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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
2
Ukiah Union High School class of 1934 marks its 20th anniversary with a Sunday gathering at Ukiah Municipal Park on June 27. Harvey Branson and other alumni help organize a noon start with families bringing picnics. No formal program, just fellowship and updates on members since graduation.
Mr. and Mrs FE W James leave tomorrow for Lake Tahoe to spend the Fourth of July holidays and return to Ukiah on July 5. Accompanying them is house guest Miss Lynell Todd sister of Mrs James from Tampa Florida.
The Linn Schilder and Davis households host the wedding preparations for Ann Linn of Ukiah and Robert Caputo of Camp Gordon Georgia with arrivals from Georgia New Jersey Michigan and California. The ceremony is Sunday at 1 pm at St Mary of the Angels with a reception at 1020 West Perkins Street.
Mrs Harry Chase and family prepare to move to Coos Bay Oregon next month after a farewell tea at the G F E Anderson home on Carolyn Street. Co-hostesses included Mrs Anderson Mrs Hogan Mrs Ralston Mrs Jensen and Mrs Ingraham as friends called to wish them well. Mr Chase will work for Evans Company at their Coos Bay plant in battery separators. The Chases have two children Stevie and Cheryl. Mrs Chase has been active in social and civic circles here including Easter Seal drives and Theta Eta chapter Beta Sigma Phi.
Mr and Mrs George A Smith of Ukiah Village entertained Mrs Glen Shaffer and Linda and Mrs Farrell Elldrege of Philo in their home Monday The Smiths have just moved into their new home on Laws ave in Ukiah Village
Marion Wright, newly installed president of the Soroptimist Club of Ukiah, announced the standing committee chairmen at the Palace Hotel luncheon. The list includes Attendance Elsie Brown budget Irma Caldwell bulletin Nora Pearce by laws Joan Satterwhite classification Jean Harlan hospital Laura Lane parliamentarian Helen Maddox program Ethel Ruddick press book Laura Long publicity Eileen Wedemeyer scrapbook Helen McChesney service committee Belle Thatcher song Irene Lange UN chairman Alta Ballou. Frances McFarling spoke on school bond approval for the July 8 election. The mystery prize went to Helen McChesney.
The marriage of Mrs. Ruby Earley of Ukiah to Robert Riker of Petaluma occurred yesterday morning at St. George Temple in St. George Utah. Attendants were Dr. and Mrs. Mark Brockbank of Petaluma. The couple plan a two week honeymoon in Southern California before settling in Petaluma where Mr. Riker runs a drugstore. Their travels home will include joining Mr. Riker's daughter Linda in San Bernardino and the bride's children Nelda and Gay in Talmage.
Mrs William Boyle and Dr Boyle of Mendocino State Hospital plan to move west in July. Sixteen guests attended a dinner at House of Garners then cards at Mellis home on Scott Street. High scorers were Mrs Ernest Neuhaus first, Mrs William Wadsworth second, Mrs Clarence Burnett third. Gladiolus decorations graced the Mellis home. Hostesses were Mrs W Mellis, Mrs Katherine Dombough and Mrs Lloyd Bittenbender. Other guests included Mrs William Cotten, Mrs William Dobie, Mrs Albert Towne, Mrs Louis Hildreth, Mrs Irving Brazier, Mrs William Bromley, Mrs Edward James, Mrs R R Burns and Mrs Charlotte Collins. The group presented a farewell gift to Mrs Boyle. Last week Presbyterian Church Circle No 2, of which Mrs Boyle is long time member, gave a gift at their regular meeting at Mrs Mellis home. Dessert was served and eleven women attended.
Mr and Mrs Caouette and daughters Patty and Emily depart July 4 for a six week vacation in Illinois to reunite with both families. They will stay with Mrs T F Martin in Rocky Island Tl and visit Mrs F Caouette in Moline. They plan trips to Pittsburgh New York City and Washington DC ending August 22 in Ukiah. Norman Sylar will handle duties at Observatory Avenue during Mr Caouette absence.
Mr and Mrs F L Hooper and their son Richard depart for Elko Nevada to visit son Frank Hooper who runs a cattle ranch there. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Donald Ansel and daughters Karen Lys and Jerri Lyn. Frank Hooper is a Ukiah graduate.
Christian Church prepares to install officers for 1954 55 next Sunday with an annual dedication service. Members honored include Fathers Day recipients and graduates from Sunday school. Camp Meeker trip for Chico youth is scheduled with Rev. Robert Neal and Rev. M J Votruba directing.
A high profile feature notes Cal Poly and UC crest in Nevada where a prominent family enjoys a fine spread, reflecting pride in regional achievements and local ties. The piece highlights community ties and the notable presence of university affiliations in a Nevada setting.
Ocean View Chapter No. 3 of the Order of Eastern Star presented H W Higgins of Ukiah a 50 year membership pin. Initiated in 1904 in Caspar, he is a past worthy patron. His wife Ann, a county club woman, gave the pin. Guests included Mrs Higgins, Mrs Crocker of Oakland, and Mrs Burwash of Caspar. the Higgins hosted a buffet dinner prior to the meeting. The Crockers and Burwashes later left for Oakland to visit relatives celebrating a golden wedding anniversary.
Nancy Marie Hodges daughter of Mrs. Ken Cornish Ukiah and Justin Eugene Dwinnell of Sonoma plan a Fourth of July wedding at 7 30 p m in the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Santa Rosa with Rev Percy G Hall officiating A reception will follow in the church parish house The groom to be Justin Dwinnell son of Mr and Mrs John W Dwinnell of Sonoma is a UC law student and Navy veteran The couple will reside in Berkeley after a brief wedding trip
Mr and Mrs Jesse Smith of the south highway were surprised this week by a visit from George Shaffer and son Donald of Tafft Oregon. Also stopping by were Guy Deruean of Kernville and John McGarvey of Salem. Shaffer is an uncle of Mrs Smith. The Oregon visitors were traveling down the coast on business.
Helen Maddox state president of the California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club and Vivian Fowler first vice president of the Redwood Empire district left Ukiah this week to attend the federation biennial meeting in St. Louis. The conclave runs from June 27 to July 2 with Fowler attending as Ukiah BPWC delegate.
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