Vets and Auxiliary Hold Christmas Season Dinner
Veterans of World War I Barracks 1000 and their auxiliary hosted a Christmas party in the Veterans Memorial building at 2 p.m. The potluck meal, turkey roasting, and a large cake were part of the celebration. Guests included Capt Bill Jordan of San Mateo and Hulda Simmons of Redwood Valley with her Pan Am stewardess companion, both visiting relatives of WWI veterans.
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Veterans’ Memorial
Auxiliary
Donald Alkire
Capt
Bill Jordan
San Mateo
Hulda Simmons
Redwood Valley
Singers Party Sparks History Making Bathtub Lore
At a Barbershoppers Christmas party in Ukiah the wives report no singing occurred despite their reputation. The event Friday night at the group’s former Realty Office on W Standley Street featured holiday decor by Marge Thatcher and gifts exchanged in a stealing game. Don Smith chaired, attendees brought gifts, dancing with records and seasonal treats capped the evening.
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Marge
Jack Thatcher
Don Smith
Removing Grass Stains with Enzyme Detergent Guidelines
To remove grass stains soak the fabric in a solution containing an enzyme detergent. Launder the item afterward and use bleach if necessary to brighten whites and remove remaining stains.
Poinsettias Highlight Walsh Hawkinson Wedding for Altar Decor
Wanda Walsh and Ronald Hawkinson wed at the Methodist church in Palo Alto in a 3 pm ceremony. Poinsettias adorned tall altar baskets and the bridal aisle, with seven branched candle standards lighting the scene. Attendants included maid of honor Jeanette Frey and best man Rusty Jacobi, all in a setting featuring white flowers and holly accents.
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Walsh-Hawkinson
Wanda Walsh
Ronald Hawkinson
Palo Alto
Methodist Church
A. J. Carter
Jeanette Frey
Rusty Jacobi
U. S. Air Force
Jim Ford
William Starbuck
Gary Greeney
Caroline Thompson
Kirby Ford
Edward Walsh
Ukiah
California
Gary Krusee
Randi L. Garza
Walsh
Yule party and wedding reception details at Ukiah and Talmage clubs
Newlyweds Lynn Harris and Jim Markus returned from their honeymoon to a champagne buffet at the Harris home as family and friends gathered including Lynn’s sister, various bridesmaids and ushers. Separate notes describe Native Daughters parlor events in Ukiah with plans for a Grand President visit, plus a Talmage club reception for the wedding with elaborate decor, cake, gifts, and music. The couple now reside in Mountain View with him at an electronics firm in Palo Alto and Wanda at Bank of America.
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Lynn Harris
Jim Markus
Lynn
B. E. Harris
Jim
George Markus
Jean Crockett
Harrises
Lee
Kathy Poipao
Ron Locatelli
Jennie
Holiday Higgins
Maria Lucero
William Doty
Jerry Elliott
Jéanette
Talmage Club
Walter Freeman
Marge Ford
Jim McCulloch
Jessie Gerber
Jim Bell
Gary Bell
Bobbie Garzini
Lake -For
Mountain View
Palo Alto
Wanda
Bank of America
Camp Fire News Ukiah Girl Ceremonies And Tours
Camp Fire leaders met December 11 at Mrs Louis Zwicky home to discuss Christmas projects and host a coffee. Barbara Pittman distributed A ki psa ya group gowns earned by the girls through group projects and mothers will assist sewing for January ceremonial. Thrifty books led to a Bank of America tour with W Nelmes Smith, and slides of a Europe trip were shown. Early December Te wan ka Group under Mrs Pat Wells held its first ceremonial at the William Crawford residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Louis Zwicky
Barbara Pittman
Bank of America
W. Nelmes_ Smith
Smith
Te-wan-ka Group
Pat Wells
Guardian
William Crawford
Zwicky
Bluebirds
Horizon Club
Willits
Lee Pinto
Santa Rosa
See Fe
Steve Gulyas
Barbara Webster
Phyllis Barnes
Horizon
Pinto
Ukiah Council
Voices In Harmony
Methodist Church
Carolyn Thompson
Kuki
Household hints from United Press International
Household tips cover fruit floats and safe use of household chemicals while noting that strong cleaners can be dangerous. The piece also records Camp Fire activities by Lollypop Bluebirds and Horizon club outings in Ukiah and Willits, with events, dates, people, and plans for caroling and a KUKI broadcast.
Ham and Sweet Skewers for Indoor Grilling
Old time Southern ham and sweet potatoes grilled on skewers over charcoal. Prepare with ham cubes, potatoes, apple sauce, molasses, brown sugar, and mustard. Alternate ham and potato cubes on skewers, grill until glaze forms. Serve hot for four servings.
Community holiday events and theater listing
December dates outline multiple local gatherings. Christian Women’s Fellowship bazaar and a Redwood Valley Grange Christmas party feature desserts, devotional time, Santa visits, and square-dance events throughout Ukiah and Willits. Kiwanis hosts a children’s party. My Fair Lady opens January 2 alongside ticketing details.
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Redwood Valley Grange
Redwood Grange Hall
Santa Claus
Ukiah Frontier
Willits
Grangehoppers
Redwood Valley
Red Seekings
Bud Grass
Jim Heaney
Kiwanis Club
House of Garner
My Fair Lady
Preston Hall
Mendocino
Aerosol Cans Labeled as Explosive Hazard
Evidence warns aerosol cans can explode if exposed to heat or fire. Industry notes caution against mixing with certain polyester, urethane, and other resins. Safety guidance emphasizes avoiding ignition sources and handling with care.
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Vets
Minnie Stultz
Retta Kerr
Jane Schrage
MR. and
Mrs
Bee
Gilgen
Theresa Mirata
Nancy Cowens
Sebastopol
Camp Fire News
United Press International
San Francisco
Ukiah Municipal
S.F. International
Ukiaha
Eureka
Salinas
Santa,Rosa
Golden Pacific Airlines
Pat
Nevada
Jean Louis
The
Marianna Shop
West Perkins
Christmas Club
Christian Women’s Fellowship
First Christian Church
Ukiah Area Council
Ene
Amceran Ey
Johnson’s ‘Sewing Machine ‘Center
Ulrich
Ftn
Nikkormat
Nikkor
Eveready
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