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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA. OREGON PAGE TWO LETTER To the Editor I THE GATE CITY JOURNAL TED M. BRAMMER, Editor and Publisher NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS •^^'ASSOCIATION 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 Year $5.00 Six Months $3.00 Two Citizens Seek Law to Control Dogs During recent months, many changes have been made in Nyssa that have helped it to become a progressive community and a more desirable place in which to live. Some of these improvements are modern, new business build- j I ings and parking facilities. How- I J ever, one thing this city still des- Published Every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon i perately needs to make it the pro- | gressive city it could be is some i i type of dog control law. Most of Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, for Transmission the surrounding cities have effec- | Through the United States Mails, as a Second Class Matter tive dog control laws. Under the Act of March 3, 1879. Presently, a small group of un- I thinking, inconsiderate people al low their dogs to run unrestricted STEFFENS' ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steffens through the city. These dogs entertained with Sunday dinner leave a path of destruction of THESE PICTURES were snapped by a Journal photographer fol for Mr. and Mrs. Merildean Rob strewn garbage, torn - up flower j lowing the recent Crazy Day parade down Nyssa's Main street. By Oregon Stale Bar bins, Sherrill Jean, Craig, Clinton beds and gardens, and unsanitary I These young ladies were among prize winners selected by the and Mrs. Lois Henderson, mother lawns. judges. On the left is the Glade Chadwicks' daughter. Mary Ann, Conditions have deteriorated to I of Mrs. Robbins. the point that packs of eight to ' and her dog, "Tiny." She captured top honors for having the smallest dog in the parade and received her prize from Michael's ed or irresponsible child to have 10 dogs roam the city in broad , Suppose your neighbor permits or get at a dangerous gun. This daylight. We shudder to think Pharmacy. The "big lady" with two heads and four feet (center) his child to have a gun or leaves liability is based primarily upon what might happen to one of our is a combination of cousins, Shelley Myrick and Lori Miner. They a gun accessible to the child, who the failure to exercise the requir small children if these dogs should are daughters of the Howard Myricks and Lyle Miners and they then shoots a hole in your auto took third place honors in the Gate City Journal's Crazy-Dressed ed degree of care in regard to a attack one of them. or kills your prize bull, or, worse 10 People Treated for Bites Kids' contest. Shelley and Lori had quite a struggle keeping up dangerous instrumentality. yet, shoots some person. Is the Statistics obtained from Pheral with other parade participants. In the right-hand photo is Debbie Much would depend upon the neighbor liable for the acts of age of the child and his training, Dodson, administrator oi Malheur Bratton and her dog, "Pug.” They were named "fanciest" in the such child? if any, in the handling of fire Memorial hospital, show that Michael Pharmacy-sponsored canine contest. Debbie is a daughter The general rule is that a arms. from April 1, 1966, to Sept. 21, of the Oscar Brattons. parent is not legally liable for What this boils down to is 1966, 10 people had been treated damages from his child's action. that parents must assume the for dog bites at the local hospital. BLAIRS VISIT IN UTAH Nevertheless, the court might responsibility of not permitting The time is long overdue for Mr. and Mrs. Frell Blair and hold a parent liable in a case in children to have or use fire all thinking responsible citizens Sharon arrived home Monday fol volving firearms or other similar arms or dangerous weapons un to enact an effective dog control dangerous instruments. The facts til they are of such age and law for the city of Nyssa. The , lowing a three-day trip to Utah. of each case will, of course, have competency that they can han undersigned are presently work They attended the general con F ference of the LDS church in Salt a great deal to do with possible dle them safely. ing with the city council to draw Lake City and visited their son liability. up a dog control law. Moreover, it is a duty of a par and daughter - in - law, Mr. and For example, the parent would ent to keep firearms and ammu We invite the active support Mrs. Boyd Blair at Provo. The be more apt to be held negligent nition secured and inaccessible to of all presently abused citizens. Nyssans also attended a golden for placing a powerful rifle or children. If they do not do so, Petitions are currently being cir wedding anniversary celebration pistol in the hands of a child they may be held liable for the culated throughout the city. We for his parents, Mr. and Mrs. than he would be for giving him I urge all interested citizens to Rosemond Blair at Lewiston. consequences. an air rifle. But even an air gun attend the next meeting of the (Oregon lawyers offer this can be a very dangerous weapon column as a public service. No | Nyssa city council to express their WEEKEND IN SALT LAKE in the wrong hands. person should apply or inter | support of a dog control law. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Kesler Sr., j Only in this manner will the city The negligence of a parent in pret any law without the aid Karma Kesler and Joleen Reece leaving a loaded gun available of an attorney who is complete council fully realize the desires left Sept. 30 to spend the week to a child, or leaving a gun and ly advised of the facts involved. of the people. end in Salt Lake City where Mrs. The time to act is now so this shells accessible, would be still Even a slight variance in fact Kesler attended a DUP conven i matter can be voted upon in the different. may change the application of tion. The foursome visited the I November general election. Ordinarily a case of negligence the law.) Kar Keslers, Sally Kesler and is established by showing that a I ROBERT D. WEST the V. L. Keslers, former residents parent permitted an inexperienc- | ORSON D. LEAVITT of this area. IT'S YOUR LAW Have Gun . . . May Shoot It Journal Classifieds Bring Results! 9 Down to Hard Pan (This item was submitted for publication by Mrs. Mike (Ma- belle) McKague, Journal cor respondent for the Nu Acres community. It was clipped from a Wisconsin publication by Mrs. McKague's cousin. Mrs. John Ellison of Billings. Mont. The latter read the article while traveling in the Badger state.) “It is reported that one of the fastidious married ladies of this town kneads bread with her gloves on. This incident may be somewhat peculiar, but there are others. “This editor needs bread with his shoes on, he needs bread with AUXILIARY WOMEN Past presidents of the. Legion auxiliary met afternoon at the hon* Louise Heldt with 10, attendance. The group discussei flowers for the Veteran in Portland. | Refreshments were i the close of the session. his pants on and unW linquent subscribers to Rag of Freedom’ pony i long, he will need brek a d - - n thing on—and! is no ‘Garden of Ede wintertime.”—Mills Mes Fire Prevention Week -Oct. 9 a 7 fi 'i 7 S3 Fire is a menace .., menace to the lives those you hold dear. and also a menace your home and to yo place of business. Fi lurks in litter and n bish, in oily painty ra in overheated fumao in unchecked electric systems . . . Fire thre ens wherever there carelessness. The b way to Prevent Fires never let them start, Make Every Week Fire Prevention Week! FIRE CAN: KILL YOUR LOVED ONES! RUIN YOUR BUSINESS! LEAVE YOU HOMELESS! at your Ford Dealer’s for’67 ! ■ An automatic transmission that's also a manual shift! ■ Disappearing Thunderbird headlights! ■ A Ford that's even quieter than '661 ■ At 8 mph all doors lock automatically! ■ New Thunderbird with four doors! ■ A Fairlane with a 427 cu in. V-8! ■ A 3-passenger front seat that divides into two personal easy chalrsl ■ Front power disc brakes! ■ Three all-new Mustangs— longer, larger, sportier I ■ A Falcon "Short Limousine " ■ Fresh air flows through with all windows upl DON’T LET FIRES START 1. 2. 3. 4. Check home and business for fire hazards. Be careful when handling fire in any form. Check all wiring and electrical appliances. Check all heating systems. ■ AM radio that also plays stereo tapel INSURE Your Home ■ A wagon tailgate that opens two waysl To Present Value! ■ Automatic speed control on the steering wheell insure INSURE Your Business To Present Value! Your Farm To Present Valu«1 ■ Dual braking systeml ■ Titt Away steering wheel that slides over and up to let you out! Complete Coverage See Agents Below: ■ Every 1967 Ford car has the Ford Motor Company Lifeguard- Design safety features as •tender d equipment EASTMAN INSURANCE AGENCY 315 Main Street . . . Nyssa, Oregon BERNARD EASTMAN NOLAN HELD INSURANCE ibuVs ahead at your Ford Dealerto . . . Nyssa. Oregon Phone 372-3182 104 Main Street GALAXIE 500/XI 2 tXXW HAROTOT NYSSA INSURANCE AGENCY GENTRY FORD SALES, Inc. ONTARIO . . . OREGON Only Your Ford Dealer Sells CARS and TRUCKS 105 Main Street . . . Nyssa. Oregon RALPH G. LAWRENCE RENSTROM INSURANCE AGENCY 217 Good Avenue . . . Nyssa. Oregon Phone 372-2997
