T THE GATE CITY JOURNAL TED M. BRAMMER. Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies 10c In Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho: $3 50 1 Year $2.50 6 Months Elsewhere in the USA: Per Year $4.00 6 Months .... $2.50 Published every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. Entered at the postoffice at Nyssa, Oregon, for transmission through the United State.- Mails, as a second class matter under the act of March 3, 1879 Leader to Visit LDS Conference Slated March 4-5 Elder Mark E Peterson, a mem­ ber of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mor­ mon) in Salt Lake City, will be featured speaker Saturday and ¿Sunday, March 4-5, during a quarterly conference of the Nyssa stake. Sunday's general sessions, to which the public is invited, will be held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the stake house, West Alberta Ave., Nyssa. Conducting the con­ ference will be Stake President Arvel L. Child. Elder Peterson is a career news­ paperman. He was news editor, managing editor, then editor and general manager of the Deseret News, pioneer daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. He is now presi­ dent of this large church-owned publishing company. He has served in many civic, community and church assignments. All conferences held in 1961 | will focus emphasis on youth de­ velopment as part of a special church - wide parents and youth program launched in 1960 by Church President David O. Mc­ Kay. A parents’ session on youth problems is Saturday. LENTEN Lenten March 8 Lutheran THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1961 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON PAGE TWO SERVICES SLATED services will be held at 8.30 p.m. at Grace church in Vale. MINISTERS' MEETING SET Nyssa Ministerial association will meet March 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the John Bnehl home. CLOTHING CLUB MEMBERS PLAN 4-H WINDOW DISPLAY Oregon Trail clothing club members voted to prepare a win­ dow display at Idaho Power com­ pany office in Nyssa when they met Feb. 20 The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Orville Hickman. The group met again Feb. 23 together with Duplicate Cookers 4-H members to complete plans for the window display to remain through National 4-H week in March. Reports were given at the Mon­ day meeting by Karen Smith and Ellen Saito. —Judy Laurance, Reporter Christian Action Meeting Scheduled At Episcopal Church Friday, March 10, is the date set for the next community meet­ ing. Sponsored by a central com­ mittee consisting of representa­ tives from various churches of the Nyssa community, this meet­ ing will be of general public in­ terest. Featured speaker for the March meeting will be Robert Love, Nyssa chief of police. His subject will be “The Youth of Our Com­ munity” and will include sugges­ tions and plans for solving some of the current problems. The public is urged to attend this meeting. Parents of teenage boys and girls are especially in­ vited. The meeting will be held in the social room of the Episco­ pal church at Fifth and Bower avenue. CLUB MEMBERS DISPLAY RIBBONS DURING 4-H WEEK Fourth meeting of Adrian Live­ stock club was held Feb. 21. The senior group met in the ag build­ ing and junior members met in Adrian high school. During the junior meeting, Mary Laan and Mary Worden gave reports on "Know Your County Government” day, which ihcy attended recently in Vale. Pauline Butler and Effie Laan reported to the senior group on their trip to the county seat. The senior group judged cattle at the Tuesday meeting. Following the business meet­ ings, a film taken at the 1960 spring dairy show was shown to the group. Members handed in ribbons to be displayed in the window of Looney’s Shopping Center during 4-H club week, March 4-11. —Mary Laan, Reporter. BUSY FINGERS ORGANIZE: TAMMIE WINN CHOSEN HEAD Third year 4-H sewing club members held an organizational meeting Jan. 21 in the Adrian grade school. Tammie Winn was chosen pres­ ident of the group. Other offi­ cers elected were Dixie Fewkes, vice president, and Carol Harper, secretary. ’“Busy Fingers” was the name chosen by the group at their Feb. 17 meeting. Members discussed buying of materials and voted to meet every Friday after school. ACTIVITIES REPORTED Next meeting will be March 3 BY CLOTHING CLUB GROUP at Adrian grade school. At a recent meeting of Oregon —Wenona Matthews. Reporter. Trail Clothing club Marilyn Hick­ man and Ellen Saito were chosen Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McKinney delegates to attend Malheur coun-: and sons of Portland spent the ty government meeting at Vale. weekend with her sister, Mr. and Members of the club attended Mrs. Earl Jennings and girls. the leaders’ training meeting Feb. Saturday evening guests at the 11 in Ontario. Jennings home were Mr. and Mrs. Pam Saito became a member of O. L. Hendry of Glenns Ferry, the organization and recently at­ J. W. Jennings of Caldwell and tended her first meeting. Mr and Mrs. H. W. Harpham and The group decided to contribute family of Payette. to the March of Dimes. Clothing reports were given by Mel Beck spent Monday and Karen and Ellen Saito. Tuesday in Preston, Idaho, on a —Judy Laurance, Reporter] business trip. Sen. Yturri Discusses Court's Decision That Lessees Owe Taxes on Grazing Land; Introduces State Bill for Relief In view of the importance of a recent Supreme court de­ cision, I will defer commencement of the series on reorgan­ ization. The Supreme court of Oregon has tossed a bomb shell that has rudely awakened Eastern Oregon livestock operations. For many, many years, our cattlemen have grazed their livestock on public domain. Since passage of the Taylor duce Senate Bill 417, which will Grazing act back in the early overcome the effect of the Su­ decision. This bill 1930’s, our livestock men have preme court that a leasehold interest had to apply to the Bureau of provides of this nature is not subject to ad Land management for a permit or license to graze on federal lands. Grazing districts were created throughout Eastern Oregon. How­ ever, much of the federal land, due to location, intermingling of private lands or other reasons, did not adapt itself for inclusion with­ in a grazing district. "Permit" or "Lease" Therefore, when an application is made for grazing privileges within a district a “permit” is issued to the cattleman. On the other hand, if he applies for per­ mission to graze upon lands that are not within a district, he re­ ceives what is called a “lease.” Whether he has a “permit” or a “lease,” the cattleman is sub­ jected to substantially the same restrictions. He may only graze a limited number of livestock; he may only graze during specified months, and so forth. In either case, the cattleman has never be­ fore had to pay taxes on the real property, owned by the federal government, upon which his cat­ tle graze. Federal lands are ex­ empt from state or county taxa­ tion. In the case of private own­ ership, however, it is the landlord who pays the tax, unless the lease otherwise specifies. Oregon has a statute — ORS 307.660—which provides that any person who holds a lease on fed­ eral lands must pay the taxes on the land. This law has never ap­ plied to cover the grazing rights that cattlemen acquire under the Taylor Grazing act. Grant County Brings Test Case However, Grant county decided to test this law, so an attempt was made to tax the holders of these so-called "leases” on about 40,- 000 acres. The case was tried, and the Circuit court held that these “leases” were, in fact, nothing more than “permits" that are is­ sued in ordinary grazing districts and consequently not taxable. On Feb. 8 of this year the Su­ preme court, in the case of Sproul et al vs. Gilbert, ruled that the rights acquired by the cattlemen under these “leases” were tax­ able. It was a split decision — 5 to 2. The majority opinion appears sound on its face and perhaps is right if any weight is given to the titles and words contained in the documents which cattlemen receive. The court ruled that the “leases” transferred certain pos­ sessory rights that created some- thing more than a “license” or a "permit.” Nevertheless, in my judgment. the dissenting opinion is not only more realistic, but more correctly analyzes the true situation as it actually exists. I see no logical reason for distinguishing, for tax purposes or otherwise, between a “permit" and a “lease.” One in­ volves land within a district and the other does not. There is no difference in the nature of the land involved. Both are used for grazing purposes. The use in each case is limited as to time and the number of livestock permitted. There is no basic difference what­ ever. Yet, there are over 700,000 acres of such land in Eastern Ore­ gon, not to mention many more thousands of acres of forest lands throughout the state. Introduces Bill for Relief This situation led me to intro- Red Wing ACTION PULL-ON BOOTS For Comfort . . . All Day Long! Glove Leather .. . Long Wear $1698 Bracken’s Department Store YOUR QUALITY STORE'' We Give and Redeem SRV Green valorem taxation. Emil Stunz and Bob Smith joined with me on this bill. It is not my desire to remove any more property from a tax- able status than is absolutely nec­ essary. However, these lease in­ terests have not been taxed in the past. I cannot agree to non-exist­ ing distinctions. There is no logi­ cal reason for treating a “permit” differently from a “lease” in these cases. If the bill passes, the prob­ lem will be solved and a group of cattlemen will escape unfair taxation. Little Regard for Eastern Oregon One of the “big shots” in the labor movement in Portland, who is also a legislator, was speaking of reapportionment a few days ago. He said that “Eastern Ore­ gon is trying to get representa­ tion for jack rabbits." This is typical of the views of many legislators from densely populated areas. They care noth­ ing about Eastern Oregon! They fail to realize that we are people; that we pay taxes; and that we are interested in the state of Ore­ gon! At times I am inclined to think that even the jack rabbits in our area have more common sense than some legislators who scorn them! Remember, folks, when these big shots come to Eastern Oregon and try to soft-soap our people with words of conservatism and economy—forget their words . . . LOOK AT THEIR VOTING REC­ ORDS . . therein lies the proof! Sincerely, ANTHONY YTURRI State Senator Member Joins Merry Matrons At Recent Meet Letters to Editor Signed letters to the editor are welcomed and will be printed if they do not contain comments of a libelous nature or attacks on religious and racial groups. ! Pub- lication of tha letters does I net signify the agreement ot this newspaper with opinions •x- pressed. Revolution Noted by OSC Economist In Way of Living for Aged in U.S. . Methodist By Mrs Frank Byer*. OREGON TO All, The Merry Matrons club met Wednesday af­ ternoon, Feb. 22, at the home of Opal Holmes. Eleven members and one guest, Alberta Tinner, were present. Mrs. Tinner joined the club. Games were played with several winning prizes. Refresh­ ments were served by the hostess. Next meeting will be March 8 with Reva Edens as hostess. NEEDLE AND THREAD CLUB DISCUSSES MATERIAL Mrs. Glenn Brown and Timmy Needle and Thread 4-H club spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Kenneth Godbout at On- members met Feb. 21 at the home of Mrs. Bill Hamilton. Business tario. meeting was conducted by Karen Mrs. Frank Byers returned Main, president. Peggy Lewis led | home Saturday morning after spending two weeks with her the flag salute and Junia Mitchell i daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James was leader of the 4-H pledge. Marsha Savage gave a demon­ Carson and family at El Cerrito, Calif. The Carsons have a new stration on how to use a sewing son, James Marlow, born Feb. 8. machine. The group discussed [ material to be brought to the next Grecsleys Return Home Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gressley meeting. —Sheila Huffman, Reporter i returned home Thursday after a 2V4-month vacation. They spent Mrs. Jake Fischer returned Christmas with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Max Jones and chil­ home Thursday from Othello, dren at Bell, Calif. In January Wash., where she accompanied they visited in Florida with Mrs. her sister, Mrs. Bill Lefler and Gressley’s brother at Ft. Pierce family who moved there. She | and cousins of Mr. Gressley at also spent two days in Quincy West Palm Beach. While in Flor­ visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jake Groot. ida they took a number of inter­ Mr. and Mrs. George McKee esting trips which included Cy­ press gardens, a tour of a cane were Sunday dinner guests of her sugar refinery. Lake Okeechobee. brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Miami and the Gold coast. They Mrs. J. R. Dougal in Boise. spent several weeks at their daughter’s home in California be­ fore returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Shuster of Huntington visited Monday at the Robert Holmes home helping their grandson, Bobby, celebrate his seventh birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Holmes were afternoon guests for birthday cake and coffee. Nifty N liters Meet Nifty Nitters 4-H knitting club met Thursday afternoon at the home of their instructor, Mrs. Al­ fred Adams. Following the les­ son. refreshments were served to 11 members by Kathleen McPart- land. EVANGELIST Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Adams and David of Boise spent Sunday afternoon at the Alfred Adams home. Mrs. Willis Conant is convalesc­ ing at the Glenn Brown home af­ 7:45 EACH EVENING ter major surgery several weeks ago. Sunday afternoon callers in­ cluded Mr. and Mrs Gerald Con­ ant and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Conant and Randy of Caldwell and the Kenneth Godbout family of On­ tario. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Seuell were Sunday evening callers at the Woodrow Seuell home. Your Invitation To Hear Mar idei Harding Feb. 23 - March 5 NYSSA NAZARENE CHURCH Dr. Henry A. Jones of El Cen­ tro, Calif., ¡a visiting this week at the W K. Wahlert home ,m ,h< have taken place in “ways of liv­ The majority of retirees will ing for the elderly” in recent dec­ ades and still more are ahead as take it for granted that they will the number of older persons in­ continue to live as they have done creases in the U. S., a retired Ore­ during their working years, the Ted M. Brammer, Editor gon State college home economist article said. To reduce the labor Gate City Journal points out in the November Jour­ involved in operating a home, they may see possibilities in re­ Nyssa, Oregon nal of Home Economics. Dear Ted: Opinions concerning the duty modeling and adding mechanical Although removed from the lo­ of children for the tare of aged equipment for greater comfort cal scene, we are still much at­ parents—and the duty of the par­ and convenience and in the use tached in more ways than one. ents to conform to what is plan­ of more commercial services such We continue to enjoy the local ned for them—are in the process as laundry, housecleaning, yard news and appreciate your edi­ of reversal, Maud M. Wilson j work, etc. torial comments. I would only Specially - planned housing express th* hope that more than points out in her article. makes living easier, provides The reversal has widespread a few read this worthy effort you greater companionship for older make in keeping them informed. ramifications, she adds, for both people in many cases, and lets old and young. Sincerely, them remain independent. Retire­ “In the old days, members of! ment homes and retirement vill­ Dr. Grant B. Hughes, M D. each generation felt it a duty to ages, apartments planned for old­ 615 Winding Way SE look after their old folks with the er persons and progressive nurs­ Salem, Oregon expectation that they in turn ing homes are new concepts that would be cared for by their de­ have come about, Miss Wilson Methodist WSCS scendants," Miss Wilson added. said. “The problem of how the old­ General Meeting About 10 percent of the “mobile er person lived was relatively Scheduled Tonight simple,” she noted. “If he could, home” owners in the U. S. are re­ General meeting of Methodist he stayed on in the family home tirees and trailer manufacturers WSCS will be held this evening with someone to keep it up and expect this group to grow in size, beginning at 8 p.m. Mrs. Frances care for him. Or he might go to she noted. In some areas trailer Bates and Mrs. Leo Gonyer are live with a married son or daugh­ parks have been made a part of devotion and program leaders. ter, sharing in the life and work overall-community planning. Iris Bell circle meeting will be of the household, assured of care Old age, like other phases of held March 9 at the home of Mrs. when he needed it, but with little , life, is marked by change, not Meyers at 219 Good avenue. freedom to pursue his own inter­ only in physical condition but in Jessie Lee circle of Apple Val­ ests.” outlook, ambitions and desires, ley will have a “galloping lunch- Today, family homes are small­ Miss Wilson pointed out. This cer­ eon” March 15. Miss Celia Cowan, er, fewer have extra rooms suit­ tainty of change points up the retired missionary from Africa able for aging relatives and there desirability of “readily changed now residing in Homedale, will is less household work for old­ living arrangements,” she stress­ be a guest. sters to do, making them less apt ed. There is need also for a per­ Marlene Harmon . and Celia to feel needed, Miss Wilson stated. iod in which a contemplated liv­ Cowan circles will meet March 16. “This revolution is hard on the ing arrangement can be tried out old folks who in their younger before the shift is made perma­ days took care of their aging par­ nent. Miss Wilson suggests that the ents in their own homes or who Church News spent their surplus earnings home economics profession can Methodist youth from Nyssa maintaining separate homes for help with design and arrange­ will attend the interdenomina­ them with the expectation that ment of housing for older persons tional youth rally in Boise begin­ they in turn would be cared for by research on how specific feat­ ning Friday evening, March 3, by their children,” Miss Wilson ures are evaluated by represen­ and continuing until Sunday wrote. “There are still countless tative old people of various cul­ noon. --------- Sunday Methodist three-generation families, but us- tural and income groups. ------ ., morning —.......„ ------------ youth of the Idaho conference ! ually from choice, not necessity, Miss Wilson was formerly in will hold their annual business | “Basic to the recommendation charge __ _________ __ of home economics re- meeting in Boise First Methodist for a good life for the older per- 1 search at OSC before her retire- church. son is that it should be possible ment and is author of numerous Parents and teachers of chil- ! for him to maintain his status as publications on household plan­ dren will have an opportunity for an independent and useful per- ning and management. special training March 8, 15 and son as long as life lasts,” she in- 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Nyssa Methodist | sists in the article. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Corbett of church. Mrs. Estella Denny, con- Home needs and choices of re­ Fenn, Idaho, were recent visitors ference director of children’s tired persons must be considered, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Da­ work, will be instructor. This of course, in the light of finances, vid Beers. will be a standard leadership course and is open to all with no enrollment fee. Sunday evening services are Now being conducted at 8 p.m. in the Nyssa Methodist church during Lent. Meditations on the New Testament book of Romans are especially helpful for youth and adults Chapter 5 of Romans will be discussed next Sunday. The Rev. Ludlow’s Sunday morning sermon will be entitled “Practicing the Presence of God.” are Good Music Nightly! NYSSA BANK DAYS BIGGER and BETTER THAN EVER! --------- o--------- Three Names Are Drawn Each Tuesday at 3 p.m. — One for the Jackpot Prize of $50 to $200 — One Each for $10 and $5 —Winning Amounts Are Issued by Nyssa Chamber of Commerce on Certificates. --------- o--------- s50—TUESDAY, MARCH 7 IN TRADE CERTIFICATES! . . . Sponsored by . . . Nyssa C of C Businessmen's Committee With the Following Merchant* Participating . . . The Merc Department Store Wilson's Super Market Bracken's Department Store Farmers Feed & Seed Wilson Bros. Department Stor