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Newspaper
Ukiah News
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
11
The Pacific coast marks the 50th anniversary of the Douglas fir plywood industry with new home design ideas and commemorative efforts.
Four women Mrs Walter Lemmerz Mrs Minnie Chariton Mrs Winnie Stark and Mrs Alberta Williams headed the home economics department under Mrs George Butler for the 12th District Fair opening August 25 for a four day run in Ukiah. The card numbering surpasses 800 indicating a large and varied display featuring preserved fruits meats vegetables baked goods clothing and furnishings plus the National Crochet Contest. The effort arose from Mrs Lemmerz and reflects the Methodist church ties of the workers.
Mrs. Lemmers praised local women for handwritten cards and volunteering this year. They will answer questions as hostesses in the home economics department and assist exhibitors, supplementing department heads in getting the Fair ready.
Premiums totaling 70192 are offered in the open livestock division for California State Fair to be held September 1 through 11. Directors Albert S Goode and Adrian Wood announce expected stock from 30 counties and five Western sales. Premium list similar to 1954 with special awards and premium books available from Ed Paine.
An article notes Mount Reinier dominates about a quarter of the national park named after it, shaping the landscape and identity of the protected region.
A Thoreau quotation notes that a single grain of wisdom surpasses much gold in value, suggesting intellect outweighs material wealth in guiding life decisions.
The American Telephone and Telegraph company was organized on February 28 1885. This item notes the founding date and corporate origin of a major communications firm.
A fragment notes Bob Jardine Insurance and indicates Wednesday hours from 9 to 12 and 1:30 to 4 at Hopland Pomo Inn and Boonville Presley Building locations. The terse entry lists two venues with identical weekday blocks.
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