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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

March 6, 1941 (6 pages)

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EDUC aI EME RRIOS Fe ET NEVADA CITY NUGGET nee Aichi Al Meet bi Nog go bm tne ww SPT OS EL g Ley Hache Th Hani aE bare a THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1941. SS PAGE SIX VITAL STATISTICS BIRTHS — MAYNARD-—In Nevada City, Mar. tc Mz, and Mrs. Frank Mayof Grass Valley, a son. vas i Bi nard, Jr., MARRIAGE DECLARATIONS STEVENS-MULHOLLAND In Xcveda City, March 4, 1941, by Richarn ot Res 2°. and. Mary Elizabeth Mulholland, 18, both of Nevada City. Savers MARRIAGE LICENSE WE SS RND-RASTIAN in Nevada City, March 3, 1941, to: Lowis Charles Wearne, 23, and Eleanor Bastian. 19, both of Grass Valley. DEATH MOUSSANNET—In (Nevada March 5 1941, Peter Moussannet; a native of ‘Italy, resident of Nevada City 19 years, aged 79 years. The funeral services are being arranged by the Molmes Funeral Home in this city. Visits Here Tuesday— R. N. McCormack, Jr., who volunteered for a year’s army service, was a visitor here Tuesday. NEW TODAY REWARD!—For return. of five months old brown and_ white Springer Spaniel with long brown ears. Answers to name of ‘‘Nicky’’. Mrs, Clyde Gwin, Telephone 265. 3-61te WELDING SCHOOL OPENING SOON Bringing to the residents of Nevada County one of the most medern schools inand finest welding eteuctors in California. Be sure what you are getting before you enroll. Inquire Dick Lane’s Garage Nevada City ! t7— : (Cows Which Fell In 7} Cellar Will Receive Nationwide Publicity Remember a short while back when Ranger H. I. Snider of the Truckee district entered a cabin, and, hearing noises in the cellar investigated and found several cows? Well, that will be dramatized over the National ;Broadcasting . ]}System on the. National Farm Home Hour tomorrow at 9:30 a. n,. if you want to listen in tune \flon KPO or KOH. The Tahoe National Forest will be given publicity. The cows had become stranded and-seeking refuge from the heavy snow, entered the cabin. They fell through the floor ,into the cellar, eavnyy S TOWN HALL ON AIR TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO Dr. Tully and Major “Is in San Francisco with Knoles, Chester Rowell Barrows discussing the topic: War With Japan Inevitable.”’ Between 7 and 9 o’clock this evening there will be a special forum in the Grass Valley evening school “The United session on ‘the topic: States in the Pacific.’’ Frank Crampton. will lead in ‘the discussion. Crampton spent many years in China. Gwin Dog Disappears; Anxious For Return Mrs. Clyde Gwin returned last night from a visit with her husband, who is in the Fort Miley Hospital in San Francisco to find her pet dog, Nicky, had disappeared. Mrs. Gwin is anxious for the rea reward. The dog is a Springer . Spaniel, brown and white, with long . brown ears, RICHARD GOYNE IMPROVES Richard Goyne of the Miners Foundry was able to be at his office for a short time yesterday after , illness of about ten. days, Worth far, far more than the t Fabrle shrinkage will not exceed 1%. KNOW WHAT YOU GE hic.. P ENON EY gram for fine features—for proof that Towncrafts fit perfectly, come in luxuriously clear patterns—and will STAY that way! As for STYLE—this handsome pattern group includes only the most tasteful and assured style hits for spring, 1941! COMPANY, I America's No. 1 Value in SHIRTS © Splendid Broadcloth Sanforizedt for Fit! @ Rich, Clear, Woven-in Patterns! ®@ Proportionately Sized to Et All ones © Seven (not 6] Ocean Pearl Buttons on Front? price indicates! Check the diaT FOR YOUR MONEY! I nc. Nevada Theatre “THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Trail of the Vigilantes ilanties riding again, fury bent stars in this rugged Western. SATU Michael Shane, P Lloyd Nolan scores with many a laugh. Plus Depicting the reddest, rowdiest pages of western life with the vigon a hanging. Franchot Tone RDAY rivate Detective:another hit in this big adventure story, replete SANDY GETS HER MAN, starring Baby Sandy and Una Merkle in a hilarious comedy, SUNDAY AND MONDAY musical Old favorites Jack Benny, play the lead roles in this hits and barrels of fun. turn of the animal and is offering) INTEREST GROWS the gold mining industry. es’ story follows: is driven home, The management of Dayton many marginal mining compaiies.) taxes. Taxes Paid By Mining Cones Was Equal To 96 Per Cent Of Net Profit cent in local and 220 per cent in federal taxes, as comLon Hughes, financial editor of the San Franpared with an increase of 78 per cent in operating procisco Examiner, in his column the other cognizance of the predicament—regarding taxes—of The article which is of interest to the mining industry of this district quotes the management of the Dayton Consolidated Mines Company at length. HughMost of us hear so many complaints about high taxes that we might be forgiven for becoming a little cynical until, or unless, the seriousness of a situation Consolidated Mines Company, Virginia City, Nevada, writes to explain its tax plight (which probably also is similar to that of Dayton’s situation is explained as follows: “Our records show that we have paid, or are liable for, a total of $62,423 in taxes to local, state and federal agencies against 1940 operations. “This represents 10.3 per cent of the gross value of production from the’company’s own properties; 34.95 per cent of our operating profit before depreciation and depletion allowances; 61.35 per cent of our profit after these necessary charges, and is equal to 96 per cent of our net profit after all charges — including “Moreover, this is an increase over 1939 of 63 per day took fit. ed. “These figures, when translated into charges per ton of ore handled during the year, show that, taxes represent a charge of 71 cents a ton on all ore—including custom ore—treated during the year. When applied to company ore alone, these $1.15 a ton. Since our net profit, after all allowances and taxes, is‘shown to be 74 cents a ton of handled, you will realize that ‘our margin of profit is entirely too close for comfort, and that further in-reages in taxes, or even a slight decline in ore value, could easily have the effect of a complete discontinuance of our effort, and that of others similarly situat“When it is considered that during the year employment was given by us directly to an average of 175 men (now 200), and indirectly to at least an equal number through custom ore shippers; was paid in salaries and wages, and .that .expenditures for stores, supplies and power totaled $173,269, 0: will appreciate, we believe, that operations such as those of this company are of some importance to the community in-which its operations are centered, to the state—and even to the nation.”’ charges. total all ore . Ld that $324,544 University Women To Discuss Youth Problems The Ameriean Association of Untversity Women of Nevada City and LA oe Hall “ae the air will ne Grass Valley wish to invite all those on KGO this evening at 5 o'clock interested in the problems of youth to an open meeting on the night of
March 12th at Parish House of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Churen Street in'Grass Valley. On that night three speakers will talk for fifteen minutes each on the problems youth between the ages of 16 and 24, Mr. Kjorlie, who will discuss their educational and vocational problems, will also show colored motion pictures he has made at: the elementary school; Mr. Pateman will speak on the religious, adjustment of youth, and Dr, Church, on their health. Patricia Presley will sing, and a Grass Valley girl, Britta Rood, will play the piano. Everyone is welcome. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served free. IN PATRIOTIC an} irae een “What Uncle Sam Means to Me,’ is the title an essay which thousands of school students’ throughout the country will write in the next few weeks under the sponsorship of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Cash prizes are awarded locally and nationally for those who write the best essay, Conditions governing: the contest may be obtained from Secretary John F. Fortier of the Elks, the school principal, or from Curtis R. Clark, chairman of the local committee of Elks which has the contest ‘in charge. Poster cards and rules have already been distributed by the committee among those who are potential essay contestants. The Grand Lodge of the United States offers prizes of $1,000, $500, and $2.50, while the local lodge offers prizes of $25, $15 and $10 for the winners in the local contest. The winning essays in the local contest will go into a state contest and the winners inthis contest will participate, in the national competition for the big cash prizes mentioned. Essay judges: named by the committee in the local contest are Judge George L. Jones, Otto Schiffner, H. BE. Kijorlie and Harley M. Leete. of; . the state board hearing on JACK BENNY IN. NG COMEDY ON SCREEN SUNDAY Musical hits are heard all through “Love Thy Neighbor,” that mad and merry musical comedy which plays Sunday and Monday at the Nevada Theatre, co-starring those two great comedians Jack Benny and Fred Allien, as well as Mary Martin. Three popular tunes, are ‘Do You Know Why” “Isn’t That Just Like Love,”’ and “Dearest, Dearest I’’ written by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, are in the hit parade. Mary Martin sings the song ‘‘My Heart Be‘jongs to Daddy,” that she made famTt .to ous on Brodaway in ‘‘Leave Me.” In between these popular songs . Jack Benny and Fred Allen continue their feud in a battle of quips guaranteed to keep an audience in stitches. Featured with them are Veree Teasdale, Virginia Dale, The Merry Macs, the-Merriel Abbott dancers and Rochester. ‘“Love Thy Neighbor” was produced and directed by Mark Sandrich for Paramount from an original screen play by William Morrow, Edmund Beloin, Ernest Pagano and Z. Myers. Historic Commercial Street Buildings To Soon Be Memories The razing of the row of ‘five buildings on the lower end of Commercial Street started this week. The work is being done under the direction of Julio Panelli. After the buildings are torn down and the ground cleared, it is probable a parking lot will be created. The buildings are among. historical landmarks of this city. The decision to raze them was reached by F. F. Cassidy, the owner, after the city had threatened to condemn them The five stores were formerly owned by the Searls family and it is believed they were erected -in the 1870’s by the late Niles Searls, the grandfather of the present Searls brothers, Fred, Niles, Carroll, Henry and Robert. On Business Here— Russell Farley of the state board of equalization was in this city yesterday on byisiness connected with the charge that Mrs. Larry Landry sold liquor to minors, Farewell Dance Planned For National Guard Unit Which Will Leave County On Tues. Nevada County’s Company E, 115th Engineers, California National: Guard, will be honored at a farewell dance and entertainment in the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley Tuesday night. . _ ‘Company E was inducted into the army service Monday of this week and have been training daily. The men were assigned uniforms and shoes. Additional equipment is expected to arrive before on their. departure March 13th for San Luis Obispo where they will train for one year, During the rainy weather the National Guard unit will train inside the Veterans Memorial Building. Otherwise the marching will be at Hennessy Field. The men are being fed at the Elks Hall in Grass Valley-and sleepjing at home. The non-commissioned officers have been selected. The complete roster of Company E is as follows: Captain H. E. Bell; First Lieutenant Lieutenant William C. Clough; Sergeant, grade two, grade three, Alexander HE. Bierwagen, Elton B. Taylor ,and John Sergeant, M. Walker; Sergeant, grade four, Emil G. William Durbrow, Jr.; Second ‘Ralph W. Hunt; Allen, Martin O. Ball, Amos W. Bierwagen, Paul H. Bierwagen, Albert R. Keeny, Harvey L, (Miller, James R. Sutherland and Chester W. Zimmer; Corporals Richard F, Arenz, Robert (M. Butler, Walter B. Fischer, Archie J. Hatman, William G. Hooper, Roy G. Roth, Leo J, Smith and Thomas Marvin Heather; First ‘Class Privates Dewey L. Bartlett, Walter S. Daukso, William (Martin L. Foutz, Ray A Garnier, Carl J. Harn, Loren W. HoisCledith D. Jones, Joe Lira, Robert D. Miurdock, Skewes, Ernest W. Yates, John F. Burke, B. Fontz, ington, Homer D. Hurn, Sverre O. Ronningen, Charles C. Privates Frank Augait, Elbert S, Barnett, John Francis ‘A. Dollinger, Jack Burke, Ralph Bowhall, Jr., Thomas W. Brady, Guy W. Brooks, Theodore Brown, George Cobeldick, George A, Davidson, Ray J. Davis, Elmer E. Fisher, Edwin K. Frey, K. Hansen, Ivan M. Labrum, Werter E. Moore, James T. W. Ducotey, Guilbert, Jack Albert W. Draper, Lester Charles Goudge, George T. Nelson, Lloyd iG. Perry, Francis O. Peters, Clifford L. Richardson, Albert L. Roure, Leslie C. Santinelli, Ralph B. Strong, F. Stumm, Donald R. Usrey, Tommy’ G. Walling, T. Krasevac and Milton F. Duncan. Donald Stumm, Willard James P. White, George PURCHASE JANIS COURT J. E. Crosby, real estate man of this city, announces Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Richards of Daly City have purchased the Janis Court from Mr, and, Mrs Ted Janis. The Richards are now making their home at the court. Crosby recently handled the deal which saw Wallace B: Haskell of Hayward assume control of the Janis business building. on Broad Street. Move To Santa Cruz— Mr. and Mrs. Ted Janis have moved from Nevada City to Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dr. Robert Barker is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and No Meeting This Week . Of Local Ski Club this week for two reasons, President Dwight Steele announced today. The reasons are: Dr. Frank Howard of San Rafael, who was to speak and show skiing pictures, will be unable to come to Nevada City at the present, The club did not want to interfere with the entertainment. to be held at the Nevada City High School tomorrow night. , Steele said Dr. Howard will appear here later in the month, On March 14th pictures of skiing at Sua Valley will be shown. Advertise in the Nugget for results. Tin of 12 Tin of 24 Tin of 36 Bottle of 50 ‘Bottle of 100 R. E. HARRIS THE Rexall Phone DRUG STORF 100 WE’ DELIVER Mrs. E,.E. Barker of this city. The Friday meeting of the Nevada. City Ski Club has been postponed B ehind the instrument that does so much for warm’human relationships is a big organization ot folks about 300,000 in the Bell System who take pride in serving loyally and in making the telephone do more and do it better for more peopie. ‘Lelephone workers, the country over, take pride in the courtesy as well as the dependability of their service. .HE F.CIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 318 BROAD STREET—-TELEPHONE 156 NEW VALUE AT A $10.00 SAVING! A Lowest price ever—on a quality built EASY Washer with big, sturdy, EXCLUSIVE Streamlined Wringer! Big, family-size, all‘white tub .. Speedy washing t action. Lifetime motor. Phone 5 Nevada City Alpha Stores, Ltd. Now $10.00 less at only ys Phone 88 Grass Valley