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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
2
The article warns Americans about proposed laws endorsed by Communists, listing measures such as preserving WPA activities, amending labor relations, expanding taxes, nationalizing banks, and eliminating chain stores. It argues these steps aim to undermine capitalist democracy and trigger financial collapse unless readers recognize the red bandwagon.
A New Mexico legislator Miss Margaret Neal proposes fining every registered citizen who fails to vote. The piece argues such mandatory voting ignores the long battle for democracy and treats voting as a privilege to enjoy rather than a duty to compel.
The Civilian Conservation Corps on Mendocino National Forest has played a major role since 1933. They have fought 220 fires covering 480 acres and built 800 miles of dirt roads plus 198 miles of firebreaks, while undertaking drainage, cleanups, and road work under skilled supervision. The effort has strengthened youths’ self reliance, morale, and physique.
Willits city officials and residents gathered last Sunday for the fifth joint birthday party hosted by Councilman Philip Quadrio. The event honors Baatlie M. Quadrio turning 40 and Mayor Whitney’s 33rd year of this annual celebration, with attendance from the Willits fire department, police chief and wives, local council members, Judge C. A. Larson, and Ukiah judge W. D. L. Held who spoke with Mrs. Heh present.
Attorney D C Ditton of Piedmont, noted world traveler and brother of E W Dutton, entertained Abell Lodge No 146 F and A M at their Friday dinner in the Masonic Temple. Ditton presented beautiful colored motion pictures of his travels with explanatory data.
March notes from Covelo recount births and families, with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson welcoming a child, Ellen Avonens and others noted. Local officials, school board changes, and Moore's Drag shop ties appear. Community events include a wedding, tree work, and a Ladies Improvement Club meeting with officer elections and deed discussions.
Doug Montell, a famed radio announcer, spoke to the 2080 club at Maple Cafe on Tuesday evening revealing how sports broadcasters detect players by unique mannerisms beyond jersey numbers. He demonstrated that an average person can speak 100 words per minute while he showcased 200 words per minute clarity.
The Federal State Market Service in San Francisco reports a rise in January beer production with hops producers benefiting from higher output. January production reached 8,642,888 barrels, up from 8,574,004 last January, while eleven months ending January 31 show a year over year decline. Pacific coast growers seek 24 to 26 cents per pound for loaned supplies as contracting for the 1989 crop proceeds slowly.
The local state board of equalization office will be open only on Tuesdays and Fridays while L. Fisk is away on temporary assignment. Harold Eliott, former local member now at Marin County, will be in the office Tuesdays and Fisk returns to full time here. On Fridays the office operates from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. according to Elliott.
A six and one half pound baby girl was delivered by Caesarean section at Healdaburg General Hospital Sunday evening to Mr and Mrs Nox man Staples of Hopland. Margaret Vassar of Hopland is noted as the mother. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Eugene Vasaar Sr and Mr and Mrs Guy Ettlett.
Parents Mr and Mrs Prostoh Harrington of Boonville report the birth of a baby boy Sunday evening at 7 58 PM in Ukiah General Hospital. The newborn weighed seven and a half pounds at birth. Dr L Rea is in attendance. Mother and child are doing well.
Mrs Hontou seeks 85000 in a wrongful death and damages suit following a fall from a horse on October 23 1988 on the Redwood highway north of Ukiah. Alleged collision by C D Orvis with Hontou’s Hotel led to the fatal accident. The complaint lists many local residents and attorneys from Fort Bragg Ukiah Willits and surrounding areas as involved parties and witnesses.
Despite rain about 50 attendees watched two films Mountain Build t and Volcanoes organized by the University of Chicago Society of Nature. Paul Lange, Ukiah High School instructor, led discussions and introduced an extra film Menace of the Fly. Future sessions run Tuesdays at 7 30 pm at the high school free to the public with The Wonders of the Ice Ages planned for next week.
A daughter, Sharon Haze, was born Monday February 27 to Mr and Mrs Jack Woodson of Long Beach. Mrs Woodson is former Marjorie Anderson, making Sharon a great great granddaughter of Robert Anderson of Wkiah and a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs. Dre Arias. The family resides in Long Beach.
CALPELAA March 8 Mrs 0 5 Phiililps and daughters Lela and Virginia with Frank Mercurio and John Terrance of Pittsburg visit Ukiah and Calpella to see friends and relatives. They call on Mrs Phillips father Mr DeVee at Laughila. They return home Sunday afternoon. Ms Hila Boyd and daughter Bila travel to San Francisco for a business trip. George Lane of Eureka passes through to San Francisco and visits relatives in Calpella Saturday. Raymond Copsey of Ukiah visits his mother Lottie Copsey later week. Mrs Bert Lane of this city visits her mother Mrs Walry McClellan in Ukiah for several days.
The international junior livestock event on Treasure Island draws 1600 youths from 4-H and Future Farmers of America with premiums totaling 20000 dollars. Farms from western states lead entries to Chicago American Royal Nadal City and Portland Pacific International showcases.
Mr and Mrs A T Bradley have bought two adjoining lots in Yokayo Heights and plan a springtime home build They traveled from Ukiah toGobbi vineyard seeking a permanent residence and credit Ukiah city for FHA cooperation making their dream possible Bradley works with the California Automobile Association in Ukiah
Former Ukiah resident Miss Gertrude Ford now living in San Francisco was a weekend guest of Ming Clara Williams. Ford recently purchased a manicuring shop on Montgomery Street in San Francisco.
In the Superior Court of California Mendocino County Roy Moran Estate notice to creditors to file claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Admin William Moran selects I O O F Building Ukiah as business place. Charles Kasch attorney for administrator. First published March 10 1939 in Ukiah Dispatch Democrat.
The Executrix Myrtle J. Rohrbough of John B. Rohrbough also known as J. B. Rohrbough Deceased invites creditors and claimants to present their vouchers either at Covelo, Mendocino County California or with the County Clerk of Mendocino within six months from the first publication dated March 3 1939. Attorneys Thomas & Thomas represent the executrix with dates March 3 10 17 and 24.
Jauage W. D. L. Held will be in Sacramento the week of March 20 no appeal will be sought from the District Court of Appeal Third Appellate District Mendocino's judge travels to Sacramento at the request of Chief Justice of California who chairs the Judicial Council Appointment to the District Court is described as an honor in legal circles
Jackson Fined $50 For Drunk Driving Pleading guilty to a charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquors Monday before Justice of the Peace Will Van Dyke. Jackson, 38, of Aliah, was fined $8 and had his driver's license suspended for six months. He was arrested Saturday evening by Officer Arif Stultz between Uklah and Hopland.
Andrew C. Wood, 49, of Ukiah, was fined 50 and given a six month license suspension after pleading guilty to drunk driving before Justice Will Van Dyke. He was arrested south of the city by Officer Arif Stultz over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Henry Dewell of Berkeley visited Miss Jessie Dewell in Oak Park Ukiah. Walter Sink of Cloverdale visited Ukiah and Potter Valley Saturday.
W B Hayans sole referee in the Mendocino Superior Court action No 12706 will sell by private sale for cash after March 27 1938 parcels in Mendocino County California. First Tract Lots 25 26 27 Block 18 Town of Wendling per official map. Second Tract Lots 6 9 10 of Section 14 and Lot of Section 15 Township 14 North Range 15 W Mount Diablo Base Meridian. Sale subject to court confirmation with 10 percent cash at sale and balance on confirmation.
Dr Van Allan arrives in Anderson Valley to administer tuberculin tests this week. On Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings he continues the testing, with many Bookville students and surrounding district residents participating or requesting the test for adults.
Lucille A Higgins filed a petition to admit the purported will of C M Beatie deceased to probate and to appoint her as executrix. The hearing is set for March 10 1939 at 10:00 AM in the Ukiah Superior Court.
Administrator D C Smith announces the estate of Sarah Card Miller also called Sarah E Miller. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months at Taft & Spurr attorneys Ukiah California or present claims to the Clerk of the Superior Court Mendocino County. First publication February 17 1930 and continue weekly through March 10.
Jané Baumann Administratrix with the Will Annexed publishes to creditors and all claimants to file claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims must be filed at the Mendocino County Clerk or with Attorneys H L Preston and Lilburn Gibson at Preston Building Ukiah California. Dated February 3 1939. Feb 10 17 24 Mar 3 10.
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