February 7, 1973 (12 pages)

NEVADA SERVING THE NEVADA COUNTY COMMUNITIES OF NEVADA CITY, GRASS VALLEY, RED DOG, OMEGA, FRENCH CORRAL, ROUGH GRANITEVILLE, NORTH SAN JUAN, : CEDAR RIDGE, SELBY FLAT, QUAKER HILL, WILLOW VALI UNION HILL, PEARDALE, GRIZZLY HILL, GOLD FLAT, SOGGSVILLE, -EY, NEWTOWN. INDIAN FL. CITY, AND HEADY, SUMMIT CITY, —s u ie Wed. Feb. 7, 1973 The Nevada County Nugget 5 WOLF FLAT, ORLEANS FLAT, YOU BET, TOWN TALK, GLENBROOK, NORTH BLOOMFIELD, HUMBUG, RELIEF HILL, WALLOUPA, GOUGE EYE, LIME KILN, CHICAGO PARK. GOLD BAR, LOWELL HILL, BOURBON HILL, SCOTCH HILL, NORTH COLUMBIA, CO AT, BRIDGEPORT, BIRCHVILLE, MOORE'S ¢ CHRISTMAS HILL, REMINGTON HILL, LITTLE YORK, CHEROKEE, SWEETLAND. ALPHA, WASHINGTON, BLUE TENT, LaBARR MEADOWS, LIBERTY HILL, SAILOR FLAT, LAKE CITY, LUMBIA HILL, BRANDY FLAT, SEBASTOPOL, ANTHONY HOUSE, DELIRIUM TREMENS. Volume 27, No. 14 Nevada City, Nevada a wand California, Thursday, April 2, 1953 Price Five Cents ROSS FILES ACTION AGAINST SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRINGS FIGHT FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT POST TO COURT; SUPERVISORS DELAY ACTION Possibly the six most surprised men in Nevada County this week were the five supervisors and District Attorney Stoll. Arriving for work! on were greeted by Constable handed each a summons. Wednesday morning, they William O. Shipley, who The’ court action was brought by R. Lee Ross, candi date for County Superintendent of Schools. Ross, through Attorney Harold _ Berliner, brought a temporary restraining order and a complaint for’ declaratory judgment. In so many words, it prevented the board from using District Attorney Stoll’s advice in naming a new Superintendent. of Schools} until Ross’ qualifications are examined. The order charges that ‘District. Attorney Vernon Stoll “without justifiable cause, did combine, confederate and conspire with Roy E. Simpson” (State Superintendent of Public Instruction, also named as a defendant) “ . to advise the Board of Supervisors that the said credential ‘owned and held by the plaintiff was insufficient to qualify said plaintiff to take office’ as Superintendent of Schools of Nevada County.” 1) The five supervisors get into the act because the complaint charges that they will accept the advice once again of Stoll and Simpson in making a selection to replace Genevieve Kent. Any immediate action on maming a new suerintendent was stalled at yesterday's meeting when the board requested Miss Kent to temporarily withdraw her resignation until May Ist. Reluctantly she agreed to do so. The summons somewhat perplexed the supervisors. ‘What happens now?” Supervisor John Frank asked. “You're being sued, that’s what,” replied Stoll.¢ “i haven't done anything * Supervisor Curtis Clark Finally, Frank asked if there ‘were any funds in the County Treasury to hire a lawyer for them. There were, he was assured by County Clerk Ralph Deeble. Attorney Berliner then ex‘plained to the members that they were not being sued ‘for money but in an effort to protect Ross’ interests. Wants More Candidates Supervisor Clark pointed out that irrespective of the lawsuit, he wanted to have the opportunity of making his choice from more than one candidate. ‘‘As it is now you have only one candidate,” he said, referring to Mrs. Doris Foley, whose application . : for the post had been read earlier in the meeting. “Ross should have a fair chance,” he added. Frank noted that he had been informed that two or three other} candidates might apply for the job. ; : Stoll Angry District Attorney Stoll became quite upset about the charge, in the complaint of ‘“consp' The Nevada City Athleties -1953._Nevada-Placer: League championship in the bag. Pete Moscatelli of Schreiber’s Cafe acquiired a fortune telling ball from a traveling salesman which answers all questions with astounding accuracy. When the magic ball on Tuesday was asked: “Will the Athletics win the 1953. pennant?” the reply quickly came: “Without a doubt.” Some slight reason for doubting the ball’s honesty came a few minutes later when it was asked: “Will the Grass Valley Braves win the pennant?” After wavering a bit, trying to find a way out, the ball replied: “It is certain.” At any rate, Manager Marv Haddy’s Athletics are beginning to round into shape, he says. “We have three first string pitchers,” Haddy said. “They’re as good as-any in the league. But they’re all also good hitters. This" means we'll have to spot them in the regular lineup.” Haddy looks to a strong infield plays. First base is still open but combination this year for double most likely Carl Fisher, one of those who doubles as a pitcher, will take it over. Second base, Manager Haddy’s home position, is a scramble between Marv and Jim Thomas and Bruno Ricca. At shortstop is Jake Goldbury and Peewee Painter has third sewed up. “We have about nine first stringers,” Haddy summed up, ‘and another four or five promising newcomers. All in all, it looks . like we'll have a good year.” The Athletics open their season ‘April 19th .in Grass — against the Braves. Red ‘Drives Looks Like Success in N.C. Money is goming in at a fast clip for the 1953 Red Cross drive in Nevada City, co-chairman Elza Already about one-half the quota of $2,400 has been received. Donations have ranged from 10c to $40, Kilroy said. “We expect to reach our quota,” he Stores Closed Following the annual custem, business firms in Nevada City tomorrow, Good friday, from noon to 3 p.m. Man t bY ‘ Pray this Easter. Pray joyfully from \ siias Vanet andl the: talk ness thereof. For real prayer is a devotion, an act of love. . And there’ is no more joyous experience in all the world than loving God. . * the go-ahead Mo Nevada Irrigationy night problems. Murray, planning director for the Sacramento office of the Federal agency, outlined the bureau’s operations. i He stressed that the bureau “sought no work”; that if they were to come in here to make a study it would have to be at the request of the NID. He also pointed out that the bureau would undertake only _ those projects in which an economic gain could be made and upheld. ' Turn Down Customers Before Murray spoke, Charles Kitts, president of the Water Users, told the audience meeting in the Veterans Auditorium that “The NID is burdened with a heavy retirement load and maintenance expense” making it now impossible for them to do any more than support their present services. Kitts also said that because of their present limitations the NID is forced to turn down new customers. ‘ “Educational” Forum . Kitts then turned the meeting over to C. W. Hofer, a rancher, to ask the directors of the istrict to request the Bureau of Reclamation to make a detailed study here of the area's water At a public meeting, attended by some 325 persons, including a majority of the local land owners, A. N. he knew nothing f .local problems titude that whatsoever here. As one Water User director said: “He didn’t make anybody angry and he provided food for thought for all.” Melvin Brown, western Nevada Count; rancher, made the motion that the request be extended to the NID. Although high officials of the NID were present in the audience, they did not engage in the discussion. Hofer closed the meeting by stating that the Water Users welcomed all opinions on the matter. “We'll hire a hall for any person with a solution to this matter,” he said. The joint Nevada City-Grass Valley Easter sunrise service will be held at the NC Airport at 6 am. Sunday. It is sponsored by the Ministerial Association of the two cities. Legion Ladies’ Night Ladies’ night for the HagueThomas-Hegarty Post of the American Legion is this Sat. urday night, according to ElBridge Skeahan, general chairman. Dave Yun will serve a Chinese dinner from i Oe tertainment and dancing until 2 am. N. C. WATER USERS FAVOR RECLAMATION SURVEY Directors of the Water Users Association were given GRANITEVILLE MAIL SERVICE CUT DOWN Graniteville, one of the smallest and most isolated communities in California, lost one more link with the outside world when its three times weekly mail service was suspended this week. Only during the warm months from May 1st to October 31st will they receive the usual three times service. Postmaster William Wasley stated that instructions. regarding the change had been forwarded from Washington. INTER PLANETARY TRIP SET FOR SATURDAY Members and friends of Trinity Episcopal Sunday School, Nevada City, will gather at the church ‘Saturday at 10 a.m. for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Rector of Trinity, the. Rev. Max ‘Christensen, is chairman of the event, assisted by Mrs. June Kelly. The hunters have been asked to wear their space suits for they will leave the church grounds in a rocket ship and go to a nearby planet for the hunt. The exact location of the hunting ground is a carefullys guarded secret. After the hunt refreshments ROBINSON, NEW ELK EXALTED RULER, TAKES POST NEXT THURSDAY Beryl Robinson will be installed as Exalted Ruler of the Nevada City Elks next Thursday night. Past District Deputy O. P. Steele of Grass Valley will act as installing officer for the Grand Exalted Ruler. Others who will be put into office include Harry Graghetta, leadirig knight; Paul Bergemann, loyal knight; William Novak, :. lecturing knight; Mosco Smart, esquire; John Rankin, inner elected); Verle Grey, tiler; Piva Siegfried, trustee gy si term (re-elected); Richard Sf ohi elected to fill “one-year remaining term of the late George Carter. The Rev. Max Christenson will continue as chaplain. Jack Siegfried will be in charge of the installation dinner. DRINK TOO MUCH? AA OPENS CHAPTER HERE tap once toe jften (as though we mous announced this weck the formation of a new chapter here. Meetings will be held each Tuesday in the Cardinal Hall, Broad Street, beginning at 8 p.m. Officials of the organization said that Alcoholics Anonymous reached further helping unfortunate persons overcome the desire to drink. “We also have. special meetings for members of families who want to help a loved one.” ~ its work first by bringing the victim to recognize that he has a rea) problem, actually a serious mental illness. Then they all pitch in to help him put off havi that first snort. “We don’t say give up drinking forever,” an\official emphasized. “We just say give it up for one day. It’s a lot easier to give up something for one day and each succeeding day.” It is an organization which is entirely self-supported by the members. themselves. There are no dues, no fees. “The purpose of the organization is not to dry up the town,” the official said,.“but merely to aid anyone who a sincere desire to stop drinking. This desire is the sole requirement for membership.” Poinsettia in Bloom, Defying Nature Horticulturists in this area (and there are a lot) may be surprised to know that the poinsettia plant in the window of McPherson’s Thrifty Laundry on Commercial Street, Nevada City, is in full bloom. “Usually it blossoms only at Christmas,” Mrs. McPherson says. She thinks the steam from the may be the reason. Anyway, it’s a very unusual sight at this time of year. had any) th¢ Alcoholics Anony-, than ‘simply 7 For those Nevada Cityans whoIn capsule form, the AA does — ‘Sone é

NEVADA SERVING THE NEVADA COUNTY COMMUNITIES OF NEVADA CITY, GRASS VALLEY, RED DOG, OMEGA, FRENCH CORRAL, ROUGH GRANITEVILLE, NORTH SAN JUAN, : CEDAR RIDGE, SELBY FLAT, QUAKER HILL, WILLOW VALI UNION HILL, PEARDALE, GRIZZLY HILL, GOLD FLAT, SOGGSVILLE, -EY, NEWTOWN. INDIAN FL. CITY, AND HEADY, SUMMIT CITY, —s u ie Wed. Feb. 7, 1973 The Nevada County Nugget 5 WOLF FLAT, ORLEANS FLAT, YOU BET, TOWN TALK, GLENBROOK, NORTH BLOOMFIELD, HUMBUG, RELIEF HILL, WALLOUPA, GOUGE EYE, LIME KILN, CHICAGO PARK. GOLD BAR, LOWELL HILL, BOURBON HILL, SCOTCH HILL, NORTH COLUMBIA, CO AT, BRIDGEPORT, BIRCHVILLE, MOORE'S ¢ CHRISTMAS HILL, REMINGTON HILL, LITTLE YORK, CHEROKEE, SWEETLAND. ALPHA, WASHINGTON, BLUE TENT, LaBARR MEADOWS, LIBERTY HILL, SAILOR FLAT, LAKE CITY, LUMBIA HILL, BRANDY FLAT, SEBASTOPOL, ANTHONY HOUSE, DELIRIUM TREMENS. Volume 27, No. 14 Nevada City, Nevada a wand California, Thursday, April 2, 1953 Price Five Cents ROSS FILES ACTION AGAINST SUPERVISORS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY BRINGS FIGHT FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT POST TO COURT; SUPERVISORS DELAY ACTION Possibly the six most surprised men in Nevada County this week were the five supervisors and District Attorney Stoll. Arriving for work! on were greeted by Constable handed each a summons. Wednesday morning, they William O. Shipley, who The’ court action was brought by R. Lee Ross, candi date for County Superintendent of Schools. Ross, through Attorney Harold _ Berliner, brought a temporary restraining order and a complaint for’ declaratory judgment. In so many words, it prevented the board from using District Attorney Stoll’s advice in naming a new Superintendent. of Schools} until Ross’ qualifications are examined. The order charges that ‘District. Attorney Vernon Stoll “without justifiable cause, did combine, confederate and conspire with Roy E. Simpson” (State Superintendent of Public Instruction, also named as a defendant) “ .. to advise the Board of Supervisors that the said credential ‘owned and held by the plaintiff was insufficient to qualify said plaintiff to take office’ as Superintendent of Schools of Nevada County.” 1) The five supervisors get into the act because the complaint charges that they will accept the advice once again of Stoll and Simpson in making a selection to replace Genevieve Kent. Any immediate action on maming a new suerintendent was stalled at yesterday's meeting when the board requested Miss Kent to temporarily withdraw her resignation until May Ist. Reluctantly she agreed to do so. The summons somewhat perplexed the supervisors. ‘What happens now?” Supervisor John Frank asked. “You're being sued, that’s what,” replied Stoll.¢ “i haven't done anything * Supervisor Curtis Clark Finally, Frank asked if there ‘were any funds in the County Treasury to hire a lawyer for them. There were, he was assured by County Clerk Ralph Deeble. Attorney Berliner then ex‘plained to the members that they were not being sued ‘for money but in an effort to protect Ross’ interests. Wants More Candidates Supervisor Clark pointed out that irrespective of the lawsuit, he wanted to have the opportunity of making his choice from more than one candidate. ‘‘As it is now you have only one candidate,” he said, referring to Mrs. Doris Foley, whose application . : for the post had been read earlier in the meeting. “Ross should have a fair chance,” he added. Frank noted that he had been informed that two or three other} candidates might apply for the job. ; : Stoll Angry District Attorney Stoll became quite upset about the charge, in the complaint of ‘“consp' The Nevada City Athleties -1953._Nevada-Placer: League championship in the bag. Pete Moscatelli of Schreiber’s Cafe acquiired a fortune telling ball from a traveling salesman which answers all questions with astounding accuracy. When the magic ball on Tuesday was asked: “Will the Athletics win the 1953. pennant?” the reply quickly came: “Without a doubt.” Some slight reason for doubting the ball’s honesty came a few minutes later when it was asked: “Will the Grass Valley Braves win the pennant?” After wavering a bit, trying to find a way out, the ball replied: “It is certain.” At any rate, Manager Marv Haddy’s Athletics are beginning to round into shape, he says. “We have three first string pitchers,” Haddy said. “They’re as good as-any in the league. But they’re all also good hitters. This" means we'll have to spot them in the regular lineup.” Haddy looks to a strong infield plays. First base is still open but combination this year for double most likely Carl Fisher, one of those who doubles as a pitcher, will take it over. Second base, Manager Haddy’s home position, is a scramble between Marv and Jim Thomas and Bruno Ricca. At shortstop is Jake Goldbury and Peewee Painter has third sewed up. “We have about nine first stringers,” Haddy summed up, ‘and another four or five promising newcomers. All in all, it looks . like we'll have a good year.” The Athletics open their season ‘April 19th .in Grass — against the Braves. Red ‘Drives Looks Like Success in N.C. Money is goming in at a fast clip for the 1953 Red Cross drive in Nevada City, co-chairman Elza Already about one-half the quota of $2,400 has been received. Donations have ranged from 10c to $40, Kilroy said. “We expect to reach our quota,” he Stores Closed Following the annual custem, business firms in Nevada City tomorrow, Good friday, from noon to 3 p.m. Man t bY ‘ Pray this Easter.. Pray joyfully from \ siias Vanet andl the: talk ness thereof. For real prayer is a devotion, an act of love. .. And there’ is no more joyous experience in all the world than loving God. .. * the go-ahead Mo

Nevada Irrigationy night problems. Murray, planning director for the Sacramento office of the Federal agency, outlined the bureau’s operations. i He stressed that the bureau “sought no work”; that if they were to come in here to make a study it would have to be at the request of the NID. He also pointed out that the bureau would undertake only _ those projects in which an economic gain could be made and upheld. ' Turn Down Customers Before Murray spoke, Charles Kitts, president of the Water Users, told the audience meeting in the Veterans Auditorium that “The NID is burdened with a heavy retirement load and maintenance expense” making it now impossible for them to do any more than support their present services. Kitts also said that because of their present limitations the NID is forced to turn down new customers. ‘ “Educational” Forum . Kitts then turned the meeting over to C. W. Hofer, a rancher, to ask the directors of the istrict to request the Bureau of Reclamation to make a detailed study here of the area's water At a public meeting, attended by some 325 persons, including a majority of the local land owners, A. N. he knew nothing f .local problems titude that whatsoever here. As one Water User director said: “He didn’t make anybody angry and he provided food for thought for all.” Melvin Brown, western Nevada Count; rancher, made the motion that the request be extended to the NID. Although high officials of the NID were present in the audience, they did not engage in the discussion. Hofer closed the meeting by stating that the Water Users welcomed all opinions on the matter. “We'll hire a hall for any person with a solution to this matter,” he said. The joint Nevada City-Grass Valley Easter sunrise service will be held at the NC Airport at 6 am. Sunday. It is sponsored by the Ministerial Association of the two cities. Legion Ladies’ Night Ladies’ night for the HagueThomas-Hegarty Post of the American Legion is this Sat. urday night, according to ElBridge Skeahan, general chairman. Dave Yun will serve a Chinese dinner from i Oe tertainment and dancing until 2 am. N. C. WATER USERS FAVOR RECLAMATION SURVEY Directors of the Water Users Association were given GRANITEVILLE MAIL SERVICE CUT DOWN Graniteville, one of the smallest and most isolated communities in California, lost one more link with the outside world when its three times weekly mail service was suspended this week. Only during the warm months from May 1st to October 31st will they receive the usual three times service. Postmaster William Wasley stated that instructions. regarding the change had been forwarded from Washington. INTER PLANETARY TRIP SET FOR SATURDAY Members and friends of Trinity Episcopal Sunday School, Nevada City, will gather at the church ‘Saturday at 10 a.m. for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Rector of Trinity, the. Rev. Max ‘Christensen, is chairman of the event, assisted by Mrs. June Kelly. The hunters have been asked to wear their space suits for they will leave the church grounds in a rocket ship and go to a nearby planet for the hunt. The exact location of the hunting ground is a carefullys guarded secret. After the hunt refreshments ROBINSON, NEW ELK EXALTED RULER, TAKES POST NEXT THURSDAY Beryl Robinson will be installed as Exalted Ruler of the Nevada City Elks next Thursday night. Past District Deputy O. P. Steele of Grass Valley will act as installing officer for the Grand Exalted Ruler. Others who will be put into office include Harry Graghetta, leadirig knight; Paul Bergemann, loyal knight; William Novak, :. lecturing knight; Mosco Smart, esquire; John Rankin, inner elected); Verle Grey, tiler; Piva Siegfried, trustee gy si term (re-elected); Richard Sf ohi elected to fill “one-year remaining term of the late George Carter. The Rev. Max Christenson will continue as chaplain. Jack Siegfried will be in charge of the installation dinner. DRINK TOO MUCH? AA OPENS CHAPTER HERE tap once toe jften (as though we mous announced this weck the formation of a new chapter here. Meetings will be held each Tuesday in the Cardinal Hall, Broad Street, beginning at 8 p.m. Officials of the organization said that Alcoholics Anonymous reached further helping unfortunate persons overcome the desire to drink. “We also have. special meetings for members of families who want to help a loved one.” ~ its work first by bringing the victim to recognize that he has a rea) problem, actually a serious mental illness. Then they all pitch in to help him put off havi that first snort. “We don’t say give up drinking forever,” an\official emphasized. “We just say give it up for one day. It’s a lot easier to give up something for one day and each succeeding day.” It is an organization which is entirely self-supported by the members. themselves. There are no dues, no fees. “The purpose of the organization is not to dry up the town,” the official said,.“but merely to aid anyone who a sincere desire to stop drinking. This desire is the sole requirement for membership.” Poinsettia in Bloom, Defying Nature Horticulturists in this area (and there are a lot) may be surprised to know that the poinsettia plant in the window of McPherson’s Thrifty Laundry on Commercial Street, Nevada City, is in full bloom. “Usually it blossoms only at Christmas,” Mrs. McPherson says. She thinks the steam from the may be the reason. Anyway, it’s a very unusual sight at this time of year. had any) th¢ Alcoholics Anony-, than ‘simply 7 For those Nevada Cityans whoIn capsule form, the AA does — ‘Sone é