Little Leaguers March in Ukiah Saturday
Ukiah hosts a parade of nearly 300 Little League players from North and South Ukiah and Coast Leagues on Saturday. The march starts at 1 p.m. from Eversole Mortuary, travels along Henry and State to Seminary and School, then returns. The event highlights growing Little League efforts and possible central diamond plans after filing for incorporation.
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Ukiah
Eversole Mortuary
West Henry Street
Henry
State Street
Seminary
School Street
Seven-member zoning panel split on Veveda permit decision
The Ukiah council, with chair Charles Bell recusing, voted three to uphold the planning commission against Veveda's use permit for a wrecking yard in the No Main area. Neighbors led by Martin Wener warned of area deterioration as light commercial growth expands.
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Charles Bell
No. Main
Martin Wener
Veveda
Commission
Ukiah
Planning Commission
Watson
Vevoda
Wener
Henry Mercer
No. Main Street
Weber
Cohen's
Hecht Commercial
Roy Wagner
Mercer
Dick Mazzoni
Veveda's
Vevacda
Mazzoni
Runkel
Bones
Wagner
Superior Court
Shell
Martinez
Library Board
Claude Cranmer
Madera
Airport Commission
Civil Air Patrol
Zampson Flying Service
Ho and H Flying Club
Bob Banzhaf
National Guard
Pickup and Auto Meet on Knob Hill Road
Harold Jeffers of Lakeport and Mike Burrell of Ukiah collided on Knob Hill Road at 3 45 PM on a curve Burrell driving a Chevrolet pickup faced the wrong way and was cited by Patrolman Maurice Higinbotham. The incident was the only one reported to Ukiah HQ in the prior 24 hours.
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Harold Jeffers
Lakeport
Mike Burrel
Ukiah
Knob Hill Road
Jeffers
Burrell
Maurice Higinbotham
Twain Letter Found in Russia Addressed to Krav
Radio Moscow reports a discovered Mark Twain letter dated April 23 1891 in Russia. The missive is addressed to Soviet revolutionary writer Stepnyak Krav e chinsky whose name appears in the broadcast story.
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Discover Twain
London
Mark Twain
Russia
Radio Moscow
Stepnyak Kravechinsky
Heritage House Style Hostelries Expand Mendocino Coast
Landmark expansion details show plans for a new lodging along the Mendocino coast echoing Heritage House. Paul Hansen and family of Regina Heights own interests in both sites while Dorothy Dennen is kin to the local Dennen children. Former owners the Sidney Bakers relocated to Mendocino.
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Heritage
Coast Guard Fights Fog for Adrift Fisherman Off Coast
Coast Guard ships Aggression Magnolia and Avol search the area off the coast for Coates a married fisherman with two young children owner of the Gojou. The tide runs seaward and to the south as planes sweep the region based on reports from Alameda San Francisco Eureka units.
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Fox Salt
Coates
Aggression
Magnolia
Alameda
San Francisco
Avoil
Eureka
Tle
Gojou
Beauty contest finals set for August 22 at fairgrounds
As of August 10, 12 or more entrants may trigger semi final elimination. Contest finals occur August 22 during the 1957 fair and sports show. Miss Mendocino County will receive a trophy crown and wardrobe valued at 150 dollars. If she wins Maid of California at Sacramento she gets a $1000 war bond and a Hollywood screen test. Sacramento expenses paid by the State Fair.
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Baker
Mendocino County
Sacramento
Hollywood
Hodgson-Matteson Sues for Truck Collision Damages
The Hodgson-Matteson Company of Santa Rosa sues Lawrence Nunes and Mels Trucking Service over a collision on April 23, 1957, north of Laytonville. They seek 5893.40 for Mack truck damage and three days loss of use, with truck damage listed at 773. Geary, Spredgen & Kowitz of Santa Rosa represent the plaintiffs.
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Hodgson-Matteson Company
Santa Rosa
Lawrence Nunes
Mels Trucking Service
Laytonville
Hodgson
Nunes
Geary, Spredgen & Kowitz
Trunk Line Financing Details For Ukiah Sanitation Project
The Ukiah Valley Sanitation district and the city negotiate paying for the trunk line project. Two thirds of costs come from the city, one third from the district. District funds of 300000 dollars may be advanced to the city, with cost sharing to cover preliminary engineering and first month contractor fees.
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Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
Ukiah
Portable cooler moves from room to room in St. Joseph
In St. Joseph Michigan an appliance maker markets a plug in window air conditioner that weighs 90 pounds and is designed for easy relocation between rooms. The product from Whirlpool highlights mobility as a key feature for consumers seeking flexible cooling.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Boonville Gets Nationwide Dial System in June
Boonville will switch to nationwide dialing on June 21 with new numbers starting Twinbrook 5. Pacific Telephone will mail a special directory noting changes, advising residents to keep old books for nearby towns. The system connects Boonville to California and national cities via enhanced dial equipment.
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Boonville
Pacific Telephone
Bill Shields
California
State Seeks Damages for Truck, Compressor and Transport Loss
Complaint filed alleging general damage to the state truck and compressor and loss of use plus special transport damage. Costs of suit requested. Orrin F. Finch named as attorney for the state.
Laundry bag theft traced to mistaken donation mix up
Mrs. Jerome Harris reported a bag of laundry stolen from her back porch but police learned a Lyndhurst Elks Lodge volunteer had mistaken her home for a clothing drive donation pickup. Fly your Flag on Flag Day June 14.
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East Rutherford
Jerome Harris
Lyndhurst Elks Lodge
Clowers Freed On Manslaughter Charge Yesterday
Valda Clowers aged 26 of Hopland won a superior court victory with defense attorney Newell Rawles and Judge Hale McCowen ruling on a technical information. The case concerns a Valentines Day collision on the Hopland to Talmage River road that killed 61 year old Wilbur Wideman. Highway patrol said Clowers driving at about 50 mph lost control and struck another car driven by Charles Haynes of Talmage.
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Valda Clowers
Hopland
Newell Rawles
Hale McCowen
Wilbur Wideman
Talmage River
Wideman
Clowers
Charles Haynes
Talmage
Haynes
Ukiah Farm Dividend Aid Promises Strong 1957 In Berkeley Land Bank
The local association will contribute 2205.87 to its operating expenses and capital funds. Ornbaur says 1957 should be one of the Ber kely Land Bank's best years, with efforts to keep loan rates low despite high money costs.
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Ornbaur
Berkeley Land Bank
Wedding Interrupted by Illness Ends in Birth in Formosa
In Taipei Liu Fuchien’s wedding was disrupted when the bride complained of a severe stomach ache. A few hours later she gave birth to a six pound baby boy.
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Taipei
Formosa
Liu Fuchien
Brighten Corn Pudding With Paprika Topping
New York cooks suggest adding paprika on top of corn pudding for extra eye appeal. The tip works with either golden or white sweet corn to enhance color and flavor.
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New York
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Little Leaguers
Shell of Company
Warren Petrol
Ukiad
Coast Guard
Ukiah Farm
Schick 25
Schick
Medico Drug CO
State and
Standley
Warner Foundation
Dad
Perkins Streets
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