VISTA volunteers recount move to Hancock County mission
A letter from Atlanta describes a VISTA couple's assignment to Hancock County Tennessee in Mulberry Gap near Sneedville. The writer recalls ghetto life, rough housing with no running water, and early clashes with locals, but says they will press on to develop tourism and community work. They note travel plans to reach Sneedville and Mulberry Gap, with a cautious outlook on new surroundings.
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Vista
America
Atlanta
Hughes
Hancock Ty
Tenn
Hancock ‘County
Mike
Mulberry Gap
Sneedville
Hancock County
Game Lady Izzy Norton Leads St. Louis Press Box
Izabella Izzy Roesel Norton, 67, serves as chief of Western Union operations in Beach Stadiums press box for the Cardinals. She arrived before game time, earning wide respect as the first woman in Busch Stadium’s press box and a staple for baseball writers covering the team. She began with the company as a schoolgirl, later covering political conventions in major cities and being named to the National Association.
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ST. Louis
UPI
Isabella
Izzy
Roesel Norton
Beach Stadium
Cardinals
Norton
Western Union
Tzzy
Busch Stadium
William Sulzer
Loss Angeles
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Coopwn
N.Y
Another Success Chalked Up by Ethel Humphrey
Ethel Humphrey wins second prize in the California Federation of Chaparral Poets national poetry contest. She is invited to contribute to an Alabama poet anthology and her piece You Wait Here! will appear in the October Alabama Author-Poet magazine and in the Alabama Anthology of Poets for 1968.
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Ethel Humphrey
Humphrey
California Federation of Chaparral Poets
Alabama
Alabama Author - Poet
Group Has Picnic At H. Singley Yard
A Sunday picnic in Herbert Singley’s yard included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Broaddus who upon returning from classes at the University of Oregon joined the visit. Also present were Rod and Jean Palmer with their children Trudy and Stanley Jensen and Kathrine and Andrew Broaddus.
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Herbert Singley
Robert Broaddus
U. of Oregon
Singley
Eugene
Ore
Broaddus
Katherine
Andrew
Rod
Jean Palmer
Trudy
Stanley Jensen
Picket Fence Remodel: Reusing Pickets With Pattern Variations
A home project suggests remodeling an existing fence by removing pickets, resizing them to fit between rails, and adding a 1x2 inch nailing strip on each rail inset from the edge. The cut pickets are nailed back, creating an updated pattern with alternating small boards and 1x1 spacers for varied texture.
Ukiah High School Class Reunion Group Forms
A reunion of Ukiah high school classes 1920 to 1927 led to a permanent organization. Thirty three members met at Broiler Steak House to close the reunion committee, with Margaret Singley elected chairwoman and Ella Butler, Cliff Crawford, and Jack Goudge named secretary, secretary, and treasurer. Class representatives were designated and funds set aside for future events, including a $100 donation to the Susan Bartolomei fund.
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Ukiah High School
Broiler Steak House
Margaret Singley
Ella Butler
Cliff Crawford
Jack Goudge
Esther Withrow
Ed Wegner
Hilda Mannon
Lara Broaddus
Juanita, Jensén
Leona’ Mazzoni
New bicycle set adds light, radio and safety spray
United Press International reports a combined bicycle headlight radio and a four inch tear gas dispenser. The headlight runs on two D cells, the radio on one nine volt battery, all in a weather resistant plastic unit under two pounds. The headlamp casts about 30 inches of light. The tear gas aerosol delivers 40 to 50 bursts with effects fading in 15 to 30 minutes. It is marketed as user and bystander safe with an overcap to prevent misfire, not sold to minors, and restricted where illegal. Manufacturer notes California, Michigan, and Wisconsin have bans on tear gas weapons.
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California
Michigan
Wisconsin
Buttermile French Toast Recipe Card
Beat 1 cup buttermilk with 4 eggs to make 4 slices of toast. Brown on a griddle and serve with butter and honey or syrup. A tangy breakfast treat with simple, classic flavors.
Venezuela's Angel Falls Stands Nearly Three Times Empire State
A reading notes Angel Falls in Venezuela towers about three times higher than the Empire State Building, underscoring its immense height and scale in a comparative snapshot of famous landmarks.
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Venezuela
Angel Falls
Storing Tomatoes For Fresh Flavor And Texture
Fresh tomatoes keep flavor and texture best at room temperature away from the sun. Green house varieties can last up to two weeks. For cooling, place in cold water or refrigerate briefly.
Loin strip steak known by many regional names
Kansas City steak and New York steak are two of the many names given to loin strip steak. Other names sometimes given this cut of meat are Del monico, shell, boneless top sir loin or key strip steak.
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Kansas City
New York
Pleasant Sunday Evening Event Draws Lodge Folk
A 52 member gathering at 151 Sanford Lane hosted by Cornelia Ukiah Rebekahs and Ukiah IOOF celebrated Loretta Challand district deputy president and Robert Tuttle district deputy grand master. Gifts, potluck, and signed guest books accompanied a poolside al fresco reception with carnations streamers and cake.
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Loretta Challand
Rebekahs
Robert Tuttle
IOOF
Alfred Foster
Sanford Lane
Journal
Gay
The
Odd Fellows
Willits
Laytonville
Fosters Open
Alfred
Vivian Foster
Sweet Sauce for Barbecued Spare Ribs
Quick basting sauce combines maple blend syrup, hickory ketchup and a dash of ginger. Barbecue four pounds of spare ribs over hot coals and baste during the last hour, turning ribs with each coat. Six servings.
Engagement announced for Marilyn Cram and Paul Bauer
Marilyn Gail Cram and Paul Ray Bauer announce their engagement via Mrs Mildred Cram of this city. Marilyn attends Sacramento State College and works part time for Sacramento City Unified School District while pursuing an elementary credential. Ray, son of Mr and Mrs Zola Bauer, attended Cal Poly and has joined the Navy. They plan a late December wedding.
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Marilyn Gail Cram
Paul Ray Bauer
Mildred Cram
Ithiss City
Marilyn
Sacramento Iban
State College
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Sacramento City Unified
Ray
Zola Bauer
Covelo
Cal-Poly
San Luis Obispo
United States Navy
Riverbank orientation rule for downstream facing viewer
The right bank lies on the observer's right when looking downstream. This convention defines riverbank sides for navigation and mapping.
August Community Club Events and Rummage Sale lineup
Dates list upcoming gatherings in Ukiah and surrounding areas. Square dancing at Baechtel Grove School with Carl Williams setting the rhythm. Ukiah Woman of the Moose, and Business and Professional Women hosts pot lucks, meetings, and a weekend rummage sale at 301 South State Street with a Sherman Institute reunion and Moose Hall events scheduled through August.
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Willits
Frontier Twirlers Workshop
Baechtel Grove School
Carl Williams
Ukiah
Women of the Moose
S. State Street
Redwood Empire
Boxcat City
Moose Hall
Refreshing Cranberry Cocktail Drink Recipe Card
Combine 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail and windrained fruit cocktail. Pour into 2 ice cube trays and freeze until firm. Transfer fruit cubes to 8 tall glasses. Add chilled ginger ale, stir, and serve.
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Somie
Martha
Neigé
Wessea
Willows
H. Singley
Hwenoe Faodblift
United Press International
Montgomery Ward
Mr. Tuttle
Vada Morefield
Foster
Louella Hall
Alice Hoover
Nannette Tuttle
Linda Hall
Lisa Challand
Penney
Marilyn G. Cram
Jackson Alarm Service
Arlington Oz
Ukiah Business and Professional Women's Club
Betty Johnson
Alice Avenue
Jubi
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
N. School
Carol Evans
Gaymode
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