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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

February 26, 1932 (6 pages)

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THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET, CALIFORNIA l a ‘AR superior ‘court venire was arawa this week by Superior Judge Ragtan Tuttle, to report\March 1 Whe cases of John Spagnoli, @harced with “an assault’ with a @eadiy weapon, and Steve Sodja, charged with driving an°automobile while intoxicated, are to be heard @a these dates, and both have demanded a jury trial. The jury venire follows: ‘Wevada Township: Mrs. E. Shurtaeff, Thomas N. Coan, Joseph W. Way, Mre. Lina M. Towle, Michael MM. Coughlan. Grass Valley Township: Prator, Louis E. Sleeman, Josiah Aadrew, Charlies H. Mill, J. David Binkieman, Charles H. Elster, Mrs. . ether H. Schwartz, Agnes M. Gampbell, Wm. E. Parsons, Fred J. Dennelly, Joseph oD. Archibald, Stephon C. Harvey, Henry J. Sny@er, Willis E. Peasless, Louis R. Merky, Peter Johnson, B. L. Van ‘TDezer, Albert W. Quick, ’ August Welfe, Charies P. Gudge, Mrs. Terega V. Mulroy. Beugh and Ready Township— “Themas Hocking. Hdttle York Township—David H. Jemes, Charlies H. Gearhart. , Mureka Township—aA. C. Travis. GRAND Dance JOYLAND Formerly LE BARR MEADOWS Grass Valley Saturday, Feb. '27 And Every Two Weeks Thomas Now Under New Management ~ Direction J. S. Sparks of Portland, Oregon Featuring BATTLE-O-MUSIC 2—BANDS—9 Oregon “ROGUES” vs. Ted White's “CALIFORNIANS — DOOR PRIZES — Prize Waltz Prize Fox Trot MIDNITE JAMBOREE RED LEMONADE N‘EVERYTHING ,during which time GOVERNOR ROLPH WILL DEDICATE TRAIL MONUMENT. . Widespread publicity. has been toric Marker commemorating _ the discovery—of gold in Placer County. along the. famous Path of Gold Trails of “49. The ceremony which will take place at noon on Saturday, under the auspices of the Tri-County Federation. of Womens Clubs of Placer Nevada and El Dorado Counties, will be the unveiling of an attractive marker donated by Alta California, Ine., located on a spot a few feet from where the historical event took place, by Governor James Rolph, Jr. f The Governor will be the guest of honor at the luncheon served in the Auburn High School auditorium by the Wednesday Club of Appiegate, and after the ceremony will continue on his way to Lake Tahoe where he is to be the honorary official of the National Ski Tournament being conducted to the sports carnival by Senator Bert Cassidy. Numerous two column cuts and the story of the event were released to the metropolitan papers by the publicity department of Alta California, Inc., and the press clippings show this to be one of the . publicized events of the year for the gold counties, Placer, Nevada and El Dorado. A big turn out should be on hand to greet the Governor, and to establish the importance of the historicak\value of the days:of ’49 in this rs jof/ tourist travel to California to sée the 1932 Olympic Games, thousands wil want to review the “Land of ’49”’ and tell the story of their visit to the historic empire of gold which created the first influx of travelers, out the world. Radio publicity over K F B K takes the form of a fifteen minute program on Friday night, February 26th, at 7 P. M. which will tell the story and give three musieal numbers all in keeping with the Saturday’s celebration. SUPERIOR COURT Last Friday was a busy day for Superior Court Judge Raglan Tuttle He issued the following orders: Norton vs. Adams— Demurrer overruled. Defendant given ten days to answer. C. H. Munro vs. Mary E. Langley —HMotion for new trial argued and respective parties granted time to file briefs. ‘R. D, McAfee vs. J. M. Hoff—Demurrer.continued to March 4th. Estates of Elizabeth Williams, Elizabeth Kahl, Guptave Schmidt, deceased—-Hearings continued until March 4th. ; Est. . William S. Partridge, deceaged—-Adminigtratrix discharged given to the dedié¢ation of the His-. MRS. PARSONS TO HEAD ARBOR DAY ACTIVITIES HERE With Mrs. Luther » Burbank as honorary chairman. of Arbor Day, California is planning a tree-planting tribute to the memory of the immortal’ “plant wizard’ on his birthday anniversary, March 7th. Arbor Day activities are being sponsored by the Outdoor Christmas Tree Association of California and a plea is being sent to garden clubs, women’s organizations, “civic groups schools, chambers, of commerce and other civic: organizations .to plant outdoor Christmas trees suitable for outdoor decoration in future years, on Luther Burbank’s birthday. © According to Claresgce F. Pratt, State president’ of the Outdoor Christmas Tree Association, reports received from scores of organizations which are planning Arbor Day observances indicate that several thousand trees will be planted that day along our State Highways, in public parks and other appropriate places. A number of organizations will make thé California Arbor Day the occasion for tree-planting in honor of the Washington Bicentennial in cooperation with the pro‘gram of the American Tree Association to plant 10,000,000 trees throughout the Nation this year. The director of thé Outdoor Christmas Tree Association, for this district is Mrs. Charles E. Parsons of Nevada City. Mrs. Parsons has been active in this work: and has taken a course in forestry and tree planting. Her husband is the owner of the famous Gillette Nursery of Nevada City and she takes an active part ih assisting in the study of the different species of trées, plants and shrubs. MINING BRIEFS making its later fame ring through-. = Has Eye Injured— W. G. Weaver, river miner on the South Yuba, lost an eye Tuesday when struck in the face by a streel drill. He was taken to a Grass Valley hospital where surgical attion was given him. Edw.—Salaney,formerly_ofCalaveras County representing large eastern capital, was here looking over mining property. Ralph Bender of San Francisco, International Mining Engineer, and newly elected mining °appraiser, expects to be here some two weeks viewing property. L. E. Stine of San Francisco was & week end visitor in Nevada City. W. V. Wilson, former Alleghany mining man, and George Frye of Palo Alto, registered at the National Hotel last week end. Mr. Samuel Beber of San Francisco was a recent business visitor in Nevada City. Est. Gerad Crispin, deceased— Entire estate distributed to widow: Grass Valley Garage vs. Green— rcs v "Se repair department ‘is in skillful hands. _ We do our repair work ‘right.”” Net we my tharge only a aiace price for the ‘good : ing in your — It should be cleaned every é FING To Wm. 4H. ‘Pringle, mineralogist form San Francisco, was here doing some: extensive work connected. with mining. George Nightengale, mining man of Goodyears Bar, spent a couple of days in Nevada City, and was registered at the National Hotel. James Grimes, who is interested in the American Flag Mine near the Alaska property on Oregon Creek, is spending a few days in Nevada City. 0
Native Sons Install Officers— New officers were installed Tuesday night by Hydraulic Parlor, No. 56, Native Sons of the Golden West. The new staff includes Arthur Davis, president; Verne Gleason, first vicepresident; Frank Davies, second vice-president; Watt Watters, thira vice-president; Dr. C. W. Chapman, recording secretary; George Neagle, financial secretary; A. H. Craig. trustee; Thomas G. Richards, treasurer; R. A. Eddy, marshal; B. J. Kilroy, inside sentinel; E. J. Baker, outside sentinel. Hearing continued to Mar. 4th. Est. George Fletcher, deceased— . Agnes. Barry named administratrix. Est. of Richard Quick, deceased— Estate set aside to widow. Est. of Alice Belle Girard, deceas: ed—-Will admitted to probate. Francis J. Girard appointed executor. Est. Frank G. Brown, deceased— Fred M. Brown appointed administrator. Est. -G. J. Schmidt; “deceased— Decree establishing due notice to creditors, : Est. John Fantone, deceased— Lila M. Champion, public administrator, appointed administratrix, J. W. O'Neill appointer appraiser. Est. John Doltar,. deceased— Final account settled and estate distributed. : Est. U. S. Othet, deceased—Final account ‘settled and granted. Est John For.man, Sale of real estate confirmed. Est. Fred C.Norton, deceased— Final account approved and distribution ordered,' Guardianship. *. Martin ) Francis Beebe—J. Estelle si] sureties released. NEWS IN BRIEF May Open Store— : C. S. (Wilson, dry goods. merchant of Roseville who recently opened a branch store in Grass Valley, was in Nevada “City yesterday morning. Wilson was: looking for a location for a Nevada City branch, he announced. He expects to return here in a few. days and may complete arrangements for opening a store here. Teacher's Father.Dies— Michael Curnéen, father of A. Richard Curneen, instruetor in the Grass Valley schools, died at his home in Crescent City Wednesday afternoon, according to word reeeived by the son. He and his wife left at once for Crescent City. Michael Curneen was 84, a native of Queenstown, Ireland. Power -Line Completed— -Linemeéent of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company have completed installation of a two-mile power line to the Boss Mine. The current was turned on last. Saturday, and early this week the machinery of the mine was under electric power. The mine is operated by the Bradley interesio, with Charlea J. Lyser in charge. ms . Jefferson Wilcoxson and jman Harry .Englebright. Old Deed Is Filed— A deed dated January 8, 1869, was placed on file with the county recorder here last week. It was made by George W. Applegate to involved land located im both Nevada and Placer counties. It was filed in connection with a _ right-of-way arant to the Nevada Irrigation Dis . —AT— jie if ‘NEVADA CITY Washington Portrait Given— : a Mrs. Ella M. Austin has presented a framed portrait of George Wash-. A Modern Hotel i in the ington to the Nevada City high school. The portrait is one of-several sent to Mrs. Austin by CongressNATIONAL. i FRIDAY— The Sundown Trail.” ‘“Fightiig With Buffalo Bill” and ‘’Splash.”’ SATURDAY— “Full Coverage.” *“Maderia, a Garden of. the Sea.” SUNDAY and MONDAY— “Conslation Marriage.” “Strife of the Party,”’ “One Good Turn,” and News. TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY— ow Cafe— ““M. L. Mitchell, proprietor f the distribution deceased— M Cafe’ on Bradstreet; is having the place renovated and attractively painted. A large refrigerating plant is soon to be installed. Born—To Mr. Meyer of Sacramento, at Jones Memorial Hospital, Grass Valley, twins, a son and daughter. The infant son died. Mrs. Meyer was formerly. Miss Betty Miller, daughter and Mrs. John of Mr. and Mrs: Fred Miller. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chapman, in Sacramento, Feb. 16, 1932, a daughter. Mrs. apman was formerly Miss Margaret Bouvier of Gold Flat. Mr. and Mra. Chapman are also former residents of Nevada City. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. P. Bigelow spent a few days recently with their daughter, Mrs. Anderson and family Ray Davis, employed with the Tahoe National’ Forest, has been confined to his home with an injured foot. Mrs. Charles E. Parsons visitor in Berkeley over week end. was a the last Judge spent last cisco. BAR MEADOWS DANCE TO OPEN TOMORROW J. B. Sparks, new dance manager announced last night that he had leased with an option to puy the La Barr Meadows Dance: Hall two miles south on the Auburn _ highway. Many improvements are being made including new novel lighting effects which will later include the famous mirror ball. This gives the effect of falling snow. The floor will be resurfaced, and many other improvements to add to the “joy. of the dancers. The new name_ will be known as Joyland in’ the future. Two bands are the big feature for the grand opening. The battle will be between the Oregon ‘‘Rogues” of Portland, Oregon, va; Ted White’s “Californians” of San Francisco. For a cash prize of $100.00. Everyone buying a_ ticket gets two votes which they use to vote for their favorite orchestra. Door prizes will be given to the first fifty couples in. A prize waltz, also a prize fox trot will be features of the evening with a big midnight jamboree: Come. all prepared to have the time of your life and you will not be disappointed. The dances will be presented only every two weeks, the next dance being March 12th. : ed EDDIE LEONG Fresh Fruits and Vegetables FRESH FISH All Kinds of Mellons. and Mrs. Raglan Tuttle week end in San ‘FranFree Delivery i % Heledediotedb detedeslojeteteitesdieietetes NATIONAL MARKET THE BEST FOR ALWAYS. LESS _ Phone 302 ‘Nevada City /Ascharged ~ Serie tinge rietie tie ene ey: “Ladies of the Big House.” _ “Children of the Sun,”’ and News. THURSDAY— “Reckless Age.”” News and Comedy. 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