday after visiting for the past five days with her sons, Rob ert, and Donald Clark and families. Miss Dorothy Nellson of Ontario, Gene Cowgill of Payette and Harvey Holton of Kingman spent Sunday in Boise visiting with Miss Gladyce Holton. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ashcraft en tertained at three tabels of pinochle on Saturday evening for the follow ing guests: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Piercy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newbill, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cotton and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Martin. Mrs. Cotton received high score prize for the women and Mr. Frank Newbill for the men. Mr. and Mrs. Martin received the conso lation prizes. The Parent-Teacher association of Kingman Kolony will meet at the Adrian high school on the evening of Feb. 20. Founder’s day will be celebated at this meeting with Mrs. Dennis Patch in charge of the pro gram. parents and a brother and a sister, all of Jordan Valley. Miss Gertrude Maher spent last week end at Emmett. Idaho, with her sister. Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Metcalf and son from Klamath Falls are visit ing Mrs. Metcalf’s parents the past week. Ambrose Maher had the misfor tune of breaking his leg last Thurs day at three fork while riding for cattle. His horse fell with him. Pete Sumieta was called to the bedside of his borther, Manuel, who Is seriously sick at the Mercy hos pital In Nampa Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Bennett made a business trip to Caldwell last S at urday. S. R. Scott made a business trip to Vale last Saturday. Miss Marie Anderson was lo Crane, Oregon Saturday to see Use basketball game. Miss Anna Scott from Boise visit ed her mother here this last week end. Gardner Spinner was visiting with his parents last aSturday and S un day. P. O. Duncan and wife from Rome, Oregon, were visiting friends here all day Saturday. SUNSET VALLEY Worthwhile club met Feb. 6 with Leota Ditty. Eight members were present. The club decided to accept the invitation of the Owyhee com munity club to be their guests at Martha Klingbach’s Feb. 20. Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Brotzman. Mrs. Charles Ditty, Tressa Oitty and Mrs. Ira Foster were Nampa shop pers Friday and attended a fellow ship meeting. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bolitho and children were Melba visitors Sun day. Mrs. E. C. Leach visited relatives in Boise last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Tiffany com pleted their move to near Vale last week. eratlon. ' Charline Llnville has been 111 with the flu, Mrs. Jane McGinnis is visiting at the home of her son, Adnrew Mc Ginnis and family at Nyssa. Mrs E- B. Smith entertained the pre-school club Tuesday. Ten mem bers were present and three guests Mrs. Hardman became a member making a membership of thirteen. The next meeting will be Feb. 18 at Mrs. Leo Chards. Mrs. J. P. Dunaway, Mrs. T. M. Lowe and Mrs. Ruth Shannon, Mrs. Dunaway's guest from Portland a t tended the Girl Scout tea at Ad rian. OREGON TRA IL W h en an irrep lace ab le loss a fflic ts a fa m ily or frie n d s h ip o f a 'l w ith w hom th e y com e in c o n ta c t is im p o rta n t. It is our wish to extend to this community the sincere friendship of a true friend at all times. NYSSA FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 73W Nyssa of Gem Avenue at the FRI. FEB. 21 A FLUE in poor repair caused this - Sale Starts A t I P.M. 4 HORSES 4 1 M atched Span, Bay Geldings. Six Years old. W eight 3400 lbs. A good team 1 Brown Gelding, 5 years old, W t. 1600. 1 G ray Horse, smooth mouth, wt. 1500pounds. 4 HEAD OF CATTLE 4 1 Guernsey cow, 6 years old, giving 3*/2gal. Freshen in August. 1 Guernsey cow, 4 years old. Springer, gives 4 gal, when fresh. 1 Guernsey H eifer, 2 years old, giving 2gal. now. ALL COW S T. B. AND ABORTION TESTED before winter comes check your heating p l a n t and flues for needed repairs— BE SURE YOU ARE INSURED N Y S S A R E A L TY and Insurance Co. Phone 53 FARM MACHINERY 1 Good John Deere W agon and hayrack, nearly new. 1 Tw oW ay plow, 16 inc. 1 Three section harrow, nearly new. 1 W alking plow. \ 1 One-horse cultivator. 1 14 foot land leveler. \ '* 2 Good John Deere Mowers. 1 John Deere Hay Rake. ' 1 Three Horse Drill, 14 disc. 1 Diker. t ^ 1 Corrigator. 1 Good W ater Tank V 6 Tine Jackson Fork and Cable. 1 Good G rind Stone. 1 Good Set Tug Harness, nearly new. IN SURE INSURANCE W hen they have better insurance we will have it T. 3Frirubslut> a n in d iv id u a l, th e MITCHELL BUTTE Cyde Mitchell was a business visi The Merry Matrons club met on tor in Boise a few days last week. Mrs. Don McOlnnls is reported Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, with Mary June Whitman. The afternoon where she underwent a major op- j was spent quilting for the hostess. Three guests. Madames, Curran, La Pier and Ridder and 15 members Notice To Hog Raisers were present. A club valentine party will be held at the home of Nina With the installation of a new Baness Friday evening, Feb. 14. scale at JORDAN VALLEY Club will meet with Vera Harold- THE RAILWAY STOCK YARDS A freak lamb has been born at the sen Feb. 19 with Jennie Benson as Joe Eiguren lambing sheds Satur sisting. Roll call will be answered by we are now receiving your hogs day. It has no eyes, ears and feet. Washington quotations. Refresh there every Friday, paying the ments were served by the hostess as highest price the market permits It lived only a very short time. Thenon Elordi has gone to Wen slsted by Anna Whitman and Vir and seeking to serve you in every atchee, Washington to visit with h is1 ginia Rooks tool. possible way. J. E. Bowen made a business trip sisters. Mr. and Mrs. John Calzacorta to Boise Wednesday. FRANK KULLANDER Peggy Chard who has been 111 Is made a business trip to Boise last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sabrlno Madariaga were visiting at the Felerina Lamb ing sheds at St. Clairs Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Eulogio Madariaga were visiting their daughter at the John Lanning ranch at Arock last Friday. Mrs. Thomas Spinner made a business trip to Boise alst Friday. The J. V. girls league gave a card party Thursday evening. 5 miles north of Nyssa on the old road, or ^ mil© north A very large crowd attended the Sam H enry corner on H ighw ay 30. funeral of Gloria Jean Hoca, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin Hoca Friday. The baby is survived by her parents, four grand INSURE FRANK better. Gilbert Holmes purchased a car last week. Lynn Snodgrass made a business trip to Ontario Saturday. He bought a new tractor. F. O. Homes attended the horse sale in Ontario Saturday. Frank Parr's mother arrived Sat urday for a visit with her son and family. ¥ i HAY AND GRAIN 14 Ton Good (F irst C utting) Hay. 1000 Pounds Barley. 2365 Pounds Good Federated Seed W heat PO U LTRY ; 12 W hite Leghorn Hens, 2 Red H am pshire Roosters.________ MORGAN Phone 97 CUSTOM BUTCHERING and CUTTING Beef for the H ide Hogs 200 lb». $1.50 Cutting 1 cent per lb. G rinding 1 cent per lb. G rinding and Seasoning 2 cent per HOUSEHOLD GOODS 1 Good Round O ak H eater. 1 Dining Table and 6 chairs 1 Book Case. \ 1 Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet. 2 B edsteads, springs and mattresses. 1 Kitchen Range 4 K itchen Chairs 1 Dresser 1 B uffett DISHES COOKING UTENSILS, SOME CANNED FRUITS, ETC. --------------- LUNCH will be served on the grounds TERMS: CASH lb. Let us do your work! TOM MARSH, Owner NYSSA PACKING CO. COL. BERT ANDERSON ELDON MADDEN A uctioneer Clerk For F u tu re Farm Sale Dates, Phone O ntario 556W, or W rite to box 401, O ntario t Oregon PHONE 6 a
