December 7, 1960 (8 pages)

om @ a “NSwOG Wt PO RENE RR Op SSNS Savane core: . Ple, buildings and scenery, meetings of the year for. the Nevada County. Teachers Association oveurred Nov. 29 when the Rural Teachers Association played ‘host to the group at Pleasant Ridge School. ; The various county schools had made replicas in miniature of their schooi houses, some with intricate detail. These served as table deccrations for the sumptuous ham dinner served the group by the Parents Club of Pleasant Ridge School, under the direction of Mrs. Betty Townsend, president, and Mrs. Helen Hardison, dinner chairman. The multi-purpose room was colorfully decc:ated with. large trave! posters from many Evyopean coun-. tries and scenic spots of the United States and Canada, al! under a banner of “Big,. Wide, Wonderful World.” Place cards for the head table were large maps of the globe, with a standout ship labelléd “S.S. Teacher Exchange.” The long hall of the. school was turned into an art gallery for the displays sent in by the various rural schools. After a very short business meeting, the group heard Elmer Stevens tell of his year as an exchange teacher in Norway, telling cf the educational system there—its likeness and differences from the United States’ schools. Following this, Mrs. Margaret Stevens delighted the group and transported them in imagination to Norway with her colored slides and her explanations of the peoOne of the most colorful 80 teachers present came away with a desire to become exchange teachers. or at least to visit foreign countries or attend foreign universities. Singers In Marysville “Messiah” A dozen people from the Grass Valley-Nevada City area were among the 130 persons participating in Sunday’s performance of “The essiah” in Marysville. Handel’s most successful and best known oratorio is presented annually by the Yuba-Sutter Oratorio Society. It was performed this year in the Marysville Union High School auditorium. The large chorus and orchestra, under the direction of Frank Wilkinson of Yuba College, includes people from Oroville, Biggs, Live Oak, Gridley, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Smartville, Sutter, Colusa, Williams, Yuba City and Marysville. In the chorus are the following from Grass Valley and Nevada City: Theil Buchel, Claire Hansen, Bonnie Peavey, Anita Jones, Nancy Wright, Pam Bernardis, Tim Manchester, 4 Don Baggett, Francine Serokman, Rosalee Evans, Trene Thornton, and Susan Whitney. From Smartville were Nancy Janson and Cam Meister. Golden Canaries Cootiette Club No. 252 met last week at the Veterans Memorial Building in Nevada City. Lady Louse Lurline Peterson presid at the business session, Visitors for the evening were Grand Assistant Snoopy Louse _ Lucinda Bjornethun. who was making her official visit to the local club. The grand officer-is also chief grayback of Hangtown Humbugs Cootiette Club of Placerville and was accompanied by Sue Cayous, Frances Moom and Pat Wurth. also of Placerville. The visiting grand officer was presented with a money corsage by the Golden Canaries. Lady Louse Lurline Peterson was installed as chief grayback to take the place of Chief Grayback Wanda M. Eby, who resigned her office when she moved from the state. Blanche Hatch, who was baby louse, moved: Cootiettes Install Lurline Peterson up ‘to lady louse and was also installed. Past Chief Grayback Nadine Gustafson, sister to the. newly installed chief grayback, was installing officer. The club will hold nomination and election of baby louse at a Dec. 12 crawl. The hospital chairman reported on October hospital visits. On Oct. Cootiettes attended Weimar Chest Center to help with the recreation games with 48 patients participating in the games. The local Cootiettes took bonus prizes of candy and a necklace and earring set for the games. They also took books and magazines for the patients’ library and games and arts and craft supplies for the childrens’ wards. A visit was made to the Nevada County Hospital by two Cootiettes who visited the wards of the elderly . men and women of the hosDAR Hears: Captain Jchn Oldham Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met ‘Nov. 18 at the home of Miss Retha Downey in Nevada City. Mrs. Ernest Buck, regent, Many of the more than preemed: CHRISTMAS IS SOONER THAN WE GIVE ® ALPHA HOOVER BROSCHEVRON S WALT SAARINEN HILLS FLAT RICHFIELD SE HILLCREST RICHFIELD SE Cedar Ridge ca CHRISTMAS GIFTS “GALORE TO CHOOSF FROM YOUR NEARBY ‘S&H GREEN STAMP REDEMPTION STORE, 114 Jay Street 2'312 Watt E HS 3168 Riverside Blvd. (closed —s eo Sacramento MOBIL SERVICE JOE’S COUNTRY food YOU: GRASS VALLEY, NEVADA CITY AND VICINITY Grass Valley ERVICE SAVE RVICE RVICE i YOU SAVE NOW THE MORE GIFTS DO ALL YOUR SHOPPING AT THESE FINE STORES AND SERVICE STATIONS IN YOUR AREA.. YOUR S&H GREEN STAMP BOOKS Nevada City Ps CITY MARKET YOUNG TEENS RANKIN’S RICHFIELD ROBINSON’S RICHFIELD ‘Rough and Ready BILL’S FLYING “A” THINK THE MORE S29 GREEN STAMPS You’ LL HAVE ALPHA . MORE VARIETY tr s 4 Oldham History Following a brief business meeting, the regent turned the meeting over to Miss Retha Downey. Since it was the anniversary of the founding of the chapter, Miss Downey reviewed the organizational meetings and the National. Society's approval of the name “Captain John Oldham.” Captain Oldham served throughcut the Revolutionary War from Virginia as a very dependable officer. He was first under the command of General Gates and then under General Gree: He participated in the final campaign that defeated Cornwallis and was present at his surrender to General 27 three. Washington at Yorktown Guests present wete Mrs. Burnham, past regent of Walnut Creek Chapter, and Mrs. George Sanders, past regent of Los Gatos Chapter, ney. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her. sister, Mrs. Beth Wilson. Mrs, Robert Ingram ° and Mrs. R. J. Polk poured. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs, R. J ' Polk Jan. 22, Students Celebrate Holiday , Pleasant Ridge Union School had a Thanksgiving assembly Nov. 22. Students. . gathered in the multi-purpose room to hear the sey-' . enth and eighth grade chorus sing a three-part version of “America the Beau-tiful.” Mrs. Evelyn Burcham’s second and third grade students sang “Over the River and Through the Woods,” © gave a short play entitled © “Mama Cat” by Monica _ Walker and Lynne Stull; sang another song entitled . “Thanksgiving” duced : an and prooriginal play written by the room telling © how the first Thanksgiving © eame to be . The program ended witk j the entire group singing . “Father, We Thank Thee.” { This was the second genera] © assembly for the year. Radio fallout is extremely. dangerous during ‘the first few hours after a nuclear ' blast, the California Disaster Office reports. Shelters are the best way to insure survival. CHARMS of the From OLD COUNTRY $1 STERLING and Mrs. George Dow. pital. In November another visit was made to the County ‘Hospital to take books and magazines for the patients. Christmas cheer is planned for the patients when the local Cootiettes will take home-made~ cookies and other goodies to the patients. Erma Weeks, Pat Hoskins, Velva Coursey and Doris Pratti were initiated by the degree. team of Silma Strange, Blanche Hatch and Nadine Gustafson. The chief grayback announced that the Dec. 12 crawl would be the Christmas party and would be a potluck affair. Secret pals will be revealed and gifts ‘will be exchanged by the members. The crawl] will be called to order at 8 p.m. BROWSING AMID THE WONDEROUS MERCHANDISE. .of the this years Artists Christmas Fair are Lura Arnold (left) and Ruth Kuntz. Selections were not easy, as each piece of the hand made sasbonnadiles was extremely impressive. Many types of crafts were displayed among which were these brass trivets and buttons designed by Hans, Elizabeth, and Norman Grag (lower left. ) And this pottery designed by Robert Arneson n lower right .) tles, located in front of the post office in Grass Valley and in front of the Purity store in Nevada City will be used for needy families and individuals,” states George O, Hutchins, chairman of the loeal volunteer service unit. Salvation Army Xmas Drive Tinkling bells are ealling the attention of shoppers in downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City to the traditional kettles in which collections will be made to assist those in need this packages are being wrapped Christmas season. for distribution to hospital Much’ has already been. patients. Toys are ready for done by the Salvation Army hospitalized children. to make Christmas brighter “The coins or bills you and happier for others. Gift drop in the Christmas ketSKIL ELECTRIC TOOLS RELAXER CHAIRS BAR WARE TOOLS FOR EVERY USE HOOVER VACCUM CLEANER ; meee SMOKE STANDS CORNING WARE uxebeex ELECTRIC WASHERS-DRYERS ~ ELECTRIC BLANKETS DININGBEDROOM FURNITURE ELECTRIC FRY PANS-TOASTERS FRAMED PICTURES SHETLAND FLOOR POLISHERS LUGGAGE CEDAR CHESTS BONE CHINA CUPS & SAUCERS MINATURE PITCHERS, VASES BOUDOIR LAMPS CERAMIC ANIMALS MILK GLASS, see ALPHA for the best selection of TOYS in Nevada County BROTHERS TRANSISTOR RADIOS BUNK BEDS GUNS-ARCHERY SUPPLIES ELECTRIC TOOLS SCHWINN BICYCLES WESTCLOX WATCHES % WE GIVE SH. a GREEN STAMPS NEVADA CITY TV TRAY SETS TOWEL & SHEET SETS SOFA PILLOWS LAMPS . LAZY SUSANS oe ALpua LAY AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS GRASS VALLEY _

om @ a “NSwOG Wt PO RENE RR Op SSNS Savane core: . Ple, buildings and scenery, meetings of the year for. the Nevada County. Teachers Association oveurred Nov. 29 when the Rural Teachers Association played ‘host to the group at Pleasant Ridge School. ; The various county schools had made replicas in miniature of their schooi houses, some with intricate detail. These served as table deccrations for the sumptuous ham dinner served the group by the Parents Club of Pleasant Ridge School, under the direction of Mrs. Betty Townsend, president, and Mrs. Helen Hardison, dinner chairman. The multi-purpose room was colorfully decc:ated with. large trave! posters from many Evyopean coun-. tries and scenic spots of the United States and Canada, al! under a banner of “Big,. Wide, Wonderful World.” Place cards for the head table were large maps of the globe, with a standout ship labelléd “S.S. Teacher Exchange.” The long hall of the. school was turned into an art gallery for the displays sent in by the various rural schools. After a very short business meeting, the group heard Elmer Stevens tell of his year as an exchange teacher in Norway, telling cf the educational system there—its likeness and differences from the United States’ schools. Following this, Mrs. Margaret Stevens delighted the group and transported them in imagination to Norway with her colored slides and her explanations of the peoOne of the most colorful 80 teachers present came away with a desire to become exchange teachers. or at least to visit foreign countries or attend foreign universities. Singers In Marysville “Messiah” A dozen people from the Grass Valley-Nevada City area were among the 130 persons participating in Sunday’s performance of “The essiah” in Marysville. Handel’s most successful and best known oratorio is presented annually by the Yuba-Sutter Oratorio Society. It was performed this year in the Marysville Union High School auditorium. The large chorus and orchestra, under the direction of Frank Wilkinson of Yuba College, includes people from Oroville, Biggs, Live Oak, Gridley, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Smartville, Sutter, Colusa, Williams, Yuba City and Marysville. In the chorus are the following from Grass Valley and Nevada City: Theil Buchel, Claire Hansen, Bonnie Peavey, Anita Jones, Nancy Wright, Pam Bernardis, Tim Manchester, 4 Don Baggett, Francine Serokman, Rosalee Evans, Trene Thornton, and Susan Whitney. From Smartville were Nancy Janson and Cam Meister. Golden Canaries Cootiette Club No. 252 met last week at the Veterans Memorial Building in Nevada City. Lady Louse Lurline Peterson presid at the business session, Visitors for the evening were Grand Assistant Snoopy Louse _ Lucinda Bjornethun. who was making her official visit to the local club. The grand officer-is also chief grayback of Hangtown Humbugs Cootiette Club of Placerville and was accompanied by Sue Cayous, Frances Moom and Pat Wurth. also of Placerville. The visiting grand officer was presented with a money corsage by the Golden Canaries. Lady Louse Lurline Peterson was installed as chief grayback to take the place of Chief Grayback Wanda M. Eby, who resigned her office when she moved from the state. Blanche Hatch, who was baby louse, moved: Cootiettes Install Lurline Peterson up ‘to lady louse and was also installed. Past Chief Grayback Nadine Gustafson, sister to the. newly installed chief grayback, was installing officer. The club will hold nomination and election of baby louse at a Dec. 12 crawl. The hospital chairman reported on October hospital visits. On Oct. Cootiettes attended Weimar Chest Center to help with the recreation games with 48 patients participating in the games. The local Cootiettes took bonus prizes of candy and a necklace and earring set for the games. They also took books and magazines for the patients’ library and games and arts and craft supplies for the childrens’ wards. A visit was made to the Nevada County Hospital by two Cootiettes who visited the wards of the elderly . men and women of the hosDAR Hears: Captain Jchn Oldham Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met ‘Nov. 18 at the home of Miss Retha Downey in Nevada City. Mrs. Ernest Buck, regent, Many of the more than preemed: CHRISTMAS IS SOONER THAN WE GIVE ® ALPHA HOOVER BROSCHEVRON S WALT SAARINEN HILLS FLAT RICHFIELD SE HILLCREST RICHFIELD SE Cedar Ridge ca CHRISTMAS GIFTS “GALORE TO CHOOSF FROM YOUR NEARBY ‘S&H GREEN STAMP REDEMPTION STORE, 114 Jay Street 2'312 Watt E HS 3168 Riverside Blvd. (closed —s eo Sacramento MOBIL SERVICE JOE’S COUNTRY food YOU: GRASS VALLEY, NEVADA CITY AND VICINITY Grass Valley ERVICE SAVE RVICE RVICE i YOU SAVE NOW THE MORE GIFTS DO ALL YOUR SHOPPING AT THESE FINE STORES AND SERVICE STATIONS IN YOUR AREA.... YOUR S&H GREEN STAMP BOOKS Nevada City

Ps CITY MARKET YOUNG TEENS RANKIN’S RICHFIELD ROBINSON’S RICHFIELD ‘Rough and Ready BILL’S FLYING “A” THINK THE MORE S29 GREEN STAMPS You’ LL HAVE ALPHA . MORE VARIETY tr s 4 Oldham History Following a brief business meeting, the regent turned the meeting over to Miss Retha Downey. Since it was the anniversary of the founding of the chapter, Miss Downey reviewed the organizational meetings and the National. Society's approval of the name “Captain John Oldham.” Captain Oldham served throughcut the Revolutionary War from Virginia as a very dependable officer. He was first under the command of General Gates and then under General Gree: He participated in the final campaign that defeated Cornwallis and was present at his surrender to General 27 three. Washington at Yorktown Guests present wete Mrs. Burnham, past regent of Walnut Creek Chapter, and Mrs. George Sanders, past regent of Los Gatos Chapter, ney. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her. sister, Mrs. Beth Wilson. Mrs, Robert Ingram ° and Mrs. R. J. Polk poured. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs, R. J ' Polk Jan. 22, Students Celebrate Holiday , Pleasant Ridge Union School had a Thanksgiving assembly Nov. 22. Students. . gathered in the multi-purpose room to hear the sey-' . enth and eighth grade chorus sing a three-part version of “America the Beau-tiful.” Mrs. Evelyn Burcham’s second and third grade students sang “Over the River and Through the Woods,” © gave a short play entitled © “Mama Cat” by Monica _ Walker and Lynne Stull; sang another song entitled . “Thanksgiving” duced : an and prooriginal play written by the room telling © how the first Thanksgiving © eame to be . The program ended witk j the entire group singing . “Father, We Thank Thee.” { This was the second genera] © assembly for the year. Radio fallout is extremely. dangerous during ‘the first few hours after a nuclear ' blast, the California Disaster Office reports. Shelters are the best way to insure survival. CHARMS of the From OLD COUNTRY $1 STERLING and Mrs. George Dow. pital. In November another visit was made to the County ‘Hospital to take books and magazines for the patients. Christmas cheer is planned for the patients when the local Cootiettes will take home-made~ cookies and other goodies to the patients. Erma Weeks, Pat Hoskins, Velva Coursey and Doris Pratti were initiated by the degree. team of Silma Strange, Blanche Hatch and Nadine Gustafson. The chief grayback announced that the Dec. 12 crawl would be the Christmas party and would be a potluck affair. Secret pals will be revealed and gifts ‘will be exchanged by the members. The crawl] will be called to order at 8 p.m. BROWSING AMID THE WONDEROUS MERCHANDISE.. .of the this years Artists Christmas Fair are Lura Arnold (left) and Ruth Kuntz. Selections were not easy, as each piece of the hand made sasbonnadiles was extremely impressive. Many types of crafts were displayed among which were these brass trivets and buttons designed by Hans, Elizabeth, and Norman Grag (lower left. ) And this pottery designed by Robert Arneson n lower right .) tles, located in front of the post office in Grass Valley and in front of the Purity store in Nevada City will be used for needy families and individuals,” states George O, Hutchins, chairman of the loeal volunteer service unit. Salvation Army Xmas Drive Tinkling bells are ealling the attention of shoppers in downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City to the traditional kettles in which collections will be made to assist those in need this packages are being wrapped Christmas season. for distribution to hospital Much’ has already been. patients. Toys are ready for done by the Salvation Army hospitalized children. to make Christmas brighter “The coins or bills you and happier for others. Gift drop in the Christmas ketSKIL ELECTRIC TOOLS RELAXER CHAIRS BAR WARE TOOLS FOR EVERY USE HOOVER VACCUM CLEANER ; meee SMOKE STANDS CORNING WARE uxebeex ELECTRIC WASHERS-DRYERS ~ ELECTRIC BLANKETS DININGBEDROOM FURNITURE ELECTRIC FRY PANS-TOASTERS FRAMED PICTURES SHETLAND FLOOR POLISHERS LUGGAGE CEDAR CHESTS BONE CHINA CUPS & SAUCERS MINATURE PITCHERS, VASES BOUDOIR LAMPS CERAMIC ANIMALS MILK GLASS, see ALPHA for the best selection of TOYS in Nevada County BROTHERS TRANSISTOR RADIOS BUNK BEDS GUNS-ARCHERY SUPPLIES ELECTRIC TOOLS SCHWINN BICYCLES WESTCLOX WATCHES % WE GIVE SH. a GREEN STAMPS NEVADA CITY TV TRAY SETS TOWEL & SHEET SETS SOFA PILLOWS LAMPS . LAZY SUSANS oe ALpua LAY AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS GRASS VALLEY _