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THURSDAY. JULY 25. 1968 THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON KINGMAN KOLONY NEWS ^-0-BY DALE WITT-*-*-*-PHONE 372-2183-0-^ KINGMAN KOLONY - Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Parks of Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buker of Unity were July 19 luncheon guests of the Ed Nedrow family. Mr and Mrs. Tony Martinez and daughter were afternoon visitors. The Nedrows spent the weekend visiting in Unity. When they returned Sunday evening they were picnic guests at the Martinez home. The dinner honored Issac Martinez who left Tuesday to report for ser vice duty at Oakland, Calif. Sandi Osborn returned home July 20 after spending a week at summer school in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Osborn and family went to Emmett July 21 and picnicked at the Robert Calhoun home. Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Laan visited on the evening of July 20 • with Mr. and Mrs. Stony Van Nanen in Nampa. On July 21 the Laans visited Mr. and Mrs. Ford Nelson and Judy in Vale. Judy is Malheur County dairy princess. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parker of Homedale and Hattie Bowers of Ontario were July 21 dinner guests of their sister, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Viers, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinez dined Saturday evening at the La Paloma in Ontario and visited the Buddhist church during the Obon festival. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ashcraft left July 19 for Hazelton, Ida., where they joined their son, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ashcraft and went to Salt Lake City to attend funeral services for Mrs. Dale Ashcraft’s brother. The Dale Ashcrafts returned home July 21. Pollyanna club women will meet Thursday afternoon, August 1 at the home of Mrs. Charles Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eilers and Peggy Sue returned home recently from a week’s visit with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Eilers in Denver, Colo. Major William J. Griffin of Hampton, Va., visited several days last week with his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strawn. His mother, Mrs. Pearl Horn of Homedale, was a July 16 visitor in the Strawn home. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Bullen of Royal City, Wash., were July 20 overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strawn. The Strawns were July 14 guests in the Arnold Strawn home atCald- well. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phifer were July 20 evening guests at the Carl Lee Hill home for ice cream. They were celebrating Hill’s birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long of Adrian recently took Mr. and Mrs. Al Thompson to Lebanon, Ore., to see their sister-in- law, Mrs. Anna Long. They spent one night there, and the next day went to Dallas, Ore., to see another sister-in-law, Mrs. Virgil Long and her daugh ter, Sharon. From there they went to Lakeview to see Robert Long’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Al Goss and spent a night with them. They brought two grand sons home with them on July 19. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Walters of Boise went on a camping and fishing trip last Thursday. They spent the night in Burns and then went on to Fish Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long left Saturday to join the foursome at Fish Lake. Reta McCain of San Diego, Calif., has spent the past two weeks visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Campbell. She plans to return to San Diego July 27. Connie Campbell spent a re cent week with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Slippy at La Grande. They all spent the weekend at the Earl Campbell home. July 21 dinner guests in the Willis Conant home were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhoades and children of Parma, Mrs. Les ter Stacy and girls of Apple Valley. Mrs. Lester Stacy and girls and Jim Conant went to La Grande July 18 to help Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Anderson move to Vale. Jim returned home July 21. Governor McCall Endorses Quality Products’ Symbol Governor Tom McCall has the audience that the symbol endorsed anew symbol designed could increase sales which to distinguish quality Oregon would keep Oregon dollars products. rolling in from all parts of Speaking before a throng of the country. He noted that this 180 of the state’s business would provide more local jobs, leaders at the recent Agri- and broaden the Oregon tax Business Council conference in load. Portland (July 17), Governor J. Glatt, of the State Depart McCall predicted that the ment of Agriculture, said that ‘‘Landmark of Quality”, a the program could be used by symbol bearing an outline of the individual commodity commis State of Oregon, would soon be sions in Oregon, as well as known throughout the world. bv processors and manufac- He compared the new state urers. He observed that the symbol with that of the silver first user was a commodity maker’s hallmark, noting that commission, the growers of the Landmark of Quality is in orchardgrass seed. tended to create a strong con Carl Hatfield Jr., public rela sumer desire for quality Oregon tions director for the Agri- products. Business Council,discussed the Marion T. Weatherford, promotional plans for the president of the Council, program including newspapers, thanked the Governor for calling magazines, radio, television the conference. ‘‘Miss Land and billboards. He said, “If mark of Quality,” Judy McDer the information we generate has mott, then presented Governor genuine news value, I’m certain McCall with an attache case, we can count on the support making him an official Agri- of our fine newspapers and Business Council Ambassador. magazines.” Conference chairman, Dick It was noted that the Land Turner, introduced a panel of mark of Quality symbol will experts who discussed various be authorized for use by several aspects of the Landmark of groups in the near future. Quality program in detail. Products must meet rigid stan 214 MainSt. Pl Walter Leth, State Director dards established by the Agri- of Agriculture, said the pro Business Council before being gram is a “natural” for Oregon permitted to use the registered since so many outstanding Landmark of Quality symbol. products are produced here. He lauded the state’s growers and processors for establishing high quality standards. He noted Girls’, Boys’ Sfate I FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY that every segment of business in Oregon has a stake in the Delegates Report JULY 26, 27, 28 PARAMOUNT PICTURES Landmark program. Harry Moss, regional man ager for Amalgamated Sugar, On Recent Sessions SIEMPRE ADELANTE explained how the symbol could BlAKBEDWSRM be used on letterheads, company American Legionnaires and SETS PUBLIC DANCE checks, store displays, adver auxiliary members of Nyssa tising material and trucks. Members of the Siempre Jack L. Meier, president of Post 79 and their friends met Adelante club are sponsoring a Meier and Frank Company, told July 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Towne, for a public dance, Sunday, July 28 lawn party and to hear reports in the Moore hotel ballroom at from Girls’ and Boys’ State Ontario. There will be live delegates. music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. by Al Lopez and his orchestra. Tickest are being sold by club Ruth Ann McGinley, daughter members or may be purchased of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mc at the door. This is a fund- Ginley, who attended the week raising project for the Nyssa Edd. Wade Jr. of Nyssa, is long session at Girls’ State in youth center. now one of Radio Station KYET’s Salem, gave her report of the Western Gentlemen in Payette. week’s activities. She said there Thanks to Friends! A graduate of Nyssa high were over 250 girls in atten school and a former student at dance. Treasure Valley Community We wish to thank our friends college, Edd majored in jour Larry Wilson, son of Mrs. for all the kind acts of thought nalism and was Editor of the Dorothy Wilson, who attended fulness during the illness and campus newspaper during the Boy’s State at Corvallis, gave ADMISSION: 90$ - 65$ - 30$ SHOWS START 7:30 P.M. death of our loved one. - The 1967 fall term at TVCC. his report of the activities of family of Kenneth C. Moore. On May 7, of this year, Wade over 500 delegates. received his radio operators After the reports 25 guests • ■ ■ ■ ■ BM ■■( COURTESY OF GATE CITY JOURNAL )■ ■ license and began working as a were served refreshments. KYET announcer July 11. The following is a message from him to all Nyssa radio listeners: "A Warm Howdy! to my friends and neighbors in the Gate City. In case you may have forgotten, KYET radio has gone Country music and thusfar.our change has gained favorable acceptance. "I invite all of you to listen to the big beat of Nashville, The Country Sound, on KYET the big 1450 on your radio dial. “I believe you will like it especially since we “try FARMERS SUPPLY COOP. harder” to entertain you. In Ontario * 889-5365 closing I will just say as I do PRODUCERS SUPPLY COOP. on the air, If you ever need a Nampa * 466-7841 friend please call . . . Yours truly, Edd. Wade” 2 THEATRE^ IJaMes C oburn WâlëRHCtô #3 s= Edd Wade Joins Payette’s KYET As Announcer Tuesdays and Thursdays SPANISH SHOWS PAGE SEVEN SUNSET VALLEY ACTIVITIES ----------------------- BY FREDA ASTOR EC A SUNSET VALLEY - Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Astoreca, Carmen and Audrie dined July 21 at the East Side cafe in honor of Carmen’s birthday anniver sary. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Asumendi and children, Mrs. Elmer Trump, Mrs. Bonnie Hatch and children and Roberta Asumendi were July 19 evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Astoreca. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trump of Wallowa spent a recent week end with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Asumendi.Curtis and Lillena returned home with their grandparents. Frank, Louie and Tony Asumendi spent a recent week with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Asumendi. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wilson and Clay of Moses Lake, Wash., were recent weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. Roxy Folk man. Mrs. Esther Stephen, Mrs, Bruce McArthur and sons of San Diego were July 19 visitors in the Roxy Folkman home. July 21 dinner guests of Mrs. Folkman were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Day of Adrian and their grandson Lester Stephens of California. Mrs. Claudia Derrick and daughter were recent visitors in the Jack Wood home. July 19 guests in the Wood residence were Mr. and Mrs. Babe Der- rick, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Derrick, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayworth were July 21 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood. Later in the evening the Woods called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Strong at Parma. ---------------- - July 21 dinner guests of Mrs. E. J. Hobson included Messrs, and Mmes. Jim Langley and Jimmie, Joe Hobson and Joe Jr., Hal Poe and sons, Keith Langley and sons, Homer Brewer and Mary and Bill Fitzsimmons and children. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sheppard of Apple Valley visited July 17 with Mrs. E. J. Hobson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glenn dined July 21 in Vale with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Schweizer, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Glenn. Stevie Glenn recently spent two weeks with his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bennett while his mother was in California. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glenn visited July 20 with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Culbertson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Langley were hosts for a July 18 bar becue dinner in honor of Mrs. E. J. Hobson’s birthday anni versary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Langley and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brower. July 21 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrsv Cook Mitchell were Dent and Henry Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Mitchell and daughter of Kim, Colo., also visited with the Mitchells. Mr. and Mrs. Elver Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Binga man of Fruitland attended the July 20 Obon festival in Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Elver Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Ekanger spent July 21 at the Ekangers’ ranch near Silver City. The Elver Nielsens, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Burnett of Pendleton spent a recent weekend camping on Eagle creek near Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Paulus of Nyssa were July 21 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holub. Approximately 25 members and guests of Owyhee garden club traveled to McCall, July 12 when they toured the Davidson, Simplot and Morrison gardens. The group lunched at Shore Lodge. Wilford Carres of Salem was a July 19 visitor in the Ira Price home. Mr. and Mrs.Cliff Harris and children visited July 21 with the Price couple. Chris Share is spending a week with her grandparents, the Prices. D. SAVAGE STUDIES AT GEORGE PEABODY A Nyssa teacner is parti cipating in an eight-week National Science Foundation institute at George Peabody col lege for teachers in Nashville, Tenn. William D. (Dennis) Savage, a science teacher in the Nyssa junior high school is one of 109 participants from 25 states and Canada taking part in institutes for teachers of science and mathematics. He is the husband of Linda Nelson Savage, and they reside on route 1, Nyssa. Savage is a 1966 alumnus of Eastern Oregon college of Education at La Grande, and is working toward the MA degree in biology at Peabody. Dr. Gus Tomlinson, chair man of the biology department, is directing the two institutes which will continue until August 9. If you are not big enough to stand criticism, you are too small to be safely praised. TRUCK RECAPS ‘Tubtltti GET LOW COST EXTRA MILEAGE WITH QUALITY O.K. 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