April 18, 1962 (10 pages)

oS a A ‘ 4 NEVADA COUNTY Newtown, Indian Flat, Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, Freq Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Suenzait City, Wal Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill ¥ Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore’s Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony county NUGGET . Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloomfield, pra Relict Hill, Washington, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor. Flat, Lak Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, pupa, orth, Columbia, h Corral, Rough and Ready ¥ : Gouge Eyé)Li Pefirjum, be sa: se é Kiln, Rnbia Vol. 37 No. 16 10¢ A Copy "THE PAPER WITH THE PICTURES" Published Weekly, Nevada City, Wea rae wee 1962 FASHIONS OF THE PAST.Authentic costumes were modeled as part of the celebration honoring the Laurel Parlor. Some of the models were (L-R): Florence Stark, Manzanita Parlor; Ruth Sinnock, Sierra Pines Parlor; Angie Falconi, Laurel Parlor and Diane George, Laurel Parlor. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAUREL.Grand President Alice Shea (L) of the Native Daughters of the Golden West cuts the first slice of birthday cake atthe 75th anniversary celebration of Laurel Parlor #6 whichtook place in Nevada City last week. With her is Mae Norton, past president of the parlor anda state officer in the organization. Kuchel Backs Move For Beale Wildlife Area WASHINGT ON---U. S. Sen-. ator Thomas H. Kuchel of -California has urged Federal agencies to turn over to the State surplus Federal land at Beale Air Force Base near Marysville for use as a wildlife management area. In response to urgings from State officials, the Senior California Senator asked for cooperation from the General Services Administration, Federal property-disposal office, andthe Interior Department in both acquiring the desired 7,700 acres and in perfecting plans to propagate and _ perpetuate birds and game animalson the planned Sierra foothills refuge. The California Fish and Game Department also contemplates some leasing 22 Autos Take Part In Road Run GRASS VALLEY --The Twin CitiesTiming Association saw 22 autos take part in a Sunday road run. Ron'Hendricks won the time event with his time of one hour, 37.5 minutes. of the land for agricultural purposes. "I believe this forwardlooking step merits the most generous support in the interest of preserving and perpetuating our natural resources, especially in view of the mounting pressures on land suitable for game habitat. " Kuchel wrote Interior Secretary Udall. “Future as well as present generations will benefit through the propagation of animals and birds.while the Department of Fish and Game believes that carefully-regulated use of at least some of the land for grazing would be compatible and desirable." In trying to have disposal speeded, Kuchel told General Services Administrator Bernard L. Boutin "the mounting pressures for land for various uses puts a premium on the dedication of such areas as are well-suited to perpetuation of birds and game. The species of wildlife found in this vicinity are decidedly needed and desirable. " Engineering Contract GRASS VALLEY--The Nevada Irrigation District last week ordered the start of Yuba-Bear River Project. NID directors at a meeting Thursday.approved a contract with Ebasco Services, Inc., consulting engineers for the project, for the drawing of final plans and specifications for construction bids. The final project engineering, which will cost an estimated $400, 000, willbe completed in time for the district to call for construction bids on the hydro-electric project near the end of this year. The NID hopes to start construction in early 1963. The NID hadheld off action on ordering final plans and specifications until the finalhearing on project water applications for Middle and South Yuba River water before the State Water Rights Board, The district staff appeared before the Water Rights Board in Sacramento April 12; and aftera successful hearing at which all previous protests were withdrawn, were virtually assured of permits to divert and store water needed for tlte project. The board of directors at the meeting Thursday also authorized survey work on the Dutch Flat and Chicago Park canal for two power houses proposed in the project. ApproveNID. its proposed $60 millionWeather GRASS VALLEY Max. Min. Apres 16 45 a as 50 13 82 47 14 84 55 15 81 50 16 82 45 17 74 45 Rainfall to date 49.09 Rainfall last year 33.06 s seen i. NEVADA CITY Max. Min. Apr. 11 13 34 +2 716 40 13 80 42 14 81 43 15 80 37 16 TI 37 17 13 36 Rainfall to date50.63 Rainfall last~year 32.16 Churches Plan Local Easter Week Services Western Nevada County 5 p.m. churches expect large crowds at Good Friday and Easter services throughout the area. A unified Good Friday service for protestants will beheld at noon in the Grass Valley Methodist Church, sponsored by the Nevada County Ministerial Association. The association is also sponsoring sunrise services at at Loma Rica Airport at 5:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. Catholic services will be held tomorrow through Sunday at St. Patrick's Church inGrass Valley. Services are also being held at St. Canice in Nevada City. Special services are scheduled at the following churches: Penn Valley Community Church---£aster Sunrise Service: ,;.5:3:0.a. m., new church site on Spenceville Rd.; Sunday school, 9:45 a4.m,; Easter Worship, 1] a.m, Nevada City Community Baptist---Easter Service with special music by the choir, 11 a.m. Grass Valley First Baptist “Easter Service, 11 a.m.: Easter-Cantata, 7:30 p. m., Don Baggett, director. Nevada City Trinity Episcopal ---Maundy Thursday Easter Cantata and Holy Communion, 7:30 p. m., Easter Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Easter Worship, 11 a.m, St, Patrick's Catholic--Holy Thursday, Low Mass and eee, Communion, Bp. ; Confession 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday. High Mass, 7:30 p.m Thursday; Good Friday; Station of the Cross, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Holy Communion, 1:30 p.m., Holy Saturday; Confession, 3 to Fitzgerald May Get Life Term SACRAMENTO--The death sentence of convicted murderer Stanley Fitzgerald will bereducedto life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, if the California Supreme Court agrees with such arecommendation . made last week by Governor Edmund G. Brown. + Fitzgerald was convicted in Nevada City of the murder of George Bonn Oct. 3, 1960, near Truckee. He was prosecuted by District Attorney Harold Berliner. Governor Brown said Fitzgerald's crime was not premeditated or deliberate and followed heavy drinking by three men onatrip from San Franaisco to Reno, However, since Fitzgerald had been convicted of a prior felony, the state supreme court must approve the commutation, Fire Permits NEVADA CIT Y ---Burning permits are required by State law between A pril 15 and Dec. 1 for incinerators and debris burning. Forest Supervisor Hank Branagh said that the State of California fire prevention laws apply also on National Forest land, Recreation Meeting NEVADA CITY _~-The Recreation Committee of the United Service Council, which has recently joined forces with-the Nevada County Park Site Committee, will hold a meeting to plan action in the Supervisors Chambers inNevada City: Tuesday" night at 7:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Easter Vigil Ceremony, 11 p.m., Mass of the Resurection, midnight; Easter Sunday, regular services. Wesleyan MethodistRegular services Easter, with girls’ choir at 11 a.m. service, First Methodist ----Mens' annual Easter breakfast with €aster Methodist Youth Fellowship as guests, 7 a.m. Easter; Easter Worship, 8:30 p.m. and11a.m,.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Baptismal Ser vice, 3 p.m.; Easter Cantata, “Storyof Easter”, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal --Wednesday night: Evening prayer, 7:30 p.m.; Holy Communion, 7:45 p.m GoodFriday, Meditation on the Crucifixion, noon to 3 p. m.; Holy Communion Services Easter Sunday, 7, 8,9; and 1h-a.in.4 ser= vices gnly;Presentation of Children's Mite Boxes, 9a.m., Holy Baptismal Services(all ages), 12:30 p.m. (Babysitters on dutyfor 9 11 a.m. services.) Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Church----Easter Candlelight Service, 8 p.m, Monday, April 23, Rev. John Hinkle of Christ Unity Church in Auburn, at 239 Center St., Auburn. 50 FOREIGN STUDENTS VISIT IN COUNTY GRASS VALLEY ---Thesecond annual International Student Weekend in Nevada County was judged a tremendous success by the 50host families that had as their guests 67 UC-Davis foreign students and their families over the past weekend. Minor transportation worties over those students with late classes Friday and-who arrived in private autos evaporated into a pleasant weekend, according to reports from host families. Judging from the “three cheers" given Grass Valley hosts at Sunday's farewell by bus from Memorial Park, the weekend was just-as great a pleasure to the student guests. Most families toured with their guests Saturday---to Squaw Valley, Malakoff Diggings, or through the twin cities. Many also took picnic lunches. Featured event of the weekend was a pot luck dinner Saturday evening at the Nevada Union High School multi-purpose room, Posters from countries of the guests decorated the room, and literature was on hand } . \ . from many of the countries aswell as local booklets and maps. Following dinner, Evelyn Paye, accompanied on the . . piano by Allan Haley, led . community singing. This was followed by folk and square dancing under the direction of George Burcham. Both events seemed extremely popular. Chairman for the second annual event was Mrs. Vee Thompson, Committee chairmen for the Concord Group sponsored . event included George Burcham,—program; and Orene Wetherall, host families; Helen Bontecou, food; Lucille Webster, transportation; Ruth Heller, hints . tohost families; Cicely Buckley, finance;T yler Micoleau, publicity. Table decorations were handled by Glenda Roberts, L-is Shock and Katherine Veale. Nameplates for the dinner were printed by Harold Berliner and lettered by Bill Roberts. Ruth Frantz. SALUDOS AMIGOS. . Theme of last Saturday evenings 4-H Dress Revue is carried out here by Linda McDonald, alternate to Betty Burcham, winner of the revue, as she chats with Comfort Komolafe, Western Nigeria student at Davis . Comfort modeled her native garb and was awarded a blue ribbon for her contribution. 4-H Dress Revue GRASS VALLEY ----Saludos Amigos was a most appropriate theme for the 4-H annual Dress Revue, chosen to honor Nevada County ‘s International Farm Youth Exchange student, Miss Felicia Schaps, who will soon beleaving for Argentina. The junior high school branch of Bond's Appliances on Broad St. a % in a, 5 i WW \¥ OPENS..Rusty Martin this week opened a Nevada City in Nevada City. Martin has been moving merchandise into the newly decorated store for more than a week. gymnasium w.as decorated intheSouth American theme. Guests were seated at tables, each decorated with a hibiscus flower and a flag centerpiece Of the various countries. As the girls walked down the V shapedramp, acleverly written narrative was read by Marianne Kennedy and Marilyn Gates, Each fashion was described as though it were a planned part of a wardrobe ready to go ona special voyage toSouth America. Michael Ellsworth was in charge of the speaker svstem and furnished backgrcund music which enhanced the theme. The revue was opened by the junior division girls, 40 in number. These were girls under fourteen years ofage. A special feature wasthe modeling of full length coats, tailored by clothing leaders. Coats made by Mrs. Nellie Martin, Mrs. Marille Hopkins, and Mrs. Renie Brown were modeled. The theme, Saludos Amigos, was appropriate in yet another way. During the week-end, a total of 67 foreign students and members of the student's families were being hosted by various Grass Valley and Neva da City families. Several attended the dress revue and one was on the program, } Miss Comfort Komolafe of Nigeria modeled the native dress of her country and was awarded a blue ribbon for her interesting centribution, This was followed by the 12 senior division models. Refreshments were served by 4-H foods members at the conclusion of the program w hile waiting for the presentation of the awards. Blue awards in the Dress Revue were presented to BettyBurcham, county win= ner: Linda McDonald, alternate; Pam Boss, junior division winner; Betty Boss, Susan Tintle, Susan Yun, and Cathy Fusek,

oS a A ‘ 4 NEVADA COUNTY Newtown, Indian Flat, Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, Freq Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Suenzait City, Wal Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill ¥ Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore’s Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony county NUGGET . Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloomfield, pra Relict Hill, Washington, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor. Flat, Lak Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, pupa, orth, Columbia, h Corral, Rough and Ready ¥ : Gouge Eyé)Li Pefirjum, be sa: se é Kiln, Rnbia Vol. 37 No. 16 10¢ A Copy "THE PAPER WITH THE PICTURES" Published Weekly, Nevada City, Wea rae wee 1962 FASHIONS OF THE PAST..Authentic costumes were modeled as part of the celebration honoring the Laurel Parlor. Some of the models were (L-R): Florence Stark, Manzanita Parlor; Ruth Sinnock, Sierra Pines Parlor; Angie Falconi, Laurel Parlor and Diane George, Laurel Parlor. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAUREL..Grand President Alice Shea (L) of the Native Daughters of the Golden West cuts the first slice of birthday cake atthe 75th anniversary celebration of Laurel Parlor #6 whichtook place in Nevada City last week. With her is Mae Norton, past president of the parlor anda state officer in the organization. Kuchel Backs Move For Beale Wildlife Area WASHINGT ON---U. S. Sen-. ator Thomas H. Kuchel of -California has urged Federal agencies to turn over to the State surplus Federal land at Beale Air Force Base near Marysville for use as a wildlife management area. In response to urgings from State officials, the Senior California Senator asked for cooperation from the General Services Administration, Federal property-disposal office, andthe Interior Department in both acquiring the desired 7,700 acres and in perfecting plans to propagate and _ perpetuate birds and game animalson the planned Sierra foothills refuge. The California Fish and Game Department also contemplates some leasing 22 Autos Take Part In Road Run GRASS VALLEY --The Twin CitiesTiming Association saw 22 autos take part in a Sunday road run. Ron'Hendricks won the time event with his time of one hour, 37.5 minutes. of the land for agricultural purposes. "I believe this forwardlooking step merits the most generous support in the interest of preserving and perpetuating our natural resources, especially in view of the mounting pressures on land suitable for game habitat. " Kuchel wrote Interior Secretary Udall. “Future as well as present generations will benefit through the propagation of animals and birds..while the Department of Fish and Game believes that carefully-regulated use of at least some of the land for grazing would be compatible and desirable." In trying to have disposal speeded, Kuchel told General Services Administrator Bernard L. Boutin "the mounting pressures for land for various uses puts a premium on the dedication of such areas as are well-suited to perpetuation of birds and game. The species of wildlife found in this vicinity are decidedly needed and desirable. " Engineering Contract GRASS VALLEY--The Nevada Irrigation District last week ordered the start of Yuba-Bear River Project. NID directors at a meeting Thursday.approved a contract with Ebasco Services, Inc., consulting engineers for the project, for the drawing of final plans and specifications for construction bids. The final project engineering, which will cost an estimated $400, 000, willbe completed in time for the district to call for construction bids on the hydro-electric project near the end of this year. The NID hopes to start construction in early 1963. The NID hadheld off action on ordering final plans and specifications until the finalhearing on project water applications for Middle and South Yuba River water before the State Water Rights Board, The district staff appeared before the Water Rights Board in Sacramento April 12; and aftera successful hearing at which all previous protests were withdrawn, were virtually assured of permits to divert and store water needed for tlte project. The board of directors at the meeting Thursday also authorized survey work on the Dutch Flat and Chicago Park canal for two power houses proposed in the project. ApproveNID. its proposed $60 millionWeather GRASS VALLEY Max. Min. Apres 16 45 a as 50 13 82 47 14 84 55 15 81 50 16 82 45 17 74 45 Rainfall to date 49.09 Rainfall last year 33.06 s seen i. NEVADA CITY Max. Min. Apr. 11 13 34 +2 716 40 13 80 42 14 81 43 15 80 37 16 TI 37 17 13 36 Rainfall to date50.63 Rainfall last~year 32.16 Churches Plan Local Easter Week Services Western Nevada County 5 p.m. churches expect large crowds at Good Friday and Easter services throughout the area. A unified Good Friday service for protestants will beheld at noon in the Grass Valley Methodist Church, sponsored by the Nevada County Ministerial Association. The association is also sponsoring sunrise services at at Loma Rica Airport at 5:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. Catholic services will be held tomorrow through Sunday at St. Patrick's Church inGrass Valley. Services are also being held at St. Canice in Nevada City. Special services are scheduled at the following churches: Penn Valley Community Church---£aster Sunrise Service: ,;.5:3:0.a. m., new church site on Spenceville Rd.; Sunday school, 9:45 a4.m,; Easter Worship, 1] a.m, Nevada City Community Baptist---Easter Service with special music by the choir, 11 a.m. Grass Valley First Baptist “Easter Service, 11 a.m.: Easter-Cantata, 7:30 p. m., Don Baggett, director. Nevada City Trinity Episcopal ---Maundy Thursday Easter Cantata and Holy Communion, 7:30 p. m., Easter Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Easter Worship, 11 a.m, St, Patrick's Catholic--Holy Thursday, Low Mass and eee, Communion, Bp. ; Confession 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday. High Mass, 7:30 p.m Thursday; Good Friday; Station of the Cross, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Holy Communion, 1:30 p.m., Holy Saturday; Confession, 3 to Fitzgerald May Get Life Term SACRAMENTO--The death sentence of convicted murderer Stanley Fitzgerald will bereducedto life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, if the California Supreme Court agrees with such arecommendation

. made last week by Governor Edmund G. Brown. + Fitzgerald was convicted in Nevada City of the murder of George Bonn Oct. 3, 1960, near Truckee. He was prosecuted by District Attorney Harold Berliner. Governor Brown said Fitzgerald's crime was not premeditated or deliberate and followed heavy drinking by three men onatrip from San Franaisco to Reno, However, since Fitzgerald had been convicted of a prior felony, the state supreme court must approve the commutation, Fire Permits NEVADA CIT Y ---Burning permits are required by State law between A pril 15 and Dec. 1 for incinerators and debris burning. Forest Supervisor Hank Branagh said that the State of California fire prevention laws apply also on National Forest land, Recreation Meeting NEVADA CITY _~-The Recreation Committee of the United Service Council, which has recently joined forces with-the Nevada County Park Site Committee, will hold a meeting to plan action in the Supervisors Chambers inNevada City: Tuesday" night at 7:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Easter Vigil Ceremony, 11 p.m., Mass of the Resurection, midnight; Easter Sunday, regular services. Wesleyan MethodistRegular services Easter, with girls’ choir at 11 a.m. service, First Methodist ----Mens' annual Easter breakfast with €aster Methodist Youth Fellowship as guests, 7 a.m. Easter; Easter Worship, 8:30 p.m. and11a.m,.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Baptismal Ser vice, 3 p.m.; Easter Cantata, “Storyof Easter”, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal --Wednesday night: Evening prayer, 7:30 p.m.; Holy Communion, 7:45 p.m GoodFriday, Meditation on the Crucifixion, noon to 3 p. m.; Holy Communion Services Easter Sunday, 7, 8,9; and 1h-a.in.4 ser= vices gnly;Presentation of Children's Mite Boxes, 9a.m., Holy Baptismal Services(all ages), 12:30 p.m. (Babysitters on dutyfor 9 11 a.m. services.) Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Church----Easter Candlelight Service, 8 p.m, Monday, April 23, Rev. John Hinkle of Christ Unity Church in Auburn, at 239 Center St., Auburn. 50 FOREIGN STUDENTS VISIT IN COUNTY GRASS VALLEY ---Thesecond annual International Student Weekend in Nevada County was judged a tremendous success by the 50host families that had as their guests 67 UC-Davis foreign students and their families over the past weekend. Minor transportation worties over those students with late classes Friday and-who arrived in private autos evaporated into a pleasant weekend, according to reports from host families. Judging from the “three cheers" given Grass Valley hosts at Sunday's farewell by bus from Memorial Park, the weekend was just-as great a pleasure to the student guests. Most families toured with their guests Saturday---to Squaw Valley, Malakoff Diggings, or through the twin cities. Many also took picnic lunches. Featured event of the weekend was a pot luck dinner Saturday evening at the Nevada Union High School multi-purpose room, Posters from countries of the guests decorated the room, and literature was on hand } . \ . from many of the countries aswell as local booklets and maps. Following dinner, Evelyn Paye, accompanied on the . . piano by Allan Haley, led . community singing. This was followed by folk and square dancing under the direction of George Burcham. Both events seemed extremely popular. Chairman for the second annual event was Mrs. Vee Thompson, Committee chairmen for the Concord Group sponsored . event included George Burcham,—program; and Orene Wetherall, host families; Helen Bontecou, food; Lucille Webster, transportation; Ruth Heller, hints . tohost families; Cicely Buckley, finance;T yler Micoleau, publicity. Table decorations were handled by Glenda Roberts, L-is Shock and Katherine Veale. Nameplates for the dinner were printed by Harold Berliner and lettered by Bill Roberts. Ruth Frantz. SALUDOS AMIGOS. . Theme of last Saturday evenings 4-H Dress Revue is carried out here by Linda McDonald, alternate to Betty Burcham, winner of the revue, as she chats with Comfort Komolafe, Western Nigeria student at Davis . Comfort modeled her native garb and was awarded a blue ribbon for her contribution. 4-H Dress Revue GRASS VALLEY ----Saludos Amigos was a most appropriate theme for the 4-H annual Dress Revue, chosen to honor Nevada County ‘s International Farm Youth Exchange student, Miss Felicia Schaps, who will soon beleaving for Argentina. The junior high school branch of Bond's Appliances on Broad St. a % in a, 5 i WW \¥ OPENS...Rusty Martin this week opened a Nevada City in Nevada City. Martin has been moving merchandise into the newly decorated store for more than a week. gymnasium w.as decorated intheSouth American theme. Guests were seated at tables, each decorated with a hibiscus flower and a flag centerpiece Of the various countries. As the girls walked down the V shapedramp, acleverly written narrative was read by Marianne Kennedy and Marilyn Gates, Each fashion was described as though it were a planned part of a wardrobe ready to go ona special voyage toSouth America. Michael Ellsworth was in charge of the speaker svstem and furnished backgrcund music which enhanced the theme. The revue was opened by the junior division girls, 40 in number. These were girls under fourteen years ofage. A special feature wasthe modeling of full length coats, tailored by clothing leaders. Coats made by Mrs. Nellie Martin, Mrs. Marille Hopkins, and Mrs. Renie Brown were modeled. The theme, Saludos Amigos, was appropriate in yet another way. During the week-end, a total of 67 foreign students and members of the student's families were being hosted by various Grass Valley and Neva da City families. Several attended the dress revue and one was on the program, } Miss Comfort Komolafe of Nigeria modeled the native dress of her country and was awarded a blue ribbon for her interesting centribution, This was followed by the 12 senior division models. Refreshments were served by 4-H foods members at the conclusion of the program w hile waiting for the presentation of the awards. Blue awards in the Dress Revue were presented to BettyBurcham, county win= ner: Linda McDonald, alternate; Pam Boss, junior division winner; Betty Boss, Susan Tintle, Susan Yun, and Cathy Fusek,