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PAGE TWO Letters to Editor Religious Vacation School in Progress At Catholic Church Signed letters to the editor are welcomed and will be printed U they do not contain comments of The summer religious vacation a libelous nature or attacks on TED M. BRAMMER. Editor and Publisher religious and racial group«. Pub school for Catholic children of St. lication of the letters does nd Bridget’s parish began Monday -------------------------------------------- lignify the agreement this i and will continue until Friday, SUBSCRIPTION RATES — t ~ t ~. of —---- NÍWSPAPÍB newspaper ’ with opinions Mt-1 june jj , according to Father John Single Copies--------10c pressed. k PUBLISH! >S Baumgartner. Approximately 150 In Malheur County, Oregon, grade school students are in at -ASSOCIATION and Payette and Canyon Nyssa, Oregon tendance. Counties, Idaho: May 31, 1962 Spanish - speaking students are $3.50 One Year . To the Editor being taught by Father Jose Gon EDITORIAL $2.50 Six Months Gate City Journal: zalez who arrived May 28 from Elsewhere in the U. S. A.: If I were called on to address Mexico City. Teaching English- Per Year $4.00 a high school graduating class, do speaking grade school children Six Months_____ $2.50 you know what I would use as are Sister Bertilla, Sister Joseph the subject of my talk? It would Therese and Sister Marie Ave. Published Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. be the question: “Do you read the These sisters are members of the editorials in your newspaper?” Third Order of St. Francis and Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission have their Motherhouse in Port Now, I am not possessed of the Through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter land. During their stay in Nyssa, delusion that any great - grand Under the Act of March 3, 1879. mother, short of Eleanor Roose the sisters are guests of Mr. and velt, is ever going to be asked to Mrs. Herman Towne. Also teaching are Manuel Cam give advice to a graduating class. pos, a sub-deacon from Mt. Angel It just isn’t done. But I remember that 30 years seminary, Mrs. George Zueger ago I saw a young man not long and Miss Janice Burns. Classes are held daily from 8:30 out of high school rip open the newspaper to get at — not the to 11:30 a.m. Then the children By FRED ARAI and MARK E. HARTLEY news, not the editorials; oh, no! go to the church for mass and Nyssa School Board Members —not even the sport pages first, benediction. Afternoon classes re at 1:15 until 3 o’clock. No The purpose of this, the third in the series of articles being but the funnies, the comics! I sume classes are held on Saturdays and said to him, “ Young man, the tax written by your local school board, is to further discuss the Sundays. operation of your school system and the problems and ex payers of Oregon have invested Children will make their First penses this operation entails. These items are listed in the about $2000 in your education. Holy Communion on Trinity Sun (Things were cheaper then.) I printed budget from the 510 to the 855 series. Because of the think they had better have given day, June 17. nature of these items, we will not follow each item and offer it to the Hottentots!” an explanation, but rather willf ~ He is now a man who glances Church School Slated try to discuss those items many students are benefiting over the news, then avidly ab that might be controversial in from the program. sorbs the editorials. I have seen Next Week in Adrian To begin with, our trainer car him throw the paper vehemently Vacation church school of King- your minds. The operational expenses, which is purchased from local dealers to the floor because he knew that man Memorial Community church include such items as utilities, at the very reasonable cost of $50 the writer who belted out that (United Presbyterian U.S.A.) will janitorial supplies, etc., plus the over actual cost to the dealer. All editorial on the typewriter did so be held next week in Adrian. salaries of the custodians, have of our dealers participate in this to try to make suckers out of tax Classes will meet Monday through been held to what we feel is a program, and therefore we can payers like him. That man has Friday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the minimal increase. There are few avail ourselves to the different grown up. He is now fit to hand church and parsonage basement. Sessions will be held for young in any businesses today with the model cars. At the end of the out a few diplomas himself. sters three years of age through volume and net worth equal to year, the car is sold publicly I have at times studied the at your school system which has through a system of sealed bids, tendants at a PTA meeting and the ninth grade. and with such a system we are More information may be ob been able to hold this increase wondered just how many of those down to a mere $164 during the able to have the use of a new car women read anything but Ann tained by calling Mrs. J. G. Lane, for the actual cost of between church school superintendent, at past year. Landers. I read her, too, but she 372-3243. $200 and $300 per year. reads—and writes—editorials. Best Janitorial Upkeep Students Next Year Total 78 It is also interesting to note that We know that the public is in One time at a grange conven EUGENIA SEUELL TAKES the Hartford Insurance investi terested in the demand for this tion over in Western Oregon, I METHODIST PROJECT TOUR gator who recently made a visit program and for this reason we asked how many of the women Touring the World’s Fair is one and inspection of schools in the would like to state that although there had read the master’s mes of the highlights of the Methodist Snake River valley stated that only 28 students were enrolled sage—or did they just read the projects tour, June 4-13. our school was among the best last year, the advance enrollment cookie recipes in the Grange Bul Tourists ranging in age from maintained and was in the best for the coming year is 78. Fur letin. I remember the amused 16 to 21 years and residing in the condition of janitorial upkeep of thermore, this car also has a mul look that Morton Thompkins gave area from Twin Falls, Idaho, to all schools which he visited; ti-purpose use and is sometimes the assembly. I think he had Baker, Ore., are visiting Metho We are proud that this could be used in the place of a school bus wondered about that himself. dist projects and churches in Ida said of our school. We are also when small groups need to be What was the matter with their ho, Oregon and Washington. Miss pleased that after a prudent study transported to extra - curricular schooling? Eugenia Seuell is Nyssa delegate. of our fire insurance program and activities. 1 don’t know how to play cards Other sites on the agenda in by regrouping of our policies we These trips are always pertain myself, but on a few occasions I clude touring Idaho, Washington, have been able to save $580 on ing to school activities, and the have been present at a card party. Puget Sound, Willamette and this item the past year. There has public should feel assured that As I listened to the conversation, Oregon Stal t|A universities. An- been an increase in the Social they are not furnishing a car for I couldn’t help but think of what other attract twn ’__ __ is the ... Goodwill Security account, but this is auto purposes other than such func I heard an old professor say more Industries in Spokane. matic in all businesses. tions. than 50 years ago about the kind We cannot leave the subject of of talk that ran around the ordi VISIT IN FLINDERS HOME The increase shown in the In dustrial Accident account has oc transportation without discussing nary boarding house table: "Why Mr. and Mrs. Keith Child visit curred because of the change in one of the largest items on the it is discouraging!” ed Saturday at the home of his our rating which is set by the proposed budget—the purchasing One hundred and eighty years uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. state, and of course the increase of a new school bus. Originally ago, Alexander Hamilton, a great Elwood Flinders. They were en in our Liability Insurance is a di our program was set up with the man, but not a great American, route to Quincy, Wash., where rect result of the recent ruling proposed plan of replacing one said contemptuously of the mass they will make their home. They by the courts concerning the re bus per year over a 10-year per of common people, “Pfaugh! It also called on Mr. and Mrs. sponsibilities of a school district iod. Somewhere along the line is a great beast!” Clyde Bybee while here. to its students. this plan was not followed, and Mr. and Mrs. Child were mar When we see who it is back of the bus which we plan to retire the stage running our government ried May 25 in the Salt Lake LDS New Furnace Planned in Gym from service this year is a 1948 The major expense along the model—a model which is almost no matter how hard our president temple. repair line for the coming year completely obsolete on today’s and too few of our really devoted public servants try to raise the read between the lines, as well as will be purchase of a new furnace highways. welfare of our people even an what’s printed there? for the old gymnasium. The pres ent heating plant is not only in “Reserve" Bus Used Extensively inch, whom do we blame? Our schools were instituted by It is true that it is used for We’d better blame ourselves. adequate but beyond repair. what we term the “reserve” bus, We’d better read the editorials our founding fathers to make us This building, although old and but nevertheless it makes many able to govern ourselves, to carry thought by many to be quite use runs during the year, particularly and find who is fighting Wayne on a free government. At the last less, nevertheless serves quite a during the athletic season and at Morse here in Oregon, and why. election, just one-half of us cared purpose to the school system. Not any time that a regular bus is out It is sticking out plainly for all enough about having a free coun only is it used for the elementary of service for repairs or is in use thoughtful people to see who try to get out and vote at the pri physical education programs, but for some extra-curricular activity. doesn’t like Frank Church in Ida maries. The rest of us ought to in the dead of winter all of the Whether this bus makes one or ho, and why? A few private in have to move to Russia and let terests or the people who graduat grades spend their recess time hundred trips during the year, ed from high school and really Khrushchev do our thinking! within the protection of its walls. one —ANNA D. S. PRATT the fact remains that the brakes We, therefore, feel that this is a are unsafe and parts for complete needed and justified expense. repair are not available. Such Another necessity in the ex equipment as the motor mounts pense items is the purchase of a are obsolete and these repair new water line Within the past parts are not easily obtainable. year the present line has broken The bus which we propose to re- in numerous places and is beyond tire to the position of “reserve” further repair. bus upon the purchase of a new Road Repair Item Dropped one is a 1952 model and an in- Deleted from the budget after teresting fact to the reader should the public hearing following the be that the oldest bus being of initial election has been the fered for trade by the other amount budgeted for repair and schools in the district is a 1952. black - topping of some of the “Not Being Extravagant" roadway and area adjacent to the When we consider all the facts, shop, cafeteria and little theater. we feel that we are not being ex Although the board thought that travagant by asking the taxpay this repair work was needed, we ers to replace this obsolete bus have tried to abide with wishes with a new model this year, but of the voting public and decided rather are making the only safe that this was one project that and prudent decision that could could be postponed until a later be made. date. It has been with this same atti- There has been a great deal I tude that we have tried to ap- of interest in the driver training i proach all of the matters pertain program and the car which the ing not only to this budget but to system purchases for this use. We all the many details which must think that the public will be in necessarily come before a school terested in knowuig how we ob I board. You have given us the tain this car, how much it costs ! honor and the duty to represent the district to maintain, and how I you by electing us to the board, [ and we have prepared and sub- ' mitted to you what we feel is a very conservative budget. We are desirous of obtaining for the children of this district Lawn Mowers I the finest education that can be 1 obtained for the money that you $2.50 — $5.00 1 the taxpayer and voting public 104 Main Street — Nyssa, Oregon desire to spend. and The final decision rests in your ALL TOOLS! hands. Sincerely, FRED ARAI 217 Good Avenue—Nvssa, Oregon MARK E HARTLEY 509 Main Si. Nyua Nyssa School Board Members THE GATE CITY JOURNAL THURSDAY. JUNE 7. 1962 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON School Operation Expenses Discussed In Third Letter by Board Members The Rev. Ludlow Bible School Picnic And Program Slated Is Reappointed At Lutheran Church - KT _ AS INySSO x OStOT During the Idaho Conference of Methodists held last week in La Grande, Bishop A. Raymond Grant of Portland appointed the Rev. Paul L. Ludlow to the Nyssa church for the coming year. The Ludlows have served the local church since June 1955. Other appointments in this area include that of the Rev. Grace Weaver to the church at Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Miss Weaver has been serving in Alaska. The Rev. and Mrs. William Ralphs (nee Margaret Toothman) will serve the Emmett, Sweet and Ola churches. The Rev. and Mrs. Willis Lud- low and family have moved to Dallas, Texas, where he will work on his degree in theology and also serve a pastorate there. Also during the conference a resolution in opposition to legaliz ed gambling in any form was passed by those in attendance Another resolution was passed opposing television programs that degrade “human personality.’’ Faith Lutheran church vacation Bible school program will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the church. A picnic will be held on the church lawn immediately follow ing the program. Those attending are asked to take enough wieners or hamburgers and buns to serve members of their family, plus one covered dish. Outdoor grills will be furnished. All families of the church are invited to attend the Sunday pro gram and picnic. ROSWELL PASTOR TO HOLD ADRIAN SUNDAY SERVICE The Rev. Richard C. Mastbrook, minister of Sterry Memorial Pres byterian church in Roswell, will conduct the 11 o'clock morning worship service Sunday morning, June 10, at Kingman Memorial Community church in Adrian. Church school will meet at the regular time, 9:45 a.m. RECEIVE MASONIC DEGREES At a special meeting of Golden Rule lodge 147, AF&AM, held May 28, Charles Zinn and Melvin Barstad were given their entered apprentice degrees, conferred by Bill Morrison. Cecil H. Morrison presented Masonic aprons • and the apron lecture. Main speaker of the eve- VISIT IN QUINOWSKI HOME Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gigsteb of jning was Clyde Marcus of On- Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wilson Jtario. Next communication meeting is were Sunday visitors in the scheduled June 11. Charles Quinowski home. i CONCRETE LAWN ORNAMENTS Bird Baths, Flower Pots, Etc. Open Monday Thru Friday (After 5 p.m.) And All Day Saturday and Sunday (ACROSS FROM SUGAR FACTORY — NYSSA) t Every season,George proves it... A I t * i¡* r •Ur A * & > .♦ 5, * y ** - A' ♦ € * L 'V <k • • fi, » MiLK iS THE MoST NUTRiTiOUS DRinK Pour yourself a cool glass of milk right now. Pour it to the brim, from a chilled, frosty pitcher. Taste the natural, sweet goodness. Feel the energy-giving, nerve-soothing benefits. take it quick, cool & casual with dairy foods Milk belongs on your daily menu. Milk travels so fast from pitcher to glass to your good health! George Shaw, veteran Minnesota Vikings quarterback, and 1961-1962 Oregon Dairy Princess Barbara Steinfeld, toast good health with a tall glass of milk. George relies upon the quick energy milk gives him during the season... •nd after the season when he's home in Portland working with June S. Jones Investment Company. WE WELCOME YOU io NYSSA'S ANNUAL FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY WE SHARPEN WE INVITE YOU TO SEE US FOR INSURANCE BOB THOMPSON AGENCY SMITH SHOP JUNE RENSTROM INSURANCE AGENCY BERNARD EASTMAN AGENCY 315 Main Street — Nyssa, Oregon NYSSA INSURANCE AGENCY 105 Main Street — Nyssa. Oregon w
