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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON PAGE TWO 'Recruitment' Theme Used by Methodists For Circle Programs THE GATE CITY JOURNAL TED M. BRAMMER, Editor and Publiahar O** NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION AFFILIATE MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies--------- 10c In Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho: One Year---------- _$3.50 Six Months--------- $2.50 Elsewhere in the U. S. A.: Per Year_________ $4.00 Six Months---------- $2.50 Published Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon. I Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission Through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter Under the Act of March 3, 1879. Salem Scene by Robert L. Dernedde average taxpayer for his in- MANDATE OF VOTERS come, entertainment, gasoline, ACCEPTED TO MEAN social security, transportation, NO MORE STATE TAXES luxury items and his telephone the Overwhelming rejection of legislature’s tax increase measure io name a few. In addition, the taxpayer is is viewed by state political lead ers as a clear “mandate” from the subject to state income tax, a lo cal property tax, inheritance and people. gift tax, licenses and those many It is doubtful that anyone other hidden taxes, all of which would disagree with the state when combined add up to quite a ment, but unanswered is that $60 chunk of his total earnings. million question, “What did 77.5 Inasmuch as the federal gov percent of the people mean when ernment takes by far the greatest they voted “NO?” tax bite and federal taxes can Were the people opposed io only be controlled through the increased government spending I tax and spending philosophy of or increased educational costs? ' elected representatives, any voter Did the negative vote imply a tax revolt would thus be focused budget cut was in order, or was on that area most accessible to it the tax bill itself? Perhaps him—state and local taxes. it was a revolt against the ex Accepting the view that vot cessive length of the session, ers do not want any more taxes, salary increases, the junket to the governor recommended to Hawaii or the threats, bickering legislative leaders that the gen and name calling that prompted eral fund budget be cut and voters to spank the legislature that no new taxes be enacted and its tax program. at the special session next Most elected statesmen have month. their own interpretations and per House and senate leaders agreed haps most popular is one express with the governor, but whether ed by Representative Victor Ati- or not the legislature as a whole yeh of Washington county. He will accept his request is a wait- said, “I believe the people were and-see issue. not protesting so much the state Needless to say, it will be in budget but their total taxes, par teresting to watch how individual ticularly federal taxes.” representatives and senators con Analyzing his statement, he duct themselves at the special may have hit the jackpot. Fed session in view of the people’s eral taxes are levied on the “mandate.” « 1 OREGON JAYCEE TAX LEGISLATION QUESTIONNAIRE On Oct. 15 the Oregon voters turned down a tax law passed by the 1963 Oregon Legislature. On Nov. 11 the Legislature will meet to consider the problems arising from the Oct. 15 vote. The Oregon Junior Chamber of Commerce is taking a poll of the citizens of Oregon to find their opinions as to taxes. Please complete the fol lowing questionnaire. (Indicate your answers with a check mark.) A. Do you believe an increase in state funds is needed? Yes . No B. Regardless of your answer to Question A, if taxes I are increased, which of the following do you favor? 1. Increase in income tax : 2. Increase in property tax 3. Sales tax .. ........... 4. Cigarette tax .. . 5. Net receipts tax 6. Other • I I I ! • I I ! I I I I I I I I i : When complete mail this questionnaire to; JAYCEES, 119 E. Broadway, Room 100, Eugene, Ore. I I I t t I I ■ ( I I I • I 1 i I I I I I I I By Roxy Ritchie Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner of Moses Lake, Wash., visited last week at the home of his brother- in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Adams. Mrs. Maurice Corey was a Saturday visitor in the Adams home. Several from this community attended 4-H achievement night last Thursday evening at Oregon Trail hall. Miss Ann Cleaver was mistress of ceremonies during the program. Mrs. Edith Whipple and Leah visited Sunday in the Esther Ste phen home. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ritchie visited in the Stephen home Saturday evening. Guests in Cleaver Homes Mr. and Mrs. Oakie Reel of Cottage Grove and Mason Hin son of Roseburg are staying in the Lester Cleaver home while pheasant hunting in this area. Other hunters visiting the Clea vers are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wil son of Sutherlin, Wes Topping of Oakland, Lloyd and Alec Fugate of Drain and Bob Wooley of Roseburg. Hunters spending some time at the LaVern Cleaver home are Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hogan and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burgess and Bud Allen, all of Sutherin, and Dr. Don Holst of Roseburg. Mrs. Esther Stephen and Mrs. Bruce MacArthur and son were Oct. 24 evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Stephen in observance of Stephen’s birthday anniversary. After dinner callers were Joe Stephen, Pete, Ruthie and Freddie. Cake and ice cream were served to the guests. Shoots Buck Near Home Mrs. Loyd Adams and Mrs. Russell Talbot visited Friday in the Thurman Hill home at Apple Valley. Hill shot a four - point buck within one-half mile of their home. Mrs. George Cleaver visited I Sunday in the Delbert Cleaver ■ home. Mrs. Lloyd Cleaver, Ann and Christine attended a testimonial in the Parma LDS church Sun day evening for Dave Phillips who leaves soon on a mission. To Buy, Sell or Rent, Try the Classified Page! Perhaps Next to Christmas, Is the Most Enjoyable Time for Our Children ... It Is Also Harvest Time and • • A Time for Caution 1. Accompany small children when crossing highways and streets carrying heavy traffic. 2. Dress kids io permit mobility and visibility, 3. Instruct them to respect prop erty of others. Householders • • i Use extreme caution in • operat ing vehicles. 2. Leave on outside lights. 3. Keep dogs under control. 4. Remove all obstacles from lawn that might cause falls. 5. Be understanding of these small A HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL! FANGEN FLORAL Adrian Boulevard NYSSA, OREGON By Oregon State Bar “Recruitment, a Concern of the Whole Church” was theme for the programs presented at Methodist WSCS meetings held last Thurs day. Over 50 women were in attend ance as the Fulton circle met in the church parlor with Mrs. Arie Bakker as hostess. Mrs. Eugene Butzer had charge of the pro gram. The Rev. Paul Ludlow spoke on “Why I Became a Min ister.” Helen Barns circle members met with Mrs. James Correll at her home in Apple Valley. The program was presented by Mrs. Alva Hill. Members of the Lenora circle met in the Ludlow home with Mrs. Harry Nakashima assisting as co-hostess. Mrs. LeRoy Herr- man presented the program. Theme of the lesson was, “The church in mission needs qualified men and women at home and overseas to serve, to witness cre atively through daily living, and to help discover the new patterns of obedience to which God calls us in this new age.” COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, and Parents . . . IT S YOUR LAW Phone 372-3437 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1963 United Church Ladies Schedule Observance In Episcopal Church World Community Day obser vance will be held Friday at 2 pan. in St. Paul's Episcopal church by United Church Wo A Witness By far the most vital people in men of the Nyssa-Adrian area. Speaker will be Miss Jaanina our system of justice are wit nesses. Everyone else in a trial Van Beek who attends North exists to hear what they have to west N az arene college in Nam say. pa. She was born in Holland Chances are you worry about and resided in that country, stepping up, taking an oath and France and New Zealand. She telling your story in court. Ac attended college in Australia tually, almost anyone can be an and came to the United States effective witness if he merely in January 1963 from New Zea- land. follows a few simple rules. 1. Don't memorize your story The local ladies believe Miss word for word. Thai is the sur Van Beek is an outstanding est way to make your testimony speaker and will present an in sound "phony." Rather, think teresting program. over what you saw and heard Vocal selections will be pre so you have a clear mental pic sented by Mrs. Alice Nishitani. ture of what you observed. Following the service, re 2. Listen to the questions you are asked with care and answer freshments will be served in the undercroft of the church. thoughtfully. A baby sitter will be avail 3. Give a simple, direct an able in the nursery department. swer in your own words. Don't Women of all denominations be rushed. 4. If you err—and people often are invited to attend this ser do—correct yourself at once. If vice. you can’t remember some detail, say so. Don’t bluff. 5. Tell the truth. Don't figure which side you may help. Don't identify yourself with either side. (From the Nyssa High Bulldog) 6. Stop when the judge or an attorney breaks in and don’t try I New to teaching but not new to sneak an answer in before he to Nyssa, Stanley Sisson fills the can stop you. What you might position of vocational agriculture say could end in a “mistrial.” teacher at NHS. 7. If they ask you: Certainly, Sisson, a true native of Nyssa, you have talked to other people was born here and attended all about the case—the lawyer, for 12 years of his primary education example; and yes, you are re in Nyssa schools where his acti ceiving the lawful witness fee vities in FFA prompted his deci to make up in part for the time sion to become an agriculture in lost from your job. structor. Ordinarily, no one has a desire He attended EOC for his fresh to be a witness in a lawsuit, but man year. While there he went the day may come when your on a tour of Washington, western testimony may be absolutely nec Canada and Oregon with the col essary for a just verdict in some lege band. He played the bass case. drum. Remember, unless witnesses He then transferred to Oregon give understandable and truthful State University where he major testimony, our law will fail to do ed in agriculture education. Sis justice. If you are called, be a son was a member of Alpha Zeta, “good” witness. an Agricultural Honorary Society, (Oregon lawyers offer this during h i s junior and senior column as a public service. No years. He was graduated in 1961 person should apply or inter with a bachelor of sicence degree. He taught at Eddiville High pret any law without the aid of an attorney, who is complete School in Lincoln County for one ly advised of the facts involved. year. Then he and his wife, Even a slight variance in facts Jackie, a graduate of Vale High may change the application of School, moved to Nyssa where Sisson took over the vo-ag de- the law.) partment on July 1. Sisson feels that Nyssa is one RETURNS FHOM BAKER VISIT Mrs. Harriet Pennie returned of the “very best’’ places to live home Monday evening from Bak but then he may be prejudiced. er where she spent several days with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holman and family and other relatives. Mrs. Pennie plans to leave soon for Albany to visit another son, the Thomas Holman family, and will go from there to Portland to visit the Robert Holmans. She will spend the Thanksgiving holidays in that area. How to Be 'Good' STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39. United States Code) 1. Date of filing: October 1963. 2. Title of publication: Nyssa Gate City Journal. 3. Frequency of issue: Weekly. 4. Location of known office of publication: 112 Main Street, Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon 97913. 5. Location of the headquarters or general business offices of the publishers: 112 Main Street. Nys sa, Malheur County, Oregon. 6. Names and addresses of pub lisher, editor and managing edi tor: Publisher: Ted M. Brammer, Nyssa, Oregon. Editor: Ted M. Brammer, Nys sa, Oregon. 7. Owner: Ted M. Brammer, Nyssa, Oregon; Vona A. Bram- . mer, Nyssa, Oregon. 8. Known bondholders, mort gagees, and other security holders j owning or holding 1 percent or j more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. 10. Circulation: A. Total No. Copies Printed (Net Press Run): Average No. of copies each issue during pre- ceding 12 months, 1890, single issue nearest to filing date. 1850. B. Paid Circulation: 1. To Term Subscribers by Mail, Carrier Delivery or by Other Means: Average for 12 months, 1465; Single issue. 1387. 2. Sales Through Agents, News Dealers, or Otherwise; Average for 12 months, 284; Single issue, 305. C. Free Distribution by Mail, Carrier Delivery or by Other Means: Average for 12 months. 62; Nearest single issue. 62. D. Total No. of Copies Distribut ed: Average No. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 1811; Single issue near est to filing date, 1754. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. (Signed) TED M BRAMMER S. Sisson Teaches Ài Home Town Advocate of World Understanding To Speak at Knife and Fork Session Members of the Knife and Fork club will have the oppor tunity of hearing one of America’s most fluent-speaking visit ors from the Far East and one of the greatest advocates of world understanding, speak on that subject at 7:30 p.m. Mon day, Nov. 4, at East Side cafe in Ontario. The speaker is Aly Wassil* beturbaned Pakistanian, fre quently called “Man of the Orient” who studied Yoga and philosophy under great teach ers of the East. He attended Ni zam college, Muslin university, Osmania university (India) and after coming to the United States attended Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California at Angeles. Winner of Many Awards Winner of a score of literary, scholastic and oratorical honors, Wassil was conference director of the Model United Nations, is a holder of the Phi Kappa Delta key and was presented the Great Seal of the State of California by its secretary of state for “con tribution to a better understand ing between the East and West.” “Traditions, culture, religions and philosophies of the East and practical civilization of the West are reconcilable,” insists the lec turer from Pakistan. “The time will come when these two great estranged peoples of different hemispheres will have mutual understanding. Then their appreciation of one another will help bring world peace to the peoples of all nations, creeds and races.” Classifieds Bring Results! A -W 4M A fib  O ALY WASSIL . . . Philosopher From Pakistan HOLD HALLOWEEN PARTY A highlight of autumn activi^ ties for 17 young marrieds of Nyssa LDS First ward was a Hal loween party staged on the even ing of Oct. 24 in the Robert Pal mer home. A costume prize went to Ron ald Felhman whom the group could not identify for the greatest length of time. The evening was climaxed with traditional Halloween games and refreshments. ST. BRIDGET'S CATHOLIC CHURCH TURKEY DINNER Sunday, November 3, 1963 o Serving — 1 to 6 p. m. AT SCHOOL CAFETORIUM Adults— 1.50 Children — 75 Cents o Public Cordially Invited! There is NO question ABOUT YOUR MONEY . . . being safe when invested in a savings account here. It's insured up to $10,000 by an agency of the Federal government. And You'll Enjoy Our Current Dividend Rale of 4%! .. so . . . start a systematic savings account with us now! Save by the 10th and Earn From the First! ONTARIO BRANCH PIONEER FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN Association of Raker 140 South Oregon Street Ontario, Oregon
