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Thursday. May 8. 1975 Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa Oregon WWl No. 352 Install Officers World War I Barrack* and Auxiliary »J52 met Sunday. April 20 at the Vale Grange Hall for their regular monthly meeting. Thirty-five mem her* were present for the I 30 p.m. put luck dinner. Installation of officers was the agenda for the afternoon, with Al Blocker installing officer for the Barrack* and l-.ulala Curl, past president, installing Auxiliary officer*. Beside* the officer* elected last month, those appointed by Gladys Moore, president, are Anelory Coppie, VAVS chairman and patriotic in structor; Blanch Burges*, musician and legislative chair Past Presidents Have Dinner The Past Presidents of the American Legion Auiiliary enjoyed their annual dinner at the Eastside Cafe in Ontario. Monday, May 5. There were eight member* prevent. An election of officers wa* held a* follows- Mr» Otis Smith, president; Mrs. Lo uise Hcldt, secretary-trea surer. This will be the group* last meeting until nest October The date and place will be announced in the fall. ' %/eda#(fani Mrs. Blanche Weeks was honored on her birthday Sunday. Guests at the Weeks home were Mr and Mr*. Glenn Week* and Mr. and Mr*. Plait Johnson. Denise, Brad and their friend all from Parma; Mr*. Lol* Steinke and Cherry Lee from Vale and Mr*. Irene Van Zelf from Nyssa. a a a man; Eulala Curt, Ameri canism and historian; Carrie Moos, flag bearer; Virginia Sandy, banner bearer; Color bearer*. Ethel Epdegraff, #1 and Ida Ross. 42; Ruby Franklin 43; and Edna Beckdolt. 44. Trustees—Carrie Moos, I year; Agnes Jordan. 2 year ; Anelory Coppie, 3 year. Elva Palmer, secretary; Birdie Vaughan and Vivian Lau rence. publicity. Those from the local Barrack* and Auiiliary to attend the District #6 meet ing at Baker, April 27 were: Bob Walton, commander; Anelory Coppie. Agnes Jor dan. Grace White, Virginia Sandy, Gladys Moore, presi dent. and Al Blocker. Officer* were elected and installed with Agnes Jordan, district president and Gladys Moore, flag bearer. The neit meeting will be May 18 at the Vale Grange Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tensen. Tiena, and Bill attended Mother's Weekend at Ore gon State University in Corvallis over the weekend. They visited with their daughter, Mardi and *on John who are student* at the University. They also visited their other daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ross in Salem. a a a Pastor and Mr*. Chuck Williamson, Mr. and Mr*. Paul Penrod. Mr*. Edna McGinni*. Jim Warren, Joe Bott and Mr. and Mr*. Don Savage attended the organi zational meeting of the Emmett First Southern Bap tist Church in Emmett Sunday afternoon. a SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES The Nyssa Senior Citizens will host a Hnochle card party at the center on Bower Street this Friday. May 9 at 7 Ml p.m Everyone is welcome. a a Mr. and Mr*. Barney Oglesby who are special assistants to the Billy Gra ham Evangelistic Association for Idaho. Washington and Oregon were dinner guests at the home of Dr. and Mr*. John Ling one evening last week. “Mother it l)av" Mom became so overly important in Dori* and David's life. This fund helps many heart patient* like Brett, through its funding for extensive re search. After Brett wa* much improved Dori* took over the chairmanship of an educa tional drive for the 1964 Heart Fund. It was called "Hearts and Husbands" and was to help wive* promote better heart health care for their husband*. She wa* also the Nyssa Area Heart Fund Chairman in I96S. She then took over the job of Malheur County Heart Fund Chair man for 1966. 1967. 1969 and 1972. This busy mother take* an inter*! in her children's school. She served as PTA president for one year and »as PI A Room Represen tative for two years. Dori* report* she ha* been a room mother for every year but the last two. Mothering seem* to folkiw this pert lady around as she performed the duties of Cub Scout Den Mother for about four year*. This ambi tious mother is also a Jafra Skin Care Consultant. The Ballantynes are active member* of the Church of Jetus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Besides taking care of their five cheerful and healthy son* this active homemaker grind* her own wheal for flour and makes and bakes her own bread and pastries. HEWS G-G 4-H Club The G-G 4-H Club met at the home of their leader. Mrs. Elvin Ballou. Friday. May 2. We had refreshments and a business meeting. We discussed contests we could enter at the Spring Fair. Each one worked on their sewing or knitting pro ject. The meeting was adjour ned. Joy Ballou, reporter. Ron Janes Chief Clerk Pendleton WMp ’■ Stitch The Whip n Stitch 4-H Club met in the home of Mrs Bill Nielsen Wednesday. April 30. We had our business meeting. All the members brought their embroidery materials and we worked on that project Our next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ralph Taghon Wednesday, May 14. The Cookie Queens for this meeting will be Terri Hill and Andrea Wenke. Irene Hori. reporter Ralph T Burdett Weighmaster-Clerk Walla Walla Oran Thomas Revising Clerk La Grande Page Five The Busy Needle* The Busy Needles 4-H Club met at the home of Brenda Sims. May 6. We filled out forms for the Spring Fair. Two girls received their pins for being in 4-H for one year. They were Brenda Sims and Jolene Atagi. Our last meeting will be May 20. We are planning to have a weiner roast at this meeting. Jolene Atagi, reporter. Living on a farm (they purchased the John Peine farm in 1973) means kit* of work for both Doris and David and all the boy*. David farms with hi* father Leslie and his brother Melvin. They farm all three farms and rent some land also. They produce beet*, potatoes, grain and corn. Dori* has worked in the fields, hoed beets and wor ked on the potato harvester as a fill-in because her main job is her family and her home. Each spring they plant a large garden and this means lot* of weeding and then a great amount of canning and freezing. They also butcher their own meat. As a family they are all very close and share many experiences and precious moments together Bicycling is also anta her enjoyable hobby. Camping in the mountains and water skiing and having fun with their boat brings many pleasant summer day*. The family enjoys music. Flent plays the piano and the drum* and Edward plays the piano. Gardening and any work OREGON TRAIL GRANGE done outside becomes a family project and is fun to Members of Oregon Trail all Grange met Thursday eve Doris says "A good mother ning. May I, in regular doesn't become a good session with Master Harold mother the day her baby is Kurtz presiding. born. It starts with her child hood training. I'm very Legislative Chairman Frank thankful for my wonderful Sherwood reported on the bill and wise mother and dad. that would reduce the infor We might think our lives are mation in the Voters Pamph commonplace and mundane let to headings with no but this isn't necessarily so. further comment on mea It's how and when wc accept sures Members were urged our opportunitites and trials to let their representatives and do the best we can with know what their feelings are high hopes and vitality, that on (his proposal. seemingly day to day small tasks develop into great and Overseer Don Somers gave worthwhile accomplish a report on a recent trip to ments.” northwest part of Iowa where The finishing touch to our he and Mrs. Somers viewed Mother's Day story is in the some of the problems far following letter to Doris' mers are facing because of husband David, following the cold late spring and the Brett's illness. amount of water still stan ding in the fields. One of the Dear Mr Ballantyne: highlights of the trip was the It's a most happy report auction of work horses and all that I received on Brett today of the equipment used in and somehow I feel the urge working horses. Buggies, lap to write a congratulatory note robes and driving mittens to you. partly because of your were among the many good fortune with this little articles offered for sale. boy. but mostly because of GRANGE NEWS the wonderful job your wife has done in his care. I know as well as you do that you've helped tremendously in mo ral support and perhaps in personal care too. but I suspect, if she's like most mothers, she carried most of the foad. Anyhow . Brett is getting to be a real sparkling little guv and 1 think you can be very proud of your wife. Sincerely, Dr. Sam Pobanz We echo this thought David, that you can be proud of your wife and vour sons can be proud to call her "Mother.” May this Mo ther's Dav be one of your very best. Doris Ballantyne. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers everywhere who can take their place in the Motherhood Hall of Fame. Members voted to sponsor a 4-H Club member at summer school. Gate Keeper John Price reported on the many advantages offered by the 4-H program. A "reading" puzzle was part of the program conduc ted by Lecturer Marguerite Moss. Members were remin ded of the Pomona Grange meeting to be held Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m.. at Ontario Heights Grange. Chaplain Orma Cleaver announced that a memorial service will be conducted at the next regular grange meeting Thursday. May 15. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments were served by Ralph and Donna Thomas. Hosts for the May 15 meeting are the James Stephen and Carl Linegar couples. The power of our people is the music in our song. It may be the age of automation, but it s still people, much more than computers, that keep our railroad humming Each day. we go to work in tune with the needs of people like you, the people of the Pacific Northwest We see that the goods you need get delivered, on time and intact And then we see that your paper, lumber, aluminum and fruit and frozen foods get delivered to people in other parts of the country. We re the Union Pacific, and if you ve been looking at us as miles and miles of cold, impersonal railroad cars, we suggest you look again. And look deeper You'll see a vital form of transportation, with vital people at work for you — delivering all types of goods for all types of needs People Power It's the big reason why We can handle it. the Union Pacific railroad people Thursday, May 8 • On tario AA meets at St. Mathews Episcopal Church 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 - Nyssa Golden Age. rummage sale. Old Western Hotel. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Senior Citizens, pinochle party, club house on Bower Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May It, Nyssa Golden Age. rummage sale. Old Western Hotel. 9 a. m to 5 p.m. Monday, May 12 • Past Masters Club. Twilight Cafe. 7 p.m. Nyssa Parents meeting. Nyssa Child Developemcnt Center. 8 p.m. Stardusters. Vera Webb home in Adrian. 8 p.m. Golden Rule Uidgc 4147, Masonic Hall, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 - Tops »494. Bea's Beautv Bar. Adrian. 7:30 p.m. Yellow Rose Rebekah Lo dge »202, IOOF Hall. 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 - Jo b's Daughters Bethel »33, Masonic Hall. 7:30 p.m Senior Citizens. Clubhouse on Bower Avenue, potluck. 10:30 a.m. Headstart Policy Commit tee. Ontario Child Develop**- ment Center 8 p.m. Delta Kappa Adjourns 'Til Tail The last meeting of Delta Kappa was held in the banquet room at the Palo mino Cafe in Ontario with 25 members present. Donald L. Michev Exe cutive Director of Treasure Valley Opportunities Inc. was introduced and he showed slides and told of the wonderful program it is doing for the Treasure Valley. A short business meeting was held after which Anna Long. Gladys Newbill. Phyllis Roff and Laurine Wrenn gave a Founder's Day program. There were twelve candles lit in remembrance of the 12 founders, eleven white for those that are gone and one red one for the only living member. A report was given by Elaine Nelson and Madge Thompson on State Conven tion. Upsilon will host a Work Shop for the Fall Planning Meeting which will be held in September. An Executive meeting of all Committee Chairmen will be held May 20 at Nyssa at Elaine Nelson's home at 8 p.m. A very good time was had IS SUNDAY MAY 11m COMINO EVENTS Don Gross Signal Maintainer Baker CALAMITY JANE will be presented by the Adnan High School Choir and Drama departments Friday and Saturday. May 9 and 10 in the gym. beginning at 8:30 p.m. each evening. The admission will be SI.50 for adults. Si.00 for students, and 50c for grade school students, with under 6 free. The sets were designed and built by students, with Calvin Robinson standing by the stagecoach that he designed and built. The top photo shows the feminine leads, standing from left, Gloria Lorensen as Calamity Jane. Susan Stam as Katie Brown, and Lori Austin as Adelaid Adams. The other lead. B.J. Wenke as Susan Miller, was absent. The dance hall girls, seated, are Debbie Scott. Clara Fujikawa. Lynne Witty. Beulah Teter. Mimi Baker and Diane Pickrel. The play is directed by Mrs. Dorothy Phelps, the music directed by Richard Herrick, and the oianist is Libbv Miller. Male leads are Chuck Sykes as Wild Bill Hickock; Brendan Pratt as Lt. Danny Gilmartin; and Scott as Francis Fryer. SLEEVELESS TOPS Choose Crew Neck or Mock Turtle Neck and add zip Io vour spring outfits. 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