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Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1939

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The People s Government by David L Foutz

The Democratic State Central Committee reorganizes with Paul Peek as chair and Harry See as personnel head. Budget battles spark accusations between Governor and Chamber of Commerce as state workers face uncertain jobs amid cuts and policy clashes. An inquiry into the State Chamber and related figures shapes ongoing political tension.

Democratic State Central Committee John Gee Clark Prison State Central Committee Paul Peek Assembly Olean State Chamber of Commerce Aten Civil Service Ieee

Hopland to Dedicate New Grammar School Building

Hopland will dedicate its new grammar school on Saturday April 22 at 2 30 pm. The ceremony precedes public inspection of the building with both high and grammar school bands performing. A card party and dance will follow at 8 pm with Sketly’s Swing Band providing music.

Hopland Hopland Grammar School Bo Tie Haan Mar School New Grammar School Hopland High School Sketly

Eversole Wins First Play in Palace Hotel Trophy Golf

In the Palace Hotel Trophy event E. A. Eversole defeated Wm. Mellis 4 and 3 in the morning pairing. Officials expect tough matches over the weekend as eliminations continue and efforts aim to keep the tournament on schedule.

Eversole E. A. Eversole Wm. Mellis

Frey Child Christened at Presbyterian Church

Malcolm Philip Frey, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Frey, was christened Sunday at the Presbyterian church by Rev Mehard A Van der Lus. The event honored the young child with a formal church ceremony and the Frey family celebrated afterward.

Malcolm Philip Frey Harvey Frey de. Mehard A. van der Lus

Public hearing on National Forest in Mendocino County

A county wide meeting is called by the Board of Supervisors May V at 10 a.m. in the supervisors room of the County House to discuss establishing no National Forest in Mendocino County. The proposal to preserve redwoods and designate vast timber areas could alter county development, tourism, and farming, with officials noting potential benefits to local revenue and home sites.

Board of Supervisors Cooutt House Mendocino ULB Forestry Department Hendy Cirove Montgomery

Grand Master to Complete Term in Ukiah Meeting

Jannie Jo Hardie Grand Master 10. O. F. State of California will finalize term at a May 2 meeting in Ukiah Odd Fellows hall at 8:30 PM. Public and Judgemen invited. Hardie to inaugurate a new Rebekah lodge in Laytonville May 1. attendance expected from county Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

Jannie Jo Hardie of California Ukiaha Agiot di Mn Louis Hardie Pacine Telephone & Telegraph Company Ukiah Bles Odd Fellows Hall Hardie Rebekah Lodge Laytonville Odd Fellows and Rebekaha

County Winner To Compete in Region Contest

Lorraine Hurley of Ukiah Union High School won the Mendocino county title in the California Crusaders fourth annual public speaking contest and will represent the county at the North Coast counties regional championship at Santa Rosa High School on Friday April 21 at two o clock. Eight county winners will speak on subjects dealing with Americanism and the regional winner will receive a gold trophy and advance to the final in San Francisco at the Veterans War Memorial building on April 27. The contest is open to the public.

Lorraine Hurley Ukiah Union High School Mendovio California Crusaders Santa Rosa High School Veterans’ War Memorial San Francisco

Stork Lights on Low Gap Road

Dorothy Lee Hollenbach born in the back seat of a car on Low Gap Road. Parents George and Mrs Hollenbach of Comptche started for Ukiah at 6 16 a m last Friday and Dorothy arrived at 6 05 a m. She travels to Ukiah with her mother where they are now in good condition at the hospital. Dorothy weighed seven pounds at birth and is the first child in a family of four, delighting her mother despite the unusual birth circumstances.

Dorothy Lee Hollenbach Dorothy George Hollenbach Comptche Ukiah

Brotherhood Reorganized By Indians at Pinoleville

Eighteen unratified treaties and historic land losses spurred over 100 Indians from Lake and Mendocino counties to reorganize the ancient Brotherhood at Pinoleville Monday night. The group backs Congress action on treaty compensation and elects Andrew Jackson of Pinoleville as president with Daren Secatt Ukiah secretary Ace Thur Knight Hopland treasurer Arthur Trippa Upper Lake vice president. An Eureka branch officer team from the Indian Rights Association of California attended.

Indiana California Pinoleville Lake and Mendocino Brotherhood Congress Senate of United States Andrew Jackson Dareno Secatt Ukiah Acethur Knight Hopland Arthur Trippa Upper Lake The Indian Rights Association of California Eureka

Local Group Guests at CCC Sebastopol Camp Site Visit

Local group including Dro and Mrs Logan Carter with Mia Virginia Baker Htvabuck Miss Lou Hedrick and Miss Alice Cox traveled to Sebastopol CCC camp near Yuba City for a Sunday outing. The luncheon was hosted by Lieutenant Killenbeck camp commanding officer before a tour of inspection.

Dro

Directors of Empire Meet in Conference in Napa Valley

Directors of the Redwood Empire association will meet at St. Gothard's Inn in St. Helena on Friday noon April 21. Local officials civic leaders farm service and other groups are invited to attend a discussion on state and federal highway projects and legislative issues affecting the Redwood Empire counties. Attendees may enjoy Napa county vineyards orchards and wildflowers in bloom.

Napa County Redwood Empire Association St. Gothard’s Inn St. Helena Farm Service Redwood Empire

Wellman Family Visiting Kin Amid Illness in Sonoma County

Mr and Mrs Sam E Wellman from Burney Shasta county visit brother Melville Wellman family for the weekend. Mrs Wellman travels to see cousin Max Haskett of Willits who lies critically ill in Santa Rosa. The Wellmans, once Ukiah residents, remain well known here.

Sam E. Wellman Burney Shasta County Mr. Wellman Melville Wellman

Beer Cans and Bottles Block Highway After Crash

A truck overturned on Burke hill near Ukiah causing a spill of beer cans and bottles, blocking Highway 3 for three hours after an 5 p m crash. Driver Michael Ryan of San Francisco escaped with minor hand cuts and was treated at Ukiah General. Load belonged to Riesech Transfer of San Francisco and was guarded after being moved to the roadside.

Burke's Hilt Apade Washington Burke Hill Michael Ryan San Francisco J. J. Kirwin Ukiah General Hospital Rieseh Transfer Company

Roth Speaks On Labor Problems at Uldah Forum

Almon E. Roth president of San Francisco's Employers' Council addressed the audience at Uldah High School on "The Human Element in Labor." He praised public pressure, said agitators are losing influence, and urged honest agreements to end strikes. He noted union faction fighting as the main trouble and cited San Francisco's experience ahead of many regions.

Uldah High School Almon E. Roth San Francisco Employers’ Council Roth Andeas Hoth San Fitnesses Bay Hoover Dam

Edsall Rites Held in Ukiah for John C Edsall

Funeral services for John Clark Edsall aged 68 who died of heart disease in Boonville were held Monday at 2 30 PM from Everdale Mortuary with Rev Hazelton of Boonville officiating. Abell Lodge 146 F A M led graveside rites, interment in Ukiah cemetery. Edsall lessee of the Shamrock Inn, born in Michigan, resided in Boonville five years and in the state ten. Survived by wife Clara and son John Clark Edsall Jr.

John Clark Edsall Pasaal Boonville Everdale Mortuary Hazelton Abell Lodge No. 146 Ukiah Edsall Shamrock Inn Michigan Clara John Clark Edsall, Jr

Local Contractor Has Leg Amputated

E. C. Baker, a well known local contractor, had his left leg amputated above the knee at Peralta Hospital in Oakland Thursday morning. He has been moved to his son's home at 5261 Manila Avenue in Oakland and his condition is as good as can be expected under the circumstances. Baker had been a patient at the hospital for many weeks.

E. C. Baker Peralta Hospital Oakland Baker Manila Avenue

Eversole Named Director of Ukiah Pool

Stuart Eversole was named director of the Ukiah municipal swimming pool by the city trustees in regular session. The pool opens for the season May 1. Eversole previously served as pool director that season. Salary for the year has not yet been determined.

Stuart Eversole Ukiah Eversole

Twenty Tin Lizzies Enter Derby Sunday at Willits

The Willits Volunteer Firemen sponsor the 100 mile Tin Lizzie Derby on Sunday April 23 at the Willits rodeo grounds. With 20 cars entered the event promises the largest attendance yet eclipsing Ukiah and Santa Rosa crowds. Drivers will race after a Saturday street parade showcasing the cars before the main event.

Willits Rodeo Grounds Rodeo Grounds Willits Ukiaha Santa Rosa

Thieves Enter Ical Garage on Church Street

Thieves stole about 500 worth of electric drills and tools from Mustard's garage on Church Street east of State. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window. theft discovered Tuesday morning. Items belonging to L E Mustard and hand tools of mechanic John Stoltz were seized.

Mustard Church Street State L. E. Mustard Jom Stoltz

Sportsmen reconsider abalone sale ban stance

Associated Sportsmen of Fort Hope rescind support for selling abalone from the county shoreline and declare opposition to the move. They note abalones from other districts are shipped for use in restaurants, preserving local shoreline for sportsmen. Coast sportsmen believe current law provides the best protection.

Associated Sportsmen Fort Hope

Money Raised for Laytonville P T A Mothersingers

Laytonville residents attended a Friday card party April 14 at the grammar school hosted by Mrs O H McNeil music chair of the P T A. Funds will buy music for the Mothersingers to continue their work. Prize winners were Mrs Charles Talkington Elsie Rathjong C M Frost and J H Neblett. Dainty refreshments were served after the event prepared by the mothers chorus.

Laytonville O. H. McNeil Laytonville P. T. A Charles Talkington Elsie Rathjong C. M. Frost J. H. Neblett Mothers’ Chorus

Chas. Smith Leases Crittenden Ranch

Charles T. Smith, former Fountain ranch resident near Hopland, has leased the Crittenden ranch on Fellz creek and will take possession soon. He has lived in Long Beach since leaving Mendocino county, and friends welcome his return to Hopland to make it his home.

Hopland Charles T. Smith Fountain Ranch Crittenden Ranch Fellz Creek Charles Long Beach Mendocino County

Burkees Visit Ukiah. Burke Serves Jury Duty

Mr and Mrs J C Burke of Boonville were in Ukiah Monday Burke was called on jury duty and attended the tax committees meeting of the Farm Bureau Monday afternoon.

J. C. Burke Boonville Ukiah Burke Farm Bureau

Indian Asks Release from Dog License

Cruz f Billy of Hopland appeared before the board of supervisors at a special session and urged that Indians be allowed to own dogs without licenses, arguing fed control and rancheria status place them outside state and county jurisdiction. The board proposed a compromise and postponed the matter to the next meeting, possibly tagging Indian dogs free of charge.

Cruz F. Billy Hopland Board of Supervisore Indiana

Bishop Porter Makes Annual Visit to Holy Trinity

Bishop Noel Porter of Sacramento conducted a service and confirmation at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church during his annual visit to Mendocino Lake. He was later hosted by St John’s Church in Lakeport, where Rev BE Benson and his wife greeted him before accompanying him to Ukiah.

Noel Porter Sacramento Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Orly Porter St. John's Church Lakeport BE. H Benson Ukiah

V E W Auxiliary Card Party Planned at Veterans Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary to V F W No 19 sponsors a card party Friday April 21 at 8 pm in Veterans Memorial hall. Games include bridge whist pedro and 500 plus Chinese checkers. A supper will be served and prizes awarded for high scores. The auxiliary quilt on display at Enright's will be raffled that evening. Reservations with Mrs John P Mason or Mrs L L Whitmore.

Ladies Veterans’ Memorial Hall Enright’'s John P. Mason L. L. Whitmore

Frank Taft Home Under Construction

One of the fine new homes in the western town residence district will soon be occupied by Attorney and Mrs. Frank W. Taft. A six room modern bungalow with full improvements is being built on Jones Street near Spring and should be ready in about three months. R. J. Pearl is the architect and A. Cloas the contractor.

Atorney Frank W. Taft Jones Street Spring R. J. Pearl Tafta A. Cloas

Forty two applicants for citizenship examined in county court

Thirty four applicants for citizenship will be examined in the Superior court on May 4. The list includes Giovanni Romero Fort Bragg Italy Frederick Allen Holmes Fort Bragg Finland Charles Henry Fletcher Ukiah England Detina Barilani Fort Bragg United States Domenico Comalli Covelo Italy Antonio Guerreiro De Brito Fort Bragg Portugal Maria Bravar Quadrio Willits Katherine Louise Kyle Ukiah John Martins Alagoinha John Renda Fort Bragg Portugal Giuliano Bonini Ukiah Italy Mrs Caroline Harvey Battison Wichita England Mrs Hilma Kristina Sjolund Elk Finland Sam Erickson Ukiah Sweden Luigi Bonini Ukiah Italy Umberto Mazzucchi Fort Bragg Italy Celestino Piffero Redwood Valley Italy Mrs Mary Felix Covelo Poland Otto Pakarinen Fort Bragg Finland Manuel Anca Joao Manuel Anes Costa Fort Bragg Mrs Johanna Lydia Markkula Fort Bragg Finland Emanuel Maikkula Fort Bragg Finland Pietro Innocenti Fort Bragg Pietro Ancellotti Ukiah Italy Domingo Scarioni Manchester Pietro Salatens Boonville Italy Mia Edna Livingstone Willits Mrs Aileen Gomes Mendocino Portugal Rosie Inabell Lenhares Mendocino Portugal Mrs Marion Valador Mendocino Portugal Mrs Joanna Silvia Mendocino Portugal Erminio Pozzobon Fort Bragg Joseph Pacheco Deniz Cegredo Joseph Cegredo Fort Bragg Portugal Giacomo Glibell Fort Bragg Italy Claudina Pinoli Philo Italy

United States Giovanni Romero Fort Bragg Italy Frederick Allen Holmes Fort Bragge Finland Charles Henry Fletcher Ukiah England Detina Barilani Domenico Comalli Covelo Antonio Guerreiro de Brito Portugal Maria Bravar Quadrio Willita Katherine Louise Kyle John Martins Alagoinha John Renda Giuliano Bonini Mre Caroline Harvey Battison Wichita Hilma Kristina Sjolund Elk Sam Erickson Sweden Luigi Bonini Umberto Mazzucchi Fort Bragg Haly Celestino Piffero Redwood Valley Mary Felix Poland Otto Pakarinen Manuel Anca Joao Manuel Anes Costa Johanna Lydia Markkula Fort Brags Emanuel Maikkula Pietro Innocenti Pietro Ancellott Domingo Scarioni Manchester Pietro Salatens Boonville Mia Edna Livingstone Wallits England Aileen Gomes Mendocino Bre Rosie Inabell Lenhares Marion Valador Joanna Silvia Erminio Pozzobon Joseph Pacheco Deniz Cegredo Joseph Cegredo Giacomo Glibell Claudina Pinoli Philo

Charge on Hand Set Telephone to Be Eliminated

The 10 cent monthly hand set telephone charge will be removed on bills after July 1 across Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. and California Telephone Co. Savings to users are projected at 250000 dollars annually with 450000 dollars more to invest in equipment. California Railroad Commission President Ray C. Wakefield praises the action as fair to companies and users. Some customers with recent installations will pay the 10 cent fee until July 1.

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co California Telephone Co Canfornia Ray C. Wakefield California Railroad Commission

Palace Hotel Trophy Flights Begin On Municipal Links

The Palace Hotel Trophy golf event opens Monday across two flights with two rounds required by Sunday April 23. Championship results list A Moulton 94 defeating E Banker, G Walden 87 over P Mathews 89, and several matchups including J Woodruff 82 vs H Zimmerson 04 and J Clarke 86 vs C Shimmin 90. Second flight matchups include B Cober 95 over E Bruce 110 and R Toll er 100 over R Ingels 101.

A. Moulton E. Banker G. Walden P. Mathews R. Clark V. Vieira O. Snyder E. Schamber J. Woodruff H. Zimmoerman FE. Davis J. Brazier L. Wildberger E. Cox J. Clarke C. Shimmin B. Cober E. Bruce R. Toller R. Ingels M. Gilmore C. Williams

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the People's Government David L. Foutz Fred Stewart Wea Art Samiah Cheon Arthur PE Simith Stewart Hetty Padget Bs Divweil Pierce Stew Senate Obs Fenfluerton Legistie Hopland School National Forest Louis J. Hardie Home Lodge Low Gap CCC Sebastopol Directors of Empire Commission In Hotel van Ical Garage P.T. A. Mothersingers Chas. Smith V. Hy India Bishop Porter Mendo - Lake V.E. W. Auxiliary Plans Card Party Frank Taft D. C. Smith Nettie Pearl Taylor Garberville Redwood Highway Palace Hotel Eeeep F. Scholl, Jr C. Fulkerson M. King E. Eversole W. Mellis F. Branson A. Harrid T. Cooper A. Andrews O. J. Snyder Mendocino Motor Nash Fat North Lakeport Upper Lake Road Hagana Realty Co Calif Redwood Journal Joseph Burns Yorkville C. F. Hendrick Walnut Creek L. L. Silver Old Hanley Ford Place Vulcan Earl J. Wells Spring St Emery’'S Furst & Thom Sitip
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