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Thursday, February 11, 1971 Th« Nysia Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Or«gon Pag« Four Golden Wedding Anniversary I ORDER of ! I I EASTERN I STAR I 77 Members of the Stardusters met February 8 at the home of Amalie Pratt in Ontario. The business' meeting was conducted by President Mrs. Pratt, with 14 members present. Plans were made for the Washington banquet to be served by the Stardusters, February 19, at the Methodist Church. After the meeting, members made table decorations to be used at the banquet. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting will be held March 8 at the home of Rose Willis in Adrian. Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Judd .if Adrian, and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. "Hop” Kinney of On tario, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversaries at a reception held Sunday, January 31, in the Lion’s Den of the Eastside Cafe in Ontario. Over 400 friends attended the affair hosted by their child ren, Mrs. John (Judd) Downer of Taft, Calif., Mrs. Sally (Kinney) Judd and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kinney, both of Ontario. The main table, which was approximately 16 feet long, was centered with a very large ar rangement of white carnations and golden daffodils with yellow satin ribbons. At each side of the arrangement was a three-tiered wedding cake with the beverage services at each end. At the punch table there were two arrangements of large gold en chrysanthemums. All of the other tables had many flower arrangements corresponding with the main table. There was one table com pletely filled with flower ar rangements which were gifts to the honored couples. The tables were all covered with white table clothes which were covered with an over covering of gold netting drap ed at the sides. Used at each corner, and to accent the draped area were gold satin bows. The four grandsons of the two couples were in charge of the guestbooks. The boys are Tom, Dan and Mark Judd and Joe Kinney. Those who helped with the serving and various other details which helped to make the reception such a pleasant affair were Mrs. Roberts.Overstreet and Mrs. Robert D. Overstreet, of Boise, Mrs. Gordon Judd of Parma, Mrs. Frank T. Morgan, Sr., of Nyssa, Mrs. Henry Moore, Mrs. Gerritt Timmer man, Mrs. Carl Lee Hill and Mrs. William Holt of the Newell Heights Area; Mrs. Otis Smith of Nyssa, Mmes. FredTrenkel, Frank Barbour, L.H. Jones, Frank Echanis, Robert Keele, William Keele,JackQuast,Wil liam Kanrich, Robert Lantern man, Jim Williams, E.M. Hau ser, Herman Johnson, Fred Heightsman, Eugene Stewart, Ace Loyd, Agnes Jordan and E.E. Boyer. Other than those from out of the Weiser-to-the-Boise-Valley area attending were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Judd of Jerome, Mr. and Mrs. Paul House of Quincy, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Carol Locey of Ironsides, Mrs. Sara Canfield of Ogden, and Mrs. Bert Loilandof Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. Judd were mar ried at Adrain February2,1921 and have farmed there all their lives. They have been active members of the Kingman Me morial Presbyterian Church in Adrian. They are members of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star at Nyssa and have been active in scouting and school work. Judd has raised alfalfa seed for many years and is active in a number of farming organizations. Mrs. Judd is a member of the garden club there and the area Chrysanthemum Club. The Kinneys are also very active in community affairs. Kinney was a member of the Ontario City Council for 18 years and they have been active in Masons and Eastern Star, school and church affairs and in scout work. After the reception there was a Sunday evening family dinner at the Eastside Cafe for 26 family members. JOB'S DAUGHTERS ACTIVITIES AAl’W Hears Migrant Nurse The health problems and services of the migrant farm workers was the topic of Mon day evening meeting of the On tario Branch of the American Association of University Wo men. Mrs. Fern Cramer, Mal heur County Migrant Health Nurse was guest speaker. She talked of the success and problems in reaching the Mexi can-American migrants and told the group that the department continued to provide health care to those migrants remaining in the county through the winter if they were on public assist ance. As the population growth pro blem has been a part of the of the local branch through the year, Mrs. Cramer talked of the role the health department plays in guidance, couseling, medication and surgery for birth control. She feels that the program has been highly successful and says that her department will provide a win ter supply of pills for those migrants leaving the county in order for the familes to remain on the program. The primary health problems of the migrant are malnutri tion andpoor teeth Mrs.Cramer told the group. Immunization clinics are the primarv source FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE The Friendship Club met Feb. 5 at the home of Mrs. Ida Wal ters. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Mae Bellon and Mrs. Nellie Newbill. Mrs. Merle Johnson, vice- president presided at the meet ing. There were 17 members present and two guests, Jennie Grider and Joan Jefferies. After the meeting and a Valen tine gift exchange, bunco was played, with prizes going to Mrs. Angie Cook, high; Mrs. Nellie Jenkins, low; Mrs. Beulah Gann, traveling. Next meeting will be held March 5, time and place to be announced later. of preventative medicine of fered by the department. Mon thly clinics are now held in Nyssa and Ontario as well as Vale. Any dental care given the migrants under the pro gram is simply repair for those in the worst shape, Mrs. Cramer said. During the business meeting further plans were made for the upcoming card party sponsored by the group. Tickets are now on sale for the fund raising event to be held Saturday, March 13 in the Administration Building of the TVCC campus. Proceeds will go to a TVCC scholarship. Tickets are available from Mrs. Ted Morgan in Nyssa. The group will also be col lecting books suitable for the Jordan Valley Elementary School Library. Mrs. Dale Wilkins is in charge of collect ing the books. Hostess for the dinner meeting was Mrs. Ivan Pat rick of Ontario. Friends Honor Piercy Couple Mr. and Mrs. Leroy S. Mec ham entertained Saturday eve ning, January 30, with a sur prise party at their home in honor of Mrs. Mecham’s bro ther and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piercy, to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Approximately 35 guests at tended from the Nyssa-Adrian area and from out of town was Mr. and Mrs. Rube Graham of Star, Idaho, Mrs. Harold Byard of Boise, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Pryor and Mr. and Mrs. Ab Hopkins of Parma. The serving table was cen tered with an arrangement of pink carnations and white mums with three pink candles. Also arranged on the table was a two-tier cake decorated in pink, silver and white. Helping Mrs. Mecham with the serving was her mother, Mabie Piercy, and her two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carl Piercy and Mrs. Thurman Piercy. THANK YOU ! Jobs Daughters, Bethel #33, of Nyssa met in regular session Thursday evening withSharlene Kido, Honored Queen presi ding. Plans were madeforaSmor- gasbord to be held on Sunday, February 14th, at the school cafeteria. Practices will be held Wed nesday, February 10, and Tues day, the 16th, at 4 p.m. for new members being initiated. Connie Barnes and Shelly Webb were selected as Jobies of the next two meetings. NEEDLES AND SPOONS Last Wednesday, February 3, we met at the home of Mrs. Donna Thomas for our sewing class. We have two new members. They are Mary Ann Chadwick and Terry Ulrey. Other mem bers are Linda Church, Sandra Thomas and Laurie Wright. We worked on our oven mitts. Refreshments were brought by Linda Church. Afterwards we played a game. Laurie Wright, reporter. SMORGASBORD Jobs Daughters, Bethel #33, of Nyssa arehavingtheirannual Smorgasbord to be heldSunday, February 14, from noon until 5 p.m. at the Nyssa HighSchool Cafeteria. Menu will be roast beef, turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. This is an annual affair to help defray expenses to Grand Session which will be held in Bend this year. They also need to purchase some new robes. Tickets can be purchased from Jobs Daughters and also at the door on Sunday. CRADLE ROLL Word was received that Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Auker of Boise are the parents of a baby girl. Dodi Lianne, was born January 21, 1971 and weighed seven pounds four ounces. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Fred Schilling of Nyssa and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Auker of California. Dodi joins two brothers, Gene, five years of age and Danny, 15 months. Samba Group Meets •v v wy 1 x x "" "‘'xx* HOLY ROSARY HOSPITAL * --------- * BRIDGE ACTIVITIES FEB. 7-Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mrs. Walter McPartland en Bishop, Nyssa, a boy. Mrs. E.H. "Shorty” Brandt tertained Tuesday Evening FEB. 10 - Mr. and Mrs. James entertained Samba Club at her Bridge at her home with two Pattee, Westfall, a boy. home Friday afternoon with two tables in play. Guests were tables in play. Mrs. Harry Mrs. W.E. Kounes and Mrs. MALHEUR MEMORIAL Miner was a guest and Anna Bill Barton. Winners were HOSPITAL Tensen held high score with Mrs. Evalyn Wieneke and Mrs. FEB. 9-Mr. and Mrs. Gi Mrs. Tom Eldredge, second Roy Hirai. Dustiva of Parma, a boy. high. Mrs. Tom Eldredge en tertained Thursday afternoon bridge at her home this week with Mrs. Fred Guthrie and Mrs. Harry Miner as guests. Mrs. Miner and Mrs. Eldredge held high and second high scores. ♦ ♦ Ore Ida Foods, Inc. Is Now Contracting 1971 Corn And Onion Acreage. Contact Fieldman At Local Field Department Office. * Mrs. A.C. Sallee entertained members of the Tuesday After noon Bridge Club at her home this week. Two tables were in play with Mrs. Kay Brendle and Mrs. Ted Morgan, guests. Winners were Kay Brendle and Mrs. Harry Miner. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Newgen wish to thank all their friends Mrs. John Stringer enter who so generously offeredtheir services during Mr. Newgen’s tained Friday Afternoon Bridge illness. Special thanks to all Club at her home this week the nurses at the hospital and with Mrs. John Olsen, Mrs. to Dr. Sarazin, Dr. Danford Kay Brendle and Mrs. Herb and Dr. Vanetti. Thanks for Fisher as guests. Prize win the cards and flowers which ners were Mrs. Rex Voeller, Mrs. Brendle and Mrs. Dorothy were received. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Newgen Mason. From the northwest through the heart of the nation KITCHEN QUEENS Our 4-H leaders are Mrs. Jean Thompson and Mrs. Vir ginia Cleaver. Our first meet ing was held at Virginia Cleaver's December 21. We decided who our officers were, President, Julie Garner, Vice President, Lorie Cleaver, Sec retary, Gale Cleaver, Reporter, Jamie Garner, and Song and Game Leaders, Kathy Thomp son and Dorie Beckstead. Three are in the first group. Six are in the second group, and three in the third group. Our second meeting was held at VirginiaCleaver’s January 5. The first group made frank furters, the second group, made Pecos Bill Burgers and Thou sand Island dressing. The third group made spaghetti. Our third meeting was held at Jean Thompson’s house Jan uary 12. The first group made pudding, the second group made snickerdoodles, and the third group made macaroni and cheese. Reporter, Jamie Garner : 8 • : :• : e 8 Ship direct... ship Union Pacific. Our area is famous for many products. We’re known throughout the country for our giant paper and forest products industries, our growing potato industry and our many manufactured products. MW In addition to the usual, we have the unusual. Seed peas from the rolling Palouse hills, fresh fruits from the fertile green valleys, and the many minerals from our rich mines. The Northwest produces the products and Union Pacific carries them to market... the fast way, through the heart of the nation. UNION PACIFIC VANCOUVÍR CJUGARV 150 Pairs Ladies'Shoes Values To 11" Broken Sizes But Good Size Range $ Hush Hush Panti Hose FAMOUS NATIONAL BRAND IN 3 COLORS MEDIUM BEIGE- MELLOW BEIGE-COFFEE BEAN ONE SIZE FITS EVERYONE SLIGHT IRR’S 59* PAIR STRIPED AND PLAIN COLORS Cannon Towels BATH. . . . . . . . . . . . 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