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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1963 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON 100 Students Named on Honor Roll For Semester at Nyssa High School Boardman Project Studied at Session TAP Nets $414.51 (From the Nys»i High Bulldog) Hospital Auxiliary To Elect New Officers At Monday Meeting PAGE SEVEN Importance of Agriculture Stressed As FFA Boys Observe National Week (Continued from Page 1) “We made it!” NHS’ers, the necessary to call for a referendum TAP campaign brought in a total Next regular meeting and elec V icki Maxfield and Lynn Jackson earned perfect GPA's or a vote on the question would of $414.51. This amount is the tion By JOHN LYTLE, Chapter Reporter of officers for Malheur Me for this semester at Nyssa high school. One hundred NHS’ers be reduced. Existing law pro most collected since 1954. morial hospital auxiliary will be Vocational agriculture students in Nyssa high School are achieved above a 3.00 average. Vicki, a senior, takes Journal vides that 15 percent of the bona Helped by $15 from the FHA. Monday, Feb. 25, in the hospital joining Future Farmers of America members throughout the ism II, Home Economics III, library, modern problems, ad fide contributors sign a petition $5 from the Spanish Club and basement. nation in activities to focus attention on the importance of vanced placement English and world literature. Lynn earned to order a vote on the question $11.90 from a junior high candy M< mbers of the nominating agriculture during National FFA week, Feb. 16-23. a 4.00 average last term and is enrolled in English III. Biology’ of continuance of the beef coun sale, the proceeds were brought committee report that names ap “Agriculture—Vital to America” is this year’s FFA week pearing on the ballot will be theme. The farm boys are undertaking a campaign to inform --♦II, U. S. history, physics, Al- cil.My amendment would provide up to $402.51. In answer to the TAP article Fangen, president; Freida Sen. Yturri Describes Those achieving annua grade ] ?aff point - that 10 percent of people owning written in the Gate City Journal Mabie Holcomb, vice president; Jessie the general public about the*----------------------------- ——-- be sufficient to ask for a by Clyde Swisher, the George Morgan, secretary; Ethel Lawr importance of the agricultural lop rural leadership and good citi Legislative Activities averages from 3.5 to 3.9 are cattle industry to America and of zenship and to stimulate the boys vote on the question. Smit family of Apple Valley made ence, treasurer. (Continued from Page 1) Sondra Holmes, Mary Evans, Hopes io Speed Refunds the numerous and wide varie to better achievement in their a $12 donation. Ladies serving on the nominat used for the development of the Kathleen McPartland, Hazel ty of opportuinties that exist study and work toward successful ing committee were Mrs. Charles I hope by these amendments to' No Cure-All watershed program for Eastern Dillon, Ann Cleaver, Karen Saito, in this field for young men who establishment in farming or other J. Smith, Mrs. John Olsen and Oregon. This development would Jeanie Seuell, Judy Maulding, speed the refunds to individuals I have a background of farm ex- occupations related to agriculture. Throat lozenges and mouth Mrs. James Nichols. be of great value to Eastern Ore Jim Benedict, Christy N. Wyckott, who do not wish to contribute to washes only mask bad breath; All members are urged to at , perience and training. The Nyssa chapter has 52 mem gon and would lead to eventual Bill Lawrence, Judy Nedry, Patty the beef council. As much as six they can’t cure it. , “ We have such an abundance bers. Officers are Dean Peterson, tend this Monday meeting. improvement of its economy. Urry, Wayne Overstake, Toni months have been taken to return of food in America that people president; Greg Duff, vice preai- refunds to people who do not The delegation feels that this Fife. are taking farmers for granted,” ■ , dent; Gene Jones, secretary; is far more important than other Steve Hunt. JoAnn Durfee, Vic wish to contribute. I hope that j said Carl Devin, vocational agri-1 Chuck Palmer, treasurer; John items which have been approved. Haburchak, Ralph Tidwell, Mar because of the elimination of the : culture teacher and FFA adviser. Lytle, reporter; Jim Tracy, scrap- ' We will endeavor to restore this cia Wyckoff, Susan Schenk, Lyn need to verify the sale of animals, “Actually, farming is our largest ! book reporter; Dennis Wilson, appropriation and to eliminate da Cundall, Greg Sumner, Owen refunds can be speeded to follow and most vital industry and it is sentinel; Doug Patterson, conduc that amount from other far more Berrett, Judy Laurance, Glenda within 30 days after request. becoming increasingly important tor. These amendments have the By JOHN LYTLE. Chapter Reporter theoretical and experimental pro Hoffman, Katherine Farmer, Paul with our expanding population. The National Future Farmers jects for which we are spending Wilson, Robert L. Corfield, Jo- blessing of the beef council, the More than 200 people were in attendance at the 21st an In this community, particularly, organization has 383,000 members, money. Anne Strickland, Dale Laurance, cattlemen’s association and the nual FFA parent-son banquet held Monday evening, Feb. 18, most businesses and jobs are ba- with S,000 local chapters in the The nine legislators from Eas Joyce Morinaka, Linda Morrison, Farm Bureau. in the high school cafetorium. I sically dependent upon surround 50 states and Puerto Rico. Mem- tern Oregon will meet this Satur Gerald Wyckoff and Pam Alexan Because of the current discus Invocation was given by the Rev. Wallace Prowell, pastor ing farms for their existence. I ( i bership in Oregon is approximate day to discuss mutual problems. der. sion of Bureau of Land Manage of the Nyssa First Christian church. Take away the farms and for all ly 4,000. ment fees and practices through I practical purposes you would de- j Future Farmers choose the Earn 3.0 to 3.4 Averages Henigson Seeks District Court * Miss Janet Coleman was se out the western states and in stroy the entire community.” Harold Henigson of Nyssa has Those students earning 3.0 to Washington, D.C., I have success I lected chapter sweetheart by In addition to the Nyssa FFA week of George Washington’s 3 4 are Mary Pond, Karen Smith, reported to me that the Malheur the members and presented a chapter parent-son banquet held, birthday each year for the ob fully requested the House Natural servance of National FFA week. County Bar association desires to Clark Draper, David Sherbert, i Resour?es committee to draft a jacket by Greg Duff. Monday, Feb. 18, local members Although usually recognized as a have a district court established Vicki Newman, Joan Hewett, Roy memorial to Congress, urging that Corsages were presented to Mrs. have planned a Radio day Satur i Revolutionary war general and Gibson, Connie Irby, Betty Cru- for Malheur county at Vale. This son, Carl Devin, adviser’s wife; Mrs. day, Feb. 23. Sharen Jean Peine, Nancy body to insist that increased ten the first President of the U.S., plan does not contemplate the ure or extension of leases be giv Glen Peterson, mother of the Explanation of FFA Given Washington’s first love was the immediate elimniation of the jus Leavitt. David Sumpter, Suzanne en to those who lease from the chapter president; Mrs. Virginia Stunz. Marilyn Lewis, Ralph Car Membership in FFA is made farm He was one of the first in tices of peace. BLM. I Steffens, adviser of the local FHA up of farm boys who are students the nation to practice contour By Mrs, G. E. Mackey They would continue to serve ter, Margie Morton. chapter and Miss Coleman. j To Stabilize Industry Douglas Moss, Neal Bohannon, of vocational agriculture in high planting, crop rotations, fertiliza- ADRIAN — Mr. and Mrs. Bob in their present capacity. It could A special program was given school, The organization’s acti . tion and other soil conservation Rita Booth, Larry Hirai, Terry This memorial will follow along Parker will be honored at an open mean that Malheur county would have both a district court and the Oft, Noble Morinaka, Brenda Dra j the philosophy adopted by the house reception Sunday, Feb. 24, by Dean Peterson, Doug Patter vities are designed to help deve- I and improvement methods. JP’s. I would appreciate the views per, Newell Cleaver, Ralph Leav I Interim Committee on Natural from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of son, Lynn Jackson and Ann Clea of the people of Malheur county itt, Eugene Brown, Eugene Mason, Resources concerning state lands, i his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon ver, relating to the proposed new vo-ag building. as to whether or not they want a Colleen Christensen, Michael Oft, This policy provided that lessees Parker in Adrian. Mary English, Steve Henigson. should be given longer terms, that The couple was married Nov. Devin Presents Awards district court. they should be allowed to im 10, 1962. at the base chapel in The effort of certain legislators More Honorees Listed Instructor Devin presented to change the name of the John Caron Jackson, Leila Farmer, prove their own leased acreage, Yuma, Ariz. The new Mrs. Par chapter foundation awards to sev Day dam was defeated in the Marilyn Clarkson, Carolyn Ten- if they so desire. This philosophy ker is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. eral members including Gene The social event of Treasure Valley Community college’s House this week. Although the sen, Virginia Lewis, John Lytle, would, if adopted, curtail un E. E. Chambers of Reno, Nev. Jones, public speaking; Charles winter quarter will be held Saturday evening, Feb. 23, when All friends and neighbors are Palmer, farm mechanics; Roy the student council will host the first annual Sweetheart ball. matter was referred back to com Cherie Okano, Brent Schulthies, necessary government spending mittee, it was obvious that it has Gary Wilson, Leonard Lowtrip, and stabilize an industry which invited to attend. Gibson, farm electricity; Dean Student Council President Mel Baldwin announced plans found its permanent resting place! Mike McCrady, Chuck Obenchain, has been on shaky ground in re Peterson, dairy farming; John for the ball at the regular council meeting last Tuesday eve Mr. and Mrs. Henry Day visit spect to policies of the BLM. Morris Williams, John Beck, Dale Lytle, soil and water manage To Discuss Taxation Plans A hearing was held concerning ed Friday afternoon at the home ment; Jim Tracy, crop farming; ning. Plans call for live music and a buffet table for refresh Mitchell, D. L. Fife. Hearings have continued for Verna Jean Clarkson, Georgia the ambulance legislation passed of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Topliff. ments. The dance will be held*--------------------------------------- Dennis Wilson, livestock farming; the past two or three weeks on Peterson, Wilma Williamson, John by the 1961 Legislature and sub Mrs. G. E. Mackey visited her Jay Garner, Star Greenhand; and at the school cafeteria imme Community college. The display, the various forms of taxation. Berg, Michael Hirai, Nancy Lytle, sequently repealed by the House mother, Mrs. Florence Gowey, diately following the Treasure to which the public is invited, is Commencing with my next art Mary Jo Van Zelf, Louise Carter, of Representatives. The question and her sister, Mrs. Lois Durocher Peterson, chapter Star Farmer. Valley Community college vs. I to be held at Ontario high school icle, I shall set forth the various Chuck Corak, Carol Haney, Jerry now arises before the Highways and family of Boise several days On behalf of Safeway stores, College of Idaho junior var cafeteria. plans in order that the people of Hendricks, Doug Skeen, Marilyn committee as to whether there is last week. Joe Rodriguez presented Green sity basketball game. This annual event is open to my district may understand and Gonyer, Nadine Spitze, Sherrie need for control of ambulances Leave for Washington hand awards. A certificate and All students and faculty are in all artists of Treasure Valley. examine the various plans and Glenn and Alan Cottle. check in the amount of $10 was and ambulance service. Another! Mrs. Del Grannis and children to this highlight on the so- Those who intend to exhibit work inform me of their views. given to Jay Gamer, while a cer vited hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21 left should contact Mrs. McCutchen cial calendar. Saturday to visit her uncle The Nurses association met in at 1 p.m. in the Capitol building. and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Caw tificate and $5 check went to Van Convocation Program Set at the college or register by Timmerman Couple Schulthies. Salem and did a little indirect The Treasure Valley chorus un- March 1 at the John Estano Photo dry of Sunnyside, Wash. Enroute Arai Named Honorary Farmer lobbying. They had a coffee for Dies in Auto Mishap To Serve on Committee der direction of Dr. Sam Pobanz ] Gallery in Ontario, the legislators Which was well at Mr. and Mrs. John Timmerman, _ Representative Dick Hoyt of , she visited her brother-in-law and | Fred Arai was named honorary will perform their musical pro tended. Ina Brown represented their sons, Gerrit of Nyssa and Corvallis and I will serve on a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wiggins farmer and was presented a gram, “Beauty Is Truth,” at the Malheur county and it was a John, Jr., of Rome left Tuesday sub - committee to make recom- and family of Pendleton. Monday, Feb. 25, student convo mendations to the committee af Mr. and Mrs. George DeHaven plaque for this degree. pleasure to visit with her. evening for Shelton, Wash., where ter further study of the ambu cation of the college. and family were Sunday dinner WELDING Although the Legislature has they were called following a two- Speaker of the evening was is a repeat performance moved very slowly up to this car accident which claimed the lance problem first, whether or guests of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones who addressed the by This — and — chorus of work which has time, the tempo increased sharply lives of their son and daughter- not there should be an ambulance Bruce DeHaven and family of group with the speech presented met the with great approval during General Repairs this week and committees are in-law, Peter and Mary Timmer bill, and secondly, provisions to Weiser. by him at the Snake River district stagings in Treasure Valley. This Mmes. Elvin Bonde and Charles skills contest. now in high gear and it seems man. They were killed Sunday be considered and adopted should will be the last performance of TRUCKS — TRACTORS like old times to debate, argue on state highway 14A near Shel an ambulance bill seem necessary. Merritt of Emmett were Sunday “ Beauty Is Truth” until the Pen The Nyssa chapter of Future Work is continuing by Senator dinner guests of their brother-in- CARS — MACHINERY and discuss, once more. ton. Yturri and I concerning fire dis law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farmers of America wishes to dleton Choral festival in March, Also killed in the mishap was tricts and the excessive cost for Looney. thank all persons and businesses Art Exhibit Announced VISIT FRIENDS IN MELBA KYGAR'S Nellie G. Everts, 40, of Belfair, the suppression of fires. Several home of Mrs. Bill Willis. that helped in making their 1963 Mrs Muriel McCutchen, art in- Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brammer Wash. The Timmermans’ daugh parent-son banquet a success. structor, has announced Malheur county residents appear t h a t Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Parker1 REPAIR SHOP visited Saturday evening with Mr. ter, Vickie, 14, suffered a broken i March 6 will be the date of the ed before the Senate Natural Re returned Monday from a trip to j 111 Bower Nyssa and Mrs. Jim Smith and girls at leg and was hospitalized at Shel sources i first annual art exhibit of TV committee to testify. Af Reno, Nev. They were accompa Vary Party Fare Melba, Idaho. Smith was former ton. ter counseling with these inter home by their son and his Texture is as important as fla- j ly employed at the Journal office. Funeral arrangements for the ested individuals, a clear solution nied new bride, Mr and Mrs. Bob Par-1 vor in planning party fare. If you Timmerman couple were still can be resolved. ker. have a creamy pate, also plan to j pending at press time Wednesday. I am receiving an increased sup Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ford of Par serve a crunchy instant toasted j ply of mail from the people in ma, Mrs. Stanley Hill and Mrs. onion dip as well. Make it with i TOASTERS — IRONS — ELECTRIC MIXERS — ate. FRONT END Harney and Malheur counties, Mary Hatt were Saturday after cream cheese, softened with but Nyssa Births ... DAVID D. BARNHART Feb. 13—To Mr. and Mrs. Dean which I sincerely appreciate. Only noon visitors at the home of Mr. I ter and cream, or with sour I 109 South Fifth St. Nyssa, Oregon Phone 372-3167 ALIGNMENT Barlow of Vale, an 8-pound, 14% - by your indications of feeling and Mrs. Vernon Parker. Mr and cream. can I adequately represent your Mrs. Paul Johnston of Ontario ounce son, Ross Quentin. and Feb. 14 — To Mr. and Mrs. thoughts concerning various leg visited Sunday afternoon at the Parker home. George Pullins of New Plymouth, islative matters. WHEEL a 7-pound, 7-ounce son, Mark Recent Meeting* SATURDAY DINNER GUESTS Attend Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kurtz, Mrs Saturday evening dinner guests R. D. McKinley Feb. 14—To Mr. and Mrs. Alvy BALANCING and Mrs. Earl L. Tuma of Payette, a 9-pound, of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Jackson Winn attended a Migrant Minis were Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Robin 14%-ounce daughter, Frankie meeting Feb. 13 in Nyssa. General Repairing Darlene. son of Weiser, Mr. and Mrs. Jay try Mrs. Winn attended a Migrant McCamish of Meridian, Mr. and Feb. 18—To Mr. and Mrs. Rich Ministry workshop in Boise Feb. ard Needs of Nyssa, a son, un Mrs. Harold Wilson. 11-12. CERTIFIED and UNCERTIFIED STOCK named. Mr and Mrs. W E. Ashcraft Mental Illness Hospitalise* Many were Sunday visitors at the home Phone 372-3570 One out of every 12 Americans of their Mr. and Mrs. Fay Collins were daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nyssa, Oregon I weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. will be hospitalized for mental Bob Hamilton and Johnny of illness at some time in his life. . Everette Frasier in Boise. Boise. Happy Dozen card club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W E. Ashcraft. Adrian American Legion auxil iary sponsored a pancake and waffle supper Saturday evening in the grade school cafetorium. Awards Given, Sweetheart Honored Al Annual FFÀ Parent-Son Banquet B. Parker Couple To Be Honored Al Sunday Event Treasure Valley College Announces Events Planned in Immediate Future APPLIANCE REPAIRS SEED GRAIN Towne Garage Maple Window Accent Accepts Story By Clyde T. Swisher Sale (From the Ny«wn. High Bulldog) Clyde Swisher, English depart ment chairman and journalism in structor, was recently notified that a short story entitled ‘Cross ed Wires” had been accepted for publication in a forthcoming is sue of “Accent” magazine. This is the first short story to be published, but articles by Swisher have appeared in “Stu dent and Publisher” and Rutgers University “Targum.” Swisher received training in creative writing from Frank H. 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