University Of Oregon Library Eugene, Ore, 97403 Nyssa Gate City Journal VOLUME LXI THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON THE SUGAR CITY THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1968 Once Publisher and Mayor of Ontario When point totals were added up Saturday night at the end of the two-day 22nd Annual Nyssa Nite Rodeo, Lonnie Wright, cowboy from Caldwell was the all-around award winner. He made qualifying scores in four events; bull riding, bareback riding, calf roping and team roping. He was among the many cowboys from Idaho, Oregon and Washington who carted off $1900 In prize money. EVENTS WINNERS LISTED FRANK TUTTLE HOSPITALIZED AFTER MISHAP WHERE THERE’S A RODEO There’s ROYALTY, and the Jaycee-sponsored 1968 Nyssa Nite Rodeo was no exception. Reigning as queen during the two-day event was Miss Connie Morcom (center) 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Morcom of Harper, on ‘Tater Joe’. On her right is Princess Attorneys Ask For New Judge To Hear Trial For the second time, attor­ neys for Leon Tobler of Nvssa have tuea a motion for a new judge to hear the murder case pending in Malheur County Cir­ cuit Court. Tobler is accused os second degree murder in the gunshot death of his wife, Croletta, last June. Attorneys Stephen Foods and Max Taggart filed a motion asking the court for an order disqualifying Circuit Judge Pro Tempore E. Otis Smith on the grounds that Judge Smith is prejudiced against Tobler, and they believe be cannot conduct a fair and impartial trial. Judge Smith was appointed circuit judge pro tem by Wil­ liam C. Perry, chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, after Tobler had requested a new judge. The accused man said be believed that Malheur County Circuit Judge Jeff D. Dorroh Jr. was prejudiced igainst him. 4 (Editor’s Note) Smith told a Journal reporter Wednesday afternoon that a member of the Supreme Court of Oregon would again appoint a judge to hear the case and this appointment would not permit another challenge by attorneys for the defendant. New Business Opens In Nyssa Bill Marostica established a new business in Nyssa this week. Known as Nyssa Heating and Cooling Company, he will offer sales and service on both types of equipment, and wiH also make repairs on major household appliances. Marostica is a native of the area and well known to most citizens as he worked for Eder’s Hardware here for three years doing this same type work from 1959 to 1962. For the past six years be has been employed by Stareraft Mfg. Co., Boise, makers of mobile homes. During that time he completed a school on refrigeration and (Continued On Page Two) Patty Petterson, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Neil Petterson of Nyssa, riding her favorite, “Skeet.” On Connie’s left is NNR Princess Lucille Bertram 18-year-old daughter of Nyssan’s Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bertram. She is astride ‘Spunky’. NYSSA JAYCEES PLAN PROGRAM, BARBECUE FOR THUNDEREGG DAYS The Nyssa Jaycees have planned a community barbecue and program for August 1 at 7:00 P.M. in the South city park. This is the first day of Nyssa’s Annual Thunderegg Days and they will be assisted by the committee in charge of this celebration. Three hundred pounds of meat will be barbecued by Bill Wahlert (considered an expert in this area) and will be served along with corn-on-the-cob, baked potatoes, salad and all the ‘trimuiins’. VARIED PROGRAM Bob Kindschey of the Vale BLM will show slides of out­ door scenes of Malheur county. A large screen will be used in order that all those in atten­ dance may see these pictures. FHA Supervisor Tells Emergency Loan Provisions Auiu INTEGRATION - Arlelgh Adams, owner-operator of the local CHEVROLET firm, Johannesen-Adams Motor company, drives a 1917 Model ‘A’ FORD, as marshal of the 1968 Nyssa rodeo parade. Riding with him in the front seat are his waving wife, Joy, and their daughter, Debbie. They are attired in clothing styled in the same era as the vehicle, owned by Nyssan Bud Sappe. Riding behind them are their son, Kevin and Robert Marostica, son of the Bill Marosticas. Joy said she suggested putting a sign on the car "This Is Why Chevys Were Made”, but Arleigh didn’t agree with her Intended sense of humor - Journal Photo. NUMBER XXIX ELMO SMITH, OREGON EX-GOVERNOR DIES MONDAY IN ALBANY HOSPITAL Wright Wins Top Honors At Nyssa Annual Rodeo; Scores In Four Events points; Harold Tews, Hammett, 52 points; Bob Conforth, Dale Brown, Gooding, kept Weiser, 47 points, and Jim his Friday night lead to win the Fenstermacker, 46 points. bull riding with a score of 61 Larry Robinson, Kimberly, points. Lonnie Wright, Tom was riding high to take first Prout, Nampa, and Buck Tulley, place in the saddle bronc riding Caldwell had a three way tie with 50 points. John Maupin, for second place with scores of Burns, and Dennis Manning, 56 points. Burley, tied for second and First in bareback riding was third with 49 points. Lonnie Wright, Caldwell, 58 Buzz Walther, Boise, was first place winner in the calf roping with a score of 11.7; Grant Roberts, Murphy, 12,Jim Ingram, Haines,Ore., 12. (tie) and Jackie West of Buhl, was fourth with 12.2. John Davis and Bob Davis, Homedale, were the winners of At Journal presstime the team roping with a score of Wednesday afternoon, Frank 9.6; second place went to Don Tuttle, manager of Wilson’s Denny and Herb Smith, Boise, Market in Nyssa, was reported with a 10.7; Bill Me II vain, Bur­ to be in fair condition at Cald­ ley, and Bob Juker, Buhl, were well Memorial hospital. third with a 15.7 and Jim Mit­ Tuttle suffered a ruptured chell and A. R. Phipps, Eagle, spinal disc, a broken pelvis, were fourth with a 15.8. cuts and bruises around 9:30 Weather was good both Fri­ p.m. Monday when his late- day and Saturday nights, the model automobile went out of grounds were in good shape and control on Interstate 80 at the the stock and riders both tough edge of Caldwell. enough to provide a real good Law officials reported that he show for the 1700 in attendance was pinned inside the car. He during the two night perfor­ was eastbound on the highway mance. and apparently struck the cen­ Secretary of the event, Dave ter divider, causing the car to Rieb, said attendance was up straddle it and flip back into the over 400 from the 1967 rodeo original lane. and that while the Jaycees would The auto then went onto its net very little money for all side, slid across the road, hit the hard work expended that a guard rail and went into the they maintained a rodeo for air over the rail, landing on Nyssa. And, from reports they the front end and then flipping had collected, that it was en­ onto its back on the ramp. joyed by those in attendance. A Wilson’s Market official Additional features, other told a Journal reporter that it than the two nightly parades, appears Tuttle will have to were the awarding of a Shetland remain hospitalized for some pony ih the Friday night time. drawing, judging of the beard Mike Anderson, assistant contest the same night, the manager, has assumed Tuttle’s appearance of Mr. "Terrific” duties and will continue in that the Tennessee walking horse capacity while he is recu­ (Continued On Page Two) perating. THUNDEREGG CAPIT*’ There has been a great deal of discussion recently about Farmers Home Administration emergency loans for farmers and ranchers who have or will suffer extreme hardship as a result of the prolonged drought in sections of Eastern Oregon according to D. J. Kudrna, the Agency’s Supervisor for Harney and Malheur Counties. Emergency loans maybe made to individuals, partner­ ships or corporations in a non­ designated disaster area who have had severe production losses as a result of a natural disaster and where only a few operators will need emergency credit. When widespread need for credit becomes obvious and it cannot be supplies by regular credit sources such as Banks, Production Credit Associations and other responsible credit sources, then an areaorCounty is eligible for consideration for designation as disaster areas by the Secretary of Agriculture. Emergency loans from Farmers Horn» Administration may then be made on a County or area wide basis to eligible applicants. These emergency loans MAY NOT be used to refinance debts and are made only to eligible applicants who are unable to obtain agricultural credit for temDorarv oeriods from nri- WEATHER MAX. DATE July July July July July July July July 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 96 99 83 84 87 84 90 — MIN 67 64 66 55 59 55 61 59 RESERVOIR STORAGE 7/17/68 250,710 Acre Feet 7/ 7/67 501,460 Acre Feet There will be a community sing fest with a piano and pos­ sibly other instruments accom­ panying. Tickets are now available from several downtown mer­ chants, members of the Thun­ deregg committee and member; of the Jaycees. Drawing for prizes will be held for ticket holders. Children under 12 years of age will be admitted free if accompanied by parents. Kouns Injured In Auto Mishap Five members of the William Kouns family were injured last Thursday in a two-car mishap south of the Burns junction. Kouns was the most seriously hurt. He suffered a broken back, and according to a report from his wife, Ruth, just prior to Wednesday presstime, he was released Sunday from Malheur Memorial hospital, is In a brace, but is able to get around. Mrs. Kouns was also hospita­ lized following the accident, but was treated and released. Their two sons, Bill and John; and a daughter, Susan, sustained minor injuries but were not hospitalized. Oregon State police said a car driven by David Broyles, 18, of Pasco, Wash., blew a rear tire and the vehicle swer­ ved into the path of the Kouns auto. Two passengers in the Broyles car also suffered in­ juries and were taken to the hospital in Burns. vate, cooperative or other res- ponsible credit sources, including other types of Farmers Home Administration loans. Borrowers are expected to return to local sources of credit as soon as possible. In no case will an emergency loan be made to an applicant who is able to obtain the credit he needs from other sources on terms that he can reasonably be expected to repay. The Appli­ cant’s equity in real estate, chattels and other assets will be considered in determining ability to obtain credit from other sources. The Farmers Home Adminis­ tration Office for Harney and Malheur Counties is located in the Hart Building, 153 S. W. 1st Street, Ontario, Oregon. The Supervisor’s Office day is Monday, when he may be con­ tacted for more complete information. A letter to the above address will be given prompt attention. Meet In Vietnam Sp/4 Raymond Wahlert, upon writing to his parents, tells of meeting Charles Parra while at­ tending a Catholic church ser­ vice in Vietnam. The Nyssa youths are stationed at Cam Rahn Bay. They are sons of the W. K. ‘Bill’ Wahlerts and David Parras. They feel theirs was a most unusual ‘reunion’ since there are more than 66,000 service­ men stationed at Cam Rahn Bay. Malheur Beauty Pageant Slated By Area Jaycees Jaycees from Nyssa, Ontario and Vale have begun their search for candidates for the Miss Malheur County Pageant to be staged at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Ontario high school audi­ torium. Chairman of the contest is Dean Powell of Ontario. He will be assisted by Tom Harrod of Vale, and David Peery of Nyssa. Prospective candidates may contact their Jaycee represen­ tatives for details. The contest is open to female residents of Malheur County, ages 18-28, who never have been married. Master ofceremonies for this year’s pageant will be Clint Bellows of radio station KYET in Payette. Elmo Smith, former governor of Oregon, and publisher of when he assumed duties as pub­ several newspapers in the state, died at 6 A.M. Monday in an lisher of the Albany Democrat- Albany, Oregon hospital at the age of 58. Herald, a daily newspaper. He Cause of death was listed as cancer, from which he had been reentered the political picture suffering for over a year. He had undergone surgery In July in 1960, when he was a candi­ 1967 but had recovered sufficiently to return to his desk at date for United States Senator, the Albany Democrat-Herald dally. He entered the hospital losing to Mrs. Maurine Neuber­ June 27 where he remained until his death. ger, a Democrat, who pre­ Funeral services are being viously nau ueen named to uie held today (Thursday) at the the death of Gov. Paul Pat­ office upon the death of her Presbyterian church in Albany terson. He filled the vacancy husband, Richard L. Neuberger. with entombment in the mauso­ by virtue of his position as His survivors are his widow, leum in Albany. president of the senate. He Dorothy (Leininger) Smith, of Smith was born November 19, was a candidate for reelection Albany; a son, Dennis A. Smith, 1909 in Grand Junction, Colo­ to the top state post in Novem­ a Pan American Airways pilot rado, graduated from the Col­ ber luao, out was Dy in San Francisco; a daughter, lege of Idaho and moved to On­ the Democratic aspirant, Janice, who resides in New York tario in 1933 where he started Robert Holmes. Smith’s term as City; one grandson; and several his newspaper career with an governor ended Jan. 12, 1957. brothers and sisters, including advertising bulletin. He founded Smith and his family, who Mrs. Doyle Symms of Caldwell the Eastern Oregon Observer had lived in Salem in 1956, and the Rev. Marion W. Smith of in November 1936, which later moved to Albany in early 1957, Weiser. became a part of the Ontario- Argus Observer. In 1948, he moved to John Day and purchased the Blue Mountain Eagle, a weekly newspaper, and in partnership with Oscar Lange and William C. Robinson, bought the Madras, Ore. Poineer at the same time. The semiannual apportioning of the State Highway Fund tc In later years, he acquired in­ the incorporated cities of the state was announced July 9 by terests in other Oregon weekly the State Highway Commission. newspapers, the Hood River Funds to be released by the Commission total $5,454,671.63 News, the Cottage Grove Sen­ and will be distributed to 226 incorporated cities in Oregon tinel, and the Dallas Itemizer- whose population totals 1,103,732. The allocation is based Observer. on the statutory 12 percent for the period January 1 to June 30, A strong Republican, his long 1968. The funds come from the following sources: motor vehicle and active political career registration and operators’ license fees, gasoline tax, use fuel started in 1940 when he was tax, motor carrier fees, and fines and penalties collected for elected mayor of Ontario. Then violations of the size and weight statutes where complaints 30 years old, he established are made by Highway Department weisrhmasters. a record in which he was given Cities receiving sums of ” Prineville, *20,563.77; Red­ recognition by Coronet, a na­ $10,000 or more were as mond, $19,273.90; Reedsport, tional magazine, as one of the follows: $21,003.61; Roseburg, $74,- five outstanding war time Albany, $84,014.43; Ashland, mayors in small American $60,292.71; Astoria, $52,879.- 130.38; St. Helens, $27,576.50; cities. He was reelected as 67; Baker, $46,870.17; Beaver­ Salem, $333,344.56; Seaside, mayor in 1942, and served less ton, $63,282.64; Bend, $65,234.- $19,768.10; Silverton, $20,262.- than half of the term before 74; Brookings, $13,343.47; ; 30; Springfield, $120,595.30; entering service in the U. S. Burns, $20,015.20; Canby, Stayton, $14,084.77; Sutherlin, $12,849.27; Sweet Home, $20,- Navy during World War II. $15,320.28; Central Point,$18,- , After his release from the 878.54; Coos Bay, $70,176.76; 015.20; The Dalles, $58,414.74; Navy and his return to Ontario, Coquille, $23,375.78;Corvallis, Tigard, $18,359.62; Tillamook, he was again named mayor in $l