Five New Members Initiated Into Willits Marri Eds Club
Five new members were initiated into the Willits Marri-Eds Club at the president's home. Initiation was led by Mrs. Denzil Munson with assistance from Mrs. Wanda Munson and sponsor Mrs. Roy Hampton. The event featured daisies and lavender decor, a short business meeting, thanks to past helpers, a Junior Member Conference report, a Cancer fund contribution, and a bake sale plan for June 20 at Purity Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marri-Eds Club
Denzil Munson
Gay Krch
John Wagner
Annie Thorpe
Verna Payne
Norita Wakeland
Phyllis Schiessl
Krch
Adelaide Hinton
Joan Petty
Rebecca Brown
Janet Brown
Mary Winsley
Joan Wagner
Margaret Brown
California Federation
San Francisco
Wanda Munson
Cancer Fund
Purity Store
Sixth Graders Receive Diplomas at Elementary School
Last Tuesday about 150 sixth graders received their diplomas from School trustee Al Canepa and ended their elementary schooling. Reverend Willard Weeks gave the invocation as Dale Owen, principal of Baechtel Grove School, directed the program. Judge Robert L. Winslow spoke on life’s opportunities and the importance of rules to enjoy life and avoid grief, as the auditorium at the high school was filled with late arrivals standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Canepa
Willard Weeks
Dale Owen
Baechtel Grove School
Robert L. Winslow
Winslow
Testing Cancer Drugs Across the United States
The piece discusses early human testing of cancer drugs, noting 85 chemicals showing tumor-killing trends in animals and the fast progression from test-tube results to mice and then humans. It cites NIH input, cautions against untested remedies, and recounts cautionary anecdotes of misleading improvements and the need for regulator testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stuart Sessoms
National Institute of Health
NORAD tests new disaster radio network across regions
NORAD conducted a voice fidelity test on its hot line system linking five regional Air Force and NORAD centers from Colorado Springs to Canada and Alaska. The trial, part of Desk Top 11, aimed to ensure survivable communications after a potential atomic attack. Alaska reported voice fidelity failures. About 4,000 personnel at 350 installations participated in the 24 hour exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
NORAD
Army
Marshall
Carter
Air Force
Earle E. Partridge
Hamilton Afb
Calif
Richards Gebaur
Stewart Air Force Base
N. Y
Montreal
Canada
Elmendorf Afb
Alaska
Mexican
Arctic Ocean
Miday Island
Azores
Putt-putt Cars Bring Free Pint-Sized Driving Fun
In Anaheim a UPI report notes a kid friendly event offering free pint-sized driving using toy cars. A pretend traffic jam formed as the children maneuvered, with a disabled vehicle towed away, echoing real road frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim
Calif
Willits Vignettes: Dr. Babcock’s Legacy in Mendocino
Lyman W. Babcock born 1857 in New York State built a long career in Mendocino County California. He taught in Penn, led Ukiah grammar and high schools, became County Superintendent in 1906, and earned praise for elevating local education. His wife Annie R. Pullen taught and later assisted as superintendent. Their son Raymond Arthur Babcock became a physician in Willits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman W. Babcock
Benjamin and Mary (Meacham) Babcock
New York State
State Normal
Mansfield
Penn
Little River
Mendocino County
Ukiah Grammar School
Ukiah High School
Mendocino
Annie R. Pullen
San Francisco
Willits
Dr. Babcock
Job's Daughters Install New State of Officers
Barbara Wood was named honored queen of Job's Daughters in a ceremony last week. Gayle Zanella installed her with officers Thelma Langley Charmel Butcher Lynn Baechtel and others. Also installed were Senior Princess Linda Bannister and Junior Princess Pat Anker with a full slate of officers and messengers. The Bethel choir sang as jewels were presented and Barbara Steadman accompanied a closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wood
Job
Gayle Zanella
Thelma Langley
Charmel Butcher
Lynn Baechtel
Sandra Wolff
Barbara Steadman
Viola Ells
Linda Bannister
Pat Anker
Guide
Betty Mini
Kathleen Ells
Maryellen Hill
Margie Wilson
Pat Harrah
Caral Collier
Karen Black
Madalyn Cinek
Judee Steadman
Beverly Cinek
Dianne Hilderbrand
Marnye Mills
Judy Swope
Karolee Jamison
Frances Watson
Donna Day
Bethel Choir
Helen Cavanaugh
Hither And You Remember Local Bridge Project Plans
Community notes recall Carl May and his San Francisco youth crew who built a bridge on the Laytonville reservation last year and plan reinforcement this year with more volunteers. Clara Mattox won a wild mule race at the Orland Stampede. News of marriages, relocations, and schedule changes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl May
San Francisco
Laytonville
Bill Rains
Orland
Sheriff's Posse
That County
Willits
Clara Mattox
Clara
Birthday Party for Ted Jennings Celebrated at Luncheon
Spacemen rockets and out of this world fun highlighted the sixth birthday celebration for Ted Jennings son of Mr and Mrs Jim Jennings A luncheon followed by an afternoon theater show pleased the young guests Jim Shelton David Brunton Jay Stowasser Steven Jennings and Terry Jennings attended as the sole girl guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Jennings
Jim Jennings
Ted
Jim Shelton
David Brunton
Jay Stowasser
Steven Jennings
Terry Jennings
George Rupe Dies Rites Held Today
George Rupe 50 died suddenly Friday at his home in Lemoore California. The funeral was held today in Lemoore. He was born in this area, son of the late John Rupe and wife Geneva, and lived here many years before moving to Lemoore. He is survived by his widow Geneva and their son LeRoy now in Taft, plus sisters Helen Bell of Willits Alva Hopper of Fort Bragg and brother Floyd Rupe of Potter Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geroge Rupe
Lemoore
Calif
Mr. Rupe
John Rupe
Willits
Geneva
LeRoy
Taft
Helen Bell
Alva Hopper
Fort Bragg
Floyd Rupe
Potter Valley
Vikings Fall To LA Kickers In California Cup Final
In Los Angeles the Los Angeles Kickers defeated the San Francisco Vikings 3-1 to retain the California Cup as the state’s top soccer team. Willie Carson Karl Reutzel and Johnny Marold scored for the Kickers while Gunter Rous netted the Vikings' sole goal. Vikings goalie Vic Ottoboni was standout in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Los Angeles Kickers
San Francisco Vikings
Willie Carson
Karl Reutzel
Johnny Marold
Kickers
Gunter Rous
Sule
Vic Ottoboni
Vikings
Farm Employment Up and Crop Outlook For May
The Agriculture Department reports late May farm workers totaled 8.112 million, about 3 percent below last year, with family workers at 6.07 million and hired hands 2.042 million, down 6 percent. Rainy weather and summer vacations may boost farm-home labor. tobacco price supports face new caps at 50,000 per grower. Spring vegetable and melon production is expected 5 percent below last year, with melons down 18 percent and tomatoes cucumbers and peppers notably lower, while celery and lettuce rise. The 1959 all-wheat crop is seen well above average, about 1.182 billion bushels, 20 percent below 1958 but 10 percent above average, implying a larger carryover and demand near the 1959-60 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Crop Reporting Board
UC Berkeley Grants 5350 Degrees in Summer Commencement
The University of California at Berkeley held its sixth commencement, awarding 5349 students including 3300 undergraduates. President Clark Kerr delivered the principal address at ceremonies in California Memorial Stadium. Lynn Semin, 25, won the university medal as the outstanding scholar of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
UPI
University of California
Oo Shiro
Clark Kerr
California Memorial Stadium
Lynn Semin
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B. C. Forrester
Willits Marri-eds Club
Danet Brown
Middle East
Chicago
Gans Babbage
Ientor
Elsie Hix
Public Health Service
Dick Turner
George Patterson
Nellie Corbett
James Price
University of Wisconsin
American Cancer Society
John G. Rukavina
S.A.M. Johnson
Charles Mendelson
R. R. Brown
George J. Curry
Sydney N. Lyttle
Flint
Michigan
Maureen Black
Mike Driscoll Jr
Santa Rosa
Marian
St. James Episcopal
George Rupe
Viking
LA Boosters
Portney
North Main
Globe
Rita Tubbs
Willie Thurman
Journal
House
Senate
U of C At Berkeley
Hkiah Baily Douernial
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