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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

4

Wildcats Bearlets Prep for Local Floor Clash Friday

Ubiah high school's Wildcats face Uni California baby Bears in a Friday night game at the local gym. Coach Bud Christenson hopes to restore form after a three week layoff and level the series despite the Bears leading 4-3 this season. The 1320s have hosted strong showings in the bay region, while Friday's prelim features the Shit tens versus an all star group from 1937 and 1938.

Ubiah High School Wildcats Uni California Scien Aia Mieten Bud” Christenson Golacop Y Relves Ut At Hearsets Cate Ukiah Guido Verturi Fiery Uttle Christensen Bay Region Fort Bragg Thunberwolves

Fort Bragg Sons Edge 20-30s 33-24 in High School Tilt

Fort Bragg Sons defeated the 20-30s 33 to 24 in a Saturday high school game. Bartley led the Sons with strong scoring, while Cerna c and Pavioni contributed as the game progressed. Skinner was ejected in the first half for fouls as the Red and White dominated early and held the lead through the final whistle.

Bartley Sons Blue Colt Cernac Fort Bragg Art Skinner Paviont Poma Skinner

Six-Man Football May Be Tried in North Schools

North California principals discuss six-man football for smaller schools. Cloverdale High and Lake County schools have tested all-man games with success. Ukiah High shows interest but may delay until proven in other leagues. Six-man football emphasizes passing and kicking with minimal line play and eligibility for all non linemen. Peninsula high schools advocate starting freshmen and sophomores in six-man to reduce injuries and build future full squads.

Cloverdale High School Lake County Ukliah High School Buc” Christensen Christensen Ukiah Mendocino High San Francisco Peninsula Peninsula

State High Schools Football Vote Set for January 15

California high schools will vote by mail on January 15 whether to continue interscholastic football. The mail ballots go to high school principals statewide to gauge opinion, with binding impact only on CIFs 400 member schools. Smaller CIF principals support the proposal to avoid mismatches with larger, better equipped major schools.

California A. B. Ingram Pacific Grove California Interscholastic Federation CIF Ingrang Wold San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles

20s Triumph Over Santa Rosans In Tight Ukiah Win

Ukiah 2009 club defeated the Santa Rosans 45 to 39 led by Art Poma who scored 19 points. Santa Rosans edged ahead early but Poma and manager Art Skinner sparked a comeback, giving Ukiah the lead late and the win. Redwoods beat Redwood Valley Giants 47 to 23 as Cinch Clausen led Santa Rosa Furnitures to stay undefeated in Sonoma County league.

Art Poma Aubatitute Ukiah Santa Ross Red Devils Porman Ae Ee de GSPC Devils Art Skinner Pome Poma Bud Shoemake Ronfigh Santa Rosana Redwoods Santa Rosa Furnitures BI Willams Redwood Valley Giants Cony Furnitures Giants Albernan Boys Ukiah High School Monk Moyera Albertinum Little Gramx Kittens Little Giants Wolng

Fort Bragg Lions Sponsor February Steelhead Trip

Fort Bragg Lions club sponsors a February 12 steelhead fishing trip inviting all North Pay district anglers. Carl K Wall, a club member in charge of reservations, announces a stag party on the Saturday evening before the trip. A train will serve Noyo River participants and guides are provided for other streams. Reservations go to Carl Wall.

North Pay Fort Bragg Lions Club Carl K. Wall Noyo River Carl Wall

Upper Lake Tops Lakeport In Narrow Chilly Clash

Upper Lake high school edged Lakeport 18 to 10 as they outscored 14 points in the final quarter after a 6 to 4 Lakeport lead. Lakeport’s Jack Brady tallied 12 points. Lakeport won the B game 2 to 16 over Upper Lakers.

Lakeport Upper Lake High School Lakeport High School Upper Lakee Upper Lakers Jack Brady S. Pointe

Court awards Ben Cohen $440 in indemnity suit

Judge W D Held rules Pacific Indemnity Co liable on an attachment bond in a case where General Brewing Corp faced Ben Cohen after a 1935 tractor truck seizure. The suit began with Cohen seeking damages from General Brewing and Pacific Indemnity, with Taft & Spurr and James E. Busch as his counsel.

Ben Cohen General Brewing Corporation Pacific Indemnity Co W. D. To Taft & Spurr James E. Busch Cohen General Brewing Corp Bel Cohen The Pacific Indemnity Co. Tine

Jackson School District Joins Willits Board

The Jackson elementary district is annexed to Willits by supervisors vote, uniting the boundaries of Willits elementary and high school districts and allowing interchanging provisions. High school classes may be added at Laytonville by July 1, while Branscomb’s elementary until sixth grade remains unless parents vote otherwise. Local leaders from Jackson and Laytonville supported annexation. Heath Angelo urged delay for clarity.

Dackzon Branscomb Tuesaday Willits Jackson Laytonville Branacomb Board of Supervisors Frank C. Clarke Clarke Heath Angelo Ross Betts A. C. Hammond Willite John Branacomb Jackson School

PWA Engineer Named for Eel River Bridge Project near Potter Valley

Kenneth A. Godwin announces A. W. Lasher named public works engineer for the $30,000 Eel River suspension bridge project near Potter Valley. The project, funded by a $13,684 grant, started December 19, 1938, with completion planned by August 16, 1939. Lasher will supervise material quality, labor standards, and safety, based in Ukiah. James S. Butler of Hawkins & Co. leads the construction substructure and superstructure, with fabrication by Judson Pacific in San Francisco and Oakland.

A. W. Lawler Federal Public Works Administration Potter Valley Kenneth A. Godwin Region No. 6 Public Works Administration Lasher Ickes Possale Godwin Ukiah James 8. Butler B. A. Hawkins & Co Judson Pacific Company San Francisco Oakland

Spotlight Hunter Sentenced Thirty Days In Jail

Orlo E. Gaston of Renton Valley pleaded not guilty to using a spotlight while hunting. He was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail and fined $80 by Justice of the Peace Wil Van Dyke after game wardens confiscated a spotlight and a high power rifle when Gaston was arrested about 9:30 Monday night. He is married and had moved to the area two months ago.

Orlo E. Gaston Renton Valley County Wil van Dyke Gaston R.W. Remley Ukiah Scott Feland Lake County Justice van Dyke

Redwood Valley P T A Seeks Better Visibility at Crossing

Redwood Valley P T A petitions for improved visibility at the E R Jones grave crossing to aid school buses and traffic. Supervisor Pickle will direct county crews after spring rains. P T A committees include Cyril Goudge W K Ford and C R Yarbrough. Mrs Jay Lee Smith presided as president and led a business session. Student folk dancing followed with Jay Lee Smith as Professor Quiz. Refreshment service closed the program.

Redwood Valley P. T. A. Haw E. R. Jones W. Pickle Cyril Goudge W. K. Ford C. R. Yarbrough Harry Reilly Bencit PT. A Jay Leo Smith Harry Mererr Jay Lee Smith

Fresnan Seeks Funds for California Wine Act Enforcement

Assemblyman Hugh M Burns proposes a $50,000 appropriation for enforcing California wine and brandy standards in the next biennium. The measure creates a fund under the state public health department to oversee standardization, labeling, and preventing misbranding of California products. Burns also seeks $19,975,000 for ongoing state relief this fiscal year.

Hugh M. Burns California Burns Fresno Department of Foods and Drugs State Department of Public Health Elmore Love Los Angeles George D. Colling, Jr San Finneinea

Kirk Elected President of Eel River Sportsmen

The Eel River Associated Sportsmen held its annual meeting and trophy banquet at Lane's Redwood Flats on Sunday January 8 with about 50 members present. Officers for 1939 were C C Kirk president Frank Reynolds vice president E R Frayer treasurer and Neil Remore secretary Wayne Calder and Chick Knox joined the executive committee. Guests of honor included Ed Wand Spangler Fred Christian Fred Craig and local officials Duane Bitten John Pesula and George Heyward. A new program to improve conditions at Henbow and Oshways was outlined. retiring president T J Hinton was thanked along with the judge who helped serve and host Morford Miller. The club's next meeting is February 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Roy B West cafe Laytonville.

Eel River Associated Sportsmen Lane’s Redwood Flats C. C. Kirk Frank Reynolds E.R. Frayer Neil Remore Wayne Calder Chick Knox Flower Wer Edwand Spangler Eureka Sportsmen's Club Fred Christian Humboldt County Council of Sportsmen's Clubs Fred Craig Sportamarntrom Forstunas Duane Bitten Bender Willits John Pesula Fort Bragg George Heyward W. A. S Foster T. J. Hinton Morford Miller Roy B. West Laytonville

New Legal Point Arises in Case For Damages

Mrs Mary Gibson 82 sues Mendocino County for 15000 claiming the courthouse doorway caused a fall as she entered in a wheelchair. A motion to dismiss was denied and the point of law has no known precedent, to be argued on briefs. Her attorneys are Tatt and Spurr.

Mary Gibson Mendocino Superior Court

Death toll rises in Mendocino County December

December deaths reached 32 across Mendocino County with Mendocino State hospital reporting 12, Ukiah 10, Fort Bragg six, Willits four, and other localities one each. The county recorded 35 births overall, led by Ukiah with 16. No stillbirths were reported.

South Coast Anderson Valley Reaper Mendocino County Mendocino State Hospital Ukiah Fort Brage 6 Willife Empire Camp Hopland Lepxett Valley Fort Bings Willits Cavelo Carpella Russian Gqulch Talmage

Rotarians Hear Fair Speaker at Luncheon Meeting

Mrs. Marshall Darrach publicity director of the Golden Gate Exposition spoke at the Rotary luncheon, showing Treasure Island pictures and Exposition exhibits. Rev. Mark Pike chaired the event. Darrach then spoke to the Samar School guides and later addressed a local women’s club in the evening.

Era Marshall Darrach Marshall Marrath Golden Gate International Exposition Treasure Island Mark Pike Darrach Sammar School Focal Women's Club

Local relief administrator to join forestry office in Los Angeles

Phil taterf, long time official with the focal State Relief Administration, will leave January 15 for Los Angeles to assume a post in the forestry department. His departure will affect the 2020 club basketball team where he has been a guard. Joseph made a two day visit to San Francisco this past week.

Phil Taterf Focal State Relief Administration Feave Ukinh Los Angeles Foreatry Department Tateri

Anderson Valley Grange Members Attend Ukiah Installation

A Boonville group led by Master Frank Cook attended the joint installation of county wide Grange staffs in Ukiah with members from Anderson Valley Comptche Fort Bragg and Manchester newly formed Grange units. The next day Mr and Mrs Cook Cleone and Wilson B Cook plus Lorenzo Spring joined Pomona Grange in Potter Valley for all day sessions.

Grange Frank Cook Boonville Ukiah Mia Bonnie Cleone Wilson B. Cook Ted Ingram Navarre Jamous Petersen Philo Arthur Raglan Yorkville Myra George Bennett John Nobles Katherine Nobles Anderson Valley Comptche Fort Bragg Manchester Cook Cleone Lorenzo Spring Comptche Grange Pomona Grange Potter Valley

Deer Valley Snow Sports Begin Sun at New Winter Area

Deer Valley opens for the 1939 season this Sunday with a full day of races and events under the Deer Valley 8k Club. Don Harper reports the CCC built a warming shed and cleared slopes while the club, now 60 members strong, charges $1 yearly dues.

Deer Valley Don Harper California Upper Lake Harper CCC

William Thomas of Usul Major in Uklch Wadnondny

William Thomas of Usul held the rank of Major in Uklch Wadnondny according to the fragmentary note. The text provides no further dates locations or context for the assignment or unit.

William Thomas Usul

Low Auto Licenses Issued To Date In Ukiah

Only 789 license plates have been issued to date compared with 1200 last year in the Ukiah office. Captain Austin Rawhes warns residents on the east side of the Russian River about delays from storms and high water. If conditions recur this year, low lying districts may face double license fees. Beginning February 4 the local office will cease issuing plates and all transactions move to the Sacramento vehicle department at twice the usual amount.

Ukiah Russh Austin Rawhes Rawles Focal Sacramento Vehicle Department

Sale Of Farming Products Debated By Grange

The Pomona Grange held an all day session at Potter Valley to debate whether it is better to sell farm products when ready for market. Roy Williams of Potter Valley led the affirmative and Frank Cook of Andean Valley Grange the negative. The affirmative won, followed by a group church gathering and a picnic lunch.

Pomona Grange

Wolverines Open Season vs Boonville and Willits

Fort Bragg's Wolverines will host Boonville high in the new gym Friday night then travel to Willits Saturday to face Willita High. In their first meeting the Wolverine A team edged Willits 24 to 23 in a tight standout battle.

Fort Bragg Boonville

Mrs FH A Cobers Return From San Francisco

Mrs FH A Cober and Mrs A J Varela were in San Francisco the first of the week, returning home Tuesday night.

FH. A. Cober Mra A. J. Varela San Francisco

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