June 19, 1968 (8 pages)

INE ees Washington Post Offices By Rye Slye The Nevada City Transcript diligently kept abreast of happenings in the Washington Post Office District. "Among the mail lettings concluded March 14, 1866, the following for Nevada County: Timbuctoo, North San Juan and Washington, Montgomery Stage & Express contractor, $999." (May 2, 1866) a Kk "Mail leaves for Washington & Omega, 7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Arrives from Nevada City from these points 2 p.m. on the same days," (February 3, 1867) * kK "Starting May 1, mail service between Nevada City will be daily, except Sunday, instead oftri-weekly." (April 18, 1888) ok In 1888, Washington had stage service six days a week to and from Nevada City but mail service only three days a week. To obtain mail service six days a week a citizen wrote to Senator George Hearst, who said to have a petition signed by as many of the leading citizens as possible and to forward it to him in Washington, D. C. (This citizen had, a number of years before, been a mining partner of Senator Hearst.) In the "height of disgust" this citizen later wrote to the Daily Transcript in Nevada City: "The petition lay at Millerick's Hotel on the bar for nearly four weeks. During that time not one name was signed to it, which plainly indicates how little interest the people of Washington take in any kind of enterprise whatsoever." He gave examples of the excuses given by "leading citizens" when asked to sign the petition: You will never get it, and so what is the use of signing?" or, "We have no use for a daily mail." (April 27, 1888) * kK "The people of Washington are talking of building a new post office." (May 11, 1888) * eK * "There is a fight being made for the postmaster job in Washington by two factions. One faction is in favor of the appointment of Miss Josephine and the other faction is in favor of the appointment of Charles Grissel. The job pays about $15 a month. (May 1889) Witnesses get ready for meet Appointments to the administrative staff for the July 4-7 District Assembly of Jehovah's witnesses were released through convention headquarters by L. C. Hurley of Alameda, assembly manager. Organization of the 22departments necessary to care for the 14,000 expected delegates is well under way. Such departments as first aid, cafeteria, and sound distribution are operated for the personal comfort and enjoyment of the delegates. Departments are manned with volunteer workers from the ranks of Jehovah's witnesses. They may be office workers, housewives, business and professional men, or laborers, by virtue of secular occupation. However, each volunteer is an active minister regularly engaged in Bible-educational work. David Ferguson of Nevada City has volunteered to work in the cleaning department during the four-day conference at the old Sacramento Fairgrounds. Declare dividend The Board of Directors of Mother Lode Bank at their regular monthly meeting June 12, 1968, declared a cash dividend of thirty-five cents per share, payable June 28, 1968, toshareholders of record as of June 17, 1968, and get a Bargain es ‘\ Drive a Buick Bargain Now. At your Buick dealer. —— Ls caes Fie Se ie sees . Wednesday, June 19, 1968 The Nevada County Nugget 3 Doll Club meets The June 11 meeting of the Sacramento Pioneer Doll Club was held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Wetsel of Orangevale. Favors of hand made miniature dolls by Florence Elledge and Mitzie Gotcher of Sacramento were presented to each member at a dessert luncheon preceding the business meeting. Final plans were made for those attending the United Fedtion which will be held August 14 to 18 at Seattle, Washington. A post-convention trip to Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island will be enjoyed on the 19, at which time members will be entertained by the Heirloom Doll Club of Vancouver. Mrs, Lenore Coughlin of Nevada City was chosen as delegate to the convention and Mrs. Mary Ready of Sacramento eration of Doll Clubs convenas alternate. WHAT'S oe wee oAt Planning a vacation? Then here’s a tip that’ll help make your trip a bit more enjoyable. It’s a good idea to take a few seconds and phone ahead for reservations. I’msure you'll be more relaxed knowing that accommodationsare waiting for you. We all know how important it iv tosave time inan emergency. That’s why we have included spaces for numbers such as Police, Fire Department and Family Doctor on the inside front cover of your phone book. To always have these numbers handy, why not take a ‘ few seconds right now and write them in? The fastest way to get help is to dial the number direct, but if for any reason vou can’t—dial ‘0° for Operator— she’s there to help. I was just musing over an article on my desk about a : . llorida phone installer. It RY seems that he was connecting wires in a busement when turning around he saw a five foot alligator slithering toward him. He later found out that the reptile was a harmless family pet, and with this assurance, he returned to the basement in good humor to finish the job. In record time. @® Pacific Telephone George 0. Hutchins, Your Telephone Manager in Grass Valley

INE ees Washington Post Offices By Rye Slye The Nevada City Transcript diligently kept abreast of happenings in the Washington Post Office District. "Among the mail lettings concluded March 14, 1866, the following for Nevada County: Timbuctoo, North San Juan and Washington, Montgomery Stage & Express contractor, $999." (May 2, 1866) a Kk "Mail leaves for Washington & Omega, 7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Arrives from Nevada City from these points 2 p.m. on the same days," (February 3, 1867) * kK "Starting May 1, mail service between Nevada City will be daily, except Sunday, instead oftri-weekly." (April 18, 1888) ok In 1888, Washington had stage service six days a week to and from Nevada City but mail service only three days a week. To obtain mail service six days a week a citizen wrote to Senator George Hearst, who said to have a petition signed by as many of the leading citizens as possible and to forward it to him in Washington, D. C. (This citizen had, a number of years before, been a mining partner of Senator Hearst.) In the "height of disgust" this citizen later wrote to the Daily Transcript in Nevada City: "The petition lay at Millerick's Hotel on the bar for nearly four weeks. During that time not one name was signed to it, which plainly indicates how little interest the people of Washington take in any kind of enterprise whatsoever." He gave examples of the excuses given by "leading citizens" when asked to sign the petition: You will never get it, and so what is the use of signing?" or, "We have no use for a daily mail." (April 27, 1888) * kK "The people of Washington are talking of building a new post office." (May 11, 1888) * eK * "There is a fight being made for the postmaster job in Washington by two factions. One faction is in favor of the appointment of Miss Josephine and the other faction is in favor of the appointment of Charles Grissel. The job pays about $15 a month. (May 1889) Witnesses get ready for meet Appointments to the administrative staff for the July 4-7 District Assembly of Jehovah's witnesses were released through convention headquarters by L. C. Hurley of Alameda, assembly manager. Organization of the 22departments necessary to care for the 14,000 expected delegates is well under way. Such departments as first aid, cafeteria, and sound distribution are operated for the personal comfort and enjoyment of the delegates. Departments are manned with volunteer workers from the ranks of Jehovah's witnesses. They may be office workers, housewives, business and professional men, or laborers, by virtue of secular occupation. However, each volunteer is an active minister regularly engaged in Bible-educational work. David Ferguson of Nevada City has volunteered to work in the cleaning department during the four-day conference at the old Sacramento Fairgrounds. Declare dividend The Board of Directors of Mother Lode Bank at their regular monthly meeting June 12, 1968, declared a cash dividend of thirty-five cents per share, payable June 28, 1968, toshareholders of record as of June

17, 1968, and get a Bargain es ‘\ Drive a Buick Bargain Now. At your Buick dealer. —— Ls caes Fie Se ie sees . Wednesday, June 19, 1968 The Nevada County Nugget 3 Doll Club meets The June 11 meeting of the Sacramento Pioneer Doll Club was held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Wetsel of Orangevale. Favors of hand made miniature dolls by Florence Elledge and Mitzie Gotcher of Sacramento were presented to each member at a dessert luncheon preceding the business meeting. Final plans were made for those attending the United Fedtion which will be held August 14 to 18 at Seattle, Washington. A post-convention trip to Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island will be enjoyed on the 19, at which time members will be entertained by the Heirloom Doll Club of Vancouver. Mrs, Lenore Coughlin of Nevada City was chosen as delegate to the convention and Mrs. Mary Ready of Sacramento eration of Doll Clubs convenas alternate. WHAT'S oe wee oAt Planning a vacation? Then here’s a tip that’ll help make your trip a bit more enjoyable. It’s a good idea to take a few seconds and phone ahead for reservations. I’msure you'll be more relaxed knowing that accommodationsare waiting for you. We all know how important it iv tosave time inan emergency. That’s why we have included spaces for numbers such as Police, Fire Department and Family Doctor on the inside front cover of your phone book. To always have these numbers handy, why not take a ‘ few seconds right now and write them in? The fastest way to get help is to dial the number direct, but if for any reason vou can’t—dial ‘0° for Operator— she’s there to help. I was just musing over an article on my desk about a : . llorida phone installer. It RY seems that he was connecting wires in a busement when turning around he saw a five foot alligator slithering toward him. He later found out that the reptile was a harmless family pet, and with this assurance, he returned to the basement in good humor to finish the job. In record time. @® Pacific Telephone George 0. Hutchins, Your Telephone Manager in Grass Valley