November 21, 1963 (34 pages)

Mueaet . Page 3 . November 21, 1963. Page 3. NORTHERN MINES: & CALIFORNIA REPORTS . BN Ese + PH H+ +P THEE Ht +t tet ete+ HEY 4 EI Ht +P HE Ht +E 2 Small City Conferenée By Dean Thompson (Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of articles summariz-~ing sessions of the Small City conference held Oct. 26 and 27 in Nevada City, sponsored by the extension division of the University of California at Davis. ) Real estate values are inextricably involved with community values, John H. Denton, lecturer at the University of California's Graduate School of Business in Berkeley told participants of the Small City conference in Nevada City Oct. 26. He said that the nationwide industrial acquisition program of cities was “largely a fiasco" with city competing against city for -industrial payrolls. Therealcommunity values lie in the recognition of the individuality and character of a city, he said. Denton stressed individuality. He said he was discouraged when he went places and saw things because he saw too much repetition. "Let us avoid crass imitation, " he urged. He warned against rapid growth, saying it is seldom looked upon as a benefit to a town, although many are experiencing this great growth in California. Denton cited an example of {Find Economic Base’ one city which grew 20 per cent in population in three years. But retail sales increased less than seven per cent, building permits 7 were off 60 percent in four years, and bank debits: were off, too, from the growth pace, Cities starting from scratch seldom succeed, ne said. But the older towns lack the imagination they should have. He urged Nevada City and Grass Valley, as examples, to make the cities enjoyable to live in. "Plan together to find a stable economic base," he advised, pointing out also that the working manin years ahead will have 110 leisure days per year. "Give them the proper stimulus to come to Nevada City and Grass Valley." He said there is a mutual dependence between business and real estate in the community. "If they can't work together to find the role of the city in the region, inthe state, then it won 't be done. The best way to preserve values in a city is to increase values," Dentonsaid, explaining the interdependence of businesses and real estate. (Next week the role of the tourist in the local economy will be presented. ) Plan Indian Museum Here Formation of an archeological society in Nevada County with the goal of opening an Indian Museum in Nevada City early in 1964 was announced this week by Bob West. Arecent meeting of interested persons decided to proceed with the formation ofthis society, and all interested persons are asked to write PO Box 263, Nevada City, to be placed on the list for an organizational meeting. Intent of the organization will be the preservation of artifacts and Indian lore within Nevada County. Tne museum will be dedicated to the children of the county. The society will be a non. \ profit organization. West said that one of the reasons for forming the group is to stop the loss of many important artifacts and village sites due to construction or overzealousness of amateur excavat OW of known Indian sites. Members who are instigating the society have had experience. in excavating under museum guidance andthis knowledge will be passed on to other members. If interest is shown in this appeal for carter members, the society will open membership to all county residents and proceed with museum plans. $25 Gift, $250 Loan A gift of $25 from the Loomis Lions makes it possible for some needy Sierra College student to borrow $250 from National De-' fense Education Act funds. President Harold Weaver reported today. The Lions donation, presented Weaver by PresidentFrancis Lindsay, was the first response to requests from the college for matching funds required to make federal loan funds available for local students. The 1-9 ratioformula means NDEA funds 10 times the size of local gifts will be made available for student loans in the fields of science, language and’ education. “This is one of the best ways local groups interested in helping students through college can invest their funds, " Weaver stated. Most local groups in the area have } asked to contribute to the loar been asked to contribute to the loan funds in letters sent out only last week. Briggs On Desfroyer Gordon L. Briggs, boilerman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice S. Briggs, Grass Valley, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Radford operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. e Nevada City, ——— us. NEW SECTION..Bert See, one of the owners of the expanded SPD in talks with Charlotte Santinelli as the store prepares to openthis week. Formerly 14,000 square feet, the store now houses new departments of furniture, clothing, gifts and jewelry and a variety store. in 30,000. square feet. Cattlemen To Organize Association Cattlemen from the PlacerNevada Counties area will meet Manday to organize a local cat. tlemen's association. Temporary chairman George Meredith said allcattlemen are urged to attend the luncheon meeting beginning at noon at the Red Wagon, north of the Bear River on Highway 49. A committee composed of Don Newton, Henry Magonigal, Charles Morandi, Nevada County; Ad Long, El Dorado County; Art Bickford, Tom Allen. Bob Amlin and George Meredith, Placer County are arranging the meeting. Reservations must be made by tomorrow by phoning the Farm Advisor's Office, Grass Valley 213-4563 or Farm Advisor's Of‘fice, Auburn, 885 -4551. THIRTY YEARS..L.H. Wilson (with white carnation) was honored at a farewell retirement party Saturday night as 45 Board of Equalization employees and spouses met at the Vienna Cafe in Marysville. Master of Ceremonies Bob Paine, Nevada City Board of Equalization employee, and Board Member Paul R. Leake (center) pointed out that Wilson is credited with collecting over $370 million in taxes while effecting savings in the cost of collecting of $150,000 per year during Wilson's 15 years in the Marysville district, covering 17 counties. Wilson was a familiar figure in Nevada County, and was a star baseball player in his youth.

Mueaet . Page 3 . November 21, 1963. Page 3. NORTHERN MINES: & CALIFORNIA REPORTS . BN Ese + PH H+ +P THEE Ht +t tet ete+ HEY 4 EI Ht +P HE Ht +E 2 Small City Conferenée By Dean Thompson (Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of articles summariz-~ing sessions of the Small City conference held Oct. 26 and 27 in Nevada City, sponsored by the extension division of the University of California at Davis. ) Real estate values are inextricably involved with community values, John H. Denton, lecturer at the University of California's Graduate School of Business in Berkeley told participants of the Small City conference in Nevada City Oct. 26. He said that the nationwide industrial acquisition program of cities was “largely a fiasco" with city competing against city for -industrial payrolls. Therealcommunity values lie in the recognition of the individuality and character of a city, he said. Denton stressed individuality. He said he was discouraged when he went places and saw things because he saw too much repetition. "Let us avoid crass imitation, " he urged. He warned against rapid growth, saying it is seldom looked upon as a benefit to a town, although many are experiencing this great growth in California. Denton cited an example of {Find Economic Base’ one city which grew 20 per cent in population in three years. But retail sales increased less than seven per cent, building permits 7 were off 60 percent in four years, and bank debits: were off, too, from the growth pace, Cities starting from scratch seldom succeed, ne said. But the older towns lack the imagination they should have. He urged Nevada City and Grass Valley, as examples, to make the cities enjoyable to live in. "Plan together to find a stable economic base," he advised, pointing out also that the working manin years ahead will have 110 leisure days per year. "Give them the proper stimulus to come to Nevada City and Grass Valley." He said there is a mutual dependence between business and real estate in the community. "If they can't work together to find the role of the city in the region, inthe state, then it won 't be done. The best way to preserve values in a city is to increase values," Dentonsaid, explaining the interdependence of businesses and real estate. (Next week the role of the tourist in the local economy will be presented. ) Plan Indian Museum Here Formation of an archeological society in Nevada County with the goal of opening an Indian Museum in Nevada City early in 1964 was announced this week by Bob West. Arecent meeting of interested persons decided to proceed with the formation ofthis society, and all interested persons are asked to write PO Box 263, Nevada City, to be placed on the list for an organizational meeting. Intent of the organization will be the preservation of artifacts and Indian lore within Nevada County. Tne museum will be

dedicated to the children of the county. The society will be a non. \ profit organization. West said that one of the reasons for forming the group is to stop the loss of many important artifacts and village sites due to construction or overzealousness of amateur excavat OW of known Indian sites. Members who are instigating the society have had experience. in excavating under museum guidance andthis knowledge will be passed on to other members. If interest is shown in this appeal for carter members, the society will open membership to all county residents and proceed with museum plans. $25 Gift, $250 Loan A gift of $25 from the Loomis Lions makes it possible for some needy Sierra College student to borrow $250 from National De-' fense Education Act funds. President Harold Weaver reported today. The Lions donation, presented Weaver by PresidentFrancis Lindsay, was the first response to requests from the college for matching funds required to make federal loan funds available for local students. The 1-9 ratioformula means NDEA funds 10 times the size of local gifts will be made available for student loans in the fields of science, language and’ education. “This is one of the best ways local groups interested in helping students through college can invest their funds, " Weaver stated. Most local groups in the area have } asked to contribute to the loar been asked to contribute to the loan funds in letters sent out only last week. Briggs On Desfroyer Gordon L. Briggs, boilerman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice S. Briggs, Grass Valley, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Radford operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. e Nevada City, ——— us. NEW SECTION...Bert See, one of the owners of the expanded SPD in talks with Charlotte Santinelli as the store prepares to openthis week. Formerly 14,000 square feet, the store now houses new departments of furniture, clothing, gifts and jewelry and a variety store. in 30,000. square feet. Cattlemen To Organize Association Cattlemen from the PlacerNevada Counties area will meet Manday to organize a local cat. tlemen's association. Temporary chairman George Meredith said allcattlemen are urged to attend the luncheon meeting beginning at noon at the Red Wagon, north of the Bear River on Highway 49. A committee composed of Don Newton, Henry Magonigal, Charles Morandi, Nevada County; Ad Long, El Dorado County; Art Bickford, Tom Allen. Bob Amlin and George Meredith, Placer County are arranging the meeting. Reservations must be made by tomorrow by phoning the Farm Advisor's Office, Grass Valley 213-4563 or Farm Advisor's Of‘fice, Auburn, 885 -4551. THIRTY YEARS...L.H. Wilson (with white carnation) was honored at a farewell retirement party Saturday night as 45 Board of Equalization employees and spouses met at the Vienna Cafe in Marysville. Master of Ceremonies Bob Paine, Nevada City Board of Equalization employee, and Board Member Paul R. Leake (center) pointed out that Wilson is credited with collecting over $370 million in taxes while effecting savings in the cost of collecting of $150,000 per year during Wilson's 15 years in the Marysville district, covering 17 counties. Wilson was a familiar figure in Nevada County, and was a star baseball player in his youth.