I Pag« Two Nyssa Gata City Journal CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST CHURCH .EOtor and Publisher . Production Manager Office Manager, News . . .Social, Circulation ... .Production Staff . . . . .Production Staff DIR1CK NEDRY . . . . RUBEN LOPEZ . . . . BETTY TALBOT . . . MARGARET NEDRY . RUTH KLIN KEN BERG LUCILLE CALLAHAN PvMitIted Ivsry Thursday at Nyt.a, Ore«aa VZVI3 Second Class postage paid at Nyssa, Oregon 97913, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879 Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association TS! SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER MMtiÀTW One Year................. 15.00 Six Months................ $3.00 Elsewhere in the U.S.A. One Year................... $6.00 Six Months.............$4.00 Appreciation For Ray Larson A service which began before the first sugar beets were raised in Treasure Valley, and before the Amalgamated Sugar Company factory was built in Nyssa in 1938, will end this month when Ray Larson leaves as Nyssa District Manager to assume his new duties as Assistant Agriculturist in the company's home office at Ogden, Utah. This service will not end, of course, as new people come in locally to assume these duties and Ray goes on to more important duties with the company. We are referring to the services of the Larsons, father and son, which started m the early infancy of the beet industry in this valley. Raymond G. Larson, Sr. was first manager of the Nyssa district when the factory commenced operation in the fall of 1938, and served in that capacity until his death in 1949.Prior to that time Raymond, Sr. was Malheur County Agent, and was one of the early people who experimented with and recognixed the feasability of raising sugar beets in this area. Ray Larson joined Amalgamated Sugar after his graduation from Oregon State University in 1950, serving first as field man in Parma and Adrian before assuming his duties as district manager in the fall of 1964. His transfer to Ogden will complete almost 23 years of service in Nyssa, to add to the eleven company years and many more years before that of his father in the sugar beet industry. Amalgamated Sugar Company has their own plans for Larson’s future, but we in Nyssa will miss him very much for his many years of service to the Nyssa schools, to his church, to the chamber of commerce, and to many other civic and com­ munity activities in which he was involved. One of the prices we pay for the advantage of small town living is that com­ munity leaders inevitably move on to more challenging op­ portunities. Friends of Ray and Mardi Larson will honor them with a dinner Monday evening at the Eagles Hall. The dinner will be prepared and served by Vern Hancock and his capable crew of Eagle associates, and will be a last good opportunity for most of us to say goodbye and to wish them and their family the best of happiness and success in their new ventures. W'e would like to pass on to you a letter received this week from A. E. Benning, president of Amalgamated Sugar Company. It speaks weU for the esteem the company holds for Ray Larson, and for his father, but also for the people of Nyssa and Treasure Valley. The letter reads as follows: Dear Mr. Nedry I appreciate very much your kind invitation to attend the appreciation dinner you are according Ray Larson. And I want to express also the kindness and consideration which you and your associates are demonstrating in hosting this affair. It is indeed satisfying to me to know that Ray has earned the friendship and esteem which this affair represents. I am sure that Ray’s father, whom many of your people knew and res­ pected, would be extremely proud of his son on this occa­ sion. Ray senior was a truly dedicated citizen of Malheur County and the respect which this appreciation dinner re­ presents and which I am sure speaks for the citizenry of the community would have been highly treasured by that fine man. I regret that, unfortunately, I will be unable to be with you, but I do want to thank you again. 1 know the occasion will be a success, knowing Ray and knowing the fine people of the Nyssa community. Sincerely yours, A. E. BENNING n THE PAST 10 YEARS AGO The Nyssa High School Band has been invited to participate in the 75th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, 1964, according to Bob Q. Smith, former band director. This is quite an honor to the school. Director Smith and the entire community as the Nyssa school will be representing the states of the northwest and will be one of only 21 bands selec­ ted throughout the United States. • • • For the third consecutive year, Mike Oft has received a scholarship to participate in the music program July 1 to Aug. 12 at Camp Pacific, Carlsbad, C alifornia. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eggert Oft. 20 YEARS AGO Purchase of the Elizabeth Atkinson building at the corner of Maine and South Third Streets by the Peterson Fur­ niture Co. was announced this week along with plans for ex­ tensive remodeling of the build­ ing and expansion of the Peter­ son Furniture in Nyssa when it moves to its new location. The building is now occupied by Jackson Jewelry, Service Parts Co. and the former lo­ cation of Bracken's Department Store and Bill Lemon’s Western Store. • * • Announcement last week by Edward Hurt,ownerandgeneral manager of radio station KFXD that his company would start television testing this Thursday has created a stir of antici­ pation in the Nyssa area, accor­ ding to local TV dealers. 30 YEARS AGO The total shipments of spring lettuce from the Nyssa area this year will be the greatest in history. E.O. Muir and Company and J.C. Watson Company started shipping lettuce June 7 and are now shipping an average of 12 freight cars a day. • • • The Ore-Ida council of the Boy Scouts of America held a court of honor in Ontario Monday evening. Rev. Lloyd Pounds, scout­ master of troup 19 of Nyssa; David Sarazin, GlenSchireman, Royce Chadwick and Thanael Botner attended the court of honor. The four boys received second class advancement awards. 40 YEARS AGO Tuesday, June's hottest day, closed with one of the most severe windstorms this section has seen. Without warning the wind whipped in from the north­ west and became a regular hur­ ricane. The most damage re­ sulted in the vicinity of theS.D. Goshert ranch where trees cracked and fell across the highway, Trees were broken at the homes of Leo Hollen- berg, Mrs. J. Boydell and Signs were Ernest Wilson, torn down. The big tent of Henry Bro­ thers Circus was almost de­ molished when the wind hit Ad­ rian. No circus could be held. H.R. Otis reported a tem­ perature of 101 Tuesday, 102 yesterday. ^OBITUARIES Dr. Charles Ferguson Phillip Mitchell Funeral services were held Phillip Mitchell, 58, died Mon June 15. 1973. Friday at Mil­ waukie, Oregon for Dr.Charles day, June 18, 1973 at the Ve­ Ferguson, 78, who worked terans' Hospital in Portland. for 33 years for the U.S. Public He was born August 18, 1914 in Health Service before his re­ Colorado. He had been in the Veterans' Boise Hospital since tirement in 1959. Dr. Ferguson of 3406 King late last fall and had been trans­ Road. Milwaukie. Oregon, died ferred to Portland last week. He previously lived in the Tuesday, June 12, 1973 at his Nyssa area for many years and home. A native of Parma, Idaho, Dr. prior to his illness, worked in Ferguson grew up in Apple Payette. Services will be held Fri­ Valley and was the first gra­ duate from the Apple Valley day, June 22 in Wallowa, Ore. High School under Professor Robinson. He was a graduate Adelle M. Lundy of the College of Idaho in 1918 and of the University of Oregon Mrs. Adelle Marie Lundy, 76, Medical School in 1922. He Nyssa, died Tuesday evening served in the Navy during W orld June 19, 1973 at the Malheur War I and was Chief of Surgery Memorial Hospital. She w»s for the Health Service during born August 25, 1896 in Elk World War 11. River, Minnesota. She was After his retirement. The married January 24, 1917 in Charles Ferguson Medical Li­ Vancouver. Washington to Ward brary was dedicated m his honor E. Lundy. at the U. S. Pub'ic Health Ser­ Mrs. Lundy is survived by vice Hospital on Staten Island, her husband Ward E. Lundy of New York. Nyssa, one son WardC. Lundy, Dr. Ferguson had taught at Nyssa, four daughters, Mrs. the Urology Department at Uni- James _____ ... E. (Dorothy) Mitchell, versity of Oregon Medical School Vale, Mrs. Eleanor Sherman^ since his retirement and was Long Beach, California, Mrs* an active volunteer at the Red Leonard (Margorie) Phillips, Cross Blood Bank. Nyssa and Mrs. Ralph (Carol) He served on the Staff of Simmons, Springfield, Oregon; Physicians and Surgeons Hos­ two brothers, Morris and Ewald pital in Portland, Oregon and Susee of Mt. Angel, Oregon, was a diplomat at the American two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Dic­ College of Surgeons and The kerson, Sheridan, Oregon, and American College of Urologists. Mrs. Ethloy Gagner. Coronia, Dr. Ferguson was a member California, 21 grandchildren and of the American Legion Port­ 20 great-grandchildren. land Rifle and Pistol Clubs, Recitation of the Rosary will Masonic Lodge 49 of A.F. A be at 8 p.m. Friday evening A.M. at Parma. Idaho. Al Ka­ at St. Bridget's Catholic der Temple, Eastern Star and Church. Celebration of the the Oregon Consistory of the Mass will be at 10 a.m. Satur- Scottish Rite. day, June 23 at St. Bridgets Surviving are his wife, Bea­ Church with the Rev. Robert trice of Milwaukie, Oregon, two Simard officiating. brothers, Earl of Burns, Oregon Interment will be at the Nyssa and Tom of Parma, Idaho, and i Cemetery. three sisters Mrs. Beatrice Roper of Boise, Idaho; Mrs. Harvey Easton Sylvia Jones of Nampa, Idaho and Mrs. Dorothy Kinney of Harvey Clifford Easton, 80, Corbett, Oregon. Buriel was in Willamette Na­ New Plymouth, died Monday, June 18, 1973 at a Nyssa hos­ tional Cemetery. The family suggests Memo­ pital. Services pending, Shaffer- rials go to the Shriners Hos­ Jensen .Memory Chapel, New Plymouth. pital for Crippled Children. NAZARENE CHURCH NOTES SUNDAY, JUNF 24 - Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Worship Service at ll a m. SUNDAY - Early raom Hi Time at 7 p.m. Evening Services at 8 p.m. prayer at the Church, 7 ,, Bil l.- Study for all ag'»a,|a The Rev. Roy Webb will be a.m. speaking in both services. Morning Worship, i| WEDNESDAY, JUNF 27 Evening Gospel Hour, 7». Bible Study a Prayer Meet- TUESDAY - Young ing at 8 p.m. Family Camp Bible Study at the home of Mr, JUNE 28 30 Jack Price, 9 45 a.m. at Warm Lake. Idaho WEDNESDAY Prawr Hoys C amp JULY 1-7 and Bible study conducted br JULY 8 14 i. h Is Camp Junior High Pastor Manley, JULY 15-21 An excellent Vacation Camp School program was prei«M|| JULY last Friday evening to 1 | m Camp JULY I, al 8 00 p.m., the Bob appreciative audience. Jones University Ensemble will The first of the Sunetf bv presenting an outstanding Camps 1 I.-11,1(1 jt \ ., t iryCm in .r McCall, this y. ar »ill (g sacred music program luils V i- rti i. Hill* s. h --I the Senior High Camp JurlM will Is- held at the > hurch the Jul) 9-14. followed by a week group division, the Mid-Hip Keep these dates open. Camp, July 16-21 Mark ihw important dates on your caleg. I CHRISTIAN CHURCH dar. • • • SUNDAY Sunday School David Starr Jordan writes, Mental Slowdown St. Bridget's News Classes for all ages. 9 45 a.m. ■'Be life long or short, itscoa- M rniiig Wor ship • 11 a.m. Ry Older People pleteness ih-pends .rn.- Park. An outdoor Mass at 1 00. searcher. grades 4 through Hlgti School. Dr Paul B Baltes said Picnic lunch and games. WEDNESDAY - Choir prac- that there is very strong evi­ tire 7 30 p.m. of God Church dence to suggest that when Thanks to Friends! the aged perform poorly on Pentecostal Church SUNDAY SERVICES Sutxky standardized intelligence School tor ill ages, ¡o i a. Of Jesus Christ tests it is because they "be­ We wish to take this oppor­ Sunday School busing ivai|. long to another generation.” tunity to thank all the wonder­ Sunday, church activities I»-- and not necessarily because* ful people who helped to make gin with Sunday School at 10 able, call 372-5078 Morning worship service, Il of their age. our silver wedding anniversary a.m., followed by worship ser- a .tn. A research team demon­ such a lovely day. It is having vice, Ham. Youth Service. 7pm strated that, up through their friends and relatives like vou Sunday night service, 7 30 1 vangi-listic Service. 7 Mpa. seventies, people can be that makes living in this com­ p m WEDNESDAY Bible Study trained to improve their re­ munity for 25 years such a joy. Bible Study every Tuesday, classes for adults and nwtk. sponse speed to intelligence Thank you for all the lovely 7 30 p.m. 7 30 p. in m test questions and that this cards, flowers and gifts, each Royal Rangers, every Tues­ 1 veryonr Welcome. one is very dear to us. May day. 7 30 p.m. training carries over to per­ David D Wiens, Pastor formance on such tests, par­ God bless you all. Young people's service, • y,-rv Corner of 7th and (misai Jim and Betty Phifer ticularly of the speed type. Thursday, 7 30 p m. 4 » Women's Association June 14 Meeting The Women’s Association of the AdrianPresbyterianChurch met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George DeHaven in Adnan There were eleven women pre­ sent. Mrs. George De Haven, president had charge of the meet 50 YEARS AGO At the Rebekah Lodge meet­ ing last Friday night Mrs. Wil­ liam Beam gave her report from grand lodge. It was one of the best reports that has ever been turned in and the lodge felt doubly repaid for electing Mrs. Beam as its de­ legate. The ladies being some­ what expectant of a good re­ port served refreshments of ice cream and cake as a little surprise for Mrs. Beam tosh ow their appreciation of her work. 60 YEARS AGO Henry Pratt left Saturday morning with Mr. Gilbert, en­ gineer for the Kuhns, for the upper reaches of the Owyhee, where Mr. Gilbert expects to spend fifteen or twenty days in search of some feasible way whereby the waters of the Owy­ hee may be diverted andbrougt to the Snake River and the Owy­ hee valleys bya gravity system. The Kuhns are studying the ad­ visability of bringing into this project a much larger acreage that has ever been before in­ cluded. • • • 7-room brick cottage, rents for $17 per month, deep well, large lot. ing. The minutes of the last meeting were readby Mrs. Edy- the Prosser, and Mrs. Dyre Roberts gave the treasurers re­ port. The Devotionals were given by Mrs. Dyre Roberts. The Bible school started Mon­ day and the women are to fur­ nish cookies and punch for the group. A garage sale is plan­ ned to be held after July 4. The least coin dish was passed among the group and Mrs. Dale Witt read an article on ’Who is my neighbor? Am 1 involved in his life?” The summer medical offering was received. This will be the last meeting until September.__________ We won’t sell you this book We’ll give it to you. Absolutely free It's a new book­ let entitled Handbook for Automotive Maintenance, published in cooperation with the Automotive Infor­ mation Council. It's a comprehensive explanation of the various systems in your car in language you can understand. It gives you the what, which and where in hopes it will help you avoid the trouble. Stop by soon and pick up your copy. 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