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Pag« Four SIMPSON-GILLETTE EXCHANGE VOWS IT’S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME! Elsie Rameroof Trinidad, Colorado is shown with her brother Eloy Alfred Mastas of Nyssa. The brother and sister recently saw each other for the first time in 34 years, when Elsie and har son David traveled from Trinidad to Nyssa by bus, arriving May 2 to visit her brother for the summer. She was also greeted by Eloy’s daughter Evelyn Ann and her nephew, Christopher. POLLYANNA CLUB SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES » } I » i i Thursday, May 10, 1973 Th« Nyssa Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon The Nyssa Senior Citizens are opening their rummage sale in the Junior Chamber of Com merce building Friday at 10 a.m. and will continue doing so every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer. Our organization is a member of the National Senior Citizens and as such is a participant in all their programs to better the living conditions for the elderly. This should be of interest to our middleaged who stand to benefit by it through our con centrated effoits. Nor have we neglected to serve the needs of the worthy folks when found here and we shall continue doing so. The only means we employ to reimburse our treasury is through our rummage sales. W e do solicit any articles we can use in our sales. A phone call to 372-3106 or 372-2946 will bring a pickup truck to your door. —Bessie E. Long, President. The Pollyanna Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Chuck Conant in Kingman Kolony. Twelve women were present. Mrs. Bill Toomb, secretary treasurer was in charge of the meeting in the absence of the president and vice presidents. The club sent flowers to Mrs. Al Thompson and Mrs. Oscar Schafer who had been ill. Mrs. Ray White joined the club. Mothers Day gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Dale Witt received the door prize. The June meeting will be with Mrs. Willis Conant. Plant exchange followed the close of the busi ness meeting. Happy Dozen Club The Happy Dozen Card Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Agnes Ashcraft in Nyssa. Guest players were Anna Long, Erma Sparks and Laura Brock. Winners were Mrs. Long, Mrs. Brock, Bernice Toomb and Thelma Hammon. MALHEUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL A Report To The People Piano Recital Mrs. Boyd Haney presen ted a Plano Recital on Sun day, April 29, at 4 00 p.m. in the Christian Church. There was an attendance of about 70 persons. Those participating in the recital were: Barbara Laurence, Sonia Rodríguez, Mrs. Wanda Johnson, Sheila Karen Hutchinson, Johnson, Haney, Bobby Bass, Roger Kristie Savage, Pamla Bock, Barbara Boek. Angela Lea- vett, David Nlelesen, Mrs. Peggy Nlelesen, Mark Piltz, Joyce Haney, Barbara Haney, Kathey Bass. Duets were played by Roger Haney and Bobby Bass. Mrs. Wanda Johnson and Sheila, Barbara and Pamla Bock; An gela and Mrs. Lucelle Lea ve«, David and Mrs. Peggy Nlelesen and Joyce and Bar bara Haney. Refreshments were served following the recital by Mrs. Sharon Pitta and Mrs. Laura Penrod Mrs. Penrod and Mrs. Amy Stradley furnished cookies Mrs. Haney wishes to extend a thank you to all the students and parents and totheChristian Church for the use of the piano and building Also to Boyd Haney for ushering and to Gary and Peggy Nlelesen for helping to put the church back in order after the recital. Miss Alene Simpson and Scott Gillette of Ontario were Gal« Christ«n<«n, Administrator married Saturday morning, May By January 1, 1948, $156,- honors the first day of the 5 in the Baptist Church in Win- 395 had been reached in hos general campaign. nimucca, Nevada. On January 8, 1948, it was Those attending the wedding pital pledges. At the same time were her parents, Mr. andMrs. the women of the area organi announced that a total of $215,- Alfred Simpson, Johnnie and zed to serve meals to the wor 275 had been raised in the Selma of Newell Heights and kers with Mrs. Ed. Frost and hospital campaign and that a the brides sister, Mrs. Marion Mrs. Bernard Eastman as co- Polio Center was also a pos- chairmen. Mrs. J. Rodda was sibility. York of Vale. caterer and the ladies from a Also of interest was an ar- Spring Recital number of organizations were tide in the paper of which we serving at the meetings of the republish. A Spring Recital was given organization. "It is reported that a resi by piano students of Mrs. Do Also m the January 1, 1948 dent of this valley nearly lost rothea Mitchell Sunday, May edition of the Gate City Journal, his life last Friday while on a 6 at the L.D.S. Church. it states that Everett Held! won trip in the mountains near John Students receivingawards for group honors of Group 6 in the Day. Overtaken by a severe achievement were: Beginners, campaign Tuesday, succeeding storm he crawled into a log Wayne Mitchell. Advanced Be Group 5, led by Ralph Lawrence for protection. After the storm, ginners, Laura Buchtel and Ma- whose organization won group he discovered that the ram had lanie Martin; Intermediate, caused the log to shrink so that Cheryl Adams, Senior Inter the hole was not large enough for mediate, Donna Oldemeyer and him to crawl out. Sandra Atagi; Advanced, Lora- Contemplating death, here- lee Bates. viewed all of his sins of omis Students participating m the sion and suddenly remembered program were: Lisa Rose, that he had failed to donate Amy Glenn, Wayne Mitchell, in the present district memorial Nathan Mower, Amy Sarazin, hospital campaign. He felt so Laura Buchtel, Nikki Bair, Me small that he was able to crawl lanie Martin, Toni Peterson, out of the opening without any Steve Schoeneman, Mike Wil difficulty. He rushed backtothe liams, Julie Hipp, Tiena Ten- city and subscribed for a mem sen, Georgia Hust, Cheryl bership in the new hospital. Adams, Shelly Schoeneman, Last reports indicate that Debbie Peutz, Shelley Munn, he is rejoicing because he star Barbie Bowers, Kathy Cottrell, ted the new year right by doing Sandra Atagi, Brenda Bowers, his duty as a citizen of the com The music students of Mrs. Terry Okai, Donna Oldemeyer, munity.” Unquote. Jane Ballou were presented in Kelly Williams, Lori Miner, On January 16, 1948, it was a recital at her home Sunday, Tammi Fredenksen and Lora- reported that $251,000 had now May 6. lee Bates. been raised and that a Polio Those performing were, or A receiption was held for the Center would also be estab gan - Frank Ausman, piano - students and their guests fol lished. This area would be from Joy Ballou, Sherrie Fitzsim lowing the presentation of Baker to Klamath Falls, east mons, Elsa Grimaldo, Kathy Mr. and Mrs. John Dority Awards. to Boise and would also include Haburchak, Jimmy Nainazi, are proud to announce the en southwestern Idaho. Dr. L. A. Kaylene Robbins, Angie and gagement of their daughter Maulding, County health officer Mike Siam and Iren«- Teague. Mary Ann, to Juan Elguezabel, PINOCHLE PARTY at the time stated "The health Refreshments were served to son of Mr. and Mrs. Max El authorities agree that there is family and friends assisted by guezabel. Mrs. Wyatt Smith entertained immediate need for a large Mrs. Robert Manley. The bride elect is a 1972 the Wednesday afternoon pino- center in this area for the graduate of Nyssa High School chel group May 2. Guest players treatment of polio and other and graduated from Kir.man MERRY WIDOWS were Mrs. Leona Reeves and epidemic diseases." Itwasalso Business College in March. Juan Mrs. Mae Bretz. Prizewinners stated at this meeting that over is a 1970 graduate of Nyssa The Merry Widows will meet included Mrs. Sam McConnell, 1600 people of the Snake River High School and attended Sou high, Mrs. Mae Bretz, low, Mrs. Valley have contributed funds in at the home of Mrs. Tom John May 12. A Helmer Ostrom and Mrs. Orma thern Oregon College in 1972. a most sacrificial manner in son, Saturday, A September wedding is plan Cleaver, traveling. response to the efforts of the potluck dinner will be served ned by the couple. volunteer workers of the Memo at 6:30 p.m. with pinochle to follow the dinner. rial Hospital campaign. d Piano Recital It was on January 19, 1948 that the over-the-top banquet was held in the Masonic Temple in Nyssa. Over $260,000 had been raised and a hospital plus a polio center was assured. 98 volunteer workers were pre sent for the banquet. Spe.ial tribute was given to Mrs. Josephine Blackford and Jean Blakesley who had charge We’re taking part in the first “Top Op” tour. Join us of the campaign office. It was also reported that 60 wo men had participated in the serving of meals to the workers and that a Womens Service Organization had been formed, with Mrs. Helen Frost as pre sident, Mi'S. Bert 1 lehkaernper, vice president and Mr*. Ber nard Eastman as secretary. Wll.LY B. KUNCE, 17, Payette, took the Enrollment Oath given by Dirick Nedry, publisher of the Gate City Journal, prior to departure Tuesday for the Job Corps Witnessing the ceremony was Mrs. Hetty Orr. Job Corps Specialist, whois in charge of job corps applications for Malheur, Harney, Baker and Grant Counties. Area Youth Departs For Job Corps Assign ment departure on Tuesday evening. Willy Knuce departed at 8 45 p in. so that his arrival to the Argell Job Corps Center will be at noon of the following day, and will coincide with the arrival of all of the other crops- men that were selected and as signed for that week. The administration of the Oath followed the tradition of having a prominent community person read the "Enrollment Oath”, and to declare the en rollee already admitted into the program prior Io his de parture from home to his duty station. The oath for Willy Kuner was administered by IM- rick Nedry. Editor and Pub- lisher of th«- Nyssa Gate City Journal. Witnesses to the ceremony The Amity Club held their were Joaquin Hernandez,Coun annual banquet and election of officers Friiiay, April 20 at the selor, and Mis. Betty Orr, Job Eastside Cafe in Ontario. The Corps Specialist, and she is tables were decorated in the ttu- person newly assigned to Easter theme with nests of assist in all matters pertain Easter eggs as favors. A ing to Job Corps applications mimtur«' Easter tree centered In the four counties of Mal the long table. Mrs. Frell heur, Harney, Baker, and Grant. Blair and Madge Wilson were in AMITY CLUB MEETS charge. Mrs. Tom Mitchell anil Mrs. Amity Club was held at the Waynard Talbot sang a duel. home of Mrs. Frell Blair, Fri Mrs. J. Elwood Flinders was day, April 27. Arter a short honored as outgoing president business meeting conducted by and presented with a gift. President Kerma Olsen, the New officers are Kerma Ol book •<)n Wings of Faith'’ by sen, president; Karma Ander Frederick W. Babttel was re son, vice president. Alice Ban Viewed by Irma c. Flinders. ner, retained as secretary, and Ita ke jlllienls were served Iona Flinders as reporter. by the hostes . Nina Cottle was Committees will b«' announced a special guest. later. The departure of Willy B. Kunce, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Woody Kunce of Paytte, for Angell Job Corps Center on th«« coast of Oregon, was announced Tuesday, May 8 by Joaquin Hernandez, Counselor in (Xi- tario and at the Human Re- source Center. Nyssa. Scheduled for departure with Willy Kunce was Guadalupe Gri jalva, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos«' Grijalva, of Nyssa, twit their son Guadalupe had accepted a seasonal job In Pendlxton and was, therefore, unable to tie her«' in Nyssa for the scheduled Amitv Club Annual Banquet J IDEAS WOMEN'S WOMEN’S DECORATED STRAW REG. $4.98 Nyssa branch manager, Rod George, and Ray Novotny of the County Extension Service look forward to the upcoming year. At First National we’re pleased to be a part of the first annual “Top Op” tour. By helping provide beef for the noon meal, we’re able to thank the extension service for its year-round assistance with agricultural matters. Our ag rep, Dutch Hipp, is in constant contact with the extension ser vice, keeping up to date on all aspects of production and marketing. This better enables First National to provide complete, dependable agri business service for local ranchers and farmers. We think the “Top Op” tour is a great opportunity for busi ness men in the area to become familiar with the workings of our county’s foremost industry agriculture. For additional information, contact Ray Novotny of the Malheur County Extension Service - or drop by the Nyssa branch of First National Bank. On Saturday, May 19, the Malheur County Extension Ser vice will sponsor its “Top Op’ tour and barbecue. The day’s activities are planned to give businessmen a the area’s chance to see first-hand how some of the many top operators in the county run their agricul tural operations. A mid-day barbecue at Willowcreek School will provide good food, a lively program, and a chance to talk over highlights of the morning’s tour before making additional visitations in the afternoon. The meal will be contributed by local businesses - all supporters of the informative session. BAGS CLAIROL *1.99 1 2 POTS IN REDWOOD« HOLDER W/HANGER * REG. $2.98 I OPALINE REG. $2.98 $ | NYSSA BRANCH FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON INSTANT HAIR SETTER REG.$27.98 HANGING HERB GARDEN i | BUD VASE A A 1 MM ■ • 7 7 | JI A 1 «49 *15.88 WOMENS I TERRARIUM < 1 W/FLOWERS REG. $1.49 I SPACESAVER $4) AA I WeH like to get to know you. *2.99 REG. $2.98 1 FOR BATHROOM OR KITCHEN REG. $3.98 WALLETS REG. $1.95 99‘ ^ _ MM ™ • * * Prescriptions ( Aismetics Photo Finishing Sundry Gifts 202 Main Street Nyssa, Oregon Dial 372-3347 PHA AV ■ • Veterinary Supplies
