December 15, 1950 (8 pages)

wkEd Davey, MRS, WILLIAM DAVEY, NEVADA CITY NATIVE, * CALLED BY DEATH Funeral services were held for Mrs. William Davey, Nevada City native, who died Friday at her home in Grass Valley, at the Hooper-Weaver mortuary, Grass Valley Monday, with Rev. Frank Buck, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, officiating. Services were well attended by relatives and friends and floral offerings were numerous. _ Mrs. Margaret Bosworth sang “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Rock of Ages.” Mrs. Grace Raymond accompanied. Otficers of Evangeline Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star, conducted graveside rites at Grass Valley Masonic cemetery. Pall bearers were Arthur Pepper, George Howe, Frank Davey, William Hutchison and Harold Hutchison. Mrs. Davey was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hosking, early day settlers here. She attended Nevada City elementary and high schools and Armstrong business college, Grass Valley. Following graduation from the business college she was. employéd in’ Névada City, and for 35 years was employed by the Nevada City branch. of the Bank of . America, and its predecessor, operated by the Rector family. Mrs. Davey retired two-and a _ half years ago. She was a Past Matron of the . Evangeline chapter of @ES, past president of Laurel Parlor No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West; member of Nevada City Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the Tuesday club of Grass Valley. Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. B. Grenfell, Sacramento. CLIFF DANCER NAMED COUNTY EQUINE HEAD Cliff Dancer was elected president of Nevada County Horsemen, Inc., at election of officers Friday night at Forest Springs Farm Center. He succeeds Jerry Simpson. Other officers named to serve starting Jan. 1, include Harry Silva, first vice president; Elton Tobiassen, second vice president; Coid Gardner, third vice president; Dale Huckins, treasurer; Grace Simpson, secretary; Harry Sisk, wrangler; Simpson, Guy N, Robinson, Charles Luce; Carl J. Tobiassen and Catherine Hines, ' directors. Installation of officers will be held Friday, Jan. 12, at a dinner meeting at Empire hotel, sy stestests te ste ste-ctastesleste ste steste ste sla sleste testestestent . Gr tte ote ns ole ole ale nteafe ole ofe ote abe ole ake ike oleate oleate ste sie 1% chairman; Larger Rear Windows New Convertible Feature Pretty young triplets epitomize the three-fold. year. Second, it affords more than three times as advantage of the new rear window introduced on. much vision area as formerly. And, third, it is fitted 1951 Chevrolet convertibles. First, it’s 50 per cent . with a clear, shatter-proof plastic. Increased safety wider and more than 100 per cent deeper than last . and beauty are among other highspots. — Meo Ta ole sla rte ole oleate cheats afe-ohe ste ofe ste ste she leate steaks OUR CONGRESSMAN REPORTS: By CLAIR ENGLE A House public lands subcom! mittee will conduct hearings in Sacramento on the recent Cali. fornia floods to determine cor-' r-ctive action the federal government should take to help prevent similar widespread damage in tae Congressman Clair Engle, (D), said Governor Earl Warren, federal and state agencies, as well as other interested groups have been invited to, appear at the three-day hearings which start Monday. Other mem. bers of the committee are Con. gressmen Waiter Baring (D). Ne. ruture. vada; Fred Crawford (R), Michi. Tuoiumne county was at Wood’s gan, and Norris Poulson (R), Cal. ifornia. . In .outlining the objectives and scope of the hearings, Engle said: “The magnitude of the recent loods in California make it imperative that we re-examine the water control facilities in California ‘to determine why and where they failed and the need and priority of additional pro“ets to prevent further disastrous The public lanas committee of the House has jurisdiction of all muitiple purpose water projects built by the federal government. . . Our objective will be to hear Cal} mentetstetetoaectetegeointetetetesentetertetesetetess ifornia witnesses on how to stop the floods and put the water to use in meeting the mounting requirements for water throughout the state. “To this end the chairman of our committee has authorized our subcommittee, of which I will be chairman, to proceed to Califor. , nia, study its water problems, especially as dramatized by the recent disastrous floods, and prepare recommendations for the committee and the congress.” The first discovery of gold in Crossing, southwest of Jamestown. MOME MADE ICE CREAM $1.50 Gallon ~'UNCH TIME? Tasty Sandwiches, Homemade , tiomemade Chili, Delicious French Fries, Soups, Pies, Ice Cream MILTON’S CONFECTIONERY 3: Pad Phone 123 We Close at 8 P.M. ; aay ff ® e Someboay gave him an automatic eleciric blanket for Christmas!” OP Every night before Christmas Frosty air swept the house. Mrs. Jones copped the blankets, Left the sheet for her spouse. Why an Electric Blanket Makes Such a Wonderful Gift: It assures luxurious sleeping comfort fora penny or two a night. tt gives warmth without weight. It’s safe and satisfying z2; superinsulated, thermostat protected, automatically heat controlled. Comes in lovely colors; easy to wash. Made for every size bed, Wake up, man, said Santa, Now's your chance'to play bright One electric wool blanket « Keeps you both warm all night! Pleasant dreams, wifie darling, Said the wise Mr. J. Both the kiddies are gift wrapped In the same comfy way! One of the largest seagull rookeries on, the Pacific coast is on an island in Mono lake. San. Francisco had 417,133 telephones in use on Jan. 1, 1949. NEVADA CITY—ON THE THRESHOLD TO THE BEST IN SPORTS RECREATION oe. NEVADA CITYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE — DR. WALTER MULLIS DENTIST 435 Zion Street Phone 564J NEVADA CITY ‘ye SWEET Nevada City, California, Friday, December 15, 1950—3 FIREMEN’S NEW YEAR'S ~ PARTY SLATED DEC. 30 The annual Nevada City firemen’s New Year’s party will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, according to Fire Chief John M. Graham. The affair, usually held on Dec. 31, has been moved one day forward, as the last day of the year falls on Sunday, Graham said. The locale is Seaman’s Lodge. Firemen and guests will dine at 7 p.m., and how those firemen can put on a feed. Ray Wilde will be chef for the banquet. . Following dinner will be a program of entertainment including music and dancing. Tickets are available at $3 each which includes admission for a member, his wife and family, or girl friend. Guest tickets sell at $3 per person. Tickets are for sale from Richard James. J. J. Jackson, Miles D. Coughlin, Ernest O. Young, Milton Anderson, Marvin Haddy, Ralph Pierce, O: J. Melton, T. W. Sigourney and Graham. Calaveras county once contained all of Alpine and Mono, most of Amador and part of Inyo counties. “GRASS VALLEY Ralph Greenwell, local agent of Occidental Life Insurance company, and his family leave today for Paul, Idaho, where they plan to spend Christmas holidays visiting with relatives. Low cost Our services are reasonably priced — the casket alone determines the final cost. We give the finest service — no matter how much or how little is spent. Our services are complete, regardless of cost. Call us day or night — in your hour 2 of need. BERGEMANN FUNERAL CHAPEL (formerly Holmes Funeral Home) J. Paul Bergemann 246 Sacramento Street Telephone 203 Nevada City 24-HOUR Ambulance Service 1. Old Man Winter can be mighty tough on telephone lines.with floods in the cities and valleys ~and snow piled high in the Sierra and the Cascades. We can’t tell where trouble may strike next. So we're always ready to pull trained crews from nonemergency jobs and» send them on their way in special trucks and other equipment—like this “snocat”’"—to repair any break, wherever it happens. 3. Getting your call through when you want it, within your own town or across the country, is part of the value you’ve come to expect from your telephone service. And with rates, on the average, up less than half as muchas the cost of living, your It’s oilskin time again.and telephone repairmen ail over the West are ready to keep your calls moving. THEY ROLL OUT WHEN STORMS ROLL IN How we prepare today to protect your service tomorrow 2. Helicopters have been used sometimes to patrol snowbound lines and speed crews to a repair job. But even before they get there, calls have been re-routed to get your message through with as little delay as possible. For modern communications demands teamwork among‘ all ‘telephone people. people who know theirs are important jobs, particularly in these critical days for our nation. Price increases since 1940 FOOD UP 121% AVERAGE ! double controls for double beds. A practical year-round gift that ‘says “Merry Christmas” in the warmest way. Ask your dealer ‘about them today! ae Good giving ::: good living 3+: with electrical appliances. Any lof dependable; tiwifty service. 'P. G. and E. rates are among the P iin the nation! TELEPHONE RATES UP ONLY 275° telephone is a real bargain today. In spite of high prices on most other things, a time-saving, stepsaving telephone call is yours for just a few pennies. It’s one of the best buys in your family budget. Pacific Telephone Your telephone is one of today’s best bargains a> see ame

wkEd Davey, MRS, WILLIAM DAVEY, NEVADA CITY NATIVE, * CALLED BY DEATH Funeral services were held for Mrs. William Davey, Nevada City native, who died Friday at her home in Grass Valley, at the Hooper-Weaver mortuary, Grass Valley Monday, with Rev. Frank Buck, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, officiating. Services were well attended by relatives and friends and floral offerings were numerous. _ Mrs. Margaret Bosworth sang “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Rock of Ages.” Mrs. Grace Raymond accompanied. Otficers of Evangeline Chapter No. 9, Order of the Eastern Star, conducted graveside rites at Grass Valley Masonic cemetery. Pall bearers were Arthur Pepper, George Howe, Frank Davey, William Hutchison and Harold Hutchison. Mrs. Davey was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hosking, early day settlers here. She attended Nevada City elementary and high schools and Armstrong business college, Grass Valley. Following graduation from the business college she was. employéd in’ Névada City, and for 35 years was employed by the Nevada City branch. of the Bank of . America, and its predecessor, operated by the Rector family. Mrs. Davey retired two-and a _ half years ago. She was a Past Matron of the . Evangeline chapter of @ES, past president of Laurel Parlor No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West; member of Nevada City Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the Tuesday club of Grass Valley. Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. B. Grenfell, Sacramento. CLIFF DANCER NAMED COUNTY EQUINE HEAD Cliff Dancer was elected president of Nevada County Horsemen, Inc., at election of officers Friday night at Forest Springs Farm Center. He succeeds Jerry Simpson. Other officers named to serve starting Jan. 1, include Harry Silva, first vice president; Elton Tobiassen, second vice president; Coid Gardner, third vice president; Dale Huckins, treasurer; Grace Simpson, secretary; Harry Sisk, wrangler; Simpson, Guy N, Robinson, Charles Luce; Carl J. Tobiassen and Catherine Hines, ' directors. Installation of officers will be held Friday, Jan. 12, at a dinner meeting at Empire hotel, sy stestests te ste ste-ctastesleste ste steste ste sla sleste testestestent . Gr tte ote ns ole ole ale nteafe ole ofe ote abe ole ake ike oleate oleate ste sie 1% chairman; Larger Rear Windows New Convertible Feature Pretty young triplets epitomize the three-fold. year. Second, it affords more than three times as advantage of the new rear window introduced on. much vision area as formerly. And, third, it is fitted 1951 Chevrolet convertibles. First, it’s 50 per cent . with a clear, shatter-proof plastic. Increased safety wider and more than 100 per cent deeper than last . and beauty are among other highspots. — Meo Ta ole sla rte ole oleate cheats afe-ohe ste ofe ste ste she leate steaks OUR CONGRESSMAN REPORTS: By CLAIR ENGLE A House public lands subcom! mittee will conduct hearings in Sacramento on the recent Cali. fornia floods to determine cor-' r-ctive action the federal government should take to help prevent similar widespread damage in tae Congressman Clair Engle, (D), said Governor Earl Warren, federal and state agencies, as well as other interested groups have been invited to, appear at the three-day hearings which start Monday. Other mem. bers of the committee are Con. gressmen Waiter Baring (D). Ne. ruture. vada; Fred Crawford (R), Michi. Tuoiumne county was at Wood’s gan, and Norris Poulson (R), Cal. ifornia. . In .outlining the objectives and scope of the hearings, Engle said: “The magnitude of the recent loods in California make it imperative that we re-examine the water control facilities in California ‘to determine why and where they failed and the need and priority of additional pro“ets to prevent further disastrous The public lanas committee of the House has jurisdiction of all muitiple purpose water projects built by the federal government. . . Our objective will be to hear Cal} mentetstetetoaectetegeointetetetesentetertetesetetess ifornia witnesses on how to stop the floods and put the water to use in meeting the mounting requirements for water throughout the state. “To this end the chairman of our committee has authorized our subcommittee, of which I will be chairman, to proceed to Califor. , nia, study its water problems, especially as dramatized by the recent disastrous floods, and prepare recommendations for the committee and the congress.” The first discovery of gold in Crossing, southwest of Jamestown. MOME MADE ICE CREAM $1.50 Gallon ~'UNCH TIME? Tasty Sandwiches, Homemade , tiomemade Chili, Delicious French Fries, Soups, Pies, Ice Cream MILTON’S CONFECTIONERY 3: Pad Phone 123 We Close at 8 P.M. ; aay ff ® e Someboay gave him an automatic

eleciric blanket for Christmas!” OP Every night before Christmas Frosty air swept the house. Mrs. Jones copped the blankets, Left the sheet for her spouse. Why an Electric Blanket Makes Such a Wonderful Gift: It assures luxurious sleeping comfort fora penny or two a night. tt gives warmth without weight. It’s safe and satisfying z2; superinsulated, thermostat protected, automatically heat controlled. Comes in lovely colors; easy to wash. Made for every size bed, Wake up, man, said Santa, Now's your chance'to play bright One electric wool blanket « Keeps you both warm all night! Pleasant dreams, wifie darling, Said the wise Mr. J.. Both the kiddies are gift wrapped In the same comfy way! One of the largest seagull rookeries on, the Pacific coast is on an island in Mono lake. San. Francisco had 417,133 telephones in use on Jan. 1, 1949. NEVADA CITY—ON THE THRESHOLD TO THE BEST IN SPORTS RECREATION oe. NEVADA CITYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE — DR. WALTER MULLIS DENTIST 435 Zion Street Phone 564J NEVADA CITY ‘ye SWEET Nevada City, California, Friday, December 15, 1950—3 FIREMEN’S NEW YEAR'S ~ PARTY SLATED DEC. 30 The annual Nevada City firemen’s New Year’s party will be held Saturday, Dec. 30, according to Fire Chief John M. Graham. The affair, usually held on Dec. 31, has been moved one day forward, as the last day of the year falls on Sunday, Graham said. The locale is Seaman’s Lodge. Firemen and guests will dine at 7 p.m., and how those firemen can put on a feed. Ray Wilde will be chef for the banquet. . Following dinner will be a program of entertainment including music and dancing. Tickets are available at $3 each which includes admission for a member, his wife and family, or girl friend. Guest tickets sell at $3 per person. Tickets are for sale from Richard James. J. J. Jackson, Miles D. Coughlin, Ernest O. Young, Milton Anderson, Marvin Haddy, Ralph Pierce, O: J. Melton, T. W. Sigourney and Graham. Calaveras county once contained all of Alpine and Mono, most of Amador and part of Inyo counties. “GRASS VALLEY Ralph Greenwell, local agent of Occidental Life Insurance company, and his family leave today for Paul, Idaho, where they plan to spend Christmas holidays visiting with relatives. Low cost Our services are reasonably priced — the casket alone determines the final cost. We give the finest service — no matter how much or how little is spent. Our services are complete, regardless of cost. Call us day or night — in your hour 2 of need. BERGEMANN FUNERAL CHAPEL (formerly Holmes Funeral Home) J. Paul Bergemann 246 Sacramento Street Telephone 203 Nevada City 24-HOUR Ambulance Service 1. Old Man Winter can be mighty tough on telephone lines..with floods in the cities and valleys ~and snow piled high in the Sierra and the Cascades. We can’t tell where trouble may strike next. So we're always ready to pull trained crews from nonemergency jobs and» send them on their way in special trucks and other equipment—like this “snocat”’"—to repair any break, wherever it happens. 3. Getting your call through when you want it, within your own town or across the country, is part of the value you’ve come to expect from your telephone service. And with rates, on the average, up less than half as muchas the cost of living, your It’s oilskin time again..and telephone repairmen ail over the West are ready to keep your calls moving. THEY ROLL OUT WHEN STORMS ROLL IN How we prepare today to protect your service tomorrow 2. Helicopters have been used sometimes to patrol snowbound lines and speed crews to a repair job. But even before they get there, calls have been re-routed to get your message through with as little delay as possible. For modern communications demands teamwork among‘ all ‘telephone people.. people who know theirs are important jobs, particularly in these critical days for our nation. Price increases since 1940 FOOD UP 121% AVERAGE ! double controls for double beds. A practical year-round gift that ‘says “Merry Christmas” in the warmest way. Ask your dealer ‘about them today! ae Good giving ::: good living 3+: with electrical appliances. Any lof dependable; tiwifty service. 'P. G. and E. rates are among the P iin the nation! TELEPHONE RATES UP ONLY 275° telephone is a real bargain today. In spite of high prices on most other things, a time-saving, stepsaving telephone call is yours for just a few pennies. It’s one of the best buys in your family budget. Pacific Telephone Your telephone is one of today’s best bargains a> see ame