Ukiah Lions Club details past and ongoing projects
The Ukiah Lions Club reports on projects including Anton Stadium and McGarvey Park improvements, the municipal clubhouse and pool sponsorships, and the Easter egg hunt. It notes current leaders Francis Sanchez president and Al Bechtel secretary, with Edward Eversole as sole charter member remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Schilder
Dave Spencer
Ukiaih Lions
Hal Brunner
Anton
Giorno
Lions of Ukiah
McGarvey Park
Irving Brazier
Mannon, Brazier & Bell
Francis Sanchez
Gyp Artist Paroled in 1935 Linked to Labor Journal Scheme
The article recalls a figure named Butler once questioned by Oakland police over a fund soliciting program tied to a labor journal. It notes his past parole in 1935 and describes a dubious "Common wealth University" operating a campus above a Geary boulevard drug store offering rapid four year education. Butler reportedly left the university as it moved to Sutter Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Oakland
Commonwealth University
Geary Boulevard
University
Sutterst
Curtis declined Ukiah job to stay in Glenn County work
Curtis Hollingsworth has long known Glenn County Sheriff Lyle Sale and turned down a last year’s offer to work for him. He will be stationed in Orland with Deputy Russell Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Glenn County
Lyle Sale
Ukiah
Orland
Russell Caldwell
Mendocino County Civil Defense and County Equipment Bids
Lee Trowbridge led moves to prepare legal ground for federal property purchases if available. County insurer to cover damage costs totaling about 375 dollars in a deputy’s patrol car and a private vehicle from an Aug 26 Lake County accident. Road department seeks 1000 gallon pumper and 6 to 8 cubic yard dump trucks for rental at 5 and 6 dollars per hour, respectively, with additions approved amid ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendocino
Albert M. Taber
Lake County
Ukiah Hosts Fortnight Caroling to Open Christmas Season
Ukiah marks the holiday start with Fortnightly caroling as hundreds of schoolchildren sing Winter Wonderland. The city lights switch on the Christmas trees on Seminary avenue under the guidance of Mrs Dolores Rittger and local groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Ministerial association. Santa visits and a benediction by Rev Oran Bollinger follow the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nea
Tree Lane
Winter Wonderland
Ukiah
Seminary Avenue
City Electric Department
Walter Heady
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
California State Employee Association
Ukiah Ministerial Association
Dolores Rittger
Dick Rittger
Spotlight continues as gift ban spurs relief fund
The column recalls a birthday party request for no presents but for guests to donate to Hungarian relief instead. The fundraiser raised 43 dollars and 80 cents, inspiring Sacramento kids to continue the idea. Parents with delinquency risk should self assess. Christmastime sales push gifts through journal cards. Safeway presents the Illustrated Encyclopedia to schools including Albertinum and St Mary’s Parochial. Confucius quote about poor manners closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mento
Sacramento
Safeway
Albertinum
St. Mary's
Fort Bragg Annexation Gains Boundary Commission Approval
The southern property area bounded by Cypress Frankin Walnut Anderson Way has cleared the boundary commission. Noyo area residents seek annexation expansion, setting up a heated, broader decision before any final action.
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Fort Bragg
Cypress
Frankin
Walnut
Anderson Way
Boundary Commission
Noyo
Mail Rule Gifts And Cards Early
Ukiah postmaster John W. Harding urges wrapping gifts securely and addressing cards clearly. Send cards first class with return addresses and mail parcels early to avoid peak hours. Extra trucks and staff are deployed to clear mail before Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
John W. Harding
Eixtra
Patricia Spurgeon dies of heart attack at Ukiah home
Mrs Patricia Forness Spurgeon 56 of Ukiah was found dead yesterday afternoon at 602 North State Street from congestive heart failure. The coroner reports she had long illness with chest pains and severe cold. Survived by husband Paul Jesse Spurgeon Jr son sister and two brothers. Funeral set for Wednesday 10 am at Golden Gate National Cemetery San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Forness Spurgeon
Ukiah
North State Street
Paul Jesse Spurgeon
Ukiah Man Wins Saw In Contest
L. C. Hanson of Ukiah, a telephone company employee, won a D44 direct drive chain saw in the McCulloch Saw Draw. Will Busch of McCulloch Motors says 25 winners were chosen today with 125 more to be picked before February 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. “Hanson
Ukiah
McCulloch
Will Busch
McCulloch Motors Corporation
Hollywood
Art Linkletter
CBS
Los Angeles 45
Calif
Busch
Pinoleville Man Death By Own Action Suicide In Ukiah
Clarence Elmer Lockhart Jr. 30 of Pinoleville shot himself with a German war pistol shortly after his parents returned from Santa Rosa. He died at Ukiah County Hospital at 5 p.m. He had served in World War II and was a nephew of former star baseball player Lou Lockhart. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Santa Rosa
Clarence Elmer Lockhart, Jr
Pinoleville
Clarence Lockhart
Ukiah
Germany
United States
Lou Lockhart
Sherwoort
Willits
Eversole Mortuary
Leggett Man Dies Rites Here Today
William James Charles of Leggett Valley dies in Ukiah on Saturday December 8 from bronchial pneumonia at age 70. A retired chef, he lived in Leggett Valley 10 years and is survived by wife Joasie, two daughters Vera Heckler and Renee Sherburn, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 10 at 2 p.m. at Eversole Mortuary with Rev. Leonard Brown officiating. interment at Ukiah Christian Cemetery. Born October 4, 1886 in England, he had been a state resident for a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
England
Eversole
Leonard Brown
First Baptist Church of
Ukiah
Ukiah Christian Cemetery
Leggett Valley
Joasie Charles
Vera Heckler
Connecticut
Renee Sherburn
Garberville
Fire Calls Reported Over Weekend At Various Locations
Saturday at 3 p.m. fire calls reported for R. R. Tyler 406 Grove street with no damage. Saturday at 6:50 p.m. Lucchesi ranch at Talmage owned by Glelda Lucchesi with no damage. Sunday at 10:36 a.m. Travelers Motel and Trailer Court on north highway with no damage.
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R. R. Tyler
Grove Street
Lucchesi Ranch
Talmage
Glelda Lucchesi
Travelers Motel & Trailer Court
North Highway
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Elt
Ivan Hote Witt
Bill
Lions Club
Yokayo School
Superior Court
McGarvey
Ukiah Lions
Lions
Lves
Duncheon
Albert Bechtol
Gyp
C. Hollingsworth
Little River
Ukiah Children
Confucius
Patricia F. Spurgeon
Santa
Seminary Ave
Ukiah Man
William James Charles
Ukiah Daily Journal
Business Guide
Townsend Bros
Mendo Cyclery
Marshall
Creamery
Borden
Borden’s Dairy Delivery Co
Hoovers Propane Gas Service
O’reefs
Merritt Gas
North State
Fair Grounds
Dan Cohen
the Journal
E. Standley St
Rug Cleaners
Empire Rug Cleaners
Roberts & Roberts
S. State
Gatling Electric Service
Bill Gatling
Phono HO
Ukiah Glass Co
Smith & Mason HO
Masonry Contractors
Bill King
River Road
N. State
Fentons Fountain
North State &T
Transportation—Com'l
Gay Area
Cunningham & Rupe Bts
Roberts
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