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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

3

Ernestine Gibson to wed James Davis in home ceremony

Ernestine Gibson and James Not ria Davis plan a February 24 wedding at the bride’s home in Talmage. Rev. Mark Pike will officiate followed by a honeymoon in the bay region. The couple will settle in Ukiah and bring together two prominent Mendocino Lake counties families.

Ernestine Gibson James Davis James Notria Davis Lilburn Gibson Talmage Mark Pike Bay Region Golden Gate International Exposition Ukiah Mendotino Lake Counties Hbdde Lilburn

Bell Collector Miss Powell Engaged at Orinda

A San Francisco Chronicle note describes Lynn Morley Bell becoming engaged to Miss Powell of Orinda. Powell, a Stanford graduate, adds to her bell collection with a mix of old and new pieces gathered during travels abroad. The story links romance to the distinctive hobby and a grand piano in the Powell drawing room.

Wall Stanford Bell San Francisco Chronicle

Third Art Exhibit of Series Opens at Club Thursday

The Saturday Afternoon club hosts the third in a six part series from the San Francisco Museum of Art titled Masterpieces of European and American Painting from the Past. Treasure Leland features among reproductions with labels. hours 2-5 PM daily and 7-9 PM Wednesdays and Saturdays until March 4.

Treasure Leland San Francisco Museum of Art Cotto Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael el Greco Rembrandt Corot Hotticelli Manteas Rembranat Fine Arts Palace

Engagement of Josephine Haldeman to Roger Perkins

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haldeman announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine to Roger Perkins formerly of Covelo. Both are students at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo studying for religious service. Josephine is a San Joaquin University graduate who taught near Fresno and has been in seminary studies, while Roger holds a licensed architect degree from the University of California and has worked on UC Davis projects and with development firms in Arizona. He plans to practice monastic architectural work including schools churches hospitals and houses for religious groups.

J. C. Haldeman Bata Hosa Josephine Roger Perkins Covelo San Francisco Theological Seminary San Anselmo University of Callao Na Public Pol Fiesno Theological Seminary Charles Lovell University of California Davis Arivana Perkins

State Federation Nominees Announced for May Oakland Convention

Nominees for the California State Federation of Women’s Clubs officers were announced. Mrs. Thomas H. Richusos of Chico is slated to succeed Mrs. Duncan Stewart Robinson of Rio Vista as president, with other nominees including Mrs. I J Tellman of Selma as vice president, Mrs. John Stearna Thayer of Los Angeles as vice president at large, and Mrs. J F Taylor of Oakley as recording secretary. AIternate results show Mrs. Harold P. Dyer of San Francisco defeating Mrs. John Stewart of Heriot for auditor, while Mrs. Stewart was named treasurer. Corresponding secretary and parliamentarian posts remain appointed by the president. Mrs. Walter H. Higgins of Ukiah serves as corresponding secretary.

Thomas H. Richusos Chico Duncan Stewart Robinson Rio Vista Oakland I. ‘J. Tellman Selma John Stearna Thayer Los Angeles J. F. Taylor Oakley Harold P. Dyer San Francisco John Stewart Heriet Dyer

Tonsillectomy surgery performed by Dr Abbott staff

Walter Bogner underwent a tonsillectomy Monday morning in the offices of Dr. G I Abbott.

Walter Bogner G.I Abbott

Exposition Motif Party Honors House Guests

Mrs. Katherine Harvey hosted a Saturday evening party with an Exposition motif featuring games music and decorations in her home. Honored guests were Mia M E Adams of Salt Lake City and Mr and Mrs Stephen Hatfield of Canton Oliavis. The Hatfields toured the West during Expo season visiting old friends.

Katherine Harvey Mia M. E. Adams Salt Lake City Stephen Hatfield Canton Oliavis Adams Mark Pike Hatfields West Harvey

Couple Complimented At Surprise Charivari

Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Ronzana were honored at a surprise chativari in their Coyote valley home Saturday evening. The gathering presented gifts for their new house and featured Chinese checkers, card games, and refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Isnard, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Salle and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mersinger, Dr. C. E. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Figone, Mrs. Mae Laviletta and son Jim, and Fred Figone.

Pasquale Ronzana Ronzana Coyote Valley Tee Oneu Yrrarate John Isnard H. W. Salle Helen

Engagement of Milas Worth to Charles I Zimmerman

Milas Barbara Worth, a national horsewoman from Sacramento and noted polo player, becomes engaged to Charles I Zimmerman of Santa Fe New Mexico. Worth is a familiar figure at Ukiah horse shows and has long competed on Pacific coast women’s polo teams.

Falra Ukiah Milas Barbara Worth Sacramento Charles I. Zimmerman Santa Fe New Mexico Milas Worth

Traffic Safety Talk Presented to Saturday Afternoon Club

Two state highway patrol officials spoke at the Saturday Afternoon club on February 16. Supervising Instructor William White of Sacramento and Officer Walter Cheshire illustrated traffic safety with film, discussed court cases, and highlighted the patrol’s versatile training including photography and detective work.

State Highway Patrol William White Sacramento Walter Cheshire Highway Petrol Training School White Cheshire A. N. Raches Rawles James E. Scot Lon Gibson Maude de Hart Ror. Byrnes Hale McCowen F. M. Wilson H. R. Paull F. L. Bosworth Frank Mills Washington

Realistic Circus Atmosphere at Eleanor Conoly Birthday

A sixth birthday party for Eleanor Conoly featured a circus theme with a pink lemonade booth candy popcorn fortunetelling and an electric train. Relatives Barbara Conoly and Mrs Rosas W Conoly arranged cake decorations aided by Donna Jacobs who played the fortune teller while guests included many named friends and family members.

Eleanor Conoly Conoly Barbara Conoly Honores Rosas W. Conoly Donna Jacobs Guesta Patsy Larsen Patsy Barbara Foster Nancy Harp Alice Goudge Alyce Towne Wilma Rawles Catherine Larsen Carol Mar Mitchell Charlene Mysaka Ruth Parsons Donna Wildberger Dick Buhn Charles Johnson George Meek Paul Poulos Jr George Dirk Wildberger Wallace Mitchell Tommy Walsh Gordon Hansen Earl Thurston Eleanor and Barbare

Native Daughters Invite Grand President Visit

Ukiah Parlor 263 invites members to greet Grand President Edna B. Briggs during a March 3 reception hosted by Se vastopul Parlor 265. Leila Williams presided at the meeting and Ala Dillingham is asked to contact for attendance. Mrs. Alberta Kehoe of Woodland attended as a guest. Refreshments followed the members drive effort led by Angie Wallach and Dorothy Buchanan with other helpers.

Ukiah Native Daughters of the Golden West Sevastopul Edna B. Briggs Leila Williams Ala Dillingham Alberta Kehoe Woodland

Recent Bride Entertained At Shower Party

Mrs. Irma Wilson of Oakland hosted a weekend visit to Ukiah to fete Mrs. Barbara Rawles a recent bride and friend. A miscellaneous shower followed by refreshments and games, with Olive Cromwell Bernice Millard Marhea Dohliberg Louisa Hinds Agnes Richey Kathleen Marshall Lorena Ford and Mlasea Audrey Doak named among guests. Houdeshell unable to attend.

Irma Wilson Oakland Ukiah Barbara Rawles Mrs. Wilson Olive Cromwell Bernice Millard Marhea Dohliberg Louisa Hinds Agnes Richey Mesdames Kathleen Marshall San Francisco Lorena Ford Mlasea Audrey Doak Helen Houdeshell

Past Officers Honored by Eastern Star

Kingsley chapter No 8 of the Order of Eastern Star held a Monday evening gathering in the Masonic Temple to honor past matrons and patrons from this and other chapters. Fourteen past matrons and eight past patrons were escorted to the East by honorary marshals Mrs. Drusia Harris and Mrs. Velma Gibson.

Kingsléy Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Drusia Harris Velma Gibeon Veda Gelec Augusta Coveto Anna Higgins Ocean View Mendocino City H. J. Burwash A. McNulty Casmir San Francisco Focal E. W. James William Bromley W. J. Mellis W. K. Jamison Hate McCowen Lilburn Gibson R. O. Foster Elmer Hopper Ernestine Gibson You Alice Blue Gown Harold Holliday Darrell Lynch Arden Gibson Katherine Martin C. A. Lindbergh

Sixty Players at Catholic Sodality Card Party Friday

Sixty card players attended the Catholic Ladies Sodality benefit at the municipal clubhouse Friday evening. Games included contract and auction bridge Chinese checkers and whist with sandwiches coffee and George Washington cakes served afterward. Madeleine Fanson led arrangements with Jane Isnard Ide Locatelli and Mar werel Bardessa coordinating activities.

Catholic Ladies Sodality George Washington Jane Isnard Ide Locatelli Marwerel Bardessa Madeleine Fanson The Sodality Mesdames Hale McCower Hugh L. Prevton BR. J. Pearl Messrs Alea Thomas William Branley A. R. Stelert Floyd Rowland A. W. Fanslow L. H. Foster Mou Burkhelm Margot Vasurevic Davis Magni Whist Tom Poulos Elizabeth Wegner

Mrs Dora Mankins 84th Birthday Celebrated Quietly

Mrs Dora Mankins, mother of four daughters and one son, marked her eighty fourth birthday Saturday with friends dropping in during the afternoon to offer gifts flowers and best wishes. Her daughters Mrs Grover Neep Mrs Robert Williams and Mrs Mayme Lynch of Ukiah and Mrs W M Laughlin of Santa Barbara as well as her son D J Mankin were noted in the tributes.

Dora Mankins Mankina Grover Neep Robert Williama Mayme Lynch Ukiah W. M. Laughlin Santa Barbara

Dinner Party Honors Sacramento Officers at Saturday Club

Captain and Mrs. A N Rawles hosted a dinner for Supervising Instructor William White and Officer Walter Cheshire of Sacramento. The guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clanelo, joined the officers after their afternoon appearance as speakers with Mrs. Rawles as program chairman.

A. N. Rawles William White Walter Cheshire Sacramento

Luncheon Party at Redwood Valley Home Hosted by Mrs Kern

Mrs Ernest Kern hosted a Thursday luncheon at her Redwood Valley residence with guests including Mesdames Frank Bednar C N Forbes and L B Wilson A Zeller among others.

Ernest Kern Redwood Valley Mesdames Frank Bednar C. N. Forbes le i B. Wilson A. Zeller

Colonial Ted Event of Holiday Tea in Washington Birthday

The annual Colonial tea of the Presbyterian women at the church on Washingtons birthday drew over eight guests. Agnes Richey and her mother performed violin solos while Barbara Scott Kathleen Davis and Kathleen Thornton danced and sang. Mrs Olive B Busch spoke on February birthdays of famous people as decor showcased acacia and almond blossoms with red white and blue tea tables and tulips and daffodils. The event was praised for its financial and social success in the Colonial tea history.

Washington Agnes Richey Annie Richey Olive EB. Busch Barbara Scott Kathleen Davis Kathleen Thornton

Treasure Island Alternate Recounts Trip

Mias Mary Crocker hosted a Wesleyan guild gathering in the church parlors on Tuesday evening. Miss Sallie Foster stood in for Miss Crocker and members heard an account of a sightseeing trip through the Redwood Empire. Hosts Beulah Weger and Jane Small and several members attended. games matched the expo theme.

Mary Crocker Sallie Foster Mandocine County Treasure Island Wesleyan Guild Redwood Empire Beulah Weger Jane Small Lorraine Pike Gates Carol Weeks Mia Carrie van Vonat Caroline Crocker Marjorie Measick Helen Houdeshell Lulu Cook Sylvia van Dyke

Holiday dinner guests noted in Redwood Valley

Holiday dinner guests in Ukiah area include Mia, Sylvia Van Dyke and Miss Gemma Purcell as guests of Miss Kimi Bom at the Bom home in Redwood Valley. Also dated marriage application Gibson-Davis filed in Ukiah on February 20, 1939 by Ernestine Gibson and James Norris Davis both of Ukiah.

Mia Sylvia van Dyke Gemma Purcell Kimi Bom Mrs. A. Bom Redwood Valley Gibson-Davis Ukiah Ernestine Gibson James Norris Davis

Bride-Elect Honored At Luncheon And Linen Shower

Miss Lucile Hansen bride-elect of George Moore was honored at a luncheon and linen shower hosted by Miss Mary Hongeveld at her home. Guests enjoyed trays, spring flower decorations, and gifts then a bridge session followed the reading of invitations and the program.

Lucile Hansen George Moore Mary Hongeveld Misa Hansen Gueata Mesdames George Vevoda W. G. Cox Mildred Smith Roy Minceu Alice Tracy Maurice Cox Mae Meek Earl Fullerton Ben O. Foster George Bartlett Kenneth Coles K. N. Hongeveld Marjorie Harris Miss Haneen

Geo W Davis Family to Attend Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Davis and daughter Phyllis will join a Davis relatives reunion in Oakland. The group gathers at the home of Mrs. Davis sister Mr and Mrs Eugene Fiedler and family. Also attending are Mr and Mrs Charles Thiele and two sons, Mr and Mrs E D Orser and young son, Miss Betty Davis of Stanford, and County Auditor and Mrs Paul Mathews. Davis attends a county tax collectors and auditors convention in Oakland starting Thursday at Hotel Leamington, with a visit to the Exposition.

George W. Davis Phyllis Davis Bay Region Leamington Oakland Paul Mathews

Mrs H J Burwash Guest of Daughter in Casper

Mrs H J Burwash of Casper is visiting in the home of her daughter Mrs Walter H Higgins on Jones street. She accompanied Mrs Higgins back from San Francisco Sunday evening and will remain through the week while Mr Higgins travels to Chicago for a business convention after bidding farewell in Oakland Friday.

H. J. Burwash Caspar Walter H. Higgins Jones Street

What Christ Can Do For Me Sermon At Christian Church

Christian Church led by Minister W Theodore Matlock schedules Bible school at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with sermons on What Christ Can Do For Me He Can Reap Me and How God Made A Man Illustrated by colored slides An Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 invites all to attend The Lesson Sermon discusses Christ as spiritual idea reflecting God and its historical references in scripture.

Christian Church W. Theodore Matlock Bible School Christ Christian Endeavor God

First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Services

Leonard G. Brown, Pastor leads Bible school at 9:45 a.m. with classes for every age. Morning worship is at 11:00 a.m. B Y P U begins 6:45 p.m. with junior, senior and adult groups. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes song service and gospel message. Midweek prayer service and Bible study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. The Christian Science Church presents Christ Jesus as Lesson-Sermon subject. The Golden Text from Colossians 3:16-17 and other citations are noted.

First Baptist Church Leonard G. Brown Christian Science Church Christ Jesus Christ Lord Jesus

Dos Palos Visitor Entertained by Hopland Women

Mrs. Bernice Hiatt Estep of Dos Palos was guest of honor at a shower arranged by Hopland women Friday afternoon. She received many gifts and returned home Saturday after a fortnight visit with relatives. She stayed with her mother Zelma Hintt and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hintt of North Oak street.

Bernice Hiatt Estep Dos Palos Gueast Hopland

Hostess Arranges Party for Daughter's Ninth Birthday

Janet Lowe celebrated her ninth birthday at a party arranged by her mother Mia Eather Lowe on Saturday afternoon. The celebration featured stories and refreshments with cake, and a decorative scheme with clowns and balloons. Guests included Joy Brown Dixie Wise Dawner Dee Davidson Ruth Ford Patricia Eversole Lu Ann Mapes Rosina Miller Betty Lou Roberts and Murietta Burnham.

Janet Lowe Mia Eather Lowe Joy Brown Dixie Wise Dawner Dee Davidson Ruth Ford Patricia Eversole Lu Ann Mapes Rosina Miller Betty Lou Roberts Murietta Burnham

Methodist Church Events and Lent Emphases in NorCal

The Methodist Church marks the first Sunday in Lent with a church school at 0:45 and a communion service at 1 o clock. Members are urged to deepen attendance and reconsecrate their lives. At 7:30, the church hosts Willits and Potter Valley Epworth Leagues with Paul Campbell, director of young peoples work for Northern California, delivering the evening address.

Methodist Church Mark Pike Willits Potter Valley Epworth Paul Campbell Young Peoples California

Boonville Pentecostal Assembly Services Announced

Boonville Pentecostal Assembly announces services by Pastor Q Akers. Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30, Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m. All are invited to hear God's word.

Akers Frida

Catholic Services Schedule Across Communities

Parish Mass times listed for Albertinum Convent West St Marys Church Calpela St Francis Rancheria State Hospital Hopland and Indian Rancherias with monthly patterns. Mass times vary by Sunday and location with multiple saints named and Father Adrian Sharkey as pastor plus assistants Father Raphael Quinn and Father Iraencus O Sullivan.

Albertinum Convent West Perkins St. Mary’s Church Calpela St. Francis' Rancheria State Hospital Hopland Adrian Sharkey Raphael Quinn Iraencus O'Sullivan

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