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VOLUME LVI
The Sugar City
Malheur Voters Approve Formation
Of Junior College District, 1926 to 286;
Seven-Man Board of Directors Named
THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA. OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1961
Guard Nyusa Againttl houueu Fro tn Fire
Easly, Saito, Girvin, Rinehart, Judd, Grigg,
Schroeder to Direct Educational Activities
Results in the other polling
places were: Harper, 44 yes with
0 no; Vale, 373 yes to 43 no; Nys­
sa, 221 to 99; Huntington, 132 to
3; Adrian, 86 to 42; Jamieson, 59
to 17; Annex. 42 to 15, according
to unofficial returns checked in
the office of county superinten­
dent of schools.
The seven directors elected in
the same election with their term
of office and votes received are:
John Easly, 1850, and Joe Saito,
1551, both of Ontario, four-year
terms; Blaine Girvin, Vale, 1393,
and Grant Rinehart, Nyssa, 1306,
three - year posts; Maurice O.
Judd, Adrian, 1277, and William
Schroeder, Vale, 1261, for two
years; and F. Nephi Grigg, On­
tario, 1097, for the one-year term.
Vote totals for the other names
on the ballot were not available
in Skinner’s office Wednesday
morning.
Directors to Plan 1962 Opening
Nyssa Host Saturday to 600 Musicians
rom Treasure Valley School Bands;
our Hours of Parade, Concert Slated
The welcome mat will be out Saturday for approximately
•0 musicians with nine visiting Treasure Valley school bands,
ho with the local band, will present Nyssa Band Day.
Vale, Melba, Weiser, Payette, Ontario, Fruitland, Parma,
drian, Homedale and Nyssa will present the largest group
band members ever assembled in one group in the entire
ea. Hundreds of loyal fans*
om the towns are also ex­
acted to be present for the
ila occasion.
The bands will assemble on
e lawn and circle drive in
Pheasant Season
Opens Saturday;
Birds Plentiful
Other Returns Listed
TJis is annual Fire Prevention
week, first proclaimed by Presi­
dent Warren Harding in 1922, to
call attention to the public of
the importance of fire safety in
the home, office building, factory,
school and on the farms.
The week always falls in Octo­
ber to conform with the date of
the Great Chicago fire that de­
stroyed that city Oct. 9, 1871.
For several years local grade
school children, ages 8 through
10, have cooperated in a Junior
Fire Marshal program sponsored
by Bernard Eastman, local agent,
and the Hartford Fire Insurance
company.
Each child is given a booklet
containing a list of items to be
checked in the home as potential
fire hazards. When this has been
signed by the child and one par­
ent, it is returned to the teacher
who checks for completion of all
items. The child is then given a
Junior Fire Marshal helmet and
a ring furnished by Hartford.
The program serves a double
purpose in that it trains the child
to be fire conscious and become
aware of some of the hazards and
also serves as an attention-com-
peller for the parents to remove
the causes of fire that may exist
in the home.
NUMBER 41
Vale, Ontario, Adrian, Payette, Fruitland,
Weiser, Melba, Parma, Homedale to Play
Voters of Malheur county approved formation of a junior
college district Monday by almost seven to one. A total of
2002 votes were cast with 1926 for and 286 opposed to the
proposition.
The vote was much heavier than anticipated, according to
Emery Skinner, county superintendent of schools. Over half
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Ontario, with 969 “yes” and
only 69 voting “nay,” where
400 ballots had been predicted.
The motion carried in all
districts.
Fire Prevention
Again Observed
By Grade School
10 Cents Per Copy
NYSSA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN posed recently
for an informal picture in observance of National
Fire Prevention week, Oct. 8-14. Members of the
department are (left to right front row. Wilmer
(Duke) Hipp, Ellis Horn, Rollo Kent, Glade Chad­
wick, Ralph Lawrence, Harvey Howard; second
row, Delbert Malloy, S. H. (Speed) Porter, Everett
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Heidi. Delwin Holcomb, Ralph Thomas, John Da­
vis; back row. Gene Stuns, Lyle Miner, Howard
Myrick, Bob Wilson, Ed Mason, Harvey Springer,
Frank Morris. Other local "fireeaters" not present
when the picture was taken are Arthur Cart­
wright, Glen Weeks, Art Colby and Murle Mar­
cum.
■Photo by Schoen.
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Nyssa Volunteer Fire Department Higher Education
History, Growth and Activities Told Guidance Session
This being Fire Prevention week, the Journal felt that it Set for Students
was only fitting to publicize the Nyssa Volunteer Fire depart­ A guidance session covering
ment. These are the boys who try to rectify failure to prevent preparation for college or other
fires with the least amount of damage to property after the training beyond high school level
will be held at 12:50 p.m. Oct. 19
fire occurs.
for students of Nyssa high school
The weather doesn’t get too foul or the hour too late for Principal
Gene Chester announc-
these boys to answer the call^~
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— | | ed that a visitation
team from the
when fire occurs. And they do Adult
-
Farmer Class state system of higher education
it without pay of any kind—
has been invited to conduct the
whether he be fire chief or Organizational Meet meeting.
Set Monday Evening The state system team will in­
just one of the “Indians.”
ant of the grade school building
id parade up Main street in the
der named above, starting
Scattergunners will begin a
omptly at 11 a.m.
five-week upland game bird sea­
son at 8 a m. Saturday morning,
ain Street Closed for Parade
Main street will be closed for Oct. 14, and if game reports are
traffic until the parade is finished accurate, thousands of out - of -
at 12:30 p.m., allowing 10-minute county hunters will be in Malheur
intervals between the start of for at least the first two days.
each school parade. The parade The game commission reports
will be from Sixth street to First an increase of pheasants over last
street and return to Second street year, and some local farmers say
they believe there are as many
for a total of seven blocks.
Main street is 60 feet wide and as they have seen in many years.
In addition to the ringnecks the
will give the bands an opportun­
ity to make almost any maneuver season will also be open on valley,
bobwhite and mountain quail;
they desire.
Following the parade, each Hungarian partridges and chuk-
school will play a 30-minute con­ ars. Daily limits are: pheasants,
cert starting at 12:45 and lasting three cocks per day; an aggregate
until 3 p.m. The time and place of 10 bobwhite and valley quail;
each band will play is as fol­ five mountain quail, five “Huns”
and six chukars.
lows:
Theoretically, it is possible for
Concert Schedule Given
a hunter to attain a bag limit of
12:45—Vale at city parking lot, 29 birds in one day, though not
Second and Main street. expected due to the difference of
1:00—Melba at M and W park­ terrain over which the different
ing lot. Fifth and Mam. I birds range.
1:15—Ontario at city parking
Possession limit is double the
lot.
daily limit, except for pheasants,
1:30—Weiser at M and W lot. which is 12.
1:45—Parma at city lot.
Chukars have shown a big in­
2:00—Payette at M and W lot. crease in numbers since the past
2:15—Adrian at city lot.
season and the game department
2:30—Fruitland at M and W.
allowed hunters a split season this
2:45—Homedale at city lot.
year. Eight days were allowed
2:45—Nyssa at M and W.
| from Sept. 9 to 17 in addition to
Patrons who enjoy good band the regular five-week season op-
music and love to see young stu­ ening Saturday.
dents putting their whole effort
Hunters are reminded to get
into their playing and parading permission from landowners be-
are urged not to miss this pro­ fore entering upon private prop­
gram sponsored by the Nysra erty. Most of them are thought
Chamber of Commerce and di­ tolerant and allow hunting if
rected by Bob Q. Smith, local sportsmen will stop to ask and
band director.
then respect the property.
Bill Loomis, Oregon supervisor
of trade and industrial education,
took the returns to the state
board of education Tuesday night
for canvassing and certification Waiting Lisi of Applicants
Nyssa high school vocational clude a member of central office
agricultural advisory council is staff of the High School - College
the latter part of October. When
It would be difficult to find a planning to hold adult farmer
this has been done and the elec­ volunteer
department any­ classes again this year, it has been Relations committee of the State
tion returns found in order, the where that fire
has as much esprit de announced by Carl G. Devin, ag Board of Higher Education, rep­
directors will be certified and a
resentatives from each state in­
corps,
enthusiasm,
to instructor.
meeting of the new board will be the cause or what one devotion
stitution
of higher education and
might call
An organizational meeting for a representative from Oregon
held soon in order that the col­
spirit
as
a
group.
Nor
would
one
setting up these classes will be Technical institute.
PT A Program Topic lege might be opened in 1962. find very many departments that held
Monday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m.
Plans call for use of existing have applicants on the waiting
Importance of education beyond
To Be Foster Homes, high school buildings after regu­ list as is usually true in Nyssa. in the ag room.
high school and the urgency of
Recommendations an4 suggest­
lar school hours until there is suf-
Problems of Youth
No one can tell this reporter ed classes are farm machinery re­ adequate preparation early in the
ficient
enrollment
to
require
a
“Are These Roots Deep and In­
just what makes the department pair and adjustment, farm wiring high school years will be explain­
ed. A description of what that
destructible?” will be the program campus and buildings.
so loyal. It might be that mem­ and w’elding.
“adequate preparation” entails,
topic for Nyssa PTA members
bers are permitted to vote on ap­
Those interested in these classes
when they meet at 8 o’clock to­ NYSSA AREA HUNTERS
plicants for potential members or any others that are not listed career opportunities, costs, schol­
arships and mechanics of school
RETURN HOME WITH DEER
night in the school cafetorium.
(two “no” votes leaves them out);
Among Nyssa area hunters it might be because they do not are urged to attend the Monday application and entrance will be
The topic, in keeping with the
meeting, or if unable to stressed.
1961-62 program theme, “From who returned with their deer spread themselves into other evening
attend
are
to call FR 2-3415
Representatives from each state
These Roots,” will be presented during the first two days of the areas such as sponsoring athletic (days) or asked
FR 2-2565 (evenings), school will explain respective aca­
under chairmanship of Mr. and season were Jim Danford, Mr. teams or it might be that their leaving
name and class desired. demic offerings and point up each
and Mrs. J. E. Brower, Mr. and predecessors were really efficient
Mrs. Bob Love.
Nyssa school cafetorium was
The basic suit is applicable to
Readers knowing of farmers institution’s specific requirements.
Mrs. Losina Coulter, juvenile Mrs. Delbert Hooper, Mr. and and have instilled the same feel­ who
buzzing with excitement last formal wear and when complete
may
be
interested
in
these
Opportunity
for
questions
by
stu
­
court counselor, will be on hand Mrs. Walt Fox, Mr. and Mrs. ing in the present group) Anyway classes are asked to notify them
Thursday afternoon when mem­ | with dickey and shako is readily
to speak of foster homes in the Harland Fox, Bill Schoen. Dick they “have what it takes,” and or bring them to the meeting, dents will be given to provide in­ bers of the varsity and marching converted into a marching en­
dividual guidance.
area, requirements of those now Nelson, Bill Low.
are proud of it!
bands were assigned their new semble.
Devin added.
Ralph Lowe, Art Servoss,
in operation and the need for
uniforms by Bob Q. Smith, music
The plastic shako (style of hat)
Department
Background
Given
C OF I ENROLLMENT SHOWS director.
more such homes in the commun- Carl Devin, Jeff Ford, Glenn
contains a six-inch white ostrich
In 1934 hand carts with very Nyssa Boys Included SEVEN NYSSA STUDENTS
Marcum, Gearaid Cox, Morris
ity.
by Smith, the uni­ feather plume and sunburst in­
According to a release from col­ Designed
County Judge Ellis White, a Huffman, Owen Gann, Lauren big wheels were in use. One was
are sky-blue, tuxedo style, signia of flash pearl body. These
member of the juvenile council, Wright, Reed Ray, Evan Tobler, kept near the Smoke Shop on In October Draft Call lege officials, seven Nyssa stu­ forms
adjustable to fit various - sized arrived Tuesday in Nyssa, several
has also been asked to appear on Leon Tobler, Kent Main, Gary South First street, one at the October induction call of four dents are enrolled at College of students. They are complete with days later than the uniforms.
the program to discuss juvenile Toomb, Lyle Miner, Mrs. Duane abandoned service station at Main men from local board No. 22, Mal­ Idaho in Caldwell for the fall removable white dickey overlay
After Director Smith attempted
problems of the community and Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and North First, one farther up heur county, was filled by Mel- semester.
and detachable tails. On the front to get one of several companies
Local students include Don of
will be present if his schedule of Bennett and Rodney Holcomb. North First and the other located ford E. Putnam and Harold B.
the dickey is a large “N” in to make the uniforms according
Other successful hunters in­ somewhere oq Main. The town Perkins of Vale; Sterling C. Bair Ashcraft, Donald Bishop, Walter
activities permits.
color to match the uniform. In­ to his design, Craddock Uniform
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wahlert are cluded Bill Miller, Earl Jen­ was not very large then and busi­ and Dirk T. Rinehart, Nyssa.
Cannon, Henrietta Carroll, Karen side the collar is a removable1 company
of Kansas City, Mo., fi­
chairmen of the refreshment com­ nings, Walt Looney, Ben Storm, ness houses were congregated According to Mrs. Ruth Inge- Ellis, Mary Lou Lancaster and washable lining.
nally consented to do so. The
britsen, clerk of the local board, Rosemary Roth.
mittee for the Thursday evening John Reeves, Max Mitchell, Leo more in the area of the carts.
company tells Smith the style has
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the men were inducted into the
and Gary Fife.
meeting.
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gone over so well with other mu­
Army Oct. 4 in Boise.
Local PTA officers urge all
sic
directors and the uniform is
Other
recent
inductees
into
the
members and those interested in
so practical that they plan to fea­
service through the local board
the Nyssa organization to be in
7 ture the design next year.
were Norman D. Price and David
attendance, as October is mem­
Many Students in Band
E. Witty, both from route 3,
bership month.
Parma.
Senior bands are comprised of
Other physical examination call
102 members this year, with 82
Fred Scribner, Jr.
for the board was eight. These
in the varsity band, including one
men
were
examined
Oct.
6
in
drum
major and three twirlers.
To Be Guest Speaker
By next year, Smith said, it is
The 1961-62 tax roll has been completed and turned over Boise.
At Republican Dinner to the sheriff for collection, according to County Assessor
expected that there will be 162
Fred Scribner, Jr., former un­ John Koopman.
senior band students, 84 in the
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dersecretary of the treasury, will
marching
band and 78 in the var­
Tax notices will be sent to taxpayers from Oct. 20 to 25 Date
Max. Min.
be guest speaker at a Republican
sity
band.
Gain in 1963 is antici­
76
36
dinner Monday, Oct. 16. at East in the present form, since Oregon law does not allow for ad­ Oct. 4
pated to be approximately 40
76
Oct.
5
38
justments on a current roll after the board of equalization
Side cafe in Ontario.
members. Smith said that by
Oct. 6
64
51
Time set for the dinner is 7 officially closes the roll inf'---------------- ---------------
1964, Nyssa should have 240 sen­
Oct.
7
56
34
p.m., according to Louis Wett- May.
ior
band members and will even­
Oct. 8
58
42
Koopman said the most com­ NHS Juniors to Sell
stein, chairman of Malheur coun­
tually go to three-period band
64
Oct.
9
33
ty Republican committee.
mon remedy for the taxpayer Greeting Cards Made
. classes.
58
44
Scribner will speak on “What’s against the ordinary assess­ By Foreign Students Oct. 10
Tests will be held at the end
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precipitation
was
recorded
ahead in 1962?” He served two ment begins by an informal dis­
of
every nine weeks to determine
Members of NHS junior class Wednesday, Oct. 11.
years as a member of the national cussion with the assessor prior to
which students will be selected
Owyhee
Lake
Storage
planning board during the Eisen­ May 1, as the assessor can make will begin next week to sell |
I for the top or varsity band. Those
33,750 Acre Ft.
hower administration, was Eisen­ no changes in the assesment roll unique Christmas cards, designed Oct- II, 1961
students will be required to do
157,100
Acre
Ft.
by American Field Service for- Oct. 11, 1960
hower’s personal representative to after that date.
everything well.
eign exchange students from var­
NATO in 1958, was former under- Taxpayer Appeals Explained
May Appear in Pasadena
ious countries.
Tom Jones Resigns
secretary of the interior and is
The instructor received a letter
If no agreement is reached in
chairman °u ' d 6 e’æcutlve com' Hhis discussion, the taxpayer may The Nyssa students, with Miss As Democratic Head
yesterday morning from chairman
mittee of the Republican party, appeal to the board of equaliza­ Tone Wahlert as chairman, will
of the music committee for the
Tickets to the dinner may be tion. (The board convenes on the sell the unusual greeting cards by Tom Jones recently announced
Pasadena
Tournament of Roses,
I his resignation as chairman of
obtained locally from Harry H. second Monday in May each year.) a door-to-door canvass.
stating that chances for the Nyssa
1
Malheur
County
Democratic
Cen-
Miner or at Peterson Furniture. This method is spelled out by
The cards will contain no verse, I tral committee.
band to appear in the 1964 parade
were quite favorable.
Oregon law in ORS 309:100 If leaving space for a personal mes­ In announcing his departure
For the Tournament of Roses,
taxpayer is still dissatisfied, sage from the sender. Each will from the office he has held for
Dwight Smith Wins the
all members of the band must be
further appeals are provided to contain, on the back, the name : the past eight years, Jones said
$100 Jackpot Award the tax commission, Oregon tax and native country of exchange he thought it might be time for a
at least 14 years of age, the mu3ic
Dwight Smith, 317 South Third court, circuit court and supreme student doing the art work and | younger person to take over the DISPLAYING THEIR NEW UNIFORMS received last Thursday I committee must be notified of or­
designing.
street, was winner of the $100 court.
position since an election year is are Nyssa varsity band members Michael Oft, Susan Holmes, Jan- ganizational date of band, the
jackpot prize at Nyssa Bank days
The assessor is charged with the Purchasers of the cards will ‘ ahead.
elle Neiger and Jim Houston. Michael, Janelle and Jim are shown group must be able to finance the
event this week. Other names duty of establishing the market have a choice of design and size.
Jones was active in politics in in complete dress uniform, with only the hats and plumes missing trip and prove ability to play.
Nyssa students will have an op­
drawn but not present to win value of all taxable real estate Each box will contain 10 cards.
Wyoming and Baker and later since they had not arrived at that time. Susan displays her suit
portunity Saturday to display
were H. G. (Pat) Parker, route 2, and personal property in the Proceeds will be used to bring served for six years as Democratic
Nyssa. $10 second award and Gil­ county. He can discuss with the an AFS foreign exchange student chairman of Adams county, Idaho, without the white overlay, depicting the uniform as it will be used their new uniforms when they, to
tor formal activities. Remainder of the uniforms arrived this week gether with other band units of
bert Klinkenberg, route 2, Nyssa, taxpayer only the facts that per­ to Nyssa next year. Miss Leila before moving to Nyssa.
third prize of $5.
tain to this value and not the Alampay of the Philippines is at­ A meeting was held Wednesday and local musicians will be in full parade dress Saturday when Treasure Valley, will take part
Jackpot prize will revert to the amount of the tax bill, Koopman tending NHS this year in that evening to name a successor for Nyssa hosts approximately 600 band members from nine other ; in the Chamber of Commerce
$50 minimum next Tuesday.
said.
Treasure Valley schools.
—Staff Photo.
| Band day.
capacity.
the office vacated by Jones.
Nyssa Senior Band Members Receive
New Uniforms Designed by Director
Assessor Turns Tax Roll io Sheriff
For Collection; Tells Time and Way
Appeal io Be Made From Valuation
Dreuued Up for Saturday