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Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

3

CinemaScope Screen Installed For State Drive In Theatre

A giant CinemaScope screen over 100 feet wide and six stories high is in operation at the State Diego Theatre to show CinemaScope. The installation cost more than $20,000 and took two months, one of the largest screens in northern California. Beginning Saturday, CinemaScope features will be shown at the State Drive-In for more than a week.

State Diego Ukiah California State Drive-In

Realtors Set Ukiah Conference June 6 At Palace Hotel

Local realtors from Mendocino County and neighboring areas prepare for a one day educational and sales conference at the Palace hotel in Ukiah on Monday June 6. Ken Ballou president notes the California Real Estate association sponsors the event to provide up to date instruction and the theme How to Thrive in 55. A nationally prominent speaker is slated as featured this year.

Palace Hotel Ukiah Ken Ballou Mendocino County California Real Estate Association Ballou

Residents oppose river bond at Mendocino County meeting

Local landowners along the Eel River reject a bond proposal citing flood risk and water needs. Speakers like Kasch insist water rights are protected and condemn a potential real estate boom during dam construction, arguing Mendocino rights and Eel River diversions remain secure.

Masonite Corpora- Garrett and Co William Johnson Paul Mearty E W. Dutton John S Chamber of Commerce Board of Realtors Mendocino County Sonoma County Mendocino Kasch Col S. N. Ann The Army Engineers Katich Mendocino Obinty

Pageant program features Ukiah High singing group

The Junior Chamber of Commerce presents a pageant with interludes by the Ukiah High School singing group the Mello Ettes and performances by junior chamber members.

Richard Lower Junior Chamber of Commerce Ukiah High School Lhe Mello Ettes Junior Chamber

Driver Held for Manslaughter Trial After Fatal Crash

Mathew Peters was bound over to superior court after a preliminary hearing in Ukiah District on manslaughter arising from an April 5 automobile crash that killed Floyd Potter. Two passengers Morton Williams and Vivian Fawcett were injured when Peters’ car hit a tree on East Perkins Street just beyond the city limits.

Mathew Peters Superior Court Ukiah Judicial District Court Floyd Potter Peters East Perkins Street Morton Williams Vivian Fawcett

Falk Pushes Coyote Valley Dam Plan in Water Dispute

Falk argues for Mendocino county participation in a Coyote Valley dam to secure water and control releases. He cites concerns over northern California water pressure, potential bond costs, and the need insurance for Eel river supplies while noting engineering reports urge regional participation.

Coyote Valley Dam Eel River Sonome, County Mendocino County Falk Washington, D. C J. Mervyn Daw Board of Trustees Sonome

Bank of America presents final awards to leading students

Bank of America President S. Clark Beise awarded $5,400 in final prizes to the winning students, recognizing their achievement and leadership in the parade.

Page One Bank of America S. Clark Beise

County salary actions linger on budget talk

Pay hikes continued for the county auditor. Recommendation calls for no raise for the County Superintendent of Schools John Taylor. Poulos noted the recommendations have already been transmitted to Senator Busch. The piece ends with a quote about constancy to purpose from Disraeli.

John Taylor Poulos Senator Busch

Fort Bragg Girls to Represent County at State 4-H Meet

Linda McBurney Barbara Ann Bainbridge and Sandra Babcock of Fort Bragg will represent Mendocino County at the State Convention of 4-H clubs August 30 31 and September 1 after winning top honors at the Regional 4-H Club Demonstration Event in Ukiah. Their team Color is Magic and their clothing demonstration tied first, while Sandra’s rabbit agriculture demonstration Keep Them Hopping placed high.

Linda McBurney Barbara Ann Bainbridge Sandra Babcock Fort. Bragg Mendocino County Carl Purdy Ukiah California Linda Barbara Ann Sandra University of California Extension Service Davis

Hospital Development Struggles Surface in Board Session

Over weeks the hospital project grew with few public notes until Dr Raffety asked the board for funds for administration. He then complained of lack of cooperation from the business side.

Raffety

Six New Teachers Hired By Anderson Valley Schools

Boonville announces six new teachers for the coming school year. Don MacCallum returns as mass instructor. new staff include Sharline Martin and Donna Wright from Sidney Montana. Dorothy Greeley from Osakin Minnesota. Gerald Fuller from Camarillo California. Charley Arey from Long Beach California. A slate of existing faculty members departs including Nancy Mason Hazel Erwin Pansy Eubanks Esther Crispin Mary Hayward Frank Hayward Velma Farrer Ora Lee Squier Donald Squier Ella Farrer and Alice Marsh.

Boonville Don MacCallum Sharline Martin Donna Wright Sidney Mont Dorothy Greeley Pansy Eubanks Esther Crispin Mary Hayward Frank Hayward Velma Farrer Ora Lee Squier Donald Squier Ella Farrer Alice Marsh

Three Toastmasters Deliver Speeches at Palace Hotel Meeting

Alan Auger Fran Conner and Joseph Juliana spoke at a Toastmasters gathering yesterday noon in the Empire Room of the Palace hotel. Evaluators Lee Conroy Russell Clarke and Charles Beil offered feedback with Robert Sandelin presiding as president pro tem and Walker Tilley and Paul Sutterly assisting.

Alan Auger Fran Conner Joseph Juliana Empire Room Palace Hotel Lee Conroy Russell Clarke Charles Beil Robert Sandelin Walker Tilley Paul Sutterly Charles Bell Frank Peterson Walter Minger Claude Falconer Richard Ingram Glen Wright William Lewis

P-TA Conference Draws North Bay Delegates

Nearly 400 delegates from 30 units across four North Bay districts attended two days of P-TA sessions. Local planning was led by presidents Mrs Albert Bechtel Mrs Werner Yonker and Mrs B C McFarling with Mrs William Patching presiding.

North Bay Area P-Ta Albert Bechtel Werner Yonker B. C. McFarling William Patching Sonoma North Bay Claude Falconer Ukiah Chamber of Commerce George Dietterle Superintendent of Schools The Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women’s Society Purdy Hall 12Th District Fairgrounds Robert C. Groves First Presbyterian Church Daniel Dailey Jay Allen Ukiah Theatre Peter Melloettes Pomolita Willits High School

Guidi and Parker Vie for River Union District Seats

Incumbent Robert Guidi Jr seeks re election while Alfred Parker runs for the opposing River Union district vacancy amid a local contest for seats and representation.

Robert Guidi, Jr Alfred Parker River Union

UC Labor Relations Director to Speak at Mendocino CL Council

John Hutchinson director of the University of California labor relations institute will address a Mendocino County Central Labor Council public meeting at the Labor Temple tonight. The gathering opens at 8 p.m after a 6 p.m business session.

UC Labor Relations John Hutchinson Labor Relations Institute The University of California Mendocino County

Manager Considers Resignation Over Administrative Reforms

Mankins told the board that if they were not satisfied with his work he would submit his resignation. He discussed pushing for certain administrative changes and warned of stepping away if the board opposed his efforts.

Mankins

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