March 10, 1950 (8 pages)

Se Social and 8—The Nevada City Nugget, Friday, March 10, 1950 . Loren Hill to Speak Before High School PTA Today Loren Hill, ‘assistant state forest ranger, will discuss the “Historical Comparison of Conserva: tion” this afternoon at a regular meeting of the Nevada City High School Parent-Teachers association at the high school. The program will start at 2:40 p.m. Hill will project a motion picture entitled’ “Adventures of /a Junior Raindrop.” Don Knowlton, state ranger, ‘is co-ordinator of California Conservation week program, being observed this week. Knowlton in highlighting today’s program declared, “Our forests are one of our most valuable and beautiful assets to Nevada county. Let’s keep them clean and beautiful.” Mrs. Hazel Estes, president of the association, said the nominating committee will report and also serve refreshments age the meeting. Talented Nevada City” high school students will entertain at the meeting. Rae Buster will accompany the violins of Sandra Pease, Koreen Buster, Doris Ward, Carolyn Keith, Joe Waechter and Alice Hansen playing “Falling Leaves” and “Dancing Dolls.” _ Koreen Buster will play “Two Guitars” as a violin solo. The students are under the direction of Franz Luschen. Sarah Charonnst Honored ° By Laurel Parlor, NDGW The past presidents’ fund was presented to Mrs. Sarah Charonnat at the regular meeting: of Laurel, Parlor No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West, held at the Odd Fellows hall, Nellie Clark, assisted by Effie Goering, marshall, presented the gift in recognition of Mrs. Charonnat’s two consecutive terms as president. President Dolores Har. ris presided at the meeting. Cards were played during the social hour .and lovely prizes were awarded. Light refreshments were served. A program recognizing St.‘ Patrick’s Day is being arranged for the next meeting to be held on Wednesday. Refreshments will be served in the banquet room following the social hour. Church Notes Grace Lutheran Church Grass Valley Walter C. Rubke, pastor Sunday school, 10, a.m. Divine worship, 11 a.m. The} sermon will be based on God’s word, Luke 11: 14-28. The Ladies’ Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. T. McGuire Tuesday afternoon: For transportation call 643R or 62R11. Methodist Church Mill and Broad Streets George C. Pearson, pastor 9:45 a.m., Church school with instruction. for all ages. 11 a.m., Morning worship, Sermon, “Bread.” Second sermon of four on the Lord’s Prayer. 7:30 p.m., Evening worship, beginning studies . of the world’s great religions, ° Christian Science Church Christian Science Society of Nevada City holds services every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the church, 114 Beulder street. Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8 p.m. “Substance” is the subject of the Christian Science lesson-sermon for Sunday, with the golden text taken from Ecclesiastes: “I}: know that whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it” (3:14). Citations comprising the sermon, from the Bible and from the Christian Science textbook, ‘Sci‘ence and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, will include the following: Psalms: “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast’’ (33:6, 8, 9). Science and Health: “Spirit, God, has created all in and of Himself. Spirit never created matter. There is nothing in Spirit out of which matter could be made, for, as the Bible decl without the Logos, the Aeon or = Word of God, ‘was not anything made that was made.’ Spirit is the only substance, the invisible ‘ and indivisible infinite God” (p. 335). ~ Founders Day Program Held by N.San Juan PTA A committee of four to organize a Boy Scout troop in North San Juan was chosen at a Founders day program of the North San Juan Parent-Teachers association held at the schoolhouse. Douglas Buckbee, Frank Alderman, R. C. Hill and Ed J. Kohler volunteered. The selection followed projection of a motion picture about the scout trail to citizenship presented by Ray Ewan, Auburn, scout executive of Tahoe council. Preceding the pictures a potluck dinner was served with music furnished by Mrs. G. Wilson. Mrs. Frank Alderman was chosen president of the organization for 1950. Other officers elected were Mrs. George McQuinn and Mrs. Wilson, vice president; Mrs. John Phelan, secretary; and Mrs. Charles Hammon, treasurer. Fa Clayre Lipman Named President of BPWC Mrs. Clayre Lipman was elected president of Nevada City Business_and Professional Women’s club "Wednesday evening at a meeting at the home of the outgoing president, Mrs. Adelaide Reilly. Other officers named were Mrs. Betty Leiter, first vice president; Mrs. Wanda Lageson, second vice president; Mrs. Georgina O’Connor, third vice president; Miss Frances Mason, secretary; and' Mrs. Thelma Butz,’ treasurer. Plans were made to: entertain the 1950 girl gsaduates of Nevada City high school at Deer Creek Inn. Mrs. Adele Sturtevant will be in charge of arrangements. The elub yoted $5 contribution to the Red Cross, ““Stardust’’ Theme of High School Junior Prom “Stardust” will-be the theme of the junior prom scheduled for Friday, March 24. The entire class will help in decorating although Joe Griggs, Kent Walker, Jim Branson, Joanna Godfrey and Rae Buster head the committee. The refreshments committee is headed by Audrey Foote and co‘chairmen of tickets and programs are Lillie Sassamon and Roy Draper. This is one of Nevada City high school’s two formal dances and friends and patrons ef the class are invited and usually attend the colorful affair in great numbers. St. Canice Parish Card Party Planned March 15 St. Canice Catholic parish is planning a benefit St. Patrick’s card party Wednesday evening, at 8 p.m. at the Elks hall. Tickets may be obtained at the door. There will be numerous game prizes, many donated by local merchants and two valuable door prizes. Whist, bridge, canasta, pinochle and other games may be played. Girls League Names Coriference Delegates Dolores Townsend, Joan Oje, Jennell Stinchfield, seniors; Pat Sturtevant, Sandra Pease, juniors; and Pat Burgin, sophomore, are delegates representing Nevada City high school Girls’ League at a conference at Richardson Springs Saturday and Sunday, March 18, 19. The girls are preparing a panel discussion with the help of Miss Evelyn Corr, on the subject, “Alcohol Problems of High School Students.” GARDENEERS GATHER Mrs. Harry Davis entertained the-Blue Tent Garden club Wednesday afternoon. An informal program. of: questions and answers' about early planting’ was the, highlight of the afternoon. . Mrs. William L. Davies :read several excerpts from “The Garden Guide.” Mrs. Kenneth Arbogast gave suggestions for cultivation of phlox. Assisting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Davis, served dainty refreshments. Mrs. Joe Delaney, a former resident of Blue Tent, motored from Colfax for the afternoon. The April ‘meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Miller, CSF ELECTS OFFICERS California Scholarship Federation branch at Nevada City high school elected Roy Draper, president; Dortha Smart, vice president; ‘and Pat Dames, secretarytreasurer for the second semester. ae 7 * s Initiation ceremony was held Tuesday. evening by Evangeline Chapter, Order.of the . Eastern ‘Star, with Charles and Genevieve Elliott presiding. Mrs. Elfriede Lawrence was in charge. of refreshments. ‘partially covered by Secnadindueieenstainiedenaiiemmensmnemamentetanemntnaamton Cl, News . YELLOWJACKET By Darleen Crowley The big freshman dance is to be held tonight in the high school auditorium. The theme of the dance is “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy,” and will be from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with the music being furnished by the Hi Hat35c, with cake and punch being served. Mr. Willard Goerz announced that the annual band frolic is scheduled for May 31. General admission will be 50 cents. Pep rall was held Friday: morning in the high school auditorium. Music was furnished by the high school band. Coaches Douglas Watt and Warren Immel an.nouncedplayers for -the-basketball game that night. A girls’ basketball game with St. Mary’s was held Tuesday and St. Mary’s won. A: return game will be held today when the Nevada City girls will travel to St. Mary’s for what we hope will be a lucky day: for the NCHS girls. A freshman cake sale was held yesterday with nine freshmen volunteering to bring cakes. Mr. Warren Immel, freshman class advisor, said that the money the sale made will go into the class fund for future use. SWEETLAND NEWS By Mrs. Roberta Stuart It was‘ understood here that Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kohler will rebuild their home at North San Juan. The frame structure was burned to the ground the afternoon of Feb. 27, but the loss was insurance. Ed reports he is. salvaging. about 90 percent of his coin collection. Candidates for supervisor: of the fourth district include two well-known citizens of this district: Matt Sauer of Sweetland and Ed Kohler of North.San Juan. W. E. Moulton, Mrs. Margaret Madden, Miss Theresa O’Connor, and Miss Lucy O’Connor drove to Sacramento where Lucy returned to her home after a visit in French Corral. A regular meeting of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 70 was held Friday night in French Corral. Chairman was Mrs. Edith B. Gould. The meeting was epened by Roberta Stuart. The mystery box was won by Mrs. Leslie Schwartz of Grass Valley. Refreshments were served -honoring the birthday of Miss Lois Butz. Mrs. Edith Caston and daughter, Katherine, of Alleghany left for a business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles. A pot-Juck dinner was served at the regular meeting of the North San Juan PTA the evening of Feb. 24. Music was provided by Cecilia Wilson and a film was shown the children while the business meeting, was in session. Conrads Honored at Farewell Party Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Conrad, “Connie” and “Skippy,” were the guests of honor at a going-away party given by employes of the Tahoe National Forest at Deschwanden’s hall Saturday night. A pot-luck dinner was served. The Conrads were presented a pop-up toaster. Conrad has been transie.red to the Inyo National Forest with headquarters at Bishop. FRESHMAN DANCE Freshman class of Nevada City high school is sponsoring a dance in the school gymnasium tonight with “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” as the theme. Acting as chaperones are Mrs. Margaret Newby and Warren Immel. The High Hatters led by Kent Walker will play. Special Bible classes will be conducted each Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Trinity Episcopal church parish hall by H. J. Ray. =< ters. Admission: will be 25c and} ROUGH AND READY STORY RELATED TO HISTORICAL GROUP A brief story of Rough and Ready and the hall of the meeting place was related Monday at @ gathering of the Nevada County Historical society before a capacity audience. Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger, president of the society, was in charge. Frank Fippen, pioneer blacksmith, gave a short history of the old Odd Fellows hall. “It was built on the hill in 1855, after the first hall built in 1853 burned down,” he said. His father and grandfather were blacksmiths in the gold rush days. “They worked in 48-hour shifts to sharpen the picks and shovels so-the minérs could get back to work as’ soon as possible. There -were about 1,500 placer miners working here —6,000 persons in the town and tents all over the place.” Mrs. Wilda Steuber, chairman rof the evening, spoke of the Community Hall association and efforts of the committee and members to save the. hall.*Plans to install hardwood floors, a barbecue and outdoor dancing area as well as parking facilities are on the summer program. We want to keep our folks happy here and all groups are invited to use the hall. A nominal sum is charged for upkeep and lights. ‘““The floor does not jiggle any more,” Mrs. Steuber said. ‘““We had five square dances here last week and there wasn’t a jiggle!” The society voted to endorse a detailed map sign “To See the Off. the Beaten Paths Historical Places” in the French Corral area as suggested by Mrs. Mae Wilson, and presented to the members by Ed J. Kohler, North San Juan. The sign will be erected at the Mooney Flat road where itleaves highway 20 to the Anthony House. Andy Rogers asked for help in locating pioneer material, data, pictures and names of early day settlers, for @ book he is compiling on the Rough and Ready district. Weaving from primitive times to the present ‘was discussed by Mrs. George Ellsworth. Materials such as gold, silver, iron and other metals as -well as feather quills, pine needles, string, linen and yarns are all used in weaving beautiful materials. 7 RENEW THE LIFE f IN CHILDREN’S _ CLOTHES Children’s clothes take lots of punishment in outdoer play these days. We remove the imbedded grime and dirt . . « send them back looking fresh and new. GRASS VALLEY LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS PHONE 106 111 Bennett Street Oo 2—23> mF A S23 a eee. KEYSTONE MARKET 213 Commercial Street — Phone 67 -—— NEVADA CITY MRS. ARNOLD JACKSON INSTALLED PTA PREXY Mrs. Arnold Jackson was installed president of the Nevada City Elementary Parent-Teachers association Friday. afternoon at the schoolhouse. Other officers seated were Mrs. Ernest Roberts, first vice president; Lloyd Geist, second viee presidént; Mrs. C. N. Kerrin, secretary; Mrs. Bernard W. Hummelt, treasurer; ~ Mrs. George Jacobs, / parliamentarian; Mrs. E. G. Bickel, historian. Mrs. Kent Walker, a past president, was installing officer. Geist, principal of the school, urged mothers to watch the children’s health carefully to prevent a possible outbreak of scarlet fever. The warnimg was voiced. by Geist after several cases in “the school had _ been diagnosed as scarlet fever. The association voted $25 fund for possible cases of children of families unable to pay doctor’s bills. William Wilson, principal of Grass Vailey high school, spoke on‘“‘Conservation,” the keynote of his talk being conservation of human, resources. Mrs. Louise Kyle, whose “Cub Scouts:opened the meeting leading with salute to the flag, gave a brief review of cub scouting and appealed for more den mothers. Mrs. Kerrin gave a brief history of the past year. CEDAR THEATRE NEVADA CITY . Tonight and Saturday oy March 10 and ii “THE GREAT GATSBY” Starring Alan Ladd and Betty Field “HELLFIRE”’ Featuring William Elliott Sunday, Monday and Tuesday March 12, 13 and 14 “THE GREAT LOVER” Starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming Wednesday and Thursday March 15 and 16 ““THIEVES’ HIGHWAY” Starring Richard Comte and Lee J.-Cobb “THERE’S A GIRL IN MY HEART” Starring Lee Bowman and Peggy Ryan BUILT TO TAKE LOTS OF WALK-WEAR We're talking about our top-quality HARDWOOD FLOORS, that is. You’ll like the easy way they clean and polish to a high lustre even after many years of faithful service—the way “stand up” against the invasions of Junior and his they Stop in—get acquainted with them today! friends! 25/32 x 214 Prime Grade Pre-Finished Oak for a 12’x14’ room costs about $75.00 or only $3.45 per month! BUILDERS AND CONSUMERS LUMBER COMPANY Grass Valley-Nevada City Highway Phone G. V. 1050 BENFIT CARD PARTY ST. CANICE. PARISH Wednesday, March 15, 8 P. M. ' ELKS HALL, Nevada City DONATION 50c GAME AND DOOR PRIZES shining the darkmess of bereavement. A reverenily conducted funeral . se fastecontributes much to the Peace of mind. Holmes HOLMES: FU NERAL. HOME J. PAUL BERGEMANN. Owner 246 Sacramento St. Telephone 283 Nevada City 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE ange ee a see

Se Social and 8—The Nevada City Nugget, Friday, March 10, 1950 . Loren Hill to Speak Before High School PTA Today Loren Hill, ‘assistant state forest ranger, will discuss the “Historical Comparison of Conserva: tion” this afternoon at a regular meeting of the Nevada City High School Parent-Teachers association at the high school. The program will start at 2:40 p.m. Hill will project a motion picture entitled’ “Adventures of /a Junior Raindrop.” Don Knowlton, state ranger, ‘is co-ordinator of California Conservation week program, being observed this week. Knowlton in highlighting today’s program declared, “Our forests are one of our most valuable and beautiful assets to Nevada county. Let’s keep them clean and beautiful.” Mrs. Hazel Estes, president of the association, said the nominating committee will report and also serve refreshments age the meeting. Talented Nevada City” high school students will entertain at the meeting. Rae Buster will accompany the violins of Sandra Pease, Koreen Buster, Doris Ward, Carolyn Keith, Joe Waechter and Alice Hansen playing “Falling Leaves” and “Dancing Dolls.” _ Koreen Buster will play “Two Guitars” as a violin solo. The students are under the direction of Franz Luschen. Sarah Charonnst Honored ° By Laurel Parlor, NDGW The past presidents’ fund was presented to Mrs. Sarah Charonnat at the regular meeting: of Laurel, Parlor No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West, held at the Odd Fellows hall, Nellie Clark, assisted by Effie Goering, marshall, presented the gift in recognition of Mrs. Charonnat’s two consecutive terms as president. President Dolores Har. ris presided at the meeting. Cards were played during the social hour .and lovely prizes were awarded. Light refreshments were served. A program recognizing St.‘ Patrick’s Day is being arranged for the next meeting to be held on Wednesday. Refreshments will be served in the banquet room following the social hour. Church Notes Grace Lutheran Church Grass Valley Walter C. Rubke, pastor Sunday school, 10, a.m. Divine worship, 11 a.m. The} sermon will be based on God’s word, Luke 11: 14-28. The Ladies’ Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. T. McGuire Tuesday afternoon: For transportation call 643R or 62R11. Methodist Church Mill and Broad Streets George C. Pearson, pastor 9:45 a.m., Church school with instruction. for all ages. 11 a.m., Morning worship, Sermon, “Bread.” Second sermon of four on the Lord’s Prayer. 7:30 p.m., Evening worship, beginning studies . of the world’s great religions, ° Christian Science Church Christian Science Society of Nevada City holds services every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the church, 114 Beulder street. Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8 p.m. “Substance” is the subject of the Christian Science lesson-sermon for Sunday, with the golden text taken from Ecclesiastes: “I}: know that whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it” (3:14). Citations comprising the sermon, from the Bible and from the Christian Science textbook, ‘Sci‘ence and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, will include the following: Psalms: “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast’’ (33:6, 8, 9). Science and Health: “Spirit, God, has created all in and of Himself. Spirit never created matter. There is nothing in Spirit out of which matter could be made, for, as the Bible decl without the Logos, the Aeon or = Word of God, ‘was not anything made that was made.’ Spirit is the only substance, the invisible ‘ and indivisible infinite God” (p. 335). ~ Founders Day Program Held by N.San Juan PTA A committee of four to organize a Boy Scout troop in North San Juan was chosen at a Founders day program of the North San Juan Parent-Teachers association held at the schoolhouse. Douglas Buckbee, Frank Alderman, R. C. Hill and Ed J. Kohler volunteered. The selection followed projection of a motion picture about the scout trail to citizenship presented by Ray Ewan, Auburn, scout executive of Tahoe council. Preceding the pictures a potluck dinner was served with music furnished by Mrs. G. Wilson. Mrs. Frank Alderman was chosen president of the organization for 1950. Other officers elected were Mrs. George McQuinn and Mrs. Wilson, vice president; Mrs. John Phelan, secretary; and Mrs. Charles Hammon, treasurer. Fa Clayre Lipman Named President of BPWC Mrs. Clayre Lipman was elected president of Nevada City Business_and Professional Women’s club "Wednesday evening at a meeting at the home of the outgoing president, Mrs. Adelaide Reilly. Other officers named were Mrs. Betty Leiter, first vice president; Mrs. Wanda Lageson, second vice president; Mrs. Georgina O’Connor, third vice president; Miss Frances Mason, secretary; and' Mrs. Thelma Butz,’ treasurer. Plans were made to: entertain the 1950 girl gsaduates of Nevada City high school at Deer Creek Inn. Mrs. Adele Sturtevant will be in charge of arrangements. The elub yoted $5 contribution to the Red Cross, ““Stardust’’ Theme of High School Junior Prom “Stardust” will-be the theme of the junior prom scheduled for Friday, March 24. The entire class will help in decorating although Joe Griggs, Kent Walker, Jim Branson, Joanna Godfrey and Rae Buster head the committee. The refreshments committee is headed by Audrey Foote and co‘chairmen of tickets and programs are Lillie Sassamon and Roy Draper. This is one of Nevada City high school’s two formal dances and friends and patrons ef the class are invited and usually attend the colorful affair in great numbers. St. Canice Parish Card Party Planned March 15 St. Canice Catholic parish is planning a benefit St. Patrick’s card party Wednesday evening, at 8 p.m. at the Elks hall. Tickets may be obtained at the door. There will be numerous game prizes, many donated by local merchants and two valuable door prizes. Whist, bridge, canasta, pinochle and other games may be played. Girls League Names Coriference Delegates Dolores Townsend, Joan Oje, Jennell Stinchfield, seniors; Pat Sturtevant, Sandra Pease, juniors; and Pat Burgin, sophomore, are delegates representing Nevada City high school Girls’ League at a conference at Richardson Springs Saturday and Sunday, March 18, 19. The girls are preparing a panel discussion with the help of Miss Evelyn Corr, on the subject, “Alcohol Problems of High School Students.” GARDENEERS GATHER Mrs. Harry Davis entertained the-Blue Tent Garden club Wednesday afternoon. An informal program. of: questions and answers' about early planting’ was the, highlight of the afternoon. . Mrs. William L. Davies :read several excerpts from “The Garden Guide.” Mrs. Kenneth Arbogast gave suggestions for cultivation of phlox. Assisting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Davis, served dainty refreshments. Mrs. Joe Delaney, a former resident of Blue Tent, motored from Colfax for the afternoon. The April ‘meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jonathan Miller, CSF ELECTS OFFICERS California Scholarship Federation branch at Nevada City high school elected Roy Draper, president; Dortha Smart, vice president; ‘and Pat Dames, secretarytreasurer for the second semester. ae 7 * s Initiation ceremony was held Tuesday. evening by Evangeline Chapter, Order.of the . Eastern ‘Star, with Charles and Genevieve Elliott presiding. Mrs. Elfriede Lawrence was in charge. of refreshments. ‘partially covered by Secnadindueieenstainiedenaiiemmensmnemamentetanemntnaamton Cl, News . YELLOWJACKET By Darleen Crowley The big freshman dance is to be held tonight in the high school auditorium. The theme of the dance is “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy,” and will be from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. with the music being furnished by the Hi Hat35c, with cake and punch being served. Mr. Willard Goerz announced that the annual band frolic is scheduled for May 31. General admission will be 50 cents.

Pep rall was held Friday: morning in the high school auditorium. Music was furnished by the high school band. Coaches Douglas Watt and Warren Immel an.nouncedplayers for -the-basketball game that night. A girls’ basketball game with St. Mary’s was held Tuesday and St. Mary’s won. A: return game will be held today when the Nevada City girls will travel to St. Mary’s for what we hope will be a lucky day: for the NCHS girls. A freshman cake sale was held yesterday with nine freshmen volunteering to bring cakes. Mr. Warren Immel, freshman class advisor, said that the money the sale made will go into the class fund for future use. SWEETLAND NEWS By Mrs. Roberta Stuart It was‘ understood here that Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kohler will rebuild their home at North San Juan. The frame structure was burned to the ground the afternoon of Feb. 27, but the loss was insurance. Ed reports he is. salvaging. about 90 percent of his coin collection. Candidates for supervisor: of the fourth district include two well-known citizens of this district: Matt Sauer of Sweetland and Ed Kohler of North.San Juan. W. E. Moulton, Mrs. Margaret Madden, Miss Theresa O’Connor, and Miss Lucy O’Connor drove to Sacramento where Lucy returned to her home after a visit in French Corral. A regular meeting of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 70 was held Friday night in French Corral. Chairman was Mrs. Edith B. Gould. The meeting was epened by Roberta Stuart. The mystery box was won by Mrs. Leslie Schwartz of Grass Valley. Refreshments were served -honoring the birthday of Miss Lois Butz. Mrs. Edith Caston and daughter, Katherine, of Alleghany left for a business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles. A pot-Juck dinner was served at the regular meeting of the North San Juan PTA the evening of Feb. 24. Music was provided by Cecilia Wilson and a film was shown the children while the business meeting, was in session. Conrads Honored at Farewell Party Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Conrad, “Connie” and “Skippy,” were the guests of honor at a going-away party given by employes of the Tahoe National Forest at Deschwanden’s hall Saturday night. A pot-luck dinner was served. The Conrads were presented a pop-up toaster. Conrad has been transie.red to the Inyo National Forest with headquarters at Bishop. FRESHMAN DANCE Freshman class of Nevada City high school is sponsoring a dance in the school gymnasium tonight with “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” as the theme. Acting as chaperones are Mrs. Margaret Newby and Warren Immel. The High Hatters led by Kent Walker will play. Special Bible classes will be conducted each Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Trinity Episcopal church parish hall by H. J. Ray. =< ters. Admission: will be 25c and} ROUGH AND READY STORY RELATED TO HISTORICAL GROUP A brief story of Rough and Ready and the hall of the meeting place was related Monday at @ gathering of the Nevada County Historical society before a capacity audience. Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger, president of the society, was in charge. Frank Fippen, pioneer blacksmith, gave a short history of the old Odd Fellows hall. “It was built on the hill in 1855, after the first hall built in 1853 burned down,” he said. His father and grandfather were blacksmiths in the gold rush days. “They worked in 48-hour shifts to sharpen the picks and shovels so-the minérs could get back to work as’ soon as possible. There -were about 1,500 placer miners working here —6,000 persons in the town and tents all over the place.” Mrs. Wilda Steuber, chairman rof the evening, spoke of the Community Hall association and efforts of the committee and members to save the. hall.*Plans to install hardwood floors, a barbecue and outdoor dancing area as well as parking facilities are on the summer program. We want to keep our folks happy here and all groups are invited to use the hall. A nominal sum is charged for upkeep and lights. ‘““The floor does not jiggle any more,” Mrs. Steuber said. ‘““We had five square dances here last week and there wasn’t a jiggle!” The society voted to endorse a detailed map sign “To See the Off. the Beaten Paths Historical Places” in the French Corral area as suggested by Mrs. Mae Wilson, and presented to the members by Ed J. Kohler, North San Juan. The sign will be erected at the Mooney Flat road where itleaves highway 20 to the Anthony House. Andy Rogers asked for help in locating pioneer material, data, pictures and names of early day settlers, for @ book he is compiling on the Rough and Ready district. Weaving from primitive times to the present ‘was discussed by Mrs. George Ellsworth. Materials such as gold, silver, iron and other metals as -well as feather quills, pine needles, string, linen and yarns are all used in weaving beautiful materials. 7 RENEW THE LIFE f IN CHILDREN’S _ CLOTHES Children’s clothes take lots of punishment in outdoer play these days. We remove the imbedded grime and dirt . . « send them back looking fresh and new. GRASS VALLEY LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS PHONE 106 111 Bennett Street Oo 2—23> mF A S23 a eee. KEYSTONE MARKET 213 Commercial Street — Phone 67 -—— NEVADA CITY MRS. ARNOLD JACKSON INSTALLED PTA PREXY Mrs. Arnold Jackson was installed president of the Nevada City Elementary Parent-Teachers association Friday. afternoon at the schoolhouse. Other officers seated were Mrs. Ernest Roberts, first vice president; Lloyd Geist, second viee presidént; Mrs. C. N. Kerrin, secretary; Mrs. Bernard W. Hummelt, treasurer; ~ Mrs. George Jacobs, / parliamentarian; Mrs. E. G. Bickel, historian. Mrs. Kent Walker, a past president, was installing officer. Geist, principal of the school, urged mothers to watch the children’s health carefully to prevent a possible outbreak of scarlet fever. The warnimg was voiced. by Geist after several cases in “the school had _ been diagnosed as scarlet fever. The association voted $25 fund for possible cases of children of families unable to pay doctor’s bills. William Wilson, principal of Grass Vailey high school, spoke on‘“‘Conservation,” the keynote of his talk being conservation of human, resources. Mrs. Louise Kyle, whose “Cub Scouts:opened the meeting leading with salute to the flag, gave a brief review of cub scouting and appealed for more den mothers. Mrs. Kerrin gave a brief history of the past year. CEDAR THEATRE NEVADA CITY . Tonight and Saturday oy March 10 and ii “THE GREAT GATSBY” Starring Alan Ladd and Betty Field “HELLFIRE”’ Featuring William Elliott Sunday, Monday and Tuesday March 12, 13 and 14 “THE GREAT LOVER” Starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming Wednesday and Thursday March 15 and 16 ““THIEVES’ HIGHWAY” Starring Richard Comte and Lee J.-Cobb “THERE’S A GIRL IN MY HEART” Starring Lee Bowman and Peggy Ryan BUILT TO TAKE LOTS OF WALK-WEAR We're talking about our top-quality HARDWOOD FLOORS, that is. You’ll like the easy way they clean and polish to a high lustre even after many years of faithful service—the way “stand up” against the invasions of Junior and his they Stop in—get acquainted with them today! friends! 25/32 x 214 Prime Grade Pre-Finished Oak for a 12’x14’ room costs about $75.00 or only $3.45 per month! BUILDERS AND CONSUMERS LUMBER COMPANY Grass Valley-Nevada City Highway Phone G. V. 1050 BENFIT CARD PARTY ST. CANICE. PARISH Wednesday, March 15, 8 P. M. ' ELKS HALL, Nevada City DONATION 50c GAME AND DOOR PRIZES shining the darkmess of bereavement. A reverenily conducted funeral . se fastecontributes much to the Peace of mind. Holmes HOLMES: FU NERAL. HOME J. PAUL BERGEMANN. Owner 246 Sacramento St. Telephone 283 Nevada City 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE ange ee a see