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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

3

Mrs J J Williams Bridge Hostess Hosts Reading Section

Mrs J J Williams president of the Telephone bridge club entertained Thursday afternoon at her home. High score went to Albert Towne, second to Frank Wheeler, low to Paul Irwin. Attendees included A H Hurlock, BE H Barker, Harry Hanson, Albert Towne, Paul Irwin, H M Thompson, Susan Jaeonicke of Oakland, with Wheeler and Jaeonicke as special guests. The club has organized a reading section meeting on alternate Thursdays.

Mra J. J. Williams The Telephone Bridge Club Albert Towne Frank Wheeler Paul Irwin Mesdames A. H. Hurlock BE. H. Barker Harry Hanson H. M. Thompson Susan Jaeonicke Oakland

Christian Church Services and Bible School Schedule

W Theodore Matlock and Leonard G Brown pastors invite all to Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with sermons on A Full Surrender to Christ and The Five Judgments Revealed in the Bible Evening services at 7 30 p m feature song service and gospel messages B Y P U groups meet at 6 45 p m Midweek prayer and Bible study are on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Bible selections from Corinthians and a passage from the Christian Science textbook are also included and the Golden Text from Isaiah 59 19 is cited to inspire worship. Local churches extend a cordial invitation.

Christian Church W. Theodore Matlock Christ Christian Endeavor Leonard G. Brown Pastor Bible School

Grand Opening Dance at Blue Lakes Pavilion

Summer kicks off at Blue Lakes Park with the first dance of the season on Saturday May 20 from 9 to 2. Lou Wirgler's 0niece campus orchestra will provide the music across the lake as new management the Waldrons announce improvements including a graded beach, children's ponying area, updated grounds and cabins, and a refreshed refreshment counter beer garden. Also noted is the passing of William Shaw of Big River township in Ukiah. Louise and Frances Cunningham spent the weekend with their parents and attend Dominican College in San Rafael.

Blue Lakes Park Beautiful Blue Lakes Lou Wirgler H. C. Waldron Fuller Stablea Louise Frances Cunningham Frank Cunningham Dominican College San Rafael

Potter Valley Couple Engaged In Sunset Valley Community News

Larea Hopkins and Miss Jean Meinecke announce engagement after a May 6 gathering at the Hopkins home in Potter Valley. Miss Meinecke of Sunnyvale, daughter of Ellis and Mrs Meinecke, is a Sunnyvale High graduate and Munson's College alumna with banking and business experience. Hopkins, son of Frank and Mrs Hopkins, comes from a long Potter Valley lineage. he has worked in Bank of America branches and will base in Ukiah with Associated Oil. No wedding date set. likely late autumn or early next year.

Jean Francis Meinecke Sunnyvale Larea Edmund Hopkins Potter Valley Hopkins Miss Melnacke Ellis Melnecke Melnacke Libby McNeil & Libby Packing Company Sunnyvale High School Munson's Business College San Francisco Garnet Young & Company of Frank BE. Hopkins Co, L Hopking Elizabeth Hopkins James Hopking Larea Hopkins Dorothy Durham Business College Bank of America Ukiah Merced St. Helena Associated Oil Company

Kewanna Council Marks 23rd Birthday Celebration

The Kewanna Council No. 56 Pocahontas celebrated its twenty third anniversary with gifts to four living charter members Louise Magulas Elizabeth Wepener Fred Migone and Joe Migone Official visit by district deputy Mrs Elizabeth Wegner escorted by Louise Mary Raccaglio Violet Davis and Frances Crinella Fermor Howle presented gifts to Mrs Wegner and French nosegays to all mothers Present were out of town mothers Adele Lepori and Susan Jaconicke A committee including Adeline Lovegreen Jamie Dohring and Ina Branson organized the event Area decorations featured pink and blue candles and gridllol baskets with refreshments and a birthday cake.

Kewanna Council No. 56 Degree of Pocahontas Louise Magulas Elizabeth Wepener Fred Joe Migone Elizabeth Wegner Louise Mary Raccaglio Violet Davis Frances Crinella Fermor Howle Wegner Ian Branson Little Mother Mother Mather Gladys Richey Adele Lepori Santa Rosa Susan Jaconicke Oakland Adeline Lovegreen Jamie Dohring Ina Branson

Providence Ann Frassinello Christened at St Marys

The seven weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frassinello was christened Providence A at 11 15 Sunday in St Marys Catholic church. Rev Adrian Sharkey officiated with Providence Terranova of San Francisco as godmother and John Terranova as godfather. Relatives from San Francisco joined a dinner after the ceremony. Attendees included Adriana Terranova maternal grandmother James Frassinello and John Terranova with children Ronald Lois Carlo Sica and daughters Theresa Katherine Marie Providence Terranova and the hosts.

John Frassinello Providence A St. Mary's Catholic Church Adrian Sharkey Providence Terranova San Francisco Frassinello John Terranova Andriana Terranova Providence Ann Jamey Frassinello Ronald Lois Carlo Sica Theresa Katherine Marie Howta

Democratic Way Of Life Told By Mrs Held

Mrs W D L Held spoke at Central P T A on democracy through education and cooperation. She stressed home school partnership to foster understanding of democracy and the audience warmly received the talk. Corsages were presented to guests by P T A members as newly elected officers were installed by Mrs F I D Wilsey.

W. D. L. Held Held F. 1D. Wilsey

Mrs Masters Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club at The Firs

The Tuesday bridge club were guests of Mrs Bertha B Masters at her home The Firs Tuesday afternoon Myra Ernest Neuhaus was a guest Members present were Mesdames Lon Gibson Ida Brown Rena Stout Lloyd Bittenbender E W Dutton W D L Held and the hostess

Bertha B. Masters the Firs Mya Ernest Neuhaus Mesdames Lon Gibson Ida Brown Rena Stout Lloyd Bittenbender E. W. Dutton W. D. L. Held

Annual Installation of Saturday Club Officers

The Saturday Afternoon Club holds its annual banquet and installation of officers on Saturday May 20 in the clubrooms. Mrs W D L Held chairs luncheon. Mrs A A Smith handles installation plans. Mrs R R Ingels of Potter Valley succeeds Mrs Lon Gibson of Ukiah as president.

W. D. L. Held A. A. Smith R. R. Ingels Potter Valley Lon Gibson Ukiah

Saturday Club Hosts Cloverdale Women in Program

The Saturday Club entertained the Cloverdale Women's club at Cloverdale on a Wednesday afternoon with a varied program arranged by Mrs. C. A. Bernhard. Performances included vocal solos by Mrs. J. H. Hansen and Mrs. R. R. Byrnes, art discussion led by Mrs. Olive K. Busch, a reading by Mrs. C. A. Bernhard, dances by Gladys Hall, and music by Mrs. Hale McCowen with accompaniment. Local members in attendance listed include Mesdames Lon Gibson, W. Dutton, E. L. Williams, Rena Stout, and others who participated.

Cloverdale Women's Club Cloverdale C. A. Bernhard J. H. Hansen James BE Scott Olive KE Busch R. R. Byrnes Hale McCowen Gladys Hall

Eriksen Family Reunion on Mother's Day

A large Eriksen family gathering on Mother's Day at the east Willits road home featured an elaborate luncheon under trees and a post meal ball game.36 members attended including John Eriksen families, Bill Day of San Jose, Ted Eriksen's group, Alfred Foster, Arch Reynolds, Nina McClendon, and Mrs Lawracon among others.

R. L. Eriksen East Willits Road Bill Day San Jose Ted Eriksen Famiy Alfred Foster Arch Reynolds Nina McClendon Lawracon

Memorial Day Plan by Ukiah Native Daughters

Ukiah Parlor No. 2638 Native Daughter of the Golden West outlines Memorial Day observance at Mendocino State Hospital. President Leila Williams names Crystal Harp to handle entertainment. Refreshment committee includes Leila Williams Eva Brucker Marian Hachmann and Alta Dillingham. Event set for Saturday May 27. Officer nominations also held.

Golden West Mendocino State Hospital Crystal Harp Leila Williams Leila Willams Eva Brucker Marian Hachmann Alta Dillingham

Miss Dewell Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Oak Park

Mrs A F Moulton held high score in a bridge luncheon hosted by Miss Jessie Dewell at Oak Park apartments on Friday. Renna Stout and Guy Redwine tied for second place in the event attended by eight guests.

Jessie Dewell Oak Park Apartments A. F. Moulton Renna Stout Guy Redwine

Colorful Dance Recital by Ukiah League May 27

Ukiah High School Girls League presents an 18-number recital directed by Mrs. Helen Averell. The program begins 8 16 p m in the high school auditorium on Saturday May 27. Highlights include the Bedouin Arabian dance by Barbara Scott and two tap numbers Poet and Peasant and Military Tap performed by a studio of students.

Russia Europe America Ukiah High School Helen Averell Ukiah Barbara Scott Averall Geraldine Messick Katharine Anderson Irene Hall Donna Jacobs Gladys Hull Helen Smith Caro Kasch

Kingsley Chapter Plans Visit by Grand Matron

Kingsley Chapter No 68 Order of Eastern Star in Willits on May 24 hosts a dinner at the Van Hotel before an evening meeting led by Worthy Matron Katherine Martin. The event precedes a reception for Deputy Grand Matron Bess Evernale scheduled for June 17. six candidates Alyce Perkins Mervyn Perkins Leona Mazzoni Richard Mazzoni Clarence Bernhard and Robert Harmon are initiated.

Kingsley Order of Eastern Star Ethel Sleutach Modesto Willits Katherine Martin van Hotel Augusta Covelo Mrs. Martin Bess Evernale Alyce Mervyn Perkins Leona Richard Mazzoni Clarence Bernhard Robert Harmon

Barbara Rawles Celebrates Seventh Birthday Picnic

Barbara Rawles turned seven on Saturday and her mother Alma Rawles hosted a park picnic with friends Wilma Rawles Vandalee Cyphers Joan McCleod Ruby Salisbury Donna Carol and Jim Brown Betty Jean Pacini Kay and Tom Rawles Ireta Shupe Janice Busch and Nadine Karplund Later guests enjoyed ice cream and birthday cake at the Rawles home.

Barbara Rawles Alma Rawles Barbara Wilma Rawles Vandalee Cyphers Joan McCleod Ruby Salisbury Donna Carol Jim Brown Betty Jean Pacini Kay Tom Rawles Ireta Shupe Janice Busch Nadine Karplund

Former Virginia Pomeroy Welcomed at Tea in Lake County

Mrs Patrick McGuire of San Francisco the former Virginia Pomeroy of Lake County was greeted by old friends Tuesday afternoon when Mrs J F Manning entertained at tea for Mrs McGuire, the house guest of Mrs Kenneth Coles. Invited were Mesdames Roy Mineau George Moore William Johnson B C Mc Farling Ralph McGill Kenneth Coles and Miss Mary Hengeveld.

Patrick McGuire San Francisco Virginia Pomeroy Lake County J. F. Manning McGuire Kenneth Coles Mesdames Roy Mineau George Moore William Johnson B.C. McFarling Ralph McGill Mary Hengeveld

Delegates Chosen To Attend VFW Department Convention

Delegates to attend the VFW department convention in Hollywood June 18 to 21 were elected by the VFW Auxiliary Thursday evening. Chairwoman Isabel Miller was named poppy gale committee head for May 27, Hazel Whitmore heads the June food sale, and Hilda Groves and Enen Leno will host the sewing club next Thursday. A supper hour followed the meetings as the Post and Auxiliary combined for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gustafson and daughter Thora of Oakland spent Mother's Day with Mrs. Gustafson's mother, Mrs. Valma Eversole, and family.

VFW Department Hollywood Vv. FL. OW Angie Wallach Hilda Groves Hazel Whitmore Amelia Mossi Lillian Tatman Janet Lowe Isabel Miller Elen Leno A. E. Gustafson Thora Oakland

Everyday Living Theme of Club Art Exhibit

The Sat urday Afternoon club hosts an Architecture and Decorative Arts exhibit from May 15 to May 20 featuring the modern house as a machine for living in. Large photographs and piano showcase design, photography, ceramics, advertising art, textiles and comic art with free public viewing 2–5 pm daily and 7–9 pm on Wednesday and Saturday. club members guide during those hours.

San Francisco Museum of Art

Ina Branson New Kosmos Club President Elected

Ina Branson was elected president of the Kosmos club succeeding Myrtle Finne. The new officers include Mrs. Finne, first vice president, Katherine Mason, second vice president, Edna Holliday secretary, and Belle Wilson treasurer. Finne will install the staff May 25 at the annual luncheon at Vichy Springs. A Mother's Day program featured Ukiah grammar school band director Fr F Zeck and reader Maude Elledge.

Myrtle Finne Katherine Mason Edna Holliday Belle Wilson Finne Vichy Springs Gertrude Houdeshell Bertha Zeck Hazel Weller F. Zeck Ukiah Grammar School Maude Elledge Ina Branson Mother Machree Mother Holliday M. B. Atkinson Nat Beckley

Sunday School Departments Entertain Mothers Tea

Sunday School departments at the Methodist church held a Mother's Day tea in the social hall. About 60 guests attended as the primary and cradle departments performed songs and recitations. Mrs. John Allen oversaw the program with assistance from Mrs. Nellie Sanford and others.

Methodist Sunday School John Allen Mesdames Nellie Sanford John Hofman Brice E. Houdeshell

Four Ukiah Clubwomen Attend State Federation Sessions

Four Ukiah clubwomen travelled to Oakland Berkeley and San Francisco for California Federation of Women's Clubs sessions. Mrs Walter H Higgins state corresponding secretary joined the state convention and general federation council. Delegates from Alaska Venezuela the Philippines and Canal Zone attended the latter. Mrs Olive E Bunch attended the state western and general federation sessions representing Saturday Afternoon club. Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Ernest Mason represented Kosmos club at the state federation.

California Federation of Women's Clubs Oakland Berkeley San Francisco Walter H. Higgins General Federation Council Alaska Venezuela Philippines Canal Zone Olive E. Bunch Frank Wilson Ernest Mason Kosmos Club

Surprise Grocery Shower For Donald Nassie

A surprise shower was held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hansen in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nassie. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brush and others. several attendees could not be present.

Paul Hansen Donald Nassie Joe Brush Lauren Dennen Charles Emery Berkeley Marjorie Nassie James Williams Fred Scholl John Kinsler Walter Buchholz Chaplin Williams Dick Davis

Dinner Guests At Petaluma Home

DINNER GUESTS in Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schamber and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Cober were dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Art Weller in their home in Petaluma.

Gene Schamber B. A. Cober Art Weller Petaluma

Birthday Dinner Compliments Mrs Schmidt in Ukiah

Mrs William Schmidt was honored at a surprise birthday dinner arranged by her husband Friday evening at Hines Barbecue south of Ukiah. The dining room was decorated with spring flowers. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Johnston, Mr and Mrs H W Brown, Mr and Mrs Dom Crinella, and Mr and Mrs Schmidt.

William Schmidt Ukiah George Johnston H. W. Brown Dom Crinella Schmidt

Mother’s Day reunion held at Sadie Roeder home

Four sisters of a well known family observed their annual Mother's Day gathering at the San Mateo residence of Mrs. Sadie Roeder. The attendees included Mrs. Susan Cleland and Mrs. T. M. Cleland of Ukiah, Mrs. L. P. Anker of Willits, and Mrs. Roeder.

Sadie Roeder San Mateo Susan Cleland T. M. Cleland Ukiah L. P. Anker Willits Roeder

Wedding of Geraldine Arnett and William Summerfield

Miss Geraldine Arnett and William Summerfield wed at Santa Rosa Lutheran Church with Rev. George Shurson officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs L A Sheldon and Miss Silvia Dias of Willits, and Miss Caroline Anderson with Miss Marguerite Hayward from Salinas. University of California senior Miss Anderson attended.

Caroline Anderson Marguerite Hayward Salinas Berkeley Miss Anderson George P. Anderson University of California

Hayward Residents Return From Ukiah Visit

Mrs. Warren Sawyers has returned to Ukiah after a fortnight with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs Reuben Sleipness of Hayward. The Sleipness couple accompanied Mrs Sawyers to Ukiah and back to Hayward. June and Earla Gardner, Pacific Union college students near St Helena, are spending summer with Dr and Mrs J E Gardner. Dr Gardner and his daughters joined them in Ukiah Saturday evening. On Sunday Dr and Mrs Fred Herzer of Garberville were guests in the Gardner home.

Ben Smalley Cloverdale Rosie Clyma J. Smalley E. B. Ball Delmar Clyma Vallejo Clyma Warren Sawyers Uksiah Reuben Sleipness Hayward June Earla Gardner Pacific Union College St. Helena J. E. Gardner Gardner Ukiah Fred Herzer Garberville

Ukiah Area Wedding Notices And Social News May Dates

A series of marriage announcements and social notes from Ukiah and nearby areas: Moffitt and Cowan wed, Boxer and Rashall marry in Mill Valley and San Francisco, Harman and Wetmore wed in Fort Bragg, Razzaia and Grotzian wed in Ukiah, Stewart and Buell unite in Santa Rosa, Triplett and Mathison wed in Ukiah, Anglum and Hirt wed near Upper Lake, Simmons and Patton marry in Ukiah. Includes guests James Waymire and Archie Davis of San Francisco hosting in Mankins home, and a Sunday picnic with 12 friends.

James Waymire Archie Davis San Francisco Elberta Lorraine Mankins D. M. Mankins Moffitt-Cowan Ukiah Richard Benjamin Moffitt Maria Cowan Wil- Nits Boxer-Rashall Moses F. Boxer Mill Valley Gitta W. Rashall Harman

Presbyterian Church Service With Dr Van der Las Theme

The Presbyterian Church schedules a 9 45 am church school and 11 am morning worship led by Dr Richard A Van der Las bearing the topic Have the Great Discoveries of the Past Century Been to Humanity a Blessing or a Blight A 615 pm devotional for youths precedes a short talk on Blue Ribbon Prizes with a social afterward.

Pulpit Guest to Speak at Methodist Church Service

Mark Pike introduces Rev John R Wiking of San Francisco as pulpit guest at 11:00 am for What Happened at Kansas City. Choir to perform anthem. Epworth League at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm sermon on meats Patching Ol Gar Wednesday 7:30 prayer service. Christian Science Church to read lesson on Soul and Body May 21.

John R. Wiking San Francisco Uniting Conference of the Methodist Church Kansas City Epworth League Christian Science Church

Catholic Services schedule and pastors listed for multiple locations

Catholic services led by Father Adrian Sharkey and assistants at Albertinum Convent West St. Perkins and St Marys Calpella St Francis Rancheria State Hospital Hopland Indian Rancherias with monthly mass times. Boonville Pentecostal Assembly led by G Akers with Wednesday Friday 7 30 p m services and Sunday School.

Adrian Sharkey Raphael Quinn Traeneus O'Sullivan Albertinum Convent West Perkins St St. Mary's Church Calpella St. Francis’ Rancheria State Hospital Hopland Indian Rancherlas St. Dominic's T. Joseph's T. Patrick's Boonville Pentecostal Assembly G. Akers

Worship and evangelistic meeting invitation

A church announces worship hour at 30 a.m. an evangelistic meeting at 11 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. service. All are invited to attend and hear God's word.

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