Silence Gives Consent on Elections Apathy Rise
In Mendocino County and Ukiah voters show light turnout amid national and state indifference to public office and party battles. The piece urges citizens to engage, debate, and vote, warning that silence equals consent and democracy requires action. Also notes Rev Read leaving Holy Trinity for Crescent City, the Mendocino State Hospital expansion, and honors for Ukiah leaders in the Boy Scouts and junior chamber. It praises planning for growth and congratulates local figures while highlighting teaching scholarships.
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California
Mendocino County
Ukiah
Florida
Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Mendocino State Hospital
Talmage
Coyote Valley
Monologist Recall and Emmy Award Talk Highlight Comedy History
A speaker criticizes modern comedians for chasing older acts and cites a vaudeville era performer Charlie Chase whose father stories were his standard routine. Sam Levison is praised for adapting a game theme with success, referenced during the Emmy awards distribution.
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Charlie Chase
Sam Levison
Thi
Giannini's Credit advice cited by a longtime client
The speaker recalls his grandfather, a prominent businessman, stressing the importance of credit. He credits Bank of America for backing his ventures over 40 years and thanks L. M. Giannini for his father A. P. Giannini and their influence on his success. The reminiscence intertwines family guidance with financial support.
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Bank of America
L. M. Giannini
P, Giannini
Recipe for 99 year old calm life gains fans
Florence McGehee notes a nonagenarian’s advice to live to 99 by avoiding cuss words anger and worry while keeping a cheerful demeanor. The piece contrasts other elderly “formulas” recommending tobacco drink fasting exercise and strict routines, ultimately endorsing a simple aim to stay calm avoid despair and endure life toward old age.
Tree Farms Promise Rich Future for Fort Bragg Area
Russell Johnson of Union Lumber announces all 158000 acres of forest lands are now tree farms. The Calif Redwoods Association defines tree farming as sound private forest management combining cutting, replanting, and protection to assure perpetual timber production and use without impairment.
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Russell Johnson
The
Union Lumber Company
Fort Bragg
Johnson
California Redwood Association
Redwood
Redwoods
California
Man Found Dead In Coast Cabin North of Fort Bragg
William Henry Jordan aged 82 was found dead at 5:30 p m last Thursday in a coastal cabin ten miles north of Fort Bragg where he lived. Joe Forresti, the cabin owner, discovered the body. Death is believed due to natural causes. Jordan had heart trouble recently. The body was taken to Cannarr Funeral Home in Fort Bragg. Born in 1874, Jordan was a lifelong bachelor. Surviving is his sister Saxton Scott of Santa Cruz.
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William Henry Jordan
Fort Bragg
Jordan
Joe Forresti
Cannarr Funeral Home
Saxton Scott
Santa Cruz
Two Deputies Resign. New Appointments Announced
Sheriff Reno Bartolomie announced resignations of two deputy sheriffs. Lieutenant Walter H. Talso leaves for highway patrol. Wayne Guthrie returns to foreman duties at the city garage and repair shop. Filling vacancies are Clinton L. Culley of Ukiah and George High of Albany, both 32.
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Reno Bartolomie
Walter, H. Talso
Highway Patrol
Wayne Guthrie
Clinton L. Culley
Ukiah
George High
Albany
Drivers Fined For Drunken Driving in Justice Court
William Roydon Ley of Eureka and Marvin Herman Mannisto of Willits were fined 250 dollars each for drunken driving before Judge Fred Goss. Mannisto chose a 50 day jail term. Ley paid his fine. Mannisto also drew 10 days for driving without an operator's license, to run consecutive to the tax watcher term. Ley was arrested on Potter Valley road Saturday afternoon. Mannisto on North State street early Monday after forcing a city police car off the road.
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William Roydon Ley
Eureka
Marvin Herman Mannisto
Willits
Fred Goss
Justice Court
Ley
Mannisto
Potter Valley Road
Highway Patrol
North State Street
Greenwood School To Be Sold By Bid
The old Greenwood Elementary School building at Elk will be sold by closed bids. Bids open at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Greenwood School building. A certified check must accompany each bid. The buyer must clear the building and grounds of materials by September 8, 1956.
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Greenwood
Elk
Ukiah Merchants Fans Hear Call For Free Baseball
Open Forum editor urges Ukiah residents to watch the Ukiah Merchants practice at Anton stadium Sundays. Teno Venturi and Joe Paladini showcase infield polish with tractor and gasoline provided free to the city and team. Tickets for all games are free, with notices inviting the public to attend and enjoy “mighty fine baseball.”
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Tene Venturi
Mario
Joe) Paladini
Ukiah
Anton Stadium
Merchants
Teno Aril Joe
Joe
Ukiah Merchants Ball Club
Sharp Clubs
Ex Ukiahan Seeks Post With Water Resources Board
Alling Davis a former Ukiah motor vehicles official filed in Sacramento for the liaison officer post with the new state water resources board and northern California poets Crentett. Davis heads the Lake County Water Control Association and helped fund the Clear Lake gnats spraying effort. He is on sick leave after an operation and has not decided on retirement when eligible July 1.
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Alling Davis
Department of ‘Motor Vehicles
Ukiah
Sacramento
Laison
New State Water Resources Board
California
Crentett
Gurrently
Lake County
Davis
Lake County Water Control Association
Dobies Plan Vacation To British Columbia
Mr and Mrs William G Dobin of the Sequoia Motel depart Monday for a vacation in British Columbia They intend to visit Victoria and Vancouver during their trip
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
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Crescent City
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Bob Swan
Ukiah Junior Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scout Movement
Sonoma-Mendocino
Walter Sandelin
Scout Movement
Charlies England
Frank Crane
Mendoseta Teachers Association
Deanne Bennett
Mann To
Gy.gboror
M. Mann
Florence McGehee
Goa
Atross
Smith St
Homestead
Jodie
Medico Drug CO
State & Standley
Fullerton
Fullerton Equipment CO
East Clay Street
George Sabatos
New York City
National Restaurant Association
William Lewis
Palace Hotel
Lewis
Redwood Empire
Open Forum
Ukiah News
Iments
Anton Stadion
Ukiahan
Water Resources Board
Pleasant View
Lae
Dairy Lane Mae Felon Tod
Black Jack Wayne
Wagoner
Grange Hall
Uncle Pen
America
Ozark Jubilee
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