October 1, 1964 (24 pages)

NORTHERN MINES & CALIFORNIA REPORTS Ea FH $+ PEt EE oe et ED ED Ht +P YH H+ a FORMATION OF A Citizens for Johnson Committee in Nevada County was announcedthis week. The non-partisan organization, part of a state and national movement, has been organized to work for re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Members of the local committee pictured left to cight are: Bob Paine (R), co-chairman; Dick Kennedy (R), Mrs. Geraldine Fry (D), Mrs. Roy Tremoureux, Jr. (D), Mrs. Ruth Frantz (R), Dan O'Neill (D) and Don Fairclough (R), co-chairman. Non-Partisan Committee. For Johnson Formed In County Formation of a non-partisan Citizens for Johnson Committee in Nevada County was announced this week by co-chairmen Bob Paine and Don Fairclough. The committee. was formed Friday and announcement of the aims of the group was made this week. Paine and Fairclough said, “Citizens for Johnson is-a coalition of Republicans and Democrats formed to support the candidacy of President Lyndon Johnson asthe most responsible of the candidates. " Sierra And Overland Emigrant Trail To Be Marked Approval of an allocation for a plaque marking the site of the Overland Emigrant Trail where it crosses Highway 49 in Nevada County was approved at the September meeting of the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee. Gilbert Tennis, president of the Nevada County Historical Society, appeared before the committee meeting in Bridgeport, Mono County. Tennis submitted an application forthe Emigrant Trail crossing on Highway 49 and said the entire trail has been recorded, He said the Nevada County Historical Society wants to mark the trail wherever it crosses a major road in the county. Tennis also presented an application for registration of the North Star Pelton Wheel Power Plant in Grass Valley. The plant, which contains one of the largest Pelton wheels in the world, is currently being restored by the Society and the City of Grass Valley with volunteer help to house relics of the hardrock mining industry. The committee felt that the application stressed the Pelton Wheel as more of a curio than an historical item, The committee therefore requested the Nevada County Historical Society to resubmit their application stressing the plant as a whole as a step forward in the progress of electric power. The Historical Society agreed to do this and withdrew their application. The subject of some kind of sign to designate a local point of historical interest was discussed at length. Many applications for registration are received by the committee which do, not match the criteria because they are of local interest only. Thenext meeting of the committee will be on Dec, 14 in Cupertino. Mrs, Ruth Frantz, a Republican, has been named campaign coordinator for the committee. Other members are: Dick Kennedy, Mrs. Roy Tremoureux, Jt, Mrs. Geraldine Fry, and Dan O'Neill. The local Citizens for Johnson organization is part of a state and national grassroots movement backing the candidacy of Johnson. The purpose of Citizens for Johnson is to provide a place where Republicans and Indepenents can actively and meaningfully work for the election of President Johnson. Persons interested in joining the Nevada County Citizens for Johnson may call the campaign coordinator, Mrs. Frantz, or.any member of the committee. Annual Conference Set The fourteenth annual Better T eaching Conference will assemble at Chico State College Saturday with teachers and administrators from all over northern Califomia expected to attend, Committee in charge of the conference includes David Wood, chairman and president, Department of Classroom Teachers, Northern Section; Dr. Victor M. Houston, dean, educational services and summer session, Chico State; and Winston Roberts, Chico Senior High School. Charles Kitts At Tax Meeting Sponsored By Nevada County Assessor Charles Kitts yesterday attended a one day discussion of tax problems spon~ sored by the California Farm Bureau. Kitts, a member of the farm tax committee of the State AssoNotice Of Termination Of The Nevada City Rancheria Published The Secretary of Interior has published in the Federal Register notice of termination of the Nevada City Rancheria. Representative HaroldT. (Bizz) Johnson, representing Nevada County, said the notice states that the lands of the rancheria have been distributed under the plan approved by the Indians. A total of 75 acres is involved. Once the termination notice is final, which is the date of the publication, September 22, the Indians no longer remain under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The termination was completed under the act of 1958. Congressman Johnson has authored a similar act, now signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, . which permits distribution of other rancherias in California where desired by the Indians involved. Willard Rose Reports Bonds Aid Education “Savings Bonds purchases through the years for family education funds are helping many boys and girls start college this year," Volunteer Nevada County Savings Bonds Chairman Willard J. Rose reported here today in his monthly sales release. "In a recent survey of Bond purchases, eight out of 10 stated they are creating funds for education, emergencies .or retirement, " the chairman said, The chairman noted that “In saving for future needs, people in Northern California purchased $10,552,596 worth of Savings Bonds during the month of August, bringing total Savings Bonds sales in Northern California for January through August to $90,590, 297. “And of August's sales, $28, 118 worth of E and H Bonds were purchased by county rsidents, " a Farm Bureau ciation of County Assessors, was one of several county and state officials called to the session in Berkeley to discuss tax problems of farmers and possible solutions through legislation. This is the first such exploratory meeting. Itis possible that other such sessions will be called in an attempt to find solutions for equitable taxing of the farmer before the state legislature reconvenes. Hotel-Motel Tax Proposed For Placer The Placer County Recreation Commission passed a resolution urging the adoption of a countywide hotel-motel occupancy tax by the Board of Supervisors at the regular Commission meeting here Sept. 22. J.H. Grubbs, of Roseville, Chairman of the Recreation Com-~ mission said that the occupancy tax would provide the needed financing for the development of outdoor recreation facilities. According to the Commission over 80 percent of the users of outdoor recreation facilities are and will be non-county residents and thatthe proper source of financing for the development of facilities for these visitors is from , the user. The proposed excise tax now before the County Board of Supervisors hashad three previous public hearings. Another hearing has been set for October 13. Grubbs said he believed that tourism in Placer County would boom if the County accepted a leading role in providing needed outdoor recreation facilities. The Recreation Commission has adopted a County-wide rec~reation development plan that advocates the user-pay type financing programs, In other actions the Commission adopted by-laws and elected officers as specified in the recently adopted County Ordinance setting up the Recreation Com mission as an official agency of Placer County Government. The officers of the new Commission are: J. H. Grubbs, Roseville, Chairman; C, C, Roumage, Auburn, Vice-chairman; and, J. P, Wyatt, Lincoln, Secretary. Other members of the Commis~sion include Carl Palmer, Forest~hill and David Stollery, Tahoe City. LEONARD F. CAREY..Realtor ‘Phone 273-4300---P,O, Box 944, Grass Valley, California Real Estate Investments -Mortgage Loans a etl ‘ f *3088nN Alun0D epeAeNn’* P96BT ‘T 19q0190°° October 1, 1964..Nevada County Nugget.. oO

NORTHERN MINES & CALIFORNIA REPORTS Ea FH $+ PEt EE oe et ED ED Ht +P YH H+ a FORMATION OF A Citizens for Johnson Committee in Nevada County was announcedthis week. The non-partisan organization, part of a state and national movement, has been organized to work for re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Members of the local committee pictured left to cight are: Bob Paine (R), co-chairman; Dick Kennedy (R), Mrs. Geraldine Fry (D), Mrs. Roy Tremoureux, Jr. (D), Mrs. Ruth Frantz (R), Dan O'Neill (D) and Don Fairclough (R), co-chairman. Non-Partisan Committee. For Johnson Formed In County Formation of a non-partisan Citizens for Johnson Committee in Nevada County was announced this week by co-chairmen Bob Paine and Don Fairclough. The committee. was formed Friday and announcement of the aims of the group was made this week. Paine and Fairclough said, “Citizens for Johnson is-a coalition of Republicans and Democrats formed to support the candidacy of President Lyndon Johnson asthe most responsible of the candidates. " Sierra And Overland Emigrant Trail To Be Marked Approval of an allocation for a plaque marking the site of the Overland Emigrant Trail where it crosses Highway 49 in Nevada County was approved at the September meeting of the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee. Gilbert Tennis, president of the Nevada County Historical Society, appeared before the committee meeting in Bridgeport, Mono County. Tennis submitted an application forthe Emigrant Trail crossing on Highway 49 and said the entire trail has been recorded, He said the Nevada County Historical Society wants to mark the trail wherever it crosses a major road in the county. Tennis also presented an application for registration of the North Star Pelton Wheel Power Plant in Grass Valley. The plant, which contains one of the largest Pelton wheels in the world, is currently being restored by the Society and the City of Grass Valley with volunteer help to house relics of the hardrock mining industry. The committee felt that the application stressed the Pelton Wheel as more of a curio than an historical item, The committee therefore requested the Nevada County Historical Society to resubmit their application stressing the plant as a whole as a step forward in the progress of electric power. The Historical Society agreed to do this and withdrew their application. The subject of some kind of sign to designate a local point of historical interest was discussed at length. Many applications for registration are received by the committee which do, not match the criteria because they are of local interest only. Thenext meeting of the committee will be on Dec, 14 in Cupertino. Mrs, Ruth Frantz, a Republican, has been named campaign coordinator for the committee. Other members are: Dick Kennedy, Mrs. Roy Tremoureux, Jt, Mrs. Geraldine Fry, and Dan O'Neill. The local Citizens for Johnson organization is part of a state and national grassroots movement backing the candidacy of Johnson. The purpose of Citizens for Johnson is to provide a place where Republicans and Indepenents can actively and meaningfully work for the election of President Johnson. Persons interested in joining the Nevada County Citizens for Johnson may call the campaign coordinator, Mrs. Frantz, or.any member of the committee. Annual Conference Set The fourteenth annual Better T eaching Conference will assemble at Chico State College Saturday with teachers and administrators from all over northern Califomia expected to attend, Committee in charge of the conference includes David Wood, chairman and president, Department of Classroom Teachers, Northern Section; Dr. Victor M. Houston, dean, educational services and summer session, Chico State; and Winston Roberts, Chico Senior High School. Charles Kitts At Tax Meeting Sponsored By Nevada County Assessor Charles Kitts yesterday attended a one day discussion of tax problems spon~ sored by the California Farm Bureau. Kitts, a member of the farm tax committee of the State AssoNotice Of Termination Of The Nevada City Rancheria Published The Secretary of Interior has published in the Federal Register notice of termination of the Nevada City Rancheria.

Representative HaroldT. (Bizz) Johnson, representing Nevada County, said the notice states that the lands of the rancheria have been distributed under the plan approved by the Indians. A total of 75 acres is involved. Once the termination notice is final, which is the date of the publication, September 22, the Indians no longer remain under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The termination was completed under the act of 1958. Congressman Johnson has authored a similar act, now signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, . which permits distribution of other rancherias in California where desired by the Indians involved. Willard Rose Reports Bonds Aid Education “Savings Bonds purchases through the years for family education funds are helping many boys and girls start college this year," Volunteer Nevada County Savings Bonds Chairman Willard J. Rose reported here today in his monthly sales release. "In a recent survey of Bond purchases, eight out of 10 stated they are creating funds for education, emergencies .or retirement, " the chairman said, The chairman noted that “In saving for future needs, people in Northern California purchased $10,552,596 worth of Savings Bonds during the month of August, bringing total Savings Bonds sales in Northern California for January through August to $90,590, 297. “And of August's sales, $28, 118 worth of E and H Bonds were purchased by county rsidents, " a Farm Bureau ciation of County Assessors, was one of several county and state officials called to the session in Berkeley to discuss tax problems of farmers and possible solutions through legislation. This is the first such exploratory meeting. Itis possible that other such sessions will be called in an attempt to find solutions for equitable taxing of the farmer before the state legislature reconvenes. Hotel-Motel Tax Proposed For Placer The Placer County Recreation Commission passed a resolution urging the adoption of a countywide hotel-motel occupancy tax by the Board of Supervisors at the regular Commission meeting here Sept. 22. J.H.. Grubbs, of Roseville, Chairman of the Recreation Com-~ mission said that the occupancy tax would provide the needed financing for the development of outdoor recreation facilities. According to the Commission over 80 percent of the users of outdoor recreation facilities are and will be non-county residents and thatthe proper source of financing for the development of facilities for these visitors is from , the user. The proposed excise tax now before the County Board of Supervisors hashad three previous public hearings. Another hearing has been set for October 13. Grubbs said he believed that tourism in Placer County would boom if the County accepted a leading role in providing needed outdoor recreation facilities. The Recreation Commission has adopted a County-wide rec~reation development plan that advocates the user-pay type financing programs, In other actions the Commission adopted by-laws and elected officers as specified in the recently adopted County Ordinance setting up the Recreation Com mission as an official agency of Placer County Government. The officers of the new Commission are: J. H. Grubbs, Roseville, Chairman; C, C, Roumage, Auburn, Vice-chairman; and, J. P, Wyatt, Lincoln, Secretary. Other members of the Commis~sion include Carl Palmer, Forest~hill and David Stollery, Tahoe City. LEONARD F. CAREY...Realtor ‘Phone 273-4300---P,O, Box 944, Grass Valley, California Real Estate Investments -Mortgage Loans a etl ‘ f *3088nN Alun0D epeAeNn’* P96BT ‘T 19q0190°° October 1, 1964...Nevada County Nugget... oO