December 8, 1971 (12 pages)

4 The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, December 8. 1971 . Funds okayed Historical Society for three jobs Three water projects in or near Nevada county are amongthe many approved Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee. “The committee approved $46, 5 million in supplemental public works funds primarily toaccelerate federal water project construction in states with areas of unemployment in excess of eight percent. The county projects are $210, 000 for Martis Creek Lake; $87, 000 for recreational facilities at Harry L. Englebright Lake; and $40,000 for drainage and minor construction on the Washoe project, in California and Nevada along the Truckee River, At The Cedar Ridge Ladies’ Shop Lovely 34 Holiday = §©6Robes $10.95 $14.95 & $21.00 Short or Full Length Also See Our Beautiful Nylon & Brushed Nylon Sleepwear Open 'till 8 Fridays 273-4664 ‘is indexed Tlie Nevada County Historical Society installed officers, launched its first volume of "Historical Treasures" and brought back an era of oratory Sunday night at its annual dinner. Arlie Hansen turned over the gavel to incoming president Chester Mell, Elmer Stevens, charter president of the 26-year old society, installed Mell and other officers and directors, who are Fay Dunbar, first vice president; Reman Rozynski, second vice president; Esther Hartung, secretary; Lea Fengelly, treasurer; and Bob Gates, Bob Hattox, Connie Baer, Louise Dudley, Peg Merrill, Patricia Nelson and Mario Gentilli, directors. . "Historical Treasures" is a compilation of historical bulletings published by the society during the past 23 years. The book, which will be a boon to historians in years to come, and cross-indexed and sélls for $25, Patricia M. Nelson, a director and member of the bulletin committee, did the indexing and tracked down many missing bulletins. She thanked all those who "devoted time, energy and thought" to make the book possible. Stevens presented a copy of thc treasures to The Union, He recognized the newspaper as being an ‘integral and progressive part of the cities and the county." He saluted R, Peter Ingram, present publisher, for following the "high principals of jour-, nalism" established by his predecessors, which included the publisher's father, Robert T. Ingram, who served many years as publisher until his retirement. Arch McPherson read the oration delivered by Gov. Newton Booth at the 1872 Nevada City Fourth of July Celebration, Hansen introduced the ''mystery orator" who delivered the patriotic speech. McPherson, although well disguised with wig and eye glasses and conventional garb of a governor of a century ago, was soon recognized. Dynamite salutes were fired from Sugar Loaf and church and BUSINESS BILLBOARD Len Gilbert sane eet emacs promod é 111 W. Main = P.O. Box 1034 Grass Valley, Ca. Ph. 265-6166 “—< MACHINES New & Used SERVICE RENTALS SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE . STATIONERY SUPPLIES 120 W. Main Grass Valley 273-4288 EST. 1946 "THE GIPSON'’S 279-2961 The . unstoppables. Bonds continue to earn interest even after they mature. installs officers school bells rang to welcome the governor and celebrate Independence Day, Hansen said. The parade assembled in divisions for its march down Broad Street. It has continued the same procedure for many years. The Goddess of Liberty was surrounded by ''37 little girls representing the 37 states,"’ and ended at. the Nevdda Theater where Judge Niles Searls introduced the "orator of the day." Highlights of committee chairmen's reports were: Doris Foley, library, the society anticipates acquiring the Searls Building across the street from the courthouse for a historical library. The late Carroll Searls wished that his grandfather's law office become a library. Mrs. Foley anticipates that the library may be open next year when the Native Sons plantoplacea memorial plaque on the building. Mell, membership, the society has 415 paid up members and anticipates 95 more renewals; Mrs. Dunbar, several substantial donations have been received; Mrs. Hefelfinger and Glenn Jones, chairmen of the Nevada City and Grass Valley museums respectively, both museums operated in the black with paid admissions being 3,697 in Nevada City and 4,776 in Grass Valley. The visitors came from throughout the United States and the world. Mrs. Hefelfinger noted that the EDA grant to restore the South. Yuba Canal Building means that the John Nolan Narrow Gauge Room can be established when repairs are made to the landmark; Sibly Hansen, markers and plaques, the committee is hard at work and lists are being updated; Clint Lee, bulletins, and Mrs, Nelson reported on compiling of "Historical Treasures;"" Lea Pengelly reported on publicity and expressed appreciation for cooperation of the mews media. Stevens made presentations to outgoing officers and others, Mrs. Hefelfinger received gold hugget ear rings as a gesture of: appreciation for her work in the museum and participation in State Historical Society activities, Eansen's gift was a gold pan tie tac, Everything you need “It’s All Here” Electrical Fixtures OPEN 7 A.M. Fabricated Tr usses Building Hardware Plumbing & Fixtures @@@@Gee OC OCC Penn — News . > «By ELSIE DILLBERG i News seems to be a ‘little scarce this week. It's difficult to know what is going on in our valley unless people call and let me know. My number is 273-0675 so please call me when something happens at your house. I had: the pleasure of attending a most rewarding event this past week, Audrey Horner of. Devonshire Downs held a Philippian Affair, a kind of get together for people of like mind to come together and converse and count their blessings, Audrey prepared a delicious fondue brunch, Was truly apleasant way to spend a late morning. Ladies attending were Barbara Nix, Lanetta Hyatt, Harriet Hoover, Ruth Mary Quincy from our valley and Maureen Murphy from Nevada City. Mr. Jerald Russell and sons Doug and Randy have moved into the house vacated by Gene and Dee Peru who have left our community to live in Oregon. Deke (Mr. Lee DeCamp) was out over the weekend, taking his daily walks. He can't get out when the weather is bad. From all reports that I've heard the Penn Valley Fire Department Auxiliary's Christmas Bazaar was a total success, I went down to the fire hall shortly after they opened the bazaar and the hall was filled to capacity. If you missed the bazaar this year, I suggest you mark your calendar ahead of time for next year. The fire ladies put months of work into this project and the items for sale are really lovely. Larry and Ruby Chase spent the weekend with Percy and Nora Langlois. Larry and Ruby are frequent visitors to our valley and they hope to settle here in the near future. Marty and Ellie Pettigrew and daughter Diane spent Saturday in Sacramento Christmas shopping. David Vieira, P. E, teacher at Ready Springs School took the 5th grade class to the LaBarr Meadows roller rink on Saturday morning Such enthusiasm these youngsters have! Judging from the falls, I'll bet there were a lot of sore muscles on Sunday. How many of you good people in our valley know how Penn Valley originated? I did a little research at the Grass Valley Library and I admit I didn't find ‘YUBA RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE is improved every day . . . Designed for you! YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY — Plumbing — Electrical & Paint 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. — Grass ate CALL 265-4521Building Supplies SO@Se@eee@ee eee See eeeseleeeee eee! eeeeeceeeae very much, In the year 1838 Jonas Speck went prospecting up Deer Creek. He came upon what he described as the finest valley, The valley was sonamed from the fact that a corral or pen was built there in the early days and should not be spelled Penn, as after the celebrated Quaker. I found this information in The History of Nevada County by Thompson and West. If anyone else has any knowledge or information concerning the beginning history of our valley, please let me know so I can pass it on to our readers, Marty Vogt son of Bill and Elaine Vog of Pleasant Valley Road and a student at Seattle Pacific College recently came in third at a wrestling meet held at the University of British Columbia. There were five schools participating and 14 in Marty's weight class, Marty would like to let the folks in the valley know that he will be Starting another wrestling club in the spring. Wedding festivities were held at the Frank Roberson home on Siesta Drive Saturday, December 4. Miss Wilma Lavere Roberson and James F. Jackson exchanged wedding vows.in Reno, Nevada, Kim Wagner, attired in a long light blue satin gown and carrying a bouquet of white carnations, was maid of honor, Henry Roberson, brother of the bride, attended as best man, Wilma, the,daugher of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Roberson, chose a long white satin gown for her wedding. She carried a bouquet of white carnations, The groom is the sone of Mr. and Mrs, Glen Jackson, formerly of Grass Valley, now living in Sparks, Nevada, The wedding reception was held at the. home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Roberson, The three tiered wedding cake was decorated with pink rosebuds, white swans and wedding bells, James is a graduate of Nevada Union and Wilma will graduated from Nevada Union in January. DOGS EATING BETTEP LONDON -One member of the British household who has not suffered from rising prices is the dog, According to an advertising survey owners are buying five per cent more dog food than they were three years ago, despite a drop in the canine population.

4 The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, December 8. 1971 . Funds okayed Historical Society for three jobs Three water projects in or near Nevada county are amongthe many approved Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee. “The committee approved $46, 5 million in supplemental public works funds primarily toaccelerate federal water project construction in states with areas of unemployment in excess of eight percent. The county projects are $210, 000 for Martis Creek Lake; $87, 000 for recreational facilities at Harry L. Englebright Lake; and $40,000 for drainage and minor construction on the Washoe project, in California and Nevada along the Truckee River, At The Cedar Ridge Ladies’ Shop Lovely 34 Holiday = §©6Robes $10.95 $14.95 & $21.00 Short or Full Length Also See Our Beautiful Nylon & Brushed Nylon Sleepwear Open 'till 8 Fridays 273-4664 ‘is indexed Tlie Nevada County Historical Society installed officers, launched its first volume of "Historical Treasures" and brought back an era of oratory Sunday night at its annual dinner. Arlie Hansen turned over the gavel to incoming president Chester Mell, Elmer Stevens, charter president of the 26-year old society, installed Mell and other officers and directors, who are Fay Dunbar, first vice president; Reman Rozynski, second vice president; Esther Hartung, secretary; Lea Fengelly, treasurer; and Bob Gates, Bob Hattox, Connie Baer, Louise Dudley, Peg Merrill, Patricia Nelson and Mario Gentilli, directors. . "Historical Treasures" is a compilation of historical bulletings published by the society during the past 23 years. The book, which will be a boon to historians in years to come, and cross-indexed and sélls for $25, Patricia M. Nelson, a director and member of the bulletin committee, did the indexing and tracked down many missing bulletins. She thanked all those who "devoted time, energy and thought" to make the book possible. Stevens presented a copy of thc treasures to The Union, He recognized the newspaper as being an ‘integral and progressive part of the cities and the county." He saluted R, Peter Ingram, present publisher, for following the "high principals of jour-, nalism" established by his predecessors, which included the publisher's father, Robert T. Ingram, who served many years as publisher until his retirement. Arch McPherson read the oration delivered by Gov. Newton Booth at the 1872 Nevada City Fourth of July Celebration, Hansen introduced the ''mystery orator" who delivered the patriotic speech. McPherson, although well disguised with wig and eye glasses and conventional garb of a governor of a century ago, was soon recognized. Dynamite salutes were fired from Sugar Loaf and church and BUSINESS BILLBOARD Len Gilbert sane eet emacs promod é 111 W. Main = P.O. Box 1034 Grass Valley, Ca. Ph. 265-6166 “—< MACHINES New & Used SERVICE RENTALS SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE . STATIONERY SUPPLIES 120 W. Main Grass Valley 273-4288 EST. 1946 "THE GIPSON'’S 279-2961 The . unstoppables. Bonds continue to earn interest even after they mature. installs officers school bells rang to welcome the governor and celebrate Independence Day, Hansen said. The parade assembled in divisions for its march down Broad Street. It has continued the same procedure for many years. The Goddess of Liberty was surrounded by ''37 little girls representing the 37 states,"’ and ended at. the Nevdda Theater where Judge Niles Searls introduced the "orator of the day." Highlights of committee chairmen's reports were: Doris Foley, library, the society anticipates acquiring the Searls Building across the street from the courthouse for a historical library. The late Carroll Searls wished that his grandfather's law office become a library. Mrs. Foley anticipates that the library may be open next year when the Native Sons plantoplacea memorial plaque on the building. Mell, membership, the society has 415 paid up members and anticipates 95 more renewals; Mrs. Dunbar, several substantial donations have been received; Mrs. Hefelfinger and Glenn Jones, chairmen of the Nevada City and Grass Valley museums respectively, both museums operated in the black with paid admissions being 3,697 in Nevada City and 4,776 in Grass Valley. The visitors came from throughout the United States and the world. Mrs. Hefelfinger noted that the EDA grant to restore the South. Yuba Canal Building means that the John Nolan Narrow Gauge Room can be established when repairs are made to the landmark; Sibly Hansen, markers and plaques, the committee is hard at work and lists are being updated; Clint Lee, bulletins, and Mrs, Nelson reported on compiling of "Historical Treasures;"" Lea Pengelly reported on publicity and expressed appreciation for cooperation of the mews media. Stevens made presentations to outgoing officers and others, Mrs. Hefelfinger received gold

hugget ear rings as a gesture of: appreciation for her work in the museum and participation in State Historical Society activities, Eansen's gift was a gold pan tie tac, Everything you need “It’s All Here” Electrical Fixtures OPEN 7 A.M. Fabricated Tr usses Building Hardware Plumbing & Fixtures @@@@Gee OC OCC Penn — News . > «By ELSIE DILLBERG i News seems to be a ‘little scarce this week. It's difficult to know what is going on in our valley unless people call and let me know. My number is 273-0675 so please call me when something happens at your house. I had: the pleasure of attending a most rewarding event this past week, Audrey Horner of. Devonshire Downs held a Philippian Affair, a kind of get together for people of like mind to come together and converse and count their blessings, Audrey prepared a delicious fondue brunch, Was truly apleasant way to spend a late morning. Ladies attending were Barbara Nix, Lanetta Hyatt, Harriet Hoover, Ruth Mary Quincy from our valley and Maureen Murphy from Nevada City. Mr. Jerald Russell and sons Doug and Randy have moved into the house vacated by Gene and Dee Peru who have left our community to live in Oregon. Deke (Mr. Lee DeCamp) was out over the weekend, taking his daily walks. He can't get out when the weather is bad. From all reports that I've heard the Penn Valley Fire Department Auxiliary's Christmas Bazaar was a total success, I went down to the fire hall shortly after they opened the bazaar and the hall was filled to capacity. If you missed the bazaar this year, I suggest you mark your calendar ahead of time for next year. The fire ladies put months of work into this project and the items for sale are really lovely. Larry and Ruby Chase spent the weekend with Percy and Nora Langlois. Larry and Ruby are frequent visitors to our valley and they hope to settle here in the near future. Marty and Ellie Pettigrew and daughter Diane spent Saturday in Sacramento Christmas shopping. David Vieira, P. E, teacher at Ready Springs School took the 5th grade class to the LaBarr Meadows roller rink on Saturday morning Such enthusiasm these youngsters have! Judging from the falls, I'll bet there were a lot of sore muscles on Sunday. How many of you good people in our valley know how Penn Valley originated? I did a little research at the Grass Valley Library and I admit I didn't find ‘YUBA RIVER CUSTOMER SERVICE is improved every day . . . Designed for you! YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY — Plumbing — Electrical & Paint 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. — Grass ate CALL 265-4521Building Supplies SO@Se@eee@ee eee See eeeseleeeee eee! eeeeeceeeae very much, In the year 1838 Jonas Speck went prospecting up Deer Creek. He came upon what he described as the finest valley, The valley was sonamed from the fact that a corral or pen was built there in the early days and should not be spelled Penn, as after the celebrated Quaker. I found this information in The History of Nevada County by Thompson and West. If anyone else has any knowledge or information concerning the beginning history of our valley, please let me know so I can pass it on to our readers, Marty Vogt son of Bill and Elaine Vog of Pleasant Valley Road and a student at Seattle Pacific College recently came in third at a wrestling meet held at the University of British Columbia. There were five schools participating and 14 in Marty's weight class, Marty would like to let the folks in the valley know that he will be Starting another wrestling club in the spring. Wedding festivities were held at the Frank Roberson home on Siesta Drive Saturday, December 4. Miss Wilma Lavere Roberson and James F. Jackson exchanged wedding vows.in Reno, Nevada, Kim Wagner, attired in a long light blue satin gown and carrying a bouquet of white carnations, was maid of honor, Henry Roberson, brother of the bride, attended as best man, Wilma, the,daugher of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Roberson, chose a long white satin gown for her wedding. She carried a bouquet of white carnations, The groom is the sone of Mr. and Mrs, Glen Jackson, formerly of Grass Valley, now living in Sparks, Nevada, The wedding reception was held at the. home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Roberson, The three tiered wedding cake was decorated with pink rosebuds, white swans and wedding bells, James is a graduate of Nevada Union and Wilma will graduated from Nevada Union in January. DOGS EATING BETTEP LONDON -One member of the British household who has not suffered from rising prices is the dog, According to an advertising survey owners are buying five per cent more dog food than they were three years ago, despite a drop in the canine population.