December 7, 1966 (20 pages)

OUR SERVICE MEN HEIDELBERG, GERMANY--Army Specialist Fourth Class Richard F. Gau, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Gau, Route 1, Box 237, Nevada City, was awardeda safe driving certificate Nov. 23 while serving with Headquarters Special Troops, U.S. Army Europe in Heidelberg, Germany. Spec. Gau received the award for driving military vehicles over 4, 000 miles without any accidents or traffic violations. Gau, assigend as a driver in the 503d. Transportation Company at Patton Barracks, entered the Army in August 1965 and arrived overseas in January 1966. Spec. Gauis a 1963 graduate of Nevada Union High School, KKK QUANTICO, VA. Nov. 23 Marine Reserve Second Lieutenant George L. Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Brewer of 223 Catherine Lane, Grass Valley, was one of 594 new Marine Corps lieutenants who recently graduated from the 41st Officer Candidate Course, at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va. The new second lieutenants willbe assigned to either Pensacola, Fla., or will remain here to attend the Basic School. Officerswho report to Pensacola have volunteered for flight training, and will spend the next 18 months in training to become aviators. The ground officers, assigned to the Basic Schoolhere, will undergo 21 weeks of intensive training before assignment to one of the many posts or stations the Marine Corps maintains in the United States and abroad. CAMP PENDLETON, Nov. 25 Hospital Corpsman Third Class Richard B. Halstead, USN, son of Mrs. Charlotte L. Halstead of Nevada City, has graduated from the Field Medical Serivce School, Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton. The five-week course is designed to instruct Navy medical men attached to Marine Units in emergency care of casualties under combat conditions. He studied practical field medicine, evacuation of wounded, logistics and special medical procedures for nuclear and chemical warfare. Be ok ok oe SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, Hospitalman Darrell H. Pingree, USN, sonof Mr. and Mrs. DarrelH. Pingree of 190 Selby Center, Nevada City, has completed the basic Hospital Corps School at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif. The four-month course teaches hos pital corpsmen and corpswaves to assist in the applying of bandages and dressings, taking of temperatures and care of ward patients. With further on-thejob training, he will be able to assist in physical examinations, perform first aid and be trained in operating room, laboratory and Xray room —2 2K 9k FT, GORDON, GA, Private Robert L. Hammill, 19, son of Leland W Hammill, 211 Depot St., Grass Valley, completed eight weeks of . military police training at the Army Training Center, Ft. Gordon, Ga., Nov. 25. He was trained in civil and military law, traffic control, map reading, prisoner-of-war control and self-defense. Penn Valley News Jerry Moore Box 3 Mobilehome Ranch 273-6656 The clubhouse behind the Penn Valley Mobile Home Ranch is occasionally being usedagain by some tenants and invited guests. According to Mrs. Fern Harrison, it is used for social activities almost exclusively during the winter season. For one thing, square dancing is done here. Some of the items available for use area pool table, reading and writing tables and chairs, o andakitchen. For more ambitious persons, there is a bar bell and weight discs. This clubhouse is ina lovely setting where Deer andSquirrel Creeks converge. Behind, there is a platform with rails, partially enclosed by trees, including Redwood another feature of this little clubhouse witha full length front porch, is its fireplace. It was built by a stone mason who knows his business well-Dave Merrill, a Korean War veteran of Grass Valley. Merrill is doing the masonry work on the large and picturesque Branson home here in Penn Valley. He claims that he likes his work so well that he talks to, and swears at those rocks he works with. Healso says that when quitting for the day, he has a satisfied feeling of accomplishment and can relax at home. He couldn't do that when working as a general contractor and carpenter, Dave explained. Mr. Merrill either complains or boasts about a backlog of rock, brick and block work commitments. .He's a man indemand! * * * * Joseph Gatti, one of my chief contacts, suggested thatlinsert a partial correction, referring tomy column last week. I quickly realized that it was appropriate. Sohere it is. Joe claims that the snack-shop-to-be, just across from his gro“cery store, will affect Pegars "Y" store, as far as business competition is concerned, more so than his own business. oe ae ee Also, inthe Penn Valley trailer park, at least one parent's car pool has been formed to transport younger children to our Ready Springs School, rainy daysorsunny. The distance is not necessarily the main problem. Its purpose is to prevent these children from having to cross the dangerous non-monitored crossing on State Highway 20; near the big curve. * * KO J.C.’s Jr. Miss Pageant Dec. 10 Grass Valley's Junior Miss Pageant sponsored by Grass Valley Jaycees. 11 young ladies have been selected for participation in the Jaycee Junior Miss Pageant, from, Nevada Union High Schooland from Mt.St. Mary's. All girls must be Seniors in the High Schools to be eligible to compete The Grass Valley Jaycees are giving $250.00 to the winner of the pageant plus a trip to Garden Grove, California where they will compete for the State Junior Miss title. $150.00 goes to the runner-up and $100.00 tothe Second runner-up. yes The Nugget..December 7, 196619 Scholastic achievement and Miss congeniality Trophies willbe awarded The girls.will be jugged on their physical fitnéss, talent performaon the evening of the pagnce, poise and appeareant. The Pageant will be held on Saturday Evening December 10th., at 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley. Secs Tea Marraige Rites Held Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas are at home to their many friends at 209 Lloyd St., Grass Valley, following their marriage of Nov. 5, in the First Baptist Church of Grass Valley. The Reverend Harley L. Weldin officiated in the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Thomas nee Eileen Ann Sweeney, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Sweeney, 225 Bank Street, Grass Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Black are the parents of the groom. The bride chose a gown of taffeta featuring a scooped neckline and a jacket, overskirt and train of Chantilly lace. Her shoulder lenght veil was held in place with a band of lace. She carried a bouquet of white spider chrysanthemums tied with white pearl streamers and resting ona White Bible. Elizabeth Sweeney, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Secondary attendants were Paula Gardner, Glenda and Brenda Hurn. All attendents wore identical gowns of dark pink bodices and pale pink skirts, featuring the emance in evening gowns, interview with Judges and scholastic achievement, Tickets for the pageant are available at the door. *ee* a pire line. The maid of honor carried cream colored chrysanthemums and the bridesmaids pink chrysanthemum bouquets. George Jacobsen atten. ded the groomas best «,. man. Don Terrill, brother in law of the groom and Richard Gardner were the ushers. Sharon. Barron was the soloist for the service with Maggie Flath accompanying. A reception was held in the church hall where Mrs. Sweeney, mother of the bride, received in a peacock blue dress with black accessories. The groom's mother chose a gold suit with black accessories for her son's wedding. Each wore a corsage of white mums. The young couple are both graduates of Nevada Union High School and are now employed in this area. Among the guests attending from out of town were; theJ.W. Sweeneys; Vicki Crouch; the Wayne Rudys; the Gene Pattersons; the McDowells; the James Spangs, the L.C. Schultzes and Dennis; Mrs. Donald Quayle and Mrs. D,L, Barnes. * * K *

OUR SERVICE MEN HEIDELBERG, GERMANY--Army Specialist Fourth Class Richard F. Gau, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Gau, Route 1, Box 237, Nevada City, was awardeda safe driving certificate Nov. 23 while serving with Headquarters Special Troops, U.S. Army Europe in Heidelberg, Germany. Spec. Gau received the award for driving military vehicles over 4, 000 miles without any accidents or traffic violations. Gau, assigend as a driver in the 503d. Transportation Company at Patton Barracks, entered the Army in August 1965 and arrived overseas in January 1966. Spec. Gauis a 1963 graduate of Nevada Union High School, KKK QUANTICO, VA. Nov. 23 Marine Reserve Second Lieutenant George L. Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Brewer of 223 Catherine Lane, Grass Valley, was one of 594 new Marine Corps lieutenants who recently graduated from the 41st Officer Candidate Course, at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Va. The new second lieutenants willbe assigned to either Pensacola, Fla., or will remain here to attend the Basic School. Officerswho report to Pensacola have volunteered for flight training, and will spend the next 18 months in training to become aviators. The ground officers, assigned to the Basic Schoolhere, will undergo 21 weeks of intensive training before assignment to one of the many posts or stations the Marine Corps maintains in the United States and abroad. CAMP PENDLETON, Nov. 25 Hospital Corpsman Third Class Richard B. Halstead, USN, son of Mrs. Charlotte L. Halstead of Nevada City, has graduated from the Field Medical Serivce School, Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton. The five-week course is designed to instruct Navy medical men attached to Marine Units in emergency care of casualties under combat conditions. He studied practical field medicine, evacuation of wounded, logistics and special medical procedures for nuclear and chemical warfare. Be ok ok oe SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, Hospitalman Darrell H. Pingree, USN, sonof Mr. and Mrs. DarrelH. Pingree of 190 Selby Center, Nevada City, has completed the basic Hospital Corps School at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif. The four-month course teaches hos pital corpsmen and corpswaves to assist in the applying of bandages and dressings, taking of temperatures and care of ward patients. With further on-thejob training, he will be able to assist in physical examinations, perform first aid and be trained in operating room, laboratory and Xray room —2 2K 9k FT, GORDON, GA, Private Robert L. Hammill, 19, son of Leland W Hammill, 211 Depot St., Grass Valley, completed eight weeks of . military police training at the Army Training Center, Ft. Gordon, Ga., Nov. 25. He was trained in civil and military law, traffic control, map reading, prisoner-of-war control and self-defense. Penn Valley News Jerry Moore Box 3 Mobilehome Ranch 273-6656 The clubhouse behind the Penn Valley Mobile Home Ranch is occasionally being usedagain by some tenants and invited guests. According to Mrs. Fern Harrison, it is used for social activities almost exclusively during the winter season. For one thing, square dancing is done here. Some of the items available for use area pool table, reading and writing tables and chairs, o andakitchen. For more ambitious persons, there is a bar bell and weight discs. This clubhouse is ina lovely setting where Deer andSquirrel Creeks converge. Behind, there is a platform with rails, partially enclosed by trees, including Redwood another feature of this little clubhouse witha full length front porch, is its fireplace. It was built by a stone mason who knows his business well-Dave Merrill, a Korean War veteran of Grass Valley. Merrill is doing the masonry work on the large and picturesque Branson home here in Penn Valley. He claims that he likes his work so well that he talks to, and swears at those rocks he works with. Healso says that when quitting for the day, he has a satisfied feeling of accomplishment and can relax at

home. He couldn't do that when working as a general contractor and carpenter, Dave explained. Mr. Merrill either complains or boasts about a backlog of rock, brick and block work commitments. .He's a man indemand! * * * * Joseph Gatti, one of my chief contacts, suggested thatlinsert a partial correction, referring tomy column last week. I quickly realized that it was appropriate. Sohere it is. Joe claims that the snack-shop-to-be, just across from his gro“cery store, will affect Pegars "Y" store, as far as business competition is concerned, more so than his own business. oe ae ee Also, inthe Penn Valley trailer park, at least one parent's car pool has been formed to transport younger children to our Ready Springs School, rainy daysorsunny. The distance is not necessarily the main problem. Its purpose is to prevent these children from having to cross the dangerous non-monitored crossing on State Highway 20; near the big curve. * * KO J.C.’s Jr. Miss Pageant Dec. 10 Grass Valley's Junior Miss Pageant sponsored by Grass Valley Jaycees. 11 young ladies have been selected for participation in the Jaycee Junior Miss Pageant, from, Nevada Union High Schooland from Mt.St. Mary's. All girls must be Seniors in the High Schools to be eligible to compete The Grass Valley Jaycees are giving $250.00 to the winner of the pageant plus a trip to Garden Grove, California where they will compete for the State Junior Miss title. $150.00 goes to the runner-up and $100.00 tothe Second runner-up. yes The Nugget...December 7, 196619 Scholastic achievement and Miss congeniality Trophies willbe awarded The girls.will be jugged on their physical fitnéss, talent performaon the evening of the pagnce, poise and appeareant. The Pageant will be held on Saturday Evening December 10th., at 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley. Secs Tea Marraige Rites Held Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas are at home to their many friends at 209 Lloyd St., Grass Valley, following their marriage of Nov. 5, in the First Baptist Church of Grass Valley. The Reverend Harley L. Weldin officiated in the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Thomas nee Eileen Ann Sweeney, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Sweeney, 225 Bank Street, Grass Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Black are the parents of the groom. The bride chose a gown of taffeta featuring a scooped neckline and a jacket, overskirt and train of Chantilly lace. Her shoulder lenght veil was held in place with a band of lace. She carried a bouquet of white spider chrysanthemums tied with white pearl streamers and resting ona White Bible. Elizabeth Sweeney, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Secondary attendants were Paula Gardner, Glenda and Brenda Hurn. All attendents wore identical gowns of dark pink bodices and pale pink skirts, featuring the emance in evening gowns, interview with Judges and scholastic achievement, Tickets for the pageant are available at the door. *ee* a pire line. The maid of honor carried cream colored chrysanthemums and the bridesmaids pink chrysanthemum bouquets. George Jacobsen atten. ded the groomas best «,. man. Don Terrill, brother in law of the groom and Richard Gardner were the ushers. Sharon. Barron was the soloist for the service with Maggie Flath accompanying. A reception was held in the church hall where Mrs. Sweeney, mother of the bride, received in a peacock blue dress with black accessories. The groom's mother chose a gold suit with black accessories for her son's wedding. Each wore a corsage of white mums. The young couple are both graduates of Nevada Union High School and are now employed in this area. Among the guests attending from out of town were; theJ.W. Sweeneys; Vicki Crouch; the Wayne Rudys; the Gene Pattersons; the McDowells; the James Spangs, the L.C. Schultzes and Dennis; Mrs. Donald Quayle and Mrs. D,L, Barnes. * * K *