March 1, 1972 (12 pages)

< PERIODICALS SECTION 5/16/78 CAL. ST. LIBRARY SACTO. CAL. 95814 nevapa. county NET EI €y Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North ity, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas orth Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, Town Tulk, Glenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill; Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit C _ Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, N Willow Valiey, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. QUUMBER 58 VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City Wednesday, March 1, 1972 History of early county days starts The Nugget will publish a new historical series starting this week in the normal historical center fold on page 6 and 7. The History of Western Nevada County as written in 1924, by W. B. Lardner and M. J. Brock will be reprinted. The book tells of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with the growth and development of the early days. ‘The story will be printed in parts. The entire book reveals the story of Placer and Nevada counties. The Donner Party, early organization in the county, early ditches in the county, an account of early mining settlements, the Nevada City story, the Grass Valley story, electrical development, mining inventions, the discovery of gold and the mines and their development are part of this series. WE NEED GOOD, CLEAN USED TRAVEL TRAILERS This week we can offer EXTRA SPECIAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCES on any new or used car — truck or new travel trailer. Dealer for ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS MEIER Chev.-Olds Hiway 49 at Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley 273-9535} Bitney’s Corner possesses many charms Highway 20 food business When Fletcher Christian had -his historic “falling out" with the notorious Captain Bligh.. creating what was forever after known as "The Mutiny On The Bounty" of the late 1700's.. he didn't know that many, many years later, one of his stalwart descendents on Fitcairn Island would carve a "flying fish" which may now be seen at Bitney's Corner Cafe — out on Highway 20 at the edge of the Sunset District. Owners of this charming wayside cafe are Alfred Salter, a native of Cakland; and his halfbrother, Clinton Lee, who was born in San Bernardino, "Al" , — who is chief cook, and "Clint" — who "does everything else around the place’ — were complete greenhorns in the restaurant business when they opened the cafe nine years ago come next Labor Day weekend. They can laugh at themselves now — but some of their earlierexperiences in the business weren't aJl that funny. Like thetime a woman customer asked for poached eggs on toast.. and had to show Al how to prepare them! Al's many years as a furniture salesman for large Bay © Area stores; and Clint's 26 years as a chemist for a major oil concern in Emeryville, were hardly what one would call "basic training" for the preparation and serving of a cafe ‘menu! But they learned. .. fast. . .and today many of their patrons travel miles to eat at Bitney's Corner. The current menu includes a variety of sandwiches, excellent chili, tempting salads, and hamburgers that are "works of art” and darned good eating to boot. A choice of beverages, including’ beer for adult patrons, is also available. Hours at the cafe are from, 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. every day except Tuesdays — when the partners take a day of relaxation. They also have a "good old-fashioned gas station" — where Clint mans the pumps — which is open from 7:30 a.m. ALFRED SALTER and half brother Clinton Lee show their many prized treasures at the Bitney Corner's business. The fish in front is an example of woodcarver's art, See details in story on this page. until the 7 p.m. closing time. Gasoline is available for cafe customers and other travelers as a convenience; no mechanical servicing is done there. The interior of the cafe has an invitingly warm and friendly appearance, and the atmosphere is really very homelike, Al had, at one time, considered going into the antique business. .. many fine pieces are used to decorate and furnish the establishment. Notable among these items ‘are a stunning Tiffany lamp; a very old oil painting possibly of Dutch origin; and a bottle collection unique in the fact that it "came off the top of the ground”. . . .Al explains that he has "never dug for bottles in his life." 4 The flying fish mentioned earlier is a beautiful example of the woodcarver's art; and is the work of Fred Christian of Pitcairn Island. Fred, and samples of his painstaking carving, were the subject of a lengthy article in the National Geographic Magazine published in December of 1957, Al and Clint will be glad to show you the story, which is illustrated with many color photos of the famed island and its people, when you ask to see the fish. The article is entitled "I Found The Bones Of The Bounty." As you enter the Cafe, "Bill" will greet you with great enthusiasm. Bill is a handsome Mynah bird aged seven and a half years, and has an interesting vocabulary. Before. you leave, you will undoubtedly get to meet "Charlie" — Al's lovable and intelligent Welsh Corgi. . . .the breed of dog long a favorite of England's royal — family. Clint and Al used to enjoy hiking and skiing, but no longer have enough leisure for those sports. They have owned a small ranch on Bitney Springs Road for 20 years; and take great pleasure in gardening and other chores about their comfortable home. So, for good food and good conversation, . . .try Bitney's Corner Cafe, it's an experience you'll enjoy and want to repeat again and again, a hens

< PERIODICALS SECTION 5/16/78 CAL. ST. LIBRARY SACTO. CAL. 95814 nevapa. county NET EI €y Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North ity, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas orth Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, Town Tulk, Glenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill; Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit C _ Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, N Willow Valiey, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. QUUMBER 58 VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City Wednesday, March 1, 1972 History of early county days starts The Nugget will publish a new historical series starting this week in the normal historical center fold on page 6 and 7. The History of Western Nevada County as written in 1924, by W. B. Lardner and M. J. Brock will be reprinted. The book tells of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with the growth and development of the early days. ‘The story will be printed in parts. The entire book reveals the story of Placer and Nevada counties. The Donner Party, early organization in the county, early ditches in the county, an account of early mining settlements, the Nevada City story, the Grass Valley story, electrical development, mining inventions, the discovery of gold and the mines and their development are part of this series. WE NEED GOOD, CLEAN USED TRAVEL TRAILERS This week we can offer EXTRA SPECIAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCES on any new or used car — truck or new travel trailer. Dealer for ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS MEIER Chev.-Olds Hiway 49 at Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley 273-9535} Bitney’s Corner possesses many charms Highway 20 food business When Fletcher Christian had -his historic “falling out" with the notorious Captain Bligh... creating what was forever after known as "The Mutiny On The Bounty" of the late 1700's.... he didn't know that many, many years later, one of his stalwart descendents on Fitcairn Island would carve a "flying fish" which may now be seen at Bitney's Corner Cafe — out on Highway 20 at the edge of the Sunset District. Owners of this charming wayside cafe are Alfred Salter, a native of Cakland; and his halfbrother, Clinton Lee, who was born in San Bernardino, "Al" , — who is chief cook, and "Clint" — who "does everything else around the place’ — were complete greenhorns in the restaurant business when they opened the cafe nine years ago come next Labor Day weekend. They can laugh at themselves now — but some of their earlierexperiences in the business weren't aJl that funny. Like thetime a woman customer asked for poached eggs on toast.... and had to show Al how to prepare them! Al's many years as a furniture salesman for large Bay © Area stores; and Clint's 26 years as a chemist for a major oil concern in Emeryville, were

hardly what one would call "basic training" for the preparation and serving of a cafe ‘menu! But they learned. ... fast. . .and today many of their patrons travel miles to eat at Bitney's Corner. The current menu includes a variety of sandwiches, excellent chili, tempting salads, and hamburgers that are "works of art” and darned good eating to boot. A choice of beverages, including’ beer for adult patrons, is also available. Hours at the cafe are from, 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. every day except Tuesdays — when the partners take a day of relaxation. They also have a "good old-fashioned gas station" — where Clint mans the pumps — which is open from 7:30 a.m. ALFRED SALTER and half brother Clinton Lee show their many prized treasures at the Bitney Corner's business. The fish in front is an example of woodcarver's art, See details in story on this page. until the 7 p.m. closing time. Gasoline is available for cafe customers and other travelers as a convenience; no mechanical servicing is done there. The interior of the cafe has an invitingly warm and friendly appearance, and the atmosphere is really very homelike, Al had, at one time, considered going into the antique business. ... many fine pieces are used to decorate and furnish the establishment. Notable among these items ‘are a stunning Tiffany lamp; a very old oil painting possibly of Dutch origin; and a bottle collection unique in the fact that it "came off the top of the ground”. . . .Al explains that he has "never dug for bottles in his life." 4 The flying fish mentioned earlier is a beautiful example of the woodcarver's art; and is the work of Fred Christian of Pitcairn Island. Fred, and samples of his painstaking carving, were the subject of a lengthy article in the National Geographic Magazine published in December of 1957, Al and Clint will be glad to show you the story, which is illustrated with many color photos of the famed island and its people, when you ask to see the fish. The article is entitled "I Found The Bones Of The Bounty." As you enter the Cafe, "Bill" will greet you with great enthusiasm. Bill is a handsome Mynah bird aged seven and a half years, and has an interesting vocabulary. Before. you leave, you will undoubtedly get to meet "Charlie" — Al's lovable and intelligent Welsh Corgi. . . .the breed of dog long a favorite of England's royal — family. Clint and Al used to enjoy hiking and skiing, but no longer have enough leisure for those sports. They have owned a small ranch on Bitney Springs Road for 20 years; and take great pleasure in gardening and other chores about their comfortable home. So, for good food and good conversation, . . .try Bitney's Corner Cafe, it's an experience you'll enjoy and want to repeat again and again, a hens