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NYSSA, OREGON THURSDAY,
NYSSA RESIDENTS WORKING IN BEET FIELDS
U.S.O. Campaign
Action Taken To
Gasoline Rationing Planned To
For Cash To Be
Save Beet Crop
Be Launched Monday Cancelled
Started June 8
In This Section
LIONS MEET AT
ZONE GATHERING
MEMORIAL DAY
TO BE OBSERVED
NYSSA’S LIBARY
PROJECT CLOSED,
LIBRARIAN SAYS
Memorial day services will be
held by the American Legion and After more than two years of
Veterans cl Foreign Wars posts successful operation, the Nyssa
cf Nyssa in the Nyssa cemetery at W.P.A. library project was closed
Saturday.
Improvement In Situation
Mrs. A. V. Cook Heading 10 A a m. ritualistic
service will be pre- Tuesday.
All W P.A. libraries are being dis­ Japanese Will Help But
Causes Change
Group
Assisting
Ser­
oented by the veterans. Rev. M. H. continued,
except those In defense Merchants Must C< on-
STRAW HAT DAY
Greenlee ol the Methodist church areas. However,
In Plans
the library will be
vice
Men
tinue work
will
deliver
an
address.
TO BE OBSERVED
open every day this week from
The
public
is
invited
to
attend
Following announcement by the
Representatives
of
Vale,
Nyssa
2:30
until
5
o’
c
lock,
except
Saturday,
Because of the serious farm la­
Saturday, June 1 has been de­
and Ontario, meeting in the city the services.
Memorial day.
OPA that the gasoline rationing signated
bor situation in this section, dozens
as straw hat day in
tid.iy
even-
hall
In
Ontario
last
Beginning
June
2,
the
library
of Nyssa residents trekked into the
program scheduled to be started Nyssa.
will be open Tuesdays from 2:31 beet
ing, outlined plans f| the united
fields Wednesday morning and
in Oregon June 1 had been dropped
service organizations [lanciai eam-
to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays as this morning
you have a straw left from
to help in the thinn­
because of an Improvement in the last If winter’s
usual from 2 to 8 p.m.
paign, which will be arted in this
moth ball hiberna­
ing
of
beets.
gasoline situation, the war produc­ tion you should step forth next
Mrs. A. V. Pruyn, city librarian, Business men, their employes and
county June 8.
tion board this week stated that Monday feeling the exhiliration
will be in charge.
Mrs. A. V. Cook, named chairman
others will continue to work in
probably a nation-wide rationing that comes from wearing the
of the Nyssa group, will have com­ Residents of Nyssa will vote
‘he fields until the work is accom­
plan cannot be launched July I as emblem of spring and summer,
plete charge of the campaign from Monday on seven proposed amend­
plished or greater outside numbers
scheduled.
the northern edge of the Nyssa ments to the city charter.
but if you do not jjossess a
of
workers become available.
school district to the i Malheur All voters will cast their ballots
Senator Charles McNary, inform­ bright new "lid” you should
One
hundred Japanese from the
county line beyond Jordan Valley. in the city hall, where the polls
ed of the change in plans by the call at Wilson's clothing store
Portland
evacuation center were
At the Friday meeting J. A. Dav­ will be open from 8 a m. to 9 p.m
OPA, said the improved situation or the Golden Rule store, where
scheduled to arrive in Nyssa today.
Colonel Ralph Cowgill, state com­ enport
was
elected
county
chair­
has also prevented a decrease in a large assortment of hats mander
of the Oregon national man. The chairman said “The The first amendment provides Indictments charging assault with This number however, will not
gasoline deliveries to Oregon’s gas­ awaits your selection.
guard,
will
make an inspection of
the limitation on the power aa dangerous weapon were returned solve the labor problem, sugar com­
drive is a noble work for that
oline stations after June
to
levy
lor general municipal by the county grand jury last week pany officials said. Many more will
the home guard units in Malheur U8.G.
The
stocks,
including
various
us. There are 550 boys from Mal­ purposes taxes
The reduction of 33 1-3 per cent colors, styles and shapes, are county about June 1.
be
increased
30 to against Earl Klmberllng and Dewitt be needed, not only for beet crops,
heur county in the service. I think 50 mills. This power, from
to save other crops during
in deliveries to Oregon stations complete.
if
granted,
who were reported by of but
To
date,
Ontario
has
three
com­
we should do our Attle bit to help will remain subject to the con­ Palmer,
the
summer.
Local residents are
will remain in effect, but a pro­
fleers
to
have
been
Involved
In
panies
and
Vale
two
companies
the boys there fighting. The $2000 stitutional provision that the coun­ a shooting affray In which Dale urged to continue
working in the
posed cut to 50 per cent will be
organized
and
Nyssa
has
only
half
dollars
we
are
«asked
to
raise
is
held in abeyance.
cil shall not raise a greater amount Nutt of Juntura was fatally In­ fields each morning.
enough men for ane company. Lo­ small enough.
than the amount levied by it in jured in Juntura In March.
Despite the changed plans, the
The largest number of merchants
cal residents pointed out that the “We think we are having a hard the
immediately preceding, She secret lndlotments were also to gather at a chamber of com­
war production board is consider­
home guard is a very important time, but we aren’t dodging bull­ unless year
authorized by the legal vot­ returned, according to District At­ merce luncheon in several months
ing a program of gasoline ration­
organization and that one should ets. The boys would appreciate
ers voting upen the question.
ing before the end of the summer. The estimated tax levy for union be formed here.
voted at a special meeting held
torney Max Taggart.
knowing
that
the
folks
back
home
Tuesday noon to keep their stores
Donald M. Nelson, WPB chair­
An
amendment
to
section
IV
of
“There
has
been
some
misunder­
Judge
E.
M.
Page
of
Salem
set
are
doing
their
best
to
make
life
man, said that gasoline rationing high school district No. 5 for the standing as to the duties required as comfortable as possible for chapter IV adds a sub-division the docket and received the grand closed until 10:30 a.m. each day
work In the beet fields from
seemed to be the simplest method 1942-43 school year is $38,241.61, of the members of a home guard", them”.
granting to the council the power
report. He will also preside and
5 to 10 a.m.. Residents of other
of conserving automobile tires.
according to the budget approved a member of the committee here In February. 1941 with 1.131.00C to levy annually a tax not ex­ Jury
over
the
next
term
of
circuit
court,
5 mills on the dollar lor opening June 8, because of the cities and towns In the beet grow­
stated. “The men spend one and men in the army training camp; ceeding
by the budget board recently.
ing areas are giving similar assis­
purpose of disposing of garbage. Illness
hours weekly in drilling. and in the navy and no place tc the Another
of Judge Robert Duncan of tance.
The $38,241.61 represents a re­ one-half
amendment
would
add
In
case
of
an
emergency
they
will
Burns
and
Judge
R.
J.
Green
of
go
while
off
duty.
President
Roose­
duction of $3158.66 from the budget be called to duty in this area for
a sub-division granting to the LaGrande. Judge Green has been R. G. Larson, district manager of
of last year. The millage for 1942 not more than 72 hours. They will velt and the war and navy de­ council
the Amalgamated Sugar company,
to levy annually a substituting for Judge Duncan.
was 19.6 mills and the estimated not be required to do guard duty partments called for a unified or­ tax not power
stated
at the luncheon that the
exceeding
two
mills
on
the
Members
of
the
grand
Jury
were
ganization to bring “home away dollar for city cemetery purposes. S. Stanton, foreman; David W. sugar beet
millage for 1943 is 17.8 mills.
Is not the only
nor
to
fight
forest
fires
nor
engage
from home” to these men. The One of the proposed amendments Powers, Jr., Ralph Altlg, G. H. crop that Is crop
Vandals cut a considerable quant­ The total estimated expenditures in any such activities.
suffering
or Is going
Y.M.C.A., the Naticnal Catholic
ity of hose on the high school amount to $42,082.23 and the total
most Interest to taxpayers is Feldtman, William H. Hite, O. B. to suffer from lack of labor. Some
grounds and broke three windows estimated receipts amount to $5840.- “Citizens of this communtiy must Community service, the Salvation of
beet fields have been lost and
one granting to the council the McClure and Wayne Elder.
recognize the fact that we are now army, the Y.W.C.A., the Jewish power
in the building Sunday night.
others will be lost unless help is
62,
leaving
$36,241.61
to
balance
to
create
the
office
of
city
at
war
and
that
anything
can
hap­
The school district bought 400 feet the budget. The estimated amount pen. Certainly we don’t want to welfare board and the National manager and fix compensation of
given immediately.
Travelers Aid association united to the mayor and councilmen, if and
of hose two years ago, but only of taxes that will not be collected
So far as Malheur county Is
be
caught
short
at
a
time
of
an
form the U.S.O. In March 647 when the council felt It necessary.
200 feet of it was slashed this is $2000, leaving a total estimated emergency.
concerned,
Mr. Larson said, pro­
U.S.O. clubs were in operation.
week. Most of the hose can be tax levy of $38,241.61.
bably
some
relief will be given
Under
an
amendment
to
section
“Most any man would grab a On May 11 a campaign was 16 of chapter IV. the amount of
coupled together.
within the next few days. Fifteen
For
the
benefit
of
taxpayers
the
launched
for
raising
$32,000.000
for
gun
in
case
of
Invasion.
In
case
Japanese from the Portland center
The school district is offering 1942-43 budget is published in this he was captured while acting continuation *nd extension of ser­ money that could be levied for
have been working In the fields
$25 for the arrest and conviction of issue
road
purposes
would
be
increased
Thirty
seven
4-H
club
members
qf
the
Gate
City
Journal.
individually he could be shot as a vices to ^ x u i t i c u . t i n g men and from four to 10 mills.
j , «
the vandals.
this week.
and
three
local
leaders
from
Mal­
spy by the enemy without question, the forces behind the lines.
then turned the meet­
An
amendment
granting
to
the
Two boys, who may have been
heur
county
will
attend
the
1942
but as a member of the home Americans last year gave $14,365,- common council the power to ac­ session ol the annual 4-H summer ing Mr. over Larson
to
Frank
T. Morgan, cham­
connected with the vandalism, tried
guard, a recognized military organ­ 181 to carry out the U.S.O. pro­ quire land for public parks and school at Oregon State college, ber secretary, who
with Clifford
‘‘trick or treat” at a local residence
ization, he would be treated as a gram, which is designed to serve to maintain them by taxation according to E. M. Hauser, county Main, personally notified
each mer­
Sunday night. One of the boys went
prisoner of war under the rules the spiritual recreational, welfare would, officials said, supply au­ club agent.
chant of the meeting. Mr. Morgan
to the house and the other one
of
international
law
and
simply
be
and social needs of the men and thority to enable the city to con­ The group will leave Ontario said he did not find even one per­
remained on the sidewalk, cursing
women In the armed forces and tinue with park development with­ Monday evening, June 1, and will son who would not be willing to
violently when a treat was refused. Nicholas S. Phelan, a pioneer interned for the duration”.
the camp areas and in overbur­ out fear of violating the law.
part in the fields.
Chief of Police A. V. Cook took resident of Big Bend, passed away
arrive in Corvallis in time for the do “It his means
dened
communities
of
workers
in
a lot In dollars and
fingerprints from the hose.
opening
of
the
two-weeks
session
Thursday May 14, of a heart ail­
vital
war
Industries,
particularly
cents
and
the
country needs the
on
Tuesday.
ment and other complications,
women and girls. The program is in
sugar”, the chamber secretary said.
after
a
long
Illness.
Most
of
these
club
members
are
operation not only through-out the
The United States employment
FOOD EXHIBITS
attending on scholarships awarded service,
He was born February 3, 1876
United States, but in the overseas
conducting an office In the
PUT IN STORES
for
outstanding
achievement
in
at Ottawa, Illinois and came to The body of a man believed to be bases as well.
Graham Insurance agency office,
project
work
during
the
last
year.
this vicinity in 1902. He spent his that of Eugene Thomas of Adrian, The government provides the
has a list of farmers in need of
Attractive exhibits of food, pre­ life
In farming, with the exception was taken from the Snake river buildings for the clubhouses oper­ Fred Burgess, Vale dairyman and Eleven have attended summer help. Anyone willing to assist In
pared by the Malheur county coun­ of
a few years when he served as approximately one mile above the ated by the U.S.O., but the other unsuccessful candidate for the re­ school before, but it will be an en­ thinning beets is asked to be at
cil on nutrition for defense, in forest
at Hornet Creek Lackey gravel pit last week, ac­ expenses are paid by the U.S.O. publican nomination for county tirely new experience for the other the employment office at 5 a.m.
cooperation with the county health station ranger
in
the
Weiser National cording to R. A. Tacke, county through contributions received from commissioner, was e'ected to the 26 members.
transportation will be provided.
association, are shown in grocery forest.
board of directors of the Farmers Information from H. C. Seymour and Superintendent
persons interested In the organiza­ Cooperative
Henry Hartley
coroner,
and
state
police
officers
stores throughout the county.
creamery
at
the
annual
Mr. Phelan was married to Miss Identification of the body was tion. The U.S.O. staff Includes 1112 meeting of the organization In state club leader, indicates that en­ said at the meeting that he thought
Hie exhibits may be seen in the Jennie
rollment will drop slightly from the most of the high school boys were
trained workers engaged in opera­ Payette last week.
Eder grocery in Nyssa, Holly broth­ 31, 1906. Taylor of Caldwell October not positive.
the clubs and other units, P. F. Countryman, veteran mem­ record 2000 of last year, due to working In the beet fields.
ers store in Adrian, Albertson's Surviors are his widow; a daugh­ Mr. Thomas, about 63 years old, ting
together with 46 agency super­ ber of the board from Malheur labor demands on the older club
store in Ontario, Newton’s grocery ter, Mrs Anna O. Lee of Medford, was believed to have drowned in visors.
Thoroughly trained workers county, was re-elected to another members. However, there will be no
in Vale, Chester’s store in Harper Oregon, two sisters, Mrs. E. H. the river near Adrian about a are required,
decrease In number and quality of
but their rates of pay term.
and Grabner’s store at Willowcreek. Brumbach of Parma, and Mrs. month ago, when he was moving are comparatively
the classes held for the club mem­
low.
The
facili­
These firms have loaned store space Charles Fagan of Ottawa. 111., two horses from an Island because of ties of the U.S.O. clubs are for Jim Anderson of Weiser replaced bers.
and merchandise. The display fol­ brothers, Thomas F, Phelan of the rapid rise of water caused enlisted men only.
Fred Robinson of Weiser on the Club members attending this
lows the recommendation of the Blue Island. 111., and John J. Phe­ by the spring run-off.
Clay Sutton, Midvale, was year are Dorothy Toombs, Ralph
Mr.*Davenport has received un­ board.
national nutrition council for daily lan of Aurora, 111.
elected to succeed himself.
hearing will be held June
solicited
from
young
men
in
the
Aurora Zamora, Nadeen A 3 at public
food allowances per individual as
E. T. Taylor, Idaho state Grange Williams,
8 P.M. at the Boulevard Gran­
armed
forces
high
praise
for
the
Wilson
and
Dona
Dlmmick,
all
of
In
Raid
On
’
S
okyo—
Funeral services were held at
follows :
master, in a talk delivered at the whom received scholarships from ge hah to consider the changing of
U.S.O. clubs, which in many cases annual
meeting, warned the dairy­
for early potatoes produced
Meat, poultry, or fish—One or the Parma Catholic church, Mon­ Staff Sergeant Omer A. Du­ provide
youths
with
their
only
county fair board; Noua Haws grades
day morning with Rev. A. F. Loeser quette, who is known in Nyssa, means of recreation.
men to be on the alert against the
In this county. Such grades would
more servings daily; Eggs—At least of
Susan
Zamora,
Larry
Dlmmick,
Ontario in charge.
engaged in the bombing raid on
organization attempts expected from and Eleanor Clement, who have be affected during the months of
three or four a week, cooked any Burial
was in Canyon Hill ceme­ Tckyo last month. He visited in
John L. Lewis' CIO union.
August, and September. If
way you choose, or in “made”
from the Ontario Com- July,
Nyssa in company with Staff Ser­ JUNE WILSON IS
Mr. Taylor said that no sign scholarships
possible, grades for onions will also
dishes; Vegetables, green, leafy, and tery at Caldwell.
merlcal
club.
geant James Atkeson of Nyssa. IN SCHOOL POST
of an organization had been seen Boulevard Grange is sending be considered at the same time.
yellow—One big helping or more
Majcr Hilger, who also engaged in
in either Oregon or Idaho, but Lois Jordan and Harold Richmond. This hearing Is sponsored by the
a day besides potatoes, some raw.
the Tokyo attack, was Sergeant UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eu­ that such activity has been started Oregon
department of agriculture,
some cooked or canned; Milk— 7 MALHEUR CO.
Slope Orange is sending state
Atkeson’s captain in Pendleton. gene, May 28 (Special)—June Mar­ In Washington. Lewis has already Kirk Olsen,
division of plant Industry, and It
At least a pint a day (a quart for YOUTHS WILL BE
and
the
Park
Improve­
ie Wilson of Nyssa has been ap­ organized dairy producers In New ment club Is sending Betty Jane is proposed to establish grades for
Congatulates Opponent—
children) or cheese, or evaporated OSC GRADUATES
Malheur county’s potatoes and
In a statement Issued today, Fred pointed to membership In the York.
or dried milk; For Vitamin C.—
Black. The Nyssa Civic club Is pro­ onions
to conform with those set by
Oranges, tomatoes, grapefruit, one OREGON STATE COLLEGE E Burgess congratulated his oppon­ Oregon federation committee, ac­ D. B. McKenzie, manager of the viding
a
scholarship
for
Dottle
of these at least once a day. Apples, Ma heur county Is represented by ent, County Commissioner C. A. cording to Don Walker, chairman creamery, urged dairymen to pre­ Booth, and the White Settlement Idaho. At the present time Idaho
bananas, or other fruits, one raw. seven students among the 751 re­ Marshall upon Mr. Marshall's vic­ The Oregon federation Is a stu- serve their equipment through pro­ NCA club a scholarship for Viola potatoes can be marketed during
July, August and September In
one cooked, every day: Bread and ceiving degrees at the 73rd annual tory in the race for the republican dent organization designed to pub­ per use, because, he pointed out, Beckdolt.
nomination for county commiss­ licize the university to prospective war manufacturing difficulties will The Ontario branch of the UB. plain bags, and Oregon potatoes
cereal—Enriched bread, enriched commencement May 30.
flour, whole grain products, mac­ The graduating class this year is ioner. He also expressed thanks to students through state-wide toure,! make it impossible to replace much National bank Is awarding a schol­ must be marketed In bags marked
and motion pictures. Cli­ equipment or to add to that al­
No. 1; OB. No. 2; or culls. This
aroni and spaghetti. Pats—with one of the largest in the history the persons who voted for him. speeches
arship to Irene Am id on for achieve­ UB.
maxing
the
summer rushing pro- | ready on hand.
same regulation applies to onions.
cod liver oil for children, and of
Rationing
Reported—
the
college
and
includes
101
ment
in
a
baby
beef
project.
The
1000 members of
Inasmuch as most of the onions and
water—6 to 8 glasses daily.
receiving graduate degrees and 650 Tires and tubes rationed May 22 | gram is the annual picnic held at Approximately
cooperative attended the busi­ Bank of Malheur at Vale has a- potatoes produced In Malheur
Homemakers should take this the baccalaureate degrees of either were Issued as follows; Joe Ben- Jantzen beach park In Portland. the
warded a scholarship to Cecelia county are marketed through
ness session and picnic.
opportunity to check their family's bachelor of science or bachelor goechea, McDermitt, one truck Band Is Proposed—
Joyce of Juntura.
dealers, practically still of the
food Intake with that recommended of arts. Of those completing grad­ tire; A. A. Bratton, one tractor Organization of a Malheur coun­ Visiting Relatives—
Bernard Shaw is attending on a Idaho
produce
here loses Its Ident­
for greatest health protection, uate work, six have earned doctor tire; Frank Savage, one tractor ty military band, composed of On­ Mrs. Green Campell and Mr. and scholarship
awarded by the Mal­ ity by the grown
time consumer market is
according to Mrs. Amy Larkin of of philosophy degrees, three master tire and tube; R. O. Whitaker, tario. Vale and Nyssa players, has Mrs Chester Sager and son, Ar­ heur Wool-growers
auxiliary.
Har­
reached. Under the new set-up it
of forestry, three master of arts, two commercial tractor tires; Wayne been suggested. Nyssa players are thur, of Kent, Washington are old Turner was awarded the scho­ should
the F.S.A.
to maintain the
ten master of education, and 79 C. Chesnut, three truck recaps; Invited to attend rehearsals every visiting relatives and friend« In larship provided by the Valley View identity be of possible
Malheur
grown produce,
master of science degrees in the H. R. Sherwood, one passenger Tuesday night In the music room this section and Idaho.
school board.
so
that
by
maintaining
high
tube, and Robert 8. Robertson. on the school grounds In Ontario. Return From Portland—
various schools.
JACOB MADDOX
Other organizations including quality definite markets may a beset
Adrian,
one
truck
tube.
Jack H. Brodie. Raymond Hash-
THETA PLEDGE
The band, composed of players 17 M. and Mrs. W. W Foster and community 4-H club« have assist­ up and maintained.
itanl and Roy Haskitani will re­ Program Sponsored—
years old or older, would be formed
and Tom have returned from ed in providing scholarship« for All potato and onion growers
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eu­ ceive their B. 8. degrees in agricul­ The Nazarene church is spon- by the home guards of the three Grace
Portland,
where they attended to deserving club members.
are invited to attend this hearing.
gene, May 28— (Special)—Jacob ture. Ontario graduates are Alex -Tring a radio program Sunday towns
business
for
a week.
Maddox of Nyssa was pledged to Reed Dawson, master of science afternoon at 2:15 to 2:30 over Poppies To Be Sold—
Promoted—
Business Houses Closed—
Retorn From Visit—
Theta Chi. men’s social fatemit.y, in industrial education, Ruth G. KF.X.D. This will be the first of The American Legion auxiliary Worker
Kenneth
Langton
has
been
pro­
Merchants of Nyssa. meeting at a
it was announced here this week VanPattem, B. S. in home econom­ a series of church programs that will sell Memorial day popples moted to a first class rigger at the Mr. and Mrs. Rolph Beutler and chamber
of commerce luncheon
Mr. Maddox was one of 10 men ics. William C. Luehrs. B. S. in will be given over the air every again Friday. Those who bought Bremerton navy yards. Mr. Lang­ daughter. Sharon, and Mr. and Tuesday noon,
to close their
pledged by Oreek letter fatemlties pharmacy, and John K Anderson. Sunday. The program will be given popples last Friday are asked to ton was formerly night watchman Mrs. Robert Thompson hero re­ stores Saturday voted
In observance of
B. S. in agriculture
at the and of spring term.
by local talept.
in
Nyssa.
wear the flowers tomorrow.
turned from a visit in Portland. Memorial day.
Delegates from Boise, Caldwell,
Weiser and Nyssa attended a zone
meeting of the Lions club in Brown­
ie’s cafe Monday night.
Earl Olsen of Boise discussed
the district convention to be held
at Sun Valley June 7, 8 and 9
and extended greetings from the
Boise club.
Max Newhouse of Boise discussed
the united service organizations
campaign, which is underway
throughout the United States.
Other speakers were John Mack
of Caldwell and Henry Hartley
and Frank Morgan of Nyssa.
Organization Of
Guard Is Pushed
Nyssa To Vote
On Amendments
8 Indictments
| Made By Jury
High School Tax
Levy Is Revealed
Vandals Slash
Hose At School
4-H Club Youths
Attend School
N.S. Phelan Of
Big Bend Dies
Body Believed
That Of Thomas
Creamery Holds
Annual Meeting
Potato Grades
To Be Discussed