Willits Summer Playground Activities Started Today
Willits summer recreation offers arts and crafts at Brookside Elementary led by Mrs. Alberta Tuttle for elementary to junior high students. Story hour Saturdays at the Willits Library Children’s Room led by Miss Karin. archery sessions midweek at the high school field. girls softball, boys basketball and baseball on various city fields and school gymnasiums. Daily playground supervision at the city park. swimming at Brooktrails with bus transport each weekday.
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Alberta Tuttle
Willits
Karin ¥de
Brookade Field
Brookside Field
Brooktrails
Merry Bluebirds Finish Project
The Merry Bluebirds wrapped up their season at Mrs. B. J. Tison’s South Highway ranch home. They completed a months-long project sewing little clown figures and celebrated with an outdoor weenie roast enjoyed by Carol Alpers, Karen Kaser, Lynn Lewis, Judy Dukes, Maryellyn Tison, Ruth Barton, Margaret Freitag, Judy Justus, Mary Sherburn, and Peggy Chappell.
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Bluebirds
B. J. Tison
South Highway
Carol Alpers
Karen Kaser
Lynn Lewis
Judy Dukes
Maryellyn Tison
Calpella School Thanks Ukiah Daily Journal Staff
Calpella California principal John Franz expresses gratitude for extensive coverage of the school by the Ukiah Daily Journal during the past term. He thanks the editor and staff for providing valuable public notice and community information for the Calpella school.
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Calpella
Calif
Ukiah Daily Journal
John Franz
Little League Giants edge Dodgers in 6-4 thriller
Giants rally from 4-2 deficit in bottom of final inning as Gary Sanders reaches on error and Bob Ruby belts a three run homer to seal a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers. Mike Porro pitched for the Dodgers and Keny Butler and Ruby homered for the Giants.
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Dodgers
Frank Merriwell
Pirates
Phillies
Cardinals
Braves
Gary Sanders
Bob Ruby
Mike Porro
Keny Butler
Ruby
Phils
Mike Dale
Dick Chambers
Warren Erch
Dale
Ronnie Reed
Mike Haselswertt
Rich Petty
Grant Woodruff
Cardinal
Clyde Sark
Gary Tatman
Hal Wagener
Tim King
John Farley
Charles de Rego
Farley
Bill Heather
Firco Tops Softball Standings With Two Wins
Firco moved to first place in the Men’s Softball League after a week of two wins. Industrial Plywood upset WRP 5-3, Firco beat C.A. 14-6, then edged Pacific Coast 8-7, and finally beat WRP 13-6. Bill Stamper pitched six innings against Pacific Coast, Newell Stevens secured the win with a clutch line drive, and Danny Tarr drew a walk to spark the final rally. Standings show Firco 8 2, WRP 7 3, Pac Coast 5 4, Industrial Ply 3 6, OT CA 18
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Firco
Industrial Plywood
WRP
C.A
Pacific Coast
Bill Stamper
Newell Stevens
Dany Daskam
Danny Tarr
Stevens
Frontier Days Rodeo to Highlight Willits July 4 5
Willits hosts the Frontier Days celebration July 4 and 5 with rodeo rough stock from Dick Hempstead of Red Bluff. A clown and a bullfighter, a frontier parade led by Nellie Corbett, and dances and a barbecue round out the two day event. Queen of the Rodeo candidates include Gertie Dean Haisington Winnie Bryant Karen Miller Marion Whitely La Rita Helen Tubbs Willie Thurman Pat Driscoll Barbara Arlene Laytonville. Willits Frontier Days Inc sponsors with James Jennings as president and John Stansberry as general manager.
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Willits
Redwood Empire
Dick Hempstead
Red Bluff
Nellie Corbett
Mendocino County
Gertie Dean Haisington
Winnie Bryant
Karen Miller
Marion Whitely
la Rita Helen Tubbs
Willie Thurman
Pat Driscoll
Willis
Barbara Arlene
Laytonville
Willits Frontier Days, Inc
James Jennings
John Stansberry
Bomb proof WWII gun emplacement nearly demolished
In England a World War II gun emplacement nicknamed bomb proof was nearly ruined by half an ounce of dynamite. Demolition workers noted the roof, only three inches of concrete, could not bear a 25 ton load despite sturdy roof supports. A separate item from Chicago reports the Mid-Continent Pet Industry association plans to display parakeet harnesses and dog cowboy suits at its upcoming convention.
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Dad Appledor
England
Cowpokin’ Canine Chicago
UPI
Mid- Continent Assn
Fire breaks out near Ella's laundry on Fort Bragg Road
A fire started in an old shack behind Ella's laundry on Fort Bragg Road about 4 30 p.m. Thursday, spreading past Broaddus Creek. Willits department contained it before Forestry could arrive.
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Ella
Fort Bragg Road
Broaddus Creek
Forestry
Willits
Stolen Payroll Checks Cashed In Willits Pubs
Two payroll checks made out to James Bishop and P. W. Reed were stolen from a desk at Industrial Plywood Co and cashed in local bars. Willits police disclosed. A handwriting analysis has been requested by Sacramento. Daniel Lorn Dare, 40, of Willits, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and released on 50 bail. Alvin Shumaker Jr. and William Earl Holland were taken into custody for probation violation. Shumaker also charged with carrying false identification. Mildred Rose Washburn, 38, of Willits, jailed for disturbing the peace after a 4 am incident. Captain Leo McGinley found Washburn and Benjamin D. Hunt, 30, fighting in front of her home. both arrest. Washburn held in Willits jail.
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James Bishop
P. W
Pinky) E Reed
Willits Police Department
Sacramento
Daniel Lorn Dare
Willits
Alvin Shumaker Jr
William Earl Holland
Sullivan
Shumaker
Mildred Rose Washburn
Leo McGinley
Benjamin D. Hunt
Washburn
Shake-up rumoured at California Water Resources then director swap
Capitol reporters rumors swirl over a potential resignation of Harvey O. Banks as Director of Water Resources in Sacramento with Deputy Ralph M. Brody expected to assume the post. The change, tied to Gov. Brown's administration, would follow ongoing questions about leadership in the department and recent appearances before the legislature.
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CNS
Harvey O. Banks
Ralph M. Brody
State Capitol
Banks
Water Resources Department
Goodwin J. Knight
Brody
Edmund G. Brown
Landis
Toto
Brown
Ances. Brody
Gov. Brown
Ralph Brody
Lake Mendocino
Coyote Valley
Walter Resources Department
J. del Larber
Sarber
Transit Bliss in Coventry Promotes Married Couples on Buses
City transport officials announced support for married couples on city buses. They favor assigning women conductors to work with their husband drivers where possible, arguing the arrangement leads to safer driving and happier crews.
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Coventry
England
UPI
Psychochemical weapons scare hearing outlines risks
Washington hearing reveals concerns over psychochemical agents that could disable or control people without warning. Maj. Gen. Creasy warns Russia might use stealth gas. Congress questions testability and safety. Budget gaps for psycho chemicals are noted amid broader nerve and virological weapon programs.
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UPI
Russia
William M. Creasy
Army Chemical Corps
House Space Committee
Creasy
Fulton
James G. Fulton
Gordon L. McDonough
Rcalif
Congressman Fulton
Congressman McDonough
McDonough
Congress
Chemical Corps
California Assemblyman Beloitti On Final Budget Battle
In the last hours of California’s legislative session assemblyman Frank F. Beloitti notes three main issues before lawmakers. The state budget, tax proposals, and various revenue measures loom as decisions near adjournment.
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California
Senate
Assembly
Classified ad wants to buy wood tank and parts
Classified notice seeks to buy a Redwood Walter tank 10 000 pal. Call Globe 9 9588 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This compact item asks for a purchase inquiry and contact details.
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