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Newspaper

Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

2

Soroptimists Install Officers in Ukiah Ceremony

Hileen Wedemeyer became president of Soroptimist International of Ukiah as officers for 1956-57 were installed at the Friday evening Blue Bonnet affair. Retiring District 1 director Bessie Combs led the ceremony with past Santa Rosa club presidents assisting. The slate includes Satterwhite as VP and Lang as treasurer, with awards for eight years of service to Elsie Brown and Vivian Martin.

Pidge Hazelitzgerald Elsie Brown Joan Satterwhite Nola Pearce Art Wedemeyer Maermibers Aileen Vinson Mac Lange Belle, Thatcher Vivian Martin Thair Bessie Combs Pearce Hileen Wedemeyer

July Dates Set by Kewanna Council 156

Kewanna Council No 156 plans a July 12 installation with Verna Ganter as installing officer and Mhois Lynch tapped to become the next Pocahontas official. The meeting included a five dollar orphan fund donation, a veteran welfare note, and gifts to Carolyn Kruger. Future events set for July include July 2 initiation of Lana Thompson and Patricia Stephens, and a July 31 potluck at the municipal park.

Kkewanna Council Vocahontas Pocahoultas Novva Ganter Verna Haas Pocahontas Mhoiis Lynch Joeu Council Mem Orphans Fund Thelran Veterans Welfare North Yorntville Carolyn Kruger Ukhishi High School Diatys Lana Thompson Patricia Stephens Thir Famtiey Redmen Ukiah Fred, Opal Ann Miller Joe Elise Figone Opal Kruger Humboldt State College Salisbury River Road Ora Salisbury Flora Budd

Ukiah Couple Return From 11,000 Mile Auto Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Myhrs of Ukiah completed a three month journey totaling about 11 000 miles. They started April first and traveled along Route 66 visiting family in New Jersey and Michigan, explored eastern states, and crossed into Canada to see relatives. They visited numerous national parks and returned northward through Canada and the northern United States.

Ukiah Canada United States

Mrs Clarke Visits Camp Roberts With Husband in Guard

Mrs Clarke spent several days in the southern part of the state visiting her husband with the National Guard at Camp Roberts. She stayed first in Larkspur as a guest of a fellow officer's wife, then moved to Paso Robles for Governor's Day events and military functions, later touring San Luis Obispo before returning to her home.

Russell. Clarke National Guard Camp Roberts Larkspur Clarke Paso Robles San Juis Obispo Uwliah

Murdock Family Hosts Water Sports At Clear Lake

Boating water skiing and swimming provided recreation for Mr and Mrs Henry Murdock and their children David and Linda as they hosted Mrs Allman and her children Judy and Stan at Clear Lake. Mrs Allman spent ten days in Ukiah. Judy and Stan remained to continue the summer with their cousins.

Clear Lake Henry Murdock David Linda Murdock Marion Allman Judy Stan

Soroptimist meeting awards scholarships and expands clubs

The weekly Soroptimist meeting closed with remarks by outgoing and incoming presidents as Leatha Athey gave the pledge. Three $100 scholarships were awarded to Viola Tanning, Milly Brown, and Charlotte Pearson for 1958 57. New clubs were chartered in Panama City and Soap Lake, Washington, expanding the organization. Entertainment featured a rockin chair ceremony for retiring president Nora Pearce, a song, a poem, and pianist Jean Yohn performing piano numbers.

Jean Harlan Leatha Athey Viola Tanning Milly Brown Asn Linnfield College Oregon Charlotte Pearson Panama City Republic of Panama Soap Lake Nora Pearce Bridage O Margie Elsie Brown Nita Hildebrand Jean Yohn Horace Heidt

Whitney Family Plans Exciting Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Al Whitney and daughters Betty and Diane plan a weeklong trip starting early next week. They join a Sierra Club party of 60 to Dinosaur National Monument Utah for river raft adventures on Green River in groups of ten over six days. They will camp each night and explore dinosaur grounds before driving to Grand Canyon Brice Zion Death Valley and return via Los Angeles for about three to four weeks.

al Whitney Betty Diane Sierra Club Dinosaur National Monument Utah Green River Dinosaur Grounds Whitneys Grand Canyon Brice and Zion National Death Valley Los Angeles

Lutheran Caravaners to Visit Faith Lutheran Church

A Youth Caravan from the Walther League will guest Faith Lutheran Church Ukiah July 18. The five fold program covers worship education fellowship service and recreation. Local committee members include Mrs Ed Johns Lillian Anderson Vernon Lee John Jakobavac Mrs Kenneth Jones and others.

Faith Lutheran Church Ukiah Walther League International Youth, Organization Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Ed Johns Lillian Anderson Vernon Lee John Jako~vac Kenneth Jones Dale Davis

New Iris Society Plans Next Meeting

An iris society formed in Ukiah plans its next gathering in Lake County in September. Mrs Arthur Romer, longtime Iris Society judge, led the group as its first president. J M Stipp of Ukiah is secretary, and Mr Winkler of Sebastopol is vice president. Members come from Willits Fort Bragg Ukiah Santa Rosa Sebastopol and Lake County. Meetings occur yearly in January May and September. The September meeting in Lake County and January meeting in Santa Rosa will feature new iris color slides.

Winkler Sebastopol Willits Fort Bragg Ukiah Santa Rosa Lake County

Church Circle Hosts Indoor Pool Party

Mrs Richard Wise hosted Circle 5 of the Women's Society at the Presbyterian Church last Thursday evening. Members gathered at the Wise residence on West Standley to swim in the indoor pool and enjoyed iced tea coffee and cookies. The circle goes into recess until September.

Richard Wise Women's Society The Presbyterian Church Wise West Standley Street

Fourth of July Picnic at Ralph Residence on Helen

A group of ten families gathered at the Ralph residence on Helen for Fourth of July. Children ate first with barbecued weiners while adults later enjoyed steak. Attending families included the Lions of Seattle with Douglas and Carol, and the Clarks, Chases, Murdocks, Van Meter, Kings, Lewises, Haleys, Waterhouse, and Wrights. many are vacationing and plan to stay in Ukiah with trips to San Francisco.

Ralph David Lions Seattle Douglas Carol Lien Fitch Boeing’ Aircraft Co San Francisco Ukiah Russell Clarke Robert B. Chase Henry Murdock Louis van Meter Robert King Jack Lewis Fred Haley Zella M. Waterhouse Bruce Wright

Past Presidents Enjoy Barbecue at King Home

Charlotte King hosted the Past Presidents' Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary last Thursday at her West Church street home. Eva Feland and Billie Lee Roverts assisted. Elise Figone won a mystery package donated by Mrs. King. Others present included Ethel German, Hattie Thurston, Minnie Sweeney, Myrtle Eglin, Alice Dougherty, Anna Moore, Jane Isnard, and Ruth Salts. Mark King showed color slides from recent and previous vacations.

Charlotte King Parfey American Legion Auxiliary West Church Street Eva Feland Billie Lee Roverts Minnie Sweeney Myrtle ‘Eglin Alice “Dougherty Anna Moore Jane Isnard Ruth Salts Mark' King Mrs. King

Nancy Ball Enjoys Florida Vacation

Mr and Mrs Irvin Ball of Tal Ynage report their daughter Nancy is having a wonderful vacation in Miami Beach Florida. The young Ohioan employed at Mendocine State hospital flew to Florida to enjoy the semi tropical climate. She has several relatives in the area and will spend time visiting in their homes.

Irvin Ball Tal- Ynage Nancy Miami Beach Fla Okiahan Mendocing State Hospital Florida

Masons Feted At Farewell Party Before Move To California

Mr and Mrs Robert Mason were honored at a patio farewell in Ukiah as he prepares to join Masonite Corp in Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego. The Masons, active in the local dance club and sorority, will be joined soon by their children Sally Kathy and Ginny Sue. Attending were numerous local couples sending best wishes for their new post and future.

Robert Mason Wells Mason Masonite Corporation Southern California Los Angeles San Diego Sally Kathy Ginny Sue Masons Ukiah Wkiah Xi Beta Tau Beta Sigma Phi John Mason J J. Simmons Bakersfield A. B. Broaddus Arthur Corippo Norman Willigmoon Bob Dipperley Dick Ingraham Jack Raven Bob Costello Bob Shore Jack Guides Fred Schossow Glenn Taylor

Hawaii Lures Family Acts Visit Honolulu Hotel

The article notes Mia Warren Truitt and daughter Angie, linked to performances in Honolulu at a hotel. It mentions a motor four and Pearl Harbor area boat trips, with remnants of ships from a past attack, tied to an itinerary arranged by the Ukiah Travel Bureau for a trip to Oahu.

Mia Warren ‘Truitt Angie Honolulu Oahu Pearl Harbor Leopple Eldrie Petr Ukiah Travel Bureau

Weekend Visitors From Williamsons Tour Local Area

Mrs Norman and Mr Robert Stevens with children Carol Siiny and Joande visit the Williamsons and stay in the patito area. They tour the land under prep for fire planting of walnuts while Mrs Stevens teaches at Orinda in an industrial art school. Weather noted as warm with five of the two family group sleeping in RES area.

Norman Williamoh Ehjoy Robert Stevens Lafayette Carol Siiny Joande Stevens Aca- Tat Ne Nih Sehdol Orinda Patito Sleeping Res

Ukiah Women Club Names 1956 57 Chairs For Year

For the Ukiah Business and Professional Club a list of committee chairmen for 1956 57 was announced by President May Doherty at a Maple Plan meeting. Names include Olive Adams education and vocations, Helen Inna health and safety, Shirley Turner public affairs, Alta Ballou international relations, Gay Neep scholarship, Ruth Bach nominations, and Opal Foster small business operations among others. A music program by Mrs Donald Darby accompanied by Mrs Frank Branson capped the evening.

Mz Ay. Boherey Prespany Ukiah Business and Professional Club Ute Maple Bess Tadis Olive Adams Helen Inna Betsy Junninger Shirley Turnner Ila Butler Myrtle Hein Alta Ballou Verna Hill New Service Juanita Bradshaw Gay Neetp Erfiblem Betty Burns May Anderson Bessie Scott Opal Foster Vivian Fowler Drusia Gat- Hing Gay Neep Zilen Berman Myrtle Hylin Ruth Bach Gay Neép Bess Eversole Tello Donald Darby Frank Branson Migs' Doherty Rena Webb Olive Adaing Mie Baumgartrner Felice Dryssos Dorothy’ Oliver Ruth Kington Juanita Bradshaw Clear Lake Bpwc

California Advances In Roquefort Type Cheeses

Research at the University of California has led to commercial production of Roquefort type and Romano cheeses in the state.

University of California

John Shields Welcome Houseguests From Ukiah

Mr and Mrs John Shields hosted relatives and friends for several days including Mr and Mrs Oscar Knudsen of Tyrigkk and Mrs Shields sister Patr ia Hultine with Patricia and Dick. They traveled by rail from Ukiah to Eureka then back toward Turlock, enjoying barbecues at the Shields home.

John Shields

Mothers Relax At Blue Lakes Camps

Three Ukiakmatrong and their children enjoyed an informal so journ last week as they packed up swimsuits and play clothes and spent four days at Camp Joy on Blue Lakes. Included in the group were Mrs. Fred Haley and children Matt and Wade, Mrs. Maynard and Roxane, and Mrs. Louis Van Meter and Gary. Little Matt and Roxanne went fishing and were excited with their good luck.

Camp Joy On Blue ‘Lakes Fred Haley Matt Wade Maynard Roxane Louis van Meter Gary Roxanne

San Franciscan Visitor Spends Week in Ukiah

Miss Ruth Thomas of San Francisco visits Ukiah this week staying with her sister Mrs. G. F. Johnson at 428 North Spring Street. She notes Lassen vacations followed by sweltering Ukiah heat and records of 113 degrees in nearby Redding.

Ruth Thomas San Francisco Ukiah G. F. Johnson North Spring Street Lassen

Grace Gossard to Visit Brother at Lake Tahoe

Mr and Mrs Samuel Gossard and children Kathryn and Tom depart Thursday for a weekend at Lake Tahoe to meet Grace Gossard of Hawaii who has been vacationing There she will return to Ukiah with them and stay as houseguest for an indefinite period

Samuel Gossard Kathryn Tom Lake Tahoe Grace Gossard Hawaii Ukiah

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