Democrats Open 1956 Convention Led by Stevenson and Harriman
At the International Amphitheater the Democrats began the 1956 convention with Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman battling for delegates not yet decided. Truman signaled support for the nominee while hedging his efforts for Stevenson if chosen. Stevenson led Harriman in delegate totals as kickoff drew cheers in Chicago.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Gov
Averell
Harriman
Truman
Harry S. Truman
Stevenson
New York
United Press
Fair Closes With New Records Set At Ukiah Fair
A record four day crowd estimated at over 15000 attended the Ukiah 12th District Fair closing late last night. The event featured births in livestock with two calves born, a premature sow birth, and a woman delivering en route to a hospital. Quality livestock, poultry, garden exhibits and economic displays drew praise from 4-H and participants.
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Ukiah 12Th District
Spotlight on Weekend TV Quips and Patched Jokes
In a column filled with quips and spoof lines a back from Holland misstep and a window dress shop anecdote brighten the page. The piece notes Averell and Estes favored for Chicago coverage and jokes about hats, umbrellas and even mistaken identities in a breezy, era tone.
Orin P. Gillmore Dies. Point Arena Merchant
Orin P. Gillmore of Point Arena a member of Gilmore & Stornetta died of a heart attack Saturday August 11 He was born August 25 1884 in Manchester and lived in the coast area most of his life Surviving wife Leona two daughters Merle May and Doris York a son Jack Gillmore six grandchildren sister Mary Kingren nephew Gibson Kingren Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM at St Pauls Methodist Church Point Arena with burial in the local Odd Fellows plot
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Orin Gillmore
Point Arena
Gilmore & Stornetta
Manchester
Edwin Gillmore
L. E. White Lumber Company
San Francisco Business College
Tuolmne
Gilmore
Leona Bishop
Howard Bishop
Bridgeport
Gualala
Greenwood
R. L. McMillan
Henry Halliday
Ralph McMillan
A. O. Stornetta
Point Arena Mercantile Company
Jack Pelilando
Fred Warren
Gillmore & Stornetta
General Merchandise
Mr. Gillmore
Leona Gillmore
Jack Gillmore
Merle May
Doris York
Mary Kingren
Gibson Kingren
Ukiah
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Odd Fellows
Undertaker Replies to Laytonville Ambulance Criticism
A Santa Rosa Press Democrat story recounts a 16 year old Petaluma boy nearly suffocating from carbon monoxide after a deer hunt. The article includes an open letter from Arnold Ormsbee defending the Laytonville ambulance service and urging fairness and safety lessons.
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Jerry
Laytonville Ambulance Service
Arnold Ormsbee
Point Arena
Marshall
Santa Rosa
Press Democrat
Laytonville
Correspondents Wanted by The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal seeks correspondents in Wil Hits Laytonville and Potter Valley offering monthly pay. Write H. M. Ivey, city editor, for particulars.
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The
Daily Journal
Wil- Hits
Laytonville
Potter Valley
H. M. Ivey
12th District Fair Parade Brief 40 Minute Show
The 12th District Fair parade featured floats, mounted units and marching groups in a 40 minute display celebrating history and local sites. Ukiah Dolphins Swimming Club won the $100 top prize with a theme of old swimming holes and modern pools. The Soroptimist club with Our Indian Heritage earned $75, Camp Fire girls $50, and Lions club $25 for fourth place. Various individuals and groups earned recognition for mounts and costumes, with awards for best mounted pairs, families, cowgirls, junior riders, and mounted clubs.
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Ukiah's
Dolphins Swimming Club
Dolphins
Ukiah
Oroptimist Club
Ukiah Camp
First Insurance Payment Made on Fruit Shed Fire Loss
The Ukiah Fruit Growers packing shed fire led to an insurance payout of 200000 to Ernest Paull secretary manager and a 260000 check from American Insurance Company covering materials and equipment. Adjusters estimate stock loss at 27523.55 with building and stock insured at 141000. Fire leveled the shed last Friday around 5 30 p m near the pear packing season start. Fire Chief Al Bechtel noted welding sparks near the shed may have started the blaze.
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Ukiah
Ernest Paull
American Insurance Company
Paull
Pauli
al Bechtel
Fort Bragg Girl Listed as Runaway
Brenda Howell an 11 year old Fort Bragg girl visiting a sister in Azusa was listed as a runaway. She had been missing for a week with 13 year old Don Baker of Azusa whom she met at a Sunday school class. Brenda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Howell of Fort Bragg. The children left last Monday on a bicycling trip and did not return.
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Brenda Howell
Fort Bragg
Azusa
Don Baker
Brenda
Harry Howell
Fortragg
Ukiah-Willits Forger Escapes At San Quentin
Melvin Frye 28 a San Quentin convict jailed for forgery since 1954 escaped from a prison work gang Sunday along with Le land E Rogers 26 a San Mateo County robber. They vanished during dormitory housing construction and were missed at 10 p m. The pair may have stowed away on a San Rafael Richmond ferry. Road blocks and ferry slips were searched without success. Frye had a prior long criminal record and was from Vallejo with ties to Ukiah Willits area residents.
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Melvin -Frye
San Quentin
Mendocino County
Frye
Leland E. Rogers
San Mateo County
San Rafael Richmond
Reno Bartolomie
Vallejo
Ukiah-Willits
Willits
Santa Rosa
Northwestern California Weather Forecast
Fair through Tuesday with coastal fog inland in valleys during early mornings. Slightly warmer inland today with variable coastal winds 8 to 16 mph. Highs include Ukiah 85 and Napa 75, Santa Rosa 72, overnight lows around 48 to 55.
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California
Ukiah
Santa Rosa
Napa
Stevenson Remains Best Bet for Democratic Nomination
Chicago dispatch assesses Adlai E Stevenson as the strongest Democratic candidate for the national convention. Stevenson holds the most delegates and broad national appeal though Truman’s Harriman praise could shift momentum. The piece notes Southern resistance to both Stevenson and Harriman and argues Stevenson best unifies the party at the convention.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
Stevenson
South
United States
Truman
Harriman
New York
Democratic Party
Ukiah Colts Head to Western Regional Playoffs
Ukiah’s Colt League All-Stars leave tonight at 8 by Greyhound for San Bernardino for the Western regional finals. They play Riverside in the first round Thursday at 9 30 a m with the tournament starting Wednesday night and early games featuring Santa Ana Ontario San Bernardino and Pomona. If Ukiah wins they advance to Friday’s 6 p m game. if they lose they move to a 2 30 p m Friday loser’s bracket game, with a possible extra game in a double elimination format.
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Ukiah
Merchants
Greyhound
San Bernardino
Colts
Riverside
Richland
Wash
Santa Ana
Ontario
Pomona
Ukiah Colts
Snake Pit Blot On Mendocino County Criticized
A postcard to the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce accuses the Snake Pit near Piercy of neglect and animal mistreatment. Sheriff reports a warrant for S B Cordell over license evasion. deputies调查 and health department may review conditions at the facility housing various animals.
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Snake Pit
Mendo County
Piercy
Mendocino County
Redwood Highway
California
S. B. Cordell
Leggett
Carver
Reno Bartolomie
Cordell
Bartolomie
Cordells
Health Department
Polio Vaccination Program Open to Under 19 and Pregnant Women
Mendocino County health office announces federal and county vaccines available to all persons 19 and under and pregnant women. Clinics at 880 North Bush Street offer monthly shots, with well baby conferences scheduled in Laytonville Willits Point Arena Boonville Bragg areas. No person already inoculated with any vaccine will receive polio vaccine at health department clinics.
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Mendocino County
North Bush Street
Laytonville
Odd Fellows Hall
Willits — Veterans Building
Boonville
Apple Hall
Bragg
Veterans Building
Health Department
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Salem
International Amphitheater
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
Paul M. Butler
Ave
Jones
Averell and
Estes
Holland
Boar Black Pig
Mr. Big
Mr. Truman
Hollywood
By H. M.vey
Undertaker
Laytonville Ambulance
Rigor
Journal
Erickson
Lions Club
Lions Cap
McGarvey Park
Charles Swift
Lee Strickland
Louie Garbocci
Spike Long
Ma’ Hastings
Billie de Spain
Potter Valley Riding Club
Willits Riding Club
Comely
Upper Lake Broom Tails
Adlai
Kkk Kok
Averell Harriman
Colt Leaguers
Civic Building
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