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Nyssa Gate City Journal
VOLUME LVIII
The Sugar City
THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGCN. THURSDAY. JULY 18. 1963
NUMBER 29
10 Cents Per Copy
C of C Approves Council Contract 1963 Malheur Tax Assessment Totals
Demolition $39,830,784; Figure $785,194 Over 1962;
Go-Ahead on Road Covers
Of Area Landmark
the regular monthly meet Real Property Up, Personal Is Lower
Marker Erection ing, At July
9, the city council ac
Snorts Fashions
NYSSA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL squad mem
bers are shown with their coaches as they appear
ed approximately 50 years ago. Kneeling (left to
right) are Maurice Rutledge, Clarence Bean. Dal
las Duncan. William Teutsch, Jack McDonald. Bill
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Morey, Audrey Ward and Felton Duncan. Stand
ing are Coach "Prof" White, Frank Morgan, assis
tant coach; Carl Rutledge, Ken Blodgett, Hank
Teuisch, Walter Rutledge and Clair Gibson,
(Photos taken from collection of Bob Thompson.)
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THE NHS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM of ap
proximately a half century ago. Team members
are (left to right) Georgia Brown, Mildred Clark,
Chloe Johnson, Ethelwyn Boydell, Marion Mc
Donald, Elsie Gibson, Florence McDonald and
Frankie Brown.
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Longtime Newspaper Editor Recalls
Sports Activities of 50 Years Ago;
Teams Pictured in Early-Day Photos
TVCC College Names
Carl Devin as Head
Of Vo-Ag Department
At their regular monthly meet
ing, the board of trustees of Trea
sure Valley Community college
, named Carl Devin, vo-ag instruc
tor at Nyssa high school since
I 1958, to be vocational training di
rector at the college.
By BRITT NEDRY
Devin, a native of Lapwai, Ida
The 50th anniversary of the class of 1913, held at Nyssa
city park on June 30 and the interest aroused therefrom, has ho, holds an undergraduate and
developed a project showing some features of school activities master degree from the Univer-
1 sity of Idaho. He is currently
and community life of that era.
as president of the Ore-
This reporter is visiting in Nyssa (the old hometown) for i i serving
gon Vocational Agriculture Tea
two weeks, where he and Bess (Grandpa and Grandma Nedry) cher association.
are taking care of the dog, cat,*
Devin, his wife, Patricia, and
horses and grounds for Dirick obvious from the pictures. They their three sons will continue to
while he is away on his two- have also made a record in longe reside in the Nyssa community.
week cruise in Naval Reserve vity, as six of the eight girls are
living and three of them have at
training.
The Nyssa family is in San tended the school reunions held
Diego, living at a motel while the past three years.
Dirick is aboard ship. Publisher
Ted Brammer of the Gate City Grid Players Attend Reunions
Rex E. Voeller of Nyssa has
Three members of the football
Journal has arranged to run these
been appointed representative in
features in the hometown news team are living and all of them
this area for the sales organiza
paper which has been published have attended the reunions. Jack tion of Investors Diversified Ser
McDonald
has
made
the
trip
each
through all these years of growth
vices, Inc., according to Kenneth
and expansion in the Nyssa-Owy year from Phoenix, Ariz. Bill M. Taylor, district sales manager
Morey
lives
at
Caldwell
and
Au
hee area.
drey Ward has resided in the old for the company at Ontario.
Teams Make "Quite a Record"
Voeller will distribute inves
The athletic teams pictured in home region a 11 through the tors securities consisting of face
this issue of the Journal were pre- years. He has been most active amount investment certificates is
«iiminate 50 years ago (plus) and in keeping alive the old school sued by its subsidiary, Investors
^presented a small but active spirit and has organized the school Syndicate of America, Inc., and
student body. Determined to reunions for the past three years. the shares of five mutual funds.
In writing short reviews of
make up for lack in numbers they
He will work out of the Boise
displayed aggressive teamwork the past, it is impossible to give divisonal office, the district sales
and good sportsmanship. We ga all the names of people who were office at Ontario and his office
ther that they won most of their there. We can give only a sketch in the Nyssa theater building.
games and made quite a record of events and the names of those
Voeller is manager of the Nys
throughout the Snake River val who at the time happened to be sa theater. He has lived here for
on teams or officers in organiza
ley.
14 years. He has also operated
Whatever the win or loss record tions. The rest of us enjoy the the Pay-Ont Drive-In theater and
may be, they were in there doing memories of those times and prior to that owned and operated
their best under obvious handi places and say joyfully, “We were an airport in Emmett, Idaho.
caps and carrying the banner for there.”
He attended Menlo Junior col
the Nyssa schools with flourish
Next week we hope to show lege, Menlo Park, Calif., and the
and confidence.
sketches of some Nyssans active University of Idaho at Moscow.
The girls’ team, of course, had in the community life of a half He was a pilot in the Air Force
the advantage in good looks, as is century ago.
during World War II and flew
B-17’s in Italy.
Mr. and Mrs. Voeller and their
three children reside at 404 South
Eighth street, Nyssa.
NHS Student Body Small Half Century Ago
But Athletes Were Determined, Aggressive
Rex Voeller Named
Nyssa Representative
For Investment Firm
Warning! Viewing Partial Eclipse
Of Sun Saturday Can Damage Eyes
Oregon State Board of Health, Oregon Optometric asso
ciation and other groups have mailed out warnings that per
sons watching the partial eclipse of the sun Saturday, July 20,
may suffer permanent damage to their eyes.
They maintain that there is no safe way to look directly
at the sun during this period. Sun glasses, smoked glass or
- - is
- not safe,
- they
- *—
any method
say. and quote figures of in and avoid looking at the sky. And
curable burns that occurred to ! that if you must be outdoors to
many people who looked at wear sunglasses and not look at
the partial eclipse three years the sky.
ago.
Board Makes Recommendations
The infra-red rays of the sun
The state health board recom-
burn the retina and there is no : mends watching the eclipse on
known method of filtering them television. By punching a small
out that will not leave lasting hole in a piece of cardboard, hold
damage The optometric associa ing it over shoulder (with back
tion says it is best to stay indoors to sun), let the sun rays come
from 11:30 am. until 2:30 pm. | through the tiny hole and focus
'on another paper held in front
ASSISTS JOURNAL STAFF
I This will give the picture—but
Assisting at the Journal office everyone is warned not to look
in the absence of Mrs Earl Jen through the hole toward the sun
nings, regular member of the
The eclipse is the result of the
staff, is Miss Jeanie Seuell. 1962- moon passing between the earth
63 managing editor of th le Nyssa j and the sun. thus hiding part or
high school Bulldog, Mrs. Jen- | all of the sun from view The
nmgs is vacationing with her next visible eclipse will not be
family and her mother. Mrs J E | until 1970 with the next good one
Wildman
i in this area during 2017,
Nyssa Chamber of Commerce
gave “go-ahead” approval for the
erection of a road sign or signs
west of Cairo junction on U. S.
Highways 20-26, at the Wednes
day noon meeting.
The action came following a re
port that Ontario had funds for
the erection of a sign trying to
divert traffic from the two roads,
through that city and onto the
freeway. The Monday edition of
the Ontario Argus-Observer car
ried an item that the money had
been collected and final plans
were to be made later this week.
A phone call to one of the motel
operators there verified the story.
Walt Ford was nominated as
I chairman of a committee to raise
j funds necessary for the sign or
signs. He has been assisted by
Wilton Jackson in an effort to
get Ontario to leave matters as
they are now.
Other Business Discussed
County Judge Ellis White asked
that the chamber give financial
aid for the Aug. 10 dedication
ceremonies of Bully Creek dam.
Chamber President Vic Habur-
chak told him it would be discuss
ed by the board in the near fu
ture.
Stan Thompson reported that
about six or seven persons attend
ed the Nyssa Improvement com
mittee meeting at Brownie’s cafe
Monday evening of this week. He
said discussion centered around
the weed problem and north city
park.
County Commissioner Jake
Fischer said the Succor creek road
had been repaired and was now
I graveled through the canyon to
' the top of the hill. It will be
I graveled to the Rockville school
in the near future, he said.
Another guest, Britt Nedry of
Boise, was introduced by Ted
Brammer.
cepted the bid of Donald Sappe
of Nyssa for the demolition of the
old Tensen building on Main
street adjoining the railroad.
Sappe’s bid of $750, plus sal
vage, was low of the three firms
submitting bids. That of Will
Sellman was $1900, plus sal
vage and Holland Engineering
company was second low bidder
with $800, plus salvage. Work is
under way at this time.
In other business, the council
approved second reading of Ordi
nance No 417 for creation of an
improvement district; heard third
reading of Ordinance No. 414 re
lating to the excavation of public
right-of-way; approved a 10-foot
curb cut in the walk in front of
Bracken’s Department store and
denied the request of Wayne
Moncur for the erection of a mo
tel sign on city property.
The curb cut request was made
by officials of Standard Oil com
pany to provide a driveway into
a new gas station they propose
to build at the intersection of
Main and Second streets. Appro
val for the cut was subject to
agreement between Bracken and
the oil company.
City Attorney Harold Henigson
gave a report on participation of
the city at a Public Utilities com
mission hearing at Vale on the
request of Idaho Power company
for a rate increase.
A summary- of the county assessment roll, completed by
Assessor John Koopman Tuesday, shows a total of $39.830.784
for 1963, or an increase of $785,194 over the 1962 figures.
The totals given the Journal do not include the public
utility figures as they are compiled by the State Tax commis
sion and will not be available until about Aug. 1.
The 1963 figures on real*
property of $32,156,386 show ■
an increase of $884,641 over
1962. The major increases are: ,
$341,314 on improvements in
Bully Creek Dam
five incorporated towns, $387,325 Dedicaiion Dated
on improvements outside corpor
ate limits and $156,237 on land Saturday, Aug. 10
I (including both rural and urban).
Dedication of Bully Creek dam
has been set for Saturday, Aug.
Personal Property Decreases
The personal property figures 10, according to Ronald L. Rey
of $7,674.398 total are $59,447 low nolds, dedication committee chair
er than those of 1962, with some man.
items showing increases and some
Ceremonies will start at 10:30
decreases.
a m., followed by a free beef bar
The major decreases include in becue and a water show at 1 p.m.
ventories of merchandise, $557,-
Oregon Governor Mark Hat
, 110; furniture and equipment in field, Idaho Governor Robert E.
| commercial use, $108,734.
Smylie, Oregon Senators Maurine
Major increases are: farm ma Neuberger and Wayne Morse,
chinery and equipment, $46,886; Congressman Al Ullman and a
[other machinery and equipment,!
number of officials of the Bureau
$430,290; and cattle (7000 head of Land Management are expect
higher), $92,985.
ed to be on hand for the rites.
Koopman said there had not
actually been a decrease in the I Limited seating will be provid
amount of furniture and equip- ed but those attending are en
| ment in commercial use but that couraged to take their own chairs
i it was a matter of bookkeeping and shade equipment.
Two boat docks have been con
] changes. Most of this item was
shown in the increase column un structed and four more are plan
der machinery and equipment ned for completion before the
event. They are 6 feet wide and
other than farm use.
24 feet long and will be used for
According to figures compiled Non-taxable Goods Listed
boat launching and water skiing
Listed
on
the
form
as
informa-1
for the comptroller of currency,
during the show.
the Nyssa branch of First Nation tion for the tax commission were I
Part of the cost of the dam has
two
personal
property
items
total-
j
al Bank of Oregon had deposits
of $5,405,458 and loans of $4.689,- ing over $7 million that are not been charged to recreation and
taxable. Over $4 million was list Wayne Johnson, BLM construc
109 at the end of June.
The 1962 figures for mid-year ed as being exempt under “Pro tion superintendent, said facilities
showed deposits of $5,068.415 and cessor’s Law.” This includes items will be completed before Decem
listed on the tax rolls Jan. 1 but ber 1963.
loans of $4,270,602.
held in storage for sale as agricul
Plans call for a concrete boat
tural products or by-products of ramp, an overnight camping area,
the items. Among these items are a day-use area, beach, sanitary
stored sugar, potatoes, onions and facilities, access roads, fireplaces,
potato by-products. If sold before camp tables, trees and shrubs.
April 30 they are not subject to
County Judge Ellis White is
chairman of the finance group for
Scuba divers Hal Hopper of Vale, Speed Porter and Don tax.
Over $3 million was listed un the dedication. A goal of $2500
Connell of Nyssa plan a diving exhibition Sunday to the bot
tom of a body of water in Malheur cave, located approximate der “Free Port Law” and covers I was set to be collected to cover
merchandise in transit. It was re cost. White said yesterday (Wed
ly 40 miles south and a little west of Juntura.
ported on Jan. 1, 1963, but would nesday) that the major part had
The men are inviting all interested area residents to ac not
company them on the trip to the cave site. The divers and April be 30. sold if moved out before I been pledged.
their company will meet in front of the Vale hotel and plan
Little change was shown in the
to leave from there at 8 o’-*--------—----------------------------- number
of horses, mules, sheep,
clock Sunday morning.
the entrance to the cave is ap goats and swine from the 1962 Date
Min.
Max.
Porter reports that several proximately 10 feet high and 20 and 1963 figures. However, cattle
61
80
July 10
persons have already indicat feet wide, located on a hillside increased 7000 while poultry went July 11
56
81
ed a desire to join the party. in otherwise flat country.
down from 4257 to 874.
56
89
July 12
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Those planning to take the tour
94
57
July 13
Hope to Produce Findings
are asked to take flashlights and
REPUBLICANS PLAN SESSION July 14
66
91
The tunnel slants downward
own lunch. Drinking water is
All interested persons are in
59
82
and eventually opens into a large vited to attend the Republican July 15
available at the location.
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July
16
A Journal reporter contacted natural amphitheater where the central committee meeting this I
inch
precipitation
was
re-
.07
lake
is
located.
It
is
there
that
Cecil Morrison, Sr., of Nyssa, who
Thursday evening at 8 o’clock.
has some knowledge about Mal the men plan to do their under The gathering will be held in the corded July 14.
heur cave. He said the monu water diving, hoping to come up county court house at Vale.
Owyhee Reservoir Storage
ment is now owned by the Burns with historical findings.
Lou Wettstein is Malheur coun July 17, 1963
383,950 Acre Ft.
Masonic lodge, having been deed
They will attempt to use dye ty Republican chairman.
July 17, 1962
330,930 Acre Ft
ed to them approximately two or markers to determine movement
three years ago by the federal of the water. The men will be
diving with the aid of underwater
government.
lights, supplied by a portable gen
Known Throughout U. S,
Lodge members have for a erator, hoping that those watch
number of years held an annual ing from above will be able to
cookout meeting at the site. The view their activities.
Although 4-H classes at the Aug. 28-31 county fair will
historical spot has become pretty
From the mouth of the cave,
be
quite similar to previous years, a few changes are being
well known throughout the Unit those entering must walk for
made,
it has been announced by E. M. Hauser, county exten
ed States, Morrison said.
about a quarter of a mile before
The walls of the cave contain reaching a stream which branches sion agent.
Classes for market lambs will be divided by weight rather
Indian writings, indicating that out into the body of water. A row
the red men probably discovered boat will be available for those than by breed. All market lambs will be entered in the same
it a number of years ago.
desiring to explore the lake’s sur category, then divided intof----------
classes of about 12 to 14 ani vided by sponsoring organiza
Porter told this reporter that face, Porter said.
mals per class. The minimum tions.
Nyssa Bank Loans,
Deposits Increase
Area Scuba Divers Plan Exhibition
At Bottom of Lake in Malheur Cave
WEATHER
County Extension Agent Announces
4-H Class Changes for County Fair
Pee- II ee Players Proficient
weight for market lambs is Publication Adds Trophies
being raised from 70 to 80
The Idaho Statesman newspap
pounds.
er has added trophies and cash
awards for 4-H dairy exhibitors as
well as the exhibitors of market
animals. These awards will go to
the first-year 4-H dairy exhibitor,
second-year dairy exhibitor and
third-year and over 4-H dairy ex
hibitors.
Malheur Guernsey cattle club
will award two trophies for herds
manship, with the Malheur Hol
stein Breeders association award
ing a trophy for the champion
4-H Holstein female. Jersey Cat
Saddle Horse Class Provided
tle club will continue to award a
Classes for saddle horse mem scholarship to 4-H summer school.
bers will be provided at the coun
ty fair. There will be two divi- I
sions in this contest. In the horse |
showmanship contests, members I
will be judged on condition and
City Manager Art Colby has
grooming of their animal and con announced that a regular sche
dition of their equipment. In the dule will be followed all sum
horsemanship contest, members | mer for sweeping Nyssa streets
will be judged on ability to ride j in both business and residential
and handle their animals at vari areas. He asks that residents
ous gaits.
confine parking to their drive
The 4-H herdsmanship contest ways during these times.
is being divided into four divi
The schedule is: Monday,
sions this year. Instead of having all business section and residen
all classes of livestock compete in tial area from Bower avenue
one herdsmanship contest, there north; Wednesday, all business
will be one division for sheep, one section and no residential; Fri
for swine, one for dairy and a day, all business section and
separate division for beef.
the residential area south of
Changes have also been made | Good avenue; Saturday, Main
in some of the special awards pro- street only.
4-H club members must have
owned and had possession of ani
mals they exhibit prior to June 1,
except weaner pigs and feeder
lambs may have been obtained
until July 1. Members may not
I buy and exhibit an animal after
these dates.
A dog obedience class will be
included for members of the 4-H
Dog club. Contestants will be
judged on how well they have
trained their dogs to obey.
Nyssan Breaks Arm
In Fall From Horse
While on Vacation
Word received in Nyssa Mon
day stated that Diane Jennings,
13-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Jennings, had suffered
a compound fracture of the arm
early that morning.
The Jennings family and
___ her
mother, Mrs. J. E. Wildman of
Portland, were enroute to Okla
homa to visit relatives.
They left Nyssa Saturday and
had arrived at the home of an
uncle m Olathe, Colo. The report
is that Diane broke her arm when
she fell from a horse and was
taken to the hospital in Montrose.
She was then taken to a hospital
in Grand Junction where a pin
would be put in her elbow and
she would remain under care of
a bone specialist.
No other injuries were reported
and no later news had been re
ceived at presstime Wednesday
evening Jennings is employed at
Nyssa Auto Parts store, while
Mrs Jennings is a member of the
Gate City Journal staff.
Summary Shows Major Changes in Year
With Explanations; Utilities Not Included
City Manager Lists
Street Cleaning Plans
ENDING THEIR SEASON last Thursday with a record of 7 wins,
1 loss are the Pirates, a team belonging to the Nyssa Pee-Wee
Baseball league. The lads are shown here with their coaches.
Gerald Wyckoff at extreme left in the photo and his brother. Chris
at far right. The young ball players are (left to right) front row,
Ken Schilling. Kelly Huffman, Kevin Engstrom and Maurice
Smith. Standing are Tommy Zittercob. Tony DeMinck. Steve Irby,
Mark Hirai and Lynn Hirai. This team defeated the Dodgers in
their final contest last Thursday, while the Tigers were winners
over the Yankee Pee-Wees. Games were played each Tuesday and
Thursday morning during the season.
—Journal Photo.