Intolerance and free speech clash over broadcasting
An editorial debates if radio must refrain from programs that incite racial or religious hatred. It contrasts broadcaster Neville Miller’s stance with Senator Wheeler’s claim that intolerance must be abhorred, questioning how to balance free speech with countering harmful rhetoric in the ether versus the printed page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Miller
National Association of Broadcasters
Wheeler
Montana
Mr. Miller
Miller
Motordom’s 1938 record promises happier 1939 returns
A year in review notes traffic fatalities fell 21 percent from 1937, with commercial vehicles cutting accidents 10 percent in 1937 and more in 1938. Tax contributions topped one billion dollars for roads, motor transport taxes amounting to forty percent, and recreational spending reached four and a half billion. The Golden Gate Exposition opening next month is expected to boost travel into California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Golden Gate International
Keep Drunken Drivers Off the State Highways
An editorial urges harsher action against drunk driving after a fatal county crash. It calls for license suspensions of six months or more, eventual revocation on repeat offenses, and prison terms to deter repeat offenders. The piece argues strong public sentiment and prompt reporting are essential to reducing highway deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenti
Redwood Journal
Rmany
City Receipts From Building Permits in 1938 Total $1,962.82
City Treasurer H R Paull reported building permit receipts for 1938 totaled $1,962.82 with May the lowest month at $32.50 and March the peak at $192.24. The year’s returns are about average compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. RR. Paull
Major Operation At Martinez Hospital For Ford Employee
Miss Katie Trimeloni visited her brother Vietu Trimeloni after his major operation at Martinez hospital. Vietu Trimeloni works for the Richmond plant of the Ford Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Trimeloni
Martine Bunday
Vietu
Trimeloni
Martinez Hospital
Richmond
Ford Motor Company
Hiatt Couple To Move To Stockton For State Work
Mr and Mrs Ray Hiatt of Hopland plan to leave Saturday to establish residence in Stockton where Hiatt will be employed by the state in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Ray Hiatt
Hopland
Hiatt
Outlaw Heffron linked to liquor theft in Sherwood murder
Three Old Age pension recipients tied to a double murder on the Sherwood Reservation last week. Joan Neill was killed by Jully Rockey, and Pat Heffron shot, with William Heffron present. Authorities say liquor funded by Neill’s pension money fueled the fatal brawl and shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Joan Neill
Jully Rockey
William Heffron
Pat Heffron
Hefftron
Fenelon
Mendorino County
Heffron
Neill
Indiana
Rockey
Anc
Sacramento
Guy Rockey
John Neill
India
Noelli
Banning and Coyle Plead Guilty to Burglary Charge
Frank Banning and Lawrence Coyle pleaded guilty to second degree burglary before Judge Held in the Superior court. They admitted breaking into Nick George's restaurant in November and were held to answer, with sentence to be pronounced Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Banning
Lawrence Coyle
Superior Court
Nick George
Williama
Oregon
California
Moarynville
Williams
Charles Kasch
Non-Resident Car Owners Urged to Secure Licenses
Ulrich highway patrol Chief Captain Austin Rawilea announced non resident car owners must contact his office promptly to register vehicles with the California vehicle department. The February 4 deadline for 1939 plate processing remains and after that date filings switch to the Sacramento office with doubled fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Vehicle Department
Ulrich Highway Patrol
Austin Rawilea
Sacramento
Waldron Snyder Brazier Win Local Golf Tourney
More than 40 players entered the one day blind bogey event at Ukiah municipal links. Chief Waldron Doc Snyder and Irving Brazier took the top prizes, as locals from Willits Lakeport Ukiah dominated the field. Weather favored good shots with dry fairways and greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uktal Municipal Golf Links
Chief Waldron
Doc Snyder
Irving Brazier
Willita
Lakeport
Ukiah
Deaths and marriages listed in Ukiah area vital records
A long list of obituaries and birth and marriage notices from Ukiah Fort Bragg Willits and surrounding towns. Names include Augustine Albénd Antonio Avilla Elizabeth Cathryn Jamieson John Pry Jameson Henry Jenkins Alexander Johnson John Pleeman Kyle Braga Lemos Louisa McCorquodale Tonk Malaso Ralph Martin George Moore Annie Moreda William O Keefe Joan Schrum William Siptes Margaret Smith Alyce Stayton Adrienne Michele and many others with ages from infant to 1000 years and dates across December and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Albénd
Talmage
Antonio Avilla
Andrew
Busha
Lion
Eet Hopking
Ukiah
Elizabeth
Cathryn Jamieson
John Pry Jamenot
Allah
William A. Siptes
Margaret L. Simith
Ugh
Caroline Stayton
Fort Bragg
Parks Peasy
Scouts Hold Winter Camp at Calpella
Twenty three scouts and leaders from Troop 45 Boy Scouts of America returned from the second annual Winter Camp held January 3 to 6 on the John Finne place north of Calpella. Rain threatened to wash out the camp but activities included hiking bird study nature study and indoor ping pong and parlor games. Scout leaders Jowell Blankenship Harold Williams Beverly Broaddus Robert Royce Bud Smith Rene Sanches and patrol leaders Bill Muntard Harold Lovegreen Bill Broaddus and Mark King guided the event with many scouts attending. A full camp report will be given by Scoutmaster Blankenship at the troop meeting tonight inviting parents and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 45
Boy Scouts of America
John Finne Place
Calpella
Jowell Blankenship
Harold Williams
Beverly Broaddus
Jyurnor
Robert Royce
Scribe
Bud Smith
Rene Sanches
Bill Muntard
Harold Lovegreen
Bill Broaddus
Mark King
Rob Broaddus
Arnold Ford
James Dowlen
Wayne Ench
Allan Mills
Marvin Smith
Robert Varney
Lloyd Venturi
Richard Foeter
James Mahan
Gordon Sherman
Robert Brown
Robert Gosney
Blankenship
Biggar Bill Aims Practical Aid for Rural Justices
Senator George M. Biggar of Mendocino county introduced legislation in the senate to aid county justices of the peace in rural districts. The measure lets county boards supply funds for printed forms docket books stationery office equipment and other supplies for the operation of local courts. Harold Ashton returned home on Berkeley street after visiting former resident Horace Ivey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Senate
George M. Biggar
Mendocino County
County Board of Supervisors
Harold Ashton
Berkeley
Horace Ivey
Ashton
Earl Lee Kelly Named Bank of America Vice President
Earl Lee Kelly long time state director of public works will become a vice-president of Bank of America with headquarters in San Francisco. L M Giannini announced the appointment, effective January 16, and noted Kelly’s recent service since 1931 in state government including highway commission chair and public works director since 1982. Kelly is a Riverton Ore native who grew up in Humboldt County and later moved to Redding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lee Kelly
Bank of America
San Francisco
Kelly
L. M. Giannini
Highway Commission
James Rolph
Frank Merriam
Riverton
Ore
Humboldt County
Calif
Redding
Notice to Creditors in the Mary Craig Estate
In Mendocino Superior Court California estate of Mary Craig deceased No 6327 creditors and all persons with claims must file with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims to be presented at the clerk's office Ukiah or with administrator Leonard E Craig at Prestons building Ukiah. J W Kingren attorney. jun 13 20 27 fab 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of California
Mendocino
Mary. Craig
Mary Craig
Ukiah
County of
J. W. Kingren
Preston Building
Leonard E. Craig
Rockport Man Sentenced to San Quentin for Rape
Everett W. Lewis of Rockport confessed guilty to rape against Eva Bunnell 19 in Rockport. A Superior Court judge sentenced him Friday afternoon to one year in the penitentiary, with an indeterminate term to be fixed by the Prison Board. Lewis pleaded guilty to rape but claimed insanity. the jury found him sane. He entered the cabin, dimmed lights, and attacked Eva while she cared for two younger children. Probation was denied. Lewis has a prior record including a Arkansas penitentiary term and other arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett W. Lewis
Rockport
Eva Bunnell
Oll Rockport
San Quentin Pris
W. D
Hewag
Prison Board
Penitentiary
Lewis
Eva
Slater
A. D. Scott
State Penitentiary of
Arkansas
First Round-Up Of Season Held In Potter Valley
First roundup of the year at Potter Valley ranch gathered about 70 head of Black Angus and Whiteface cattle. Charles BE Anderson hosted with Ukiah and Potter Valley cowboys present. Frank Richardson supervised branding and a notable ranch dinner followed, with guests including George Wildberger and several local ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Valley
Charles BE. Anderson
Frank Richardson
Ukiah Butcher
Anderson Ranch
Richardson
George Wildberger
Charlie Luce
H. G. Wrecklage
Harry Smith
Harold
Ralph Whittaker
Gene
L. Hopkins
Lloyd Busch and Son
Malcom McLeod
Ukiah
Ukiah High School Attendance Described as Good
About 470 students enrolled at Ukiah High School on Bron Day morning. Enrollment matches several years ago with six new students registering and several leaving. Principal C M Fulkerson calls attendance good despite the colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah High School
Bronday Morning
C. M. Fulkerson
Notice of Estate Administration in Mendocino County California
David J. Henderson is administrator of the estate of Allesio T. Henderson also known as Allesio Henderson deceased. Creditors and persons with claims must file with vouchers within six months of first publication at Mendocino County Clerk or with administrator at Preston Building Ukiah California. Dated December 12 1938. Attorney Lisburn Gibson Preston Building Ukiah California.
Dates for fairs set by Redwood Empire and Western Fairs
Dates for the Twelfth Agricultural District Fair and other fairs were set by the Redwood Empire association with the Western Fairs. Mendocino county’s Frontier Day will be July 4 in Willits. Additional rodeos and county fairs across Santa Rosa, Humboldt, and Del Norte regions were scheduled for June to August with multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater
Ukiah
Redwood F Empire Association
Mem Bera
Western Fairs Association
Mendocino County
Willits
Tha
Redwood Empire
Oregon
Santa Rosa
Burtka
Humboldt County
Firemen's Fracas Ends Peacefully
The New Year incident at the Ukiah firemen’s ball involved three firefighters and Volkko Soinila. A warrant by Harley Moore against Soinila was withdrawn as the clash settled without lasting harm. Soinila claims self defense and that Moore was the aggressor. All injuries are improving and participants are restoring friendly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Volkko Soinila
Harley Moore
Soinila
Notice to creditors in the estate of J R Jameson
The executor of J R Jameson, deceased, notifies creditors and others with claims against the estate to file them with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at the Clerk of the Court or at the executor's office in Ukiah California. First publication January 13 1939 in the Ukiah Dispatch Democrat. Charles Kasch as Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of California
County of
Mendocino
J. R. Jameson
Ukiah
Mendocino County
California
Ukiah Dispatch-Democrat
Charles Kasch
Rawls Aierurne Tale of Afraud and Alliance
The fragment hints at a drama involving Rawls and a wife connected to the Angelos, with mentions of tearterplay and tearrendered ties. Readable names suggest a local historical context, though the text is garbled. The piece centers on relationships and regional settings.
Notice of Probate for Nello Papucci Deceased
Natalina Martinelli as executrix announces a probate proceeding in Mendocino County Superior Court for the estate of Nello Papucci deceased. Creditors and claimants must present vouched claims within six months after first publication to Will Van Dyke in Ukiah. First published January 18 1930 in Ukiah Dispatch Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credito
Superior Court
State of California
Mendocno
Nello Papuccti
Nello Papucci
Will van Dyke
Marks
Ukiah
Mendocino County
California
Nello Papuccl
Natalina Martinelli
Wilk, van Dyke
Said
Exccutrix
Dix
patch-Democrat
Notice to creditors in Tranquilla Henderson estate
David J. Henderson administrator of the estate of Tranquilla Henderson deceased calls all creditors and claimants to file their claims with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims must be filed with the Mendocino County Clerk or presented to H. L. Preston and Lilburn Gibson Preston Building Ukiah California, the estate’s designated business place. December 16, 23, 30, January 6, 13, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of California
Mendocino
Tranquilla Henderson
David J. Henderson
H. L. Preston
Lilburn Gibson
Preston
Ukiah
California
A. D
Tranqquilla Henderson
Botta Valley Irrigation District financial statement 1938
State of California Mendocino County officials certify the Botta Valley Irrigation District 1938 financial summary detailing January 1 balance, receipts from taxes water tolls and penalties and other sources, total receipts of 32 353.00, disbursements including bonds, salaries, supplies, repairs, and improvements, ending December 31 1938 with a balance of 6 994.17. The document is sworn by J Evy March president and L S Clark secretary before a Mendocino notary on January 4, 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF California
County of Mendocino
J. B. Marth
L. 8. Clark
Botta? Valley
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Dispatch
Democrat
B. A. Cober
East Standley
Mentocine County
Banning
Coyle
Waldron, Snyder
Brazier
James M. Andreani
Adrienne Michele
Dee
Jay Nelson Corner
Wiilite
Ae Non
Henry
Winslow Dee
Manuel Costa
Clytie Anne Dee
Harold Hampton
Joanne Maria Dee
Roy Eugene Hewitt
Wee der
Isaac Conlee Gibbing
Say
Josae Neil Goforth
Covelo
Donald Elvin
Gordon Green
Daniel Michael
Arthur C. Hanson, Jr
Darlene Angle
I. Dee
Charles Arthur
Huffman
Violet Hetta
Rudy C. Ivancich
Son
Leonard W. Johnson
Fort Seis
Donald Wumain
Mra
Archie Raymond Johnson, Ukiah
Sally Ann
Clarence Vernon Tapeh
Emmet ‘ S
Nelle Madsen
Leland Roy
Wesley Norman Millard
Walley
Luetla Loulee
Mae
Orowee Dee
John Edward Moay
Warren Edw
Albert Leslie Page
Wier Puget
Myrtle Anno Oes
John ‘Edwin ‘Palmer
Non
John Blain
Wen Dee
Howard Thomas Plummer
John Howard
George, Thomberg, ‘Ukiah
Jean and
Taan
Panayamenee Wees
Ted Richey
Aun
Norman
Martined
Jesse Ridley
Evelyn Ruthen
Richard Franklin Robbina
Vanerter
Lois June
Kenneth Carl Simone
Gulch
Donald Garland
C Everson
Ray Summers
Jalee Ann Won
Alfred Sylvie
Alfred Eugene
William Robert Tidd
Pearl Elizabeth Ee
Hceatececettece
Haroy
Aldino Valenti
Robet Sherman
John Verdugo
James Lee Vost
Anna Somophin
Eceessneteseecen Setcegtenes
Ncceeceeerr
Cenveeentemessencaeessaratesenes
Melfor Benjamin
Waldo
Barbara Jane
Eeevana
Clifford Lyle “Walker
Biggar
San Quentin
Allesio JT. Henderson
Allesio Henderson
Allesio't. Henderson
H. J. Preston
Allenlo T. Henderson
Iesto Henderson
Dow
Moore
Angelos
L. Preston
Potter Valley Irrigation District
Financial’ Statement
Bonds
Cere Eevens
Respaltten
Cies
Federal Loan Bank
George Winkler
J. Evy
Clark
Subserlord
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