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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
5
On June 6 1909 the Ukiah Village council authorized payment of back wares and the Snow Mountain Water and Power Company bill to clean up city indebtedness. An ordinance was introduced to set apart streets for horses and light vehicles and regulate automobiles and motorcycles ahead of Lake Mendocino dedication.
Ukiah Piks Lodge will sponsor the Rudy Bros. circus in two shows at the Fairgrounds. Proceeds go to the cerebral palsy fund and local charities. Bill Dymond and Waugh Grady co chair the event. Matinee starts 3 30 p m and evening show at 8 p m.
Parents of the Calpella and Redwood Valley elementary districts are urged to attend an information meeting at Calpella School at 8 o'clock. The county committee on school organization will discuss consolidation with the two boards and parents, weighing advantages and problems. Proponents cite improved facilities at the same cost. Opponents seek to retain district identity.
Ukiah Daily Journal announces a daily clue contest with free reserved tickets to the Ice Follies of 1959 at Winterland San Francisco. Readers must find their name in today's classified pages and claim in person by 5 p.m. the next day, with 24 hour ticket hold.
A granite monument and plaque at Inspiration Point near Covelo was dedicated to Round Valley founders and early settlers. Sponsored by Covelo Women's Improvement Club and led by Mrs. Edith Woo A Murphey, the May 30 1959 ceremony drew about 100 attendees with Boy Scouts as color guards. The plaque cites Frank N. Agmh of 1854, Charles Kelsey, and George K. White as early sightseers, and credits the California State Park Commission and Mendocino County supervisors for placing the marker.
Ukiah prepares to host the Flying Farmers with 35 planes and 50 to 60 people arriving at 5 20 p m Hal Brunner named Wing Commander by Dr Carl Aguard Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Five Mendocino County supervisors greet visitors tour sponsored by County Supervisors Association of California departs Merced on Thursday visits seven southern California points Friday stops include Hesperia Santa Barbara Salinas Napa Saturday includes Nut Tree Chien Portola and Carson City return Sunday
Vichy Springs near Ukiah opened to the public after extensive preparations including new lounge bar and restaurant buildings. The official opening will be Friday with arrangements for a large guest turnout. The former bowling alley was remodeled for dancing as part of the upgrades under Bill Lewis of the Flavorland Drive-In Ukiah.
Army Engineers plan a tongue in cheek plaque for the "most stupid" prank of the year. George Terney, resident engineer at Coyote Dam, reports crews picking up debris after two tumbling garbage cans rolled downhill, delaying a hilltop cleanup before a dedication.
Rotary hosts eleven Ukiah High School girls as prelude to Lake Mendocino Dedication Day events. A cream white convertible, lent by Buzz Harlowe and driven by Lon Hoover, will escort the contestants to a luncheon. San Francisco officials plan to honor Miss Lake Mendocino with the city’s keys, while merchants prepare gifts and outfits. The contest proceeds Saturday morning with judging by California newsmen.
United Press International reports a grim Memorial Day toll with California posting 27 highway deaths, Ohio 22, New York 20, and Tennessee 14, as speeding and careless driving drove overall fatalities above 251 from 1953. Five states plus DC recorded no highway deaths during the period.
Hopland Union Elementary school district voters go to the polls to decide a proposed increase in the basic tax rate. Polls open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. as residents determine whether the elementary tax rate will be raised to fund AV rents.
Parents of children new to Ukiah school district must present birth and immunization records, health questionnaires, and other forms at registration. General exams by volunteer doctors and dentists will be offered. Nokomis on Sept. LS Frank Zeek Sept. 2 Yukayo Sept. 3 Oak Manor Sept. Pomolita registers new Ukiah district entrants Sept. 4 mornings.
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