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Newspaper

Ukiah Daily Journal

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

4

West Coast stage debut for Shirley MacLaine in new film adaptation

The article describes a film version featuring Olivier in a lead role opposite Shirley MacLaine, with Francis Lederer and a stellar cast. It notes MacLaine's West Coast stage debut and mentions other cast members including Hermione Gingold, Gabon, and Richard Haydn as director Richard Haydn. The Geary Theatre engagement lasts two and a half weeks.

I Pigohs York Bay Lederer Shirley LeLaine London Were Oliviér Hlarina Mariva Mr.Rattigan Ghatistaridan Jo Ed Francis Lederer Shirley MacLaine Bitho’ Ahe Hermione Gingold Mias Gabon Murray Anders Richard Haydn David Lewis Striker Hilda Plowright Geary Theatre

Christmas Hosts Luther Beans Serve Holiday Dinners

Mr and Mrs Luther Beans welcomed guests during the Christmas holidays at their home on December 23. The turkey dinner was attended by A C Boyd and family from Redwood Valley, along with Walter Milligan and other relatives, as the Beans hosted relatives and friends.

Luther’ Bean Amonig Hogta A. C.oyd Redwood Valley Wire Walter Milligan Mir Spd Bruce Algo John Francisco

December rioting marked by Scouts at Frank Zeek School

Cack 63 organized a December 27 event at Frank Zeek School with opening ceremonies by John Petslee and Jim Layne. Cub Scout awards went to Donald Runes and Gary Naete among others, as dens under Mrs Layne and Mrs Woerner showcased December projects and a Nativity scene.

Cack 63 Frank Zeek John Petslee Jim Layne Jerome Woerner Robert Moore Donald Runes Gary Naete Tk Beck David Harrison Kevéndétia Nativity Keene James Layne John Peaslee Donald Bones al Bechtel Henry Tollini Ronald Hargett Earl White Donald Ronen Rotary Club Robert Guilfoyle John Seaton James Little

Trio Questioned In Payroll Check Mystery

Sgt Jerry Ransom questioned three persons Saturday in the investigation of a payroll check stolen from the Butternut Bread offices on Christmas day. Charles Moulder was found near the new Safeway Store site on South School street, Joe Romine and Freeman Romine were found in a cabin behind El n Lou's Roost on the south highway. After questioning Moulder and Freeman Romine were released, Joe Romine remained in custody for further questioning.

Jerry Ransom Butternut Bread Company Charles Moulder Safeway South School Street Joe Freeman Romine el N' Lou South Highway Joe Romine

Drunk Driving Trial Set for February 13

Judge Fred Goss set the trial of Paul Stanley Bressman for 10 a m February 13 without a jury. Bressman 33 of Eureka was cited November 17 for speeding for road conditions and driving while intoxicated after a collision on Highway 101 at Orr Springs Road injuring two Ukiah passengers Elizabeth Cowen 67 and Joseph Myers. Lee Roy Duncan 56 of Ukiah drove the other car. Leo Cook will represent Bressman.

Fred Goss Paul Stanley Bressman Bressman Eureka Orr Springs Road Highway 101 Lee Roy Duncan Ukiah Duncan Orr Springs Elizabeth Cowen Joseph Myers Ukiah General Hospital Leo Cook

Diplomatic debate over Eisenhower doctrine and Arab views

Democratic leaders demand formal consultation before any poll on the Eisenhower doctrine. The Syrian ambassador criticizes outside arms shipments while warning the doctrine's implications could be grave. Senator Humphrey calls it insulting that leaders learn of the doctrine only from newspapers.

Russia U.S Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn

Taubman Celebrates 101st Birthday in Ukiah

William Taubman of Ukiah marks his 101st birthday as a gold embossed birthday card from President Eisenhower arrives by mail. Taubman, who resides at 660 North State Street, celebrated at home with friends after a brief hospital stay for a knee injury. His daughter Mrs. A L Wessels noted the president’s card and said Mr Taubman enjoyed an quiet day.

Eisenhower William Taubman Ukiah Todng Taubman North State Street A. L. Wessels Ukiah Morning Mail Ukiah General Hospital P. R. Allanson

Men Golfers Plan Invitational Tourney At District Fair

Ukiah Men's Golf club outlines plans for a major invitational golf tournament during the 12th District Fair week. The event aims to attract top Ukiah and Pacific Coast players with big prizes and strong crowds, following a district fair entertainment push by the Ukiah chamber of commerce.

Ukiah Men's Golf Club Ukiah

Swig of Ammonia Triggers Hospital Run

William Andrew Mackenzie, 24, fled through West Clay and School streets at high speed after grabbing a bottle of household ammonia and drinking it. Police Sgt George Marcus chased him to Ukiah General Hospital where Dr William West administered a stomach pump and Mackenzie was arrested for being intoxicated. He lives with his brother Don at 118 Calvert Drive, Ukiah.

William Andrew Mackenzie George Marcus West Clay Mackenzie Markus Ukiah General Hospital William M. West Neel Don Calvert Drive Ukiah

Casella Lumber Sued Over $100000 Damages in Norvarre Crash

The Ciabbattari family of Fort Bragg files suit against Casella Lumber claiming May 3 collision with a Casella truck three miles west of Na varre on Highway 128. Dino Clabattari seeks $100000 for medical bills earnings loss and costs. His wife Erma seeks $7500 and Pietro $2500.

Ciabbattari Fort Bragg Casella Lumber Company Isaac L. Beck Navarre Dino Clabattari Erma Pietro

Icy Roads Trigger Two Saturday Highway Upsets

Two Saturday morning accidents on icy highways left one driver seriously injured. Tilman Harris, 42, of Sacramento, lost control on Highway 20 west of Potter Valley at 5 a.m., rolled onto its right side, and was cited for speeding. Carl Greco, 42, of Napa, was injured entering Navarro from the east at 9 a.m. as his car left the road. he was taken to Dr Neely Bradford in Boonville for treatment.

Toy Concrete Tilman Harris Sacramento Highway 20 Potter Valley Road DePew Harris Napa Carl Greco Green Navarro Neely Bradford Boonville

Fragmented page notes mix politics crime and jokes in 1957

The excerpt blends court recitals about production records and cow breeding with a January drivers license reminder and a soap opera love life on the front page. It mocks political demagoguery, praises a New Year wish, and features humorous officer lifestyle quips and a company wage joke.

Valley zoning fury prompts residents to seek halt

TD Ranches residents flood a supervisors meeting asking to kill the original petition and pause zoning in the valley until a full election. They divide the valley into sections to gauge each area’s view, signaling a new round of opposition to zoning.

TD. Ranches Board of Supervisors

Rain Forecast Delivers Light Showers Across North Coast

Weatherman predicts a storm may bring intermittent drizzles tonight across Ukiah and nearby areas. Crescent City logged 17 inches and Eureka a trace today, with rain expected to spread to Santa Rosa tonight and King City by Tuesday, aiding crops but dampening New Year celebrations and slickening roads.

Ukiah Calfornia Crescent City Eureka Santa Rosa King City

Babies Eligible for Hillside Hospital First Contest

The Ukiah Daily Journal announces a baby contest awarding gifts to the baby born closest to midnight on December date at Hillside Hospital. Eligible participants are babies born at Hillside with parents presenting physician letter naming baby and parents, home address, and birth hour.

Ukiah Daily Journal Hillside Hospital Criyenias Vna Havebing

Barneys vulgar language arraignment in peace charge

Barney Jordan arraigned before Judge Fred Goss on a disturbing the peace charge. He pled not guilty and demanded a jury trial. The case was continued to Friday noon for further hearing. Witness Amanda Ford, a waitress at O Laughlin's Cafe, reported the Dec 8 incident.

Barney Jordan Fred Goss Jordan Amanda Ford O'laughlin’s

City Utilities Report Shows Strong Midyear Revenue Surge

The midyear financial review details the city treasurer’s fund at year end, with 498495 dollars and 46494 accounts receivable from utility funds to come in. Electric department net income reached 132721 on 428276 revenue, while gas posted 61760 net and water 72065.

Water Department Electric Department Gas Electrical Department

Wife Beating Case Plea Date Set by Judge

Judge Fred Goss continued the case of Silvino Bonora 59 held on a felony charge for severely beating his wife Lempi 58 on Christmas Day. Bonora released on 1500 bail. Lempi Bonora treated at Ukiah General. she suffered burns when pushed against a hot stove. They have been married since May. The Hudson River is 306 miles long.

Fred Goss Silvino Bonora Bonora Lempi Ukiah General Hospital

City Surpluses and Sewer Bond Reserve Update

The city reports July 1 1955 surpluses of 558 519 for general funds 636 842 for water and 191 885 for gas. So far 95 789 collected in the sewer fund reserve to redeem the first year's premium and interest on the 800 000 plus sewer bonds to be secured next year. This comes chiefly from 2 monthly assessments to householders.

Water Department Gas Department Sewer Fund

City Budget Totals for Maintenance and Public Works

City reports maintenance and capital outlay totals including street and sewer costs. Street maintenance salaries amount to 18 224 with 1 082 capital outlay and street labor 6 000 plus 12 319 supplies. Library salaries 18 159 with 2 500 supplies and 4 247 capital outlay. Airport salaries 10 004 expenses 13 982 capital 929 totaling 24 975. Sewer construction 9 064 and sewer maintenance 7 600. Parking meters yield 16.

City Finances Show 1955-56 Surplus Across Departments

The audit notes increased receipts in sales tax permits fines and interest, plus higher liquor pool and auto license revenues. Airport rentals and refuse payments lagged, yet overall general fund operations exceeded expectations by 120,884 for the 1955-56 year amid capital outlays, gas tax allocations, and street projects.

General Fund Pas Oak Street Clay Street State Main Dora Street Mill Clay Mill Street Dora Spring Church Street

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