May 21, 1975 (8 pages)

8 The Nevada County Nugget Wed. May 21, 1975 . BOB PAINE, aliasU.S. Senator William Morris Stewart, gavean autobiography of the Clampers namesake. He reviewed Stewart's impact on the city of Nevada and later the state of Nevada. He noted as some sort of record that Nevada City has been home for three U.S. Senators: Randolph ‘Hearst, A.A. Sargent and Stewart. ACTON CLEVELAND, grandson of William Bull Meek, recalled his boyhood with the early . stage driver and Clampatron of the local Clampers. Meek took part in the early 1930 revival of the Clampers. Several stories of bravery and humor while driving stage from Camptonville to Downieville were shared by Judge Cleveland. 4s ede “AER SR et ge FE eo “WS tteee se oh $ bal PNY 5 dep coe ba CMR MSC: S bee Nein on f Ect : VITUS Seman Na Web Waders : For Son Re Peservsticn ond etic oR CLAMPERS of William Bull Meek-William Morris Stewart chapter 10 were honored by the Nevada ‘County Historical Society and the Nevada County. Bicentennial Commission for their continuing contributions to the restoration and preservation of history. Bob Kimball, present Noble Grand Humbug of the local Clampers, holds the certificate of appreciation with Assemblyman Gene Chappie (center) Local taxpayers will get $4,305,000 back To what extent will Nevada county residents benefit from the tax relief legislation recently passed in Washington? How much will they be getting back in rebates? How much will they receive in refunds on their 1974 taxes? An estimate shows that more than $4,305,000 in such adjustments will be going to individuals in the local area during the next two months. Of that total, the larger part, $3,161,000, will be in refunds to people who paid a greater amount in withholding taxes during the past year, through payroll deductions, than was necessary. The other $1,144,000 represents rebates on 1974 taxes, as voted by Congress a month ago. : In addition, there will be $50 payments to residents of Nevada county who are recipients of Social Security, to those who are getting assistance because of old age, blindness or disability and to railroad retirement pensioners. ‘The added spending money is expected to give a lift to the economy by enabling consumers to buy some of the things they have been acing without for a long time. The big question is whether they will spend it at once in that manner or will use it to pay off debts or salt it away. How they — it will determine how effective the economic stimulus All in all, some $37.6 billion will be returned to individuals across the country in the next two months or so, based upon figures released by Congressional experts. Of that amount, the bulk will be in refunds, totaling $28 billion. They average $386 per return. The rebates, which range for the most part from $100 to $200, will come to $8.1 billion and the $50 payments to $1.5 billion. Further benefits to residents of Nevada County will come, shortly, in the cut in 1975 income taxes, provided for in the new -bill. It will be evidenced by lower withholding taxes, starting next month. Checks covering the refunds, ie cliche da Yin 900 cash: payments will start going out in about two weeks. Be teke , month. or: two 8 complete the distribution. . ers are honore 3 of our saic rative Ove ; 3, andat: and R. Coke Wood, professor of history at University of Pacific (right) adding congratulations. Dr. Al Shumate, past president of the California Historical Society, and Dr. Wood briefed the 140 Clampers, historians and friends with the birth and rebirth of Clamperdom. Connie Baer, president of the local historical society, presided over the evening's program at the Holbrooke Hotel. Lovise Dudley and Bob Wyckoff were co-chairmen for the event. Easter Seal figures. : More than 440,000 Americans received services from Easter Seal societies across the nation in 1974. The National Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, in its annual report released today, said that 263,101 physically handicapped children and adults received direct treatment services. The remaining 184,663 persons included family members receiving and referral services and others receiving preventive care. Easter Seals is the largest voluntary health agency serving the physically handicapped. In addition to direct services, Easter Seal serves as an advocate for the physically handicapped in the areas of environment, housing, education, employment and transportation. “Employment remains the overriding concern of the thousands of physically handicapped Americans. who are capable of working’’ A. Clay Stewart, National Easter Seal president for the reporting year, said. ‘‘Easter Seal societies are helping employers locate qualified handicapped workers, helping them restructure jobs as necessary and giving them technical assistance in eliminating architectural barriers from their work sites.” Easter Seal societies in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Sistrict of Columbia spent a combined total of $52,216,325 on program and supporting services during 1973. . Books for teaching on display A display of books under consideration for adoption as state elementary textbooksteacher’s editions, and pupil textbooks for which there are no teacher’s editions will be on display. at the fairgrounds May 12 through June 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. .. , These books must be displayed for thisperiod according to the state education code so the public may view them. It is hoped that teachers, school board members, parents of elementary school children and any others. interested. will take advantage of this opportunity

8 The Nevada County Nugget Wed.. May 21, 1975 . BOB PAINE, aliasU.S. Senator William Morris Stewart, gavean autobiography of the Clampers namesake. He reviewed Stewart's impact on the city of Nevada and later the state of Nevada. He noted as some sort of record that Nevada City has been home for three U.S. Senators: Randolph ‘Hearst, A.A. Sargent and Stewart. ACTON CLEVELAND, grandson of William Bull Meek, recalled his boyhood with the early . stage driver and Clampatron of the local Clampers. Meek took part in the early 1930 revival of the Clampers. Several stories of bravery and humor while driving stage from Camptonville to Downieville were shared by Judge Cleveland. 4s ede “AER SR et ge FE eo “WS tteee se oh $ bal PNY 5 dep coe ba CMR MSC: S bee Nein on f Ect : VITUS Seman Na Web Waders : For Son Re Peservsticn ond etic oR CLAMPERS of William Bull Meek-William Morris Stewart chapter 10 were honored by the Nevada ‘County Historical Society and the Nevada County. Bicentennial Commission for their continuing contributions to the restoration and preservation of history. Bob Kimball, present Noble Grand Humbug of the local Clampers, holds the certificate of appreciation with Assemblyman Gene Chappie (center) Local taxpayers will get $4,305,000 back To what extent will Nevada county residents benefit from the tax relief legislation recently passed in Washington? How much will they be getting back in rebates? How much will they receive in refunds on their 1974 taxes? An estimate shows that more than $4,305,000 in such adjustments will be going to individuals in the local area during the next two months. Of that total, the larger part, $3,161,000, will be in refunds to people who paid a greater amount in withholding taxes during the past year, through payroll deductions, than was necessary. The other $1,144,000 represents rebates on 1974 taxes, as voted by Congress a month ago. : In addition, there will be $50 payments to residents of Nevada county who are recipients of Social Security, to those who are getting assistance because of old age, blindness or disability and to railroad retirement pensioners. ‘The added spending money is expected to give a lift to the economy by enabling consumers to buy some of the things they have been acing without for a long time. The big question is whether they will spend it at once in that manner or will use it to pay off debts or salt it away. How they — it will determine how effective the economic stimulus All in all, some $37.6 billion will be returned to individuals across the country in the next two months or so, based upon figures released by Congressional experts. Of that amount, the bulk will be in refunds, totaling $28 billion. They average $386 per return. The rebates, which range for the most part from $100 to $200, will come to $8.1 billion and the $50 payments to $1.5 billion. Further benefits to residents of Nevada County will come, shortly, in the cut in 1975 income taxes, provided for in the new -bill. It will be evidenced by lower withholding taxes, starting next month. Checks covering the refunds, ie cliche da Yin 900 cash: payments will start going out in about two weeks. Be teke

, month. or: two 8 complete the distribution. . ers are honore 3 of our saic rative Ove ; 3, andat: and R. Coke Wood, professor of history at University of Pacific (right) adding congratulations. Dr. Al Shumate, past president of the California Historical Society, and Dr. Wood briefed the 140 Clampers, historians and friends with the birth and rebirth of Clamperdom. Connie Baer, president of the local historical society, presided over the evening's program at the Holbrooke Hotel. Lovise Dudley and Bob Wyckoff were co-chairmen for the event. Easter Seal figures. : More than 440,000 Americans received services from Easter Seal societies across the nation in 1974. The National Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, in its annual report released today, said that 263,101 physically handicapped children and adults received direct treatment services. The remaining 184,663 persons included family members receiving and referral services and others receiving preventive care. Easter Seals is the largest voluntary health agency serving the physically handicapped. In addition to direct services, Easter Seal serves as an advocate for the physically handicapped in the areas of environment, housing, education, employment and transportation. “Employment remains the overriding concern of the thousands of physically handicapped Americans. who are capable of working’’ A. Clay Stewart, National Easter Seal president for the reporting year, said. ‘‘Easter Seal societies are helping employers locate qualified handicapped workers, helping them restructure jobs as necessary and giving them technical assistance in eliminating architectural barriers from their work sites.” Easter Seal societies in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Sistrict of Columbia spent a combined total of $52,216,325 on program and supporting services during 1973. . Books for teaching on display A display of books under consideration for adoption as state elementary textbooksteacher’s editions, and pupil textbooks for which there are no teacher’s editions will be on display. at the fairgrounds May 12 through June 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. ... , These books must be displayed for thisperiod according to the state education code so the public may view them. It is hoped that teachers, school board members, parents of elementary school children and any others. interested. will take advantage of this opportunity