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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada County Nugget

August 31, 1960 (12 pages)

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Page 3 now we got our dreaded electrical storm about 4:30 Saturday morning Aug. 13. Camptonville District got ten fires out of it, most of which were brought under control during the day. However, two of them, ‘were difficult-ones that became uncontrolled because of their location and wind. The result was known as the “Wolf Creek” fire whih burned approximately 3500 acres and-required almost a week’s fire fighting. Mill and logging crews were called out and the Mexican Nationals, Indian crews and convict crews were brought in to aid in the battle. Fire camps were immediately set un eat Middough Cabin and at Middle Waters. The fire was declared under control at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 after which it required several days of work for “mop-up” crews. At the same time Nevada As most of you know byBy IRENE STOOPS City District had a difficult fire and Downieville District had two. Sierraville was next on the list, followed by the Foresthill and Donner fires. On Avg. 21 the State For* estry got two fires at North San Juan which soon became one big one carried by a high wind and spreading rapidly to the Federal. Forest. A number of families were evacuated because of the danger as the fire swept toward Freemans Crossing. Every available man was called to fight the blaze and crews had a rough time holding the fire Iine to keep it from jumping the river and spreading to. Moonshine. Luckily, the night of the Aug. 21 the wind died and cool, moist air came in so that they were able to hold the line. Early Monday morning they back-fired and it was hoped that the fire would be _-under control Interior photo at expanded Knee's in Nevada City. Sweepstake winners in the statewide Handcrafts and Needlework compétition at the California State Fair & Exposition were announced today by judges. The Best of Fair bronze medal for antique dolls went’ to Lenore Coughlin of Nevada City. Miss Coughlin’s doll is made of Parian ware, a creamed colored ws, (soft china. The doll’s dress of multi-colored brocade is : . Edith H. Fox To Head Campaign Edith H. Fox of Downieville will head the Kennedy for President Campaign in Sierra County, it was announced last week. Mrs. Fox, the wife of: William A. (Bill) Fox, a timber manager for the United States Forest Service, is chairman of the Sicrra County Democratic Central Committee. She became active. in local polierernoamereniien + elected to the ComRosemary Pello, winner of, necklace set ; mittee. Walter Bauer & Co. . Born in Mississippi, Mrs. oo ‘Fox was educated at the Urge Polio Shots Mississippi State College Paralytic polio this year continues to strike indisRiviera PATTERN was first County Democratic fir i) th, od criminately among Californians, although particularly among those under the age of 15 where 75 percent of the reported cases hace occurred, warns Dr. Malcolm H. Merrill, state health director, In again urging everyone to seek vaccination against paralytic polio, the director said that while most of the cases have occurred among California’s young people, 14 of the cases were in persons between the ages of, 30 and 51. ate training in education at Duke University. She is a ieville High School.’ Mrs. Fox lives in the 100year old Downie House orm Main Street, Downieville. che is the mother of two daughters, Marta, 13. and Kitty, 11. The appointment was anhounced in San Francisco by Thomas Cc. Lynch and import Eleanor Tucker, winner of, Wyler mans' wrist watch. chairman of Senator John ie. Kennedy's Northern California Campaign Committee. NEVADA CITY DOLL WINS AT STATE FAIR tics six years ago, when she } for Women and took gradu; substitute teacher at Down. illiam H. Orrick, Jr., co-’; designed in an _ eloborate period style. : Mrs. Coughlin had entered two dolls in the fair. Her second doll was awarded second prize in the category . The winning doll wasthe one displayed at M'Ladys Nevada City store during the Fourth of July celebration. Premiums totaling approximately $1,590 were awarded to sweepstake and diision winners. Soroptimist Plans Laid Soroptimist plans for the coming year were discussed by chairmen ofthe club's committees ata meeting Wednesday at Faups cafe. President this year-is Marguaret Gentili. Committees and chairmen are as follows: Service, Margery Worth; international understanding , and good will, Marguaret i Kell; program, Alma Hilliman; publicity, June ' Schmidt; ways and means, ; Jane Sommers. ' Budget and finance, Vivian i Berggern; sunshine, Elma ‘Hecker; classification and «membership, Frankie Keyes; : attendance, Thelma Jackson; . constitution and by-laws, i Myrtle Weiss, Soroptimits : education, Dorothy Hedman; and senior citizen's advisory ; board, Nellie Uhrig. First regular meeting of . the year was scheduled to be . held atnoon today at Faups, 4 home on the 16th. Camptonville News within 24 hours. Fire Camp was set up at Oregon Creek Camp Ground. The community was without communication and power the night of Aug. 21, but telephone service was resumed early Aug. 22 and before noon electric power was resumed. eset & Miss Shirley Butz spent a two week vacation in Southern California visiting at the Allen home. June Allen brought Shirley home in time for the opening of school Aug. 22 anl Mrs. Allen visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Massa in Nevada City. *eet 8 a Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bartsch recently enjoyed a two weeks vacation trip to Oregon. *sost @ Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanson of Roseville spent their two weeks vacation at their summer home here. Mr. and Mrs. King Steat Lake Almanor, arriving so that Mr. Stevens, Principal of Camptonville School could prepare for the opening of school on Aug. 22. *es *€ Pat and Colin King and daughter arrived home on the hight of Aug. 17 after having spent the summer in San Francisco where Colin attended the teachers summer session at San Francisco State College. es *¢ @¢ & Mr. John Robinson has returned to teach at Camptonville School after attending summer classes at Sacramento State. He announces that he is the proud father.of a brand new baby boy, the Robinson's first child. se223 8 Mr. and Mrs. Al Nicholgon and .daughter Charlene of Westfir, Oregon. former Camptonville residents, were visitors here from Aug. 12 through 16. * 2 @ ¢ Janice and Ken _ Ellsworth and children, Cindy and Zane, of Big Bear Lake, visited Janice’s parents, the E. L. Stoops from Aug .14 through the 17. They also visited Ken’s relatives, the Frank Addlemans, the Jim Addlemans and the Don Ellsworths, all of North San Juan. The Stoop’s other daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Jaynes and three children of Tahoe City also spent the week
with them. Janice, Ken and children visited other relatives at Orangevale,Martinez, San Francisco and Pasadena before returning to their home in Southern California. * *¢ © & The Henry Le Bars’ guests have been Irene’s mother and her brother, Jim Mil‘ner, who has been in Ger‘many for the past seven yars. After the visit here Jim reported for duty at . a business session. t Fort Lewis, Washington. vens spent a weeks vacation } Ridge Road — Benefit Card Party Landscaping at the Sierra Memorial Hospital will benefit froma Ridge Road Garden Club card party planned for Sept. 21 ati p.m., according to chairman Mrs. Gilbert Martin. The affair will be held in the Charles Wingman residential gardens at 528 Ridge Road, Nevada City. Both bridge and canasta tables will be set up in the benefit affair expected to draw nearly 200 residents of Western Nevada County. The $1 tickets can be purchased from any member of the Ridge Road Garden Club, Mrs. Martin announced. Several merchantshave donated prizes to be given to winners, enabling the club to make amaximum donation to the landscaping project at the hospital. Light refreshments will be served. Persons desiring to attend may secure tickets by calling either of the following two numbers; 265-2354 or 2737619. 6 IDGE ROAD LUB MEETS Twenty three members of the Ridge Road Garden Club were present at their regular monthly meeting held recently at the home of Mrs. Harry Bryant with Mesdames C, E. Jesswein, Wm. M. Gracey and John Lastova serving as hostesses. Mrs. Wm. Price and Mrs. Charles Scharschu assisted at a prettily decorated tea table. Miss Evelyn Spencer of San Francisco who is visiting at the home of Mrs.Wm. M. Gracey was a guest. , In lieu of a program. a business meeting was held with discussion concerning the club’s several projects. Mrs. Leo Hughes and her ccmmittee who are working with the Newcomer's Garden Section told about the planting being done at the county fair grounds. Each year these two groups work together on the garden at the entrance to the floral displays and their efforts are greatly admired by are greatly admired by everyone attending. ing with Mr. Ed Logan, Administrator of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, on the landscaping of the new patio being built at the hospital. Through the generosity of Mr. Wm. Prisk of Long Beach, a_ sizeable check was received by the garden club to be used specifically for this purpose, The club has pledged an amount to be raised this year to help with this werk. In July a wheel chair was given to the hospital by the Ridge Road Garder Club. Project Chairman Mrs Gilbert Martin, reportec¢ plans are being. made for a card party to be’ held in the gardens of the Charles Zwingman home on Septem'ber 21st at 1:00 o’clock. The Naural Look: Your Crowning Glory The way you wear your hair is the key to your whol For better or worse! Styling is only part of top-level grooming. According to Anne Philips of the Noreleo Grooming Bureau, your hair’s clean sparkle is just as important. Brushing removes surface dust and distributes é appearance. natural oils; shampooing does the rest. If your hair 2 oily, wash it every few days (green soap once a week, regular shampoo at other ing a style: one side If face is small.. curls curls at brow If brow is low ..cu disguise it If brow is too high. but combed down No. R-114 Sizes 12-20 . hair below chin Fun to sew and a pleasure to times). If it is dry, try a weekly peer eet et oe a “must” dress for every hot oil sham . Rub hard and If'face has down-ru wardrobe. Sculptured drape dress clean both scalp and tresses ; then fight them with demands _ attention with its one rinse until water is clear. For hateds important feature of diagonal draping — enhanced by its simple scoop neckline, and above elbow, all-inone sleeves. Price 50 cents. No. R-114 is available in sizes 12, 14, sparkle, add lemon juice (blondes) or vin (brunettes and redheads) to the final rinse, If your hair is grey or grey-streaked, use a blue or platinum rinse. Mrs. Ralph Lessel, winner of, Van Dell sterling silver necklace set. . very easily. In fron : ; 16, 18, 20. Size 14 takes 234 yards If you set hair t afte f face witha COUNTY U.S. BOND SALES of $0-inch fabric. shampooing, it will have a Kinky . press « pice weenie Week a ane 2 curl. Instead; towel away moisy TO ORDER send 50 cents in coins ture, then brush. Set when hair is here today. “Of this amount, Nevada County residents’ share was $20,142 for the month,” the chairman announced. fornians bought $9,714,017 worth of U. S. Treasury Series E. and H Savings Bonds during the month of July,” County Chairman, James C, Tyrrell announced or check. No stamps. Add 10 cents if you wish first class mailing. Send to RIVIERA IMPORT PATTERN, c/o The Nugget 129 West 29th St., New York I, N; Y. Print name, address. zone, pattern No. and size. almost dry, pinning curls at the ends — not across the top. Then turban your head in a damp, hot towel for a few minutes. When curls aré-dry, brush them out and comb into place. Don’t worry the shapes outlin sions, add night sp Ss about brushing; a proper set “remembers” its place. Here are a few rules for select~ If face is thin.. part hair low on If forehead is narrow .. try side If face is heavy ..use fluffy waves or curls near face : If nose is long or jaw heavy.. pull hair back smoothly If throat is long and thin..curve If you are past thirty ..wear hair trimmed short or swept up You can home-test any hairdo close one eye and trace the outline press a piece of paper over this, and you will have an exact image of your face. Analyze this carefully; it will give you the key to Coquette Cue: For hair with a gilt spray that shampoos out after the party is over. add a halo of rled-up bangs . bangs again, Fora delight .. keep brow nning lines.. the pie, an upswept t of a mirror, lipstick. Then dinner on warm nings, a Cheese-Bacon Pie will cellent main dish, and preparation is simplicity itself. It takes only about 30 minutes to bake enjoy your family or guests. One recipe utilizes a package of well-aged sharp flavored cheese i Ma cn lices) V Sha ackage (8 slices) Vera-Sharp aT reneia American Cheese 4 eggs, beaten ; 1 cup Borden’s Evaporated Milk light and easy supper or Summer evesix. your family. It’s an ex-ja giving. you extra time to slices, A six-ounce package is ample for a pie which will serve For your pastry shell, use = pie crust mix. utritious and filling, CheeseBacon Pie served with a tossed green milk, or sherbet will be a “repeat” dinner in your household during the warm months ahead. salad and glasses of chilled followed by fruit, ice cream Cheese-Bacon Main Dish (Makes 6 servings) try shell, unbaked 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt : 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6 strips cooked bacon,well drained eS Onion slices Cut cheese slices in half; separate slices and arrange in bottom : above. of pastry shell. Blend together evaporated milk, water, salt arkle peer and pepper. es — cheese. Lo espa ya gies ghia 30. minutes or, un e inserted near center of pie comes clean, HY dosired, garniah wih tmp Sevey lees One TN Or ae : ngs. ‘ she?