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Newspaper

Ukiah Daily Journal

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

4

Irene Smith Named Noble Grand For Year by Cornelia Rebekahs

Irene Smith elected noble grand for the year by Cornelia Rebekah Lodge No. 205 at Ukiah. The group raised funds for charity including $150 for an oxygen tent, $100 for the IOOF homes in Gilroy and Saratoga, and $37.50 to the polio fund. Speakers Judge Lilburn Gibson and George E. Smith addressed the meeting. Plans include a Christmas party December 15 and Yale party December 20. Mrs. Louella Hull presiding noble grand.

Irene Smith Cornelia Rebekahs Cornelia Rebekah Lodge No. 205 Ukiah Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees IOOF Gilroy Saratoga Mendocino Lilburn Gibson Superior Court George E. Smith Ukiah Know Your America Noble Grand Lir Adams Evelyn Bickford Jessie Crawford Anna Marie Ruddick Opal Tuttle Yale Louella Hull

PEO Sisterhood Plans December Meeting and Bluebird Sponsorship

Chapter NV of the PEO Sisterhood will sponsor a Bluebird group at its December 7 meeting opening the home of Mrs. Margaret Byrnes. At a recent noon luncheon 17200 members and one guest were entertained by Mrs. Edith Shoemaker and Mrs. Birdie Anker.

PEO Sisterhood Bluebird Group Margaret Byrnes Edith Shoemaker Birdie Anker Effie Hinz Catherine Wagener Roberts Sunshine Fund P. Kk. O

Okiahan Woman Returns to Social Activities

Mrs Zella Dennen of 616 West Church Street resumes social life after a two and a half month United States tour with stops in Washington D C New York London Ontario and other major cities. She visited Carlsbad Caverns in the Southwest before returning home traveling through New Mexico and Arizona.

Zella Dennen West Church Street United States Canada Washington, D. C New York London Ontario New Mexico Arizona Carlsbad Caverns

Ukiah Seams Win Honorable Mention in 1955 Crochet Contest

Lucille Moore of 205 South Spring Street earned an honorable mention in the nationwide crochet contest for pot holders and hot plate mats classification. Her entry was submitted through the 12th District Farm program.

Lucille Moore South Spring Street Far

Christmas Party of HEC December 12

The Home Economics club of Ukiah Grange plans a December 12 Christmas party with gift exchanges limited to 50 cents. Hostesses are Mrs. Amanda Harper, Mrs. Donna Williams, and Mrs. Lorraine Pittman with Theresa Mirata as chairman. A convention report was discussed.

Home Economics Club Ukiah Grange Amanda Harper Donna Williams Lorraine Pittman Theresa Mirata

Brownie Troop 10 Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Brownie Scout Troop 10 feted Dorothy Paananen at a Tuesday afternoon birthday party. A pink cake displayed eight candies marking her age while Mrs. Rose Holmes delivered a birthday spanking.

Brownie Scout Dorothy Paananen Dorothy Rose Holmes Renona Brown Mary Jo Geschwind Evelyn Goggia Patricia Hunt Susan James Judy King Gretchen Soberg Mary Sue Scaife Mary Jean West Sylvia Kittleson Pamella Pinkston Theresa Pascus Wyn

December church and civic fundraisers and gatherings list

Community events listed for December include a Family Fun Fair at the LDS church on December 1, a Methodist Bazaar on December 24, Ukiah Druid Circle Bazaar at Cecille Hotel each day starting December 23 at 9 30 a m, Redwood Valley Grange bazaars and card parties on December 3 and 8, a Catholic Ladies League potluck on December 7, United Church Women meet on December 9, a Eagles auxiliary pre Christmas dance on December 10, and a Holy Trinity Women's Auxiliary festival food sale on December 16 with times and venues noted.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Ukiah Druid Circle Cecille Hotel Redwood Valley Grange Home Economics Club Redwood Valley Home Economics Club Redwood Valley Grange Hall Catholic Ladies League St. Mary's School Mendocino County J.C. Penny Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Mrs Fulkerson Delights Cultus Club Reading Plain and Fancy

Mrs Grace Fulkerson read the musical comedy Plain and Fancy to Cultus Club members at her home last week. Mrs Annetta Myszka introduced her. Plans for a December 13 Christmas party at Mrs Chap Williams home were discussed with gift exchange and a special program by Mrs Williams.

Grace Fulkerson Cultus Club Annetta Myszka

Odd Fellows Unveil Pictures at Special Ceremony

Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, including Louis Hardy past grand master and Albert Toland past grand ruler, were honored at a Friday IOOF hall ceremony. The program featured dances, songs, slides from Colorado, Missouri and Wyoming, and an unveiling by Duane Humphrey with Joe E. King as visiting dignitary.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOOF Louis Hardy Grand Lodge Ukiah Lodge Albert Toland Junior Grand Lodge Young Toland Junior Lodge Ukiah Karen Tuttle Lillian Vernon Samanthe Alice Hilden Florence Carter Earl Bixson Earl Otts Rachel Byers John Rumer Colorado Missouri Wyoming Alton Cameron Noble Duane Humphrey Joe E. King Santa Rosa

Frank McTagues Return from Vacation Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Frank McTague returned from a two week vacation covering 2200 miles visiting Los Angeles Long Beach Riverside and Palm Springs. They stayed in Reno and Las Vegas where they met famous entertainers at the Desert Inn and viewed Noover Dam in Nevada.

Frank McTague Los Angeles Long Beach Riverside John Paul Judy Michael Knox Berry Farm Disneyland Huntington Library Pasadena Palm Springs California Nevada Reno Las Vegas Dorothy Shay Beachcombers Marguerite Piazzi Pinky Lee Julius LaRosa The Ink Spots Desert Inn Noover Dam McTague James Busch Masonite Corporation

Catholic Ladies Christmas Pot Luck December 7 at St Mary's

The Catholic Ladies League hosts a Christmas potluck on Wednesday December 7 at 7 pm in St Mary’s School auditorium. Members bring enough scalloped potatoes salad or dessert to feed eight and a 50 cent gift exchange. Knights of Columbus provide entertainment. Call Mrs Walter Milender or Mrs William Foster if contacted by phone and bring tickets for the doll giveaway by December 7. General chair Mrs Hanold Tenderson.

Catholic Ladies League St. Mary's School Knights of Columbus Walter Milender William Foster Hanold S Tenderson

Soviet housing experts cite US habits on tour

New York dispatch notes 10 Soviet housing experts touring the United States found Scotch is the national drink and a breakfast of ham and eggs appears monotonous.

New York

Nursery School Moms Meet For Rummage Sale Prep

Nursery school mothers will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m to plan and mark items for the rummage sale set for December 3 at 107 South School Street. Earlier notice listed 5 30 p m start.

Ula’ Nursery School South School Street

Doers Circle Ready for Ukiah Methodist Bazaar

Doers Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service completed preparations for the Ukiah Methodist bazaar to be held tomorrow. Members met at 7 30 p m at Mrs Clyde Williams Regina Heights home, with the final workshop at Mrs Walter Lemmert 618 Walnut Avenue. Items include candles candleholders pine cones and other crafts to be sold along with gifts for the Indian Mission at Covelo prepared by Martha Shedhelm.

Ukiah Methodist Church Doers Women's Society of Christian Service Regina Heights Clyde Williams Walter Lemmert Walnut Avenue Martha Shedhelm Covelo

AAUW Combines Art Workshop With Christmas Party

Ukiah AAUW plans a joint event at 8 p.m. December 14 at Mrs. William Moores home 1 Terrace Drive. The art committee will run a workshop on salvaging broken ornaments and bows as part of the chapter Christmas party led by Mrs. Eugene Corbett and president Mrs. Waldo Mundy.

Ukiah American Association of University Women William Moores Eugene Corbett Waldo Munday AAUW William Openshaw Canyon Drive Floyd Crenshaw Potter Valley Lowell Deering Frank Peterson Roger Wren Donald Darby Fred Sten Lena Ford Crenshaw Orenshaw

Pomona Grange to Initiate Fourth Degree Members Sunday

The Pomona Grange will initiate fourth degree members into the fifth degree at ceremonies Sunday at the Ukiah Grange hall. All fifth degree Grangers have been invited. Lee Trowbridge of Ukiah is president of the group.

Endocing County Pomona Grange Ukiah Grange Lee’ Trowbridge Ukiah

Baptism of JoAnne Frassinello at Saint Mary of the Angels

JoAnne Frassinello, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frassinello of 1808 South Dora Street, was baptized Tuesday evening at Saint Mary of the Angels church by Reverend Daniel Duffy. Godparents are Donald Colombini and Judith Bartolomei. Relatives and friends joined at the Frassinello home for refreshments after the ceremony.

JoAnne Frassinello Saint Mary of the Angels Church Daniel Duffy O.F.M Joseph Frassinello South Dora Street JoAnne Donald Colombini Judith Bartolomei Armando Lucchesi Joe Frassinello Angelina Colombini Amabila Venturi Marcia Ann Gene Richardson Rosalind Lucchesi Arline Scudero Frassinello Ernest Bartolomei Greg Gene Colombini Gene Fred Colombini Caroline Sheryl Deborah

Family Circle Grows At M. Orchard Home

District Attorney and Mrs Merle Orchard welcome a third child a girl named Janet Ruth born November 29 at Ukiah General Hospital weighing seven pounds nine ounces. Awaiting her arrival home are sister Anne and brother David. Both mother and baby are reported doing fine and expected home soon.

Merle Orchard Helen Avenue Ukiah General Hospital Janet Ruth Anne David Orchard

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Journal Classifieds Ot Hayes Music Okiahan Joyce Barkley HEC Brownie Troop Continental Baking Company Lee Gor Mrs. Fulkerson Odd Fellows Gatle Dugas NEA Frank McTagues Catholic Ladies Lero M.J.B Harry Thomas Thomas Eugene Selby J. H. Sturgis Rosemary Lane Sturgis the Nazarene Church Eugene Selbys Redding Kathy Marvin Selly Laws Avenue the City Bakery Lil So M. Orchard Rexall Drug
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