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Newspaper

Dispatch Democrat

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1926

Page

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Local Girl Put on Staff of U. C. Blue and Gold

Berkeley Nov 22 Frances M Joseph a Ukiah sophomore at the University of California was named to the managerial staff of this year's Blue and Gold. Twenty four students were chosen from a larger group of sophomores and upperclassmen for their merit and work. The staff handles the California Year Book business financing sales and profitability and will choose junior editors for next year from among the sophomore staff.

Berkeley University of California Frances M. Joseph Ukiah Joseph University College of Letters and Science Colege le Conte Avenue Miss Joseph California

Local Man Killed in Redwood Highway Crash

Bert Rodoni employed at Rockport died of injuries from a Sunday crash when his car left the road and went over the grade south of Briceland on the Redwood highway. His companion Woods escaped by jumping from the machine. They had been visiting Rodoni’s uncle at Briceland and his body was shipped to Concord for burial.

Bert Rodoni Rockport Willits Briceland Rodoni Woods Concord

Hurleys Stay in Ukiah. J C Hurley to Open Law Offices

Mr and Mrs J C Hurley decide not to move to Santa Rosa resuming residence in Ukiah Their plan to open law offices in Ukiah after the new year follows the end of his term as district attorney Mrs Hurley had closed her Santa Rosa store during a light rain event

J. C. Hurley Ukiah Santa Rosa

Minor Auto Crash Near Perkins and Pine Streets

A collision at Perkins and Pine streets near noon left Dr. Carl Hoag hurt his son with a small cut to the head. Fred Lampi of Redwood Valley received a minor head cut as Hoag’s car rear ended a Ford, which was badly damaged.

Perkins Pine Streets Carl Hoag Fred Lampi Redwood Valley

Mr and Mrs A C McKenzie Visit Napa for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs A C McKenzie and Mrs Louise Ames Atkins drove to Napa on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with Mr Mc Kenzie's relatives.

A. C. McKenzie Louise Ames Atkins Napa Mr. McKenzie

Italian Arrested for Attempted Assault

Sam Pinoli, an Italian, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Joe Poma charging him with threatening to shoot Poma with a rifle. Pinoli, reportedly drinking, went to Poma’s house after a discharge from him and was disarmed by Sheriff Byrnes following a call from the nightwatchman.

Sam Pinoli Joe Poma Pinoli Poma Ornham Byrnes

Mrs Elizabeth O'Brien Passes To Rest In Ukiah

Mrs Elizabeth O Brien mother of A R O Brien editor of the Republican Press died at her Ukiah home last Monday morning after a long illness at 85 years She was a native of Iowa and resided in Ukiah for four years Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic church and interment followed in Holy Cross cemetery San Francisco She will be missed by her family and friends with their heartfelt sympathy offered.

Elizabeth O’brien A. R. O'Brien Republican Press O’brien Iowa Ukiah

Dance A Big Success At Forks New Hall Opening

Wednesday evening marked the opening of the Forks new dance hall with a first class program. The music was excellent the floor was pristine and the chicken supper was outstanding. Attendees enjoyed a orderly event with no alcohol present and organizers Chet Hill and H C Bihn praised for maintaining high standards for future dances.

the Forks Chet Hill H. C. Bihn

Rainfall Near Ten Inches In Season Totals

The Vine area reported nearly 10 inches of rainfall in a week, raising season total to 59.48 inches as of yesterday evening. The five day period since last Friday added 6.59 inches of precipitation.

Illness reported for T H Copsey of Calpelia

T H Copsey of Calpelia was reported seriously ill over the past week. No other details are given in the readable text.

T. H. Copsey Calpelia

Ukiah Grammar School Principal Appointment Contested

Ray Rollin Wilson, named for Ukiah grammar school principal, declines the post citing insufficient experience. Dr. L K Van Allen, Ukiah Chamber directors hear a board stance that the appointment should not stand. The resignation of F D Patton takes effect January 1 as two other applicants were unknown to trustees.

Ray Rollin Wilson Ukiah Grammar School L. K. van Allen Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Dr. van Allen Wilson Stockton Keith Eversole N. A. Hornbrook van Allen Chamber of Commercce College of the Pacific el Dorado School Riverside Chamber of Commerce F. D. Patton

Legal notices from county clerk records Ukiah area

Through officials or firms multiple docket items show dissolution petitions and letters of administration estates. Filings include Industrial Finance Co dissolution, Edward E Freathy administration with cash 498211, various suits for balances 263.25 and 700, mortgage foreclosures 3600, probate petitions for John H Fenton estate 5106.45, auto collision damages 1675.28, inventory 2558.19, August Raucho real property 500, Henry Heiner final account 1377.34 disbursed 430.58 balance 946.76 plus real property holdings.

M. H. Iverson Industrial Finance Co Ukiah Peirsol & Stone Edward E. Freathy Edward P. Freathy Charles Kasch A. Mazzanti Early Fruit Co E. R. Hoerchner C. H. Schlichting H. L. Kohn Bryce Swartinger Pete Trimeloni James Howard G. KE. Sandford E. A. Lerrecon L. B. White George Hess Ukiah- Tahoe Gus Goedinhaus Henry Heiner

Return from tour to eastern states

Mrs. Nelson McClure learns her sister Mrs. Charles E. May and husband have returned from an extensive eastern tour. The Mays, longtime Fresno residents and former local Cora Layton, visited 31 states and Canada, saw World Series games, Niagara Falls, and toured Washington’s government printing office with 8100 employees. They traveled 12 044 miles in 126 days. Mr. May is foreman of the press room at Crown Printing and Engraving in Fresno.

Nelson McClure Charles E. May Mays Fresno May Cora Layton Canada Niagara Falls Washington, D. C The Crown Printing and Engraving Company

Divorce Action Heard In Willits Court

The divorce action of Frank Whitney of Willits against Mable Whitney was heard in the superior court by Judge Preston last Tuesday. Testimony was taken, the case argued and submitted.

Frank Whitney Willits Mable Whitney Preston

Death of Child in Potter Valley After Appendix Surgery

Herschel Lamb six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Lamb of Potter Valley died here last Monday after an operation for ruptured appendix. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home of Miss Alice Lamb in Ukiah. Frank Lowe George Gibson and Jim Thornton were among Potter Valley residents in town last Friday.

Herschel Lamb Ed Lamb Potter Valley Alice Lamb Ukiah Frank Lowe George Gibson Jim Thornton

Car Laden With Crabs Seized By Game Warden

Yesterday morning J H Hellard arrested E Oliver of Santa Rosa with a touring car containing 500 crabs bound for a Healdsburg butcher shop. License upside down to evade detection. Oliver pled guilty and chose jail time, fined 180 dollars or 180 days in jail, and began serving the sentence.

J. H. Hellard E. Oliver Santa Rosa Healdsburg Willits News

Beautifu Windows At Hofman Co Praised This Week

Window displays of the C. Hofman Company received praise this week for beauty. Walter Jamison dressed the windows, a long-time designer for the Hofman Company. He also dressed Armistice day and the J. H. N. sale displays, which drew high praise.

C. Hofman Company Walter Jamison Mr. Jamison J. H. N. Sale

Marriage Licenses Issued To Fort Brage Couples

Marriages issued this week include Clif ford St. Ores Byrne 21 and May Barbara Williams 18 of Fort Brage. Lewellyn Gutseh 18 and Alainy Petterson 16 of Hu reka also received licenses.

Clifford St. Ores. Byrne Barbara Williams Fort Brage Lewellyn Gutseh Alainy Petterson Hureka

Davis and Dewey Families Return From Oakland Visit

Mr and Mrs H E Davis and Mrs H E Dewey returned home Wednesday evening after a visit to Oakland. They left at the end of last week and were guests of Miss Helen Dewey during their stay.

Hatfield Talks to Rotary Club on Law Observance

George Hatfield U S district attorney for the northern district of California spoke to a Rotary club on Law Observance stressing that most criminals are boys and urging strict parental supervision. He supported military training in public schools to teach respect for authority and discipline, and he noted prison authorities have yet to see their first boy scout in the tails of the law. A duet by Clarence Bernhard and Ronald Fulkerson from the high school music class was enjoyed.

George Hatfield U. S California Rotary Club Clarence Bernhard Ronald Fulkerson

Smallpox Epidemic Curbed by Vaccination Campaign

The State Board of Health and county and city nurses vaccinated every Indian on local reservations to curb smallpox spread. A concurrent trachoma survey by Dr. P. C. Elwood covered Covelo Laytonville Sherwood Ukiah Hopland and Point Arena in four days. About thirty smallpox cases occurred among Indians but none on reservations. cases were confined to ranches where Indians are employed. Indians are protected. whites must protect themselves.

State Board of Health P. C. Elwood Department of Epidemiology Elwood Covelo Laytonville Sherwood Ukiah Hopland Point Arena

Appendicitis Operations Reported in Local Area

Mrs. Fred Church of this city and Miss Knighten of Upper Lake underwent appendicitis operations this week with Dr. Rea. Harold Whittaker son of Mr and Mrs Bert Whittaker of Potter valley had an operation by Dr Van Allen, as did Mrs Arlando Lucchessi of this city. Lena Balzarini and Miss Daisy Hall of Upper Lake were treated by Dr Cleland for appendicitis last week. all patients are progressing nicely.

Fred Church Knighten Upper Lake Rea van Allen Harold Whittaker Bert Whittaker Potter Valley Arlando Lucchessi Cleland Lena Balzarini Daisy Hall

Truck Plunges Down Ravine Near Hopland

Lakeport November 24 Two well known local men Jack McFadyen and Harry Thomas escaped death when McFadyen’s loaded truck tumbled over a grade three miles south of Hopland landing in a 150 foot canyon. Thomas suffered torn ligaments in his left leg, McFadyen endured chest squeeze. both shaken but recovering. No bones broken.

Lakeport Jack mcFadyen Harry Thomas McFadyen Thomas Hopland Hotel Lakeport Frank Crawford M. A. Craig San Francisco

George Wignall Dies in Texas After Illness

George F. Wignall, longtime Ukiah resident, died November 22 at Port Arthur Texas after a brief illness. Notification came via his son to Bilton Fuller on Tuesday. He leaves one son and was well known in Ukiah for his many friends who mourn his passing.

George F. Wignall Ukiah Port Arthur Texas Bilton Fuller Wignall

Humboldt youths jailed for auto theft gang crime

Four young men from Humboldt County who stole a car at Piercy and drove to Willits were brought down from Willits last Saturday to face trial. They appeared a tough group, with three having just completed a 16 day Humboldt County jail stretch.

Humboldt County Piercy Willits

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U. C. Blue and Gold Frances Joseph Elizabeth O'Brien First National Bank Home Owned Stile C.A. Fenton John H. Fenton Hatfield George Wignall County Farm Centers Mendocino County Myszka Ukiah, California Bank Wirth Us
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