Christmas Baby Uncle Jim McGetrie Centennial
James William McGetrie known as Uncle Jim of Round Valley turns 100 on Christmas Day 1862 birth in Colusa. The life story chronicles his Indian upbringing in Newville, Round Valley occupation as a herder and horse caner, and his long role as storyteller and party caller. He has endured blindness since 1953 and remains a gentle, humorous figure cared for by friends and relatives.
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James William
Uncle Jim) McGetrie
Round Valley
Uncle Jim
Tamara
Colusa
United States
Abraham Lincoln
John Flisenneds
Alfred Bo Nebel
Americas
Uncle Dane
Waieh Brouvat
Lincoln
Tis
Susie
Tom McGeth
Jin
Newville
Sacramento Valley
Vivian Fraaier
Covelo
The
Round Valley Pta
PTA
Uncle Jin
Virs
Frazier
Maggie Bailey
Tom Bailey
Frank Johnon
Simmerly Brothers
Jim McGetric
Jim
Paskenta
Devel
Bill Fraziers
Bill Frazier
Nature
Doc
Century Young
Veronica Wilshon
R.N
Mendocino County Hospital
Newvill
Pound Valley
Births and a lingering tale from Mendocino County
Birth notices list six newborns with parents in Ukiah and nearby areas including Hillside and Mendocino County Hospital. An unrelated, lengthy vignette recalls Jim, nearly deaf and aged about a century, living at Mendocino County Hospital and sharing memories of Newville and Round Valley through song.
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Baker
Johnny F. Baker
Jgsenh Street
Ukiah
Hillside Hospital
Esquivel
Raloph Esquivel
Box 205
Talmage
Mendocing County Hospital
Busch
Robert Busch
Pine Street
Ukiah General Hospital
Scroggins
Bobby Scroggins
General Delivery
Hopland
Slaughter
Larry Loan Slaughter
Cochrane Avenue
Yates
Donald Yates
Suid Creek Road
Ukith General Hospital
Portland Seals Cup Ice Hockey Contests
Portland extended its lead as Don Head starred in a WHL showdown against rival Los Angeles, winning 61 to 3 by a large Portland crowd. Seattle struggled after a long bus ride, allowing San Francisco Seals to pull ahead 7 to 3 as Orland Kurtenbach and Nick Mikosky led the victors with multiple assists and goals.
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United Press International
Portland
Don Head
Head
Jack McCartan
Los Angeles
Blades
San Francisco Seals
Seattle
San Francisco
Totems
Orland Kurtenbach
Seals
Nick Mickosky
Mo Mantha
Len Haley
Willits Man Faces Battery Charge Over Child Beating
Luther Raymond Wonacott, 45, of Willits, free on bail, faces possible battery charge after his wife Ann reports he assaulted their 11 year old daughter while drinking. Sheriff’s deputies say the arrest followed her call Saturday.
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Luther Raymond Wonacott
Willits
Ann
Pilgrims Trek To Bethlehem For Observance
Thousands of Christmas pilgrims gathered in Bethlehem Jordan including black robed priests and Christian Arabs. More than 2,500 Israeli Christians crossed via the Manama gate for the pilgrimage to Jesus birth place joining pilgrims from the United States and Europe.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
UPI
Mebaum
Jerusalem
United States
Europe
Los Angeles Times Honors Top Sports Figures
National sports awards designated over the weekend name Jack Nicklaus golfer of the year and Erin Baylor and Jerry Lucas as pro and college basketball players of the year. Nicklaus and Lucas, both of Columbus Ohio, will fly to receive the honors next Friday at a dinner sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Jack Nicklaus
Erin Baylor
Jerry Lucas
Nicklaus
Lucas
Columbus
Ohio
Los Angeles Times
Death summons Floyd M. Myers
Floyd M. Myers, 57, a grounds man at Mendocino State Hospital for over 30 years, died at a local hospital after a long illness. A California native and Ukiah resident of 34 years, he is survived by his widow Leona and two children, Floya Myers Jr., of Ukiah.
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Floyd M. Myers
Mendocino State Hospital
California
Mr. Myers
Leona
Ukiah
Floya Myers Jr
Pomo Inn to Host Open House Despite Fire Damage
Lotti announced Christmas and New Years social events at the Pomo Inn will be as lively as ever after a fire damaged the upper floor and roof Saturday. The inn plans to greet friends with an open house during the holiday season, emphasizing shade and hospitality.
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Lotti
Dog officer helps local kids by gifting 60 dogs
Framingham Massachusetts police dog officer Lee Berte spread Christmas cheer by distributing 60 homeless dogs from his overcrowded unit to local youngsters. The gesture aims to ease the canine crowding while bringing joy to families.
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Framingham, Mass
UPI
Lee Berte
Funeral services for Ardell Farey in Ukiah
Arcata resident Ardell Farey will be honored in funeral services conducted by Elder Phillip Dunham at Eversole Mortuary at 2 p m on Wednesday with interment at Ukiah Cemetery. Pallbearers include Howard McGuffin John McWhorter Joe Turi Wally German Al Benner and Walter Freeman.
Complete Auto Upholstery Service At Acme Auto Trim
Acme Auto Trim in Ukiah at 962 N. State St. is owned by Jack Stewart with 18 years in the trade. The shop offers complete auto and boat upholstery, seat covers, tops, carpets, and related repairs with guaranteed satisfaction for Mendocino and Lake counties. Aluminum and canvas awnings plus do it yourself supplies and full repair service are also available. Stop in and see Jack Stewart for quality fabrics and service.
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Jack Stewart
Acme Auto Trim
N. State St
Ukiah
Mendocino
Lake Counties
Acme
North State St
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Willits Red Cross
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Edth
V. A. Murphey
Jimmies
TH. den
Gald
Billie Hopper
Ike Lee Bogue
Floous Pearson
Carroll Vann
S. ‘State HO
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington
iNinols
Riva Motor Sales
S. State St
Homestead
South State St
the Businessman's Lunch
Steve Harlan
Jack Morgan
Pugfga Portland
San Fran
Spokane
Fhone MO
Eversole
Henry Streets
Grace Lutheran Church
Wabash and
South Dora
Mark Anderson
Building Review
Dave Daskam
Journal Photo
Berlin
Allen's Mattress
UKIA
N. State
Wonder Buildings
Colorama
Ukiah Hardware Co
North State Street
Pleasant View Dairy
Walt Bogner
P.O. Box
Aaa
Sherwin-Williams
Kirsch
Venturi & Eckman
State HO
Empire Rug Cleaners
Berlon
Clara HO
Holz Co
John Deare Farry
Clay & Railroad
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