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Collection: Newspapers > Nevada County Nugget

July 19, 1961 (12 pages)

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na ote t NEVA DA COUNTY NUGGET, Wednesday, July 19, 1961..Page 7! I Sea hway 4 . ay d Best” SS Flacer County Fair “Biggest And Best how July 30. ROSEVILLE -=With the bi of Miss Placer County the . 5; ne of Aubur n ..Born In opening looming only days ttt day, horse show July thei cals ea soins ft sont dy ; away, Officialsofthe Placer 27, autothrill show July 28, ffered free of uunty County Fair this week preChicken’barbecue and night © gua aoe 2 ane: nany A Gop 4 er H . dicted the “biggest and best” rodeo July 29, and afternoon Ms arking will be availedeole in history, and here's why: 'Odeoand nighttime variety #D1¢ inside the fairgrounds their pagar Aah des ete does for the first time. ining er spics a turnstile at the July s the 26-30 exposition, he or she asa will enter a grounds profuse cogwith new flower beds, more planthan five acres of new lawn, 1 the repainted buildings and concessions, and a $40,000 lighting system, ema . 2--Heat will be avoided Av30Ry ) with a 5 P.M. opening.on “4 Wednesday, Thursday, and Bees Friday, July 26, 27, and 28, Auburn was founded ausest town in Placer County; though grounds will be open piciously in 1848 onground Forest Hill where landslides 4g at10 A.M, onthe two final that yielded $1,000 a day to exposed the precious gold in} days. hungry miners. The surface Jenny Lind Canyon, and 3--There will be major goldsoongaveoutbuta man Yankee Jims where miners Placer Savings And. events each day, with the named Jenkins accidentally found riches in the corral of Kiddies Parade and selection flooded a deep gopher hole ahorsethief, It appears from history that gold was found more often by accident than by design. The Auburn area has not slept in the last one hundred years. Itis a thriving business, cOMmmunity witha college, fair grounds, a new golf course and some of the most spectacular home sites with views, in all California, Stop on the ridge overlooking the American River and’ look down to where the 49ers grubbed for gold and glory and you will understand those who have chosen to livein Auburn. Talk to the]. people. Youwill find them friendly, Stay in Auburn overnight and take a day or two to sight-see and become acquainted, The longer you stay the more reluctant you will be Loan Announces and $40,000 in nuggets came whoosing out the other end and Auburn has figuratively been flushing nuggets ever since, : The first transcontinental railroad was surveyed through Auburn. Highway 40, one of two great transcontinental highways, traversesthetown. Highway 49, the link between the Mother lode and the Northern Mines, bisects Auburn in the other direction, Today, as Amer “ ica rediscovers her western heritage the town is perfectly situated to enjoy another boom. More and more Americans visit the old ghost towns and historical centers of Californias Sierra 49er country every year. To top ” it off, Sacramento Valley families are finding the hill "Come in and see the new Mohawk all nylon carpet. Loans For Financing Paul Claiborne, President of Placer Savings and Loan Association of Auburn, today announced losis for ‘home financing, including home lending and purchases, had reached a new high at Placer Savings for the six month period ending June 30th. One hundred eighty(Mohawke formerly seven loans were made for a , total of $1,643,000. $8.95..NOWS$7.95 Savings also increased,999-Yd. . $709,000 to a new high of . $8,046,000 and total assets now are $9,566,305. With the easing of mortgagecredit, Claiborne predicts home construction in this area will proceed at an accelerated rate. Tweed patterns priced at a tiny $6.95 sq. yd.” All Wool Corlane San Francisco 1858—California’s first overlar mail coach leaves for St. Low . GOLDEN MOMENTS REDUCTIONS IN QUALITY } 1/2 PRICE . from San Francisco to St. Louis in 24 days! —_—_—_ I" California life—today, another first JI MW uE ATHER is light, bright beer. Beer means enjoyment x . . prosperity. Last year alone, the Brewing Floor Covering Industry purchased some 2 million bushels towns convenient&cool to Jeave, Directors of Placer Sav= hey as a i places to build. homes while . “ : ings and Loan Association 2 sg se a ake 2 ok ak ok ok a nee ey bier tasers beens living py all in . the breadwinner commutes . Repair Work areB.W. Cassidy, Ray Car233 MILL STREET the “Golden State.” Ss to his job in Sacramento, . erirted On lisle, Paul Claiborne, R.E. GRASS VALLEY ' : Marysville or Roseville, . 2/@° Dahlberg, G.S. Malcolm, ip) UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSOCIATION, INC Auburn is fast threatening to . Highway 49 gD Remimson, and john A. ¢ Phone 273-6026 DE coartered 1962 os : became tha bedrosii of face Livingston-Director Emiritus . soem Y ties ramento, Work has started on the resurfacing of a two-and-three quattersmile section of State Sign Route 49 between Sierraville and Loyalton in ; aa Sierra County, according to we, VaR ahi 7) state highway officials at the : Marysville district office. Th e P a ft t i : Ny The project, undera Pictures Tourists can find treasure in Auburn and outlying comj munities. Old town, dom. inated by the unique four story, framed firehouse is a
living replica of those hectic days when miners found wealth and heartbreak on the AmericanRiver. Lincoln Way, Court Street and Commericial Street stand very much as they were before the turn of the century, The round-fronted brick Union Bar and the Chinese Joss House, the orientals house of worship are notable. Atthe Placer County Museum on the County Fairgrounds you can see replicas of rooms of homes from that era, Oldtimerscan tell you tales ofRattlesnake Dick and Tom Bell, outlaws who ravaged Placer County territory. Nearby towns worth visiting are Ophir, once the largJEWELRY GOLD NUGGET and QUARTZ JEWELRY Makes lasting gifts and appropriate souvenirs of the Gold Country, DIAMONDS WATCHES CLOCKS And Many Other Gi‘ts SILVERWARE REEKRKRKKRKREKKE EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING HARTUNG’S Grass () Valley Jeive ers < Since 1875 1124 MILL STsGRASS VALLEY; Phone 273-3039 : _Hbeaalum. ALUMINUM AWNINGS Only nationally advertise. on is made of <cial spring-tempered alupoe wih a 2-coat baked enamel finish. aguas Guaranteed. q#y nottorust,chip, 1 ; crack of peel. “ . O HILBORN none eos : 0 “ ryy YIN. my oD N@aeae Sl WT : } Food Ideas You can do wonders with a freezer 4@ $118,500 contract with Souza Bros, of Yuba City, starts 5. 1 miles north of Sierraville and extends to 7.9 miles north. A two-inch layer of asphalt concrete over a lime-treated base will ive added structural Th T : pranate and improve riding ree ypes By Jack Miner qualities. ~For the next several weeks . — traffic will be routed over a detour adjacent to the highway under one-way control during working hours. Twoway traffic will be in effect at all other times including weekends and legal holidays The entire project is expectshift. a se tain died I guess it’s after by the short stubs Don Springett of Nevada} remaining in the candlesticks and the ap-. . City is resident engineer for] parent lightness of the dinner pails. Do the State Division of Highyou know any of the boys? rr ~ THE JOB IS EASIER With The RIGHT WRITING TOOL listo Marking Pencils Write On-Everything Glass, Metal, Wood, Cellophane, Etc. (QNIY 21° FR We show today three types of mining in Nevada County. One, placer mining on Deer Creek by.rocker and pan; two, groundsluicing near North Bloomfield and, three, the underground crew of the Murchie Mine having their picture taken after coming off EASY DESSERTS AND SNACKS. Treats like ice cream cake, parfaits, or baked Alaskas can be made when you can best spare the time; then stored to serve at a moment’s notice. MEALS AHEAD. Prepare several recipes at one time—or make extra amounts of family favorites. Freeze in family-size portions. Perfect for last-minute meals or unexpected guests, Cado Flomaster Felt Tip Pens For Addressing, Labeling, Sketching on Paper, Metal, Plastic, Wood, Fabric, Glass, Refillable Pens Ink In 5 Colors 89 60° & 90° Auditors Fine Line Ball Pen . Pens With Dialing Head With Ink In Red, Blue, Green, Purple, $400 Pen Sets 5 Asst, Tips, Ink, Cleanser $390 Brown, Yellow-Gold, Black. 49: Pencil With Lifetime Magnetic Holder 29: SUMMER’S WORTH OF PICNICS. Make uprsandwiches by the dozen. Freeze, then pack as needed for outings. They’ll be thawed and readyto:eat by the time you get where you're going. FAMILY SUPERMARKET. Store bread, buns, rolls, pastries, cookies, hamburger patties, hot dogs, potato chips. They’ll stay fresh and save you “last minute” trips to the store. Find out how a freezer lets you plan ahead, buy ahead, cook ahead, stock up on ‘‘specials” and quantity bargains—adds new: convenience. Enjoy the wonderful advantages of freezer-living! SEE YOUR REDDY RECOMMENDED ne 273-4288 4) Ouse APPLIANCE DEALER AUT om trast Hl OFFICE? FQUIPMENT P-G-Emeee HONE 265-2151 se ces Pacific Gas and Electric Company 120 W Main St. Grass Valley