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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada County Nugget

April 10, 1963 (12 pages)

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aS -_ VY eee fee 22 SS 2 @&. f—— eee TD Se TO Tee “SS TF! “years; secretary of the Grass To the voters of the Grass Valley Elementary School. District. Asa mother, as well as as a taxpayer of this district, lam seeking your support for a. position on the Grass Valley Elementary School Board at the election April 16, 1963. I seek this responsible position in the belief that a mother and housewife would be a logical choice, having more time and less outside pressure as well as equal or _ greater interest in the wel— fare of our schools and children. It is commonly accepted that in the years ahead we face greater and more difficult. problems of finance, methods of education and housing for our schools. This, I believe, isa full time problem requiring undivided attention. My Primary purpose if elected, will be to promote . better and closer understand928 ees 9m So FES PERT TY TT zs —eee TIS LOU KENNEDY LEO TODD ing between the parents.and taxpayers who support our schools and those whose duty it isto operate them; the teachers and administrators. For qualifications I offer Mrs, Lou Kennedy was the only Grass Valley School Board candidate to submit a statement inreply to a Nugget request. April 11, 12, 13FILM---"The Tragic Theatre of Sophocles”, Theater, James E. Church Fine Ars Bldg. , Univ. of Nevada, Reno; 8 p.m., also April. 13 at 2 p.m. April 10 TV---CBS O pera Documentary, Channels 5 and 12; 7:30 p.m. Wolf", April 11 TV---Play of the Week, “Close Quarters” with Richard Kiley, Channel 6; 9-11 p.m. FILM ---"Alexander Nevsky" (Russia), Univ. Thester James E. Church Fine Arts Bldg., Univ. of Nevada Reno; 7 and 9 p.m. April 16 TV~--First in a series of a six-part educational television course, "Individual and Family Survival", by the Amer. RiverJr. College; “Strength for Tomorrow . describes the behavior of individuals under stress or disaster situations and offers specific ways and means to cope with disturbed people; Channel 6; 7:30 p.m. April 17 FILM---"The Seventh Seal" (Sweden), Little Theater, River Jr. College; 7:30 p.m. Free. Faculty and guest panel discussion after showing. Amer. April 18 LECTURE---Ray Bradbury, noted science fiction writer, will discuss "Space And The Renaissance Ahead”, UC 8:15 p.m. Admission free. Davis. Home Econ. Aud., by cad = cig mA “A MAJORETY OF ONE”---comedysbow a Brookl and a modem Japanese Samurai who decide in . Vor my romance in the September of their lives, over the prejudice of those who try to block it; Eaglet oT 15th and H, Sac‘to; each Fri. and Sat. thru May 4 Univ. "In the Mouth of the presented Sorophimists) To Hold Convention official call for the first regional conference of the Southwestern Region of the Soroptimist Federation of the Americas, Inc. , was issued ! by Regional Governor Evelyn Holland this week. The biennial conference will be held at Harvey's Wagon W heel Resort Hotel at Stateline, Nevada, April 26-28. Over 700 member Soroptimists from Northern California, Nevada and Hawaii are expected to attend the conference which will be hostessed by the Soroptimist Club of South Lake Tahoe, assisted by Soroptimist Clubs of Lake Tahoe, Reno, Fallon, Carson City and Placerville. the theme of the conference . would be “Challenge to Leadership", adding, “Intelligent leadership is the catedtoservice and it is our hope that our goal of sharing with others will be heightened through intelligent leadership. “ President Edna Hennessy of my residence in this community for seventeen years; my position as housewife and mother of three children attending Nevada County schools; my work with children and parents as Girl Scout leader and executive for ten Valley Recreation Comminsion and sponsor of its work with teenagers; member of the board of the Nevada County Council for Retarded Children; anda personal and sincere desire to develop the greatest amount and best’ quality of education for our‘ children at the lowest possible.cost. Sincerely, Mrs. Lou Kennedy ee Jim Shock Wins Award At ° Confab SACRAMENTO ---Jim Shock of Nevada City won second place in an on-the-spot newswriting contest sponsored by the Califomia Intercollegiate Press Association during their annual conference held recently in Santa Monica, Shock, a journalism ma najor. at Sacramento State, competed against delegates from 17 colleges throughout Cali‘fornia, Shock's second place was the only award won by Sacramento State. Lible laws were the determining factor inthe judging, according to con-' test chairman, John Struckman, of UCLA. 4-H All Stars Attend Conference At Davis DA VIS---Karen Blake and David Casper, Nevada County 4-H All Stars are attending the State 4-H All Star Conference at the Uni-, versity this week. Activities will include panel discussions onthe citizenship theme and taking < different look at4-H, an international dinner and program, a discussion by David A, Leuthodd,’ U C research assistant, on “Government and You", a talk on “Our Economic Interest at the International Level”, a get acquainted party, square dancing, tours, a dinner and eve= ning im San Francisco and a final dinner dance as guests of the California Bankers Association. TOWN TALK ee 265-2570 FreePich-ep And Deliv Children Pen Poems About Conservation California educational circles recently were concerned with-the value, or lack of value, of reading and writing poetry in the public schools. But before any final decisions are made they should examine the verse writing skills of western Nevada County public school students who produced some creditable verse in the interests of the local observance of Conservation Weeks. Ed Fellersen, county school superintendent, offers the three following poems as possible justification for the continuance of verse study andwriting. The verses were written by students of the Pleasant Ridge School in the 5th and 6 grades. The instructor for the two grades is James Desmond. A GREAT FLAME In the forest, the forest so green Stands a tree tall and lean. But this tree plays a big, big part . But he won't if you leave a ' spark, And this flame is very mean Because it destroys! everything green. Not only this tree will it destroy But others like it with much more joy. By Myrna Van Vooren, aged 10 years, Sth grade. THE FOREST When in the woods do you know That Life is-fast and life is slow. Take the deer who's on the alert For fear somehow it may get hurt, Take the woodchuck who falls asleep Wakens when spring begins to seep Into flowers, ferns and every tree That's how it is there, you 7 3ee. By Katherine Kinsgton, 12, ‘sixth grade. WILDLIFE Animals are happy ! The forests are gay Every forest animal Is having a happy day One day some very bad people Burned everything to the ground, Fire killed many animals And destroyed everything around. If you were the animals What would you say? I'd say they're mean And run away. By Laura Watkins, grade. 10, Sth : Realignment Is Urged ROCKLIN --The proposition on the April 16 ballot, calling forthe rearrangement of the boundaries of the trustee areas in Sierra J unior College District, is of urgent importance tothe College District, said Harold Weaver, District Superintendent. When western Nevada County joined the Sierra College District last year, it became necessary for them to have representation on the board of trustees of the district. This proposition provides for two new trustee areas and a modification of one of the present five trustee areas. The measure carries the full support of the board of trustees of Sierra College, and the County. Committees on School District Organization of Placer and Nevada Counties. Beale Air Base Hosting Pistol Championships BEALE AIR FORCEBASE, Calif.---The foothills above. Beale will echo from the
sound of pistol shots and rifle fire throughout April. The reason for this is that the base is hosting the Fifteenth Air Force rifle and pistol championship matches. The competition will start next Tuesday, April 9, and continue through A pril 25. National Rifle Association rules will govern all matches, ~ simplicity ... ready to serve you > BERGEMANN Funeral Chapel . 246 Sacramento St. Nevada City call 265-2421 , day ornight Deaths BAKER ---in a Nevada City Hospital April3, 1963, Cora Baker. She is survived by relatives in Minnesota. She was a native of Minnesota aged 82 years, Funeral services were held Friday in the Hooper Weaver Mortuary Chapel, Cremation wasin the Soroptimist Club of Western Nevada County today of their club would be attending the biennial meeting at Lake T ahoe's South Shore. Sierra View in Marysville. +++ et PRENTISS---in a Nevada City Hospital April 5, 1963, Elsie Prentiss. She was the widow of Harry Prentiss. She was a native of Pennsylvania aged75 years and a resident of North San Juan, Nevada County, 30 years. She was an active member of the United Daughters of the San Juan Ridge. Funeral services were held April 8 in the NorthSan Juan Methodist Church. ++ +++ KENNEY ---inthe Nevada County Hospital April 5, 1963, Marvin Henry Kenney. He was the son of Mrs. Lucy Hewes of Seattle, Wash., and brother of Mrs. Roy Wilgon of Bandon, Ore. He was a native of St. Louis, Mo., aged 38 years. He wasa tractor operator and a veteran of World War Il. Bergemann Funeral Chapel was in charge of the services. ++ +++ GALE---inher Grass Valley home April 4, 1963, Mrs. Afton Buster Gale. She was the wife of Vernon Lee Gale of Grass Valley; mother of Rae B. Collier, Leanne B, Tippett and Zazy1 Buster, all of Grass Valley and Koreen Reed Buster of Grass Valley and sister of Mrs. Moselle Hutchins, Mrs. Zazyl Snoor, Mrs. Nielen Patterson and Mrs. Drew Wamsley, all of King of Cool; Mrs. Karen Sorenson of Richmond and N. Paul Hansen of Yuba City. She was a native of Utah ‘aged 51 years, Funeral services were held April 8 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grass Valley. B, Allis of Marysville; Dalen. on the petals which read it well. June. Governor Holland noted key toeffective service. Our : life as Soroptimists is dedi. indicated several m embers. (Continued from Page 1.) In order to balance the representation on a seven man board, part of district fivewas rearranged, and Colfax, Gold Run, Dutch Flat-Alta, Blue Canyon and es @e-8 « @& (Continued from Page 1.) eo and services without the proposed increase. CUESTION: What percent of the high school district annual budget is spent for school supplies, transportation and other items. ANSWER: A summary of . che 1961-62 high school dis‘trict expenditures is as fol} lows: . Salaries(T eachers & Classified) 14. Wo Capital Outlay 6.7% Fixed Charges (Insurance, District Contributionto Retirement, etc.) 6.9% Cextbooks& Supplies for Instruction 4. Dperation& Maintenance (Utilities, Supplies, replace equipment, etc.) 4. fo Transportation (does not include salaries) 2. Fo All other expenses (office ila flow of the Week by Lillian Mott SIERRA CALLIPRORA, Calliprora scabra, Lily family Somewhat resembling the golden brodiaca but a paler yellow incolor, this lily has pronounced brown midveins ily distinguish it. Ranging in height from a few inches to ten or twelve, the umbels are from five to thirty flowered. Although the name Calliprora, is an awkward one to pronounce, it should be remembered as this is a very common wildflower to this area and especially attractive. Calliprora is pronounced with accent on the long "o” and means “pretty face” inGreek, which indeed fits It is most commonly found in pine woods and in the La Barr Meadows area, a variation may be found which is distinguished by the blue anthers and is named Calliprora analina. Blooming period ranges from April through Emigrant Gap are proposed as part of district seven. The new sixth district would include Pleasant Ridge, Union Hill, Pleasant Valley, Kentucky Fiat, jReady Springs, Clear Creek e*@ee9s Questions And Answers On Overide Tax Issue supplies, community service, foodservices, health supplies, etc.), = 100 QUESTION: What will the high school district do if the override tax election does not pass? ANSWER: The Governing Board of the district will have to look for ways of cutting expenditures by at least $80, 000.'To do this, the district will have to eliminate classes in some areas of instruction, restrict or eliminafter school activities, inzrease the size of classes. and students attending the senior high school may have to attend on asplit day sche dule. Thank You I am back in circulation again! I wish to thank the Nursing Staff, Management and ‘Pink Ladies* of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Mercy of Mt, St. “THANK YOU!" Yes, lation again! whose cheerful and efficient services made my stay at the Hospital one of comfort; to Doctors E. William Rector, Surgeon, Jerome Frey and NorbertB. Frey, my. personal physicians for their help and services, during presurgery, surgery and postsurgery; to Fathers Boland andBurke, and the Sisters of Mary's Academy for their Prayers and Good Wishes and to you my many friends and neighbors who sent flowers, cards and called or called-up as to my progress a great big I am back in circuJohn J. Looser Voters To Cast Ballots and Grass Valley Elementary School Districts. The new seventh district would include Chicago Park, Nevada City, Blue Tent, Cherokee, North San Juan, Washington and Colfax, Gold Run, Dutch Flat, Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap Ele~ mentary School Districts. Finally, 34 candidates have filed for 24 school board posts and one district post. Areas with one opening include: Clear Creek, Union Hill, Kentucky Flat, Blue Tent and Washington. Areas with two openings include: Grass Valley and Nevada City Elementary District, Nevada Union High School District, Chicago Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Valley and North San Juan. Ready Springs has three openings and the Nevada County Board of Education has one opening in-each of areas one, two and three. ‘OPEN EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT GET YOUR FREE : DRAWING TICKET ALICE’S STYLE SHOP 2 313 Broad St., N.C. 265-4130» Outstanding Values Beautiful 9' x 12’ Rugs!! (only) Mohawk ‘Castleton’ a . the fantastic price of $49.95 Assortment of colors and patterns from which to choose, ACT NOW while this offer lasts. Also, Mohawk All-Nylon forervaner9' X 12 "rugs at $79.95 (available other rug sizes and wall-to-wall.) Designed to withstand tough punishment, easy careand beauty that lasts for years. Forerunner comes in a range to exquisite styles. at Jim Heather FLOOR COVERING 238 Mill St., Grass Valley Ph, 273-6028 218 Broad St., Nevada City ae here. Following specialized air. crew training at other bases, ‘Graduates From Warfare School Ps «7°. ¥ Yuba City and Mrs. Sybil MATHER AFB---Second Lieutenant Harvey C. Campbell of Lyndon, Kan., has graduated from the United States Air Force electronic warfare officer course he will be reassigned as a fare officer with a Strategic Air Command unit at Ellsthere in July. . FROM § Nevada City . EASTER LILIES GARDEN SHOP 2% B-52 aircraft electronic warworth AFB, S,C., reporting STERRS SPRING WATER DELIVERED IN 5 GAL. BOTTLES MODERN COOLER? TO Choose Fro