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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

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The People s Government by David J Foutz

Governor Olson denounces lobbying by business and state departments in a strong inaugural stance. He orders department heads to provide information to the Legislature but forbids active lobbying. Lieutenant Governor Paterson comments on Congress embargo and democracy. An Assembly panel passes Olson budget unanimously. Westwood labor vote on National Labor Board election ends peacefully with CIO and AFL observers.

Olson Spoak Senate Railroad Commission Fills B. Patterson Congress Japan America Eee Fm Eek Westwood National Labor Board CIO AFL Grovernor Qbear

Hop Land 4 H Girls Club Votes to Pay R R Fares

Hopland 4 H girls club discussed ongoing projects at Thursday night meeting. Members voted to cover railroad fares for anyone attending the Treasure Island Livestock Show in April. Among workers are Wanda Beasley with a dairy project Claudine Doty with purebred Southdown sheep and Lucile Lee with beef cattle. Redwood Valley Elementary plans an April 24 entertainment for Public Schools Week.

Hopland 4-H Girls Club Treasure Island Wanda Beasley Claudine Doty Southdown Lucile Lee Redwood Valley Elementary School

Bittenbender Elected Ukiah Chamber President In Meeting

Bittenbender Lloyd Bittenbender elected president of the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce to succeed George Wildberger who resigned. Lon J. Gibson appointed to the board to fill the vacancy, Zella Bartlett named secretary, and Duncan named outside man. James formerly secretary with four years service praised for community work. Annual committee appointments listed, officers named, and board members including FE. L. Albertson and Lon J. Gibson.

Lloyd Bittenbender Ukiah Ukiah Chamber of Commerce George Wildberger Lon J. Gibson Associated Ol Company Directory Wildberger Zella Bartlett Chamber of Commerce EB. , James Albert Bechtel George de Menke Hale McCowell Lon J Gibson Chamber of Cormierce Bittenbender BK. Schamber Walter Sandelin Second View Zella Birtlett Cle Duncan Asshrlant FE. L. Albertson Wayne PL Pirie Woon Cannon al Gohalet Alfred Produ Paul Poulos

Reeves Canyon Battle Moves to Higher Court

The Reeves Canyon dispute shifts from County to Appellate Court in Vivian Staley versus J A McClurken and J A Jansen. The case concerns alleged property appropriation from the Staley cabin in Reeves Canyon. Staley valued property at 105.33 with two unsigned claims totaling 414.60. Superior court judgment favored Vivian Staley.represented by Preston Gibson. McClurken represented by Taft and Spare.

Reeves Canyon JO A. McClarken Vivian Staley J. A. McClurken J. A. Jansen Staley Cabin Staley This County Preston & Gibson Taft and Spare McClurken

Teachers Discuss Legislation Meeting in Mendocino and Humboldt

The California Teachers Association Mendocino and Humboldt divisions held a luncheon session at the Palace hotel to form a more active teachers section in the region. Alma Thompson of Ferndale led about 40 members and Neva Cavanaugh escorted Fort Bragg staff. Rose Soghetti was elected Mendocino secretary. The elementary teachers’ legislative committee also met to review bills affecting schools.

Humboldt Mendocino Calfornia

Spring Meeting of State Sheepmen Held at Davis College

Sheepmen from the state will meet for the Twelfth Annual Spring Meeting at the College of Agriculture in Davis on Friday March 31 to discuss feeding management wool growing and fat lamb production. A key afternoon session features a report and general discussion on creep feeding of lambs.

Bheepmen College of Agriculture Davis

WPA roll cuts in 9 California counties announced

One hundred and twenty Mendocino county employees will be dropped from WPA rolls between March 30 and April 5, as Congress negotiates additional funds for project operation. The 20 percent area job cut follows reductions in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Napa, Sonoma and other counties, with possible project terminations or staff reductions under guidance from the state office.

Mendocino County Ww. Co State Office Woodward

County Audit Underway by Grand Jury

Verne reports Mendocino county books are under review by six certified public accountants from Peterson Co San Francisco. The audit, not announced to offices, will inspect all departments including justice of the peace and license records with a cam ete report to grand jury foreman Alex I. Thomas.

Ukiah Men Put On Wrestling Bouts on Coast

About 700 fans attended a wrestling show at Fort Bragg hosted by the Fort Bragg baseball club. Paul Powles and Horace Ivey performed holds in an exhibition, then Kenneth Harp vs Robbie Bonnifield ended in a 10 minute draw, Reno Sanchez vs Don Irwin also drew. The card closed with several amateur boxing bouts.

Bigs East Bragg Fort Bragg Paul Powles Horace Ivey Kenneth Harp Robbie Bonnifield Reno Sanchez Don Irwi

Brother Sister of Reuben Grant Die in England

Reuben Grant learns from England that his oldest sister Mrs Sarah Harvey of Devonshire has died at nearly 88. The eldest brother John died in February at 86. Reuben and his daughter Mrs Dan Layman visited England last fall. In four months four relatives who were visiting have passed away. Grant, one of 13 siblings, now has only four remaining: James and Mary in England Ed in Canada and Reuben in Ukiah.

Reuben Grant England Sarah Harvey Devonshire John Dan Layman Grant James and Mary Canada Reuben Ukiah

Busch couples attend Royal Hawaiians in San Francisco

Mr and Mrs James G Busch of Ukiah and Mr and Mrs Burt W Busch of Lake County traveled to San Francisco on Saturday to hear Harry Owens and his Royal Hawaiians perform in the mural room of the St Francis Hotel.

James G. Busch Ukiah Burt W. Busch Lake County San Francisco Harry Owens Sat. Francis Hotel

Tin Lizzies Derby Parade Sets Sunday Race

Parade of 27 Tin Lizzie cars marches from Dr Bennett's stadium 2:30 Saturday and returns via School street before the grand Derby on Sunday April 2 at 2 PM. Purses total 347 dollars with $160 to winner and $79 for second, $90 third, $28 fourth. New entries include Ukiah Dairy and Road's Market cars. oxygen font project by 20-30 club funds noted.

Dr. Bennett's Stadium State Street Scott Street School Street Dr. Bennetts Stadium Ens Ukiah Dairy George Thoms Cas Nao Mandi Porrest Hughes Studebaker Highes Tip Swinton Hob Welsh Lakeport Ukiah Sheet Metal Works Ukiah

Annual Spring Program Dance at Hopland High

Hopland grammar school will present its annual spring program and dance Friday evening at 8:00 at Hopland high school auditorium. A benefit for the grammar school student body, the program features the play Cappy Explains a comic highlight with chorus band taps and various musical solos including vocal and instrumental numbers. Seventh grade singer Chitre Vella will perform classical and popular pieces after a praised appearance at the Ulda Business and Professional Women's club. A free supper follows at midnight and dancing continues to two o’clock with Hopland high Swingsters providing the music.

Hopland Grammar School Hopland High School Cappy Chitre Vella Uldah Womers's Club Mr. Skelly

Fort Bragg Plans Child Welfare Coordinating Council

The Fort Bragg Coordinating Council meeting will be held Saturday night April 15 in Fort Bragg. The council includes representatives from all groups and agencies in child welfare and invites county school department members and others interested to attend. Judge W D L Held will address the group. County board of education members will hold their regular meeting in Fort Bragg on wardave to permit attendance.

Fort Bragg Coordinating Council

Fire Prevention Survey of Town Being Conducted

Aldah fire department is conducting a free fire prevention survey of business houses and other buildings in the town. Each building plan is reviewed to record exits and improve response in case of a fire. The department notes hazards and suggests improvements to increase efficiency during emergencies.

Aldah Altengral

Baby Galli Born in Spokane Heads to Ukiah Soon

Acsen was born to Mrs A B Galii wife of A K E Galli of the Bank of America in Spokane on March 23. The child is the second in the family and Mrs Galli and the children will join Mr Galli in Ukiah in about six weeks to make their permanent home.

Acsen Mra A. B. Galii A. KE. Galli Bank of America Spokane Ina Galli Ukiah

Dirck Benson II Arrives in Rochester

A Rochester wire announces the birth of Dirck Benson II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dirck Benson. Dirck II is the youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. Benson, who greet the arrival with congratulations on the family’s newest grandchild.

Rochester New York E. H. Benson City Dirck II Dirck Benson

Landscape design feature honors local man Phillip Joseph

In Life magazine and with The Architectural Forum Life honors Phillip E Joseph for landscape design and a painting. The feature highlights eight modern American housing plans with top landscape architects including Michael Rapanno Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas J Church. Joseph, a UC Berkeley architecture graduate, studied at Harvard, toured Europe, and now teaches architecture at Stanford.

Philp . Joseph Life Architectural Forum Noich Wright Thomas J. Church Pacific Coast Church Phillip E. Joseph Joseph Architectural College of U. C Harvard Europe Stanford University

Last Rites for Coast Pioneer Held Saturday

Gust Nelson a Fort Bragg resident born in Sweden on September 21, 1850, was honored at a packed Cannarr funeral home chapel. He sailed as a youth, settled in Coffea’s Cove, later built and operated the Pacific hotel, and owned property on Franklin and Reawoods Ave. Survived by wife Sophie, daughter Mamie Raudie, son Fred, grandchildren Eleanor Duck Helen Nelson Alvin Raudie Lloyd Duck, sister Hilda West. Rev J Lewis Kent officiated. pallbearers included Swanson, Schaefer, Kling, Larson, and Stenberg. Interment at Jose Memorial Park.

Erland Sweden Gust Nelson Seven Seas Coffey Nelson Fort Bragg Pacific Hotel Ater Franklin and Reawoods Ave Lfe Sophie Nelson Fort Brae Mamie Raudie Oakland Fred Nelson Fort Bray Fleanor Duck Helen Elizabeth Nelson Alvin Raudie Lloyd Duck Oaland Hilda West Berkeley J. Lewis Kent Fort Bragg Presbyterian Church Alfred PD. Swanson Chas EL Schaefer Gus Kling M- Wo Larson August Swanson P. A. Stenberg Jose Memorial Park

Crawford Buys Town Property In Large Purchase

AL B Crawford buys the Perelli-Minetti buildings on School Street from A Perelli-Minetti in a major property turnover. The stores acquired include J C Penney Co Esther's Shoppe Hansen's Stationery Store and the offices of Dr H O Cleland. Purchase price is about 54009 dollars.

Perelli-Minetti School Street AL. B. Crawford A. Perelli-Minetti J. C. Penney Co Esther's Shoppe Hansen's H. O. Cleland

Minehan Bound Over on Charges of Rape and Injuries

Dan Minehan of Willits was bound over on two counts rape and inflicting bodily injury after a Fort Bragg preliminary hearing. Witnesses included Mrs Mildred Collins Deputy Ward Ries and John H Lloyd. Collins was found unconscious and severely injured in a Fort Bragg alley on February 26. Bail set at 1000 dollars.

Dan Minehan Willits Fort Bragg Mildred Collins John H. Lloyd Ward Ries Br. Lioyad Redwood Coast Minehan

Mullins Brothers and Joe Broggs Head to Texas on Three-Week Vacation

Fred Mullins assistant manager of the Owl Cig ar Store travels with his uncle Eddie Mullins and Joe Broggs. The trio leaves Sunday for Texas for a three week vacation visiting relatives there.

Texas Fred Mullins Owl Cigar Store Eddie Mullins Joe Broggs Fred

Court Warns Kunzler Bar Effect on Nuisance Case

In Anderson Valley the county seat hearing on the Bivans suit against R W Kunzler to abate nuisance by the bar pool room and restaurant adjourned with Judge W D L Held hinting the bar may be ordered closed 10 p m to 6 a m if conditions aren’t remedied within two weeks Testimony spanned claims of quiet and disorder with many local residents named among the witnesses and neighbors.

Anderson Valley J. Bivans R. W. Kunzier Superior Court W. D. L. Held Kunzler Bar Kunzler Ernest Ridley W. F. Clow Lester Day Max and Newell Rawles S. E. Fitch Rawles M. Dutro Lara Nissen Agnes Ketcham Clair Dightman William Otis A. W. Gossman Emmett Smoot

Higher Court May Reverse Its Decision

The Appellate court orders a reconsideration of the Montgomery case after granting a new trial on grounds that the jury was misinformed about the offense location Mendocino county. Attorney Busch requested reconsideration seldom granted. Montgomery was found guilty of stealing a steer from Caspar Lumber Company. A petition signed by about 200 residents urged leniency.

C. C. Montgomery Appelate Montgomery Mendocino County James E. Busch Caspar Lumber Company Const

Giants County Champs Celebrate Victory Season

The Redwood Valley Giants basketball team celebrated winning the county championship with a Friday dinner at Joe's Cafe in Cloverdale. Guests included Gemma Purcell, Bernice Jorgenson, Elmi Bom, Jean Moore, Sylvia Van Dyke, Grace DeCarii, and many others.

Bl Williams Redwood Valley Giants Joe’s Cloverdale Gemma Purcell Bernice Jorgenson Elmi Bom Jean Moore Sylvia van Dyke Grace DeCarii Bill Williams Bob Ford Jess Rawles Bud Moore Uno Niemi Willia Wainto Oolle Veikko Soinila Monk Moyers Fred Bom Weasley van Horn

Guild hostesses named for Episcopal event

Mrs. Norman Buhn and Mrs. P. D. Wilsey will co host the Episcopal Guild meeting on Friday March 31 at the Buhn home. Mrs. Buhn serves as Guild president.

Norman Buhn P. D. Wilsey Episcopal Guild Buhn Guild

Degrees Awarded at Valley Grange Meeting

Ninety three candidates received third and fourth degrees as Anderson Valley Grange held its regular session. Worthy Master Frank Cook led the meeting with guests from Complcha Grange, Ukich Grange and Pomona Grange official J. B. McGuffin. Lorenzo Spring introduced visitors, and Spring demonstrated a home made airplane engine. Eth el Raglan presented a varied program including singing, a one act comedy and instrumental solos. Refreshments followed under Mrs. Martin Silvers, with dance music by Clyde Price man Clair Field and Lucile Raglan.

Anderson Valley Grange Frank Cook Complcha Grange Lorenzo Spring Ukich Grange J. B. McGuffin McGuffin Pomona Grange Fred Rumrill Farndale Spring George Schlmeyer Ethel Raglan Jane Bennett Joyce Dightman Orsville Lucile Raglan Harold Price Robin

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the People's Government David J. Foutz Assembly R. R Derby Child Welfare County Council Dirck Benson II Rites For Coast Pioneer Cannarr Funeral Home Crawford Giants University of California Montgomery Ward Sears Maller-Frey Sonoma County Ice Arena Railroad Ave Santa Koga Ukiah Furniture Co State & Smith F. Mills James McCosker Jr Furn Run Furn. Apt Bath Ukiah General Hospital Park Blvd Barnes Street West Standley Highland Ave Journal Office George Dawe Hopland Bastia W. Standbey Apt W. Perkins State St Run
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