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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
2
A San Quentin prison pride project gathers inmates to stage the Walled World Fair, showcasing fine handiwork in drawing, painting, carving and weaving. The piece urges rehabilitation over punishment, noting that over 92 percent of parolees succeed while a small 8 percent reoffend, and champions the ex-con’s chance to rejoin society.
A column warns against itinerant peddlers arriving in California for summer sales. It argues they offer inflated prices, pay no local taxes or utilities, and provide no local jobs or charity. Government reports claim per capita losses reach about 11 dollars where peddling goes unchecked, urging shoppers to buy at home to support local businesses and workers.
The piece surveys early political forecasts for 1940 with Garner and Dewey leading polls, Ickes offering a sharp rebuttal, and Roosevelt still seen as shaping the field. Analysts warn against overreading, calling it season training for a nation preparing for a long campaign.
Mrs. Andrew Wilson hosted old Moscow friends H. Melgard president of the First Trust and Savings Bank and O R Folkends Krad leading merchants. They planned a Western swing to Treasure Island then Southern California and Mexico, on to New York, then sail to Norway in June and visit more European countries before fall homeward.
Mrs. John R. Gibson, confined to bed for about three weeks, has shown slight improvement in recent days. Friends express hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs Albert H Towne accompanied Miss Christine Bruns to Los Gatos Sunday where she entered Oaks sanitarium for treatment under a specialist. Miss Bruns had been confined to her home for weeks and was steadily improving. It is expected she will return to Ukiah after a rest at the sanitarium. Palace hotel owner and guests who knew Bruns as bookkeeper presented her with a fully equipped weekend case.
Miss Myrte Ruddick returns to her valley home after visiting San Jose where she stayed as a guest of her cousins Mia Bo Kinta and John Cowsert.
The Mendocino County Superior Court list includes case 18470 Beasle Perata v Perata for divorce with July 31, 1927 marriage, December 20, 1938 separation, one child Robert, no community property, extreme cruelty alleged, seeking interlocutory decree and custody plus $26 monthly support. Also case 18471 Federal Land Bank of Berkeley v Gambrel et al seeks foreclosure on mortgage with $7,147.01 due. Several accounts and guardianships are approved or continued, with multiple divorce and court actions noted, including Doris M Hayter v James E Hayter granted interlocutory divorce, custody of two children, $50 monthly support, and criminal probation for Dan Minehan. Other entries show releases from state hospital, various demurrers, and continuances through May 19, 1939.
Case No 13409 pits Peter Fornasero against Pacific Vineyard Products seeking $1500 on a promissory note dated October 24, 1938. Mrs H J Burwash returned home at Caspar after visiting her daughter and son-in-law Walter and Mrs Higgins. Mrs Burwash Mrs Bolton and son Harry joined Mrs Higgins in Ukiah Thursday after attending C F W C sessions. Bolton is Higgins’ sister.
Cane No 13472 and Case No 13173-7 filed by Thomas & Thomas seeks judgment for 438.88 plus interest from May 14, 1935 on a promissory note dated May 14, 1935. In a second suit E March as Executor of John T. Busch estate sues M Sanders, with Burt W. Busch representing the plaintiff to quiet title to described real property.
Edward J. Johnson through Norman Johnson, Esq petitions for letters of administration claiming Nancy Jane Johnson died March 6 1939 leaving real property valued about 300 dollars. He is surviving husband and sole heir. Hearing on petition set for May 26 1939.
Probate case number 6399 in which L R Snyder seeks letters of administration for Edgar D Howell. He allegedly died April 30 1939 leaving real and personal estate not exceeding 15650 with widow Annie Howell and daughters Rachel Snyder and Bernadine Williamson as heirs. Hearing on May 26 1939 set.
Legal notices detail inheritance tax reports and final discharges in multiple estates. Appointments, guardianships, bonds and accounts are approved or continued with dates and values. Real estate sales and mortgage petitions appear for several estates, with specific parties and amounts noted.
On May 138 1939 civil docket items show Thomas A Gallagher vs L J Calahan granted decree quieting title to real property. Merlin Wade vs Dorothy Reddick trial set May 15 1939 with vacation and calendar drop. Chester Hill et al vs Dorothy Reddick same order. Andrew Garzini intemperance matter proceedings dismissed. J A York matter continues to June 10 1939. Joe David Yohannan juvenile matter probation officer to file petition and May 20 1939 hearing. Jack Emmons matter same order. Herbert N Lawrason committed to Preston School of Industry during minority.
Caroline Prather began Monday as department manager of the dry goods and women’s department at The White House store. She previously served five years at Albert’s in San Rafael and has long worked locally. The store plans reorganized departments, redecorated show windows, and updated interior displays. T.A. Gallagher of U C News Service visited Ukiah with his daughter Both for ranch business in Potter Valley.
District Attorney James E. Busch and Mannon and Brazier appeal the court ruling awarding $7000 to Mary and John Gibson after Mrs. Gibson, aged over 80, was crippled in an accident at the south entrance of the courthouse. Taft and Spurr represent the Gibsons.
The body of 68 year old George W. Smith of Redwood Valley who drowned in the McCloud river near Redding Shasta county was found Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at nine from Ever Sole Mortuary with Rev Mark P. officiating. Interment was in Ukiah cemetery. He is survived by his father Amos H. Smith of the Yountville Veterans home and his children Jeanette Moffett Earl L. Smith Leslie L. Smith Irma McNeill and Gloria Smith of Sacramento and Oakland and Los Angeles respectively.
Moose Lodge No. 1182 held an installation of officers in Stelert hall on a Wednesday evening with Ea Ives of Santa Rosa past dictator conducting. Local and Santa Rosa officers listed. Santa Rosa drill team and cadet class to initiate May 24 in Ukiah. Santa Rosa lodge ranks third largest in state with 1000 members. Supper followed.
Ukiah Lions club sent 17 members to the quarterly meeting of the Lions Redwood Council at the Napa Valley Inn on Wednesday evening. The association includes 18 clubs from Rio Vista to Eureka. BE A Eversole presided at the dinner, with 150 guests in attendance.
The Riding Club hosts a benefit dance at Potter Valley Grange hall on Saturday night May 20 with Marcucci's orchestra. Men and women compete, the loser buys dinner, and the event funds the local quadrille team amid festive plans. Also noted is the obituary of R M Bacon, 84, long-time Ukiah resident laid to rest after services.
Birth notices list parents such as Rev Arthur Bacon Fort Bragg and George Britton Govelo Willits with multiple April dates and children named. Death notices include Dave Andresen Fort Bragg and John Clark Edsall Boonville among many others with ages and towns, April dates follow.
Point Arena high school's newly formed band under Miss Madeline Whittlesey appeared at the County Music Festival in Ukiah, marking their first public outing away from home. The group rapidly progressed after forming earlier this year with private lessons for about six trained members.
In Mendocino County California superior court a hearing is set for June 2, 1939 at 10:00 A M. to consider Josie F Johnson executrix petitioning to convey Lot 15 Block I Ukiah North Addition to Lafayette and Beulah McCulloch per a 1933 contract. Court details and clerk annotation included.
Lusi Hoag a local county resident near Ukiah will undergo a critical operation at Ukiah General Hospital on Wednesday. Carl Hoag, a San Francisco artist, arrived to assist in the operation, while Kathleen Hoag of Petaluma visited Ukiah Wednesday night to see her father Joe Edmonds, formerly with Ukiah municipal links, who has returned from Santa Rosa.
Richard Purcell Higgins of 4486 Mission St San Francisco seeks final three year proof to establish a land claim in Sec 25 T13N R16W M D Meridian. before Notary Marie Fortana San Francisco June 17 1989 witnesses M F Higgins Redwood City Calif Ben Ries Tillie Higgins San Francisco Calif Joe Bartell Manchester Calif Ellis Purser Register May 12 19 26 Jun
H L Williamson administrator of Margaret E Williamson deceased issues notice to all creditors to file claims with vouchers within six months from first publication. Claims must be filed with Mendocino County Clerk or presented to administrator at Preston Building Ukiah California. Dated May 1. May 12 19 26 June 2 9.
Notice from California Mendocino County recites a mortgage foreclosure in J W McMillen v Charles Field No 13376. Wayne P Burke as Commissioner sets May 20 1939 10:00 am at the east entrance Ukiah courthouse for sale of described lots in Section 13 Township 11 North Range 16 West M D M to satisfy judgment with interest and costs.
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