December 26, 1973 (8 pages)

This week fifty years ago. No word had been received from the missing French dirigible “Dixmude”’ which was believed missing over the Sahara Desert of North Africa. There was a crew of 50 aboard the great craft whose wireless had been silent for some time. Several days later the Commander's body was found floating off the shore of Sicily and all hope for recovery of the craft and the remainder of its crew was soon abandoned. Editorial Comment: ‘‘Murder is rife throughout this country. The number of unjustifiable homicides is shockingly large. It is a real menace, a peril that will not become better of itself. There must be sweeping reforms to curb the horrible bloodletting. Indifference ‘to human life is growing, and society must protect itself against the murderous impulse which is a frightful hazard.” -. Lassen Peak, only active volcano on contaanial United States, had erupted with great force on the afternoon of December 27. The eruption began at about 1 p.m. that day and was witnessed by a number of persons across the country from settlements close by to as far south as Red Bluff. It was reported by authorities in Redding as having been ‘“‘the largest and most forceful eruption in many years.” Rev. Milton Buck, 71, died in Berkeley. He had been the minister in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grass Valley in the early 1880s and had remained in close contact with former parishoners in this area ever since his retirement several years prior to his death. A special memorial service was held in Grass Valley and was largely attended. Willis Moulton Green, 92, died at his home on Park Avenue following a two-week’s illness. Mr. Green was born in New Hampshire in 1832 and had followed the sea as a sailor for many years. In early 1860s he left his ship in San Francisco and joined a wagon train bound for California’s mining areas in and about Nevada county. He spent many of his years as a miner and was highly respected in those and other circles throughout the county. He also served as a cemetery caretaker from about 1910 to 1917. Prospective reopening of the Champion Mine, noted old producer, was a topic of much interested discussion locally. Charles W. Dow and some local associates reportedly had secured a bond from North Star Mines, with a view to creating a strong company to acquire and operate the famous property. Claims had been made that the mine’s production totaled better than $28 million in its heyday. Year in retrospect (Con’t. from Page 1) century were slated to come to an end soon, by order of the County Board Or Supervisors to close the Nevada General Hospital. Later in the month a 32-day reprieve was granted.pending final decision in May. Nevada City celebrated its 117th birthday anniversary April 19th with appropriate ceremonies. Joseph Vincent Seck was named to replace Grass Valley police chief Frank Knuckey, . retired. Reconstructed Bridgeport Covered Bridge was re-opened to traffic on April 24th. Grass Valley celebrated the inauguration of gas-lighting, 1890 style, at a special celebration April 27th. Western Nevada County residents were alarmed by concussions resulting from explosions from a military munitions train in the Roseville rail yard April 28th. Damage was estimated as ‘“‘in excess of $50 million’? by authorities on the scene in Roseville. MAY: Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Nevada City, observed its centennial in lavish ceremonies. After a series of hearings, the earlier decision to close down Nevada General Hospital was upheld, and its phase-out ordered by July 1st. JUNE: A drive to replace the brick arches, iron doors and other historic facade decor of the Old Nevada Theatre began during the first weekend of the month. Historic Clear Creek School graduated three students in its final ceremonies before being replaced by a new building. Annual Homecoming at North Bloomfield attracted 1,680 former residents and visitors to the old mining town in the Malakoff Diggins State Park. Some 5,000 bike racing fans watched 17-year-old Keith Vierra of Palo Alto win the annual June event in Nevada City. ' Mrs. Frances Phelps ‘celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary at a pleasant party in Oak Park Nursing Home. County employees got a 7% per cent pay hike and the Nevada County Supervisors. gave themselves a 35 per cent increase after a bitter battle which failed to settle the matter. A recapitulation of the last six months of 1973 will be published in the January 2, 1974 issue of the Nugget. DIE ink its Wed., Dec. 26,1973 The Nevada County Nugget Q GV police probe two accidents Grass Valley Police investigated two accidents Friday, one at the South Auburn and Colfax Streets on-ramp and one on North Auburn Street. Penelope Dyer, 25, of Yuba City, and Faye Secor, 64, of Grass Valley were involved in a 4:45 p.m. accident at the onramp. Both cars received moderate damage. A parked vehicle belonging to Patrick Burns of Grass Valley was struck by a car driven by Teresa -Anderson of Nevada City. Minor. damage was reported. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF NEVADA Excerpts: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES December 13, 1973 Meeting called to order. at 1:27 M., Supervisors Filer & Curran noted absent. Upon presentation. by Deputy County Counsel, the following Resolutions were adopted: 73-322 (A Resolution expressing intent to form a County Service Area for the eastern portion of the County of Nevada for the purpose of providing refuse and garbage collection). 73-323 (A Resolution acceptin Grant Deed from Georgene Livingston,~ John V. Diepenbrock and Renato R. Parenti, to the County of Nevada, for a strip of land on the Lime Kiln Road). At this point in time, Mr. Bishop entered into a presentation in the form of an up-to-date report on Senate Bill 716 the Financial Disclosure Act. Mr. Bishop has filed a law suit in the Superior Court of the State of California, a declaratory relief action, asking for a declaration of rights under the law and a determination that the entirety is unconstitutional. Said law suit has generated a great deal of publicity and public Interest. Various Counties have called indicating their support of our position. Both Mr. Bishop and Supervisor Long reported with’ regard to their attendance this morning, of .a meeting conducted by aecreery of State Brown on said Act. From said meeting, it is evident that the person who drafted the Senate Bill knows nothing with the working of Government, in that he believed that the Superior Court Judge is an appoin official. He was surprised to learn that the Superior Court Judge is an Elected County Official, etc. Mr. Bi explained ong olla , &@ Preliminary Draft No. 2 of Olsclosure of Assets and income Instructions to Officehoiders and Candidates. In summary, Mr. Bishop reported th the trial is scheduled for 9:00 A.M., Oecember 27, 1973. — Meeting adjourned. — . THEO. A. KOHLER, JR., Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk, Board of Supervisors, County of Nevada, State of California, do thon & certify, that the forego ng is a true and correct excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Supervisors held December 13, 1973. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, . hereby affix my hand and official seal of said Board, this 14th day of December, 1973. THEO. A. KOHLER, JR. Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk Nevada County Board of Supervisors By: MAXINE E. GAINES Deputy Clerk to the Board Date of Publication: December 26, 1973. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF NEVADA Excerpt BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES December 18, 1973 «Meeting called to order at 10:05 A.M., all Board members present. Minutes of the previous meeting approved as presented. The Board received a presentation from Mr. Thomas D. Jansen, Executive Director of the Community Services Planning Council,. Inc., regarding a plan to meet the needs of. the elderly in the County of-Nevada. : The Board and Mr. Trauner, as President of the Joint Powers Agency of the-Sierra Economic Development District reported . that the District is planning just exactly when Mr. Jansen has explained for such a program within the four counties covered by Sierra Economic Development District. Following the presentation of Mr. Jansen, Pastor Paul Labrenz, of the Grace Lutheran Church appeared before the Board, asking that they endorse a nutrition program for the elderly. This would be a community program, using the church as a non-profit entity vehicle to obtain the necessary funds, and would be run by an Advisory Board made up of different members of the community. The program would provide a hot noon meal, five days a week at the Grace Lutheran Church, plus other social services. The Board recognized and endorsed the program sponsored by the Grace Lutheran Church for a Nutrition Program for the elderly of Nevada County. The Board awarded the bid for remodelina within the proposed offices of the Social Services Department at the Health, Education and Welfare Center to Don Litchfield for the sum of $66,377.00, by the adoption of Resolution 73-324. Upon presentation by the Social Services Director, the Board adopted Resolution 73-325 (A Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the County and the Nevada County Community Workshop, to provide services of work . experience, work adjustment, work therapy and work . evaluation, for the physically and. socially handicapped individuals.) Following a presentation by the Social Services Director, the Board directed a letter to the Director of the Social Welfare Department, with a copy to Governor nesgan indicating that if the County is going to be required under A.B. 134, to loan a recipient the amount of his last monthly federal Social Security check up to $200.00 until the Federal check is received, that the State must deposit with the County of Nevada the sum of this loaning, gency. County iS agency. n Counse! has-ruled that gel money from the general fund of the county would be a gift of funds to. an individual. days the recipient has _ not received his check after notifyi Federal authorities. The Board accepted the resignation of W. W. Esterly, as a member of the Planning Commission. The following Resolutions were adopted: : 73-326 (A Resolution authorizing execution and recordation of an Easement Deed from the Western Title Insurance Co., to the County, for public utility purposes within Tract . of Tahoe-Donner Condominiums). 73-327 (A Resolution consenting to execution and recordation of a deed from Wm. and Phyllis Dickerson, pertaining to right-of-way on Valley View Drive, for a monetary consideration of $100., CLASSIFIED . ADS 10. Crafts & Services ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST ‘ 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246 44. Musical Instruments ew ti te . CONSOLE SPINET PIANO. Like new, assume low mo. pyts. Also ORGAN with Automatic Rhythm. Phone collect 503-3635707 or write Credit Mgr., 388 Commercial N.E.,° Salem, Oregon 97308. PUBLIC NOTICE and accepting for. public purposes, the interest in the real property described therein). 73-328 (A Resolution consentin to execution and recordation of a Deed from Boise Cascade Home and Land Corp. to the County, pertaining to right of way on Pleasant Valley Rd., and accepting . for public purposes, the interest in the real property described therein). Board recessed for lunch, to reconvene at 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION: Meeting called to order, all Board members noted present. hy pao: a presentation of the Agricultrual Commissioner regarding the use of herbicides on the roadside brush program, the Board voted unanimously to continue with the program as it is presently being conducted, until any further substantiated objections are raised. In the interim, Mr. Phillips is to continue to police with regard to taking water samples, etc. A public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report of the McCourtney — Road Construction Project was scheduled for January 22, 1974. Communications received and considered by the Board. The Planning Commission is being requested to consider at their earliest date, the question of what is appropriate in a garage. Types of garages, and— or if they are necessary under certain conditions. The Board adopted Resolution 73-329 (A Resolution declaring December 24th. a County Holiday, in exchange for the Nevada County mployees being required to work Election bay November 6, 1973) he Board directed that all scheduled appearances at the December 26, 1973, Meeting be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date. Meeting recessed at the hour of 5:05 P.M., until Friday, December 21, 1973, at the hour of 1:30 P.M. 1, THEO. A. KOHLER, JR., Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk, Board of Supervisors, County of Nevada, State of California, do hereb certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct ex ram the minutes of the meeting of the Board of. Supervisors held on December 18, 1973. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, . hereunto affix myhand and official seal of said Board, this 19th day of December, 1973. THEO. A. KOHLER, JR Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk Nevada County Board of Supervisors By: MAXINE E. GAINES Deputy Clerk to the Board Date of Publication: December 26, 1973. ii oret : tee aA Ret tee? bane (btn: Peet heSo arestcd at Deeb nie tanto sls BOs Ont Me wis ess +e ob rie SBS ait I ites

This week fifty years ago. No word had been received from the missing French dirigible “Dixmude”’ which was believed missing over the Sahara Desert of North Africa. There was a crew of 50 aboard the great craft whose wireless had been silent for some time. Several days later the Commander's body was found floating off the shore of Sicily and all hope for recovery of the craft and the remainder of its crew was soon abandoned. Editorial Comment: ‘‘Murder is rife throughout this country. The number of unjustifiable homicides is shockingly large. It is a real menace, a peril that will not become better of itself. There must be sweeping reforms to curb the horrible bloodletting. Indifference ‘to human life is growing, and society must protect itself against the murderous impulse which is a frightful hazard.” -. Lassen Peak, only active volcano on contaanial United States, had erupted with great force on the afternoon of December 27. The eruption began at about 1 p.m. that day and was witnessed by a number of persons across the country from settlements close by to as far south as Red Bluff. It was reported by authorities in Redding as having been ‘“‘the largest and most forceful eruption in many years.” Rev. Milton Buck, 71, died in Berkeley. He had been the minister in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grass Valley in the early 1880s and had remained in close contact with former parishoners in this area ever since his retirement several years prior to his death. A special memorial service was held in Grass Valley and was largely attended. Willis Moulton Green, 92, died at his home on Park Avenue following a two-week’s illness. Mr. Green was born in New Hampshire in 1832 and had followed the sea as a sailor for many years. In early 1860s he left his ship in San Francisco and joined a wagon train bound for California’s mining areas in and about Nevada county. He spent many of his years as a miner and was highly respected in those and other circles throughout the county. He also served as a cemetery caretaker from about 1910 to 1917. Prospective reopening of the Champion Mine, noted old producer, was a topic of much interested discussion locally. Charles W. Dow and some local associates reportedly had secured a bond from North Star Mines, with a view to creating a strong company to acquire and operate the famous property. Claims had been made that the mine’s production totaled better than $28 million in its heyday. Year in retrospect (Con’t. from Page 1) century were slated to come to an end soon, by order of the County Board Or Supervisors to close the Nevada General Hospital. Later in the month a 32-day reprieve was granted..pending final decision in May. Nevada City celebrated its 117th birthday anniversary April 19th with appropriate ceremonies. Joseph Vincent Seck was named to replace Grass Valley police chief Frank Knuckey, . retired. Reconstructed Bridgeport Covered Bridge was re-opened to traffic on April 24th. Grass Valley celebrated the inauguration of gas-lighting, 1890 style, at a special celebration April 27th. Western Nevada County residents were alarmed by concussions resulting from explosions from a military munitions train in the Roseville rail yard April 28th. Damage was estimated as ‘“‘in excess of $50 million’? by authorities on the scene in Roseville. MAY: Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Nevada City, observed its centennial in lavish ceremonies. After a series of hearings, the earlier decision to close down Nevada General Hospital was upheld, and its phase-out ordered by July 1st. JUNE: A drive to replace the brick arches, iron doors and other historic facade decor of the Old Nevada Theatre began during the first weekend of the month. Historic Clear Creek School graduated three students in its final ceremonies before being replaced by a new building. Annual Homecoming at North Bloomfield attracted 1,680 former residents and visitors to the old mining town in the Malakoff Diggins State Park. Some 5,000 bike racing fans watched 17-year-old Keith Vierra of Palo Alto win the annual June event in Nevada City. ' Mrs. Frances Phelps ‘celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary at a pleasant party in Oak Park Nursing Home. County employees got a 7% per cent pay hike and the Nevada County Supervisors. gave themselves a 35 per cent increase after a bitter battle which failed to settle the matter. A recapitulation of the last six months of 1973 will be published in the January 2, 1974 issue of the Nugget. DIE ink its Wed., Dec. 26,1973 The Nevada County Nugget Q GV police probe two accidents Grass Valley Police investigated two accidents Friday, one at the South Auburn and Colfax Streets on-ramp and one on North Auburn Street. Penelope Dyer, 25, of Yuba City, and Faye Secor, 64, of Grass Valley were involved in a 4:45 p.m. accident at the onramp. Both cars received moderate damage. A parked vehicle belonging to Patrick Burns of Grass Valley was struck by a car driven by Teresa -Anderson of Nevada City. Minor. damage was reported. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF NEVADA Excerpts: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES December 13, 1973 Meeting called to order. at 1:27 M., Supervisors Filer & Curran noted absent. Upon presentation. by Deputy County Counsel, the following Resolutions were adopted: 73-322 (A Resolution expressing intent to form a County Service Area for the eastern portion of the County of Nevada for the purpose of providing refuse and garbage collection). 73-323 (A Resolution acceptin Grant Deed from Georgene Livingston,~ John V. Diepenbrock and Renato R. Parenti, to the County of Nevada, for a strip of land on the Lime Kiln Road). At this point in time, Mr. Bishop entered into a presentation in the form of an up-to-date report on Senate Bill 716 the Financial Disclosure Act. Mr. Bishop has filed a law suit in the Superior Court of the State of California, a declaratory relief action, asking for a declaration of rights under the law and a determination that the entirety is unconstitutional. Said law suit has generated a great deal of publicity and public Interest. Various Counties have called indicating their support of our position. Both Mr. Bishop and Supervisor Long reported with’ regard to their attendance this morning, of .a meeting conducted by aecreery of State Brown on said Act. From said meeting, it is evident that the person who drafted the Senate Bill knows nothing with the working of Government, in that he believed that the Superior Court Judge is an appoin official. He was surprised to learn that the Superior Court Judge is an Elected County Official, etc. Mr. Bi explained ong olla , &@ Preliminary Draft No. 2 of Olsclosure of Assets and income Instructions to Officehoiders and Candidates. In summary, Mr. Bishop reported th the trial is scheduled for 9:00 A.M., Oecember 27, 1973. — Meeting adjourned. — . THEO. A. KOHLER, JR., Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk, Board of Supervisors, County of Nevada, State of California, do thon & certify, that the forego ng is a true and correct excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Supervisors held December 13, 1973. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, . hereby affix my hand and official seal of said Board, this 14th day of December, 1973. THEO. A. KOHLER, JR. Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk Nevada County Board of Supervisors

By: MAXINE E. GAINES Deputy Clerk to the Board Date of Publication: December 26, 1973. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF NEVADA Excerpt BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES December 18, 1973 «Meeting called to order at 10:05 A.M., all Board members present. Minutes of the previous meeting approved as presented. The Board received a presentation from Mr. Thomas D. Jansen, Executive Director of the Community Services Planning Council,. Inc., regarding a plan to meet the needs of. the elderly in the County of-Nevada. : The Board and Mr. Trauner, as President of the Joint Powers Agency of the-Sierra Economic Development District reported . that the District is planning just exactly when Mr. Jansen has explained for such a program within the four counties covered by Sierra Economic Development District. Following the presentation of Mr. Jansen, Pastor Paul Labrenz, of the Grace Lutheran Church appeared before the Board, asking that they endorse a nutrition program for the elderly. This would be a community program, using the church as a non-profit entity vehicle to obtain the necessary funds, and would be run by an Advisory Board made up of different members of the community. The program would provide a hot noon meal, five days a week at the Grace Lutheran Church, plus other social services. The Board recognized and endorsed the program sponsored by the Grace Lutheran Church for a Nutrition Program for the elderly of Nevada County. The Board awarded the bid for remodelina within the proposed offices of the Social Services Department at the Health, Education and Welfare Center to Don Litchfield for the sum of $66,377.00, by the adoption of Resolution 73-324. Upon presentation by the Social Services Director, the Board adopted Resolution 73-325 (A Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the County and the Nevada County Community Workshop, to provide services of work . experience, work adjustment, work therapy and work . evaluation, for the physically and. socially handicapped individuals.) Following a presentation by the Social Services Director, the Board directed a letter to the Director of the Social Welfare Department, with a copy to Governor nesgan indicating that if the County is going to be required under A.B. 134, to loan a recipient the amount of his last monthly federal Social Security check up to $200.00 until the Federal check is received, that the State must deposit with the County of Nevada the sum of this loaning, gency. County iS agency. n Counse! has-ruled that gel money from the general fund of the county would be a gift of funds to. an individual. days the recipient has _ not received his check after notifyi Federal authorities. The Board accepted the resignation of W. W. Esterly, as a member of the Planning Commission. The following Resolutions were adopted: : 73-326 (A Resolution authorizing execution and recordation of an Easement Deed from the Western Title Insurance Co., to the County, for public utility purposes within Tract . of Tahoe-Donner Condominiums). 73-327 (A Resolution consenting to execution and recordation of a deed from Wm. and Phyllis Dickerson, pertaining to right-of-way on Valley View Drive, for a monetary consideration of $100., CLASSIFIED . ADS 10. Crafts & Services ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST ‘ 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246 44. Musical Instruments ew ti te . CONSOLE SPINET PIANO. Like new, assume low mo. pyts. Also ORGAN with Automatic Rhythm. Phone collect 503-3635707 or write Credit Mgr., 388 Commercial N.E.,° Salem, Oregon 97308. PUBLIC NOTICE and accepting for. public purposes, the interest in the real property described therein). 73-328 (A Resolution consentin to execution and recordation of a Deed from Boise Cascade Home and Land Corp. to the County, pertaining to right of way on Pleasant Valley Rd., and accepting . for public purposes, the interest in the real property described therein). Board recessed for lunch, to reconvene at 1:30 P.M. AFTERNOON SESSION: Meeting called to order, all Board members noted present. hy pao: a presentation of the Agricultrual Commissioner regarding the use of herbicides on the roadside brush program, the Board voted unanimously to continue with the program as it is presently being conducted, until any further substantiated objections are raised. In the interim, Mr. Phillips is to continue to police with regard to taking water samples, etc. A public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report of the McCourtney — Road Construction Project was scheduled for January 22, 1974. Communications received and considered by the Board. The Planning Commission is being requested to consider at their earliest date, the question of what is appropriate in a garage. Types of garages, and— or if they are necessary under certain conditions. The Board adopted Resolution 73-329 (A Resolution declaring December 24th. a County Holiday, in exchange for the Nevada County mployees being required to work Election bay November 6, 1973) he Board directed that all scheduled appearances at the December 26, 1973, Meeting be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date. Meeting recessed at the hour of 5:05 P.M., until Friday, December 21, 1973, at the hour of 1:30 P.M. 1, THEO. A. KOHLER, JR., Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk, Board of Supervisors, County of Nevada, State of California, do hereb certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct ex ram the minutes of the meeting of the Board of. Supervisors held on December 18, 1973. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, . hereunto affix myhand and official seal of said Board, this 19th day of December, 1973. THEO. A. KOHLER, JR Co. Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk Nevada County Board of Supervisors By: MAXINE E. GAINES Deputy Clerk to the Board Date of Publication: December 26, 1973. ii oret : tee aA Ret tee? bane (btn: Peet heSo arestcd at Deeb nie tanto sls BOs Ont Me wis ess +e ob rie SBS ait I ites