Fair Price For Coyot e Property Are Told At Meet
Residents of Coyote Valley fear government seizure for a reservoir site. At a Tuesday meeting led by Realtor Charles Anderson, property owners learned about offers, appraisals, and the need to document fair value. Comparisons to Berryessa valley purchases by the Army Engineers raise distrust. Attorney Wayne Burke urged written records, ready facts, and unity to prepare for possible condemnation proceedings and due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyote Valley
Charles Andersons
Seld
Antther
Berryessa Valley
Monticello
Botton
Seweh
Marysville
Wayne Burke
Army Engineers
Burke
See Land
Masonite Provides New Scout Camp North of Navarro
Masonite corporation funds a new Scout camp north of Navarro on the Masonite road in Sonoma Mendocino County. Work party dates are set from April to June for carpenters electricians plumbers painters and gear moves with food provided by the council. Leaders seek turnout numbers to ensure adequate provisions and ask to contact Robert Hough or Sam Gardner with any questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonite Corporation
Sonoma Mendocino Counct
Navarro
Masonite
Noyo
Robert Hough
Yokayo
Sam Gardner
Ex Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Theft and Fails County Bill
George W. Brown former Covelo deputy sheriff pleaded guilty to five counts of petty theft in Ukiah. He traveled on Mendocino county credit for a $110.10 gasoline trip to New York and Los Angeles, then faced six months jail suspended and probation for three years. He must repay $110.19 from $142 salary and serve 30 days in jail across counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaiail
United States
Brown
Reno Bartolomie
Bartolomie
Ukiah
Mendicino
Fred Goss
Sale of 82 foot frontage on School and Stephenson streets
Sale of an 82 foot frontage on School street at its intersection with Stephenson street for 26000 was revealed this week. Buyers, all from Los Angeles, include Harvey Morse Sydney Beck er and Mr and Mrs Everett Mitchell. The sellers were Mr and Mrs Samuel Blatters who recently purchased this parcel along with other property fronting on School and Church streets. The sale signals a proposed business development for the School street block between Stephenson and Church Streets. J C Penney has bought the Safeway site and plans a modern store. Reliable sources say the remaining property will host a dress shop jewelry store and possibly a shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street
Stephenson Street
Los Angeles
Harvey 8. Morse
Sydney S. Becker
Everett B. Mitchell
Actlers
Samuel Blatters
School
Church Streets
Salo
Stephenson and
J. C. Penney Company
Safeway
Easter Seal Drive total reaches 1750 in first week
Donations totaling 1750 were collected by March 17, the end of the campaign's first week for Crippled Children in Mendocino County. Campaign director says most gifts come via mail. drive runs through April 10 with a 6100 goal. Residents urged to mail to Crippled Children's Society of Mendocino County, Ukiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Seal
Ben Farmer
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Wilmer Shields
Crippled Children’s Society
Mendocino County
P. O
Ukiah
Tor
Thease Peragas
Brea
Lapa
Scout-O-Rama Plans Made At Round Table
Thirty five scouters and den mothers met March 19 at 8 p m to hear plans by the district camping and activities committee led by Chairman Robert Hough for Scout-O-Rama and the Council camporee. The event promises a parade, exhibits indoors and outdoors, booths, a grand entry at 6 30, skits and demonstrations, with Ukiah and surrounding towns invited to view Scouting in action. Two council events Explorer bivouose and council camporee will be held at Two Rock ranch army station near Petaluma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsten
Robert Hough
Ukiah
Rock Ranch Army Station
Petalunia
Equalizing Assessments Chief Job Tells Merchants
County Assessor W. L. Webb Brown addressed about 90 businessmen on how the assessor’s office now uses detailed forms to report residential, agricultural, timber and business property for tax assessment. He stressed equalization aims, noted possible value increases, and urged fair estimates while promising room for agreement between owners and the office. Brown cited 1954 and 1955 tax-revenue shares and explained about 50 tax rates across 100 districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Essessor
Sid
State Board of Equalization
Twenty six Mendocino FFA members enter Grand National
Twenty six Future Farmers of America members from Mendocino county enter livestock for the 1950 Grand National Junior Livestock Exposition at the San Francisco Cow Palace. Entries include Angus and Hereford steers and hogs. The event runs March 24 through 28 with details available from organizer J. W. Mailliaru III and local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Mendocino County
San Francisco- San Mateo
Polio Drive in Coast Area Totals 7953.41
March of Dimes checks totaling 7,953.41 were presented to Conrad Cox, county chair for the campaign, by Fort Bragg and Point Arena drive chairmen. Cox received 6,410.87 Tuesday night from Dewey Turner, with 1,542.54 from Ernie Titus for Point Arena. Past totals show 1955 1,248.32 and earlier years lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Cox
Drive
Fort Bragg
Point Arena
Cox
Protest Bond Issue to Improve Southwest Improvement District
One hundred six residents protested the proposed 126000 bond for the Southwest addition improvement district. City Clerk James Turner received the protests. council hearing set for 8 p.m. The protestors, representing a majority of the district by footage, may defeat the bond. The council extended the hearing for two weeks and may consider withdrawal of protests or an alternate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Addition Improvement District
James Turner
Southwest
Labor Endorses Three Ukiah Council Candidates
The Mendocino County Central Labor Council endorsed Roy Wagner Herman Runkel and Ed Cates for Ukiah city council in the April 10 election. The group also backs the civil service for city employee measure on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Inr
Labor League For Political Education
Mendocino County
Conflict of Teens Cause of Truancy, Speaker Reports
Delinquency often begins with truancy from school and a little preventive action at the start may prove a cure. John Oakes, county child welfare and attendance officer, told Ukiah Rotary club members Tuesday. The 15 to 16 age group is most troublesome as truants, representing a conflict in which youths reject parental authority while facing adult standards. Causes include dislike of teachers or subjects, poor work, clothing, disabilities, and seating location. Remedies involve improving teacher relations, adjusting programs, and ensuring adequate clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oakes
Ukiah Rotary Club
Trevis Marsha
Oakes
City Manager Plan Gains Support in 70-City Survey
The Chamber of Commerce report shows 39 of 70 cities use the city manager form. San Bruno, with 15,600 residents, cites cost savings and efficiency as benefits, while Chico, Lodi, Naps, Pittsburg, and Tracy outline needs for trained management, clear authority, and council-manager liaison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bruno
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chico
Lodi
Naps
Gren
Botte
Pittsburg
Tracy
Ordinance Studied To Require Restaurant Sale Notice
The board discussed a proposed ordinance requiring three to five days notice to the county health department before restaurant sales or transfers in unincorporated areas. Sanitarian David Long and District Attorney Merle Orchard advised possibilities for health inspections tied to business licenses. The tax collector would notify the health department of impending transfers and inspections would precede permit issuance. The board urged Long and Orchard to draft the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Department
Board ‘of Supervisors
David Long
Sanitarian
Merle Orchard
Health Department
Legal Snarl Entangling Eden Valley Ranch Knottier
A legal dispute over the Eden Valley ranch near Willits grows with cross complaints filed against the original owners. The case centers on Crofoot Lumber Inc and the Henshaw Investment Co over a 1954 ranch purchase, contract terms, and timber rights, with multiple families of Willits named in ownership changes and damages sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henshaw Investment Company
San Francisco
Crofoot Lumber, Inc
Crofoot
Earl H. Maize, Jr
Willits
Henshaw Company
Crofcot
See Ranch
Paze
Eden Valley Ranch
Eden Valley
Absentee Ballots Available for City Election
Absentee ballot applications for the April 10 city election may be made at the city clerk’s office from March 21 through April 5. Applications must be filed by calling city hall, except war voters may apply in writing.
Timber Appraisal Department Sought by County Assessor
County Assessor W L Webb Brown asks the board of supervisors to create a full timber appraisal department to handle all timber related assessments and taxes. He cites a prior trial in Anderson Valley showing shifts in tax burden and urges a continuing program, while the board weighs options and awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. (Webb) Brown
Board of Supervisors
Brown
Ss - Browh
Harvey
Sawyers
Willits
Joe Hartley
Hopland
Harold Bainbridge
Fort Bragg
Joe Scaramella
Point Arena
Anderson Valley
Brown Gald
Courtright Named Head of Ukiah Concert Group
New officers were named for the Ukiah Community Concert Association at the annual workers dinner on Monday March 19 D Courtright serves as president for the 1986 57 season Joining are Mrs Laurence Wildberger first vice president Mrs Clair Holliday second vice president and campaign chairman C M Mannon re-elected treasurer with Miss Mary Ellen Mannon as secretary Approximately 65 workers attended the meeting Campaign chairman Miss Joan Smith said the campaign will close at 3 pm Saturday unless sold out sooner Headquarters is in the Palace hotel lobby and the number is HD 2 5461 Adult memberships cost 6 and student memberships 3 Score emphasized memberships can be used at other associations’ concerts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah Community Concert Association
Laurence Wildberger
Clair Holliday Ix
C. M. Mannon
Mary Ellen Mannon
Joan Smith
Palace Hotel
Elizabeth Score
Ukiah Association
Willits
Fort Bragg
Santa Rosa
Lakeport
Napa
Petalums
Courtright
New Trial Date Set After Jury Deadlock in Driver Case
A Ukiah Judicial District Court jury could not reach a verdict against Guy Leland Conrad Jr for driving while intoxicated. Judge Fred Goss scheduled May 1 for a new trial after dismissing the panel on Tuesday. Conrad was cited Feb 11 on Highway 101 by a California highway patrol officer. Assistant District Attorney Van Petersen led the prosecution with witness Manley Lucky of the payer Laboratory at San Bernardino involved in intoximeter testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Leland Conrad, Jr
Ukiah Judicial District Court
Fred Goss
Conrad
California Highway Patrol
Highway 101
Vank Petersen
Manley Lucky
Payer Laboratory
San Berhard
Ano
California Highway Patro Teats
Forger Charged Over Last Pay Check Forgery Case
Marcus R. Graham, 42, of Fort Bragg, an Aborigine Lumber employee, is held in county jail on forgery charges. He allegedly forged the signature on an $864.84 check belonging to G. McCorkle and cashed it at Peavier's Country Store in Albion. McCorkle was previously jailed for stealing payroll checks and forging them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus R. Graham
Fort Bragg
Aborigine Lumber Company
San Quentin
Raham
McCorkle
Peavier
Albion
Graham
Fred Goss
Ukiah Judicial District Court
Thom Cleland
Aborie Lumber Company
2 County Grape Grower Meeting At Asti
Grape growers from Mendocino and Sonoma counties plan a Day at Asti on Saturday March 24. Eugene Dempel of Ukiah chairs the event which begins at 11 a m at the Italian Swiss Colony Winery in Asti Sonoma County. Bob Sisson will discuss Grape Growing Practices with UC advisors. A film Wine Growing in America will be shown by Bud Hosner and Jack Stanton. Lunch follows at about 12 30 with guests of the Italian Swiss Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendocino
Sonoma
Asti
Eugene Dempel
Ukiah
Sonoma County
Bob Sisson
University of California
Amerca
Bud Hosner
Jack Stanton
California Wine Institute
California Water Development Plan Prompts Local County Questions
Mendocino County officials and residents weigh how the state water plan affects the north coast region. The article notes county awareness, potential impacts on water resources, and the need for local understanding of statewide proposals.
Recreation Activity In Ukiah Shows Yearly Rise
Ukiah recreation commission reports a rise in activity for the month over the prior year with near tripled park attendance thanks to good weather and preschool morning sessions. Attendance at the clubhouse increased as more groups used the facilities and the Chess Club will meet Sundays, staff said. George Wildberg hired as swimming pool manager for 1956 with a two month schedule including renovations at Anton Stadium and the golf course. Plans for a community recreation building financed by a bond issue are in progress with material and labor donations anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
Ukiah Recreation Commission
Stan Stafford
Staford
Stafford
Chess Club
George Wildberger
Anton
Anton Stadium
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Hereford
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Jack Brown
John Rouhrbough
Rodney Niesen
Neil Scott
Clarence Pope
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Garwin Vann
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