Campaign seeks signatures for Coyote Valley Dam District petitions
The Coyote Valley dam citizens committee met at Maple Café to plan weeks of signature gathering for a bond election to fund a $633,000 dam project with Sonoma county. Petitions are at the Chamber of Commerce, signatures do not vote. The panel acts as fact finder while assessing valuations and tax implications for Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyote Valley
Coyote Valley Dam
Russian River
Sonoma County
Chamber of Commerce
Wilburn (Webb) Brown
Mendocino County
Merle P. Orchard
See Dam
Plywood Worker Dies in Freak Mill Accident at Calpella
William Teipher Matthews aged 39 was killed at 2 p m Tuesday at the Durable Plywood Mill in Calpella Mendocino County in an unusual fatal accident. A slackened guy wire tied to a smokestack swung free during wind gusts and wrapped Matthews causing him to be lifted into an overhead sprinkler system. Investigating Inspector Edward Axt deputy coroner described details and a fuller report appears on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Teipher Matthews
Mendocino
Blywood
Calpella
Matthews
Edward Axt
Mendocino County Faces Salary Schedule Backlog
Courthouse tensions rise as Mendocino County officials study a new salary schedule. Supervisors push through long budget sessions and night meetings, amid protests from department heads and staff while taxpayers brace for higher costs.
Remembering the 1921 to 1924 School Classes Highlights
A retrospective recalls the 1921 to 1924 student body events. It notes leaders, plays, sports wins, and changing curricula including agriculture in 1925. Key figures include Eugene Benson, Grace Jami son, Leonard Connolly, Joy Van Allen, and Arthur Shultis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Brazier
Eugene Huntington Benson
Grace Lurline Jamison
Leonard Connolly
Joy van Allen
Paul McCarty
Anderson Valley High School
Fort Bragg
Porter Smith
Russell Foote Honored At Mendocino Dinner
Russell D Foote was honored at a testimonial dinner in Ukiah on Friday June 24 as he retires after 33 years as Mendocino county farm advisor. More than 100 Wool Growers and Farm Bureau members attended and Leon Hooper served as toastmaster. Max Rawles presented Foote with a shotgun as a token of esteem from the Wool Growers association and Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell D. Foote
Mendocino County Farm Bureau
Mendocino Wool Growers Association
Grange Hall
Ukiah
Foote
Mendocino County
Wool Growers and Farm Bureau
Leon Hooper
Max Rawles
Wool Growers Association
Arm Bureau
Ukiah Officials Weigh Parade For District Fair
A committee led by Ukiah Police Chief George E. Smith will report July 5 on whether a parade will precede the 12th District Fair opening Aug 25. City leaders and fair board members met June 24 at the Palace Hotel to discuss parade plans and coordinating efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
George E. Smith
Fair and
Palace Hotel
Charles A. Keene
John Wonder
Merchants Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
John Isnard, Jr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hay Bondi
Trombetta Distributors
Fair Board
Everett Cox
Reuel Stickney
Horace Fahrney
di Waters
Piercey Stipp
Secreae
Aia Per
REE
Bondi
Fairgrounds
Redwood Empire Highway
Northside
Jaycee Directors To Meet Tonight
Junior Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at 7 30 pm at 925 Worth Pine Street. Important business is to be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
Ukiah Concert Association Announces 1955 56 Dates
The Ukiah Community Concert Association lists five performances for the 1955 56 series at 8 15 p m in the Ukiah Union High School auditorium. The lineup includes The Teltschiks two pianos Lola Montes Spanish dancers Lawrence Winters Nadine Connor and The Concertmen with admission by membership card only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah Community Concert Association
Teltschiks
Lola Montes
Lawrence Winters
Nadine Connor
Concertmen
Ukiah Union High School
Grand Jury Exonerates Mendocino State Hospital Death
The grand jury met with Mendocino State Hospital staff to probe the June 16 death of Wong Loy alias John Nam, a 57 year old patient. Autopsy suggested ruptured liver and two cracked ribs with hemorrhage as contributing factors after Loy attacked an attendant with a rock and was restrained. The jury found no indictment and reported the case after witness testimony from about 80 in the ward. Loy had been transferred from San Quentin Prison after a murder conviction and had a prior sentence of one year and 21 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendocino State Hospital
Wong Loy
Loy
John Nam
State Institution
Wiliam Henry Carter
Ladd Thomas
Kelly Thrailkill
Reno Bartolomie
Thomas
Curtis Hollingsworth
Barl Friend
Friend
Carter
Atascadero
San Quentin
San Joaquin County
Frontier Days Rodeo and Logging Highlight Willits Event
Willits hosts Frontier Days with top Redwood Empire riders and loggers vying for $3,000 in prizes. Activities include a parade, western dance, amateur talent show, and a new logging contest featuring speed chopping and axe throwing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood Empire
Mack Barbour
Anker
Oregon
Empire
Ukiah Briefs Report Local Suspects and Fines
William Newton Evans was found guilty of setting a grass fire and jailed 80 days. Earl Wayne Rucker is being questioned for a burglary with tires and wheels found in his car. Robert Sturges fined 288 dollars for drunk driving and lacking a license, paying monthly. Walter Eddie Pacheco jailed three days for drunk driving with suspended license. Police investigate multiple show windows damaged at six businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Newton Evans
Fred Goss
Old City
South State Street
Evans
Ukiah
Earl Wayne Rucker
Veveda Auto Parts
Mason Street
Dallas Stipp
Rucker
Veveda
Siage
Robert Sturges
Rt. 1
Sturges
Poe
Demeo’s
Merk
Johnson's Sewing Machine Center
Western Auto Supply
Karl’s Shoe
Walter Eddie Pacheco
Vichy Springs Resort
Pacheco
Increased Timber Activity Brightens Labor Situation
Mendocino county employment outlook improves as Carl Godec of the California state employment office in East Smith street reports a balanced Northern California labor market. A rise in woodworking production fuels general good conditions, with a noted shortage only among skilled millworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendocino County
Carl Godec
California
East Smith Street
Gadec
Appeal Planned After 75000 Verdict In Mast Mill Case
A superior court jury awarded 75000 to Lauretta Rasmussen and her two children in a damage suit against Ben Mast mill for their husband and father Wilbur Rasmussen’s fatal March 10 1951 accident at the Mast Mill. Co defendant American Chains and Cable was not held liable. Attorneys for Mast filed a stay of execution pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauretta R. Rasmussen
Ben Mast
American Chains and Cable Companies
James KE
Busch
Ukiah
J. Adrian Palmquist
Oakland
Rasmussen
Judy Rose
Gary Rae
Charles Bell
Tyrelll. Abercromie
Edward A. Jennings
Ralph L. Manning
Yvonne Cadd
Ida Mae Higgins
Mystery Farm Named By Five Five
Five persons identified last week as the Mystery Farm selection named the Hell man ranch near Hopland and won free passes to the Ukiah theatre. The winners are Jim Milone Mrs A E Pereira Box 126 Mary Milone Hopland Bob Dempel RFD 1 South and Dolores Graham 1300 W Clay Ukiah. Tickets available at The Ukiah News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystery Farm
Hellman Ranch
Hopland
Ukiah Theatre
Jim Milone
A. E. Pereira
Mary Milone
Bob .Dempel
RFD
South
Dolores Graham
W. Clay
Ukiah
North School Street
Varied Program Set For 4th Celebration
Ukiah prepares a full Fourth of July schedule with events at Municipal Park and pool. Highlights include swimming and water ballet, band music, a Branscomb vs Ukiah Merchants baseball game, children’s events, a hole in one golf tournament, and fireworks at Giorno Park and the golf course. Civic groups coordinate this family friendly day to showcase local recreation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah Recreation Department
Zibitnoff Music and Hobby Centre
Municipal Park
Chic Boswell
City
Municipal
Ukiah Merchants
Branscomb
Anton
Kiwanis Club
Anton Jets
Palace Chefs
Giorno Park
the Druids
Chevrons
Ukiah Fire Department
Fire Department
Ukiah
Joe Juliana
101 League
Ukiah Kiwanis Club
Firemen Carnival Opens Next Week in Ukiah
The Ukiah Volunteer Fire Department schedules a four day carnival from July 7 to 10 on the Main and Standley street parking lot to raise funds for attending the California State Fireman's Conference in Ukiah in 1956. Local leaders Bill Shomake Ralph Raines GA Lindbergh Bill Getchell and Charles Hofman run events with Ray Amusement Company overseeing concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Main
Standley
Catalina Island
Ray Amusement Company
al Bechtel
Bill Shomake
Ralph Raines
GA. Lindbergh
Bill Getchell
Charles Hofman
Entries Made for August at 12th District Fair
The 12th District Fair begins August 25 with the big show at the Fairgrounds on the Redwood Empire Highway in Ukiah. First entry June 23 by Ander son Valley 4 H Club. second June 27 by Old Adobe Ranch of Sonoma features Guernsey cattle from livestock classifications in new fair books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Valley
Sonoma
12Th District
Redwood Empire Highway
Ukiah
Busch to Serve As MC At Class Meet Saturday
State Senator James Ek and Busch will serve as masters of ceremonies at the reunion of the classes of 1921 1922 1923 and 1924 set for Saturday at Municipal park. The all-day program expects more than 200 attendees including Ukiah Union High School faculty and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uttah High School
Jim Busch
James Ek
Busch
Ukiah
Union High School
Municipal Park
Municipal’ Park
James Holland
Winifred Beckley Mitchell
Playground Signup For Summer Ends Friday
Registration for the Municipal park summer playground runs through Friday July 1. Call Miss Keene at HO 2 6152 or visit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enroll and choose sessions from July 5 to 15 for preschool, July 18 to 29 for junior and intermediate groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Keene
Bromley Stricken By Heart Attack
William Bromley executive vice president of the Savings Bank of Mendocino County was reported by his physician to be resting comfortably at home after a heart attack Monday Visitors are not allowed at his home as he recovers fully from the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bromley
The
Savings Bank of
Mendocino County
Bromley
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Percy Graham
Pearl Scott Cromwell
Alta Ballou
Margaret Ford Singley
Nell Cox
Memory Lane
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Austin Lowe
Marcus Gilmore
Rowena Owsley
Hilda Banker
Lloyd Davidson
Lurline Jamison
Ha Ruddick
Newell Rea
Olive Wilcox
Miss Perry
Migs Wooster
Td 15
Orr
Connolly
Smith
McClellan
Hildreth
Moffitt
Couch
Petalume
Arthur Shultis
Burt Busch
Dorothy Giles
Merle Iversen
Verona Stinehoff
Heald’s Business College
Charles M. Fulkerson
W. A. Chessall
Sumner Benson
Willits
Lambert
Zimmerman
Harry Gilmore
Esther Henry
Floyd Moffitt
Thelma Storer
Pauline Benjes
Verna Moffitt
Jack Montgomery
Myr Pitts
Margaret Wilson
Wanda Walker
Lora Moffitt
Helen Busch
Estelle Walker
Marie Borges
Bonnie Sloper
Norma Rawles
Upper Lake
Harold Zimmerman
Brian
Humboldt State
George Ginochio
Leonard Weselsky
Willard Weselsky
le Verne Keho
Jim’ Busch
Russell Foote
Jaycee
MSH
Shirley Merritt
Willits Frontier Days
Sharon Long
Firemen
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