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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
2
Ukiah police investigate a possible assault after David Showalter 21 was punched in the mouth by a driver in the 900 block of West Standley at about 8 30 p m. The suspect followed, stopped, asked if Showalter rode on the hill, then struck him and left.
A Santa Rosa couple Carl Ellis 22 and Florence Ellis 21 were arrested in Ukiah for deer taken out of season and possession of deer meat. They were booked on Fish and Game violations after a deputy spotted their car on Oak Knoll Road. Bail for the Ellis pair was set at 1250 dollars each. Earlier, William Kellner 30 Gwendolyn Kellner 26 and Hollice Peabody 47 were arrested on warrants.
Ukiah Jaycees take over Robo Automatic Car Wash at 857 N State Street this Saturday to raise funds for the Jaycee treasury. Washes run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with prices 1.50 for a wash and 0.50 extra for interior wipe down. Past year projects include Festival parade bicycle safety rodeo Miss Mendocino County ad sales playground work and flag placements in Ukiah.
Teresa Rifesi announces at the Clear Lake Water Quality Council meeting that Channel 7’s Bob Marshall misrepresented Clear Lake’s condition in a prior science feature. Marshall toured the lake, found no algae, and noted ongoing aeration projects by Dr. Alex Horne. The meeting covers committees’ reports, Workshop II priorities for June, and volunteers for the June sessions, with details of venue, date, and RSVP.
This field lists daily activities from Monday to Saturday including cake decorating, women’s golf club luncheon, square dancing, pony league baseball, men’s golf and track meets, and high school sports events at Anton Stadium and Municipal facilities. Also notes a fun fact: giraffes can go longer without water than camels.
Ukiah residents can upgrade to curbside pickup for an extra 1 per month, allowing multiple cans. current one-can service remains available at 2.50 monthly. All cans must be curbside with bagged or boxed trash. Signups: 462-8621. Changes may be permanent or temporary under the contract amendment with USW.
The Greater Ukiah Senior Citizens Center at 601 N State Street starts Monday with a 2 p.m. cooking class by Irene Erch, a 10 a.m. sewing class by Margaret Burgess on Tuesday, a 2 p.m. ceramics class by Cleda Crowley on Wednesday, and a 1 p.m. art class by Mabel Renfro beginning May 17. Senior citizens may join any or all programs. materials and instructors provided.
Recycling Day returns with a gathering at Value Giant Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Participants should wash metal cans, remove labels, crush and separate by metal. Glass bottles and jars require rings removed and color separation.
Ukiahi band mothers organize a Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. courthouse coffee break and goodies sale. Proceeds fund travel for about 90 band members to Victoria B C for Queen Victoria Day events. The band also plans a Spring Concert next Wednesday May 9 at Chessall Gym and a dance May 11 at Ukiah Elks hall.
May is packed with celebrations from Derby Day to National Leather Goods Week and Be Kind to Animals Week. Outdoor recreation sales rise, Uniroyal launches a 15 million dollar tire push, and three drivers showcase tires on TV. Victoria Hand wins Mendocino-Lake Outstanding Student Award as state savings group funds scholarships.
Highway Patrol reports two injury accidents Wednesday near Willits and Potter Valley. At Oil Well Hill on Highway 101 north of Willits, truck driver Sewell L. Stophlet 34 Talmage sustained forehead lacerations after colliding with a left turning car driven by Sallie Lee Stone 53 Sacramento. Stophlet treated at Howard Memorial Hospital Willits. In the Potter Valley three car crash at East Road at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lawrence Bernard Hall 72 Potter Valley and Virgil Lee Riley Jr 21 Potter Valley complained of pain. the third driver Tom C Castagnetto 45 Potter Valley escaped uninjured.
Coffee Breakers CB radio club will distribute about 2000 in prizes including a Dune Buggy Rail and radio gear at Carl Purdy Hall Ukiah Fairgrounds over the weekend. Local merchants donated prizes while proceeds support philanthropy. Jack Machen leads the event with ticket sales and Saturday activities.
An official at Ukiah General Hospital described 58 year old Walt Woodward, a prominent Ukiah accountant, as in poor condition after he slumped at a downtown restaurant Monday during lunch with his wife Alice. She performed mouth to mouth resuscitation and the fire department ambulance took him to the hospital. No signs of choking were reported. Woodward had open heart surgery in San Francisco on November 13 last year.
Peter M. Perkut 77 of 719 Grove Street died Thursday in a Ukiah hospital. Rosary is 7 30 tonight at Zimmerman Mortuary. Requiem mass 11 a.m. Saturday at St Mary of the Angels. Graveside Monday 10 30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Ukiah Catholic Cemetery. Survived by Ida Perkut Phillis Harrison John Perkut three grandchildren four great grandchildren. Mr Perkut was born in Dubronik Yugoslavia and was a waiter in San Francisco before moving to Ukiah to retire ten years ago.
District Attorney Duncan James reported charges in a sixth welfare fraud case in the county. The woman is accused of misdemeanor welfare fraud for under 200 dollars by not reporting income while on public assistance last year. The case stems from a state cooperation program using quarterly computer readouts to flag discrepancies and trigger investigations. More charges are expected next week against other former and current recipients.
arsonists damaged the Potter Valley post office causing minor fire damage to walls and floor. Papers on bulletin boards at both the post office and Potter Valley store were set on fire. No loss estimate available.
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