December 3, 1937 (6 pages)

Thinking Out Loud H. M. L. —. The New York Times commenting on the cost of living states: _ In his letter to the Federal Trade Commission, President asks that agency to investigate reports that ‘‘monopolistic and other unwholesome methods of competition” have contributed to the ‘increase in the cost of living. which has occurred during the past year. Unquestionably, retail prices have been rising. The question before the Federal Trade Commission is to discover what part of this increase can properly be attributed to the prac-tiges of which the President speaks. Tt is possible that some part of this increasé is the result of monopolistic practices, and the Federal Trade Commission is the proper agency to discover how much, and to take action to halt such methods. But it would be a totally unrealistic picture of the course of events during the last four years which failed to take account of the extent "to which the policies of the Administration itself have been responsible for rising prices. The Administration devalued the dollar, specifically for the purpose of raising prices. It restrieted farm production, with the same end in view. It has worked consistently to increase wages and to shorten hours, two factors which necessarily enter into the making of prices. And it has been forced ‘by its own large expenditures to increase taxes. It ‘would be astonishing, in. these circumstances, if the cost of living had not mounted. The Federal government has found that the typical American family is buying a home, owns a 1935 automobile and goes to the; movies once a week. The earnings, living and spending habits of 100,000 ‘‘average’’families living on farms, Villages, towns and cities throughout the United tates were studied to determine the ‘‘typical American Family.’’ The survey was made by the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Home Economies in 19 city communities, 140 villages and sixty six farm counties. A husband, wife and two children were found to comprise the typical family. The husband was found to work in a factory or. store for a weekly wage and the woman did her own housework. in Legislation to make labor unions “amenable to the laws which govern business generally’, and to empower municipal, state° or federal authorities to supervise the funds of all unions has been urged by a special ‘‘Rackets Grand Jury” after seven months’ investigation in’ New York. The jury’s presentment included a summary of investigation of labor racketeering, and said in this connection: “We are not unmindful of the fact that, frequently, unscrupulous labor leaders disregard not only the rights of the employer but the freedom of will of the men whom they purport to help. These conditions must be rectified, as they are costly alike to both industry and labor, and can, concgivably, unless checked, encompass their ruin. “Tf local authorities remain inacnot only invasion of private but the indivadual’s freehis livelitive, property, dom of action in making hood is outraged by such official action. Therefore, government supervision, municipal, state or Federal, must be exercised over the funds and disbursements of all unions in order to protect the employees @nd the citizenry at-large, and most of all, appropriate legislation should be enacted to make such parties amenable to the laws which govern business generally.” SEATS IN ROSE BOWL FOR U. C. ALUMNI BERKELEY, Dec. 2.—-Alumni of the University of California expectRoosevelt j *2, { evada City Nu COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA gget ton From the Californian, March 15, 1848: The Liberty of the Press consists in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for justifiable ends, — Alexander HamilVol. At, No. 95. The County Seat Paper NEVADA CITY. CALIFORNIA _The¢ Gold Center __ FRIDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1937. Preparations for the big community card party to be held one week from this evening, December 10, elementary school are moving forin the auditorium of tthe new ward satisfactorily, according to the chairman, Mrs. James Penrose, who met with her committee in her home last Monday evening. The event is in the nature of a benefit for the addition to Seaman’s Lodge in Pioneers park, which is now used as a home for the Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts. Mrs. L. B. Gregory and Mrs, E. T. ‘Bonner were appointed a committee to. obtain door and score prizes. There will be tables for whist, mah jongg and contr§ct and auction bridge. Groups of Camp Fire girls and Scouts will sell tickets, which are to be sold at 50 cents each. Mrs. Keuseff, Camp Fire guardian stated that she and her girls would provide decorated window cards for advertising the event. Scoutmaster Elmer Marriott stated that his troop would enEighty Tables N eeded. for Community Party deavor to sell a considerable num.ber of tickets. Walter Carlson and Joe O’Neill were appointed a committee on tables and seating arrangements. In this connection Mr. Carlson stated that the school is provided with an ample number of chairs for the event. A call will be issued for the loan of card tables, both on the part of individuals and organizations. It is expected that at Beis 80 tables will be needed. This is the first biz community event to be held in the auditorium of the new elementary school. It is given under the auspices of the Wom-, an’s Civic club, the Rotary club, the Native Sons, the P. T. A. and the Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl organizations. Members of the committee which are w6rking for the success of this event are Mrs. James Penrose, chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gwin, Mrs. Thelma Keuseff, ‘Mrs. L. B. Gregory, Mrs. A. W. Hoge, Walter Carlson, Joe O’Neill, Elmer Marriott, Wallace Leslie, H. M. Leete and Mrs. E. T. Bonner. NEVADA COUNTY RELIEF BUDGET TAKES BIG JUMP Nevada for the current fiscal year is or $47,322 than its expenditures for relief purcounty’s welfare budget greater by 60 per cent, actual poses, during the preceding year, according to a study of 1937-38 budget allowances of California counties for welfare, made puwblic by California Taxpayers’ association. The county plans to spend $126,600 for aid to the needy aged, blind, and orphans, and for care of county indigents, compared with $79,278 during 1936-37, the association found. -Budget allowances for the needy aged amount to $100,800 compared with last year expenditures of $57,654; an allowance of $4,800 has been set up for the blind, compared to expenditures of $3,540 during the preceding year; $8,000 is budgeted for: orphans aid, where $7,704 was spent last year, while aid to county indigents the so-called ‘‘unemployables,” is estimated at $11,000 compared with expenditures of $10,172 in 1936-37. The budget allows $2,000 for administrative expense, compared with $208 for that purpose last year, the association found. “The cost of aid for aged, blind, and orphans is divided between the federal, state and county governments. This fact, the association pointed out, gives many persons the easy feeling that they are escaping most of the cost. This is véry far from the truth. about a dollar and a half into the federal treasury for every dollar that comes back in federal grants. Contributions from the state to the counties merely come out of other taxes paid by the same people. The state share of aid to the aged blind and orphans comes out of the sales tax, the state income tax, the insurance premium tax, and other state taxes paid by every individual in the state who earns. or spends money. The county share is carried by property taxpayers. There is no greater nor more dangerous fallacy than the belief that somebody else pays for relief.” SCHOOL DISTRICTS INVOLVED IN SUIT Distriet Attorney” Vernon Stoll spent Wednesday in San Francisco. He attended a civil suit concerning ing to receive ticket applications for the Rose Bowl game between Califor. nia and Alabama by virture of their . membership in the California Alumni Association, should receive their application blanks by December 6. Those who have moved since last July, when compiled by the A. S. U. C. Ticket Comniittee, probably will not receive their applications, since they are non-forwardable. These alumni and any others failing to receive their blanks, should write or wire the California Alumni Association, Berkeley school address lists were last! stating their case. both Nevada City school districts. Morando and Reed brought — suit against Rollin Meyers and both districts. The school district filed a cross complaint against Meyers then Meyers demurred against the cross complaint. Stipulations were the demurrer be sustained. Ten days were granted to amend the cross complaint. Mrs. William Maguire went to the ‘bay district before Thanksgiving and is visiting her daughter and son. She may remain until after the Christmas holidays. California pays. COUNTY CHAMBER TS DISCUSSED BY ROTARY CLUB Moving pictures of scenic Mexico were shown Wednesday at/the luncheon meeting of the Rotary — club. There was no formal am but the members discussed feasibility of forming a county chamber of commerce, in wh ch Nevoda City and Grass Valley Chambers would join to create an effective body for the advancement of all county § interthe ests. : Some method of extending the present: traffic: safety campaign to include road courtesies, such as drivoff the pavement to give those wishing to make speed an opportunity to pass. L. L. Larrabee called attention to the fact that out-of-date drivrs who ar driving under 40 miles an hour frequently accord this eourto motorists who are following ing tesy them. H. M. Leete, president, called upcommittee heads for reports of activities. Dr. RB. W. Hummelt, of the crippled childrens stated that his attention n called to the need of crippled children in this on their chairman committee had not bee aid for district. Following the meeting, the board of directors met and voted donations to the White Christmas sponsored by the Woman’s Civic club, and to the Red Cross. Tt is good news that Mrs. B. C. Fraser of Boulder street and mother of Engineer Ronald Fraser, who has been quite ill for about three months much improved in health. any Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meher of Carson City arrived Tuesday to visit their dawghter, Mrs. Paul Lane and Mr Lane until after Christmas. REELECTED Mis. Portia F. Moss of Auburn, Tuesday was re-elected secretary of the California Teachers’ Association, Northern Section. She was unopposed on the ballot. Mrs. Moss was first elected to the position in 1931, and is now completing her third term im office, CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE W. F. Reddy and Walter Carlson, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the city trustees at their regular meeting last evening. Roddy and Carlson were on the committee of the chamber to obtain signatures of petitioners who wished the city to purchase the Daniels buildings at the corner of Pine and Commercial streets and wished to report the city trustees action and view point back to the Chamber of Commerce at the next meeting. They pointed out to the trustees the need for the removal of the building, stressing the dangers at that corner to pedestrians, motorists and particularly school children, The city trustees were interested but unable to take action as there are no available funds in the city treasury at this time to make the purchase of the ‘building. Sheriff Carl J. Tobiassen appeared and presented an ordinance which would assist in arresting drunken persons in public places or preparing to drive away in ears. He stated it has also_been presented to Grass Valley. Ptacer and Butte counties and Marysville have adopted this ordinance which not only assists an officer but protects a liquor lecensee. Russell B. Farley, supervising state liquor control officer, made a short talk favoring the ordinance, as also did Captain Joe Blake of the highway patrol. Mayor Ben Hall stated the ordinance would be considered by the city attorney and a report to the council on it. S. Dodson of the Piety Hill district appeared and asked that a sewinstalled near the home of Campbell. Three houses could be served by it It was recommended that a septic tank to serve’ these houses be instailed as it would take over -1,000° feet of sewer line to put in the regular service and the city would be unable to finance that at this time. Council members will inspect the district with a view of putting in the septic tank. The-following bills were ordered paid: er be Mrs. GENERAL FUND L. P. Bigelow $100.00; Gar$135.00; Geo. H. CalH. S. Hallett, $150.$100.00; Dr. Roesner $40.00; Mrs. Emma Foley $12.50; Miles P. Coughlan $12.50 Peter Zdurick $132.00; C. H. Niania $106.00; W. S. Mitchell $78.00; SB: Doris: $53.30;-C. A. McPhe rson $14.48: W. G. Robson $3.36; Max Solaro $1.00; Nevada Irrigation District —— Pac. Gas and Electric Co. $265.05; H. S. Hurst $8.00; C. F. Hurst $8.00; Lloyd White $108.00; Ted Sigourney $117.00; Louis Colombo $14.00; Walter Halleit $44.00;. Marvin Young $42.00; Ray Worthley $40.00; John Kron $44.00; Robt. Graham $40.00; Wesley Fuge $24.00; Nick Sandow $112.50; Ray Wilde $112.50; Tom White $94.50; Geo. W. Gildersleeve $6.18; Nevada City Nugget $39.00; A. L. Sauvee $17.20; Alpha Stores Ltd. $153.49; Wm. Williamson $10-82; C. H. Clelland $8.95; Clarks Garage $2.86; Nevada City Garage $1.85; General Petroleum Co. $13.15; J. W. Shebley. $10.01; Reita Curnow $407.06:; Capital Stamp Co. $5.89; Patrick Moore Klinker $3.17; John Furino $8.50; Crane Co. $33.01; R. E. Harris $6.45; (Ed Christensen $52.38: General Petroleum Co. $4.86;; Howard Penrose $3.50; Miners Foundry and Supply Co. $31.60; Helbach Motors $5.68; Rodgers Couley and Hale $7.00; Bancroft Whitney Co. $4.64; Tahoe Sugar Pine Co. $5.05; Pac. Tel and Tel Co. $9.95; Dr, A. H. Tickell $10.00; Edward R. Bacon $7.51; George—Bros: $7.62; Nevada Co Lumber Co. $404.99; Edward R. Bacon $120.50; Marysville Tractor and Equipment Go. .2.154.25. FIRE FUND Max Solaro $51.50; Miners Foundry.and Supply Co. $4.58; Pac. Tel. and Tel. Co. $4.20. R: field Robson, $20.00; Allen anan, 00; Jas. GREAT TRUSTEE HONORED An-auto load of -members' from Ponemah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, of Nevada City, motored to Lincoln Tuesday evening to attend a reception given in honor of Great Trustee Nettie Gildersleeve of this city. Members were present from Auburn and Roseville also. Mrs. Gil‘dersleeve was presented a beautiful bouquet of American Beauty roses and a dainty gift. A delicious banquet and program were enjoyed. Permits ote street with a crew of eight men'. has completed the sidewalk on one side and a half on the other side with four pieces under construction andj about 4,000 feet of pavement laid. . The work was a little late in starting but sidewalks have been laid on Nevada, Grove, and Boulder streets and Park avenue besides many smaller pieces in other parts of the city. It is felt Nevada City should now apply at once for free mail delivery as the ctiy is practically on a _ par! with Grass Valley in street improve-. ments. The proposition was brought . to the attention of the post office . department about a year ago and! recommendations were to lay side-. walks on Nevada, Coyote and Grove streets. The three streets and much additional work will be completed . on the 10th. If asked, federal officials will make an inspection and in all robability free mail delivery} should be started July 1 next year. William Mitchell in charge, of W PA work in the district states 70 men are now employed on different projects in the county. Progress on several projects was handicapped some during the summer when the number of men dwindled to between 30 and 40 men. They secured other work. As cold weather comes on and extra wok is completed men are re-. Sidewalk Completion Free Mail Delivery in Nev. City The city and WPA project on Coy{turning and Mr. Mitchell expects 100 men. The Nevada City project will close Friday, December 10, and will be resumed next spring if the city chooses to continue as there will be about 60 days left in the work project. Men laid off on this project are being absorbed by the road project in Supervisor Joe Frank’s distric’ which started November 26. Thirty men are working between Cherokee and North Columbia. : The Nevada Irrigation District has a WPA _ project which started November 11 on the Parker tract near Greenwood cemetery northwest of Grass Valley, laying pipe lines to supply water in that section. The N. I. D. completed the smaller of twe reservoirs on Banner Ridge south of Nevada City and the second one was stopped by storms. Wet slippery ground prevented. use of drag lineequipment in ditch digging. These reservoirs supply water to the four Grass Valley reservoirs and also supply water to residents of Banner Ridge who did not have water before. Many new homes have been built in this section in the last few months among them being Traffie Officer D. Kitts Trucks transport the men to and from work from Nevada City and Grass Valley each morning and evening. ‘the theatre would present SCOUTS PREPARE FOR SNOW SPORT, CAMP PAHATSI Winter camp bulletins were reae to the local Scoutmasters during this past week for distribution . to Scouts for the Council Snow Sports Camp at Pahatsi December 26 to 30. Already some of the Scoutmasters are asking for additional bulletins to supply the demand for; application blanks. Indications point . to a capacity camp of 75 or 80. Last year 55 enjoyed the five days of skiing and snow sports at the 8th} annual winter camp. Last week Camp Chairman L. H. Reynolds and H. Ricksecker journeyed to camp to set up the light plant its permanent location and do electric wiring. It is hoped good weather next week end will permit another group of men completing, as far as possible the water system and caretakers accomodations. Older scouts are planning to get camp in readiness for the snow season. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GETS READY FOR XMAS At the meeting of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce held Monday affairs in evening several interesting were taken care of, In response to a request from the Nevada City Woman’s Civic Club presented by Mrs. Robert Nye and Mrs. R. J. Bennetts, as representatives of the club, the club was granted the privilege of holding their regular meetings -in the Chamber of Commerce _ rooms. The club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The chamber also voted to give five dollars towards the community Christmas which the Civic Club again sponsoring this year. William L. Tamblyn, manager of the Nevada Theatre announced that a free matinee for the children of Nevada City on Christmas afternoon. Mrs. James Penrose and Mrs. C. E. Parsons were appointed to take charge of sponsoring the ‘Living Christmas Trees’* in Nevada City. The chamber as usual will have the big ‘‘watch dog’’ Christmas tree near the entrance to town on the Nevada City-Grass Valley highway illuminated. is TESTING THE ESPERANCE The Yuba Goldfield Consolidated is testing the Esperance mine, located between Birchville and French Corral, The Esperance belongs to the San Juan Gold Mining company. NEIGHBORHOOD ISIN ARMS OVER NIGHT PROWLERS Prowlers in the Park avenueBoulder street district are again actThey were heard plainly Tuesevening in back yards and opening gates. Citizens in the district are thoroughly aroused and planning io take steps to protect their property. On the ive. day Tuesday night before Thanksgiving at about two o’clock thieves entered the basement of Mrs. Annie Browning’s . home. on Boulder street by pulling hinges loose and prying the padlock. A dog in the adpoining property gave the alarm and Mrs. Browning searched about only to see a car drive up and turn into Park avenue. About 15 minutes later she heard wood falling in the basement and thought it must be a cat moving about. When she attempted to open the basement door the next morning the door fell over striking her forehead. It had beer lightly"placed on its hinges. Fully two tiers of stove wood and a pile of chunks had been stolen. A few days before a new 16 foot ladder was taken from near the garage on her property. Guests visiting Mrs. Carl Johnson about a week ago in the evening are the latest to. suffer from the neighborhood gasoline raids. As they started to drive away from the curb they found their car. emptied of gas. GEORGE CURNOW IS SUMMONED George Curnow, aged 76 years, @ native of Cornwall, England, passed away at Nevada City yesterday morning after several week’s illness. As a young man he went to Columbia Hill with his parents, who lived and died in the little city. Several brothers also resided there and he was the last member of his family. He entered business in San Francisco remaining there until the earthquake. When he returned to Columbia Hill and retired to live many years. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his passing will be mourned by the close friends he made in life. Lg He leaves several nieces and nephews who reside in Nevada City and . Grass Valley. Funeral services: will be: held from Holmes . al Home chapel at 2 o'clock day afternoon with the Rey,

Thinking Out Loud H. M. L. —. The New York Times commenting on the cost of living states: _ In his letter to the Federal Trade Commission, President asks that agency to investigate reports that ‘‘monopolistic and other unwholesome methods of competition” have contributed to the ‘increase in the cost of living. which has occurred during the past year. Unquestionably, retail prices have been rising. The question before the Federal Trade Commission is to discover what part of this increase can properly be attributed to the prac-tiges of which the President speaks. Tt is possible that some part of this increasé is the result of monopolistic practices, and the Federal Trade Commission is the proper agency to discover how much, and to take action to halt such methods. But it would be a totally unrealistic picture of the course of events during the last four years which failed to take account of the extent "to which the policies of the Administration itself have been responsible for rising prices. The Administration devalued the dollar, specifically for the purpose of raising prices. It restrieted farm production, with the same end in view. It has worked consistently to increase wages and to shorten hours, two factors which necessarily enter into the making of prices. And it has been forced ‘by its own large expenditures to increase taxes. It ‘would be astonishing, in. these circumstances, if the cost of living had not mounted. The Federal government has found that the typical American family is buying a home, owns a 1935 automobile and goes to the; movies once a week. The earnings, living and spending habits of 100,000 ‘‘average’’families living on farms, Villages, towns and cities throughout the United tates were studied to determine the ‘‘typical American Family.’’ The survey was made by the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Home Economies in 19 city communities, 140 villages and sixty six farm counties. A husband, wife and two children were found to comprise the typical family. The husband was found to work in a factory or. store for a weekly wage and the woman did her own housework. in Legislation to make labor unions “amenable to the laws which govern business generally’, and to empower municipal, state° or federal authorities to supervise the funds of all unions has been urged by a special ‘‘Rackets Grand Jury” after seven months’ investigation in’ New York. The jury’s presentment included a summary of investigation of labor racketeering, and said in this connection: “We are not unmindful of the fact that, frequently, unscrupulous labor leaders disregard not only the rights of the employer but the freedom of will of the men whom they purport to help. These conditions must be rectified, as they are costly alike to both industry and labor, and can, concgivably, unless checked, encompass their ruin. “Tf local authorities remain inacnot only invasion of private but the indivadual’s freehis livelitive, property, dom of action in making hood is outraged by such official action. Therefore, government supervision, municipal, state or Federal, must be exercised over the funds and disbursements of all unions in order to protect the employees @nd the citizenry at-large, and most of all, appropriate legislation should be enacted to make such parties amenable to the laws which govern business generally.” SEATS IN ROSE BOWL FOR U. C. ALUMNI BERKELEY, Dec. 2.—-Alumni of the University of California expectRoosevelt j *2, { evada City Nu COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA gget ton From the Californian, March 15, 1848: The Liberty of the Press consists in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for justifiable ends, — Alexander HamilVol. At, No. 95. The County Seat Paper NEVADA CITY. CALIFORNIA _The¢ Gold Center __ FRIDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1937. Preparations for the big community card party to be held one week from this evening, December 10, elementary school are moving forin the auditorium of tthe new ward satisfactorily, according to the chairman, Mrs. James Penrose, who met with her committee in her home last Monday evening. The event is in the nature of a benefit for the addition to Seaman’s Lodge in Pioneers park, which is now used as a home for the Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts. Mrs. L. B. Gregory and Mrs, E. T. ‘Bonner were appointed a committee to. obtain door and score prizes. There will be tables for whist, mah jongg and contr§ct and auction bridge. Groups of Camp Fire girls and Scouts will sell tickets, which are to be sold at 50 cents each. Mrs. Keuseff, Camp Fire guardian stated that she and her girls would provide decorated window cards for advertising the event. Scoutmaster Elmer Marriott stated that his troop would enEighty Tables N eeded. for Community Party deavor to sell a considerable num.ber of tickets. Walter Carlson and Joe O’Neill were appointed a committee on tables and seating arrangements. In this connection Mr. Carlson stated that the school is provided with an ample number of chairs for the event. A call will be issued for the loan of card tables, both on the part of individuals and organizations. It is expected that at Beis 80 tables will be needed. This is the first biz community event to be held in the auditorium of the new elementary school. It is given under the auspices of the Wom-, an’s Civic club, the Rotary club, the Native Sons, the P. T. A. and the Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl organizations. Members of the committee which are w6rking for the success of this event are Mrs. James Penrose, chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gwin, Mrs. Thelma Keuseff, ‘Mrs. L. B. Gregory, Mrs. A. W. Hoge, Walter Carlson, Joe O’Neill, Elmer Marriott, Wallace Leslie, H. M. Leete and Mrs. E. T. Bonner. NEVADA COUNTY RELIEF BUDGET TAKES BIG JUMP Nevada for the current fiscal year is or $47,322 than its expenditures for relief purcounty’s welfare budget greater by 60 per cent, actual poses, during the preceding year, according to a study of 1937-38 budget allowances of California counties for welfare, made puwblic by California Taxpayers’ association. The county plans to spend $126,600 for aid to the needy aged, blind, and orphans, and for care of county indigents, compared with $79,278 during 1936-37, the association found. -Budget allowances for the needy aged amount to $100,800 compared with last year expenditures of $57,654; an allowance of $4,800 has been set up for the blind, compared to expenditures of $3,540 during the preceding year; $8,000 is budgeted for: orphans aid, where $7,704 was spent last year, while aid to county indigents the so-called ‘‘unemployables,” is estimated at $11,000 compared with expenditures of $10,172 in 1936-37. The budget allows $2,000 for administrative expense, compared with $208 for that purpose last year, the association found. “The cost of aid for aged, blind, and orphans is divided between the federal, state and county governments. This fact, the association pointed out, gives many persons the easy feeling that they are escaping most of the cost. This is véry far from the truth. about a dollar and a half into the federal treasury for every dollar that comes back in federal grants. Contributions from the state to the counties merely come out of other taxes paid by the same people. The state share of aid to the aged blind and orphans comes out of the sales tax, the state income tax, the insurance premium tax, and other state taxes paid by every individual in the state who earns. or spends money. The county share is carried by property taxpayers. There is no greater nor more dangerous fallacy than the belief that somebody else pays for relief.” SCHOOL DISTRICTS INVOLVED IN SUIT Distriet Attorney” Vernon Stoll spent Wednesday in San Francisco. He attended a civil suit concerning ing to receive ticket applications for the Rose Bowl game between Califor. nia and Alabama by virture of their . membership in the California Alumni Association, should receive their application blanks by December 6. Those who have moved since last July, when compiled by the A. S. U. C. Ticket Comniittee, probably will not receive their applications, since they are non-forwardable. These alumni and any others failing to receive their blanks, should write or wire the California Alumni Association, Berkeley school address lists were last! stating their case. both Nevada City school districts. Morando and Reed brought — suit against Rollin Meyers and both districts. The school district filed a cross complaint against Meyers then Meyers demurred against the cross complaint. Stipulations were the demurrer be sustained. Ten days were granted to amend the cross complaint. Mrs. William Maguire went to the ‘bay district before Thanksgiving and is visiting her daughter and son. She may remain until after the Christmas holidays. California pays. COUNTY CHAMBER TS DISCUSSED BY ROTARY CLUB Moving pictures of scenic Mexico were shown Wednesday at/the luncheon meeting of the Rotary — club. There was no formal am but the members discussed feasibility of forming a county chamber of commerce, in wh ch Nevoda City and Grass Valley Chambers would join to create an effective body for the advancement of all county § interthe ests. : Some method of extending the present: traffic: safety campaign to include road courtesies, such as drivoff the pavement to give those wishing to make speed an opportunity to pass. L. L. Larrabee called attention to the fact that out-of-date drivrs who ar driving under 40 miles an hour frequently accord this eourto motorists who are following ing tesy them. H. M. Leete, president, called upcommittee heads for reports of activities. Dr. RB. W. Hummelt, of the crippled childrens stated that his attention n called to the need of crippled children in this on their chairman committee had not bee aid for district. Following the meeting, the board of directors met and voted donations to the White Christmas sponsored by the Woman’s Civic club, and to the Red Cross. Tt is good news that Mrs. B. C. Fraser of Boulder street and mother of Engineer Ronald Fraser, who has been quite ill for about three months much improved in health. any Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meher of Carson City arrived Tuesday to visit their dawghter, Mrs. Paul Lane and Mr Lane until after Christmas. REELECTED Mis. Portia F. Moss of Auburn, Tuesday was re-elected secretary of the California Teachers’ Association, Northern Section. She was unopposed on the ballot. Mrs. Moss was first elected to the position in 1931, and is now completing her third term im office, CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

ORDINANCE W. F. Reddy and Walter Carlson, representing the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the city trustees at their regular meeting last evening. Roddy and Carlson were on the committee of the chamber to obtain signatures of petitioners who wished the city to purchase the Daniels buildings at the corner of Pine and Commercial streets and wished to report the city trustees action and view point back to the Chamber of Commerce at the next meeting. They pointed out to the trustees the need for the removal of the building, stressing the dangers at that corner to pedestrians, motorists and particularly school children, The city trustees were interested but unable to take action as there are no available funds in the city treasury at this time to make the purchase of the ‘building. Sheriff Carl J. Tobiassen appeared and presented an ordinance which would assist in arresting drunken persons in public places or preparing to drive away in ears. He stated it has also_been presented to Grass Valley. Ptacer and Butte counties and Marysville have adopted this ordinance which not only assists an officer but protects a liquor lecensee. Russell B. Farley, supervising state liquor control officer, made a short talk favoring the ordinance, as also did Captain Joe Blake of the highway patrol. Mayor Ben Hall stated the ordinance would be considered by the city attorney and a report to the council on it. S. Dodson of the Piety Hill district appeared and asked that a sewinstalled near the home of Campbell. Three houses could be served by it It was recommended that a septic tank to serve’ these houses be instailed as it would take over -1,000° feet of sewer line to put in the regular service and the city would be unable to finance that at this time. Council members will inspect the district with a view of putting in the septic tank. The-following bills were ordered paid: er be Mrs. GENERAL FUND L. P. Bigelow $100.00; Gar$135.00; Geo. H. CalH. S. Hallett, $150.$100.00; Dr. Roesner $40.00; Mrs. Emma Foley $12.50; Miles P. Coughlan $12.50 Peter Zdurick $132.00; C. H. Niania $106.00; W. S. Mitchell $78.00; SB: Doris: $53.30;-C. A. McPhe rson $14.48: W. G. Robson $3.36; Max Solaro $1.00; Nevada Irrigation District —— Pac. Gas and Electric Co. $265.05; H. S. Hurst $8.00; C. F. Hurst $8.00; Lloyd White $108.00; Ted Sigourney $117.00; Louis Colombo $14.00; Walter Halleit $44.00;. Marvin Young $42.00; Ray Worthley $40.00; John Kron $44.00; Robt. Graham $40.00; Wesley Fuge $24.00; Nick Sandow $112.50; Ray Wilde $112.50; Tom White $94.50; Geo. W. Gildersleeve $6.18; Nevada City Nugget $39.00; A. L. Sauvee $17.20; Alpha Stores Ltd. $153.49; Wm. Williamson $10-82; C. H. Clelland $8.95; Clarks Garage $2.86; Nevada City Garage $1.85; General Petroleum Co. $13.15; J. W. Shebley. $10.01; Reita Curnow $407.06:; Capital Stamp Co. $5.89; Patrick Moore Klinker $3.17; John Furino $8.50; Crane Co. $33.01; R. E. Harris $6.45; (Ed Christensen $52.38: General Petroleum Co. $4.86;; Howard Penrose $3.50; Miners Foundry and Supply Co. $31.60; Helbach Motors $5.68; Rodgers Couley and Hale $7.00; Bancroft Whitney Co. $4.64; Tahoe Sugar Pine Co. $5.05; Pac. Tel and Tel Co. $9.95; Dr, A. H. Tickell $10.00; Edward R. Bacon $7.51; George—Bros: $7.62; Nevada Co Lumber Co. $404.99; Edward R. Bacon $120.50; Marysville Tractor and Equipment Go. .2.154.25. FIRE FUND Max Solaro $51.50; Miners Foundry.and Supply Co. $4.58; Pac. Tel. and Tel. Co. $4.20. R: field Robson, $20.00; Allen anan, 00; Jas. GREAT TRUSTEE HONORED An-auto load of -members' from Ponemah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, of Nevada City, motored to Lincoln Tuesday evening to attend a reception given in honor of Great Trustee Nettie Gildersleeve of this city. Members were present from Auburn and Roseville also. Mrs. Gil‘dersleeve was presented a beautiful bouquet of American Beauty roses and a dainty gift. A delicious banquet and program were enjoyed. Permits ote street with a crew of eight men'. has completed the sidewalk on one side and a half on the other side with four pieces under construction andj about 4,000 feet of pavement laid. . The work was a little late in starting but sidewalks have been laid on Nevada, Grove, and Boulder streets and Park avenue besides many smaller pieces in other parts of the city. It is felt Nevada City should now apply at once for free mail delivery as the ctiy is practically on a _ par! with Grass Valley in street improve-. ments. The proposition was brought . to the attention of the post office . department about a year ago and! recommendations were to lay side-. walks on Nevada, Coyote and Grove streets. The three streets and much additional work will be completed . on the 10th. If asked, federal officials will make an inspection and in all robability free mail delivery} should be started July 1 next year. William Mitchell in charge, of W PA work in the district states 70 men are now employed on different projects in the county. Progress on several projects was handicapped some during the summer when the number of men dwindled to between 30 and 40 men. They secured other work. As cold weather comes on and extra wok is completed men are re-. Sidewalk Completion Free Mail Delivery in Nev. City The city and WPA project on Coy{turning and Mr. Mitchell expects 100 men. The Nevada City project will close Friday, December 10, and will be resumed next spring if the city chooses to continue as there will be about 60 days left in the work project. Men laid off on this project are being absorbed by the road project in Supervisor Joe Frank’s distric’ which started November 26. Thirty men are working between Cherokee and North Columbia. : The Nevada Irrigation District has a WPA _ project which started November 11 on the Parker tract near Greenwood cemetery northwest of Grass Valley, laying pipe lines to supply water in that section. The N. I. D. completed the smaller of twe reservoirs on Banner Ridge south of Nevada City and the second one was stopped by storms. Wet slippery ground prevented. use of drag lineequipment in ditch digging. These reservoirs supply water to the four Grass Valley reservoirs and also supply water to residents of Banner Ridge who did not have water before. Many new homes have been built in this section in the last few months among them being Traffie Officer D. Kitts Trucks transport the men to and from work from Nevada City and Grass Valley each morning and evening. ‘the theatre would present SCOUTS PREPARE FOR SNOW SPORT, CAMP PAHATSI Winter camp bulletins were reae to the local Scoutmasters during this past week for distribution . to Scouts for the Council Snow Sports Camp at Pahatsi December 26 to 30. Already some of the Scoutmasters are asking for additional bulletins to supply the demand for; application blanks. Indications point . to a capacity camp of 75 or 80. Last year 55 enjoyed the five days of skiing and snow sports at the 8th} annual winter camp. Last week Camp Chairman L. H. Reynolds and H. Ricksecker journeyed to camp to set up the light plant its permanent location and do electric wiring. It is hoped good weather next week end will permit another group of men completing, as far as possible the water system and caretakers accomodations. Older scouts are planning to get camp in readiness for the snow season. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GETS READY FOR XMAS At the meeting of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce held Monday affairs in evening several interesting were taken care of, In response to a request from the Nevada City Woman’s Civic Club presented by Mrs. Robert Nye and Mrs. R. J. Bennetts, as representatives of the club, the club was granted the privilege of holding their regular meetings -in the Chamber of Commerce _ rooms. The club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The chamber also voted to give five dollars towards the community Christmas which the Civic Club again sponsoring this year. William L. Tamblyn, manager of the Nevada Theatre announced that a free matinee for the children of Nevada City on Christmas afternoon. Mrs. James Penrose and Mrs. C. E. Parsons were appointed to take charge of sponsoring the ‘Living Christmas Trees’* in Nevada City. The chamber as usual will have the big ‘‘watch dog’’ Christmas tree near the entrance to town on the Nevada City-Grass Valley highway illuminated. is TESTING THE ESPERANCE The Yuba Goldfield Consolidated is testing the Esperance mine, located between Birchville and French Corral, The Esperance belongs to the San Juan Gold Mining company. NEIGHBORHOOD ISIN ARMS OVER NIGHT PROWLERS Prowlers in the Park avenueBoulder street district are again actThey were heard plainly Tuesevening in back yards and opening gates. Citizens in the district are thoroughly aroused and planning io take steps to protect their property. On the ive. day Tuesday night before Thanksgiving at about two o’clock thieves entered the basement of Mrs. Annie Browning’s . home. on Boulder street by pulling hinges loose and prying the padlock. A dog in the adpoining property gave the alarm and Mrs. Browning searched about only to see a car drive up and turn into Park avenue. About 15 minutes later she heard wood falling in the basement and thought it must be a cat moving about. When she attempted to open the basement door the next morning the door fell over striking her forehead. It had beer lightly"placed on its hinges. Fully two tiers of stove wood and a pile of chunks had been stolen. A few days before a new 16 foot ladder was taken from near the garage on her property. Guests visiting Mrs. Carl Johnson about a week ago in the evening are the latest to. suffer from the neighborhood gasoline raids. As they started to drive away from the curb they found their car. emptied of gas. GEORGE CURNOW IS SUMMONED George Curnow, aged 76 years, @ native of Cornwall, England, passed away at Nevada City yesterday morning after several week’s illness. As a young man he went to Columbia Hill with his parents, who lived and died in the little city. Several brothers also resided there and he was the last member of his family. He entered business in San Francisco remaining there until the earthquake. When he returned to Columbia Hill and retired to live many years. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and his passing will be mourned by the close friends he made in life. Lg He leaves several nieces and nephews who reside in Nevada City and . Grass Valley. Funeral services: will be: held from Holmes . al Home chapel at 2 o'clock day afternoon with the Rey,