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I HK NYSSA (JÄTE CITY JOURNAL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1946 P MîE FOU1' I of the proposed authority legisla tion over a period of years and were well infoimed on the ques tion. He pointed out that these The Water Users Protective ass water users, representing approx ociation, a newly formed organiza imately 60 per cent of the irrigated tion with headquarters in Star, area of the state, had gone on rec Idaho, was organized for the pur ord overwhelmingly opposed to a pose of “protecting the water rights CVA. of the Boise valley and the state Martin said that a CVA, if creat of Idaho, and particularly to opp ed, could condemn every water ose the creation of a CVA, which right in the state of Idaho if it in the opinion of the members wanted to. He pointed to a recent is a serious threat to the local decision of the supreme court, control of the water rights of the in which that court upheld the state”. right of the TVA to condemn The association was formed by property for any purpose which In 17 charter members. An executive its judgment was necessary to car committee of five members was ry out the intent of the act. He elected, including H. V. Rice, chair said that in the light of this recent man; Frank C. Tucker, secretary; decision, there was certainly no Clayton Cope, Henry Heithecker doubt but what a CVA could con and V. L. Kent. The association demn water rights. sponsored a meeting in Star Oct A resolution strongly opposing ober 2, with William E. Welsh, a CVA was adopted at the conclus secretary-manager of the Idaho ion of the meeting, without a dis State Reclamation association, and senting vote. More than 100 water T. L. Martin, attorney, as prin users attended the meeting. cipal speakers. Welsh particularly emphasized the fact that the water users of REPORT GIVEN ON the state, through the officers and L. D. S. CONFERENCE directors of various water users Bishop Arvel Child and Ward oranlzations, had made a study ed apples and coffee were served. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Lloyd Cleaver's home Octo ber 24. Mrs. Willis Bertram spent Sun day with her mother, Mrs. E. L. Jamison, hi Nyssa. Alva Goodell, Willis Bertram and E. Gurss rode in the hills after cattle Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gurss and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Goodell went to the Owyhee dam Saturday. GROUP TO FIGHT FORMATION OF CVA “ —Pd. Adv., Wm. J Smith. Chmn.. <¡'¿6 Corbett Bid« . Portland. Eggs Aren’t All Alike! BUT— THEY LOOK ALIKE All insurance policies look veiy much alike bu the real test is the service that you receive aftei you have had a loss or an accident and presen your claim. Wise property owners look into the stability and reputation of the company back of thei’ policies. Frank T. M organ When You Are Having“ Car Trouble Why Look Farther? Here are a tew of the services we have to offer you: Motor Block Reboring. farm machinery, and household Bert Anderson and Joe Church, son and Joe Ctiurch, auctioneers. aucts. Oct. 25. Starts at 12:30. Lunch ser Brake Service ved on grounds. 3 miles W. ol Vale Don’t take chancet PUBLIC on FARM Graham SALE— boulevard. Friday. Livestock and larm machinery. John Wood cock, owner. Cols. Bert Anderson Couple Attend Party— Mr. and Mrs. Sherman P. By bee were guests at a birthday par ty at Ogden at the "Chick Chick tnn”, in celebration of the birth- dy of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Bar ker. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. By bee were guests at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hickervlooper. O u t O F 12 2 T R A F F IC A CCI PENIS O C C U R R IM 6 IM A SO U T H E R N T O W N L A S T y E A R . 4 5 OCOJRRFO O N U N L I6 H T E P S T R E E T S s u R v e y ey -me I H E G A R L IC C R O P IS EXPECTEP T O RU N 5 0 % ABO VE NORMAL -THIS y E A R - ABCXJT bureau O F L A B O R S T A T IS T IC S S H O W S /WORE T R A M T W O M IL IIO W VETE RAMS ; EMPLOyEIP IM MANUFACTURING V.____________ __________________ > — SALE CALENDAR 2 3 .3 MILLION POUNDS FARM SALE Saturday, October 26. Starts at 1 p. m. Lunch served on grounds. 17 miles N. and W. of Vale on the John Day highway, 1 1/2 miles NW of Jamieson on the former Bennett ranah. Saddle horses, cat tle and farm machinery. N. W. Shaw and Sons, owners. Cols. Bert Anderson and Joe Church, aucts. A FAM O US LIO N T A M E R K E E P S THEM IN LINE WITH AN riFCTffiÇ - ~ W H IP ^ machinery, dairy equipment, hay. goods. George McLay, owner,' Cols. E. F. McDole, owner; Bert Ander and Joe Church, aucts. PUBLIC FARM SALE— Wed., Oct. with day. 23, one mile south of Ontario, turn Specializing on relin- at south side of airport two miles west; or two miles east of Malheur :ng. Guarantee satisfac Butte on the Butte road. Dairy herd of 31 cattle, 3 horses, farm tion. Work at reason- ible rates. Come in. BILL LANE We need more used Auctioneer Phone 116J N vshh | cars to supply our de mand. What have you! * B e rn a rd E astm a n Watts Motor Co. East o f Post Office Phone 144-J Clerk Glenn Petterson gave a re and Mrs. Ray Griffitts the con port on the world-wide L. D. S. solation prizes. Nyssa, ..onference recently held in the Refreshments of doughnuts, bak- abernacle at Salt Lake City. The report was given Sundy evening to a capacity congregation in Nys- sa. Special music was furnished by Spencer Lane, who sang an original composition by one of his music teachers in college, entitled "Behold, What Manner of Love". He was accompanied on the piano by his wife. A short talk on "Why I Am a Mormon” was given by Jimmy Skeen, who represented the aaronlc priesthood. Glenn Petter son, the first speaker, said “ 10,004 men attended tne special priest hood meeting for men only in the tabernacle Saturday night. He said his great grandfather was in charge of building the huge organ in the tabernacle. This organ is heard on a national radio program. He said authorities advised the people to "uphold the constitution of the Last May 17th the voters of Malheur county delivered a United States because it was God- given and should not be changed. resounding verdict against the formation of a People’s Utility Bishop Chid reported an import- j ant change in the church’s wel- District. The vote was 2578 against— 1090 for. The PUD pro | fare plan. The change was made ! due to strikes and also transport ation problems. posal was thoroughly discussed, with the result that Malheur Tlie bLshop asked the people to S f « -» x '. - ¿k exercise faith as strong as that county turned out a greater percentage of voters for the primary , of their pioneer ancesters. He told of an authority from the British election than any other Oregon county in the same election. mission, who said “Not one LDS ; member lost his life in the British Of the 24 precincts involved, 21 turned down the PUD. Rural mission in the bombing during the war." Other authorities asked the mem precincts voted against it by approximately 2 to 1. The munici bers to "Set a standard, for the nation as an example for others palities of Vale, Nyssa and Ontario were even more emphatic to follow. Knowing the foresight of the in the disapproval. It is very apparent the people of Malheur LDS church leaders, the nation is looking to ■ them for councel. And this is the advise they gave to county believe their members. Set aside, or lay away food, and clothing for at least one year, and also prepare a shelter. The music for the eve ning was presented under the di rection of Mrs. John Schenk, with Miss Mary Lou Schenk at the piano. *■ PUD IS BAD BUSINESS FOR MALHEUR COUNTY The question now arises: “ Why bring that up again?” The B uena V ista small group of sponsors has evidently been persuaded to believe Mrs. Howard Day entertained the Out Our Way club at her home Thursday afternoon with eight members attending. The club voted to donate $15 to the community chest. Mrs. Jim Ritchie was in charge of games, with Mrs. Lester Cleaver and Mrs. Howard Day winning high prizes and Mrs. Glenn Hoffman that citizens will eventually relax, and that perhaps— perhaps they can win by default The law permits the subject to be raised again and again, at the whim of a small minority. Some Oregon communities have had repeat performances as many as five times, and the public shows evidence of being more disgusted each time. We repeat— “ Eternal Vigilance Is the Price of Liberty.” Vot Carburetor Adjusting and Repairing. ers must prepare to turn out on November 5th, and re-affirm their position against PUD. Malheur County Citizens Committee For the Protection of Tax Payers and Private Enterprise ' % • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FRANK T. MORGAN, Chairman HARRY L. gETERSON, First Vice Chairman NEPHI GRIGG, Second Vice Chairman .VERNON .WILSON and ARVEL L. CHILD, Executive Committeemen é¡ l T . , “ The best equipped motor repair shop in the Snake River valley” Oregon “ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY” Magneto Rebuilding and Adjusting. WAGGONER MOTOR COMPANY brakes. Have them checked to PUBLIC FARM SALE— Wed. Oct. Real Estate Insurance 30. Starts at 1 p.m. Lunch served on grounds. 5 miles E. of Vale on the N. side of the Malheur river Phone 64- or % mile N. then 2 mi. W., H mi. Nyssa, Oregon N. then 1 mile back E. from the Halloday bridge. Horses, cattle Complete Generator Rebuilding. Con Rod Alignment. Brake Drum Refacing. Brake Relining. Complete Motor Overhauling. Complete Chassis Lubrication. Complete Diagnosis of Your Motor with the famous Wiederhoff machine. Thi machine checks the compression, ignition, ga consumption and sparkplugs o f your motor in a very few minutes and tells you exactly what is wrong. This work is all done by expert. well-tra1ne< mechanics. faulty DR. C. E. PALMER E. C. VAN PETTEN JOHN MKDLIN C. A. PATRICK JOE BUTTICE \ MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FRANK HOPPER CHAS. SPICER FRANK GRIBBEN J. N. JONES RAY DUNCAN DON* JOHN GILMORE GLENN OLSON PAUL BUNCH DELBERT TAYLOR LLOYD EDMONSON & B. WAMAfiAM HARRY MINER CARLOS BUCHNER LUTHER FIFE M. L. JUDD HOWARD HATCH
