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Page Twelve Wilson Attempts Tag Of Mathews Coming down the stretch in the Nvssa Horseshoe Tournament Neil Mathews still holds a commanding leading lead but is being relentlessly pursued by Bob Wilson. Wilson scored six straight games to keep pace with Neil who also polished off three opponents. Prime mover during the week was Roger Norland who won 5 of 6 games placed, including two wins over Father Simard to ease into third place. His split with Red McCradv provided the opening for Norland to reach the higher rung. Two splits and two losses dropped Red back to fourth place while Father Simard lost six games while winning only two to remain behind McCradv in the standings. ctlesslv flogging st* oppo nents to win 11 of 12 games. Ironically, it is third place Gene IXxkter who holds the Indian sign on League Leader Phelps, having administered three of the loses Phelps has suffered. And just as ironi cally is the fact that Gene Chester has defeated Dockter in all six games they have played Tailenders in both Leagues Rev. Jim Monroe and Ray Sager, have a wager going on w ho w ill w in the most games. Rumor has it that the loser must carry a horseshoe with him for an entire week. Mike Mathews picked up 19 percentage points to give indication that he will be reckoned with in future competition. He gained a split with Red McCradv and two splits w ith Father Simard before dropping two games to last year's champion Wilson. Playing make up games Ralph Werner won four and lost four to hold his standing league A W 1L 1Up Av. N. Mathews ■ 4 4 .875 27 7 2 .793 B. W ilson 20 in 0 .555 R. Norland R. McCrady IS 15 6 .500 Rev. Simard 15 17 2 .468 M. Mathews u 21 2 .382 0 M 12 .375 R. Werner R . Sager 1 33 2 .029 League B Phelps Chester Dockter Anderson Thomas Waldo Cleaver Monroe league B Jim Phelps retrieved the first place position he loaned Gene Chester last week mer- Three Nyssa Swimmers Set Six Idaho Records Lisa. Matt and Mark Rose, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rankin of Nyssa, swam in the Idaho State Swim Meet held at Boise State University. Saturday and Sunday. The twin boys, swimming for the Boise "Y” team, set six state records, three a piece. Mark took first in the Individual Medley; first in the 100 yard Free style by breaking the old record of 120.4 by his time of llO.b; and in the 50 yard Free style his record of 32.8 wiped out the old one of 35.8. Matt, not to be outdone by his brother, took a first in the 50 yard Backstroke and a first in the 50 yard Breaststroke (his times for these were unavailable at presstime) and he then broke the old time of Thursday, August 21, 1975 Nyssa Gate City Journal. Nyssa, Oregon 40.6 in the 50 yard Butterfly with his score of 37.8 The boys raced in the boys eight years and under class. They tied for the high-point trophy for their age group. Th feminine part of this swimming trio is Lisa Rose, who took the State Cham pionship with a gold medal for a first place in the 100 yard Breaststroke in the 11-12 girls class. She then was a third place winner in the 200 yard Individual Medley, the 50 yard Free style and the 200 yard Freestyle. In the open girls 200 yard Freestyle, and this includes 18 year olds, this voung swimmer captured a silver medal for second place. Her times were also unavai lable. W 1L 27 23 22 20 12 9 6 1 Up Ave. 5 4 844 5 8 .821 12 2 047 M 2 588 20 4 .375 21 6 300 20 10 .230 23 12 043 F bzrths J Malheur Memorial August 17. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madariaga. Emmett, a bov. August 18. Mr. and Mrs. Armando Garza. Nyssa, a boy. Holy Roaarv Hospital August 15. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Larson, Ontario, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. David Tolman. John Day. a girl. August 18. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dick. Eugene, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pierce. Ontario, a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eggers. Ontario, a girl. Sports Boosters The Nyssa Sports Boosters will hold their August meet ing Thursday (today) August 21 at noon at the Twilight Cafe REGULAR $339.00 VALUE YOU SAVE WHY GET STUNG ON FLY-BY NIGHT DEALS WHEN YOUR RELIABLE LOCAL COOPERATIVE OFFERS YOU: • The best quality water conditioning products for almost ONE-HALF THE COST of many others — lower even than the catalog stores. • The best warranty available. And, its transferable, while others are restricted to the original owner. • A wider variety of models and equipment to select from to correct all of your water problems. • Dependable service and consultation on water problems by factory-trained water conditioning experts. YOUR RELIABLE LOCAL CO-OPERATIVE - THE PLACE TO 00 NOW FOR THE BEST WATER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT KNOW-HOW Activities In Arcadia By Nell Bowers ARCADIA • Last week munity since 1915. He died al Malheur Memorial Hospital. end Brig and Kerma Olsen went to Clearfield. Utah to Carlene and Darlene Car roll. twin daughters of Jim attend the 50th Anniversarv and Karen Carroll, spent of one of Brig's sisters. She Wednesday and Thursday at is Mrs. Emory Simmons All Mr and Mrs. Henry Carrolls, eight brothers and sisters of while their sisters went to the Brig's family were present Malheur County Fair. They for the event which honored are all very proud of their Mr. and Mrs. Emory Sim sister Susie who won Grand mons. On Saturday, they Champion of the whole show went to Bountiful to attend with her white, fat hog. their family reunion There Brent and David Bowers, were 56 present for this sons of Don and Janke gathering The Olsens went Bowers of Parma. Idaho from there on to Rexburg to stayed with their grandpa stay with their son Garth and family. They returned home rents. Mr and Mrs. Clyde Bowers. Sunday through the first part of the week. Wednesday. On Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Bullard Nell Bowers and the boys and Mr and Mrs. Donald accompanied by Craig Atkins Bullard went to Harriet attended the Malheur County Turner's funeral on Monday Fair. this week. Services were Ted Howe and Craig held in the Owyhee Com Atkins came from Oregon munity Church and she was Slope to attend the "Grand buried at the Owyhee Ceme ma's Party" given by Nell tery. Bowers for the grandchildren Orvill Carroll and family They included the Don came for a visit to the home Bowers family. Melanie Ma of his parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry Carroll Sunday after nn and Craig Atkins plus several grownups. The eve noon. They will return to ning was spent with a choice Bend Tuesday. of swimming, boating, toast Doyel and Francis Carroll ing weiners and marshmal were visitors from Mountain lows and other lunch pro Home Sunday evening at he vided by the grownup mem Henry Carroll home. bers and some fishing. All Mr. and Mrs. Henry present said. "Can we do it Carroll received word of the again next year?" forth of their first great-gra ndchild. The babv was born Clyde and Nell Bowers August 10 to Mr. and Mrs. visited Charles Bowers. Sun day afternoon, in the Pioneer Mike Green of Vancouver. Nursing Home in Vale. Washington. He has been Janke Bowers and family named Dustin Michael and weighed 8 pounds and six visited Monday evening with ounces. He is the first Clyde and Nell Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Mever and familv went on • Doyel Carroll of Mountain sight seeing trip, Sunday, to Home. Idaho and the pater Lake Lowell. nal grandparents are Mr. and Amy Stradiey was a guest Mrs. Al Rickenberger of of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Haney. Vancouver, Wash. Don Bowers called at the Sunday at dinner. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde bowers home Saturday Harold Dail and family and afternoon. Mr. Ron Pruyn called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stradiey. Nell Bowers Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Roy Win All the neighbors on Gem chell and Mr. and Mrs. Avenue were quite shocked Austin Robbins, also Mr. and by the vicious vandalism that Mrs. L. E. Robbins were all destroyed a bit of nostalgia married in August. They last week. The little Red Barn celebrated their anniver mailbox which Memldean saries by having dinner at the Robbins put up a few weeks StarliteCafo in Vale Sunday. It was the 48th anniversary ago was burned by person or persons unknown. As one for the Winchells, 49th lady on the avenue expressed Anniversary for the Austin it. “We folks, who live on Robbins and the 53 anniver Gem Avenue were proud of sary for the L. E. Robbins. that. ft was our loss as well as theirs.” ft seems that there are people who do not value beauty and craftsmanship. Bud and Maxine Rossow visited the Husts, Friday night and spent the night. Mrs. Rossow is a sister of Mrs. Hust. The Rossows live in Mountain Home. Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. George Hust visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Rossow at their cabin at Featherville, Idaho. Carla Hust and Georgia are visiting Mrs. Laure Gardiner and family at Nampa. They are working at the school library for a while. Arcadia lost another of the "Oldtimers” last week with the death of Dave Hawkins. He has been in this com- Boys Swim In Boise Finale Seven members of the Nyssa Swim Team entered competition at the Idaho State Swim Meet at Boise University last weekend. Two qualified for the finals Scott Anderson turned in a lifetime best in the boys 8 and under. 50 yard Back- stroke for a third place. Bob Bass pulled down a sixth in the 11-12 boys. 100 Breastroke. The Nyssa team finished with five points, but Coach Judy Boyd was anything but disappointed. ‘‘You've got to start somewhere." she said. "And I'm pleased they did as well as they did." SEE US FOR STA-RITE PUMPS SALES A SERVICE WE SERVICE ALL MAKES CALL THE Nyssa Co-op Supply 18 N. 2nd.......... Nyuta Phone 372-2254 or after 6 p.m., Phone 372-3387. THE PENDLETON ROUND-UP QUEEN and Court will reign over the four-day annual event. September 10—13. Members of the 1975 Court are: (front row) Princess Ann Lorenzen. Pendleton; Princes» Jan Terjevon, Helix; (back row) Princes» Michele Evans. Heppner; Queen Lori Anderson. Pendleton; and Prince»» Susan Fitterer. Pendleton. Round-Up season officially opens with the Dress-Up Parade in downtown Pendleton, on September 6. Housewives Gymnastics Team Women Bowlers To Start Bowling To Begin Practice Urged To Attend There will be a meeting for all interested women who wish to join the Housewife Bowling League. Wednes day. August 27 at the Sugar Bowl at 1:30 p.m. If you are interested but unable to attend the meeting, please call Ida Miner. 372- 3496 The Nys»a High School Gymnastks Team will begin practice Monday, August 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Primary Gym. Any one wishing to join but unable to attend Monday practice call Mrs. Judy Able*. 262-3343. Courage la - Doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unleaa you're afraid. The Nyssa Women's Bowl ing Association will hold a pre bowling meeting Wed nesday. August 27, at 8 p.m at Brownie» Cafe Nellie Pounds. Assn President will conduct the meeting Pet it kin» will be circulated for signatures of those interested in joining the Idaho Bowling Association An officer from Idaho will be present to answer any ques tions All women bowlers urged to attend. are
