Not a Just Edict Criticism of WPA relief limits
Criticism grows over a national WPA rule that bars able bodied unemployed from projects if not on relief between May 1 and October 21. Communities seek waivers to ease local hardship, arguing many counties have WPA jobs ready for those who found private work unavailable. In Sonoma County the board of supervisors urged rescission to allow non relief workers to enroll.
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WPA
Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors
Citizenship Class of Thirteen Here For Final Papers
A group of thirteen applicants will appear for final citizenship papers today in Superior Judge W. I. Held s court. The class includes residents from Fort Bragg Ukiah Calpella Hopland Willits Red Wood Valley Navarro and other areas, with witnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Court of Superior
W. 1D. L. Held
Coast
Ukiah
Calpella
Willits
Hopland
Redwood Valley
Davino Menuneel
Fort Bragg
Leopold Amesi
Johannes G. H. Jung
Umberto Marganti
Rice Alice Gherlone
Thyra Marie Johnson
Fort Brage
Nils Herman Holm
Pietro Massarelli
Antonietta Filosi
Fort Brags
Stewart Robertson
Mary Kirkland Robertson
Daniele Zanella
Giuseppa Modenese
Navarro
Biggar Highway Land-Right Proceedings Authorized
District Attorney Lilburn Gibson authorized by the supervisors to file proceedings against land owners to obtain right of way across their lands for the Longvale-Dos Rios highway project known as the Biggar highway.
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Lilburn Gibson
Longvale-Dos Rios
Biggar Highway
Foutch Baby Born At Ukiah General Hospital
A seven pound three ounce son was born last Wednesday evening at Ukiah General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Foutch. Dr J J Kiewin served as attending physician.
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Ukiah General Hospital
Kenneth Foutch
J.J. Kiewin
Emergency Operation In Willits For Mrs Gray
Mrs W A Gray of Covelo underwent emergency operation for acute appendicitis. She is in Howard hospital Willits recovering satisfactorily after the procedure performed last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gray
Covelo
Howard Hospital
Willits
Sneak Thieves Hit Nine Ukiah Garages In Bust
In the early hours thieves raided nine private garages in Ukiah stealing gasoline, blankets, robes and auto accessories. A watchdog aided by barking interrupted the Neuhaus garage raid, scattering the thieves. Losses included a leather coat, watch and rearview mirror, overcoat, robe, gas, flashlights, gloves and overalls across several addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Sheriff's Office
Ernie Neuhaus
Neuhaus
Walter Higgins
R. T. Harville
West Church Street
B. A. Cober
Louis Folsom
West Church
Dr. Abbott
Nels McClure
W. B. Cannon
Stephenson Street
Dr. van Allen
Mrs Ida Doan to Have Graveside Service in Ukiah
The body of Mrs Ida Doan widow of Louis T. L. Doan will be buried in Ukiah with graveside services at 2 30 p m Friday. The service is under Kingsley chapter Order of Eastern Star of which she was a member during her years in Ukiah. Mrs Doan died last Monday at her home in Tonopah Nevada. Surviving relatives are asked to visit Eversole Mortuary before the service.
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Ida Doan
Louis TL. Doan
Ukiah
Emery
Kenneth
Eversole Mortuary
Christmas Football Sponsored by 2030s Club in Ukiah
Land of the Vevadia Motor Sales company recounted newspaper production methods at the Twenty-Thirty club meeting. About 20 children will attend the first annual Christmas party December 23 at the Palace hotel. Delegates were chosen for the district council meeting December 15. The club sponsors a charity football game in Ukiah on December 22.
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Vevadia Motor Sales Company
Palace Hotel
Ukiah
Presbyterian Sermon on Christmas Tree History
Dr. Lynn T. White will preach the morning sermon at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday on The History and Meaning of the Christmas Tree. Sunday school convenes at 9:45 and the adult Bible class at 10 o'clock.
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Lynn T. White
Presbyterian Church
League Basketball Scores Reported by Rec League
The Recreational League Monday games saw Twenty-Thirty 27 over Calpella 33, Rotary 15 and Native Sons 23. Mr. and Mrs. J P Summers of the Ukiah Auto Court returned from a weeklong trip to Santa Cruz Merced and Sacramento.
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Basketeers
Calpella
Rotary
Native Sons
J. P. Summers
Ukiah Auto Court
Santa Cruz
Merced
Sacramento
Senior Class Play Laugh Clown Tonight at H.S. Auditorium
The H S senior class presents Laugh Clown a three act comedy by C L Eddy at the high school auditorium tonight directed by Audrey Hollenbeck. Mortys sells advance tickets and expects large attendance. Cast and scenes listed as part of the program.
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C. L. Eddy
Audrey Hollenbeck
Synopsis of Acts stage directions and personnel in Ukiah HS production
A compact synopsis listing acts and scenes for a theater piece set in the Hurley living room and a vacant room above a garage with timing cues. It credits the Ukiah High School Band under Otto Reichardt and records stage crew, posters, ushers, furnishings, and makeup staff in a period staging note.
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The
Hurleys
H. Lane
Ukiah High School
Otto H. Reichardt
Clarence Branscomb
Harold Dunn
Ferdinand Fernback
Ted Huddloff
Ardis Vassar
Clara Denham
Rae Breton
Cecille McClendon
Leonie Casabonne
Trene Remstedt
Betty Morgan
Fartine Abbott
Fern Tull
Furnipure
Cleland
Isabelle Ashton
June Lentz
Pioneers of Willits honored at 2nd 10 year banquet
H B Muir hosted a large Willits dinner at Hotel Van for 86 guests including 31 1868 pioneers or descendants. The event welcomed old-timers with letters of regret, featured a long table turkey banquet, and group photos at the entrance. Mr Muir recalled past ties and vowed to host again in 1945 if able.
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H. B. Muir
Pioneers of
Willits
Swillits
Van
Muir
Mr. Muir
Commercial Street
Hotel van
Lambert & Simonson
C. A. Irvine
Irvine
Gordon Baechler
M. W. Baker
Mary Blosser
Sarah Clark
Emos Clark
Margaret Endicott
Theodore Fulwider
P. L. Hall
M. M. James
Martha Jones
George Mast
H. B
Austin Muir
M. A. Simonson
Sarah Tuck
George Upp
Robert
Mary Wright
A. A. Walker
L. R. Allen
Healdsburg
Will Fulwider
Garberville
Clara Miller
Berkeley
Jim Muir
Richmond
Ida Smith
Paso Robles
William Snell
San Anselmo
Frank Shimmin
Los Altos
Robert Young
Oscar
Will Broaddus
Ukiah
Daly Edwards
Hopland
Frances Hiltigis Visits Sonoma County Household
Frances Hiltigis stayed at the home of Mrs. Lulu Howell with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chet Hill. The visit connected with the Hall Myron street district in Sonoma County and was hosted by Mrs. Margaret Johnson.
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Frances Hiltigis
Lulu Howell
Chet Hill
Margaret Johnson
Hall Myron Street
Sonoma County
Kelly Capitulates 4 Lane Approach Assigned at Bridge
Public Works Director Farl Lee Kelly said the Waldoor main northern approach to the Golden Gate Bridge will be built as a four lane highway with wide shoulders, re drawing plans and pursuing required rights of way. If a 1.7 million federal grant fails to materialize, the state will fund from gas tax surplus. Strong opposition from intermeded groups and A R O'Brien helped drive the reversal.
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Farl Lee Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
Kelly
Aar
A. R. O'Brien
Ukiah
State Highway Commission
Hearing Set for School District Merger in Willits Area
The county board of supervisors, on J W Taylor's recommendation, designates Tuesday January 14 at 3 p m for a hearing on merging Lone Valley Farley and Wheelbarrow elementary districts with Willits Union Elementary School district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Lone Valley
Farley
Wheelbarrow
Willits Union
Precipitation totals reach 640 inches this season
Rainfall since last report totals 1.20 inches, lifting the season’s total to 640 inches. Records show that by this date last year the total stood at 10.29 inches, kept by E. W. Hyden at his Park Boulevard residence.
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E. W. Hyden
Lawrence Rodgers Injured Playing Basketball at High School
Lawrence Rodgers is under Dr. L K Van Allen care for injuries suffered last Monday night during a basketball game at the high school gym. The cartilage in his right knee was torn causing a painful injury.
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Lawrence Rodgers
L. K. van Allen
Gentlemen's Night Christmas Party Planned at Club
The Saturday Afternoon club will host its annual Christmas party tomorrow evening with old fashioned dances as a main attraction.
Masons to Dance for Third Time Saturday Night
The local Masonic lodge hosts the third dance of a popular series on Saturday evening December 21 in the Masonic temple. All Masons and friends are welcome to attend.
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Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Ideal Ukiah federal building site chosen for Standley area
Dispatch Democrats note Washington has not confirmed the site but reports indicate the Stout property between Oak and Pine facing Standley Street is favored for the new Ukiah federal building. Purchases include moving the Stout residence and Dr J J Kirwin offices to Percy Handy property at Standley and Pine. Government paid 67 dollars for 148 foot Standley frontage and 225 foot depth. relocation of Joseph property on Standley to Smith and Pine corner planned. work start date uncertain.
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Washington
Dispatch-Democrat
Preas
News Dispatch
Stout
Oak and
Pine
Standley Street
J.J. Kirwin
Percy Handy
Standley and
Joseph
Stantley Street
Smith and Pine
Independent Home-Owned Stores Boost Christmas Trade
Local Home-Owned Merchants Association promotes buy local with ads on pages four and five of the Dispatch Democrat. The campaign urges shoppers to visit hometown shops for better service and prices, highlighting cooperation and community support during the holiday season.
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Biome
Wal
Ukiah
The
Holidas Spar Ds One
Thas Wii
Resolution to raise county labor wages fails at vote
A resolution introduced by Supervisor Perkins to raise common labor wages from 3 to 4 dollars per day was lost on roll call before the county board. Perkins and Gordon supported the motion.
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Perkins
Gordon
Sierck undergoes appendectomy at Ukiah General Hospital
Theodore Sierck son of Mrs Louise Sierck of Hopland was operated on for acute appendicitis Wednesday afternoon by Dr L K Van Allen and is recovering well at Ukiah General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Sierck
Louise Sierck
Hopland
Ukiah General Hospital
L. K. van Allen
Children's Party by Kingsley Chapter OES
The Kingsley Chapter Order of Eastern Star will host its annual party for children of members. George Mann operates the event with doors opening at 7 o'clock in the evening and invites all member children to attend as guests.
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Kingsley
Order of Eastern Star
George Mann
Order
Thorne Transferred to Manage Two City Theaters
Glenn Thorne is transferred from the State theater to Marysville to serve as reef operator at the National and Liberty theaters owned and operated by George Mann. He leaves today.
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Glenn Thorne
State Theater
Marysville
National
Liberty
George Mann
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