The Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon
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Nyssa Gate City Journal
DIRICK NEDRY.............
RUBEN LOPEZ .............
BETTY TALBOT ....
MARGARET NEDRY . .
RUTH KLINKENBERG .
LUCILLE CALLAHAN .
. .Editor •'nd Publisher
. . Produc.-on Manager
. .Office Manager, News
... .Social, Circulation
............. Production Staff
............. Production Staff
Thursday, January 13, 1972
OBITUARIES
LETTER
T O
EDITOR
lone Eastman
Kidney Association To
Continue Coupon Drive
Editor, The Journal:
Word has been received of
The Kidney Association of Kidney Association of Oregou
“They” told us
Property
the death of Mrs. Philip (Ione)
Oregon has announced that it Betty Crocker coupon drive
Taxes would not be higher when
Eastman long-time resident of has received permission from statewide chairman, who, to
assessment was changed to full
Los Angeles who passed away
General Mills, Inc., to continue gether with volunteer chairmen
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YEARS
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YEARS
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valuation, because rates would
there on December 31, 1971. its statewide collection and re in each Oregon county, spear
Darryn Floyd Fleshman, was
be lower; My taxes were raised
The Oregon Trail basketball 1 Mrs. Eastman was the daughter-
Published Every Thursday of Nyna, Oregon 97913
demption of Betty Crocker cou headed the highly successful
92%.
Now, we are told that the first baby born in 1962. His team was winner of the 1931 I in-law of recently deceased
pons
for an additional 18 months, campaign.
the new cigarette tax will bring parents are Mr. and Mrs. Keith rural pennant.
Those on the ■ Florence Eastman, (December
Mrs. Anderson said, ‘‘The
Second Class postage paid at Nyssa, Oregon 97913,
to
provide
funds for the KAO
Fleshman of Vale. The infant team are Paul Johnston, Bar 10, 1971) and Bernard Eastman,
relief to Property owners.
under act of Congress of March 3, 1879
program for Oregonians who extension ofthe drive is wonder
was
named
winner
of
the
many
It is high time to put the
clay Wilson, Nicholas, Chris Sr., (Deceased 1955) and had
are victims of kidney failure. ful news. This will enable us
brakes on, to waste-spending, gifts from Nyssa merchants, tian and John Van Zelf, “the > visited relatives every year in
to continue to provide the fi-
SUBSCRIPTION
RATES
1=1
'Oregon
Between June 1, 1970, and
the paid vacations to Hawaii- having been the first baby born big three,” Gilbert Holmes, , Payette and Nyssa. Her hus
ancial help so vitally needed by
Newspaper
at
Malheur
Memorial
Hospital.
December
31,
1971,
individual
California
. etc., by voting
Wilson Keck and Jack McKee. band was a native of Payette,
KAO.’’ She asked the public
Malheur County, Oregon,
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Publishers
Albert Hopkins, is coach and I but had resided for over 30 Oregonians, schools, churches, “To continue to collect coupons
NO Jan. 18th. We need a bit
and
Payette
and
Canyon
Association
An open house reception was principal
of Government by the People.
of Oregon Trail I years in Los Angeles prior to veterans groups, fraternal or and turn them over to county
Counties, Idaho;
ganizations, youth groups and
Walter Burdette, given December 17 to honor School.
his death there in 1959.
chairmen.” She explained that
e
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Russell on
others collected more than
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER
lone
Eastman
was
a
member
Nyssa,
Oregon.
as county chairmen collect the
One Year............... $5.00
their 30th wedding anniversary.
Crumbs and worms are as of the Wally Byam Airstream 10 1/2 million coupon points, coupons they will be forwarded
munti*«
¡ML
Six Months............... $3.00
The Saturday event, in the hard to find as jobs these win Trailer Caravaneers and she which KAO redeemed for 19
to her and then shipped to Ge
FrwmuCjNMA SUSTAINING
Elsewhere in the U.S.A.
NAZARENE
home of the couple, was given ter days, so a quail family of had traveled the whole North artificial kidnev machines va
neral Mills for redemption.
*‘ n ■ membeii
One Year............. . .$6.00
bv their children, Mr. and Mrs. 12 come to the country home American Continent in the past lued at $52,752.
CHURCH NOTES
The KAO Betty Crocker cou--
Six Months................. $4.00
Floyd Hale and Mr. and Mrs. of Mrs. R.J. Davis every mor 15 years.
The announcement of the Ge pon drive chairman in Malheur,
James Beem of Boise.
ning for a hand out. If break
Attending services in Los neral Mills extension came county is Mrs. Fred Storms,.
The Golden Hour Missionary
fast is late, or forgotten, they Angeles on January 6, 1972
Chapter will be meeting Thurs
from Mrs. Marian Anderson, 744 RiverStreet,Ontario-97914,
Girl Scout troop 99 met last
were a brother-in-law, Mr. and
day evening, January 13, with week in the Community Hall, tap on the window.
Mrs. Davis lauds the prac Mrs. Bernard Eastman, Jr. and
Rosemary Martin.
with Cindy- Tracy presiding.
Oregon voters will go to the polls Tuesday, January 18, to
EDUCATION CLASSES
Our Sunday School will con New officers were elected, they tice of feedingfeatheredfriends son Patrick of Nyssa.
in winter time. She states that
vote for or against an increase in the Cigarette Tax. Ad- tinue this Sunday in its study
are,
Anna
Anderson,
president;
farmers
are
well
repaid
as
Mary A. Wooden
mittedly, this is controversial, and at best it is just another of the Gospel of Luke. The
The Adrian PTA meeting will STARTED IN NYSSA
stop-gap measure to bolster a sagging taxation program in focus for the lesson is ‘‘Christ’s Cille Tracy, vice president; birds wage war throughout the
be Thursday, (today) at 8 p.m.
W
’
EISER--Services
for
Mrs.
Classes started this weekfor
Karen Cannon, secretary-trea
on insect pests.
Oregon.
Love and Man’s Need”, based surer, Junia Mitchell and Shelia warm season
Mary Ann Wooden, 88, Weiser, in the high school gym.
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persons interested in learning
The last session of the legislature raised the cigarette tax on chapters 4. 5 and 8.
The
tumbling
team
will
per
skills, ranging from Speaking
Huffman, song leaders.
The IOOF Lodge has invited formerly of Council, who died form for entertainment.
from 4? to 9? a pack to provide money to balance the General
‘‘Spotlight on Music” contin
English to preparing for their
members and friends of the Wednesday, January 5, at a
Fund in the 1971-73 biennium. Then the measure was referred, ues as a feature preceeding the —Sheila Huffman, reporter
Refreshments will be served
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows to a Weiser nursing home, were by the 3rd and 4th graders. General Education Develop?
and with the money from the proposed increase in the cigarette 7:00 o’clock evening service.
conducted
Saturday,
January
8,
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social meeting next Tuesday
tax in abeyance and losses in State revenue in other places, Last Sunday, vocal selections
ment, which is the high school
night in celebration of the birth at Mills Funeral Home, Cot
the governor had little choice but to call a Special Session of were presented by a trio of
equivalent for adults.
During the holidays, Mr. and
tage
Grove,
Oregon.
Interment
the State Legislature in November.
The class meets each Mon
young men-Mike Fitzsimmons, Mrs. W.W. Foster had all of day of Thos. Wiley, founder of was at Fir Grove Cemetery,
They met for seven days, and the budget was back in balance Mike Lancaster, and Jerry Wil their seven children home for the lodge.
day and Tuesday at 7 p.m. and
Cottage Grove. Local arrange
as required by the Oregon Constitution, But, to balance the son.
is held in the Nyssa Jr. High.
Also, during the even the first time in 11 years.
ments were under the direction
budget, the legislature advanced the election date on the ci ing service, another number Eighteen ofthefamily, Including 50 YEARS AGO
Anyone interested may attend
of Northam-Jones
Funeral
garette tax increase to January 18 and this money will be was sung by the same group, seven of the 11 grandchildren,
Chief of Police Alvin Allen the classes and tuition lias been
Home.
Dan
Cupid
has
been
busy
in
used, assuming the measure passes. The election will cost with the addition of Gary Sew ard. gathered around the Christmas
Mrs. Wooden was born at reminds Nyssa residents that arranged for those who cannot
Owyhee of late, the past week
us $300,000, but that figure is small compared to the amount Guest singers in this service dinner table.
Those present being marked by two weddings, Council on September 30, 1883. the recently adopted Dog Lease meet the costs.
which would be lost waiting for the next general election. were Nina Walker and Pam were Tom, a student at Wil-
TVCC
is conducting the
She was married to Ben Wooden Law went into effect January
In the meantime, if the measure fails, the governor will Meidling, students at Northwest liamette University, Mrs. Char the first being that of Miss
on December 25, 1900 at Coun 10, 1972 and dog owners should classes, it was announced by
Verna
Hite,
eldest
daughter
of
have to call the legislature back in Special Session again. Nazarene College in Nampa.
les B. Wilson of Lebanon; Ho Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Hite, and cil. They lived in the Middle be aware of the penalties for Jeff Ford.
Without question the proposed 5? increase in the cigarette
Next Sunday evening, a quar ward Foster of Colusa, Calif.; William Schweizer, eldest son Fork Weiser River area near violating any provision of this
tax to be decided next week is the key to a balanced state tet of women, all students at Frances Foster of Los Angeles,
of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schwei Council for about 40 years. Ordinance.
budget.
NNC, will be presenting a series who will sail for India in Fe zer, who were married Thurs They moved to Cottage Grove
Upon conviction, person shall
If the measure fails the state faces a loss of $17.1 million of musical selections in the
bruary as a missionary; Cur day, Jan. 5, 1922, by Rev. in 1940, where they lived for be punished by a fine of not less
in estimated revenue.
Either the legislature finds another service.
tis Foster of North Hollywood; Melton of Vale. The ring ce several years. Mr. Wooden died than $15.00 for the first offense,
source of revenue, meaning another tax, or makes substan
In Caravans, the weekday ac Mrs. Raymond Sager of Nyssa; remony was used. Relatives in September 1958, and in 1968 not less than $50.00 for the se
tial cuts in the budget.
tivity program for boys and and Mrs. Howard Torgensen of present were Mesdames, Gus she moved to Weiser, where she cond offense, not less than
Proponents of the cigarette tax say
that if the measure
girls, preparations are being Colfax, North Dakota. All of Schweizer and O.H. Hite, Miss has since resided.
$100.00 for the third offense,
A collection of sidearms will
fails the legislature will cut property tax relief, basic school made for a Pow-wow to be the sons and daughters are gra
Survivors include four daugh and not less than $150.00 for
Anna Schweizer and Oral Hite.
be the focal point of the next
support, and many funds which they say can’t be cut.
held on January 26. At this duates of the Nyssa HighSchool. The young couple left immedia ters, Mrs. Jack (Wilda) Hen all subsequent offenses.
Man and the Land lecture slated
Opponents say that it is a sales tax, that it is not dedicated time, achievement awards will
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Dogs that are picked up can for Thursday, January 13, ifi
tely for a visit with relatives son, Weiser, Mrs. Ezra (Ada)
to property tax relief, that it is regressive because it taxes be given the Caravaners mark
Staggs Palmer, Alaska, Mrs. be reclaimed upon payment of
A large group of represen in Ontario.
the Weese Memorial Building
most those least able to pay, and that it is discnm’natory.
ing advancement in their rank. tatives of the Owyhee Riding
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Wayne (Carrie) Wilson, Wof a $1.00 claim fee plus the cost
at Treasure Valley Community
Take your choice. The Citizens Against Raising Property These groups meet every Wed Club and the Nyssa Chamber of
ford
Heights,
Calif.,
and
Mrs.
of taking up and caring for said College when Horace Armen!
The marriage of Miss Gladys
Taxes state in the Official Voters’ Pamphlet that “If we don’t nesday evening at the church. Commerce voted at a dinner
Glasscock, dog while impounded, and if
Kygar. only daughter of Mr. Harold (Clara)
tells about ‘‘Hand Guns of the
pass the cigarette tax on January 18, the only winner will be
meeting in Carl’s Doll House and Mrs. J.W. Kygar, and Lu- Nyssa; three sons, Ben Wooden, such dog shall be unlicensed,
Early West.”
the Southern tobacco industry”, who reportedly initiated the
Wednesday
night
in
favor
of
the
Roseburg,
Ore.,
Burrel
and
Hi
the
claimant
shall
pay
in
arl
FAITH LUTHERAN
‘‘Hand guns were made for
bertus De Goode, only son of
referendum.
They also say that it's a voluntary tax, and if
ram Wooden, both of Cottage dition to the foregoing, an an-
formation of an organization
killing people,” Arment ex
Mr. and Mrs. L. De Goode,
CHURCH NOTES
you don’t smoke, you don’t pay it.
Grove; a brother, Lin Peebles, nual license fee, plus the pe-
designed topromote and conduct
plains, when compa ring the rifle
of Hoorn, Holland, was sole
You should all have your Voters’ Pamphlet. It makes in
Emmett; three sisters, Mrs. nalty as required by this or-
,
Sunday Schedule- Worship at the annual Nyssa rodeo.
to the sidearm. Some of his
mnized
at
the
Methodist
par
teresting reading, and there are some pretty strong state
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Nellie Smith. Redmond, Ore., dinance.
11 a.m. Sunday School at 9 45
sonage in —
prized possessions bear omi
Weiser at 2 o’clock
ments pro and con.
One note that is revealing is that if the a.m.
Mrs. Clara Higgins, Portland,
Nyssa and the surrounding
Chief Allen said that copies nous notches.
Sunday Evening Bible
Mast of his
p.m., on Jan. 8. 1922, after
measure passes, the 9C tax is still less than that of any of
Study at the parsonage (Reve community responded in a which the happy pair left for and Mrs. Rena Olsen, Spokane; of this ordinance can be picked firearms carry historical anec
Oregon’s neighboring states, except Idaho, The whole thing lation 6), 8 p.m.
24 grandchildren,
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great up at the City Hill.
splended way to the Red C ross a month’s
dotes, some of them hum->rotrs.
honeymoon at Port-
makes a good case against smoking.
grandchildren and eight great
We also have a Wednesday- call for blood for the local land.
He may tell about the Colt
A significant
thing about this Special Elec.ion is that a morning Bible Fellowship group and overseas needs when the
great grandchildren.
<
pistol carried by Bess Earp,
Simultaneously with their
TVCC RETENTION
whole new segment of the population will be allowed to vote which meets at 9:15 a.m This mobile unit of the Boise regional
one of the famous Earp broth
owing to four hours
for the first time, providing of course that they are registered. month we are meeting at the blood bank was in operation at union,
FIGURES RELEASED er' wives whose occupation w.rs
That is the 18-year old voter, and it’s quite a way to get ini parsonage, 531 Park Avenue. the Methodist Church Tuesday, difference in time, at lOo’clock Michael T. Custer
listed in the Kansas Census
tiated into the democratic process. The outcome will be most All are welcome. We are according to Rev. DonaldCamp- a wedding banquet was given
Winter term enrollment at
as ‘‘sporting woman."
by the parents of Mr. De Goode,
interesting.
ONTARIO--Michael
Trent Treasure Valley Community-
studying Ephesians with Watch bell local chairman. Although
The program, the sixth iii
at their home at Hoorn. The
man Nee’s book, ST-WALK- the Red Cross asked for only- photos of the bride and groom Custer, 2 1/2-month-old son of College as of Tuesday, Jan. an eight part series, made pos
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shows
a
very
high
[percentage
Ronald
and
Kathleen
Strickland
200 pints, 242 were received.
10 Ways to Ruin Your Town
ST AND, as a guide.
were banked in flowers and Custer, Albany, Oregon, died of retention among in-state stu sible thru efforts of the Oregon
Faith Lutheran Church, 5th and Mrs. Henry Hartley was re-
given
the place of honor. Con Tuesday. January 4th in Albany. dents, while out-of-state re Historical Society and the Na-'
1. Attend no meetings of any kind. Criti Park, Nyssa.
cruitment chairman.
tional Endowment for the Hu-'
gratulations from friends ofthe
He was born October 15.1971 gistrants have declined, accord
cize the way "they” are doing things.
William R. Lewis, Pastor
manities, w ill tiegin at 8:00p.he.
groom in Holland began arriving at Albany.
ing
to
Dean
of
Students,
Ric
2. Remind others at all times of the cold
30 YEARS AGO
by mail Monday.
hard
De
Bisschop.
He
is
survived
by
his
parents;
winters and ruggedness required to live here.
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of this section are
CHRISTIAN CHURCH now Citizens
In-state registrants currently PRACTICAL NURSES
grandmother,
Mrs.
Maxine
3. Complain about the Police Department,
urged to fix their homes so
NOTE-DUE TO THE FACT Custer,
number 559, compared to 557
Ontario;
maternal
Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce and all
Sunday School, classes for that they can cook, eat, bathe, THAT THERE ARE NO 1912 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. fall term of this academic year.
CAPPING MONDAY
read and sleep during possible ISSUES IN OUR FILES, 60
other governmental and civic groups.
all ages, 9 45 a.m.
Wesley Hundley. Forest Grove, The college’s percentage of re
long,
even
all-night
blackouts.
4. Keep convincing yourself that your at
YEARS AGO WILL NOT BE IN
Morning Worship Service, 11
tention from fail to w inter term
The annual “capping cere--
Col. Charles Oldfield, com THIS COLUMN FOR THE YEAR Ore., and one brother. Rodney
tendance at school programs, service clubs, con a.m.
in the past has been 93rt. This mony” for Practical Nursing
Custer,
at
home.
mander
of
Bowen
field
in
Boise,
OF
1972.
Sunday
evening,
CYF,
for
all
certs, ball games, exhibits and benefits pro
Graveside services were Sat term’s figure has passed the students who Iiav-‘ completed
Jr. and Sr. High youth, 6 30p.m. suggested that a future test be
grams is not important — you’ll never be missed
Am >ng out-of- their first term of study ■at
urday,
January 8th at the Ever 100ri mark.
Sunday evening . Sth and 6th made unannounced to determine
5 Knock your city council or commissioners
state students 90 have registe Treasure Valley Community'
green
cemetery
in
Ontario
with
the effectiveness of warning CLOTHING CLASS
— talk up the “kick-backs” the politicians at grade group, 6 30 p.m.
the Rev. Nixon Knight, pastor red, compared to a final en College, is scheduled for Mon
systems and to simulate more
Sunday
evening,
Bible
Study,
of the First Baptist Church rollment last term of 133.
City Hall must be getting.
day, January 17, at 8:00 p.m, >
nearly
conditions
as
they
would
study now on the Devil)
OFFERED AT NYSSA officiating. Arrangements were
6. Stay away from church. You might attend 7 (Special
in the Weese Building. Ontario
be in a real blackout due to
30 p.m.
under the direction of the Ber-
un Easter Sunday or during the Christmas season
physician
and President of the
enemy
raids.
The
Treasure
Valley
Com
Wednesday. Choir practice,
Iust to reassure yourself that all who attend are i p.m.
Oregon Medical Association,
Now that the organization for munity College Office of Con telson-Lienkaemper Memorial
Chapel.
Dr. Augustus Tanaka, will be
lypocrites.
Wednesday. Bible Study, 8 a blackout has been set up, it tinuing Education is offering a
the featured speaker.
7. Purchase most of your requirements out of p.m.
is our next duty to learn all class in Clothing Construction
Ruth Robinson Circle
Twenty girls will be capped'
town and from firms that never come forth with
Friday. Good News Club, for we can about preparations and for the area residents of Nyssa.
Monday, marking the first mile
donations and service to your community.
children of all ages, 3 30 p.m. protection from gas, how to live An organizational meeting will
The Ruth Robinson Circle
stone in their journey toward
during a blackout, what shelters be held Monday evening, Jan
8. Remind others that your local newspaper
of the United Methodist Church
certification.
These womei^
are
necessary,
how
to
extinguish
uary 17, at 7:00 p.m in the
is no good, that it misses more local news than
begin their hospital training this
will meet at the home of Mrs.
fires
from
incendiary
bombs,
Tuesday,
Jan.
18
-Deaconess
Nyssa
High
School
Home
Eco
the out-of-town papers get by accident.
term The public is welcome to:
C. McConnell Thursday Jan.
9. Remember that all kids are delinquents; meeting at the church 7 30p. i.m. etc.Homer Hudelson, chairman of nomics room. The instructor S.
attend the ceremony.
20 at 2 p.m.
General
meeting
of
CWF
will
be
Mrs.
Virginia
Steffens.
at
all businessmen are crooks; and that uncompli the church 8 p.m.
the
Boise
Air
Raid
precaution
mentary remarks about the town are the order of
committee, today urgedallciti-
the day.
OWYHEE
zens of Southern Idaho and Eas
10. Above all aways be skeptical, cynical and
COMMUNITY
tern Oregon to be constantly
negative about anything that is designed for the
CHURCH
“on the alert and ready at all
community’s progress and betterment. — North
times for an emergency.”
The
Owyhee
Community
Dakota Leagues of Cities Bulletin
The attack on Peari Harbor
Church plans to attend the Billy
occured on a day, and at an
Graham
show. “For Pete’s
SECOND WARD
hour, when vigilance had been
Sake,” which is being shown at
relaxed. We paid the price in
CARD OF THANKS
RELIEF SOCIETY
the Pix Theatre in OntarioJan-
American lives and property.
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The Second Ward Relief So fary 11, 12 and 13. Two com-
lete shows will be shown be
I would like to thank my ciety will meet Tuesday Jan.
Highways and roads in this
ginning at 6 p.m. and 8 15 p.m.
friends and neighbors who sent 18, beginning at 10 a.m.
vicinity were piled full of drifts
The Owyhee Church group are
Social
Relations
lesson
will
in places by strong wind Tues
cards, flowers and telephoned,
joining
in
the
support
of
this
during my recent stay in the be presented by Ruby Wight.
day night and Wednesday. The
film and have purchased 60
hospital. A special thanks to “Having Ears That Hear." Ob
snow was light and powdery.
tickets so far, the film is highly
Dr. David Sarazin, nurses and jective, to help women acquire
Forecasts indicate that colder
recommended
by
churches
in
staff, and the ambulance driver, more effective listening skills.
w eather is in store for this com
this area.
munity this week.
for getting me to the hospital
FIRST WARD
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in time. --Carl Simpson and
Pentecostal
Church
The Hi-Y bo,s of the Nyssa
family.
RELIEF SOCIETY
Sunday School is at 10 a.m. High School will conduct a drive
The First Ward Relief So-
There’s nothing like light to discourage
and church services at 11 a.m. for old paper Saturday to assist
ciety will hold their weekly
in
National
Defense,
according
thieves,
vandals and other troublemakers. Reddy’s
Sunday evening services at
CARD OF THANKS meeting Wednesday January 12
to Wesley Browne, chairman
8 p.m.
big Nightguard mercury vapor security light turns
at 10 a.m.
Wednesday evening services of the civilian defense Council.
The Social Relations lesson
itself
on automatically at dusk, off at dawn, whether
All
Nyssa
residents
are
asked
and Bible study at 8 p.m.
We would like to thank our will be presented by La Raine
The Pentecostal Church is to have their paper ready at
you
are
home or not. It’s an investment in peace
many friends and relatives for Thompson, entitled “Having
located at the Corner of 7th their homes or business houses.
of
mind
their acts of kindness and sym Ears That Hear.”
The committee wants all kinds
The objective is to help all and Emison.
pathy shown to our family at
of old papers and pasteboard
—
-Carl
Lassiter,
Pastor.
the loss of our father and hus women acquire more effective
cartons.
listening skills.
band.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Turner
All women are invited to
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pierce attend. A baby sitter will be Journal Classifieds
Bring Resultsl
Mr*. George Ranchman
provided.
THE PAST
Special Election January 18
ADRIAN PTA
Dog Ordinance
In Effect
Lecture on
Guns Thursday
if When you’re away, it’s nice to know
Your NIGHTGUARD is on the job!
FLAMELESS ELECTRIC LIVING FOR A NEATER. CLEANER WORLD
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