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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON PAGE TWO THE GATE CITY JOURNAL TED M. BRAMMER. Editor and Publisher y NEWSPAPER k PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION SUSTAINING MtMIU SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies 10c In Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho: One Year $4.00 Six Months $2.75 Elsewhere in the U.S.A.: Per Yeai - $5.00 Six Months $3.00 Published Every Thursday at Nyssa. Malheur County, Oregon 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. Area Men to Assist At Meeting in Idaho LETTERS To the Editor Charles Dodge, of the Payette congregation of Jehovah’s Wit nesses serving the Nyssa area, has been given a special assignment at the group’s semi-annual circuit convention to be held March 4-6 in the high school building at Jerome. Idaho. Dodge will assist the purchas ing department in charge of sup plying materials and food for the cafeteria which will serve meals to most of the 800 expected dele gates. C. Dale Herndon, also of Pay ette, will assist in the auditing department which handles book keeping and finances at the as- sembly. Nvssa. Oregon Feb. 26. 1966 Gate City Journal Dear Editor: Wouldn’t it be possible for Nys sa to put in a foundry to help area industry’ and Lady Bird Johnson by using up all the old cars in junk yards around this part of the country? We have the Snake river and the railroad. We should build another sugar factory and let the farmers grow all the sugar beets that they want to raise. It would be a good idea to have a contest suggesting best ideas for new industry by all citizens EDITH WILLIAMS WRITES around Nyssa. OF RECENT HOME ACCIDENT Mrs. Laurence Clifford A letter dated Feb. 23 was re Nyssa, Oregon ceived in the Journal office late last week from Edith Williams, EXTENSION MEETING SET former resident of the Nyssa area, MARCH 10 AT MASON HOME now living at 109 East Avenue E Nyssa Day Home Extension in Jerome. Idaho. unit meeting will be held at 1:30 She stated that approximately Thursday afternoon, March 10, at two weeks ago she slipped and the home of Mrs. Dwight Mason fell as she was starting to lie in Apple Valley. down on her davenport, and was Lesson topic will be “When unable to get up under her own Death Comes.” and will be given power. by Mrs. Mason and Eve Ellis. After 18 hours lying on the All interested women of the floor, her brother. Virgil, and his area are invited to attend. wife called to visit with her and immediately took her to a hospi PLAN VISITATION PROGRAM tal. She said she suffered no bro Members of the Parma Seventh- ken bones but was badly bruised Day Adventist church plan to be I and parts of her body were so gin their spring visitation efforts sore she could hardly move for Saturday, March 5. and will con days. tinue their program throughout Miss Williams said that she the month. Dividing into two considers herself really lucky and groups, they plan to call on resi dents of the area extending invi as soon as she can find someone stay with her at night she plans tations to attend their services. ] to to return home. In closing her letter she sent STUDY GROUP MEETS love to all of her friends in this Bible study group of the Chris tian church met Feb. 23 with Mrs. t area. Emily Myers and Mrs. Minnie Leuck. Classifieds Bring Results! Series of Meetings Gold and Green Ball Spokane Farewell Scheduled Saturday S3rvice Honors Set March 13 17 For Nyssa LDS Stake will begin nt 9 p.m. LDS Missionary At Local Church and Activities continue until midnight dur The Rev. Ralph A Lawrence has announced that plans were completed last Sunday evening for the “Christian Life Mission" to be held March 13 through 17 at Nyssa Methodist church. Guest speaker for the series of meetings will be the Rev. Ray mond A. Thompson of the Whit ney Methodist church, Boise The Rev. Thompson was pastor of the Apple Valley church near Nyssa from 1949-51 while a student at the College of Idaho. He has served churches also in Colorado and at Weiser. Fruitland and Ru pert. Idaho, prior to his present charge in Boise. The series will open with a 24- hour prayer vigil with members of the church participating and the 11 a m. service on March 13 with the Rev. Thompson in the pulpit. More information will be given in next week’s Journal re garding this series The public is invited to attend all of the meetings. ing tlie Nyssa LDS stake Gold and Green ball scheduled Satur day. March 5, at the stake center on Alberta avenue. This year’s theme is “The Sound of Music,” and c.iairnien of the event are David Ashby of Ontario and Mrs. Darwin Jensen of Nyssa. Mrs. Gary Sant is in charge of decorations. Don Robie's orchestra will fur nish music for the semi - formal dance, and plans are being made for a 10:30 o'clock floor show. There will be no admission charge and the public is cordially invited to attend. Pastor From Nampa Slated as Speaker At Church Banquet Sydney Carnes will lx* guest speaker for the Nyssa Christian church banquet which will be held at 7 o'clock Monday evening. March 7, at Brownie’s cafe, it is announced by the Rev. Wallace Prowell. The speaker is pastor of the First Christian church in Nampa, Idaho. Before accepting this pas torate, he was associate minister of the First Christian church in Eugene and director of evange lism for the northwest. It is reported that the Rev. Carnes is a dynamic and forceful speaker, radiating joyousness in serving the Lord. Banquet reservations may be made bv contacting Pastor Prow ell. Adrian Community Church News A potluck dinner for members of Adrian Community church families will be served at 7 p.m. tomorrow evening, March 4 at the church. Members of the women’s Bible study groups met Feb. 23 at the home of Mrs. Elmer Rosenkilde. The younger women met in the morning, with the older group meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Tina Schiemer was cele brating her birthday anniversary, and members of the afternoon group sang “Happy Birthday” and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Earl Winn was in charge of the lesson. Next meeting of the older wo men will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. March 23, at the home of Mrs. Schiemer. COUPLES DRIVE TO JUNTURA Mr. and Mrs Lester Oden. Mr and Mrs. Jess Rigney took Mrs. Gertrude Shoemaker to Juntura Sunday afternoon when they were met by members of the Burns church. Mrs. Shoemaker was guest speaker Feb. 20 at Nyssa Christian church. Olsen Couple Hosts Valentine Dinner Party for Arcadia Club Ladies, Guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Drydale went to Caldwell recently when he was escort to his niece. Paula Campbell, at the homecomingJball at ' Caldwell high school. Miss ~ Campbell ujis chosen runner-up Mr. and WIrs. Harold Houston, who had spent the past month with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Houston, left Feb. 20 for their home in Pomeroy. Wash. The two couples spent Friday in Boise and visited Mrs. Harold Houston’s sister, Nina Bell. Return From Holland Visit Mrs. E. L McCrady spent a Mr. and Mrs. Arie Bakker re recent week in the Don Bullard turned recently from a three- home and helped care for her new month visit in Holland. granddaughter, Kristi Lee, who arrived Feb. 9. 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HOST SUNDAY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Duane Holcomb and family entertained with Sun day dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGinley and girls, Mr. and Mrs. George Vandewall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Holcomb and sons. We Are Now the Authorized Dealer For Paris and Service on— Wisconsin Engines We Have an Adequate Stock of Parts On Hand for Most All Needs. B&M EQUIPMENT COMPANY NYSSA, OREGON ♦ ♦ A farewell testimonial honoring Norman H. Haney was held Sun day evening, Feb. 27. in the First ward LDS church at Spokane, Wash. The young missionary plans to leave Nyssa on Saturday and will enter the mission home at Salt Lake City on Monday. March 7, prior to departure for the Central British mission field. Elder Haney is a 1964 graduate of the local high school and at tended Kinman Business univer sity in Spokane for two years. He is a son of Mrs. Emil Wohlcke of Nyssa. You can talk of things to send him While he’s away to do hi* part; You can puck and send his parcels Full of cookies, jams mid tarts; You might knit him nice warm sweaters; Send him cigarette* and such, And I’ll giant you they will please him; But—I'll bet you not half as much As that little <>!' thin letter, Dated back a week or so, From a mother, wife or father, Or a friend back home he knows. It doesn't have to lie so lengthy Just a note to say "hello." Maybe that the cat has kittens, or that Junior's caught a cold Or that the tires are wearing thin ner On the faithful family car A bathroom faucet leaking— Or some neighbor had n fire. Just the plain old family gossip. The stuff that happens every day, That’s the news that you should send him While he's serving far away. if you could see the wild commo tion When the mailman hollers, “MAIL!" See the boys ull grill» their letter* And sneak off down some quirt trail. Then everybody gets real quiet - Till the mail lias all been read. Then you’ve got to sit and listen To what some certain writer said. They'll even read you certain highlights Of something special here and there— Or maybe let you sec a snapshot Of their lovely lady fair. Yes. if you feel patriotic— Feel the urge to do your bit, if. . ji i igiit io take hka cookfiu, Or to join some group and knit, But. I’ll tell you something better, If you should have a little time. Just pick out some lonesome "Buddy;" Sit right down and write a line; For I'm sure there’s one thing cer tain— No matter where your boy should roam— There is nothing quite so welcome As the Mail he gets from home. OWYHEE CHURCH BEGINS SPECIAL SERVICES SUNDAY The Rev. Arthur Skogan an nounces that special services will start Sunday morning, March 6. and continue through March 9 at Owyhee Community church Speaker for the special sessions will be the Rev. Leo Bergthold and special music is also being Nyssa School Cafetorium planned. Pastor Skogan and his congre gation extend an invitation to the public to attend these meetings. Adult* . . . $1.50 Family Ticket . . . $5.00 Children Under 12 ... 75 Cent* — SPONSORED BY — Job's Daughters of Bethel 33 ■r & z SIÄGNlGHT! AT F. 0. E. HALL Nyssa Aerie No. 2134 FRIDAY, March 4,19GS (Beginning at 7 p.m.) ★ Fresh Crab Dinner * Slew ★ Beer ★ Games ★ Entertainment BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Arcadia Club Meet* Announcement! 1100 Adrian Blvd. NORMAN H. HANEY ... To Serve in England OUR MAIL (Thi* povm wai submitted io the Journal for publication by Mrs. Nora Graham. Sho was recently going through some of the papers saved by her late husband. Judge Don M. Graham, when she camo across this article concerning the serviceman and his mail from relatives and friends at home.) By Mrs. George Moeller ARCADIA — Members of the Arcadia club met Feb. 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brig Olsen for their annual Valentine party. Twenty-two guests were present. Following a potluck dinner, the evening was spent in playing games led by Mrs. Clyde Bowers and Mrs. Cecil Houston. Mrs. Marvin Schnabel and Parley Feik won the door prizes. STUDY CARE OF EYES. EARS Dinner Honon Mrs. Belisle The 12th meeting of the Woody Mr. and Mrs. George Moeller Woodpeckers 4-H Health club was entertained Feb. 20 with a birth called to order by President Da day dinner for Mrs. Eva Belisle vid Kasik on Feb. 25 in Mrs. Mar in observance of her 80th birth jorie Mitchell’s fifth grade class day anniversary. Mrs. Belisle is room. moving to Corvallis in April to American and 4-H flag pledges make her home. Others present were given and Sharon Kurtz were the honoree’s son, Lyle Mel read the minutes of the previous cher, Paul Moeller, Mrs. Fred Do it Yourself doesn t work in Insurance, either! THURSDAY. MARCH 3. 1966 Phone 372-2239 I Arcadia club women met Feb. 14 at the home of Mrs. Tom Dry dale with 10 members present. Mrs. Duane Drydale was a visitor. Mrs. C. R. Kesler, vice president, had charge of the meeting; Mrs. Clyde Bowers acted as secretary. Roll call was answered by giving a Valentine remembrance. Mrs. Clyde Bowers drew the hostess gift. Next meeting will be March 11 at the home of Mrs. Parley Feik. The second Friday in each month is regular meeting date of the club. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wood and three children of Richland, Wash., spent a recent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Drydale. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Jackson and Mrs. Mabel Brown of Nampa were Feb. 19 evening dinner guests in the Drydale home. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Drydale and family were dinner guests on Sunday. Return From Utah Visit Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Kesler Sr. returned recently from a week’s visit in Ogden and Salt Lake City. They attended a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Kesler’s father, S. B. Goodfellow on his 80th anni versary. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Everton and daughter of Nampa were Feb 20 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Parley Feik. 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