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Newspaper
Ukiah News
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
6
A proposal to modify the city manager system creates an administrator role with no authority over the city clerk, treasurer, attorney, police, or fire departments. The plan is referred to City Attorney Wayne Burke for study and drafting of an ordinance to fit council wishes. Other actions:
Notice dissolves partnership conducted by H C Aur Nest and G A Woeltge doing business as The Motor Clinic Ukiah California as of May 1 1958 after which G A Woeltge is no longer associated with the partnership Dated April 26 1956 Pub May 2 1956 Conrad Cox In the Superior Court Mendocino County California No 7954 Dept Citation Adoption hearing set for Cheryl Darlene Bower Johnny Thomas Bower Doratta Francis Bower Janice Annette Bower and David Nathaniel Bower father Jun L Bower must appear May 25 1956 at 10 00 am in Ukiah Court House to show cause why petition to adopt should not be granted Given under seal April 24 1956 SEAL
A collection of notices from Ukiah News and Mendocino County court records includes creditors’ warnings in the Peterson estate with six month filing deadlines, legal actions against Harriet Spaulding and Albert Gerherding over real property clouds, and land parcel descriptions. It also notes Charles Keene becoming a utilities consultant, plans for a new jail at an estimated 100000 to 125000 dollars, and city attorney Stanley Watson’s water rights easement offer regarding the Russian River.
Notice to property owners of assessments recorded March and April 1956 for improvements in Ukiah California with due date May 15 1956 and possible bond issuance. Also probate notices for the estates of Mark William Howard Karl F Holzhauser and related creditors, with six month claim periods and executrix details, plus a civil suit involving Seth Dunham et al in Mendocino County Superior Court seeking claims to real property and judgment.
Four Ukiah women sustained minor injuries last Thursday when their car ran into a ditch on Highway 29 south of Lakeport. Injured were Imogene Johnstone Gertrude Strider Merle Pyzer and Anne Richey. Driver Esther E McDonald was uninjured.
A detailed court log lists numerous civil and probate matters in Department No 1 and 2. Trials, interlocutory divorces, probate estates, guardianships, and administrative actions proceed with dates from April 16 to May 25, noting appointments, bonds, and dispositions across multiple estates and cases.
The Reed and Corippo partnership is dissolved as of April 30 1956. After that date Arthur M Corippo will conduct the business under the name Reed and Corippo at Hill Road Ukiah California. The document shows Arthur M Corippo’s acknowledgment before Notary John J Bolden on April 19 1956, with notarization details and public notice dates in Mendocino County California.
Court probate notice for Earl Nevin also known as Earl Seligman Nevin deceased requires claims within six months after April 26, 1954. Administrator Lester Nevin, with Mannon Brazier and Bell attorneys, and a separate notary filing for Vernon Allen Arneson realty business at 73 South State Street Ukiah.
Nina G. Cochrane filed a petition to include land in Willow County Water District under California law. The described parcel lies in Mendocino County and details a boundary description from the California State Highway to land owned by Proctor and others. A public hearing is set for May 14, 1954 at 7:30 PM before the district board at 12158 South Highway, Ukiah. Objections must be written and filed.
Veterans with property appraisal experience sought by the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced by the State Personnel Board. The property appraiser role pays 415 to 505 dollars monthly, requires three years of property appraisal plus college, with possible education substitution. Examinations set for May 19. applications must be postmarked by midnight April 27.
Frank Crawford of Redding takes over Har old E. Casteel Industries after purchasing the Ukiah mill and timber holdings in Trinity county for more than 1.5 million dollars. The Ukiah mill, established in 1952, employs about 75 to 80 year round workers, producing around 25 000 hoard feet of pine and fir lumber. Crawford already operates Covelo and Longvale mills and holds extensive Mendocino county timberlands. Real estate firm E H Maize and Sons of Willits handled the deal.
Judge Fred Goss of the Ukiah district court ordered 76 year old A. McCleskey held for trial in superior court on a murder charge. Prosecutors named Wayne Robinson Rodney Zimmerman and Dr Nicholas Zichitnoff as witnesses. Defense witnesses included Tommy Wade Ardis and Sheriff Reno Bartolomie.
Mrs. C. M. McKelvey of Fort Bragg and Mrs. Blanche Iles of Willits are named co chairmen of the Thank You Mr President committee in Mendocino County. The drive, part of the united finance program led by women nationwide, seeks grass roots donors who support a continued Republican administration and wish to thank the president for his leadership.
Non-sectarian Bible talks directed by Misses Wisdom and Coleman every Sunday at 4 pm and Tuesday at 7 45 pm in the floriculture building at the 12th District fairgrounds. Public invited with no collections. Also notices: Laura Gullett vs Al Dryer demurrer continued to April 27. Herman G Tock vs Phyllis L Tock divorce granted on extreme cruelty. Vera Michael vs Henry M Michael Jr dropped. Paul J Flores vs Lois L Flores show cause dropped.
The Mountain Laurel BPWC elected officers for the coming year at the April 25 dinner at Apple Hall. Charmian Blattner will lead as president with Grace McKinney as first vice president, Rena Galletti as second, Joy Ashford as corresponding secretary, Marjory Avila as recording secretary, and Lorene McKeel as treasurer.
Northwestern Pacific resumed overnight passenger service between San Rafael and Eureka. Both directions run nightly on the regular schedule with departures from San Rafael at 8 30 p m and Eureka at 7 p m Daylight Saving Time. Includes Pullman car berths bedrooms and a drawing room snack lounge and coach service at low fares.
Three men from Healdsburg pleaded not guilty in Ukiah district court to burglary and possession of stolen goods. Donald B. Brown 20 William R. Wheeler 19 and Donald C. Bellinger 38 are accused of breaking into Glenn's Automotive Chain Saw Service in Willits on April 15 and stealing eight chain saws. They were arrested in Coquille Oregon April 16 and extradited.
Mrs Wayne Crawford laments low magazine supply and Mrs H O Sweeny Grey Lady chair issues appeal for magazines and books. Donors can leave readings at the rear shelf of Mrs Crawford home at Clay and School streets for pickup by the Mendocino State hospital volunteers.
Mendocino County residents bought 266 004 dollars in United States savings bonds during the first quarter of 1956. The figure was announced by Charles E F Shimmin, county bonds chairman, to mark the 15th anniversary of the program.
May 5 event in Boonville will raise funds as the American Legion Auxiliary holds a card party and box social. Mrs. Dick McAbee is among the latest disease victims noted in local reports.
Veterans office warns against early loan applications as Cal-Vet broadens eligibility after Assembly Bill 2. Governor to sign, effective 90 days after adjournment, with loans up to 15000 for homes 13500 for building and 40000 for farm financing, contingent on funds staff and a forthcoming veterans bond measure.
Mendocino County Farm Bureau secretary Robert C. Brown says farmers nationwide will save as much as 90 million dollars annually due to the federal fuel tax repeal for farm use. Refunds are retroactive to January 1, with Form 2240 available at banks and post offices. California farmers must apply by October 1 for refunds from January 1 to June 30. future claims cover fiscal years July 1 to June 30. The two cent tax is paid at purchase and refunds apply to farm use only, excluding trucks, cars on highways, or custom operators.
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