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page six JAMES COMYFORD JR. Services for James Comy- ford Jr. will be conducted at 11 o’clock this morning, April 20, 1967 at the Assembly of God church in Vale. Officiating minister will be the Rev. U Il lis Baker, and interment will be made in Valley View ceme tery, under direction of Bert- elson-Lienkaemper chapel of Ontario. Mr. Comyford succumbed at a Portland hospital Sunday, following an extended illness. He was born June 19, 1944 at Raton, N. M., and had re sided at Vale for 16 years. He was graduated from Vale Union high school in 1963, and on Dec. 27 that year was mar ried to Sharon Cooper in Nyssa. In addition to his widow of Vale, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Comyford; three brothers, Charles, George and Jerry; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Coop er and Mrs. Hazel Long, all of Vale. Also surviving is a grand mother, Mrs. Ethel Comy ford of Richmond, Calif. ELTON U SHAW Final rites for Elton L. Shaw were conducted Tuesday after noon at Lienkaemper chapel. Officiating was the Rev Armand Larive of St. Paul’s Episcopal church. Mr. Shaw succumbed Sunday at Malheur Memorial hospital, following a lingering illness. He was born Feb. 13, 1905 in Nebraska and had resided in the Nyssa area for the past five years. In addition to his widow, Dor othy Shaw and a daughter, Jo- dene Shaw of Nyssa, he is sur vived by two brothers, Pete of Nyssa and Earl Shaw of Tacoma, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Parker of Houston, Texas. One grandchild also survives. Interment was made in the Nyssa cemetery, under dir ection of Lienkaemper funeral home. VERNON RAY WILSON Services for Vernon Ray Wil son were conducted Monday afternoon, April 17, 1967 at the First Baptist church in Ontario. Officiating was the Rev. Frank Butler, of St. Matthews Episcopal church, and inter ment was made in the Nyssa cemetery. Mr. Wilson succumbed last Thursday in an Ontario hospital following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1906 to Lemen and Isabelle Wilson at Nyssa and was a lifelong resident of Malheur county. On August 19, 1935 he mar ried Emma K. Wcrd in Vale, and they homesteaded in 1937 in the Sunset Valley area, south west of Nyssa. The deceased was foreman and field representative for Amalgamated Sugar company from 1938 to 1943, and worked for the J. R. Simplot company at Jamieson. He also built produce house for Simplot and in 1957 he purchased the West cott Oil bulk plant at Vale and operated a service station and garage in conjunction with it. Mr. Wilson was elected re presentative to the Oregon state legislature in 1948 and in 1950. He resigned that position in 1950 to accept a post as field re presentative for the U. S. Nat ional bank of Portland, Ontario and Vale branches. He was appointed manager of the On- tario branch in 1962 and was named vice president of the U. S. National bank two years later. APRIL 20, THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON The deceased was a member of Acacia lodge No. 118. AF A AM, a 32nd degree mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and a Shriner in Al Kader Temple. He was also a member of Ontario Elks lodge No. 1690, head of the " Keep Oregon Green ’’ committee and a mem ber of the lay board of Hole Rosary hospital in Ontario. The deceased was a member of the Japanese American Cit izens league and belonged to the Chambers of Commerce of On tario and Vale. He was also a membet of the Kiwanis club and was head of the Boy Scout drive in Ontario for several years. In addition to his widow of the home, he is survived by a son, James Ray Wilson of Pay ette and two grandchildren, Jess and Julie Wilson, also of Pay ette. .Also surviving are six bro thers, George (Bud), Frank, and Barclay Wilson of Nyssa; Lem Wilson Jr. o f Grange ville, Harold Wilson of Home dale and Robert Wilson of St. Paul, Ore. Also surviving are three sis ters, Gladys Morfitt and Minnie Tyrell of Nyssa, Inez Sherrill of Klamath Falls. Two brothers James and Bill Wilson preceded Mr. Wilson in death. GROVER L. WILLIS Services for Grover L. Wil lis, a resident of the Nyssa area for 30 years, were conducted Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 1967 at Lienkaemper chapel. BAD WEATHER ????? The prayer of faith will save the sick.—(James 5:15) We can pray for another’s healing. Our prayers are effec tive. More than we realize, our prayers have real healing pow er. We can pray in faith, when we see the one for whom we pray as filled with God’s spirit, we become part of a great heal ing work. When we pray, we should think of ourselves as a channel through which God’s healing work is done. Mrs. George McKee recently returned from a visit with a son, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKee of The Dalles, Ore. While in northern Oregon she also vi sited with a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Max Schweizer and fami- ly. Recent visitors of Mrs. McKee were her brother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. .Armstrong of Wilder. In a phone call to the Journal office Wednesday morning, Mrs. J. E. Long said she had heard a number of complaints about Nyssa's cold-damp wea ther. Mrs. Long stated that she feels we Nyssans have little reason to complain. She had gotten a letter from her niece in Salem stating that they were having the worst siege of bad weather ever recorded since 1893. The capital city corresp ondent said motorists were hav ing a difficult time driving due to snow and sleet on their wind shields. Mrs. Long had also gotten a letter from relatives in Calif ornia telling her of the cold and windy weather there. Follow Rules On Pesticides Weekend guests in the Reuben Haroldsen home were their son, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Haroldsen and Ken of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Spring sunshine brings out the bugs and pests that nibble Elwyn Haroldsen and Kristin of on the precious plants of gar Boise. deners and the chain reaction brings out the gardener with his spray gun loaded with pesti Herman Towne and Nick Smit cides. attended the initiation of mem The approach of this annual bers of the Knights of Columbus war against insects and plant held Sunday, April 16 in Ontario. diseases brings a warning from The Boise Knights performed the Oregon Department of Ag the initiation ceremonies. riculture’s chief chemist, J. D. Patterson, on the extreme care needed in handling and using Chief of Police Alvin Allen pesticides. was guest speaker at the April His first advice is to care 14 meeting of Girl Scout Troop fully read and follow the di 29. Chief Allen, assisted by rections on the container in Harold Brendle, showed three which the pesticide is purchased movies on safety in the home, and to never store it in any outdoors and on school buses. thing but the original container. The meeting, held at the Patterson notes that it is Christian church, was attended most important to use pesti by 25 scouts and 5 guests. cides as directed on food crops or otherwise it could result in the residue being above the tolerances set for it. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Bybee He also has some other rules returned Monday afternoon for persons handling and using from a weekend trip to Brigham the pesticide sprays or dusts. City, Utah, where they visited They are: their son, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keep out of reach of children, Bybee and family. Sunday even pets and irresponsible people. ing the two couples dined out to Do not smoke while using a celebrate the birthdays of Ray pesticide. and his son, Kim. Mrs. Bybee’s Wear protective clothing father, H. E. Chamberlain when using the pesticide, and traveled with them to Pleasant if directions on the label say ville, Utah, where he spent he "wear a mask", wear it. weekend with his sister, Mr. Wash contaminated clothing and Mrs. Joseph Jensen. before reuse. Wash hands thoroughly after using a pesticide. Mr. and Mrs. Frell Blair Do not spray until all water attended the LDS General Con containers and food in area have ference held in Salt Lake City, been covered. Utah last week. After the con Avoid spilling the pesticide. ference they traveled to Provo When disposing of empty con to spend a few days with their tainers be sure they have been son Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Blair disposed of in a safe manner then to Lewiston to visit his and are out of reach of child parents Mr. and Mrs. Rose- ren, pets and farm animals. mond Blair. MADAM MARIA Palm Reader, Haalar and Advisor Friends . .. Are you suffering? Are you sick? Do you need help? Do you have bad luck? Bring your problems to Mad am Maria today and be rid of them to morrow. She advises on all affairs of life. OPEN ON SUNDAY NYSSA. OREGON Eait Idaho St. (next door io TV Canter) tav ---------- Hrs: 7100 *.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week Half price with thia adl Homedale, Idaho • * * • • * • • * Mysteries at The MERC (Thursday^fïidayandSaturday — Fabrics - Reg. 98c yd. to $1.49 yd.-Assorted Giiiham, Sailcloth & Denims ya. 27< Reg. $1.98 - $2.98 yd.-Assl. of Sheers NYLON . 87» RLENDS NHS Vale Game Showing their pitching power, the Vale Vikings shut out the Bulldogs, 2-0 Friday, April 14. on the Vale diamond. Steve Bates struck out 15 batters and allowed only one hit as he took mound duties for the Vikings. Frank Ram- baud took the loss for Nyssa. Vale scored in the second in ning on two singles and a wild pitch. Mr. and Mrs. S.C. McConnell In the third inning, Rich John traveled to Boise Sunday to at son singled, went to third on a tend a birthday dinner hosted by base hit by Pat Camman, and their youngest granddaughter, stole home for Vale’sother run. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mumford Gary Berg gained the lone hit and family. The occasion hon for Nyssa. ored the April birthdays of their NHS Bulldogs committed two son-in-law, Forrest Moore, errors while the VHS Vikings Mrs. Mumford and Mr. Mc- tallied five hits, with only one Connell. error. The Rev. Ralph A. Lawrence of Nyssa Methodist church off iciated, and interment was made RETURNS FROM TRIP in Owyhee cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Skinner Mr. W illis succumbed Friday ar.d Clara of Boise, Mrs. Ester at Malheur Memorial hospital Crocker of Madras returned at the age of 81 years. April 11 from a two-week trip He was born Dec. 16, 1885 visiting friends and relatives in Iowa, and had farmed in in the California area. From the Nyssa area until retire California they went to Mesa, Ariz., where they also visited ment age. relatives. In addition to his widow, Jew ell Willis of the home, he is survived by two sons, James PLAN MOVE TO BOISE D. Willis of Kuna, Idaho and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boydell Rophael E. Willis of Morton, and family took his parents, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Boydell to Sandy of Pateros, Wash. Boise Sunday to show them a Among other survivors are new home they purchased re eight grandchildren and one cently. The family plans to great-grandchild. move to the Idaho capital city Services and burial were early in June. Boydell has under direction of Lienkaemper been named operations mana funeral home of Nyssa. ger for Salt Lake Hardware company’s Boise warehouse. • •• FETED WITH BABY SHOWER Mrs. Edward Boydell enter tained April 15 with a baby shower for Mrs. Tom Smith of Fruitland. Among guests were Anita Alder of Weiser,Cheri Andrews of Payette, Mary Jane Coppie and Mrs. Boyd Burnett of On tario and Miss Nancy Boydell. Refreshments were served prior to the opening of gifts by the honoree. HARRIET PENNIE MOVED TO PARMA NURSING HOME Mrs. Harriet Pennie, who suffered a recent stroke, has been transferred from Malheur Memorial hospital to the Milton Meyers private nursing home in Parma. Her daughter, Mrs. Bob (Marie) Wilson reports that she is now showing slight improve ment and will be pleased to hear from her friends or have them call to visit with her. Mrs. Pennie and members of her family have asked the Journal to express their appre ciation to Dr. David W. Sarazin and the staff at Malheur Memorial hospital forexcellent care and considerations during her stay there. They also extend their thanks to friends for their many kindnesses. îe " • * *• * Short Sleeve Sweat Shirts $1 Men's Reg. $2.98-$4.98 Rfl Sport and Dress li Shirts iff ii i >: :: ::: :: e e ••• :: PINOCHLE PARTY SLATED • e A pinochle party and silent auction will be held at 8 p.m, Saturday, April 22 at the com munity hall in Nu Acres. $497 1 Men's and Boy's Reg. $4.98 Walking SHORTS Boy's sizes 8-18 Reg. 1.98 to 2.49 Boys Sizes 8 to 16 JEANS Never Need Ironing Mystery T able Mr. and Mrs. Jack Glover of Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Shelly of Boise were Sunday visitors in the Vic Marshall home. Prices Women's and Children's A surprise birthday party was held Monday in honor of Esther Rogers of Ontario, a former Nyssa resident. Those attending the celebration in cluded Ruth Foster, Verna Tob- ler, Alice Walters, Zora Os borne, and Mrs. David Beers. WOMEN GOLFERS TELL WINNERS Tuesday, April 11, members of the Ontario Women’s Golf association started their second week of team play. Last week winners were Eve lyn Newman, winning low gross for the front nine and Bodell Patterson with low gross on back nine. Connie Jones won low net on front nine and Lois Johnson low net on back nine. Hostesses for the April 18th luncheon will be Sylvia Phelps, Marlyn Poole, Loritha Abarson and Peggy Stanwood. * • * • • • *• * *e* Sizes 10-18 Lawn—Patio Furniture LOUNGE .... 5.97 CHAIR......... 2.97 _ • * * • T ’«* " e* *e* • * • • • T • • • I ■ . I Reg. 1.98 to 2.99 Girls' f CAPRIS >1 Canvas Black and White JACKETS SHOES......... 1.47 Ladies Plastic Ladies' Nylon "The Wet Look HOSE . Reg. 5.98 // *• A A f f Unveiled at 11 a.m., Saturday with Reg. 1.98 to 2.49 • • 1 1 SPORT SHIRTS IN CASE OF FIRE At home — Quickly get everybody out of the house. Call the fire department immediately. (Be sure everyone in your family ' " ‘ knows how to ‘ call I the fire department.) At public gatherings — Walk, do not run, to the nearest exit. Call the fire de- partaient immediately. 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