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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON, THURSDAY. JULY 31, 1958 PAGE TWO LDS First Ward Reunion Held In Apple Valley THE GATE CITY JOURNAL DUANE R. A L T E R S ....................................Ediîor *nd Publisher John C. B i r r * : .............................................. New* Editor Duan« R- Alter* end Rita K Wherlon, Owner* V > a national V * / -, : ? s p a r £ 8 s il $ M f t S ASSOCIATION E 0 I TO B l^A l A sT b crA T lfo'N ^ J O The Nyssa LDS Firs: -card re union was held at the Apple Val ley school house Thursday eve ning. July 24 A picnic and pro gram were the evening s activi- t-es Carl Burr.ngnam. acted as mas ter of ceremon.es over the pro gram Tne primary classes parad ed .n a c-rcle before performing two mus.cal numbers Other selections on the program were M.s« Alv.ra Bel! with a reading: Mrs Shirley Hale, two gu.tar selections: M.ss Jea.nme Wynn, a reading; two vocal num bers by Ray Andrus of Phoenix, Ar.z and a duet by Kay Roberts and D.ane Codr. They were ac- compan.ed by Lynda Myrick Members of the F.rst ward Re lief society presented Bishop Charles Mann with a hand-quilted blanket. The remainder of the evening was spent in group sing ing led by Mrs W. O Peterson SUBSCRIPTION RATES S.ng'.e Copie*------ —10c lr. Malheur County, Oregon, md Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho S3 50 6 M onths----------- $2.50 Elsewhere in the USA: Per Year_________ $4.00 6 Months__ $2 50 Pjbl.ified every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. Entered at the postoffice at Nyssa, Oregon, for transmission 'hrougn the United States Ma.1s, as a second ciaas matter under the act of March 3, 187# Lincoln's Thoughts Still Apply A thought expressed by Abraham Lincoln nearly a century ago could well be applied today on locai, state, national and international problems that still are "try ing men’s souls ": "The true rule, in determining to embrace or reject anything, is not whether it have any evil in it, but wheth er it have more of evil than of good There are few things wholly evil or wholly good. Almost everything, especially of government policy, is an inseparable com pound of the two, so that our best judgment of the pre ponderance between them is continually demanded.-’ Revival Services Planned for Area Letters to Editor Businessf öRfh (00 1 « ( ( O H M ~ ~ This spring a meeting was ar ranged with the Oregon State Police to explain the boating laws of the state The attendance was very good. It was thought g+ a m t COOl IIS IK S 5 . . . S« (•■#•)• l»t«r A number of churches through, out Nyssa, W.lder, Homedale. Ad rian and Mars.ng, representing various denominations, will spon sor revival services in the Home- dale Park, starting Sunday, Aug 3 at 2:30, with evangelist Leonard Ravenhill from Ireland, assisted by his partner, Ernie Trotter, of ficiating There will be services each eve ning at 8 p.m., continuting through Aug. 17. The public is invited to attend. CHRISTIAN GROUP HAS SWIM PARTY The C Y F . of the Christian church held a swimming party and watermelon feed Friday eve ning at 8 p. m., continuing attendance. Dorothy Porter of Corvallis, sister of Mrs. Earl Hastings was a special guest. ■The time is fulf-lled. and the kuigdom of God is at hand Re pent ve and believe the gospel ” —Mark 1 15 Prayer meeting was held at the Ed Corfield home Wednesday night Thursday will be youth night at the church. Fr.day afternoon Women's M.s- sionary circle will gather at the home of Mrs. Harold Dail The We-2 group will have the.r time of fellowship Fr.day evening at the Homer Whitman home in Emmett. The Rev and Mrs. Smithwick will be hosts. Sunday after the morning ser vices everyone is welcome to at tend the picnic dinner at the Nyssa park. Monday, Aug. 4. a bus will leave the church at 8 am for Bible camp at Quaker Hill. Mc Call. This is the junior camp and includes 9 through 12 year olds. They will return home Aug 8 . / A Andrew McGinni* that this m.ght stimulate some interest in the local situation This was not so People still ig- Sign*d letter* to the editor are nore the warr.ng welcomed and will be printed if We can thank God. there have they do not contain comment* of been so few injurie- and mishaps a libelous nature or attacks on at boat dock. But, it can’t religious and racial group*. Pub- j ast forever lication of the letters doe* not In a recent article in your paper signify the agreement of thia newspaper with opinions e x mention was made of the unsight liness of the river in the area of pressed. this city. As this city will be one of the first glimpses of Oregon Ed. tor for many tourists who will visit Gate City Journal our state during its Centennial Nyssa. Oregon celebration next year, it looks as Dear Sir, though we, the people of Nyssa "Everyone talks about it, but The Gateway City, should do no one does a thing about it.” something to improve and cor- Thi 'atement applies to a situa- rect the conditions described a- tion that involves a considerable bove. number of people in and around We don’t ask for much, just a this city. little of your time and effort to I am referring to the area on help us clean up and repair the the Snake river, known as the existing facilities. Nyssa boat dock Speed Porter, Commodore A few yea: ago, a group of Nyssa Boat Club local boat enthusiasts pent a (Suggestions from boating en- great deal of time, off rt and thusiasts and others, who have a money to establish a boat dock stake in the appearance of the ap- and recreation area on the river, proach to Oregon and Nyssa, are Through the wear and tear of welcomed and solicited. Letters time and the elements, the area to the editor and to any member has became dilapidated to such a of the Boat club will be appreci- degree, that the ramp, has caused ated ) several boaters to sustain con- • -----—— ----------------------------------- I siderable damage to their boats and trailers in the process of • nilCIFITC vom •' loading and unloading The river has filled up the area between the dock and the shore litis with mud and trash, thereby re stricting flow of water, causing not only an unsightly, but a very unsanitary condition. Weeds and trash have covered a considerable amount of the parking area Rroken bottles and wire litter the bank and water I in this area, thereby preating a ' personal hazard to people For the safety and pleasure of all boaters and spectators alike, these conditions should not be allowed to exist Last summer an effort was made to re-establish the Nyssa W a I v p p l y b u i i M M t * f w » »H al a r a Boat club The enthusiam was a p p l i c a t i # »# a v a r y f a r m o f M o d a r » weak and the response weaker Through the efforts of a few people, some headway was gain ed. 45-Year Resident Andrew McGinnis Passes Saturday Owyhee Community Church Notes Funeral services were conduct ed Monday afternoon at the Nyssa Funeral home for Andrew F. Mc Ginnis, 68 a resident of the Nyssa and Adrian communities for the past 45 years. He died Saturday in the Veterans’ hospital at Boise Mr. McG.nnis suffered a heart attack Thursday of the previous week and was confined at Mal heur Memorial hospital for six days until being transferred by ambulance to the Boise hospital last Thursday to convalesce. He had another heart attack in the early morning hours of Friday. The Rev. Paul Ludlow of the Nyssa Methodist church officiated at the services with Mrs. Dwight Wyckoff as soloist. Graveside rites were conducted by the Nyssa American Legion at Nyssa Ceme tery, Andrew Francis McGinnis was born Jan. 20, 1890 at Susanville, Calif, and came to Nyssa in 1913 He was married to Maude Pinks ton Cantrell Sept. 9. 1922 and she preceded him in passing 5 years ago. Mr. McGinnis was a painter by trade He had served with the army for two years during World War I and participated in five major battles A 41-year member of the American Leg.on, he was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign wars, the Disabled Amer ican Veterans and the Odd Fel lows lodge. Survivors include one daugh ter, Mrs Ted Teske of Nyssa, one step-daughter, Mrs. K A Dunlap of Moro, Ore.; two step-sons. Per ry Cantrell of Likely, Calif, and Archie Cantrell of Grass Valley. Ore ; five brothers, Glenn and Willie of Nyssa, Alvon of Adrian. Vernon of Canyonville, Ore. and Donald of Stanfield, Ore.; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Jarvis of Cor vallis, Ore., Mrs. Don Linvilie and Mrs. Henry Slippy of Nyssa. Mrs. Howard Connaughv of Vale, and Mrs. Joe Wistos of Alturas. Calif., and four grand children. Episcopal Church Sets Chuckwagon Dinner August 7 Christian Church News Earl L. Hastings, Minister "Behold. God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid; for The men of St. Paul’s Episcopal the Lord Jehovah is my strength church are dusting off their chef and my song: He also is become caps and lining up barbecue grills my salvation.”—Isaiah 12:2. for a repeat performance of Sunday, Aug. 3. 9:45 a.m. — last year's successful chuckwagon Church school for all ages feed. 11 a m —Worship service. Mr. The barbecue dinner will be held Thursday. Aug 7. on the Don Maxfield, a former minister W. E. Schireman lawn with the here, will be guest speaker. 12 noon—A potluck dinner will neighboring lawns of Bert Lien- kaemper and Mayiin Maxfield be- be served at the church, at which time the Maxfield family will be .ng used for games and fun guests of honor. Mrs Sch-reman is general chair The CYF young people will man over the event. Tickets may be purchased from any St Paul's leave for Cove to attend the Eastern Oregon CYF camp. Episcopal guild member Tuesday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.—The Plans are in full swing for an monthly meeting of the church outstand.ng evening, filled with board food, fun and games in a "west Wednesday, Aug. 6, 8 pm. — ern style” manner. Bible study and prayer. METHODIST CHURCH NEWS “Love worketh no ill to his neighbor; therefore love is the ful filling of the law.” Romans 13-10. Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.— Young adult fellowship will meet on the church lawn for their pot- luck supper meeting. All older youth and young adults are in vited. Friday, Aug. 1, 8 p m.—Church executive meeting at the church. Sunday, Aug. 3, 9:45 am — Church school for every one. 11 a.m —Worship service, ser mon topic will be: "How to Get Around the Law.” 7 pm.—Youth meetings. July 28, Aug.l, 1:45 p.m.—the Rev Ludlow will give the daily meditation aech day this week over KSRV. Aug. 15-17—Wallowa lake fam ily. Place your registrations with Mr. Ludlow by Aug. 1. This camp is for the whole family. The speaker, Dr. Tompkins is well qualified. He is an M.D. and di rector of Omaha Children’s Clinic. There will be fun. fellowship and interesting discussions. Earl Hastings left Saturday, July 26, for Cove, Ore He will teach in the junior high and high school Christian camps Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Binga- man drove to Cove Sunday, July 27, with three boys for the junior high church camp. Those boys attending are Dan and Don Binga- man and Robert Webb. Methodist Ma Pa Group Meets At Maulding Home The reuglar monthly meeting of the Methodist Ma pa group was held Thursday evening, on the patio at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Maulding. Approximately 15 couples were present. ST. 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