Mason Valley News du lieu suivant : Yerington, Nevada • 1

The Mason Valley News PAPER OF LYON COUNTY AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT PAPER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1951 YERINGTON, NEVADA VOLUME THE ONLY NEWSPAPER IN THE WORLD THAT GIVES A DAMN ABOUT YERINGTON BUS PERFORMANCE BRINGS DOWN HOUSE This is a view of damage wrought when. a bus skidded on the icy Chatterton and Olmstead avenues, New York City, recently. It an auto, jumped the sidewalk and smashed into a ground floor store, knocking down one wall of two floors of a three story house. No one was hurt, but 16 families were forced out into with no immediate arrangement for shelter from the weather. Sgt.

M. H. Freitas Receives Purple Heart Sgt. M. H.

Freitas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Freitas of Yerington, recently received a Purple Heart medal awarded by Capt. F. James, Medical Corps, USN, Officer in Command at the U.

S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Sgt. Freitas was wounded in action in Korea. His condition has been reported improving.

CITY OFFICIALS WILL OPPOSE CHANGE IN GASOLINE TAX BILL 0 OUT The City of Yerington has notified its legislative representatives in Carson that it opposes any change in the present tax law. The new proposal in Carson would cut in half the revenue now being received by the city and county from the present one and one-half cent gasoline tax. The city has been notified that the airport contract for improvements has been completed by the state, and shortly the port will be signed and automobiles will be prohibited from using City the Judge runways. Newcombe reported to the council that January was the lightest month on his calendar in the past two years. Only one offender appeared before him and was given a $20 fine for speeding.

American Legion Will Hold Washington Day Dinner Feb. 22nd Local Legionnaires, of Vernon E. Wyatt Post No. 9, will enjoy a chicken dinner on Washington's birthday. The regular meeting night for the Legion would be on the next night, the fourth Friday of the month; but the meeting next week will be held in connection with the dinner.

This is to begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 22nd, in the Veteran's hall. Mr. William R. Black, department Commander of The American Legion Department of will be the guest of honor. All veterans are invited to enjoy the dinner and hear Nevada's Commander Black.

Reservations may be made with the local Adjutant, Bill Howard, or the Post Commander (mail card P. O. Box 366) and would like to be had by Tuesday evening. Comrade William Sorenson is donating fryers for the feast, and ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary are preparing the complete menu. Mr.

and Mrs. Dick Bails and children of Wabuska drove to Sparks Sunday to spend. the day with her father. AUDITOR RECORDER SGT. MERLE HOWARD WOUNDED IN KOREA BATTLE LAST WEEK Sergeant Merle Howard was wounded last week during a battle engagement in Korea.

Word was received from the war department this week by Mrs. Howard. It is believed that he is being transferred to Japan. This is the second battle wound for Merle. He was shot while enin the "Battle of the Bulge" in World War II.

Merle is the son of Mrs. Lydia Howard of Yerington and is with the regular army now serving his second enlistment. While stationed out of this country his wife and children are making their home here. 1 SCHOOL BOARD ASKS SAME TAX LEVY AS LAST YEAR At a regular meeting of the Terington Union School Board on Feb. 12th, the school budgets for 1951 were passed and approved.

The 1951 budgets do not call for any increase of tax rate over last year. The high school budget will be run on a $0.85 tax rate and the elementary school will need $0.18. Estimated expenditures for Yerington high school is 676.59. The special tax levy will produce $35,737.74. The estimated expenditure for the elementary school is $61,297.28.

Of this amount $5,492.91 will be raised by the local special district tax of $0.18. The State apportionment will be $37,256.00 and the County Common School Fund will contribute $15,320.00. In discussion of the rate, Superintendent H. IL. Clayton pointed out that every item the schools use today have increased in cost as compared to a year ago and if the present trend of price increase continues, it will be necessary for the schools to look for a new source of revenue.

Supt. Clayton said that the amount of money appropriated by the State has not increased since 1947 but the purchasing power of it had decreased considerably. It was also pointed out that 75 per cent of the 1951 budgets are earmarked for salaries. Other business conducted by the board was the recommendation of Olga Brose Jones and Geo. Westergard for Life Diplomas.

This entitles the teachers to life certified cation in Nevada schools. The date set for the next regular meeting is March 12th. Ranch Employee In Car Upset Delbert Watt and. wife sustained cuts and bruises in an automobile accident Tuesday afternoon. The accident occured north of the steel bridge near the Allen home.

The vehicle circled on the dry surface of the road and careened several feet, landing on its top against the barbed wire fence. Watt is employed at the Warren Simpson Colony ranch. Red Cross Drive For March Shaping Up Claude Keema, chairman of the '51 Red Cross. drive campaign, mailed letters this week to all clubs and organizations, notifying them of the coming drive to be held in March. Keema has already made a selections of captains in this valley and Ralph Crawford, assistant in Smith valley has made Smith valley captain selections.

Keema explained that this year, all captains will pick helpers and that no one person will be ask to solicit more than five individuals. Meetings will be held the last of this month to give names to the workers for their solicitations. Don Askins and Phil DeLongchamps were business visitors in Reno and Sparks Thursday. VOLUME XXXVIII, No. 48 I Here we are half way through February and nothing done.

The courts and chickens are sitting, wages and prices are between a freeze and a thaw, Ma has set a light in the window so that papa can find way home when the legislais over. There is a bill in the legislature this session that would permit the county clerk to marry a couple at the same time he sells the marriage license. This bill would bring the state and counties quite a bit of revenue if it passes. The clergy opposes it on moral grounds while the judges oppose it on financial' grounds. A church is the place in which to be married but for those who think otherwise, the state would be better off if the county clerks did the marrying.

Wednesday was Valentine's day, the day is named in honor of St. Valentine, who was liquidated around 270 A.D. for his religious beliefs. For several centuries this was the day on which love notes were passed around. Since woman took over, and man does not necessarily get the first idea, the day is spent in sending and receiving comic cards and posters or bringing home a box of candy.

And to continue with historical subjects, we find that in 1910, Yerington and Mason papers were excited over the mining boom at the Bluestone, Mason Valley and Ludwig and the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad was slowly poking its way through Wilson canyon. Today 41 years later, we are all a twitter over the mine across the river, and this time the railroad, which was torn up several years ago, may soon be poking its way to Wabuska. Anyway life is full of hope and bubbles, and we are potential millionaires. That's the nice thing about Nevada, you can never tell what day you may be sliding down a hill and find a mine. We have the mountains and hills with the ore in them and all that remains is to make contact.

Making contact involves a pick and shovel and most of us are allergic to picks and shovels which accounts for delay in opening up any big producers. California had the best mining back in the '49's. In those days all you had to do was separate the nuggets from the gravel. Back in the revolutionary war days, the colonists would holler "the British are Coming," and, then in the "Pizen Switch Days," Mason Valley residents would holler "the Indians are Coming," and now along Main street, the theme song is "Anaconda is' Coming." But don't forget that by March 15th the income tax man is coming, and lets get back to earth. Boy Scouts serving as city officials put in one 'of the best days of their lives.

The city officials devoted a great deal of time in familarizing the youngsters with their duties and for three hours the city ran a clock with emphasis on the police and fire department. The court took in $2.50 in fines for traffic violations with Police Judge Charles Newcombe leading the list of offenders. His honor parked his car and fanny too close to a fire plug. YERINGTON THEATRE Feb. 16-17 GREEN GRASS OF WYOMING (color) Berle Ives Lloyd Nolan Peggy Cummings News, Cartoon Feb.

18-19-20 MY BLUE HEAVEN 1. (color) Betty Grable, Dan Dailey News, Cartoon, Spt. February 21-22 GUADALCANAL DIARY Richard Conte News, Cartoon Feb. 23-24 TRAIL OF ROBIN HOOD (color) Roy Rogers, Penny Edwards News KILL THE UMPIRE Wm. Bendix, Una Merkel FUNERAL SERVICES SATURDAY FOR MRS.

F. O. STICKNEY- Mrs. F. O.

Stickney, lifelong resident of Nevada and a member of a pioneer Nevada family, died at the Carson-Tahoe da hospital in Carson City Wednesday following a brief illness. Mary Elizabeth Stickney was the eldest child of Daniel Clark Simpson and Elizabeth Hunter Simpson, pioneer residents of Smith Valley. She was born February 23, 1866, at the original Simpson homestead near Wellington. On June 9, 1891, she married Frank O. Stickney at the Simpson home in Wellington.

Mr. and Mrs. Stickney were Nevada and were actively identiprominent a residents of western fied with the development of Smith valley and valley. They resided in Mason valley for more than 30 years and more recently at their ranch home in Antelope valley. Upon Mr.

Stickney's retirement three years ago, they moved to Carson City to reside. Mrs. Stickney was active in the organization of several women's clubs and was a member of the Federated Women's Club of Nevada and the Yerington chapter, O.E.S. Mr. Stickney was identified with the banking and ranching industries, served several terms in the state legislature and also served on the State tax commission.

Mrs. Stickney, in addition to her husband, is survived by two brothers, George of Dixon and Daniel C. miSpson of Berkeley, several nieces and nephews. She was the sister' of the late Mrs. Clara B.

Harris and the late Frank W. Simpson, both of Reno. Funeral arrangements have been made by Ross-Burke Co. in Reno and services will be conducted at the Mortuary there by Naomi Chapter, O.E.S. at three o'clock Saturday afternoon.

WOODCRAFT ELECTS NEW OFFICERS; HEAR REPORTS Usona Circle No. 285, Neighbors of Woodcraft met Wednesday night and elected officers for the coming term. Guardian Neighbor Aloha Domenici presided. The following officers were elected: Rose Carlos, Guardian Neighbor Past Neighbor Aloha Domenici Advisor Beulah Jones Magician Gladys Domenici Banker Elizabeth Monahan Attendant. Lola Frade Inner Sentinel Ruth Galantuom Inner Sentinel Ruth Galantuomini Outer Sentinel Gertrude Dint Capt.

Guards Tess Barcellos Flag Bearer Flo Kingsley Musician Althea Carney Managers Alvina Freitas, Annie Keema, Ruby Regan Reporter Florence Tamagni S. Guardian Frances Farias Clerk Sadie Plummer Installing officer, Allan Freitas Refreshments were served by Althea Carney and her committee on table decorated with red and white streamers, red candles and with heart shaped cakes and ice cream. A $5.00 donation was voted to the Red Cross. Mrs. Freitas gave a report on her son Maurice.

Elsie Bayley, Grand Representative was a visitor and gave a report on hte automobile accident which caused the deaths of Minnie Hiner, Grand Manager of the Woodcraft home at Riverside and Irene Douney, field representative. Thirty-three. members were present. Leading Reno Quintet Plays Here Sunday Wells Cargo's fast moving basketball quintet of Reno will play the Friendly Center here Sunday night at the local gym. Wells Cargo is at present tied for Triple A league honors in Reno.

The Friendly Center has one of the outstanding teams in Western Nevada and the game should prove an exciting one. Admission will be 25c and 15c. HAZEL GARDELLA NEW HEAD OF CITY PLANNING BOARD Hazel Gardella heads the City of Yerington Planning board for the next six months. Joe Lommori will be vice president, and Charles Newcombe, Other members of the board are Don Askins, Louis Isola, Roy Roseberry, Vivian Cox and Philip DeLongchamps. Since taking two years ago, Mayor Barnum has carried on the policy of seeking assistance from planning board committees composed of local taxpayers.

This is the fourth group to be appointed. LIONS DEFEAT FALLON HERE LAST FRIDAY; HAWTHORNE TONITE Yerington High School spotted the Fallon Green Wave quintet nine points in the first four minutes of play here last Friday night and then came back to win 38 to 32. The game started with Fallon hitting a good per cent of their shorts and Yerington finding it hard to hit the hoop. Fallon held a 12 to 9 lead at the end of the first quarter but dropped behind early in the second to remain there the rest of the game. The Lions led 20-16 at half time.

It was a well deserved victory for the Lions as they played heads-up ball 1 all through the game. Defensively, they were outstanding, and held Fallon's sharpshooting Evans and Whalen to the lowest scores they have had in some time. Bob Benson was outstanding for Yerington in controlling both backboards and taking scoring honors for the evening with 12 points. The entire Lion squad played good ball and all helped in the scoring. Fallon was in third place in conference play.

Yerington will meet Hawhere Friday night. Hawthorne boasts a tough squad and has already chalked up one victory over the Lions. They have only three losses in conference play. The Lions will avenge their earlier loss to the Serpents 'and the game promises to' be nip-and-tuck all the way. Saturday night the Lions travel to Reno to play Reno high school.

Next Wednesday Yerington will play Stewart to make up the game postponed a week ago. Deputy Collector Will Assist Taxpayers A Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, from the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Nevada, will be stationed at the court house, at Yerington, March 5th and 6th. The deputy will assist taxpayers in the preparation of their 1950 income tax returns and 1951 estimate returns, as required by law. So. End Farm Bureau Will Meet Saturday The South End Farm Bureau will meet in regular session at the South End hall on Saturday, February 17th at 8 p.m.

A re-showing of the Cutler Laboratories' film showing ranches and stock in Mason valley will be a highlight in the evenings entertainment. Ladies will please bring cake or sandwiches. Everyone cordially invited to attend. TO ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL B.

E. Minister was rushed to St. Mary's hospital early Thursday morning suffering from a severe nasal hemorrhage. The hemorrhage started around two a.m. and at six he was taken to the Reno hospital' by his son Bolton.

The B. and B. gang back in Wabuska this week to make needed repairs on the section houses and station. PACKED COURTROOM HEARS REPORT ON WATER DEVICES general street at struck grocery apartment the cold Second Installment Of Taxes Now Due Notice is being given Lyon County taxpayers by County Clerk John Baker that the second installment of taxes are now due and will become quent on or before Monday, March 5, 1951, at five p.m. A penalty will be added after this date so taxpayers should come in now to avoid the extra charge.

LEGISLATIVE BILL WOULD KILL TAX RAISING METHOD C. O. Gelmstedt, secretary of the Walker River Irrigation District was in Carson City Tuesday, where he met with Lyon county legislators along with appointed representatives of other irirgation districts on legislative matters. Early in the week a bill was introduced which would cut out methods collecting ments and taxes on all irrigation systems without giving a substitute collection arrangement. A bill introduced by John E.

Robbins (Elko) in the senate on Tuesday, would "prohibit the state engineer from approving any application to 'change the use of, or transfer, water or water for use beyond the state's border." It was pointed out in discussion if this bill should pass and California should adopt a similar legislative act, it would have profound effect on the Antelope valley farming and ranching area, straddling the California Nevada line, along the Walker river. Robbin's bill was directed at an Idaho corporation with holdings in Elko county. Last Chance To Get Club Name on Signs All lodge, service clubs and organizations, who wish to have their name placed on the three signs soon to be erected at the three highways entering Yerington, must have copy in to Bill Tretheway this week end. Mr. Tretheway, chairman of the sign committee stated that he would send the various organizations copy to the sign maker by Monday and would need the 'information immedlately.

CRAIG DAMON AND TOM DENT INDUCTED AT FF. DOUGLAS Craig Damon of Yerington and Tom Dent of Smith valley, left this week for Fort 1 Douglas near Salt Lake City. The two men will enter the army. Craig is a graduate of the Yerington high school and Tom is a transfer from Oregon. Telephone your News to 561 Nearly 100 Water Users of the WRID system packed the court room last Friday night and listened to a report from their committee on regulation of headgates and locking measuring boxes which they had previously approached the U.

S. Water Commissioners asking that these devices, be: installed in Bridgeport meadows. B. E. Minister, acting as chairman for the committee, along with Jack Ross, Carson City, attorney for the Water Users' association, gave reports of a meeting previously held with Bridgeport water users.

Minister explained the Bridgeport Water Users' situation and said they had asked that they have this coming summer to make surveys and measure water which would lead to a more sound program of installing the needed measuring devices and gates. Bridgeport water users have already hired Walter Reed, Virginia City engineer to work out their problem. Mr. Reed gave a picture of the Bridgeport problem but asserted he was of the opinion that after a study this spring and summer that a working agreement could be submitted to the benefit of all. The controversy first started after Mason.

valley water users had installed measuring devices and under court. order for same to be installed all over the district, the Bridgeport users had not as yet conformed to the order. Minister explained that the Water Users' Association had no legal authority to grant a time extension as this was the duty of the Water Commissioners, however after a vote of the group in attendance, it was decided to withhold demands that the Bridgeport water users be made to install devices immed-: iatley. March of Dimes Fund Campaign Over $700; Totfals Incomplete March of Dimes Funds received to date in Lyon county are. nearing the $700 mark accord-: ing to Galen Hopkins, Fund Drive chairman.

Funds have not been receivfrom Smith valley and some' additional monies will come in over the $700 mark accordboost the county campaign total to nearly $800. Received to date: Yerington Theatre $129.00 Yerington schools 92.00 Donations in response to mailing cards 339.41 Coin containers in Yerington 78.50 Fernley donations 58.30 Hopkins said several organizations that are in the habit of making donations have not yet responded to this year's drive. All treasurer's of organizations, which have voted funds are requested to mail checks as soon as possible. Special Sermons By Guests Priests At Holy Family Church Sunday, February 18th, the "Forty Hours" Devotions will begin in the local Catholic church. From the opening mass that morning until the closing ceremony after Tuesday morning's mass there will be Exposition and Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament.

High Mass on Monday and Tuesday will begin at 7:30 a.m. The sermon Sunday evening will be delivered by the Very Reverend Dr. George Eagleton, J.C.D., who is Chancellor of the Diocese of Reno. Father Francis S. Mikula, pastor of St.

Patrick's church in Fallon, is scheduled to preach at the Monday evening devotions. All members of the Parish take their time of Adoration, an hour if possible, during all the hours of Exposition..