Volume 20---Number 20
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PUBLISHED AT GREENVILLE, PLUMAS COUNTY. CALIF., THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1950 Single copies 10c---6 months $1.50--1 year $2.50
Pictured here is pretty, blonde Sylvia Russell, who is representing
northwest Plumas County as candidate for Queen of the Plumas
"County Fair, August 10-11-12-13. No, she's rot selling raffle tickets
on a car. All you have to do to give her a boost is to buy your
regular admission tickets from her or her supporters.
I After ali's said and done it's to
-Jackass (or referring to the one
belonging to Ken Mclntyre maybe
We should say '=burro" . . . Any-
Vay it's interesting to observe the
extreme pleasure "Jack" displays
Vhen Ken arrives home from his
daily grind. Then he really let's
go with a chortle of welcome such
as he rrore frequently reserves for
his lonely nocturnal vigils . . .
Meantime he's evidently making
himself a useful city-zen by grad-
Ually mowing down the Mclntyre
reage.
A some-months project was
COmpleted last week on the GoD.
(Gimp) Standart property when
he completed his novel wagon-
heel fence around his yard . . .
|h ape reported to
y stOpping to inspect
and admire Gimp's artistry,
Of course we hate to cast as-
Persons at the administration in
Washington, but we'd think the
I;Id mess brought about in World
}Nar II would leave all with suf-
floient distasteful memories that
they,d heed Sage Baruch's,sugges-
on and freeze prices and wages
before they get out of control
again. Of course Mr. Truman is
happy to have this stand-by
autlrity . . . we'd be very happy
tf he'd wake up to the fact that
Prices have already advanced on
28 commodities since the start of
the Korean war . . . however,
larry doesn't seem to think it's
to exercise any controls!
rink Clair Engle should do some-
about thlst
I With billions already being
budgeted for war expenditure, ,our
federal taxes are due to take gen-
erous hikes as soon as Congress
figures out some more painless(?)
Places to levy them where election
Year support won't be effected
any more than necessary . . . and
Jt Would seem an excellent time
for the study of ways and means
to reduce the taxpayer's burdens
McCOY AND THURMAN TO BE
HOSPITALIZED FOR A WHILE
W. T. IM[cCoy, who was severely
injured in an auto accident last
Thursday, is reported to have sus-
tained injuries to his neck and
pelvis, and will be hospitalized for
several months. General Thurman.
another ,occupant of the vehicle,
is suffering from a compound frac-
ture Which may keep him off his
feet for more than a year. Wayne
McCoy, who was driving the ve-
hicle when the tie-rod broke and
plunged it over an embankment,
sustained cuts and scratches and
was released from the hospital last
week. Rolland Temple, the fourth
passenger, was mildly injured.
as much as possible in all other
fields, since it becomes evident
that the armament program is to
again provide jobs for everyone
who wants to work . . . of course
the sad part of taxation is that it
successfully belies the old proverb
"whatever goes up most come
d/own" . . . no modern citizen ever
coined that phrase, we're sure!
I Well, the county fair breaks
open to the public next Thursday
and appears to promise a bigger
and better event than heretofore
--under the brilliant direction of
Tulsa Scott and his publicity dir-
ector Jim Zeno . . . as our friend
Stan Bailey indirectly pointed out,
this is a good annual mpportunity
for the residents of the county to
meet each other as well as to dis-
play the fruits of their" past year's
activities . . . Incidentally Sylvia
Russell, who is selling admission
tickets in this area, has a very
good chance to be County Fair
Queen this year . . • we urge that
you buy your tickets from her r
her friendsthey won't cost any
more and Greenville's candidate
will have a better chance of cap-
turing whatever the honors are!
I Voters who have changed their
place of residence, or who did not
vote in the either 1948 elections or
the recent primaries, can register
for the November. 7 election at the
office of F. J. Standart, and should
@o so by ore before September 14.
RECORD REPRESENTATION
IS FORECAST FOR BIG
1950 PLUMAS COUNTY FAIR
Among the featured presenta-
tions on the Variety Show to be
staged at the Plumas County Fair
next Thursday are specialty dance
numbers by Miss Wilma Wiley of
Greenville.
"Auction of 53 head of livestock
by 4-H members is slated for Sun-
day, August 13, at 10 a.m.. when
fairgoers will have an opportunity
to obtain a supply ,of the finest
beef in California.
This 1950 sale will more than
double last year's activity, accord-
ing to Farm Advisor Alton Young.
On the auction block will be 40
head of fat beef. eight fat hogs
anl five fat lambs. Over 100 4-H
members will be among the exhib-
itors, including:
From Greenville--Mary Bidwell,
clothing and guide cog; Janiee
Camp, Mary Fuller. clothing; Bert
and Jack Holt, Marcus McBean,
chickens; Joan Neuman Margaret
Nevins, Katy Slapnik, clothing;
Frances Sabala,'clothing and guide
dog; Louis Sabala. turkeys; Geo.
Wheeler, ; tractor maintenance
James Wheeler, poultry; DelOres
Wheery, Vivian and Wilma Wiley,
Darlene Williams, clothing.
From Taylorsville-Don CarrollL
ho U and litter: LaVerne Gates,
Barbara Jhnson, June LeRoy,
beef; Dolores and Jack Ransen,
chickens.
From Crescent Mills--Dick Ful-
ler, rabbits; Joe Madigan, chick-
ens; Lynne and Roseann Madigan,
clothing; Sheryl and Sonny Sor-
soli, beef.
,Among other entries are: Sam
Brown, Crescent Mills, light horse
division; Jim Ctchot, Beld;:jr.
dept.; hirley Coulter, Greenville.:
home arts; Everett Dale, Quincy,
jr. dept.; Harold Dolphin, Taylors-
ville, light horse division; Harvey
Dolphin, Taylrsville, horse show
and light horse; Feather River
Grange, Feature booths; Jim FitZ-
simmons, Quincy, nior dept.; La
Verne Gates, aylorsville, horse
show; Gregory Harmer. Quincy.
junior dept.; Carmen Hayes. Quin-
cy, horse show; A. F. Horning,
Quincy, floriculture; Indian Valley
Garden Club. feature exhibit
booths; June LeRoy, Taylorsvitle,
hgse show: Mrs. Harry F. Lutz,
Crescent Mills, light horse and
NEW FEATURES ADDED AT
CO. FAIR RODEO EVENTS
FOR AUGUST 12th and 13th
A 2-day rodeo sponsored by .the
Sierra Valley Roping Club Will be
one of the highlights of the Plu-
mas County Fair billed at Quincy
August 10-13.
The bucking 'bronco carnival is
set for Saturday and Sunday af-
ternoons with the grand entry at
1:45 o'clock, according to Presi-
dent Marcel J. Eony of Sierra.
Ten events will be featured on
the daily programs. Mule riding
will be an innovation at this year's
show.
Other events will include bare-
back riding, saddle bronc busting,
bull riding, wild cow milking, calf
roping, team roping, wild cow rid-
ing, rope race and musical stake
rae.
All entries close Friday, August
11 at 12 noon, Tulsa E. Scott, Fair
manager, announced.
Participants will take part in
the historic parade Saturday mor-
ning and proceed to the fair
grounds for the grand entry.
BANKER VISITS HERE
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Bessac
of ValleJo are presently guests of
Mrs. Cecilia M, Chamberlain of
Greenville. Mr. Bessac is vice-
president-cashier of the Mechanics
and {Merchants Bank of Vallejo.
Mr. and Mrs. Bessac are fre-
quent visitors in Greenville and
greatly enjoy the mountains here.
INDIAN VALLEY VARIETY TO
OPEN IN NEW QUARTERS
ON THURSDAY,'AUGUST 10th
The new Indian Valley five-ten
and fifteen cent-store will make
its debut to the public on Thursday
August 10 advises proprietor Jew-
ell Standart this week.
Grand opening of the new struc-
ture marks the tenth anniversary
9f the opening of the present 5 and
1.0-cent store, which was estab-
lished on August 10. 1940, by Bob
and Jewell Conklin. The couple
also operated a variety store at
Chester for a time prior to mer-
chandise shortages resulting from
the outbreak of World "Var II, For
the past five years. Mrs. Standart
has operated the institution her-
self. following the demise of her
husband in an accident.
The new building is constructed
of concrete blocks and has a mod-
ern facade. Its floor space is al-
most double that of the existing
store and is indicative of the
growth of her business during the
past few years.
Construction of the new store
was handled by Richard Harris,
with the assistance of J. Marlowe
Jackson of Indian Falls, Jerry Saf-
fell. Frank Swezey and N, C. Row-
ett of Greenville.
Due to moving operations, the
present Indian Valley Five and
Dime Store will be closed all day
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
of next week.
WESTERN NAME BAND TO BE
FEATURED AT UNION DANCE
HERE SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Texas Jim Lewis and his eight-
piece bad will provide a highly
unusual entertainment feature at
the Greenville Town Hall Satur-
day, August 12, when they make
their appearance here for a dance
sponsored by the Lumber and
Sawmill Workers Union No. 2647,
A. F. of L.
Arangements were made sev-
eral weeks ago for the appearance
here of the famous western name
band, advises Dob Giesick, com-
mittee chairman, ,and since little
choice in dates is possible in hir-
ing such an organization, the com-
munity is fortunate to "be able to
secure it for a Saturday night.
Dancing will be from 9 to 1 o'-
clock, and high class entertain-
ment will he'provided in addition
to exceptional dance rhythm. Tick-
ets for the affair will be n sale
throughout the coming week.
LOCALS SCHEDULED TO PLAY
TWO MORE BASEBALL GAMES
The Greenville hardball team is
scheduled to play the American
Valley team here on Sunday next,
and will have a final league game
with Westwood on the local dia-
mond on Sunday, August 13.
TO ATTEND WEDDING
The Pine Valley Inn will be
closed ,over Saturday and Sunday
due to the absence of Jim and Lee
Jenner, who are going to San Jose
to attend the wedding of their
daughter Elizabeth.
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CALK00D00R OF EVE.0000S
Every Sunday., 11 a.m.--Luth-
eran Sunday school at American
Legion Hall.
Every Sunday, 2:30 p.m.Luth-
eran Church Services at the As-
sembly of God Church, Greenville.
Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. --
Rebekah Food Sale at W. F. Mor-
ris & Sons Store, Greenville.
.
Friday, October 27W. S. C. S,
Annual Bazaar and Dinner.
Saturday., October 28--Annual
Hallows'on Dance at Taylorsville
Grange Hall, sponsored by Ladies
of the Catholic Churches.
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ROTARIANS ENJOY ANNUAL
OUTDOOR SESSION AT
BIDWELL GROVE WEDNESD'Y
For 'many Rotarians Thursday
morning presented a hazy horizon
following the annual party held
at Bidwelrs Grove on Wednesday
sight. Hundreds of visitors from
Quincy, Portola, Alturas, Chic,
Red Bluff and Watts were present
and entertainment was provided
by Guido Vial and Bill Hayes with
their accordions, accompanied by
the strains of numerous would-be
barbershop singers including Stan
Young, Stan Nagler, Bruce Bid-
well, Frenchy Prideaux and Ran-
dall Goldenson.
The entire affair was honorably
conducted by a "functioning" cm-
mittee consisting of Joe Sonzoni
and Mr. Bidwell, and the neces-
sary work was capably executed
by Ralph Lozano, Ralph Boss and
Falph somebody-or-other. Presi-
dent Furrer was notably absent at
an early hour but was successfully
replaced by DocVor Batson and Bill
Morris, both of whom expressed
grave concern over the health of
the nation and particularly those
present. Moral conduct of the or-
ganization was maintained at a
high level due to the presence of
President Leonhardt f the Quincy
club, Link Peckinpah of the For-
est Service and Charles Bessac of
Vallejo--not to mention the ab-
sence of Art Sorsoli, who was dis-
patched to the bay area for the
occasion.
Dispensing was ably taken care
of by Red Logan and Martin Lind-
stvom until an early hour of ad-
journment, and staid supervision
of the entire affair was provided
by Cecil McIntyre, Ed Chisholm,
Em" Austin. George Cotter, and
Jal Stephan. Ken Murray did an
outstanding job as dishwasher and
Mack Scruggs ably controlled the
light and heat situation. Conspic-
uous by their absence were Lyal
Wells, Rolla Larkey, Leonard Beltz
George Burton and Cy Hall, for
whom a resolution of regret was
drawn up during the business ses-
sion which preceded consmption of
hamburgers and cheese profes-
sionally served by Felton Heino.
MANY POSTS & AUXILIARIES
REPRESENTED ON SUNDAY
AT LEGION DISTRICT MEET
O. G. (Gloomy) Wardlow of
Greenville was singled out for hon-
ors at the district meeting Sunday,
held at Bidwell's Grove.
More than 150 members of the
"Fnird District American Legion
and AuXiliary were present a the
session, and Dick Calais of Green-
ville was named district comman-
der for the coming year, Don Han-
cock of Susanville will be vice-
commander and Bill Corbett of
Westwood, seoond vice-commander
At the instigation of Indian Val-
ley Post No. 568, presentation was
made to Mr. Wardlow of aa life-
time membership plaque in appre-
ciation of his many years of serv-
ice to the Legion and this Post.
Presentation vf the engraved
silver membership card was made
by Chaplain Bruce Bidwell of this
Post in a delivery of eloquence and
poetry which drew the plaudits of
the assembled crowd.
Wardlow has been active in the
American Legion since World War
I and is a charter member and
past commander of Post 568.
A highlight of the days events
was the presence of the Susanville
40 hommes et 8 chevaux locomotive
which turned the town under the
authorized and unauthorized guid-
ance of various local celebrities,
including Past Commander Calais
and Commander Hannah, both of
wm were charged with violation
of the motor vehicle act.
INDIAN VALLEY TO SHARE
NEW ORGANIZATION WITH
AMERICAN VALLEY FARMERS
A Farm Center for Indian and
American Valley farmers was cre-
ated at arneetlng of the County
Farm Bureau, held Monday eve-
ning at the Walter Cliff home in
Taylrsville. A good representation
of both areas attended.
Walter Cliff was named chair-
man, and HarrY Bell of Quincy,
vice-chairman of the new organ-
ization. Membership is limited to
farmers in either valley.
The next meeting of the group
will be held in Taylorsville Satur-
day, August 26.
Pictured above is Miss Betty Jo Ellis, astride )f the famous old
bicycle which Bill Hamblin of Greenville will ride in the Plumas
. County Fair Parade on Saturday, August 12. Balancing the vehicle
and wishing "bony voyage" to its fair o¢upant, are Jim Zeno,
pubicity director, for the 4-day event, and E. Norman Johnson,
publisher of the Indian Valley ReOord, of Greenville.
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TEXM JIM 00WlS AND HIS
8-PC 00STERN SWI00 BAND
SPONSORED BY L & S W LOCAL 2647 AF OF L
GREENVILLE HALL
SATUBDAY. AUGUST 12
CONTINUOUS ENTERT00 9 TILL I
