June 7, 1940 (8 pages)

Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. Nevada City N COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA 4 in t ; with ifiable ends. ton. pera ae From the Californian, ee March 15, 1848: be Liberty of the Press consists the right to publish the Truth, zood motives and for just-. H —-A‘exander HamilWe note that the Supreme Court of the United States has decided that school children must salute the Stars and_ Stripes, whenever state laws relating to the conduct of schools” require them to do so. We do not “hold” with laws which make flag saluting mandatory, for either adults or children, but since this is now the law of the land we bow to the will ‘of the majority, represented on the Supreme Bench. We have preferred to think that children properly brought up in patriotic families would instinctively salute the flag. In other words their salute should rise from the heart rather han be compelled by statute. We recall quite clearly that when Prohibition was the law of the land, and we do not make this a boast, that for thirteen long years we refused all cups that cheered because, we thuught the law should be obeyed. The one exception was a glass of blackberry cordial, which an elderly old-fashjoned neighbor had brewed or dis; tilled, whichever-it-is,-and which he had a legal right to do. We drank that blackberry cordial and remember it still quite gratefully as happening in that era of the Great Thirst. We yielded, or the flesh weakened, because we were certain it was not bootleg. Those who bought liquor from bootlesgers were of ‘course, morally just as guilty as the bootleggers. So now that children are compelled in California and some other states by law to. salute the flag, we cheerfully acquiesce, though we do think, if this law is a good one for children it should be still a better one for adults. Adults, including the fanatically religious, and dumb parents who teach their children NOT to salute the flag,” are legally under no compulsion to do so themselves. This reminds us that often those people who are most vociferous in their patriotic sentiment neglect to raise Old Glory over their own homes on patriotic holidays, either because they have no flag in the house, or because their flag manners are reserved for the street corners rather than for common use in their homes. ‘The Nugget offers in a large advertisement on page 6 of this issue to remedy this condition in any home that lacks a flag. We do not, however, make flag owning or flag waving a criterion of patriotism. ‘Some of the most pious folks we have known had no Bible in their homes, and “some, even if they had, were unable to read it intelligently. We think for instance that a man who pays his debts, maintains kindly with his neighbors, who, on all election days, goes to the polls and votes his honest convictions, and who brings his children up to be good citizens, is proving his love of his country, which is his patriotism, just as well and perhaps better than the chap who becomes hysterical when some other citizen forgets to salute the flag. Like as not.the hysterical chap hasn’t a flag to bless himself with. ‘Curfously enough we _ suspect that Holy Rollers are not really religtous, and by the same token, sus.pect racuous boasters of patriotlism, really do not know what patriotism is. The humble alien who comes to this country, masters our language, prepares himself by hard study of our history, our Constitu_ tion and our laws to become a citizen, and finally passes the tests pefore our tribunals, and becomes a citizen, often is far more a patriot than native born citizens, who, to paraphrase the poet’s thought, assume the virtue of patriotism, even though they have it not. In .this connection anyone in Nevada City can recall quite clearly that two years ago an organization, acting in the sacred name of American labor, set out to destroy the livelihood of all other workers in Nevada County who refused to join their ranks. This organization made a great display of Old Glory. The same is true of the Bundsters in New York. All subversive, organizations make a great show of the flag, hiding beneath its starry folds, just as rats hide in the bowels of the most splendid ships upon the seas. Patroitism, the real love of one’s country, is something far deeper than words, something of which relations ~ (Continued on Page Two) Vol. 14, No. 46. NEVADA CITY, CALIF Sno ie Gold ie iter FRIDAY, JUNE qs 1940. a The oo Seat Paper RED CROSSHAS . Commencement Week DOUBLED QUOTA, N.C. SHARE $800 By ALICE MOORE The minimum goal of the American Red Cross War Relief drive has been doubled, making it $20,000,000 and our Nevada City district quota is now $800. Five million or more refugees in France are looking to us for help. Among them are thousands of pitiful, hungry, lost children whose parents have been killed by airplane bombs. Our American Red Cross organization in France is working with and through the Belgian, Dutch. French and English Red Cross, as well as other groups, all doing heroic service in the tremendous problem of caring for over five million home‘less, hungry, terrified persons, many of them wounded or sick, most with lacerated feet from walking sixty to’ eighty miles in three, four or five days. Prompt distribtition of supplies and moneys contributed by the American people has brought expressions of gratitude from various national organizations in Burope in a position to cable or write. We on our part who cannot fail to want to help to the utmost of our ability, must feel grateful that all that we give is being distributed to the objects of our compassion not only 100 percent but enhanced by the devotion, the tenderness, and the skill of the tireless workers of all nationalities in France. j A considerable--portion of the $20,000,000 will necessarily be spent in this country for such equipment as ambulances, field hospitals and surgical instruments, as well as as for garments and hospital supplies. Arrangements have been made to purchase surplus food products at half price. All French and British steamship companies . are earrying Red Cross cargoes without charge, and of course all customs duties are waived. One ship, the McKeesport, to be known as “‘the mercy ship”’ has been chartered by the Red Cross. Some supplies have been purchased in Great Britain. Humanity is pitted against Inhumanity, and Humanity must win! Give—and give again! Do not fail! NEW DAM SITE IS PROPOSED ON’ AMERICAN RIVER Colonel Lincoln B. Chambers, United States district war department announced in Sacramento engineer, -this week a survey may be made in the near future or a new debris dam site on the Middle Fork of the American River near Auburn, Placer county. Colonel Chambers said the earth and rock slide, which stopped construction of the Ruck-A-Chucky Dam in February, was so serious the cost of completing the project at this point is prohibitive. Although the substitution of an earth fill dam for the concrete barrier also has been discussed, Chambers said the possibility of changing to this type is remote. “We will probably undertake an immediate survey for a new site in the vicinity,” he said, ‘‘and then resume construction from the beginning as soon as possible.” ‘(Chambers said the final decision as to how the project will be carried on will be made by war department officials in Washington. A complete report on the garth slide situation has been sent to the Chief of the United States Engineers;— in Washington by 1. KE. Burks, engineer in charge. The George Pollock Construction Company of Sacramento had started work on the dam. The original dam was designed as a barrier for debris to carry on hydraulic mining operations and is one of several such projects for which money was appropriated by congress through the efforts of Congressman Harry L. SEnglebright of Nevada City. Mining Man Here— Fred Cole, prominent mining man of Pasadena, is in Nevada (City on business pertaining, to the Valley Mines in Willow Valley in which he is interested. From County Superintendent of Schools Walter Carlson the following list of Nevada county schools, teachers and their graduates was secured: Bear graduates are Thelma Vivian Virginia Likes Wilson. Blue Tent—Mrs. teacher. George A. Nelson, ‘ate. Chicago Park — Mrs. Weeks, instructor. Gladys Muenks and Nadine Hawkins, graduates. Clear Creek—-Miss Howlin and her graduates are Dessie Hill, Vern Medearis, Peggy ‘Quayle, Lydia Smith. Floriston — Mrs. Cavitt, teacher. Jesse Shelton, graduate. Forest Springs—Mrs. Groom. Helene Arceneaux, Bessie Desselle, RobRiver—Miss Rolph and her Elsie Leak and Doran Lydia Gleason, graduert Rowe, Bertha Sweeney, graduates. French Corral—Mrs. Leal. Walter Brownng, Albert MHoskings, Elma Leal, graduates. . Kentucky Flat—-Mrs. Beck. Mary Cosgrove, graduate. : Lime Kiln—Miss Wiggins. Jeanne Otto, Mildred Tibbs, graduates. Mariposa—Mrs. Sargent. Leonard McMullin, Robert Ryan, graduates. North San Juan—Miss Dunleavy. Charles Carter, Betty McQuinn, Elvin Kessler, Bobby Olander, graduates. In the County Schools Oakland —Mrs. Atkins. Donald Boreham, Roberta Deschwanden, Jo-; seph Day, Robert Laughlin, Roberta Rouebta, LaVerne Scriven, Bessie Vassgon, William Wasley, Lloyd Wheeler, graduates. Pleasant Valley — Miss Mulcahy. Alfreida Kneebone, Bonnie Brooks, Jacqueline Perrin, Martin Thompson, Everett Webber, graduates. Rough and Ready—-Miss Reader. LeRoy Allen, Billingsley Beatie, Ida Davis, Jack Eder,’Charles Sadley, Adale Simpson, graduates. Spenceville—Mrs. Hamon. Vernon Nightengale, graduate. Truckee—Mr. Nelson. Betty Bick, David Bolender, Samuel Costa, August Esola, Renee Hart, Violet Holgate, George Kamp, Peggie ' Miser, Nick Sassarini, William Watters, Richard Weeks, graduates. Union Hill—iMrs. Mounday. Louis Bultez, Delbert Fuller, Charlie Gilbert, graduates. Robert Hopkins, Violet Hutton, Evelyn Pointon, Theodora Ransdall, Donald Williams, ,Mickey Tarbuck, graduates. Washington—Mrs. Mannix. Richard Pena, Edward Williams, graduates. 1 Wolf—Mrs. Brown. Carolyn Butler graduate. Mooney Flat Emergency — Mr. Rath. Robert Clarkson, Mavis Hodges, Betty Johnson, Francis Phillips. Fifty six boys and girls in the elementary school last night graduated from the ‘eighth grade and are now ready to become next year’s “frosh”’ in the high school. The commencement ceremonies were. held in the school’s auditorium. Three graduated from You Bet and ‘Sweetland schools which are in the Unified District. ‘First was an address of welcome by Rolene Shearer . which elicited much well deserved aplause. The program for the evening follows: _One act play, ‘““Elmer’’, Beatrice T: McNeil. Cast of Characters Jeanie Collier—Lotus Wales. Janie her twin—Patracia Doughtrey. Susan Collier—younger sister, Betty Jane Rore. Mrs. Collier—Jeanne Titus. Elmer Collier—Stephen Martin. Fanny Belle, the maid—-Ruth Richerson. Hubert Smith— Robert Sharpe. Russell Jamison—Robert Christian. Miss Pinney, seamstress—Katherine Kennedy. Stage—Ernest Helme, Don Dougherty. 'Prompter, Lowetta Miller. Musical ensemble, Ralph Smith, directing. Long, Long ‘Ago, Home Sweet Home. Violins: Tywala Smart, Irvin Wells, Mar June Herboth, Jean Reilly, Joan Hefelfinger, Dorothy ‘Barach, Barbara Dougherty, Dannan Woosley, Ronald Shaw, Pauline Kan. Cellos: Ruth Libbey, Billy Brownfield. Piaon: Roellene Shearer. Piano solo: “Scarf Dance”’ Chaminade. Roelene Shearer. Vocal selections. Mrs Marian Libbey, director. 1 Finlandia, Sibeliu;, 8th grade choir members. 2 Memories, Van Alystine, Bill Tobiassen and class. 3 Be The Best of Whatever You Are—Bill Tobiassen, solo. Presentation of class of 1940— Cecil Klee. Presentation of D. Coughlin. Members of. Class of 1940 Dorothy Abas, (Fred Angelini, Thomas Barry, Ruth Bernard, Valda Bishop, John Blaich, Virginia Bonebrake, Helen Butz, ‘Kathryn Childers, Robert Christian, LaVerne Cur‘ry, Robert Deschwanden, Don Dougherty, Patricia Dougherty, Lloyd Dunlap, Roy Dunlap, Kenneth Egbert, Betty Fissell. . Stanley Foreman, Dan Garber, Geraldine Garesio, Dale Green, Bill Hallett, Ernest Helme, Bill Jones, Sherrie Karkling, ‘Katherine Kennedy, Robroy Kistle, June Koivisto, Alvin Lewis, Bob Lystrup, Stephen Martin, Leonard McClintock,:Lowetta Miller, Bob Molthen, Mildred Moore. Harry Owens, Joe Owens, Eva ‘diplomas—Miles Fifty Six Boys And Girls Graduate From Elementary School Pobley, ‘Glen Ponticelli, © Arnold Price, Ruth Richerson, Betty Rore, Rose Santinelli, Betty Sattler, Doris Shannon, Bob Sharpe, Roellene Shearer, James Simmons, Jeanne Titus, Bill Tobiassen, Russell Waechter, Lotus Wales, Bob Wulf, Marion Yuen, Adeline Zupancis. You Bet school, Eileen Euleberg, Carrie Slack. Sweetland, Arnold M. Sauer. COMMENCEMENT TONIGHT AT NEV. CITY HI SCHOOL The sixty first annual commencement exercises of the Nevada City high school will be held this evening in the high school auditorium. The program will consist of the following: Processional during which the graduates will be seated. Invocation by the Rev. H. Thomas Pateman, rector of Trinity church. ‘“The Outlook in Industry,” by William Wagner, president of the senior class. “‘“Learning for ‘Living,’ by Margie Clark. Musical selection by a stringed octet. Orchestra ‘selection directed by Ralph Smith. ‘“‘Functioning Citizenship,” an address by Richard Pease. “Life Begins in 1940’ by Jane Bennett. Selections by the high school chorus, directed by Mrs. Marion Libbey, including the following: “Lord’s Prayer’ by Mallotte, ‘‘Cherubin” by Gretchaninoff, ‘I Love Life’ by Mana-Zucca. Presentation of Class and Awards by H. E. Kjorlie. : Presentation of Diplomas by Miles D. Coughlin, Benediction by the Rev, David Ralston. Recessional. Here are the names of those who will receive their diplomas tonight: Frank Angelini, Patricia Arbogast, Bernice Bankus, Adrianne Barnhart, Jane Bennett, Bob Carr, Margie Carter, Marilyn Chapman, Hobert Childers, Margie Clark, Dennis Coughlin, Melvin Creedman, Katherine Davis, Hal Draper, Oscar Engstrom, Bernice Garber, Marian Gwin, Charlot Karkling, Jack Hornsby, Kathleen Lair. George McCartney, John ‘McLeod, Carol Merrill, Betty Morgan, Margaret Norton, William Norton, Margaret Odegaard, Bette Mulholland, Richard Pease, Barbara Phariss, Claire Randall, William Rickard, Frank Roberts, Robert Schmidt, Laverne Smart, Elizabeth Smith, J. C. Smith, . MUNICIPAL FOOL TO OPEN THIS NOON e Due to the closing of local school the Nevada City park commisSion decided to open the municipal swimming fool a day earlier in. order that the young folks might enjoy themselves> Walter Hallett life guard, has cleaned the pool and made several improvements. The pool will be open from 12 noon to 8 o’clock in the evening. Children and students can swim free but charges will be made for lockers. JULY FOURTH PLANS MATURING Plans for the July Fourth celebration in Nevada City going forward. It is learned that street, decorations will be up by June /17. The Pacific Gas and Electric company will put up the lights at the same time. Max Solaro is making 1,000 torches to be used in a gala parade on the evening of the third when the Clampers and C. H. M. A. will have charge of the joyous time. Thomas Coan will represent the Clampers and Bill Esterly, the C. H. M.A. Frank Davies who is assisted by Sheriff Carl Tobiassen, is making headway on parade plans. One unit will consist of about a dozen horsemen in the Sheriff’s Posse. It is stated some of the fine horses from the Errol MacBoyle’s Loma_ Rica Rancho have been secured for the Fourth parade. These beautiful horses are always an attraction. Davies said plans are to make the celebration patriotic. Two or three outside bands have been secured. It is learned that $750 has been secured for the celebration so far. John F. Fortier, finance chairman, working with Sheriff Tobiassen, canvassed business houses recently and received donations of $349.50. The sum of $175 was by the Chamber of Commerce from the last dance in Armory Hall and the city council has donated $100. It is estimated there will be $50 more from other sources. gy The question of a place to dance is proving a problem and the need of a new hall is keenly felt. Suggestions have been made to build an open air dance platform for the Fourth, which could be used through the summer. , The Chamber of Commerce has bumper stripsannouncing the 4th celebration in Nevada City. Several cars already carry the placards. STATE FIRE CAMPS FOR NEVADA COUNTY State Division of Forestry crews under Ranger W. F. Sharpe were called to French Corral Wednesday to extinguish a fire on the Jack Culver property. The fire started along the road side supposedly from a cigarette. Three acres of ground was burned over and a small out building worth about $25 was destroyed. The firemen arrived in time to save two other buildings worth $500 each. The new pumper truck and a tank truck were used. Several men were added to the local camp this week. There are now 17 men at camp. Sharpe will open a new camp at Higgins Corners next week. Camps will be opened at Columbia Hill and Shady Creek soon. Tent houses will be constructed for the crews of four or five men in each camp. CERTIFICATES ISSUED TO FIRST AID JUNIORS Under the direction of Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger certificates of having completed the junior course in Red Cross instruction in first aid have been granted to the following: Tom Barry, Valda Bishop, John Blaich, Helen Butz, Robert Christian, Laverne Curry, Roy Dunlap, Kenneth Egbert, Betty Fissell, Stanley Foreman, Dan Garber, Geraldine Garesio, Ernest Helme, Bill Jones, Sherrie-Karkling, Katherine Kennedy June Kiovisto, Robert Kistle, Robert Lystrup, Leonard McLinlock, Mildred Moore, Robert Moulthen, Eva Pobvley, Glenn Ponticelli, Ruth Richerson, Betty Rore, Rose Santinelli, Doris Shannon, Robert Sharpe, Betty Sattler, Jimmie. Simmons, Bill Tobbiasen, Dorothy Abas, Adeline Zupancis, Marion Yuen, Bob Wolff, Lotus Wales, Russell Wechler. Lolinda Soga, George Strach, Pearl Strach, William Wagner, Luburn Williams, Doreen Watson. . . 9 . iw} “f, ACNES GUILD ARG REPAIRS TO TRINITY CHURCH St. Agnes Guild me meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. E. E. Baker, discussed plans for giving a benefit card party in the gardens of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Parsons on June 20. The committee making arrangements for this event are Mrs. Parsons, chairman, Mrs. B. M. R@éctor, Mrs. Paul Kemper, Mrs. Charles Elliott-and Mrs; .J.-A.Flet-. cher. Money derived from the party will be devoaed to church repairs. Later in the summer it is proposed to give a buffet supper. The guild voted $5 to the Red Cross. Mrs. Taylor of Marysville gave an interesting address on the work women are doing in the Episcopal church. Miss Freeland followed with the story of the work women are doing, making Braile books for the blind. Tea was served by the hostess assisted by a committee consisting of Mrs. E. C. Uren, Mrs. Charles Elliott, Mrs. A. B. Innis and Mrs. J. D. Rafferty. This was the last meeting of the summer season. The next will take place in September. Mrs. Betsy . Fuller of Marysville, an aunt of Mrs. Barker was a guest of the guild yesterday. MANY MATTERS CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL Nevada City council members met last evening and considered a number of affairs pertaining to the city. Councilman Davies stated during the evening’s session he believed 2 change should be made in the chief of police post. Dr. John Ivey, new member of the board, said ‘I believe so, too,’’ but the matter was an called to a vote. Council Frank Davies suggested a monthly report. be submitted by the chief of police on arrests and fines. Davies complained of the $19 food bill_ for city prisoners during May without remuneration of any consequence in the way of fines. Chief Robson said the arrests were of men without means and ‘‘you cannot get blood out of a turnip.” The council’s suggestion was that in the future monthly reports from both the chef of police and city judge be given the board. The council granted Chief Robson’s request to have his annual two week’s vacation this month. Chief of Police W. G. Robson reported Bud Kyle of the Cardinal Market reported he would not pay the $25 quarterly license if the city did not have a state licensed meat inspector, Dr. J. R. Topic, who was recently selected for, the work does not have a state license to inspect the meat. Kyle claims he would lose a large amount of business as he would not be able to sell meat in Grass Valley. It was learned the city did not have to pay sales tax on goods purchased but an addifavit is given that it is a city purchase. Dr. B. W. Hummelt sent in a@ Trequest. that he might erect an office on the lot across from Mrs. C. B. Connor’s apartment house on Main street and owned by George Carter. . . It was learned that one or two Sacramento firms bringing foods in-~ payments on the last quarterly installment. City Clerk George Calanan was instructed to get license rates in Grass Valley and submit his report to the city council. Councilman Irving Seaman asked for another light near the corner of Clark and Sacramento streets as the street is very dark at the Hieronimus home. It was decided to reimburse Dr. Stuart and Muscardini for a small strip of their lots damaged by work done on the WPA project on the lower Grass Valley road. After — some discussion plans were made to ~ submit the plans for a city garage — back to the city hall into a WPA project and have the building and re— cently installed gas tank surrounded — by a fire proof building. Herbert Hallett street superintendent -was requested to remove . large rock just within the weste city limits and on the road leadin (Continued to Page Hight) to this city had failed to complete -

Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. Nevada City N COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA 4 in t ; with ifiable ends. ton. pera ae From the Californian, ee March 15, 1848: be Liberty of the Press consists the right to publish the Truth, zood motives and for just-. H —-A‘exander HamilWe note that the Supreme Court of the United States has decided that school children must salute the Stars and_ Stripes, whenever state laws relating to the conduct of schools” require them to do so. We do not “hold” with laws which make flag saluting mandatory, for either adults or children, but since this is now the law of the land we bow to the will ‘of the majority, represented on the Supreme Bench. We have preferred to think that children properly brought up in patriotic families would instinctively salute the flag. In other words their salute should rise from the heart rather han be compelled by statute. We recall quite clearly that when Prohibition was the law of the land, and we do not make this a boast, that for thirteen long years we refused all cups that cheered because, we thuught the law should be obeyed. The one exception was a glass of blackberry cordial, which an elderly old-fashjoned neighbor had brewed or dis; tilled, whichever-it-is,-and which he had a legal right to do. We drank that blackberry cordial and remember it still quite gratefully as happening in that era of the Great Thirst. We yielded, or the flesh weakened, because we were certain it was not bootleg. Those who bought liquor from bootlesgers were of ‘course, morally just as guilty as the bootleggers. So now that children are compelled in California and some other states by law to. salute the flag, we cheerfully acquiesce, though we do think, if this law is a good one for children it should be still a better one for adults. Adults, including the fanatically religious, and dumb parents who teach their children NOT to salute the flag,” are legally under no compulsion to do so themselves. This reminds us that often those people who are most vociferous in their patriotic sentiment neglect to raise Old Glory over their own homes on patriotic holidays, either because they have no flag in the house, or because their flag manners are reserved for the street corners rather than for common use in their homes. ‘The Nugget offers in a large advertisement on page 6 of this issue to remedy this condition in any home that lacks a flag. We do not, however, make flag owning or flag waving a criterion of patriotism. ‘Some of the most pious folks we have known had no Bible in their homes, and “some, even if they had, were unable to read it intelligently. We think for instance that a man who pays his debts, maintains kindly with his neighbors, who, on all election days, goes to the polls and votes his honest convictions, and who brings his children up to be good citizens, is proving his love of his country, which is his patriotism, just as well and perhaps better than the chap who becomes hysterical when some other citizen forgets to salute the flag. Like as not.the hysterical chap hasn’t a flag to bless himself with. ‘Curfously enough we _ suspect that Holy Rollers are not really religtous, and by the same token, sus.pect racuous boasters of patriotlism, really do not know what patriotism is. The humble alien who comes to this country, masters our language, prepares himself by hard study of our history, our Constitu_ tion and our laws to become a citizen, and finally passes the tests pefore our tribunals, and becomes a citizen, often is far more a patriot than native born citizens, who, to paraphrase the poet’s thought, assume the virtue of patriotism, even though they have it not. In .this connection anyone in Nevada City can recall quite clearly that two years ago an organization, acting in the sacred name of American labor, set out to destroy the livelihood of all other workers in Nevada County who refused to join their ranks. This organization made a great display of Old Glory. The same is true of the Bundsters in New York. All subversive, organizations make a great show of the flag, hiding beneath its starry folds, just as rats hide in the bowels of the most splendid ships upon the seas. Patroitism, the real love of one’s country, is something far deeper than words, something of which relations ~ (Continued on Page Two) Vol. 14, No. 46. NEVADA CITY, CALIF Sno ie Gold ie iter FRIDAY, JUNE qs 1940. a The oo Seat Paper RED CROSSHAS . Commencement Week DOUBLED QUOTA, N.C. SHARE $800 By ALICE MOORE The minimum goal of the American Red Cross War Relief drive has been doubled, making it $20,000,000 and our Nevada City district quota is now $800. Five million or more refugees in France are looking to us for help. Among them are thousands of pitiful, hungry, lost children whose parents have been killed by airplane bombs. Our American Red Cross organization in France is working with and through the Belgian, Dutch. French and English Red Cross, as well as other groups, all doing heroic service in the tremendous problem of caring for over five million home‘less, hungry, terrified persons, many of them wounded or sick, most with lacerated feet from walking sixty to’ eighty miles in three, four or five days. Prompt distribtition of supplies and moneys contributed by the American people has brought expressions of gratitude from various national organizations in Burope in a position to cable or write. We on our part who cannot fail to want to help to the utmost of our ability, must feel grateful that all that we give is being distributed to the objects of our compassion not only 100 percent but enhanced by the devotion, the tenderness, and the skill of the tireless workers of all nationalities in France. j A considerable--portion of the $20,000,000 will necessarily be spent in this country for such equipment as ambulances, field hospitals and surgical instruments, as well as as for garments and hospital supplies. Arrangements have been made to purchase surplus food products at half price. All French and British steamship companies . are earrying Red Cross cargoes without charge, and of course all customs duties are waived. One ship, the McKeesport, to be known as “‘the mercy ship”’ has been chartered by the Red Cross. Some supplies have been purchased in Great Britain. Humanity is pitted against Inhumanity, and Humanity must win! Give—and give again! Do not fail! NEW DAM SITE IS PROPOSED ON’ AMERICAN RIVER Colonel Lincoln B. Chambers, United States district war department announced in Sacramento engineer, -this week a survey may be made in the near future or a new debris dam site on the Middle Fork of the American River near Auburn, Placer county. Colonel Chambers said the earth and rock slide, which stopped construction of the Ruck-A-Chucky Dam in February, was so serious the cost of completing the project at this point is prohibitive. Although the substitution of an earth fill dam for the concrete barrier also has been discussed, Chambers said the possibility of changing to this type is remote. “We will probably undertake an immediate survey for a new site in the vicinity,” he said, ‘‘and then resume construction from the beginning as soon as possible.” ‘(Chambers said the final decision as to how the project will be carried on will be made by war department officials in Washington. A complete report on the garth slide situation has been sent to the Chief of the United States Engineers;— in Washington by 1. KE. Burks, engineer in charge. The George Pollock Construction Company of Sacramento had started work on the dam. The original dam was designed as a barrier for debris to carry on hydraulic mining operations and is one of several such projects for which money was appropriated by congress through the efforts of Congressman Harry L. SEnglebright of Nevada City. Mining Man Here— Fred Cole, prominent mining man of Pasadena, is in Nevada (City on business pertaining, to the Valley Mines in Willow Valley in which he is interested. From County Superintendent of Schools Walter Carlson the following list of Nevada county schools, teachers and their graduates was secured: Bear graduates are Thelma Vivian Virginia Likes Wilson. Blue Tent—Mrs. teacher. George A. Nelson, ‘ate. Chicago Park — Mrs. Weeks, instructor. Gladys Muenks and Nadine Hawkins, graduates. Clear Creek—-Miss Howlin and her graduates are Dessie Hill, Vern Medearis, Peggy ‘Quayle, Lydia Smith. Floriston — Mrs. Cavitt, teacher. Jesse Shelton, graduate. Forest Springs—Mrs. Groom. Helene Arceneaux, Bessie Desselle, RobRiver—Miss Rolph and her Elsie Leak and Doran Lydia Gleason, graduert Rowe, Bertha Sweeney, graduates. French Corral—Mrs. Leal. Walter Brownng, Albert MHoskings, Elma Leal, graduates. . Kentucky Flat—-Mrs. Beck. Mary Cosgrove, graduate. : Lime Kiln—Miss Wiggins. Jeanne Otto, Mildred Tibbs, graduates. Mariposa—Mrs. Sargent. Leonard McMullin, Robert Ryan, graduates. North San Juan—Miss Dunleavy. Charles Carter, Betty McQuinn, Elvin Kessler, Bobby Olander, graduates. In the County Schools Oakland —Mrs. Atkins. Donald Boreham, Roberta Deschwanden, Jo-; seph Day, Robert Laughlin, Roberta Rouebta, LaVerne Scriven, Bessie Vassgon, William Wasley, Lloyd Wheeler, graduates. Pleasant Valley — Miss Mulcahy. Alfreida Kneebone, Bonnie Brooks, Jacqueline Perrin, Martin Thompson, Everett Webber, graduates. Rough and Ready—-Miss Reader. LeRoy Allen, Billingsley Beatie, Ida Davis, Jack Eder,’Charles Sadley, Adale Simpson, graduates. Spenceville—Mrs. Hamon. Vernon Nightengale, graduate. Truckee—Mr. Nelson. Betty Bick, David Bolender, Samuel Costa, August Esola, Renee Hart, Violet Holgate, George Kamp, Peggie ' Miser, Nick Sassarini, William Watters, Richard Weeks, graduates. Union Hill—iMrs. Mounday. Louis Bultez, Delbert Fuller, Charlie Gilbert, graduates. Robert Hopkins, Violet Hutton, Evelyn Pointon, Theodora Ransdall, Donald Williams, ,Mickey Tarbuck, graduates. Washington—Mrs. Mannix. Richard Pena, Edward Williams, graduates. 1 Wolf—Mrs. Brown. Carolyn Butler graduate. Mooney Flat Emergency — Mr. Rath. Robert Clarkson, Mavis Hodges, Betty Johnson, Francis Phillips. Fifty six boys and girls in the elementary school last night graduated from the ‘eighth grade and are now ready to become next year’s “frosh”’ in the high school. The commencement ceremonies were. held in the school’s auditorium. Three graduated from You Bet and ‘Sweetland schools which are in the Unified District. ‘First was an address of welcome by Rolene Shearer . which elicited much well deserved aplause. The program for the evening follows: _One act play, ‘““Elmer’’, Beatrice T: McNeil.

Cast of Characters Jeanie Collier—Lotus Wales. Janie her twin—Patracia Doughtrey. Susan Collier—younger sister, Betty Jane Rore. Mrs. Collier—Jeanne Titus. Elmer Collier—Stephen Martin. Fanny Belle, the maid—-Ruth Richerson. Hubert Smith— Robert Sharpe. Russell Jamison—Robert Christian. Miss Pinney, seamstress—Katherine Kennedy. Stage—Ernest Helme, Don Dougherty. 'Prompter, Lowetta Miller. Musical ensemble, Ralph Smith, directing. Long, Long ‘Ago, Home Sweet Home. Violins: Tywala Smart, Irvin Wells, Mar June Herboth, Jean Reilly, Joan Hefelfinger, Dorothy ‘Barach, Barbara Dougherty, Dannan Woosley, Ronald Shaw, Pauline Kan. Cellos: Ruth Libbey, Billy Brownfield. Piaon: Roellene Shearer. Piano solo: “Scarf Dance”’ Chaminade. Roelene Shearer. Vocal selections. Mrs Marian Libbey, director. 1 Finlandia, Sibeliu;, 8th grade choir members. 2 Memories, Van Alystine, Bill Tobiassen and class. 3 Be The Best of Whatever You Are—Bill Tobiassen, solo. Presentation of class of 1940— Cecil Klee. Presentation of D. Coughlin. Members of. Class of 1940 Dorothy Abas, (Fred Angelini, Thomas Barry, Ruth Bernard, Valda Bishop, John Blaich, Virginia Bonebrake, Helen Butz, ‘Kathryn Childers, Robert Christian, LaVerne Cur‘ry, Robert Deschwanden, Don Dougherty, Patricia Dougherty, Lloyd Dunlap, Roy Dunlap, Kenneth Egbert, Betty Fissell. . Stanley Foreman, Dan Garber, Geraldine Garesio, Dale Green, Bill Hallett, Ernest Helme, Bill Jones, Sherrie Karkling, ‘Katherine Kennedy, Robroy Kistle, June Koivisto, Alvin Lewis, Bob Lystrup, Stephen Martin, Leonard McClintock,:Lowetta Miller, Bob Molthen, Mildred Moore. Harry Owens, Joe Owens, Eva ‘diplomas—Miles Fifty Six Boys And Girls Graduate From Elementary School Pobley, ‘Glen Ponticelli, © Arnold Price, Ruth Richerson, Betty Rore, Rose Santinelli, Betty Sattler, Doris Shannon, Bob Sharpe, Roellene Shearer, James Simmons, Jeanne Titus, Bill Tobiassen, Russell Waechter, Lotus Wales, Bob Wulf, Marion Yuen, Adeline Zupancis. You Bet school, Eileen Euleberg, Carrie Slack. Sweetland, Arnold M. Sauer. COMMENCEMENT TONIGHT AT NEV. CITY HI SCHOOL The sixty first annual commencement exercises of the Nevada City high school will be held this evening in the high school auditorium. The program will consist of the following: Processional during which the graduates will be seated. Invocation by the Rev. H. Thomas Pateman, rector of Trinity church. ‘“The Outlook in Industry,” by William Wagner, president of the senior class. “‘“Learning for ‘Living,’ by Margie Clark. Musical selection by a stringed octet. Orchestra ‘selection directed by Ralph Smith. ‘“‘Functioning Citizenship,” an address by Richard Pease. “Life Begins in 1940’ by Jane Bennett. Selections by the high school chorus, directed by Mrs. Marion Libbey, including the following: “Lord’s Prayer’ by Mallotte, ‘‘Cherubin” by Gretchaninoff, ‘I Love Life’ by Mana-Zucca. Presentation of Class and Awards by H. E. Kjorlie. : Presentation of Diplomas by Miles D. Coughlin, Benediction by the Rev, David Ralston. Recessional. Here are the names of those who will receive their diplomas tonight: Frank Angelini, Patricia Arbogast, Bernice Bankus, Adrianne Barnhart, Jane Bennett, Bob Carr, Margie Carter, Marilyn Chapman, Hobert Childers, Margie Clark, Dennis Coughlin, Melvin Creedman, Katherine Davis, Hal Draper, Oscar Engstrom, Bernice Garber, Marian Gwin, Charlot Karkling, Jack Hornsby, Kathleen Lair. George McCartney, John ‘McLeod, Carol Merrill, Betty Morgan, Margaret Norton, William Norton, Margaret Odegaard, Bette Mulholland, Richard Pease, Barbara Phariss, Claire Randall, William Rickard, Frank Roberts, Robert Schmidt, Laverne Smart, Elizabeth Smith, J. C. Smith, . MUNICIPAL FOOL TO OPEN THIS NOON e Due to the closing of local school the Nevada City park commisSion decided to open the municipal swimming fool a day earlier in. order that the young folks might enjoy themselves> Walter Hallett life guard, has cleaned the pool and made several improvements. The pool will be open from 12 noon to 8 o’clock in the evening. Children and students can swim free but charges will be made for lockers. JULY FOURTH PLANS MATURING Plans for the July Fourth celebration in Nevada City going forward. It is learned that street, decorations will be up by June /17. The Pacific Gas and Electric company will put up the lights at the same time. Max Solaro is making 1,000 torches to be used in a gala parade on the evening of the third when the Clampers and C. H. M. A. will have charge of the joyous time. Thomas Coan will represent the Clampers and Bill Esterly, the C. H. M.A. Frank Davies who is assisted by Sheriff Carl Tobiassen, is making headway on parade plans. One unit will consist of about a dozen horsemen in the Sheriff’s Posse. It is stated some of the fine horses from the Errol MacBoyle’s Loma_ Rica Rancho have been secured for the Fourth parade. These beautiful horses are always an attraction. Davies said plans are to make the celebration patriotic. Two or three outside bands have been secured. It is learned that $750 has been secured for the celebration so far. John F. Fortier, finance chairman, working with Sheriff Tobiassen, canvassed business houses recently and received donations of $349.50. The sum of $175 was by the Chamber of Commerce from the last dance in Armory Hall and the city council has donated $100. It is estimated there will be $50 more from other sources. gy The question of a place to dance is proving a problem and the need of a new hall is keenly felt. Suggestions have been made to build an open air dance platform for the Fourth, which could be used through the summer. , The Chamber of Commerce has bumper stripsannouncing the 4th celebration in Nevada City. Several cars already carry the placards. STATE FIRE CAMPS FOR NEVADA COUNTY State Division of Forestry crews under Ranger W. F. Sharpe were called to French Corral Wednesday to extinguish a fire on the Jack Culver property. The fire started along the road side supposedly from a cigarette. Three acres of ground was burned over and a small out building worth about $25 was destroyed. The firemen arrived in time to save two other buildings worth $500 each. The new pumper truck and a tank truck were used. Several men were added to the local camp this week. There are now 17 men at camp. Sharpe will open a new camp at Higgins Corners next week. Camps will be opened at Columbia Hill and Shady Creek soon. Tent houses will be constructed for the crews of four or five men in each camp. CERTIFICATES ISSUED TO FIRST AID JUNIORS Under the direction of Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger certificates of having completed the junior course in Red Cross instruction in first aid have been granted to the following: Tom Barry, Valda Bishop, John Blaich, Helen Butz, Robert Christian, Laverne Curry, Roy Dunlap, Kenneth Egbert, Betty Fissell, Stanley Foreman, Dan Garber, Geraldine Garesio, Ernest Helme, Bill Jones, Sherrie-Karkling, Katherine Kennedy June Kiovisto, Robert Kistle, Robert Lystrup, Leonard McLinlock, Mildred Moore, Robert Moulthen, Eva Pobvley, Glenn Ponticelli, Ruth Richerson, Betty Rore, Rose Santinelli, Doris Shannon, Robert Sharpe, Betty Sattler, Jimmie. Simmons, Bill Tobbiasen, Dorothy Abas, Adeline Zupancis, Marion Yuen, Bob Wolff, Lotus Wales, Russell Wechler. Lolinda Soga, George Strach, Pearl Strach, William Wagner, Luburn Williams, Doreen Watson. . . 9 . iw} “f, ACNES GUILD ARG REPAIRS TO TRINITY CHURCH St. Agnes Guild me meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. E. E. Baker, discussed plans for giving a benefit card party in the gardens of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Parsons on June 20. The committee making arrangements for this event are Mrs. Parsons, chairman, Mrs. B. M. R@éctor, Mrs. Paul Kemper, Mrs. Charles Elliott-and Mrs; .J.-A.Flet-. cher. Money derived from the party will be devoaed to church repairs. Later in the summer it is proposed to give a buffet supper. The guild voted $5 to the Red Cross. Mrs. Taylor of Marysville gave an interesting address on the work women are doing in the Episcopal church. Miss Freeland followed with the story of the work women are doing, making Braile books for the blind. Tea was served by the hostess assisted by a committee consisting of Mrs. E. C. Uren, Mrs. Charles Elliott, Mrs. A. B. Innis and Mrs. J. D. Rafferty. This was the last meeting of the summer season. The next will take place in September. Mrs. Betsy . Fuller of Marysville, an aunt of Mrs. Barker was a guest of the guild yesterday. MANY MATTERS CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL Nevada City council members met last evening and considered a number of affairs pertaining to the city. Councilman Davies stated during the evening’s session he believed 2 change should be made in the chief of police post. Dr. John Ivey, new member of the board, said ‘I believe so, too,’’ but the matter was an called to a vote. Council Frank Davies suggested a monthly report. be submitted by the chief of police on arrests and fines. Davies complained of the $19 food bill_ for city prisoners during May without remuneration of any consequence in the way of fines. Chief Robson said the arrests were of men without means and ‘‘you cannot get blood out of a turnip.” The council’s suggestion was that in the future monthly reports from both the chef of police and city judge be given the board. The council granted Chief Robson’s request to have his annual two week’s vacation this month. Chief of Police W. G. Robson reported Bud Kyle of the Cardinal Market reported he would not pay the $25 quarterly license if the city did not have a state licensed meat inspector, Dr. J. R. Topic, who was recently selected for, the work does not have a state license to inspect the meat. Kyle claims he would lose a large amount of business as he would not be able to sell meat in Grass Valley. It was learned the city did not have to pay sales tax on goods purchased but an addifavit is given that it is a city purchase. Dr. B. W. Hummelt sent in a@ Trequest. that he might erect an office on the lot across from Mrs. C. B. Connor’s apartment house on Main street and owned by George Carter. . . It was learned that one or two Sacramento firms bringing foods in-~ payments on the last quarterly installment. City Clerk George Calanan was instructed to get license rates in Grass Valley and submit his report to the city council. Councilman Irving Seaman asked for another light near the corner of Clark and Sacramento streets as the street is very dark at the Hieronimus home. It was decided to reimburse Dr. Stuart and Muscardini for a small strip of their lots damaged by work done on the WPA project on the lower Grass Valley road. After — some discussion plans were made to ~ submit the plans for a city garage — back to the city hall into a WPA project and have the building and re— cently installed gas tank surrounded — by a fire proof building. Herbert Hallett street superintendent -was requested to remove . large rock just within the weste city limits and on the road leadin (Continued to Page Hight) to this city had failed to complete -