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Barbara Holmes Seated As Honored Queen The Legion Auxiliary past presidents met at the home of Mrs. Nora Graham. Monday with seven members present. There was an exchange of gifts and refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Louise Heldt on Monday. February 7 Organize In Adrian Area Try out for Scouting? Why not? All parents with boys ages 8 to 14 in the Adrian area are invited to attend an organizational meeting Mon day. January 10. at the Adrian Cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. This will be the opportuni ty to find out about the advantages of Boy Scouting and organize a Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop in the Adrian area. All boys must be accompanied by their parents. Those adults interested in being leaders or helpers are also invited. Bethel No. 33 International Job's Daughters held open installation of officers De cember 26 at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. The meeting was opened by Vera Webb, guardian, and Foy Sasser, associate guar dian. The Ceremony of the Flowers was held with Mrs. Marie Wilson as narrator. Following the ceremony Shawn Webb, retiring ho nored queen, was escorted to the East by Foy Sasser and was presented by Vera Webb as the installing officer. She was assisted by Marlene Hayden, guide; Bonnie Hol mes. marshall; Marilee Wil son. chaplain; Lynn Camp bell. musician; Tami Cleaver, junior custodian; Judy Mar tin. senior custodian; Sharbn Barnes, recorder and Mary Ann Chadwick, flag bearer. Officers installed were: Barbara Holmes, honored queen; Whitni Morrison, senior princess; Jackie Chad wick. junior princess; Kelly Mills, guide; Shela Runyan, marshall; Jeanne Sword, musician; Lisa Kuhlman, recorder; Terri Charpenter. first messenger; Karen Hut chinson. second messenger; Jeanette Hutchinson, third messenger; Katrina Sword, fourth messenger. The Owyhee Chapter of DeMolay assisted with the installation and escorted the newly installed Honored Queen Barbara Holmes to the East. She then introduced her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Holmes, her brother. Bill Holmes and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Holmes Jr.; her uncles and aunts. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Holmes of Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holmes; Mr. and Mrs. Gibb Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Finley Shuster and Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Holmes. Out of town family guests were a great uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holmes from Texas; unde and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Goodson of Parma and several cousins. Whitni Morrison then in troduced her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morrison, her sister. Cydni and brother, Andrew. Mr. and Mrs. Glade Chadwick were introduced by their daughter. Jackie, as were her sister. Mary Ann Chadwick and her grandmo ther, Mrs. Terhune. Kelly Mills introduced her mother. Mrs. Stanley Mills and her grandmother. Mrs. Edna Mills. Mrs. George Lindsey was introduced by her daughter, Shela Runyan. Escorted and introduced were Monica Swan, honored queen of Bethel No. 25 of Ontario; past honored queens Edna Mills of Bethel No. 22, Bridgeport. Nebraska; Lynn Campbell Bethel No. 56. Auburn. Washington; Bonnie Sappe Bethel No. 33, past grand bethel honored Queen of State of Oregon; Tami Cleaver, Marilee Wilson. Marlene Jamieson. Sharon Barnes and Bonnie Holmes all of Bethel No. 33. Bonnie Sappe and Bonnie Holmes were charter members of Bethel No. 33. Also escorted and intro duced were members from Bethel No. 66. Washington; members of Bethel No. 25. Ontario; Grand Representa tive to Alberta. Canada; Jackie Chadwick. Bethel No. 33 and Glen Talbot vice associate grand guardian of Idaho; Vera Webb and Foy Sasser guardian of Bethel No. 33; past guardians and associate guardians. Bill Schireman, Bethel No. 25. Bob and Roy Holmes, Della Holmes. Myrtle Sasser. Lo uise Wernick all of Bethel No. 33 and Marlene Hayden Bethel No. 21. Marion Tracy, worshipful master of Golden Rule Lodge No. 147. Nyssa; worthy matrons. Beatrice Grossnic- kle Golden Rule Chapter No. 131. Edith Lang. Golden Chain Chapter No. 103, Vale and David Lang, master coun selor of the Owyhee Chapter of DeMolay were escorted and introduced. Shawn Webb was pre sented her past honored queen's pin from the Bethel by honored Queen Barbara. Beatrice Grossnickle then presented the honored queen with her white Bible, a gift from the Golden Rule Chap ter. Queen Barbara s parents presented her with a gavel. A dozen beautiful red roses were presented to the new queen from the Owyhee Chapter of DeMolay. During the coronation Mrs. Bonnie Sappe sang "You’ll Never Walk Alone" accom panied by Lori Ferrenburg. Those assisting with the serving were Mrs. Kathleen Wheeler. Karen Olsen. Con nie Holmes. Julie Gamer, and Mary Ann Moss. Linda Holmes was at the guest book. Golden Agers The Golden Agers held their Christmas dinner, con sisting of roast beef and all the trimmings, and a gift exchange Wednesday, De cember 15. Special guest was Nancy Dunham. A program and games in which all could participate was enjoyed by the group. The New Year's dinner was held Wednesday. Ja nuary 5 and this was also Health Day. A change of leadership was also held Wednesday with names to be announced later. Hopkins ('kin Hold Gathering One of the largest family gatherings reported was the “Hopkins Clan" gathering New Years Day at the Ten Davis Hall. Forty-three rela tives and friends attended, namely. Mr. and Mrs. Varner Hopkins of Big Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hill and family. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Hill and baby of Boise: Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hatch of Mountain Home; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hatch and family of Grandview; Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hopkins of Wilder; Mr. and Mrs. George Matthews and family and friends from Nampa; Mr. and Mrs. George Valentine of Cald well; Mr. and Mrs. Don Hopkins and son. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hopkins of Nyssa; Terry Baker of Nyssa; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hopkins and Penny; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hopkins and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hopkins Jr. and family of Parma. Sr. Citizens To Hold Card Party January Clearance Now In Progress! Phone 372-3563 Ore Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burn ingham spent the Christmas holidays with their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Burningham and family in Santa Rosa, California. • • • Mr. and Mr.s Elton Clapp enjoyed New Year's dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs Marvin Wiley in Caldwell. • • • Mr and Mrs. Dirick Nedry returned home Sunday fol lowing a ten-day visit with Mr. and Mrs. David Hartwig, Tommy and Sarah in Waco, fexas. The first several days of their visit they enjoyed 70 degree weather. A cold front came through New Year's Eve and the temperature dropped as low as 13 degrees above. • • • New Year's dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gann were Mr. and Mrs. Walt Looney and boys, e • • Curtis Moncur is spending the holidays at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moncur. Curtis is a student at Ricks College in Rexburg. Idaho. • • • Those attending a Christ mas Eve party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jayo were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moncur and Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sant and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nielson and family. • • • Vern Du us was a caller at the Sam McConnell home Monday. • • • Lt. John Reece returned to his base in Quantico. Vir ginia, Saturday, after visiting at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Reece for several days. • • • Mrs. Nora Graham and Mrs. Armitta Bartholomew were hostesses at a New- Year's dinner at the Bartho lomew home for Mrs. Hazel Farr and Mrs. Lucy Pounds. Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoff and Julie were John's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoff of Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michael and family. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Michael and Randy Savage. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Reed Gyllen- skog recently returned home after attending funeral ser vices for her father. Fred Coburn in Smithfield, Utah. The Gyllenskogs had spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Co burn and he passed away suddenly, December 5. The Gyllenskogs returned home Sunday after visiting relatives over the holidays. They spent several days at their son's home. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gyllenskog in The Dalles, Oregon. They visited another son, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gyllenskog and fa mily in Eugene. They were Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crosby in Albany, Oregon and were joined there by son Jerry and family for Christmas dinner The family returned to Eugene the day after Christ mas and to visit with the Douglas Gyllenskogs. New Year's Eve was spent in with the Jerry Gyllenskogs and family in The Dalles where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Savage of Ontario. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Flinders were New Year's dinner guests at the home of their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Saunders in Meridian. This was also a welcome-home dinner for their son Brent who has returned home from a two- year mission for the LDS Church in Australia. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smiley and family of La Puente, California visited for several days over the Christmas holidays at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smiley. Jerry and family also spent a couple days with his brother, James Smiley at Donnelly. Idaho. AN UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF PEN drawings is featured at the Nyssa Public Library to start off the new year. The artist is Charlotte Domenico, a native Idahoan, who resides in Parma with her husband, Joe. who farms, and two daughters. Their two sons are in the service, one with the Air Force in Fairbanks. Alaska, and the other at sea. with the Navy. Mrs. Domenico has been painting about six years and is self-taught. She is employed by Sewing Speed-ups For Home Sewers "Sewing Speed-Ups" is the title of the special interest lesson for home sewers to be presented at two locations during January, according to Carol Knothe, Extension Home Economist. Designed to assist the home seamstress in clothing construction techniques, the lesson will feature short-cut sewing methods. One lesson will be held • Wednesday, January 12, 1:30 in Harper at the Community Hall and will be repeated on Monday, January 24, at Treasure Valley Community College Administration Build ing, AD 14 at 7:30 p.m. Extension program* are open to anyone regardle** of race, color or country of national origin. merry ” dows ~ <1 The Merry Widow* met Saturday evening at the home of Mr*. Virgie Rook stool. A delicious potluck dinner was served with card* in play afterward. Malheur Home Telephone Company in Nyssa, and in addition to her full-time job and painting, she also write* poetry. In fact, her pen drawings are illustration* of her original poetry. Some of her water color* are also on display, along with her pen drawings - "Just a Song at Twilight." "Mother and Son,” and "Poppies,” to name a few. This art display may be seen during the month of January during regular library hour*. IFJF7 Barrarks Hosts Dinner Christmas dinner was ser ved on the regular meeting date to 14 members of World War 1 Barracks #352 and 18 auxiliary member* at the Eastside Restaurant io On tario. A sumptuous dinner with an abundance of Ame rican and Chinese food was served. The men of Barrack* planned and paid for the dinner to relieve the ladies from the usual potluck dishes prepared for each monthly gathering. Commander Joe Maughn was master of ceremonies. He with his wife. Jean and Auxiliary President Mabel Thompson and her husband, Adjutant Earl Thompson, presided at the head of the table. Chaplin Joe Moore, asked blessing on the food. Bob Watson from John Day, read Anniversaries January 8 • Mr «nd Mrs Noah Bass January 11 • Mr and Mrs Clyde Bowers January 12 - Mr. and Mrs Gary Cleaver letters he had written and received from Washington. D.C. For the entertainment of the group he read a humorous poem he had composed. Mary Glaves read the name* of those having December birthday*. A get-well card was signed to be sent to Virginia Sandy, District VAVS Chairman, who was so badly beaten in her home November 21. We are happy to report an almost complete recovery. Next potluck and business meeting will be held at the Vale Grange Hall, January 16 at 1:30 p.m. Christian Women Hold Meet The Treasure Valley Chris tian Women's Club met Wednesday, January 5 at the Royal Cafe in Ontario. "Birthday Party" was the theme of the day. Joyce Blankenbaker provided the music. Speaker was Sharon Clark, former model, writer and beauty consultant from Star. Idaho BUDGET ELECTION MALHEUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT ____________ FISCAL YEAR 1977-1978 Professional VOTE: Directory El iES □ no Physaara & Surgeons Dr. Arthur S. Dole, M.D. Urological Surgery Diseases of the kidney, bladder and prostate. Phom 372-5269 20 South 2nd. Street, Nyssa. Oregon WHEN: January 11. 1977; 8:00 A M. to 8:00 P.M. WHERE: Malheur Memorial Hospital Cafeteria (Nyssa) Adrian Fire Station (Adrian) WHY: To submit to the electorate for approval, a budget in the amount of $274.675.00 in excess of the 6% limitation. For ONE YEAR ONLY. Hours: Saturday—10 *.m to 12noon II. Brandon L.W. Adam* M.D. General Practice and Psychiatry Phone 372-3809 19 North 4th St Nyssa, Oregon Hours: Monday AWed., 12 noon-6 p.m.; Tuea., 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Thar*., 10 a.m Io 5 p.m. PhvsH'ians <k Surgeons Dial 372-2241 HOURS: 9 io 12 noon A 2 lo 5 p.m.-Monday thru Friday. Optometrists Dr. A. N. Bonde 7 North 2nd Street. Nvssa. Oregon Phone 372 3747 TREASURE VAI I.EY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Phone 372-2251 Dr. B.E. Ross Nyssa 372-5257 Dr. Robert Derb» Parma 722-653' How Crucial la the Problem? 1. The hospital can operate only as long as the bank will extend credit. 2. The hospital will close unless additional funds are obtained. 3. Even if we remain financially solvent, we must correct deficiencies in order to maintain our license. 4. Without physicians, we will have no hospital, and no health care centers in the Nyssa/Adrian area. V. What If I don't the Local Hospital «4 Doctors? 1. Possibly new physicians attracted to Nyssa will interest you some day. If so. undoubtedly you will use our Hospital. 2. Yourself or family members may need the services of our Nursing Home, it is a pleasant thought to know a skilled facility, that is clean, void of lingering odors, easily accessible, and filled with concerned and dedicated employees providing quality care, is available for your use. , 3. You should vote YES! Someday you may be picked up by our new ambulance, and be glad that quality care was available. VI. What It I Can't Afford the Tax«*? III. What are some of the Building A Equipment Deficlencle*? 1. Painting, solid core doors, worn out linoleum floors, smoke detectors, cracked cement delivery room floor, inadequate cubicle curtains, fire proof drapes, forced air ventilation, isolated surgery transformer, undersized generator, warped kitchen stove, anesthesia machine with parts that cannot be replaced, etc. K.E. Kerbs. M.D. K.A.Danford. M.D. Vet emanara Wilson Bros. Dept. Store Visiting at the home of the Frank Byers for a few days is Mrs. Bertha Goff of Pineville. Missiouri. New Year's visi tors at the Byers was Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Day and Tina. on* The Nyssa Senior Citizens will host a card party Saturday. January 8. at their Club House on Bower Ave nue. Cards will be in play at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is wel come to attend. Dr. John Eash 387SW 4th Ave.. Ontario. Oregon Phone 889 8017 SALE Social Scene LEGION AUXILIARY Scouting To It Mwin St. Thursday, January 6, 1977 Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Page Four IV. 1. The hospital spends about '/> million dollars locally each year. If forced to close, the area will suffer severe economic setback*. All businesses even the self employed would be affected a* people left the area A surplus of housing could be created, which would reduce the value of everyone’s home. 2. The levy will also provide for additional physicians that will improve accessibility and availability of medical attention. Waiting time and travel distance* will be reduced, making local health care infinitely more convenient. 3. You cannot afford not to have a hospital. an ambulance service, and a nursing home available if you should need it. Everyone i* a potential victim of injury or illness. Why Recruit Physician* A how Come The Coat? 1. Nyssa at one time had 7 doctors. 2. Nyssa is designated as a "Critical Physician Shortage Area. 3. Two of Nyssa’s present doctors have announced they will leave their clinic practice and semi-retire as soon as new physicians can be found. 4. Local citizens are experiencing long waiting periods and some must travel in order to see physicians. 5. The hospital & community are economically dependent upon VII. Why Don’t We Convert All the Hospital Into Nursing Home? physicians. 1. Nyssa and Adrian citizens probably would not have the advantage 6. Recruitment is expensive! Including: contract* or salaries, clinic of having additional doctors. Without money, and without a subsidy's, moving expenses, advertisement, recruitment hospital it would be next to impossible to recruit them. companies, and visit expenses. Of the $72,000 budgeted for 2. Nursing home building code requirements are much more recruiting and establishing physicians in practice, about 25% will stringent than hospital requirement*. To remodel the hospital be spent to acquire physicians. would take more money than the total amount of thia election., 7. The remaining 75% will be used to establish physicians in 3. Once the tremendous cost of conversion is accomplished, a practice. The hospital will manage the physician clinic, which will problem exists with how to support 18.000 square feet of empty take money to set up the clinic, purchase needed equipment and building, until it could be filled to capacity. It would probably take supplies, anti to pay for overhead expenses. Ci.e. utilities, rent, 5 to 10 years to fill, during which time the additional overhead employees. ctc.( until physicians generate enough revenue to expenses once absorbed by the hospital, would have to be make the dim«; self-sufficient. This money will most likely be supported by even more taxes. repaid, on-«- the clinic is making a profit. 8. Doctors will not receive any money! This ad is purchased by the Malheur Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary.
