County Board Handles Wide Range of Matters
County supervisors met for their first monthly session handling 22 items. Discussions included welfare versus hospital costs, and the firing of past hospital administrator Bert Mankins. Appointments were made to the board of education and the chamber of commerce, with debates on Hopland inclusion in Willits Soil Conservation District and other actions on county projects and bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland ‘Kussow
Bert Mankins
Paul Poulos
Joe Hartley
Harvey Sawyers
Poulos
Board of Education
James &,. Russell
Marvin Anderson
Gordon Mc
Killican
County Chamber of Commerce
Oscar Gruter
Willts
Ornbaun Receives Real Estate Brokers License
D. D. Watson state real estate commissioner in Sacramento reports Carroll Ornbaun of 161 Barbara street Ukiah has passed the brokers examination. He will operate from 407 South State street Ukiah as a representative of the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley serving Lake and Mendocino counties, specializing in farm and ranch properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Watson
Sacramento
Carrol
Ornbaun
Barbara Street
Ukiah
South State Street
Federal Land Bank of Berkeley
Lake
Mendocino
Keene Attends City Meet in Berkeley
City Business Manager Charles A. Keene attended a Northern California Municipal Electric association meeting in Berkeley on June 23 and again on June 30. The group reviewed proposed conditions and rate schedules for new resale contracts with Pacific Gas & Electric, which could raise rates by as much as 30 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Keene
Northern California Municipal Electric Association
Berkeley
Keene
Pacific Gas & Eilectric Company
Nichols Injured After Auto Collision Near Sunset Resort
George Nichols editor of the Mendocino Beacon was seriously hurt Sunday night when struck by an auto near the Sunset resort in Lake county. He is hospitalized at Coast hospital Fort Bragg with a broken right arm and leg two fractured ribs and possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nichols
Mendocino
Amended Complaint Over Electric Drill Death in Ukiah
Roy Wilson and Dorothy Witt file an amended wrongful death complaint for their son Max Clifford Wilson who died from electrocution at work on September 11, 1954. Defendants include Arthur Schilder Mendocino Motor Sales Charles Ransdall Marvin Romer and others charged with negligent maintenance and operation of an electric drill and power connection. Plaintiffs seek 1138 funeral expenses and 50000 in general damages plus legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilson
Dorothy Witt
Max Clifford Wilson
Arthur Schilder
Mendocino
Charles Ransdall
Marvin Romer
Defendents
Clifford Wilson
J. Adrian Palmquist
Oakland
Injured in Auto Crash Near Willits
Hight residents of Covelo were injured early Tuesday when their car left the road a mile north of Willits. Byron Peters Eva Peters Fern Peters and Evalene Downy were treated at Howard hospital in Willits. Marion Langley George Phillips and Lawrence Tilotson were released after treatment. Edwin Peters, 9, was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covelo
Willits
Howard Hospital
Byron Peters
Eva Peters
Fern Peters
Evalene Downy
Marion Langley
George Phillips
Lawrence Tilotson
Edwin Peters
Mendocino Veterinary Clinic Certificate and Ukiah Bid Notice
John E Nelson certifies Robert L Chandler as sole owner of Mendocino Veterinary Clinic at 224 South Highway Ukiah California. Notary public acknowledgment dated June 24 1955. City of Ukiah bids seek a 130000 gallon frosted pane storage tank with API ASME 250 psi ratings. bids due July 20 1955 with 10 percent bid security. specifications from City Business Manager. bids opened and read aloud in Council Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Chandler
Mendocino
John & Nelson
John E. Nelson
County
State of California
Ukiah
City Hall
California
ASME
City of
J. M. Turner
Notice of Hearing on Probate Will in Mendocino County
In the matter of Jennie May Titus deceased Ernest L. Titus petitioned for probate of a will. The court set a hearing for July 22, 1955 at 10:00 A M in Ukiah Court House. Deputy Myrtle Turner issued notices with clerk Frank S. Petersen representing the petitioner. Pub July 7 14 21 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie May Titus
Jennie Titus
Ernest L. Titus
Probata
Ukiah
W.W. J. Broaddus
Mendocino
Clark
Superior Court
Myrtle Turner
Frank S. Petersen
Chuck Wagon Formal Opening Planned for Saturday
Chuck Wagon restaurant and cocktail lounge at 246 North State Street will debut with a formal opening Saturday evening, July 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests serve themselves a tailgate style meal with salad relishes and side dishes then choose prime rib or ham entree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O'Quest
North State Street
Knapp
E. R
Bud” Knapp
Santa Rosa Hotel
Park Avenue Cafe
Balboa Island
Calif
Joe Kabold
Bob O'Day
Cooper’s Town House Cafe
Adventist Bible School Opens July 18
A two week vacation Bible school at the Seventh day Adventist church runs from July 18 for children ages 4 to 13. Classes meet 9 to 12 each weekday with crafts nature studies Bible lessons music and games. Mrs Cecil Orser leads with Mrs Helen Barr kindergarten Mrs Wilda Wilson primary and Mrs Gladys Beasley juniors. Attendance certificates issued. enrollment is free but a accompanying adult is requested on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Cecil Orser
Hopland Men Win Ten Year City Garbage Contract
B. C. Rhodes and V. Lotti of Hopland win a ten year franchise to run Hopland city garbage disposal. The sellers will pay the city six thousand dollars annually. The contract starts Sept 1 with use of a new 139 acre disposal tract. The council ponders a sewage plant and trunk line deal with Ukiah Valley Sanitation district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Rhodes
V. Lotti
Hopland
Ukiah Valley
Nurse Resigns for Trinity County Health Post
Mrs Shirley Lilienthal a Mendocino county public health nurse resigns to take a similar post in Trinity county. The resignation becomes effective July 15 and she will begin new duties August 1. Her husband Gerald will run the Weaverville airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Lilienthal
Mendocino County
Trinity County
Senate panel OKs million for Coyote Valley Dam
The senate appropriations committee approved $1,000,000 for preliminary work on the Coyote Valley dam. Attorney Harry Falks received notice from Sen. William Knowland. Funds likely cover ranch property purchases land clearing and drafting specs for a bid call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Appropriations Committee
Coyote Valley
Harry Falks
William Knowland
Story Hour At Ukiah Public Library Thursday
Story Hour returns July 7 at Ukiah Public Library with Mrs. Robert Swan narrating The Magic Tablecloth and new tales including Two Lonely Ducks One Mitten Lewis Mr. Charlies Chicken House and The Duchess Bakes A Cake. O H Roses return from a two week vacation visiting Roseville Nevada Shasta Dam and other Northern California cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah Public Library
Robert Swan
O. H. Roses
O. H. Rose
Roseville
Nevada
Shasta Dam
California
Hand couple welcome son in Salinas district
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hand former Ukiah residents are the proud parents of a son born July 1 in Salinas. The baby weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was named Steve Ernie. Hand is district manager for Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Salinas. The report notes California per capita income in 1953 averaged 2039 dollars and stood 19 percent above the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hands
Ernest Hand
Ukiah
Sausalito
Hand
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Steve Ernie
Divorces and Cruelty Lawsuits Filed in Western States
A set of divorce petitions lists multiple couples across Yuma Fort Bragg Reno and Reno areas. Cases include Leila Bradshaw ex extreme cruelty. Charles Perritt Jr and Florence Perritt alleging not of legal age at marriage. Donald Attenberry and Mary Lee. Thomas Hubbard and Lilly Hubbard. Jane Clark and Keith Clark. Lois Rush and Russell Rush. Janie Wilson and Darrell Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Leila
Clovis
Yuma
Ariz
Riva
Charles
Jeanette
Reno
Nev
Annament Perritt
Charles Davis Perritt, Jr
Florence N. Perritt
Fort Bragg
Atteberry
Donald
Mary Lee
Hubbs
Thomas William
Lilly E
Clark
Jane E
Keith
Rush
Lois Caro
Russell
Wilson
Janie F
Darrell
Assault Case Trial Set to Open August Eight
The Kennedy case from Laytonville will begin August 8 and run two days. Wilson A Kennedy was arraigned before Judge Hale McCowen on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. He is accused of attempting to cut the throat of Marion Tharp, a friend and tenant, after a drinking spree with Tharp and Tharp’s wife. Wayne Burke represents Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson A. Kennedy
Laytonville
Hale McCowen
Kennedy
Marion Tharp
Tharp
Wayne Burke
Burke and Rawles
Leggett Valley Woodworker Killed in Tree Felling Accident
Kay George Sumpter a 54 year old Leggett Valley woodworker was instantly killed Saturday morning when a tree he felled near Cummings appeared to fall in the wrong direction. He is survived by his wife Mabel of Leggett. The body was taken to Anker Mortuary in Willits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay George Sumpter
Leggett Valley
Cummings
Sheriffs Department
Sumpter
Mabel
Leggett
Anker
Willits
Clow Couple Welcome Third Grandson Stephen Ames
Mr and Mrs W T Clow of Ukiah announce the birth of their third grandson born to Mr and Mrs W R Clow of San Leandro at Merritt hospital Oakland on Tuesday June 28. Stephen Ames is the name given to the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Clow
Ukiah
W. R. Clow
San Leandro
Stephen Ames
Merritt Hospital
Oakland
Blaine’s Life Recapped Before Ukiah Rotary
W. A. Chessall told Ukiah Rotary members the political ascent and defeats of James Gillespie Blaine. From early teaching to state and national roles, Blaine pursued the presidency five times, shaping Republican strategy and U.S. foreign policy before his death in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J&ames Gillespie Blaine
W. A. Chesgall
Ukiah Union
Burnem Heryford
Blaine
Pennsylvania
Maine
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Chessall
House
Rutherford Hayes
Senate
James Garfield
Garfield
Chester Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
New York State
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Washington, D. C
Arts and crafts department to showcase hobbies and collections
The article notes an arts and crafts exhibit with plain or fancy wrapping, ornaments, and a wide scope for entries. It highlights collections such as buttons bottles money and foreign arts objects like brasses copper and pewter plus dishes. Trophies and merits will be awarded for these hobby displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts and Crafts
Stone and Gem Club Meeting in Ukiah Tonight
The Ukiah Stone and Gem club meets at the Municipal club house Thursday evening July 7 at 7 30. A special program is planned and visitors are welcome. Final exhibit arrangements for the International Gem Show in San Francisco will be completed. Emily R LeRoy will attend the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies meeting as Ukiah club delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah Stone and Gem Club
San Francisco
Ukiah
Emily R. LeRoy
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Ukiah Club
Motorcycle Club Wins Three Awards at Ely Gypsy Tour
Mendocino motorcycle club members won three trophies at the Ely Nevada gypsy tour on June 12. The club earned best dressed club and most members present awards, while Alfred and Virginia Gibson won best couple. Attending were the Gibsons Frank and Netha Henderson Ed Shields and Tom Saxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendocino
Be Sure I Call The Gateway Realty Ad
A compact classified style line urges readers to contact Gateway Realty at Homestead 2-3357 for homes ranches or investments. The message emphasizes quick outreach to discuss real estate opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway Realty
Mendocino County Property Transfers Take Wide Span
A long list details numerous property transfers across Mendocino and neighboring towns including Ukiah Laytonville Willits and Fort Bragg. Buyers and sellers include Porter L Smith Edith F Hatton Marie Belio and many others with values from 1 000 to 77 000 dollars reflecting active real estate activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter L. ‘Smith
Ray Berney
Willits
Edith F. Hatton
Jimmie L. Bailey
Luce
Ukiah
Frank F. Smith
Kynnes Harland
Laytonville
C. J. Airsworth
Elaine R. Simpson
Albion
Navoz Development, Co
Ear! H. Maize
Ijr
Sallie B. Maize
D. L. Faull Construction Co
Edwin L
Gloria L.pidgeon
Ukiah Village
Robert E
Leora B. Mitchell
F. P
Jewyl Stipp
Thomas S. K
Else Feibusch
Ralph J
Dorothy
Rabid
Emma Callina
Nello
Alice Orsi
Fort Bragg
Ray M
Ruth. OQ
Evansito W
Billy R
Hele L. Taylor
Yokayo Rancho
Tony V
Inez J. Milani
Jesse R
Geraldine Klotzer
Yokoyo Rancho
Robert W
Mary K. Collett
Patricia Ann Goudge
Thomas M
Ruby M. Ernster
Samuel D
Leonarda A. Cowan
James L
Dorothy M. Cagle
Martha M. Kaser
Robert F. Eschrich
Wilhelm Kubach
Round Valley
Martin C. Niderost
Charles F. Fairburn
A. G
Grace E. Hollingshead
Benjamin G
Esther B. Glidden
North West County
Leo, Allen, Jr
Betty Ann Plympton
Kenneth BE
Catherine Jones
Mendocino
Clarence J
Flossie Cox
Dan
Minnie Caputo
Minne Caputo
O. K
Alfred W. Foster
Walter H. Heady
William Hay
W. H. Oglesby
Point Arena
Leslie P. Walter
Josephine Ghiringhelli
Oak Park Addition
Cal Vet Home And Farm Bill Signed By Governor
California veterans should note a new Cal Vet home and farm loan law signed by the governor takes effect Sept 7 and does not raise loan amounts. Chapter 1082 increases top property values to 17000 for homes and 30000 for farms, but new submissions begin Aug 1 and final action waits until Sept 7. Maximum advances remain 12500 for dwellings and 15000 for farms. Further details available at Veterans Service Office Ukiah and other department offices. 000 J D Stankard to Oscar Ramon Barnes purchase north of Branscomb for 3500 noted by Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Thomas J Mitchell
Ie Nia
Department of Veterans Affairs
Cal. West
Veterans Service Office
Court House
Ukiah
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Davey Crockett
Ukiah Theatre
Santa Rosa
Memorial Park
Odd Fellows Cemetery Association
Redwood Empire
Gall
P.O
Franklin Ave
Santa. Rosa
Nichols
Wes King
WES King Garage
Farmers Insurance
Empire Gardens
PEWAY
Realty
Homestead
County OF
Adventist Church Bible School
Nurse
Coyote Valley Dam
Joe Marsh
Red Fowler
R.F.D
Red
Pake Repairs
Red & Gretty
Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Legger
W. T. Clows
Ukiah National Farm Loan Ass
Carrol Lornbau
Rotary Club
Stone
Gem Club
Motorcycle Club
J. D. Stankard
Oscar Ramon Barnes
Branscomb
Rose
Yates’ Self Service
North State, Street
Electric
E. Smith
View Dairy
Local Francuark
Ene Dairy Walt Boquer
Sen Ouppines
McCulloch Chain Saw
Holz CO
Greare
Clay Street
Ukiah Homestead
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