California Assembly Sparks and State Politics in Focus
The Sacramento press paints no split in Democratic ranks as harmonious. Olson administration praised for smooth operation. Notes on relief, embargo debates, and assembly procedures. YD California plan headed by James Burford with changes at Bakersfield convention. Dwight W. Stephenson praised as Director of Professional and Vocational Standards. Veterans Welfare Board head Patrick Farrell named. Fulton, Gibson, Clark assigned as Fish and Game commissioners. Megladdery bribery probe stalls due to immunity concerns.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Olson
Anderson
Daily Press
Maurice Atkinson
Congress
Young Democratic Clubs of Californian, Inc
James Burford
Dave V. Gill
Yd's
Fraz Stenmetz
Banta Rose
Bakersfield
Gill
Hennenberry
Dwight W. Stephenson
Glendale
Department of Professional and Vocational Standards
Stephenson
of California
Patrick J. H. Farrell
Veterans’ Welfare Board
Farrell
Kenneth [. Fulton
Phil Gibson
Mnance
Frank W. Clark
Megladdery
Mzgladdery
Wool Growers Attack Reciprocal Trade Deals in Texas
At the National Wool Growers Association meeting in San Angelo Texas ranchers denounce reciprocal trade agreements. Senator O Mahoney says he backs a Senate record favoring ratification of trade pacts, while concerns grow over possible deals with Australia and other wool producing nations. Roscoe Rich calls the policy a divergent path from American principles.
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United States
National
Wool Growers’ Association
San Angelo
Texas
Roger Gillis
del Rio
New Deal
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
United States Senate
O'Mahoney
Senate
I. R. Marshall
Salt Lake City
Association
Patrick A. McCarran
Nevada
Australia
Marshall
Roscoe Rich
Burley
Idaho
Scouts Observe National Week February 8 14
Members of Troop 40 Boy Scouts of America held their float meeting without Scoutmaster Jewell Blankenship who is away in training. Plans for National Boy Scout Week February 8 to 14 were laid with each patrol to display a window exhibit downtown. Bil Broaddun won the inspection ribbon and Bill Mustard was No 1 man in the Kelly drill. A wrestling match between Bob Royce and Bob Mitchell ended in a draw. Leaders’ council outlined next month’s activities with guests Edwin Castagna and O Slocum along with Troop 43 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Jewell Blankenship
Bairhouse
Bil Broaddun
Bill Mustard
Kelly Drtt
Bob Royce
Troop 45
Bob Mitchell
Troop 43
Edwin Castagna
O. Slocum
Fort Bragg Adopts Superintendent of Municipal Affairs
Fort Bragg city council on Monday night passed a resolution creating a new post titled Superintendent of Municipal Affairs. No one was named, but rumors link city clerk A. R. Spreckelsen to the job. The role includes hiring and firing with council consent, heading all city work, and oversight of city contracts.
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Fort Bragg
A. R. Sprecklesen
Dr Morris speaks to Willits F F A audience
Dr E C Morris, veterinarian of Ukiah, addressed the Willits Future Farmers of America on animal husbandry and answered questions. The meeting at Willits High School started earlier than 800 PM to hear the Louis Lewis fight. Five greenhands were initiated into the FFA at the Willits event.
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E. C. Morris
Ukiah
Farmers of
Withta
Willits High School
Lilley Will Filed by Fort Bragg Bank
The Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association of Fort Bragg filed for probate of W. G. Lilley’s estate, valued at $20,000, bequeathed one half to widow Minnie Stoddard Lilley and one half to Lilley’s siblings. The will dated 1920 names the executor with broad powers to sell, lease, or mortgage estate lands in Mendocino Humboldt and Contra Costa, plus personal property. Lilley died in San Francisco on December 17.
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Minnie Stoddard Lilley
Plercy
Lilley
Elsters
John Samuel Lilley
Roseville
Walter Henry Lilley
Palo Alto
Rose Ottoson
Ukiah
Ida Wolfe
Mendocino
Humboldt
Contra Costa
Redwood
Iowa
California
Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association of
Fort Bragg
Sun Francisco
Liley
Redwood Highway
White House Staff to Attend Market Week in San Francisco
Mrs. Catherine Sloper and Mrs. Virginia Mustard of the White House staff travel to San Francisco Sunday evening to attend Market Week opening Monday at the Palace hotel. The Sports Style Show will headline Monday night. Miss Ernestine Gibson substitutes as saleslady in Sloper and Mustard's absence. she is an extra veteran of the holiday season.
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Catherine Sloper
Virginia Mustard
White House
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Auto License Plate Period Half Over
The 1839 period for renewal of automobile registrations in California will end in two weeks. Odell Holland, in charge of the UK oh distribution of the plates, announced that applications must be filed by midnight February 4th to avoid penalties. After February 4th, transactions move to the Sacramento vehicle office with a $6 regular fee instead of $3 and a 50 percent increase in state taxes.
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California
Odell Holland
Sacramento Vehicle Office
Almond Blossoms Appear At Pedroncelli Palace Lobby
Early almond blossoms brighten the Palace hotel lobby. Peter Pedroncelli brought blooms from his ranch along the Summit road between Mendocino and Lake counties to Ukiah at the start of the week. Manzanita blossoms from Pedroncelli ranch were added a week earlier.
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Palace Hotel
Ukiah
Peter Peadroncelli
Mendocino
Lake County
Pedroncelli
Ukiah Herald Notes Slight Improvement for C D Flowers
C D Flowers, critically ill at his Ukiah home, is reported slightly improved as Dr G K Abbott, his attending physician, manages the case.
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C. D. Flowers
Ukiah
G. K. Abbott
Three-Year-Old Nancy Word Undergoes Appendectomy
Three-year-old Nancy Word underwent emergency appendectomy at Ukiah General Hospital after a week of digestive illness. Attending physician Dr. G. K. Abbott reports the child's condition as extremely improved. Nancy is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jamison of Dayton Ohio and visiting relatives with her mother and infant brother.
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Nancy
Ukiah General Hospital
G. K. Abbott
Charles Wo
Dayton
Ohio
Wal Ier K. Jamison
Pioneer Ford Family Matriarch Dies in Ukiah
Mrs. Julia 8. Ford a 74 year old Mendocino County pioneer died Wednesday in Ukiah. Widow of Francis Arnold Ford she was born June 4 1864 in San Juan Monterey County. Survived by three sons Hanley A Rosasell D and William A Ford a daughter Mrs Beverly G Broaddus plus E M Ford and W A Ford brothers. Nine grandchildren Mary Virginia Jean Arnold Stanley Ford Louise Byrnes Beverly Broaddus Jr Willan and Robert Broaddus.
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Julia
Ford
Mendocino County
Ukiah
Declared
Francis Arnold Ford
San Juan
Monterey County
Hanley A
Rosasell D
William A. Ford
Beverly G. Broaddus
E. M. Ford
W. A. Ford
Alto
Mary
Virginia
Jean
Arnold
Stanley Ford
Louise Byrnes
Beverly Broaddus Jr
Willan
Robert Broaddus
Petition for Special Administration in Signett Estate
D. C. Smith, public administrator, filed a petition for special letters of administration in the estate of J. P. Signett who died of a heart attack at the C. W. Bradford ranch on January 18. The estate includes seven acres on the Low Gap, livestock including goats, sheep, a cow, heifers, geese, turkeys, chickens, and two autos. Wayne P. Burke represents the case as guardianship is sought for four minor children: Robert, Dorothy, James, and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Smith
J. P. Signett
C. W. Bradford
Wayne P. Burke
Sylvester Turner
Robert
Dorothy
James
Henry
Sheriff's Deputies Cleared From Office on January First
Sheriff E. L. Williams cancelled all deputies under his office as of January 1 1939. All deputy appointments must have been renewed since the start of the year to remain in office.
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Sherif E. L. Williams
Identical Twins Have Six Toes on Each Foot
Ukiah news notes a Merchants Association meeting at Map cafe hears Harold Davis on the Golden Gate Exposition. Bob Simmonet mentions a Shell service station drawing eastern tourists, aiding Shine for 39 plans. Ralph Hogan previews Pow Wow revival. committees named by president Forrest Hughes. local fingerprints on twins Nada Lou and Mary Louw shown by Beverly Broaddus.
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Merchants’ Association
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
Harold R. Davis
Golden Gate
Ukiah
Ralph Hogan
Forrest Hughes
Fred Dickey
Bob Simanet
Gene Schambers
Wilbur Brown
L. H. Foster
Monte Reid
Fred Naasie
E. L. Chelll
Walter Messick
Walter Sandelin
Paul Poulos
Chris Weldemann
Eather Redwine
Roy York
Stanley Watson
Jack Clarke
al Gobalet
Ed Eversole
Nada Lou
Mary Louw
R. H. Beach
Redwood Valley
Beverly Broaddus
Sheriff's Office
Broaddus Ia
Fort Bragg
Ave
Mary Lou
Broaddus
California
Michigan
Beach
Pentecostal
Redmen Install New Officers at Meeting
Yokayo Tribe No. 110 Redmen held a meeting in Stelert hall Tuesday night to install new officers. Guan Wallach became Sachem with Fred Figone as senior Sagamore and Clyde Wagner as junior Sagamore. E. J. Alves was named prophet, Edon Bartolomei guard of the wigwam, Henry Figone guard of the forest, Robert Guidi first Sanup and John B. Masden second Sanup. Fred Figone served as Great Lampl, and W. W. Church pledged honor during the installation. Refreshments followed.
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Redmen
Stelert Hall
J.P. Summera
Offeer
Guan Wallach
Fred Figone
Sagamore
Clyde Wagner
E. 3. Alves
Edon Bartolomel
The
Wigwam
Henry Figone
Robert Guidi
John B. Masnn
W. W. Church
Visits Mother by Captain Harp of Fish and Game
Captain William Harp of the Fish and Game Commission travels to Freano on Friday to visit his mother who has been in poor health. He plans to return the following day to his Neldag district office.
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William Harp
Fish and Game Commission
Freano
Harp
Hia Neldag
Commission
Mrs Mary Gibson Shows Small Improvement at Ukiah Hospital
Mrs Mary Gibson, patient at Ukiah General Hospital, is reported slightly improved today by Dr S L Rea her attending physician. The note reflects a modest recovery and ongoing care as she remains under medical supervision.
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Mary Gibson
Ukiah General Hospital
S. L Rea
Bartolomeis to Celebrate Golden Wedding in Ukiah Valley
Demetrio and his wife, long established Ukiah valley residents, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday January 28 at their Talmage home with a seven o'clock dinner and dancing. The couple married January 28 1889 in Tuscany Italy and have nine children. A guest list includes relatives and friends from Ukiah and nearby towns.
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Demetrio Bartolomei
Ukiah Valley
Talmage
Eden Bartolomel
Adrian Sharkey
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Bartolomei
Toscani
Italy
United States
McClure Ranch
Bartolomai
Clarence Francisco
Schastopo
Bone
Lottie Tutt of Heger Family Dies in Oakland
Funeral services were held for Lottie Heger Tutt who died in Oakland on Tuesday after a long illness. A Ukiah native, she was the daughter of Jacob Heger, widow of Richard Tutt, and mother of Bernice Tutt. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Marthe Hibbard and Mrs. Sarah Mathewson. brother A. J. Moyer. The Heger family once ran a tailor business in Ukiah and later built a home on West Perkins. Lottie grown up here and married in Ukiah remained a beloved figure among old friends and schoolmates who mourn her loss.
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Lottie Heger Tutt
Oakland
Tutt
Ukiah
Jacob Heger
City
Richard William Tutt
Bernice Tutt
Marthe, Hibbard
Yorkville
Sarah Mathwwn
A. J. Moyer
Glendale
Callifornia Aml
Golden Wave
Richard Tutt
Dan Heger
Fred Heger
Kate Davies
Heger
Lottie Heger
Penney's
West Perkins
John Gibsons
Rehearing Denied In Porter Versus Hofman Suit
Petition for rehearing in the Porter versus Hofman case was denied in the Supreme Court. Judge Emmett Seawell who dissented in the original hearing voted for a rehearing. The case, involving an injury to a guest rider, drew considerable interest. Preston & Gibson represent Mrs. Nannette Hofman.
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Porter
Carter Returns From Soil Conservation Conference
Dr Logan Carter manager of Ukiah office SAO spent January 16 to 21 at a semi annual conference in Santa Paula with Nevada and California project managers. They discussed erosion control plans for Ukiah Sebastopol and other areas and mapped future conservation district development.
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Logan Carter
Ukiah
Soil Conservation Administration
Nevada
California
Santa Paula
Sebastopo
Bridge bids opened for Jack Petera Creek span on SR 66
The division of highways opened bids for a new bridge across Jack Petera Creek ten miles south of Fort Bragg on State Route 66. Eleven bids were received with M A Jenking of Sacramento submitting the low bid of 30,572.50 dollars.
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Division of Highways
Jack Petera Creek
Fort Bragg
M. A. Jenking
Sacramento
Safety Sally Signs to Guard Ukiah Schoolchildren
Ukiah will install Safety Sally signs near schools to slow traffic and protect children. The 90-30 club and state highway patrol plan a junior traffic reserve corps, with Sergeant Frank Mills leading training for boys to supervise crossings and stop motorists.
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State Highway Patrol Office
Ukiah
al Vogel
East Bay
Frank Mills
Vogel
Oakland
Berkeley
Bcat
Milla
Corpa
Death releases Sassenrath from lingering illness
J. J. Sassenrath longtime secretary of the Sonoma State Home at Eldridge died at Fort Miley hospital Thursday at 4 30 am after about three months of illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday morning at the Sonoma City church with the Rosary Friday evening. Mrs Neil Anker of Ukiah is a sister in law and C W Barrick of this city is his father in law.
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J. J. Sassenrath
Sonoma
Eldridge
Fort Miley Hospital
Sonoma City
Mra
Neil Anker
Ukiah
C. W. Barrick
DeSenans Plan Barbecue Renovation Near Ukiah
Edgar DeSenan and his wife, recently remarried in Vancouver, Washington, return from travels to New York and eastern cities. They plan extensive alterations to their Barbecue south of Ukiah to reopen in late February with new features, redecorated interiors, and enhanced bar service and barbecue sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar DeSenan
New York
Mrs. DeSenan
Ukiah
Vancouver
Washington
Former Resident Returns to Local Gilmore Service
Gayle Lawrence, a well known figure in this territory, assumes control of the Gilmore service station at The Forks three miles north of Ukiah, replacing Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Houghton who have run it for five years. Lawrence, formerly Opal Freeman of Ukiah, has a background with Richfield Oil, including five years in this area, three years in Pittsburg, one year in Salinas, and the past year as a traveling salesman for a Portland firm. The Houghtons plan a vacation trip to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Lawrence
Gilmore
the Forks
Ukiah
C. L. Houghton
Houghtons
Los Angeles
Self Defense Plea in Double Murder Case
Guy Rockey pleads self defense as he stands charged with the murders of John McNeill and Pat Heffron on the Sherwood Reservation. At a preliminary hearing in Willits, testimony described drinking, a disputed car stuck in mud, and a confession alleging plans to shoot Rockey. Witnesses include Dr. Raymond Babcock and Sheriff Williams. trial date not yet set.
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Dala
Guy Rockey
Sherwood Intitam
John McNeill
Pat Heffron
Whitt
Sherwood Reservation
Mhursday
Justice Court
Will van Dyke
Tilburn Gibson Air
Wayne Burke
Rockey
Beverly Broaddus
Broaddus
Mendocino County
E. L. Williams
McNeill
Broaddue
Stephen Knight
Indian Service
Raymond Babcock
Willits
McNeil
Heffron
Dir
Babcock
Johnny Bell
Bell
Sheriff Willams
Williams
MicNeill
Willita
Brown Ray
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the People's Government
Dr. Morris
Ft. Bragg Bank
Fort. Bragg
W. G. Lilley
Mannon & Bragler
Pedroncellis
Nancy Word
Jas
Signett Estate
Sheriff's Deputies
Demetrio Bartolomeis
Eden
Pete
Louis
Mario Bartolomei
John Venturi
Carl Giannecchini
Venturi
Giamecchini
Bruno Pallini
Eddie
Tony Bartolomei
Angelo Bartolomei
Harry
Clarence Bartolomei
Eden Bartolomei
Pete Bartolome
Mario Bartolome
Louis Bartolomei
Bernard Galhot
Grace
Ed Giannecchini
Lloyd
Dolly
Cloverdale
Lottie V. Tutt
Hofman
Dr. Carter
Sassenrath
DeSenans
Gilmore Service
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