April 6, 1942 (4 pages)

y . & i DS . K . 1 ) . { % j . 7 i \ j i . a. { % . y we ‘ lantic at the same time. 7/2 ide , 1 es Me TP ioe Today is Army Day. Nevada City is joining with other communities of the nation in the observance of the day, which marks the 25th anniversary of the entrance of United States into the First World War. Every community.in the country today has its quota of men in the Army. Nevada City . fittingly has prepared a program to commemorate Army Day and Army Men. the 7 o'clock. Mayor Ben Hall has called upon every member of Nevada City’s Civilian Defense organization to. participate in a parade from: the City Hall to the where the patriotic exercises will be held. Fhe march to the Elementary School will start at The local high school band will lead the procession and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will participate. Elementary School, LApaige ess oe ae 2s BY Sart 2 IMB SIAR LOE 4 1 ee chorus. The patriotic program at the Elementary School will include an address by ‘Judge George L. Jones. Appropriate music will be presented by the high school band and The Pacific Gas and Electric Company “House of Magic’ program will be held in conjunction with the Army Day services. Mayor Hall points .out it is the patriotic some Army American old style flat duty of all citnzens of this country to attend Day observance and urges all residents of this community to participate in the event here. soldiers this year have brand new headgear to match their sisters’ latest spring finery. The new helmet, just now being issued gives greater protection than the “tin hats’ of 1918. .The new type helmets are illustrated above. The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week. for only 30 cents per month evada City Nugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA This paper gives you complete coverage of all local happenings: If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read The Nugget. The County Seat Paper. NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center oc ppepeedisee rerun ee woo soccee yer ote conmee:s wnat Vol. 16, No. 28. Thinking . Out Loud By H. M. L. In the Atlantic; disturbing and catastrophic as the U-boat assauit on American shipping is, it would really appear that huge convoys are going forward regularly to Great Britain. The Axis apparently has not enough U-boats to attack both American shipping and the convoy system across the AtIt is a comfort to know that about twenty of these under-sea scourges have been sunk while engaged in forays against U. S. shipping. The toll they have taken, approximaterly 100 cargo carriers of various kinds, is serious, and if long continued might ‘be critical, but probably the twenty U-boats dispatched to the bottom are worth about twice the freighter tonnage sunk, and the loss of life has probably been less than aboard the subs. ‘We have a strong, hunch that Hitler is proving himself just a little altruristic in his «sub raid against American shipping. We suspect he is trying to enrourage the Jap effort by scaring Americans, North and South of the equator, and thereby drawing our naval forces to the coasts of North and South America. We suspect that our naval leaders refuse to rise to this bait and that accounts for the large .losses in freight steamers plying the Atlantic coasts and in the Caribean. The war ships attending convoys to Great Britain are still successfully protecting them, and the tonnage crossing over to the British constantly increasing. And that is most importent, for Great Britain is now the largest military, naval and air base in the world. From it may issue at Any moment a blow at the Axis that will be decisive in this war. If it does not issue, and a second front is not established against Hitler, to put it mildly, we shall be very much disappointed in our British partner and ally in the war. In the Pacific we feel reasonably certain that the tide has turn“ed. The defense of Australia, “it may confidently be expected, will soon turn to an offense against the Jap holdings in the East Indies. It is very apparent that the Japs are beginning to run short of airpower. Hitler probably will have no planes to spare frém his Russian and Lybian fronts, not to. mention his defense of the Low ‘Countries and Northern France, and so the Japs will have to make shift with the planes they now have: It is quite apparent even to lay observers that to attain Japs have robbed their forces in the Bast Indies, and that is primarily the reason General MeArthur is now making such successful raids on Timor and New Guinea islands. To establish air bases some where on these islands and begin a continuous hammering on areas held by the Japs, is probably next airsupremacy on the Burma front the — (Continued on Page Two) SEVEN NEVADA CITYANS HELD BY JAPANESE Orlando McCraney, manager of the Sacramento district office of the War Production Board’s contract . distribution division, today identified seven former Nevada ‘City mining men as on the list of 1,500 American citizens held by the Japanese in Manila. : iMcCraney was chief engineer for a gold mine on Lahuy Island in the Philippines until he returned to his Nevada City home last fall. He was ‘planning on returning. to the islands when the war broke out in December. ' Those identified by McCraney are: A. F. Duggleby, vice president and consulting engineer for the Benguet ‘Consolidated and Balatoc Mining ‘Companies and formerly with the Newmont Mining Company of Nevada City, where his wife and son reside. Gordon Bettles, general superintendent and mining engineer for themine with which MeCraney was connected on Lahuy Island. Bettles’ wife . and three daughters live in Nevada City. W. L. Carter and wife, formerly of Nevada City. Carter was surface fore man for the Balatoc Mining Company. He-is a brother of George Carter, former Nevada County sheriff. V. V.:Clark, mining engineer, formerly associated with dredging operations near Oroville, Butte County, Marysville, Yuba County, and Natomas, Sacramento County. Lamar J. Fleming, superintendent of the Balatoc mine and: formerly connected with mining ventures in Nevada County. Mrs. Fleming lives in Nevada City. R. L. Lile and wife. who are well known in Nevada County where Lile was associated with several mining operations. He was superintendent of two mines in the Philippines. JR, Stapler and wife and daughter, Stapler, who formerly was associated with the Empire Mine in Grass Valley, was manager for the southern division of one of tHe largest mining concerns in the. Philippines. BOREE WILL BE ROTARY SPEAKER J.J. Boree, retired United States Army Brig. Gen. and at the present time liason officer for the state department of motor vehicles, will be the Rotary Club speaker at the National Hotel here Thursday noon. Boree recently spoke at the Nevada-Sierra Peace Officers meeting here and his talk was acclaimed by those who heard him. H. F. Sogfe is chairman of Thursday’s meeting of the Rotary and he received word Saturday that Boree would be happy to address the local Rotarians. WASHINGTON MAIL SCHEDULE CHANGES The postoffice , announces the Washington stage is now on summer schedule. The stages leaves Nevada City each morning except Sundays and hofidays, at 9:30 in the morning and returns to Nevada City by 3:30 in the afternoon. FOR GOVERNOR Biographical Statement of Wallace L. Ware Born at Santa Rosa, California, 1892. Educated at University of California and Cumberland Law School (Tenn.) and Father's law office. World War Veteran. Assistant District Attorney Sonoma County, and City Attorney, Santa Rosa. Former member California Civil Service Commission. Member California Railroad Commission .(19351938, inc.) Served as President last two years. Wrote the famous “Santa Fe Decision’? and other -nationally .recognized transportation decisions. Practicing attorney this State since 1914. Wife is Irene Ware, daughters are Mrs. Charles Bagby and Mrs. William McLellan, son is Tom. Resides at family home 2656 Aberdeen Avenue, Los Angeles. For Governor GORDON H. GARLANDSpeaker of the California Assembly who has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor. VICTORY GARDENS The Nevada City Garden Club, it is announced by the president Mrs. Paul Kemper, will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at her home. The theme will again be Victory Gardens. Members will read papers on various phases of well planned war gardens. ATTEND CONVENTION ‘Rev. and Mrs. David Ralston today attended the Methodist ministers convention in Olive Hurst. Rev. Ralston is president of the ministers association--~ Oliver Langdon, former, pastor here, was to be a speaker at the conclave. it tomorrow night. F. Sofge, future progress of the city. “With the inauguration of construction at the cantonment,’’ Sofge stated, ‘‘our city will be called upon to house many of the worker's families. Even at this early date several families have moved in—some have ~purchased homes, some have rented. Many inquiries have been received ‘by your secretary regarding housing, living conditions, etc. from out of town persons. To properly take care of these inquiries a housing survey has been made and the data is now on file at the Chamber of Commerce. “To make this data available to ‘those interested, your secretary has made arrangements with the Hotel (Marysville for desk space in the lobby. In the near future he will spend at least a week there contacting home seekers and giving them in'formation regarding our city, its housing opportunities, climate, churches, schools, recreational facilities etc. By being on ‘tthe ground an immediate answer can be given to any question asked by the prospective home seeker. “At tomorrow’s meeting you will elect a Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year. If you have in mind some one other than appears name in the blank space provided for that purpose. You, as a stockholder in this organization, should attend this meeting. The Chamber’s importance at this time cannot be overestimated. We have lost through enlistments in the armed forces of our ‘country, and the taking of jobs in defense work, a great’ many citizens. + This~has-resulted in’ a~slow-down of business and to offset this condition ‘. your Chamber is using every availalble means to bring more families here. This can and will be done with your cooperation. : ““As was done last year coffee and doughnuts will be served. Come out and dunk with us. Bring your lady with you if youwish. If you are not a regular attendant at or meetings surely one evening in the entire year will not be amiss.”* . AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT Jeannette Hartman suffered minor injuries at 9 p. m. last night when automobiles driven by David Hartman and Walter Parrish, both of Grass Valley, collided one mile south of Grass Valley on the Auburn Highway. The accident was investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley “Legg of Berkeley spent the Easter weekend ‘with Mr. and Mrs. George Legg. Presence Of A Requested At Chamber Of Commerce Meeting The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce board of directors at tomorrow night's meeting at the Shamrock Cafe here. The meeting was originally scheduled tonight but because of the Army Day program it was decided to hold upon the ballot, you can write his . MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1942. Se will elect a A full attendance of members is urged by Secretary H. who said the meeting is of great importance to the Geraldean ie Weds P. Angove Here Yesterday At an impressive service in the ibeautiully decorated Methodist ‘Church here yesterday afternoon, A. Geraldean Baker of Grass Valley became the Easter bride of Phil J. Angove of Nevada City. The wedding was erformed by Rev. David Ralston and was witnessed by approximately 50 relatives and close friends of the popular couple. The bride was attended by her sister, Sylvia Jean Baker. Everett Angove, brother of the bridegroom, acted as the best man. Following the wedding. a reception was held in Grass Valley, where the couple are to make their home until Phil leaves for military service. The.bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Baker of Grass Valley. She is employed at the Moran Pharmacy in Grass_ Valley. The former Miss Baker graduated from the Grass Valley High School and later attended Sacramento Junior College. Angove is the son of Ernest Angove of this city. He is one of the most popular youths of this city, attending the local high school and later the Placer-Junior—College._Heis at present.in-the safety. and. first aid department at the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Angove intends to enlist for military service in May or June. Yesterday’s bridegroom for the past several years -has.been.president—of the local. Epworth League and has been active in Methodist Church work here. & Meeting Of War Savings Committee Postponed To April 8 The Nevada City War Savings committee meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock because of various other meetings to be held tonight. Mrs. Paul Kemper, chairman, -urges all members to be ipresent as she now has information pertaining to the cancass to be made in the near-fuiure. Mr. A. C. Gaines, field representative of the Treasury Department has spent several days in Nevada County assisting to install the paytoll allotment plan in various mines and organizations. This plan is to be further discussed Wednesday evéning. ll Members Caught . in the Riftfles Herb Caen, S. F. columnist, in apoligizing to the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for the bad reflection cast upon this city in a recent item, says: “The Nevada City C. of C. contradicts this dept.’s recent item by noting that real estate prices there are going up, not down; reason, say they, is that have gone to Nevada City in the hope of ‘finding homes.in a: peaceful community.” Thanks!” Believe it or not, Secretary H, F. Sofge of the local Chamber of Commerce is even able to do more work than usual although his right arm is in a sling from an injury suffered (in a fall. ‘ ‘Why is that? Because he has the . untiring assistance of his wife. Rev. David Ralston, who yesterday tied the knot uniting Phil Angove of this city and Aletha Geraldean Baker of Grass Valley, was originally to have performed the ceremony in the G. V. Meth-. odist Church. But the wedding plans were changed and the ceremony held in the church here because the, Grass Valley Methodist pastor objected to the local minister occupy: ing his pulpit! — : George Strach, local youth who joined the Navy, is a real booster for that branch of the service. Strach writes from Hawaii, where he is stationed, urging ‘Nevada (City young men to get into the Navy. Strach is now a machinist mate, showing he hasn’t been wasting any time since joining the service. The young machinist is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Strach of this city. ried about the shortage of male taxi drivers they are seriously considering putting women to work. Nevada City already has a woman taxi driver. Salute Mrs. Bill Cuffman! Evans, wasn’t so named just because General Douglas McArthur happened to be the “Man of the Hour.” Bob Evans could well have decided upon the. battlefields of France in the World War I to name his second son Douglas McArthur, for ‘America’s No. 1 hero was well known to Bvansin that war. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martine have nev. er attempted to conceal their animosity toward the Jehovah Witnesses, religious sect whose members refuse to salute the flag. As an Easter gift, apparently . so many Bay Region citizens . Big city taxi operators are so wor-_ : ue Douglas McArthur Evans, recent: blessed arrival to Mr. and Mrs. Bob’

y . & i DS . K . 1 ) . { % j . 7 i \ j i . a. { % . y we ‘ lantic at the same time. 7/2 ide , 1 es Me TP ioe Today is Army Day. Nevada City is joining with other communities of the nation in the observance of the day, which marks the 25th anniversary of the entrance of United States into the First World War. Every community.in the country today has its quota of men in the Army. Nevada City . fittingly has prepared a program to commemorate Army Day and Army Men. the 7 o'clock. Mayor Ben Hall has called upon every member of Nevada City’s Civilian Defense organization to. participate in a parade from: the City Hall to the where the patriotic exercises will be held. Fhe march to the Elementary School will start at The local high school band will lead the procession and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will participate. Elementary School, LApaige ess oe ae 2s BY Sart 2 IMB SIAR LOE 4 1 ee chorus. The patriotic program at the Elementary School will include an address by ‘Judge George L. Jones. Appropriate music will be presented by the high school band and The Pacific Gas and Electric Company “House of Magic’ program will be held in conjunction with the Army Day services. Mayor Hall points .out it is the patriotic some Army American old style flat duty of all citnzens of this country to attend Day observance and urges all residents of this community to participate in the event here. soldiers this year have brand new headgear to match their sisters’ latest spring finery. The new helmet, just now being issued gives greater protection than the “tin hats’ of 1918. .The new type helmets are illustrated above. The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week. for only 30 cents per month evada City Nugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA This paper gives you complete coverage of all local happenings: If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read The Nugget. The County Seat Paper. NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center oc ppepeedisee rerun ee woo soccee yer ote conmee:s wnat Vol. 16, No. 28. Thinking . Out Loud By H. M. L. In the Atlantic; disturbing and catastrophic as the U-boat assauit on American shipping is, it would really appear that huge convoys are going forward regularly to Great Britain. The Axis apparently has not enough U-boats to attack both American shipping and the convoy system across the AtIt is a comfort to know that about twenty of these under-sea scourges have been sunk while engaged in forays against U. S. shipping. The toll they have taken, approximaterly 100 cargo carriers of various kinds, is serious, and if long continued might ‘be critical, but probably the twenty U-boats dispatched to the bottom are worth about twice the freighter tonnage sunk, and the loss of life has probably been less than aboard the subs. ‘We have a strong, hunch that Hitler is proving himself just a little altruristic in his «sub raid against American shipping. We suspect he is trying to enrourage the Jap effort by scaring Americans, North and South of the equator, and thereby drawing our naval forces to the coasts of North and South America. We suspect that our naval leaders refuse to rise to this bait and that accounts for the large .losses in freight steamers plying the Atlantic coasts and in the Caribean. The war ships attending convoys to Great Britain are still successfully protecting them, and the tonnage crossing over to the British constantly increasing. And that is most importent, for Great Britain is now the largest military, naval and air base in the world. From it may issue at Any moment a blow at the Axis that will be decisive in this war. If it does not issue, and a second front is not established against Hitler, to put it mildly, we shall be very much disappointed in our British partner and ally in the war. In the Pacific we feel reasonably certain that the tide has turn“ed. The defense of Australia, “it may confidently be expected, will soon turn to an offense against the Jap holdings in the East Indies. It is very apparent that the Japs are beginning to run short of airpower. Hitler probably will have no planes to spare frém his Russian and Lybian fronts, not to. mention his defense of the Low ‘Countries and Northern France, and so the Japs will have to make shift with the planes they now have: It is quite apparent even to lay observers that to attain Japs have robbed their forces in the Bast Indies, and that is primarily the reason General MeArthur is now making such successful raids on Timor and New Guinea islands. To establish air bases some where on these islands and begin a continuous hammering on areas held by the Japs, is probably next airsupremacy on the Burma front the — (Continued on Page Two) SEVEN NEVADA CITYANS HELD BY JAPANESE Orlando McCraney, manager of the Sacramento district office of the War Production Board’s contract . distribution division, today identified seven former Nevada ‘City mining men as on the list of 1,500 American citizens held by the Japanese in Manila. : iMcCraney was chief engineer for a gold mine on Lahuy Island in the Philippines until he returned to his Nevada City home last fall. He was ‘planning on returning. to the islands when the war broke out in December. ' Those identified by McCraney are: A. F. Duggleby, vice president and consulting engineer for the Benguet ‘Consolidated and Balatoc Mining ‘Companies and formerly with the Newmont Mining Company of Nevada City, where his wife and son reside. Gordon Bettles, general superintendent and mining engineer for themine with which MeCraney was connected on Lahuy Island. Bettles’ wife . and three daughters live in Nevada City. W. L. Carter and wife, formerly of Nevada City. Carter was surface fore man for the Balatoc Mining Company. He-is a brother of George Carter, former Nevada County sheriff. V. V.:Clark, mining engineer, formerly associated with dredging operations near Oroville, Butte County, Marysville, Yuba County, and Natomas, Sacramento County. Lamar J. Fleming, superintendent of the Balatoc mine and: formerly connected with mining ventures in Nevada County. Mrs. Fleming lives in Nevada City. R. L. Lile and wife. who are well known in Nevada County where Lile was associated with several mining operations. He was superintendent of two mines in the Philippines. JR, Stapler and wife and daughter, Stapler, who formerly was associated with the Empire Mine in Grass Valley, was manager for the southern division of one of tHe largest mining concerns in the. Philippines. BOREE WILL BE ROTARY SPEAKER J.J. Boree, retired United States Army Brig. Gen. and at the present time liason officer for the state department of motor vehicles, will be the Rotary Club speaker at the National Hotel here Thursday noon. Boree recently spoke at the Nevada-Sierra Peace Officers meeting here and his talk was acclaimed by those who heard him. H. F. Sogfe is chairman of Thursday’s meeting of the Rotary and he received word Saturday that Boree would be happy to address the local Rotarians. WASHINGTON MAIL SCHEDULE CHANGES The postoffice , announces the Washington stage is now on summer schedule. The stages leaves Nevada City each morning except Sundays and hofidays, at 9:30 in the morning and returns to Nevada City by 3:30 in the afternoon. FOR GOVERNOR Biographical Statement of

Wallace L. Ware Born at Santa Rosa, California, 1892. Educated at University of California and Cumberland Law School (Tenn.) and Father's law office. World War Veteran. Assistant District Attorney Sonoma County, and City Attorney, Santa Rosa. Former member California Civil Service Commission. Member California Railroad Commission .(19351938, inc.) Served as President last two years. Wrote the famous “Santa Fe Decision’? and other -nationally ..recognized transportation decisions. Practicing attorney this State since 1914. Wife is Irene Ware, daughters are Mrs. Charles Bagby and Mrs. William McLellan, son is Tom. Resides at family home 2656 Aberdeen Avenue, Los Angeles. For Governor GORDON H. GARLANDSpeaker of the California Assembly who has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor. VICTORY GARDENS The Nevada City Garden Club, it is announced by the president Mrs. Paul Kemper, will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at her home. The theme will again be Victory Gardens. Members will read papers on various phases of well planned war gardens. ATTEND CONVENTION ‘Rev. and Mrs. David Ralston today attended the Methodist ministers convention in Olive Hurst. Rev. Ralston is president of the ministers association--~ Oliver Langdon, former, pastor here, was to be a speaker at the conclave. it tomorrow night. F. Sofge, future progress of the city. “With the inauguration of construction at the cantonment,’’ Sofge stated, ‘‘our city will be called upon to house many of the worker's families. Even at this early date several families have moved in—some have ~purchased homes, some have rented. Many inquiries have been received ‘by your secretary regarding housing, living conditions, etc. from out of town persons. To properly take care of these inquiries a housing survey has been made and the data is now on file at the Chamber of Commerce. “To make this data available to ‘those interested, your secretary has made arrangements with the Hotel (Marysville for desk space in the lobby. In the near future he will spend at least a week there contacting home seekers and giving them in'formation regarding our city, its housing opportunities, climate, churches, schools, recreational facilities etc. By being on ‘tthe ground an immediate answer can be given to any question asked by the prospective home seeker. “At tomorrow’s meeting you will elect a Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year. If you have in mind some one other than appears name in the blank space provided for that purpose. You, as a stockholder in this organization, should attend this meeting. The Chamber’s importance at this time cannot be overestimated. We have lost through enlistments in the armed forces of our ‘country, and the taking of jobs in defense work, a great’ many citizens. + This~has-resulted in’ a~slow-down of business and to offset this condition ‘. your Chamber is using every availalble means to bring more families here. This can and will be done with your cooperation. : ““As was done last year coffee and doughnuts will be served. Come out and dunk with us. Bring your lady with you if youwish. If you are not a regular attendant at or meetings surely one evening in the entire year will not be amiss.”* . AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT Jeannette Hartman suffered minor injuries at 9 p. m. last night when automobiles driven by David Hartman and Walter Parrish, both of Grass Valley, collided one mile south of Grass Valley on the Auburn Highway. The accident was investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley “Legg of Berkeley spent the Easter weekend ‘with Mr. and Mrs. George Legg. Presence Of A Requested At Chamber Of Commerce Meeting The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce board of directors at tomorrow night's meeting at the Shamrock Cafe here. The meeting was originally scheduled tonight but because of the Army Day program it was decided to hold upon the ballot, you can write his . MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1942. Se will elect a A full attendance of members is urged by Secretary H. who said the meeting is of great importance to the Geraldean ie Weds P. Angove Here Yesterday At an impressive service in the ibeautiully decorated Methodist ‘Church here yesterday afternoon, A. Geraldean Baker of Grass Valley became the Easter bride of Phil J. Angove of Nevada City. The wedding was erformed by Rev. David Ralston and was witnessed by approximately 50 relatives and close friends of the popular couple. The bride was attended by her sister, Sylvia Jean Baker. Everett Angove, brother of the bridegroom, acted as the best man. Following the wedding. a reception was held in Grass Valley, where the couple are to make their home until Phil leaves for military service. The.bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Baker of Grass Valley. She is employed at the Moran Pharmacy in Grass_ Valley. The former Miss Baker graduated from the Grass Valley High School and later attended Sacramento Junior College. Angove is the son of Ernest Angove of this city. He is one of the most popular youths of this city, attending the local high school and later the Placer-Junior—College._Heis at present.in-the safety. and. first aid department at the Idaho-Maryland Mine. Angove intends to enlist for military service in May or June. Yesterday’s bridegroom for the past several years -has..been.president—of the local. Epworth League and has been active in Methodist Church work here. & Meeting Of War Savings Committee Postponed To April 8 The Nevada City War Savings committee meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed until Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock because of various other meetings to be held tonight. Mrs. Paul Kemper, chairman, -urges all members to be ipresent as she now has information pertaining to the cancass to be made in the near-fuiure. Mr. A. C. Gaines, field representative of the Treasury Department has spent several days in Nevada County assisting to install the paytoll allotment plan in various mines and organizations. This plan is to be further discussed Wednesday evéning. ll Members Caught . in the Riftfles Herb Caen, S. F. columnist, in apoligizing to the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for the bad reflection cast upon this city in a recent item, says: “The Nevada City C. of C. contradicts this dept.’s recent item by noting that real estate prices there are going up, not down; reason, say they, is that have gone to Nevada City in the hope of ‘finding homes.in a: peaceful community.” Thanks!” Believe it or not, Secretary H, F. Sofge of the local Chamber of Commerce is even able to do more work than usual although his right arm is in a sling from an injury suffered (in a fall. ‘ ‘Why is that? Because he has the . untiring assistance of his wife. Rev. David Ralston, who yesterday tied the knot uniting Phil Angove of this city and Aletha Geraldean Baker of Grass Valley, was originally to have performed the ceremony in the G. V. Meth-. odist Church. But the wedding plans were changed and the ceremony held in the church here because the, Grass Valley Methodist pastor objected to the local minister occupy: ing his pulpit! — : George Strach, local youth who joined the Navy, is a real booster for that branch of the service. Strach writes from Hawaii, where he is stationed, urging ‘Nevada (City young men to get into the Navy. Strach is now a machinist mate, showing he hasn’t been wasting any time since joining the service. The young machinist is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Strach of this city. ried about the shortage of male taxi drivers they are seriously considering putting women to work. Nevada City already has a woman taxi driver. Salute Mrs. Bill Cuffman! Evans, wasn’t so named just because General Douglas McArthur happened to be the “Man of the Hour.” Bob Evans could well have decided upon the. battlefields of France in the World War I to name his second son Douglas McArthur, for ‘America’s No. 1 hero was well known to Bvansin that war. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martine have nev. er attempted to conceal their animosity toward the Jehovah Witnesses, religious sect whose members refuse to salute the flag. As an Easter gift, apparently . so many Bay Region citizens . Big city taxi operators are so wor-_ : ue Douglas McArthur Evans, recent: blessed arrival to Mr. and Mrs. Bob’