October 10, 1963 (22 pages)

2 OAH rH eres eee rte Heer ty ee er 1963.The Nugget.Pa Page 5.October 10, Gives Backing To FFA Program When a state's biggest business isagriculture, its plenty depends on a continuing crop of young farmers. And since California is leading farm state in the nation, future farmers are more vital to its continued welfare than oranges or oil wells. For nearly a dozen years -~ through a program producing public recognition and honor for young people who literally hold the future of the golden state at the tip of a plow -Wells Fargo Bank has been cultivating excellence among California's future farmers. Nineteen sixty-four will bring the 12th birthday of acompetition sponsored by the bank in cooperation with the Future Farmers of America, the State Bureau of Agricultural Education, the California Bankers Association, and high schools throughout northern California. The program has produced a bumper bunch of enthusiastic , responsible, and hard-working youngsters whose lives are dedicated to agriculture. In participating communities, the quality of agriculture itself has improved. Since 1952 when Wells Fargo Bank -then the American Trust Com pany beforea merger and name change -began its part in the program, an average of 4,000 students per year have competed. So enthusiastic has been response to what began as an experiment, other-banks have followed suit. By making available organization plans, forms, and advice, Wells Fargotook the lead in encourag~ ing fellow banks to participate. The program grew to cover all of California. Contestants learn by doing. They must be high school students enrolled in vocational a griculture who take on an agricultural project. (These requirements are also requisite to membership in the Future Farmers of America.) Choice of project canrun _, through the varied fields of farming --farmcrops to cattle, from poultry to plums, from farm machinery to berries. Undertaken in the freshman year, projects often bloom by graduation into going concerns the student can expand into full-time farming activities. Contestants first-take part in inter-school competition. Winners go on to sectional competition with winners from other schools. Those who come out on top are guests at a banquet hosted by the bank at which they are awarded a gold or silver certificate. Based on a Danish method: of grading, certificates indicate whether the student is in the top DEPEND ON BUILDERS & CONSUMERS LUMBER CO. TO ADD A NEW FIREPLACE WALL . ». WITH NO DOWN PAYMENT! _— ~S Cit Furnish Everything: ideas of . Designing Financing . Materials 5. Construction RELIABLE, ESTABLISHED LUMBER DEALERS KNOW HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST You can depend on us for guaranteed home improve,, ment because we've been here a long time, done a lot . and we're proud of our reputation. But, more than that, CHIP, our Comprehensive Home Improvement Plan, furnishes everything you need. . . Ideas, Designing, Financing, Materials and Construction, Call today for FREE booklet and consultation in your home. We'll furnish suggestions, sketches and complete costs before any papers are signed. BUILDERS & CONSUMERS LUMBER CO. Grass Valley Nevada City Ph. 273-6105 CHIP — the onl) Comprehensiv “Ty » 3 or bottom half of his group. Judges -who go from famto farm inspecting projects -are representatives from the State Bureau of Agricultural Education and Wells Fargo Bank's agricultural department. They base their decisions on the size, quality, and general excellence of the project. They alsotake into consideration application of farm mechanics, bookkeeping, and the leadership of the contestant in FFA chapter activities. Winners represent the top 10 percent of the entire énrollment in vocational agriculture in participating schools. Robert D. Robinson On Landing Ship Robert D. Robinson, shipfitter third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson of North Columbia, serving aboard the dock landing ship USS Catamount, participated in extensive amphibious maneuvers off the coast of Southern California. . . t ar" e Home Improvement Plan Full Gospel Slated A full gospel, interdenominational youth rally will be held . Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 777 Ainsley Ave., Yuba City, it was announced this week. Benjamin Franklin was the first American Postmaster General. ea TIMATES . TOWN TALK ee 265-2570 freePick -up And Delivery EXPERT PRINTIN rr Printing For > Every Purpose **C IRC ULARS **STATIONERY ** MAIL PIECES **BILLS **FORMS NEVADA CO. PRINTING and PUBLISHING 212 W. Main St. GRASS VALLEY a phone 273-4590 tien MORS Service Center ++ +++ Free Parking ++ +++ +++ ++ DISHWASHER Free Mom From Dishwashing Drudgery. Your Dishes Will . Be Washed Sparkling Clean Prices Start At 138% ASK ABOUT ALPHA’S BONUS RADIO OFFER LAY AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Visit S & H Green Stamp Open Thursdays "Til 9 p.m. Play “What's My Number?” Make Mom’s Kitchen Chores Easier With This Appliance From Alpha's Parade Of Values ae Your Nevada City Store

2 OAH rH eres eee rte Heer ty ee er 1963..The Nugget..Pa Page 5..October 10, Gives Backing To FFA Program When a state's biggest business isagriculture, its plenty depends on a continuing crop of young farmers. And since California is leading farm state in the nation, future farmers are more vital to its continued welfare than oranges or oil wells. For nearly a dozen years -~ through a program producing public recognition and honor for young people who literally hold the future of the golden state at the tip of a plow -Wells Fargo Bank has been cultivating excellence among California's future farmers. Nineteen sixty-four will bring the 12th birthday of acompetition sponsored by the bank in cooperation with the Future Farmers of America, the State Bureau of Agricultural Education, the California Bankers Association, and high schools throughout northern California. The program has produced a bumper bunch of enthusiastic , responsible, and hard-working youngsters whose lives are dedicated to agriculture. In participating communities, the quality of agriculture itself has improved. Since 1952 when Wells Fargo Bank -then the American Trust Com pany beforea merger and name change -began its part in the program, an average of 4,000 students per year have competed. So enthusiastic has been response to what began as an experiment, other-banks have followed suit. By making available organization plans, forms, and advice, Wells Fargotook the lead in encourag~ ing fellow banks to participate. The program grew to cover all of California. Contestants learn by doing. They must be high school students enrolled in vocational a griculture who take on an agricultural project. (These requirements are also requisite to membership in the Future Farmers of America.) Choice of project canrun _, through the varied fields of farming --farmcrops to cattle, from poultry to plums, from farm machinery to berries. Undertaken in the freshman year, projects often bloom by graduation into going concerns the student can expand into full-time farming activities. Contestants first-take part in inter-school competition. Winners go on to sectional competition with winners from other schools. Those who come out on top are guests at a banquet hosted by the bank at which they are awarded a gold or silver certificate. Based on a Danish method: of grading, certificates indicate whether the student is in the top DEPEND ON BUILDERS & CONSUMERS LUMBER CO. TO ADD A NEW FIREPLACE WALL . ». WITH NO DOWN PAYMENT! _— ~S Cit Furnish Everything: ideas of . Designing Financing . Materials 5. Construction RELIABLE, ESTABLISHED LUMBER DEALERS KNOW HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST You can depend on us for guaranteed home improve,, ment because we've been here a long time, done a lot . and we're proud of our reputation. But, more than that, CHIP, our Comprehensive Home Improvement Plan, furnishes everything you need. . .

Ideas, Designing, Financing, Materials and Construction, Call today for FREE booklet and consultation in your home. We'll furnish suggestions, sketches and complete costs before any papers are signed. BUILDERS & CONSUMERS LUMBER CO. Grass Valley Nevada City Ph. 273-6105 CHIP — the onl) Comprehensiv “Ty » 3 or bottom half of his group. Judges -who go from famto farm inspecting projects -are representatives from the State Bureau of Agricultural Education and Wells Fargo Bank's agricultural department. They base their decisions on the size, quality, and general excellence of the project. They alsotake into consideration application of farm mechanics, bookkeeping, and the leadership of the contestant in FFA chapter activities. Winners represent the top 10 percent of the entire énrollment in vocational agriculture in participating schools. Robert D. Robinson On Landing Ship Robert D. Robinson, shipfitter third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson of North Columbia, serving aboard the dock landing ship USS Catamount, participated in extensive amphibious maneuvers off the coast of Southern California. . . t ar" e Home Improvement Plan Full Gospel Slated A full gospel, interdenominational youth rally will be held . Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 777 Ainsley Ave., Yuba City, it was announced this week. Benjamin Franklin was the first American Postmaster General. ea TIMATES . TOWN TALK ee 265-2570 freePick -up And Delivery EXPERT PRINTIN rr Printing For > Every Purpose **C IRC ULARS **STATIONERY ** MAIL PIECES **BILLS **FORMS NEVADA CO. PRINTING and PUBLISHING 212 W. Main St. GRASS VALLEY a phone 273-4590 tien MORS Service Center ++ +++ Free Parking ++ +++ +++ ++ DISHWASHER Free Mom From Dishwashing Drudgery.. Your Dishes Will . Be Washed Sparkling Clean Prices Start At 138% ASK ABOUT ALPHA’S BONUS RADIO OFFER LAY AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS Visit S & H Green Stamp Open Thursdays "Til 9 p.m. Play “What's My Number?” Make Mom’s Kitchen Chores Easier With This Appliance From Alpha's Parade Of Values ae Your Nevada City Store