September 8, 1971 (12 pages)

eS ARIS ‘ ‘ ine Rhea is oh 8 Sige gran dcp L) os duane bake ee RR Ea he koatliowat PERIODICALS SECTION 5/16/72 CAL. ST. LIBRARY 2 — 3 SACTO. CAL. 95814 ce oe ; : ae VADA €0 j ommunities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, pene ovat gies ai ‘Ready, Ghanieeiite, North Ha Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug,: Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, La Batr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, Walloupa, Gouge Eye,. Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold.Bar, Lowell Hill, Bqurbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 a NUMBER 33 VOLUME 49 Georg Says: OUR OFFICIAL CLEARANCE SALE ” NEW 1971 CHEV. — OLDS PRICES START at 91 98” 'T1 Vega no. 0549 7% EXCISE TAX WILL BE REFUNDED ON ALL PASSENGER CAR SALES SOLD SINCE AUG. 15, 1971 WHEN CONGRESS REPEALS TAX — MEIER Chev.-Olds . Hiway 49 at Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley _were Ph. 273-9535 VARIOUS VIEWS of the town area of Washington, Man does his own Like many folks in Nevada county, James A, Truman does his own carpentry, painting and wood splitting, What makes James’ activities unusual is that he celebrated his 99th birthday on Aug, 15, He was born in England in 1872 and moved to Michigan when he was about four or five years old, When he was about 24 he moved to Los Angeles, He opened one of the first Studebaker car franchises in California in Ventura in 1906, Since that time he lived in most parts of California while he worked as a superintendent for the Penzoil Oil Company, His job took him all over the United States and he has traveled extensively, He moved with his son, James G, Truman, a local broker, to Grass Valley three years ago, Attending his. birthday party his daughter, Audrey Squire, his granddaughter, Ginchores at age 99 ger Magruder and great-granddaughter Janine, All of this part of the family live in Eureka, From Fittsburg, Calif, came his other daughter, Evelyn Freitos and her husband Bob and their married children, Dick Freitos and Linda Bauerman and their children, Jim still reads without glasses, he drinks very moderately but*does not smoke, He recently went back to Michigan tovisit his sister, who is 90, for an extended visit. PARKED CAR HIT A car owned by Mary Jo Brown was hit by a hit-run driver while it was parked in theSafeway parking Jot Saturday night. Brown said that she and a friend parked the car in the lot before taking a walk around town, The car sustained damage to the left side ‘Wyatt Earp slept in the old hotel there on the night of December 20, 1902. . . .in Room 9. He most likely had to light his . way down the street with a lantern, . Today, the 120 residents of th village go about their evening rounds in the friendly glow of street lights! The historic and scenic village of Washington is a thoroughly enchanting place, . . .nestled peacefully in a beautiful High Sierra valley, thru which the sometimes turbulent South Yuba River courses, with a faintly New England look, situated on a gentle rise above the main street, Here, some 20 pupils may enjoy the only real "playground" in the area, Axsmall "city park" is taking shape“on one corner.-A decora= tive fountain has been provided by the Lions Club; and friends of the community have installed a handsome log fence bordering the rear of the park, Principal business establishments in Washington include the old hotel where the famous lawman Earp stayed; the Yuba House; a grocery store; two large campgrounds and the miniscule U, S, Post Office, Residents and visitors find that-most of their daily needs are well served by these facilities, Mr, and Mrs, Douglas Ribble own the well-stocked grocery store and one of the campgrounds, . . .River Rest. They came to the area in the early 30s from Colfax, . . .where both had attended school, Douglas spent several years as the superintendent of Spanish Mine in Washington; and 21 years ago he and Mrs, Ribble purchased Fireworks use nets $150 fine A.P, Kaspar of San Jose appeared before U. S. Magistrate Esther Mix in Sacramento, Aug. 27 and was fined $150 for discharging fireworks within the Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor Henry E, Branagh announced, One hundred dollars was suspended as a condition of probation for one year, Kaspar's fireworks display was observed by a lookout and he was promptly cited by the Forest Service, Reflecting on the consequences of the unsafe practice, Supervisor Branagh stated, "I believe this fine will make many people realize the seriousness of such a deed, There is a tiny schoolhouse, Scenic Washington is an enchanting place property. . . .21 acres. bordered by the Yuba River and Washington Creek. Ten years ago they established River Rest Campground which now contains 55 units, Within the next five years they hope to expand the camp to 150 units, Tom Walsh, whose knowledge of the area is nothing short of fabulous, owns the Washington Hotel building. . .which houses many artifacts and memorabilia of byegone days, Here one may partake of tasty meals; and enjoy a variety of beverages at the old bar which, in years gone by was well patronized by miners, prospectors and casual visitors, It is no strain on the imagination to conjure up ghosts of the past anywhere in the village! _Howard and Irene Vance now own the stately old Yuba House, ‘It is their permanent home, but occasionally they rent a few rooms, . . .primarily to locals who sometimes have a guest or two too many for home accommodation, Yuba House is no longer a "'transient'' hotel, however. In its earlier years this old structure housed, . .at various times. . .a saloon and barber Shop, with a dance hall on the upper story; and at one time, pastors of two different faiths held worship services there, It was completely redone a few years ago, and was purchased by the Vances in 1965, As one drives out of town across the South Yuba River, the new bridge construction project provides a point of interest, The road beyond the bridge winds along a twisting, turning route to the PineAire Campground, . . .owned by Don Schmidt of Nevada City, This 47-unit campground is managed by Bob and Louise Ohrum, who live on the premises in a large mobile home overlooking the facility. . . .which includes a cement-slab. square dance area, Established in 1969, the camp will be expanded by several additional riverside mits in 1972; and later on, Schmidt hopes to realize plans for a further expansion in the “apple orchard" section on a rise above the present site, Those who elect to make Washington either a permanent place of residence, or a vacation retreat, are to be envied, Theirs is a pleasant, peaceful existance, . . surrounded by fabulous scenery, coupled with friendships among some of Nevada county’s finest citizens, Visit there once, . . .you'll want to return! ‘

eS ARIS ‘ ‘ ine Rhea is oh 8 Sige gran dcp L) os duane bake ee RR Ea he koatliowat PERIODICALS SECTION 5/16/72 CAL. ST. LIBRARY 2 — 3 SACTO. CAL. 95814 ce oe ; : ae VADA €0 j ommunities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, pene ovat gies ai ‘Ready, Ghanieeiite, North Ha Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug,: Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, La Batr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, Walloupa, Gouge Eye,. Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold.Bar, Lowell Hill, Bqurbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 a NUMBER 33 VOLUME 49 Georg Says: OUR OFFICIAL CLEARANCE SALE ” NEW 1971 CHEV. — OLDS PRICES START at 91 98” 'T1 Vega no. 0549 7% EXCISE TAX WILL BE REFUNDED ON ALL PASSENGER CAR SALES SOLD SINCE AUG. 15, 1971 WHEN CONGRESS REPEALS TAX — MEIER Chev.-Olds . Hiway 49 at Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley _were Ph. 273-9535 VARIOUS VIEWS of the town area of Washington, Man does his own Like many folks in Nevada county, James A, Truman does his own carpentry, painting and wood splitting, What makes James’ activities unusual is that he celebrated his 99th birthday on Aug, 15, He was born in England in 1872 and moved to Michigan when he was about four or five years old, When he was about 24 he moved to Los Angeles, He opened one of the first Studebaker car franchises in California in Ventura in 1906, Since that time he lived in most parts of California while he worked as a superintendent for the Penzoil Oil Company, His job took him all over the United States and he has traveled extensively, He moved with his son, James G, Truman, a local broker, to Grass Valley three years ago, Attending his. birthday party his daughter, Audrey Squire, his granddaughter, Ginchores at age 99 ger Magruder and great-granddaughter Janine, All of this part of the family live in Eureka, From Fittsburg, Calif, came his other daughter, Evelyn Freitos and her husband Bob and their married children, Dick Freitos and Linda Bauerman and their children, Jim still reads without glasses, he drinks very moderately but*does not smoke, He recently went back to Michigan tovisit his sister, who is 90, for an extended visit. PARKED CAR HIT A car owned by Mary Jo Brown was hit by a hit-run driver while it was parked in theSafeway parking Jot Saturday night. Brown said that she and a friend parked the car in the lot before taking a walk around town, The car sustained damage to the left side ‘Wyatt Earp slept in the old hotel there on the night of December 20, 1902. . . .in Room 9. He most likely had to light his . way down the street with a lantern, . Today, the 120 residents of th village go about their evening rounds in the friendly glow of street lights! The historic and scenic village of Washington is a thoroughly enchanting place, . . .nestled peacefully in a beautiful High Sierra valley, thru which the sometimes turbulent South Yuba River courses, with a faintly New England look, situated on a gentle rise above the main street, Here, some 20 pupils may enjoy the only real "playground" in the area, Axsmall "city park" is taking shape“on one corner.-A decora= tive fountain has been provided by the Lions Club; and friends of the community have installed

a handsome log fence bordering the rear of the park, Principal business establishments in Washington include the old hotel where the famous lawman Earp stayed; the Yuba House; a grocery store; two large campgrounds and the miniscule U, S, Post Office, Residents and visitors find that-most of their daily needs are well served by these facilities, Mr, and Mrs, Douglas Ribble own the well-stocked grocery store and one of the campgrounds, . . .River Rest. They came to the area in the early 30s from Colfax, . . .where both had attended school, Douglas spent several years as the superintendent of Spanish Mine in Washington; and 21 years ago he and Mrs, Ribble purchased Fireworks use nets $150 fine A.P, Kaspar of San Jose appeared before U. S. Magistrate Esther Mix in Sacramento, Aug. 27 and was fined $150 for discharging fireworks within the Tahoe National Forest, Supervisor Henry E, Branagh announced, One hundred dollars was suspended as a condition of probation for one year, Kaspar's fireworks display was observed by a lookout and he was promptly cited by the Forest Service, Reflecting on the consequences of the unsafe practice, Supervisor Branagh stated, "I believe this fine will make many people realize the seriousness of such a deed, There is a tiny schoolhouse, Scenic Washington is an enchanting place property. . . .21 acres.. bordered by the Yuba River and Washington Creek. Ten years ago they established River Rest Campground which now contains 55 units, Within the next five years they hope to expand the camp to 150 units, Tom Walsh, whose knowledge of the area is nothing short of fabulous, owns the Washington Hotel building. . .which houses many artifacts and memorabilia of byegone days, Here one may partake of tasty meals; and enjoy a variety of beverages at the old bar which, in years gone by was well patronized by miners, prospectors and casual visitors, It is no strain on the imagination to conjure up ghosts of the past anywhere in the village! _Howard and Irene Vance now own the stately old Yuba House, ‘It is their permanent home, but occasionally they rent a few rooms, . . .primarily to locals who sometimes have a guest or two too many for home accommodation, Yuba House is no longer a "'transient'' hotel, however. In its earlier years this old structure housed, . .at various times. . .a saloon and barber Shop, with a dance hall on the upper story; and at one time, pastors of two different faiths held worship services there, It was completely redone a few years ago, and was purchased by the Vances in 1965, As one drives out of town across the South Yuba River, the new bridge construction project provides a point of interest, The road beyond the bridge winds along a twisting, turning route to the PineAire Campground, . . .owned by Don Schmidt of Nevada City, This 47-unit campground is managed by Bob and Louise Ohrum, who live on the premises in a large mobile home overlooking the facility. . . .which includes a cement-slab. square dance area, Established in 1969, the camp will be expanded by several additional riverside mits in 1972; and later on, Schmidt hopes to realize plans for a further expansion in the “apple orchard" section on a rise above the present site, Those who elect to make Washington either a permanent place of residence, or a vacation retreat, are to be envied, Theirs is a pleasant, peaceful existance, . . surrounded by fabulous scenery, coupled with friendships among some of Nevada county’s finest citizens, Visit there once, . . .you'll want to return! ‘