August 25, 1939 (6 pages)

FOR ECONOMY Comfortable. durable, and economical modern homes aré_ rising literally out of the ground in many _ Places these days. They are built of “rammed earth.’’ The ancient Romams knew and used this construction ‘process and Europe has long employed it for small houses and even the e@hurches. Only lately has serious _ gtudy been given to it in the United States. Journalist Selma Robinson PAY DAY ~ SPECIAL! 1933 FORD V8 TUDOR TRUNK SEDAN $150 . . CRAMER'S AUTO . EXCHANGF STUDEBAKER SALES. a SERVICE Evenings Until 9:30 p. ag amigas we ‘run from 25 to 50 per cent over/yiy Offices: modern uses in the current Rotarian magazine, fs The tecnique is simple, Miss Rob-; The success of the graduates o inson points out. Into wooden forms, Mount St. Mary’s Business school o loose earth, of proper composition,. Grass Valley is shown by the large is shovelled and then stamped—or. number of young men and women “rammed’’—to stony hardness with. 8ainfully employed in Nevada City. her home in Downieville late Wed’s. mesday evening. flat faced tampers. Allowance for all, Among the local Mount St. Mary openings, conduits, and joists must, 8Taduates are the following: be made as the walls go up. That the walls last is evidenced by a ram: med-earth dwelling 166 years old in. tesa Alaria, Bank of America; Rob Washington, D. C., whose walls to-. ert Polglase, Bank of America; Loi day. Ennor. County Assessor Office; Gen Rammed-earth walls, says the Jones, Court House; writer, are notable for their insulatwinch Ty Noble McCor sold. They are fireproof, soundproof, ermon Drug Store; Cecelio Christen and almost sure protection against son, Hoge Development Company rodents, vermin and termites. They Tocephine Genasci, Inter-County Title] about her will ever be remembered. resist high winds. Exteriors may be Company; Lloyd Penrose, Owner, Th stuecoed or painted with a yrotect-. 7 jntern Shop; Carlton Peaslee, Lava. son, Joseph Quinn and daughter Mrs. Cap Mining Company; John Sbaffi, . Duncan Cameron. Mary fve coating. Yet with all these advantages. ava Cap Mining Company; there are perhaps only 1,000 rammed. Dayis Nevada County Lumber Com earth buildings in the United States. . pany:: Adolph Verlod, Nevada Coun Most of these are farm buleings. ty Narrow Gauge R. R:; Rachael Pen However, a number of attractive rose, Pac. Gas and Elec. Co.; homes are now either under conRohrg, Pac. Tel and Tel Company struction or planned, and there are} Maria Andrieni, U. S Forest Service: indications that the use of the meth-. cgay, Hooper, Walmsley News and Novelty Shop; Rita Hutchinson, U. Perhaps retarding the widespread . g, Forest Service; Nellie Leonard, Todd Bonner, Elma Grocery Company; Fred Garrison, The Morning Union; od will increase., , promotion of rammed-earth building U .S. Forest Service: Miss Robinson finds, is, paradoxicNewmont Mining ‘Company; ally, its relative cheapness._It_tends Eden. Penrose to be less profitable than other metbhods for commercial architects. Savings in wall costs May . catherine Stephens, Miles D. Cough walls of brick or concrete. Interior: are usuaily conventional design. vine, Placer-Nevada Finance Com Experiments in rammed_ earth; pany. carried on by several. institutions, aoe suc’ prane ite aractioate . WEDDING CEREMONY AT Hundreds of soils have been tested to find most suitable types. In general, the earth used should be sandy, vada City High School; Helen Pro Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas, . pjgor drawing room of the Nationa have devised a mechanical rammer. Hote], The bride to be was the forwhich presses loose earth into 65. / mer Miss Irene Eickhoff of Spercepound blocks. The U. S. Department . yije. of Agriculture publishes booklets for : MILITARY FUNERAL those interested in the subject. . THA . ar Adrian Torpie of this city receivy . ed the sad news of the passing of his it j b . {{at the veterans hospital at Younti. ville. Flannery is from Marysville but . is well known in the twin cities where and also for the generous For the Good Wishes and the Flowers sent us at outopening last Saturday by many friends and patrons He DRIVE IN AND LOOK OVER OUR SPECIALS ‘ OFFERED TODAY AND TOMORROW will attend the military funeral to be held for Flannery in Marysville Saturday. SUNDAY SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Ray Murchie, superintendent. There are classes for all ages. Bring the children. Preaching service at 11 a. m. Vocal solo ‘Selected’ Thom Rickard. Sermon “Elijah the Man of t . . che had visited often. Adrian Torpie . } patronage accorded us. God,’’ pastor. FOOD PALACE : * Cor. Commercial and York Streets, Plenty of Free Parking Space The Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Leader Delbert Williams, Young people do not miss these golden opportunities for you: They will never come to you again. You are only young once. The meetings are instructive and uplifting. Preaching service at 7:30 p. m. Ten minute song service. Special music two vocal duets by Edward Farley and Simon Crase from Grass Valley. (a) and Nevada City {and Enter Hear—The Husband SEE —The Ladies’ Rolling BRING YOUR Grand i hecus To Be Held At SKILLMAN FLAT 14 MILES EAST OF NEVADA CITY ON TAHOEUKIAH HIGHWAY Y THE NEVADA ‘CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FREE—BARBECUED SANDWICHES, BEANS, BEER, COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS Ladies’ Nail Driving Contest HAMMER houses in Relief Hill.A great porYOURS IF YOU CATCH HIM tion of the old town site has slid oft #}into the old hydraulic diggings. The Greased P ole Climbing Contest . houses were torn down years ago, but . (b) selected. Sermon “A Leper Healed by Absent Treatment,’ pastor. aq Week events: Prayer hour service: Thursday at 7:30 p. m. Study the 3d chapter of St. John Gospel and some prepared to enter into the discussion of that great chapter. If you are not familiar with conversion or the new birth, come Tuesday evening for new light. Young people’s prayer hour at Mrs. Norton’s home Thursday at 7:30 with Mrs. Singsass in charge. CHESTER LARSEN VISITS SCENES OF BOYHOOD Mr. and Mrs. Chester Larsen left Monday for their home in Los Angeles after a three week vacation with Mr. Larsen’s relatives in Nevada City and Omega. While here Larsen visited the old home place at Relief Hill and other towns in the district, All that remains of a once thrifty little city of several hundred people are a school house and three or four tainment Calling Contest Pin Throwing Contest. splendid orchards and other improvements have gone into the slide. hd i , Angus C. Fox of Nevada City and A. O. Richardson of Grass Valley have taken an option on the Sunflower mine in the Rough and Ready . . ‘district. The shaft is down 200 feet. Unwatering is proceeding and as . soon on as completed con 4 "sampling ‘will be done. NEVADA CITY a moder usce iy the current Rotarian MT. ST, MARY'S PLACES FUNERAL SERVICE ey = og oie an alae hoe ae MANY GRADUATES HERE, niece, Mrs. M. Thurston in ithe . Glen;months at Woodside with his. uncle Grace Parker, Alpha Stores, Ltd.; Ella Newell. Alpha Stores, Ltd.; The-. morning with Rev. P. O’Reilly rendis. Interment will be made in the Dow/ evieve Evans, Court House; Gertrude , Deputy County Clerk, the}and came to Downieville with her ing qualities against both heat and. q,.,+ House; Ruth Hutchinson, Dick-. parents when nine months old and Pauline builders and. gq Ppratti Plaza Grocery Company; Gertrude Schreiber, Ne: Handséne, Big Value : Push-Button Compact only room te room. plug in and Fe ep ca ae NATIONAL HOTEL SUNDAY ane buttem. Smart Walnut cabinet. apie aes : Invitations are out announcing the 5 : : . ; ‘ veh not heay with clay, and its moisture/ marriage next Sunday of Mrs. Irene a Ne content is about right as it comes . pingaree of Nevada City to James ' ttention ura is ri¢ $ from the ground. Ramming is usual-. warris of Grass Valley. The wedding é . ly done by hand, but researchers at/ ceremony will be held in the second FOR DECEASED VETERAN cousin. Roy Flannery on Wednesday . _ FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1939. Bill Hallett, son of Mr. and Mrs. who has spent: two . and aunt, whanines i home th ok aaa "FOR MRS. OUINN ==" Mrs. Sarah Ellen Quinn died at . Funeral services will be held in the Catholic church in that city at 10 o’clock Saturday -. ering mass for repose of her soul. -. nieville cemetery. Mrs. Quinn was 71 years of age. -. She was born in Gold Hill, Nevada -. has resided there ever since. Her , . Kindly deeds to all those in distress e. Among relatives surviving her are a The remains are at Holmes Funer-. al Home in Nevada City. . Newadls City Laundry QUALITY ‘WORK ie DONE BY HAND Prompt Courteous Service Free Delivery All our work is priced right, Phone 577. 241 Commercial Street Nevada’ City LEONG GROCERY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEER— —WINE We carry complete line of battery radios priced from $24.95 314 Broad Street : . : Nevada City FOOTE ELECTRIC C0. 132 Mill Street Grass Valley ~ Phone 122. vin BUILT-IN. SUPER: AERIAL SYSTEM tion. just plug in anywhere . and play! Self-contained Loop ‘. Aerial, costly R. F. Stage and ; super-efficient Loktal Tubes: ¢ combine to bring super-performance and clear tone, even in noisy locations, Push-Button Tuning, including Television button. HandsomeWal. nut Console cabinet. See this‘ and other 1940 Philco value ~' A ee ea a Oe es Airway Coffee Pound package 2 for 25¢ Nob Hill. Coffee Pound package 19c * THESE 3 COFFEES OF OURS MUST PLEASE YOU.OR YOUR MONEY BACK Edwards Coffee Pound can 23¢ 7 Prices Effective August 25 to 31 Inclusive Lux Toilet Soap Regular bar (jc SOFTASILK CAKE . FLOUR lige. pkg. 26¢ FLOUR Kitchen Craft— . Van Camps Pork and Beans Lb. can 3 for 19¢ Ovaltine Plain or chocolate 241, lb. sack 83¢ CORNED BEEF Libbys, 12 ounce, can 8c MARGARINE Robin Hood, lb. ctn. 2 for 23¢ Scott Towels Reg. rolls 3 for 25c « Scott Tissue 1000 sheet rolls 3 for 23¢ Large pkg. 19c Sun Maid Raisins 15 oz. pkg. §Yc Sunsweet Prunes Med. 2 Ib. package ]9c WITH JUICE CHERUB MILK Tallcan 4 for 23¢ TOMATOES lg No. 21/, cans 3 for 25c Highway SUGAR Granulated 10 pounds A7c In Cloth Bag WHEATIES _ Reg. pkg. Gold. Medal “OXYDOL Soap powder Ige. pkg. 19c 2 for 23c SANDWICH SPREAD Pint jar 2]c Launch Box -PAPER NAPKINS White, pk of 80, 7 Zee “Sleepy Hollow SALES TAX ADDED TO ALL TAXABLE ITEMS PASTE Small package Fontana JELL WELL Reg. pkg. All Flavors PEANUT BUT TER 2 bb. jar 23¢ Real Roast WAX PAPER Diamond GRANULATED SOAP lge. pkg. 24c Peets SYRUP 12 oz. tin 5. 26 oz. tin 2c 3 for 25¢ 3 for 13¢ haus 125 ft. roll 14c TOMATO JUICE No. 2 cans 3 for 9c Sunny Dawn

FOR ECONOMY Comfortable. durable, and economical modern homes aré_ rising literally out of the ground in many _ Places these days. They are built of “rammed earth.’’ The ancient Romams knew and used this construction ‘process and Europe has long employed it for small houses and even the e@hurches. Only lately has serious _ gtudy been given to it in the United States. Journalist Selma Robinson PAY DAY ~ SPECIAL! 1933 FORD V8 TUDOR TRUNK SEDAN $150 . . CRAMER'S AUTO . EXCHANGF STUDEBAKER SALES. a SERVICE Evenings Until 9:30 p. ag amigas we ‘run from 25 to 50 per cent over/yiy Offices: modern uses in the current Rotarian magazine, fs The tecnique is simple, Miss Rob-; The success of the graduates o inson points out. Into wooden forms, Mount St. Mary’s Business school o loose earth, of proper composition,. Grass Valley is shown by the large is shovelled and then stamped—or. number of young men and women “rammed’’—to stony hardness with. 8ainfully employed in Nevada City. her home in Downieville late Wed’s. mesday evening. flat faced tampers. Allowance for all, Among the local Mount St. Mary openings, conduits, and joists must, 8Taduates are the following: be made as the walls go up. That the walls last is evidenced by a ram: med-earth dwelling 166 years old in. tesa Alaria, Bank of America; Rob Washington, D. C., whose walls to-. ert Polglase, Bank of America; Loi day. Ennor. County Assessor Office; Gen Rammed-earth walls, says the Jones, Court House; writer, are notable for their insulatwinch Ty Noble McCor sold. They are fireproof, soundproof, ermon Drug Store; Cecelio Christen and almost sure protection against son, Hoge Development Company rodents, vermin and termites. They Tocephine Genasci, Inter-County Title] about her will ever be remembered. resist high winds. Exteriors may be Company; Lloyd Penrose, Owner, Th stuecoed or painted with a yrotect-. 7 jntern Shop; Carlton Peaslee, Lava. son, Joseph Quinn and daughter Mrs. Cap Mining Company; John Sbaffi, . Duncan Cameron. Mary fve coating. Yet with all these advantages. ava Cap Mining Company; there are perhaps only 1,000 rammed. Dayis Nevada County Lumber Com earth buildings in the United States. . pany:: Adolph Verlod, Nevada Coun Most of these are farm buleings. ty Narrow Gauge R. R:; Rachael Pen However, a number of attractive rose, Pac. Gas and Elec. Co.; homes are now either under conRohrg, Pac. Tel and Tel Company struction or planned, and there are} Maria Andrieni, U. S Forest Service: indications that the use of the meth-. cgay, Hooper, Walmsley News and Novelty Shop; Rita Hutchinson, U. Perhaps retarding the widespread . g, Forest Service; Nellie Leonard, Todd Bonner, Elma Grocery Company; Fred Garrison, The Morning Union; od will increase., , promotion of rammed-earth building U .S. Forest Service: Miss Robinson finds, is, paradoxicNewmont Mining ‘Company; ally, its relative cheapness._It_tends Eden. Penrose to be less profitable than other metbhods for commercial architects. Savings in wall costs May . catherine Stephens, Miles D. Cough walls of brick or concrete. Interior: are usuaily conventional design. vine, Placer-Nevada Finance Com Experiments in rammed_ earth; pany. carried on by several. institutions, aoe suc’ prane ite aractioate . WEDDING CEREMONY AT Hundreds of soils have been tested to find most suitable types. In general, the earth used should be sandy, vada City High School; Helen Pro Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas, . pjgor drawing room of the Nationa have devised a mechanical rammer. Hote], The bride to be was the forwhich presses loose earth into 65. / mer Miss Irene Eickhoff of Spercepound blocks. The U. S. Department . yije. of Agriculture publishes booklets for : MILITARY FUNERAL those interested in the subject. . THA . ar Adrian Torpie of this city receivy . ed the sad news of the passing of his it j b . {{at the veterans hospital at Younti. ville. Flannery is from Marysville but . is well known in the twin cities where and also for the generous For the Good Wishes and the Flowers sent us at outopening last Saturday by many friends and patrons He DRIVE IN AND LOOK OVER OUR SPECIALS ‘ OFFERED TODAY AND TOMORROW will attend the military funeral to be held for Flannery in Marysville Saturday. SUNDAY SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. Ray Murchie, superintendent. There are classes for all ages. Bring the children. Preaching service at 11 a. m. Vocal solo ‘Selected’ Thom Rickard. Sermon “Elijah the Man of t . . che had visited often. Adrian Torpie . } patronage accorded us. God,’’ pastor. FOOD PALACE : * Cor. Commercial and York Streets, Plenty of Free Parking Space The Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Leader Delbert Williams, Young people do not miss these golden opportunities for you: They will never come to you again. You are only young once. The meetings are instructive and uplifting. Preaching service at 7:30 p. m. Ten minute song service. Special music two vocal duets by Edward Farley and Simon Crase from Grass Valley. (a) and Nevada City {and Enter Hear—The Husband SEE —The Ladies’ Rolling BRING YOUR Grand i hecus To Be Held At SKILLMAN FLAT 14 MILES EAST OF NEVADA CITY ON TAHOEUKIAH HIGHWAY Y THE NEVADA ‘CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FREE—BARBECUED SANDWICHES, BEANS, BEER, COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS Ladies’ Nail Driving Contest HAMMER houses in Relief Hill.A great porYOURS IF YOU CATCH HIM tion of the old town site has slid oft #}into the old hydraulic diggings. The Greased P ole Climbing Contest . houses were torn down years ago, but . (b) selected. Sermon “A Leper Healed by Absent Treatment,’ pastor. aq Week events: Prayer hour service: Thursday at 7:30 p. m. Study the 3d chapter of St. John Gospel and some prepared to enter into the discussion of that great chapter. If you are not familiar with conversion or the new birth, come Tuesday evening for new light. Young people’s prayer hour at Mrs. Norton’s home Thursday at 7:30 with Mrs. Singsass in charge. CHESTER LARSEN VISITS SCENES OF BOYHOOD Mr. and Mrs. Chester Larsen left Monday for their home in Los Angeles after a three week vacation with Mr. Larsen’s relatives in Nevada City and Omega. While here Larsen visited the old home place at Relief Hill and other towns in the district,

All that remains of a once thrifty little city of several hundred people are a school house and three or four tainment Calling Contest Pin Throwing Contest. splendid orchards and other improvements have gone into the slide. hd i , Angus C. Fox of Nevada City and A. O. Richardson of Grass Valley have taken an option on the Sunflower mine in the Rough and Ready . . ‘district. The shaft is down 200 feet. Unwatering is proceeding and as . soon on as completed con 4 "sampling ‘will be done. NEVADA CITY a moder usce iy the current Rotarian MT. ST, MARY'S PLACES FUNERAL SERVICE ey = og oie an alae hoe ae MANY GRADUATES HERE, niece, Mrs. M. Thurston in ithe . Glen;months at Woodside with his. uncle Grace Parker, Alpha Stores, Ltd.; Ella Newell. Alpha Stores, Ltd.; The-. morning with Rev. P. O’Reilly rendis. Interment will be made in the Dow/ evieve Evans, Court House; Gertrude , Deputy County Clerk, the}and came to Downieville with her ing qualities against both heat and. q,.,+ House; Ruth Hutchinson, Dick-. parents when nine months old and Pauline builders and. gq Ppratti Plaza Grocery Company; Gertrude Schreiber, Ne: Handséne, Big Value : Push-Button Compact only room te room.. plug in and Fe ep ca ae NATIONAL HOTEL SUNDAY ane buttem. Smart Walnut cabinet. apie aes : Invitations are out announcing the 5 : : . ; ‘ veh not heay with clay, and its moisture/ marriage next Sunday of Mrs. Irene a Ne content is about right as it comes . pingaree of Nevada City to James ' ttention ura is ri¢ $ from the ground. Ramming is usual-. warris of Grass Valley. The wedding é . ly done by hand, but researchers at/ ceremony will be held in the second FOR DECEASED VETERAN cousin. Roy Flannery on Wednesday . _ FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1939. Bill Hallett, son of Mr. and Mrs. who has spent: two . and aunt, whanines i home th ok aaa "FOR MRS. OUINN ==" Mrs. Sarah Ellen Quinn died at . Funeral services will be held in the Catholic church in that city at 10 o’clock Saturday -. ering mass for repose of her soul. -. nieville cemetery. Mrs. Quinn was 71 years of age. -. She was born in Gold Hill, Nevada -. has resided there ever since. Her , . Kindly deeds to all those in distress e. Among relatives surviving her are a The remains are at Holmes Funer-. al Home in Nevada City. . Newadls City Laundry QUALITY ‘WORK ie DONE BY HAND Prompt Courteous Service Free Delivery All our work is priced right, Phone 577. 241 Commercial Street Nevada’ City LEONG GROCERY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEER— —WINE We carry complete line of battery radios priced from $24.95 314 Broad Street : . : Nevada City FOOTE ELECTRIC C0. 132 Mill Street Grass Valley ~ Phone 122. vin BUILT-IN. SUPER: AERIAL SYSTEM tion.. just plug in anywhere . and play! Self-contained Loop ‘. Aerial, costly R. F. Stage and ; super-efficient Loktal Tubes: ¢ combine to bring super-performance and clear tone, even in noisy locations, Push-Button Tuning, including Television button. HandsomeWal. nut Console cabinet. See this‘ and other 1940 Philco value ~' A ee ea a Oe es Airway Coffee Pound package 2 for 25¢ Nob Hill. Coffee Pound package 19c * THESE 3 COFFEES OF OURS MUST PLEASE YOU..OR YOUR MONEY BACK Edwards Coffee Pound can 23¢ 7 Prices Effective August 25 to 31 Inclusive Lux Toilet Soap Regular bar (jc SOFTASILK CAKE . FLOUR lige. pkg. 26¢ FLOUR Kitchen Craft— . Van Camps Pork and Beans Lb. can 3 for 19¢ Ovaltine Plain or chocolate 241, lb. sack 83¢ CORNED BEEF Libbys, 12 ounce, can 8c MARGARINE Robin Hood, lb. ctn. 2 for 23¢ Scott Towels Reg. rolls 3 for 25c « Scott Tissue 1000 sheet rolls 3 for 23¢ Large pkg. 19c Sun Maid Raisins 15 oz. pkg. §Yc Sunsweet Prunes Med. 2 Ib. package ]9c WITH JUICE CHERUB MILK Tallcan 4 for 23¢ TOMATOES lg No. 21/, cans 3 for 25c Highway SUGAR Granulated 10 pounds A7c In Cloth Bag WHEATIES _ Reg. pkg. Gold. Medal “OXYDOL Soap powder Ige. pkg. 19c 2 for 23c SANDWICH SPREAD Pint jar 2]c Launch Box -PAPER NAPKINS White, pk of 80, 7 Zee “Sleepy Hollow SALES TAX ADDED TO ALL TAXABLE ITEMS PASTE Small package Fontana JELL WELL Reg. pkg. All Flavors PEANUT BUT TER 2 bb. jar 23¢ Real Roast WAX PAPER Diamond GRANULATED SOAP lge. pkg. 24c Peets SYRUP 12 oz. tin 5. 26 oz. tin 2c 3 for 25¢ 3 for 13¢ haus 125 ft. roll 14c TOMATO JUICE No. 2 cans 3 for 9c Sunny Dawn