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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada City Nugget

September 29, 1950 (8 pages)

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i aN BASE aa ni ra Navn ance iano mte i + i § zg z : i 3 i ‘ 4—_ Nevada City, California, Friday, September 29, y950 en OP . ane Clb News _Mrs. Beatrice Butcher, Society Reporter, Phone 486 . . evening.at the: Music Hall. Flower Show at Bennetts Gardens Saturday Is Rated Huge Success . Approximately 150: people attendea the Fall Flower Show and Silwer Tea sponsored by the Busimess amd Professional Women’s Club Saturday afternoon, in Mrs. R. J. Bennetts gardens. The Ridge Road Garden Club, ‘Blue "Kent Garden Club, Colfax Gardem Club, and Nevada City Gardem Club members partici-. . pated im flower arrangements. Mrs. Marguerite Webb, president of the Loomis Women’s Club noted for her many prize-winning flower shows, explained 10 basic principals of flower arranging. Dozens of flower arrangements for wmodern table setting, holidays amd novelty were displayed. Out of the ordinary was the greem rose arrangement by Mrs. . Mary CC. Wallis. The original bush was given to Mrs. Clutter in the 70’s by Emil Ott’s father. “E'raerance from a _ Country Gardem”’ arranged by Mrs. Wm. LL. WDWawies, showed her summer work of gathering and drying petals, to make a rose jar, lavendar sticks and satchets. Mrs. Ida Mae Foote displayed roses im a Bavarian rose bowl a family heirloom over 100 years old. Mrs. Ann Rogers used an antique pewter pitcher for rose bud arrangements. Mrs. Hi. J. Ray arranged a conversational table,’ zinnias from Mrs. E.ouis E. Brown’s garden, in an Emelish china soup tureen, surroumded by family household possessions. ‘The tea —table—center — piece, fruit amd “—vegetables and silver peacocks, was made and arranged by Mirs. Wanda Lageson. It was highly complimented by Mrs. Webb. "The background for the table ‘was. banked by dozens of glads, arranged by U. S. N. Johnsom, who donated them to the clwb to be auctioned. Gate ‘prizes were won by Mrs. Jennie Orzalli, Mrs. C. H. Lawson, and Mrs. J. F. Rankin. Mrs. FParsons Tells Lions About Extensive Travels The IWrevada City Lions club met Wednesday night at Deer Creek Imn for a regular business meetin=g= and dinner. Mrs. Hester Parsons, noted authoress and world traveler, relateqd mwmany of herexperiences she amd her husband had while circlimgs the globe. Her latest book, ““You Could Do It Too” tells of Ker three years spent on the Pacific Island of Tahiti. Stan Wright presided at the meetime as club president. : Chartes Hilpert was program chairman. NEW CHEHIRYSLER Mr. amd Mrs. Z. W. Jennings and Mrand Mrs. Ralph Schorr drove to Detroit, Mich., where the Schorrs purchased a new Chrysler. "Fine Schorrs continued to tour the east while the Jennings returmed to Nevada City in the older. car. SURPRISE Mr. amd Mrs. Bill Tobiassen attendeG aé wpot-luck dinner at the Methodist church in Nevada City last Wednesday night and were greatly surprised that the 100 church zmembers who greeted them had assembled in their honor. "They were presented with an automatic toaster as a wedding gift. Mrs. Kimball played a solo amd also accompanied, Bill at the piano. Nevada City Lionettes will hold its mext meeting on Oct. 4 in the home of Mrs. Onda Smith, the president. The last meeting was a wypot-luck dinner in the home of Mrs. Walter Russells. Most of the evening was spent in the discussions of the two dolls the cliub will dress for Christmas. ENTERT AINS Mr. amd Mrs. O. F. Bettcher of Willow Valley Road entertained friends trom Oroville this week when Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barl ton drowe over to Nevada City for the day. Cpl. Etarry UH. Beeson, U. S. Marine Corps, is recovering in a naval Rheospital in Oakland from a woumd received in Korea last month. (Cpl. Beeson is a brother of Mrs. FE®d@gar Cunningham and Mrs. Weston Wyllie, of Nevada City. Message of Democracy Is Frantz Theme at PTA The importance of taking the message of Democracy to all peoples and proving to these Nations that is is a practical plan for world betterment and peace was explained by Edward A. Frantz, principal of the Nevada City High School at a meeting of the high school Parent Teacher Association Monday evening. Michel Lipman, ‘chairman of the juvenile protection committee said the high school student employment plan had-worked successfully during the: summer. ‘and. that 60 of the 100 who registered had found part time work. Lipman reported progress on plans for a juvenile detention . home but said the proposed sight at’ the county hospital grounds had not yet received the endorsement of all juvenile detention agencies and officers. The Nuggeteers entertainea with five dance numbers and refreshments was served by the sophomore mothers. Mrs. Kent Walker presided. : Grand President os NDGW Will Visit Here Tuesday Laurel Parlor No. 6, Native Daughters of the Golden West, met in regular session at the Odd Fellows ‘Hall Wednesday evening of last week, with President Elsie Flynn presiding. Mrs. Flynn was escorted to the seat of honor by District Deputy Julia McCullough from Sierra Pines Parlor, Colfax. She installed Mrs. Minerva ‘Wright and Mrs. Mary Meservey as trustees and Mrs. Hyacinth Martz as financial secretary. The three women were installed by proxy at the regular installation ceremonies. Mrs. Nellie Clark, Mrs. Gwen Anderson and Mrs. Edna Maguire gave highlights of the centennial parade in San Francisco they had attended earlier in: September. Grand President Anna Shiebuck will make her offiiial visit next. Tuesday evening with dinner scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the Bret Harte Inn in Grass Valley. Ronald Tobiassen Feted On Tenth Birthday Ronald Tobiassen was ten years old last Saturday and fourteen of his friends came to his party. Ronald’s mother, Mrs. Carl Tobiassen, planned many games but the children preferred taking turns riding his horse. Among the guests were: Carlene Musick, Ilene Williams, Olaf Bjornstal, Patty Tobiassén, .Toby Tobiassen, Vicki Lilja, Jim Danos, David Brisbell, Francis Graf, Ralph Jones, Bobby Filler, Bobby Frantz, Arlene Degraffenreid. HERE FOR WEEKEND Mr. and Mrs. Harleth Brock, and their daughter, Harlene, spent last weekend in Nevada City. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams drove them back to Sausalito where they plan to live for the next four years. Mrs. Williams is the sister of Betty Brock. Byron Brock has been spending some time assisting moving picture people who were stopping at his Motel scout for locations which they plan to use this coming spring. FIREMEN MEET Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lewis and their son, John, attended the Firemen’s Convention held at Hoberg’s in Lake county. Mrs. Lewis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilpert. They were sent from Long Beach as delegates to the Convention. On their return trip home they spent oné week in Nevada City. BIRTHDAY PARTY Little Carl Tobiassen, better known as Toby, celebrated his fourth birthday last Sunday at his home in the Oakes subdivision where he lives with his mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Tobiassen. Ten of the neighboring children came to attend the party his mother gave inhis honor. LUNCHEON : Mrs. Hazel George of Grass Valley had a luncheon yesterday for the members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of which Mrs. Vivian Hartman is _ president. They planned their rushing season. This group meets twice a month and has around 35 members. s . Maxine Ivey Installed Worthy Advisor of Local Rainbows Girls Assembly Miss Maxine Ivey, daughter 01 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ivey, was installed Worthy Advisor of Nevada City Assembly, Order’ of Rainbow for Girls, Saturday Miss Joan Oje, retiring Worthy Advisor, officiated as installing officer. Other installing officers were: Joanne Hefelfinger, Chaplain; Sharon Colvin, Reporter; Franz Luschen, Musician; Georgiana Danos, Marshal. Other officers installed were Pat Sturtevant, Worthy Associate Advisor; Dorotha Smart, Charity; Sandra Pease, Hope; Georgina Danos, Faith; Diane Rankin, Recorder; Erma Jean Steger, Treasurer; Linda Poulsen, Chaplain; Irma Kendrick, Drill. Leader; Barbara Macdonald, Musician; Margery. Mendoca, Love; Patsy Macdonald, Religion; Jimzy Barry, Nature; Ann Simmons, Immortality; Jane Ray, Fidelity; Patcine Foote, Patriotic; Margaret Mooers, Service; Ann Ray, Confidential Observer; Marilyn Sanders, Outer Observer; Jane Everhart;, Choir Director; and Teresa Solaro, Banner Bearer. One of the largest crowds that . has attended gave many compliments. to those who decorated the lodge rooms with gladioli and the ‘banquet room with beautiful dahlias and zinnias. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron of the Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star, acted as -. host and hostess for the evening. Guests were present from Sacramento, Auburn and Grass Valley. Mrs. Ruth Holliday was the Grand Deputy from: Sacramento, Mrs. Ann Woods, Worthy Advisor of Sacramento Assembly and Mrs. June Tilson, Worthy Advisor of the Camilia Assembly of Sacramento. Miss Barbara Green is the Queen of Jobs daughters in Grass Valley and brought many of the members with her to the installation. Joe Stenger,—Master—of — the Masonic Lodge in Nevada City and Joe Forstner, High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons spoke a ‘few words to the guests and the members. A buffet table held delicious sandwiches, relishes and punch. Joan McClish Partied On Tenth Birthday Joan Carol McClish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McClish, celebrated her tenth birthday last Saturday afternoon with a party at her home. Games were played with Judy Davie, Eilene Moule, and Julianne Courtney carrying away the prizes. Favor and party hats were placed before each of the fourteen young ladies at the beautifully decorated table. The birthday cake had a little girl on the top made of pink frosting. Those present were Mary Ann Martin, Eilene Moule, Jackie Vignal, Judy Collier, Judy Davie, Julianne Courtney, Jeannie Mc‘Cauley,’ Rita Lewis, Donna Dodson, Linda Schiffner, Inez Dodson and Linda Everhart. SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Strange of Sam’s What-Not, returned Monday from Los Angeles where they had been on a buying trip. Sept. 24 being the date of their silver wedding anniversary they also celebrated that occasion. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John P. Dick of Los Angeles. Mr, Dick being a Battalion Chief in the Los Angeles Fire Department, the traditional “visiting fireman” reception was tendered and a pleasant time was had by all concerned. SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. Annie Rule of Town Talk is seriously ill at Jones Memorial Hospital. Her brother, George Williams, flew here from Ellensburg, Wash. He is the uncle of Mrs. Mildred Tobiassen and staying at her home.
DELAY IN L. A. The train which took Davia Tobiassen and 200 other young men to San Antonio, broke down before reaching Los. Angeles. They were delayed for 5% hours and were without food until they reached their transfer point. OPERATION Mrs. Cy Kerrin, wife of Dr. C. H. Kerrin, of Nevada City, recently underwent surgery in a North Sacramento hospital. Her friends are happy to know that she is improving. HOME DEPARTMENT The Nevada City Home Department met Wednesday at Seaman’s Lodge. Mrs. Frances Dunkinson the home demonstration agent talked on ‘Packing the Lunch Box”. The brought their lunches and coffee was served. ; members. Miss Mary Hawkins Is Enjoying Europe Travels Dr. and Mrs. Walter J. Hawkins received a very interesting letter from their daughter Mary who is touring Europe. She graduated from the College of Holy Names which is located in Oakland, last June and with 20 other young ladies, left on July 11, on’ the Holy Year Tour. Miss Hawkins and a friend stayed in Europe when the two months tour was completed. They visited England, Italy, Austria, France and Germany and were fortunate to be there for the Passion Play. The 20 young women had an unpleasant experience while} traveling through the occupied zone in Germany as one of the travelers unwisely took a picture of that territory. The Russians held her for questioning for several hours: When she was returned to her friends Russian soldiers were stationed at either end of the train with Tommy guns and the doors locked: The train was jerked soviolently, a suit case fell on a young lady’s head causing her to loose consciousness and medical aid was refused them. Most of the Russian soldiers they came in contact with could speak a very good English but generally refuse to converse with the Americans. Their six days spent in Vieanna was filled with tension, as they never knew when they would be taken to headquarters for questioning but Paris was a playland filled with joy for: these young travelers. Walter Hawkins, Jr., spent the week end with his parents but has returned to Fort Ord where he is awaiting orders. He had been in the reserves so was unable to finish his last year at Santa Clara. BPWC Rummage Sale Today and Tomorrow The Nevada City Business and Professional_Women’s .Clubwill have a rummage sale at 108 S. Pine Street today and tomorrow, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. Mrs. Charles Everhart, chairman, has been busy arranging donations from . club members and friends and has this to report: “We have some lovely wool dresses, suits and coats for women. Baby clothes and children’s sweaters. Shoes, knick-knacks, magazines, books, dishes, men’s suits and other useful articles, all at very reasonable prices.” This sale is for the benefit of the club’s charity and general fund and Mrs. Michel Lipman, president added that anyone wishing to send packages to Europe will find many warm, servicable garments at the sale. Assisting Mrs. Everhart are: Mrs. Dorothy Gwin, Mrs. Ida Mae Foote, Mrs. Audrey Weselsky, Mrs. Elizabeth -Leiter,. Mrs. Thelma. Butz and Mrs. Katherine Fisher. Hartmans Observe Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George Raddue, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hartman spent Tuesday night in Reno as Monday was the Hartrnan’s wedding anniversary ‘and Tuesday was Mrs. Lou Hartman’s birthday. George Raddce III phoned his folks from San Diego where he is stationed in the Navy to notify them that he will have a 37 hour leave over this week end. Therefor Mr. and Mrs. Raddue Jr. left Wednesday for the South so as to see their son, planning to return next Tuesday. Mrs. Mae Raddue left last Saturday to visit her son and family in Santa Barbara but returnéd Wednesday. FROM SOUTHLAND Mr. and Mrs. Ted Johnson ot Whittier,spent~-a—happy~-week with the J. R. Hilperts. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs.: Hilpert were girlhood friends in Salt Lake City and had not seen each other for many years. VISITING HERE Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hilpert, Jr. arrived from the South, their home being in Torrance, a suburb of Los Angeles. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hilpert and went deer hunting while spending their vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnkart as well as visiting with his parents. . RECOVERING Mrs. Chet Murschel of Grass Valley spent a day at the Jones Hospital recently but the reports are: that she is well on the road to recovery. Mrs. Murschel and her husband are very active in the Nevada City Lions and Lionettes. Church Announcements Christian Scieice Church Christian Science Society of Nevada City hokis services every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the ‘church, 114 Boulder street. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8 p.m. Reading room is located at 207 Main street, and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, holidays excepted, from 2 to 4 p.m. For the Christian Science les‘son-sermon this Sunday, on the subject, “Unreality,” the golden text will be read from Jeremiah: “What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord” (23:28). The sermon will be comprised of citations from the Bible and from the Christian Science textbook “Science and Health With} Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, including the fol-; lowing: Isaiah 41:15, 16: “Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument’ having. teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the “hills as. chaff. Thou shalt fan. them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.” Science and Health: “The temporal and unreal never touch the eternal and real. _ The mutable and imperfect never touch the immutable and perfect. The inharmonious and _ self-destructive never touch the harmonious and self-existent. The opposite qualities are the tares and wheat, that never really mingle, though (to mortal sight) they grow side by side until the harvest; then, Science separates the wheat from the tares, through the realization of God as ever present and of man as reflecting the divine likeness” (p. 300). Methodist Church Mill and Broad Streets George C. Pearson, pastor 9:45 a. m., Church school. Lloyd Geist, superintendent, offers instruction for all ages. 11 a. m., Morning Worship. This church is joining in WorldWide Communion Sunday observation with Communion after a short address. Grace Lutheran Church Grass Valley Walter C. Rubke, pastor The children of the Sunday school meet ot 10 o’clock, to begin a new year of studying God’s word under qualified and welltrained teachers. The sermon at the regular 11 a.m. worship service will be based on God’s word, Matt. 5, 14-16. This Sunday is mission festival Sunday at St. Paul’s Luthern church, Chicago Park. Rev. Carl March, formerly pastor of this parish, will be the guest speaker at both the 9 a. m and 2:30 p. m. services. At 12:30 the ladies of the congregation will serve a lunch for all the members and friends of our Luthern churches. RIDGE ITEMS Mrs. Adele Browning, Mrs. Margaret Madden, and Miss Therese O’Connor, of Columbia Parlor attended admission day in San Francisco. Mrs. Browning represented one of the characters of the Donner party on the Nev-_ ada County float. : While in San Francisco the party visited the Allen sisters, formerly of: Birchville, as well as Miss Blanche Moroney, whose grandparents owned the house where Mrs. Madden now resides. Charles Lutz of Stockton spent the week end in Nevada City and French Corral. Mrs. William Browning of French Corral visited with her parents in Berkerley during the celebration. On Tuesday Oct. 3, 12:30 p. m. a turkey luncheon will be served at French Corral by Columbia ‘Parlor No. 70 in honor of Anna Schiebush, Grand President. Native Daughters of the Golden West who is-making her official visit ‘to Columbia Parlor. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sciarone departed Wedn@sday for their home in Pinedale. Mrs. Sciarone spent the summer at her old home in Birchville. : Leo Hammer of North San Juan is installing sanitary tiilets at the Birchville school house as well as outside porches. Wednesday, last week the Birthday Community Ridge Club gathered at the home of Ruby Bridges of North San Juan, in honor of her mother’s. birthday. Mrs. Ada Orter. More than 35 members were present. Next will be held on Oct. 18 at Mrs. Grace Wilsons. BERGEMANN FUNERAL CHAPEL The Bergemann Funeral Chapel. serviceis priced within the means of all. Ambulance service at all hours. 4 YOU CAN DO IT TOO AT MODERATE COST! At very little monthly cost you can buy the materials necessary for an extra 12x15 room. You can use it as an extra bedroom, recreation room, studyguestroom, whatever you need to increase your tom, fort and convenience. You _ } will be surprised how lit. tle it will cost! Come in today and let us give you a free estimate. BUILDERS AND CONSUMERS LUMBER COMPANY N.C.-G.V. Highway, Glenbrook Phone Grass Valley 1050 “GIFTS THAT Come in and take advantage of our Christmas Lay-Away Plan on Gifts. THE LATEST IN NEW MERCHANDISE % Adding Machines %* Typewriters % Office Supplies % Stationery % Greeting Cards % Rental Library % Antiques, and Gifts That Are Different SAM'S WHAT-NOT 224 BROAD ST. Nevada City Phone 14M ‘NR Hiden amet: a THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL The Barer The Better. ++. and we bare your foot to follow Fashion's dictates with a sandal that _ does intricate tricks over your toes. Black suede: Only 3.49 THE BOOTERY 220 Broad Phone 780W Nevada City