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Newspaper

Ukiah News

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

4

Dog Training Club Class Graduates and Winners Named

The Yokayo Dog Training Club in Ukiah held graduation for the first obedience class. Winners include Barbara Bryant with Timberline in junior, Gary Smith with Colonel in junior, Mrs. Mark King Jr. with Laddie in senior, Mrs. Carl Williams with King in senior, and Mrs. Violet Boren with Laurie in senior. Judges Walter Strzemp and Peter Barsaglia from Sonoma County Dog Owners Association attended. A second class began May 30, taught by Ernest Conger. graduates move to an intermediate class.

Yokayo Do Ining Club Ukiah Jgunlor Barbara” Bryant Collie Timberline Gary Smith Mark ‘King Strzemp Sarge Eirnest Conger

Missionary profile of a college trained appointee

Missionary work continues as Miss Wallace, newly commissioned educational missionary, prepares for service in Lucknow. She trained at Meadville and Kennedy School of Missions with India studies and tropical hygiene, and joins Bishop Rockey, returning to India on the same ship. She aims to study Hindustani locally, balancing college credits with mission requirements.

Ukiah Methodist Wallace Meadville Kennedy School of Missions Hartford Conn

Brown family obituary from Ukiah area included survivors

Brown trict extends from the Oregon border to San Rafael. Survivors include wife Lorene, Ford Street. two daughters Nancy Ghiringhelli and Audrey Valentini, both of Ukiah. two brothers Willard Brown Calland and Harvey Brown Half Moon Bay. two sisters Mrs Frank Baninister and Mrs Georgia Lauf enburger, Oakland. two grandchildren Donald Valentini and Kimberly Ann Ghiringheli. Charlotte Whitehurst, Gaylon R. Wilcox, Patricia Williams, Claudia Ann Wilson, Shirley Loretta, Wil Mama, Micha Orden, Neva Faith Wright, Sharon Hlyse Young.

Trict Oregon Border San Rafael Lorene Ford Street Nancy Ghiringhelli Audrey Valentini Ukiah Willard Brown Calland Harvey Brown Half -Moon Bay Frank Baninister Georgia Lauffenburger Oakland Donald Valentini Kimberly Ann Ghiring Heli Lotte Whitehurst Gaylon R.: Wilcox Patricia Williams Claudia Ann Wilson Shirley Loretta Wil- Mama Micha Orden Neva Faith Wright Sharon Hlyse Young

Woragl Opens New Store After Remodel Expansion

Woragl announces the opening of its remodeled and enlarged store this Friday and Saturday June 1 and 2 at 202-204 South rate. A merchandise awards event will be held Saturday night at 10. The store now covers more than twice its former size with new flooring walls and fixtures. Former Lewis and Eva's Delicatessen quarters are leased and partition removed. Jerry Cox and Tony Bartolomei operate the business at the location, owners of Hub Cigar on Standley street previously.

Woragl O'Nlodk Lewis and Eva Socn Nic-e-Silver Boom Parthierd Jerry Cox Tony Bartolomei Cox Standley Street

Modesto Engineer Accepts Ukiah City Engineer Post

Alfred S. Kruth, associate engineer in Modesto, will become Ukiah city engineer by July 1. He replaces Douglas Cruickshank, who moved to Hayward. Kruth, UC Berkeley graduate, has worked in Vernon and Los Angeles, and is married with two children. The Ukiah department will again reach four engineers with planned hiring of three aides.

Alfred S. Kruth Moddesto Ukiah Lyell Cash Cash Kruth Douglas Cruickshank Hayward Modebkto

Political calculus ahead in party split scenario

Speaker Synon analyzes a possible Democratic walkout over segregation and a 123 vote bloc, creating a 408 to 408 split with Republicans. He warns of a 1960s style political revolution where Southern Dixiecrats could push a Russell presidency if no party wins a majority and the House selects among Eisenhower Harriman or Williams.

Iyitg Synon House of Representatives Eisenhower Harriman Mennen Williams Sshator Russell Williams Russell Senate

Marine Recruiter To Be Here Two Days

Marine recruiter Sgt Jim Tobin will visit Ukiah to meet young men considering the Marine Corps. He will be at Ukiah High School between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 5 and 6 and at the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, 101 N Main St, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on those dates.

Ukiah Chamber of Commerce N. Main Street

Firemen to Hold Meeting in Ukiah

Officers and directors of the California State Firemen's Association will hold their quarterly meetings in Ukiah on June 10. Scheduled for discussion are association business and the state convention to be held in Ukiah in September.

Ukiah California State Fireman's Association

Stolen Station Wagon Is Fourth Car Theft Reported

A 1951 station wagon stolen from the Masé engill home on Park Boulevard was recovered Tuesday night. A man and a woman arrested by Redding authorities will be returned for questioning. Ukiah police warn of further thefts and urge owners to lock cars and remove keys. Other stolen vehicles include a blue 1949 Buick in Guerneville and a 1940 black Cadillac from Larkspur, with alerts issued.

James Masé Engill Park Boulevard Redding Ukiah Santa Rosa Guerneville Larkspur George Smith

Studebaker Dealers Meet to Announce Big Contest

Studebaker dealers from Fort Bragg Eureka Arcata and Santa Rosa met in Ukiah with regional manager Lou Carne on Monday May 28 to launch the largest sales contest yet. It starts June 1 and runs for three months. Forrest Hughes won the 1955 contest and received a Nassau trip.

Studebaker Fort Bragg Eureka Arcata Santa Rosa Ukiah Lou Carne Carne Forrest Hughes Nassau

Tilley to Attend Rotary Convention in Philadelphia

Walker Tilley, incoming president of the Ukiah Rotary Club, boards a plane to Chicago for the Rotary International convention in Philadelphia June 3 to 7. He will visit New York after the convention, then New Orleans, then the Laurel Plant of Masonite Corporation, and return to Ukiah around June 18.

Walker Tilley Chicago Rotary International Philadelphia Tilley Ukiah Rotary Club New York New Orleans Laurel Masonite Corporation Ukiah

PG&E appoints Hough in Ukiah. Roby named successor in Benicia

Robert R. Hough promotes from Ukiah district commercial supervisor to lead Mill Valley Sausalito division. Kenneth A. Roby becomes commercial representative in charge of Benicia PG&E office. EB Day announced the moves. Hough, a Marin County native, grew up in Kentfield and served in the Army. Roby, Alturas native, joined PG&E as a meter reader in Willits in 1946 and advanced through Healdsburg and Benicia. Both families will relocate, with Hough moving to Mill Valley and Roby to Ukiah.

Robert R. Hough Ukiah Pacific Gag’ and ‘Electric Company Mill’ Valley Saltsalite Ernest H. Hand San Francisco Hough Kenneth A. Roby Benicia Pg&e North Bay Mill Valley Sausalito Anger Marin Countian Kentfield Famalpaig High School Joine Pgse San Rafael Vallejo U.S. Army Signal Corps Mough Ee Aey Seins Cahemebiehtieen Hotgh Ukiah Liong’ Club Ae Paiel Hoy Sebi Hough 'Wak Marine County Healdsburg Benicia Roby Benicia Kiwanis Club Chamber of Commerce Benicia United Crusade Bruce Barry Bradford

Firemen Sponsor Carnival In June

The Ukiah fire department hosts a June carnival at the Municipal parking lot from June 13 to 17 to raise funds for financing the California State Fireman's convention in Ukiah on September 21 to 23. The event aims to provide entertaining civic activity and attract attendees.

Ukiah Fire Department

Right-of-way clearing begins for South Dora to Oak Knoll extension

County road officials started clearing a half mile extension from Oak Knoll subdivision to the end of South Dora avenue at Ukiah Village. The project aims to create an alternate route to relieve Highway 101 congestion and funnel traffic directly via Dora avenue. Supervisor Paul Poulos backs the plan for traffic relief and cross-town convenience. Initial work includes drainage and base with a primer coat. final surfacing waits until water and sewer lines are installed. Fencing began last week and two Caterpillar tractors are at work.

Dora Avenue North Court Rong Oak “Knoll Paul Poulos Kempe Richardson

Tax sales measure eyed by county supervisors and Ukiah council

Ukiah and county officials considered a sales tax for 18 months with a 15 to 85 split, reserving adjustment after the period. Dr Vaughn Ellsworth of the California Farm Bureau called the plan the most unfair tax he has seen, arguing it shifts burden to residents who do not live under the tax.

Harold Bainbridge Ukiah Council Vaughn T. Ellsworth Department of Research California Farm Bureau Federation Ellsworth Tax Research Service Farm Bureau

Memorial con event page notes Sea Scouts leader and officials

Reverend Bollinger introduced Kennedy as leader of Sea Scouts at the Memorial event. Sam Gardner, district executive, presided with the Sea Scout unit from Mermaid No. 56 providing a color guard. Legion and VFW officers attended, including Howard Owens district vice commander Maine Owens and Lyn Ford senior vice president VEW, Louis Daina junior vice commander VW, and Tom Mitchell EW chap. A parade of vehicles and equipment accompanied the ceremony as plans for final work progress.

Bollinger F Kennedy Erwitt May Hi Sea Scouts Sam Gardner Pean Wadin Boy’ Scout Sea Scout of Mermaid Legion VFW Howard" (Curley) Owens American Légion Maine Owens Legion” Auxiliares Lyn’ Ford VEW Louis 4Aina Tom Mitchell

Appointment of Chairman for Ukiah Area Drive Fund

Erica Ane Pridal attorney appointed chairman for eRES Crone fu paive issue Ukiah area. Board meeting May 25 approved chair Willan Kerry. Opening drive date changed from June 1 to July 15. Northern county and coast will use June dates for their fund drives.

Erica Ane Pridal Eres Crone Fu Paive Ukiah Act Willan Kerry Prt

Northwestern Pacific Daylight Run To Start June 2

The Northwestern Pacific day light passenger service between San Rafael and Eureka will begin Saturday June 2. A diesel powered train will make three round trips replacing the overnight run that the State Public Utilities Commission permitted NWP to discontinue.

Northwestern “Pacific San Rafael Ureka Dhe State Public Utilities Commission NMWP

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Dog Training Club Mack EB. Ford Nicky Donald Ford William Foster Carolyn Foutz George Fowler Jack Franka Thoreen Anna Fravel Peter Gharies Frey Erlyne Ardel Ful Iton Edda Fulton Ronald Gaines Georgette Lorene Gainey Ronald V. Galde N Douglas Gardner Jo Anne Math Goodwin George Cowan Susan Grant Genalee Joyce Green Famela Sue Gregg Charles Griesbach Margaret A. Griffith Jerry Cunt Ronald Bruce Hunt Richard Witchison Beryl Joan Insche Garolyn Louise Johnson David Hunt Johnson Sue Royce Johnson Warl’ Jones Michael Lynn Jordan Hershel Joseph John 5. Kelly Sharon Lee King Lowell Kruger Rodney Allen Kruke Charles Kurtz Douglas Lance Gail Marilyn Charson Joyce Irene Lawrence Thomas Lawrence Joanne Leard Wanda Mae Lee Barbara Alice Levy Patricia M. Levy Ronald Joseph Levone Madge Lilywhite Margaret Louise Little George Loisos Garrett Lowell Shelia Diane Lundeen Wayne T. Lyons Tyler McCabe Allen McConnell Carol Louise McConnell Daryl McClendon Susan McCombs Patricia Ann McDonald Craig McKinna Byron G. McLennan Rosemary MacDonald Cary Madison Donna Magee William Fredrick Magee David Marshall David Maxwell Merrill Medinas Corwin Miller James Miller Peggy Jane Miller Robert Paul Mitts Leona Marie Mobley Genevieve Pauline Moore Henry Lewis Moore Patricia Ann Moore Margaret Moores Dorothy Ann Morris Mary Louise Morton Tanya Kay Moton Elizabeth Munday Dana Andrae Newell Timothy Nicholson Roy Noreen Les Me Anne Norgard Russell Oakley Jean Dorothy Olson Jean Alice O’rourke Lee Maine Ottenwess Joyce Mildred Owens Rodney Palmer LeVarne Palmer Chris Alden Philbrick Charles Butler Phillips Donald Phillips Billy Pierce Rachel Pinnell Sharon Lee Piver Lorina‘ Pomi Brenda Lewayne Ponsonby Dolores Rae Pontes Patricia Ann Pope Janet Rawles Aaron M. Remington Vernon Lewis Richey Mary ‘Elizabeth Riley Marjorie Fern Ritchey John ‘Riva Dan Douglas Regina Terry Rosaiter Lewis McNair Ruddick Marvin William Sater Jack Scott Ronnie Severson Betty Ann Shields Pamela Shultz Tamara Shultz Bernadine Olivia’ Simpson Gregg M. Simpson Douglas Slaven Gene Starks Sharon Stine Norman Lee Stottmeister Howard D. Sturgess Susan Ann Swain Anna Virginia Sword Kenneth Tanning Helen Colleen Taylor Sue Ann Taylor David Teasdale Janice Lorraine Teichelra Martha Allen Thompson Joanadel Thyarka Edward Lee Totten Barbara Ann Towne Martha Faye Townsend Richard Trimble Donald Trouette Terry Lou Turner Joan E. Ulrich Alan Gregg Vogel Susan Wagoner Homer Walker Leon Wall Sue . Waterhouse George Alfred Wagar Eugene Boyd Weist Sharon Lee Weston Ernest Wheale Char Vee Peererts FORD John Deere John Deere AO Farm Machinery Company North State Street Homestead Modesto Ukiah Department New Studebaker Dealers Rotary Rex Strickland AL Cox Chevrolet Hudson Hornet Tireg Local One Mercury CAR Market Panerea Firemen Seteches Chamberlain State Street Mendocino van and Storage Co Main St Vote
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