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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
2
The annual trailer convention in Tampa drew over a thousand trailer enthusiasts, showcasing a spectrum from rustic home builds to luxury mobile cottages. The gypsy appeal wins over many, with the open road offering freedom for older, wealthier attendees seeking wanderlust and flexible living.
The 40th Cloverdale Citrus Fair begins February 18 with a busy program across multiple days. Local organizers, led by Cloverdale figures, plan parades, races, dances, and civic events featuring community groups and regional leaders, aiming to draw visitors and raise funds for local projects.
Funeral notice lists Rade Broani and family, including Ulase ler lodge member Soangsen of Panbran. Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Friday February 10, at Cleveland-Schaber funeral home. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic church. Burial in Ukiah Catholic cemetery family plot.
Mrs McCoreison was injured in a car crash on Saturday and taken to a hospital by ambulance. The collision occurred near Chelan and involved another vehicle. she sustained injuries to the left side. Local reports note a minor party in the wreck and describe the scene as chaotic.
Northwestern league coaches in Ukiah outline a six man football league for Mendocino and Lake counties to ensure balanced play. Ukiah Middletown Lakeport Upper Lake Mendocino and Fort Bragg form two divisions A and B with under and over 145 pound teams.
The frater of Pinoleville, the fitian Reservation north of Chiral, appealed to the Superior Court to enforce trusteeship rules. Attorneys include Frank Mier, deary Campbell, Andrew Jmeltdon, Dietien, and Charles Braseh. They seek ejectment of Nellie Steverson and Josephine Stevedman for lack of residence rights and to maintain peace on the Reservation. The trusteeship created for Panc dleville on November 11th grants power to designate residence and to maintain order.
The Santa Rosa 2 30 club squad travels to Ukiah Saturday night to clash with the Raiders in a high‑stakes matchup. Ukiah’s manager Art Skinner frets over a height and weight gap as Santa Rosa weighs in at about 180 pounds per man and an average 5 feet 9 inches, while Skinner plans special practices and may deploy Walt Buchtels and Craig Bosworth to counter. The card includes a preliminary game between Redwood Valley and Hopland Merchants, with past Ukiah high school alums Sanchez Buchholz Genter and Poma among the guests in a crowded, hard‑fought bill.
Mrs. R C Amstein was laid to rest in Pacific Grove after a funeral held Monday afternoon. The Amsteins, longtime Ukiah laundry proprietors, had three children Genevieve Carl and Hiller who attended local schools. Athol Horr and others attended the service, with the family traveling from Utah to California for the burial then returning to Ukiah.
Mendocino County property in Potter Valley totaling about 4400 acres changes hands from the Burris family after 59 years. J H Mohr of San Francisco plans to take over, acquire about 1000 head of sheep, expand creeks, plant oats and barley, and build new improvements. Mayana Realty Company handled the sale.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Lawson plan possession of their new Holden Avenue house on March 1 after remodeling. They recently bought the McCowan property on the south end of Blelden Avenue. The Lawsons, formerly at Pinoleville government home in charge of the Indian school, will move into a modernized residence in a prime Ukiah district. Swin Sjoberg is the contractor on the Holden home job.
Tony Costa a Mendocino native now serving with the U S Army in Hawaii is reported by the Honolulu Sun clipping to be a promising heavyweight. He is listed among the service's up and coming heavyweights and is noted for his work in boxing quarters.
Federal investigator Churchill said the thefts at the Russian Gulch CCC camp commissary will be presented to the Federal Grand Jury. Two camp members and Charles W. McCoy, held for the Superior Court, face charges of stolen goods. The case ties to long running camp thefts with goods sold cheaply and reports of wholesale food thefts across camps. Witnesses included local officials and several named residents.
In Mendocino County Superior Court a petition to admit the will of Lombardo Broggi and issue letters of administration is filed. Hearing set for March 10 at 10:00 A.M. in Ukiah Courtroom to determine probate and appointment of Domenico Broggi as administrator.
Calistoga editor J Newell Rea of The Weekly Calistogan announces a private sale of the estate of Francis E Rea deceased in Ukiah Mendocino County California. The parcel on Perkins and Pine streets is described with boundaries and sale terms require cash with ten percent at sale and balance on court confirmation. Notices advise that bids be in writing to H L Preston and Lilburn Gibson or delivered to the Clerk of the Court after initial publication.
Frank Patterson of Bronville and CG Eggleston of Willits attended sessions of the Mendocito county Agricultural Conservation association in Ukiah. Patterson is agricultural instructor at Anderson Valley Union High School and Eggleston holds that position at Willits. Both men are active in Pittard Farmer work and have made excellent county records.
Notice is hereby given by Jane Baumannis Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of Charles Baumann deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the deceased to present vouchers within six months after first publication at the County Clerk office Mendocino County or with the Administratrix at Preston Building Ukiah California. Dated February 1939. Attorneys for Administratrix H L Preston and Lilburn Gibson.-February 10 17 24 May 3 10.
Claims against Peter Nonella deceased must be filed with the Mendocino County Superior Court or with the executor, Charles Nonella, at Hale McCowen in Ukiah. Vouchers and six months from the first publication are required. Feb 3 10 17 24 mentions dates for notice publication.
Department of the Interior Lands Office Sacramento announces Guss V. Wallach of Ukiah California filed intent to make Final three-year Proof to prove land claim described by orig stockraising homestead entry numbers and metes bounds. Proceedings set before Superior Court Ukiah March 6 1939 with witnesses Vernon Raches H J June Ephrian Turner J R Burgess.
Peter Fornasero as administrator will privately sell the undivided one half interest of Giacomo Fornasero deceased in Mendocino County California. Described are three Tracts totaling 29 acres and the West half of a quarter in sections seven and eight. Ten percent cash at sale, balance on confirmation, deeds at purchaser expense, subject to taxes and assessments. Bids to Kasch or to administrator or clerk, after first publication. February 3, 1939.
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