April 6, 1948 (6 pages)

oe aste — sesmhiepetaliehat oapinaieincinin nang 2—Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, April 6, 1948 305 Broad Street, Nevada City, Telephone 36 spaper, as defined by statute. Printed and published A legal newspaper, as defined by statute. A legal new HARLEY M. LEETE, Jr. --------------2--------Owner and Publisher Member California Newspaper Publishers Association Published every Tuesday at Nevada City, California, and entered as matter of the second class in the post office at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year (in advance) -.----Ba apie tele NUN etE years creeper One month (in advance) -----.-.-----------:--rersececcenenete rene . $3.00 30 cents Just Wonderin’ 1 Wonder how mecurial we human creatures are; One-day_we-stand_ upon. the heights of joy and ecstacy, The next, we add our peevish plaints To life’s perplexity. . Wonder to what an extent the observances of Easter caught the momentary attention of our minds and to what an extent they impressed the heart and conscience. Truly, we are a mecurial people, but no doubt the celebration of certain memorable days keeps us from loosing the light which shines from the star of destiny and possibly something seen or heard. may lead us to long for the coming of spring to a cold and wintry world. In America we have numerous days which, if celebrated in the right spirit, might. impress useful lessons of faith, courage and hope upon us, so indelibly, that our future days might prove of. greater worth to ourselves and those about us. In reviewing the lives arid characters of our own national heroes, we find noble examples of self sacrifice and devotion to duty and all down through the ages, there will be found no dearth of inspiring memories which are as beacon lights upon the forward way. At the present time, the world lacks leadership; but we hope that the coming days, even though clouded by political strife, may develop the proper leadership and that we who help in their selection may have the good sense to stand with them and uphold the principals upon which our nation is established. We hope that from the welter of confusion, distrust and fear which now prevails in a distraught world, leaders may arise in this and other lands and that they may be men of vision, courage and devotion, together with the ability needed for the solution of the grave prob. /¥ lems with which they are surrounded. It is indeed time to pray, ‘God give us men.” 1 Wonder why so many people of seeming importance are busily engaged in fomenting fear and distrust in the minds of their followers. There are so many frightened people in our land today and every day there are more scare headlines*in the newspapers and we get another attack of the jitters. We wish the powers that be, would explain foreign plans and domestic issues so that we. the frightened ones, might take courage and go marching on. Shakespeare once wrote, ‘‘in the night imagining some fear, how easy is a bush supposed a bear.” Too true, . remember that years ago . had an experience which proves Mr. Shakespeare's assertion. Yes, . thought a bush was something exciting and was properly humiliated when I discovered its harmlessness. Just now, Remembering that circumstances of past yearsgl’m wishing that a little flock of whales would not swim within sight of our mainland Why can’t submarines of unknown origin, be located off the Atlantic coast? . think because the sightseers knew that if frightened, the people of eastern cities and towns would take flight to the western coast and there would be a dangerous shifting of population. He can scare us Californians till we fancy we are seeing submarines in every river and stream, but we won't run, we'll stay here and be scared rather than fly for safety to the east. “Pooh, pooh,” said the small boy who heard fearsome noises as he was walking home through the woods one dark night, “‘pooh, pooh, that’s nothing but noise. ‘‘Let’s follow his example, Let's say, -Not every spouting whale and floating tub Pooh, pooh, in our Pacific sea, Can rightfully be called a sub. . Adeline Merriam Connor. A California veteran -.who, — Service to veterans in filing served 90 days during World Warjclaims against the government ¥I may receive: up to $1,000 in}and obtaining other rights to which they are entitled is provided by county service officers and: community service centers in 142 California counties. state educational assistance if he does: not have sufficient federal Benefits to complete his planned educationa} course. NUGGET WANT ADS FOR RESULTS postponed WEATHER POSTPONES SCOTT'S FLAT DAM DEDICATION >» GRASS VALLEY: The Nevada Irrigation District directors have the dedication of Seott’s Flat Dam from April 11th to June 13th. The postponement is dueeto the March and April storms which have put the. roads in bad condition. Water is accumulating behind the dam and is expected to be at the season’s maximum in June. A picnic luncheon will be served. The district will provide the coffee. Dedicatory exercises! will begin at 2:30 P. M. The man. agement now announces that the water shortage for the district's ar® will not be critical this year, due to the March and April storms, LAGESON’S OFFICE IN VETS BUILDING NEVADA CITY: Leonard G. Lageson, county agricultural commissioner and sealer of weights and measures, today established his office, until now in the county court house, in the rear of the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Grass Valley. The move, ordered by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors several months ago, was delayed pending the construction of his office in Grass Valley. The office space vacated in the courthouse will be occupied by County Assessor Phil G. Scadden. he S. I AGREE . .it’s the finest tasting SKC: ever brewed Sparkling bright, feuly refreshing—now moreelicious-than-EVER!” VERA ELLEN STAR Or *SALLY* A Hunt Stromberg, Jr. Production playing on Broadway, N. Y. **More-delicious-than-EVER!” That’s what everyone is saying about delightfully-dry, smooth and mellow Acme Beer. Treat yourself and. your guests to Acme.discover a tangy, zestful flavor such as you’ve never enjoyed before in any beer. BREWED WITH PRIZE-WINNING HOPS . AWARD 1 ad A 3 Gf / oreo ACME BREWERIES «Gon Francisco. Nevada City ice Delivery 101 Boulder Street—Nevada City FRANK LYSTRUP, Owner » Corne SERVICE GARAGE All Mechanical Work done by “Rick Rickard Cc Pine and Spring, Nevada City sie P ‘ ~ AT THE FURNITURE CENTER ON 2-PIECE KROEHLER . LIVING ROOM SETS SPECIAL EVENT STARTS MONDAY! > a KROEHLER IS THE LEADING segs NAME. IN THE’ FURNITURE FIELDFine Floor Samples" alues from .. 298.50) ome as low as. 149,59 THE FURNITURE CENTER 256 SO. AUBURN STREET GRASS VALLEY, CALIF. OPPOSITE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING — ye

oe aste — sesmhiepetaliehat oapinaieincinin nang 2—Nevada City-Grass Valley Nugget, April 6, 1948 305 Broad Street, Nevada City, Telephone 36 spaper, as defined by statute. Printed and published A legal newspaper, as defined by statute. A legal new HARLEY M. LEETE, Jr. --------------2--------Owner and Publisher Member California Newspaper Publishers Association Published every Tuesday at Nevada City, California, and entered as matter of the second class in the post office at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year (in advance) -..----Ba apie tele NUN etE years creeper One month (in advance) -----.-.-----------:--rersececcenenete rene .. $3.00 30 cents Just Wonderin’ 1 Wonder how mecurial we human creatures are; One-day_we-stand_ upon. the heights of joy and ecstacy, The next, we add our peevish plaints To life’s perplexity. . Wonder to what an extent the observances of Easter caught the momentary attention of our minds and to what an extent they impressed the heart and conscience. Truly, we are a mecurial people, but no doubt the celebration of certain memorable days keeps us from loosing the light which shines from the star of destiny and possibly something seen or heard. may lead us to long for the coming of spring to a cold and wintry world. In America we have numerous days which, if celebrated in the right spirit, might. impress useful lessons of faith, courage and hope upon us, so indelibly, that our future days might prove of. greater worth to ourselves and those about us. In reviewing the lives arid characters of our own national heroes, we find noble examples of self sacrifice and devotion to duty and all down through the ages, there will be found no dearth of inspiring memories which are as beacon lights upon the forward way. At the present time, the world lacks leadership; but we hope that the coming days, even though clouded by political strife, may develop the proper leadership and that we who help in their selection may have the good sense to stand with them and uphold the principals upon which our nation is established. We hope that from the welter of confusion, distrust and fear which now prevails in a distraught world, leaders may arise in this and other lands and that they may be men of vision, courage and devotion, together with the ability needed for the solution of the grave prob. /¥ lems with which they are surrounded. It is indeed time to pray, ‘God give us men.” 1 Wonder why so many people of seeming importance are busily engaged in fomenting fear and distrust in the minds of their followers. There are so many frightened people in our land today and every day there are more scare headlines*in the newspapers and we get another attack of the jitters. We wish the powers that be, would explain foreign plans and domestic issues so that we. the frightened ones, might take courage and go marching on. Shakespeare once wrote, ‘‘in the night imagining some fear, how easy is a bush supposed a bear.” Too true, . remember that years ago . had an experience which proves Mr. Shakespeare's assertion. Yes, . thought a bush was something exciting and was properly humiliated when I discovered its harmlessness. Just now, Remembering that circumstances of past yearsgl’m wishing that a little flock of whales would not swim within sight of our mainland Why can’t submarines of unknown origin, be located off the Atlantic coast? . think because the sightseers knew that if frightened, the people of eastern cities and towns would take flight to the western coast and there would be a dangerous shifting of population. He can scare us Californians till we fancy we are seeing submarines in every river and stream, but we won't run, we'll stay here and be scared rather than fly for safety to the east. “Pooh, pooh,” said the small boy who heard fearsome noises as he was walking home through the woods one dark night, “‘pooh, pooh, that’s nothing but noise. ‘‘Let’s follow his example, Let's say, -Not every spouting whale and floating tub Pooh, pooh, in our Pacific sea, Can rightfully be called a sub. . Adeline Merriam Connor. A California veteran -.who, — Service to veterans in filing served 90 days during World Warjclaims against the government ¥I may receive: up to $1,000 in}and obtaining other rights to which they are entitled is provided by county service officers and: community service centers in 142 California counties. state educational assistance if he does: not have sufficient federal Benefits to complete his planned educationa} course. NUGGET WANT ADS FOR RESULTS postponed WEATHER POSTPONES SCOTT'S FLAT DAM DEDICATION

>» GRASS VALLEY: The Nevada Irrigation District directors have the dedication of Seott’s Flat Dam from April 11th to June 13th. The postponement is dueeto the March and April storms which have put the. roads in bad condition. Water is accumulating behind the dam and is expected to be at the season’s maximum in June. A picnic luncheon will be served. The district will provide the coffee. Dedicatory exercises! will begin at 2:30 P. M. The man. agement now announces that the water shortage for the district's ar® will not be critical this year, due to the March and April storms, LAGESON’S OFFICE IN VETS BUILDING NEVADA CITY: Leonard G. Lageson, county agricultural commissioner and sealer of weights and measures, today established his office, until now in the county court house, in the rear of the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Grass Valley. The move, ordered by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors several months ago, was delayed pending the construction of his office in Grass Valley. The office space vacated in the courthouse will be occupied by County Assessor Phil G. Scadden. he S. I AGREE . ..it’s the finest tasting SKC: ever brewed Sparkling bright, feuly refreshing—now moreelicious-than-EVER!” VERA ELLEN STAR Or *SALLY* A Hunt Stromberg, Jr. Production playing on Broadway, N. Y. **More-delicious-than-EVER!” That’s what everyone is saying about delightfully-dry, smooth and mellow Acme Beer. Treat yourself and. your guests to Acme..discover a tangy, zestful flavor such as you’ve never enjoyed before in any beer. BREWED WITH PRIZE-WINNING HOPS . AWARD 1 ad A 3 Gf / oreo ACME BREWERIES «Gon Francisco. Nevada City ice Delivery 101 Boulder Street—Nevada City FRANK LYSTRUP, Owner » Corne SERVICE GARAGE All Mechanical Work done by “Rick Rickard Cc Pine and Spring, Nevada City sie P ‘ ~ AT THE FURNITURE CENTER ON 2-PIECE KROEHLER . LIVING ROOM SETS SPECIAL EVENT STARTS MONDAY! > a KROEHLER IS THE LEADING segs NAME. IN THE’ FURNITURE FIELDFine Floor Samples" alues from ... 298.50) ome as low as. 149,59 THE FURNITURE CENTER 256 SO. AUBURN STREET GRASS VALLEY, CALIF. OPPOSITE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING — ye