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Page Two Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon PubMabad Every Tlsarnday at Nyssa, Ore g ea 97913 Second class postage paid at Nyssa. Oregon 47913 under act of Congress of March 3. 1874 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Malheur County. Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties. Idaho; One Year................. $ 6.00 Two Years..................SI 1.00 Elsewhere In the U.S.A. One Year....................$ 7.00 Two Years............... $13.00 National 4-H Week Roscoe L. Anderson Services for Roscoe Lavern Anderson. 34 of Fruitland, who died Friday. September 19. 1975 at an Ontario hospital, were conducted at It a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fruitland Ward. Payette, by Bishop Chad Clark. Interment was in Rosedale Memorial Gardens, under the direction of the Payette Chapel of the Roses. He was born May 23. 1941, at Alcia. Arkansas. He had lived in the Fruitland area for eight years, coming from Chandler, Arizona. He mar ried Kathy Rackley, March 17. 1968 at Winterhaven. California. He was an artist. Surviving are his wife of Fruitland: a brother. Joe Anderson of Nyssa, and a sister. Mrs. Voyed (Opal) West of Titan. Washington. Pallbearers were Frank Martarano Sr., and Frank Martarano Jr.. Ricky Rackley Bill Rackley. Joe Anderson and John Poirier. “4-H *76 . Spirit at Temarrew" is the theme of this year's National 4-H Week. October 5-11. More than 7 million 4-H'ers. their leaders and parents will take part in the annual salute to the Head. Heart. Hands and Health program. Ln Malheur County 150 leaders worked with the 1600 young people ages 4 to 19 enrolled in 4-H. Card Thanks 4-H'ers have a proud heritage. The movement that became 4-H began around the turn of the century and grew out of a The family of Heather need to make education more practical and interesting to farm Marie Garza wishes to take youth. The first 4-H projects • corn clubs for boys and this time to thank everyone canning dubs for girts - offered enriching, real-life learning fix' all the beautiful cards, experiences not provided by rural schools of the era. floral bouquets, food, gifts In Malheur County. 4-H began as a girls and boys and the many thoughts industrial club in 1915 with Mrs. Tom Lowe of the Owyhee expressed during our time of Community as the first leader with 13 members. sorrow. Projects have changed through the years as the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Reyes Garza 4-H'ers have changed. But. the basic “learn by doing’’ Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. concept still holds and has wide appeal. Today’s 4-H Gallegos and family. members take part in activities that range from animal care to bicycle safety to home economics to horticulture and of leathercraft. We wish to thank the many By encouraging high standards and the setting of community members of Ad meaningful goals. 4-H lays a broad and firm base for a rian for their support and lifetime of personal growth. In challenging young people to help during our GAA Car make the best Better, the 4-H program prepares them to wash. The proceeds will help assume the responsibilities of adulthood in a changing pay for our new sweat suits. society. We are most appreciative. Although 4-H continues to serve the needs of rural youth, it Adnan GAA Members has also proved viable in larger towns and cities. 4-H'ers Carol Shultz. Advisor come from all racial, ethnic, and xqgjo economic backgrounds. 4-H members, their parents, and volunteer leaders combined with the endorsement and support of private Card business, make 4-H a dynamic organization that promises to I wish to thank Dr. John be as responsive to the needs of youth tomorrow as it is today. Sigufdson. Dr. David Sarazin Malheur County Extension office. and the Malheur Memorial Hospital and staff for the wonderful and considerate care given to me during my recent surgery. I especially enjoyed my room which overlooked the Stam Memorial Patio and It is in the interest of sponsored by the U.M.C. equipping us. both as clergy here, it is an ecumenical enabled me to see the and laity, to deal with the program, open to all deno excellent care that our elderly persons receive in the Nurs caring and supportive mis minations. ing Home. sion we have with those who Many thanks to all the are ill that a special study people who have donated to aeries is being planned. The the Hospital Memorial Funds United Methodist Church in as this enables our hospital to Nyssa is scheduling the be first class. Editor, The Journal: following sessions in the Special thanks to my I’m an inmate at the hopes of improving our skills wonderful friends, relatives London Correctional institu and awareness of ministry to and neighbors and the Rev. tion. I use to live in Nyssa the seriously ill person. Jim Monroe of the United about five years ago before I October 7, The Rev. Koji Methodist Church for the Hayashi, Director. Pastoral came to Ohio, and believe many beautiful cards and me, 1 sure wish I would have Care Department, St. Luke’s flowers, prayers, help and Hospital. Boise, 3:30 p.m. stayed there. the many kindnesses. Their October 22 • The Rev. 1 would appreciate it very thoughtfulness will alway be John Dawson, Patient Coun much if you would print the appreciated. selor, MSTI. Boise. 7:30 p.m. following in your paper, 1 Mrs. Bob (Marie) Wilson Navetobar 5 - Mrs. Nancy can't pay you, I can only say Davis, R.N., Head Nurse. "Thank You.” FAITH LUTHERAN Heart Surgery Team. Boise, Male, age 23, an inmate at 7:30 p.m. London Correctional Institu Thursday, October 2 - Jis vssaber 19 - Program tion. Would like to hear from Confirmation class, 6:30 p.m. to be announced. 7:30 p.m. pen-pals from or around his Adult Bible study at the This study is open to all home town. 1 will answer all parsonage. 8 p.m. letters. people. It is hoped all Switry, October 5 - Sun ministers will plan on atten Sincerely yours, day School 9:45 a.m. Larry Scearce #140-859 ding and that they will Worship Service with Holy encourage their church mem P. 0 Box 69, Communion. 11 a.m. London, Ohio 43140 bers to attend as well. While of Card • To All Concerned And Caring Christians Nyssa Ministerial Association Meets OBITUARIES Nyssa Gate City Journal DIRICK NEDRY............................ Editor and Publisher RUBEN LOPEZ...............................Production Manager PAT SAVAGE................................ Office Manager. News MARGARET NEDRY Social, Circulation RUTH KLINKENBFRG......................... Production Staff LUCILLE CALLAHAN Production Staff Thursday, October 2, 1975 Thanks of Thanks Mormon Tabernacle Choir Mormon World Conferences Traditional Since 1830 Almost every year since its organization in 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called together its top lay leaders from around the world to a series of conferences at Church headquarters. Since 1847 these gatherings have been in Salt Lake City, and for nearly that long one of the features of the conferences has been the singing of the world famous Mormon Ta bernacle Choir. The conferences are de signed primarily to enable general Church authorities to inspire those in leadership positions around the globe with addresses on a wide variety of subjects. But these messages of inspiration are punctuated with songs from the great 375-voice Choir which has earned an inter national reputation over the years. Nazarenes Slate Special Service The country of Israel, with its complexities and chal lenges, will be presented in a special service at the Nyssa Church of the Nazarene. Thursday. October 9 at 7 30 p.m. Rev. Alex Wachtel, career missionary to Israel, will be featured in the service. Rev. Russell, pastor LETTER TO EDITOR Rev. Alex Wachtel of the Church, says the entire community is invited to the service, which will present the issues related to minister ing in that fast-changing society. Wachtel’s career reflects the professional skills which are demanded of a modern missionary His twenty-two years of service includes, council chairman, opening new work in Nazareth and Haifa Rev. Wachtel's presenta tion in the community service will employ the “sights and sounds of Israel." Several Harold B. Lee. Membership of The Chu rch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is about 3.5 million worldwide. More than a third of those members are (Hi(side of the United States. Fix this reason, the con ference is carried by some 400 television and radio stations, not only in the United States, but with foreign translations to Me xico, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa. Europe. Australia and the South Pacific. Consult your local TV Guides for time and Channel. Closed Circuit Proceedings of the General Priesthood session Saturday night will be in the Nyssa Stake Center starting at 7 p.m., October 4. This year's semi-annual world conference of the Church is scheduled for October 3-5, and once again the Choir, under the able direction of conductor Jerold D. Ottley. will perform, with the familiar backdrop of the towering pipes of the Taber nacle Organ. The conference speakers, led by President Spencer W, Kimball, world leader of the Church, treat a variety of timely subjects in their addresses to the thousands who view the conference sessions in person and via television. President Kimball is the twelfth prophet-leader the Church has had since it was organized in 1830. He has been a Mormon apostle since 1443 and in December of 1973 he ascended to the top position in the Church after the death of former President United Methodist Church News The United Methodist Chu rch and the Rev. James Monroe welcomes you to all Church activities. Thursday, October 2, Ge neral meeting of Women's Society in the Church Parlor, 2 p.m. Friday October 3, Bible Study at Fern Adams home. 9:30 a.m. Young Adults Pizza party at the Parsonage. 6 p.m. Sunday, Octab er 5, Prayer Service at the Church. 9 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with the message "Movin On" by the Rev. James Monroe. There will be a receiving of new members and Holy Com munion. 10:50 a.m. Fellowship moments will follow the worship service Tuesday, Octobar 7, The Rev. Koji Hayashi who is the Director of Pastoral Care at St. Luke's Hospital will be speaking on "The' Churchei Roll with those Who Are III." 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, Youth meeting, 7;3O p.m. Nazarene Church Sunday, October 5, Mor ning Prayer at the Church. 7 a.m. Christian Education Clas ses with special emphasis on “Reach Out and Touch” project. 9:45 a.m. Children's Church, 11 a.m. Worship Service with mes sage by Pastor Russell. 11 a.m. Evening Gospel Hour fea turing a Candlelight Com munion Service. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, Ladies Bible Study at the home of Mrs. Dwight Seward. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 8. Bible Study at the Nursing Home. 2:30 p.m. Midweek service of Cara vans for boys and girts. Teen Meeting, Adult Prayer and Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9, Spe cial Missionary Service at Nyssa for all Churches on the Snake River Zone. Rev. Alex Wachtel on furlough from Israel will be speaker, 7:30 p.m. artifacts from that country will be on display. There will be opportunity for interested persons to talk personally with the missionary. Wachtel attended Eastern Nazarene College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Central Baptist Seminary. Prior to being appointed for missionary service Rev. Wa chtel served as pastor in Pennsylvania. During their furlough year the Wachtel's are making their home in Oklahoma. Happy Hirthday October 3, Rosie Sifuentes, Monty Burbank, Leota Kreigh, Hisae Takimura October 4, Sauan Sukhan. David Sparks. Ruth Stephen. Nancy Mecham. October 5. Clyde Bowers. Lori Saito October 6, Linda Morrison Benedict, Mike Wahlert. October 7, Garold Ropp October 8, Carmen R Almaraz. October 9, Matt Ure, Della Holmes. Mark Moncur. 1976 New Car Showing The Nyssa Ministerial Association held Its monthly meeting at the Malheur Memorial Hospital on Sep- temer 23, with Pastors Russell. Simard, Croom. Schmidt and Monroe present plus Jim Mattes hospital administrator. Following breakfast a dis cussion was held concerning chaplaincy care at the hospi tal and nursing home. At present, area pastors take turns visiting the patients in the hospital daily plus, provide a worship service on Sunday from 3:.30 to 4 p.m. for the nursing home residents. The continuation of this program was reaf firmed by the pastors present« Jim Mattes, hospital adminis trator asked if there might not be some pastors who would volunteer themselves to serve as chaplains in case of emergency where the patients own pastor cannot be reached All five pastors present volunteered to be placed on the emergency staff. Pastor Monroe described a program on Pastoral Care which is being put together and which is open to the whole community. Your pas tor will receive details con cerning this series. Pastor Schmidt gave a report on efforts to provide a "Meals on Wheels" program for Nyssa. This protect is still In the planning stage but we are hoping to be able to provide five hot meals a week. (Monday thru Friday) pre ’ pared by the hospital cafe teria and delivered by volun teers to our area Senior Citizens. At this point the program Is looking for funds to supplement those who cannot afford the approxi mate 11.75 per meal. The hoapital, the Ministerial Asa» elation and the Senior Citi zens Organisation are continuing their efforts to bring this program to Nysaa. Pastor Russell reported on the Bicentennial efforts. To date. Gene and Mary Jane Gaither, singing evangelists have been contacted for programs in Nyssa. Vale and Ontario, February 27, 28 and 29. Other suggestions for religious emphasis in our Bicentennial are June Rodeo Parade float submitted by the area churches, a downtown religious booth and a con tinuous reading of the Bible project. , Elections were held for the 1975-76 year. Those elected were Pastor Russell, chair man, Father Simard, secre tary-treasurer; and Paator Croom, vice-chairman. The next meeting of the Ministerial Association will be held October 14 at 7 a.m. at the Nazarene Fellowship Hall Nyssa Baptists Share Missionary Program I he Nyssa Conservative Baptist Church is sharing in a Round-Robin Missionary Cots ference with churches In Boise, Middleton. New Ply mouth and Nyssa starting Sunday, September 28 th rough Sunday, October 5. All services start at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The Conference opened with the missionaries sche duled for the Boise and Middleton Churches on the dates of September 28 ■ Oc tober 1. The Conference will dose with the missionaries scheduled for the Nyssa and New Plymouth churches Oc tober 2 • 5. The following missions are sharing from four different areas of the world: Marilyn Escher, mission ary to the Muslim country of Senegal, Africa, plans to share her experiences of learning the Wolof tribal language in preparation for ministering to Senegalese young women. Roland Haffner, will tell of his past four years of work in the subtropical city of Ping tung. Taiwan, preaching and teaching language classes and leading home Bible studies. Alma Stoiahaaer, mission ary to the Ivory Coast, tells of her work in the Ivory Coast Academy, located near the town of Bouakc. Thia is an elementary thru Sr. High boarding school for children, of evangelical missionaries. Delbert Meflsa, newly ap pointed Missionary with the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Wheaton. 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