May 24, 1972 (12 pages)

ee ? a ames De ie A ie ie i died ee ee i ~~we oe 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wednesda, May 24, 1972 North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Camptonville News CAMPTONVILLE, May . Richard G, Caldwell of North Highlands was in town Thursday evening attending a lodge meeting. Hector Dyer, of Fullerton, who has placer mining claims in the Indian Hill area, was in town Tuesday in the interests of his property. . J.L, Stapley, who has been superintendent of the Camptonville Plant. of the Feather River Lumber Company, recently retired and he and Mrs, Stapley have moved to Grass Valley to reside, His place has been taken by Frank Elrod, an experienced mill operator of Oregon and Northern California. . Judge Acton M. Cleveland made a trip to Live Oak Wednesday to attend the monthly meeting of the Yuba Sutter Law Enforcement Administrators' Council. Robert Thygesen of Marysville was in town Thursday evening attending a lodge meeting. Mr, and Mrs, William Stevens left Wednesday for Castro Valley after spending a few days at their trailer here. He is recuperating from major sure gery. Charles H, Lediary of Sace ramento was in town Thursday on a brief visit. Frank Elrod left hurriedly Thursday for Oregon called there by the illness of his daughter. Sit back and let classified ads do the sell. ing, renting or buying for you. Gene Will Align Wheels $9.95 Rotate & Balance All Four Tires $4.00 Additional RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA TIRE CO., INC. BEHIND SPD 265-4642 aa FoR OREN a eee — Come in for: . ‘Interior Doors — Exterior Doors Garage Doors Redwood & Timbers Hardwood & Softwood Siding & Mouldings OPEN 7 A.M _ YUBA RIVER OFF WHERE SATISFACTION IS WORTH MORE . . . MUCH MORE! “THAT'S THE WAY WE WANT IT AROUND HERE.” — Gates. YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY crass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. Nevana city Teachers for the upcoming year were interviewed at a special meeting of the San Juan Union School board Saturday, May 20, at Cherokee School. John Van der Veen and Faula Orloff were offered contracts for the positions of teacherprincipal and primary teacher respectively. Minica Vierra, now teaching primary grades at Cherokee, and Bill McQueary, in charge of upper grades at North San Juan, were retained. Next year Mr. McQueary will teach grades 5 and 6 at Cherokee, with Mr, Van der Veen teaching grades 7 and € there. Grades 1 through 4 will go to classes in North San Juan, with Paula Orloff and Monica Vierra teaching. Mr. Van der Veen will be principal in charge of both schools, The next regular meeting of the board will be June 5, and will be devoted to discussions with Zack Stewart, architect in charge, and other matters concerning the building of the new school. The meeting will be in North San School. Cherokee School has been beld GV Group, Inc., earnings up At the annual meeting of The Grass Valley Group, Inc., held on May 18, Dr. D. G, C. Hare, president, announced that sales and earnings for the six months ending June 30, 1972, would approximate $2,000,000 and $370,000 ($.25 per share), compared with $1,444,000 and $232,000 ' .16 per share) for the same period in 1971. He also projected sales and earnings for the year 1972 at $4,000,000 and $750,000 ($.50 per share) compared with $3,215,000 and : $547,000 ($.37 per share) for 1971, The sales backlog at May 18, 1972, amounted to $1,400,000 compared with $1,300,000 ‘at the start of 1972. Following the annual meeting, the directors declared an additional cash dividend of five -cents ($.05) per share payable on Sept. 15, 1972, to stockholders of record on Aug. 31, 1972. The present policy of the company is to pay semi-annual dividends of $.05 each on March 15, and Sept. 15. Such dividends are subject to formal declaration by the Board of Directors. —= Pa pe <. ERS MORE: for years in a building which is the private property of the Coughlin family. When it is no longer needed by the school district, they will take possession again. The present San Juan Ridge Union school board wishes to return it in good condition, and one of the things it will need is a coat of paint. The services of the local National Guard people were offered to do the actual painting, which will take place some time soon after school is out for the summer. I understand these good people will also be involved in the same project for the North San Juan school. The Cherokee School has been designated a national Historical monument, along with the San Juan United Methodist Church and the Bridgeport Bridge.My eye was caught by a beautiful color picture on the front page of the Sacramento Bee's Sunday edition. They couldn't have chosen a better subject. A painting class from the North San Juan school was trying to capture a breath-taking panorama of a small lake surrounded by acres of Scotch broom in full bloom. Gorgeous, The Ridge Riders, North San Juan's horsemen's club, will host a 50-mile endurance race Sunday, June 4, starting at the old Dodge's Dry Yardnear North Columbia. At one point the course goes through Alleghany, and finishes back at the dry yard, where stock horse races will be going on in the interim. All entrants who finish in the maximum allotted time will receive a magnificent silver belt buckle, with the first place winner also receiving a trophy. Refreshments will be available. While mapping out the course of the race one rainy day last week, Frank Milhous came upon what I suppose is a very rare sight: an albino bear cub. I'd like to enlarge upon that last line, but all I can say is that I'll have to see it with my own eyes first, From the files of The Nugget 1949 MAY: Ernest W. Towle, 77, who was born February 29, 1872 near the reservoir on Sugar Loaf Hill, died at his home on Wet Hill. Retired for many years, he had followed the trade of stationary engineer all of his working years. He had roamed as far as the South Seas, but never stayed away from Nevada City for long at a time. * kK KKK Roy Nishiguichi and Elisabeth Pobillard, both of Reno, were married in Nevada City by Justice of the Peace George Gildersleeve. Ralph Deeble, county clerk, said it was the first mixed race marriage license issued here under the ruling of the State Supreme Court invalidating the old state law prohibiting licenses to such applicants. * KK KOK *K . Nevada City's population was 3,000 according to figures compiled by the State Controller's office in Sacramento. The population represented an increase of 22 per cent over that of the 1940 federal census of 2,445. * kK OK * JUNE: Charlotte Budd Armstrong, 92, died in Larkspur, Marin County. Her father, the late James H. Budd was a pioneer California editor and publisher; and had served as Governor of the state from 1895 to 1899, Charlotte, a native of Nevada City, had lived in Marin County for more than a half-century. * eK KK K Pert, red-headed Doris Turner, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Bud Turner of Camptonville, was crowned Queen of the ~ Cherry Carnival and Centennial Festival in North San Juan, * * KK JULY: A bronze plaque was fastened to a granite block in preparation for the dedication of a marble monument honoring Aaron A, Sargent, early day Nevada City leader, at the Pioneer Cemetery, as part of the Nevada County Fourth of July celebration. The cemetery was also dedicated during that weekend. : * OK KOK KK AUGUST: The Grass Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints dedicated its $75,000 chapel on Alta Hill, Grass Valley. Thomas L. Carter of Grass Valley was the first bishop of the Ward which was organized in 1935, Five families formed the original Ward, and first met in the home of Sadie Keller. All work was done on the new church by members of the congregation. . . .which numbered 350 on dedication day. * KKK KOK Otto E. Schiffner, 69, rated as one of the nation's top engineers, plant constructors, mining and lumbering industrialists, died. Final rites were held under the auspices of the Nevada City Elks Lodge. Schiffner was born in Germany, and came to the United States with his parents in 1892, He came to Nevada City in 1927 and was in charge of operations for some of the largest mining interests in the county. ** OK KKK SEPTEMBER: Peter Russo, 28, of Redwood City, was severely mauled by a bear while deer hunting on the Kennedy Ranch, eight miles northwest of Camptonville. Russo's uncle, Thomas Bartol, fired two shots from a highpowered Japanese rifle to kill the animal, which weighed 600 pounds. * kK KK *K OCTOBER: Earl Johnson and Vladimir Vucinich of San Francisco, owners of the National Hotel for a year, announced the sale of that historic building to Robert Ryan, also of San Francisco. Price of the transaction was not revealed. KKK KKK NOVEMBER: The Catholic Church at Birchville, a onetime thriving San Juan Ridge community, was dedicated by Columbia Parlor No. 70, Native Daughters of the Golden West, The building was an armory during the Civil War, but its origin was said to have been lost in antiquity. KeKKKKDECEMBER: The Grand Opening of the Cedar Theatre (Old Nevada Theatre) ushered in the second century of entertainment in Nevada City. Featured film was "Everybody's #. Doing It" starring Linda Darnell and Paul Douglas, Ralph Achey was the resident manager for the T&D Enterprises show house. KKK ROKK Mail carrier Cliff Pooler was accustomed to meeting up with less than friendly dogs on his route; but was recovering from wounds inflicted on his legs and hands by some cocky white leghorn roosters, who attacked him at the AlSommers . home, 315 Monroe Street in Nevada City!

ee ? a ames De ie A ie ie i died ee ee i ~~we oe 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wednesda, May 24, 1972 North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Camptonville News CAMPTONVILLE, May . Richard G, Caldwell of North Highlands was in town Thursday evening attending a lodge meeting. Hector Dyer, of Fullerton, who has placer mining claims in the Indian Hill area, was in town Tuesday in the interests of his property. . J.L, Stapley, who has been superintendent of the Camptonville Plant. of the Feather River Lumber Company, recently retired and he and Mrs, Stapley have moved to Grass Valley to reside, His place has been taken by Frank Elrod, an experienced mill operator of Oregon and Northern California. . Judge Acton M. Cleveland made a trip to Live Oak Wednesday to attend the monthly meeting of the Yuba Sutter Law Enforcement Administrators' Council. Robert Thygesen of Marysville was in town Thursday evening attending a lodge meeting. Mr, and Mrs, William Stevens left Wednesday for Castro Valley after spending a few days at their trailer here. He is recuperating from major sure gery. Charles H, Lediary of Sace ramento was in town Thursday on a brief visit. Frank Elrod left hurriedly Thursday for Oregon called there by the illness of his daughter. Sit back and let classified ads do the sell. ing, renting or buying for you. Gene Will Align Wheels $9.95 Rotate & Balance All Four Tires $4.00 Additional RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA TIRE CO., INC. BEHIND SPD 265-4642 aa FoR OREN a eee — Come in for: . ‘Interior Doors — Exterior Doors Garage Doors Redwood & Timbers Hardwood & Softwood Siding & Mouldings OPEN 7 A.M _ YUBA RIVER OFF WHERE SATISFACTION IS WORTH MORE . . . MUCH MORE! “THAT'S THE WAY WE WANT IT AROUND HERE.” — Gates. YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY crass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. Nevana city Teachers for the upcoming year were interviewed at a special meeting of the San Juan Union School board Saturday, May 20, at Cherokee School. John Van der Veen and Faula Orloff were offered contracts for the positions of teacherprincipal and primary teacher respectively. Minica Vierra, now teaching primary grades at Cherokee, and Bill McQueary, in charge of upper grades at North San Juan, were retained. Next year Mr. McQueary will teach grades 5 and 6 at Cherokee, with Mr, Van der Veen teaching grades 7 and € there. Grades 1 through 4 will go to classes in North San Juan, with Paula Orloff and Monica Vierra teaching. Mr. Van der Veen will be principal in charge of both schools, The next regular meeting of the board will be June 5, and will be devoted to discussions with Zack Stewart, architect in charge, and other matters concerning the building of the new school. The meeting will be in North San School. Cherokee School has been beld GV Group, Inc., earnings up At the annual meeting of The Grass Valley Group, Inc., held on May 18, Dr. D. G, C. Hare, president, announced that sales and earnings for the six months ending June 30, 1972, would approximate $2,000,000 and $370,000 ($.25 per share), compared with $1,444,000 and $232,000 ' .16 per share) for the same period in 1971. He also projected sales and earnings for the year 1972 at $4,000,000 and $750,000 ($.50 per share) compared with $3,215,000 and : $547,000 ($.37 per share) for 1971, The sales backlog at May 18, 1972, amounted to $1,400,000 compared with $1,300,000 ‘at the start of 1972. Following the annual meeting, the directors declared an additional cash dividend of five -cents ($.05) per share payable on Sept. 15, 1972, to stockholders of record on Aug. 31, 1972. The present policy of the company is to pay semi-annual dividends of $.05 each on March 15, and Sept. 15. Such dividends are subject to formal declaration by the Board of Directors. —= Pa pe <. ERS MORE: for years in a building which is

the private property of the Coughlin family. When it is no longer needed by the school district, they will take possession again. The present San Juan Ridge Union school board wishes to return it in good condition, and one of the things it will need is a coat of paint. The services of the local National Guard people were offered to do the actual painting, which will take place some time soon after school is out for the summer. I understand these good people will also be involved in the same project for the North San Juan school. The Cherokee School has been designated a national Historical monument, along with the San Juan United Methodist Church and the Bridgeport Bridge.My eye was caught by a beautiful color picture on the front page of the Sacramento Bee's Sunday edition. They couldn't have chosen a better subject. A painting class from the North San Juan school was trying to capture a breath-taking panorama of a small lake surrounded by acres of Scotch broom in full bloom. Gorgeous, The Ridge Riders, North San Juan's horsemen's club, will host a 50-mile endurance race Sunday, June 4, starting at the old Dodge's Dry Yardnear North Columbia. At one point the course goes through Alleghany, and finishes back at the dry yard, where stock horse races will be going on in the interim. All entrants who finish in the maximum allotted time will receive a magnificent silver belt buckle, with the first place winner also receiving a trophy. Refreshments will be available. While mapping out the course of the race one rainy day last week, Frank Milhous came upon what I suppose is a very rare sight: an albino bear cub. I'd like to enlarge upon that last line, but all I can say is that I'll have to see it with my own eyes first, From the files of The Nugget 1949 MAY: Ernest W. Towle, 77, who was born February 29, 1872 near the reservoir on Sugar Loaf Hill, died at his home on Wet Hill. Retired for many years, he had followed the trade of stationary engineer all of his working years. He had roamed as far as the South Seas, but never stayed away from Nevada City for long at a time. * kK KKK Roy Nishiguichi and Elisabeth Pobillard, both of Reno, were married in Nevada City by Justice of the Peace George Gildersleeve. Ralph Deeble, county clerk, said it was the first mixed race marriage license issued here under the ruling of the State Supreme Court invalidating the old state law prohibiting licenses to such applicants. * KK KOK *K . Nevada City's population was 3,000 according to figures compiled by the State Controller's office in Sacramento. The population represented an increase of 22 per cent over that of the 1940 federal census of 2,445. * kK OK * JUNE: Charlotte Budd Armstrong, 92, died in Larkspur, Marin County. Her father, the late James H. Budd was a pioneer California editor and publisher; and had served as Governor of the state from 1895 to 1899, Charlotte, a native of Nevada City, had lived in Marin County for more than a half-century. * eK KK K Pert, red-headed Doris Turner, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Bud Turner of Camptonville, was crowned Queen of the ~ Cherry Carnival and Centennial Festival in North San Juan, * * KK JULY: A bronze plaque was fastened to a granite block in preparation for the dedication of a marble monument honoring Aaron A, Sargent, early day Nevada City leader, at the Pioneer Cemetery, as part of the Nevada County Fourth of July celebration. The cemetery was also dedicated during that weekend. : * OK KOK KK AUGUST: The Grass Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints dedicated its $75,000 chapel on Alta Hill, Grass Valley. Thomas L. Carter of Grass Valley was the first bishop of the Ward which was organized in 1935, Five families formed the original Ward, and first met in the home of Sadie Keller. All work was done on the new church by members of the congregation. . . .which numbered 350 on dedication day. * KKK KOK Otto E. Schiffner, 69, rated as one of the nation's top engineers, plant constructors, mining and lumbering industrialists, died. Final rites were held under the auspices of the Nevada City Elks Lodge. Schiffner was born in Germany, and came to the United States with his parents in 1892, He came to Nevada City in 1927 and was in charge of operations for some of the largest mining interests in the county. ** OK KKK SEPTEMBER: Peter Russo, 28, of Redwood City, was severely mauled by a bear while deer hunting on the Kennedy Ranch, eight miles northwest of Camptonville. Russo's uncle, Thomas Bartol, fired two shots from a highpowered Japanese rifle to kill the animal, which weighed 600 pounds. * kK KK *K OCTOBER: Earl Johnson and Vladimir Vucinich of San Francisco, owners of the National Hotel for a year, announced the sale of that historic building to Robert Ryan, also of San Francisco. Price of the transaction was not revealed. KKK KKK NOVEMBER: The Catholic Church at Birchville, a onetime thriving San Juan Ridge community, was dedicated by Columbia Parlor No. 70, Native Daughters of the Golden West, The building was an armory during the Civil War, but its origin was said to have been lost in antiquity. KeKKKKDECEMBER: The Grand Opening of the Cedar Theatre (Old Nevada Theatre) ushered in the second century of entertainment in Nevada City. Featured film was "Everybody's #. Doing It" starring Linda Darnell and Paul Douglas, Ralph Achey was the resident manager for the T&D Enterprises show house. KKK ROKK Mail carrier Cliff Pooler was accustomed to meeting up with less than friendly dogs on his route; but was recovering from wounds inflicted on his legs and hands by some cocky white leghorn roosters, who attacked him at the AlSommers . home, 315 Monroe Street in Nevada City!