THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA. OREGON
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LETTER
To the Editor
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THE GATE CITY JOURNAL
TED M. BRAMMER, Editor and Publisher
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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!
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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
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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
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315 Main Street . . . Nyssa, Oregon
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Phone 372-3182
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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