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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
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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
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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<i5,982.49; Cottage Grove, $21,250.71; Toledo, $14,875.50;
1946. In November, 1948, Smith $25,451.43; DaUas, $27,922.44. West Linn, $33,501.99; Winston,
$12,355.06; and Woodburn,
was elected state senator, and
Eugene, $376,582.34; Forest $30,640.56.
was reelected in 1952.
Grove, $33,170.87; Gladstone,
As a member of the state $25,451.43; Grants Pass, $64,-
senate, he represented Grant, 246.33; Gresham, $32.123.17;
Miss Malheur Earns
Harney, and Malheur counties. Hermiston, $25,204.33; Hills
He was named president of the
boro, $59,304.30; Hood River Congeniality Award
senate in 1955 for a two- $19,026.80; Independence, $11,-
year term.
762.02; Junction City, $11,193.- At Seaside Pageant
He became governor of Ore 69; Klamath Falls, $87,473.85;
gon on Jan. 31, 1956 following La Grande, $48,926.05; Lake
Malheur County’s represen
Oswego, $65,234.74; Lakeview, tative to the 1968 Miss Oregon
$15,616.80; Lebanon. $32,844.- pageant took the coveted Miss
70; Lincoln City, $18,779.70. Congeniality trophy, it was an
McMinnville, $44,972.43; nounced late last week at Sea
Medford, $145,789.75; Milton- side, Ore.
Miss Cherl Hyde, Miss Mal
Freewater, $20,939.36; Mil
waukie, $77,589.80; Monmouth, heur County of 1967, is a daugh
$20,756.51; MyrtloCreek.$13,- ter of Mrs. Margaret Hyde of
A Red Cross blood drawing 343.47; Myrtle Point, $13,- Vale, and Roland Hyde of Galt,
is slated from 2 to 6 p.m., 590.57; Newberg, $23,672.30; Calif.
<
Wednesday, July 31 at the Nyssa Newport, $28,678.57;
r__,_____ r _____
She was selected as Miss
North
FOE hall.
Bend," $41,018.81; Nyssa, $12,- Congeniality by a vote of the
*" candidates entered in this
Chairmen of the drive are 355.06; Oakridge, $17,297.09; 22
year’s Miss Oregon contest.
Ontario,
$31,559.77;
Oregon
Mrs. David Peery and Mrs.
Miss Hyde was also winner
Richard Gustavson, members City, $42,007.22; Pendleton,
of
the Miss Congeniality award
$70,670.96;
Portland,
$1,716,-
of the sponsoring Nyssa Jay-C-
in the local contest.
330.84.
Ettes.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
REPORTS SEMI-ANNUAL FUND
APPORTIONMENT TO CITIES
July 31 Blood
Drawing Slated
A ’BIG-TOWN’ ATMOSPHERE came to Wilson Broutera
Department Store by the addition of 2,800 square feet of space,
taking in the area formerly occupied by the Nyssa Tavern.
The department has all-new fixtures, is carpeted and equipped
with the new-type Westinghouse ‘Living-Color’lights. It houses
women’s ready-to-wear garments, girls’ clothing and infants’
wear. Construction was done by Nyssa Contractor Cliff Main.
ibe nrm has set inursaay, July 16,1968as date of uw official
GRAND OPENING, and Bob Wilson, owner-manager says new
stock is arriving daily. Mrs. J. E. (Iona) Flinders, long
time manager of the women’s department, and who 1« in ih*
photo, commented, "I have never been so proud of anything fa
all my lifetime.”