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P tifie 4 Th uredo y, July I, 1976 \yua (>ale City Journal, Nyua, Oregon ***«A******************************************************************************************************* *«*******a**a*w«t Cleavers Have Family Reunion Social Scene Engagement Announced er Engagement Announced MRS. LAWANNA WINTERS of Pocatello. Idaho is announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter. Jeraldene K. Winters, to Harold (Hal) Brendle. son ^f foe late Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Brendle of Nyssa, Oregon. The wedding will take place Friday. July 30 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Miss Winters is a graduate of Pocatello High School and Ricks College. She will graduate from Brigham young University in December 1976 with a B.S. in University Studies. Mr. Brendle is a graduate of Nyssa High School and «rill graduate from Brigham Young University in December 1976 with a B.S. in Business Management. daughter and family. SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES The "Son Shiners" consis ting of Mrs. Smith’s grand nieces and nephews, sang “Happy Birthday" to her. in 4 » 1 » ♦ » » » ♦ 4 4 » » » 4 practically all her 80 years except for a few months when her now deceased husband. Dwight, was transferred to the Boise-Payette Lumber Company in Caidwell. They then were transferred back to Nyssa and she is still living in their original home. Her sisters. Mrs. Amy Stradley, Mrs. Elsie Diven. Mrs. Agnes Coffman all of Nyssa and Mrs. Cassie Goshert of Boise helped Mrs. Smith celebrate her special day. Another sister. Mrs. Ike Robertson, of Nyssa was unable to attend. A brother John Ray of New Plymouth, several nieces and nephews and other relatives helped make the 80th birthday of Mrs Gertie Smith a most enjoyable and pleasant day. Mrs. Smith who was bom Nyssa and lived here Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ten nant. LeAnn and Scott from Denver. Colorado, visited several days last week at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Penrod. They all went camping at Mormon Basin for a few days. The Tennants returned to their home on Friday. see Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gonyer received a phone call Wed nesday. June 23, that ter brother Donald Rehorst pas sed away following a massive stroke. He was a resident of St. Onge. South Dakota, and had visited in Nysaa several times. a a a Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Riggs visited at the home of their daughter and son-in-law and family near Kuna last Friday. They also visited Mrs. Fred Trost and Jeff Haney, who are patients at Mercy Medi cal Center in Nampa. Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Haney of Nyssa. one Houseguests for a few days last week at the home of Mrs. Lucile Myrick and Shelley were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kerin of Melbourne, Aus tralia. They are friends of Mrs. Myrick's son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs Russell Myrick and teach at the same school in Melbourne. They are on a year-long world tour and stopped in Nyssa to meet the Myricks. Shelley took them to McCall and Bill Tensen took them water skiing at Owyhee Dam. They spent the week end with the Rod Holcombs at their cabin on Lake Owyhee and did some more water skiing. • • • Friday afternoon Becky and Steve HUI and Sandy Gilstrop of Mud Lake. Idaho visited with Janet Dail. • • • Brian and Mike Bauer, twin grandsons of Mrs. R. G. Larson are now visiting their grandmother and will spend one month with her. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Bauer of Kennrwick. Washington. Another grand son. Jim Larson of Nampa, is visiting with his grandmother and cousins this week. He is the sori of Mr and Mrs Raymond Larson of Nampa. 0 0 0 Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Jensen were his sister and brother- in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ives of Nampa. • • a The Senior Citizens held their Bicentennial meeting and program at the United Methodist Church June 23. The meeting was opened with a salute to the American Flag led by Orma Cleaver, president. Roll call was answered by 39 members and there were 12 visitors. The minutes and trea surers reports were given and accepted. The bills were allowed. There was no new or old business. Orma Cleaver announced her resignation from the Malheur County Ageing Council. The Bicentennial celebra tion was very successful. Performances were given by the Ontario recreation dan cers. a Bicentennial reading by Dale Witt, an orchestra presentation from Parma. Ruth Klinkenberg soloist and group singing was all much enjoyed. The delicious pot luck dinner was served to 63 persons. Four persons. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sager and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Evans acquired membership with the Nyssa Senior Citizens at this meeting. Gertie Smith Honored On 80th Birthday Mrs. Gertie Smith was honored on her 80th birthday with a surprise open house reception at her home Sunday afternoon. Her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Smith and her two granddaughters, Mrs. Shirley Crockett and Mrs. Susan Klahr all of Caldwell hosted the event. Many friends and relatives were in attendance and Mrs. Smith received beautiful cards, flowers and several telephone calls. A large beautiful bouquet of pink and white flowers were centered on the table with small matching bou quets and tapers on each side. The traditional birthday cake was also pink and white. The Cleaver families (family of the late George Cleaver) held a reunion Sunday at the Cow Hollow ball park. There were 76 family members in attend ance and this is the first family reunion held since 1968. Those attending were: Mrs. Ruth Elliott of Houston. Missouri and her family from Bolivar, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs Lester Cleaver and fourteen family members. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cleaver, sixteen members; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cleaver; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cleaver and Lori; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Cleaver and eighteen members; Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Cleaver and six family members. George's brother. Mr. and Mrs. John Cleaver and their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Ekanger and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gordon and family of Nyssa; Mrs. Orma Cleaver; and cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Baty from Buhl. Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Cleaver went to Houston. Missouri and brought their sister Mrs. Elliott to Nyssa for the reunion. She is now visiting in the homes of her brothers and sister-in-laws and will return home with her Weekend houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Harold* sen were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Haroldsen and Carla of Salem. On Sunday Wayne and his parents called at the Orlee Sipes home in Homedale. e e e Hubert Leuck of Cottage Grove, Oregon, waa a house guest last week at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Merle Johnson. • • • The "Son Shiners" had the worship service at the Com munity Church in Fairfield. Idaho Sunday morning. They enjoyed a fellowship dinner afterwards. Sunday evening they sang at the Free Methodist Church in Fruit land. a a • Mrs. Louise Ward Bi tended tte reception honor ing Mrs. Gertie Smith on her 80th birthday Sunday. e e e Saturday evening dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Savage, Kirk and Kris were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Oster and Jamie of Payette and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barton of Fruitland. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sager attended the Boise Valley Brethren Church Sun day. This was the church's 70th anniversary. Raymond's sister attends church there and the day was very en joyable with a potluck dinner and visiting many friends and relatives. e o o John. Kathleen and Cindy Williams, children of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams from Sunnyvale. Calif., arrived by plane Wednesday 'and will be spending the summer with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Williams in Fruitland and Mr and Mrs Raymond Sager in Nysaa. The children called on the Sagers Friday evening. FIRE CALLS! Nyssa volunteer firemen answered a call Monday afternoon. June 28 to a small grass fire at the railroad tracks at the Amalgamated Sugar factory. Nyssa firemen also an swered what turned out to be a false alarm Monday night June 28 at North Sixth. : » Bicentennial Moonlight Sale Friday » » Open Friday Nite 7 to 9 Saturday Sale 4 • ; 100% Nytoa Ut M m ' » ! Summer Shorts 99* Men's Briefs Swim Suits VstoM t* *U- » Men's Dress Oxfords Friday Nite Specials 7 O'clock $6« J »«gift irregulars $499 4 » Wash Cloths 4/»l” » Extra Heavy 4 ♦ Bath Towels • SBgM hregvters Ladies' Dresses $6" Materials 47c 4 Ladies' Shoes : <—» $3« I Larga She Poly Knit Pants $5” Beach Towels 1-------- ♦ » » Regular $3* Foam Bach Rug Runners $2$3 Summer Sandals C aOQ *4 Pigskin Leather Men's Work Gloves fiM«' Fancy Tee Shirts «Mart- ♦ • an afternoon ceremony per The Yellow Rose Rebekah formed by the Rev. Stanley Lodge No. 202 met June 22 at T. Banks at Kingman Me the IOOF Hall with Helen mortal United Presbyterian Pittz, noble grand presiding. Church in Adrian before an Plans were finalized for altar decorated with baskets those attending the District of yellow chrysanthemums No. 24 meeting which will be and white gladioli. Mrs. held in Ontario, hosted by Verle Bishop was organist Beatrice Rebekah Lodge No Parents of the couple are 82. Elvina Mellinger, asse Mr. and Mrs. Thurman mbly president wUl make her Piercy of Nyssa and Mr and visit at this time. On Mrs. Lloyd Pokallus of Tuesday. July 6 she wUl pay Cornelius. Oregon. her official visit to Yellow The bride, given in mar Rose Rebekah Lodge No. 202 riage by her parents, wore a in Nysaa. The meeting will start at 8 p.m. Hans for gown of silkened organza appiiqued with motifs of refreshments were made. Venetian Daisy lace. Styled It was decided by vote that a luncheon card party will be in a modified princess A-line silhouette, the fullness of the held July 22. beginning 1 skirt drifted into a chapel p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Admission will be SI per length train edged with person There will be further matching lace. Her formal announcements in the Nyssa length mantilla of silk illusion edged with Venetian daisy Gate City Journal. lace was attached to a Hazel Sewright was pre sented with her personal Camelot headpiece of or birthday cake and the group ganza and lace. She wore a pearl brooch sang ‘Happy Birthday.* and carried an embroidered Final plans for refresh ments for the July 6 meeting handkerchief that belonged were discussed and it was to her great grandmother, decided who would bring and a garter of tatted lace and ribbon was made for her sandwiches and salads Hos tesses were Emily Clapp and by her grandmother. Mrs. Mabel Piercy. She carried a Neta Mae Wiley bouquet of yellow roses, white gladioli and baby's breath. Maid of honor, Janis Piercy. Nashville, Tennessee sister of the bride, wore a halter-style flooriength gown of lemon yellow flocked nylon sheer over yellow nylon with The yellow color of ths a matching jacket of the withered mistletoe branch nylon sheer. was thought to be endowed Bridesmaids were Dena with the power to discover Piercy, sister of the bride, buried treasure. dressed in a lemon yellow gown and Nita Hale. Seattle, Wash., and Karen Mita, Corvallis. Ore., both dressed in mint green. The gowns were of the same design as the maid of honor's. They also wore matching picture hats and carried bouquets of yellow baby chrysanthemums and white gladioli. Don Benson of Portland served as best man Ushers were Fred Pokallus, Cor nelius. brother of the groom. Brian Piercy. brother of the bride and Dale Piercy, cousin of the bride. Kathy Skelton. Portland, attended the guest book. A reception was held in the church basement following the ceremony The four tiered wedding cake, baked and decorated by Mrs. Elton Hunsucker. was cut and served by Mrs Mabel Piercy assisted by Mrs. Robin Campbell. Boise. Coffee and punch were served by Mi chelle Tufford. Eagle Point. Orc., and Mrs. Allen Zik mund. Rita Piercy and Joyce Piercy, cousins of the bride, were in charge of gifts, charge of gifts. The couple will live in Portland after a wedding trip to Reno. Nevada. Pre-bedding Dinner Held A wedding rehearsal din ner was held Thursday evening, June 24 on the lawn of the Harold Dails. Guests were Mr and Mrs. Don Watson and Warren of Cambridge, Barry Ward also of Cambridge. Eugene Wat son of Nampa, Mrs. Luella Long. Salem. Iowa, Mrs Rick Baker and boys of Kuna. Pastor Jim Farmer and family of Donnelly, Mr and Mrs. Jim Warren, Boise, Kathy Ward. Ontario, Mrs Amy Stradley and the Boyd Haney family of Nyssa. The lawn at the Harold Dail home was the scene of a beautiful morning wedding Saturday, June 26 of their daughter. Janet Dail and Eugene Watson of Nampa. Fire Dapt.-503-372-2220 St. Police 503-889-6468 Tire Close-Outs Adrian Mercantile 503-372-2727 208 724-6131 Adrian OU Company 503-372-2877 208-724-6130 Ml's Beauty B 503-372-2653 CaBatea Repair Service Wrecker Service B 4 7.75 X 15 Mud-Snow Tiro M m '$ ari Day«' Visors $329 I ! L __ Wilson Bros. Dept. 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