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Newspaper

Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

2

Formal Church Rites Unite Natalie McCoy Charles Newby

More than 300 guests attended a First Presbyterian ceremony March 25 as Natalie McCoy and Charles Ernest Newby wed in Ukiah. Rev. Groves officiated. reception followed at the Palace Hotel. The couple will reside in San Francisco after returning to Ukiah to pack for relocation.

Natalie McCoy Charles Newby First Presbyterian Church Lena McCoy Akian Morris B. McCoy San Francisco Charles Ernest Newby Wil

Ukiah Couple Wed In Simple Ceremony

Ukiah Bill Charles son of Mr and Mrs Omer Barnes wed Patricia Mae Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Gambell in a simple March 24 ceremony at the home of the groom's relatives. Rev Everett Miller officiated at 2 o'clock. Bride wore blue and white with white accessories. Best man was Earl Walker. A wedding supper followed. Attending were Mr and Mrs Earl Walker and others. The benedict is a Salinas graduate now employed at Hollow Tree Lumber. The bride is a Ukiah high school senior. They plan a June wedding trip to Las Vegas.

Norman Ainsworth Willits Benedict Bay City Newby Masonite Corp Bill Charles Omer Barnes Ukiah Patricia Mae Griffin Bob Gambell H. B. Barnes Everett Miller Earl Walker John Scott Johnny Barnes Austin Wilson Salinds Hollow Tree Lumber Company Ukiah High School Las Vegas

Camp Fire Girls Potluck Dinner to Raise San Francisco Trip Funds

The No-we-tom-pat-im unit of Camp Fire Girls held a successful potluck at the municipal clubhouse to raise funds for a planned trip to San Francisco. A spaghetti dinner was served and members enjoyed games. The group presented guardian Mrs. Joe Foutz with a bone china cup and saucer.

San Francisco Joe Foutz

Sallet Students Dance at Rincon Valley Grange

Dorothy Foote Nancy Cole and Yaynn Crawford dance students of Lenore Tait performed on March 21 at the Rincon Valley Grange in Santa Rosa.

Job's Daughters Ball Set For Saturday Dance

Ukiah Bethel No. 106 of Job's Daughters will hold their annual Easter ball in the Masonic Temple on Saturday March 31 from 9 p m to midnight. The semi formal event charges bids of two dollars per couple or one dollar for singles payable at the door. Bids are available from any Job's Daughter member.

Ukiah Job Bethel No Masonic Temple Job

Jondahl Returns From Overseas

Thomas Jondahl son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jondahl Sr of Ukiah has returned from overseas duty in Korea and is receiving his military discharge this week. He served with the army for two years and has been overseas since November 1954.

Thomas Jondahl Thomas Jondahl, Sr Ukiah Korea Jondahl

Gary Underhill Tops VFW Auxiliary Essay Contest

Winners honored at a celebration marking the Auxiliary’s 22nd birthday. Gary Underhill won first prize of 15 dollars and a bronze medal for the essay American Beacon of Hope. Kenneth Marshall and Joan Cruickshank took second and third with 10 and 5 dollars respectively.

Gary Underhill VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Grace Toles Prudence Laviletta Pearl Wilhelm Gertrude Nance Ellen Leno Margaret Trucker Mina Thompson Mary James Mel Wehrmann Hllen Leno Evelyn Green Fern von Schriltz Winifred Buchanan Fern von Schrilts Vera Delahoyde Mel Wehrmanin Grace McDonald Alma Guidi

Pomolita Student Body Meets With Play and Elections

Pomolita school held its monthly student body meeting led by Richard Hutchinson. Sixth grade staged The Three Wishing Bags with a large cast and homemade costumes. Treasurer Donna Bull reported 13.30 in the treasury. Girls and boys basketball pennants were announced. High point honors went to Jack Franks and Fred Chase. An April 20 dance was announced and a vice president election is planned after Roger Pricer’s move.

Pomolita News Crissy Cook Pomolita School Pomolita Roger Pricer

Presbyterian Women Meet April 5 Program Chairman Named

Presbyterian Women will meet April 5 in the church social hall for a 1 30 p m dessert meeting. Mrs Douglas Cruickshank is program chairman and Mrs W J Mellis will preside at the business session. Hostess chairwoman Mrs William Dobie is aided by Mrs Guy Redwine.

Douglas Cruickshank Presbyterian Women's Society W. J. Mellis William Dobie Guy Redwine

Couples Elect Dual Presidents Of P TA

At a March 21 Frank Zeek P TA meeting the nominating committee elected two heads for next year. Mr. and Mrs. D Cruickshank were named president, with other officers including Mr. and Mrs. H Houston vice president and Mr Cecil second vice president. They will be installed in May.

Frank Zeek P-Ta D. Cruickshank H. Houston Rat Cecil Frank Branson H. Hull H. Tollini William Clarey W. Brannon Albert Bechtel Skippy D. Cecil Florence Smith Jac Garrett C. Killen Behl Myers Marilyn Smith

Job's Daughters Plan Calendar for East Bay Ball

Ukiah Bethel of Job's Daughters No 106 met in the Masonic Temple to finalize plans for the East ler ball on Saturday March 31. Bids for the dance are moving fast and a good crowd is expected. An initiation on April 9 and a potluck dinner that evening were scheduled. Visitors from Fort Braig included E T Baxman librarian, Jeanne Robbins senior princess of Fort Bragg Bethel No 184, Nancy Todd deputy grand guardian of California, and Russell Todd.

Ukiah Bethel Job Fort Bragg Bethel No. 184 Nancy Todd Grand Guardian of California Russell Todd

O Laughlins Open New Dining Room at Cecile Hotel

Letha and Patrick O Laughlin announce the opening Easter Sunday of a new dining room adjoining their cafe in the Cecile hotel lobby. The room features mahogany finishes and soft lighting creating a refined dining atmosphere. Mrs Horace Fahrney, Mrs Harry Matthews and Mrs Jack Sweeley attend.

Letha Patrick O'Laughlin Cecile Hotel Horace Fahrney Harry Matthews Jack Sweeley

Mrs Van Meter Elected President of Xi Beta Tau

Mrs. Louis Van Meter was elected president of Xi Beta Tau chapter Beta Sigma Phi at the meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert B. Chase. Installations planned for late May with officers including Robert King as vice president and John Toth as treasurer. A Willits chapter planned. April 7 set for member outreach. April 17 event at Mrs. Petersen's home. A $20 reef fund donation was approved for flood victims Marysville Yuba City.

Louis van Meter Xi Beta Tau Beta Sigma Phi Robert B. Chase Robert King John Toth Paul White Verdun Trione R. Waterhouse Willits T. Petersen van Meter Sanchez Paul Hanen Treasury Yuba City Marysville John ,Toth Dale Yttreness

Methodist Men to Hear Swartz Dinner Speaker

Melvin M. Swartz assistant to the vice president of the Pacific School of Religion Berkeley will be the dinner speaker at the Methodist Men's club meeting Monday April 2 at 6 30 p m He will discuss The Training of a Minister and encourages recruitment of men for church vocations Reservations can be phoned to HO 23438 or HO 23360

Melvin M. Swartz Pacific School of Religion Berkeley Methodist Men's Club Dr. Swartz

O'Laughlin's Expands Catering and Dining Service

The O'Laughlins plan a broader dining operation including catering for private dinner parties and banquets alongside their established breakfast and luncheon service. They aim to create a hospitable setting conducive to relaxed meals.

Phere The O'Laughlin's

A Spring Day in Ukiah Style Show Planned

The Saturday Afternoon club will present a spring themed style show at Car Purdy hall on Saturday April 7 with a 1 pm dessert service followed by the show and a music program Styles in Music led by Connie Cox. Vocalists and instrumental soloists will perform a wide range of songs from pop to semi classical. The 15 piece band includes Tommy Richardson and Carolyn Elmer among others. Committees cover fashions decorations refreshments tickets programs posters and tables with Mrs. Bradford Scott and Mrs. Herschel Ford among organizers.

Ukiah Car Purdy Hall Connie ‘Cox Don Hoover Gram Carolyn Elmer Hall Cooper Nicky Ford Sarah Lou van Meter Bill Carver Bobby Bowden Alice Hilden Betty Knighton Jill Busch Judy Bradford Scott Herschel Ford Martin Stipp Gerald Cox J. W. Selzer Louis van Meter Gene Corbett Edward Axt George Stoodley Ralph Oliver James Williams W. J. Mellis W. A. Cotton al Thirkill A. H. Towne James Busch A. Sebbas Douglas Cruickshank William O’brien James B. Massengill R. R. Byrnes Elizabeth Scott D. Fitzgerald Jack Goudze P. D. Wilsey Grover Neep Joan Smith Frank Crane Fred H. Taylor Alberta Williams Rodney Zimmerman Luther Jordan Delbert Munson Warren Fowler Florence Owens Charlyne Pendleton George Portlock Daisy Rodgers Grace Toles Connie Cox Carl Purdy Sturday

Stone Polishing Demonstration At Ukiah Gem Club

Ukiah Stone and Gem club held their March 15 meeting at the clubhouse. Members enjoyed films on rocks and minerals and color paintings of canyons. Harry Binnington resigned as hospitality chairman and Esther Wilson was appointed for the year. John Muir to chair April 3 meeting with slides on agates. Visitors attended and refreshments were served by Mrs. Whittaker and Miss Antoinette Royer.

Ukiah Stone and Gem Club Harry Binnington Esther Wilson M. G. Garland Ruth LeRoy John Muir Whittaker Antoinette Royer Bobby Muir Oscar Kennedy Betty Ryder Ruth Dennis Peggy Neal Ponts Rosalie Danielson Fern Owens

Easter Originals Created for Party by Soroptimist Club

The Soroptimist International of Ukiah hosted a gay potluck dinner at the municipal clubhouse last Saturday with members and husbands in selfmade Eastern bonnets. Eileen Werlemeyer and Evelyn Banzhaf directed games. Dorothy Oliver chaired Monday’s Palace hotel luncheon program. Marilyn Brown performed pantomimes. Mrs Albert Bechtel showed vintage clothing and read 1890s cookbook tips.

Lynelle Yttrenness Turns Five With Family Party

Lynelle Yttreness daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Yttreness celebrated her fifth birthday last Thursday afternoon at the family home in Ukiah Village. Friends Susan Chase Diane Chase Michele Sanchez Naila Sanchez Kathy Hill Ann Orchard Sheryl Damgaard attended with Rob ert B Chase and F J Sanchez also present. Lynelle was helped with party arrangements by her brother Monte.

Lynelle Yttreness Dale Yttreness Ukiah Village Affternoon Susan Diane Chase Michele Naila Sanchez Kathy Hill Ann Orchard Sheryl Damgaard Robert B Chase F. J. Sanchez Yttreness Lynelle Monte

Sorority Fete Pledges At Rho Alpha Chapter

A Rho Alpha chapter sorority held a preferential tea at Mary Ann Wallace’s Firesidge home. Mrs. James Barnette presided at the silver tea service as members and guests enjoyed pastel tea cakes, coffee, and tea amid early spring flowers and fine china. Later plans called for the formal initiation and reception of new pledges.

Rho Alpha Bata Sigma Phi Mary Ann Wallace Firesidge James Barnette M James Mummmert Guy Star Clare Alice Cathy Larsen Charles Lightenburger Kenneth Larsen Harold Estthem James’ Turner Ray Copeland Carol Riesfelt Laurence Pawn Dona MacKenze Charles Tobin Don Zeek Bette Colvin Cathe Kennedy Barnette Wallace Neab

Yokayo PTA elects Mrs Cox to second term president

Mrs Gerald Cox was elected Yokayo Parent-Teacher Association president for a second term at the March 21 meeting, with officers including Mrs Jack Boyes as first vice president and Mrs Leo Cook as second vice president. They take office June 1, and other officers are secretary Mrs Thomas Curtin treasurer Mrs Robert Sandelin parliamentarian Mrs Sam Gagpard historian Mrs Hollig Nunnelly and auditor Mrs James Holzhauser.

Gerald Cox Yokayo Parent-Teacher Association Cox Jack Boyes Leo Cook Thomas Curtin Robert, Sandelin Sam Gagpard Hollig Nunnelly James Holzhauser Filben Fowler Stan Stafford Ukiakus Ukiah Stafford George Wildberger Walter Buel Cascade

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