April 21, 1950 (8 pages)

ee a a ee SE Sr Se Se ying > . N. C.-Home Department Card Party Tomorrow by The Nevada City Home Department will hold its fifth card party in a series of six at Sea man’s Lodge, tomorrow,-at 8 p.m. . Whist, canasta and _ pinochle will be played. . Prizes will consist of farm, products, fancy work and canned goods. Lunch will be served at the close of the games. Florian Isoard, former Nevada ‘City resident and employe of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge railroad, died Thursday of last week in Berkeley. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, Berkeley; and son, Dr. Max Isoard, Sacramento. VF W Auxiliary to Install New Officers Tonight Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars will have dinner at‘ the National hotel tonight. Installation of officers will foltlow, to be held in theCardinal hall, across the street from: the hotel. HONOR GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tourtelotte gave a dinner party Wednesday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Angus Miller of’ Orleans who were here to attend the church convention. They stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter on Willow Valley road, who were also guests at the dinner. ” “Happy birthday, dear Mother, come and see us . ~ f real 500-00-00nN The family seems so much closer when you’re chatting over Long Distance lines. And only Long Distance can carry your voice — with all the warmth and personality it expresses — across the miles and . You can call . anywhere in the . country for orless into the homes and hearts of those you love. You'll find rates are so low (Day station '$ { rate for first ; PLUS“TAX three minutes) that you may call Long Distance often. And if you plan your call, you can say as much in three minutes as in a letter —and get an immediate answer to your questions. " There’s no faster way to keep in touch with folks away from home. Today many calls are speeding through in only 30 seconds.when you give Operator the number you want —not just the name and address. Use Long Distance—so personal, so fast, so inexpensive Ym 2 (4s) and Telegraph Company > \ \ DUne. SUC chew of new automatic Gas Ranges Amateur Show in May Slated to Raise Funds for Girl Scout Summer Camp — Singers, dancers, imitators, magicians and persons with other talents are being sought by. Mrs. Elise DeMattei’s Girl Scout Troop 10 for an amateur show set for Friday, May 19, at the Nevada City elementary school auditorium. Purpose of the show is. the raising of funds to send all Girl Scouts to the summer camp. Plans for opening Camp Califia at Scotts Flat were discussed at a meeting of the local Girl Scout council Thursday evening of last week at the Girl Scout hall. The camp will be open from Sunday, June 18, to Sunday, July 2 with Miss Nancy “Rocky” Morrison, director, and Miss Alice Dillinger, dietitian, again in charge. Registrations for the camp are now being taken with June 1 set as the last day for sign-up. The council made _arrangements for a dinner Monday when Henrietta McCoustland, community advisor, will meet with the council. Pocahontas Council Hears ‘!Reports of Official Visit Ponemah Council No. 6,:° Degree of Pocahontas, met Friday at the Odd Fellows Hall with Pocahontas Annabelle Brake at her stump. : Madge Cook and Gladys Walker of Auburn were guests. After the business meeting — refreshments were. served. Reports were made by members who had trailed to the official visit to Great Pocahontas Mary Hamilton, who was making her official. visit to Netab council in Lincoln. Deputy Great Pocahontas Hildered Branson and Past Pocahontas Peggy Mlinarich represented the local council at the Improved Order of Redmen and Powhatans of northern California at Vallejo Sunday where new officers were installed. The local council will hold a card party Monday night. INSTALL OFFICERS Neighbors of Woodcraft of both Nevada City and Downieville had joint installation ceremonies last night at the Odd Fellows hall with Ray Wilde becoming Guardian Neighbor of the Nevada City order. Grass Valley Neighbors of Woodcraft held its installation the previous evening. JUANITA WRIGHT ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wright,’ former Nevada City residents, now of Auburn, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Juanita Joy, to William J. Wishart of Carmel. Both are recent graduates of San Jose State College. Wedding plans are indefinite. Automatic ~ = Lighting— Full fast heat for burners, oven, broiler$ fy abi / { Automatic Clock Controt Perfect oven meals without watching! Automatic Temperature‘ Control— Even heat for perfect baking! What a thrill is in store for you when you see these handsome new Automatic Gas Ranges! Not only are.they good to look at, with their gleaming shiny chrome trim— but you'll find them specially designed to give you automatic cooking ease you never believed possible. All the guesswork of old-style cooking has been streamlined right out of these new high-style models —so you really owe it to yourself to visit your favorite dealer today. He has the gas range that’s a “perfect fit” for your individual needs. Be an early bird. It’s worth your while! Banish gas-supply worries forever! P.G.and E. Piped Gas Service is piped and metered directly into your home. It delivers all the gas you need —consistently, conveniently—and saves you the bother.and investment of storage facilities. Besides, P.G.and E. Piped Gas is sold on “step-down” rates — so the more-you-use, the less it costs. See your dealer today! ; 213A-W-450 P-G-xEPACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY George W. Gildersleeve, Sheriff VFW Auxiliary Cooks Chicken for Installation Women’s Revatiary of Banner . Mountain Post; Veterans of Foreign Wars, cogked\a chicken dinner for the {VFW \post Monday night in the) Nevada City Elks building. Officers of he post fvho were installed inclu f Bjornstal, commander; John T. Trauner, senior vice ‘commander; Lou Graff, junior vice commander; Mosco Smart, chaplain; Hobart Childers, quartermaster; William Gibson, adjutant; and Wallace J. Reid, officer of the day.William Tobiassen staged the musical program with two songs, “Galway Bay,’ and “Lucky Old Sun.” Franc Luschen accompanied him. Al Schweigert presented an accordion solo. Luschen presented a solo on the cello with Joan Hefelfinger accompanying him on the piano. Supervisor Carl Tobiassen then spoke briefly about the new veterans building proposed for Nevada City. Earl Harris gave an. accordion solo. ie Miss Maxine Ivey and Luschen presented a piano duet. Wallace Reid sang. Wayne_Kistle gave a solo on the accordion. Dolores Porter sang ‘“Mademoiselle” and other interesting selections. Schweigert and Graff completed the musical program. Several political figures were present including Miss Elma Hecker, Ralph E. Deeble, Judge Richard -W. Hoskins, and Wayne Brown. Peace Officers Enjoy Steak Dinner With Installation Gold Quartz Peace Officers association held an installation dinner at the Gold Nugget Inn last Thursday night. A birthday cake was presented to Robert Steuber, highway patrolman, Rough and Ready. Willard Weselsky, state division.of forestry, was named unit president. Other officers named were Percy Watters, vice president; Clarence Martz and Don Knowlton, directors, and George Hammill, secretary-treasurer. by his own power. from I-Corinthians (6:14) will be the Golden Text for the -ChrisThe Nevada City Nugget, Friday, April 21, 1950—5 ChurchNotes Christian Science Church Christian Science Society of Nevada City holds services every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the church, 114 Boulder street. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8 p.m. Reading room is located at 207 Main street, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, holidays excepted, from 2 to-4 p.m. “God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us ” This verse tian Science lesson-sermon for Sunday, on the subject ‘“Probation After Death.” ' The sermon will be comprised of other. Bible citations and passages from the Christian Science textbook With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, from which the following are taken. “Science and Health. Acts: “And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; They came also a multitude . . out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing folks, vexed with unclean spirits: and sick and them ‘’which were they were healed every one” (5:12-16). Science and Health: “Through all the disciples experienced, they became. more spiritual and understood what the Master had taught. His resurrection was also their resurrection. It helped them to raise themselves and others from spiritual dullness and blind belief in God into the perception of infinite possibilities” (p. 34). Methodist Church Mill and Broad Streets George C. Pearson, pastor Rev. Dillon W. Throckmorton, . district Sacramento district of the Methodist church, will be the pulpit guest of the Nevada City Methodist church, corner of Broad and superintendent of the Easter Egg Hunt Came Late To Fifty Little Children Fifty little tots who had been invited to an Easter egg hunt on the Empire mine grounds by Mrs. Hopkins Fitzpatrick on Easter Sunday and were then disappointed because of the rains, finally were rewarded with a gorgeous spring day last Sunday. Great excitement lasted for one hour while the children looking like dolls themselves in their organdie’ dresses and Easter suits, were searching for colored eggs. They were rewarded with bunnies and chocolate eggs. HERE FROM BAY AREA Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Renfree enjoyed a week-end visit from bay area relatives, Mrs. Renfree’s sister and nephew, Mrs. Myrtle Hansen and son, Rupert, of East Richmond; Mr. Renfree’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Renfree of Oakland. YELLOWJACKET BUZZINGS By Darleen Crowley Bill Tobiassen and his high). school choir will travel to San Juan to participate in a music festival with other similar music organizations within-the Foothill league. This year the festival will be held at the San Juan high school at Fair Oaks tomorrow. Mr. Tobiassen and his chorus dre working on four numbers to present, “Toyland,” ‘Fairest Lord Jesus,” ᰠ᠀倀攀爀猀椀愀渀 Market,” and “Now the Day Is Over.” Busses will leave-the-elementary school at 7:30 and “the high school at 8. Busses return at about 7 and will leave the ‘students at the schools. Hot lunches will be available at the San\Juan school . cafeteria. However, students may take packed lunches.’ \ The annual spring concert to be given at the Nevada City\high school will be presented Wednesday. Everyone is cordially invited Mill streets, at the morning service at 11 o’clock. Dr. Throckmorton.is a forceful speaker and will present’ a most helpful sermon. The church will have a potluck dinner immediately after the morning hour in the social hall. Then Dr. Throckmorton will hold the fourth quarterly conference of the church. At this meeting reports of the year and plans for the next conference year will be made. The church school will meet at 9:45 a.m. offering classes for all ages. There will be ‘no evening services this Sunday. Community Baptist Church 327 Sacramento Street Rev. John A. MacDonald, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages. You are welcome. Morning worship, 11 a.m. “The Bible and You” is the theme of the pastor’s sermon, fifth series of Sunday morning messages on the subject, “Our Reasonable Faith.” in a Teacher. Training Class, 6:30. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Miss Alice Alter, field worker with the Inter-Varsity Fellowship, a program for colleges and universities, will tell of her work. The informal gospel song service and Bible question time will be observed as usual. Young people’s night, Tuesday, 7 -pim. . Midweek Bible hour, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Work night, Friday evening, at the:parsonage, 220 Jordan street. Grace Lutheran Church Grass Valley Walter C. Rubke, pastor Sunday school, 10 a.m. Divine ,worship, 11 a.m. The sermon will be based on God’s word, John 10: 11-16. Sunday school teachers meet on Friday night. . We invite you to worship the to attend. Lord God with us. Come and hear Senior examinations were given Wednesday afternoon in. the high school study hall. The Yuba City high school presented a talent show at the high school Thursday morning, last week. The entertainment included singing, dancing and piano]: solos. A 45-minute national assembly on glass blowing. was held Tuesday morning. The entertainment was presented by the Howell glass blowers. Two motion pictures were presented Tuesday afternoon. The first, a 30-minute picture presented by Standard Oil company of California, ‘Hawaii, Aloha Land,” was followed by ‘“Sportbeams—Wrestling Thrills.” what He has to say to you! ‘St. Canice Church Father: William Daly, pastor Sundays—8 and’ 10:30 a.m.Holy days—7:15 and 9 a.m. Week day8—8 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Max Christensen, rector Rectory, 226 Nevada Phone 445 Sundays \ 9:45 a.m., Church school. . 11 am, Morning prayer and sermon. (First Sunday of month Holy Communion). . Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., choir practice. Thursday, 4 p.m., Junior choir practice. ne Senior POWER UTILITY PAYS24PERCENT OF COUNTY TAX Pacific Gas and Electric company’s 1950 property tax payments in Nevada county,. on which second installment payment has just: been made, total $237,851, according to L. R. Farrell, manager of the company’s local district. P. G. and E.’s tax bill amounted to 24.26 percent of all property taxes levied in the county. “These figures emphasize the . importance of P: G. and E. as.a tax-paying business’ enterprise contributing to the support of county and city government, and to schools and special -districts,” Farrell said. “Contrast this company’s posi_ tion with that of the tax-free government-owned utilities. They pay no taxes, while ‘our tax bill in 1949 was equivalent to 1% times the dividends paid to 160,467. stockholders, the owners of our business. , “Tax exemption inevitably results in shifting. the burden to other taxpayers. The unceasing . effort being made to supplant tax-paying business operation of electric properties with tax-free government ownership presents a danger to local governments and all taxpayers which cannot be ignored.” Total taxes of ‘all kinds paid by P. G. and E. amounted to $319,278 for Nevada county, including $14,848 for the City of Nevada, and $40,276 for the city of Grass Valley. The $237,851 total property taxes the company paid, in the county included $97,240 for schools, $131,305 for county government, $7,549 for city government and $1,847 in various district taxes. Ad valorem taxes on the company’s property in the City of Nevada amounted to $4,623. Included in this figure were $1,299 for city government, $1,741 for county government, $1,583 for schools and districts. Ad valorem taxes on P. G. and E. property in Grass Valley totaled $17,872. Included were $6,160 for city government, $5,931 for county government and $4,781 for schools. Furniture Center to Open Nevada City Store Saturday The Furniture Center, which operates retail furniture stores in Grass Valley and Willows, will open a third store in Nevada City tomorrow morning. A complete new line of merchandise will be shown here at 121A Broad street, two doors south ‘of Novak and Colvin’s department store. Although the store will be under the supervision of William Rogers, manager of the Grass Valley store, the local manager will be Rick Upton, who has had long experience in furniture sales and service. Door prizes will be offered on opening day Saturday but there will be no sales, Rogers announced. Births MANN—At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 10, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. James Mann of Grass Valley, a son. EDINGER — At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 13, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edinger, Névada City, a son. SIMS—At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 14, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sims, Emigrant Gap, a daughter. CUKJATI — At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 14, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Cukjati, Grass. Valley, a son. Marriage Licenses MILNER-PETIT — In Reno, Nev., April 18, 1950, James A. Milner,’ 57, and Vida Mary Petit, 37, both of Camptonville. McLEOD CASHMAN — In Reno, Nev., April 16, 1950, Donald M. McLeod, 28, Grass Valley, and Doris Cashman, 40, Reno. VISIT HERE Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hoskins and nine-year-old son, Earl, recently spent a week in Nevada City: visiting Mrs. Hoskins’. parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lane, who reside on Zion street. Their home is in Three Rivers, which is located in Tulare county. MINING MEN VISIT, J. M. Hoff and a group of men interested in the Willow Valley Mines, drove up to Nevada City Sunday from the bay area to discuss further plans to develop ‘the mines. Power lines are being put through to the. property. Ground was broken for the world’s first cable street railway Edward ' in San Francisco on June 2, 1873.

ee a a ee SE Sr Se Se ying > . N. C.-Home Department Card Party Tomorrow by The Nevada City Home Department will hold its fifth card party in a series of six at Sea man’s Lodge, tomorrow,-at 8 p.m. . Whist, canasta and _ pinochle will be played. . Prizes will consist of farm, products, fancy work and canned goods. Lunch will be served at the close of the games. Florian Isoard, former Nevada ‘City resident and employe of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge railroad, died Thursday of last week in Berkeley. He is survived by his wife, Jessie, Berkeley; and son, Dr. Max Isoard, Sacramento. VF W Auxiliary to Install New Officers Tonight Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars will have dinner at‘ the National hotel tonight. Installation of officers will foltlow, to be held in theCardinal hall, across the street from: the hotel. HONOR GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tourtelotte gave a dinner party Wednesday evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Angus Miller of’ Orleans who were here to attend the church convention. They stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Carter on Willow Valley road, who were also guests at the dinner. ” “Happy birthday, dear Mother, come and see us . ~ f real 500-00-00nN The family seems so much closer when you’re chatting over Long Distance lines. And only Long Distance can carry your voice — with all the warmth and personality it expresses — across the miles and . You can call . anywhere in the . country for orless into the homes and hearts of those you love. You'll find rates are so low (Day station '$ { rate for first ; PLUS“TAX three minutes) that you may call Long Distance often. And if you plan your call, you can say as much in three minutes as in a letter —and get an immediate answer to your questions. " There’s no faster way to keep in touch with folks away from home. Today many calls are speeding through in only 30 seconds..when you give Operator the number you want —not just the name and address. Use Long Distance—so personal, so fast, so inexpensive Ym 2 (4s) and Telegraph Company > \ \ DUne. SUC chew of new automatic Gas Ranges Amateur Show in May Slated to Raise Funds for Girl Scout Summer Camp — Singers, dancers, imitators, magicians and persons with other talents are being sought by. Mrs. Elise DeMattei’s Girl Scout Troop 10 for an amateur show set for Friday, May 19, at the Nevada City elementary school auditorium. Purpose of the show is. the raising of funds to send all Girl Scouts to the summer camp. Plans for opening Camp Califia at Scotts Flat were discussed at a meeting of the local Girl Scout council Thursday evening of last week at the Girl Scout hall. The camp will be open from Sunday, June 18, to Sunday, July 2 with Miss Nancy “Rocky” Morrison, director, and Miss Alice Dillinger, dietitian, again in charge. Registrations for the camp are now being taken with June 1 set as the last day for sign-up. The council made _arrangements for a dinner Monday when Henrietta McCoustland, community advisor, will meet with the council. Pocahontas Council Hears ‘!Reports of Official Visit Ponemah Council No. 6,:° Degree of Pocahontas, met Friday at the Odd Fellows Hall with Pocahontas Annabelle Brake at her stump. : Madge Cook and Gladys Walker of Auburn were guests. After the business meeting — refreshments were. served. Reports were made by members who had trailed to the official visit to Great Pocahontas Mary Hamilton, who was making her official. visit to Netab council in Lincoln. Deputy Great Pocahontas Hildered Branson and Past Pocahontas Peggy Mlinarich represented the local council at the Improved Order of Redmen and Powhatans of northern California at Vallejo Sunday where new officers were installed. The local council will hold a card party Monday night. INSTALL OFFICERS Neighbors of Woodcraft of both Nevada City and Downieville had joint installation ceremonies last night at the Odd Fellows hall with Ray Wilde becoming Guardian Neighbor of the Nevada City order. Grass Valley Neighbors of Woodcraft held its installation the previous evening. JUANITA WRIGHT ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wright,’ former Nevada City residents, now of Auburn, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Juanita Joy, to William J. Wishart of Carmel. Both are recent graduates of San Jose State College. Wedding plans are indefinite. Automatic ~ = Lighting— Full fast heat for burners, oven, broiler$ fy abi / { Automatic Clock Controt Perfect oven meals without watching! Automatic Temperature‘ Control— Even heat for perfect baking! What a thrill is in store for you when you see these handsome new Automatic Gas Ranges! Not only are.they good to look at, with their gleaming shiny chrome trim— but you'll find them specially designed to give you automatic cooking ease you never believed possible. All the guesswork of old-style cooking has been streamlined right out of these new high-style models —so you really owe it to yourself to visit your favorite dealer today. He has the gas range that’s a “perfect fit” for your individual needs. Be an early bird. It’s worth your while! Banish gas-supply worries forever! P.G.and E. Piped Gas Service is piped and metered directly into your home. It delivers all the gas you need —consistently, conveniently—and saves you the bother.and investment of storage facilities. Besides, P.G.and E. Piped Gas is sold on “step-down” rates — so the more-you-use, the less it costs. See your dealer today! ; 213A-W-450 P-G-xEPACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY George W. Gildersleeve, Sheriff VFW Auxiliary Cooks Chicken for Installation Women’s Revatiary of Banner . Mountain Post; Veterans of Foreign Wars, cogked\a chicken dinner for the {VFW \post Monday night in the) Nevada City Elks building. Officers of he post fvho were installed inclu f Bjornstal, commander; John T. Trauner, senior vice ‘commander; Lou Graff, junior vice commander; Mosco Smart, chaplain; Hobart Childers, quartermaster; William Gibson, adjutant; and Wallace J. Reid, officer of the day.William Tobiassen staged the musical program with two songs, “Galway Bay,’ and “Lucky Old Sun.” Franc Luschen accompanied him. Al Schweigert presented an accordion solo. Luschen presented a solo on the cello with Joan Hefelfinger accompanying him on the piano. Supervisor Carl Tobiassen then spoke briefly about the new veterans building proposed for Nevada City. Earl Harris gave an. accordion solo. ie Miss Maxine Ivey and Luschen presented a piano duet. Wallace Reid sang. Wayne_Kistle gave a solo on the accordion. Dolores Porter sang ‘“Mademoiselle” and other interesting selections. Schweigert and Graff completed the musical program. Several political figures were present including Miss Elma Hecker, Ralph E. Deeble, Judge Richard -W. Hoskins, and Wayne Brown. Peace Officers Enjoy Steak Dinner With Installation Gold Quartz Peace Officers association held an installation dinner at the Gold Nugget Inn last Thursday night. A birthday cake was presented to Robert Steuber, highway patrolman, Rough and Ready. Willard Weselsky, state division.of forestry, was named unit president. Other officers named were Percy Watters, vice president; Clarence Martz and Don Knowlton, directors, and George Hammill, secretary-treasurer. by his own power. from I-Corinthians (6:14) will be the Golden Text for the -ChrisThe Nevada City Nugget, Friday, April 21, 1950—5 ChurchNotes Christian Science Church Christian Science Society of Nevada City holds services every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the church, 114 Boulder street. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8 p.m. Reading room is located at 207 Main street, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, holidays excepted, from 2 to-4 p.m. “God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us ” This verse tian Science lesson-sermon for Sunday, on the subject ‘“Probation After Death.” ' The sermon will be comprised of other. Bible citations and passages from the Christian Science textbook With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, from which the following are taken. “Science and Health. Acts: “And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; They came also a multitude . . out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing folks, vexed with unclean spirits: and

sick and them ‘’which were they were healed every one” (5:12-16). Science and Health: “Through all the disciples experienced, they became. more spiritual and understood what the Master had taught. His resurrection was also their resurrection. It helped them to raise themselves and others from spiritual dullness and blind belief in God into the perception of infinite possibilities” (p. 34). Methodist Church Mill and Broad Streets George C. Pearson, pastor Rev. Dillon W. Throckmorton, . district Sacramento district of the Methodist church, will be the pulpit guest of the Nevada City Methodist church, corner of Broad and superintendent of the Easter Egg Hunt Came Late To Fifty Little Children Fifty little tots who had been invited to an Easter egg hunt on the Empire mine grounds by Mrs. Hopkins Fitzpatrick on Easter Sunday and were then disappointed because of the rains, finally were rewarded with a gorgeous spring day last Sunday. Great excitement lasted for one hour while the children looking like dolls themselves in their organdie’ dresses and Easter suits, were searching for colored eggs. They were rewarded with bunnies and chocolate eggs. HERE FROM BAY AREA Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Renfree enjoyed a week-end visit from bay area relatives, Mrs. Renfree’s sister and nephew, Mrs. Myrtle Hansen and son, Rupert, of East Richmond; Mr. Renfree’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Renfree of Oakland. YELLOWJACKET BUZZINGS By Darleen Crowley Bill Tobiassen and his high). school choir will travel to San Juan to participate in a music festival with other similar music organizations within-the Foothill league. This year the festival will be held at the San Juan high school at Fair Oaks tomorrow. Mr. Tobiassen and his chorus dre working on four numbers to present, “Toyland,” ‘Fairest Lord Jesus,” ᰠ᠀倀攀爀猀椀愀渀 Market,” and “Now the Day Is Over.” Busses will leave-the-elementary school at 7:30 and “the high school at 8. Busses return at about 7 and will leave the ‘students at the schools. Hot lunches will be available at the San\Juan school . cafeteria. However, students may take packed lunches.’ \ The annual spring concert to be given at the Nevada City\high school will be presented Wednesday. Everyone is cordially invited Mill streets, at the morning service at 11 o’clock. Dr. Throckmorton.is a forceful speaker and will present’ a most helpful sermon. The church will have a potluck dinner immediately after the morning hour in the social hall. Then Dr. Throckmorton will hold the fourth quarterly conference of the church. At this meeting reports of the year and plans for the next conference year will be made. The church school will meet at 9:45 a.m. offering classes for all ages. There will be ‘no evening services this Sunday. Community Baptist Church 327 Sacramento Street Rev. John A. MacDonald, pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages. You are welcome. Morning worship, 11 a.m. “The Bible and You” is the theme of the pastor’s sermon, fifth series of Sunday morning messages on the subject, “Our Reasonable Faith.” in a Teacher. Training Class, 6:30. Evening service, 7:30 p.m. Miss Alice Alter, field worker with the Inter-Varsity Fellowship, a program for colleges and universities, will tell of her work. The informal gospel song service and Bible question time will be observed as usual. Young people’s night, Tuesday, 7 -pim. . Midweek Bible hour, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Work night, Friday evening, at the:parsonage, 220 Jordan street. Grace Lutheran Church Grass Valley Walter C. Rubke, pastor Sunday school, 10 a.m. Divine ,worship, 11 a.m. The sermon will be based on God’s word, John 10: 11-16. Sunday school teachers meet on Friday night. . We invite you to worship the to attend. Lord God with us. Come and hear Senior examinations were given Wednesday afternoon in. the high school study hall. The Yuba City high school presented a talent show at the high school Thursday morning, last week. The entertainment included singing, dancing and piano]: solos. A 45-minute national assembly on glass blowing. was held Tuesday morning. The entertainment was presented by the Howell glass blowers. Two motion pictures were presented Tuesday afternoon. The first, a 30-minute picture presented by Standard Oil company of California, ‘Hawaii, Aloha Land,” was followed by ‘“Sportbeams—Wrestling Thrills.” what He has to say to you! ‘St. Canice Church Father: William Daly, pastor Sundays—8 and’ 10:30 a.m.Holy days—7:15 and 9 a.m. Week day8—8 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Church Max Christensen, rector Rectory, 226 Nevada Phone 445 Sundays \ 9:45 a.m., Church school. . 11 am, Morning prayer and sermon. (First Sunday of month Holy Communion). . Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., choir practice. Thursday, 4 p.m., Junior choir practice. ne Senior POWER UTILITY PAYS24PERCENT OF COUNTY TAX Pacific Gas and Electric company’s 1950 property tax payments in Nevada county,. on which second installment payment has just: been made, total $237,851, according to L. R. Farrell, manager of the company’s local district. P. G. and E.’s tax bill amounted to 24.26 percent of all property taxes levied in the county. “These figures emphasize the . importance of P: G. and E. as.a tax-paying business’ enterprise contributing to the support of county and city government, and to schools and special -districts,” Farrell said. “Contrast this company’s posi_ tion with that of the tax-free government-owned utilities. They pay no taxes, while ‘our tax bill in 1949 was equivalent to 1% times the dividends paid to 160,467. stockholders, the owners of our business. , “Tax exemption inevitably results in shifting. the burden to other taxpayers. The unceasing . effort being made to supplant tax-paying business operation of electric properties with tax-free government ownership presents a danger to local governments and all taxpayers which cannot be ignored.” Total taxes of ‘all kinds paid by P. G. and E. amounted to $319,278 for Nevada county, including $14,848 for the City of Nevada, and $40,276 for the city of Grass Valley. The $237,851 total property taxes the company paid, in the county included $97,240 for schools, $131,305 for county government, $7,549 for city government and $1,847 in various district taxes. Ad valorem taxes on the company’s property in the City of Nevada amounted to $4,623. Included in this figure were $1,299 for city government, $1,741 for county government, $1,583 for schools and districts. Ad valorem taxes on P. G. and E. property in Grass Valley totaled $17,872. Included were $6,160 for city government, $5,931 for county government and $4,781 for schools. Furniture Center to Open Nevada City Store Saturday The Furniture Center, which operates retail furniture stores in Grass Valley and Willows, will open a third store in Nevada City tomorrow morning. A complete new line of merchandise will be shown here at 121A Broad street, two doors south ‘of Novak and Colvin’s department store. Although the store will be under the supervision of William Rogers, manager of the Grass Valley store, the local manager will be Rick Upton, who has had long experience in furniture sales and service. Door prizes will be offered on opening day Saturday but there will be no sales, Rogers announced. Births MANN—At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 10, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. James Mann of Grass Valley, a son. EDINGER — At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 13, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Edinger, Névada City, a son. SIMS—At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 14, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sims, Emigrant Gap, a daughter. CUKJATI — At Community hospital, Grass Valley, April 14, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Cukjati, Grass. Valley, a son. Marriage Licenses MILNER-PETIT — In Reno, Nev., April 18, 1950, James A. Milner,’ 57, and Vida Mary Petit, 37, both of Camptonville. McLEOD CASHMAN — In Reno, Nev., April 16, 1950, Donald M. McLeod, 28, Grass Valley, and Doris Cashman, 40, Reno. VISIT HERE Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hoskins and nine-year-old son, Earl, recently spent a week in Nevada City: visiting Mrs. Hoskins’. parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lane, who reside on Zion street. Their home is in Three Rivers, which is located in Tulare county. MINING MEN VISIT, J. M. Hoff and a group of men interested in the Willow Valley Mines, drove up to Nevada City Sunday from the bay area to discuss further plans to develop ‘the mines. Power lines are being put through to the. property. Ground was broken for the world’s first cable street railway Edward ' in San Francisco on June 2, 1873.