October 2, 1941 (6 pages)

The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week for only 30 cents per month Nevada City N ugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA This paper gives you complete coverage of all local happenings. If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read The Nugget. Vol. 15, No. 79. 1 The County Bese Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Canter. THURSDAY, OCTOBER ; 2, oP foe Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. (Come the first of January, and the writer of this. column will have lived and made his living in Nevada City for nine years. The Nugget established by Arthur Willoughby in 1927 will tbe 14 years old in March, 1942. In the nine years we have owned and edited this paper we have~found many friends whose respect we jealously seek to retain. If we-have said little about our city government in the way of fault finding or commendation, it was because, by and large, we think our city government has done a good job. In a small community such as this, it is extremely difficult for a rascal to ‘be elected to any office. Everybody knows every body else and knows his reputation. We have never had a dishonest city council. It would be impossible to elect one. The recent rift in the city council evidenced by a suit on the part ‘of two members to enjoin the oth‘er three, we think is unfortunate. ‘The time and place to raise objections to any given course the majority of the city council chooses, is. when such course is being considered, If any member thinks the action about to be taken by the council is illegal, he should rise right up in his seat and say so, then and there. We do not think important city ‘work should be halted, on erounds of illegality. when the real reason may “be a personal grudge an ployee of the city, another member of the council. We do not profess to know whether or not work proceeding at the corner of Pine and York Street, which is now hung uv-for indefinite period, has complied with the city’s charter But if _ this is wrong, then all major work completed iby the city during the nine years mentioned above, also illegal, For instance each of the bridges across Deer Creek cost much more than the $499 which is quoted as being the maximum that a job may cost without submitting and advertising the work to contractors for bids. against emor an or not. is As a-matter of fact, we have tong been convinced that the city eounci has saved the. tax payers thousands of dollars, by. buying the machinery for street grading and paving, and keeping a city crew employed continually at street, sidewalk and bridge improvements. If the course the city has ‘een pursuing is illegal, then two flissenting members of the council are now making a very ‘belated protest. T'wo bridges have ‘been built while they ‘were members of the council, And, this is really a serious matter, the machinery purthased, trucks, graders, scarifiers, hot oil generators and mixers, etc all this investment running into thousands of dollars over a long term of years, will have to be junked, if the two city councilmen, plaintiffs in the present suit are able to maintain their contention jn court. Of course, we are not going to wink at, or condone an illegal action on the part of the city eouncil, Rather we think they have done a day to day job of eity improvement, which in no one day entailed an expenditure of as much as $500. It seems to us the sensible view would be to compare the city’s action to that. of the industrious householder who gradu‘ally rebuilds his home, puts in new foundations, reroofs it, paints 7, mlants a garden, keeps his lawns mowed, anid in general converts an eye-sore into a thing of beauty and use. We think the city council has done just that for the City of Nevada, And, we Mould not like to believe that any member of the city council would halt this public work in order to satisfy a private spite against other members of the council or employes of the city. If, however, the two dissenters on > the city council, have uniformly voted against the large expenditures made in the past for city improvements, for city street ing equipment, for trucks, and . antler . ceeds Hobart Childers. ork-. ‘ Chrome Mining Company Begins Dismantling Of Aerial Tramway The Rustless Mining Corporation of Chrome, Glenn County, has purchased the mile long aerial tramway connecting the Empire, Pennsylvania and North Star Mines. Dismantling of the tramway has started but. it will probably be several months before the task of moving the equipment from here to ‘Chrome is completed. The tramway, which has aroused the interest of all visitors to Grass Valley, was built about ten years ago when the Newmont Corporation assumed, operating control of the Empire-North Star and Pennsylvania Mines. The original plan was to tram all ore from the North Star Mine and the Pennsylvania Mine to the Empire eighty stamp mill for treatment.» However, the increase in the price of gold and the development of a huge ore tonnage at all three properties resulted in a decision by the corporation to remodel the North Star mill and treat the North Star ore there. The Empire Mine ore;output was increased to such an extent the eighty stamp mill was. kept busy continueusly handling the Empire’s own rock. The tramway, although purchased and the Newmont Corporation at a cost of thousands of dollars, was not used. The tramway crosses. the Valley-Auburn Highway at Taylorville, erected by many Grass near the.city limits there, It. .is understood — the Mine will use the tramway to convey ore from the to the on Heifer Creek. Chrome mine mill Antlers Elect Marvin Haddy Exalted Ruler: Installation Monday Nicht The Nev: ada City. Lodge o elected Marvin Haddyv for the new. term. { Ant exalted lers as The new officers elected last Monday night will be installed next Monday night with Fred Garrison acting as the installing officer. Besides Haddy led are: Norman Kopp, Kenneth Worthley, Frank Roberts, Craig Davies. BE. . Carr, those to be insta!]leading loyal lecturing recorder and treasurer, antler; antler; antler; Robert even for police automobiles, they can enter court with hands. then clean We do hope that the attornéys, pro and con, who have ibeen retained in what might be called this internecine strife, will use their good office to pour oil, good thick street oil if needed, 6n the troubled ‘waters. Or ‘perhaps this metaphor is too large for the present little controversy. It may be that a ‘bucket of cold city water is all that is needed to settle ruffled feathers. Here On Business— L. F. Utter, owner of the Mine above Washington, vada. City on business. Arctic is in NeLively Session Of Council Anticipated WANTED-NEW QUARTERS FOR POSTOFFICE Betty: Martin West, Postmaster, calls attention of the public of Nevada ‘City to the advertisement for proposals to lease postoffice quarters ‘Which is filed on the board of the local office. These proposals are solicited by the Postoffice Department through Postoffice Inspector W. B. Houser at Oakland, California, and will ibe received in his office up to and ineluding October 15, 1941. The patrons of Nevada City are fully aware of the inadequate space and equipmen#in the present quarters now occupied by the postoffice of Nevada City. The growing activities of the community, require additional room and-working facilities for desired handling of the mail. General building requirements, lequipment specifications and forms . of proposal together with information concerning the provisions of the lease, may be obtained from the postMrs. West or Inspector master, Miouser. Panama Positions Lure Local Miners Nevada County miners have left for the shipyards, for Hawaii and for various other r . . . . . places where they can sell their Isbor , for than they receive in the mines of this area. more Now many of the miners are Haddy suc-. leaving or are considering leaving for Panama, where a huge tunnel project has started. The high wages paid on the project offers an attractive lure to the miners and timbermen of this . area. : . However, little of living conditions are known here and it is very possible the miners may not find their jobs as attractive as the pay sounds. bulletin . . ing mining ‘claims, . and Superior Judge Jones : ; Will Resume Duties . RR EOE SE AS Superior Judge George L. Jones, who has been ill for the past several . weeks, was able to return to his ‘home yesterday from the Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley. Judge Jones will preside over the law calendar proceedings in the superior court here tomorrow. The well known local jurist has been missed very much about’ the courthouse and on the streets of this city and local residents are exceedingly happy to learn: he will resume his normal activities. Autumn Coloring In All Glory Can Be Seen a, Joseph Edward Day Wins Eleven Firsts “At County Fair Eleven first prizes and one second prize were won by Joseph Edward Day, 15, freshman at the Nevada City High School ‘and son of Joe Day, prominent Gold Flat resident, in competition at the county fair, held in Grass Valley during the past weekend. The remarkable record was not equalled by any other exhibitor at the fair. Joseph won the following first prizes: Old Drake, Pekin; ola Drake, Runner; Old Duck, Pekin; Old Duck, Runner; Young Drake, Pekin; Young Drake, Runner; Young Duck, Pekin; Young Duck, Runner; Blue Stem Wheat, Big Club Wheat, and Rye. Joseph took second prize for alfalfa. The father took first prize for Saffron and Concord Grapes and second prize for Winter Banana Apples. The autumn coloring in all of its glory can now be seen along State Highway 49 following the North Fork of the Yuba River, according; to District Ranger Frank B. Delaney from the Downieville District of the Tahoe National Forest. Black oak, dogwood, big leaf maple, aspen, alder, willows and black cottonwood are all now changing their colors and indeed make an impressive and beautiful sight. trict Ranger Delaney advises that all color movie fans should at this time visit the mountain areas and ride or hike over the forest roads and trails in order to take colored pictures of the beautiful scenery. DisThe city council meeting tonight promises to be.an exciting one, inasmuch as it is the first gathering of the trustees since the filing of an injunction suit of Minority ‘Members Frank Davies and John Ivey against the three other councilmen. The suit, -filed Saturday by H. Ward Sheldon in behalf of Davies and Ivey, as taxpayers, seeking to halt work on the York and Pine Street improvement project, is expected to be thoroughly aired at tonight’s meeting. Mayor Ben Hall will preside at the meeting, E MINING CLAIM LAW CHANGED. OWNERS TOLD The attention of mining men is called to a change in the law rgeardtunnel locations recording the notice marking the boundilaries and performance of discovery work. The new statute, County Recorder reads: “Within millsites, of location, received here by John E. Nettell, ninety days after’ the . posting of his notice of location upon a lode mining claim, tunnel right or location, or millsite claim or location, the locator shall record.a true copy of the notice together with a statement of the markings of the boundaries as required in this thapter, and of the performance of the required discovery wurk, in the office of the county recorder of the county in which such claim is situated. The county recorder shall receive a fee of one dollar this service’. With the notice of location there must be recorded a statement that there has been sunk a_ discovery shaft, tunnel or adit at least 10 feet in depth of length, or an open cut from which there has-been removed not less than seven cubic yards of material. This discovery work must be completed within 90 days from the date of location of the claim. A location of either lode or placer mining ground is null and void unless the discovery work is duly performed and a true copy of the location recorded within 90 days from the date of location. placer clam, for MINERS FOUNDRY FILES SUIT AGAINST AZTEC COMPANY The Miners Foundry and Supply Company of this city seeks $751.90 in a suit filed in the superior court here yesterday against the California Aztec (Mining 'Company and Malcolm H. Carpenter, The suit maintains the amount is due on a jig and tugger hoist the defendants purchased from the foundry. H. Ward Sheldon is the . foundry attorney. STOCKTON HILL SUED The Stockton Hill Mining Corporation is named defendant in a suit filed in tre superior court here by the Gardner-Denyer Company. The machinery firm asks $922.50 allegedly due for merchandise and wares furnished the mining . company. Spends Vacation Here— Chas. ing a two weeks vacation in Nevada City with his. sister, Mrs. Annie Browning, and nephew and family, Arno Browning and family in French Corral. He killed a fine buck near French Corral on his first hunting trip, The farming communities of Nevada County are commending the Nevada ‘City Chamber of Commerce for not competing against them for top prizes in the community booth competition at the ¢ounty fair during the weekend. The Nevada \City exhibit, depicting an American Flag made from apples, pears, and grapes, was awarded tenth prize. There were eleven booth entries. Truckee Chamber of FARMERS COMMEND CHAMBER Commerce won the 11th prize. The local chamber officers realized the exhibits ‘were judged for diversity but deliberately designed the booth so it would not compete with the farming community booths. The booth ‘was considered one of the most beautiful at the fair and H. F. Sofge, local chamber of commerce secretary, said James Smith of Camptonville deserves much credit ‘for the outstanding exhibit. Lutz of Stockton is spend. United Geatec Caner Heed Too Much Gold In Post. War Period John P. Hutchins, San Francisco engineer, told the American Mining Congress in San Francisco that team work among miners is necessary in order that. hydraulic gold mining can be revived. “Unfortunate for hydraulic miners is the circumstance that Uncle Sam does not seem to think he needs more gold,’’ said Hutchins, “In spite of the opinion of intelligent, disinterested observers that that United States cannot have too much gold in the post war period.”” * “Thus, producers of gold already are in difficulties. They have no priorities, This situation seems certain to continue and probably will get worse during the period of the war. These and other factors will delay large scale of hydraulic mining.”’ SUPERVISORS TO.SELECT N™) DIRECTOR resumption The Nevada County Board of Supervisors, in session here today, were scheduled to select a successor to William Jaeckle of Chicago Park, deceased director of the Nevada Irrig2tion District. William Ullrich of Chicago Park who has submitted his application for the vacancy, appears to be the likely choice of the board. The superyisors spent in the payment of claims. ing the board was claims. LAPIDARIES — SHOW SPECIMENS . TOROTARIANS The Rotary. club at luncheon today told the story the recent rise of a new hobby, that of finding, cutting and polishing stones. Mrs. George Legg and William S. Johnston of this city, both of them interested in this hobby, addressed the club. A fine collection of polished stones was passed around the tables, Mrs. Legg in brief prelimary description of her hobby recited the fact the work of the lapidary is one of the oldest vocations on earth, that there are specimens of stones recovered from ancient Babylon, cut and polished 3000: years before the Christian era. The world, she said, is the hunting ground of the lapidary. She referred to the precious or semiprecious stones that can be found in this county. The very foundation of the planet is of stone, and wherever one travels always there are interesting specimens of “stones —to-—-be sought, to be cut and polished and to be made into objects of permanent beauty. The trays which were passed about the luncheon table were filled with some of the lovely specimens. of stones, and work of the two lapidaries. They were much admired by the club mémbers, Lloyd A, Geist, vice principal of the elementary school, was welcomed into Rotary as a new member. Walter Carlson made the welcoming address. yesterday This mornbusy on road were CELIOS HAVE DAUGHTER 9 Relatives and friends in Nevada City received word last week of the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs, Gove Celio, Jr., in Seattle. Gove . Celio is in the United States Air Corps and a well known former resident of this city. Here To Fish— Roy. Nelson, whose enthusiasm for fishing never wanes, was here from Oakland this week to try for some trout before the season closes, Nelson was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Sofge. ‘DR, FREY APPOINTED Brigadier General Joseph 0. Donovan, state director of selective séervice, today announced the appointment of Dr. Norbert B. Frey of Nevada City as a physician to the medi-. cal organization of Selective Service Board No. 22 of Nevada County. ~ . . . universal . man . . . . . . ‘the board of directors, J. Osborne Appointed Chairman: J. K. Osborne of Town Talk, active civic worker of this city has accepted the position of chairman of a board of directors of the Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckeé Chambers of Commerce, named to conduct a’ drive for business for Nevada County, expected to result from the establishment of an army cantonment in Nevada and Yuba Counties. The selection of Osborne was made after much thought by the directors. He was chosen for his ability and because of his opportunity to devote }much time to the position. Osborne jis a retired businessman. The selection of Osborne has met approval. The new chairwill start immediately to. outline a pregram. He will meet With composed of three members from each of the threa chambers of commerce frequently. Eben Smart Heads Driver Examiners SACRAMENTO, Oct. 2.—(UP)— The Association of Drivers License Examiners, composed of examiners employed by the state department of Motor Vehicles, will hold its first annual convention in Sacramento October 12 and 138. Approximately 150 examiners are expected, to attend. They will discuss methods of improving their serjue to the publie and will effect a inners: organization, ben K. Smart, Grass Valley, is ae chairman of the organization. HAROLD DEETER ACCEPTS POSITION AS SAFETY ENGENEER IN PANAMA Harold Deeter left Tuesday night by air for-Panama, where he will be employed as a safety engineer for the United States Government on a project. ‘ j 2 The many friends of Deeter in Nevada City are happy to learn of Deeter’s success in securing the wonderful position. Deeter formerly was superintendent of the Mack (Mine here. He has held positions as shift boss at the Murchie and other properties in Nevada County. Sheriff Tobiassen Kills His Deer, Was It a Pet? Sheriff Carl J. Tobiassen let it be known today he can outshine any law enforcement officer in the county at deer hunting—and that includes the game warden, Earl Hiscox, For several days Tobiassen had been taking good natured ribbing from Hiscox because the game warden had supplied the Rifle Rod and Gun Club of Grass Valley with a deer for a buck stew—a deer which Tobiassen had promised the gun club he would furnish. Hiscox, who seldom . hunts, <illed a four pointer when the . rod and gun club members be. came worried about the ingred. ients for their stew after day . by day passed and the sheriff had not bagged a deer. : Just the day after the story reached print in the Nevada City Nugget, Sheriff Tobiassen went out and bagged himself a six point buck. — And don’t you think he didn’t lord it over Game War— den Hiscox then! But Hiscox . had a ® pretty good retort. When i}

The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week for only 30 cents per month Nevada City N ugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA This paper gives you complete coverage of all local happenings. If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read The Nugget. Vol. 15, No. 79. 1 The County Bese Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Canter. THURSDAY, OCTOBER ; 2, oP foe Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. (Come the first of January, and the writer of this. column will have lived and made his living in Nevada City for nine years. The Nugget established by Arthur Willoughby in 1927 will tbe 14 years old in March, 1942. In the nine years we have owned and edited this paper we have~found many friends whose respect we jealously seek to retain. If we-have said little about our city government in the way of fault finding or commendation, it was because, by and large, we think our city government has done a good job. In a small community such as this, it is extremely difficult for a rascal to ‘be elected to any office. Everybody knows every body else and knows his reputation. We have never had a dishonest city council. It would be impossible to elect one. The recent rift in the city council evidenced by a suit on the part ‘of two members to enjoin the oth‘er three, we think is unfortunate. ‘The time and place to raise objections to any given course the majority of the city council chooses, is. when such course is being considered, If any member thinks the action about to be taken by the council is illegal, he should rise right up in his seat and say so, then and there. We do not think important city ‘work should be halted, on erounds of illegality. when the real reason may “be a personal grudge an ployee of the city, another member of the council. We do not profess to know whether or not work proceeding at the corner of Pine and York Street, which is now hung uv-for indefinite period, has complied with the city’s charter But if _ this is wrong, then all major work completed iby the city during the nine years mentioned above, also illegal, For instance each of the bridges across Deer Creek cost much more than the $499 which is quoted as being the maximum that a job may cost without submitting and advertising the work to contractors for bids. against emor an or not. is As a-matter of fact, we have tong been convinced that the city eounci has saved the. tax payers thousands of dollars, by. buying the machinery for street grading and paving, and keeping a city crew employed continually at street, sidewalk and bridge improvements. If the course the city has ‘een pursuing is illegal, then two flissenting members of the council are now making a very ‘belated protest. T'wo bridges have ‘been built while they ‘were members of the council, And, this is really a serious matter, the machinery purthased, trucks, graders, scarifiers, hot oil generators and mixers, etc all this investment running into thousands of dollars over a long term of years, will have to be junked, if the two city councilmen, plaintiffs in the present suit are able to maintain their contention jn court. Of course, we are not going to wink at, or condone an illegal action on the part of the city eouncil, Rather we think they have done a day to day job of eity improvement, which in no one day entailed an expenditure of as much as $500. It seems to us the sensible view would be to compare the city’s action to that. of the industrious householder who gradu‘ally rebuilds his home, puts in new foundations, reroofs it, paints 7, mlants a garden, keeps his lawns mowed, anid in general converts an eye-sore into a thing of beauty and use. We think the city council has done just that for the City of Nevada, And, we Mould not like to believe that any member of the city council would halt this public work in order to satisfy a private spite against other members of the council or employes of the city. If, however, the two dissenters on > the city council, have uniformly voted against the large expenditures made in the past for city improvements, for city street ing equipment, for trucks, and . antler . ceeds Hobart Childers. ork-. ‘ Chrome Mining Company Begins Dismantling Of Aerial Tramway The Rustless Mining Corporation of Chrome, Glenn County, has purchased the mile long aerial tramway connecting the Empire, Pennsylvania and North Star Mines. Dismantling of the tramway has started but. it will probably be several months before the task of moving the equipment from here to ‘Chrome is completed. The tramway, which has aroused the interest of all visitors to Grass Valley, was built about ten years ago when the Newmont Corporation assumed, operating control of the Empire-North Star and Pennsylvania Mines. The original plan was to tram all ore from the North Star Mine and the Pennsylvania Mine to the Empire eighty stamp mill for treatment.» However, the increase in the price of gold and the development of a huge ore tonnage at all three properties resulted in a decision by the corporation to remodel the North Star mill and treat the North Star ore there. The Empire Mine ore;output was increased to such an extent the eighty stamp mill was. kept busy continueusly handling the Empire’s own rock. The tramway, although purchased and the Newmont Corporation at a cost of thousands of dollars, was not used. The tramway crosses. the Valley-Auburn Highway at Taylorville, erected by many Grass near the.city limits there, It. .is understood — the Mine will use the tramway to convey ore from the to the on Heifer Creek. Chrome mine mill Antlers Elect Marvin Haddy Exalted Ruler: Installation Monday Nicht The Nev: ada City. Lodge o elected Marvin Haddyv for the new. term. { Ant exalted lers as The new officers elected last Monday night will be installed next Monday night with Fred Garrison acting as the installing officer. Besides Haddy led are: Norman Kopp, Kenneth Worthley, Frank Roberts, Craig Davies. BE. . Carr, those to be insta!]leading loyal lecturing recorder and treasurer, antler; antler; antler; Robert even for police automobiles, they can enter court with hands. then clean We do hope that the attornéys, pro and con, who have ibeen retained in what might be called this internecine strife, will use their good office to pour oil, good thick street oil if needed, 6n the troubled ‘waters. Or ‘perhaps this metaphor is too large for the present little controversy. It may be that a ‘bucket of cold city water is all that is needed to settle ruffled feathers. Here On Business— L. F. Utter, owner of the Mine above Washington, vada. City on business. Arctic is in NeLively Session Of Council Anticipated WANTED-NEW QUARTERS FOR POSTOFFICE Betty: Martin West, Postmaster, calls attention of the public of Nevada ‘City to the advertisement for proposals to lease postoffice quarters ‘Which is filed on the board of the local office. These proposals are solicited by the Postoffice Department through Postoffice Inspector W. B. Houser at Oakland, California, and will ibe received in his office up to and ineluding October 15, 1941. The patrons of Nevada City are fully aware of the inadequate space and equipmen#in the present quarters now occupied by the postoffice of Nevada City. The growing activities of the community, require additional room and-working facilities for desired handling of the mail. General building requirements, lequipment specifications and forms . of proposal together with information concerning the provisions of the lease, may be obtained from the postMrs. West or Inspector master, Miouser. Panama Positions Lure Local Miners Nevada County miners have left for the shipyards, for Hawaii and for various other r . . . . . places where they can sell their Isbor , for than they receive in the mines of this area. more Now many of the miners are Haddy suc-. leaving or are considering leaving for Panama, where a huge tunnel project has started. The high wages paid on the project offers an attractive lure to the miners and timbermen of this . area. : . However, little of living conditions are known here and it is very possible the miners may not find their jobs as attractive as the pay sounds. bulletin . . ing mining ‘claims, . and Superior Judge Jones : ; Will Resume Duties . RR EOE SE AS Superior Judge George L. Jones, who has been ill for the past several . weeks, was able to return to his ‘home yesterday from the Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley. Judge Jones will preside over the law calendar proceedings in the superior court here tomorrow. The well known local jurist has been missed very much about’ the courthouse and on the streets of this city and local residents are exceedingly happy to learn: he will resume his normal activities. Autumn Coloring In All Glory Can Be Seen a, Joseph Edward Day Wins Eleven Firsts “At County Fair Eleven first prizes and one second prize were won by Joseph Edward Day, 15, freshman at the Nevada City High School ‘and son of Joe Day, prominent Gold Flat resident, in competition at the county fair, held in Grass Valley during the past weekend. The remarkable record was not equalled by any other exhibitor at the fair. Joseph won the following first prizes: Old Drake, Pekin; ola Drake, Runner; Old Duck, Pekin; Old Duck, Runner; Young Drake, Pekin; Young Drake, Runner; Young Duck, Pekin; Young Duck, Runner; Blue Stem Wheat, Big Club Wheat, and Rye.

Joseph took second prize for alfalfa. The father took first prize for Saffron and Concord Grapes and second prize for Winter Banana Apples. The autumn coloring in all of its glory can now be seen along State Highway 49 following the North Fork of the Yuba River, according; to District Ranger Frank B. Delaney from the Downieville District of the Tahoe National Forest. Black oak, dogwood, big leaf maple, aspen, alder, willows and black cottonwood are all now changing their colors and indeed make an impressive and beautiful sight. trict Ranger Delaney advises that all color movie fans should at this time visit the mountain areas and ride or hike over the forest roads and trails in order to take colored pictures of the beautiful scenery. DisThe city council meeting tonight promises to be.an exciting one, inasmuch as it is the first gathering of the trustees since the filing of an injunction suit of Minority ‘Members Frank Davies and John Ivey against the three other councilmen. The suit, -filed Saturday by H. Ward Sheldon in behalf of Davies and Ivey, as taxpayers, seeking to halt work on the York and Pine Street improvement project, is expected to be thoroughly aired at tonight’s meeting. Mayor Ben Hall will preside at the meeting, E MINING CLAIM LAW CHANGED. OWNERS TOLD The attention of mining men is called to a change in the law rgeardtunnel locations recording the notice marking the boundilaries and performance of discovery work. The new statute, County Recorder reads: “Within millsites, of location, received here by John E. Nettell, ninety days after’ the . posting of his notice of location upon a lode mining claim, tunnel right or location, or millsite claim or location, the locator shall record.a true copy of the notice together with a statement of the markings of the boundaries as required in this thapter, and of the performance of the required discovery wurk, in the office of the county recorder of the county in which such claim is situated. The county recorder shall receive a fee of one dollar this service’. With the notice of location there must be recorded a statement that there has been sunk a_ discovery shaft, tunnel or adit at least 10 feet in depth of length, or an open cut from which there has-been removed not less than seven cubic yards of material. This discovery work must be completed within 90 days from the date of location of the claim. A location of either lode or placer mining ground is null and void unless the discovery work is duly performed and a true copy of the location recorded within 90 days from the date of location. placer clam, for MINERS FOUNDRY FILES SUIT AGAINST AZTEC COMPANY The Miners Foundry and Supply Company of this city seeks $751.90 in a suit filed in the superior court here yesterday against the California Aztec (Mining 'Company and Malcolm H. Carpenter, The suit maintains the amount is due on a jig and tugger hoist the defendants purchased from the foundry. H. Ward Sheldon is the . foundry attorney. STOCKTON HILL SUED The Stockton Hill Mining Corporation is named defendant in a suit filed in tre superior court here by the Gardner-Denyer Company. The machinery firm asks $922.50 allegedly due for merchandise and wares furnished the mining . company. Spends Vacation Here— Chas. ing a two weeks vacation in Nevada City with his. sister, Mrs. Annie Browning, and nephew and family, Arno Browning and family in French Corral. He killed a fine buck near French Corral on his first hunting trip, The farming communities of Nevada County are commending the Nevada ‘City Chamber of Commerce for not competing against them for top prizes in the community booth competition at the ¢ounty fair during the weekend. The Nevada \City exhibit, depicting an American Flag made from apples, pears, and grapes, was awarded tenth prize. There were eleven booth entries. Truckee Chamber of FARMERS COMMEND CHAMBER Commerce won the 11th prize. The local chamber officers realized the exhibits ‘were judged for diversity but deliberately designed the booth so it would not compete with the farming community booths. The booth ‘was considered one of the most beautiful at the fair and H. F. Sofge, local chamber of commerce secretary, said James Smith of Camptonville deserves much credit ‘for the outstanding exhibit. Lutz of Stockton is spend. United Geatec Caner Heed Too Much Gold In Post. War Period John P. Hutchins, San Francisco engineer, told the American Mining Congress in San Francisco that team work among miners is necessary in order that. hydraulic gold mining can be revived. “Unfortunate for hydraulic miners is the circumstance that Uncle Sam does not seem to think he needs more gold,’’ said Hutchins, “In spite of the opinion of intelligent, disinterested observers that that United States cannot have too much gold in the post war period.”” * “Thus, producers of gold already are in difficulties. They have no priorities, This situation seems certain to continue and probably will get worse during the period of the war. These and other factors will delay large scale of hydraulic mining.”’ SUPERVISORS TO.SELECT N™) DIRECTOR resumption The Nevada County Board of Supervisors, in session here today, were scheduled to select a successor to William Jaeckle of Chicago Park, deceased director of the Nevada Irrig2tion District. William Ullrich of Chicago Park who has submitted his application for the vacancy, appears to be the likely choice of the board. The superyisors spent in the payment of claims. ing the board was claims. LAPIDARIES — SHOW SPECIMENS . TOROTARIANS The Rotary. club at luncheon today told the story the recent rise of a new hobby, that of finding, cutting and polishing stones. Mrs. George Legg and William S. Johnston of this city, both of them interested in this hobby, addressed the club. A fine collection of polished stones was passed around the tables, Mrs. Legg in brief prelimary description of her hobby recited the fact the work of the lapidary is one of the oldest vocations on earth, that there are specimens of stones recovered from ancient Babylon, cut and polished 3000: years before the Christian era. The world, she said, is the hunting ground of the lapidary. She referred to the precious or semiprecious stones that can be found in this county. The very foundation of the planet is of stone, and wherever one travels always there are interesting specimens of “stones —to-—-be sought, to be cut and polished and to be made into objects of permanent beauty. The trays which were passed about the luncheon table were filled with some of the lovely specimens. of stones, and work of the two lapidaries. They were much admired by the club mémbers, Lloyd A, Geist, vice principal of the elementary school, was welcomed into Rotary as a new member. Walter Carlson made the welcoming address. yesterday This mornbusy on road were CELIOS HAVE DAUGHTER 9 Relatives and friends in Nevada City received word last week of the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs, Gove Celio, Jr., in Seattle. Gove . Celio is in the United States Air Corps and a well known former resident of this city. Here To Fish— Roy. Nelson, whose enthusiasm for fishing never wanes, was here from Oakland this week to try for some trout before the season closes, Nelson was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Sofge. ‘DR, FREY APPOINTED Brigadier General Joseph 0. Donovan, state director of selective séervice, today announced the appointment of Dr. Norbert B. Frey of Nevada City as a physician to the medi-. cal organization of Selective Service Board No. 22 of Nevada County. ~ . . . universal . man . . . . . . ‘the board of directors, J. Osborne Appointed Chairman: J. K. Osborne of Town Talk, active civic worker of this city has accepted the position of chairman of a board of directors of the Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckeé Chambers of Commerce, named to conduct a’ drive for business for Nevada County, expected to result from the establishment of an army cantonment in Nevada and Yuba Counties. The selection of Osborne was made after much thought by the directors. He was chosen for his ability and because of his opportunity to devote }much time to the position. Osborne jis a retired businessman. The selection of Osborne has met approval. The new chairwill start immediately to. outline a pregram. He will meet With composed of three members from each of the threa chambers of commerce frequently. Eben Smart Heads Driver Examiners SACRAMENTO, Oct. 2.—(UP)— The Association of Drivers License Examiners, composed of examiners employed by the state department of Motor Vehicles, will hold its first annual convention in Sacramento October 12 and 138. Approximately 150 examiners are expected, to attend. They will discuss methods of improving their serjue to the publie and will effect a inners: organization, ben K. Smart, Grass Valley, is ae chairman of the organization. HAROLD DEETER ACCEPTS POSITION AS SAFETY ENGENEER IN PANAMA Harold Deeter left Tuesday night by air for-Panama, where he will be employed as a safety engineer for the United States Government on a project. ‘ j 2 The many friends of Deeter in Nevada City are happy to learn of Deeter’s success in securing the wonderful position. Deeter formerly was superintendent of the Mack (Mine here. He has held positions as shift boss at the Murchie and other properties in Nevada County. Sheriff Tobiassen Kills His Deer, Was It a Pet? Sheriff Carl J. Tobiassen let it be known today he can outshine any law enforcement officer in the county at deer hunting—and that includes the game warden, Earl Hiscox, For several days Tobiassen had been taking good natured ribbing from Hiscox because the game warden had supplied the Rifle Rod and Gun Club of Grass Valley with a deer for a buck stew—a deer which Tobiassen had promised the gun club he would furnish. Hiscox, who seldom . hunts, <illed a four pointer when the . rod and gun club members be. came worried about the ingred. ients for their stew after day . by day passed and the sheriff had not bagged a deer. : Just the day after the story reached print in the Nevada City Nugget, Sheriff Tobiassen went out and bagged himself a six point buck. — And don’t you think he didn’t lord it over Game War— den Hiscox then! But Hiscox . had a ® pretty good retort. When i}