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Nyssa Gate City Journal
VOLUME LVI
The Sugar City
Journal Subscription Contest Offers
Participating Youngsters Opportunity
To Earn Bicycles and Cash Awards
THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19, 1961
4 rea Hands Perform on Main Street
Three-Week Campaign Begins Saturday;
All Candidates Receive Liberal Payments
With a list of prizes attractive to all boys and girls—young
and old — the Journal announces a subscription campaign.
This will be a three-week drive and will start Saturday of this
week, Oct. 21, and end Saturday, Nov. 11.
Nyssa area boys and girls will find working in this contest
a source of education, pleasure and financial gain.
________.* The object of the campaign
is to collect an additional year
from each of our present old
subscribers and to add new
readers to the already large
list of the Journal.
W. Low Promoted
To Amalgamated
Office at Ogden
Walker W. Low, cashier at Nys­
sa’s Amalgamated Sugar com­
pany factory the past 11 years,
was promoted to assistant sales
manager at the home office in
Ogden, effective Oct. 12.
He will be assistant to Ronald
G. Whitaker, a former Nyssan
who served two years as mayor
prior to moving to Portland in
1951 to become district salesman
for Amalgamated. He became
general sales manager in Septem­
ber, replacing L. J. Dunbar who
died Sept. 18.
Low has been quite active in
city government, civic and church
affairs since moving to Nyssa in
1950. A member of the L D S
church, he was serving as ward
clerk for First ward, Nyssa stake.
He served as councilman in Nyssa
from November 1954, when he
was appointed to replace Emil
Stunz, resigned, through 1960.
Boy Scout work was another of
his activities.
Low became affiliated with
Amalgamated in 1932 as sugar
clerk at Lewiston, Utah, transfer­
red to Burley plant as cashier in
1938, where he remained until
coming to Nyssa.
At press time Mr. and Mrs. Low
were in Ogden hunting suitable
living quarters. A son, Walker,
Jr. (Bill); a daughter, Diane, are
attending Brigham Young univer­
sity at Provo, and Kathleen is an
eighth grade student in Nyssa.
Lloyd Wilson, who has been
assistant cashier, has been pro­
moted to cashier and Everett
Heldt has been promoted to as­
sistant cashier.
County Livestock
Association Meet
Scheduled Oct. 27
Annual meeting of the Malheur
County Livestock association will
be Oct. 27 at Parish hall in Vale,
according to Norman Hipp, presi­
dent.
Committee meetings will start
at 10 a.m., with all groups meet­
ing together to outline the general
program for the day. There will
be a featured speaker in the af­
ternoon, Hipp says, but definite
confirmation has not been receiv­
ed.
Following general assembly in
the afternoon there will be a ban­
quet and dance. The Vale Altar
society will prepare the banquet
with Pat Bunyard and his orches­
tra furnishing the dance music.
Officers of the livestock asso­
ciation are anxious that a large
number of stockmen attend.
Resolutions and recommenda­
tions from this meeting will be
presented at the Oregon Cattle­
man’s annual meeting in Pendle­
ton Nov. 9-11 for their support on
the programs to be undertaken
by Malheur County Livestock as­
sociation.
Candidates who will take part
in the campaign will be boys and
girls who reside in the territory
served by the Gate City Journal.
Liberal Commissions Offered
There will be no losers, as the
number of candidates is limited
and each active worker is guar­
anteed one of the major prizes
of latest model bicycles or a lib­
eral cash commission.
The campaign will not start
until Saturday, Oct. 21, and no
workers will be allowed to start
until that time. However, any
boy or girl interested in the cam­
paign should call at the Journal
office as soon as possible. Any
candidate who gets promises, or
does any advance work on the
campaign before Saturday will be
barred from the campaign. This
rule is made in fairness to all
candidates and will be strictly
enforced.
Details Given in Advertisement
On another page of this issue
of the Journal is a large adver­
tisement telling all about this
campaign. It shows what the
prizes are, how the prizes will be
awarded for each subscription
and other details.
Enter your name immediately
by filling in the entry coupon
and bringing or mailing it to the
Journal office. If you are one of
those to become active and work
during the short campaign, you
are sure of one of the prize bi­
cycles or cash commissions.
To make it easier for you to
secure information about this big
prize-winning event, the Journal
circulation office at the Journal
office will be open each day from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.
Parents are urged to come to
the office with their children so
they will understand the many
easy winning and educational
features of this campaign.
Stunz Attends Bend
Legislative Meeting
County Representative Emil A.
Stunz attended a meeting of leg­
islators of the 18 counties of Eas­
tern Oregon in Bend Saturday to
study means of getting better leg­
islation for this part of the state.
Due to the state constitution
calling for the election of both
senators and representatives sole­
ly on a population basis, with no
regard to area, Eastern Oregon is
losing representation to the west­
ern part of the state.
An amendment to the constitu­
tion that would be based on a
federal plan was discussed. This
would require approximately 60,-
000 signatures on a petition to
get it placed on the ballot for
the next general election and
would entail considerable ex­
pense.
No action was taken pending
another meeting at Bend Nov. 12,
to which legislators from Western
Oregon would be invited.
President Kennedy Observes
American Newspaper Week
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
September 1. 1961
TO THE NEWSPAPERS
OF THE NATION:
It is a pleasure to join you in
the 22nd annual observance of
National Newspaper Week.
The 1961 theme — "Your
Newspaper—Heritage of Truth
_ Frontier of Freedom"—is par-
ticularly appropriate in these
hazardous times.
Pres , xestrictions in countries
dominated by our adversaries
have increased in severity. Yet
in our free and open society we
rightly regard secrecy and ar­
bitrary press restrictions as the
first refuge of incompetents.
We want this government to be
a seat of ideas, a place for heal­
thy debate, without any official
newspaper and without any of­
ficial censorship.
No government can long
maintain the support and con­
fidence of its citisene unless its
policies and actions, for better
or worse, are known, under
stood and critically examined.
This is primarily the role of the
press—and whatever handicaps
it imposes are far outweighed
by its essential benefits.
Moreover, along with our un­
altered belief in the freedom of
the press, this country has al­
ways recognized that freedom
and responsibility stand side by
side. Freedom without respon­
sibility is anarchy.
In observing National News­
paper Week we are keenly
aware of the heavy responsibi­
lities borne by our newspapers
and our newspapermen, whose
reports are studied, reprinted
and translated around the
world.
Vigilance coupled with re­
sponsibility on the part of
newspapers, as recorders of
man's deeds, keepers of his con­
science and couriers of his
news, will give man strength
and assistance to be free and
independent.
(Signed)
JOHN F. KENNEDY
10 Cents Per Copy
NUMBER 42
Large Assembly of School Musicians
Gather in Nyssa for First Band Day
Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce
Colorful Uniforms, Fine Music, Maneuvers
Attract Spectators as Nine Groups Perform
The largest assembly of school bands ever to appear in this
area put on Nyssa’s first “Band Day” Saturday. Nine of Trea­
sure Valley’s finest played and marched in colorful dress on
Main street for almost four hours in beautiful 70 degree sun­
shiny autumn weather.
Bands and their directors appearing were Ontario. Charles
Clauser; Payette, Kenny Winther; Melba, Frank Turner; Par­
ma, Chuck Swan; Vale, Jack*
Purcell; Homedale, Perry Kel­
ly; Weiser, Ford Smith; Fruit­
land, Don Olsen; Nyssa, Bob
Q. Smith.
City Improvement
Group Organized
To Study Needs
Judging by comments gathered
from local merchants and visitors,
it was a grand success with ev­
eryone well pleased with the pro­
Nine representatives of organ­
gram. It failed to bring any ap­
izations
from Nyssa community
preciable increase in business but
created a lot of good will, A met Oct. 5 at the city hall when
number of students and band di­ a “Community Betterment com­
rectors expressed the thought mittee” was organized.
The group originated from a
that it should become an annual
recent community development
affair.
survey sponsored by Nyssa Jay­
Local Director Plan* Event
cees.
Nyssa Chamber of Commerce
Temporary officers elected were
sponsored the program and it was Robert Chatelain, chairman, and
planned and directed by Band In­ Harley Sager, Jr., secretary.
structor Bob Q. Smith of Nyssa.
Other representatives and their
Some confusion and complaints respective organizations were
arose from some local merchants Mrs. Gerrit Stam, garden clubs
due to Main street being closed and Oregon Trail Grange; Ken­
ABOVE PHOTO shows a portion of Nyssa's mar­ Weiser band, which has won a number of honors by the city at 4 a.m. in an effort neth Pond, city council; Judge
ching band, attired in new sky blue and whit* on its marching ability, is shown in the lower to keep cars from parking along Don M. Graham, American Le­
uniforms, as they marched Saturday on Nyssa'* photo as members appeared Saturday on Nyssa's the street. It was opened to traf­ gion; Leonard Hewett and Ber­
"Band Day" sponsored by the Chamber of Com­ Main street. Under direction of Ford Smith, fic about 8 a.m. by order of the nard Eastman, Chamber of Com­
merce. The group later played in concert at Weiser music instructor, they also appeared in highway department and there merce; Art Colby, Lions club.
were some cars parked on the
A second meeting was held
M and W parking lot under direction of Bob Q. concert as did the other visiting bands.
thoroughfare, cutting down the Oct. 12 at city hall. In addition
Smith, Nyssa music instructor. That high-steppin'
—Staff Photo*.
60 feet the bands had anticipated to thost attending the Oct. 5 ses­
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would be available for marching sion, Warren Farmer was present
maneuvers.
as another representative of the
Musicians Write Thanks
Lions club.
Each musician was given a sil­
Discussions were held concern­
ver dollar by the Chamber of ing what could be done to im­
Commerce for lunch money. This prove the town. Among topics
Bob Q. Smith of 503 North ! systems themselves and the na­
was unexpected but appreciated discussed were beautification of
Fourth street and director of mu­ tion as a whole.”
Ken Renstrom, chairman of and some have since written the the highway “Y” near the grade
sic in Nyssa schools, has been ap­
The board will be “convened” Youth Gun Safety program, an­ chamber secretary and thanked
pointed a member of the National this month by answering the first nounced Tuesday that eight them for the dollar and the town’s school building, painting and im­
proving business houses on Main
Advisory board of music educat­ of a series of questionnaires deal­ classes were being held at the wonderful hospitality.
street.
ors, it was announced Friday.
ing with some of the outstanding Nyssa school little theater, with
At yesterday’s chamber meet-
Representatives of each group
The board is composed of near- problems in the field of music three more to be assigned instruc­ ing it was voted to buy trophies were to take discussion reports
ly 500 music educators and band education.
to present to all bands that par­ back to their individual organiza­
tors.
directors from high schools and
Completed questionnaires will
tions for new suggestions and
He said a total of 195 had sign­ ticipated.
colleges across the nation, who be screened at Leblanc and ideas
No plans have been made for a ideas.
ed
for
the
classes
and
each
would
will meet “by proxy” to consider and information they contain con-
repeat performance next year,
Next meeting of the new com­
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5 densed and made available to be notified when his class would I but suggestions for improvement
mittee
will be Oct. 26 in city hall.
be
held.
Classes
were
started
in
music educator, Everywhere for
have been made by Band Director
common problems and to pobl the Adrian area two weeks ago. Smith and chamber members, in
J4YSSA BANDS TO APPEAR
The program is sponsored by
professional resources for the
case it is held.
IN HOMECOMING PARADE
benefit of music educators every- the Nyssa Eagles and they will
According to Bob Q. Smith,
attempt
to
care
for
all
applicants
; where.
G. Leblanc corporation, Keno­ who still desire to receive the Two Winners Present Nyssa music director, a home-
coming parade will be held at
sha, Wis., a leading manufacturer training.
2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, on
Due to late registrations, Ren­ At Tuesday Drawing
of musical instruments, is sponsor
Nyssa
Main street.
Mrs.
C.
T.
Bartholomew,
112
strom
has
asked
the
Journal
to
of the group.
Two Nyssa junior bands and
Members of the National Advi- announce that additional instruc­ Ennis avenue, was winner of the
| sory board were selected from tors are desperately needed and $50 jackpot prize and W. W. Def- the senior band will parade, to­
several hundred thousand music those desiring to help with the fenbaugh, 812 North First, was on gether with various floats,
educators in the United States, program are asked to contact him hand to claim the $5 third award cheer leaders and candidate*
at Nyssa Bank Days event this for Miss Pep, homecoming
as soon as possible.
Canada and the Philippines.
queen.
week.
C. C. Patterson, Sr., 9 (Emison
avenue, was called for the $10 ADULT WELDING CLASSES
award but was not present to win. SLATED TO BEGIN MONDAY
According to Carl Devin, high
Jackpot prize will again be $50
school agriculture instructor, the
next Tuesday.
first advanced welding class for
County Judge Ellis White, Mrs. Losina Coulter of the coun­ ATTEND PORTLAND MEET
adults will be held Monday eve­
ty juvenile court and Nyssa Police Chief Bob Love were prin­ Judge A. C. Sallee, Mayor ning beginning at 8 o’clock in the
cipal speakers prior to a question and answer session at the Grant Rinehart and City Manager ag room.
There is room in the class for
Art Colby left Sunday for Port­
Oct. 12 meeting of Nyssa PTA members.
land to attend a meeting of the four or five more farmers, the
Chief
Love
spoke
first
about
the
needs
in
Nyssa,
giving
a
Director Bob Q. Smith
I instructor said.
League of Oregon Cities.
Nyssa Director Named io National
Advisory Board of Music Educators
Nyssa Youth Gun
Safety Program
Now in Progress
County Officials, Nyssa Police Chief
Discuss Youth Problems at PTA Meet
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their consideration and use. A
face-to-face meeting of the board
is projected for some time in the
future.
“We are very pleased to have
so many distinguished educators
join with us in helping to achieve
our common goal — a musical
America,” said Vito S. Pascucci,
president of Leblanc.
“Our hope is to make the Le-
blanc National Advisory board a
close-knit, vital force in further-
ing music education. A free ex-
change of ideas will benefit not
only the music educator, but
school music in general, school
Robert Bertelson
To Head Campaign
For Christmas Seals
Clarence Anderson, president of
the Malheur Tuberculosis and
Health association, announced
Tuesday that Bob Bertelson, well-1
known Ontario businessman, has
accepted chairmanship of the 1961
Christmas Seal campaign. An-1
nouncement of committees will'
follow at a later date but plans [
are already well under way for |
the campaign.
“Everyone in Malheur county |
has a stake in making our com-.
munity a healthy, safe place in
which to live,” said Bertelson.
“and when we contribute to and
use Christmas Seals, we are doing '
our part to prevent TB ”
A vital part of the campaign is 1
the use of volunteers to help get
the seals in the mail. Volunteers
are needed now for typing labels
for the envelopes and anyone
wishing to help with this is in­
vited to call the county office at
TU 9-8147.
rundown on the number of youths involved in specific crimes
—fduring the past year in vari­
Mystery of Rifle ous He categories.
urged support for a youth
plans for which have
Solved by Phone center,
been under way for the past
Call to Coquille
Lester Cleaver created quite
a little excitement at the Jour­
nal office last Wednesday when
he brought in a rusty hunting
rifle and old dilapidated jacket
that he had found while deer
hunting at Castle Rock near
Ironside the day before,
Inside the jacket were rem-
nanis of paper with two names
and addresses that could be
made out quite clearly. One of
these, an invoice made out to
Coquille Community Cable TV
in Coquille, Ore., aided in find­
ing the owner of the rifle and
solving the mystery.
A call from the Journal office
to the Valley Sentinel news­
paper in Coquille enabled them
to locate the owner from the
names on the scraps of paper.
He in Carl Hooker, Highway 42
North Coquille. He gave them
the serial number of the rifle
which he said he lost in 1955.
It was the same as on the rifle
displayed in the Journal win­
dow.
The rifle, a 30-06 Remington
with Weaver scope mounted, is
in surprisingly good condition.
The barrel is rusty and the
stock weather-cracked but the
mount of stainless steel is O.K.
and the scop* in fair shape.
So this one hunter did not
famish or die of gunshot
wound* and Cleaver was glad
to locate the owner.
year at specific request of local
youth. This center would be bas­
ed upon a nationwide plan that
I includes adult advisory board,
' student rule planning board and
| adult adviser on duty at all times
when the center is open.
The chief also stated that he
would like to see an associate
YMCA committee set up in Nys­
sa and that details were available
at his office.
Need for Foster Homes Cited
Mrs. Coulter spoke of the need
for foster homes, stating that
many youths are sent 400 miles
away due to lack of facilities in
this area.
Children of all ages are in need
of such homes, but teenagers
present a particularly desperate
problem, the juvenile worker
stated. Some need homes for a
short time only, but all would
need a well - disciplined home
with strong responsible guidance.
Foster homes would need to
have room for the extra resident,
but the juvenile court would
spend all the time needed to fit
the home and child to each other
so that the best environment
would be provided. Foster par­
ents would need to be prepared
to spend time, give encourage­
ment, share experience and set |
good examples.
Judge White talked of the re­
warding work he does with youth ,
of the area. He spoke of his sin-!
cere belief in the goodness and
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Worker Wins Winchester
WINNER OF A WINCHESTER model "50" shotgun last
afternoon was Jimmie Ann Hatch of Adrian, employee of
tional bank in Nyssa. She is shown as she accepts her
Robert Chatelain of Nyssa Jaycee*. The Jaycee gun drawing took
place in the bank at 3 o'clock. Present were bank officials and
employees, several Jaycees and a reporter from the Journal office.
Chatelain turned to Jimmie, asking her to draw the lucky ticket
from the drum. The bank employee refused, saying she had a tick­
et in the receptacle and might draw her own name. Next the
Journal reporter was asked to select the lucky ticket and hesitated
for the same reason that Jimmie gave, but finally agreed to per­
form the unwanted task. After a num) er of turns of the drum by
Chatelain, Jimmie's ticket was extracted as the lucky one. Neither
Jimmie nor the reporter could believe it at first, but it was true
and quite legal.
—Staff Pho>o.