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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Grass Valley Nugget

June 7, 1949 (8 pages)

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vy 4 > aA i? » ~ SP > or 6 * ae % o vi? ‘Miss Society and Chib Vhews Mrs. Floy-Margaret Reynolds, Society Editor. The kindest courtesy you can show your guests is to have their names in your home-town newspaper. The nicest gesture you can give your hosts when you are away visiting is the mention of their names in your newspaper. And we will greatl y appreciate publishing your items. Mrs. Floy-Margaret Reynolds, telephone _186-J, is our society reporter and will be glad to assist you in reporting the event. Or a call to the Nugget office, 305 Broad street, or telephone 36, will place your news in print. Business and Professional Women Gather The Nevada City and Grass Valley Business and_ Professional Women’s clubs were hostesses over the weekend to northern district conference. Delegates came from Alturas, Anderson, Auburn, Chico, Colusa, Corning, Dunsmuir, Etna, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Lincoln, North Sacramento,Sacyamento, OAk, Heart, Oroville, Paradise, Placerville, Red Bluff, Redding, Roseville, Susanville, Herlong, Weaveville, Woodland, Yreka, Yuba, Sutter and Mt. Shasta. Saturday evening the delegates gathered with the Grass Valley club. The Nevada City club, ‘headed by Adelaide Reilly, entertained the group at luncheon at the National hotel Sunday. The luncheon was preceded by a business session. Edith MacKenzie of Red Bluff, district president, presided during the conference. Marie Williford, veteran Grass Valley member, assisted the district’ president and led the affair at the luncheon tables. bE} The following district officers attended: Grace Peckthorn, first vice president, Dunsmuir; LaDocia Ellis, second vice president, Chico; Anna Marie Wise, recording secretary, Sacrameno;Ruth Walton, treasurer, Yuba City, director at large, Alice J. Brown, Chico; Elsie Juhay, corresponding secretary, Red Bluff; Mary Voysales, auditor. At the beginning of the morning session, Marie Williford, on behalf of the local clubs presented Edith MacKenzie with a corsage of baby orchids, and also presented the gathering with a basket of red roses from the Grass Valley chamber. of commerce. Luncheon was served in the annex of the hotel, under the direction of Dorothy Gwin, Wanda Lageson and Eileen Mair. The luncheon featured the centennial theme: Willard Goerz and Bill Tobiassen, music instructors in the local schools were in charge of the musical entertainment at the luncheon. Diane Davis, Nevada City high school graduate of this year, presenteq two songs. The afternoon session resumed with state officers as _ speakers. The need of adult’ educational classes, the need of keeping up an interest in living, the situation of women facing the return to busi ness and professional life after years in the home, rearing their children, were discussed. Mrs. Reilly wishes to thank the National hotel for its hospitality to the group. RECENT GUESTS AT NATIONAL HOTEL C. W. Shumway, Auburn; Walter Storie, Sierraville; Bob McMann,. Burlingame; _W. G. and Cc. W. Wallace, Palmdale; Ed Dwight and family, Greenville; George Knudsen, Sutter Creek, Robert Hoff, Sutter Creek; F. W. House, El Cerrito; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hughes, Jamestown; Nick Regos, Oroville; David Brenner, San Leandro; Jerry Hale, Gridley; Miss Helen Sheddon,. Oakland; Mrs. C. W. Cole, Palo Alto; Mrs. R. L. Stantey, Palo Alto; Charles Montgomery, Downieville; N. A. McGregor, Downieville; G. A. Chappell, Sacramento; Klare Austinson, Sacramento; J. C. Sanborn, Sacramento; Frank Sughrue, Sacramento; L. V. Liston, Sacramento;Norman Shaw, Berkeley; William Adams, Berkeley; W. S. Lathrop, Vallejo; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kirkpatrick, Vallejo; Mr. and Mrs, Frank Kamarad, Vallejo; L. L. Campbell, San Francisco; R. H. Williams, San Francisco; George Liebermon and wife, San Francisco; Vladimir. Vucinich, San Francisco; A. Schapero, San Francisco; R. M. Radovich and wife, San Francisco; G. D. Dillender, Los Angeles; Rae Embree, Los Angeles; Dean Shepherd, Los Angeles; Fred Volpoff, Los Angeles; John Burgess, Reno, Nevada; C. B. Elderkin, Reno, Nevada. Lighting Fixtures Replace your damaged fixtures while you are doing your spring cleaning. COMPLETE LINE OF WIRING MATERIALS Crosley Shelvador Refrigerators Amana Home Freezers SLATER ELECTRIC 147 So. Auburn Phone 783-J Grass Valley SWEETLAND NEWS By Mrs. Roberta Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Phil Watson of Tacoma, Wash., are business visitors inNorth. San Juan. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hammer of Kent, Wash., are visiting here with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hammer. Ted Grote of the bay area is visiting for two weeks in North San Juan. Mr. and. Mrs. Waid Oden entertained a "umber of friends and relatives from Reno, Nev. Miss Helen Sauers of Sacramento visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sauers at Sweet~ land. North San Juan. Women’s Secret Pals club will meet Wednesday, June 15 at Mrs. Stella Sauers home in Sweetland. The meeting will be held outdoors if the weather cooperates. Methodist church meeting Wednesday was held under the leadership of Charlotte Hickman, pastor. The meeting was. to promote better attendance at Sunday school. North San Juan Ridge Water Users association will hold a meeting June 19, in the French Corral schoolhouse. Albert Proom ig president of the organization. Walter Browning of Berkeley visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Browning of French Corral. Tour of Ridge Country Members of the excursion tour of the Nevada County . Historical society stopped for lunch in the historic schoolhouse in. French Corral. Coffee was served by Columbia Parlor No. 70, Native Daughters of the Golden West. The old bell was rung at 2:10 to herald the start of a play presented by the Columbia parlor. Mrs. Alta Achinson and Mrs. Roberta Stuart were in charge of the curtain. The performance started with Mrs. Adele Browning hanging out clothes on a rope line and singing to herself a song of old pioneer days. A knock on the door brought in several ladies dressed in costumes of the gold rush days, for tea. Those at the table were Mrs. Edith B. Gould, Mrs. Ethel Saunders, Mrs. Lucy Kneebone, Mrs. Theresa _O’Conner, Mrs. Adele Browning, Miss Isabel Ruth Stuart, Mrs. Irene Browning and Mrs. Hall. While the tea and gossiping was in full session, the clothes line broke and down went the clothes. Robert Paine dashed to the rescue. Such was the sketch “In Grandma’s Day.’’ William Moulton gave a brief talk on the historical highlights of Sweetland, Birchville and French Corral. Moulton said the school was once a hotel before its conversion. Mrs. Ela Smith was introduced ang revealed she had attended schoo] in the same building 76 years ago. The building is over 90 years old. Moulton told of the Chinatown that flourished in the community. He also related a story of a cannon that was fired every Fourth of July by Charlie Bradford until it explodeq at a Democratic rally in 1886 killing Bradford. H. P. Davis, Mrs. Margaret Madden and Mrs. Lucy Kneebone were alsg speakers. Mrs. Adele’ Browning gave a brief story of her father, Philip Maynier, who was one of the first fruit growers of Nevada-county.° William Moulton rang the old school bell as the caravan pulled away from the schoolhouse. Laurel Parlor Fetes Mothers At Gathering Laurel Parlor, No. 6 Native Daughters of the Golden West, honored their mothers at the parlor’s annual Mother’s Day party with a splendid entertainment, and an attendance nearing one hundred. President, Christine Kite, and other officers received the mothers, and presented each with a corsage. The following program was then rendered in the lodge room with each presentation receiving hearty applause. Address of welcome, Christine Kite, the president. Clarinet solo, ‘‘Mother,” June Kelly. Floor drill, Laurel Parlor’s drilf team. z Reading of poem, Byrl Granholm. Piano selections, Sarah Charonnat. Skit, “The Needle Club,”’ parlor members. Song, ‘Silver Threads Among the Gold,” Delores Harris. “ Chorus, the drill team. Songs of long ago, community singing led by Delores Harris, Byrl Granholm and the drill team. Song and dancing, ‘Coming Through the Rye,’”’ parlor members and guests. Presentation of gifts to the oldest. and the youngest mother, Christine Kite, president. Grand march to the banquet hall. The banquet tables were beautiful with golden tapers, lovely blossoms, and appointments. A centennial theme was carried out most effectively, honoring the pioneer mother and the ghest mother. A large miner’s. cabin, constricted of wood and bark with miners around it; a large covered wagon drawn by four oxen with yokes, and a pioneer mother seated in the wagon were very attractive. A hill made of soil with trees and shrubs, and at its base miners, and a sluice box with gold in its riffles. Pioneer women and miners were grouped effectively. The place cards were miners and pioneer women: The miner had his pick, shovel and pan, and his knap sack on his back. These articles were all hand made and colored attractively by the pupils of the elementary school and were greatly admired and great praise given to the pupils. Beautiful pansies, a gift from Zoe Kager, and her mother, Adele Tredenick, were arranged on every table. A sentiment of thought for the pioneer mothers and the guest mothers. During refreshments, piano selections suited to the centennial them, selections of the past, and ‘‘Mexicala Rose,” and ‘South of the Border’, were presented by Sarah Charonnat. Delicious sandwiches, homemade cakes, relishes, ice cream, tea and coffee were served. The oldest mother is Mrs. Pianezzi, 87 years of age, a resi““Mother,”’ ten dent of Nevada City for many years and her children, all gradutes of the Nevada City Schools. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs.
Costa of Downieville, early pioneers, and a widely known family. The youngest mother, aged 20 years, was Mrs. Kilroy of Nevada City and a member of pioneer families of Nevada City. A vote of thanks was extended to the program chairman, Beth Wilson, and her committee, and general chairman, Thelma _ Butz, and her committee, for their outstanding ‘programs of entertainment and refreshments and_ to those who took a part in the program or activities. Elesie De Mattei was pianist for the drill team and singing during the evening. fr Each for To Clear—each Each nee FELT HATS Take them away Shetenaeneaesenseeetene stawaeneeseereesscenencececducensceceucece STRAW HA TS—All Models SATO n) ewe een ene eseneeseeenenenedeqnbececeecane GARDEN HATS COSTUME JEWELRY—HOSIERY PLASTIC APRONS—GAGE HATS . At Cost 207 COMMERCIAL STREET NEVADA CITY EVERYTHING MUST GO! We're SELLING OUT our COMPLETE STOCK of MERCHANDISE. Our Doors Will Close Wednesday, June 15 $1.00 hos £2, Gold Flat Graduates Honored at Party By Seventh Grade Pupils The eighth graders of Gold Fiat school were given a going-away party by their seventh grade classmates, Thursday afternoon. A hot dog luncheon, punch, and cupcakes were served. The children Played bingo, and the grand prize of a ball-point pen was won by Alfred Peard. The honored graduates’ were: Joyce Evans, Carolyn Keith, Alfreq Peard, Hugh March, Grant Hafelfinger, Virgil Simpkins. Seventh graders attending and serving were: Barbara Hartman, Ladene Henderson, Bilile Marie Hurn, Martha March, Suzie Setzer, Beverley Jamerson, Charles Arbauh, Jackie Butts, Larry Deal, and Randy Gray. Mrs. Nile Installed President of Nevada City Soroptimist Club Mrs. Herbert Presley Nile was installed as president of the Nevada City Soroptimist club Thursday evening following a delicious chicken dinner served in the banquet room of the National hotel. Mrs. Genevieve Elliott was in charge of the community singing and alsg sang two solos. Virginia Hilliard, outgoing president, was presented with a diamond gavel for her past president’s Pin and also. personal gift from the members of the club. Mrs. Williams Feted At Birthday Dinner Friends and members of the family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Williams on South Pinestreet Friday evening for a birthday dinner and party honoring Mrs. Williams. Present for the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hoyt and children, Lois Ann and Earl, and Mrs. Nora Hoyt, all of Antioch; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rone and their son and daughter, Frankie and Karen, of Chico; Mr. and Mrs. EIdon Williams ang sons, Delvin and Donald; Mr. and Mrs. Al Williams and sons, Sidney and Larry: and the honoree and her husband and their son, Buddy. Mr. ang Mrs. Williams and Buddy came from’ Klamath Falls, Ore., only a few weeks ago to make their home in Nevada City. The Nevada City Nugget, Tuesday, Jans 1949—5 TO CONVENTION Dr. and Mrs. George H. Shirkey of Grass Valley will leave tomorrow tor New York to attend the Rotary International convention. Dr. Shirkey is a delegate from the Grass Valley club. Dr. Herbert O. Haynor of Modesto will be in charge of Dr. Shirkey’s office while he is away. LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE OF PARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS UNDER A FICTITIOUS NAME We, the undersigned copartners, do hereby certify that we are transacting business at the. Plaza, Nevada City, California, also known as Number 104 Broad Street, at the intersection of Broad, Boulder and Sacramento. Streets, in the City of Nevada, County of Nevada, State of California, under a. designation not. showing’ the names of the persons interested in such business. to-wit: PLAZA GARAGE; and that our respective places of residence are as follows: Hugh Steinhoff, Lower Banner Road, Nevada’ City Rural No. 1 Route and Nevada Township, Nevada County; S. R. Dahl, 117 Nursery Street, Nevada City, California. This certificate is filed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2466 et Seq. of the Civil Code of California. Dated: May 20, 1949. HUGH STEINHOFF Ss. R. DAHL state of California, ) ) ss County of Nevada. ) On this twentieth day of May, 1949, before me, Eva N. Heath, a Notary Public in and for’ said County and State, residing therein, duly commissioned and _ sworn, personally appeared Hugh _ Steinhoff and S. R. Dahl, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and they acknowledged to me that they executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in” this Certificate first above written. EVA N. HEATH Notary Public im and for the County of Nevada, State of California ALBERT L. JOHNSON Attorney-at-Law Nevada City, California Publish May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 1949. Pa a at b that the final 2 sincere, consoling ence. With this \ 246 Sacramento St. Tel SOD TECK “AS A TALE THAT IS TOLD” It is vital to the bereaved rites be a experiideal in J. PAUL BERGEMANN, Owner 5S a mind, our staff has been trained to handle arrangera . ments quietly and considi erately =. without unf \ necessary intrusion upon . your privacy. : fX ) nN HOLMES FUNERAL HOME 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE ephone 203 Nevada City 213 Commercial Street KEYSTONE MARKET Phone 67 . NEVADA CITY. CLASSIFIED ADS COMPLETE FIRE PROTECTION Extinguishers of all kinds. Fire Hose and fittings. Recharging inc. CO2. POOLE FIRE EQUIP CO Phone 375J, 128 So. Auburn.G.V Order Your Oak Fire Wood Now Any size, Any length, Any amount. Mail a card to Box 1729, Nevada City, Doug Gehrman, Bob Price, tf _.FOR SALE—War surplus envelopes, standard 634 size. $1.00 per box of 500, while they last. Nevada City Nugget, 305 Broad street. FOR SALE—Lincoln Deluxe Donut Machine. Inquire Donut Hut . or the Hut, Nevada City: j3c Three pianos, priced to sell fast. Famous high grade makes. Terms, Free Delivery. Immediate infermation, write Cline Piano Co., 344— 12th. St. Oakland, Calif. J7c OLYMPIA WELDERS Grass Valley-Nevada City Hiway PHONE '61-J-3 LAWNMOWER SHARPENED AND REPAIRING All Work Guaranteed Crenshaw’s, 401 E. Main Street, Phone 24 for Pickup and Delivery Service. a tf GEORGE C. BOLES Optometrist 312 Broad St. Nevada City Telephone 270-W SEWING MACHINE RENTALS . REPAIRS Buttons and Belts _ covered, Hemsticthing, Buttonholes -TAYLOR’S” 233'4 Mill St. Phone 276-M Grass Valley atta. 5 acne vio — + NEVADA CITY—ON THE THRESHOLD TO THE BEST IN SPORTS RECREATION ® NEVADA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHEN . 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