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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

November 18, 1940 (4 pages)

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AE A SOR AT ROE NP Re PAGE FOUR aie NEVADA CITY. NUGGET lammill. ‘Mrs, Hughes was born in ‘Grass Valley and resided in that city. her itire life; She was the mother of Eugene Hughes, who owns property jin Hills Flat and on the Town Talk Ridge. HUGHES FUNERAL . “Seores attended the final rites the’ HooperValley 80, pivValley and yesterday afiernoon at Improving In Health— Constable William Jeffery is rapidly improving in health and is now able to sit up. Constable Jeffery has béen ill for many weeks. eres 2 pip oF a NIP in every S/ P/ For ale with real snap.. ale that i warms you as it refreshes you . enjoy tangy, hearty ACME ALE! It’s good all the way down.. and that's why it’s the traditional beverage for this season of the year! Weaver Mortuary in Grass for the:late Lavinia Hughes, neer resident of Grass Siste ot County Assessor John M. °° ACME BREWERIES Los Angeles San Francisco NEVADA CITY ICE DELIVERY a SOCIAL EVENTS Local Girl Becomes Bride Of South ‘American Gold Dredge Employee DOWN ARGENTINE WAY COMING TO NEVADA THEATRE eon ¢ every indication ‘‘Down: Argentine Way’”’ ive musical yet produced by 20th) Century-Fox. It is reported that this' musical productions, including famous ‘“‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band” has turned out an, extravaganza in Technicolor which should. seta new pattern for this type of screen entertainment. ‘sheer lavishness mark ‘Down ment Thursday at the Nevada Theatre, as the greatest musical extravaganze of all time. Don Ameche has a role that was made to order for him. Capitalizing on his diversified talents, given a grand role which not only calls forth his acting talent, but his singing and dancing ability as well. Opposite Ameche is blonde Betty Grable who returns to the screen after scoring an outstanding success on the New bya stage in ‘‘Du Barry Was a Lady.’ “Down Argentine Way” also wiaaita the sensational Carmen, Miranda. famed South American songstress who took New York by storm when Streets of Paris.’’ Playing herself in the picture, she sings four numbers in the tantalizing manner for which she is famous. These include South American Way, Bambu, Madame Eu Quero, and Touradas Em Madrid. In New York City— Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Cassidy are; on a combined business and vacation’ .P. O. Box 325 Nevada City Distributors cities. You Are Invited That bound a countryside to—‘‘a world apart’ that was born of courage. hammer, signifying completion of the Nevada County Railroad in May, 1876. Nevada County. patrons. Nevada County Teathina Co. ‘Nieeads County Narrow Gauge Railroad To See The Steel Spike ’—from faith it’s a sound, steel railroad spike, as burnished and bright as it was the day it rang under the ceremonious heavy beat of a sledge For sentimental reasons this final spike was removed from itg brief resting place and carefully preserved as an ever-bright memento of the foresight and perseverance of those determined, faith-inspired souls of 64 years ago. Today, at the Dickerman Drug Store at Nevada Uity it is the center of a display, rich in the days of early The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad has come a long way since that memorable band-playing, flag-waving day in 1876. it hasn’t deen all coasting, it has taken a lot of steam—fighting the battles of its communities as readily as its own—holding a steady hand on hé throttle during the shifting eras of a nation—eagerly building a pattern of accommodation that grew into railroad service, recognized and respected by major American railroad lines, swinging its mechanized tempo to meet that of modern day approved transportation and freighting—augmenting rail facilities with sleek lined passenger busses and capable highway freight carriers. Steam trains superceded the old-time stage coach in answer to the demand for faster, safer travel. Then, with further invention, came comfort-abundant highway busses and fast passenger planes. Verily the cycle of transportation has set the pace for progress, and in this trend the Nevada: County Narrow Gauge Railroad has forged ahead, abandoning *rail passenger service for more exe pedient and accommodating busses—gratifying the pleasure of its _ Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Nevada Pacific Trucking Agency Business Office and Merchandise Traffic Headquarters at Union ‘Terminal Co., between Bank Street and Colfax Avenue, Grass V: Narrow Gauge airStage Lines she appeared on Broadway in “‘The} trip to New York and other eastern} The wedding of Miss Carol Nelson, Parlor here, and George A. Burns, South American gold dredge worker, was solemnized last Thursday afternoon in Verdi, “Mrs. M. Canonic and in the presence of close friends. is the most sniprens! ed as the best man. studio, which is noted for many big) the Brilliant casting, catchy songs and: Argen-. tine Way,’ which starts its engage-j; Don was! employee of ‘the Bowman Beauty Nev., at the home of The bride, attired in a navy blue} ; ensemble and carrying a bouquet of . gardenias and bavardia, was attended by Miss Azelia Burns of this city, a sister of the bridegroom. Miss Burns wore an outfit of dusty rose and carried a rose .and_ bavardia bouquet. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Charles Browning. Herb Costa of Nevada City actOthers present for the ceremony were George . Browning, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Bert Canonic and Douglas Canonic all of Verdi.and Mrs. Herb Costa, Betty Ruth Burns, Mildred and George Dixon and Mrs, Bud Hutton of Nevada City, After a reception the couple de, parted on a-honeymoon trip. They ‘have not definitely decided where they will make their home. Burns arrived in Nevada City last Tuesday from Columbia, South America, and he may return there to continue work on a dredge. At present he is on his vacation. The bride is well known in this city, where she has made her home for a considerable length of time. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nelson of Live Oak. She graduated from the Marysville High School and a Marysville beauty college. Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Burns of Yreka, is a graduate of the. Yerington High School in Nevada. Entertainment Will Be Given Here Tomorrow Night Superior Judge George L. Jones will preside as master of ceremonies at an entertainment program in the Methodist Church social hall here tomorrow night. . The program was recently staged . Eden, Bernie Penrose, Fanny Eden, . Soldiers. at the Salvation Army Hall in Grass Valley. A collection will be taken to help defray the cost of building the social hall. The program will be as follows: Opening hymn, Onward Christian Prayer, Rev. Mark Pike. . Scripture reading, Mrs. Davidson. Salvation Army Band selection. Vocal solo, South of the Border, by Patsy Hall. Piano solo, Elva Gilbert. Vocal duets, Cradle Song and Playmates by Donald and Leonard Prisk. Reading Miss Annie Mitchell. Grass Valley Octette: (a) Great Is the Lord (b) Still the Tempest. Remarks by Judge George Jones. Soprano solos, The Bird With a Broken Wing and The Little Road to Kerry by Miss Catherine McQuay. Cornet duet, Tyrolean Lovers, Harry Leighton and Bob Davidson. Soprano and-alto duet: Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses and Can’t You Hear Me Calling Caroline. Piano duets Chop Sticks and The Twin’s Waltz, Billie and Bobbie Argall. it Tenor solo, How Beautiful Upon The Mountains and Be . Still and Know, Violin and flute duet’ Little Symphony and Gavotte by Mrs, Leone Brown and Mrs. Esther Warren, Closing number, Salvation Army Band, God Bless America. (Closing prayer and benediction by Major Davidson. Accompanists, Mrs; Reta Morrison, Mrs. Camille Cornish, Miss Elva Gilbert, Mrs. Mildred Hollow and Mrs. Echo Bernie. Tarantella, by Miss Shower Honors Miss Elma Eden, Bride-To-Be ‘Mrs. Lois Davis entertained at her apartment in the Davies Building on Cemmercial Street Saturday night in honor of Miss Elma Eden, popular local young woman, who will soon bedome the bride of Carl Baker of this city. The entertainment was a miscellaneous bridal shower and the honored, guest received many presents from those attending. Refreshments were served following the playing of games. Those attending the cluded: : Mesdames Marian Smith, Pauline Mullis, Grace Solaro, Marnie Danford, ‘Bernie Davies, Claire White, Phyllis\Mobley, Evelyn Eden, Lillie Shower inand Margaret Dorf; Misses Gertrude Schreiber, Irene Buchanan, Lillian Duchessi, Clarice Holland, the honorIN N.A.A. SERVICE ed guest and the. hostess. Se oe sae a a MONDAY, ! NOVEMBER 18, 1940. PAUL VILES HAS NEW TOW CAR a side pull is necessary, one to anchor the car and the other to hoist the wreck fom the bottom. of. the deepest ravine. The tow car may be stabilized by lowering two braces at either side so that the strain is against the ground rather’ than against the car’s frame work, It may 2lso be anchored by cable in froni, attached to boulders or trees, when it is desired to start a motor truck on the upgrade on a_ frozen road. Variotis winches and hundreds of feet of steel cable give the operation of this specially built car wide flexibility in operation. Paul. Viles, distributor in--Nevada County for Buick cars and authorizea National Automobile Association agent for road service, has accepted delivery on a new, latest model tow car which combines all the features ‘needed for quick efficient service in this mountain region. The car has a double crane that Quartz and Placer claim location may be operated as two cranes when, notice blanks at the Nugget Office. Nevada Theatre MONDAY The dramatized story of the leader Bri gham Young of Mormons in their trek to the promised land, The trials, adventures gl triumphs of a persecuted sect, starring Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell and Brian Donlevy. F TUESDAY and deh arth Bound Starring arner xter as the man who. wouldn’t. stay dead, and Andrea Leeds ‘as: the woman whose love could never die in a drama of picture magic and thrilling situations. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Down Argentine Way ‘i'n Grable and Carmen Mi-randa in an entertainment, rhythmic, gent irresistable, i. rhumbas and congas galore, gorgeous girls and South American romance, SEE IOS TRE CTE INE Ey AR NEVADA CITY GRASS VALLEY Phone 5 Phone 88 ALPHA STORES, Ltd. For Emergency Service of Fuel Oils on Sundays and Holidays call In Nevada City In Grass Valley 468 1053 243-W 633-R 531 202-M 255-M Trade in your old stove and water heater. Take advantage of the liberal trade-in allowances now being made. Then by your use of the electric range and water heater you begin buying electricity at its lowest cost. Investigate. Get the facts about this low cost electricity for electric cooking and water heating. You will be happy you did. Why not do now what you have long planned to do, install an electric range and water heater in your kitchen? It is not a matter of cost now with electric range and water heater prices unbelievably low. 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