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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON PAGE EIGHT Silver Wedding Anniversary Event Fetes Residents of. Cairo Junction i THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 Job's Daughters Plan Monday Installation Bethel 33 of the International Order of Job’s Daughters held a special meeting Sunday, Dec. 20, in the Masonic hall with Honored Queen Marilyn Gonyer presiding. It was decided not to have a caroling party but to meet Wed nesday evening, Dec. 23, at the hall for a Christmas party and dance. Honored Queen - elect Vicki Newman announced that installa tion would be at 8 o’clock Dec. 28 in the Eagles hall with a recep tion to be held in the Masonic temple. Installation practice will be Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the Eagles hall. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nielsen were honored with a silver wed ding anniversary reception given on Dec. 6, 1964, at their home in the Cairo junction area. Hosting the open house event were their children, Clifford Niel sen, Jr., of the home, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Jill) Nelson of Home dale. The white anniversary cake, in the shape of a Maltese cross, was topped with the miniature newly weds which graced the couple’s wedding cake 25 years ago. The dolls were framed by an archway of lattice work and red roses. The cake was made by the honorees daughter. Assisting with serving cake, punch and coffee were Mrs. Em Members of Upsilon chapter of THE CLIFFORD NIELSENS erson Bingaman of Fruitland, Mrs. Delta Kappa Gamma held their . . . United in Nyssa Douglas Benton of Baker, Mrs. Christmas meeting on Dec. 18 in Elver Nielsen of rural Nyssa, Mrs. the Nyssa school library. Pine Clifton Nielsen of Othello, Wash., sprays and lighted red tapers Mrs. Clarence Nelson of Home were used as table decorations dale and Mrs. E. L. McCrady of by Nyssa members who served as Nyssa. hostesses. In charge of registering the Roll call was answered with guests were Mrs. Arvin Kersey each one present telling of a fam 192 Ontario Emblem club No. of the Nu Acres community and ily Christmas tradition or an un Mrs. E. W. Pruyn of Nyssa. Mrs. held its last regular business usual Christmas custom observed meeting of the year on Dec. 14 Edward Nielsen attended the gift at the Elks lodge. Plans were in other countries. I table. After the business session, the completed for the annual chil The Nielsens were married on group sang carols by candlelight, dren ’ s Christmas party held Dec. Dec. 24, 1939, in the home of her led by Lucile Cary. This was fol late parents, Mr. and Mrs. George 19 at the Elks lodge. lowed by an exchange of gifts. The scholarship award was dis Benton at Nyssa. They farmed near Nyssa until cussed and teachers in Vale, Jan. 1, 1952, when they moved to Nyssa, Payette, Fruitland and On Coffee Fetes Mrs. Colby Mrs. Bill Wahlert entertained the Cairo community. In addi tario high schools are to be ad tion to farming, Mr. Nielsen works vised of requirements for this with a coffee Dec. 11 in honor of for Muir - Roberts as shed fore annual award from the Ontario Mrs. Art Colby who left with her Emblem club. The group is proud family the following day to make man. They have two grandsons, Ed that last year its scholarship win their home in Thornton, Colo. Eight friends of the honoree die and Jerry Nelson of Home ner also received the National were in attendance. Emblem award. dale. *—i A ... Plans are in progress for the ?;«— <»* i annual Sweetheart ball to be held Grange Members Hold Mrs. Malloy Entertains in February. A colored television Dinner and Gift Exchange Pinochle Club Members set is to be given away the night A potluck dinner and gift ex Mrs. Jim Malloy entertained of the ball. Tickets may be ob change were held last Thursday last week for members of the tained from any Emblem club Wednesday afternoon pinochle member or at the Elks lodge. It evening by Oregon Trail Grange club at their annual Christmas is not necessary to be present to members during their annual Christmas party. party and gift exchange. win. Following dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Following luncheon served by Ira Price, Sr., showed pictures of Following the business meeting, the hostess, two tables were in play. Prize winners were Mmes. refreshments were served in the their recent trip to Hawaii. The Bill Schoen, Orma Cleaver, Sam dining room to 25 members. Inez group also viewed slides of boos Wilson was in charge of refresh ter night activities, last year’s McConnell and Harry Kingrey. ments and decorations of Christ Christmas party, July 4 picnic, An exchange of gifts concluded the club’s activities for the after mas candles and floral arrange recent new members and those who received 25-year certificates, ments. noon. Due to the holidays, a social shown by Mrs. Tom Jones. i’f — sis meeting will not be held in De PINOCHLE WINNERS TOLD cember. Job’s Daughters Host BY OT GRANGE SPONSORS Past presidents of Emblem club Party for Mystery Dads A potluck dinner preceded the No. 192 were honored Nov. 23 at Members of Bethel 33 of the In Saturday evening pinochle par a social meeting. Guests were the ternational Order of Job’s Daugh ty sponsored by Oregon Trail Mmes. Jay Bybee, Lamont Fife, ters entertained Sunday after Grange. state Emblem president now liv noon, Dec. 13, with a dinner party Prize winners during the card ing in Pendleton; Dan McCoshum, in honor of their mystery fathers session were Lulu Lattig and Ir Pearman Rowe, Bert Anderson and wives. The meal was served vin Lawson, high; Babe Richard and Inez Wilson. to approximately 85 guests under son and Harry Kingrey, travel A short history of Emblem club direction of Mrs. Bill Hamilton ing; Mrs. Harry Kingrey and Bill was given by Leo Sears, presi and her committee. Schoen, low. dent of No. 192. She also pre Following dinner, a short skit Next pinochle party will be at sented each of the past presidents was presented. 8:30 Saturday evening, Jan. 2, in with a cup and saucer. the Grange hall. Sally Fields, social chairman, conducted a guessing game con Mrs. Danford Hosts Club Mrs. K. A. Danford entertained Duplicate Bridge Club taining names of the presidents. last week for members of the Fri Plans Master Point Play A centerpiece of purple ribbon Dr. and Mrs. K. A. Danford chrysanthemums on the refresh day afternoon bridge club. Mrs. were high score winners during ment table was designed by Mrs. Jessie Morgan was a guest player. the Monday evening session of Sears and the cake was decorated Prizes were won by Mrs. Rex Nyssa Duplicate Bridge club. Tied in Emblem colors of gold and Voeller, Mrs. David Sarazin and Mrs. Bob McKinney. for second and third places were purple. Dr. L. A. Moulding and Mrs. Ray »*’--- •** Russell, Mrs. Bob McKinney and VISIT NYSSA PARENTS Mrs. Dick Wilson. Dan Wilson of Concord, Calif., Monday evening, Dec. 28, will and Gary Wilson from OSU in be master point night for the local Corvallis are spending the Christ bridge group. The public is wel mas holidays with their parents, come to attend these weekly card Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson and sessions held in the Episcopal Cheryl. church basement. s;s— •»*_ •»* EVENING DINNER GUEST SUNDAY VISITORS Mrs. R. G. Larson, Sr., was a Mr. and Mrs. Ewen Chard were Sunday evening dinner guest of Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Price in Apple and Mrs. Raymond Larson and Valley. family. Delta Kappa Gamma Members Hold Party Emblem Members Discuss Various Business Issues Greetings! Just a friendly note to say We wish you the merriest Christmas Day! POLAR BEAR DRIVE-IN special greeting is coming your way...our sincere wishes for holiday happiness and joy throughout the season. NYSSA FOOD CENTER AND MAY YOUR HOLIDAYS BE THE TOPS FOR GOOD TIMES AND GOOD CHEER. KING LAUNDROMAT \ We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones will share in every Christmas pleasure. TREASURE VALLEY GROWERS and SALES MAYLIN MAXFIELD, Manager Sí-s^^ív.s^Wi, ss. $ s» W<’ sincerely hope that this Christmas Sinew Christmas CJishes rings in a new era of peace and good will for all the world and much good Hope your Day is wreathed with happiness and your holiday season is one of joy and good cheer. Merry Christmas! fortune and joy for you and your family. Twilight Cafe and Lounge Fred and Jennie Bennett Ì RADIO STATION KSRV STAN McNUTT, Nyssa Representative here’s wishing you an old-fashioned Christmas, filled with all Ï the joys of fellowship and good cheer, and a holiday season brightened by many merry moments for your entire family. Fraternal Order of Eagles NYSSA AERIE I I I I