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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
3
Amid a chaotic draft of notes, a national cooking contest unfolds with sponsors, prize money, and a culinary battle. Competitors from diverse regions prepare in special New York kitchens, aiming for $1,000 top prize and recognition.
A fragmentary report notes ongoing political and business maneuvering involving a secretary and a young leader. It mentions ownership stakes in family farms at Nortonville Kansas and Mt Pleasant Iowa as part of a larger power tussle over estate control.
Mrs. Hollis Murphy and siblings hosted a December 13 gathering at the Welch home 715 Pomolita Way to honor Mr. and Mrs. Pete Welch on their twenty-fifth anniversary. Guests from Santa Cruz to Covelo attended, with festive decor, white gladioli, and a wedding-themed cake amid cookies and candies.
A recipe-style note describes making a dressing by blending 1/2 cup strawberry jam with 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1 tablespoon orange dulce until smooth. Fold in 1/4 cup whipped cream and 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts. Yields about 1 1/2 cups.
Arch Reid offers a brief note on the word phobia and its Greek roots. The piece explains phobia as a fear in psychology and discusses common usage in terms like agoraphobia and claustrophobic.
The Ukiah Wranglers held a Christmas party at the fairgrounds clubrooms with juniors and seniors enjoying singing, dancing, and games. Rudolph arrived as a two year old colt named Rudolph bearing gifts, wearing horns with bells and a red nose as he was led in with open saddle bags.
A group of young Oklahomans and their relatives will spend Christmas in Guaymas Mexico. The William Crawfords George Schmidbauers and Harvey Carrolls of Covelo join the families in a planned December 23 departure by plane. The Crawfords left Sunday for a South Bay visit via Saratoga, while the Schmidbauers and Carrols left Monday morning for the south.
Betty Crocker notes that chocolate chip pieces retain shape in batter and spread into a thin frosting when baked. The dairy industry urges pasteurized milk to prevent germs and potential infections.
A promotional notice for PG&E offering a free booklet titled Our Favorite Holiday Recipes. The ad mentions baking steps including electric appliances and sugar, with a playful mix of garbled phrases and product-related references. It invites readers to visit their local PG&E office to obtain the booklet.
Ukiah High School student Don Gilley, chosen among eighty for a Western Refrigeration Company course, will travel to Mexico for study and then meet his family for Christmas in Dallas, Texas. Don earns California Scholarships and has varied extracurriculars including operator and volunteer fireman duties. He will stay in a college dorm and attend classes as if enrolled at Cal Poly.
A reader shares a quirky do it yourself candy idea using mashed potatoes and peanut butter. The recipe yields one inch balls and explains shaping, rolling in cocoa or colored sugar, and storing in a cool place. Anecdotes about a Christmas toy truck follow, with a reflection on toys inspiring future tools and creative play.
Loretta Wiley hosts Christmas gathering at the Oak residence with family guests from Ukiah and nearby areas. Young participants and local students join in a festive holiday event marking the season.
Pediatric expert Dr Samuel Southard urges common sense in choosing gifts for children. He warns that monster toys can frighten and that chemistry sets carry risk if instructions are ignored. Parents should supervise use and emphasize safe handling to prevent accidents.
Fragmentary text shows a quirky necklace concept using rope like fabric and satin ribbon around the throat. It reads as a chaotic style note with unclear branding and disturbed punctuation. The snippet hints at an accessory idea rather than a complete product description.
Local club calendar lists Welcome Wagon Club board meeting at Miss Kenneth Rosen’s 1181 N Oak St San 2 Senior Girl Shout Troop 20 annual Christmas tree pickup and bottle drive with a 25 cent Shasta snow trip donation requested Jan 5 Welcome Wagon Club general meeting at Mrs Barry Steppe 12 Pomolita Way for info call 462-8027 Rho Alpha Beta Sigma Phi meet Tuesdays Barber Shop Quartet practice 730 IOOF hall Thursdays Pocahontas degree meeting 8 pm 100 F Hall W Standley St
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