Johnson opens own insurance office in Ukiah
Ukiah native Ken E. Johnson, 37, former Ukiah high school athlete, launches his own insurance firm at 527 S State Street in the former Jerome Studio building. He also runs offices at 405 S State Street with Dick Davis on Johnson-Davis Rail Bonds and previously partnered at Buxton Insurance for 10 years. He is married to Patricia and has six daughters.
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Ukiah
S. State Street
Ken E. Johnson
Ukiahi
Jerome
S.state Street
Dick Davis
Johnson-Davis
Johnson
Buxton Insurance
Patricia
Kathleen Johnson Nicolas
Can Man Survive Exhibit Marks AMNH Centenary
A special exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York marks its 100th anniversary with the title Can Man Survive. The exhibit warns of heedless environmental exploitation, rapid technology growth, and population increases, but promises a cautious, hopeful short term outlook. The centennial show will run for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Salad toss incident worries Ukiah resident
Molly Gervais of Ukiah reports someone threw salad on her car hood in the early morning. Sheriff's investigators are seeking the salad tosser as they pursue leads in the local mischief.
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Molly Gervais
Sheriff's Office
Mixed Pairs Bridge Championship Results and Date
The Bridge Club announces the Mixed Pairs Championship will be held Monday June 16 per secretary Jan Leavitt. Last week’s results show Charles Wener and George Hunter 1st with Margaret Angell and Marie Langley 2nd. Mr and Mrs Ed Kennedy tied with Mrs Leavitt and Bill Butler for 3rd.
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Jan Leavitt
Charles Wener
George Hunter
Margaret Angell
Marie Langley
Ed Kennedy
Leavitt
Bill Butler
Family details include names and Santa Rosa residence
A family residence at 580 Hazel Avenue lists members Susan 16 Julia 13 Ann 10 Jennifer 8 and Carol 6 with marriage status implied. The statement places the family in Santa Rosa and identifies age details for each member.
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Santa Rosa
Susan
Julia
Ann
Jennifer
Carol
Hazel Avenue
Military rites here tomorrow for Cpl. Green
Military services for Lance Corporal Michael Green 20 native of Ukiah killed in action in Vietnam will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Eversole Mortuary. The Rev. A J Carter Ukiah Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Ukiah Cemetery. Survived by father Virgil Green of Hayward sister Linda Green and grandparents Albert Green 788 N Oak Street and Lola Wilson Willow Avenue. Mother Shirley Dumas Green of Ukiah died when he was a small child.
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Lance
Michael Green
Ukiah
Vietnam
Eversole Mortuary
A.J. Carter
Ukiah Methodist Church
Ukiah Cemetery
Cpl. Green
Virgil Green
Hayward
Linda Green
Albert Green
Oak Street
Lola Wilson
Willow Avenue
Shirley Dumas Green
Redwood Valley water district meeting set for Friday
Directors of the Redwood Valley County water district will meet Friday evening at 8:30 at the home of Ethel Jameson on East Road in Redwood Valley. The regular Thursday meeting was cancelled due to graduation ceremonies. Goodie Goodwin, chairman, will preside.
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Redwood Valley County Water District
Ethel
Jameson
East Road
Redwood Valley
Mrs. Jameson
Goodie Goodwin
Reenactment Key in Lake County Deputy Murder Trial
In San Francisco three actors reenacted the fatal Oct 11 1967 shooting of Lake County deputy sheriff William D Hoyt during an escape attempt by convicts John Lynn and Larry Taylor both 24. Deputy Attorney General Gerald Granberg argued Hoyt was killed in a guard corridor struggle. The defense claimed a third prisoner fired the fatal shot and later died. Trial began April 21 and heads to jury next week after judge Joseph Keresh frames final instructions.
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San Francisco
UPI
Lake County
Gerald Granberg
William D. Hoyt
John Lynn
Larry Taylor
Lake County Court House
Superior Court
Joseph Keresh
National Guard Leaves Berkeley After Park Clashes
National Guard units began withdrawing from Berkeley under Gov. Ronald Reagan's orders after a two week deployment tied to the People’s Park dispute. Nearly 3,009 Guardsmen served during the protests that began May 15, left a death, numerous injuries, and about 800 arrests.
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Berkeley
Calif
UPI
National Guard
University City
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Sacramento
University of California
City of Berkeley
People's Park
Vital statistics couples issued and sued in 1969
Vital statistics notices list pairs with ages and towns such as Ralph Stevens and Imogene Burrow both in Cavro Valley and Lucerne. George Jesenko and Sharon Hixon in Dos Rios and Fort Bragg. Jose Ramos and Martha Espinoza in Ukiah. Jerry Henderson and Marianne Clough in Tracy. Richard Barrett and Julie Bozzoli in Fort Bragg. William Clark and Tony Stasiak in Fort Bragg. Stephen Cartmell and Andrea Dewan in Redwood Valley. Alfred Stahl Jr and Jewell Worley in Redwood Valley. Robert Rice and Faith Worley in Ukiah. All issued or sued in late May to June 1969.
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Ralph Lawin Stevens
Castro Valley
Imogene Louise Burrow
Lucerne
George Arthur Jesenko
Dos Rios
Sharon
Marguerite Hixon
Fort Bragg
Jose Ramos
Martha Espinoza
Ukiah
Jerry Lee Henderson
Covelo
Marianne Clough
Tracy
Richard Leroy Barrett
Robert Edward Rice
Faith Marie Worley
Legal petitions filed for separations and cruelty charges
John M Kassis and Paula A Kassis of Craig Colorado separated May 9 1969 after a 1954 marriage producing five children. William G Miller and Beverly Ann Miller of Ukiah separated Jan 1 1969 after a 1965 marriage with two children. Mary Ann Price and Melvin Anson Price of Chicago separated May 29 1969 after a 1962 marriage with cruelty charged.
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John M. Kassis
Paula A. Kassis
Craig
Colo
William G. Miller
Beverly Ann Miller
Ukiah
Mary Ann Price
Melvin Anson Price
Chicago
Ill
Drifter Found Guilty of Attacking Officer
James F Barr 30 a drifter from Rockford Illinois was convicted Monday in Superior Court of assaulting a police officer battery on a police officer and resisting arrest The trial opened with Superior Judge A B Broaddus presiding District Attorney Duncan James prosecuting and Barr represented by Richard Petersen public defender Barr was arrested the night of April 19 after the owner of the lothel Hamper on N State replied to police that the defendant was an unwelcome intruder Officers Ron Reynolds and Tim Shea fought Barr who was then overpowered by Shea The defendant was ordered to appear June 19 for sentencing
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James F. Barr
Rockford
Ill
A. B. Broaddus
Duncan James
Barr
Richard Petersen
Barre
Reynolds
Shea
Juvenile held for car theft near Fort Bragg
Patrolmen investigated a non injury accident two miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 at 9 05 p m. A 16 year old juvenile from the Fresno area was driving a car reported stolen April 15 in Whittier. The youth was lodged in Juvenile hall pending a hearing. The car reportedly stolen from Patrick Joseph Triggs Whittier ran off the highway after failing to negotiate a curve.
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Highway 1
Fort Bragg
Fresno
Whittier
Patrick Joseph Triggs
Truck drivers escape injury on Highway 101 collision
Two five axle trucks driven by Jay Munn and James Phillips narrowly avoided injury after a northbound and a southbound truck side swiped on Highway 101 near Ukiah at 2 45 a m. Munn allegedly started to pass a slower truck when Phillips truck and trailer appeared leaving insufficient room for three vehicles on the two lane stretch. The driver of the slower northbound truck going up the Willits grade was not identified.
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Jay Munn
Lower Lake
James Phillips
Hopland
Ukiah
Munn
Phillips
Willits
Explaining Majority and Plurality in Elections
The article defines a majority as more than half of all votes cast for an office and a plurality as the largest number of votes, exceeding the next opponent's total. It contrasts how a candidate can win with a majority or a plurality. It notes these concepts apply to any election with multiple candidates.
Farrier Also Known As Blacksmith, Britannica States
Britannica defines a farrier as a blacksmith specializing in horseshoeing. The entry clarifies craftsmanship includes shaping, fitting, and adjusting horseshoes, using forge work and basic metalworking skills.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mendocino County nursing scholarships awarded
The Mendocino Lake Medical Society and Auxiliary announced two nursing scholarships. Colleen Duke of Ukiah will receive the Medical Society award and Warren Ukiah will receive the Duke scholarship. Duke graduates this week and will enroll at St Francis Hospital School of Nursing in San Francisco. Clevenger, married and residing at 292 Carleton Drive, plans study at Santa Rosa Junior College Hege's School of Nursing.
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Mendocino Lake Medical Society
Auxiliary
Ross Luther
Thomas Nicholson
Colleen Duke
Lewis Duke
Ukiah
Medical Society
Warren
Duke
St. Francis Hospital School of
San Francisco
Clevenger
Carleton Drive
Santa Rosa Junior
Hege
Meter readers get a lift from Ann Landers column
A reader plea for better treatment of meter readers prompts Ann Landers to share a long, humorous anecdote about household duties and a mother’s guidance. The letter-writer recalls past column letters and urges support for abused meter readers while offering home chores advice to families.
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Ann Landers
America
Filmer
Nove
Elmer
Richmond
Ballot term traced to ancient Greek urns
United Press International notes the term ballot as a diminutive of hail linked to ancient Greek practice of using black or white balls to show approval or disapproval of legal decisions or public figures. The letter discusses widower needs and advice for self-reliance after a wife's death.
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United Presss International
Hawcoat Estates Residents Seek Stop to Service Station
Housewives petition courts to block Gerard McMeekin from building a service station near their luxury homes in Hawcoat Estates. McMeekin claims he plans a piggery on the site with about 400 pigs if permitted.
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Barrow-In-Furness
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Ukiah Lions Club
Vernon W. Morgan
Chessall
Sheri Narvaez
Terry Brown
Ukiah Lions
Ukiah High
U.C. Davis
Ken Johnson
R.V. Water District
Anthany Damas
Jimmy Dean
Dewey Daniels
Joyce Barber
Dana Schwarm
Sue’ Neese
Karen O'Neal
Tamara
Fatal Lake
Vital Statistics
Daily Journal ‘Classifieds
Daily Journal Classified
Drifter
Warren Clevenger
O.K
Cal
West Standley
Monterey
Lincoln Mercury
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