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March 4, 1940 (4 pages)

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PCW aaRMLESS a rae Sees eS ee att Sore ce ESE ns = ads SEZ MR * by Ri Ma TE manueenpssneerinretarineneaitts NEVADA CITY NUGGET MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1940. PAGE FOUR — 7 sasnniaimentianmil cael a LARGEST BIENNIAL . Riley revealed that the income for INCOME IN HISTORY iS RILEY’S REPORT . 500,000 set in 1935-37. } State Controller Harry B. Riley: today reported the largest biennial income in the history of California, $512,493,692, was received by the state in the two year period which ppeded last June 30. . In a statement detailing all revenus for the 1937-39 biennium Sontroller Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Rheumatic ) Pain Quickly If you suffer from rheumatic, ar. thritis or ncuritis pain, try this sim-, pie inexpensive home _ recipe that . duced $258,508,402 in revenue; the R A and do some Easter buying for their Ppousatids aoe weing. Gel a co escond year révenue fell to $253.-. Rector. This was followed by/ 4) property, that is, those who do not. ing, when two recently elected candi-. new store of Ru-Ex Comvound today. Mix it speeches by Betty Krough, president. pwn real’ estate, should call at the] dates will be inducted into the order. ‘ i with .a quart of water, add the juice, of 4 iemon:. It's easy. No trouble at! all and vleasant. You need only 2 tablespoonsful two times a day. Often within 48 hours—sometimes overnight—splendid results. are obtained, If the pains do not quickly, leave and if you do not feel-better, Ru-Ex will cost you nothing to try: as it is sold by your druggist under . an absolute guarantee. Ru-Ex Compound is for sale and recommended R, E. HARRIS REXALL DRUG STORE. that period was $78,500,000 greater than the previous record of $434,The $512,493,692 income represents income to the state from all “Sources including special funds. In the 1937-39 biennium the state received an average income of $21,353,487 per month, or $702,046 per day. Cost of state government in the two year period totaled $538,868,822 ‘he controller said. Of. the total revenue $339,331,809 went to the general fund; the . yalance of $173,161,883 was deposited in the special fund. First year of the biennium pro986,290. Greatest revenue producer in the two year period ‘was the retail sales and use tax which yielded $173,121,672 or 51 per cent of the general fund income. Second greatest source of income was the gasoline and diesel fuel tax ‘and license which brought $94,880,892 into the special fund drawer. The gas tax accounted for 54.79 pe cent of the special fun'd revenue. NATIONAL RETAIL BAKERS WEEK March 4 to 9, 1940 “Let Your Baker Bake for You” —Tuesday and Wednesday Specials— TUESDAY Assorted Cookies Keep your cookie jar filled with fresh butter flavored oes geo mony pate ses 00 IN PRISON DRAMA pared and serve y the Home Eco. resorts. cookies. nomics Club under the direction of AT NEVADA FRIDAY The average Californian will not WEDNESDAY Miss Severtsen. Starring George Raft, Jane Bryan be ,surprised that California heads 5 ee : —— sy fae ena the nation’s list, but he will probably : Holland Raisin Bread 12c a loaf and William Holden, ‘“‘Invisible shaper r aS RASS Al L . AUN : FARCE TRY OUTS Stripés,’ ’will open at the Nevada. Chuckle at Florida’s dismal showG V EY DRY 12c dozen A loaf that is really different and makes beautiful toast. Kopp’s Bakery PHONE 76 —We Deliver— TIME, FOOD and MONEY Everything is new and likeable about the *. The program was followed by 4} his pictures taken on a recent round ct AN 1940 model Gas Ranges both in the way dance. Foote’s orchestra furnished} the world trip. oe the music. they look and the way they cook. To begin with, these new es Ranges are finished in every part in porftelain PERFORMANCE A enamel HIGH SCHOOL NOTES By BARBARA PHARISS Saturday, the California Scholarship Federation convention was held at the: high school with an attendance of 100 representatives. under the direction of Miss Margaret Rector, advisor of the Nevada City chapter. The registration began at 10:30 a. m. in the gymnasium, The morning program was opened with a welcome by Miss Margaret of the Nevada City Chapter, who spoke--on —-vocations-for -women; Wayne Feathers, who spoke on vocations, Jack Neal who spoke on photography as a vocation; and Dick Evans, who spoke on aviation as a vocation: The morning program was concluded with several selections by the chorus under the direction ‘of Mrs. Marion: Libbey, and two’ solos’ by Patricia Presley., In the afternoon the program continued with the string trio from Grass Valley high school. Then the roll was called and it was found that 100 representatives were present. The next speakers were: Miss Pearl Sifford, vice president of the federation; Mary Innis, a student of the Neveda City high school who spoke on-journalism as a vocation; John Larue, deputy district attorney of Nevada County, who spoke on “Law and Medicine’ and Mr. Stoke, head vocational instructor at the University of California. The program ended with a piano solo by Mary Libbey. Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were busy days for the members of the senior class, for try-outs for the farce were being made. The cast will be selected by Miss Ruiter and Mrs. Flewellen. The-play;-“Meet-theDuchess,”” is expected to be a hit. annual GIRLS LEAGUE The Girls’ League met one day last week to nominate candidates for the Older Girls Conference, which is to be held at Richardson Springs. This conference will be attended by girls from all parts of Northern California, A list of ten juniors and seniors was submitted to the faculty, and those chosen were Betty Krough, Mary Libbey, Elsie Shreiber, Mary Innis, Margaret Odegaard, Marilyn Chapman and Adrianne Barnhart. These students were chosen for their outstanding ability in schlorship and leadership. MELODRAMA PRESENTED On Friday, the student body was entertained in assembly by a humorous version of the melodrama The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Because the film, which was silent consisted of five reels not all_of them were shown. BAND PROGRAM A fine program was given by the band, under the direction of Ralph on the program was a very humorous play entitled “Jesse James Rides Again,’ with Bill Jesse, Bill Wagner, Hobart Childers and Bernice Bankus. Subscribe for The Nugget ASSESSORS TO START LISTING PROPERTY LIENS Today at noon, the lien of taxes for the year 1939-40 started to apply to all property owned in Nevada county. County Assessor John M. Hammill will begin the actual work by assessing property at the city hall in Grass Valley tomorrow at 8 a. m. He will maintain office hours each day up to and including Saturday, March 16 at 5 p. m. Persons owning unsecured personcity hall and make payment of their taxes. Those who claim veterans exemptions, $1,000 on property owned by them, provided the veteran owns less than $5,000 in property, should present their claims. If they have heretofore availed themselves of this exemption,.it will not be necessary to present their discharge papers show: ing honorable discharge from military or naval service in time of war, as Mr Hammill has those records.in his files. Those who have not claimed this exemption, however, must bring the bab ieee elas and make affidavit of thal ervice in war time and their honorable discharge therefrom. The assessor and his deputies, Gertrude Jones and Lois Ennor, will maintain office hours, and deputies, Elmer Breckenridge and P. G. Scadden will be busy with the field work. They will visit every. tax payer with his tax statement and the/ valution will be made.
ALL STAR CAST IS Theatre on Friday. The story is of a man just neleased from Sing Sing who is determined to lead an honest life, but the obtacles he encounters ‘as a parolee make it next to impossible. George Raft, who reneged an his announcement that he would never play a gangster again, plays the title role, but explained his action by saying, ‘the unusual aspects of such a Rickard as: role convinced me that this was just . balance were reading up on the atnot another gangster part but one in which there is justification.”’ The suave actor, who won.fame years ago in ‘‘Scarface’’ has come a long way since that auspicious film debut. Born in New York’s famed Hell’s Kitchen, Raft stepped rapidly through such careers as electrician’s helper, boxer, professional baseball player, and dancer. It was as a dancer that Raft found fame. When the Charleston gave him the reputation as ‘‘the kid with the fastest feet in New York, ‘‘he was on on his career, which soon brougnt him to the attention of Hollywood. A few minor roles and then the part as the killer in ‘‘Scarface.’’ DeWitt Nelsons Guests at Farewell Dinners Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Parsons are entertaining DeWitt (Nelson, supervisor of Tahoe national forest, and Mrs. Nelson in a farewell dinner this evening. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Nelson are leaving in a few days for San Bernardino where he will assume the Smith, and the chorus, under the dir™~ ection of Mrs. Marion Libbey, last. duties of supervisor in the San Berhone nnsientol as penaies hone sia CERTIFLED Friday night asa benefit to pay for} nardino national forest. levies nal § Seove Oil SAVES YOU some of. the band instruments. Also They were jointly entertained Wedin a modern i nesday evening by Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Hoge and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wrtght at the Hoge home. Several guests were present to enjoy the entertainment. Mr. Wright displayed Supervisors Inspect Grass Valley Dramatists Will Perform for O. E. S. Eastern Stars of Evangeline Chapter are promised an especial treat for their regular meeting tonight by Worthy Matron ‘Ruth Tamblyn, when (Miss Verna. ‘Greeley, dramatics instructor of the Grass Valley high school will bring a cast from among her pupils and present a playlet for the chapter after the formal meeting. This is a return engagement for Miss Greeley; and Star members who witnessed her previous presentation are’ looking forward to the event with much interest, Officers of the Chapter are busy rehearsing the formal ceremonies of initiation for their.March 29 meetTOURISTS PREFER GOLDEN STATE AS VACATION CHOICE Completing a check of thousands of poténtial tourists throughout the country, the American Express Travel Service reports that California was first choice among vacation wonderlands in the United States—and second only to Mexico in the world at large. Twenty per cent wanted to see Mexico first! 14.6 per cent were Saving their money to visit California; 13 per cent wanted to make Nassau their.next port of call; 12.3 per cent wanted to take the steamer to Bermuda; 10 per cent were interested in cruises to South America; 9.8 per cent reported a preference for Florzs ida; 6.5 per. cent were dreaming of Havana; 5.3 per cent had spots picked out in the West Indies and: the tractions of Dude Ranches and ski ing— and forthwith mail a clipping of the results to some unlucky FlorMRS. DAVIS FUNERAL Services for the late Mrs, Angie L. Davis were held Saturday at the Holmes Funeral Home. Rev. David Ralston of the Methodist church officiated and interment was made in Pine Grave Cemetery. L. G. Gregory Walter Daniels, P. O. Strandberg and R. S. Fitzsimmons acted as pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ninnis returned Sunday from a month’s vaeation spent in Oakland with relatives. Mr. Ninnis, who has been ill for several years is much improved. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Bolton left Saturday afternoon for San Francisco to spend the week end~in that city DON’T PUT UP WITH A TINHORN IMITATION ° OF EXCELLENCE There’s no need for you to have any but the finest laundry service —for the best costs no more when you send your work to us. You'll marvel at the trim perfection of every frill, ruffle and pleat on your wearing apparel, as-it will be cared for with fastidious skill. We Use AND DRY CLEANERS idan of his acqutiantance. But how’d Mexico happens to get ahead of Cali. fornia on the world tourist map? That’s something for the State Cham. ber of Commerce to look into! ! Phone 108 . 111 BENNETT STREET GRASS VALLEY Nevada Theatre . MONDAY AND TUESDAY The gripping, powerful drama that thrills With its emotional appeal. Charles Laughton’s portray is acclaimed as his finest role. e & al of Quasimodo the Hunchback % WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY The uproariously funny film verri) . YOUR TOES sion of the famous musical comedy that was the toast of two continents, Starring lovely Zorina and Eddie Albert. WORK-FREE A Circulating Heater. Enjoyable! Dependable! Give pnad >! worry-FreE WARMTH 1 one seaspate and chrome. Just once-over with a damp cloth quickly restores the never-cooked-on newness after each meal, Compact and efficient looking, the new Gas Ranges add smartness to. the ‘Smartest kitchen. The instant you use one of the new Gas Ranges you'll see why Certified Performance also means.Cooking Perfection. Giant top burners provide speed that make cook-., ing faster than ever before. Or you use the slow simmer: burner that saves gas, cook ‘foods gently without’ scorching so there’s no need to be a “pot Watcher.” All burners light automatically. And in the automatic : ovens you can have high speed for fast : baking.or use low temperature for tenderizing less expensive cuts of meat. Make sure you.see the handsome 1940 Gas Ranges on special display this week. SRUE id There is a_Ten Dollar Saving, too, if you ~GAS RANGE WEEK i bay now. Take advantage of this moneyi vas saving offer! February 29 to March 9 GAS APPLIANCE SOCIETY oe iY ipiis "' —Pateatepket to all makes of Gas Ranges : listed below that sell for os $119.50 or more. However, C.P. models are not available in all makes. )._ BUCK’S ¢ CHAMBERS * CONTINENTAL * DETROIT JEWEL * ESTATE * FLORENCE GAFFERS & SATTLER oe L&H ¢ MAGIC CHEF © NORGE .-.OCCIDENTAL.-. ODIN ¢ RORER * SPARK ¢ TAPPAN * UNIVERSAL ¢ WEDCEWOOD New Memorial Hall (Nevada county supervisors made a trip to Truckee Saturday to inspect the new Veterans Memorial building. It cost more than $20,000 to construct this building. ‘In the party were Supervisor C. S. Arbogast, clerk of the board; J. Coughlan, F. Rowe, Warren O’Dell, Alex Robertson, County Clery R. N. McCormack, Noble McCormack, deputy county clerk. Special Sale 100 Boxes of Assorted ‘ Boxed Stationery ‘includ‘ing many different weav-_ es, colors, and sizes. To go on sale at the sensa_ tional price of 19 Cents. ALPHA STORES, Ltd. _ Nevada City Phone 5 Grass Valley Phone 88 ~-DOG-OWNERS, ATTENTION! vol dog Owners are requested to register at once their dogs for licenses. Any dog found without such license will be impounded at once. Apply at City Hall. W.G. ROBSON, . _ele, Chief of Police. . Bought at factory closeout. Excellent. quality. “Not old or shopworn: Values up to 75c. This” will not last! Come in now! . Seeate _._ Phone. _ RUG STORE 100 Fred Bitney Resigns As Rough and Ready Justice. “On Friday; tirst~of the three—day+ session, the board of supervisors ac'. }cepted the resignation of Fred Bitney as justice of the peace of Rough and Ready township. No action was ‘taken to appoint a successor. The first meeting for March of St. ‘. Agnes Guild will be held at the home HH -of~the-president,.Mrs._E, EB. Barker, Thursday afternoon beginning at 2:30 o'clock. 222W-340 Any