February 20, 1963 (10 pages)

reports from the U.S, metropolitan press and national periodicals. ) ' Hopes for a nuclear testban in GENEVA. dimmed as Russia set forth new demands at theconference table. Mr. K uznetsov asked that the U.S. renounce the use of foreign bases for servicing Polaris submarines and stated that Russia had made important concessions and that it was now upto the West. The British delegate, Mr. Godber, said the West had already made concessions in scaling down the number of on-site inspectionsand giving upthe idea of foreign observers on Russian soil. Observers at the conference noted that the neutral nations seemed to lean toward the U.S, position on the inspection issue and for the first time seemed to believe that the U.S. issincere in its desire for a treaty. The new Russian “hard” line is believed to result from its desire to mend relations with Communist China. +++ ++. In Communist Bulgaria 350 African students asked forexit permits, aftera government ban on their African\student union caused street clashes between Bulgarian police and the students. The arrest of seven members of the union's executive committee by the Bulgarian militia touched off the incidents. Upon arriving in Vienna, one of the Ghanian students said that there was muchracial discrimination against the African stu. dents in Bulgaria. ++ 4+ 4+ The Social Democratic party of Mayor Willy Brandt enjoyed an unexpected landslide victory incity elections in WEST BERLIN on Sunday. + +++ + The U.S., Britain, and Russia gave diplomatic recnition to the rebel government in IRAQ, where an anti-Communist purge is still being carried on. ++ +++ Atadiplomatic reception for King Savang Vathana of Laos in MOSCOW, Premier Khrushchev embracedthe Chinése Communist ambassador and told newsmen that the Chinese and Russian con munist parties “have been cooperating and will cooperate.” ++++ + A new Alliance for Progress plan to aid Chile was announced in WASHINGTON by President Kennedy and Governor Brown of California. California will send some of its agricultural ex? perts to Chiletohelp in farm problems. The first delegation, headed by Hugo Fisher, administrator of California's Resources Agency, will aid in methods of contour farm‘ing, agriculturalcredit, and moving farm. products from soil to consumer. +++ + + Atha jor tictease In International aid and in public spending in the fields of education, health, and urban renewal was called for by the economic policy committee of the AFL-CIO, headed by W alter Reuther. The committee urged a much larger immediate’tax cut and stated that the Kennedy Administration program is far too conservative to meet Current economic problems. A. spokesman for the National Association of Manufacturers attacked: the plan for stressing an increase in consumer purchasing power at the expense of investment stimulation, ° +++ + F At the UNITED. NATIONS the Special Fund announced plans to open a one million dollar six-month agricultural research project in Cuba. The U.S, has strongly opposed this project. Fund director, Paul G. Hoffman said that no U.S. .money would be used, but critical congressmen severely attacked the plan. a (A summary of significant: eat ++ +++ In WASHINGTON, President Kennedy sent to Con-’ gress a message asking for the creation of a Youth Conservation Corps and a Com~-' munity Youth Corps to employ young people, respec~tively, on conservation and community projects. This message dealing with youth problems is the first of its ; kind in our history? The number of unemployed, outof -school youths is over 600, 000 at present. Record 4H Field Day Is Held GRASS VALLEY ---The ninth Annual 4-H Demonstration Field Day of Nevada County hadthe largest pasticipation of 4-H members in its history Saturday. yr Held at Nevada Union High School, 180 4-H boys and girls in 13 clubs, gave presentations of demonstrations and illustrated talks throughout the day. These were judged by teams of 4-H club leaders. Peardale Pines 4-H club was winner of the top prize for 100 per cent participation of members with 39 presentations, Chicago Park came in second with 82 per cent. Alta-Oaks-Sunset and Forest Springs clubs tied for third with .78 per cent participation. : In the closing assembly winners were presented certificates and gold, blue, or “green seals. There were given by Mrs. Lucille Dittl, general chairman, and the area chiefs, Personeni, Mrs. Clara Bursill, Mrs. Catherine Veale, Mrs. Alice Yun, Mrs. Helen Brown, George Burcham, Phil Gregory, Rudy Dittl, and Mrs. Evelyn Casper. Mrs. Johanna . Robert McMasters Wins Top Honors NEVADA CIT Y---Robert E. McMasters, Nevada City insurance representative, has earned one of his company's top production club honors. Figures released this week by Bankers Life Nebraska GeneralAgent, Raymond A, Ebbage, C.L,U., Sacramento, reveal that in 1962 McMasters issued more than $400,000 of new insurance protection to clients in this area. With membership in the 400 Club, Robert McMasters joins aselect group of Bankers Life Nebraska representatives. Only 101 others, among more than 500 associates throughout the country, reached the $400 , 000 protection mark last year. Boy Scouts Plant 4000 Pine Trees SACRAMENTO ---Boy Scout Week wastopped off Feb. 9 by a group of boys sharing in the conservation of natural resources. Boy Scouts from Troops 73, 319, and 376, Carmichael and Troop 4, Grass Valley, planted 4000 pine seedlings ona parcel of National Land Reserve near North San Juan. Under the direction of personnel from the Sacramento District, Bureau of Land Management, this parcel of burned-over timber land was reforested to insure a future timber crop. The parcel of forest land being managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the public interest is a fraction of the land under intensive forest production in Nevada City. The interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the boys in this conservation effort does credit to the Boy Scout program and the interest that each has in the future ‘of the country, the Bureau of Land Management said. : Wednesday sone 20, 1963. . .Nevada County NUGGET =e 1Endorsed SAN FRANCISCO---Widespread endorsement of the California Roadside Council"s recommendations on standards for California's proposed scenic highway system is announced by the Council's president, William Penn Mott, Jr., of Oakland. T otally or in principle, 240 official bodies and civic groups have endorsed these recommendations, including planning commissions of cities and counties ,: Cham bers of Commerce. women's and garden clubs, conservation groups, professional associations and others. The Council was organized in 1929, "to promote the improvement of roadside conditions a long our highways, thatthe beauty of our state be preserved and de-. veloped for the welfare and enjoyment of the people.” The Council's recommendations propose specific means of implementing the general principles set forth in the state interdepartmentalcommittee's official preliminary scenic highway plan approved by the 1962 Legislature. Included are specific proposals for roadside rests, special scenic highway design standards, preservation of areas of great natural beauty by acquisition of of scenic easements, billboard control in line with federal standards, and, in certain areas, of "scenic byways” for leisurely travel. In a letter concerning these recom mendations, Governor Edmund G. Brown states: "It is apparent that the California Roadside Council has given much serious study-to the subjecr, and we appreciate the detailed recommendations you have presented for implementation of the scenic highway plan." The interdepartmentalcommittee has assured the Council that its recommendations are being given serious consideration. Legislation for initial implementation of the scenic highway system plan is expected to be introduced early in the present legislative session. The-interdepartmental committee's report tothe Legislature is due in March. Several Nevada County highways, including portions of highway 49, have been proposed as scenic highways under the state plan. In addition, highway 20, the "Avenue of Trees” between Nevada City and Emigrant Gap, hasbeen recommended forthe scenic designation by a number of local organiza 4 tions. preservation]. ‘LECTURE---Dr. Everard fessor dramatic art, Free. February 22 \ TV---"The World of Maurice Chevalier" Channel 3; 8:30 p.m. February 25 FILM---"Umberto D" (Italy), masterpiece of Italian new -realism; Univ. Theater, James E. Church Fine Arts Bldg., Univ. of Nevada, Reno; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. . February 27 JOSE GREGO and his cOmpany of Spanish dancers and . musicians, Sac'to Memorial Auditotium; 8:15 p. m. 6 February 27 -28 MU SIC---Sac'to Stat¢ College Symphony will feature David Abel, violinist, who will play the Mozart Concerto for violin and orchestra No. 5, Little Theater,. campus; 8:15 p.m. cial St., Nevada City. will compare theater with the American private theater ‘Home Economics Auditorium, U,C. Davis, 8:15 p.m. February 28 DRAMA---"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, Eaglet Theater, Sac'to, 8:30 p.m. Also each Friday and Saturday thru March 23 x February 28 and March1 DRAMA-~-William Inge's “Picnic”, College hyditorium Sac'to City College; 8:15 p.m. ie March 3 sy ART EXHIBIT ---Paintings by Richard and Beverly qackett, two outstanding Nevada City artists; refreshmeas served; 2-4 p.m. and each Wednesday 2-4 p.m. thrux, the month of March; Att Rental Gallery, 312 CommerGEM-STUDDED PUFF -BALL (edible), Lycoperdon gemmatum The Fantastic Land Of Fungi By Lillian S. Mott. GEM-STUDDED PUFF -BALL (edible), Lycoperdon gemmatum found in this area. Since one old specimen can spoil a whole pan full, it is imperative not to use any that have the slightest discoloration when cut. Like all white-meated puffballs, this one is edible, butI have never found very large ones in this area, thus making it necessary to find quite a quantity to make a good "mess". These occur both on the ground or dead wood, sometimes in clusters and again scattered. The surface has a light grayish color when young and is covered with soft erect scales\or warts and sometimes they are shaped like a boy's spinning top. Size ranges from one totwo inches in height and he same in breadth. These seem to be the most common type of puff-ball FILLS COUNCIL POST---Arthur Lolmaugh, Grass Valley jeweler, has been selected to fill a vacancy on the Grass Valley City Council caused by the resignation of Leonard Prisk. Prisk resigned due to moving outside the city limits. GRASS. VALLEY--Edwin Koster manager of the Nevada Irrigation District who was named last week by Governor Brown to serve on tke State Water Commission, is the second northern California man to be named to the Comission and will be the only-m xb er who is a professional in‘matters relating to water. “x A resident of Penn'Valley VA LoansFor Area SAN FRANCISCO---For the first time in several years, sufficient funds are available to process direct loans for eligible veterans in certain rural and semi-rural communities in Northern Cali‘fornia, it was announced today by Glenn Corbett, Manager of VA's Northern California Regional Office. “T here is no backlog of applications at the present time,” he said. The Regional Office of the Veterans Administration in San Francisco makes direct home and farmhouse loans to veterans residing in certain rural areas and insmaller towns where financing by private lenders is not generally available. It has. been determined that Nevada County is an eligible area. Applications should be mailed directly to the Veterans Administration Regional Office, 49 Fourth Street, San Francisco. "Since the beginning of the direct loan program, more than 2500 loans have been processed in Northern California fora total amount of over $25 million," Corbitt said. in Nevada County, Koster came from Oakdale to take over the Nevada Irrigation District manager's post in July of 1957. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Oakdale Irrigation District in 1947 and named president of the Board in 1951. He held this post untilhe came to the NID, During his term with the Oakdale District, he was instrumental in seeing the sq] start of the Tri-Dam project. . As well as his serving as Manager of the Nevada Irri‘gation District, Koster is on the executive committee of the Irrig&ion District's Asso-ciation. Commenting, on his appoint ment tothe W ater Com mission, Koster said, ,"I feel highly honored that Governor Brown has chosen me to séwe on what I believe to be the -most important Commission in California. The orderly development of our water resources is essential to keep pace with the needs of our community, our water producing counties and our *State. "This appointment is not only a great pleasure to me, Treasure Island in San 36 Mid-Year Graduates At Sierra ROCKLIN---T he Associate of Arts degree, symbolic of two years-of lower division college work successfully completed, was awarded last week to 36 mid-year graduates of Sierra College. Fefteen of the students transferred to other colleges, from Humboldt, Chico and Sacramento State colleges to Berkeley. Another three or four indicated they would work until the fall term before transferring to other colleges. The majority of those who reported their future plans indicated further college training or work in fields for which they had trained at Sierra College, such as business and surveying. Some of California's first telephone ' exchange was located in San Francisces it began operating . Feb. 17, 1879, Photo Copies SPECIAL On Copying Photos made in Nevada City & Grass Valley at Super Markets and Variety Stores tix 14 As Low As, .59° Often Better Than Original NO GROCERIES OR POTS AND PANS TO BUY SCOTT'S STUDIO 154 Mill St., G.V. Jrug sizes and wall-to-wall. ). . “FLOOR the students continued at Sierra anextra semester, COnr pleting course work in various fields. AA degrees are given upon completion of 60 units with acceptable grades and completion of requited subjects. The graduates included: _ AuburnDouglas Leroy Clark, Terrance Dennis Cooney, Thomas Paul Hoff¢ man, Lawrence Michael Malloy, Leland Mansuetti, Sharon L. Martin, John H. Rietjens, William Thomas Schubauer, Wilson and Earl D. Wilson, Jr. Grass ValleyRex Harvey } Chappell and Bruce Karl Popielarz. Nevada CityRonald E. Hogan, Sharon-Kay Hollingshead, JohnJames McKenzie, and Earl B. Hiscox. Others included Mary Carol Nelson of Bowman. Francisco Bay is the largest man-made island in the world, but is complimentary to the Nevada Irrigation District. Certtral California, . FFDERAL SAVINGS AUBURN TU 5.6234 HOME LOANS for You to Cuil or Li) Cu a Home Koster Given New Post The people of this area should know that the position is non-salaried and thatI have no intention of lessenmy efforts in the District to develop our water supplies." Douglas Evans Is Sierra Spring Editor ROCKLIN ---Douglas Evans, sophomore Liberal Arts major from Nevada City, has been appointed spring editor of the Sierra College student newspaper, “Argonaut,” adviser Stan Smith announced last week, Evans named as staff editors Dan O'Neill, Nevada City, editorial page; Barbara Blue,--Auburn, news editor; Sharon Osaki, Newcastle, clubs and features; and Charles White, Donner Lake, sports. ilverware Diamonds Watches Clocks JEWELRY our Gold Nugget Makes Lasting Gifts & Appropriate Souvenirs Of The Gold Country EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIRING fl Grass (} Valley £ : eweters Since 1875 Phone 273-3039 AND MANY OTHER GIFTS and Quartz Jewelry 24 MILLST., GRASS VALLEY] Clarence’ H. es Outstanding Values Beautiful 9' x 12’ Rugsl! (only) Mohawk ‘Castleton’ = the fantastic price of $49.9 Assortment of colors and patterns from which to choose. ACT NOW while this offer lasts. Also, Mohawk All-Nylon Porerenner9' X 12 “rugs at $79.95 (available oth Designed to withstand tough punishment, easy care and beauty that lasts for years. Forerunner comes in a range L4to exquisite styles. at Jim Heather 233 Mill ‘St,, Grass Valley Ph. 273-6028 . COPYING MACHINES OFFICE MACHINES ADDING MACHINES CALCULATING MACHINES DUPLICATING MACHINES TYPEWRITERS PHONE 273-4288 120 “W. Main Street BERKELEY Grass Valley = in OAKLAND. California in the Enjoy Continental Charm. center of SAN FRANCISCO'S Theater. Shopping. Business District The Ce Clomorovs resort setting — 2 acres of landacaped San Francisco's only garden hotel delights you with all the amenities of fineNiving. Individually~ styled guest rooms. Unique Garden Restaurant patio individually heated for year-cround outdoor dining.’ _ dinner dancing under the stars, Coffee House. 24-hour Garage Service .' Transpo _ “Murray Lehr, Managing Director f : Write direct or see your Travel Ag Reservations: GRaystone 4 6464 Teletype: gerdens. Overiooks the Bay.

reports from the U.S, metropolitan press and national periodicals. ) ' Hopes for a nuclear testban in GENEVA. dimmed as Russia set forth new demands at theconference table. Mr. K uznetsov asked that the U.S. renounce the use of foreign bases for servicing Polaris submarines and stated that Russia had made important concessions and that it was now upto the West. The British delegate, Mr. Godber, said the West had already made concessions in scaling down the number of on-site inspectionsand giving upthe idea of foreign observers on Russian soil. Observers at the conference noted that the neutral nations seemed to lean toward the U.S, position on the inspection issue and for the first time seemed to believe that the U.S. issincere in its desire for a treaty. The new Russian “hard” line is believed to result from its desire to mend relations with Communist China. +++ ++. In Communist Bulgaria 350 African students asked forexit permits, aftera government ban on their African\student union caused street clashes between Bulgarian police and the students. The arrest of seven members of the union's executive committee by the Bulgarian militia touched off the incidents. Upon arriving in Vienna, one of the Ghanian students said that there was muchracial discrimination against the African stu. dents in Bulgaria. ++ 4+ 4+ The Social Democratic party of Mayor Willy Brandt enjoyed an unexpected landslide victory incity elections in WEST BERLIN on Sunday. + +++ + The U.S., Britain, and Russia gave diplomatic recnition to the rebel government in IRAQ, where an anti-Communist purge is still being carried on. ++ +++ Atadiplomatic reception for King Savang Vathana of Laos in MOSCOW, Premier Khrushchev embracedthe Chinése Communist ambassador and told newsmen that the Chinese and Russian con munist parties “have been cooperating and will cooperate.” ++++ + A new Alliance for Progress plan to aid Chile was announced in WASHINGTON by President Kennedy and Governor Brown of California. California will send some of its agricultural ex? perts to Chiletohelp in farm problems. The first delegation, headed by Hugo Fisher, administrator of California's Resources Agency, will aid in methods of contour farm‘ing, agriculturalcredit, and moving farm. products from soil to consumer. +++ + + Atha jor tictease In International aid and in public spending in the fields of education, health, and urban renewal was called for by the economic policy committee of the AFL-CIO, headed by W alter Reuther. The committee urged a much larger immediate’tax cut and stated that the Kennedy Administration program is far too conservative to meet Current economic problems. A. spokesman for the National Association of Manufacturers attacked: the plan for stressing an increase in consumer purchasing power at the expense of investment stimulation, ° +++ + F At the UNITED. NATIONS the Special Fund announced plans to open a one million dollar six-month agricultural research project in Cuba. The U.S, has strongly opposed this project. Fund director, Paul G. Hoffman said that no U.S. .money would be used, but critical congressmen severely attacked the plan. a (A summary of significant: eat ++ +++ In WASHINGTON, President Kennedy sent to Con-’ gress a message asking for the creation of a Youth Conservation Corps and a Com~-' munity Youth Corps to employ young people, respec~tively, on conservation and community projects. This message dealing with youth problems is the first of its ; kind in our history? The number of unemployed, outof -school youths is over 600, 000 at present. Record 4H Field Day Is Held GRASS VALLEY ---The ninth Annual 4-H Demonstration Field Day of Nevada County hadthe largest pasticipation of 4-H members in its history Saturday. yr Held at Nevada Union High School, 180 4-H boys and girls in 13 clubs, gave presentations of demonstrations and illustrated talks throughout the day. These were judged by teams of 4-H club leaders. Peardale Pines 4-H club was winner of the top prize for 100 per cent participation of members with 39 presentations, Chicago Park came in second with 82 per cent. Alta-Oaks-Sunset and Forest Springs clubs tied for third with .78 per cent participation. : In the closing assembly winners were presented certificates and gold, blue, or “green seals. There were given by Mrs. Lucille Dittl, general chairman, and the area chiefs, Personeni, Mrs. Clara Bursill, Mrs. Catherine Veale, Mrs. Alice Yun, Mrs. Helen Brown, George Burcham, Phil Gregory, Rudy Dittl, and Mrs. Evelyn Casper. Mrs. Johanna . Robert McMasters Wins Top Honors NEVADA CIT Y---Robert E. McMasters, Nevada City insurance representative, has earned one of his company's top production club honors. Figures released this week by Bankers Life Nebraska GeneralAgent, Raymond A, Ebbage, C.L,U., Sacramento, reveal that in 1962 McMasters issued more than $400,000 of new insurance protection to clients in this area. With membership in the 400 Club, Robert McMasters joins aselect group of Bankers Life Nebraska representatives. Only 101 others, among more than 500 associates throughout the country, reached the $400 , 000 protection mark last year. Boy Scouts Plant 4000 Pine Trees SACRAMENTO ---Boy Scout Week wastopped off Feb. 9 by a group of boys sharing in the conservation of natural resources. Boy Scouts from Troops 73, 319, and 376, Carmichael and Troop 4, Grass Valley, planted 4000 pine seedlings ona parcel of National Land Reserve near North San Juan. Under the direction of personnel from the Sacramento District, Bureau of Land Management, this parcel of burned-over timber land was reforested to insure a future timber crop. The parcel of forest land being managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the public interest is a fraction of the land under intensive forest production in Nevada City. The interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the boys in this conservation effort does credit to the Boy Scout program and the interest that each has in the future ‘of the country, the Bureau of Land Management said. : Wednesday sone 20, 1963. . .Nevada County NUGGET =e 1Endorsed SAN FRANCISCO---Widespread endorsement of the California Roadside Council"s recommendations on standards for California's proposed scenic highway system is announced by the Council's president, William Penn Mott, Jr., of Oakland. T otally or in principle, 240 official bodies and civic groups have endorsed these recommendations, including planning commissions of cities and counties ,: Cham bers of Commerce. women's and garden clubs, conservation groups, professional associations and others. The Council was organized in 1929, "to promote the improvement of roadside conditions a long our highways, thatthe beauty of our state be preserved and de-. veloped for the welfare and enjoyment of the people.” The Council's recommendations propose specific means of implementing the general principles set forth in the state interdepartmentalcommittee's official preliminary scenic highway plan approved by the 1962 Legislature. Included are specific proposals for roadside rests, special scenic highway design standards, preservation of areas of great natural beauty by acquisition of of scenic easements, billboard control in line with federal standards, and, in certain areas, of "scenic byways” for leisurely travel. In a letter concerning these recom mendations, Governor Edmund G. Brown states: "It is apparent that the California Roadside Council has given much serious study-to the subjecr, and we appreciate the detailed recommendations you have presented for implementation of the scenic highway plan." The interdepartmentalcommittee has assured the Council that its recommendations are being given serious consideration. Legislation for initial implementation of the scenic highway system plan is expected to be introduced early in the present legislative session. The-interdepartmental committee's report tothe Legislature is due in March. Several Nevada County highways, including portions of highway 49, have been proposed as scenic highways under the state plan. In addition, highway 20, the "Avenue of Trees” between Nevada City and Emigrant Gap, hasbeen recommended forthe scenic designation by a number of local organiza 4 tions. preservation]. ‘LECTURE---Dr. Everard fessor dramatic art, Free. February 22 \ TV---"The World of Maurice Chevalier" Channel 3; 8:30 p.m. February 25 FILM---"Umberto D" (Italy), masterpiece of Italian new -realism; Univ. Theater, James E. Church Fine Arts Bldg., Univ. of Nevada, Reno; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. . February 27 JOSE GREGO and his cOmpany of Spanish dancers and . musicians, Sac'to Memorial Auditotium; 8:15 p. m. 6 February 27 -28 MU SIC---Sac'to Stat¢ College Symphony will feature David Abel, violinist, who will play the Mozart Concerto for violin and orchestra No. 5, Little Theater,. campus; 8:15 p.m. cial St., Nevada City. will compare theater with the American private theater ‘Home Economics Auditorium, U,C. Davis, 8:15 p.m.

February 28 DRAMA---"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller, Eaglet Theater, Sac'to, 8:30 p.m. Also each Friday and Saturday thru March 23 x February 28 and March1 DRAMA-~-William Inge's “Picnic”, College hyditorium Sac'to City College; 8:15 p.m. ie March 3 sy ART EXHIBIT ---Paintings by Richard and Beverly qackett, two outstanding Nevada City artists; refreshmeas served; 2-4 p.m. and each Wednesday 2-4 p.m. thrux, the month of March; Att Rental Gallery, 312 CommerGEM-STUDDED PUFF -BALL (edible), Lycoperdon gemmatum The Fantastic Land Of Fungi By Lillian S. Mott. GEM-STUDDED PUFF -BALL (edible), Lycoperdon gemmatum found in this area. Since one old specimen can spoil a whole pan full, it is imperative not to use any that have the slightest discoloration when cut. Like all white-meated puffballs, this one is edible, butI have never found very large ones in this area, thus making it necessary to find quite a quantity to make a good "mess". These occur both on the ground or dead wood, sometimes in clusters and again scattered. The surface has a light grayish color when young and is covered with soft erect scales\or warts and sometimes they are shaped like a boy's spinning top. Size ranges from one totwo inches in height and he same in breadth. These seem to be the most common type of puff-ball FILLS COUNCIL POST---Arthur Lolmaugh, Grass Valley jeweler, has been selected to fill a vacancy on the Grass Valley City Council caused by the resignation of Leonard Prisk. Prisk resigned due to moving outside the city limits. GRASS. VALLEY--Edwin Koster manager of the Nevada Irrigation District who was named last week by Governor Brown to serve on tke State Water Commission, is the second northern California man to be named to the Comission and will be the only-m xb er who is a professional in‘matters relating to water. “x A resident of Penn'Valley VA LoansFor Area SAN FRANCISCO---For the first time in several years, sufficient funds are available to process direct loans for eligible veterans in certain rural and semi-rural communities in Northern Cali‘fornia, it was announced today by Glenn Corbett, Manager of VA's Northern California Regional Office. “T here is no backlog of applications at the present time,” he said. The Regional Office of the Veterans Administration in San Francisco makes direct home and farmhouse loans to veterans residing in certain rural areas and insmaller towns where financing by private lenders is not generally available. It has. been determined that Nevada County is an eligible area. Applications should be mailed directly to the Veterans Administration Regional Office, 49 Fourth Street, San Francisco. "Since the beginning of the direct loan program, more than 2500 loans have been processed in Northern California fora total amount of over $25 million," Corbitt said. in Nevada County, Koster came from Oakdale to take over the Nevada Irrigation District manager's post in July of 1957. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Oakdale Irrigation District in 1947 and named president of the Board in 1951. He held this post untilhe came to the NID, During his term with the Oakdale District, he was instrumental in seeing the sq] start of the Tri-Dam project. . As well as his serving as Manager of the Nevada Irri‘gation District, Koster is on the executive committee of the Irrig&ion District's Asso-ciation. Commenting, on his appoint ment tothe W ater Com mission, Koster said, ,"I feel highly honored that Governor Brown has chosen me to séwe on what I believe to be the -most important Commission in California. The orderly development of our water resources is essential to keep pace with the needs of our community, our water producing counties and our *State. "This appointment is not only a great pleasure to me, Treasure Island in San 36 Mid-Year Graduates At Sierra ROCKLIN---T he Associate of Arts degree, symbolic of two years-of lower division college work successfully completed, was awarded last week to 36 mid-year graduates of Sierra College. Fefteen of the students transferred to other colleges, from Humboldt, Chico and Sacramento State colleges to Berkeley. Another three or four indicated they would work until the fall term before transferring to other colleges. The majority of those who reported their future plans indicated further college training or work in fields for which they had trained at Sierra College, such as business and surveying. Some of California's first telephone ' exchange was located in San Francisces it began operating . Feb. 17, 1879, Photo Copies SPECIAL On Copying Photos made in Nevada City & Grass Valley at Super Markets and Variety Stores tix 14 As Low As, ..59° Often Better Than Original NO GROCERIES OR POTS AND PANS TO BUY SCOTT'S STUDIO 154 Mill St., G.V. Jrug sizes and wall-to-wall. ). . “FLOOR the students continued at Sierra anextra semester, COnr pleting course work in various fields. AA degrees are given upon completion of 60 units with acceptable grades and completion of requited subjects. The graduates included: _ AuburnDouglas Leroy Clark, Terrance Dennis Cooney, Thomas Paul Hoff¢ man, Lawrence Michael Malloy, Leland Mansuetti, Sharon L. Martin, John H. Rietjens, William Thomas Schubauer, Wilson and Earl D. Wilson, Jr. Grass ValleyRex Harvey } Chappell and Bruce Karl Popielarz. Nevada CityRonald E. Hogan, Sharon-Kay Hollingshead, JohnJames McKenzie, and Earl B. Hiscox. Others included Mary Carol Nelson of Bowman. Francisco Bay is the largest man-made island in the world, but is complimentary to the Nevada Irrigation District. Certtral California, . FFDERAL SAVINGS AUBURN TU 5.6234 HOME LOANS for You to Cuil or Li) Cu a Home Koster Given New Post The people of this area should know that the position is non-salaried and thatI have no intention of lessenmy efforts in the District to develop our water supplies." Douglas Evans Is Sierra Spring Editor ROCKLIN ---Douglas Evans, sophomore Liberal Arts major from Nevada City, has been appointed spring editor of the Sierra College student newspaper, “Argonaut,” adviser Stan Smith announced last week, Evans named as staff editors Dan O'Neill, Nevada City, editorial page; Barbara Blue,--Auburn, news editor; Sharon Osaki, Newcastle, clubs and features; and Charles White, Donner Lake, sports. ilverware Diamonds Watches Clocks JEWELRY our Gold Nugget Makes Lasting Gifts & Appropriate Souvenirs Of The Gold Country EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIRING fl Grass (} Valley £ : eweters Since 1875 Phone 273-3039 AND MANY OTHER GIFTS and Quartz Jewelry 24 MILLST., GRASS VALLEY] Clarence’ H. es Outstanding Values Beautiful 9' x 12’ Rugsl! (only) Mohawk ‘Castleton’ = the fantastic price of $49.9 Assortment of colors and patterns from which to choose. ACT NOW while this offer lasts. Also, Mohawk All-Nylon Porerenner9' X 12 “rugs at $79.95 (available oth Designed to withstand tough punishment, easy care and beauty that lasts for years. Forerunner comes in a range L4to exquisite styles. at Jim Heather 233 Mill ‘St,, Grass Valley Ph. 273-6028 . COPYING MACHINES OFFICE MACHINES ADDING MACHINES CALCULATING MACHINES DUPLICATING MACHINES TYPEWRITERS PHONE 273-4288 120 “W. Main Street BERKELEY Grass Valley = in OAKLAND. California in the Enjoy Continental Charm. center of SAN FRANCISCO'S Theater.. Shopping.. Business District The Ce Clomorovs resort setting — 2 acres of landacaped San Francisco's only garden hotel delights you with all the amenities of fineNiving. Individually~ styled guest rooms. Unique Garden Restaurant patio individually heated for year-cround outdoor dining..’ _ dinner dancing under the stars, Coffee House. 24-hour Garage Service .' Transpo _ “Murray Lehr, Managing Director f : Write direct or see your Travel Ag Reservations: GRaystone 4 6464 Teletype: gerdens. Overiooks the Bay.