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Thwriday, D«c«mb«r 20, 1973 Th« Nyssa Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Pag« Two "oooo-oooooœc Nyssa Gate City Journal DIRJCK NEDRY................. RUBEN LOPEZ................ PAT SAVAGE . . . . MARGARET NEDRY . . RUTH KUN KEN BERG . LUCILLE CALLAHAN . . Second Class postage paid at Nyssa. Oregon 97913, under act at Congress of March 3, It T9 SUBSCR1PT7ON RATES I II Malheur County, Oregon, and Pirene and Canyon Counties, Idaho. O d * Year................. $5.00 Su Mooths................ $3.00 Elsewhere in the U.S.A. Owe Ye*r................... $6.OC Su Months.................. $4.00 Christmas As the result of the migratk« at many peoples of manv and varied ethnic r-.gms. these CnitedStates 4 xirs are the possessors 4 the greatest wealth of Christmas symbols ever known. The Dutch pe-ple have given us Sana Claus, beloved at chUdren. and gr.»;ng ut of Saint Nicholas, a 4th century clerical figure on a white b rse. Somewhere along the line there was added the flowing beard and a team of eight reindeer In our time we have added Rudolph, the Red nosed ooe. Nativity Scenes by way of Creches or cribs appear to have originated with Saint Francis at Assisi... Holly was first usedby the Romans toward off evil, and the Drui& used it tc heal the sick Legend tells us that its berries were originally white but then dyed red forever more by the blood of Christ when the crown of holly tt rns was placed on His bro» at the Crucifixion. Der Tannenbaum," or ''The Christmas Tree" comes to us from Germany with the s xig of a like name, in its w rds picturizing the like beauty, love and > v .4 the Nativity From England we have received the myth of the Yule Log. And U* tradition of the toiling of the Church bells m Dewesbury. Yorkshire, symtviizing the Devii's Knell, which was to be a warning tc the Prince of Evil that be must die when the Prince at Peace was born. Mexico's gift is the Las Posadas processions ending with children breaking the pinatas, filled with gifts and -andies. Very early tradition from many lands tells its of the light ing of cancfles in the windows of homes to guide the Christ Child into the world. Today we use electric lights to lighten •ar windows, but many of us have never ka>c»n why this »as date. All of these are beautiful symbols and no», as m the yesteryear bring joy tc the hearts ci men. But the greatest, not of our tradm.ns or symbols, but of the fact at history itself, is our memorial and re mem- trance of the birth to us of the Son of God. the True Light »tact enlightens the » rid for all mankind Through Him has c;tne the Logos or » rd, passed on to us by the Evan gelists. of the true meaning of God to all of us. and not to one chosen pe pie. So, on this dav -f all Ays. bold out your -rms aac take ial them the Babe which is the Christ CNu. 1 L ve him, ■ care fcr Him and rherisb Him F» iit 1 is throug* Him that you and I have received the priceless gift of forgiveness, and everlasting life. The Peace, Love, and Joy of God the Father. God the Sc®, and God the Holy Spirit be »itt you c® this Holiest of Days, and through «at your »bole life lotig .The Rev.) John K. Worrall D.D. Governor’s Christmas Message There has never been a time exactly like this one m all of the time that has passed. Nothing in the natural universe is the same now as it was a moment ag- Stars are crowing and dying. the earth is in a place ia the sky it never will be again. a tree falls of old age and another rises from the ground. Mar. himself chances, and accelerates change Nogreater p wer to change the world exists on earth than in the hands of mar. We live in an era when man can press buttons to destroy every living thing on the planet or his apathy coo- dooes the slower killing process, that of destroying nature. But surely that was not God’s design, for He so loved the world that He sent His Son to die for us But is it possible that God's gift of a second chance for human.ty will be »astecT* Isn't it possible that in our swing toward 'targe that we will stumble short of the Promised Land God in his wisdom urged constancy upon us. He asked that *e not lose an awareness at this world and all those around us He asked that we remain always of good will, that we respect always Christ's message of peace. The Chr.stmas story is one 4 caastaacy-■ eater iat faith, eternal hope and everlasting peace Let man in his wisdom leave it unc ranged. APPLE \ ALLEY ITEMS •................ ••••BY FRANCES SMALLEY.................. APPLE VALLEY-Mr and Mrs. C. L. Fntts were guests at a pre-Christmas family gathering in the b--me of Mr and Mrs Paul Par sons <■ Saturday evening. Mrs. Carl Sodowsky »as hostess for the Susannah Cir cle on Thursday afternxxi. The ladies tied two quilts during the aftertax* and later a short business meet ing »as held. Gene Honey entered St. Lukes Hospital Friday for minor surgery and was able to come home Saturday after noon. Sunday visitors ¡a the Gene Hooey home were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Clagg of Payette. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowen of Payette and Mr and Mrs. Leland Dewey and Nir oil of F ruitland Sue Dibtie went to the Canyon Hill N aza rear Church Sunday afternoc« for a plan ning session fora T. Pe'gdes New Years Watch Night Ser vice. Mr. and Mrs Earl Bostr« were Sunday evening d.rmer guests of Mr. and Mrs Bob Shippy of Weiser and atten ded the Christmas pr cram given by the Ctudr*as'Sun day school that evening. Mrs Wallace Thomas and Mrs. Bill Thomas entertained Tuesday evening at the Twi light Cafe with a bridal sho wer for Mrs Debbie Thomas Simpson. Mrs. Ed Sells, Mrs Raitr.ond Thomas and Mrs. Hazel Ferguson of Ap ple Valley »ere among the guests. Robert Rookstooi and girls of Caldwell were Sunday din ner and evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rookstool. Lloyd Dibble and the Rev. Hibbard made a trip to Nampa last week for more supplies for the New Nazarene Church. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd B«wen and Sandy of Camden. New York were overnight guests of Mrs Laura Baks on Fri day and Mrs. Lillian Kimp- tou of Camden. New York who <ame with the Bowers was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Reools. They all plan or, vis-.tmg with <her friends and relatives for a week or more. Mrs. Laura Bale Mrs. Lillian Wagtaer arid Mrs. Larry Miller and David were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs. Phil Bale. Mrs. Lucy Rogers was re leased from Nyssa hospital on Thursday and «as m the • Bob's OBITUARIES ^ Reverent! Column LETTER T O EDITOR Editor. The Journal The following letter » »S sent to Man Thiel. Director. Malheur Countv Child De velopment Center, Dear Mrs. Thiel. Your letter cf Ort. 25,1973, addressed to TVl.A.C. Board of Directors »as read at car regular board meet ing held this past month of N wnlvr The T V.l'.A.C board has taken excepth® to that [tart in vow letter and also to ne»s releases authorized by yourself or the MigTant-In dian Cualitu® staff, infer ring or suggesting that nw Board f Directors is being represented on vcsir Head Start PolK» B ard r In terim Committee, which ever it may be. serving the Malheur Countv Dai Care Centers. Therefore, mai I respect fully submit to you and the M igrant - Indian C uliti n staff, that oaly the chairman may appoint, or the directors may elect authorized pe pie to represent T V V A.C This pofKy has been in effect since the inception of T. V.L’.A.C. and »as reaf firmed again by unanimous ball 4 at our last meeting. However, should our board receive a written request from you or the Coalition staff, asking for authorized representation from T.V.U. A.C.. the request would be put on our agenda for ccnsi- deration by the entire beard. Sincerely. s. Richard Mejia Chairman Treasure Valiev United Ac tion C ommittee Inc Superintendents ('orner BY W.L Me PAET LAND How many days has your youngster been absent fr-m school this year' What are the reasems? Each of u* as parents needs t be realisUc and certain that the day's absence is necessary. Accor ding to Oregon La». the only legal excuse for a young ster's absence is sackoess. A child »ho is ill should not be in school. However. some children make a quick reco very after the school bus is gone If such a quick re covery occurs and the child is up and about and engaged in normal activities, some times there may have been an assignment not finished or a difficult assignment at school Make sure the ex cuse is a good one and the illness legitimate. Please send a »ritten ex cuse each time y sir young ster is tome. Let the school kno* if an unusual happening that needs special attention occurs We receive sane excuses at the schools that are questionable. Occa sionally it is necessary for an older student to work. The school has tried to be reasonable it . these instan ces but this excuse should be used only in an emer ge .ocy. Some students and pa rents take advantage of the sitiatioe. If iour High School stu dent is going to be dismissed for other reasons than ill ness. piease send an excuse before ttie absence occurs so he can make arrangements »ith his teachers and get the assignments for the days be »ill miss. This gives the school, the student and the parents time to plan and make necessary adjustments If the scbrx.l and the parents work together and keep each other informed, the student will benefit. We need your help Earl Boston home a dav or so and is no» in her own home at Roswell. Mr. and Mrs W ald'/Smal ler entertained »ith a pre- Christmas dinner on Sunday Goests »ere Mr and Mrs. Glenn Weed and Mrs. Cleta Lork»<>'id and Mr and Mrs. William Anders allot Cald well. Mrs. Mary Nichols and Mrs. Betty Hay* and three thildren all of Nampa Mr. and Mrs. WaldoSmal- ley attended funeral services for Martin Osborne Jr. at Meridian nn Saturday morning Mr. and Mrs. [Miyht Se ward and Mrs. Mate) Fax were guests at the Aanuai Gol den Hour Christmas Party held Tuesday evening in the Natar*ne Fellowship Hall. Robert L. Skinner R tert L ®is Skinner. 78, rural Nvssa. died Tuesday. Decemter 11. 1973 at Mai hcur Memorial Hospital. He »as born Sept 7. 1395 in Belton. Tex. He married Jessie Fave Lusk in Reaver, Okla . June 20. 1915. He had lived in the Nyssa area f r minx years an l had been ■perat r < a store at Skin ner's Junction, south of Nvssa He is survived by his»ife. in rural Nvssa. a si®.Claude Skinner, Nvssa two laugh ters. Mrs Bettv Guard, Engle» >>d. Calif and Mrs. Clara Nicholson. B> ise, two br <hers. Laurence Skinner, Mesa. Aria . and R v Skin ner, LaCrescenta. Calif., three sisters. Mrs Esther Cn- ker. Culver. Ore.. Mrs Fave Vindeburgti Alhambra. Calif and Mrs Ruth Horn. Granby, Colo., and five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Service» »ere conducted I at 2 p.m Saturday at the Lienkaemper Chapel i in Nyssa, with interment I at Owyhee Cemetery. Homer G. 'Pat ' Parker. 69. < Nvssa died Thursday. December 13.1973ataBoise hospital He was brn March IS. ¡904. in Kansas He had lived in the Nvssa area for 30 years ami «as a farmer He is survived bv hiswife. Dorothv, a son. Don Par ker, Bend, a stepson. Mike Parker Nvssa, twobr thers. Frank and Marie Parker. Parkerville. Kansas and two grandchildren and a great- grandchild. Graveside services were onducted at 10 a m Satur day at the NissaCemeterv bv the Rev Robert Manley.lus ter t the Nyssa Nazarene Church Services were un der the direction of lien kaemper Chapel in Nvssa This is another Ui ttie series of biographical sket ches of the ministers and churches of Nyssa and Ad ri in This week's pastor is The Reverend Raul Gomez He pastors The Apoatalu* Assembly of the Faith In Christ Jesus, whuh is lo- cated at 612 North 9th Church Directory St. Paul’s Christmas Service» The Christmas Pagvant for thè Sundav S* Imol "I SI Paul'» EpiscopalChuri hwill be held .li 10 30 a m , Sun dav December 23 Tlw* Ps- geant »ili I* f "ll<”‘«,,l l,v thè Service I Mornlllg Fra ver. then a coffee hour and recepii* »n. Tiie Christmas Eucharist »ill t»> celebrated on Deceit! ber 24 beginning at ll p ">• It is hoped that all »ho wish to attend a worship ser vice celebrating the begin ning irfChristmas Dav will a< cept this invitation to visit with us on this most Holy of Nights Martin Osborn Jr. REV RAI L GOMEZ Services for Martin W Raul »as born in Sinti®. Osborn Jr.. 63 of Boise, Texas When he »as 22 »ho d»ed Thursday. Dec. 13. years old. he accepted Je 1973 at a Boise hospital sus Christ as his Lord and »ere conducted Saturday at Saviour Shorth after this, Robison Chapel of the Chi- he was baptized in Jesus' mes. Mendun. bv the Rev Name and received The Gift Gerald Martin of the State DEATH NOTICE of the Holv Spirit Later in Street Baptist Church. In that same vear be received terment was at Dry Creek. Jess W. Rigney the call' to the ministry Mr Osborn »as born July and enr illed in the Apostalic 25, 1910. m Crescent City. Mr Jess W Rignev. 69. Bible College in Los Angeles. Oklahoma He moved la Port passed away at his hoove De California In his church land m 1928. and to GarcMn cember IS. Services are you are ordained to the mi Valley a year later. He pending nistry immediately upon be married Lucille Prestel Sept ginning to pastor. Then you t 5. 1933. in Boise Thev lived serve as a pastor an trial's in the Nvssa and Vale area CARD OF THANKS he! re moving tc Meridian in for a period of time to‘prove’ your ministry After this 1 ¡942. Thev movedtoVidtSe- period of time you are anoin t<® in 196: and to Boise in We wish to express our ted as a pastor' and given 1970 most heartfelt thanks to the an assignment to a church Mr Osborn retired tr m staff of Malheur Memorial In ¡966 Reverend Gomez farming in 1970. He »as Hospital and Dr K. E Kerby came to Nyssa to start an »elterweigM champi® of for the excellent care and Apostalic Assembly Being Idaho andOregc« m the 1930s kinteess shown to all of us. and a Gai<k-n Gloves champion a pastor ui a small church Thanks to the Christian Raul supported his familv in Colorado He »as an ho Church ladies. OKK Club by working at The Dessert norary member < the Meri and the mans friends who dian Riding Club and drill Seed Co. Of this com brought in food and all the master for the Ada C ««ity pany Raul says, “It is one other thoughtful gestures ex Posse-ettes in 1972 He »asa of the best companies 1 have tended to us in the loss of member nf the State Street ever worked for." After ser husband and father Baptist Church. ving here in Nvssa for three We »ill always be grate Survivors are his »ife. years he moved to L. A. ful to each and every» Boise, a s<®. Ronald of of you. t learn ttie upholstery trade Nampa three daughters. Mrs Mrs Louis Skinner ( The Rev. Gomez »111 be Bud (Beverly Hoelzie. Fern- opening ar. upt» iuen sh<g> Mr. and Mrs C.audeSkw- .4 <*a> W'ashingtr®. Mrs. Al here in Nyssa He »ill be ner and familv. ” 'Mariivn) Russell. B ise.and Mr and Mrs Neri (Clara) doing furniture, car seats Mn Robert Bettv Baker. and ‘door panels An NickoLst® and family M--df rd. Oreg-® his father. announcement »ill be in this Mr and Mrs CUfi Betty) M W Osborn. Ontan and newspaper soon t • announce Girard and family »if» Margaret five brothers. the grand pening of his Robert and Bud. both Quincev shep.) CARD OF THANKS Wasbingtc®, Ross of Sequim, When Raul finished the Wash . Bert of Rupert. Ida course in upholstering he be gan pastor inc in The Wil We • isb to express our gra and Mar 100 of Nampa, three lamette Valley. He has also titude and thanks to Dr. Kerby sisters. V H TAay) Gaf ford. Mrs. Paul .Betty) Hal served his denomination as and Dr. Dani:rd and their verson, Caldwell, and Mrs Bisbcp Supervisor for The staff and all the friends and Ivan (Lecoa) Tiffany, Red Northwest District which in good neighbors of H. G ding. Calif.. 13 grandchil cludes Oregon. Washington Parker, for their kindness dren and Idaho Presently, while and generosity u his and postering here, he is The El our time of need der Supervisor for the Ore The Parkers gon and Idab' churches. Raul returned to Nyssa this past CARD OF THANKS October (This helps to Dece inter First Sunday mas »ill also bration of the 30. being tlw after C hrist- feature a cele Eucharist. St Bridget's News UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS This romuigSiuiday morn ing Reverend Bob's ser mon title »111 be His Name Stull He Jesus Christ. Im manuel ’’ The choir will be pteseni Advent music and .in Advent Meditation »ill tie given by the pastor. Sunday evening at 7 30 p m , the Sunday school will present their annual Christ mas program under ttie di rection of Hie United Me thodist Youth On Christmas Eve at 7 30 p.m.. a Camtie LlteConnnu- nloii Service will be held. A new feature of this service w ill l>e Tlw* Burning Ser vice." During The Burning Service the congregation »ill commit to a flame m a copper urn pieces of paper upon which they »ill write problems they are having, things for which they desire forgiveness and hopes they have for thisChristmassea son The community la In vited to attend tlw* Candle 1 ite Conimunn® Service Christian Church Christmas Mi" »ill teat miitnght Christmas Eve and at 11 a.m . Christmas Dav. w ith some of the spe. ul mu sic of Christmas. After the 11 a.m Mass on December 16, coffee and cookies »ill be served Al- si. some of the children have prepared a short Christmas program Happy Dozen Club The Happy Ikcen Card Club met iridai afternoon »ith E<Ma DeHavei: Winners • ere Dorothv Fox, Sue Ash craft. Thelma Hammon and Elsie Diven SUNDAY — 9 45 a.m. Sun day School Classes for all ages. 11 a m Morning W orship 6 30 p.m.-Youth groups meet at the Churrh-grades 4 through High School 7 Pm. • Evening ser vices for the whole family. WEDNESDAY - 7 pm Choir Practice. COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER20 United Methodist Women's Circle Mrs Kinsey Keveren home 2 pm. Christmas Concert, mCa- prove mv trhef that v >u c an fetena. 8 p m Everyone is take a man '>ul f Nyssa tail invited. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 you can't take Nyssa out of the man) Raul loves liv United M-tti distChur'h-rum ing here, loves the community. mage Sale • 9 a.m to3p m. SATURDAY. DEI EMBER22 the farm land, the -erf and most of all the people. He Merry Widows meet at tioiio- says. God bless this small of Alice Neiger in Ontario yet beautiful townof Nyssa " 6 30 p .m Recovery, ln< .FirstChriv- Raul and his wife. Paulita, have six children They are tian Church. 8 p tn. Rudy-lt, Raul Jr II. Dina 9. Debra 8. Dalia 4 and I» loges-2. They ar* a »'®der- ful family of whom Raul and Paulita are very proud The Apostalic Assembly Of The Faith In Christ Jesus is one of our smaller chur ches The present attendance is around 30-35 and some times they have as many as 50 in attendance However, it is a crowing church which fills a vital mle m the Ilf* of the peuple who call it- their church Next week I will tell you of The Reverend Toy Mai dooado and the congregati'« of The Latin Assembly of God Church A C hristinas dinner for 34 ’■ W | J.J War I Barracks and Auxiliary >352 »as held at the Vale Grange Sunday. December 16 Mrs Kilpatrick from Boise, a visitor of Mr and Mrs Joe Maughn f Nvs a. was a guest. The turkey for the dinner »as furnished and prepared by Mrs Carrie M'-.s <4 On tario A gift exchange fol lowed the dinner There »as no business meeting The next regular meeting will tie held January 20. at the Vale Grange Hall Our heartfelt thanks fo* the many prayers and acts and kin'toess at our friends and relatives during the ill ness and death cf our loved one, Charles Skelton. Also, the flowers, cards, food and 'ntnbutioos to his Memorial F und at Sterry Memorial Presbyterian Church in Ros well are deeply appreciated. Dora E. Skelton Mildred Smyser Lt. Claries Skip; Smyser Melodae and Bot Blower Brtov. Michael and Marc 1 Blower Verdell and Adell Skelton Crystal. Michael, Randy and Sherrill Skelton CARD OF THANKS We are >*plv CTateful to those »bo in our time of sor row have expressed tbeir sym pathv through prayers, cards, fl' »ers, calls and food. The Family of Dick Aman EASTERN STAR Golden Rule Chapter 8131 met December 17 at the Ma sonic Hall »ith Amelia Pratt presiding There »ere 32 members and ooe guest. Mrs Spragve of CascadeChapter, were present Jessie Brown and Mari» Holmes we*e in charge of the Christmas pr<<ram The gr'«<i enjovedsingintChrist- mas carols. Later a minia ture Santa Claus, complete • ith hells andpack appeared. He even had a “Ho, Ho, Ho ' and A Merry Christmas to all " A gift exchange »as held. Hostesses »ere Harry and Ida Miner and Wallace and Lucille Steiner The next meeting »ill be January 7, 1974 and will tn brother’s night Hjaiw a nirr ffitfriatmaa! To provide the conatant electric service you expect for your family’s holi- days, we 11 have dispatchers (and mainte nance men as necessary) on duty around the clock ... all wishing you a merry Christmas! 7 Idaho Power Company a citizen wherever it serves
