June 21, 1972 (12 pages)

From the files of The Nugget 1931 JANUARY: Nevada County lost a colorful character in the death of Gen. Charles F. M. Glaashan at Truckee, He was a teacher, newspaper editor and practicing attorney; and the author of ''The History Of The Donner Party." * OK OK OK OK OK The Dodge Development Company lost approximately a ton and a half of high grade sulphide ore to highgraders. The ore, part of a large shipment destined for the Shelby Smelting Company, was on cars of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge in the Colfax yards. **K KK KX FEBRUARY: A serious weter shortage was feared for the Downieville area due to lack of snow. It was so dry that citizens were killing rattlesnakes lured into the open by the warm sunshine. Where, normally, ten feet of snow would be found was naught but dust! re * OK OK KOK OK While walking to his Gold Flat home one evening, Ralph Cleary noticed two large pieces of iron placed on the rails of the Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad in such a way as to wreck the next train passing through. He removed the obstruction and notified the Sheriff's department: * KKK KK MARCH: District Ranger Fred W. Meggers and several Forestry assistants planted 4,000 young trees near the SchuelIman Ranch out of Camptonville. The area had been completely burned over two years earlier. * KKK OK *K The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce endorsed proposed establishment of a Bureau of Mines in the state government, and recommended Ed C., Uren for the post. A copy of the formal resolution was sent to Governor Ralph. * KK KK K APRIL: Armory Hali was converted into a skating rink and proved to be a popular meeting place for the younger set. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Scheppers, who had 12 years experience in managing such facilities, came from Redding to operate the local rink. * * KKK * MAY: News of the death of Henry Meade Bland, California's poet laureate, revealed the fact that he had received part of his early education at Indian Springs school in this county. At that time his late father was a minister of the gospel there. Bland's greatest literary success was undoubtedly his “Life Of Bret Harte." * OK KK KOK JUNE: A rich strike was made in the Idaho-Maryland Mine at the 1,900 level. The new ore body was uncovered in a six-foot vein, Assays from the face of this vein ran $200 per ton. There were 130 men employed at the mine then, all on one shift. * OK KK OK * JULY : The Twin City dance pavillion located midway between Grass Valley and Nevada City was completed on July 3rd, just one week to the day from start of construction. An area of 6,000 feet of the finest maple flooring was rushed to completion by 15 carpenters. . .just intimefor the "glorious Fourth" celebration. * OK KOK OK * AUGUST: The man who was County Assessor for 32 consecutive years, Henry Schroeder, died suddenly at his English Mountain mining property while camping with friends. He was. born in Spenceville December 22, 1865; appointed deputy assessor in 1895; married to Miss Jennie Adair in 1897; elected assessor in 1898. * KOK KK * SEPTEMBER: Approximately 10,000 gallons of distillate, crude oil, street and other oils for Alpha Hardware and Supply Co., stored in concrete tanks at the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad yards, burned for more than 10 hours, with an estimated loss of $10,000. * OK KOK OK OK A historic landmark was destroyed by fire when the old Mt. Vernon House (sometimes called the Weeping Willow House) burned to the ground. The structure was located on top of Edwards Grade about six miles out of Nevada City. * OK OK KK OK OCTOBER: Bert Brockart, owner of three claims near Old Mountain House close to Forest, was in Nevada City on a visit. He told about working in his 80 foot tunnel and coming up for air only to find his home burned to the ground "over his head." * OK KK OK OK NOVEMBER: Mrs. Kate Sullivan, Nugget correspondent for French Corral, sustained major injuries when she fell thru the rotted boards of an old abandoned well near her home. She was discovered by some children passing the well nearly 12 hours after her unfortunate fall. * KKK KK DECEMBER: Prof. John R. Davies of North San Juan, a native of England and noted in this areaas a musician and teacher, died at 84, He was the last of his family. The Nevada County Nugget “Notes off the Cuff” . By P. L. Smith North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Laura Stuart and Scott Rodarmel were married June 17 in a candlelight ceremony in the North San Juan United Methodist Church, Rev. Bryan Wilber officiating. The bride's gown was fashioned of filmy white cotton batiste with a low scooped neckline, short puffed sleeves, and empire waistline; sashed with white satin ribbon and trimmed with venise-type lace. Her veil of silk illusion was shoulderlength and : fastened to an arrangement of silk leaves and flowers. She carried a nosegay bouquet of white roses, Carrying out the cottontheme, the maid of honor, Heidi Nasland, wore pale green batiste, the bodice of white lace fastened in front inthe shepherdess style, with long sleeves and a double ruffle at the hem. Elaine Ashcraft, the bride's other attendant, wore a similar gown in pale pink. Both girls carried a single pick rose. Little Genie Smith, sister of the bride, was the flower girl; She wore along pink dress and carried a basket of flower petals, which she scattered down the aisle, The altar was decorated with two large baskets of white gladiolus and large pink chrysanthemums, Sally and Hedy Smith, sisters of the bride, were in charge of the guest book and lighting the candles, respectively. Attending the groom Clayton Stuart, who stood as best man, and Ed Stuart and Dan Orr, serving as ushers, The bride was given in marriage by her father, Gene Stuart. Singing The Lord's Prayer was Leilani Greenlee. Edith Haverty provided the music for the ceremony on both the piano and the church's little old-fashioned pump organ. ‘ Following the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stuart, on Tyler Road. The couple left for a short honeymoon trip up the coast. They will be in residence in North San Juan upon their return. Wednesday, June 21, 1972 9 were . Statistics tend to show that the claims of many manufacturers that there are now some 73 million cyclists on American roads may not be any exaggeration. I think that a great majority of them were trying to find riding room in Nevada City last weekend! Projections indicate that by 1980. . .if not much earlier. . .there will be at least 100 million of the twowheeled contraptions running around within the domestic limits of the USA, The most obvious question in view of that rather staggering prediction is. ‘ where are they all going to find a place to ride?! With the nation's roads already glutted with vehicular traffic. . .the answer would seem to lie in the creation of special cycling facilities. If you've visited in Davis at any time in the last decade or so, you've no doubt noticed the special paths marked out for cyclists to use on those city streets. . .and have probably seen the many hundreds of bikes parked on the University of California camfpus there. There are already more than 15,000 miles of marked "Bikeways" in 187 American cities, with nearly 200 more on the drawing boards from New York to San Francisco, from Seattle over to Miami. Historically. . .the first bicycle made in America was manuf actured in Americ a _in 1887 for Col. Albert A. Pope. It weighed 70 Ibs. ‘and cost $313, The bicycle industry is the second oldest mass-production industry in: America, * OK It is an established fact that American dog lovers and pet owners in general frequently spend more money and time on their animals than they do on their children, A friend of mine down in Monterey County sent me a clipping recently which pointed up that fact. It was an advertisement for 2 posh new "Animal Hotel" called the Casa de Amigos, which told of the "ultimate in animal care" obtainable in that establishment. In addition to the usual grooming and boarding services generally expected in such places, Casa de Amigos also offers a "diet kitchen". . ."climate control". . ."separate cat facilities". . .and something called FOR A COOL SUMMER.. SEE. the beautiful DEVON KNITWEAR group in Lavender. Green. White Pants—fitted or flared; Shorts and Pant Skirts Coordinating Screen Print Tops.they’re terrific! (Sleeveless or with short sleeves) NOW AT edar Ridge Ladies Shop "The Unpoodle Look" created for the cock-a-poo, peke-a-poo or any old poo! My friend didn't send a price list with the ad . «maybe she didn't want to give my pet dog, Jo-Jo , any more ideas than he already has about his social status! Jo-Jo is rapidly developing some ideas of his own about the fitness of things here at the office, He takes keen note of the traffic in and out of the place. . .and has numerous little ways of communicating his special likes and dislikes. * KOK TV producers may be eliminating some violence from their so-called "entertainment" thesedays. . .but they really should clean up some of the commercials, I was eating dinner (ortrying to) at the home of a friend the other night seated in front of her TV set. During the 90-minutes of news we were a captive audience to about two dozen assorted commercial announcements, .some in the worst possible "taste'' for the dinner hour. Who wants to hear and see all about dog worming, upset stomachs, feminine hygiene, perspiration prevention and suchlike. . .while trying to eat a meal? It's enough to make anyone ill, It does seem that the general run of "programming": could be improved. . at least to the point of eliminating such items during the dinner hour! Agree? Tennis lessons set for July Tennis lessons for children between the ages of 10-17 will be given at Memorial Part starting July 5 at 9 a.m. The lessons will continue for 12 days. There will be no charge. Children must furnish their own racauets, The Grass Vallev Recreation Department will furnish the balls and instructor. Registration for lessons may be made by calling the Recreation Office, 273-3171 or by registering at the park. Turn idle items into cash for other things . . . use a low-cost Classified Ad! CEDAR RIDGE PH. 273-4664

From the files of The Nugget 1931 JANUARY: Nevada County lost a colorful character in the death of Gen. Charles F. M. Glaashan at Truckee, He was a teacher, newspaper editor and practicing attorney; and the author of ''The History Of The Donner Party." * OK OK OK OK OK The Dodge Development Company lost approximately a ton and a half of high grade sulphide ore to highgraders. The ore, part of a large shipment destined for the Shelby Smelting Company, was on cars of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge in the Colfax yards. **K KK KX FEBRUARY: A serious weter shortage was feared for the Downieville area due to lack of snow. It was so dry that citizens were killing rattlesnakes lured into the open by the warm sunshine. Where, normally, ten feet of snow would be found was naught but dust! re * OK OK KOK OK While walking to his Gold Flat home one evening, Ralph Cleary noticed two large pieces of iron placed on the rails of the Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad in such a way as to wreck the next train passing through. He removed the obstruction and notified the Sheriff's department: * KKK KK MARCH: District Ranger Fred W. Meggers and several Forestry assistants planted 4,000 young trees near the SchuelIman Ranch out of Camptonville. The area had been completely burned over two years earlier. * KKK OK *K The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce endorsed proposed establishment of a Bureau of Mines in the state government, and recommended Ed C., Uren for the post. A copy of the formal resolution was sent to Governor Ralph. * KK KK K APRIL: Armory Hali was converted into a skating rink and proved to be a popular meeting place for the younger set. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Scheppers, who had 12 years experience in managing such facilities, came from Redding to operate the local rink. * * KKK * MAY: News of the death of Henry Meade Bland, California's poet laureate, revealed the fact that he had received part of his early education at Indian Springs school in this county. At that time his late father was a minister of the gospel there. Bland's greatest literary success was undoubtedly his “Life Of Bret Harte." * OK KK KOK JUNE: A rich strike was made in the Idaho-Maryland Mine at the 1,900 level. The new ore body was uncovered in a six-foot vein, Assays from the face of this vein ran $200 per ton. There were 130 men employed at the mine then, all on one shift. * OK KK OK * JULY : The Twin City dance pavillion located midway between Grass Valley and Nevada City was completed on July 3rd, just one week to the day from start of construction. An area of 6,000 feet of the finest maple flooring was rushed to completion by 15 carpenters. . .just intimefor the "glorious Fourth" celebration. * OK KOK OK * AUGUST: The man who was County Assessor for 32 consecutive years, Henry Schroeder, died suddenly at his English Mountain mining property while camping with friends. He was. born in Spenceville December 22, 1865; appointed deputy assessor in 1895; married to Miss Jennie Adair in 1897; elected assessor in 1898. * KOK KK * SEPTEMBER: Approximately 10,000 gallons of distillate, crude oil, street and other oils for Alpha Hardware and Supply Co., stored in concrete tanks at the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad yards, burned for more than 10 hours, with an estimated loss of $10,000. * OK KOK OK OK A historic landmark was destroyed by fire when the old Mt. Vernon House (sometimes called the Weeping Willow House) burned to the ground. The structure was located on top of Edwards Grade about six miles out of Nevada City. * OK OK KK OK OCTOBER: Bert Brockart, owner of three claims near Old Mountain House close to Forest, was in Nevada City on a visit. He told about working in his 80 foot tunnel and coming up for air only to find his home burned to the ground "over his head." * OK KK OK OK NOVEMBER: Mrs. Kate Sullivan, Nugget correspondent for French Corral, sustained major injuries when she fell thru the rotted boards of an old abandoned well near her home. She was discovered by some children passing the well nearly 12 hours after her unfortunate fall. * KKK KK DECEMBER: Prof. John R. Davies of North San Juan, a native of England and noted in this areaas a musician and teacher, died at 84, He was the last of his family. The Nevada County Nugget “Notes off the Cuff” . By P. L. Smith North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Laura Stuart and Scott Rodarmel were married June 17 in a candlelight ceremony in the North San Juan United Methodist Church, Rev. Bryan Wilber officiating. The bride's gown was fashioned of filmy white cotton batiste with a low scooped neckline, short puffed sleeves, and empire waistline; sashed with white satin ribbon and trimmed with venise-type lace. Her veil of silk illusion was shoulderlength and : fastened to an arrangement of silk leaves and flowers. She carried a nosegay bouquet of white roses, Carrying out the cottontheme, the maid of honor, Heidi Nasland, wore pale green batiste, the bodice of white lace fastened in front inthe shepherdess style, with long sleeves and a double ruffle at the hem. Elaine Ashcraft, the bride's other attendant, wore a similar gown in pale pink. Both girls carried a single pick rose. Little Genie Smith, sister of the bride, was the flower girl; She wore along pink dress and carried a basket of flower petals, which she scattered down the aisle, The altar was decorated with two large baskets of white gladiolus and large pink chrysanthemums, Sally and Hedy Smith, sisters of the bride, were in charge of the guest book and lighting the candles, respectively. Attending the groom Clayton Stuart, who stood as best man, and Ed Stuart and Dan Orr, serving as ushers, The bride was given in marriage by her father, Gene Stuart. Singing The Lord's Prayer was Leilani Greenlee. Edith Haverty provided the music for the ceremony on both the piano and the

church's little old-fashioned pump organ. ‘ Following the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stuart, on Tyler Road. The couple left for a short honeymoon trip up the coast. They will be in residence in North San Juan upon their return. Wednesday, June 21, 1972 9 were . Statistics tend to show that the claims of many manufacturers that there are now some 73 million cyclists on American roads may not be any exaggeration. I think that a great majority of them were trying to find riding room in Nevada City last weekend! Projections indicate that by 1980. . .if not much earlier. . .there will be at least 100 million of the twowheeled contraptions running around within the domestic limits of the USA, The most obvious question in view of that rather staggering prediction is. ‘ where are they all going to find a place to ride?! With the nation's roads already glutted with vehicular traffic. . .the answer would seem to lie in the creation of special cycling facilities. If you've visited in Davis at any time in the last decade or so, you've no doubt noticed the special paths marked out for cyclists to use on those city streets. . .and have probably seen the many hundreds of bikes parked on the University of California camfpus there. There are already more than 15,000 miles of marked "Bikeways" in 187 American cities, with nearly 200 more on the drawing boards from New York to San Francisco, from Seattle over to Miami. Historically. . .the first bicycle made in America was manuf actured in Americ a _in 1887 for Col. Albert A. Pope. It weighed 70 Ibs. ‘and cost $313, The bicycle industry is the second oldest mass-production industry in: America, * OK It is an established fact that American dog lovers and pet owners in general frequently spend more money and time on their animals than they do on their children, A friend of mine down in Monterey County sent me a clipping recently which pointed up that fact. It was an advertisement for 2 posh new "Animal Hotel" called the Casa de Amigos, which told of the "ultimate in animal care" obtainable in that establishment. In addition to the usual grooming and boarding services generally expected in such places, Casa de Amigos also offers a "diet kitchen". . ."climate control". . ."separate cat facilities". . .and something called FOR A COOL SUMMER... SEE.. the beautiful DEVON KNITWEAR group in Lavender.. Green.. White Pants—fitted or flared; Shorts and Pant Skirts Coordinating Screen Print Tops..they’re terrific! (Sleeveless or with short sleeves) NOW AT edar Ridge Ladies Shop "The Unpoodle Look" created for the cock-a-poo, peke-a-poo or any old poo! My friend didn't send a price list with the ad . «maybe she didn't want to give my pet dog, Jo-Jo , any more ideas than he already has about his social status! Jo-Jo is rapidly developing some ideas of his own about the fitness of things here at the office, He takes keen note of the traffic in and out of the place. . .and has numerous little ways of communicating his special likes and dislikes. * KOK TV producers may be eliminating some violence from their so-called "entertainment" thesedays. . .but they really should clean up some of the commercials, I was eating dinner (ortrying to) at the home of a friend the other night seated in front of her TV set. During the 90-minutes of news we were a captive audience to about two dozen assorted commercial announcements, .some in the worst possible "taste'' for the dinner hour. Who wants to hear and see all about dog worming, upset stomachs, feminine hygiene, perspiration prevention and suchlike. . .while trying to eat a meal? It's enough to make anyone ill, It does seem that the general run of "programming": could be improved. . at least to the point of eliminating such items during the dinner hour! Agree? Tennis lessons set for July Tennis lessons for children between the ages of 10-17 will be given at Memorial Part starting July 5 at 9 a.m. The lessons will continue for 12 days. There will be no charge. Children must furnish their own racauets, The Grass Vallev Recreation Department will furnish the balls and instructor. Registration for lessons may be made by calling the Recreation Office, 273-3171 or by registering at the park. Turn idle items into cash for other things . . . use a low-cost Classified Ad! CEDAR RIDGE PH. 273-4664