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About Nyssa gate city journal. (Nyssa, Or.) 1937-199? | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1974)
Thursday, August 1, 1974 Th« Nyssa Gat« City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon OUT OF THE PAST 10 YEARS AGO Svein Rolf Uer, Nyaxa'x nest exchange student, will arrive in New York on August 15 from his home in Tele mark. Norway. Upon his arrival in Nyasa. he will reside with Ralph and Ethel Lawrence and their son Brian. a • a A farewell testimonial ser vice for Larry Dean Larsson was held Sunday evening. July IM. in the Nvssa LDS Stake House Elder Larsson left July 27 on a church builder mission to the ( ana dian area 20 YEARS AGO A freak accident last Thursday morning wrecked Nvssa's police car and badly damaged a grain elevator being installed al the newly constructed wheat storage warehouse on a railroad siding at the south end of Second Street by lobler's Feed and Fuel Co. Chief of Police E. L. Hansen, had lust stepped from the city police car to investigate a gasoline theft seconds before a 77-foot pole toppled onto the car The pule, carrying heavy sheet metal tubing, a suction fan and an electric motor is pari of the gram elevator that was being installed at Toblcr's Feed and Fuel new grain warehouse 3® YEARS AGO S Sgt J (Bill) Williams, nephew of Mr and Mrs Pete Shaw of Nvssa. was killed in action over the island of Yap on June 25. He was a waist gunner on a B 24 liberator His wife, the former Alma Westerfield, left Nvssa in 1040 XXIX Tech. CpI L. F. (kiodell engaged in fighting on Sapam Island, according to word received by his mother. Mrs I thel Q m MI a x t x lieutenant Robert P Bur fell. son of Mrs. A L. Fletcher of Nyssa, has been awarded the air medal and three oak leaf clusters id* Pag« Three WITH SO many ! New settlers are among the good boosters for the Owyhee irrigation project which is now being colonized. A Simpson, newcomer from Duchess, Canada, has told his friends about the crops this country will produce. SOYEARS AGO C. Kazee has rented the middle room of the Sharp Building and is preparing to open up a bake shop as soon as his machinery arrives Mr Kazee comes highly recom mended as an expert com pounder of the staff of life and will doubtless find a large sale of his product, as much Boise made bread is sold locally. It takes more than a quick scanning of food store ads to get the true story. For instance READ THIS ONE THOROUGHLY, then compare. We feature LOW PRICES PLUS some well chosen EXTRA SPECIALS throughout our store Take ad vantage of them. Result9 A LOWER FIGURE at checkout, TOTALLY TO YOUR LIKING. X X X X Frank Lcuck opened new blacksmith shop business Thursday. sound of the hammer anvil rang merrily all long his for The and day 60 YEARS AGO The man who had the audacity, it is alleged. Io steal Judge McKnight’s horse and Sheriff Kerfoot'x saddle, has mel with a just fate He has been captured When the direful deed was brought to light. Sheriff Kerfisil went forth with grim intent to bang back the saucy marauder or not come back himself. To steal the judge's horse was bad enough, but a man with such a diabolical sense of humor as to add the sheriff" s saddle Io his equipment, was indeed lost beyond redemption The satisfaction that surged through the sheriff's soul when he laid his hand upon the culprit's shoulder must be left to the imagination His name is E C fhomp son He was captured at l_niu, »»•»tl.. miiu i» ail escajied convict from the Oregon penitentiary. The judge will get his horse back, plus a bullet, it having been shot in the shoulder Also the sheriff gets his saddle, which he doesn't care so much about now that the insult has been avenged USDA CHOICE TENDER, JUICY 7-BDNF OS VALUES GALORE MORTON'S ASSORTED FROZEN DINNERS PEACHES 29 ox. CAN Nutrition Day Camp CASE PRICE Planned For Nyssa X X X X The City of Nyssa has received priority from the wbr production board for the purchase of a Tire truck 40 YEARS AGO Dr J. C Bartlett's hunting dog was a guesl at the Hank McNee home Sunday Being the host, Hank's tame wildcat "Bobby" wanted to do things up right Somewhat affectionate after his long years of home training, he grabbed the dog and coddled him a bit In mortal fear the dog howled for help until he was finally released Hank says Bobby meant no harm. The Bartletts were guests on the McNees- river boat Sunday The purpose of the camp is to give the children lessons on nutrition, games, crafts and outdoor cookery These camps are a part of the Malheur County Exten sion Service and the Nutrition Program M AID-O-C LO VER GOLD MEDAL W COUPON BUT-SEU-REMT-HIRE. - 4 • 'I mil J ADRIAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY FIRE DEPARTMENT Phone 503 372-2220 HOLLAND DUTCH A Nutrition Day Camp is planned for Nyssa youngsters. Approximately 40 children are expected to participate in the Nutrition Day Camp this year The camp will be held in Nvssa City Park on August 7—8—M from 10 a m to 2 p ni 37c COUPON form fresh PRODUCE > OREGON HIGHWAY PATROL ONTARIO 503-880-6468 LOCAL, FRESH, TASTY ADRIAN MERCANTILE W COUPON George A Lois Cartwright Nyssa - 372-2727 Parma - 724-6131 SOl'VI Nil RS Cam A GIFT WRAPHNf GROCERIES—DRY GOODS-HOUSEW ARES "GOLD STRIKE STAMPS" PER DOZEN PARKER LUMBER & HARDWARE Vern A Georgia Parker IRRIGATION SUPPLIES LUMBER - PAINT-REPAIRS HUNTING A FISHING SUPPLIES Phone 372-2433 or 724-6174 local norgold POTATOES ADRIAN OIL COMPANY • Clay Webb T1HF lit PAIR T asty , ripf PEACHES 4/$l I GAS A FUEL OIL DELIVERED PROPANE WEED BURNERS Phone 372-2877 or 724-6130 PRICES EFFECTIVE; AUG. 1 -> < ADRIAN SUPPLY & REPAIR Gayle Martin ♦SPECIAL FARM EQUIPMENT •MACHINE WORK •WELDING SEE US FOR "TRUCKBEDS A HOISTS" Phone 372-2354 -Jr J"* Y A SAVE DOUBLE AT RAY'S FOOD FAIR, GOLD STRIKE STAMPS AND LOW LOW BONUS SPECIALS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT I I I I I WE WELCOME FOOD STAMP CUSTOMERS I I H I RAYS FOOD FAIR