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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Grass Valley Nugget

March 30, 1948 (4 pages)

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305 Broad Street, Nevada City, Telephone 36 A legal newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and published A legal newspaper, as defined by statute. : Here a tadly Seabee ere Owner and Publisher, HARLEY M. LEETE, Jr. 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) One month (in advance) Just Wonderin’ ] Wonder about, candidates And all their curious ways, * And I shall watch them carefully Through these campaigning days; And when one raves and rants and shouts And finds all other men at fault, I'll take the heated words he speaks With the proverbial grain of salt. If Thomas Paine were in the world today, he would probably write a book titled, “The Age Of Unreason” and give us all the answers; but he is not ‘with us, so it is we who must try to separate the grain from the chaff as the tumultuous winds ofcampaign oratory swirl about us. _ Once again we are about to be bethumped by “words; we shall hear “great arguments about it and about,” and if the coming campaign proves to be as nauseating as’ most former presidential campaigns have been, there will be no lack of impassioned oratory, diatribes, harangues, name calling and _ reputation ‘wrecking. All of this will tend to leave the voter bewildered and confused. Flow may .we prepare for the onslaught? A great poet once said, “men may rise on ‘stepping stones of their dead selves to higher things, “and that indeed is true; but no good man and true, can lift himself heavenward by using his living fellow “men as stepping stones. Let’s remember that fact when the name calling begins and repudiate the candidate who resorts to cheap political trickery in order to win votes at any cost. If ever in the history of mankind, the victor needed the inspiration of calm and reasonable arguments, it is now; but“our leaders seem to be in a conspiracy to frighten and bemuse us and there are few among them who give us the explanations of national and domestic issues to which we are entitled. Let's refuse to be bemused, frightened or won over against our own better judgement. Our domestic affairs should receive much earnest consideration before we cast our ballots; let us then by all means, try to understand the needs of people beyond the seas, but let us also remember the needs (Please Turn to Page 4) MOVING . . REAL ESTATE g Distance Insurance, Mimeographing, HOUSEHOLD GOODS . . ] Pvp eneetns service” BOUGHT AND SOLD —_ a. FIREPROOF STORAGE STIN SON i} Agents for LYONS cs Reliable Transfer & COMPANY Storage Hills Flat Grass Valley 102 West.Main Street Phone 39 Grass Valley, Telephone 101-J One Phone Call . . . One Bill It’s so simple to make funeral arrangements with HOOPER _ & WEAVER. One phone call and we will take complete charge. An expert staff personally handles full details, with dignity and taste. All costs are plainly itemized in ‘ one. bill. -. ‘Hooper & Weaver Morticians—Ambulance Service 246 Church Street GRASS VALLEY Telephone 364 CELEBRATION — Editor, The Nugget Dear Sir: * There has, I am fo been considerable discussion regarding a recently printed article in which I suggested, not a complete. program for our July 4th celebration but certain features for this~ celebration—features would, or could, be maintained at little or no cost as features of any and every celebration held in this town during the centennial years, and@ which would remain in place as an attraction for, and the information of, tourists visiting this town. I take this opportunity *to clarify evident misconceptions of my proposed plan. While we should, perhaps: not necessarily be entirely guided by the ativice of the State Centennial Commission in planning our local program, it is to me obvious that we should give due consideration to such advice. In an address by Joseph R: Knowland, Chairman of the State Centennial Commission. at a meeting of the Nevada County Historical Society, held at Indian Mountain Ranch Resort, October 17, 1947, Mr. Knowland emphasized that centennia] celebrations were not intended as “fandangle affairs,” and he stated that the Commission was. not inclined to aid purely amusement projects. From a letter recently received by: me from one conversant with the plans of this Commission I quote: “It is sad, but I suppose a certain amount .of hurdy-gurdy spirit in the celebration is .unavoidable. I was (my correspondent wrote) at the December meeting of the Commission in Los Angeles and Mr. Knowland stressed the fact that as much as possible it was to be eliminated.” My contention, since becoming a member of the Nevada County Historical Society has been that “fandangle”’ and “hurdy-gurdy’ features should, insofar as possible, be eliminated from all activities of this’ society and that such activities shall stress accurate recording and_ presentation of events and places of historical interest rather than social affairs. I do not need to be reminded that our 4th of July celebration is not necessarily a centennial celebration, but our. Independence Day observance may well emphasize the celebration of the ninetyeighth anniversary of Independence. Day to be held in this town. We can in 1950 make more adequate provisions for the centennial of our first Independence Day. I have not presumed to suggest that our 4th of July celebration this year be confined to the plans outlined in my article in the UNION of March 9th. In this. article I proposed ~ some _ essential features in this celebration. I fully agree that if my suggestions are accepted we will still need some vehicle to which we ean give superior California publicity in the nature of the Grass informed, . HP-DAVIS AMPLIFIES SUGGESTIONS FOR CENTENNIAL Valley Calvacade of a year ago. If the Calvacade becomes the feature celebration attraction each centennial year, and each town does its individual best to “show off what it has,” my suggested program provides the most effective means for the showing of what we have and demonstrating that. we have certain features of historic signficance not possessed by any other town in Cglifornia. A ‘Calvacade might be most effectively reviewed from the information booth at, or adjacent to, the large sign map proposed in my plan, and from the upper veranda of the National Hotel across Broad Street from the site of the proposed.sign. The information booth could serve, as suggested in-my-article of March 9 as the administrative center of the celebration I have offered my suggestions and I stand ready to provide— gratis: 1. The use of a large sign board of a greatly enlarged presentation of my copyright historical map of Nevada City. 2. A list of historic sites this town. 3. Wording for such markers as may be set up at such_ sites. 4. The text of brief descriptive photographs about such sites, each numbered to correspond with numbers on the map, and to be printed on leaflets for free distribution at ‘the information booth. 5. Historical notes for the provision of demonstrations of ways and means in use by the miners of 1850-51 to recover gold from the auriferous gravel of Little Deer Creek, by the installation and operation of replicas of instruments actually employed on this very ground by more than 1000 men in ’50-’51. Zs 6. To assist, with sketches and accurate detailed specifications, in the construction of such instruments. 7. To assist in the planning and setting up .of a satisfacory replica of Caldwell’s Upper Store in the park along Little Deer Creek. This, in addition to giving a reasonably accurate replica of this little store, the first in this township, might well be utilized as an information booth and the center of the celebration activities in this particular area. I also suggest that, if my plan foy the Little Deer Creek feature is adopted, provision be made for a bus or buses to make scheduled trips from the Plaza in town to the park and possibly round trips to the sites of historic interest in the town. I do not, presume to suggest plans for your Calvacade or for other entertainments. I do, however stand ready to consult with and give.details of my proposed plan to any authorized committee or any individual authorized by such committee. Yours very truly, H. P. Davis in TONIGHT’S . BOX SCORES jin tomorrow morning's Sacramento Anion 2 Yes, sir! THE SACRAMENTO UNION is FIRST in northern California with complete baseball coverage, Every morning . . . in time for breakfast reading » « + your SACRAMENTO UNION .. brings you the story—and BOX SCORES— of every’ Pacific Coast League game played the night befen-' CALL ..N. J. YOUNG GRASS VALLEY 703 DAILY & SUNDAY USE SOFT CLOTH; WATER The first requisite of safe motoring is the driver’s ability. to see ~ where he is going, to see clearly and without eye-strain, state_officials of National AutomobNe Clib's~ Public Safety =“De=
partment. Peering through a dirtencrusted glass, which reflects lights in a thousand dancing, puzzling, straining angles is not conduéive to safety, and why a motorist should tolerate such a condition,.as so many do, when a soft cloth and water will eliminate it, is difficult to understand. ” [aa i Diary of a 4ger FROM THE BOOK EDITED BY C. L. CANFIELD . ——y a “APRIL 13, 1852—I went over to Nevada both Monday and Tuesday afternoons thinking that possibly Marie might d not go again until . heard from if she had not saved me the wasn’t. I swore I woul her, but I guess I would to meet the stage, be aboard, but she trouble, for about three o'clock Wednesday afternoon Pard and I were sitting out under the tree, and I was thinking about saddling the horses and. taking a ride, when Jack began to bark, and sight as my head felt dizzy, and I did o help her off her horse. Pard down the trail as pretty a beat like a trip , hammer, not have sense enough t here she came riding . ever saw. My heart saved me the-trouble, for which . didn't thank him, but she paid no attention to him; she just flung her arms around my neck and began laughing and crying and calling me ‘‘mon chere.” . was mightily embarrassed for a minute, until I saw out of the tail’ of my eye Pard and Jack disappearing up the trail: Then I gave her as warm and loving a welcome as she had me. Wasn't it lucky that we weren't working, and . had on clean clothes? I hitched her horse and then we sat down on the clean pine needles holding each other's hands, and if I lived a thousand years I never could write down half what we said in the next hour. Gracious! Isn’t she pretty with her crinkly brown hair, her laughing eyes and her white teeth. I never realized before how handsome she is. I sprung. my French on her and she just laughed and said . spoke :t so well that she could understand some of it. After a while Pard strolled back, patted her hand and told her that to see me happy was to make him the same; all that . wanted was a good wife, and he was sure that she would make me one; that he loved me as well as if I was his own brother; and then he choked and whistled to Jack and started for the trail again, but we would not let him go. We discussed all of our plans and’came to a mutual understanding .Pard got supper—I was too busy talking and had no appetite anyhow—and about ten o'clock we both rode to Nevada with her, for the sake of proprieties, as Pard (Please turn to’Page 3) SUPERVISORS NAME > MAN POWER COMMISSION FOR NEVADA COUNTY The Nevada Supervisors, NEVADA CITY: County Board of meeting in special session last Wednesday to comply with Governoy Earl Warren’s request that they name an emergency Power Commission for Nevada County named a five.man board. The five are William Carey, mining, E. T. Fisher, lumbering, Roy Zimmerman, industry, O. P. Steele, business, and Joel Beerwagon, farming. Various . representatives of Nevada County industries were present, among them Larry Farrell, manager of the Pacific Gas and lectrie Company; Fred Anderson, general manager of the Ancho Erie Mines Company; Neil O’Donnell, general manager of the Idaho Maryland Mines Corporation; Hopkins Fitzpatrick, manager of the Empire Star Mines Company; and many others; Farrell answered many questions concerning the power shortage. FOLLOW. AT SAFE DISTANCE When following other vehicles, motorists should allow one car length between for every ten miles of speed, advise officials of National Automobile Club’s Safety Department. Even under the most favorable conditions, it takes 186 feet to stop a car moving at 50 miles per hour, Nevada City UPHOLSTERY SHOP . 232 Commercial Street . Last Rites Held For Boyd S. Shaw NEVADA CITY: Funeral services in Holmes Funeral Home took place Sunday at 3:30 P.M. for Boyd Scott Shaw, who died at. his home, 419 Spring Street in this city. Rev. Russell Lincoln, pastor of the Methodist Church conducted . the service.’ Interment will be ‘in Forest View Cemetery. Shaw was born in Bethany, Missouri, 52 years.ago. He came to California 27 years ago and lived in Nevada City for four years. He had been employed in the lumber industry, until recent illness forced his retirement. Surviving are his’ wife, Mrs. Arletta Shaw, his sons, Robert and Boyd W. of Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, and daughter, Mrs. Wilma Jean Gillickson, Nevada City. Also surviving are stepchildren , Lauson and Dean Clemer, both of Nevada City. BIRTH THOMPSON—In Grass Valley, Nevada County, March 18, 1948, to Mr. ad Mrs. Thomas Thompson, a daughter. BIRTH mi DAVIS—In Nevada City, Nevada County, March .24, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. James Davis,,-a daughter.Uraninite (Pitchblende) may be strongly radioactive. new look no, its just that same old search for a five or six. room furnished fe please call mr. cowles at nc 36 if sixty each month will be enough as follows: DEMOCRATIC ; KEYS ONE MARKET 4 Nevada City set forth: ist District 2nd District 8rd. District 4th District 5th . District Representatives in Congress State Senator Member of the Assembly _ Democratic Party NOTICE BY COUNTY CLERK OF OFFICES FOR WHICH CANDIDATES ARE TO BE NOMINATED OR ELECTED AT THE DIRECT PRIMARY AND NAMES OF POLITICAL PARTIES QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE pea & ; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the offices for which candidates are to be nominated at the primary election to be held on Tuesday, the 1st day of June, 1948, together with the names of the political parties qualified to participaté in the election are CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES 2nd LEGISLATIVE OFFICES REPUBLICAN 7th 6th PROHIBITION Assembly That the names of the political parties qualified to participate in this election for nomi ide above mentioned offices are as follows: maey Vt Connianien tr NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that at the primary election candidates are to be nominated for the following offices: COUNTY OFFICES Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor , 6 members 12 members 1 member 2 members 2 members Dated this 24th day of March, 1948. od 1st 2nd 5th Republican Party 8 members 14 members 1 member 2 members 2 members , named in each district hereinafter stated as many members of the county central committee of th i » F arty as ler the name of that party opposite the number of the disrict. that ‘party os js stayed Under MEMBERS OF COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE The number of each district and the number of members to be elected by each party from the district being as hereinafter NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that at the primary election there are to be elected by each of the parties hereinafter _ 6 members “10 members 1 ntember 2 members 2 members County Clerk of Nevada County District Senatorial District INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE District District District Prohibition Party District each of the Independent Progressive Party 6 members 11 members 1 member 2 members 2 members R. 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