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of 0. Library Eugene, Oregon c Nyssa Gate City Journal Thunderegg Capital Of Oregon The Sugar City VOLUME LIX THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL. NYSSA. OREGON. THURSDAY. JULY 28. 1966 — Plan for ¡flood mobile Vi nit Local Business Firms ASCS Agency, Other Officials Ask Thai County Be Designated Disaster Area Due to Bad Drought Conditions Show Thundereggs; M & W Holds Contest Thunderegg displays are ap pearing in many of the Nyssa business houses, including one in the window at the Journal of fice, with colorful stones fur- nished by Adolph Schroeder and Maurice Corey. An interesting feature of the Corey exhibit is that it includes stones from various beds in this area, with individual samples la beled as to where they were found. Corey, a former Journal em ployee, says he and his wife, Fannie, have already been noti fied by several rockhound friends that they will be parking their trailer homes on the Corey prop erty during Nyssa’s Aug. 4 - 6 Thunderegg Days. He says they expect even more visitors at that time and that he is planning to erect a sign di recting them to the "Bend-of-the- River Ranch,” located on the Snake river three miles south west of Nyssa, just off the Ad- rian highway. Probably the largest Thunder- egg on display is the one at M and W Market where weight guessing competition is now in progress. A picture of the “big one,” together with contest data, can be found in the grocery firm’s ad in this issue of the Journal. Dry Range Conditions, Low Stream Flow Cited as Reasons in Making United Request The Malheur Disaster committee, composed of Paul Bunch, Harry Sandquist and Don Kudrna, has made application for the county to be designated as a “disaster area” due to severe drouth conditions in rural sections. Bunch is chairman of the committee, as well as of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in the county. Kudrna is supervisor of the Farmers Home adminis tration and Sandquist is agri cultural extension agent in Malheur county. Bunch and Kudrna toured the county a few weeks ago Nyssa Foursome On Probable Lisi For County Title Four young ladies of the Nyssa area are listed as probable can didates for the Miss Malheur County pugeant to be held Aug 20 at the Ontario high school auditorium. They are Marilyn lx>wis. daugh ter of Ml . Tom Miti hel! Kris Parks, daughter of former Nyssans Mr and Mrs Sam Parks, now residing at Yakima. Wash.; Lina Flake, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M Flake; and Susan Schenk, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Schenk. I Other probable contestants are Lorraine Busier of Vale; Sura- belle Hull and Glenda Olson of Onturio; Diane Pugh, Brogan; and Judi Alderson of New Ply mouth. I Discuss Plans for Pagoani and reported that sections not re lying on stored Irrigation water arc "suffering the worst drought conditions in their memory — much worse than those of recent years, and that many farmers and ranchers say worse than in the '30’s.’’ And they state that rain fall records will bear them out. The committee sent its report and recommendation to the state ASCS office in Portland for ap proval, following which it goes to Governor Murk Hatfield for decision and then to federal auth orities in Washington. If approved, us requested, farm- er* and ranchers will be permit ted to graze conservation reserves and diverted acres. Also a feed- grain program will be made avail able for n period ending May 1. 1967 Application for relief will be made to the county ASCS of- fice and each case judged on its merits. The girls met last Thursday evening ut Moore hotel with Jay- Drought Conditions Detailed cee and Jay-C-Ette representa The two members who toured tives from Nyssa, Ontario and the county reported the range Vale to discuss plans for the gras* gone at lower elevations, pageant becoming more sparse rapidly at Roger Graves of the Ontario higher elevations Hay produc- Juycees outlined u list of events i tion is way down and permanent planned for Miss Malheur County pasture deteriorating due to lack Miss Toni Winkel of of moisture and extreme heat. week Vale, the current title holder, Some ranchers have been haul told the girls about the fun and ing water for their livestock — excitement of the contest and which is costly and time-consum stated that "entrants have an un ing Hay, normally selling for $20 equalled chance to make friends to $22 per ton at thi* season, is and better themselves ” bringing $30 and there is not a Harlan McClure <rf Vale is en sufficient supply in the nearby tries committee chairman, while counties at that price. Ben Cook of Ontario is serving Worst hit by the dry conditions, as genera) chairman for the pa according to Sandquist, are the geant Nyssan Dick Walters is southern part of the county and one of six co-chairmen. those areas around Riverside, Entry blanks are available to Ironside and Unity. local girls from Mrs. John Marsh The county court has joined in Nyssa. the committee in the action by passing a resolution and writing FUEL TANK EXPLODES to Governor Hatfield asking for Adrian volunteer firemen an- his assistance. swered u call Thursday evening, The executive committee of the July 21. t<> the Bob Callahan Malheur County Livestock asso ranch. A gas tank on a combine ciation was to meet in Vale last had exploded; however, the blaze night und it was expected that was controlled by the time fire the group would join in the men arrived on the scene. action. i J MRS. RICHARD (LINDA) GUSTAVSON (standing) and MRS. STANLEY (JACKIE) SISSON ara serving as co-chairman of the Red Cross blood drawing to be held Wednesday. Aug. 3, in the Nyssa Eagles hall. The bloodmobile unit will be at the local site between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. Quota for this drawing has been set at 150 pints plus an additional 20 percent (180 total) which will be sent io Vietnam. The co-chairmen report that type "O" blood is urgently needed with a special plea to donors having "negative" RH factors. Women of the LDS First ward Relief society will have charge of the canteen and members of Mrs. Dick Tensen's Girl Scout Troop 2 will provide baby sitting services.—Staff Photo. FBI Files Unlawful Flight Charge Against R. Apodaca on Kidnapping Scribe With Oregon Wrestling Team Gives Insight Into Japanese Living By RICHARD D. JEWETT, Cultural Exchange Correspondent CHIBA, Japan — Chinese food is prepared for taste. Jap anese foixt is prepared to attract the eye. And. it is the attractiveness of the food which has impress ed Ralph Carter the most during three weeks of travel in northern Japan Carter, a 196« Nyssa high school graduate, near completion of an eight Charm of Hosts Adds Appeal match tour of this country. RALPH CARTER Impressed by Oriental Food Breakfast Offers Varied Fare Japanese breakfasts have in cluded ham or bacon and eggs, cucumbers, cauliflower, tomatoes, celery, onions, asparagus, soup of eggs, noodles or vegetables, toma to and orange juices, milk, tea and the inevitable rice, which comes with every meal. Other meals have included lun cheon meats, chicken, beef, pork, prawns and other cooked or raw sea foods. Bananas, oranges and melons seem to be plentiful. Bam- (Continued on Page 4) Chairman Harold Brendle says all is in readiness to roll out the rerl carpet for thousands of rockhounds and guests at >«yssa s annual Thunderegg Days next weekend, Aug. 4-5-6. The event has received nation-wide publicity through ads placed in the Lapidary magazine by local merchants, acclaim ing Nyssa as the Thunderegg Capital of Oregon. Due to its nearness to the marvelous» ——■------------------------- beds where these agate-filled nodules are found, the title is well-justified. The Thunder egg is the official stone of Oregon and prized highly by rock hunters. KE Onion Committee Seis Regulations For 1966-67 Season Brendle says the publicity has already brought hundreds of vis itors to the city, where registra tions at the Chamber of Com merce office show they have come from Canada, all comers of the U. S. and states in between. Since the last week in May, five or six registrations have been made daily at the local office. Many of these have gotten the news about this area by word-of- mouth after their vacations were planned. game and fur-bearing animals on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at its Port land headquarters, 1634 S.W. Al der street. The meeting will con vene at 10 a.m. The commission will consider rules governing seasons, bag lim its and methods of taking for up land game and fur-bearing ani mals. It will also select senson dates and bag limits for migra- tory birds. Date for opening of the pheas- ant season in Malheur county is very important to seed growers. They desire to have most of the seed harvested prior to the open ing. and following their request in the last few years, the com mission has delayed the normal opening date. The Idaho-Eastern Oregon On ion committee met July 19 in Ontario and set regulations grade, size and maturity for marketing of onions during 1966-67 season. The regulations set were the same as for last year will go into effect immediately. Under the regulations all onions must be inspected and must meet a moderately cured maturity. There will be no size or grade restrictions other than state in spection requirements until Aug. 20 After that date all white and yellow onions must meet at least U. S. No. 2 grade. Mixed grades may not be shipped. If a lot is shipped as No. 2’s, the lot can- not contain more than 30 percent U. S. No. l’s. Minimum ____ size for ___ shipment is 2 inches in diameter for yellow onions and It* inches for whites. Boilers may be shipped if packed separately, j There are approximately 50 acres of set onions in southwes- ern Idaho that will be harvested and shipped prior to Aug. 20. The regular crop from Malheur county and Idaho will not come off until after that date. New officers elected are Lyle Andrew of Parma, chairman; Warren Farmer of Nyssa, vian chairman; and Tom Iseri of On tario, secretary-treasurer. The committee approved an increased budget for the coming year with greatly expanded re search and promotion programs. — Early Ads, Pictures Requested Next Week The Journal is seeking pic tures of rock collections and stories that will add to interest of the Thunderegg Day* edition next week. Deadline for these ha* been set at noon Monday. The area will be blanketed with over 4.200 copies of this special issue. For advertiser* who wish "welcome" or regular ad*, the copy is needed as soon as poss ible. Effort will be made by phone to contact irregular ad vertisers for space commitment thi* weekend with copy to be received by Monday evening. Idaho Power Sets Open House at Dams Sunday to Observe 50th Anniversary is a member of the ()regon*----------------- High School Cultural Ex-1 to Yamagata, to Sendai, to Ha- change all-star wrestling team chinohe, to Asahikawa, to Akita which, as this is written, is and now to Chiba. The variety of the foods as well as their color and their garnish ment, the many dishes and bowls in which the courses are served and the exquisiteness of Japan ese rooms with their frame and wallboard paneled walls, fiber matting on the floors and their low tables at which the diners kneel or sit cross-legged, all add to the attractiveness that Ralph noted. And the charm of the Jap anese hosts makes the meal even more appealing. Except for the vegetable salads and soups at breakfast time, com plete with mayonnaise and dried seaweed, raw vegetables and raw sea foods, Ralph has not found the foodstuffs too greatly differ ent from those at home in Ore gon. Advance National Publicity Brings Many Out-of-State Hobbyists Prior to Slated Event Tours, Display Planned Registration will start at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3—parking has been arranged—the tours are all set —the Snake River Gem club Amalgamated Picnic (co-hosts of the event) has plans Set Saturday, July 30 I all ready for the show Saturday, Amalgamated Sugar company In addition, the steam engine- employees will meet for their powered train of Union Pacific annual family picnic at 2 p.m. railroad will be through Nyssa Saturday in Nyssa south park. on the Boise to Huntington run. The dinner will be a southern- 1 Hundreds of people in the area, style barbecue On the entertain too young to have seen one of ment a >enda will be a ball game, these, will have an opportunity races for ail ages, horseshoe pit when it stops here between 2:40 ching contest and a sugar draw and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. ing, with prizes being offered. The Journal will again blanket All former and present em-' , the area for these special events ployees of the White Satin firm and Nyssa merchants will be “go- and members of their families arc j ing all-out” to welcome visitors u. ged to attend. and offer unusual sale bargains, Each family should take a cov Watch for details next week. ered dish and own silverware. previous Friday, July 15, and ning of the fall school term on taken across the state line into Aug. 29. according to Gene Ches Idaho where the assault occurred. ter, high school principal, Forms for the health tests are The kidnapping carries a maxi available at all offices of local mum penalty of death under fed doctors, Chester said. He also eral statute and life imprison noted that some youngsters ment in Oregon. FBI agents have might previously have had exam been assisting state and local of inations prior to attending various ficers in the investigation and summer camps and in this case, search for Apodaca. one checkup is sufficient. NUMBER 30 Thunderegg Days Planning Complete To Welcome Thousands of Rockhouds Aug. 4-5-6, According io Chairman Commission Sets Hearing on Dates . r- But, Ralph, like most of the members of the Oregon delega tion, will leave a little bit at his heart in this beautiful land when he departs from Tokyo to return to the United States and home. For the Oregon wrestlers and their coaches have met kindness, generosity and friendship at every turn on their swing around this land from Tokyo to Tatebayashi, ♦ 4 10 Cents Per Copy I John H. Williams, special a^ent in charge, Portland, has announced the filing of a complaint by the Fedr<$t Bureau Examinations Due of Investigation July 22 with U.S. Commissioner E. Otis For NHS Freshmen Smith of Nvssa, charging Richard Apodaca. Ontario, with Physical examinations for this The Oregon State Game com "unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for the crime of kid year's freshman students should mission will hold its annual hear napping.” •--------- ------------------------------- be completed before the begin ing on regulations for small This adds to three previous charges made by the state two days earlier at Ontario. The 26-vear-old former Nyssan has warrants for his arrest for kid napping, assault with intent to rape and intent to detain a child from its parents. The victim was a nine-year-old Ontario girl who was picked up as she rode her bicycle home the Thunderegg Days August 4-5-6, 1966 HARVESTING OATS, the old- fashioned way — a farm opera tion rarely seen in this era of self-propelled combines. Bui on Monday of this week, shortly after noon, the eye of the Jour nal camera was focused on just such a scene at the Fay Corn farm north of Nyssa. On the tractor, with lots of modern horsepower, is Corn and his young grandson. Brian Taylor, son of Bob and Beverly Corn Taylor. Harry Miner is operat ing the outmoded twine - tying grain binder, owned by Charles Pitman of Apple Valley. Steve Bielby, a local barber in Miner's shop, and his teenage daughter, Ramona, are placing the tied bundles into shocks. The latter, in modern attire of Jamaica- length stretch jeans, sleeveless blouse and no hat, remarked, "This is the first time that I've 'really' worked." Reason for har vesting in this matter is merely so that early in September the grain can be extracted from the hulls with an old - fashioned threshing machine, powered by Miner's old-fashoined steam en gine. also a recent subject of the Journal Polaroid. Idaho Power company, now marking a half-century of service to the Snake River valley that began Aug. 1, 1916, will hold public open houses at its Brownlee and Oxbow generating plants next Sunday to highlight observance of the historic “golden” anniversary. The events, among six public tours of facilities through- L— —* — — A — 1 — A* — ~ — —— A — ** —. — — — — - A — — out 4 the utility’s interconnected system, will see the two mod offices, where employees will em plants in the approach to serve birthday cake to visitors. Hells Canyon opened to in Frost said the Brownlee and spection by visitors from 1 to Oxbow plants are “interesting” to 6 p.m. on Sunday. tour because they are Idaho Pow “Our customers in the western end of Idaho Power’s system are cordially invited to take advan tage of this opportunity to view the Brownlee and Oxbow plants on this special occasion,’’ said Bernard T. Frost of Payette, wes tern division manager. Specially Planned Event* “The open houses have been especially planned by the com- pany to permit them to share in observance of our 50 years of ser vice to southern Idaho and eas tern Oregon.” Frost said the company’s Hells Canyon Dam project under con struction farther downstream, will not be open to the public, because of the limited space and large construction machines now working at the site. In addition to tours of the Brownlee and Oxbow plants, con- ducted by their operating staffs, refreshments will be served. Public Welcomed ai Office* On Monday, the company’s cus tomers will be welcomed from 1 to 5 p.m. at division and district er’s newest generating facilities, incorporating the latest advances in production equipment and techniques. The two projects are part of Idaho Power’s Hells Canyon de velopment that will be completed when construction of 425,000- kilowatt Hells Canyon dam is finished in 1968. Patrons to Discuss Historical Projects At Saturday Meeting A mssting to discuss the for ming of an historical society and furthering the Malheur Coun ty Museum project will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. at the court house in Vale. All interested patrons of the county are urged to attend. According to Mary Graham, a Vale resident who has long been interested in historical events, the discussion will cover establishment and preservation of historic sites throughout the county. p
