Birthday dinner marks Katherine Broaddus first year
The first birthday of Katherine Broaddus, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Broaddus, was celebrated at her grandparents home the Forks. A white frosted cake with one candle was shared while parents opened gifts aside from a late puppy present. Grandparents B G Broaddus traveled from Santa Rosa with Mrs W H Carter and Everett McNeill also attending. The family roots reach Mendocino County pioneer history.
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Katherine Broaddus
Journal
Robert Broaddus
Herbert Singley
Ts Journal
Gay
Forks
Ther
B. G. Broaddus
Santa Rosa
Kaffirs Bride Dances To Prove Love Not Easily Won
A Kaffir custom in Africa features a bride circling her seated husband and kicking dust toward his face to demonstrate that her affection is not easily won. The practice reflects traditional gender roles and social codes among the Kaffir community reported by UPI.
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New York
UPI
Africa
Tying the Knot Origin from India Marriage Rite
In India years ago, the bride’s right wrist was tied to the groom’s left wrist during the wedding ceremony, giving rise to the phrase tying the knot. This origin note explains the origin of the saying.
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New York
India
Strawberry Festival at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church grounds at Pine and Henry Streets host a noon to 7 pm Strawberry Festival with strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, children's rides, an old fashioned auction, and other entertainments. General chairwoman Mrs. Jim Broaddus leads a large committee fans and volunteers urge attendance for a nostalgic treat.
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Pine
Henry Streets
Jim Broaddus
Robertson couple returns from East trip to Mendocino
Mr and Mrs Andrew Robertson resume duties at Mendocino State hospital after a month long eastern journey by jet and train. They visited relatives in Brooklyn Long Island New York Washington New Jersey Pittsburgh and Chicago. They photographed snow in Salt Lake City and enjoyed golfing and local trips before returning.
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Andrew Robertson
Mendocino State Hospital
Mr.Robertson
Sal Lake City
Sunday Breakfast Set for Mother-Daughter Catholic Ladies League
The annual Mother-Daughter breakfast of the Catholic Ladies League will follow the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Church in the Palace Hotel. Mrs. Hugh McAvoy will preside and attorney John Nelson will be guest speaker. Reservations with Mrs. Francis Gibson or Mrs. Harold Henderson.
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Catholic Ladies League
Palace Hotel
St. Mary's Church
Hugh. McAvoy
Will
John’ Nelson
Francis Gibson
Harold "Henderson
Betty Kin man in 1957 Miss Redwood Empire pageant
Betty Kinman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kinman of Alturas, is a modeling student in Washington DC area. She attends a modeling school at night while stationed with the WACs at Fort Belvoir Virginia and plans to enter the Miss Redwood Empire contest. She has seen much of the country including New York City and is supported by family and friends.
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Betty Kinman
Redwood Empire
National Capital
Wacs
Fort Belvoir
Washington, D. C
New York City
Frank Kinmans
Alturas
Betty
Claudia Penner
John Penner
Oak Knoll Road
Monterey Bay Academy
Ukiah Junior Academy
Claudia
Pacific Union College
Glendale
District PT Hears About Foreign Language Study
The 27th District PTA met May 26 at the Rendezvous in Lakeport to hear a program on teaching foreign languages in elementary schools. Har dy Pelham led the panel with speakers from Fort Bragg Ukiah Hopland and Mendocino County outlining plans, methods, and funding including National Defense Act materials. The meeting was led by Mrs Gerald Cox and emphasized engaging audio visual aids and continuity into secondary schools.
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PTA
Lakeport
Clear Lake
Hardy Pelham
Mendocing County
Lotte Moise
Fort Bragg
Emily Center
Dana Grey
Lucile Mare
Ukiah
Nokomis
Hopland
Beulah Stiles
Clive Adams
Mendocino County
Clive’ Adams
Gerald Cox
Ukiahin
Willits Women’s Improvement Club to Install Officers
State Leader will install new officers of the Willits Women’s Improvement Club with Mrs Clyde Stansberry of St Helena presiding using the wheel ceremony at the Chuck Wagon on Main Street Friday evening. Incoming president Roberta Forrester to be succeeded by Donridge. Ottis Smith becomes first vice president. Wesley Coddington second vice. Frank Lawrence secretary. L F Webster treasurer. Roy Hampton acts as parliamentarian. Zach El-Hott co-auditor will join wheel ceremony. Ivy Loeber to accompany as guest of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs. The club, among Mendocino County’s oldest, has long been active in civic affairs.
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Willits Womens Improvement Club
California
Federation of Women's Clubs
Clyde Stansberry
St. Helena
Stansberry
RD. Forrester
Don ¥Ridge
Ottis .Smith
Presi
Mrs. Stansberry
Willits Women's Improvement Club
Mendocino County
Ithe
California Feder
Fashion preview notes summer furs and casual wear trends
The piece outlines care for furs in bags and fabric coats, then highlights new summer looks including puffed sleeves, brief tops with grim pants, deck pants, leather soles with decorative touches, and brie-shoes with upturned soles. It notes boxy sportswear jackets, slim skirts, beach wear with floral prints, and aprons worn indoors and outdoors by teenage girls.
Storage Tips For A Married Household
UPI reports on organizing storage space in a new home. Divide closet and drawer space between husband and wife. Designate specific places for each person s clothes and accessories and keep belongings in their zones. Encourage mutual tidiness to simplify daily routines.
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New York
UPI
Crumby Business Booms Across New York Market
New York reports crumb sales reaching 10 million dollars last year with Brooklyn Cheese Co. president Frank Celauro predicting industry totals will climb to 15 million by year end 1960. The crumb sector shows rising demand and optimistic growth prospects.
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New York
UPI
Frank Celauro
Brooklyn Cheese Co
Girl Scout Mothers Honored At Swim And Barbecue
Memorial Day affair by Girl Scout Troop 7 honored five mothers for service with a water games swim party and barbecue at Gayle Andersons home 50 Canyon Drive Becky Scott led the barbecue and Mrs Cora Anderson directed events Proficiency badges were awarded with several girls earning First Class or Stout ratings Troop 7 began as Brownies in 1953 and will advance to Senior Scouts in the Mariner program after Pomoluta graduation
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Girl Scout Troop 7
Gayle Anderson
Canyon Drive
Becky Scott
Cora Anderson
William ,T. Anderson
Delmer Allsup
Gene Moir
Wil- Moir
William Cox
Ruby Allsup
Judy Moir
Patty Paugh
First Hints On Etiquette Of Smoking By A Woman
Dick West reports Helen Hart consumer services director for Brown & Williamson Tobacco proposes rules for female smoking etiquette. Hart urges carrying personal cigarettes and accepting offered ones, lighting duties for escorts, hold and inhale techniques, and disposal of ashes with calm taps. West adds a caveat about kissing moments.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Helen Hart
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp
Miss Hart
Emily Post
Community events calendar for Redwood Valley area
A reader calendar lists multiple community events in Redwood Valley and Ukiah area for early June. Highlights include a school bake sale and fundraiser at Valley Playhouse, a Southern Belle dinner at Methodist Church, a Strawberry festival at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, cake and candy sale by Beta Sigma Phi, an art association meeting at Ukiah High School, Ukiah Jaycettes gathering, Welcome Wagon tour at Hannaford Talbot, various club meetings, Job's Daughters installation, Emblem club visit by state president, St Mary's barbecue, Lions installation, and Ukiah Elks Lodge meetings scheduled through June.
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Methodist Church
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Pine
Henry
Theta Eta
Beta Sigma Phi
Penney’s
Mendocino County Art Association, Inc
Ukiah High School
Duane Hagen
Ukiah Jaycettes
Morris Feldman
Madrone Drive
Regina Heights
Cof
Hannaford & Talbot
Adolph Wagner
W. Mill Street
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Dana Ligman
E. Perkins Street
Kewanna Council
Pocahontas
IOOF
Job’s Daughters
Masonic Temple
Emblem Club
St. Mary's
Lions Lab
Redwood Valley Grange Hall
Ukiah Elks Lodge
Elks Hall
S. State Street
Cheese use study finds youths top cheese consumers
A recent survey shows the largest cheese eaters by age are children aged five to fifteen. The finding emphasizes school and family dining as key contexts for cheese consumption patterns among the younger population.
Metzlers Visit Ukiah Guest Family Ties
UKIAH residents welcomed Mrs. Henry Metzler and her husband from Linden on Thursday visiting friends. Mrs. Metzler, locally known as Mrs. Sharp, is widow of Bob Sharp former music director and later Covelo and Linden school principal. Their son Robert attends San Jose State College. Mrs. Metzler attended a Methodist Women's dessert for past presidents in Ukiah church social hall before heading to Covelo on departure.
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Ukiah
Linden
Henry Metzler
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