The Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon
Thursday, July 13, 1972
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LETTERS
TO
THE EDITOR
CONSERVATIVE
BAPTIST
CHURCH
THE PAST
the Gate City Journal for in
10 YEARS AGO
Editor, the Journal:
formation on how to dispose of
This is an open letter to the
Other areas will have
Miss Rosa Moisan Alvarez junk.
Published Evary Thursday at Nyssa, Oregon 97913
people of Malheur County and from Temuco, Chile will be charge of drives in their com
directed specifically to the tax Nyssa's exchange student next munities. All kinds of metal is
Second Class postage paid at Nyssa, Oregon 97913,
payers of the Adrian com year. She will arrive around needed, except tin cans.
under act of Congress of March 3, 1879
munity, Code 34. As you know August 28 in Florida and will
I have resigned as your Chief be transported on to this area 40 YEARS AGO
SUBSCRIPTION
RATES
Oregon
Appraiser for Malheur County where she will be met by her
Newspaper
effective as of last Friday. I host family, the Maylin Max
Dedication of Owyhee Dam at
Malheur County, Oregon,
Publishers
feel that as I am now an or fields.
2 o’clock Sunday, July 17, will
and
Payette
and
Canyon
Association
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dinary taxpayer and no longer
signalize the completion of the
Counties, Idaho;
connected with the Assessors’
Four Nyssa students are $6,000,000 storage unit for the
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER
office that I have a duty to in listed on the honor roll re- Owyhee irrigation project of
One Year................. $5.00
form you as to the facts of leased by Oregon State Univer 123,000 acres.
MMtillTiW
iMT
Highest dam
Six Months............... $3.00
what is happening in the As sity. They are Jerry Matsu- in the world, a beautiful struc
SUSTAINING
Elsewhere in the U.S.A.
sessors’ office under the pre naga, Sandra Lewis, Rena Dirk- ture locking together the color
One Year.................. $6.00
sent County Court appointed son and Stanley Sisson.
ful rock walls of a natural
Six Months................. $4.00
Assessor, Robert Pierce.
damsite in Owyhee River can
In October 1963 John Koop- 20 YEARS AGO
yon. Its christening is expected
to attract many thousands of
man, the Assessor for Malheur
Five cases of Polio in Mal people.
County, contacted me and ask
As this is being written (Tuesday evening), the Democratic
A special train will leave
if I would consider working for heur County place polio in the
Convention is in full swing. We have seen Sen. Hubert Humphrey
him as an appraiser. I had epidemic stage. Four children Dunaway, five miles southwest
and Sen. Edmund Muskie give up their fight, and it looks very
just finished a year as Vice were stricken and one died. of Nyssa, on the Homedale
much like Sen. George McGovern will be the convention’s
President of the Ontario Farm The children are confined branch of the Oregon Short Line
nominee for president.
Bureau Center and the previous to Malheur Memorial Hospital. railroad at 11 a.m. Sunday
McGovern seems to be the candidate of the young, the so-
year been a delegate from the No steps are expected to be morning, arriving at the dam at
called poor, and minority groups.
Old line Democrats are
Ontario Center of the Farm taken to close any public meet 1 p.m.
scared to death of him, and Republicans think that President
Free transportation up the
Bureau to the county chapter ing place, the county health of
Nixon will beat him in November worse than President Johnson
of the Farm Bureau. I had ficer said. He explained that heretofore inaccessible Owyhee
beat Barry Goldwater in 1964. November is several months
listened a lot and taxes were poliomyelitis is considered an River canyon will be provided
away and much can happen in the meantime. For that matter,
a common theme. Here was my epidemic if there is one case by the Union Pacific railroad
the convention isn’t over and who can tell what two or three
which will furnish coaches and
chance to get in the middle of in 20,000 population.
more days might bring?
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the General Construction Com
the matter and find what it
Our political processes are tremendously interesting to me,
was all about, I was much
Mrs. Jessie Morgan, a Nyssa pany will supply the locomotives
though, and this is one of the many times when I am thankful
surprised, after all the talk resident, is now sightseeing in that for four years have been
we have the tube available, and in living color no less.
I had heard, to find that John England, her first major stop hauling sand, gravel, cement
A political convention is rather assuring to me also, for
and the staff were a very dedi over on a six-weeks European and supplies for the structure.
while my sentiments are not in sympathy with this particular
She is accompanied by
Free parking for automobiles
cated and hard working group tour.
convention, I nevertheless have admiration for the political
of people. Doing their compli her sister Miss Jeannette Cal will be provided at the govern
leaders and their party’s efforts to adopt a platform and nomi
kins and a friend from San Fran ment plant at Dunaway, at which
cated job very well. '
nate a man to represent their party in the November election.
Two and a half years ago John cisco. The women plan to visit point the crowd is invited to
And should he be elected,he will be my president as well as
asked me to be the Chief Ap Rome and Paris before return take the excursion train. On
theirs.
account of narrow roads and li
praiser.
My job was to lay out ing home.
The idealism of the young, however far out I think they might
Prior to making her trip mited parking facilities at Owy
be, is perfectly understandable to me. I can remember so very the work, supervise and check
Mrs. Morgan attended the gra hee Dam, visitors will find the
well the first election in which I was eligible to vote - 1940. the work of the appraisers and
duation of her sonClayton Mor train route preferable to auto.
assist
in
all
phases
of
the
ap
How hard I campaigned for Wendell Wilkie, and how fruitless.
gan at the University of Oegon
Several speakers are ex
And in retrospect, I doubt if Wilkie would have been a very good praisal process. I wrote Memos
Medical School in Portland.
pected and unveiling of the
president. However, In those days it was primarily a matter setting up rules of appraisal
bronze tablet at the end of the
standards to have greater equity
of principle, and many of us did not think that President Roose
dam will be part of the cere
30
YEARS
AGO
among
all
classes
of
property
velt should defy tradition and run for a third term. Many
mony.
in the county. We took field
of FDR’s friends broke with him over the issue, and Congress
The USO committee released
trips
reviewing
property
trying
later passed legislation limiting the tenure of the president
figures this week on the results 50 YEARS AGO
to two terms.
So perhaps idealism and principle won out in to get every appraiser to ap
praise on the same standard. of the combined efforts of
the end.
An unusually large number
July 1st 1971 John retired, various subcommittees in the
My batting average was not any better in 1944 and 1948,
country. The results so far have of lambs are being killed this
after
an
outstanding
24
years
of
and I fought a losing battle in my support of Thomas Dewey,
not been too gratifying.
summer on the range by coyotes
but I worked hard, and with fervor. And who can ever forget service to Malheur County, and
For the sake of those boys as the results of the campaigns
asked
the
County
Court
to
ap
when we went to bed in November of 1948 hearing Gabriel Heater
who are in the services, whe in the western states against
proclaim Dewey’s victory, only to wake up the next morning point me to finish out his term ther they be your boys or not, the jackrabbit pest, the natural
of office. This the County court
to learn that Harry Truman was re-elected.
contribute to the USO so that food of the coyotes. Their raids
Better for me were 1952 and 1956, for those were the years refused and instead appointed they might continue to enjoy on lambs are the result.
Robert
Pierce
who
farmed
in
that Gen. Eisenhower won handily over Adlai Stevenson. Those
Rabbits have been poisoned by
the comforts of home.
,
were great campaigns, though, and while a supporter of Ike I the Oregon Slope area.
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wholesale and the severe winter
For several months the office
will never forget how enthralled I was over the oratory of
A junk rally will be conducted of the past caused thousands to
Adlai. And there are some today who refer to the uninspired went along relatively smoothly in Nyssa during the remainder die. As a result the heavy loss
the
appointed
Assessor
as
year’s under Eisenhower. To me, those were the best years
of July, according to Leno of lambs becomes a serious
overall that this country has enjoyed.
And Ike had a very Pierce tried to learn the com
thing. Coyotes attack the flocks
Christensen, chairman.
plicated
assessment
and
ap
good vice-president in those days.
Persons having scrap metal, in broad daylight and the sheep
praisal procedures. At least one
The 1960 campaign was perhaps the most exciting of all, persons time has been con rubber or burlap bags are asked herders report that the coyotes
right down to the election when John Kennedy beat Richard tinuously used in order to teach to contribute them to the local killed are gaunt with starva
Persons tion.
Nixon by less than one percent. Remember the television de Mr. Pierce the fundamentals of salvage committee.
Demands are being made that
bates, and the start of jet travel after the more sedate cam the office routine. This has living in Nyssa may telephone
if the campaign of extermina
paigning of the past from the observation cars of trains? slowed
the
already over
I have already referred to the Johnson-Goldwater election burdened staff.
At last re one of the appraisers met with tion against the rabbit is to
in 1964 where a then popular president soundly whipped the port I had there were timely some of the bigger farmers in be continued a similar drive to
challenger.
Another tight one was 1968, with Richard Nixon reports that are required by the the area. It was decided be rid the state of coyotes be
winning a squeaker over President Johnson’s vice-president, Department of Revenue that tween them that the values were staged.
Hubert Humphrey.
were two or more weeks be too high and especially on their
Now we’re facing the election campaign of 1972. We are hind schedule. Due to lack of farms. So it was agreed that
seeing the Democrats at work, and soon it will be the Re direction and misdirection by adjustments were to be made
the agree-
publicans. I just ran home to watch the courageous appearance Mr. Pierce, my decisions were downward. After
Charles Nevins is still under
of Gov. George Wallace at the convention. His thoughts won’t ignored and the appraisers were ments were made 1 was sent out
carry much weight at this particular convention, but he speaks told to talk it over with him with the appraiser and was for going treatment for leukemia at
his mind, and with conviction. I’m not too sure he isn’t saying if they had problems. I have ced to make the adjustments. I St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise.
out loud what many of us think, and he speaks out for the great been effectively relieved of my would look at a property and say His room number has bees
majority of middle-class Americans who go to work every position as Chief Appraiser and how about a little adjustment? changed to 271.
Mrs. Gene Peirce, his mo
day, pay their taxes, and abide by the laws of the land. That’s this is now occupied by a com The appraiser would say Mr.
a group that takes the back seat in most of the political dis- pletely unqualified man, Mr. Pierce has agreed on a much ther, reports he has received
cussions to the poor, the black, the young, the welfare re- Pierce. As Mr. Pierce has been bigger adjustment and so it many cards and some visitors,
and was especially happy to re
cipients, and other ___
_ being courted for votes. This con- taking over the appraisal sec went.
groups
Now if you are one of the ceive a box of chocolate chip
vention also seems to be making a great fuss over male and tion he has been loading more
female, as opposed to just people. Where have all the people and more of the Assessors du innocent
uncomplaining tax- cookies.
Charles’ wife Ramona is stay
gone?
ties upon the Chief Deputy, Lola payers you are holding the bag
Anyway, to me the political conventions are fascinating. Steinke. It is not unusual for and unless you do something ing with friends in Boise, so
Some would like to break up the system we use in selecting her time to be taken up for will automaticallybeloadedwith she can visit her husband more
our presidential candidates, but nobody has come up with a better several hours a day in his Taxes. For instance one pro often.
way of doing it yet.
office,
many times behind perty that was appraised for
And the campaigns are a kind of renewal of our National pur closed door. A t present she $117,000 was adjusted to $92,
pose. This is the time when the issues are debated, thoughts is working nights and weekend 800 for a reduction of $24,200.
clarified, and people make a choice. This is the time when days desperately trying to Another property was given a
those who don’t like what’s going on can express themselves catch up and get back on sche 10% reduction for being sepe-
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in _ . the . American
way, . by going to the polls and casting their dule.
rated from the main farm by a
vote.
Specifically here is the si river. On one tax lot this came to
tuation. As Chief Appraiser I $5,800, several other tax lots
Missionary
Adjustments
SEVENTH DAY
know my men and their limi were involved.
tations so in order to have the were made on many farms as the
Baptist Church
CHRISTIANS
Sunday School, classes for highest equity I have placed rumor got around and to my
each man in a seperate ap knowledge no one that asked
all ages 9:45 a.m.
Services every Sabbath, 56
Morning Worship, 11 a.m. praisal area. One in Big Bend was refused some adjustment.
Main Street, Nyssa.
(Special music each Sunday) area and one in the Ridgeview The last count of adjustments
Saturday - Sabbath Lesson
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area and Bill Phillips in the that I heard were close to a
10 a.m.
Morning Worship
Sunday evening, BTC, 7 p.m. Adrian area. From past ex total in all Codes of $750,000.
11 a.m.
perience I knew that the Adrian
If you are one of the in-
Song Service, 7 30 p.m.
Mid-week service, Tuesday
tax
Bible
Message by Pastor area was the hardest to ap nocent uncomplaining
7:30 p.m.
praise. The last appraisal cycle payers you should do something
Smith, 8 p.m.
Every one welcome, Lloyd
Wednesday, Bible study, 8 we were unsure of our values to remedy the inequity, unless
and Bernice Pounds.
due to the influence of the high you enjoy paying someone elses For about th« »ame prie»
p.m.
three of these window
Choir practice, 8:30 p.m.
seed yields and the spotted or taxes. Write to the appointed
Everyone welcome to any or variation of yields. These were Assessor Pierce and demand units, you can buy Lennox
Latin Assembly
being close to an alkli bee that the Code 34 be reappraised whole-house air condition-
all services.
ng . . . it's especially
—Dear! Smith, Pastor.
bed or far away, etc. So we and equalized, downward in your
of God Church
were cautious and on the low case. Later the area can be easy if you have a ducted
Sunday, church activities be SOUTHERN BAPTIST1 side. Due to the ratio we were indexed if needed. You’re lost
heating system now. Call
gin with Sunday School at 10
us today for more infor
receiving I knew that this had for this year as the tax roll
Sunday Morning Worship, 11 to be corrected and indications
a.m., followed by worship ser
mation.
is closed, but if you get action
a.m.
vice, 11 a.m.
were that the area was going immediately the values can be
And enjoy the view this
Sunday, July 16 at 10 a.m.. more to row crop and yet values changed this year for next year.
Sunday night service, 7:30
summer.
Rev. Roy Ferguson will con were climbing. So I assigned If Mr. Pierce refuses, write
p.m.
duct a Bible study of the Bap this area to Ex-Marine Bill direct to Mr. Charles Mack,
ZIMMERMAN
Bible Study every Tuesday, tist faith and message. Every Phillips. I knew that he was Director of the Department of
one who is interested in lear a concientious man and would Revenue, Salem, Oregon and
PLUMBING AND
7; 30 p.m.
Royal Rangers, every Tues ning of the Southern Baptist do the appraisals irregardless explain the problem. Cut this
HEATING
Faith is cordially invited to of who the taxpayer was or his article out and tack to your
day, 7:30 p.m.
13 N. 2nd St. Nyssa
Young
people’s service, attend.
political influence. This Bill family bulletin board so you
Phone 372-3911
Southern Baptist is located did, when the increase notices won’t forget.
every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
A friendly church with a at the corner of Park Avenue went out reprecussions fol- • —Sincerely,
and North 3rd Street.
friendly smile.
lowed. Mr. Pierce tookoverthe
Past Chief Appraiser
--Rev. David Martinez. Pastor. —Roy Ferguson, pastor.
complaint department and with
Oscar B. Bratton
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1972 Democratic Convention
THURSDAY: Last day of the
Breakaway program lead by
eight young people from Scott
Memorial Baptist Church in
San Diego. The final evening
of fun, food and fellowship with
Christ will begin at 7:30 this
evening. All junior high through
college youth are welcome.
SUNDAY: Sunday School at
9:45 a.m. with Bible classes
for all ages including a choice
of studies for adults.
Morning service at 11 a.m.
Message, “Looking for Deliver-
Based on Matthew
ance.”
8:1-17.
Fellowship hour for junior
hi«di through college youth at
7 p.m.
Fellowship will be
centered in Scriptures related
to self-acceptance.
Evening service at 8 p.m.
Message, “How to Improve our
Relationship with God.” Based
on 2 Peter 1:1-11.
TUESDAY: Deaconswill meet
at the pastor’s study at 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: The quarterly
business meeting will follow a
time of prayer beginning at
8 p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
Staff meeting at 10 a.m., Tues
day, July 18.
School will be conducted July
31 through August 4 for child
ren age 5 through grade 6.
Everyone is always welcome
at this back to the-Bible
church.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday School, classes for
all ages 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship Service, 11
a.m.
Tuesday, (during the summer
months) CYF Jor Jr. High and
High School youth, 6:30 p.m.
Jesus’ Followers, 5th and
6th graders, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Choir practice,
7 p.m.; Bible study, • p.m.
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH NOTES
The United Methodist Church
has been very busy with summer
activities and planning their
fall activities.
Their weekly schedule of
meetings is as follows: Sunday
School for all ages begins at
9:30 a.m. and morning wor
ship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday eve
ning at 7:30 p.m. the church
meets in the church parlour for
Bible study and prayer. They
are currently studying the Book
of Romans. On Monday morning
at 7:00 a.m. the men of the
church meet for Men’s Prayer
Breakfast at Brownies Cafe.
—
“ j is inter-de
This meeting
nominational in program and
other men from other churches
are invited to attend. On Tues
day night at 7:30 p.m. the young
people meet in the church par
lour for a Bible ‘rap’ session.
On Tuesday also at 9:30 a.m.
the women meet in another in
ter-denominational coffee hour
at Fern Adams. They extend
an invitation to all women of
the community to join them.
Wednesday nights the church
meets in different homes for
Bible study in the Book of The
Acts at 7:30 p.m.
The education department of
the church are holding weekly
organizational and
planning
meetings to prepare for their
fall and winter Sunday School
program. Activities are being
planned to provide an interest
ing study program and a con
tinual growth of the Sunday
School.
The church has been very
busy redecorating
the par
sonage. All the rooms have
been painted, new carpet and
linoleum has been laid and the
bathroom has been remodled.
On Wednesday, July 19 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the
pastor, his family and the par
sonage committee will be hold
ing an open house for members
of the church and community.
On Sunday, July 16 the pastor
and several members of the
church will be holding a week-
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A
Bible printed in
Glasgow, Scotland, in 1901 is
the smallest on record,
Without the cover, this
mighty mite is 7/16-inch
thick. It contains 876 tiny
pages, 1-1/4 by 1-3/4 inches,
plus a magnifying glass in the
pocket of the cover with
which to read it.
Famed theologian Dr.
Oswald Hoffmann of radio’s
“The Lutheran Hour”
cautions fathers to remember
the words of St. Paul in the
Bible: “If you are angry, be
sure that it is not out of
wounded pride or bad
temper, Never go to bed
angry—don’t give the devil
that sort of foothold."
In Memoriam
The family and friends of
Nancy Keiko Fonda who died
June 10, 1972 will gather for
a Memorial Service to com
memorate her life at Abe
Charoláis Restaurant, 625 Frst
Idaho Avenue, Ontario, Oregon
on Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m.
end retreat at Camp McCall.
They will be leaving on Fri
day and returning late Sunday
evening. Sunday morning wor
ship at the church will be con
ducted via a pre-recorded wor
ship service. Several members
of the church met last Sunday
evening to record the service.
Rev. Hutchinson’s pre-recor
ded sermon for that service will
be, “Forgiveness, No Strings
Attached’’.
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