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Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

2

State head of Job's Daughters visits Ukiah district

Agnes M. Tosteson of Los Angeles Grand Guardian of Job's Daughters made an official visit to District 19 which includes Ukiah Bethel 106 and Willits Bethel 163. About 40 Ukiah girls attended the Willits meeting and an initiatory degree was conferred on a Ukiah class including Mollie Criickshank and another local candidate.

The Ukiah News Job’s Daughters Agnes M. Tosteson Los Angeles Job’s District 19 Ukiah Bethel Willits Bethel No Willits Ukiah Mollie Criickshank

Mrs. Hayes Named Garden Club Head

Mrs. Truman Hayes was elected president of Ukiah Garden Club for the coast year at the May 11 meeting. Officers include Gil bert Sissons as first vice president and program chairman, Jack Hamson as second vice president, Jack Scott recording secretary, W. E. Hamson Jr. corresponding secretary, Truman Hayes treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Banzhaf and Mrs. John Crofant as members at large.

Truman Hayes Ukiah Garden Club Hayes Gilbert Sissons Jack Hamson Jack Scott W. E. Hamson Robert Banzhaf John Crofant Junek Hamson Ralph White Hamson Cclibal

Dignitaries Gather for Ukiah Bethel Event and Basket Presentation

Among attendees were Leon Larson of Wilmington and Leta Larson with ties to guardian roles, Christine Ardern and Clarence Ardern, Florence Winn, Gladys Cave, and the McGuire couple representing Ukiah Bethel. Ukiah council members and three parents joined, including Gretchen Hinz’s mother. A Pomo basket by Rhoda Knight was presented to Mrs. Tosteson, ripple-patterned and eight months in the making.

Sharon Kirchmeier Leon Larson Wilmington Leta H. Larson Christine Ardern Downie Clarence Ardern Florence Winn Fort Bragg Bethel Gladys Cave Willits Bethel William McGuire Ukiah Bethel Ukiah Council George Kneeland Kilburn Dean Harry Hopper Paul Hansen Guy Humphrey Jack Mitchell Otto Hinz Gretchen Hinz Tosteson Rhoda Knight Ukiah Russian

Crippled Children's Society Holds May Meeting in Willits

Mendocino County Crippled Children's Society met May 14 at Carson Inn Willits with Ukiah and other county members. Officers and guests discussed mental illness theories, Easter Seal goal reached at 5000, fundraising decisions, and support for Ukiah cerebral palsy clinic. A nominating committee was named for the next gathering in Ukiah September 10.

Mendocino County Crippled Children's Society Carson Inn Willits Ukiah Warren Fowler al Fraga William Ralston Carroll Ornham Pat Manning Hopland Victor Sherwood Calpella Don Strickland Boonville Dorothy Underwood R. N Mendocino State Hospital Doherty Theta Eta Beta Sigma Phi

Afternoon Circles Meet Today of Presbyterian Women

The Presbyterian Women's Society afternoon circles meet at 2 p.m. in five locations around Standley street and nearby streets with Circle 5 holding an evening session next Thursday May 26 at the church nursery.

Presbyterian Women's Society Guy Redwine West Standley Street Truman Hayes Rose Fracchia C. A. Bridges Lloyd Bittenbender R. F. Clarke Walnut R. C. Matthews Zella Dennen Circle 4 Janet Shae Orr Street Robert Delberg Circle 5 Presbyterian Church Fred Buddingh George Lake

Ham Bean Feed Planned by Episcopal Church Group

A ham and bean feed planned by Episcopal church Improvement club members will be open to the public on Wednesday evening May 25. Dinner runs 6 to 8 p m with tickets at 1.00 per person. Menu includes ham hocks and beans French bread tossed salad apple pie and coffee.

Episcopal Church Improvement Club

Carl Purdy Memorial Show Draws Visitors and Praise

Ukiah Garden club and sponsors staged the Carl Purdy Memorial show at the 12th District fairgrounds last weekend. The three faction coordination produced a visually rich display with themes from Christmas Spirit to Copenhagen Breakfast. Notable exhibits included Bird of Paradise arrangements, iris, azalea and rhododendron gardens, antique jewelry, and a Car Purdy focal exhibit featuring native flora. The Saturday Afternoon Club hosted a sidewalk cafe adding color, while the Mendocino County Art Association supplied a well arranged art exhibit.

Ukiah Garden Club Carl Purdy 12Th District Fairgrounds Copenhagen Mendocino 101 Men's Club 12Th District Fair Grounds Ukiah News

BPWC Dinner Meet Tonight in Ukiah

Ukiah Business and Professional Women's club holds its monthly dinner at the Palace Hotel Thursday evening May 19 at 7 o clock. The program is by the national security committee with Mrs Gay Neep as chair and members Marion Douglas Myra Gibbs Beryl Anderson Margaret Beard and Betty Burns. Members not contacted for reservations should call Mrs Neep at Homeastead 2 2114.

BPWC Ukiah Business and Professional Women's Club Palace Hotel National Security Committee Gay Neep Marion Douglas Myra Gibbs Beryl Anderson Margaret Beard Betty Burns Neep

Mrs. Jones Visiting William McGuires

Mr and Mrs William McGuire of Elm street host Mrs Florence Jones of Glendale in a several day visit Mrs Jones arrived on Wednesday and will stay for a period of days

Jones William

Historical Marker Planned By NDGW At Squaw Rock

Ukiah Native Daughters Parlor met May 8 with President Vedun Chaffeé presiding. Three new members were initiated Core Moore Lep Ha Hamon and Charlotte Van Houten. The group discussed plans for a Squaw Rock roadside historical marker and a roster of pioneers born in California before 1869. Next meeting May 23 at Leona Myers home with two transfers to be accepted.

Ukiah Parlor of Native Daughters Episcopal Guildhall Vedun Chaffeé Core Moore Lep Ha Hamon Charlotte van Houten Iris Squaw Rock Nora Yates Pioneer Native Daughters Organization California Leona Myers Josie Martin Claire Butler

Rowland Hill Moral Maxim Inspires Community Thought

A quotation from Rowland Hill asserts that lasting good comes from personal virtue rather than grand deeds, prompting readers to reflect on daily conduct and charitable acts within the town.

Mrs Edward Axt Heads Kosmos Club in Ukiah

Mrs Edward Axt elected president of the Ukiah Kosmos club at a meeting in the municipal clubhouse. She also leads Mendocino County Art Association and will be installed May 26 at Brooktrains Lodge. New officers include Shirley Brown first vice president Arthur Romer second vice president and others. Reservations for the luncheon due by May 23 with contacts listed. Last week featured vocal selections by Eleanor Bogner.

Edward Axt Ukiah Kosmos Club Robert Bandhaf Joe. Harrah Albert Thirkill Jesse Crawford Werner Holzhauser George Sholin Clair Holliday Walter Higgins Conservation of Soil and Water CFWC J. Harrah Homestead Shirley Brown Harry Doughty Eleanor Bogner Mae Higginson Edith Banta Lucy MacNab Eunice Brown

Southern Belle Dinner to be Held at Ukiah Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsors a Southern Belle dinner at Ukiah Methodist Church on May 21 with ham dinner served from 6 to 8 p.m. A program arranged by the young people will follow.

Southern Belle Methodist Youth Fellowship Ukiah Methodist Church

Sambaneers Shuffle at Meadows Home in Regina Heights

The Samba players gathered at Buck Meadows and wife in Regina Heights last Saturday for the Shuffling Sambaneers session. Present were Harold LaPorte Walter Hagemeister Earl Pyzer John Nichols Herbert Ellison Paul Scammon and Frank Rogina. Herb Hilligan won first prize with two light shocks to Mrs Rogina in second and John Nichols in third. Buck Meadows received the first consolation award as the fuse popped.

Buck Meadows Regina Heights Sambaneers Messr and Mesdames Harold LaPorte Walter Hagemeister Earl Pyzer John Nichols Herbert Ellison Paul Scammon Frank Rogina Herb Hilligan

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