Crusaders Challenge Townsend to Public Debate in California
The California Crusaders, a nonpartisan group opposing the Townsend Plan, challenge Dr. Townsend to a public debate. They are in Los Angeles awaiting his reply, with Samuel J. Hume named to debate if arrangements are made.
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California Crusaders
Townsend
Dr. Townsend
Los Angeles
Crusaders
California
San Francisco
Henry A. Chase
The
Research and Intelligence Council
Californian Crusaders
Samuel J. Hume
Cloverdale Board to Rebid High School Construction
The Cloverdale board of trustees will prepare specifications and seek new bids for the high school building after initial bids were insufficient. WPA officials are expected to issue instructions before the rebid process begins.
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WPA
Cloverdale High School Board of Trustees
Burglars Loot Tadlock Home In Weekend Raid
Investigators say two men used inside information to rob Orval Tadlock and wife at 700 West Clay Street between 7 p.m. and midnight last Saturday. They stole Mrs Tadlock’s jewelry and the county supervisor’s belongings, plus the Tadlock car later found abandoned. Tracks in frost indicate a 10 p.m. get away. a planted car card may have misled observers. Authorities broadcast a description of the vehicle and missing items and are pursuing all angles.
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Orval Tadlock
West
Clay Street
Hopland
Rawles
Highway Patrol
William
Rabies Germ Causes Disease Only Through Bite
A Los Angeles Times writer explains rabies is caused solely by a specific germ and transmitted only by the bite of an afflicted animal. The animal must be mad at the time of biting for transmission, with infection possible through broken skin or open cuts.
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Los Angeles ‘Times
Khiva Rugs and the Octagon Design History
Khiva rugs originate from the Soviet republic of Khiva in Asiatic Russia and are now a symbol found in America too. Travelers brought back these rugs, naming the city Khiva. Though bordered by China and Tibet, East Asian influence remains strong, with the octuson pattern’s origins tied to this region and evolving from animal deities to a light and shade motif.
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Soviet Republic
Russia
Khiva
America
China
Tibet
Measuring Golf Hole Length by Straight Line to Green
The standard method measures air line distance from the back tee to the center of the green, crossing natural depressions rather than following the ground. On a dog leg, place a peg at the angle point in the fairway and measure from the back tee to the angle point and then to the green.
Colors distinguish cormorant species on islands cliffs and lakes
The article notes cormorants differ by gular pouch color and faint white feather patterns during breeding. Some breed on islands, others on cliffs or inland lakes. Like loons they dive, but cormorants tilt their bills upward, giving a wild look contrasting with loons.
Hit and Run Driver Awaits Indictment in Coast Accident
Charles Allen of Fort Bragg was jailed after a preliminary hearing on a hit and run charge for injuring Mrs. Wiliam Schwartz in Fort Bragg. He allegedly fled the scene, admitted hitting her, and was found with a car later identified as Chester Mack’s. Allen surrendered after returning to town, stating he feared stopping and that liquor influenced him. The case includes no license and reports of drinking two pints in hours before the incident.
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Charles Allen
Fort Bragg
W. W. Ware
Wiliam Schwartz
Allen
Randolph
Laurel Street
Stevenson Motor Company
Chester Mack
Noyo
Schwartz
Fort Bragg Man Set for January Auto Theft Trial
Mervin Golden of Fort Bragg faces a January 8 trial for allegedly taking Leo Squires's car on October 21 without permission. A jury will hear the case as the evidence is presented in court.
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Mervin Golden
Fort Bragg
Leo Squires
Leo
Chimney Burns Out At Herman Fitch Residence
Fire responders were called to Herman Fitch’s North School Street home yesterday afternoon to let the chimney burn out. Mrs. E. H. Benson plans to visit relatives in the southern part of the state later this week.
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Herman Fitch
North School Street
E. H. Benson
Grape Harvest Festivals In German Wine Regions
In Germany the Weinlese marks the grape harvest with carnival like labor and communal festivity. Daytime vineyard work fills baskets while evenings bring village gatherings, spired churches, and orderly, serene streets. Rhine Moselle and Saar towns come alive with renewed energy.
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Germany
Weinlese
Rhine
Moselle
Saar
Descriptive Notes on Heron Species and Features
The passage describes the great blue heron as bluish gray and tall, compares it to the American egret, and notes a short hump-shouldered black crowned night heron with gray black and white plumage. It mentions that herons are mistaken for cranes and contrasts neck postures. It also mentions an Anthony green heron.
Slugs Made on California Coast in Early 1850s
Slugs produced by private companies and a federal assay office circulated as money in California during the 1850s. They bore the name of the assay office or private firm and showed weight and value. Slugs came in square, rectangular, or round shapes and functioned as currency in the frontier state.
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California
Registration Open First of New Year
County Clerk Harry M. Burke will deploy 60 plus deputies across Mendocino County to register voters starting January 1 or as soon as supplies arrive. State law requires full voter registration. March 26 is the last day to register for the presidential primaries. Old registrations are void. all voters must re register to participate.
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Harry M. Burke
Dispatch-Democrat
Mendocino County
Twenty Ventermen Drawn For Deadly Weapon Assault Case
Twenty ventermen were drawn to supplement the 14 remaining for the jury in the Peter Reeves case. Reeves, colored, goes to trial January 6 on charges of assault with a deadly weapon after breaking up an Indian camp and threatening Evelyn Joaquin with a drawn razor near Calpella on November 1. Names of veniremen include Charles Allen, Maude Biggs, Forest Cureton, Otto Scott, Lottie Lambert, George Schoenahl, and others from Wilits, Ukiah, Cloverdale, Fort Bragg, Hopland, and surrounding areas.
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Peter Reeves
Reeves
Calpella
Evelyn Joaquin
Charles Allen
Philip, Quadrio
Maude Biggs
Robert Allison
Forest Cureton
Willits
Otto Scott
Maude Pemberton
Fort Bragg
Thomas Wilbourn
Reta York
Edward Ball
Ukiah
Lottie Lambert
George Schoenahl
Cloverdale
George Dutton
Cyril Goudge
Redwood Valley
Minnie Cremonni
Manchester
Charles Younce
Hopland
Judge Wiliams
Philo
Harry James
Harris
Bertha Boyd
Navarro
Herbert Holquist
Caspar
Federated Methodist Women Elect New Officers
Federated Methodist Women selected Mrs. B. G. Wills as president and Mrs. W. D. L. Held as vice president. Other officers include Mrs. John Allen recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Kauffman corresponding secretary, and treasurers Mrs. E. M. Ford and Mrs. Neil Anker. Department superintendents cover children’s work, young people, social service, mission study, Bible study, literature and publicity, local work, plus an agent for missionary paper Vera Rafferty.
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Federated Methodist Women
B. G. Wills
W. D. L. Held
John Allen
Mary Kauffman
F. Speer
E. M. Ford
South
Neil Anker
St. John
H. O. Cleland
Grace Toles
J. L. Charlton
E. F. DeMotte
Ray Rollin Wilson
Sarah Frances Ryder
Frank Toles
Vera Rafferty
Comptche Couple Wed in Ukiah Ceremony
Angus Rossi and Marjorie Fhil of Comptche were married by Rev. Elbert Holland last Monday at the Holland residence in Ukiah.
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Angus Rossi
Marjorie Fhilbrick
Compeche
Elbert Holland
Holland
Ukiah
Fists and Bottle Battle Dims Christmas Night
A Tal mage Christmas gathering devolved into a melee injuring about six people. Principal participants were Charles Banker from Hollywood and John Moran of San Francisco, a middleweight pugilist. Moran allegedly instigated the fight and Banker's wine bottle strike allegedly felled Moran, who sought sheriff help and a warrant for Banker. The hearing Thursday afternoon resulted in dismissal at the complainant's request.
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Talmage
Charles Banker
Hollywood
John Moran
San Francisco
Moran
Banker
Busch
Free Manzanita Stumps for Firewood Near City Park
The city offers free manzanita stumps on ground being cleared for the Municipal Golf Course west of the city park. Participants must remove all wood as they go. Stumps are detached and ready for loading. Mr and Mrs George Jones, noted Potter Valley ranchers, were in town for after Christmas shopping.
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Manzanita
George Jones
Potter Valley Ranch
Youngsters Visit Twenty-Thirty Club for Holiday Dinner
Fourteen youngsters were guests of the Twenty-Thirty club last Monday in the Canton room at the Palace hotel. Byron Churchill arranged the affair. The children sang Christmas carols during dinner and then received candy and gifts from Santa Claus.
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Twenty-Thirty Club
Canton
Palace Hotel
Byron Churchill
Santa Claus
Hearing Postponed in Greenwood Robbery Case
Preliminary hearing for Russel Snider and Paul Bailey charged with robbing the Matsons at Greenwood last week was continued by Justice James E. Busch to January 30 for further testimony.
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Russel Snider
Paul Bailey
Charles Matson
Greenwood
James E. Busch
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Wong Ling, Mor
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K. NX
Hengeveld
Phoe 290
Tadlock
Federated Women
Eceptings
Bud’s
S. State Street
Lido Hotel
Free
F. Valette
Hoffman
Roberts & Bowers
Modern Jewelers
W. Standley Street
Hape
Morty’s of Quality
Ukiah, Calif
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