Th« Nyssa Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Page Two Nyssa Gate City Journal DIRICK NEDRY . . . . RUBEN LOPEZ . . . . PAT SAVAGE MARGARET NEDRY . RUTH KL1NKENBERG LUCILLE CALLAHAN .Editor and Publisher . Production Manace r Office Manager, News . . .Social, Circulation .... Production Staff ,.. . Production Staff Fvkkihad tvery Thursday at Nytta. Or«*«« »ZfU Second Class postage paid at Nyssa, Oregon 97913, under act of Congress of March 3, 1879 Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association NATIONAL NEWSPAPER lainrn^ Hat** SUBSCRIPTION RATES Malheur County, Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties, Idaho, One Year.................. $5.00 Six Months.................$3.00 Elsewhere in the U.S.A. One Year.................... $6.00 Six Months................... $4.00 Hells (.anvon Hearings Hearings have been underway in Salem the first part of this week to help determine the future of Hells Canyon. The issue is quite emotional, with strong groups and individuals taking sides. The State Water Resources board and the electric utilities favor further development of the Snake River, while the Oregon Environmental Council and Gov. Tom McCall are in strong opposition. Some want Hells Canyon locked up from everybody and everything, while others favor full development of the river for power and recreational use. Eastern Oregonians generally seem to favor further development of the river. After all. if it weren’t for Owyhee Dam and dams along the Snake River this would be rather a bleak country , in fact most of us w ouldn’t be here. We would have neither the rich agricultural development nor the cheap electrical energy which we depend on for most of our needs. And the great dams on the Snake. Owyhee. Boise. Payette and smaller rivers furnish us with much of the recreational enjoyment we receive from boating, fishing, camping and related water sports Personally, we have always felt that Hells Canyon, the mightiest gorge in North America, should be seen and enjoyed by all Americans. We think that it should be as attractive a tourist mecca as the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Niagara Falls. Crater Lake. Yosemite Park, or any of the other wonders of this great country. We had never seen Hells Canyon until Idaho Power Company provided a fine highway up to its Hells Canyon Dam. The three dams, the fine parks, the huge lakes, and the recreational pleasure they have given to thousands seems to us a plus asset for this area. We have always agreed with former Idaho Governor and Senator Len Jordon, who actually lived in Hells Canyon, that the Snake River is a working river and should be developed to its fullest. We have little fear that a dam or dams this side of the point where the Salmon River enters the Snake River would be destructive. The power that they would generate, the highways that would open that country to tourism, the recreational areas they would open up would be some of the finest m the nation. To restrict the area to the few who can now get in there seems kind of selfish. On the other hand, we have a feeling, and it isn’t based on any authoritative knowledge, that the Salmon River should alw ays be kept free of dams and development. This wild river, as it criss-crosses Idaho, is accessible to tourists and only touches base with civilization in a few spots such as Challis. Salmon and Riggins. The Snake, though, is the life-blood of Southern and Central Idaho. Eastern Oregon and part of Washington. It irrigates tens of thousands of acres, its dams provide hydro-electric power to a whole empire, and it will soon provide slack water navigation to Lewiston. We can't see how- one or two more dams to complete the development of the Snake as a true working river could be other than a benefit to this area. Some day this area will be accessible to the citizens of this nation who wish to enjoy it. And if by chance they can see the bottom of the gorge from the highest point, it won't look much different if there is 500 feet of water or a thin stream running over the rocks. And if they should see the wakes of a few pleasure boaters or fishermen, we doubt if that sight would be any less desirable than the wake of a commercial jet boat, which is about all that can get in there now. LEITER TO EDITOR Editor, the Journal: ------ BY MARTHA LORENSEN The Nyssa Nite Rodeo Board would like to thank all SUNSET VALLEY - Mrs the hardworking people who put in their time this year and E. J. Hobson. Mr. and Mrs. made the 1974 Rodeo a Jim Langley, and Mr. and success. More interest was Mrs. Harold Alexander and shown this year than we’ve family were among those who attended the annual Nyssa seen in a long time. We greatly appreciated all Nazarene Church picnic held the help on the rodeo in the Adrian Park on July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Harold grounds, with cleanup and Alexander and family were repair. We thank all of our visitors Thursday at the home sponsors and the people who of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Felty and family in Homedale. worked hard on advertising Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert A special thanks to Larry- Larsen and his wife for the Wells of Nyssa were Thurs­ day evening visitors at the signs they helped us with. Among others, we would like home of Mr and Mrs. to thank, are the judges of Harold Alexander. Mr. John Knottingham the Queen Contest and Jim and Judy Robinson for the hosted a family picnic dinner at his home on July 4. Those use of their office. The parade this year in attendance were Mrs. O. involved » lot of hard work P. Council. Chuck Moore of Plymouth. Mr. and from Gladys Swigert of Big New Bend, she did a great job. We Mrs. Chester Council of thank also, all the partici­ New Plymouth and son Noel, who is on leave from the pants who turned out for this. Due to the great interest Navy; Mrs. Clare O’Connell. and response we received Mr. and Mrs. Dick Young of this year, we have plans to be Portland. Chuck Moore and his even bigger and better next sister. Mrs. Helen Jackson year. Nvssa Nite Rodeo Board were visitors Saturday at the home of Mrs. O. P. Council. Mrs. Daisy Hester, for­ merly of Hines. Oregon, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. E. J. Hobson, is a patient at the Malheur Marvin T. Zink Memorial Hospital. She may have visitors. Marvin Theodore Zink. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker San Pablo. Calif., was killed and four daughters of Flo­ in an auto accident Tuesday, rence. Oregon, arrived Sa­ July 2, 19’4 in San Pablo. turday and is visiting at the Bom August 24. 1952. in home of Mrs. Donna John­ Parma, he moved to Nvssa in son. Mrs Baker is a daughter 1953 from Parma and lived in of Mrs. Johnson. Nvssa until last year, when Mr. and Mrs. Yorky Eche­ he moved to San Pablo. He varria of Boise and Mr. and worked there as a molder for Mrs. Don Hopple of Ohio American Standard Co. He were Sunday afternoon visi­ was a member of the Nyssa tors at the home of Mr. and First Ward. Church of Jesus Mrs. Ora Newgen. Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mr. and Mrs Ora Newgen and the National Brotherhood were Sunday dinner guests at of Operative Potters Unions. the home of Mr. and Mrs. No. 89. Bob Moore of Nvssa. Surviving are his parents. Mr. and M rs. Ora Newgen Mr. and Mrs. Dee J. Zink of were visitors Monday at the Nyssa; three brothers. Staff home of Mr and Mrs. Boyd Sgt. James R. Zink of Fair­ Newgen of Ontario. child Air Force Base. Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and William F. Zink and Reffett and children of Dufur. Larry E. Zink, both of Oregon arrived Wednesday Nyssa; three sisters. Mrs. at the home of Mrs. John Donna Ashcraft of Adnan. Reffett. They returned home Mrs. Evelyn Sessions of Monday evening. Clarkston. Wash., and Mrs. Mrs. John Reffett was a Maralyn Lenz of Nampa. visitor Friday evening at the Services were conducted at home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie 11 a.m., Tuesday at Lien- Princehouse of Ontario. kaember Chapel. Nvssa. by Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Bishop Gary Thompson of the Ekanger were dinner guests LDS Church. Interment was on July 4 at the home of Mr. at the Parma cemetery. and Mrs. Harold Day. Mrs. Adah Schweizer was among those who attended OBITI ARIES - the Vale Rodeo on July 4. Mr and Mrs. Charles Glenn ami family were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mrs Glenn’s sister. Mr and Mrs Dick Bennett of Big Bend. Leonard Boren of Los Angeles. California is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glenn. Boren spent a month on the trip with a back pack. Reports indicate his trip was very interesting with no special problems. Mrs. Harley Wilson and Mr and Mrs Harold Snyder left Saturday afternoon for Moro. Oregon, where Mr. and Mrs Darrell Wilson and family have recently moved from Owvhee Junction. Mr. Wilson will teach Agriculture at the Moro School this coming school term. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wilson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Vandewall were July 4 visitors for picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phelps and family were among those who attended the Baptist Church picnic held in New Plymouth July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Asu­ mendi and family. Mr and Mrs. Charles Belveal and Becky and Frank. Louis. Christine, and Tony Asu- mendi were among those who attended the Asumendi re­ union held in Meridian which was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Asumendi Mr. and Mrs. Ira Price left Saturday for Joseph. Oregon, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Janies McGinnis and family. They returned horn Monday with their granddaughters. Missie and Jill McGinnis. On July 4. Missie and Jill returned home in the accompaniment of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davis where they met their parents in Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Price were among those who enjoyed the Vale Rodeo on July 4 A group from the Owyhee .Community Church presen­ ted a program Sunday at the Nyssa Nursing Home under the direction of the Rev. Fred Moxom. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Loren­ sen. Harriet and Gloria, were among those who attended the Vale parade-rodeo at Vale July 4. Tammy Russell Hom« From CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the Nyssa Volunteer Firemen for their promptness in coming to the shed fire on the Ward Ranch and for keeping the blaze under control and from spreading. Mrs. Frank Ward Message to Employees ... and Others Desiring to Work During the Corn Processing Season at American Fine Foods, Inc. Payette and Nyssa Plants | SUNSET VALLEY ACTIVITIES SIGNUP STARTS JULY 15 Please report to the company employment offices for signup. Employment offices at both plants will be open 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ue work in cooperation with the state employment offices. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CARD OF THANKS The family of Wilma May Anderson wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offe­ rings and other kindnesses, we are deeply grateful. We especially want to thank the Rebekahs. Emblem Club 192, also those who donated to the cancer fund. Rev. Knight. Rev. Mdndoo and Ed Bradshaw. Col. Bert Anderson Archie and Bertie May Plummer Larry and Judy Plummer Buckley and Susan Plummer Sunday. 7 a.m.. Morning prayer at the Church. 9:45 a.m., Bible study and Christian Education classes. 11:00 am. Worship Ser vice with message by Pastor Russell. 7:30 p.m.. Evening Gospel Hour« Monday, July 15-20. Camp for Eighth Grade students will be in session at Victory Cove near McCall. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ob­ servance of Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs. Oniar Maine. Reception in Fellow­ ship hall. Tuesday. 9:30 a m.. Young Women’s Bible Study at the home of Mrs. Dw ight Seward Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.. Special Service featuring Miss Kim Fine Kim is a young lady who was conver­ ted from a life of drag addiction and has a thrilling testimony that you will want to hear. She writes, “About four years ago I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and was wonderfully born again . Now . God urges me to share my testimony..." L TWO OF THE SEVEN PAINTINGS of Mrs Bonita Witty of the Big Bend-Adrian Community are pictured. She is the featured artist at the Nyssa Public l ibrary during the month of July. Mrs. Witty has studied under Art Hart and Robert Peter at the College of Idaho with oils. The paintings which arc on display were all done while she was taking a class from Mike McGuire at Treasure Valley Community College "To me. what painting 1 can do can hardly be called a hobby, for it seems just another facet of life one that many times has been crowded by duties as a mother, teacher, homemaker, or member of the community, but one that has always been there When the brush isn’t in my hand. I paint beautiful pictures in my mind, which, to my chagrin, always turn out much, much lovelier than those that get on canvas." Bibl« School Slated Bible school will begin July 22-26 at the Bible Missionarv Church • 726 North 2nd. Street in Nvssa. for ages 4 through 13. Classes will meet from 9:00-11:30 a.m. 9:00-11:30 a m. Everyone is welcome to bring their children to these Bible school sessions. There will be a program during the morning service on Sunday. July 28 ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Louis Perkins from Cove. Oregon, will be guest preacher this Sunday. July 14. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr. Per­ kins will also be celebrant of the 11 a.m. service of Holy Communion. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS 10.00 a.m. Bible school classes 11:00 a m. Worship ..Ro­ bert Hutchinson, pastor 7:30 p.m.. Bible Study. Hebrews 1st Chapter. Lyn Dohner. leader Yes. Jesus took my burden I could no longer bear; Yes. Jesus took my burden In answer to my prayer; My anxious fears subsided; My spirit was made strong. For Jesus took my burden And left me with a song. DEAN WINCHESTER WORKS in the hole last Monday al the intersection of Main and South First Streets in Nyssa A waler main broke early Mondav morning at 3 a m and water was turned off to about a two block area in downtown Nyssa for six hours until the repair was completed at 9 a.m. by Water Department Supervisor Ralph Lowe After the broken pipe was replaced. Winchester and co-workers of the City’s Street Department got the chore of Tilling in the hole. Journal Classified} Bring Results! Tammy Russell returned home Tuesday, one of the several teenagers of the District who attended a World Youth Conference of the Church of the Nazarene June 24 through July 1 at Fiesch, Switzerland. Tammy reports a wonderful trip and an outstanding experience in her life. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the cards, letters and prayers while Mrs Peterson was in the Alma Nebraska hospital. Effie and K. I Peterson OREGON HIGHWAY PATROL ONTARIO 503-889-6468 ADRIAN MERCANTILE George A Lois Cartwright Nyssa - 372-2727 Parma - 724-6131 SOUVENIERS GIFTS A GIFT WRAPPING GROCERIES-DRY GOOUS-HOUSEWARES “GOLD STRIKE STAMPS’’ PARKER LUMBER A HARDWARE Vern A Georgia Parker IRRIGATION SUPPLIES LUMBER - PAINT-REPAIRS HUNTING A FISHING SUPPLIES Phone 372-2433 or 724-6174 ADRIAN OIL COMPANY • NAZARENE CHURCH NOTES Switz« r land ADRIAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY FIRE DEPARTMENT Phone 503 372-2220 Thursday, July 11, 1974 Close the curtain on summer heat! That'., right. Closing