Page Eight Nyssa Gate City Journal. Nyssa. Oregon Thursday. July 31, 1975 Extension Service Several factors contribute to the poor conditions of many lawn* this time of year. These include insect damage, insufficient irrigation, too little fertilizer and the fact that blue grass, the predo­ minate lawn grass grown in the area, docs not grow very well during hot weather. TWO FASCINATING GEODES, one of which bears a remarkable resemblance to an owl, arc among the collection of Emil Wohlcke. He tells a wonderful story of a woman who. after repeated inspection of the owl bookends, decided that she could not buy the set because every time she entered the room the eyes looked at her. B» Dale Witt DISPLACING A NECKPIECE, one of many which he made himself from gems. Jack Ray talks of his hobby, rock collecting. Gem lovers are full of creative ideas for the uses of rocks and gems. Democratic Telethon Successful In County Ruby Gillette. Chairman of the Malheur County Demo­ cratic Committee, announced today that the National Telethon pledges from Mal­ heur and Payette citizens were just excellent. Malheur County pledges totaled $920? 50 and Payette County totaled $290.00. Mrs. Gil­ lette stated that she is highly appreciative of the local response and was especially pleased to see that a number of young people pledged their allowances to help the Democratic party. There were over 120 individual pledges received by the telephone operators in Mal­ heur County and many of the people expressed an interest in working toward a good two party system, both locally and nationally. Mrs. Gillette states she will be contacting the people who made pledges to see if they will be able to work on the County Com­ mittee as well as help our County to become more aware of the issues facing the community and the nation. Mrs. Gillette says anyone who did not have an op­ portunity to make a pledge to the telethon can call tele­ phone number 889-8232 and NEWELL HEIGHTS - Mr and Mrs. Wess Simpson of North Bend. Oregon came Tuesday afternoon to visit his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Simpson and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wess Simp­ son and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Simpson were Tuesday din­ ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Simpson. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Eason and Jon Jon of Boise and Mr. and Mrs. Wess Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Simpson and Gilbert Deffenbaugh were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Simpson. Mrs Bill Webb and Pauline King went to Payette Lake at McCall Wednesday. They visited Mrs. Margarete Pavne at the Bar Nothing until Friday. Mrs. Payne is staying at her cabin during someone will be available to take their pledge. Mrs. Gillette also added that any pledges to a political party, up to a maximum of $100 for a couple or $50 for a single person, are a "tax credit” on state and federal income taxes. This means for exam­ ple. that if a couple owes $350 in taxes they can deduct their politcal contribution from the taxes owed up to the maximums allowed If there are questions. Mrs. Gillette says she would be available and she can be reached at 889-5991. bruii For Your Best Deel Bring Your Small Grains the hot weather and has been having company drop in and visit. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wess Simpson and Ray Simpson went fishing at the Malheur Reservoir. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simp­ son and Cindy visited in the Ray Simpson home Tuesday evening. Barbara Schutte of Boise, a Wednesday Idaho was overnight guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schutte. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schutte were Mr. and Mr*. Alvin Huter of Nampa and pastor and Mrs. Arlow Hushagen and family also of Nampa. Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Dale Witt were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Begeman and Edna Cowling of Adrian and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Van DeWater and son Kent of Caldwell and her brother Oily Conable of Beattie, Kansas. The Van DeWaters just returned from a trip to Indiana and Kansas where they visited relatives and friends. Oily Conable accom­ panied them home for a visit at the Witl and Van DeWater homes. Mrs. Dale Witt and brother Oily Conable called on Mrs. Mane Moore Fnday morning Mrs. Harold Hirsch of Chicago Height*. Illinois came Tuesday to visit his brother, Mr. and Mr*. Vern Hirsch and his daughter. Hollyannna. who has been visiting her uncle and aunt since July 1. They will both leave Monday for Sacra­ mento, Calif., where they will visit three week* before returning to Chicago Heights Mr. and Mr*. Charles Hirsch of Boise were week­ end guests of his parent*. Mr. and Mr*. Vern Hirsch. Mr. and Mr*. Irvin Topliff visited her mother. Mrs. Harry Warren in Caldwell Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon. Tony Asumendi and Louis Avumendi went water skiing with their father. Jess Asu- mendi at the Owyhee Dam Sunday. Mrs. Carl Fenn visited Mrs. Rollo Fenn Sunday afternoon. Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs. Golden Draper for homemade ice cream were Mr. and Mrs. J. Draper and family. Mr. and Mrs Clayton Pett and family of Nyssa and Mrs. Rollo Fenn Tuesday Mrs. Mabie Pie rcy. Mrs. Sue Ashcraft and Mrs. Rollo Fenn went to Marys Lake by Unity fishing, from there they went to Pole Creek. Fishing was poor Mr and Mrs. Carl Lee Hill attended the Adrian Alumni picnic Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ward were Wednesday visi­ tors in the Carl Lee Hill home and Tern accompanied them home for several days visit. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Timmerman took a trip to Lewiston last Sunday and went to Wallowa Lake. They returned home on Tuesday. Sunday evening dinner guest* of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Timmerman were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holly of Boise and Mrs. Clara Holly of Adrian Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore went fish mg on the North Fork Wednesday and returned home Friday. Henry was short of one in bringing home his limit. Mrs. Marie Moore and Mr and Mr*. Henry Moore attended the Adrian Class reunion at the Park Sunday. Mrs. Richard Fenn and famiy returned to their home in Quincy, Washington. Thursday after spending a week visiting Mrs. Carl Fenn and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fenn and family of Roseburg. Oregon and Donald Fenn of As we near grain harvest time, perhaps we should think about properly cleaning our storage facilities to eliminate the possibility of weevil contamination of sto­ red grain. Storage area should be thoroughly swept clean, then sprayed with a good insecticide, such as Malathion to kill any weevil in cracks and other hiding places. A little time spent this way could well make the difference between good and poor grain when it's taken out of storage. Eugene came last Sunday vening and visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Simpson and staved until Monday evening Sunday evening caller* in the Alfred Simpson home were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simpson and Cindy. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Walker and family. Fonda Daughterly. Donna Martin and Mrs. Ida Fenn. Monday, Mr. and Mr*, Johnnie Eason of Boise Simpson brought Alfred home from St. Alphonsus Hospital. Alfred will return Monday for mute tests Tuesday dinner guest* of Mr and Mrs. Alfred Simpson were Steven and Rodney Fenn of Quincy, Washington. They left for home Thursday morning. Saturday afternoon callers of Mr and Mr». Jack Ward were Mr. and Mr». Alfred Simpson. They later were evening dinner guest* of Mr. and Mr*. Marion York in Vale and Francine and Paula returned home with them. AMF POWER Oats & PHONE 372-2201 If you chill a gelatine mixture tn the same stainless steel or enameled metal saucepan in which you dissolved the gelatine, the mixture will jell faster. Forgot it in the fridge?—do­ n't panic—Jello I* resilient Place the saucepan over low heat and stir gently until the mixture i* the nght const*- fancy. Unmolding blues? Dtp a container into warm water for about five second*. Carefully loosen the gel from side of container with a tip of a sharp knife. Invert the serving dish on container and turn over to nght side up. When using unflavored gelatine the only "rooking'’ 2 env. unflavored gelatine cup sugar 4 rRX‘- separated 2'« cups water Vi cup lemon mice 1 tbs. grated lemon peel I cup heavy cream, whipped I pint blueberries (2cups) In medium saucepan, mtx unfiavored gelatine and % cup sugar; blend in egg yolks beaten with water. Stir over low heat until gelatine dissolves, about five minutes. Add lemon juice and peel, chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add remaining % cup sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in gelatine mixture, whipped cream, and blueber­ ries. Turn into I'A quart souffle' dish with 2 inch collar and chill until firm, about 4 hours. Serves 8. Journal Clattifiedt Bring R«»ult«l TIRES BRIGGS A STRATTON FARMERS Feed & Seed Co The summer ha* many pleasures, not the least of which are cool, light attrac­ tive foods. Gelatine takes the bake out of cheesecake, a no-bake, no-nsk souffle be­ comes a snap or a cocktail mold can do the honors at a bndal shower Because there is reason to believe that less calories mean grral taste, Knox gelatine has created a recipe booklet "The Delight­ ful Dozen." yours for the asking. The recipes made with low-calorie fruits and vegetables, juices, skim milk, and yogurt, etc. Write to: KNOX Gelatin. Dept LCR. Thomas J. Lipton. Inc.. 800 Sylvan Avenue. Engelwood Cliffs, New Jersey O7t»32 required is dissolving the granules in liquid over low heat Gelatine is dissolved when there arc no viaible granule* left Too vigorous stirring will splash the granules and leave them on the side of the pan Be sure all granule* have disap­ peared before going on to the next step—otherwise the mold won’t get firm! A no bake, no-risk souffle' is a great way to take advantage of fresh blueber­ ries. The gelatine base keep* the creamy mixture firm but light. Lemon Berry Souffle' is high, wide and handsome TRUCK ALL ★ Favorite SENTRY Wheat, Barley Mixed Grains PERCHED ATOP A 95-POUND THUNDEUGG belonging to Emil Wohlcke is a vet of bookend» The pattern, similar to the shape of a donkey, caused Emil to call the set hn "Democrat Egg.'' RECAP YOUR CLEARANCE FARMERS FEED & SEED NYSSA Still another factor to consider is grass cutting height. Blue grass needs extra top growth to keep the root system healthy. Con­ sider cutting the grass at about J inches in height during the hot season. The lawn may look a little shaggy, but should withstand the heat better than those that are manicured. SUMMER • • • tO • a • 117 GOOD AVENUE Many lack proper fertiliza­ tion. This relates especially to nitrogen. The grass has a yellow green look and grass around the “dog spots” will show taller and darker green indicating the nitrogen de­ ficiency in the rest of the lawn. Blue grass is a heavy nitrogen feeder and requires about 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet per month. This is equivalent of about 5 pounds of ammonium sul­ phate per month. ENGINES OPEN UNTIL 20% OFF 5 SATURDAY NOW Get your truck ready for harvest. REGULAR PRICE WE GIVE AND REDEEM SRV STAMPS FIRESTONE STORE NYSSA 417 MAIN 372-2124 Mike Mathews' Tire 400 N. MAIN NYSSA PHONE 372-3449