April 21, 1950 (8 pages)

~-nized by _ voluntary health 1950 4 The Nevads City Nugget, Friday, April Ale Soviet and Mrs. Beatrice Butcher, Society . Reporter, Phone 486 ib Phun Provincial Furniture Is. Subject of Interesting Talk For ‘University Women Mrs. Kent Walker of Nevada City entertained the Art section of Nevada County Branch of the American Association of Univer‘sity Women Tuesday evening. Mrs. Roger Snipe was chairman for the evening. Mrs. Don Hutton -of Grass Valley was guest speaked. Her interesting subject was ‘on provincial furniture. Mrs. Hutton stated that the French provincial, which is simple and charming, was first made in France between 1710 and 1795. Originally these pieces were made for prosperous farmers but their merit. was quickly recogthe.’ well-to-do land owners. Even nobility adopted them. French provincial is used now in fine homes, Mrs. Sutton said. It is used well with our-own early American in a more formal-man, ner. It may also be used with modern. Woods used in the French provincial furniture are usually apple, light cherry, pear, oak and light walnut. These woods are available in the provinces. The manufacturers. who supply us with early American maple pieces also make the French provincial which is little more ornate than the simple early American. Furniture pieces come ana go, Mrs. Sutton added, but there are always the tried and true that are classics. Early American furniture,’ as the name implies, originated with the American settlers. Early American furniture was ‘cumbersome and uncomfortable sand are prized today only for their age and primitive charm. ‘These types gave way to more comfortable and less bulky pieces and now we have the graceful Windsor back chairs and spoon ‘foot tables. Pictures of various styles of furniture were shown. Refreshments were then served. Those on the committee were Mrs. John Larue, Mrs. Elmer Stevens: and Mrs. Richard Pfiffer. Northern District of Civic Clubs Opposes Health Insurance Program Northern District, California Federation of Women’s Clubs, turned thumbs down on compulsory health insurance as set forth in SB 5 now being considered in congress to take the place of the insurance sys‘tem now used. A resolution to that effect was passed unanimously at the annual convention of the organization held in Placerville April 12-14 with Mrs. E. K. Lange of Colusa presiding. Copies will be sent to senators and congressmen representing 19 counties of the district. It was also voted to protest the withdrawal of federal funds from the Indian agency in California. It was said that this withdrawal would seriousiy effect the educational and general welfare of the Indians of the state. By-laws revisions passed would allow the district to nominate more than one candidate for the state offices and would set date of nominating committee meetings prior to Jan. 1 with the privilege of naming their own chairman. Five alternate committee members would be used. Convention speakers included Mrs. .Jay* T. Cooper, state president, who made a plea for the speedy completion of the state project to build a hostess house in connection with the veterans’ hospital at. Yountville; Mrs. Earl Shoesmith, candidate for second vice president of general federation, speaking of the ways in which that organization can be of use to individual clubs; Dr. D. W. Bailey of Sacramento college, and Karl Holton of the California Youth Autority. District summer conference is tentatively dated for Tuesday, . June 20 in Chico Park. Invitation of Sacramento Tues“day Club to hold the 1951 convention in that city was accept‘ed. The date was tentatively set for April 18-20. “Mrs. Byron E. Brock represented Nevada City at the convention. -Annual Hi-Jinks Features.Home Department Meeting Women of the county were invited to attend the annual HiJinks of the Nevada City Home Department yesterday at Seaman’s Lodge: Those attending brought the usual excellent hot dishes, salads and desserts. The interesting program presented by members of the various departments was enjoyed. Brothers Night Observed By: Hvangeline Chapter Evangeline Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star, met at Masonie hall Tuesday with initiation of new candidates. Regular meeting was followed with motion pictures: of the gay nineties, one being a Laurel and Hardy . \comedy, a Black Sambo picture. with sound effects was also enjoyed. Norma Scholefield presented a violin solo, accompanied by\ Helen Patterson. Tom \Lawrence, Joe Stenger, O. S. Bettcher and Fred Tourtelotte worked on the program for brothers ight. Coffee, pie and ice cream\ were served. Florence Harter will be chairman for officers night at the next meeting Tuesday, May’ 2. She has asked \for six months leave from the chapter. Her husband, Ernest B. rter plans to be employed at Quincy. The hobo ‘skit which followed the regular meeting of’ April 4 is still commented on but unfortunately Mr. and Mrs. J. Hilliard, John Elliott and Al Lovell were omitted from the list in the paper of those who made it’ possible to have such an enjoyable evening. Neighbors of Waoderalt Enjoy Cards at Meeting Neighbors of Woodcraft Thimble club spent an enjoyable afternoon at a regular meeting on Thursday, last week, at the home of Mrs. Esther Tremaine, playing cards. The winners were Mrs. Katherine Williams and -Mrs. Sena Wales. Mrs. Nance Rayner won both the mystery box and consolation prize. Mrs. Alice Reed was installed as president of this auxiliary of the insurance order, one month ago at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Tremaine, who lives alternately at her home on Tribulation Trail and that of her daughter in El Cerrito, will soon return to the bay area for a short stay. Jennings Honored on 41st Wedding Anniversary Mr.’ and Mrs. Z. W. Jennings, who live on highway 49 recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary when Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hilpert of Cooper road, Blue Tent district, honored them with a delicious dinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnhart were also present at this happy gathering. The latter part of the evening was spent playing canasta. These three couples came here from Long Beach some time ago. Mrs. Hilpert is one of. the ‘nine members of the Blue Tent. Garden club and does beautiful textile painting. She is very generous in instructing her friends and neighbors in this art. The garden club enjoys hand crafts as well as gardening and this group of ladies were discussing making of afghans at the last meeting. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Hilpert. Mrs. George Port President Of Mt. St. May’s Mothers The Mt. St. Mary’s Mothers’ club of Grass Valley will install Mrs. George Port president and Mrs. Norbert J. Frey as vicepresident at a pot luck luncheon to be held at the school Friday, May 12. Both women are from Nevada City. A card party is planned for Tuesday, May 16, proceeds to be given to the Mothers club to be used for charitable purposes. Discussion of the school’s bus service took place at the last meeting held Friday, last week. A committee was appointed to ask assistance from the ‘school and both the Grass -Valley and Nevada City communities for the bus service now in existence. At present if the bus calls for one child in a family the monthly fee is $4, for. two children it is: $6 and $1 for each child above two. Mrs. Beatrice Butcher Elected Civic Club. Head Mrs. Beatrice Butcher was elected president of the Nevada City Women’s Civic club at a luncheon meeting Wednesday at the National hotel. A nominating committee presented a slate of names and the formal election was completed. Other officers elected included Mrs. Frank ,Schmidt, first vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth Leiter, second vice president; Mrs. Florence Whipp, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Carol Rogers, recording secretary; and Mrs. E. A. Mott, treasurer. wane “Installation of officers for the new year will be held at @ lunchDemonstrating an interest in! the romance of .early’ California history, students of Mrs. Elise de Mattei’s -and Mrs. Savory Ford’s fourth grades performed at Friday’s meeting of the Nevada City Elementary Parent-Teachers association in the school auditorium. A radio sketch recounted incidents in the lives of Cabrillo, Viscaino, Serra, Portola, DeAnza and others who paraded through the imagination of a young pupil about to be given a test on California history. Students participating included George Becraft, announcer; Sherliams, mother; Billy Davis, father; Margaret Echman, Indian mother; Jackie Crawford; Indian father; Earl Sherman, Indian boy; Dale Leong, Indian girl; David Brisebill, Cabrillo; William Griggs, Paul Penrose and Jim Peat, three sailors; Cedri Porter, DeAnza; Dale Hornberger, Portola; Buddy Seeberg, Father Serra; and-Warren Scribner, map of California. A technicolor film, ‘Rancho Life,” amplified the theme of the program. Because of excellent cooperation and interest in the current immunization shots being given at the school, @ second film on the value of preventive treatment was shown. Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger announced that the second series of in May. The summer roundup is scheduled for June 1. Keith Macdonald, president of Nevada City Lions club, outlined on Cullen, Beverly; Eileen Wil-shots will be given the first week . Elementary PTA Makes Plans For Public Schools Week . help the local Girl Scouts develop their camp at Scotts Flat. The second annual Lions’ carnival dance will be held Saturday, May 6 in the Nevada City high school auditorium. He urged PTA cooperation to make the event succéssful. President Mrs. Arnold Jackson called attention to* the special events of Public Schools week. Tuesday the elementary school will hold open house. Parents are invited to attend classes of their children on this day. Schedules will be posted outside each room, according to Principal Lloyd Geist. Wednesday evening has been set for the annual spring musical festival in the high school auditorium, Thursday at 2 p.m., the ParentTeachers associations will join in honoring the teachers of the community with a tea at the home of Mrs.Kent Walker, president of the high school PTA. The association voted to invite the high school PTA to attend the Fathers’ night dinner Friday, May 12, to hear W. R.Creighton: of the state department of narcotics. Mrs. Alvin Trivelpiece was appointed chairman of a committee to secure information concerning children’s activities during the Fourth .of July celebration. <A proposed pet parade will %e investigated. Mrs. Jackson announced ,that the local association had received commendation from the district. Awards were for excellence of work by committees on health, international relations, juvenile protection, program, student welfare, membership gain, legislahis club’s five-year project to . tive and radio. *™ Helen Sauer and Lawrence Campbell Plight Troth in North San Juan Church The little Catholié: church at North San Juan was the scene of a very beautiful wedding ceremony Sunday when Miss Helen Sauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sauer of Sweetland, married Lawrence Campbell of Auburn, W. Va. The ‘bride wore a_ beautiful gown of white satin and lace, and carried a bouquet of pink bouvardia and orchids. She was attended by her roommate and friend, Miss Ruth Mensing of Sacramento, who wore a gown of blue satin and lace. Felix Chapdelaine, uncle of the bride, was best man. Rev. Father Virgil Gabrielle, pastor of the. church, read the marriage vows. Reception ~was held at the Sauer home on highway 49, with refreshménts being served by Mr. and Mrs. Wright Coleman. Beautifully decorated tables were set up on the lawn and a buffet luncheon was served, consisting of turkey sandwiches, fruit punch, cake and coffee. The wedding cake was a huge fruit cake, with bride and groom figures inside a heart. Forty-seven guests attended. After a short honeymoon, the young couple will reside in Sacramento, where both have ‘been employed. Golddancers Attend Reno Festival of Dancing Several members of the Golddancers of Nevada City attended the third annual folk dance festival in Reno, Nev., Sunday. Among the exhibition dancing done at the festival were several numbers presented by junior folk dancing groups. . Those, attending from here included Mr. and. Mrs. Irving Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bruegger, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gregory, eon May 17 at the National hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Relaford, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Self, Mr. and Mrs. Odean Stahlschmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Townsend. The Golddancers meet every Wednesday night at Seaman’s Lodge. Visitors are welcome. Blue Tent Garden Club Observes Anniversary First anniversary of Blue Tent Garden club was celebrated at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Miller with all charter members attending. Membeys discussed spring, gardening. Mrs. Clement Sims .assisted her hostess mother with serving of light refreshments. LADIES FEED LADDIES The Firemen’s Ladies of Grass Valley invited the Nevada City firemen and their wives and the state division of forestry personnel and wives to a party which they hold annually to entertain the men folks. Many enjoyed whist while others danced. More than 150 persons attended the party. Reta Lewis Honored . On Eleventh Birthday Mrs. Robert Lewis of Town Talk gave her eleven-year-old dauhter, Reta, a birthday party Saturday afternoon. The table was decorated with blue and yellow colors. The cake was decorated with varied colored candles. Games, were enjoyed by the following guests of this little miss: Frances Graff, Mary Barbara Tassone, Joan McClish, Beverly Hartman, Dickie Niehaus and Robert Lewis. Annual Dance and Carnival Set for Saturday, May 6 Nevada-City Lions club is arranging its annual dance and carnival for Saturday, May 6. This carnival is being given to raise money to enable the club to finish the swimming pool ‘started at the Girl Scout camp at Scotts Flat. ; Last year members of the club bulldozed an excavation for. the swimming pool and this year the plans call for pouring of cement and having the pool ready for use through the summer months. The club meets every Wednesday evening at Deer Creek Inn. The Lionettes meet the second and foyrth Wednesdays for dinner meetings at the Gold Nugget Inn. “Nominations of officers will be held at the next meeting. Gold Stars Given Garden Club Members for’. Perfect Attendance Past Year A social dessert luhcheon was enjoyed* Thursday, last week, at Seaman’s Lodge, honoring Nevada City Garden club’s anniversary. Mrs. R. W. Renfree, Mrs. John Burton and Mrs. : Alice Hiscox were hostesses. Each member was given a corsage, with five members recelving gold stars with theirs for perfect attendance. They were Miss Gertrude Goyne, Mrs. Marie Harris, Mrs. Helen Sawyer, Mrs. Frances Burton and Mrs. Harriett Farmer. The table was beautiful in pastel pink, yellow and green, the centerpiece being an arrangement of floating narcissus and wild ginger leaves in a large crystal dish. On one end of the table 4 ceramic replica of an oldfashioned automobile, instead of veiled and goggled passengers, carried beautiful fragrant hyacinths, while at the other end a basket of daffodils of many varieties: the Trumpet,-such as the large yellow Diatima, Incomparable Narcissus, Dick Wellband, Leedsii Narcissus, Gertie Millar, Polyanthus Narcissi, Grand Soleil D’or, Double Narcissus, Mary Capeland, Twink, Cheerfulness, Barrie Narcissus,Bi-Color Firetail and many others. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the_ presentation to Mrs. Renfree of a fine scrapbook made up of all newspaper clippings pertaining to the club’s activities of the past year artistically combined with appropriate flowers and verse. This book is outstanding in its originality and beauty. It was compiled by Mrs. Pearl Strach. The club gave several oriental maple trees to Fred Bush to be planted in Pioneer park. Twenty members were present talking over the past and planFone Department Will Try Baby Sitter Program be held Wednesday at Seaman’s Lodge. Business meeting will begin at 11 am. Lunch will be at noon, with each member _bringing lunch. Coffee and tea will be furnished by the department. Starting at 1 p.m. there will be a demonstration on the making and using of pressing equipment. The department has made arrangements for a baby sitter for the May meeting and months following if enough young’ mothers turn out for Wednesday’s meeting to warrant same. It is the Nevada City Home Department’s wish to be of service to the young mothers of the community and enable them to attend these demonstrations and bring their young children. for each child,. the department making up the difference for the sitter’s charge. A nursery room will be fitted out when the children have to be indoors and on with the sitter in-charge. Following.is the home demonstration calendar for the remainder of the year: May, “Outdoor. Meals.” June, “Cooking With Herbs and Unusual Spices.” July, “Soaps and Detergents.”August, “Control of Household Pests.” September, ‘“‘Packing the Lunch Box.” October, “Safety in the Home.” November, *“Making Clothing Accessories.” December, ‘‘Holiday Foods.” Special meetings will be held on the following by request: “Upholstering Furniture,” “Making Slip Covers,” ‘“‘Tying Springs in Upholstering,’”’ ‘‘Repairing Innerspring Cushions,” “Refinishing ning for the future. Furniture,” ‘“‘Making of Dress Forms.” ; sity Women held its spring luncheon at Indian Mountain Resort Saturday. More than fifty members and speaker, Ruth Prager, in Heidelberg, Germany, with the UNRRA. While there she was in charge of nearly 450 young persons of nearly 18 different nationalities, who were attending the university. forced on the, displaced persons. Photographs of displaced persons, ger was in charge, and the unihibited by her. ger has been contacting civie organizations throughout the country, making appeals for help for these unfortunate people. coming to this country have been fine citizens. They are allowed to apply for citizenship as soon as they arrive in the U. S. They are screened for tuberculosis ‘and have many physical examinations lectured . about the three years she spent!ed for by their parents or other while} members of their families. Many versity of Heidelberg were ex-. . While with the World Church . these children, organizations in Europe she wit-. ered that they will drop a word nessed the results of hardships . of some other language and often the hostelry of which Miss Pra. . University Women Hear Speaker Nevada County Branch of the . before being allowed to mingle American Association of Univer-. with the citizens of their newly annual, chosen home. Displayed were many beautiful works of handcraft made by these homeless people while in guests sat entranced while guest . C@aMPs. Children are still being searchhave been found by the searching of records in institutions in Germany where they will find more children than birth records . Miss Prager said. On questioning “it is’ often discov;can be returned to their families. Miss Prager works for the San Francisco Jewish committee for displaced persons. She was a-guest at the home of . Mr. and Mrs. Mirko Petkovic on There are still many displaced . Zion road while here. persons in Europe and Miss Pra. 'George Wilson Hold Open ‘House at North. Columbia Those . who have had the privilege of held open house at their store in Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson North Columbia Saturday night. A Nevada City band conducted by Weston Wiley played for the dancing. A sumptuous buffet supper was served later in the evening. Additional Society News on Page Five. 220 Broad Street WORK SHOES ‘Rugged Horsehide Workshoes, thick Vulcork long wearing soles with arch support WOODSMAN’S CALKED 8.95 Nevada City BOOTS By CHIPPEWA °10-Inch Laced Toe 19.50 8 Inch Plain Toe 17.50 THE BOOTERY Phone 780-W Monthly meeting of the Neva-' da City Home Department will-. There will be @ slight. charge ° nice days, they are safe outside ring ss »

~-nized by _ voluntary health 1950 4 The Nevads City Nugget, Friday, April Ale Soviet and Mrs. Beatrice Butcher, Society . Reporter, Phone 486 ib Phun Provincial Furniture Is. Subject of Interesting Talk For ‘University Women Mrs. Kent Walker of Nevada City entertained the Art section of Nevada County Branch of the American Association of Univer‘sity Women Tuesday evening. Mrs. Roger Snipe was chairman for the evening. Mrs. Don Hutton -of Grass Valley was guest speaked. Her interesting subject was ‘on provincial furniture. Mrs. Hutton stated that the French provincial, which is simple and charming, was first made in France between 1710 and 1795. Originally these pieces were made for prosperous farmers but their merit. was quickly recogthe.’ well-to-do land owners. Even nobility adopted them. French provincial is used now in fine homes, Mrs. Sutton said. It is used well with our-own early American in a more formal-man, ner. It may also be used with modern. Woods used in the French provincial furniture are usually apple, light cherry, pear, oak and light walnut. These woods are available in the provinces. The manufacturers. who supply us with early American maple pieces also make the French provincial which is little more ornate than the simple early American. Furniture pieces come ana go, Mrs. Sutton added, but there are always the tried and true that are classics. Early American furniture,’ as the name implies, originated with the American settlers. Early American furniture was ‘cumbersome and uncomfortable sand are prized today only for their age and primitive charm. ‘These types gave way to more comfortable and less bulky pieces and now we have the graceful Windsor back chairs and spoon ‘foot tables. Pictures of various styles of furniture were shown. Refreshments were then served. Those on the committee were Mrs. John Larue, Mrs. Elmer Stevens: and Mrs. Richard Pfiffer. Northern District of Civic Clubs Opposes Health Insurance Program Northern District, California Federation of Women’s Clubs, turned thumbs down on compulsory health insurance as set forth in SB 5 now being considered in congress to take the place of the insurance sys‘tem now used. A resolution to that effect was passed unanimously at the annual convention of the organization held in Placerville April 12-14 with Mrs. E. K. Lange of Colusa presiding. Copies will be sent to senators and congressmen representing 19 counties of the district. It was also voted to protest the withdrawal of federal funds from the Indian agency in California. It was said that this withdrawal would seriousiy effect the educational and general welfare of the Indians of the state. By-laws revisions passed would allow the district to nominate more than one candidate for the state offices and would set date of nominating committee meetings prior to Jan. 1 with the privilege of naming their own chairman. Five alternate committee members would be used. Convention speakers included Mrs. .Jay* T. Cooper, state president, who made a plea for the speedy completion of the state project to build a hostess house in connection with the veterans’ hospital at. Yountville; Mrs. Earl Shoesmith, candidate for second vice president of general federation, speaking of the ways in which that organization can be of use to individual clubs; Dr. D. W. Bailey of Sacramento college, and Karl Holton of the California Youth Autority. District summer conference is tentatively dated for Tuesday, . June 20 in Chico Park. Invitation of Sacramento Tues“day Club to hold the 1951 convention in that city was accept‘ed. The date was tentatively set for April 18-20. “Mrs. Byron E. Brock represented Nevada City at the convention. -Annual Hi-Jinks Features.Home Department Meeting Women of the county were invited to attend the annual HiJinks of the Nevada City Home Department yesterday at Seaman’s Lodge: Those attending brought the usual excellent hot dishes, salads and desserts. The interesting program presented by members of the various departments was enjoyed. Brothers Night Observed By: Hvangeline Chapter Evangeline Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star, met at Masonie hall Tuesday with initiation of new candidates. Regular meeting was followed with motion pictures: of the gay nineties, one being a Laurel and Hardy . \comedy, a Black Sambo picture. with sound effects was also enjoyed. Norma Scholefield presented a violin solo, accompanied by\ Helen Patterson. Tom \Lawrence, Joe Stenger, O. S. Bettcher and Fred Tourtelotte worked on the program for brothers ight. Coffee, pie and ice cream\ were served. Florence Harter will be chairman for officers night at the next meeting Tuesday, May’ 2. She has asked \for six months leave from the chapter. Her husband, Ernest B. rter plans to be employed at Quincy. The hobo ‘skit which followed the regular meeting of’ April 4 is still commented on but unfortunately Mr. and Mrs. J. Hilliard, John Elliott and Al Lovell were omitted from the list in the paper of those who made it’ possible to have such an enjoyable evening. Neighbors of Waoderalt Enjoy Cards at Meeting Neighbors of Woodcraft Thimble club spent an enjoyable afternoon at a regular meeting on Thursday, last week, at the home of Mrs. Esther Tremaine, playing cards. The winners were Mrs. Katherine Williams and -Mrs. Sena Wales. Mrs. Nance Rayner won both the mystery box and consolation prize. Mrs. Alice Reed was installed as president of this auxiliary of the insurance order, one month ago at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Tremaine, who lives alternately at her home on Tribulation Trail and that of her daughter in El Cerrito, will soon return to the bay area for a short stay. Jennings Honored on 41st Wedding Anniversary Mr.’ and Mrs. Z. W. Jennings, who live on highway 49 recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary when Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hilpert of Cooper road, Blue Tent district, honored them with a delicious dinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnhart were also present at this happy gathering. The latter part of the evening was spent playing canasta. These three couples came here from Long Beach some time ago. Mrs. Hilpert is one of. the ‘nine members of the Blue Tent. Garden club and does beautiful textile painting. She is very generous in instructing her friends and neighbors in this art. The garden club enjoys hand crafts as well as gardening and this group of ladies were discussing making of afghans at the last meeting. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Hilpert. Mrs. George Port President Of Mt. St. May’s Mothers The Mt. St. Mary’s Mothers’ club of Grass Valley will install Mrs. George Port president and Mrs. Norbert J. Frey as vicepresident at a pot luck luncheon to be held at the school Friday, May 12. Both women are from Nevada City. A card party is planned for Tuesday, May 16, proceeds to be given to the Mothers club to be used for charitable purposes. Discussion of the school’s bus service took place at the last meeting held Friday, last week. A committee was appointed to ask assistance from the ‘school and both the Grass -Valley and Nevada City communities for the bus service now in existence. At present if the bus calls for one child in a family the monthly fee is $4, for. two children it is: $6 and $1 for each child above two. Mrs. Beatrice Butcher Elected Civic Club. Head Mrs. Beatrice Butcher was elected president of the Nevada City Women’s Civic club at a luncheon meeting Wednesday at the National hotel. A nominating committee presented a slate of names and the formal election was completed. Other officers elected included Mrs. Frank ,Schmidt, first vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth Leiter, second vice president; Mrs. Florence Whipp, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Carol Rogers, recording secretary; and Mrs. E. A. Mott, treasurer. wane “Installation of officers for the new year will be held at @ lunchDemonstrating an interest in! the romance of .early’ California history, students of Mrs. Elise de Mattei’s -and Mrs. Savory Ford’s fourth grades performed at Friday’s meeting of the Nevada City Elementary Parent-Teachers association in the school auditorium. A radio sketch recounted incidents in the lives of Cabrillo, Viscaino, Serra, Portola, DeAnza and others who paraded through the imagination of a young pupil about to be given a test on California history. Students participating included George Becraft, announcer; Sherliams, mother; Billy Davis, father; Margaret Echman, Indian mother; Jackie Crawford; Indian father; Earl Sherman, Indian boy; Dale Leong, Indian girl; David Brisebill, Cabrillo; William Griggs, Paul Penrose and Jim Peat, three sailors; Cedri Porter, DeAnza; Dale Hornberger, Portola; Buddy Seeberg, Father Serra; and-Warren Scribner, map of California. A technicolor film, ‘Rancho Life,” amplified the theme of the program. Because of excellent cooperation and interest in the current immunization shots being given at the school, @ second film on the value of preventive treatment was shown. Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger announced that the second series of in May. The summer roundup is scheduled for June 1. Keith Macdonald, president of Nevada City Lions club, outlined on Cullen, Beverly; Eileen Wil-shots will be given the first week . Elementary PTA Makes Plans For Public Schools Week . help the local Girl Scouts develop their camp at Scotts Flat. The second annual Lions’ carnival dance will be held Saturday, May 6 in the Nevada City high school auditorium. He urged PTA cooperation to make the event succéssful. President Mrs. Arnold Jackson called attention to* the special events of Public Schools week. Tuesday the elementary school will hold open house. Parents are invited to attend classes of their children on this day. Schedules will be posted outside each room, according to Principal Lloyd Geist. Wednesday evening has been set for the annual spring musical festival in the high school auditorium, Thursday at 2 p.m., the ParentTeachers associations will join in honoring the teachers of the community with a tea at the home of Mrs.Kent Walker, president of the high school PTA. The association voted to invite

the high school PTA to attend the Fathers’ night dinner Friday, May 12, to hear W. R.Creighton: of the state department of narcotics. Mrs. Alvin Trivelpiece was appointed chairman of a committee to secure information concerning children’s activities during the Fourth .of July celebration. <A proposed pet parade will %e investigated. Mrs. Jackson announced ,that the local association had received commendation from the district. Awards were for excellence of work by committees on health, international relations, juvenile protection, program, student welfare, membership gain, legislahis club’s five-year project to . tive and radio. *™ Helen Sauer and Lawrence Campbell Plight Troth in North San Juan Church The little Catholié: church at North San Juan was the scene of a very beautiful wedding ceremony Sunday when Miss Helen Sauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sauer of Sweetland, married Lawrence Campbell of Auburn, W. Va. The ‘bride wore a_ beautiful gown of white satin and lace, and carried a bouquet of pink bouvardia and orchids. She was attended by her roommate and friend, Miss Ruth Mensing of Sacramento, who wore a gown of blue satin and lace. Felix Chapdelaine, uncle of the bride, was best man. Rev. Father Virgil Gabrielle, pastor of the. church, read the marriage vows. Reception ~was held at the Sauer home on highway 49, with refreshménts being served by Mr. and Mrs. Wright Coleman. Beautifully decorated tables were set up on the lawn and a buffet luncheon was served, consisting of turkey sandwiches, fruit punch, cake and coffee. The wedding cake was a huge fruit cake, with bride and groom figures inside a heart. Forty-seven guests attended. After a short honeymoon, the young couple will reside in Sacramento, where both have ‘been employed. Golddancers Attend Reno Festival of Dancing Several members of the Golddancers of Nevada City attended the third annual folk dance festival in Reno, Nev., Sunday. Among the exhibition dancing done at the festival were several numbers presented by junior folk dancing groups. . Those, attending from here included Mr. and. Mrs. Irving Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bruegger, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gregory, eon May 17 at the National hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Relaford, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Self, Mr. and Mrs. Odean Stahlschmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Townsend. The Golddancers meet every Wednesday night at Seaman’s Lodge. Visitors are welcome. Blue Tent Garden Club Observes Anniversary First anniversary of Blue Tent Garden club was celebrated at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Miller with all charter members attending. Membeys discussed spring, gardening. Mrs. Clement Sims .assisted her hostess mother with serving of light refreshments. LADIES FEED LADDIES The Firemen’s Ladies of Grass Valley invited the Nevada City firemen and their wives and the state division of forestry personnel and wives to a party which they hold annually to entertain the men folks. Many enjoyed whist while others danced. More than 150 persons attended the party. Reta Lewis Honored . On Eleventh Birthday Mrs. Robert Lewis of Town Talk gave her eleven-year-old dauhter, Reta, a birthday party Saturday afternoon. The table was decorated with blue and yellow colors. The cake was decorated with varied colored candles. Games, were enjoyed by the following guests of this little miss: Frances Graff, Mary Barbara Tassone, Joan McClish, Beverly Hartman, Dickie Niehaus and Robert Lewis. Annual Dance and Carnival Set for Saturday, May 6 Nevada-City Lions club is arranging its annual dance and carnival for Saturday, May 6. This carnival is being given to raise money to enable the club to finish the swimming pool ‘started at the Girl Scout camp at Scotts Flat. ; Last year members of the club bulldozed an excavation for. the swimming pool and this year the plans call for pouring of cement and having the pool ready for use through the summer months. The club meets every Wednesday evening at Deer Creek Inn. The Lionettes meet the second and foyrth Wednesdays for dinner meetings at the Gold Nugget Inn. “Nominations of officers will be held at the next meeting. Gold Stars Given Garden Club Members for’. Perfect Attendance Past Year A social dessert luhcheon was enjoyed* Thursday, last week, at Seaman’s Lodge, honoring Nevada City Garden club’s anniversary. Mrs. R. W. Renfree, Mrs. John Burton and Mrs. : Alice Hiscox were hostesses. Each member was given a corsage, with five members recelving gold stars with theirs for perfect attendance. They were Miss Gertrude Goyne, Mrs. Marie Harris, Mrs. Helen Sawyer, Mrs. Frances Burton and Mrs. Harriett Farmer. The table was beautiful in pastel pink, yellow and green, the centerpiece being an arrangement of floating narcissus and wild ginger leaves in a large crystal dish. On one end of the table 4 ceramic replica of an oldfashioned automobile, instead of veiled and goggled passengers, carried beautiful fragrant hyacinths, while at the other end a basket of daffodils of many varieties: the Trumpet,-such as the large yellow Diatima, Incomparable Narcissus, Dick Wellband, Leedsii Narcissus, Gertie Millar, Polyanthus Narcissi, Grand Soleil D’or, Double Narcissus, Mary Capeland, Twink, Cheerfulness, Barrie Narcissus,Bi-Color Firetail and many others. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the_ presentation to Mrs. Renfree of a fine scrapbook made up of all newspaper clippings pertaining to the club’s activities of the past year artistically combined with appropriate flowers and verse. This book is outstanding in its originality and beauty. It was compiled by Mrs. Pearl Strach. The club gave several oriental maple trees to Fred Bush to be planted in Pioneer park. Twenty members were present talking over the past and planFone Department Will Try Baby Sitter Program be held Wednesday at Seaman’s Lodge. Business meeting will begin at 11 am. Lunch will be at noon, with each member _bringing lunch. Coffee and tea will be furnished by the department. Starting at 1 p.m. there will be a demonstration on the making and using of pressing equipment. The department has made arrangements for a baby sitter for the May meeting and months following if enough young’ mothers turn out for Wednesday’s meeting to warrant same. It is the Nevada City Home Department’s wish to be of service to the young mothers of the community and enable them to attend these demonstrations and bring their young children. for each child,. the department making up the difference for the sitter’s charge. A nursery room will be fitted out when the children have to be indoors and on with the sitter in-charge. Following.is the home demonstration calendar for the remainder of the year: May, “Outdoor. Meals.” June, “Cooking With Herbs and Unusual Spices.” July, “Soaps and Detergents.”August, “Control of Household Pests.” September, ‘“‘Packing the Lunch Box.” October, “Safety in the Home.” November, *“Making Clothing Accessories.” December, ‘‘Holiday Foods.” Special meetings will be held on the following by request: “Upholstering Furniture,” “Making Slip Covers,” ‘“‘Tying Springs in Upholstering,’”’ ‘‘Repairing Innerspring Cushions,” “Refinishing ning for the future. Furniture,” ‘“‘Making of Dress Forms.” ; sity Women held its spring luncheon at Indian Mountain Resort Saturday. More than fifty members and speaker, Ruth Prager, in Heidelberg, Germany, with the UNRRA. While there she was in charge of nearly 450 young persons of nearly 18 different nationalities, who were attending the university. forced on the, displaced persons. Photographs of displaced persons, ger was in charge, and the unihibited by her. ger has been contacting civie organizations throughout the country, making appeals for help for these unfortunate people. coming to this country have been fine citizens. They are allowed to apply for citizenship as soon as they arrive in the U. S. They are screened for tuberculosis ‘and have many physical examinations lectured . about the three years she spent!ed for by their parents or other while} members of their families. Many versity of Heidelberg were ex-. . While with the World Church . these children, organizations in Europe she wit-. ered that they will drop a word nessed the results of hardships . of some other language and often the hostelry of which Miss Pra. . University Women Hear Speaker Nevada County Branch of the . before being allowed to mingle American Association of Univer-. with the citizens of their newly annual, chosen home. Displayed were many beautiful works of handcraft made by these homeless people while in guests sat entranced while guest . C@aMPs. Children are still being searchhave been found by the searching of records in institutions in Germany where they will find more children than birth records . Miss Prager said. On questioning “it is’ often discov;can be returned to their families. Miss Prager works for the San Francisco Jewish committee for displaced persons. She was a-guest at the home of . Mr. and Mrs. Mirko Petkovic on There are still many displaced . Zion road while here. persons in Europe and Miss Pra. 'George Wilson Hold Open ‘House at North. Columbia Those . who have had the privilege of held open house at their store in Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson North Columbia Saturday night. A Nevada City band conducted by Weston Wiley played for the dancing. A sumptuous buffet supper was served later in the evening. Additional Society News on Page Five. 220 Broad Street WORK SHOES ‘Rugged Horsehide Workshoes, thick Vulcork long wearing soles with arch support WOODSMAN’S CALKED 8.95 Nevada City BOOTS By CHIPPEWA °10-Inch Laced Toe 19.50 8 Inch Plain Toe 17.50 THE BOOTERY Phone 780-W Monthly meeting of the Neva-' da City Home Department will-. There will be @ slight. charge ° nice days, they are safe outside ring ss »