THE GATE CITY JOURNAL
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Published Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon.
Bntered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission
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Under the Act of March 3, 1878.
Retain Reorganization Act
(A Guest Editorial)
One of the initiative measures on the ballot this com­
ing November is designed to repeal the 1957 School Dis­
trict Reorganization Act. In 1957 the people of Oregon
created a law whereby small districts, by democratic
action, could consolidate into larger districts for more
efficient administrative purposes. Since this law was
passed a large number of small districts have consolidat­
ed with larger units. It is generally felt that this was a
step in the right direction for the improvement of edu­
cational opportunity for large numbers of students who
had previously attended schools in districts too small to
offer a well rounded program.
The Nyssa School District did not feel the effects of
this 1957 law, for we had previously consolidated with
the Arcadia and Oregon Trail Districts. It is unlikely, if
this law is repealed, that it would have any effect on this
district as it is now constituted. It is possible, however,
should this initiative measure carry, that 50 people within
a district could by petition force an election to determine
whether or not the incorporation of any small district
into a larger unit was still desirable.
Most of the units where reorganization has taken
place have proceeded to build their educational plants
to accommodate the increased enrollments resulting from
consolidation. Should small units achieve the goal of
separation from the larger unit, the waste of physical
facilities would be almost as great as the loss to the
youngsters of their greater educational opportunities.
While there was a great deal of opposition among the
patrons of Oregon Trail when consolidation was approv­
ed, it is not evident now that there is any desire to return
to the smaller units. The same can be said for Arcadia.
Without doubt there are some in both areas who would
like to see the old districts restored.
Just a year ago the districts near Adrian consolidated
after many years of striving toward this goal. Plans are
under way to provide the buildings to sustain the con­
solidated district under a single administrative board and
superintendent. The people of this new district would
undoubtedly resent any attempt to return to the many
small units which prevailed there for so many years. If
the repeal is successful, 50 people could force an election
to determine whether or not any part of the consolidated
district could break away from the larger unit. The
directors of the larger district might be uncertain about
providing an adequate plant for their increased enroll­
ment. Uncertainty would prevail.
A vote to repeal the law allowing reorganization
would be a step in the wrong direction as far as education
in Oregon is concerned.
WALTER L. McPARTLAND
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Superintendent of Nyssa Schools
Study Class Slated
At Methodist Church
ST. PAUL'S GUILD HOLDS
MEETING AT TAYLOR HOME
St. Paul’s Episcopal guild met
The text ”Who Cares” will be Oct. 3 at the home of Mrs. Eddie
used for the study class beginning Taylor with 11 members in at­
Monday morning at 9:30 in the tendance. Mrs. Jake Fischer con­
Methodist church parlor. The ducted the business meeting, at
which time plans for a rummage
class is being sponsored by the sale were discussed.
Woman’s Society of Christian Ser­
The Rev. Armand Larive was
vice and Mrs. Roy Knoedler will in charge of the program.
be leader.
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Each section of the text was MISSION CIRCLE MEETS
submitted to a consultant with
Women’s Mission eircle of the
training and experience in the Missionary Baptist church held a
subject covered in order to secure regular meeting Oct. 4 in the
competent criticism and sugges­ church. Election of officers was
tions. The text deals with per­ held The doctrine of death was
sons of special needs, problems studied.
they face and their efforts to ach­
Next meeting will be Thursday,
ieve fullness in life. At the same Oct. 18. Lesson will be ‘The Doc­
time the role of the church is trine of Immortality.”
examined, as individuals, as a
All interested persons are in­
congregation and community.
vited to attend.
Farewell Service Untied Nation Theme Rey Qarl Bums
Miss Leila Alampay Greeis Friends, Scheduled
by Methodists
.
Sunday Used
Discusses Activities in Journal Leiter For Kent Anderson At General Meeting Is NeW Minister
Of Local Church
(The following letter, received by the Journal, was written by
Leila Alampay, Nyssa's foreign exchange student during the 1961-
62 school year. Miss Alampay, from the Philippines, resided with
the Paul House family during her Nyssa stay.)
Sept. 11, 1962
NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL:
Hi, people! How is everybody? So far, the only people
I’ve heard from are the Rineharts, the Wahlerts, and of course,
my family. How about some j etters from the others? I’ll be
very happy io get some Nyssa ♦--------------------------------------
letters. Hope Rosa is having brother Rey (Reynoldo) and I re­
fun; if not as much, more than paired our bird cage and he’s lots
happier now (I think). He just
I had last year.
As of now, I have racked by
brains as to what, where and how
of college and I’ve been planning
and changing my thoughts. But
anyway, we’ve decided finally (I
hope), that I’ll take up secretarial
studies for 1 or 2 years. The school
finds the job for their students
aside from giving a good training
for office work.
May Return to "States'*
I’m hoping an’ wishing this will
come true.
My aunt and uncle who have
been in the States are asking me
if I want to go back there with
them. They like living there as
they think the living standards
are better and they’re planning to
return. If there are no problems
involved, I’ve got a pretty good
plan. While waiting for the time
(1 to 2 years from now), I’ll be
taking up the secretarial course.
I’ll try to get a scholarship; just
like my aunt and uncle will try
to do, too, and then study there
for my college education. After
college, I could try to apply for
a job over there and then — I'd
Methodist Woman’s Society of
Christian Service members held
their general meeting Oct. 4 in
j the church sanctuary. A United
Nations theme in decorations and
t worship setting was used.
Mrs. Eugene Butzer led devo-
i tions paying tribute to Dag Ham.
merskjold and Mrs. W. W. Foster
| was program leader for “The
| United Nations Family.”
j
Mrs. Kinsey Keveren presided
during the business session, at
I which time it was announced the
I Lenora circle will serve the Meth-
1 odist Men’s dinner on Oct. 15.
Members are invited as guests of
the Vale society at a 12:30 lunch­
eon Oct. 16 to hear a report of
the sixth assembly of the society
held in May at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Paul Ludlow reported th»t
the first session of the stuaj ciass
on “Persons of Special Needs”
KENT ARDEN ANDERSON
will be held next Monday morn­
. . . Called to Serve Mission
ing at 9:30 in the church parlor.
I I Mrs. Bill Wilson will be society
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A farewell testimonial for Kent ! representative for the World
THE REV. CARL V. BURNS
Arden Anderson will be held Community day observance Nov. . . . Serves Missionary Baptists
at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, in the 2 sponsored by United Church
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Nyssa First ward chapel prior to Women.
The congregation of Missionary
his departure on an LDS mission.
Guests were Mrs. Leo Beers of Baptist church wishes to an­
The young missionary is a son of i Sausalito, Calif., and Cora Stock- nounce that they now have a full-
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton D. Anderson, ! fleth, formerly of Payette, with time pastor in the field.
route 2, Parma.
the latter becoming a member of
The Rev. Carl V. Burns has
President Ray Dewey of Em­ the group.
accepted
a call to the local church
mett will deliver the address dur­
Mrs. Cecil Evans and Mrs. Roy
ing the evening program. Musi­ Knoedler were hostesses to the and has moved with his family to
Nyssa.
cal selections will be provided by 23 ladies in attendance.
The new Nyssa minister was
Mrs. Dereld Baxter of Caldwell,
bom in Alabama and moved to
Eldene Atkinson of Emmett and
Homecoming Dinner California in his early teenage
LaVae Goodman of Roy, Utah.
years. His home was established
Remarks will be by Bishop To Be Held Sunday
in Watsonville and at the age of
Frell Blair.
17 he was converted and united
Following the testimonial ser­ At Christian Church
A homecoming potluck dinner with the Missionary Baptist
vice, the missionary will be hon­
ored at an open house reception. will be held following church ser­ church there.
vices Sunday morning at the local
He was called to the work of
Christian church, according to the ministry two years later and
Mrs. Elvin Ballou, a member of studied for the work from that
the planning committee.
time until the present.
Scheduled to speak during the
The Rev. Burns and his wife,
program are Mrs. J. S. Beem of Hilda, have five children. They
Ontario who will give a history ! are Judith, 12; Nadine, 10; Jimmy,
held in St. Mary’s church near of the local church and the Rev. ' 9; Jerry, 7 and Calvin, 2. The
the grade school.
Bob Dewey, a former member I family is now residing in the
Teachers for the various classes who is now minister of the Home­ church parsonage at 203 North
are: grades 1 and 2, Mrs. Eugene | dale Christian church.
Second street.
Pratt; grades 3 and 4, Mrs. Chris-I Special music and group sing­
The minister extends an invi­
tina Fischer; grades 5 and 6, Sis­ ing are also planned for the after­ tation of welcome to all who wish
ter Christine; grades 7 and 8, noon program.
to call upon him, whatever the
Father Baumgartner; high school,
All former members and friends occasion may be. It is his desire
Sister Camillus.
of the church are invited to at­ to serve the Lord and help make
Pre-school religious instruction tend this special gathering.
the community a better place in
for children from 4 to 6 years of
which to live and raise families.
age are held Wednesday after­ ENTERTAINS EX-PRESIDENTS
noons from 1:15 to 2:15. Eileen
Mrs. Angie Cook entertained LEAVES FOR UTAH
Bosselman is pre-school superin­ Monday afternoon for members of
Boyd Blair left Oct. 4 for Ogden
tendent for these classes held in the Past Presidents club of the and Logan, Utah, to visit relatives
the Nyssa parish hall at Third American Legion auxiliary. Nine prior to entering the LDS mission
and Park avenue.
ladies were in attendance.
home Monday in Salt Lake City.
Adult Fall Inquiry Classes io Begin
“ou„ds October 16 at Si. Bridget's Church
I’ve lost some of the ]
I’d gained! When I arrived_
Nyssa, I was 86 pounds, and when 1 The Fall Inquiry class of St.
I left I was 100. While in Califor- j Bridget’s Catholic church will be-
nia, I gained ’nother five and that! gin Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m.
made 105 pounds. But now. I’m I and will be held in the Ryan room
scrawny, weighing 94 pounds. I’m of the new Catholic Rectory on
eating loads but I still can’t re­ Fifth and Locust avenue in Nyssa,
gain those “Pounds of Flesh.” I it has been announced by Father
guess it’s the weather—some of John Baumgartner.
my FAT has just evaporated be­
These classes are for adults only
cause of the heat! (I think Philip­ and will cover such topics as
pine weather is VERY recom­ man’s quest for happiness, the
mendable to those who like to be creation, the fall of man, prepara­
SLIM.)
tion of the world for a redeemer
I’ve been really busy since Aug. and the story of Christ. Other
12—visiting and receiving visitors, subjects scheduled for discussion
giving talks, writing articles for are revelation, the Trinity, the
different magazines and helping Mystical Body, grace, the sacra­
our school (Mapua) interview ments and modeling of lives after
some applicants for next year’s that of Christ.
AFS.
Sound film strips will illustrate
I’m also helping mother with some of the talks, Father Baum­
the chores at home since our gartner said. Since these classes
helpers went home to their pro­ will be conducted on an informal
vince. It’s harvest time over there basis, questions from members
now. Aside from that, I’m also are always welcome and will be I
helping my uncle in his painting answered. There are absolutely j
jobs.
no obligations and no fees.
Private classes covering the
Have Pet Parakeet
above subjects will also be given
My sister Thelma (I call her should Tuesday night be an in­
Teks) just got a parakeet from convenient time.
one of her friends in the office.
These instructions are primarily
The bird’s name is GJ (George intended for those who are not |
Jeffreys) after the guy’s name, Catholic but any Catholic wishing |
He surely is noisy (the bird, I further instructions in religion is
mean). To mother, he is noisy, welcome to any or all the ses­
but to Teks and me, he is singing. sions.
He is quite a show-off, too. My
Missionary Baptist
Church News
- Student Classes Now Under Way
Already under way are relig­
Rev. Carl V. Burns. Pastor
Schedule of Sunday Services:
9:45 a m.—Sunday school with
classes for all ages.
11 a m.—Morning worship ser­
vice.
7 p.m.—Bible training course.
8 p.m. — Evening worship ser­
vice.
Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. — Prayer
meeting and Bible study.
All are very welcome to each
service; always a gospel message.
FRIDAY-OCTOBER 12
OR DRAW . . .
We 11 Be Rooting for You Bulldogs and Know
That You'll Display Your Usual Good
Sportsmanship, in Which We Can
All Take Great Pride!
FANGEN BROS. FLORAL
West of Nyssa on Adrian Highway
ATTENDS LDS CONFERENCE
Loses Weight in Philippines
IN YOUR
WIN —LOSE
loves bananas and guavas.
Talking about pets, my eldest
brother Romy (Romeo) has two
white mice couples, and the two
mommies had eight babies each.
Now we have 20! They are really
cute now that they have their
white furs on.
Mother thinks we can open up
a pet shop. We have mice, a bird,
some goldfish and rainbow fish.
I think I’m going to get a cat or
a dog. I prefer a bulldog or a
poodle because a cat might eat
Thelma’s bird.
Well, guess this is all the news
I can think of. I miss the differ­
ent colored autumn leaves, too,
aside from missing Bonnie and
Nyssa. Till my next letter,
Love,
Leila
Mrs. J. E. Brower attended the
LDS Relief society general con­
ference from Tuesday until Fri­
day of last week in Salt Lake
City. Mrs. Eliza Weston returned
to her home here with her daugh­
ter
following a month’s visit in
have a big, big chance of going
Utah.
back to Nyssa!I!
Plans, plans . . . I’ve got lots I
of them. I’m just hoping there I
will be no financial problems.
GOOD LUCK, NYSSA !
HOMECOMING GAME
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THURSDAY. OCTOBER 11, 1962
THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON
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Phone 372-3437
ious instruction classes for stu­
dents of grades 1 to 8 and high I
school. All these classes are held |
on Mondays. In Nyssa, high school
students meet Monday mornings
from 7:30 to 8:30 in the parish
hall and classes are conducted by
Sister Camillus and Sister Chris­
tine. Grade school students meet
Monday afternoons from 4 to 5 i
o’clock in the parish hall.
Teachers for the various grades I
are: grade 1, Mrs. Sam Smit;
grade 2, Mrs. Don Lytle; grade 3,
Mrs. Herman Towne; grade 4,
Mrs. Christina Fischer; grades 5
and 6, Mrs. George Vandewall;
grades 7 and 8, Sister Camillus.
Superintendent of the grade
classes is Sister Christine. Also I
assisting are Victor Haburchak,
Barbara Smit, Nancy Lytle and I
Janice Bums.
Classes Held in Adrian Church
In Adrian, released time for re­
ligious instruction is on Monday ,
afternoons from 2:45 to 3:35 and
classes for Catholic children are
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Letters to Editor
Pendleton, Ore.
Oct. 8, 1962
I Dear Brammers:
We surely do enjoy the paper
even more since we moved. Keeps
us in touch with the folks at
Nyssa
We have bought a home in
Sherwood Heights here at Pen­
dleton so will have a permanent
address now: 3116 S. w, Kirk,
i Pendleton, Ore.
Has been a busy summer for
me. Just returned from Utah
where I stayed while our daugh­
ter had back surgery. I brought
the 13-month-old baby back so
don’t get much unpacking done.
Thanks so much for all your
I kindness to us.
NtILETA FIFE
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