Covelo Notes Describe Winter Weather and Local Life
Covelo brief highlights a cold south wind, light rain, and a calm warm New Year. The town welcomes a new doctor, mourns Mrs Hattie Gibson, and reports visitors from California and Oregon. School resumes after holidays. many locals visit relatives in San Francisco and Santa Rosa, with dances, recitals, and community gatherings noted.
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Covelo
Round Valley
Bellator
Mre
G. M. Biggar
Sacramento
New Name for Lucerne Hotel As Lake Lucerne Club Reforms
Reorganization of the Lake Lucerne County Club completed. The hotel is now named Konocti Country Club. W. C. Black of San Francisco serves as president, FR. A. Griffith of Glenn Falla Fire Insurance is vice president, and Max O. Ley acts as treasurer. The non profit California corporation will be member managed after January 1. Also notes holiday visits by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Beck of Sacramento and associated trips with Jay Beck. Mrs Jay Neek and children stay in Pacific Grove with Mrs Beck’s parents Mi o and Mes A Siak.
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Lake Lucerne County Club
Konocti Country Club
W. C. Black
San Francisco
Milla Tower
FR. A. Griffith
Glenn Falla Fire Insurance Company of
New York
Mijia
Max O. Ley
California
Ths
Martin Beck
Sacramento
Clara Beck
Tomales Bay
Jay’ Beck
Jay Neek
Pacific Grove
California State Costs Reach 260 Million For 1937 38
State Controller Harry B Riley reports California government total expenses for the 1937 38 fiscal year at 260 584 524 a 19 64 percent rise from 1936 37 The report cites nine major cost increases including old age pensions unemployment relief education and administrative expenses reflecting the wind down of the Rolph era and Merriam years
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Herbert L. Phillips
Sacramento
James Rolph, Jr
Frank F. Merriam
Ray L. Riley
Modern Rustlers Evoke Attention of the Federals
An Sacramento Bee editorial notes cattle rustling has risen to a level drawing federal concern. Modern thieves use trucks at night to kill fat steer, selling to city slaughterhouses. guards are rising, and stronger state police and laws are urged to curb the growing menace harming livestock raisers.
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Sacramento Bee
Former Resident Returns to Coast After 40 Years
Henry Stephens visits Fort Bragg renewing old ties after leaving the coast 40 years ago to join the Alaska gold rush. He is a guest of his niece, Mrs Elsie Wright Smith, and was born at Cuffey's Cove. Stephens is a brother of the late Mrs James Aylward and Mrs William Wright.
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Henry Stephens
Fort Bragg
Alaska
Stephens
Elsie Wright Smith
Cuffey's Cove
James Aylward
William Wright
Potter Valley Welcomes New Baby at Ukiah General
A daughter was born at Ukiah General hospital early Friday to Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Gbbbone of Potter Valley. The infant arrived at two a.m. weighing seven pounds three ounces. She is the family's second child and both mother and baby are doing well under Dr. GK Abbott’s care.
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Mire
J. Edward Mooy
Stork
Ttle
Warren Edward
Mra
Hattie Gibson
San Francisco
San Francisco. Mrs. Gibson Was the Daughter of Mr. and Mra
Tra Hoxie
Ed Gibson
Virginia Culp
Los Angeles
Luella Milisich
San
Melaco
Mary Laulae Milisiah
Emma Welch
A. N. Moore
B. L. Hurt
Grover Hurt
M3 BE. V. A. Murphey
Washington
Oregon
San Antonio
Tex
Eva Davis
Nealie Fish
Elmer
Christenaen
Luke Yates
Darrell English
Laytonville
Darrell la
Len. English
Frank Goforth
Darrell
Goforth
Glen
Covolo
Ray Bauer
Union Packing Company
Mra. Macy
Dayton
Ohio
Richard Beach
Moony
Covelo High School
Vintors
J. ’ Rohrough
Eity
W.apedilist
Chyiatyma Adasda
Craunlan
Rohebough
Ukiah General Hospital
I. G. Gbbbone
Potter Valley
Babe
Gk, Abbott
Haehl Named Chairman of Supervisors
In the first session of the year the board reorganized with Ed Haehl elected president. J H Halliday joined as new Fifth District member, succeeding Ed Gordon. Committee appointments were deferred. several actions including probation staff, board representation, and a bridge bid-related refund were discussed.
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Board of Supervisors
Ed Haehl
J. H. Halliday
Halliday
Ed Gordon
Haehl
Veterans’ Memorial
Ukiah
Wallits
Charles Kasch
Pierce Stipp
W. PD. L. Hold
C. J. Pesula
Eel River
PWA
250 New Plates Are Issued Here
The local highway patrol office handed out 250 license plates Tuesday under the 1939 distribution. Mrs Odell Holland leads the effort with Mrs Jane E Batlay assisting. The office will issue plates until February 4, after which fees double and handling shifts to the Sacramento vehicle bureau.
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Highway Patrol
Odell Holland
Jane E. Batlay
Mya
Holland
Sacramento Vehicle Bureau
Bride Quarantined With Diphtheria in Willits Hospital
Mrs. Lloyd Iliott of Ukiah ta Willits was confined to Howard Memorial hospital with diphtheria. The bride of several weeks, formerly Doris Plummer, is under the care of Dr. Raymond Babcock.
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Lloyd Iliott
Ukiahta
Howard Memorial Hospital
Willits
Eliott
Doris Plummer
Raymond Babcock
Pleads Guilty in Worthless Check Case
Fred H. Howard pled guilty at a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Will Van Dyke for passing a worthless check for 11.00 on Cameo Wada. He will appear Friday morning for arraignment.
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Fred H. Howard
Cameo Wada
Justice of the Peace
Will van Dyke
Willits News New Year Weather and Social Highlights
Willits and vicinity opened the year with warm rain after a dry spell. Mrs. Max Marquardt returns home from a San Francisco hospital and remains ill but improving. San Francisco visitors Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plume stay with the Dilleys. Catholic Ladies Aid card party at Hotel Willits reports high scores and prizes. Firemen’s New Year’s dance nets funds for a new engine. Local travels include Rogers’ trailer trip to Tijuana and visits to Stockton and San Francisco for hospital and holiday events. Rose Bowl trip to Pasadena features George Heyward and party. Agbury Frost travels to Los Angeles for months with a daughter and son-in-law.
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Willits
Willite
Max Marquardt
San Francisco
Joe Plume
Dilley
H. A. Rogers
California
Rogers
Tia Juana
Mexico
Lloyd Cox
al Mendleson
Stockton
George Heyward
Hugo
Sacramento
Mr. Heyward
Walter Howard
Lane
Redwood
George Akins
Pauline
Donald Gibbons
Sarah McPhillips
Pasadena
Thorner
W. A
Fort Bragg Man Attempts Suicide by Driving Into Bay
Maxwell Ware of Fort Bragg, 40, drove his car toward an abandoned ferry slip into San Francisco bay in a suicide attempt. He received emergency exposure treatment, was released to his brother Clyde, and confessed his intent to Policeman Victor Herbert after officers pulled him from the water.
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San Francisco Bay
Maxwell Ware
Fort Bragg
Clyde
Ware
Victor Herbert
Nhaeniea
Ve Aavbet
Population study warns of dwindling future births in U S
New York City report cites Metro Life statisticians forecasting 100 today born girls will yield 95 daughters and 90 granddaughters over time. Across 19 nations only seven show rising populations, led by Russia Canada Italy Japan the Netherlands Poland and Portugal, while France remains relatively favorable. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs J Corner at Howard Memorial hospital in Wilmts Friday morning.
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New York City
N. Y
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Our
Republic
England
Wales
France
Germany
Russia
Canada
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Sweden
Norway
J. Corner
Howard Memorial Hospital
Wil- Mts
Raymond Babcock
Corners
Ukiah
Notice to Creditors in Henderson Estate Mendocino County
In the Superior Court of California Mendocino County, estate of Allesio T Henderson also known as Allesio Henderson, deceased. David J Henderson, administrator, directs creditors and any claimants to file with vouchers within six months after first publication at the County Clerk or at the Preston Building Ukiah California with the administrator. Attorneys H L Preston and Lilburn Gibson prepare the notice. Dated December 12, 1938.
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Superior Court
State of
California
Mendocing
Allesio T. Henderson
Allesio Henderson
David J. Henderson
County of
Mendocino
State of California
H. L. Preston
Lilburn Gibson
Preston Building
Ukiah
A. D
Uktah
Doe
Tranquilla Henderson
Preston
Millions on Wheels book review highlights economy driving and car care
Phil McKinlay reviews Millions on Wheels by Dewey H. Palmer and Laurence B. Crooks. The book covers saving money on new or used cars, maintenance costs of about sixty dollars yearly, choosing options, driving economy, and safety. It discusses tests to avoid scams, money saving devices, accessories, headlights, and future trends like a people’s car and rear engine designs.
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Phil McKinlay
Dewey H. Palmer
Consumers Union
Laurence BE. Crooks
Society of Automotive Engineers
Messrs. Palmer
Crooks
Wood Chopper Shot in Accident Near Willits
Bud Baree a 78 year old wood chopper on the Blosser ranch near Willits was accidentally shot New Year’s day. He says he shot himself while a .22 rifle fired by Mrs Evelyn Boring struck him in the back of the arm near the spine. Baree is hospitalized at Howard Memorial. Mrs Boring was released on her own recognizance. Baree may recover though complications loom. the Borings are longtime neighbors and were distressed by the incident.
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Gallant
Bud Baree
Wood Chopper
Evelyn Boring
Fiireman's Ball Receipts Exceed 433 Dollars
New Year's Eve ball returns total over 433 dollars with about 133 dollars noted in latest reports. The event at the grammar school hall drew a large crowd welcoming the New Year to music by the Californians. Decor was festive with crepe streamers and a concave orchestra pit arrangement.
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Grammar School
Tranquilla Henderson estate notice and district financials
The notice calls creditors and claimants of Tranquilla Henderson to file claims with vouchers within six months at the Mendocino County Clerk or with Administrator H L Preston in Ukiah. It also presents Potter Valley Irrigation Districts 1938 financial statement showing receipts of 27,019.73 and total disbursements of 33,363.00 with year end balance 12,480.53, sworn by J E Marcie president and L B Clark secretary.
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State OF California
County of Mendocino
J. E. March
L. 8
Clark
Potter Valley Irrigation District
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