December 25, 1936 (8 pages)

A eeehdierice Ns ast r i = 4 ~ Nevada City Nugs COVERS cscs savin ‘lcm IN CALIFORNIA Vol. 10, No. 116: The County 5 — he as NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center soon oh DECEMBER 25, 1936. Thinking Out Loud H. M. L. To the thoughtful person celebration that are deeply interesting. The older generation will remember the long series of Yuletide festivals that punctuate life at regular intervals. Christmas memories are as a rule pleasant spots in “memory lane.’’ More. than _ that, they. measure the (progress family “units have made, and along with them that of the nation in, say, a half century. The ways of celebrating Christmas vary, of course. with .individuals and families, but in the main the day is devoted to a family festival. Fifty years ago it was perhaps more of a family feast than today. Communication over long distances was slow and uncertain. The buggy, the surrey, or the spring wagon often stuck in the mud, or the _ lorses went lame, or the hubs got hot, or the fractious team, high spirited in the cold weather and feeling their oats, ran away and wrecked the par;ty. These perils and delays gave _# “family reunions an extra fillip and zesee es ae Fifty years ‘ago there was much less mioney in general circulation per capita. People [email protected] higher, value on it and spent less for Christm as gifts. A dollar was one ae aaase ted and had not deteriori to a “piece of change.’’ Te farm boy who had admired a new born calf might receiVe that calf for a Christmas present, but usually there were strings to it. When it matured and went to the butcher, he was not allowed to spend the money in riotous extravagance, but was gently led into a clothing store and there bought himself a suit of clothes under the expert eye of his mother. The suit followed two years after the ‘original Christmas gift, and the suit of clothes two years later, of course was in the nature of another Christmas gift. The hard worked calf served the necessities. rather than the pure, unadulterated joys. Practically all gifts in the home were severely utilitarian, Art was much neglected. Things that gave only pleasure a half century ago were regarded as an. extravagance, in itself a sin, and morally improper unless they gave real service everyday, or, in the case of a new suit, every Sunday. Those stockings that hung from the mantle -bulged prodigiously on Christmas morning, but an appraisal of their contents nowadays would showghat they did not set father (= ipreciably. There was a small assortment of nuts with peanuts predominating, there was a modest uantity of Christmas candy, a great big orange, and either a jews-harp or a mouth organ. It is interesting to note that the same German firm that supplied American youth with mouth organs fifty years ago is still supplying them. The firm makes good mouth organs. The Christmas feast was a very hearty affair and has changed but little over the years. There were fewer dining rooms per capita than share: are today, Farm folks generali ‘the lig kitehen on a “ariel there . are many aspects of the Christmas . SPRAY MACHINE PEELS OPERATOR'S CLOTHES While Otto Wievraben: miner at the North Star mine in Grass Valley, was assisting his brother in spraying fruit trees near that city: Sunday, he narrowly escaped a serious accident. In handling the spray the orchard along side of the highway his clothes became caught in the machine some way and before he realized it every garment was torn from his body except the cuff of his shirt on his left wrist. He quickly secured. clothes: from his brother but suffered bruises and ygurns from the tearing of the jlothes from his body. and a bump igainst the machine. in STUDENTS SING XMAS CAROLS IN NEVADA CITY The chorus of Nevada City high the capable. leaderMarian WLibby, last serenaded Nevada school, under ship of Mrs. Tuesday. night City with excellent irenditions of the, Christmas carols from five-thirty p. m. until late in the evening The seventy-five singers, impressive in their red.capes, carried long tallow candles, as carol singers have done since the custom was first begun in Germany. The chorus enjoyed a dinner al the community hall in the park. on Tuesday—evening. The dinner was furnished ‘by each of the girls bringing food for the occasion. After the dinner Coach B. C. Barron played for the carolers-'and they enjoyea some time dancing. Starting their musical tour at Broad and Pine, the young vocalists went from there to Nevada street. When they reached the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rector, they were invited in anr treated to -hot chocolate and doughnuts. The carolers sang» again Wednesday night in Nevada City and also in Grass Valley at the Bret Harte and the post. office. TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TREE DEC. 27 The Episcopal chureh Sunday school will havea Christmas tree and splendid program at the chureh Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. There are about 100 children in the Sunday school and 25 are on the program. Mrs. Marian Libbey is in charge of the music. Miss Elma Hecker is superintendent of the Sunday school, CHRISTMAS TREK: AT M. E. CHURCH Tuesday evening the adult mem‘bers of the Methodist Sunday school will have a Christmas tree, program and treats for the children of the Sunday school classes: The happy little affair will be held in the church parlors. Methodist church will furnish spec: ial musie -for Sunday ‘services: Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bolton of Walrath avenue have as. gnests today Mrs. Bolton’s parents, .Mr.and Mrs, Thomas Oliver of Grass Valley and ,gister, Mrs, Ted Ginnock, Wy. mek? sicko of Colfax. store. The Junior choir: of theft = chandise from Kopps Bakery. Second i {gallery prize, $3.50 in-trade at NaONTIPTOEFOR FIREMEN’S BALL NEW YEAR’S EVE have, The Nevada City Firemen their plans for the big New Year‘s‘ eve masquerade ball completed and it promises to be a splendid affair. Many fine prizes have been donated by local merchants. Floor directors Chief A. J. are tore and assistant floor director, Assistant Fire Chief, E. L. Dudley. The floor ed as follows: Otis A er. W. Marsh, Ry. P: liam C. Berry, Cameron Larsen and Pat Bonner. There will be entertainment from 8 until 9 o’clock: ‘and. the grand march will start at 9:30. While this is a benefit dance for the firemen it is also one.of the happiest events of the Yuletide season and is antieach year with enthusHardt, Luthsigelow, cipated to iasm. The following prizes awarded to successful maskers: Best dressed lady, $10 in cash; $b in merchandise from Rose Shop; and $5.00 in merchandise from George Hitchens. Best dressed gentleman, $10 in cash and $10 in merchandise from the Lace House. Second best dressed lady’s, toilet set, from Drug store. Second best dressed gentleman $10, men's. toilet ser, from R. BE. Harris drug store. Third, best dressed lady, $10 electrie clock from best dressed gentleman $10 merchandise from Alpha Stores, Ltd. Best fancy dressed group (six or more persons) banquet-\ for six or eight at Schreiber’s Cafe. Second best fancy dressed group, ‘banquet for six or eight at National Hotel Coffee Shop; Third best dressed group, $5.00 in cash, _ Most original group, $5.00 in trade Montana Cafe and $3.00. box candy, Colley’s Candy store. Best children’s group $3.00 box candy from Foley’s Candy store. Most original lady’s costume, electric toaster from Foote’s Electric Most original gentleman's costume, case beer from Union Ice company. Most original masquerade couple, $2.50 in merchandise from the Lantern Shop; $2.50 im merchandise from R. J. Berggren, jeweler: Best sustained lady’s character $2.50 in merchandise* from Bolton's Variety store and one ham _ from Keystone Market. Best sustained gentleman’s character $2.50 in trade at Richfield Service station, and box of 50 cigars from Alf Reynolds. Best dressed. masquerade couple $4.00 nut.bowl and cracker set from W. M Rumsey company, and $5.50 battery from Plaza Garage. Best comedian, $2.50 in trade Noyes Electrical shop, and a surprise package from Angelo Cartoscelli. Best clown, one ham from Keystone Market. Best foreign costume, $2.00 in merchandise from Boston Mereantila Co., and cleaning two suits or dresses at Risley’s. Special prize, one ham from Keystone Marwill be lady, $10, Dickerman's ket. , First gallery prize. $5.00 in mertional Market. Fourth ‘zallery prize, $2.50 in trade with Notman Kistle, Fifth gallery prize~ 560 pownd sack of flour from J. Wf Taets0n Grocery. MASS AT §$T. CANICH Father P,-O’Retlly will’ “hold mass managers have been namWilA. Hartung. Third Christmas cheer was distributed Grass Valley and Nevada City Banks Zeibright mines, mines for any length of time at all. proportion to the miployee’s position pay envelopies employes of the Upion opening the last few days Lava Cap rold. (Mining company found a gift of money from _ their company. All employees who had been with the company over six months were presented with $10.00 and $5.00 to those under that time. This is one of the new mines. of the Nevada City district and is becoming one of importance with about 235 men on the payrolls. present employed by the North StarThey were happy to receive apiece. The bonus went to all miners who had been ployed for a few days received ten dollars. in; ENGLEBRIGHT T0 AID ROAD PLANS IN 2ND DISTRICT Goluvelanan Hew Harry lL. Englebright of Nevada City, preparing to leave. for Washington for the next session of ‘congress, states he will continue to energetically advance and further,the progress of the Central Valleys Project, indicating that immediate appropriations’ will be fought for to speed up the work on the project. Englebright. stated has been rapid in solving the problems leading up to ‘the letting of. econtracts for the \project inasmuch as it is recognized as one of the paramount and important developments necessary for the future prosperity and advancement of the sta'te. “Further appropriations will necessary,” said Englebright, expedite the early completion of the Central Valley plan. “The reclamation bureau © has been making a complete study ana should be in a ‘position to start work in the immediate future. rs Englebright stated during the next of congress he ‘will seek to secure liberalization ‘of the miaing loan act under the Reconstruction Kinance Corporation. Englebright has a large federal road construction program.in various parts of the second district for consideration. He stated there are many problems to be worked out for the agricultural interests in his: distriet also, including the! fruit industry He. intends to sponsor legislation further protecting» national forests and advaneing the cattle industry. He announced he conferred with A. L. Conner, head of the Lassen progress be “to session revised County Volcanic National Park, and other park officials recently at Red Bluff in’ regard to road developments and administration building improvements for the Lassen Park area, A tentative program which includes the construction of a southeast appreach See through. Warner ValThousands Of Dollars For Miners Bonuses ce on a considerable scale last Wednesday afternoon. when bonuses totaling $75,000. were resented through the of America to minérs who are at Empire, Pennsylvania, Murechie and an average of fifty dollars employed by the Even those who had only been emBonuses were awarded in some in the company, being scaled from $50 to $300, which was the highest paid any employee, The generous act of the Newmont company has helped to bring about a happy and merrier Christmas in many a miner’s home,— HIGHER ALTITUDES ARE COVERED WITH SNOW Superintendent Fred Garrison of this division of the Tahoe Ukiah highway sent snow plows to the east of Nevada City yesterday afternoon. It is snowing as far down as the ski course and eight inclies had fallen at Steep Hollow and continues falling in big flakes. This is the second snowfall of the season, “the first melting rapidly. Several cars with one to two inches of snow on them 4 ‘ S were seen in Nevada City yesterday afternoon. JUDGE JONES TO SPEAK AT EAGLE SCOUT MEETING SACR AMENTO, D Dec. 24.—Next week Tahoe Area Chapter No. 9, Knights of Dunamis will be hosts to 250. Eagle Scouts, members of. the order for three days, December 28, 29. 30 at the Sacramento Hotel in Sacramento. Grand Commander, .Sam_ Partridge of Grass Valley has just completed visits to 15 ehapters. in Southern California and reports a great deal of enthusiasm for the 8th Grand Chapter Conference Partridge the retiring National Commander éxpects this to be the largest Grand Chapter meeting to date. The conference theme, ‘‘Dunamis. ?0wer for Scouting Service,’ will be the keynote of the conference speakers, Judge J. F. Pullen of Sacramento, O. A. Kirkham of Salt Lake City, Vaughan McCaughey of San Francisco, Judge George “L. Jones of’ Nevada City, Dean W. H: Skidmore of Sacramento Junior College and Melvin Lawsong’ of Sacramento. The conference will open at 1:30 p. m. December 29. The same evening at the opening ‘banquet at the Elks club addresses of welcome will be made by Governor Frank F, Merriam and Mayor Arthur D. Ferguson of Sacramento, Following the banquet, San Francisco Chapter No. 1 will give an exemplification of the ritual. At this time Hono1ary members will be initiated.Tuesday evening, after a day devoted to grand chapter business, the newly electea grand chapter offie ers will be installed at a public cere. ’ mony. The conference will be closed after the Wednesday luncheon by the organization’s founder Raymond O. Hanson of San. Francisco.During the conference the delegates will visit various ph Le Bb. in Sacramento. ke

A eeehdierice Ns ast r i = 4 ~ Nevada City Nugs COVERS cscs savin ‘lcm IN CALIFORNIA Vol. 10, No. 116: The County 5 — he as NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center soon oh DECEMBER 25, 1936. Thinking Out Loud H. M. L. To the thoughtful person celebration that are deeply interesting. The older generation will remember the long series of Yuletide festivals that punctuate life at regular intervals. Christmas memories are as a rule pleasant spots in “memory lane.’’ More. than _ that, they. measure the (progress family “units have made, and along with them that of the nation in, say, a half century. The ways of celebrating Christmas vary, of course. with .individuals and families, but in the main the day is devoted to a family festival. Fifty years ago it was perhaps more of a family feast than today. Communication over long distances was slow and uncertain. The buggy, the surrey, or the spring wagon often stuck in the mud, or the _ lorses went lame, or the hubs got hot, or the fractious team, high spirited in the cold weather and feeling their oats, ran away and wrecked the par;ty. These perils and delays gave _# “family reunions an extra fillip and zesee es ae Fifty years ‘ago there was much less mioney in general circulation per capita. People [email protected] higher, value on it and spent less for Christm as gifts. A dollar was one ae aaase ted and had not deteriori to a “piece of change.’’ Te farm boy who had admired a new born calf might receiVe that calf for a Christmas present, but usually there were strings to it. When it matured and went to the butcher, he was not allowed to spend the money in riotous extravagance, but was gently led into a clothing store and there bought himself a suit of clothes under the expert eye of his mother. The suit followed two years after the ‘original Christmas gift, and the suit of clothes two years later, of course was in the nature of another Christmas gift. The hard worked calf served the necessities. rather than the pure, unadulterated joys. Practically all gifts in the home were severely utilitarian, Art was much neglected. Things that gave only pleasure a half century ago were regarded as an. extravagance, in itself a sin, and morally improper unless they gave real service everyday, or, in the case of a new suit, every Sunday. Those stockings that hung from the mantle -bulged prodigiously on Christmas morning, but an appraisal of their contents nowadays would showghat they did not set father (= ipreciably. There was a small assortment of nuts with peanuts predominating, there was a modest uantity of Christmas candy, a great big orange, and either a jews-harp or a mouth organ. It is interesting to note that the same German firm that supplied American youth with mouth organs fifty years ago is still supplying them. The firm makes good mouth organs. The Christmas feast was a very hearty affair and has changed but little over the years. There were fewer dining rooms per capita than share: are today, Farm folks generali ‘the lig kitehen on a “ariel there . are many aspects of the Christmas . SPRAY MACHINE PEELS OPERATOR'S CLOTHES While Otto Wievraben: miner at the North Star mine in Grass Valley, was assisting his brother in spraying fruit trees near that city: Sunday, he narrowly escaped a serious accident. In handling the spray the orchard along side of the highway his clothes became caught in the machine some way and before he realized it every garment was torn from his body except the cuff of his shirt on his left wrist. He quickly secured. clothes: from his brother but suffered bruises and ygurns from the tearing of the jlothes from his body. and a bump igainst the machine. in STUDENTS SING XMAS CAROLS IN NEVADA CITY The chorus of Nevada City high the capable. leaderMarian WLibby, last serenaded Nevada school, under ship of Mrs. Tuesday. night City with excellent irenditions of the, Christmas carols from five-thirty p. m. until late in the evening The seventy-five singers, impressive in their red.capes, carried long tallow candles, as carol singers have done since the custom was first begun in Germany. The chorus enjoyed a dinner al the community hall in the park. on Tuesday—evening. The dinner was furnished ‘by each of the girls bringing food for the occasion. After the dinner Coach B. C. Barron played for the carolers-'and they enjoyea some time dancing. Starting their musical tour at Broad and Pine, the young vocalists went from there to Nevada street. When they reached the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rector, they were invited in anr treated to -hot chocolate and doughnuts. The carolers sang» again Wednesday night in Nevada City and also in Grass Valley at the Bret Harte and the post. office. TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TREE DEC. 27 The Episcopal chureh Sunday school will havea Christmas tree and splendid program at the chureh Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. There are about 100 children in the Sunday school and 25 are on the program. Mrs. Marian Libbey is in charge of the music. Miss Elma Hecker is superintendent of the Sunday school, CHRISTMAS TREK: AT M. E. CHURCH Tuesday evening the adult mem‘bers of the Methodist Sunday school will have a Christmas tree, program and treats for the children of the Sunday school classes: The happy little affair will be held in the church parlors. Methodist church will furnish spec: ial musie -for Sunday ‘services: Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bolton of Walrath avenue have as. gnests today Mrs. Bolton’s parents, .Mr.and Mrs, Thomas Oliver of Grass Valley and ,gister, Mrs, Ted Ginnock, Wy. mek? sicko of Colfax. store. The Junior choir: of theft = chandise from Kopps Bakery. Second i {gallery prize, $3.50 in-trade at NaONTIPTOEFOR FIREMEN’S BALL NEW YEAR’S EVE have, The Nevada City Firemen their plans for the big New Year‘s‘ eve masquerade ball completed and it promises to be a splendid affair. Many fine prizes have been donated by local merchants. Floor directors Chief A. J. are tore and assistant floor director, Assistant Fire Chief, E. L. Dudley. The floor ed as follows: Otis A er. W. Marsh, Ry. P: liam C. Berry, Cameron Larsen and Pat Bonner. There will be entertainment from 8 until 9 o’clock: ‘and. the grand march will start at 9:30. While this is a benefit dance for the firemen it is also one.of the happiest events of the Yuletide season and is antieach year with enthusHardt, Luthsigelow, cipated to iasm. The following prizes awarded to successful maskers:

Best dressed lady, $10 in cash; $b in merchandise from Rose Shop; and $5.00 in merchandise from George Hitchens. Best dressed gentleman, $10 in cash and $10 in merchandise from the Lace House. Second best dressed lady’s, toilet set, from Drug store. Second best dressed gentleman $10, men's. toilet ser, from R. BE. Harris drug store. Third, best dressed lady, $10 electrie clock from best dressed gentleman $10 merchandise from Alpha Stores, Ltd. Best fancy dressed group (six or more persons) banquet-\ for six or eight at Schreiber’s Cafe. Second best fancy dressed group, ‘banquet for six or eight at National Hotel Coffee Shop; Third best dressed group, $5.00 in cash, _ Most original group, $5.00 in trade Montana Cafe and $3.00. box candy, Colley’s Candy store. Best children’s group $3.00 box candy from Foley’s Candy store. Most original lady’s costume, electric toaster from Foote’s Electric Most original gentleman's costume, case beer from Union Ice company. Most original masquerade couple, $2.50 in merchandise from the Lantern Shop; $2.50 im merchandise from R. J. Berggren, jeweler: Best sustained lady’s character $2.50 in merchandise* from Bolton's Variety store and one ham _ from Keystone Market. Best sustained gentleman’s character $2.50 in trade at Richfield Service station, and box of 50 cigars from Alf Reynolds. Best dressed. masquerade couple $4.00 nut.bowl and cracker set from W. M Rumsey company, and $5.50 battery from Plaza Garage. Best comedian, $2.50 in trade Noyes Electrical shop, and a surprise package from Angelo Cartoscelli. Best clown, one ham from Keystone Market. Best foreign costume, $2.00 in merchandise from Boston Mereantila Co., and cleaning two suits or dresses at Risley’s. Special prize, one ham from Keystone Marwill be lady, $10, Dickerman's ket. , First gallery prize. $5.00 in mertional Market. Fourth ‘zallery prize, $2.50 in trade with Notman Kistle, Fifth gallery prize~ 560 pownd sack of flour from J. Wf Taets0n Grocery. MASS AT §$T. CANICH Father P,-O’Retlly will’ “hold mass managers have been namWilA. Hartung. Third Christmas cheer was distributed Grass Valley and Nevada City Banks Zeibright mines, mines for any length of time at all. proportion to the miployee’s position pay envelopies employes of the Upion opening the last few days Lava Cap rold. (Mining company found a gift of money from _ their company. All employees who had been with the company over six months were presented with $10.00 and $5.00 to those under that time. This is one of the new mines. of the Nevada City district and is becoming one of importance with about 235 men on the payrolls. present employed by the North StarThey were happy to receive apiece. The bonus went to all miners who had been ployed for a few days received ten dollars. in; ENGLEBRIGHT T0 AID ROAD PLANS IN 2ND DISTRICT Goluvelanan Hew Harry lL. Englebright of Nevada City, preparing to leave. for Washington for the next session of ‘congress, states he will continue to energetically advance and further,the progress of the Central Valleys Project, indicating that immediate appropriations’ will be fought for to speed up the work on the project. Englebright. stated has been rapid in solving the problems leading up to ‘the letting of. econtracts for the \project inasmuch as it is recognized as one of the paramount and important developments necessary for the future prosperity and advancement of the sta'te. “Further appropriations will necessary,” said Englebright, expedite the early completion of the Central Valley plan. “The reclamation bureau © has been making a complete study ana should be in a ‘position to start work in the immediate future. rs Englebright stated during the next of congress he ‘will seek to secure liberalization ‘of the miaing loan act under the Reconstruction Kinance Corporation. Englebright has a large federal road construction program.in various parts of the second district for consideration. He stated there are many problems to be worked out for the agricultural interests in his: distriet also, including the! fruit industry He. intends to sponsor legislation further protecting» national forests and advaneing the cattle industry. He announced he conferred with A. L. Conner, head of the Lassen progress be “to session revised County Volcanic National Park, and other park officials recently at Red Bluff in’ regard to road developments and administration building improvements for the Lassen Park area, A tentative program which includes the construction of a southeast appreach See through. Warner ValThousands Of Dollars For Miners Bonuses ce on a considerable scale last Wednesday afternoon. when bonuses totaling $75,000. were resented through the of America to minérs who are at Empire, Pennsylvania, Murechie and an average of fifty dollars employed by the Even those who had only been emBonuses were awarded in some in the company, being scaled from $50 to $300, which was the highest paid any employee, The generous act of the Newmont company has helped to bring about a happy and merrier Christmas in many a miner’s home,— HIGHER ALTITUDES ARE COVERED WITH SNOW Superintendent Fred Garrison of this division of the Tahoe Ukiah highway sent snow plows to the east of Nevada City yesterday afternoon. It is snowing as far down as the ski course and eight inclies had fallen at Steep Hollow and continues falling in big flakes. This is the second snowfall of the season, “the first melting rapidly. Several cars with one to two inches of snow on them 4 ‘ S were seen in Nevada City yesterday afternoon. JUDGE JONES TO SPEAK AT EAGLE SCOUT MEETING SACR AMENTO, D Dec. 24.—Next week Tahoe Area Chapter No. 9, Knights of Dunamis will be hosts to 250. Eagle Scouts, members of. the order for three days, December 28, 29. 30 at the Sacramento Hotel in Sacramento. Grand Commander, .Sam_ Partridge of Grass Valley has just completed visits to 15 ehapters. in Southern California and reports a great deal of enthusiasm for the 8th Grand Chapter Conference Partridge the retiring National Commander éxpects this to be the largest Grand Chapter meeting to date. The conference theme, ‘‘Dunamis. ?0wer for Scouting Service,’ will be the keynote of the conference speakers, Judge J. F. Pullen of Sacramento, O. A. Kirkham of Salt Lake City, Vaughan McCaughey of San Francisco, Judge George “L. Jones of’ Nevada City, Dean W. H: Skidmore of Sacramento Junior College and Melvin Lawsong’ of Sacramento. The conference will open at 1:30 p. m. December 29. The same evening at the opening ‘banquet at the Elks club addresses of welcome will be made by Governor Frank F, Merriam and Mayor Arthur D. Ferguson of Sacramento, Following the banquet, San Francisco Chapter No. 1 will give an exemplification of the ritual. At this time Hono1ary members will be initiated.Tuesday evening, after a day devoted to grand chapter business, the newly electea grand chapter offie ers will be installed at a public cere. ’ mony. The conference will be closed after the Wednesday luncheon by the organization’s founder Raymond O. Hanson of San. Francisco.During the conference the delegates will visit various ph Le Bb. in Sacramento. ke