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rhuriday, Octobar 6, 1977 Nyssa G«t« City Journal « Ny$$«, Oregon P«f« Tw« ft OBITUARY Nyssa Gate City Journal Fred Sessler Graveside services tor Fred Sessler. 76. of Nyssa who died Saturday. Septem ber 24. 1977 at Malheur Memorial Hospital were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Nyssa Cemetery, with the Rev. James Monroe of the Nyssa United Methodist Church officiating. Services were under the direction of the Lienkaemner Chanel. Sessler was born October 9. 1900 in Nebraska He is survived by one daughter. Darline Snodgrass of Fre mont. Nebraska and one grandson who is with the U. S. Army stationed in Ger many. Published Every Diindi» at Nyaaa, Oregon »7913 Second class postage paid at Nyssa. Oregon 97913 under act of Congress of March 3. 1879 MEMBER Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association HeTte/iA- to the editor Dear Sir: I'd like to tell you abouf a program that matches citi zens outside of prison.. .with men. women and children serving sentences in prisons in nearly every state of our nation. The program is called: Prison Pen Pals, and it is completing its second successful year of operation This is no* a lonely hearts dub...but is intended to get ordinary people of all ages and sexes involved with persons inside prison who may no longer have family and friends outside to help motivate them toward change. The program began in Cin cinnati. Ohio two years ago with the help of the Cin- Program is matching over 500 citizens and convicts each month. But the program desperately needs more concerned people on the outside writing to prisoners on the inside. A Prison Pen Pal Bulletin will be mailed free to any person who cares to receive one. It sets forth the rules and guidelines on bow to write to prisoners... and lists hund reds of prisoners who want to receive mail from the outside. If you know of any person who wants to receive this Prison Pen Pal Bulletin, just wrife to Prison Fen Pals. Bax 1217, Cincinnati. Ohio 45202 I have been involved with this program and have made some very neat friends through it. I feel that every ounce of energy expended is well worth it. If you want more information, just con tact Mr. Lou Torok. the director, at Box 1217, Cin cinnati. Ohio 45202.. .or write to me at the this address Sincerely, C. Koke McBain. 37440 2605 Sute Street Salem. Oregon 97310 Editor. The Journal: I do not wish to take issue with my learned friend D. A. Erickson, however there are some facts relating to the Panama Canal agreement SUBSCRIPTION RATES Malheur County. Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties. Idaho: One Year........... ..$6.59 Twa Years ...... Si 2.00 Elsewhere in the U.S.A.: One Year.............$7.59 Twa Years ......... $14.00 Ray B. Huffman THE BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH has named a new Pastor. He is Carl A. Johnson. Pastor Johnson is shown above with his family. They are left to right, Dwayne 20. Pastor Johnson. Bob 12. Mrs. Johnson (Dorothy) and son James. 16. They also have a married daughter. Mrs. Kathryn McCaman a registered nurse in Cedar. Michigan and a that should be understood. The agreement reached in early August of this year involved the basic elements of two new Panama Canal defense. agreements. One treaty go The above are some of the verns the operation and highlites of the new agree defense of the canal through ment. 1 do not as indicated 31 December 1999 and the concur with the total package other guarantees the perma however after it is explained nent neutrality of the canal. it does make sense in light of Canal Operations: We will the 1903 agreement For maintain control over all more reading request your lands, waters and installa Congressman provide from tions including our military the Crngir salnnal Record the facilities. A new agency will following: Hlstorv and Suna- operate the canal (US). This mary S13631, Canal Zone agency w hich will replace the Treaty interview with Rep. Panama Canal Company will John Murphy E5O97, Treaty assure US control of canal Negotiations Soviet Influence operations for the rest of this H8704. century . The canal will be It must be remembered the open to all shipping on a President cannot give away non-discrimination basis. anything including the Pana- Panama will assume general nama Canal, final approval territorial jurisdiction over must come from Congress. the present canal zone on the So far Congress is conducting effective date of the treaty. hearings in the matter and if At thernd of 1999. Panama it were to come to the floor will amume control of the now the issue would likely canal operations. fail. I would suspect Cong Financial factors: First, no ress will wait until after the congressional appropriations first of the year and will then are involved. Panama will pass the Treaty with minor receive from canal revenues modifications. The President 30 cents per Panama Canal under Article □ of the ton. $10 million per year from Constitution may complete toll revenues and up to $10 the treaty by and with the million per year only if canal advice and consent of the traffic and revenues permit Senate, provided concur (this is in addition to the first rence by two-thirds of the $10 million). In addition the Senators present. Should the US has pledged its best Treaty pass I would blame efforts beyond the treaty to the Senate not the President. arrange an economic pro In 1955 another treaty was gram of loans, loan guaran signed regulating relations tees. and credits: up to $200 between the US and Panama, million in export-import bank increasing the annuity paid credits, up to $75 million in Panama to 1.9 Million AID housing and $20 million dollars, this was increased to Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OP1C) guaran $2.3 million due to devalua tion of the US dollar. In tees. I am opposed to the financial package with this addition the US gave Panama one exception. The 5 year $28 million in real estate and buildings. In 1974 the US package will contain standard began negotiating principles ‘buy american" provisions. for the new treaty. There is a U.S. Defense and National lot of history behind the Security: The US will have the permanent right to Panama Canal and when defend the neutrality of the appraised in the proper prospective it might be wise canal from any threat, for an indefinite period. US war to make the final transfer to ships will have the per Panama /s/ A H. Colby manent right to transit the canal expeditiously and with S-J Ranch Route 3 out conditions, for an indefi 5005 S. Ely. nite period. For the rest of Kennewick. Wash 99336 this century. US military forces will have the primary responsibility to protect and Friday, October 7 . Bar defend the canal: the Govern becue hamburgers, garden ment of PANAMA guaran salad, creamed potatoes and tees the US the right to peas, apple cobbler, beve station troops in Panama and rage to use all lands and waters Moudny. October 10 ■ Sur necessary for the Canal's prise luncheon. Sift Menu Announcing the ---------- _ Y of the Bobbie Pin (Formerly Bea'» Beauty Bar) married son. Rev. Dennis Johnson who lives in Troy. Oh». They have five grand children. The Johnson family came to the Nyssa area from Wenatchee. Washington Pastor John son pastored 25 years in Michigan. Canada and Washington Youth Concert October 9th AU area young people are invited to attend the Youth Concert featuring the ' 'Child ren of the Son”, Sunday. October 9 at 7:30 p m. in the Nyssa High School Audi torium. The speaker for the evening will be Rick Russel. This concert is sponsored by the interdenominational Bible Study Group. Christ In Action. There is no admission charge but a free-will offeri- ing will be taken. Methodists Will Hold Bible Study Beginning this Friday; October 7, at 10 a.m., the Nyssa United Methodist Chu rch will sponsor a Bible Study for all interested persons The study will be led by the Rev. Jim Monroe, and will meet in the pastor's study The unit studied will be Genesis l:l-Exodus 15. Cost for the study will be $1.00 to cover the cost of the book used. Bring your Bible and your desire to more fully understand what lies ip God's Word. Enrich your life • study the Bible. ESEA Title I Program Starts The ESEA Title I program for the Nyssa Public Schools is now in progress The total allocation for the 1976-1977 school year is $132.358. These federal monies provide additional help for students who demonstrate special needs in the areas of com munication skills or math. The Title 1 and the Title I Migrant programs share equally in providing salaries for nine certified teachers, fourteen instructional aids and two clerical aids These monies also provide for supportive services which include bus rental and driver, and a part-time cook's salary for the pre-school program To qualify for Title I monies each school must have a Parent Advisory Council. The PAC committee members make recommenda tions concerning the needs of participating students and how these needs can be met through Title I programs. They also review evaluations of past and present programs The first PAC meeting will be held October 11. 1977 at 2:30 p.m. Parents of eligible children and all interested community members are invited to attend this meeting If you are interested in joining a PAC committee, please contact one of the following people: Preschool-Primary Mrs. Dorothy Bivins 372-2275 Elementary School: Mr. Gary Jasper 372-3313. Junior High and High School: Mr. Vern Shell 372-3892 A.A.R.P. Meets All Day October 7 DOOR PRIZES, REFRESHMENTS Bonnie Beckstead, Owner Carmen Robbins. Operator Bea Grossnickle, Operator Open Tuesday thru Saturday The American Association of Retired Persons of Mal heur County will meet Thursday. October 6 at Westgate Mobile Home Park recreation hall in Ontario at 1:30 p.m. There will be a discussion on insurance be nefits of the Association and the liability insurance for this group. Also nominating com mittee appointments are to be made at this time to further the growth of the chapter. ' HEUO ij C world « Mr. and Mrs. Monty (Marcheile) Culbertson of Adrian are the proud parents of twin girls. The two infants arrived Monday. September 19. 1977 at Caldwell Memo rial Hospital and have been named Madelyne and Moni que. Madelyne weighed five pounds and ten ounces and Monique four pounds and ten ounces. They are the couple's first children. The beaming grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Culbertson all of Adrian and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Eversole. Las Vegas. Nevada • The extra proud great- grandpa*ents are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Henry McFadden all of Meridian; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Culbertson of Nyssa; and Mr. and Mrs. M. Woods of Prairie City. Captain and Mrs. Roger (Christy) Wann of Stuttgart. Germany are the proud parents of an infant daughter. Baby Heidi Marie was born in Germany. Sunday. Oc tober 2. 1977. She weighed six pounds and fifteen and one half ounces. Heidi was welcomed at home by her brother. Trenton, age two years. The beaming grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nelson of Nyssa and Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Wann of Eugene. The proud and happy great grandmothers are. Mrs. Eva Aspinwall of Nyssa and Mrs. Roxie Nelson of Tigard. Oregon. Services for Ray B Huff man. 58, Nyssa, who died Thursday, September 27, 1977 in the Holy Rosarv Hospital in Ontario, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Lienkaemner Funeral Home by Golde.. Rule Lodge 147 AF&AM. Nyssa. Inter ment was in the Nyssa Cemetery with rites by Order of Eastern Star Golden Rule Chapter 131, Nyssa. He was bom June 13. 1919. at Parma. He married Thelma Root. March 18. 1941. at Caldwell. He retired as manager of Nyssa Auto Parts in March 1977, due to ill health. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Nyssa; two sons, Forrest Huffman. Portland, and Kelly Huffman. Ontario; a daughter, Sheila Esplin. Ny ssa: three brothers. Jessie Huffman. Idaho. Fred Huff man. Nyssa, and Glenn Sackett. Star; four sisters. Mrs. Opel English and Esther Plowbead, both Na mpa. Ruby Haas. Portland, and Mrs Grace Cummings. Caldwell, and eight grand children. Park Avenue Baptist Church Sunday, O cto bar 9 • Sun day school classes for all ages, 10 a.m. Worship service in the Sanctuary with message by Pastor Dale Mitchell 11 a.m. Fellowship time down stairs following worship ser vice. Business meeting 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. A friendly smile, a warm handshake and the words of the Lord await you at Part Avenue Baptist Church, on the comer of North Third Street and Part Avenue Mr. and Mrs. James (Kathy) Brittingham of On tario proudly announce the birth of their son. Joshua Daniel. The infant was bom Saturday. October 1, 1977 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Ontario, tipping the scales at seven pounds and three ounces. Joshua is the cou ple's first child. The happy grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nelson. Nyssa, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brittingham of Ontario. The proud great- grandparents are Mrs. Eva Aspinwall, Nyssa. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Keying of Ontario and Mrs. Roxie Nelson of Tigerd. Oregon. 1 F CHURCH SERVICES Nazarene Church Friday, October 7 • Fra yer and fasting at the parsonage 12 noon • 1 p.m. If you have any requests please phone the parsonage Thursday evening. Sunday, October 9 • Mom- ing Prayer at the church 7 a.m. Christian Education Clas ses. 9:45 a.m. Children's Churches 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service with Pastor Russell bringing the message 11 a.m. Closing Service of the Dwayne Friends Crusade at 2:30 p.m. at the Nyssa School Auditorium. Nursing Home Service with Ellis Martin in charge at 4 p.m. Evening Missionary Ser vice under the direction of Irene Hobson at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 ■ La dies Bible Study at the home of Arlene Seward. Babysit ting provided at the church. Wednesday, October 12 • Midweek Service» Bible study at the Nursing home at 4 p.m. Caravans, Teen Fellowship and Prayer meeting at the church at 7:30 p.m. Bible Missionary 730 North 2nd. Street, Sunday • Sunday School. 10 a.Li. Morning Worship. 11 a.m. Young People. 7 p.m. Evening service. 7:45 p.m. Wednesday • Mid-week service. 7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Carl A. Johnson. Pastor. Adrian Presbyterian Southern Baptist Church Fruitland, Idaho Richard Carlson, Pastor The Brotherhood of the First Southern Baptist Church of Fruitland. Idaho will meet in the home of Bob Slatter in Fruitland. Friday. October 7 at 7 p.m. Revival services will begin on October 16. at the Church. The Rev. Craig Bellah of Calvary Baptist Church in Tucson. Arizona will be the guest speaker. The public la cordially invited. Check this paper for more details next week. United Methodist The Methodist Church and the Rev. Monroe welcomes you to all church activities. Thursday, October 6 • Ge neral meeting of United Methodist women 2 p.m. Friday, October 7 ■ Bible Study, 10 a.m. Lesson I • Genesis. Taught by Pas tor In the Parlor. Sunday, October 9 • Laity Sunday. Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a m. Services. "You may have my Resigministration” Rev. J. Monroe Fellowship-coffe hour fol lowing worship. 12 noon. Tneeday, October 11 • First day of “Chriatian Ministry Center” Wedneeday, Ortahar 12 * Study. "Edge of Adventure” 10 a.m. Finance Comm. 6:30 p.m. Ad. Board at Dorothy Wilsons 8 p.m. Christian Church Sunday, October 9 • Ser vices 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a m. Fellowship Dinner • 1 p.m The employees of the Adnan School District are guests at this dinner. Wedneeday, October 12 - Session meets at the Jim Phifer home. Thursday, October 13 - Women's Association meets at the Bob Ball home. Saturday October 8 • Prayer meeting 10 p.m. Sunday, October 9 * Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. No evening sences. Monday, October 19 ■ Women's Workday. 9:30 am ASSEMBLY OF GOD Episcopal Chirdi Sunday, October 9 • Sun day school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, mes sage by Pastor Wenning. 11 a.m. Care and Share Service. 7 p.m. Thursday, October 13 • Home Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews, 8 p.m. Call 372 5004 for further details Rummage Sale Board meeting 8 p.m. 9 October 7 9 sjm . to 4 pun. Cbvrch b«MM«<rt Of course it’s true... there’s GAS for YOU No doubt about it. 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