March 31, 1949 (6 pages)

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OKEYS SETTLEMENT OF COUNTY ROADS DAMAGED BY ARMORED DIVISION The judiciary committee of the U. S. house of representatives approved without amendment H. R. bill 52, , introduced by Congressman Clair Engle. The bill pro* poses to pay Nevada county $10,431 in full settlement ‘of damages to roads in the county by heavy military BETTER FISHING IN LAKE TAHOE _IS IN PROSPECT Prospects of improving conditions for the proper propagation ,and rearing of fish and game in / the upper Sierra and Lake Tahoe area are definitely appearing. William J. Silva, chairman of the wildlife conservation board of the state of California, stated ‘a project entitled El Dorado flow maintenance dams, calling for construction of check dams on 46 lakes in the Sierra area, is under consideration. Jack Frazier, resident biologist of the state fish and ame commission, made an. inspection last week in the area involved. However it was his opinion that the streams might refill with silt even if they were dredged. The Tahoe Southside Improvement association, which ise sponsoring the program, assured him it would arrange for an inspection of the streams by an engineer. The engineer would be able to tell fairly accurately whether or not a stream would refill with silt after dredging, it is believed. Recent studies by Frazier and his associates have proved that there is suffi@ient feed in Lake Tahoe for many fish. However, certain species of fish which are not in the lake now are believed to be better suited to the type of vegetation in the lake. Thus, a change in species may also be helpful in increasing the number of fish in the lake. The statement of the _ three projects, as presented to the willlife conservation board. are as follows: 1—Stream Improvement Statement of Need: The fish and game commission has planted. many thousands of rainbow trout in Lake Tahoe. These fish are stream spawners and due to the silt and sand that has washed down these streams flowing into the lake, there are no spawning beds in which these rainbow trout can spawn.At the present time the inlet of both the Truckee river and Trout creek are so full of sand that it is practically impossible for a fish to migrate upstream. Location: Truekee river, Trout creek and the flowing into the south end of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado county. ; General Description: These streams should be dredged and cleaned out and satisfactory dams should be constructed so that adequate spawning beds would be made available for rainbow trout planted in Lake Tahoe. By this natural propagation, many thous.ands of fish could be raised by these rainbow planted by the division, 2—Rearing Ponds Statement of need: This area, with its many lakes and streams, is becoming more popular every year with the fishermen, who are the most numerous of the licensed sportsmen. The establishment of rearing ponds would help tremendously towards the planting of fish in this vacation area. ° Location: In El Dorado county, at the south end of Lake Tahoe, where Trout creek and_ thé Truckee river flow into the lake. General Description: The inlet of these streams would be very desirable as a location for rearing ponds. These would not only, aid materially in the propagation of fish but would be a splendid example of what the fish and game commission is tryimg to do for the thousands of fishermen who visit this area every year. 3—Fish Hatchery Statement of Need: The present fish hatchery at the south end of Lake Tahoe has done an admirable job in the planting of fish in this area. However, this area is extremely large and includes literally hundreds of lakes and streams. Therefore, if an adequate job of fish planting is to continue, another hatchery is very necessary, due to the _ influx of thousands of fishermen every year. Location: South end of’ Lake Tahoe in El Dorado county. General Description: This move would not only improve fishing conditions but would also retain the diminishing fish population because of the ever increasing number of fishermen who visit this area. #traffic during the period when the . 3th armored division was. stationed at Camp Beale. Nevada county highways in the area of Camp Beale were constructed for light traffic. The county asserted the use of 19.9 miles of the Spenceville, McCourtney, Bridgeport-French Corral, and Indian Springs roads, by military tanks and other heavy mechanized equipment, damaged the roads to an extent that $10,431 was expended by the county foP repairs. . A similar bill, designated as H. W. 4281 was submitted to the 79th congréss but failed to be approved. The new Dill the previous bill. Ward Sheldon, district attorney of Nevada county, submitted a report to Engle in June, 1945, by J. F. O’Connor, county engineer, which stated the roads had been surfaced during the fiscal years 1940-42 at a total cost of $8,827.40, including a $1,000 labor estimate. O’Connor reported the damage by the military traffic was so severe it was necessary to completely resurface the roads. The engineer. stated 116,753 gallons of road oil at eight cents per gallon cost $9,341 and an estimated $1,000 labor charge brought the claim to the $10,341 asked by the county. The report did not include any expenditures by the county main tenance of the roads during the period when the division was _ using the roads. Robert P. Patterson, secretary of war at that time, in -his report to congress on the claim, stated congressional action was the only method by which the county could get relief for the damages, and made no recommendations on the merits of the bill (HW 4281). ‘Patterson’s report stated the Nevada county district attorney had written the commanding officer of Camp Beale, on Feb. 25, 1943, directing attention to the damage being done to the county roads and requested use of the roads be reduced insofar as possible. No reply was made to the letter. Charles de St. dent enginer of Marysville, was in charge of engineering work in and about Camp Beale, and he observed the effects of the military traffic. It was his opinion that the estimated cost of resurfacing the roads made. by the surveyor of Nevada countyof $519.65 per mile was a reasonable estimate. The claims officer. of Beale reported to the U. S. neer’s office in Sacramento on Jan. 0, 1946, ‘‘There is no doubt that certain sections of the oilsurfaced as well as non-surfaced county roads. suffered considerable damage due to military activities from Camp Beale.”’ IN BROWN, BEIGE — The Nevada county § sheriff’s mounted poss¢ will be a resplendent looking group of horsemen when they ride in parades and shows of California this summer and fall. Bud Kyle, president of the organization, announced the _ uniform will be western combination featuring brown, beige and gold. The stockman hat will be of beige. The gabardine shirt will is identical to Maurice, resi‘Camp engibe of beige, with yoke and trim. ming in dark brown and piped in gold. The frontier type pants will be tan cavalry twill. Delivery of the complete uniforms is expected within a month. City Council Meets Thursday, April q. Nevada City council will hold its regular April meeting Thursday, April 7, at 8 p.m. in city hall. WATER SURVEY Forest Supervisor Guerdon Ellis .of Tahoe national forest, states a snow survey was made in cooperation with the California division of ‘water, resources on Mareh 28, at Huysink lake, on headwaters of the American river drainage. The snow depth averaged 10 and one-half feet with a water content of 50 inches. The water content at this time is slightly below the 59 year normal of 53 inches. . Volume 22—No. 13 NEVADA CITY (Nevada County) CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 31, 1949 ED KOHLER TO HEAD NORTH SAN JUAN CC Ed Kohler was elected president of the North San Juan, Camptonville and vicinity chamber of commerce board of directors at Thursday’s meeting of the unit in Gordon Kessler’s Wilson Log Cabin. Other officers Fred E. Conner, first vice president; Fred Butz, second vice president; Gordon Kessler, third vice president; Lew Wood, treasurer; Arthur Atchinson, secretary, and Vincent Hrovat, correchosen were sponding secretary. The board of directors will include Kohler, Conner, Butz, Ben Slankard, Wood, Atchinson, Hrovat, Ralph Rodgers, Andy Eveler, Kessler, Clarence Turner, Lee Virgin, William Moulton and Stanley Bice. The following committees were appointed to serve in the interests of the big feature of the year, the cherry carnival and centennial, to be held June 24-25. Food and entertainment committee, Mrs. A. W. Atchinson and Alice Hill Kohler, chairmen; parade, Slankard; hall, Atchinson; publicity and advertising, Conner; Queen contest committee, Kohler and R. C. Hill, chairmen. A resolution was ‘unanimously passed by the board, that the publicity committee wire our congressman and endeavor to have minted a ‘‘commemorative coin” in honor uf our California centennial. The next regular meeting of the Ridge Chamber of Commerce will: be held at Twambly hall, North San Juan, Thursday evening, 8 o’clock April 21, and a dance is planned to be held there by the Redmen’s Order, April 23. ‘PROMPT ACTION BY FIRE DEPARTMENT SAVES BUILDINGS Prompt action by Nevada City volunteer fire department saved several buildings this week. Tuesday morning Chief Max Solaro and three volunteers quickly responded to aé_ telephone alarm that*save the Deer Creek inn with only slight damage to the roof. Arthur Innis, proprietor of the historic hotel, believed the fire originated from sparks falling on the roof. Innis expected insurance adjusters to arrive today to estimate the damage. The fire laddies buildings Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock when they responded to a fire in a garage on the property of Clarence Roberts, 410 Jordan. The garage was saved with only a scorching, but 22 tires stored in the garage were damaged beyond use. saved three Prompt response by the fire crev® saved the Roberts’ home and the adjacent home occupied by Mrs. Grace Himes. Chief Solaro declared the arrival. of some of the fire crew was hampered by the many cars of the curious and he issued a warning to spectators to use discretion in following the fire trucks, or citations will be issued by the police. department. Joseph Knowland Is 4th of July Speaker Joseph R. Knowland, former congressman and publisher of the Oakland Tribune, will be _ the Fourth of July program speaker in Grass Valley. Knowland is chairman of the California centennial committee. The patriotic program will be on the principal events of the three-day holiday. RETURNS WITH BROWN Sheriff Richard W. Hoskins returned from Montana, Monday night bringing with him Darrell Brown, wanted here for failure to provide. Brown was released on $250 bail. His wife lives in Nevada City. Hoskins picked Brown up in Butte. : BACK FROM SAN FRANCISCO Mr.and Mrs. Bill Novak~re= turned from San Francisco Wednsday where they had spent most of the week on a shopping expedition for merchandise for Novak & Colvin department store. City Councils And NID Fail In Agreement The city councils of Nevada City and Grass Valley meeting with the board of directors and manager of the Nevada irrigation district failed to reach an agreement Tuesday ‘evening in the Grass Valley city hall. The meeting closed with CURTIS CLARK COUNTY GRAND JURY FOREMAN Curtis R. Clark of Nevada City was appointed foreman of the 1949-50 eounty grand jury Monday when the jury was impaneled and addressed by Su. Nevada . perior Court Judge James Snell. The jurist pointed the scope and limits of grand jury action and out urged a personal interest and responsibility to the county’s administration and welfare. Grand jury members finally selected from the original panel of 26 were: Jane Marie Sbaffi, Rosalyn Freda Becraft, Clara A. Sherman, Charles R. Kitts, Mary KE. Meservey, Isabelle Tourtelotte, Beatrice Glee Wathney, Luther W. ‘Marsh, Curtis R. Clark, Nadine Austin, Philip L. Personi, Mary Opal Hendricks, John Gaskins, Marie E. Williford, Paul Ullrich, Oscar Shamberger, William Englehart, Tillie Smith and Cecil Edmunds. MRS. MARTIGNONE OF CAMPTONVILLE ‘CALLED Mrs. Antonetta Marie Martignone, 78, one of Camptonville area’s oldest’ resilents, died Sunday night at her ranch home. Mrs. Martignone was born in Genoa, Italy, Sept. -20, 1870. She came to this country as a young girl. Her husband, Andrew Martignone, died 40 years ago. She is survived by a son, Marion, of Klamath Falls, Ore. held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the chapel of the Holmes Funeral Home. Funeral services are being held today at 10 am. at the Camptonville church with Father Gabrielle of North San Juan officating. Burial cemetery. BASEBALL MEETING THIS EVENING AT 730 IN CITY HALL A meeting of baseball enthusiasts, supporters and _ players will be held this evening at 7:30 o’clock in the city hall, according to an announcement this morning by Merrill. “Buzz’’ Colvin, chairman of the organization committee of the Nevada City Athletic club. Colvin said the principal business of the meeting will be the selection of a baseball booster drive to complete the campaign for members of the club. Colvin urged all members and prospective members of the club to attend. Rosary was in is Camptonville Thomas Infant Laid To Rest on Friday Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Holmes funeral home for Stella. Irene Thomas, infant -dauhter—of— Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas of Newtown, who died late Wednesday night. The baby was only 48 days old. ke pg The Rev. Max _ Christenson, rector of ~ Trinity Episcopal church, officiated at the services. Interment was in Forest View cemetery. Beside the parents, a_ sister, Clara Marie, and a brother, Louis Luther, survive. NEWCAR Mr. and Mrs. I., C. Bell took delivery of a new 1949 Standard Ford sedan Saturday from Helbach Motors, Grass Valley. the city councils offering *two counter proposals to the district board. The cities offered to accept a five year contract at 26 cents per miners inch or a ten year contract at 32 cents. Spokesmen for the council said the alternative would be “riding out the. .contract.”’ The present contract, which expires Dec. 1, 1951, is a 25-year contract at 16 cents a miner’s inch. Mayor Alison Simmons presided as chairman of the meeting and opened the discussion with a question directed at the board and manager as to how the board arrived at its figure of 32 cents for the five year contract the district asked. The question went unanswered throughout the meeting. The irrigation district board declared at the start of the meeting a five year contract at 32 cents would be its only offer. Later in the meeting Manager Varney offered an extension of one year and nine months for a total of six and three-quarters years. contract the 32-cent rate. é The city councils rejected the proposal and _ submitted their counter proposals, whereupon the board of directors of the district retired declaring it would take the proposals under advisement, and give its acceptance or rejection at a later date. Attending the meeting were: A. B. Innis, mayor; Leo Cullen, H. F. “Si’ Sofge, councilmen; George Calanan, city clerk; and I. C. Bell, all of Nevada City. Alison Simmons, mayor; John Thomas, Neil Whiting, ~councilmen; William J. Cassetari, city attorney; Carlos McGuire, city engineer; Kenneth Manuell, superintendent of public works, all of Grass Valley. Max P. Arnold, president of board; E. B. Power, J. H. Gleason, H. J. Nile, G. © Griffiths, directors, Forrrest Varney, manager; P. J. Minasian, attorney, all of Nevada irrigation district. MILTON J. ANDERSON AND NITA ANDREWS WED IN CARSON CITY Milton J. Anderson and Nita Andrews, both of Nevada City, were married yesterday at Carat son City, Nev. After a honeymoon in southern California the couple will reside in Nevada City. Mrs. Anderson was formerly employed by the Nevada City Cleaners for approximately the past year. Se Anderson has operated the News and Novelty shop in Nevada Citythe past few years. Board of Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow The’ board of supervisors of Nevada county will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the board’s chambers in the county courthouse. TWO COURT CASES Two court cases are scheduled for superior court next week, according to Ralph E. Deeble, clerk. Monday Gale Brown ys. Joseph E. Joerger to quiet title. Tuesday the damages case of Whiteside vs. United Theaters, Inc,, will be held. The Tuesday case will have a jury and summons to jury duty are being mailed today. ATTEND FUNERAL Attending the funeral of Mrs. Louise Robertson yesterday afternoon in ‘Truckee included the following Nevada county officials: Elma Hecker, Bernice Cemo, Ralph E. Deeble, John Nettle, Warren Odell, J. D. Coughlan, Frank Rowe, and P. G. Scadden. LADIES NIGHT FEATURES NC ROTARY CLUB Ladies night will be held this evening by the Nevada City Rotary club at the Trinity Episcopal church at 7:30 o’clock. George Hansen is chairman of the meeting. Hansen stated a musical program will feature the gathering. Ladies of the Episcopa?t church are serving the dinner. A round table meeting will be held at 12:15 p.m. today at the Deer Creek inn. J. M. Shock, Tahoe national forest engineer, and veteran Rotarian, was elected president of the Nevada City Rotary club during ~ the luncheon’ meeting Thursday. R. V. Conrad, office manager of the forest headquarters here, was re-elected secretary. Other officers elected were: H. A. Curnow, treasurer; U.S.N. Johnson, and H. I. Snider, two-year directors; Stanley Halls, Kenneth Adams, and Carl Foote, one-year directors. The officers will be installed July 7. The election was held early this year to enable the new officers to plan to attend the district Rotary convention in Elko, May 15 to 17. A large delegation of local Rotarians is expected to make the trip, Headed by President Lloyd Geist, Shock and the new officers. BERLINER FILES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD Harold Berliner, Nevada City businessman and_ scout leader, announced he is a candidate for the Nevada City school board of trustees in the election Friday, May 20. Berliner’s declaration came immediately after announcement by Howard Penrose, president of the present. board, he would not be a candidate for re-election. Penrose is the only board member whose term expires this year. Other members of the board are: J. Paul Bergemann, Dr. B. W. Hummelt, E. W. Kendrick, and John Larue. Miles D. Coughlin is secretary of the .board. With completion of the present term. Penrose will have served 10 years on the_ school board. Berliner, a native of San Francisco, was graduated from Notre Dame university with a law degree, in 1945. He came to Nevada City shortly afterwards to establish his printing business. Berliner expects to leave for the east next week and plans to be married April 30 in Aurora, Illinois. Two From Nevada City Enlist in U. S. Army Two men from Nevada City enlisted in the U. S. army the past month, according to M /Sst. Allen Butler, local recruiting sergeant. Donald. Lee Wallen, Route 1, Box 302-A, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wallen, and Edmond J. Girouard, Route 1, Box 267-A, son .of Mrs. Marion K. Willert, each enlisted for. three years. FILES SUIT Walter Beaton has filed suit against Frank Scatena and the Pacific Gas and Electric company to recover $8,729, alleged due as result of injuries suffered in an auto colilsion July 28, 1948, on the road to Lake Bowman. Beaton declares in his complaint that he suffered a fractured leg and other injuries in a collision with the pick-up truck, which he_ alleges was driven in a negligent manner by Scatena. AT HEARING A group of Nevada City teachers and education leaders attended the public hearings last night in the state legislature on Bill 2120, one of the important education bills now pending. The bill provides for increased state aid for the school districts, GIVEN JUDGMENT A. J. Anderson was granted a judgment by default Tuesday in Superior Judge James Snell’s, court against Harold Corbett and wife, CONFIRMED AS William Wasley, two years Nevada City’s acting postmaster, ~-was officially noti‘fied ‘Thursday that he had beem confirmed postmaster by the U. S. senate. ; In a letter from the National League of District Postmasters, Washington, D. C., Waagley wag date of his nomination. He wilt take over the duties officiaity. tomorrow, although he has beem in charge of the local post office since the resignation in July, 1947: of Mrs. Betty Martin Went, former postmistress, For Wasley, the official appointment climaxes a rise i postal service from. substitute. carrier to his present position in less than a decade. Wasley first. began working for the post office as substitute carrier March 1, 1940. A year later he became a regular clerkcarrier. He carried mail umtik January,: 19438 when he became assistant postmaster under Mra. West. The new postmaster is active in community affairs, has served as director in Nevada City Rotary club, and exalted ruler of the local Elks lodge. Before ‘em~ tering the postal service, he operated a ranch at Gold Fiat, which still occupies his afterhours attention. He was born im qrass Valley and attended schools there before moving to his farm. home in Gold Flat. : Wasley submitted the appoint— _ ment of Howard Penrose as .assistant postmaster. Penrose, president of the Ne=vada City school board of trustees, and active sportsman, has — risen similarly in the postal service, having first been employed as carrier in September, 1941. KAGERERS FILE SUIT FOR $29,784 DAMAGES IN SUPERIOR COURT A damage’ suit for $29,734 has been filed in the Nevada county superior court by George and Helen Zoe Kagerer of Nevada City against Frank Croxton Raper and the Black and White Ca. The two parties were involved. in an auto accident’ on the Ne— vada City-Grass Valley highway last November in which Mre.Kagerer' alleges she suffered serious an@ permanent injuries including brain concussion, cuts on the legs and arms, and severe nervous shock. The Kagerer complaint alleges the accident was caused by Raper who drove his car recklessly. For the bodily injuries, Mrs. Kagerer, a former telephone company employe, asks $25,000. Damages are also asked for loss of employment and _ transportation. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RETURNS © FROM CONFERENCE ' Walter A. Carlson has returned from Asilimar, where he attended the annual conference of county superintendents and staff mem-=bers held March 23 to 26 under direction of the state department of education and San Francisco State college. More than 300 officials attended the meet. One of the important features of the three-day conference, according to ‘Carlson, was consideration of a course of study frame— work for elementary schools. Attending the conference with the superintendent were his supervisors, David Dalke and Lee Ross. Board of Directors _. ¥ Will Meet Tuesday i% Board of directors of the: Nevada City chmaber of commerce will hold a_ regular business meeting at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening in the chamber’s office im city hall, according to an ane nouncement this morning by HL F. “Si” Sofge, secretary of the organization. d The Weather Fred Bush, observer high low Thursday, March 24 . 47 30 Friday, March 26 .. 55 2T Saturday, March 26 . 57’ 30. Sunday, March 27 .. 62 3t Monday, March 28 . 56 29 Tuesday, March 29 . 50 28 Wednesday, March. 30 62 31 Rainfall: March 24, .25; 2} 25, .frost; March 28, 06) 29,. frost; March ° 30, ‘sleet, total for season, 41.83: WM. J. WASLEY for nearly — = Chamber of Commerce. #* informed the senate took action . March 18, oné month from ne.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OKEYS SETTLEMENT OF COUNTY ROADS DAMAGED BY ARMORED DIVISION The judiciary committee of the U. S. house of representatives approved without amendment H. R. bill 52, , introduced by Congressman Clair Engle. The bill pro* poses to pay Nevada county $10,431 in full settlement ‘of damages to roads in the county by heavy military BETTER FISHING IN LAKE TAHOE _IS IN PROSPECT Prospects of improving conditions for the proper propagation ,and rearing of fish and game in / the upper Sierra and Lake Tahoe area are definitely appearing. William J. Silva, chairman of the wildlife conservation board of the state of California, stated ‘a project entitled El Dorado flow maintenance dams, calling for construction of check dams on 46 lakes in the Sierra area, is under consideration. Jack Frazier, resident biologist of the state fish and ame commission, made an. inspection last week in the area involved. However it was his opinion that the streams might refill with silt even if they were dredged. The Tahoe Southside Improvement association, which ise sponsoring the program, assured him it would arrange for an inspection of the streams by an engineer. The engineer would be able to tell fairly accurately whether or not a stream would refill with silt after dredging, it is believed. Recent studies by Frazier and his associates have proved that there is suffi@ient feed in Lake Tahoe for many fish. However, certain species of fish which are not in the lake now are believed to be better suited to the type of vegetation in the lake. Thus, a change in species may also be helpful in increasing the number of fish in the lake. The statement of the _ three projects, as presented to the willlife conservation board. are as follows: 1—Stream Improvement Statement of Need: The fish and game commission has planted. many thousands of rainbow trout in Lake Tahoe. These fish are stream spawners and due to the silt and sand that has washed down these streams flowing into the lake, there are no spawning beds in which these rainbow trout can spawn.At the present time the inlet of both the Truckee river and Trout creek are so full of sand that it is practically impossible for a fish to migrate upstream. Location: Truekee river, Trout creek and the flowing into the south end of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado county. ; General Description: These streams should be dredged and cleaned out and satisfactory dams should be constructed so that adequate spawning beds would be made available for rainbow trout planted in Lake Tahoe. By this natural propagation, many thous.ands of fish could be raised by these rainbow planted by the division, 2—Rearing Ponds Statement of need: This area, with its many lakes and streams, is becoming more popular every year with the fishermen, who are the most numerous of the licensed sportsmen. The establishment of rearing ponds would help tremendously towards the planting of fish in this vacation area. ° Location: In El Dorado county, at the south end of Lake Tahoe, where Trout creek and_ thé Truckee river flow into the lake. General Description: The inlet of these streams would be very desirable as a location for rearing ponds. These would not only, aid materially in the propagation of fish but would be a splendid example of what the fish and game commission is tryimg to do for the thousands of fishermen who visit this area every year. 3—Fish Hatchery Statement of Need: The present fish hatchery at the south end of Lake Tahoe has done an admirable job in the planting of fish in this area. However, this area is extremely large and includes literally hundreds of lakes and streams. Therefore, if an adequate job of fish planting is to continue, another hatchery is very necessary, due to the _ influx of thousands of fishermen every year. Location: South end of’ Lake Tahoe in El Dorado county. General Description: This move would not only improve fishing conditions but would also retain the diminishing fish population because of the ever increasing number of fishermen who visit this area. #traffic during the period when the . 3th armored division was. stationed at Camp Beale. Nevada county highways in the area of Camp Beale were constructed for light traffic. The county asserted the use of 19.9 miles of the Spenceville, McCourtney, Bridgeport-French Corral, and Indian Springs roads, by military tanks and other heavy mechanized equipment, damaged the roads to an extent that $10,431 was expended by the county foP repairs. . A similar bill, designated as H. W. 4281 was submitted to the 79th congréss but failed to be approved. The new Dill the previous bill. Ward Sheldon, district attorney of Nevada county, submitted a report to Engle in June, 1945, by J. F. O’Connor, county engineer, which stated the roads had been surfaced during the fiscal years 1940-42 at a total cost of $8,827.40, including a $1,000 labor estimate. O’Connor reported the damage by the military traffic was so severe it was necessary to completely resurface the roads. The engineer. stated 116,753 gallons of road oil at eight cents per gallon cost $9,341 and an estimated $1,000 labor charge brought the claim to the $10,341 asked by the county. The report did not include any expenditures by the county main tenance of the roads during the period when the division was _ using the roads. Robert P. Patterson, secretary of war at that time, in -his report to congress on the claim, stated congressional action was the only method by which the county could get relief for the damages, and made no recommendations on the merits of the bill (HW 4281). ‘Patterson’s report stated the Nevada county district attorney had written the commanding officer of Camp Beale, on Feb. 25, 1943, directing attention to the damage being done to the county roads and requested use of the roads be reduced insofar as possible. No reply was made to the letter. Charles de St. dent enginer of Marysville, was in charge of engineering work in and about Camp Beale, and he observed the effects of the military traffic. It was his opinion that the estimated cost of resurfacing the roads made. by the surveyor of Nevada countyof $519.65 per mile was a reasonable estimate. The claims officer. of Beale reported to the U. S. neer’s office in Sacramento on Jan. 0, 1946, ‘‘There is no doubt that certain sections of the oilsurfaced as well as non-surfaced county roads. suffered considerable damage due to military activities from Camp Beale.”’ IN BROWN, BEIGE — The Nevada county § sheriff’s mounted poss¢ will be a resplendent looking group of horsemen when they ride in parades and shows of California this summer and fall. Bud Kyle, president of the organization, announced the _ uniform will be western combination featuring brown, beige and gold. The stockman hat will be of beige. The gabardine shirt will is identical to Maurice, resi‘Camp engibe of beige, with yoke and trim. ming in dark brown and piped in gold. The frontier type pants will be tan cavalry twill. Delivery of the complete uniforms is expected within a month. City Council Meets Thursday, April q. Nevada City council will hold its regular April meeting Thursday, April 7, at 8 p.m. in city hall. WATER SURVEY Forest Supervisor Guerdon Ellis .of Tahoe national forest, states a snow survey was made in cooperation with the California division of ‘water, resources on Mareh 28, at Huysink lake, on headwaters of the American river drainage. The snow depth averaged 10 and one-half feet with a water content of 50 inches. The water content at this time is slightly below the 59 year normal of 53 inches. . Volume 22—No. 13 NEVADA CITY (Nevada County) CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 31, 1949 ED KOHLER TO HEAD NORTH SAN JUAN CC Ed Kohler was elected president of the North San Juan, Camptonville and vicinity chamber of commerce board of directors at Thursday’s meeting of the unit in Gordon Kessler’s Wilson Log Cabin. Other officers Fred E. Conner, first vice president; Fred Butz, second vice president; Gordon Kessler, third vice president; Lew Wood, treasurer; Arthur Atchinson, secretary, and Vincent Hrovat, correchosen were sponding secretary. The board of directors will include Kohler, Conner, Butz, Ben Slankard, Wood, Atchinson, Hrovat, Ralph Rodgers, Andy Eveler, Kessler, Clarence Turner, Lee Virgin, William Moulton and Stanley Bice. The following committees were appointed to serve in the interests of the big feature of the year, the cherry carnival and centennial, to be held June 24-25. Food and entertainment committee, Mrs. A. W. Atchinson and Alice Hill Kohler, chairmen; parade, Slankard; hall, Atchinson; publicity and advertising, Conner; Queen contest committee, Kohler and R. C. Hill, chairmen. A resolution was ‘unanimously passed by the board, that the publicity committee wire our congressman and endeavor to have minted a ‘‘commemorative coin” in honor uf our California centennial. The next regular meeting of the Ridge Chamber of Commerce will: be held at Twambly hall, North San Juan, Thursday evening, 8 o’clock April 21, and a dance is planned to be held there by the Redmen’s Order, April 23. ‘PROMPT ACTION BY FIRE DEPARTMENT SAVES BUILDINGS Prompt action by Nevada City volunteer fire department saved several buildings this week. Tuesday morning Chief Max Solaro and three volunteers quickly responded to aé_ telephone alarm that*save the Deer Creek inn with only slight damage to the roof. Arthur Innis, proprietor of the historic hotel, believed the fire originated from sparks falling on the roof. Innis expected insurance adjusters to arrive today to estimate the damage. The fire laddies buildings Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock when they responded to a fire in a garage on the property of Clarence Roberts, 410 Jordan. The garage was saved with only a scorching, but 22 tires stored in the garage were damaged beyond use. saved three Prompt response by the fire crev® saved the Roberts’ home and the adjacent home occupied by Mrs. Grace Himes. Chief Solaro declared the arrival. of some of the fire crew was hampered by the many cars of the curious and he issued a warning to spectators to use discretion in following the fire trucks, or citations will be issued by the police. department. Joseph Knowland Is 4th of July Speaker Joseph R. Knowland, former congressman and publisher of the Oakland Tribune, will be _ the Fourth of July program speaker in Grass Valley. Knowland is chairman of the California centennial committee. The patriotic program will be on the principal events of the three-day holiday. RETURNS WITH BROWN Sheriff Richard W. Hoskins returned from Montana, Monday night bringing with him Darrell Brown, wanted here for failure to provide. Brown was released on $250 bail. His wife lives in Nevada City. Hoskins picked Brown up in Butte. : BACK FROM SAN FRANCISCO Mr.and Mrs. Bill Novak~re= turned from San Francisco Wednsday where they had spent most of the week on a shopping expedition for merchandise for Novak & Colvin department store. City Councils And NID Fail In Agreement The city councils of Nevada City and Grass Valley meeting with the board of directors and manager of the Nevada irrigation district failed to reach an agreement Tuesday ‘evening in the Grass Valley city hall. The meeting closed with CURTIS CLARK COUNTY GRAND JURY FOREMAN Curtis R. Clark of Nevada City was appointed foreman of the 1949-50 eounty grand jury Monday when the jury was impaneled and addressed by Su. Nevada . perior Court Judge James Snell. The jurist pointed the scope and limits of grand jury action and out urged a personal interest and responsibility to the county’s administration and welfare. Grand jury members finally selected from the original panel of 26 were: Jane Marie Sbaffi, Rosalyn Freda Becraft, Clara A. Sherman, Charles R. Kitts, Mary KE. Meservey, Isabelle Tourtelotte, Beatrice Glee Wathney, Luther W. ‘Marsh, Curtis R. Clark, Nadine Austin, Philip L. Personi, Mary Opal Hendricks, John Gaskins, Marie E. Williford, Paul Ullrich, Oscar Shamberger, William Englehart, Tillie Smith and Cecil Edmunds. MRS. MARTIGNONE OF CAMPTONVILLE ‘CALLED

Mrs. Antonetta Marie Martignone, 78, one of Camptonville area’s oldest’ resilents, died Sunday night at her ranch home. Mrs. Martignone was born in Genoa, Italy, Sept. -20, 1870. She came to this country as a young girl. Her husband, Andrew Martignone, died 40 years ago. She is survived by a son, Marion, of Klamath Falls, Ore. held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the chapel of the Holmes Funeral Home. Funeral services are being held today at 10 am. at the Camptonville church with Father Gabrielle of North San Juan officating. Burial cemetery. BASEBALL MEETING THIS EVENING AT 730 IN CITY HALL A meeting of baseball enthusiasts, supporters and _ players will be held this evening at 7:30 o’clock in the city hall, according to an announcement this morning by Merrill. “Buzz’’ Colvin, chairman of the organization committee of the Nevada City Athletic club. Colvin said the principal business of the meeting will be the selection of a baseball booster drive to complete the campaign for members of the club. Colvin urged all members and prospective members of the club to attend. Rosary was in is Camptonville Thomas Infant Laid To Rest on Friday Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Holmes funeral home for Stella. Irene Thomas, infant -dauhter—of— Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas of Newtown, who died late Wednesday night. The baby was only 48 days old. ke pg The Rev. Max _ Christenson, rector of ~ Trinity Episcopal church, officiated at the services. Interment was in Forest View cemetery. Beside the parents, a_ sister, Clara Marie, and a brother, Louis Luther, survive. NEWCAR Mr. and Mrs. I., C. Bell took delivery of a new 1949 Standard Ford sedan Saturday from Helbach Motors, Grass Valley. the city councils offering *two counter proposals to the district board. The cities offered to accept a five year contract at 26 cents per miners inch or a ten year contract at 32 cents. Spokesmen for the council said the alternative would be “riding out the. .contract.”’ The present contract, which expires Dec. 1, 1951, is a 25-year contract at 16 cents a miner’s inch. Mayor Alison Simmons presided as chairman of the meeting and opened the discussion with a question directed at the board and manager as to how the board arrived at its figure of 32 cents for the five year contract the district asked. The question went unanswered throughout the meeting. The irrigation district board declared at the start of the meeting a five year contract at 32 cents would be its only offer. Later in the meeting Manager Varney offered an extension of one year and nine months for a total of six and three-quarters years. contract the 32-cent rate. é The city councils rejected the proposal and _ submitted their counter proposals, whereupon the board of directors of the district retired declaring it would take the proposals under advisement, and give its acceptance or rejection at a later date. Attending the meeting were: A. B. Innis, mayor; Leo Cullen, H. F. “Si’ Sofge, councilmen; George Calanan, city clerk; and I. C. Bell, all of Nevada City. Alison Simmons, mayor; John Thomas, Neil Whiting, ~councilmen; William J. Cassetari, city attorney; Carlos McGuire, city engineer; Kenneth Manuell, superintendent of public works, all of Grass Valley. Max P. Arnold, president of board; E. B. Power, J. H. Gleason, H. J. Nile, G. © Griffiths, directors, Forrrest Varney, manager; P. J. Minasian, attorney, all of Nevada irrigation district. MILTON J. ANDERSON AND NITA ANDREWS WED IN CARSON CITY Milton J. Anderson and Nita Andrews, both of Nevada City, were married yesterday at Carat son City, Nev. After a honeymoon in southern California the couple will reside in Nevada City. Mrs. Anderson was formerly employed by the Nevada City Cleaners for approximately the past year. Se Anderson has operated the News and Novelty shop in Nevada Citythe past few years. Board of Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow The’ board of supervisors of Nevada county will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the board’s chambers in the county courthouse. TWO COURT CASES Two court cases are scheduled for superior court next week, according to Ralph E. Deeble, clerk. Monday Gale Brown ys. Joseph E. Joerger to quiet title. Tuesday the damages case of Whiteside vs. United Theaters, Inc,, will be held. The Tuesday case will have a jury and summons to jury duty are being mailed today. ATTEND FUNERAL Attending the funeral of Mrs. Louise Robertson yesterday afternoon in ‘Truckee included the following Nevada county officials: Elma Hecker, Bernice Cemo, Ralph E. Deeble, John Nettle, Warren Odell, J. D. Coughlan, Frank Rowe, and P. G. Scadden. LADIES NIGHT FEATURES NC ROTARY CLUB Ladies night will be held this evening by the Nevada City Rotary club at the Trinity Episcopal church at 7:30 o’clock. George Hansen is chairman of the meeting. Hansen stated a musical program will feature the gathering. Ladies of the Episcopa?t church are serving the dinner. A round table meeting will be held at 12:15 p.m. today at the Deer Creek inn. J. M. Shock, Tahoe national forest engineer, and veteran Rotarian, was elected president of the Nevada City Rotary club during ~ the luncheon’ meeting Thursday. R. V. Conrad, office manager of the forest headquarters here, was re-elected secretary. Other officers elected were: H. A. Curnow, treasurer; U.S.N. Johnson, and H. I. Snider, two-year directors; Stanley Halls, Kenneth Adams, and Carl Foote, one-year directors. The officers will be installed July 7. The election was held early this year to enable the new officers to plan to attend the district Rotary convention in Elko, May 15 to 17. A large delegation of local Rotarians is expected to make the trip, Headed by President Lloyd Geist, Shock and the new officers. BERLINER FILES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD Harold Berliner, Nevada City businessman and_ scout leader, announced he is a candidate for the Nevada City school board of trustees in the election Friday, May 20. Berliner’s declaration came immediately after announcement by Howard Penrose, president of the present. board, he would not be a candidate for re-election. Penrose is the only board member whose term expires this year. Other members of the board are: J. Paul Bergemann, Dr. B. W. Hummelt, E. W. Kendrick, and John Larue. Miles D. Coughlin is secretary of the .board. With completion of the present term. Penrose will have served 10 years on the_ school board. Berliner, a native of San Francisco, was graduated from Notre Dame university with a law degree, in 1945. He came to Nevada City shortly afterwards to establish his printing business. Berliner expects to leave for the east next week and plans to be married April 30 in Aurora, Illinois. Two From Nevada City Enlist in U. S. Army Two men from Nevada City enlisted in the U. S. army the past month, according to M /Sst. Allen Butler, local recruiting sergeant. Donald. Lee Wallen, Route 1, Box 302-A, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wallen, and Edmond J. Girouard, Route 1, Box 267-A, son .of Mrs. Marion K. Willert, each enlisted for. three years. FILES SUIT Walter Beaton has filed suit against Frank Scatena and the Pacific Gas and Electric company to recover $8,729, alleged due as result of injuries suffered in an auto colilsion July 28, 1948, on the road to Lake Bowman. Beaton declares in his complaint that he suffered a fractured leg and other injuries in a collision with the pick-up truck, which he_ alleges was driven in a negligent manner by Scatena. AT HEARING A group of Nevada City teachers and education leaders attended the public hearings last night in the state legislature on Bill 2120, one of the important education bills now pending. The bill provides for increased state aid for the school districts, GIVEN JUDGMENT A. J. Anderson was granted a judgment by default Tuesday in Superior Judge James Snell’s, court against Harold Corbett and wife, CONFIRMED AS William Wasley, two years Nevada City’s acting postmaster, ~-was officially noti‘fied ‘Thursday that he had beem confirmed postmaster by the U. S. senate. ; In a letter from the National League of District Postmasters, Washington, D. C., Waagley wag date of his nomination. He wilt take over the duties officiaity. tomorrow, although he has beem in charge of the local post office since the resignation in July, 1947: of Mrs. Betty Martin Went, former postmistress, For Wasley, the official appointment climaxes a rise i postal service from. substitute. carrier to his present position in less than a decade. Wasley first. began working for the post office as substitute carrier March 1, 1940. A year later he became a regular clerkcarrier. He carried mail umtik January,: 19438 when he became assistant postmaster under Mra. West. The new postmaster is active in community affairs, has served as director in Nevada City Rotary club, and exalted ruler of the local Elks lodge. Before ‘em~ tering the postal service, he operated a ranch at Gold Fiat, which still occupies his afterhours attention. He was born im qrass Valley and attended schools there before moving to his farm. home in Gold Flat. : Wasley submitted the appoint— _ ment of Howard Penrose as .assistant postmaster. Penrose, president of the Ne=vada City school board of trustees, and active sportsman, has — risen similarly in the postal service, having first been employed as carrier in September, 1941. KAGERERS FILE SUIT FOR $29,784 DAMAGES IN SUPERIOR COURT A damage’ suit for $29,734 has been filed in the Nevada county superior court by George and Helen Zoe Kagerer of Nevada City against Frank Croxton Raper and the Black and White Ca. The two parties were involved. in an auto accident’ on the Ne— vada City-Grass Valley highway last November in which Mre.Kagerer' alleges she suffered serious an@ permanent injuries including brain concussion, cuts on the legs and arms, and severe nervous shock. The Kagerer complaint alleges the accident was caused by Raper who drove his car recklessly. For the bodily injuries, Mrs. Kagerer, a former telephone company employe, asks $25,000. Damages are also asked for loss of employment and _ transportation. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RETURNS © FROM CONFERENCE ' Walter A. Carlson has returned from Asilimar, where he attended the annual conference of county superintendents and staff mem-=bers held March 23 to 26 under direction of the state department of education and San Francisco State college. More than 300 officials attended the meet. One of the important features of the three-day conference, according to ‘Carlson, was consideration of a course of study frame— work for elementary schools. Attending the conference with the superintendent were his supervisors, David Dalke and Lee Ross. Board of Directors _. ¥ Will Meet Tuesday i% Board of directors of the: Nevada City chmaber of commerce will hold a_ regular business meeting at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening in the chamber’s office im city hall, according to an ane nouncement this morning by HL F. “Si” Sofge, secretary of the organization. d The Weather Fred Bush, observer high low Thursday, March 24 . 47 30 Friday, March 26 ... 55 2T Saturday, March 26 . 57’ 30. Sunday, March 27 ... 62 3t Monday, March 28 .. 56 29 Tuesday, March 29 .. 50 28 Wednesday, March. 30 62 31 Rainfall: March 24, .25; 2} 25, .frost; March 28, 06) 29,. frost; March ° 30, ‘sleet, total for season, 41.83: WM. J. WASLEY for nearly — = Chamber of Commerce. #* informed the senate took action . March 18, oné month from ne.