Bittenbender annual sale shifts from biennial to yearly
The Bittenbender store on Ukiah Valley’s Bittenbender Street reports record turnout for a late July sale that marks the transition from a once-every-three-and-a-half-years event to an annual event. Bill Bittenbender notes supply limits and promises replacements if items run out before August 3. The piece also covers local business trends, remodeling incentives, and construction activity in May and early 1968.
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Ukiah Valley
Sacramento
Contractors State License Board
Lorraine Street
Betty Street
Joe Foutz
Jerrell Smith
Foutz
Smith
Joe Maudlin
Realty
Kids Like Their Guns Kids Like Their Guns
In San Bruno a Todd's Toy Store poll asked customers if toy cowboy weapons and military weapons should be stocked. Cowboys were approved 416 to 283 while military weapons were rejected 283 to 236. Adults outvoted children on the military toys.
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Solomon
Grizzly Attacks Fisherman in Yellowstone Park
In Yellowstone National Park a grizzly attacked a fisherman near Yellowstone Lake. The man escaped with minor scratches after slipping. rangers tranquilized and then shot the bear when it charged. This followed a prior incident three days earlier near West Yellowstone where a young male grizzly killed.
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Montana
Sailor Missing On 28-Foot Boat Sought Near Manila
The Coast Guard searched stormy seas between Hong Kong and Manila for Gerry McLoughlin a week after he disappeared aboard a 28 foot sailboat. His home city was not listed.
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Manila
July 26 Horoscope Preview by Sydney Omara
The July 26 astrology column offers sun sign guidance from Aries to Pisces. It highlights romance, creativity, home life, finances, and personal growth, noting Leo ambition, Virgo teamwork, Libra independence, and Aquarius timing while urging careful financial reading and steady progress. Special birthday note and general tendencies for Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Aquarius are included.
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Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
First American Nails Forged by Edmund Darrow of Norwich
In 1772 Edmund Darrow of Norwich Connecticut produced the first nails in America, marking a milestone in colonial manufacturing and metalworking history.
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America
Edmund Darrow
Norwich
Conn
Ryun Expected At U S Olympic Team Intra Squad Meet
In South Lake Tahoe California UPI reports middle distance star Jim Ryun of Kansas is expected to attend the U S Olympic men's track and field team intra squad meet at Echo Summit. Officials say about 80 athletes will compete as the high altitude training site hosts abbreviated distance events.
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Jim Ryun
South Lake Tahoe
Calif
UPI
Kansas
U. S
Echo Summit
Ryan
America
Hearing Set On Probate Of Will For Willard Mac Wood Ward
Irma J. Woodward filed a petition for probate of a will and letters testamentary in Mendocino Superior Court. The hearing is scheduled for Friday August 2 1968 at 9 30 A M in Ukiah court. County Clerk notice dated June 28 1968 and published July 11 18 25.
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Superior Court of the
State of California
County of Mendocino
Willard Mac Woodward
Willard M. Woodward
Bill Woodward
Irma J. Woodward
Ukiah
Viola N. Richardson
Mary H. Hughes
Ukiah Area Barbecue Planned With Contests And Food
Jerrell Smith of Smith and Foutz chairs the annual barbecue at the Corps of Engineers picnic area near Lake Mendocino. The event expects 150 to 200 adults and features master chefs Lee Rodrigue and Herb Weaver. North Coast Builders Exchange will stage tests like nail pounding, while contractors spouses join in. Tickets cost 3.00 for all you can eat, with sales through Friday at the County Chamber or Ukiah Glass.
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Jerrell’ ‘Smith
Smith & Foutz
Lorrdiné Street Subdivision Builders
Corps of Engineers
Mendocino
Lee, Rodrigue
Herb Weaver
Don Eddy
Ukiah Glass
County Chamber
Banzhafs Visit Atherton Area
Mr and Mrs Burton L Banzhaf returned to Ukiah from Atherton after visiting Mr and Mrs William P Doolittle. The two couples have been friends for more than 25 years. Doolittle is vice president in charge of foreign plants and plant expansion for Hewlett Packard of Palo Alto. Banzhaf is making an extensive study to attract various desirable light industries to the Ukiah area.
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Burton L
Banzhaf
Ukiah
Atherton
William P. Doolittle
Doolittle
Hwelitt-Packard Corporation
Palo Alto
Picnic Spoiled For Grandma in Helena Bank Robbery
In Helena Idaho? No, Helena Montana. Grandma Ida Katherine Knutson, 67, was arrested by FBI agents after a picnic with relatives. She was identified by undercover bank surveillance photos as the robber of Bank of America Market Geary branch in San Francisco, taking $749 on July 17.
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Ida Katherine Knutson
FBI
San Francisco
Market-Geary
Bank of America
Senior Citizens Tax Reimbursement Information
The notice explains eligibility for a partial 1967 68 property tax reimbursement for homeowners over 65. For information write Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance P. O. Box 1588 Sacramento CA 95807 or contact the nearest Franchise Tax Board office.
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P. O. Box
Sacramento
Calif
Franchise Tax Board
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Chico Masonry
Brooktrails
Willits
Denny’s
Perkins Street
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Glass
Lin Ford
Yellowstone Park
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Reliance Enterprises
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Aeneng
Tomorr
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