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U. of 0. Library Eugene, Oregon c Nyssa Gate City Journal The Sugar City VOLUME LVII THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1963 Bulldogs Open 1963 Football Season Tomorrow Night on Weiser Gridiron With Inexperienced Group of Players toff» Welcome Neir family Member 10 Cents Per Copy NUMBER 37 Garry Wieneke Dies Monday as Result Of Car Accident Southwest of Nyssa; Four Other Victims Taken to Hospital Stuck Foot-Feed Thought Cause of Driver Running Stop Sign at Road Intersection Coach Sees 'Building Year' in Prospect; Only Five Seniors on Squad; Sophs Strong By FRANK PARR Garry Michael Wieneke, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wieneke, 108 North Sixth street, Nyssa, died Monday afternoon just a few hours after being injured in a two-car accident approximately five miles southwest of Nyssa. Also injured were Mrs. Harold Wayne (Bonnie) Gifford, 18, of route 2, Nyssa, driver of one of the cars; her two oaugh- --- ♦ ♦ ters, Connie Louise, age 2 l/2;< - a four-month-old baby daugh ter and Stanton Joel Preston, 19, of Melbourne, Iowa. The Nyssa Bulldogs open the 1963 football season this Fri day at Weiser. The Wolverines started the 1962 season on the Nyssa gridiron and absorbed rough handling as the Bulldogs lowered the boom on them. From all reports, the Weiserites are stronger this year and expect to reverse the score. The Bulldogs will present a green outfit. Only five sen iors have turned out so far and only two of these boys saw action last year. J i m According to Oregon state po lice records, Mrs. Gifford was going south on Jefferson in a 1956 Mercury hardtop, while young Wieneke and Stanton were traveling west on Enterprise at the time of the crash. The Gifford auto struck the 1959 Triumph roadster on the right side where Wieneke was a passenger. Stop Sign Citation Issued THESE ARE MEMBERS of the family of Dwight ing. Daniel fold a Journal reporter that his Am The log of the investigating and June Marie Wyckoff, including their latest erican family had made him feel that he was not officer showed estimated speed of addition. Daniel Oscar Carullo, NHS exchange in a foreign country. One of the first things he the Gifford car at 50 to 60 miles student from Argentina. They are (left to right) noted was the hospitality of people in the United per hour and that of the Stanton Chris, Mother June Marie, Marcia, Father Dwight, States. He likes the town of Nyssa and said he roadster at 50. Mrs. Gifford was Daniel Carullo and Gerald. Daniel arrived by would like io congratulate area residents on their given a citation for disobeying a Sophomores to Start bus at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Ontario and was met nice school plant and expressed appreciation for stop sign. According to passersby, it is Sophomores whom Coach Bob there by the Wyckoff family. He fiew from his the kindnesses shown by the staff of teachers. reported that the foot-feed stuck The exchange student also remarked, "I know native country to Miami, Fla., and then by East Morford is going to start include on the Gifford Mercury and in Ralph Leavitt, Noble Morinaka, ern Airlines to Dallas where he spent five hours. this will be one of the happiest years of my life." attempting to free it the driver GARRY WIENEKE COACH BOB MORFORD John Moore, Gene Brown and He then went by Braniff Airlines to Denver and The Wyckoff family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Urry, ran the stop sign before she was . . . Succumbs From Injuries . . . Turns Out Good Teams Orville Anderson. Morinaka is then to Salt Lake City by United Airlines. He Patty and Dennis, Lynda Cundall and Paul Voel- aware it was there. the only letterman. stayed overnight in the Utah capital city where ler spent the past weekend at McCall where they Les Burbank and Jay Gibson Dick Finger, a 160-pound fresh he boarded a bus for Ontario the following morn- went swimming, boating and water skiing. brought the two small Gifford man, may see some action. children to the local hospital and Gene Brown and Craig Bur the others were brought in by EMPLOYEE CHANGE NOTED bank will carry the quarterback a Nyssa ambulance. Both cars Lavona McDonald resigned re ing job. The latter had some ex cently as checker at Wilson’s were practically demolished. perience at fullback last year and At Journal press time Wednes Market and is now employed as may be used in that position day hospital reports showed the Funeral services for Garry Mi a clerk at Nyssa Pharmacy. Mrs. By FRANK PARR again this year. Gifford infant had been taken chael Wieneke will be conducted Parents whose children will be riding bicycles to and Evan Tobler replaced Mrs. Mc Coach Bob Morford, starting The Weiser game will clear up from school this fall should make certain they know and obey Donald at the local super market home and the others were in sat- at 10 o’clock this morning, Sept. his sixth year at the helm of a lot of problems as far as player isfactory condition. 12, 1963, at Lienkaemper chapel. check stand. Nyssa football fortunes, has not positions are concerned. The team safe cycling rules, Nyssa Chief of Police Bob Love advised in ! The Rev. Paul Ludlow of Nyssa a statement issued this week. brought any championships to is bound to show its lack of ex Methodist church will be offi- Love said parents should never assume a youngster knows the Bulldog trophy case, but he perience. | elating minister and interment how to operate a bike in a traffic situation. They should has consistently turned out teams will in the Nyssa cemetery. “check-out” young riders on ♦ ‘ that have kept the big boys on Few Report for Early Practice G ' ry was born Oct. 15, 1944, This might be called the first the rules and occasionally their toes. in Ch tario, a son of G. Ward and Over the years, Morford’s Nys week of practice as only nine to “check-up” on them to see Eva ■ n Wieneke, and had resided sa teams have been heavily out- 15 boys reported during the week that they are following those in Nyssa during his entire life- manned by most of the Snake preceding the opening of school. rules. I time. He succumbed Monday af- Most of the boys were still get River valley squads but he has It also is essential for young i ternoon i n Malheur Memorial posted wins over all of them ting in on the last pay check of sters to operate safe bicycles, he 'hi oital from injuries sustained the summer in the spud sheds. Krazy Day plans are nearing Vale and with the exception of said. Minimum safety equipment in a two-car mishap earlier in Ontario. Coach Morford believes that for a bike is a working headlight, completion, according to Reed th day. Bob came to Nyssa from No with a fine group of sophomores a red reflector on the back, a Ray, chairman for this fall fes The youth attended Nyssa tus, Idaho, where his overall rec- J on this year’s squad, next year good brake and some type of tival. He said all would be schools, was graduated from high ord was 29 wins against five should be a really good year for warning device. The handlebars ready for an early start Satur school with the class of 1963 and losses. He was no stranger to the Bulldogs, providing the kids and seat saddle also need to be day morning, Sept. 21, with ac had registered to begin the fall tivities continuing throughout this area as he attended high stay with it. He regrets the fact properly adjusted for the rider. THESE ARE THE TWO AUTOMOBILES involved in an accideni term at Eastern Oregon college the day. school at Parma and attended that so many boys have quit the Monday which claimed the life of Garry Wieneke, 18-year-old in La Grande. He had worked Bicycle accidents involving rid College of Idaho in Caldwell. squad just as they were becoming ers under 15 injured 305 cyclists Jaycees will again serve the Nyssa youth. The car on the left is the Mercury which was driven for the past four summers in the While playing football at C of I, useful to the team. in Oregon last year, Love com Crazy breakfast, most merch by Mrs. Bonnie Gifford who had as passengers, her two small research laboratory at Amalga he was named all-conference full mented. Four were killed, accord ants and clerks will be wearing daughters. The Triumph roadster, on the right, is the vehicle in mated Sugar company’s local back for three successive years. ing to records of the Department their crazy garb and acting in which Wieneke was a passenger with Stanton Joel Preston of Mel plant. Morford’s Nyssa fans appre abnormal manners. 1 of Motor Vehicles. bourne, Iowa, at the wheel. This photo was taken at the Swager Garry was a member of the ciate the fact that when they Nyssa high school band will Chief Love stated that any per Ford lot after the vehicles had been towed to Nyssa.—Staff Photo. Nyssa Methodist church. Accord watch one of his teams in action, play on Main street starting at son who would like a copy of ing to one of the local teachers, they are seeing a well-coached the city code regarding bicycles 11 a.m. and lead the parade be he was known in school as a outfit that goes all out to win. ginning at 2:30 pun., followed quiet, reserved lad and was held Very few times over the five The U. S. National Bank was may call or have their children by the crazy-dressed kids vying in high esteem by both his class years Morford has mentored the successful bidder for the $200,000 stop into the Nyssa city hall and for prizes for the "worst" dress mates and instructors. Bulldogs have the fans felt that bond issue for construction of an they will be given a set of ordi ed. Behind them will be the A group of his closest friends the team has let them down. 18 - hole golf course at Ontario. nances and a letter for the par youngsters with their dogs on told a Journal reporter that Gar Of this year’s team, Morford The bid with an interest rate of ent to sign and return to the the way to the city hall grounds On Tuesday, Oct. 15, registered voters throughout Oregon predicts that there will be im 3.4583 percent was accepted at police department. for judging. will have an opportunity to pass judgment on the $60 million ry was fond of outdoor activities. Bird hunting, rock collecting and provement from each game as Monday evening’s meeting of the The dog show was not held tax increase passed by the last session of the legislature. for historical artifacts the boys build up experience and city council. The last day for registration is this coming Saturday, Sept. searching last year, so kids anyhere are Annual Reception were among his favorite hobbies. that his boys will not play dead Ontario voters approved the invited to bring their dogs, 14, according to County Clerk Homer Schnell, who says he for any ball club in the valley. bond issue by a small majority Slated This Evening dressed or as they are, since all will keep his office open until 8 p.m. to accommodate voters He was fond of dancing and al ways looked forward to the local in a recent election. The new For Parents, Teachers will be prize winners, who may wish to register or*------------------------------------- teenage social events, the boys PROPOSED CLUB MEETS course at the municipal airport Area residents will find un- to see if they are properly funds allocated for Treasure Val The annual parent-teacher re APPROVAL OF NYSSANS said. will replace the 9-hole layout on believably low prices offered ley Community college would In addition to his parents of 108 Mrs. John Long has reported to land previously given to Treasure ception, sponsored by the Nyssa only on this one day of the registered. PTA, will be held at 8 o ’ clock disappear if such a cut-back is North Sixth street, Nyssa, Garry Voters who have not cast the Journal that the proposed Valley Community college for a this evening in the high school year. Watch next week's Jour ballots in the two previous required.” is survived by one younger bro Senior Citizen’s club for Nyssa campus. cafetorium, according to Mrs. nal for complete details, ads general or primary elections have Norris was assuming that the ther, Jeffrey. has been well received and that The bonds will be dated Oct. 15 and comical poses by charac- Pallbearers during the service it has been requested that the and run to 1984. Some ground Leonard Hewett, publicity chair ters well-known to all. been dropped from the rolls and governor would not call a special age limit be lowered to 55. should register before the dead session of the legislature to pass will be the deceased’s classmates work will be done this fall with man for the local organization. Theme of the meeting will be Plans are being made for an heavy part being delayed until line, also those who have never other legislation and would cut and close friends. Active bearers organizational meeting to be held spring, according to Vern Burks, “Getting to Know You,” and a ANDREW J. COLLINS JOINS before voted in the state, those $48 million out of the present will be Gordon Leavitt, Roger soon at the city hall, Mrs. Long club pro. He said it would be all trio comprised of Shirley Sew NYSSA POLICE DEPARTMENT whose name or address has been budget. Just rejecting the issue Barnes, Mario Parra, Chuck Cor- Andrew J. Collins joined tile changed since last registering. would not mean a loss of reve ak, Terry Thompson and Roger added. Date and time will be re completed and ready for play in ard, Sandra Hobson and Karen Saunders will vocalize the theme Nyssa police force on Aug. 31, nue. Maulding. Bob Bowers, Chuck ported in the Journal. the spring of 1965. song. according to announcement by Withholding Reported Monthly Other than Schnell, registrars Obenchain and Dale Laurance Of the $60 million increase, $12 in this area are Betty Wilt, city have been named honorary bear- Nyssa Toastmasters will host Chief Bob Love. the get-acquainted meeting with The patrolman was a member million is accomplished by book hall, Nyssa; Claude Skinner, Nys ers. Don Bowers serving as toastmas of the Idaho State Police force keeping methods and does not sa route 2; Vernon Riddle, Adrian The family requests that me ter. Refreshments will be served and was stationed at Kooskia. present a raise in the long run. and Wilma Tailman, route 1, morial gifts be given to the local by Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Smith His wife and three children are (Withholding taxes would be sent Homedale, Idaho. Methodist church. monthly instead of quarterly as and their committee. now residing in Boise. Senator Anthony Yturri of Ontario, member of the past is done now.) session of the Oregon legislature, told the Nyssa Chamber of Most agencies of the state have THE GATE CITY HOW Commerce at its Wednesday noon luncheon that a sales tax had increases but the lion's share ARDS, Harvey and Ruthie, or its “cousin,” a net receipts tax, was inevitable. as they were seen going of it is for education. Most of the He said that he was personally in favor of a net receipts about their dry - cleaning financing is accomplished by an tax as the fairest method of raising money for services de duties last year on Nys increase of approximately 10 per R. W. (Bob) Love, Nyssa chief of police io/ the past 2x/z manded by citizens. Property* sa's Crazy Day Saturday. cent in income. years, tendered his resignation yesterday (Wednesday) mor taxes are now high and that no taxes. They own no property, The governor, educational bo Harvey wore a (half-and- ning, to become effective at once. there is a limit to the amount pay no income taxes but have half) costume which the dies, Associated Oregon Indus- In his letter, addressed to City Manager Art Colby, Love that can be paid by present children to be educated and in better half whipped up by I tries and many legislators favor income taxpayers. other respects get all the services cutting light and dark trou I retaining the present act on the gave no reason for his resignation and made no announce Yturri said there are 150,000 offered by the state without pay sers and shirts in half and ground that another session of ment of his future plans. It stated that he intended to con wage earners in Oregon who pay ing part of the cost. sewing them together. Ru the legislature might pass a much tinue his career in law en-* Members of the city council thie, with her torn athletic- worse bill. Others “pooh, pooh’’ forcement and hoped to be Says Present Law Bad type pants, man's shirt and at this idea saying that if the located in the Boise valley voted Tuesday night for erection Annual Sale Slated The speaker said the present tie, large straw hat and legislators do not represent the area. of a four-way stop sign at the law and that he had Love expressed his regret in intersection of South Seventh and moccasin - style boots was people’s wishes they should be By Local Lions Club fought was it bad all the way through. among the craziest lookers. called back into session to do so. leaving the many friends made King avenue and for the transfer Nyssa Lions club members | Not all features were bad, he The three Howard young- County Would Lose State Funds during his stay in Nyssa and said of the garbage contract from are planning their annual Live, said, but he opposed it because uns’ were also dressed for In the Sept. 9 issue of the Ar- he had particularly enjoyed his Inc., merchandise sale Thurs- 1 the approach was wrong. He be the occasion. In thinking gus-Observer, Cliff Norris, super work with the young people in Lloyd Page to Claude Page. day and Friday evenings, Sept. lieves the voters will reject the The new stop sign was needed, back to last year, it makes intendent of Ontario schools, was the school patrol and Civil Air 18-19. The door-to-door drive $60 million increase to be voted Colby said, due to the growth of Patrol. He came here from the one wonder just what sort quoted as saying, “If the 1963 tax will begin at 6 o'clock each eve upon in the Oct. 15 election and Morgan addition south of King force. Boise city police of characters will be seen program is cancelled by voters in ning with rugs, mats, brooms the legislature will be called into Colby said he was accepting avenue and to cut down chances in Nyssa on Sept. 21 which the October referral election, it and pop-on-bows being offered special session by Governor Mark applications for a new chief and of accidents due to speeding on is the date scheduled for would cost the schools of Mal for sale. Also available will be Hatfield. this year's Krazy Event, heur county approximately $151,- in the meantime F. E. Petrie, King. He reported the new sign wet mops, a new item this year. sponsored by the Chamber 000 in state funds. Also it is like ranking patrolman, would act in was installed before noon the fol Then the problem would be Lloyd Wilson is overall chair lowing day. of Commerce! ly that the $220,000 in building that capacity. (Continued on Page 6) man of the drive. Benedict and Mike Jefferies are the regulars, while Eddie Lawr- ence, Norman Haney and Les Mayden complete the senior ros ter. Among the juniors who have been showing up very well are Craig Burbank, Mark Morton, Dick Meisinger, Charles Ander son, Don Anderson and Rudy Atagi. Burbank is the only one of these boys who has had any experience except on the junior varsity. Robert Glenn, the other junior letterman, is out with an injury. Football Coach Begins Sixth Year At Nyssa School ♦ ♦ Funeral Services Sei This Morning For Local Youth Parents of Bicycling Children Urged To Enforce Safety Rules, Check Parts Krazy Day Plans Near Completion; :Dog Show* Added Monday Bond Sale Assures Ontario New Golf Course Sept. 14 Registration Deadline Set For Voting in Oct. 15 Tax Flection Yturri Tells C of C Why He Opposed Tax Increase Bill, Big Salary Raise Police Chief Tenders Resignation; Peirie Serving as Department Head