January 10, 1968 (12 pages)

The Nevada County Nugget . . Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1968 eureeeeyy y * In Child’s Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll Thursday acquitted Jimmy and Ruth Woodard ofall charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the death of their infant son, Jimmie. Charges were placed against the Penn Valley couple after the death of the 11 month-old boy in Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento, Aug. 24. Judge Stoll's decision came after Asst. Dist. Atty. Frank. Francis had concluded the prosecution and Harold Wolters, a defense attorney, argued a motion for acquittal for his client, Jimmy Woodard, 24, Public Defender William’ Hager joined in the motion in behalf of Mrs. Woodard, 20. During the court trial which opened Tuesday, Francis presented testimony from three Sacramento doctors and three former neighbors of the couple. Dr. Arthur Wallace, autopsy surgeon, said the infant died from peritonitis caused from a ruptut@d duodenum. He said a forceful blow with a blunt instrument caused the injury. He also noted abrasions and contusions in addition to a skull fracture, and said an earlier rib and wrist fracture were evident. The chief of pediatrics at Kaiser hospital and a Kaiser clinic pediatrician each testified: concerning various bruises and contusions on the child's body, and other medical history pertaining to the child's condition, One Southern California and two Penn Valley women, former neighbors of the Woodards, described bruises and marks ‘on the child's body and said he had cried a lot. Francis argued against granting the motion for acquittal. He contended evidence had been presented proving a "battered child" under the care of the Woodards. In granting the motion for acquittal, Judge Stoll said it was a hard decision for the court to make. He stated the court was faced with the problem of determination of guilt and that it appeared impossible for both parties to be guilty of all or any of.the counts against them. He said the court must decide Alternate Way To Airport The Sacramento County Information Office has announced an alternate route for persons beyond Roseville using Interstate 80 Freeway to reach the new Sacramento County Metropolitan Airport. Instead of driving through the city of Sacramento or using the El Camino Avenue turnoff, the county office recommends the following route: Leave Interstate 80 at the Atlantic Street (Vernon Street) offramp in Roseville; proceed on Atlantic to State Highway 65; turn north (Right) on Highway 65 to the first stop light which is located at Main Street; turn west (left) on Main and proceed to El Centro Road (Main Street changes to Base Line Road and, later, Reigo Road before reaching El Centro); turn south. (left) on El Centro to the airport turnoff at Interstate 5 (Interstate 5 lies about one mile south of Elkhorn Boulevard); turn west. (right) on Interstate 5 to the Metropolitan Airport entrance, Couple Acquitted Death which one was guilty of which counts, . In conclusion the judge stated: ‘Regardless of what the court may feel, it is bound by law to determine guilt be proved to a moral certainty and beyond a reasonable doubt. I can't say guilt of anyone has been proven, "it is not necessary for defendants to establish their innocence. Under the evidence I find the defendants innocent of the crime of which they are charged." After the trial, Dist. Atty. Harold A. Berliner expressed surprise at the outcome. He said: "We are very disappointed in the result of the case; much time and effort went into its preparation. We feel the sheriff did a good job, the grand jury did its duty, and it was properly presented in court; however, we will not be discouraged from bringing similar cases to the court's attention as they are brought to us." Five Local Dentists to Attend Meet Five Local dentists, Drs. Margaret B. Black, Harry B. Frisbie, Hiray A, McPherson, Walter C. Mullis, and Roy F. Stauffer are among those expected to attend the 72nd annual scientific meeting of the U.C. Dental Alumni Association in San Francisco, Jan, 14 and 15, The sessions will be held in the Hilton Hotel and more than 1,500 are expected to participate. Principal speakers include Dr. Maury Massler, professorof Pedodontics at the University of Tllinois; Dr. Sigurd P. Ramfjoid, professor of Periodontics at the University of Michigan; and Professor Paul R, Ehrlich, professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University, who will be the speaker at the annual luncheon. There will be a total of 22 papers and addresses and 39 table clinics at the meeting. A panel discussion on the effects the government will have on dentistry will be held on Mon-. day. The meeting is dedicated to Dr. Leland D. Jones, of San Diego, in recognition of his many services to the dental profession and to public health, NEW BOOKLET WASHINGTON — Some 170 research programs related to conservation and development of water and land resources are summarized in a new booklet entitled: "Progress on Engineering Research--1966."" Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Jotifison, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Irrigation and Reclamation, said the booklet, published by the Bureau of Reclamation, deals with efforts in atmospheric . water resources, concrete research, desalination, electric power, evaporation, and many other related subjects, Copies may be obtained from the U.S. Superintendent of Documents for $1 each, see aere Buy U.S. Savings Bonds sean Grass Valley logger, escaped injury in this traffic mishap at Mill Street and McCourtney Road Saturday. The impact cracked the pole and set off the box alarm, bringing firemen to the scene, Police rated Cole's 1959 vehicle a total wreck. Local junior college campus is possibility Sierra College students from Grass Valley-Nevada City today have to travel more than 30 miles to reach their classes, but a future generation may obtain higher education-closer tohome, This hope was held out by Harold Weaver, president of the junior college.in Rocklin, between Auburn and Roseville, Placer county, when he spoke to Grass Valley Rotarians Monday. Weaver said the present campus was master planned for 2,500 students, a mark that probably will be reached before many years, as 1,900 attend classes there now, The thought in the master plan is that when Sierra has a daytime enrollment of 2,500, a second campus will be built, Weaver said. The board of trustees has not made any decision for or against © a new campus, and probably will not make such a decision until the mid-1970s, Weaver indicated, "We will decide then if we should build up the Rocklin campus further or decentralize," he said, Weaver indicated any new campus would be built somewhere in the triangle formed by Grass Valley-Colfax and Auburn, "The only problem with a second campus is the cost," Weaver said. "It is more economical: to have one campus, but money is not the only thing, The question is how well you serve people." Weaver felt Sierra is serving the Grass Valley--Nevada City area fairly well, not just because of the local high school graduates who go there, but because of the evening classes Sierra holds at Nevada ~ Union High, Noting some courses are offered here that are not offered at Rocklin, Weaver said: "We try to offer college credit courses in whatever areas there is a need," The college president also discussed the two purposes of a junior college. First is to prepare students to transfer to universities and four-year colleges. Weaver said Sierra has a "fine reputation for the quality of its transfer students" and had the highest record for grades of transfers at the University of California in the past two years, Weaver warned parents against sending their children directly from high school to a four-year college unless they are mature, capable and can afford it. “Otherwise, send them to Sierra, They'll get the best training available," he maintained, The second purpose of the college is vocational training in a long list of fields, : Pioneer sister Mary Felicitas dies in hospital Sister Mary Felicitas, R.S.M. from Mt, St, Mary’s Convent died last night at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff where she had been a patient for two and a half years, She was bornin Conshohocken, Pa., and spent mostof her religious life in Grass Valley, She worked with the orphans when St. Vincent’s Orphanage was in Grass Valley and continued that work at St, Patrick’s Home in Sacramento, After obtaining her degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, she was an instructor in both the elementary andsecondary schools at Mt. St. Mary’s, She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate Quinn of Stratford, Conn,; a nephew, Reverend John Quinn of Louisiana; and two nieces, Mrs. Marjorie Quinn of Bridgeport, Conn., and Dr, Kath. erine. Nolan of Stratford, Conn, Arrangements for recitation of the rosary and funeral are pending, PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held Jan, 15, at 7:30 p.m. inthe Grass Valley City hall on the rezoning of the recently annexed Hill Flat district. . . kG _ Peer "The hope is people will take advantage of two years of training, then come back to the community and work in areas that do not require a bachelor's degree,” Weaver said. Weaver also reviewed new trends in junior colleges; --A state junior college board, Trustees will be selected soon by Gov. Ronald Reagan, and Harry Wolters of Grass Valley is a nominee, --Negotiating councils to work on faculty salaries and benefits. Weaver sees the trend leading toward unionization of the teaching profession, something he hopes doesn't come before his retirement in 1 1/2 years, "We are getting increasingly more able teachers, but they are more militant, demanding more," Weaver said. Standard type of awning in G.V. discussed A proposal to have a standard type of aluminum awning toplace on the fronts of businesses on Mill Street was discussed by Grass Valley’s Central Business District Committee Monday night, Representatives of an awning © firm showed the effect that could be attained by limiting future awnings to certain styles and colors and having them erected at the same angle to give a uniform effect along Mill above the stores, ; The committee members hope to use an 1849 theme in any downtown development ideas, so decided to ask the awning people to provide samples of color schemes that would give the gold mine era flavor. ' The firm, Western Interiors Inc., also was asked to provide price ranges for installation of awnings and poles alone or adding lights, gutters and cover. ings under the awnings, At the end of the meeting, Dale Boothby was elected chairman, replacing Ray Doran,

The Nevada County Nugget . . Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1968 eureeeeyy y * In Child’s Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll Thursday acquitted Jimmy and Ruth Woodard ofall charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the death of their infant son, Jimmie. Charges were placed against the Penn Valley couple after the death of the 11 month-old boy in Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento, Aug. 24. Judge Stoll's decision came after Asst. Dist. Atty. Frank. Francis had concluded the prosecution and Harold Wolters, a defense attorney, argued a motion for acquittal for his client, Jimmy Woodard, 24, Public Defender William’ Hager joined in the motion in behalf of Mrs. Woodard, 20. During the court trial which opened Tuesday, Francis presented testimony from three Sacramento doctors and three former neighbors of the couple. Dr. Arthur Wallace, autopsy surgeon, said the infant died from peritonitis caused from a ruptut@d duodenum. He said a forceful blow with a blunt instrument caused the injury. He also noted abrasions and contusions in addition to a skull fracture, and said an earlier rib and wrist fracture were evident. The chief of pediatrics at Kaiser hospital and a Kaiser clinic pediatrician each testified: concerning various bruises and contusions on the child's body, and other medical history pertaining to the child's condition, One Southern California and two Penn Valley women, former neighbors of the Woodards, described bruises and marks ‘on the child's body and said he had cried a lot. Francis argued against granting the motion for acquittal. He contended evidence had been presented proving a "battered child" under the care of the Woodards. In granting the motion for acquittal, Judge Stoll said it was a hard decision for the court to make. He stated the court was faced with the problem of determination of guilt and that it appeared impossible for both parties to be guilty of all or any of.the counts against them. He said the court must decide Alternate Way To Airport The Sacramento County Information Office has announced an alternate route for persons beyond Roseville using Interstate 80 Freeway to reach the new Sacramento County Metropolitan Airport. Instead of driving through the city of Sacramento or using the El Camino Avenue turnoff, the county office recommends the following route: Leave Interstate 80 at the Atlantic Street (Vernon Street) offramp in Roseville; proceed on Atlantic to State Highway 65; turn north (Right) on Highway 65 to the first stop light which is located at Main Street; turn west (left) on Main and proceed to El Centro Road (Main Street changes to Base Line Road and, later, Reigo Road before reaching El Centro); turn south. (left) on El Centro to the airport turnoff at Interstate 5 (Interstate 5 lies about one mile south of Elkhorn Boulevard); turn west. (right) on Interstate 5 to the Metropolitan Airport entrance, Couple Acquitted Death which one was guilty of which counts, . In conclusion the judge stated: ‘Regardless of what the court may feel, it is bound by law to determine guilt be proved to a moral certainty and beyond a reasonable doubt. I can't say guilt of anyone has been proven, "it is not necessary for defendants to establish their innocence. Under the evidence I find the defendants innocent of the crime of which they are charged." After the trial, Dist. Atty. Harold A. Berliner expressed surprise at the outcome. He said: "We are very disappointed in the result of the case; much time and effort went into its preparation. We feel the sheriff did a good job, the grand jury did its duty, and it was properly presented in court; however, we will not be discouraged from bringing similar cases to the court's attention as they are brought to us." Five Local Dentists to Attend Meet Five Local dentists, Drs. Margaret B. Black, Harry B. Frisbie, Hiray A, McPherson, Walter C. Mullis, and Roy F. Stauffer are among those expected to attend the 72nd annual scientific meeting of the U.C. Dental Alumni Association in San Francisco, Jan, 14 and 15, The sessions will be held in the Hilton Hotel and more than 1,500 are expected to participate. Principal speakers include Dr. Maury Massler, professorof Pedodontics at the University of Tllinois; Dr. Sigurd P. Ramfjoid, professor of Periodontics at the University of Michigan; and Professor Paul R, Ehrlich, professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University, who will be the speaker at the annual luncheon. There will be a total of 22 papers and addresses and 39 table clinics at the meeting. A panel discussion on the effects the government will have on dentistry will be held on Mon-. day. The meeting is dedicated to Dr. Leland D. Jones, of San Diego, in recognition of his many services to the dental profession and to public health, NEW BOOKLET WASHINGTON — Some 170 research programs related to conservation and development of water and land resources are summarized in a new booklet entitled: "Progress on Engineering Research--1966."" Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Jotifison, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Irrigation and Reclamation, said the booklet, published by the Bureau of Reclamation, deals with efforts in atmospheric . water resources, concrete research, desalination, electric power, evaporation, and many other related subjects, Copies may be obtained from the U.S. Superintendent of Documents for $1 each, see aere Buy U.S. Savings Bonds sean Grass Valley logger, escaped injury in this traffic mishap at Mill Street and McCourtney Road Saturday. The impact cracked the pole and set off the box alarm, bringing firemen to the scene, Police rated Cole's 1959 vehicle a total wreck. Local junior college

campus is possibility Sierra College students from Grass Valley-Nevada City today have to travel more than 30 miles to reach their classes, but a future generation may obtain higher education-closer tohome, This hope was held out by Harold Weaver, president of the junior college.in Rocklin, between Auburn and Roseville, Placer county, when he spoke to Grass Valley Rotarians Monday. Weaver said the present campus was master planned for 2,500 students, a mark that probably will be reached before many years, as 1,900 attend classes there now, The thought in the master plan is that when Sierra has a daytime enrollment of 2,500, a second campus will be built, Weaver said. The board of trustees has not made any decision for or against © a new campus, and probably will not make such a decision until the mid-1970s, Weaver indicated, "We will decide then if we should build up the Rocklin campus further or decentralize," he said, Weaver indicated any new campus would be built somewhere in the triangle formed by Grass Valley-Colfax and Auburn, "The only problem with a second campus is the cost," Weaver said. "It is more economical: to have one campus, but money is not the only thing, The question is how well you serve people." Weaver felt Sierra is serving the Grass Valley--Nevada City area fairly well, not just because of the local high school graduates who go there, but because of the evening classes Sierra holds at Nevada ~ Union High, Noting some courses are offered here that are not offered at Rocklin, Weaver said: "We try to offer college credit courses in whatever areas there is a need," The college president also discussed the two purposes of a junior college. First is to prepare students to transfer to universities and four-year colleges. Weaver said Sierra has a "fine reputation for the quality of its transfer students" and had the highest record for grades of transfers at the University of California in the past two years, Weaver warned parents against sending their children directly from high school to a four-year college unless they are mature, capable and can afford it. “Otherwise, send them to Sierra, They'll get the best training available," he maintained, The second purpose of the college is vocational training in a long list of fields, : Pioneer sister Mary Felicitas dies in hospital Sister Mary Felicitas, R.S.M. from Mt, St, Mary’s Convent died last night at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Red Bluff where she had been a patient for two and a half years, She was bornin Conshohocken, Pa., and spent mostof her religious life in Grass Valley, She worked with the orphans when St. Vincent’s Orphanage was in Grass Valley and continued that work at St, Patrick’s Home in Sacramento, After obtaining her degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, she was an instructor in both the elementary andsecondary schools at Mt. St. Mary’s, She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate Quinn of Stratford, Conn,; a nephew, Reverend John Quinn of Louisiana; and two nieces, Mrs. Marjorie Quinn of Bridgeport, Conn., and Dr, Kath. erine. Nolan of Stratford, Conn, Arrangements for recitation of the rosary and funeral are pending, PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held Jan, 15, at 7:30 p.m. inthe Grass Valley City hall on the rezoning of the recently annexed Hill Flat district. . . kG _ Peer "The hope is people will take advantage of two years of training, then come back to the community and work in areas that do not require a bachelor's degree,” Weaver said. Weaver also reviewed new trends in junior colleges; --A state junior college board, Trustees will be selected soon by Gov. Ronald Reagan, and Harry Wolters of Grass Valley is a nominee, --Negotiating councils to work on faculty salaries and benefits. Weaver sees the trend leading toward unionization of the teaching profession, something he hopes doesn't come before his retirement in 1 1/2 years, "We are getting increasingly more able teachers, but they are more militant, demanding more," Weaver said. Standard type of awning in G.V. discussed A proposal to have a standard type of aluminum awning toplace on the fronts of businesses on Mill Street was discussed by Grass Valley’s Central Business District Committee Monday night, Representatives of an awning © firm showed the effect that could be attained by limiting future awnings to certain styles and colors and having them erected at the same angle to give a uniform effect along Mill above the stores, ; The committee members hope to use an 1849 theme in any downtown development ideas, so decided to ask the awning people to provide samples of color schemes that would give the gold mine era flavor. ' The firm, Western Interiors Inc., also was asked to provide price ranges for installation of awnings and poles alone or adding lights, gutters and cover. ings under the awnings, At the end of the meeting, Dale Boothby was elected chairman, replacing Ray Doran,