September 16, 1965 (20 pages)

Nevada County's apparent murder case turned up in the news again last week when the body of Nevada Indian official, Delbert Howard was found in the hills Council Seat Will Be Filled Nevada City Council will hold an adjourned meeting Monday night toname a councilman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Dan O'Neill. At the regular council meeting Monday night, Mayor Arch McPherson announced that he had received O'Neill's resignation by telegram. O'Neill is now at the University of Oklahoma on a two year grant to obtain his doctorate degree. McPherson said the council should act if the new man was to be appointed in time to be able to attend the convention of the League of California Cities. Councilman Ben Barry said he thought the council should wait to make the appointment until residents had been notified of the vacancy. Councilwoman Carole Friedrich said she did not think the council should delay the appointment, but it was finally agreed to hold an adjourned meeting Monday night and make the appointment at that time. Another meeting has been scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday to open bids for the Nimrod Street and Park Avenue street project. It is possible that a quorum might not be present for this session and if this occurs, the bid opening will be put over to the evening session. September 16, 1965.Nevada County Nugget. Q9 PLUG UP THE HOLES IN YOUR INSURANCE! As a homeowner you want to be sure there are no big holes in your insurance protection. The best way to be sure is to get one of our modern “package’ policies. One policy can provide coverage for nearly every major haz-' ard threatening your home. CURNOWeHALLS INSURANCE 316 Broad St. Dial 265-4586 ATMA CASUALTY mantTroRr® southwest of Reno, Nev. Thecase has been under investigation for more than two months and Nevada County officials at one point had a_ confessed murderer in jail, but no body to indicate that a murder had been committed. Clyde Ibsen, 30, of Toms River, N.J., confessed to Nevada County officials that he bludgeoned and killed Howard, 30, of Winnemucca, near Truckee, Ibsen was arrested in Florida driving Howard's car. He was returned toNevada where he told officials he killed Howard and drove his car to southern California and dumped the body in the.sea. Ibsen went with Nevada County Sheriff Wayne Brown on an unsuccessful search of the sea for the body near Seal Beach. Ibsen was held in the Nevada County jail until the county lodged a charge of auto theft in another state. Last week the body of Howard was discovered wrapped ina blanket along Thomas Creek, 14 miles southwest of Reno. He had been shot in the head. Ibsen waived extradition and last week was moved to Winnemucca for auto theft. Investigation of Howard's death continues, Body Of Indian Official Found Antique Fire Hydrant Lovers May Find A Bonanza In Warehouse Lovers of antique fire hydrants since they were fabricated at the may find a bonanza in Nevada City. The city has six such hydrants and they are considering getting rid ofthem, The council Monday historic Miners Foundry here and still contained the original parts, they may have more value as antiques than as scrap. Councilman Marshal Jensen volunteered to do some checking night rejected an offer of $10 each forthe hydrants feeling that gs ogi aly Sacalasa aera on the old hydrants. THE BEST MOVE YOU EVER MADE "20 YEARS EXPERIENCE PHONE 273—8781 need a loan? come on in. How about that long overdue vacation? Or completely remodeling your home. You name it.a loan from Wells Fargo can be the most important stage in really getting something done. And it’s easy to arrange. Stop in soon. And . se for yoursel&} WELLS FARGO BANK . Since 1852. FORMERLY WELLS FARGO BANK AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY/ MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

Nevada County's apparent murder case turned up in the news again last week when the body of Nevada Indian official, Delbert Howard was found in the hills Council Seat Will Be Filled Nevada City Council will hold an adjourned meeting Monday night toname a councilman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Dan O'Neill. At the regular council meeting Monday night, Mayor Arch McPherson announced that he had received O'Neill's resignation by telegram. O'Neill is now at the University of Oklahoma on a two year grant to obtain his doctorate degree. McPherson said the council should act if the new man was to be appointed in time to be able to attend the convention of the League of California Cities. Councilman Ben Barry said he thought the council should wait to make the appointment until residents had been notified of the vacancy. Councilwoman Carole Friedrich said she did not think the council should delay the appointment, but it was finally agreed to hold an adjourned meeting Monday night and make the appointment at that time. Another meeting has been scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday to open bids for the Nimrod Street and Park Avenue street project. It is possible that a quorum might not be present for this session and if this occurs, the bid opening will be put over to the evening session. September 16, 1965..Nevada County Nugget.. Q9 PLUG UP THE HOLES IN YOUR INSURANCE! As a homeowner you want to be sure there are no big holes in your insurance protection. The best way to be sure is to get one of our modern “package’ policies. One policy can provide coverage for nearly every major haz-' ard threatening your home. CURNOWeHALLS INSURANCE 316 Broad St. Dial 265-4586 ATMA CASUALTY mantTroRr®

southwest of Reno, Nev. Thecase has been under investigation for more than two months and Nevada County officials at one point had a_ confessed murderer in jail, but no body to indicate that a murder had been committed. Clyde Ibsen, 30, of Toms River, N.J., confessed to Nevada County officials that he bludgeoned and killed Howard, 30, of Winnemucca, near Truckee, Ibsen was arrested in Florida driving Howard's car. He was returned toNevada where he told officials he killed Howard and drove his car to southern California and dumped the body in the.sea. Ibsen went with Nevada County Sheriff Wayne Brown on an unsuccessful search of the sea for the body near Seal Beach. Ibsen was held in the Nevada County jail until the county lodged a charge of auto theft in another state. Last week the body of Howard was discovered wrapped ina blanket along Thomas Creek, 14 miles southwest of Reno. He had been shot in the head. Ibsen waived extradition and last week was moved to Winnemucca for auto theft. Investigation of Howard's death continues, Body Of Indian Official Found Antique Fire Hydrant Lovers May Find A Bonanza In Warehouse Lovers of antique fire hydrants since they were fabricated at the may find a bonanza in Nevada City. The city has six such hydrants and they are considering getting rid ofthem, The council Monday historic Miners Foundry here and still contained the original parts, they may have more value as antiques than as scrap. Councilman Marshal Jensen volunteered to do some checking night rejected an offer of $10 each forthe hydrants feeling that gs ogi aly Sacalasa aera on the old hydrants. THE BEST MOVE YOU EVER MADE "20 YEARS EXPERIENCE PHONE 273—8781 need a loan? come on in. How about that long overdue vacation? Or completely remodeling your home. You name it..a loan from Wells Fargo can be the most important stage in really getting something done. And it’s easy to arrange. Stop in soon. And . se for yoursel&} WELLS FARGO BANK . Since 1852. FORMERLY WELLS FARGO BANK AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY/ MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION