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Newspaper

Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

2

Norma Dean to be Installed as Ukiah Job's Daughters Head

Norma Dean daughter of Mr and Mrs Kilburn Dean of Potter Valley will be installed as honored queen of Ukiah Bethel of Job's Daughters at the Masonic Temple Saturday night. Officers to assist include Martha Funk Mary Dean Sheryl Hansen Valerie Crawford Lynn Mitchell Joyce Gerke Frances Miller Lynn Cole Winnies Haydon Nancy Humphrey Virginia Pendleton Ann Bradshaw Judy Davis and five messengers Erlyne Fullerton Janette Hatton Ruth Haydon Shirley Woolley Penny Tolley. Choir members Penny Bartholomew Jean Bartlett Jean Johnson Sue Johnson Sharon Kirchmeier Karen Lundeen Darlene Thomas guest soloist J S Crawford of Potter Valley to sing benediction by Rev George Pearson installing panel includes Ann Rhoades Suzanne Billups Gretchen Hint Vickie Hopper Janet M Mayfield Vivian Fowler Jennette Hovey.

Norma Dean Kilburn Dean Potter Valley Ukiah Bethel Job's Masonic Temple Vanian Norma “Girin Martha Funk Mary Dean Sheryl Hansen Valerie Crawford Lynn Mitchell Joyce Gerke Frances Miller Lynn Cole Winnéés “Haydon Nancy ‘Humphrey Virginia Pendleton Ann Bradshaw Judy Davis Judy Davis, ‘li- Sian Fi’, ‘and the Five Messengers Erlyne Fullerton Janette Hatton Ruth Haydon Shirley Woolley Penny Tolley Penny Bartholomew Jean Bartlett Jean Johnson Sue Johnson Sharon Kirchmeier Karen Lundeen Darlene Thomas J. S. Crawford George Pearson

Palace Hotel Party Celebrates 15th Year Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sandelin and family host an informal lobby party at the Palace Hotel for Tidtel guests and community friends. The event, held this year on Mayday evening December 19, features carol singing, impromptu entertainment, and fellowship.

Walter Sandelin Bob and Lee Ann

Wonten’s Fellowship Christmas Party at First Christian Church

The Christian Wonten’s Fellowship will host a Christmas party this afternoon at 2 p m in the church social hall. Harmony Circle leads the program presenting Star of Glory with cast members including Mesdames Withrow Kimzey Williams Rawles Connor Anderson Foster Richwine Gillespie Morris Mosley and leader Clyde Davenport accompanies on piano. Mrs Ford soloist and Marva Lou Romer sings an Indian carol. Davenport brothers and their mother perform songs and piano. Priscilla Cirle Devotional and Dasorah Cirle hostesses. Mrs William Moore CWF president presides.

Wontén Wonten First Christian Church Tme Harmony Circle Star of Glory Mesdames Robert Withrow Louis Kimzey Sidney Williams Austin Rawles Francis Connor Paul Anderson L. H. Foster, Sr

Yule Decorations Win Praise At Dance Club Party

The Ukiah Dance Club held its annual Christmas dance at the municipal clubhouse with a painted silver Manzanita tree as the centerpiece. Committee members Louis Van Meter and Mrs Van Meter along with Mr and Mrs Chester Hill Mr and Mrs Henry Murdock and Mr and Mrs Ralph Fitch contributed to the decor, featuring stockings, a cookie plate and milk for Santa, and mistletoe. A record crowd enjoyed dancing, a gift exchange and refreshments, with guests including Mr and Mrs Don Vonderfecht of Santa Rosa and Mr and Mrs Don Burns of Napa.

Ukiah Dance Club Louis van Meter van Meter Chester Hill Henry Murdock Ralph Fitch Don Vonderfecht Santa Rosa Don Burns Napa Okiahans Clib

Square Dance Party in Ukiah This Saturday Night

The Ukiah recreation department hosts a square dance at the municipal clubhouse Saturday night beginning at 8 p m The event is the group Christmas party Beginners should arrive early Attendees should bring a pot luck refreshment and an inexpensive gift Elmer Pop Purdy is master of ceremonies and caller Guest callers may join in the activities

Ukiah Recreation Department Elmer

Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds Host Carol Contest

Almost 800 Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds and leaders attended a Christmas party on December 12 at the Veterans hall. Toys donated to Ukiah United Christmas Effort and a large hand decorated tree were highlights.

Blue Birds

Past Matrons Meet With Mrs Gatling

The Past Matrons club of the Order of Hastern Star gathered Monday evening at Mrs. William Gatling home. A mystery ball posed questions for each member and a holiday dessert was served by hostesses Thelma Boulware Hazel Anderson Juanita Bradshaw and Drusia Gatling who were elected officers for 1956. The next meeting is set for January 12 at Ruth Evans residence on West Stephenson Street.

Order of Hastern Star William Gatling Thelma Boulware Hazel Anderson Juanita Bradshaw Drusia Gatling Ruth Evans West Stephenson Street

Progressive Dinner Planned by Harmony Circle

Members of Harmony Circle of the First Christian Church planned a progressive dinner on January 12 at their recent meeting. Mrs. Austin Rawles presented a program on the Yakima Christian Mission in Washington. Mrs. Jack Martin gave a devotional featuring an Indian version of Psalms 19 and 23. The mystery package was won by Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mrs. Rawles, and Mrs. Francis Connor hosted.

Harmony Circle First Christian Church Austin Rawles Yakima Washington Jack Martin Paul, Anderson Rawles Francis Connor

Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds Sing Carols at Courthouse

Illness prevented a Camp Fire Guardians member from attending as Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds prepare to sing Christmas carols on the courthouse steps Saturday morning at 11 o clock with W. K. Davis directing.

Lewis Camp Wedding In Reno Revealed

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Don Camp of North Dorn street reveals the marriage of their daughter Diane to Robert Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Jack Lewis Sr of Ukiah. The couple wed August 23 at the Reno Methodist Church with Rev Thomas officiating.

Don Camp North Dorn Street Diane Robert Lewis Jack Lewis Ukiah Reno Nev Thomas Ukiah High School Ukiah Bethel Job Camp Fire Benedict Healdsburg Fair Mart North Highway Lewis

Mrs. Moyer Named Head of Camp Fire Guardians Group

Arch Moyer was elected chairman of the Camp Fire Guardians association on Thursday morning December 8. She will assume the post in January with Mrs. T Simpson as vice chair and Mrs. N Zbitnoff as secretary. A nominating committee included Mrs A Grilli Mrs M Hughes and Mrs H Mercer. Plans for the Christmas party December 12 were set with the Council supplying ice cream and leaders each providing cookies. Children will bring toys for the United Christmas effort and W K Davis will direct carol singing. The girls sing on the courthouse steps December 17 at 11 o'clock. Mrs Betty Hopper new Camp Fire director will attend the January meeting.

Camp Fire Blue Birds Veterans Hall Ukiah United Tom Cleland R. MacDougall T. Mercer Richard Davis Arch Moyer Albert Becntol C. Falconer William Lewis J. Chapman L. Caouette Camp Fire Council H. W. Hopper R. Harmon Camp Fire Guardians Association Moyer T. Simpson N. Zbitnoff A. Grilli M. Hughes H. Mercer W. K. Davis Court House Betty Hopper

Mrs Bufford Named President of Ukiah Church Women Group

Mrs Lawrence Bufford of Potter Valley elected president of the newly formed Ukiah Council of Church Women. Other officers include Mrs Vernon Bickford vice president and Mrs W J Mellis second vice president. Installation conducted by Mrs Ray Whiting and Miss Alma Nordyke.

Lawrence Bufford Potter Valley Redwood Empire WSCS Ukiah Council of Church Women Eee Presbyterian ‘Church Vernon Bickford W. J. Mellis Howard Axt Ivan Chapman Lee Mosley Ray Q. Whiting Lake County M. E. McDonald The Methodist Church Ukiah Council

Festive Foods Sale Set by Holy Trinity Auxiliary

The Women's Auxiliary of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will host a Festive Foods Sale on Friday December 16 starting at 9 a.m. in front of J C Penney. Proceeds aid fundraising with cakes pies Christmas cookies spiced nuts fruit cakes and holiday decorations prepared by guild members. Lorraine Cipperly chairs the event aided by Ted Eriksen on the telephoning committee.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church J. C. Penney Guild Haliday Lorraine Cipperly Ted Eriksen

Church Women Hold Christmas Party at First Baptist

The First Baptist church women held their annual Christmas meeting and party Tuesday evening. Mrs. George Sho lin opened the meeting and presented Mrs. Fred Covell who led the Christmas service. Women gave love gifts for missions as social hour followed with a humorous program by Mrs. Rod Finney. Hearthstone and Betty Cridland circles served as hostesses.

First Baptist Church George Sholin Fred Covell Rod Finney Hearthstone Betty Cridland

California Commercial Fishing Season Dates Announced

California officials outline the fishing season running from April 1 to March 1 of the following year, with regulations guiding harvest periods and allowable catches for commercial fleets.

California

Cowans Host Gala Pre-Christmas Party in Palace Hotel

Mr and Mrs Samuel D Cowan finalize plans for a gala cocktail party this Sunday December 18 from 5 to 7 pm at the Palace hotel. Invitations were sent to about 200 guests.

Samuel D. Cowan Palace Hotel

Yokayo Faculty Christmas Dinner Planned at Blue Bonnet

Yokayo Elementary faculty and spouses attended a December Christmas dinner at the Blue Bonnet Dining room. Forty three people were present with Jane Juliana as general chairman and Ruth Balyeat Ethel Smith and Clara Wright assisting. Decorations by Evelyn Riprock Marjorie Gossard Vivi Fowler with redberries while boutonnieres and broaches were crafted under Ethel Smith. Entertainment committee included Gladys Palmer Bob Guilfoyle Arlene Shippey and Vivian Fowler with a communal singing and gift exchange period.

Yokayo Blue Bonnet Jane Juliana Ruth Balyeat Ethel Smith Clara Wright Evelyn Riprock Marjorie Gossard Vivi Fowler Gladys Palmer Bob Guilfoyle Arlene Shippey Vivian Fowler

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