Ukiah Republican Press from Ukiah, California • Page 1

riJVYGROUND PLANS Attorney W. H. Brunner, who has been studying plans and equipment for the city playground, Is presenting them to Service Club mem- bers and, when an agreement on what Is proper for the children of the city Is arrived at, win go before the city council for approval of the project. URIAH PRESS NEWSPAPER OF NO COUNTY FAIR MAIDENS WHO SELL THE CIrcuIntlon of The Uepublican Preaa exceeds that of any newa- paoer published In Mendocino County and la a paid circulation. URIAH, MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 8, 1939 (Einht Pages) VOLUME .39 AUEN COSTS- REUEF CREWS IN CHARITIES- PROVDEWORK CURTAIN RUNG DOWN ON COPSEY $4000 AHORNEY FEE PAYMENT FAIR SEE US, $500MONTHLY FORJJSTICE To Invade Empire For Knowledge Unnaturalized Are Picked Up TO TOUR NINE DAYS.CANNOT BE STOPPED ALL ARE PLAIN DRUNK Decision Of Judge D.

Geary Concludes An Old Case 21 In The Party WillT Not Coin For Necessities Be Able To Shut Is Spent To Buy Study The District For Visitors Off Relief Firewater ASKED TO DO SO The girls who are to represent the Redwood Empire counties at the World's Fair are learning A resolution passed by the their lessons. Starting Sunday legislature requesting all of the young ladles began a tour of the county boards of super- the Redwood Empire to obtain a I visors of the state to list personal knowledge of the dls- the secretary of the as- trlct they are expected to tell the number of al- hundreds of thousands of iptis rretivinr aid and mcd- all about while the Fair crowds', jc-il treatment In the county 'Ararm hito the Exposition build-1. will be complied with, ac- Ing. I cording to a vote of the su- Instructcd on Marin. (.

pervijors at their recent As the coach carrying the girls reached the Golden Gate bridge W. D. Fusselman, secretary-manager of Marvelous Marin, boarded the stage and described Marin's manifold attractions. This was done to save time, as meeting. The board was loath to do this, but compliance was necessary.

While, of course, relief or hos- should be denied no the visit to all of the various'person in want or ill, whether an counties cannot be satisfactorily i American citizen or alien, still covered in the nine daya allotted. Saw San Franci.sco. Before the start north Saturday was devoted to a fact-finding tour of San Francisco, arranged so the young ladles might know all about San Francisco. Greyhound Pays It. The northbay trip is being made in a de luxe Pacific Greyhound "cruiser-coach," furnished largely through courtesy of Pacific Greyhound Lines to give the girls who during the Exposition months will "sell" the Redwood Empire to Inquiring tourists, a (Turn to page 3) AMUSiCFra HEREMAYTIME Bands From County Will Be Here On May 13 Next Plans for the second annual music festival to bo held May 13, at Uklah, were made Saturday when music teachers of the Band and Choral Association met at the local high school Saturday morning.

It Is estimated 600 young musicians will be gathered for the occasion the late spring. All Day Program. Outline of festival events include: 9 a.m.—Parade through town; 11 a.m. Reserved for mass group rehearsal; luncheon at noon; 1:30 p. school will give a program at the high school' auditorium to which the public Is Invited; 5 p.m.—Dancing In gymnasium for the musicians, by dance orchestras of various schools; 7:30 p.

Massed band, orchestra and chorus groups, on the tennis courts, weather permitting, otherwise in the gymnasium. Plans are for 350 in the massed band, 125 In the orchestra, and 250 in the chorus. To Have Big Wclconic. Ukiah will be proud to have this fine gathering lioro and will, no doubt, do everything to make the young people welcome. The Initial event of the kind in the county was held at Wllllts last year, and the visitors long remember it, not only for the memento each school received from that city, but for the marvelous hospitality they received from all In the community.

Sharp New President. Robert L. Sliarp, music director of the local high school and community choral, orchestra and band groups, was elected president of the Band and Choral Association Saturday. Other officers chosen are Miles Harrington of Potter Valley, vice-president, and Miss Davida Bowman, llts, secretary-treasurer. Others present were Miss Ileta Shimmin and Warren Anderson, of Wllllts, Glen Mathews, of Covelo, Charles Smith, of Fort Bragg, John Decatur, of BoonviUe, and Lester E.

Skelley, of Hopland. Sending word they hoped to participate In the festival were Gordon Dixon, of Mendocino, Miss Edith Passerell, of Leggetl Valley, and Miss Margaret Rowland, of Fort Bragg. there is always more or less of a protest against caring for aliens. Many insist aliens should be returned to their home countries. However, it is a problem that, undoubtedly, will require a long study before a solution is arrived at.

County Health Officer H. O. Cleland, one of the most conscientious men engaged In that class of work, strives, constantly, to see taxpayers are protected and his figures, accordingly, can be accepted as evidence of what relief. In a country like ours, costs the taxpayers. In other counties, where the supervision is not so rigid, naturally, a much larger expense is borne by the taxpayers.

Locally, since July 1, 1937, to December 31, 1938, 379 aliens have received medical and surgical treatment at the county Infirmary at a cost of $7292.71. At the time 82 aliens have applied for relief through the Mendocino county social service department at an expense to the taxpayers of $8313.90. Thus aliens, sick or in need of food and clothing, In the period covered above have cost Mendocino county, in round figures, over $15,000. The nationalities of the Indigents run: Germans, one; Swedish, one; Italians, six; Finnish, 43; Portuguese, 15; English, two; Chinese, five; Austrlans, six; Canadians, one; Norwegians, one; Swiss, one. Big Sum Involved.

Checking the figures one finds the cost of taking care of aliens in Mendocino county will run to approximately $5'00 a month and, when It Is considered more than 10,000 aliens In California are being cared for, one can appreciate the amount Involved in such charity, which must be borne by the taxpayers runs to a lilgh figure. GORDON GIELOW GETS MEASLES Added to the fight for health being made by Utile Gordon Gle- low following his brain operation, is the of moaslc; recently contraclcd. and Mrs. Ottd Giclnv went to Fran- irKsco to vi.slt him over the weekend when they Icirned of thS new ob.stacle to bo overcome by the brave little patient. Well Known Lady Is Critically III Mrs.

Ed Smith has been ill for several weeks and her condition became so critical last week that her daughter, Mrs. Velta Rlnkle, was sent for and arrived from her home In San Bruno Sunday night. Dr. J. H.

Hanson Is the physician In charge. i WILLITS, Feb. 7. Supervisor 11 Duane Blttenbender enjoyed sev- ieral days last week In San Fran- I Cisco attending a Redwood plre meeting at Treasure Island. Ml-s Helen Quadrio passed the weekend in Heakl.sburg, visiting and friends.

Ed Gordon came up from Ukl- I ah Friday for a short visit. I Snow Fall Heavy. Ernest Rupe came In from San Hedrln Sunday and reports all of that section covered with snow. Snow is said to be unus- ually deep on the summit. James Dill was down from Lay- tonvlUe Friday.

He reports lots of snow on the mountains In that locality and they had several nches of snow In Laytonvllle last week. Raymond Hammond passed the weekend with his family In Oakland. Frank Whitney passed several days lately attending Market Week In San Francisco. W. B.

Hagans, Uklah realtor, was here Saturday afternoon on business. Much To Do. The Wllllts police court probably has more cases than any other one this side of San Francisco. This Is on account of be' Ing near Camp Parjey WPA-SRA camp and following payday a large number of the men Come to town for the purpose of celebrating. Saturday morning Judge A.

M. Sacry had 14 cases and one other time he had 20. Just plain drunks are locked up until they are sober and then turned loose and told to beat it. (Turn to page S) FORCE BANQUETS The Safeway Stores Em- ployes Association held Its annual meeting at Paradise Park, near Calistoga, Sunday. Ukiah was represented by Manager and Mrs.

Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Laseter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wagner.

Mr. and Mrs. Max Estill of Wllllts were also In attendance. There were 250 people In attend- ance and following an elab- orate banquet a splendid program was furnished by talented memhers. Probably the final act In clearing the Raymond Copsey guardianship of the controversy over payment of a $4000 fee to the late Attorney A.

L. Wessels was reached In superior court Friday, when Judge Donald Geary, of Santa Rosa, presiding, set the fee at $10 for extraordinary services performed by Mr. Wessels for the former guardian, and ordered repayment of $3990 by the former guardian or her surety. This amount was paid by the American Surety Company. All Sides Represented.

The matter was In court again, following a decision of the supreme court, which reversed the judgment of Judge Benjamin Jones, of Lake county, who pre- here at the timo. the.fee was a-uavdcd. Present were A. J. Whalen, attorney for the Veterans' Bureau; Lllburn I.

Gibson, attorney for the Bank of America, the present guardian; Latest reports from the Call- Taft, representing the American fornia School for the Blind, Ber- Surety Company and attorney keley, agree that Betty Cummins, for Mrs. Lena Copsey, the former the little blind girl, is making guardian of her brother. Mr. splendid progress with her stu- Taft asked for an order releasing dies, Is bright and cheerful and him as attorney for Mrs. Copsey, like most blind people has an and this was granted later.

Mrs. acute sense of touch and can al- Copsey was in court on a clta- most read people's minds by tlon Issued by Judge Geary, but holding their hands. Helen Kel- decllned to make an appearance ler, who Is probably the most in the matter. After setting the distinguished blind person, fee of Attorney Wessels at $10, learned this although she was Judge Geary dropped from the born both deaf and blind. DOG GUIDE FOR BEnYCpMlNS American Legion Will Give "Seeing Eye" To Blind Girl STEALING HAS OCCURRED FOR PAST3 YEARS Commissary At Russian Gulch Was Long Raided WAGON LOADS TAKEN Rancher Is Held As A Fence In County Jail Here DEER KILUNG INCREASE MAY BEPmTTED A Bill In Legislature Would Let Down The Bars SHOULD Measure Would Allow Extermination Of Game calendar a motion of the Bank of America, to set aside the final Adopted By Legion.

It win be remembered that lit- dlscharge of the former guard- tie Betty lost her eyesight a year Ian, and the order releashig the ago last summer when she was surety company. History Of Controversy. On September 7, 1917, Raymond shot In the face with a shotgun while playing with her brother. It took her some months to re- Copsey enlisted at Calpella In I cover from the shock, after Company L. Eighteenth U.

S. In- which she was adopted, but not fantry, and sailed for France on legally, by the American Legion December 15 of that year. the The April, 1918, he was returned to American Legion posts of Solano the United States because of dls- county are very much Interested ability and three months later In Betty's welfare and It was discharged from Letterman through their Influence eral Hoispltal, San Francisco, as'she has received the advantages totally disabled, and entitled to now holds. They have now a pension of $57.50 per month by i raised $400 to purchase a "see- reason of his $10,000 U. S.

Term ling eye" German Shepherd dog BEAR SHOT ON THE TEN MILE A Varmint Weighing 350 Lbs. Killed By Larry Adams of 'I'hc I'rcM SHERWOOD VALLEY, Feb. Larry Adams, Sherwood Valley rancher, killed a large brown bear near the headwaters of the North Fork of Ten Mile river last week. A few days previous while riding the range he noticed bear tracks In the snow and he then set a line of bear traps In that locality. The following day when making the rounds of the traps he found one missing and followed the trail down an almost precipitous canyon where he found the chain of the trap, which had gotten caught on a small madrone tree in a cluster of that species.

Bruin Was Shot. The bear, near at hand, roared on his hind legs and showed fight but a buUot btiiwcen the eyes killed It Instantly. In Prime On account of the rough locality the bear had to be cut up and packed up to the trail where It could be placed on pack animals and was not weighed but it was estimated to weigh about 350 pounds. The bear w.is splendid condition for it hil been feasting on berries and acorns, with lamb to give it a balanced diet. Now the ranchers living In that locality are feasthig on 1 choice bear steaks.

I Plenty Of Snow. Mr. Adams reports 10 Inches of snow on Strong mountain. Insurance. Received Pension.

Mrs. Lena Copsey was made as a companion for Betty, and next summer Betty will be taken New York where they will her brother's guardian July 9, train the dogs and one will be 1922. A. L. Wessels was her at-'assigned to her.

torney. Through Mr. Wessels' efforts the veteran's compen.satlon was raised at various times and in 1934 he was being paid $100 per month. Through further ef- I forts of Mr. Wessels, the director of Insurance for the Veterans To Address Benefactors.

Naturally Betty feels very grateful to the American Legion and, at her request, all the Posts In Solano county will hold a joint meeting at Vacaville next month at which Betty will be guest of I Administration rated Mr. Copsey honor and she will address the permanently and totally dls-; gathering. Lee Roberts, former- abled for Insurance purposes, ly of Wllllts, who has taken an ifrom June 18, 1918, to August unusual Interest In Betty, came 1935, and caused $11,845 to be up from his home In Santa Rosa paid the guardian. ilast week to help make arrange- I Big Fee Approved. ments with Mendocino county I At the time of settlement of Legionnaires for the reception.

I the thirteenth annual account of Mrs. Copsey, on August 29, 1935, Attorney Wessels was allowed $849.49 for his ordinary and $4000 for extraordinary services. At that time Mr. Wessels was examined by the court. Judge Benjamin A.

Jones, m.i of Lake county, presiding, and Indian oays INot Guil- Hale McCowen, and two oth-: er lawyers testified in their opinion the sum of $4000, under: all the facts and circumstances I of the case, would be a very reas- I onable sum for ROCKEY'S TRIAL BEGINS MARCH 6 ty To Both Counts Of Murder MEKT AT SANTA KOSA Attending a meeting of the Rod and Gun Club at The Occidental Hotel, Santa Rosa, Friday morning from this city were Al Bechtol, Monte Reid, Guss Wallach and Frank Reynolds. WED IN RKNO Frrd Hampton, mechanic at the Studcbakcr Garage, and Miss Naomi Young, of Mary.svllle, were married at Reno Monday. Following a short honeymoon they will make their home In Uklah. lie Is Tops, Andy Bowman, veteran varmint hunter, has killed four coyotes In the hills west of Long Valley this winter, most of them on the Flank Clarke ranch. Mr.

Bowman Is a most remarkable man, for he is 80 years of age and even now goes out In the storms with his trained varmint dogs and rides the trackle.ss wilds. During the past 60 years he has probably killed more varmints In this country than any dozen men put together. The trial of Guy Rockey, held such services of double slaying, has One montii' laTe 'r Frank Hlnesi been set to begin Monday. March administrator of Veteran affairs, 6, and the matter put on the cal- notice of appeal and re- of Friday, February 21, for quMt for a transcript of the rec- purpose of drawing the nec- essary veniremen. Had Large Amount.

Not Guilty. At the time of the award to arraignment Frl- Mr. Wes.sels there was $17,581.36 Sherwood Valley Indian, on deposit In Uklah banks to the entered a plea of not guilty to credit of the Copsey guardian. counts, then wa ved the statutory period In which to be f- brought to trial and requested dialling Is Delayed March 6 as the trial date. By Appendectomy May Be Scir-Defensc.

I The slaying for which the In- Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bernhard dlan is held followed a pro- had word from their son, Robert longed drinking spree between Bernhard, his return from Ger- himself and his two victims at many on the Standard Oil tank- the cabin of Pat Heffron, a ren- er was delayed due to an appen- egade white man of Sherwood dectomy on the date of sailing.

Valley, on the afternoon of Jan- He wrote the good people of.uary 4. John McNeill, another Hamburg had seen to it the Indian, was instantly killed when "American boy" had every con- shot through the heart, inside slderatlon during his Illness, and the cabin. Pat Heffron was that he was now ready to sail brought down 75 yards from the home on the S. Rhelms. cabin as he fled In terror down a wagon trail after losing his ATTEND BUYERS WEEK struggle to wrest the rifle from Mr.

and Mrs. R. F. Clarke re- the hands of his Self- turned Wednesday from a trip defense will probably be the bas- to San Francisco where they Is of the defense. went for Buyers Week.

Mr. Clarke Is owner of Pioneer OH BUYS RANCH Burner Company In Uklah. I The 4000-acre stock ranch of Mrs. Mary E. Burrls In Potter Gene Hopkins, of Potter Valley, Valley hus been purchased by J.

was in Uklah Friday morning. IH. Mohr, of San Francisco. For some time there have been rumors of sales of CCC men's supplies to outside parties, and Federal authorities have been down clues and making 'T Msalions which last week' u'minatcd In the taking into' of John Hennessey and' Cc-U Slocum, two enroUees Rus-ian Gulch CCC camp, who are understood to have named Charles McCoy, living just north; (5f Mendocino at Ocean View, a party to whom they sold wear-' 'ng apparel stolen from Russian Gulch commissary. Was Bound Over.

Mr. McCoy was arrested, following confesson of the enroUees, but was released on $200 bond. Thursday his preliminary examination was held before Justice of the Peace Shaw at Mendocino and Mr. McCoy was bound over to appear before the superior court. Employed At Camp.

Mr. McCoy was originally employed at Russian Gulch camp as, a foreman for a gang of enrollees but was let out a year or more ago, and has since been living at the former Henderson place north of Mendocino. Clothing Was Stolen. Among articles stolen from the and peddled far and wide were shoes, coats, underwear, socks, shirts and many other articles which make up a CCC camp commissary. Two Were Arrested.

Lieut. Kenneth H. Baker, who was put In charge of the commissary about a week or 10 days ago, suspected thefts and started an investigation. Two CCC men were questioned and lodged in the county jail. They are Cecil Slocum and John Hennessey, of New York, occupants of Russian Gulch camp since October last.

Property Recovered. A large part of the last haul from the commissary has been located. Of eight pairs of men's shoes, three pair were found in Mendocino Woodlands; one macklnaw was found In Mendocino City and two coats found in Mr. McCoy's home. According to authorities Mr.

McCoy purchased the for $2 and sold them for $2.50. Mr. JlcCoy Is credited with saying that, as long ago as three years, whole wagon loads of stolen goods went out from the commissary and were peddled as far north as Eureka. Knew Of Thefts. According to stories now leak- ng out many of those who purchased the goods from the CCC camp knew the articles they were getting at bargain prices had been stolen from the Government and, it is not unlikely, a number of the buyers may face as soon as an entire It'ng of the facts has taKen COVELO, Fob, 6, Report of the week's w.n; wnither i.s: Monday found ruction joining in the 'torin that swept the state, snow fell during tlie day but did not, remain on the STATE AGREES EIGHH ACRES BEPUASED Montgomery Grove Is In Line For Park Acquisition MORE FUNDS LIKELY Senator Geo.

M. Biggar Successful In Getting Site Recently there was Introduced in the Senate a bill by Senator Geo. M. Blggar which calls for acquLsitlon of Montgomery Redwoods as a State Park. Senator BJegar.

through his friendly rela- tion.s with the Sta 'i P.irk Com- grcund, and wind tuok ml anc! The S.ivc The R.ed- thelr turn; the vn.l'ey Le has a dcTinite was bathed in and sur- of money to rounded by high mountains and I purchase 80 acres of the tract low hills heavily covered with'now. The Senate bill Senator snow a magnificent, unob- Blggar Introduced provides the structed panoramic view. Pos- balance of the money with which ilbly to some of our readers "sur- to secure the tract over a period rounded by mountains" does not of 10 years and Senator Blggar Imply the real Is reasonably certain the meas- Here Is the story: Round Valley Is a level valley of 25,000 acres, the richest of soil and fine tlm- ure win pass. Too Far To Go. Bay people of moderate clrcum- ber, and circled by mountains, stances are not in a position to To the east is Leach Ham- drive to Humboldt county, or to merhorn, Mt.

Anthony and Pol- Del Norte county, with their son Rock, with white-domed children. The trip is too long. Lookouts; Mount San Hedrln If Montgomery Redwoods are se- looms hi the south; Oak Knoll on i cured. It will be possible for a the west, and to the north is family to leave the city, pass sev- Castle Peak, Red Rock and Shell eral hours In IVJontgomery Red- Mountain. These mountains are woods and return home the same clustered throughout with very day.

fine cattle ranges and home- Road Needs Attention, steads. Across the floor of the, In the meantime, while Mont- valley, from north to Is gomery Redwoods are being se- seven and one-half miles, and cured by Senator Blggar, It would five and one-half miles east and be a wise thing to have the Orr's west. Round Valley is unlqu .3 in Springs road improved, as, in its many respects of stake present condition, while better and rider fencing still 'i than it has been in years, it is This could go on and on; but not an inviting piece of back to the weather, and, retlr- for other than experienced driving Tuesday evening by the light ers. of a starry moon, it was a sur-1 Owners Were Patient, prise at dawm Wednesday to find' The owners of Montgomery the ground whitened, and snow Redwoods have held the proper- fell most of the day. Thursday ty Intact a long time.

Their de- followed, dark and gloomy, with sire has been to have it preserved light snowfall; it seemed the a State Park, but as the years could not shine, but by two dragged by and no move has o'clock the groundhog did show been made by the State to do his shadow. Friday and Satur-' anything toward acquiring it, day continued with light show- while numerous purchases of ers. Redwood In Del Norte and Hum- Ncwlyweds Surprised. boldt counties have taken place Going out to the Ranger made by the State Park Commission resentment has been expressed and not long ago It was announced cutting would start In the Park. In fact I some did take place, but those jwho have been working to have the Redwoods preserved prevall- fV HJI a ed upon the owners to withhold rKllfl-iKAIll III A I Ih operations until an opportunity I ItVUllfllTl ITini was had to make a final fight I for funds.

Attorney H. W. Brun- strange, stubborn stand. Hi. why The State Park Com- mission has persisted In ignor- Civic Studies Montgomery Redwoods has tlon home of Mr.

and Mrs. John (Turn to page 7) A PLAYGROUND never been explained. Every rea- The Ukiah ChambeV of Com-'son that can be advanced in fa- merce, working In conjunction vor of a parkslte exists In the jwlth all the service clubs, has ease of Montgomery Redwoods, launched an extensive movement but although the friends of the to make the park the center Park have been persistent In of our outdoor civic undertak-, their campaign to the Mendocino Wines Used To Chfisten Jurisdiction over the colorful Empire building on Treasure Island passed to Redwood Empire Exposition Commissioners Friday In a brief but ceremony in which sparkling wines from Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties were used to christen the structure that win be visited by countless thousands during the next nine months. Betty Zoe Dell Lantis. Redwood Empire glamour girl, the wine bottle over a bannister in the beautiful building as news cameras clicked.

ingn. I ri. P.runner spoke at the I -ii'ii-: Club luncheon proposed im- ainon which arc a piaysround, 'field, bridle patli. fcc for mm IxUhers adpc- to the i iJatlon of comfort stations, parking areas and a croquet court. Send In A List.

To get an idea what the public would like In the of such Improvements, The Republican- Press Is printing a list of suggested Improvements and we ask readers to mark their choices on the chart published below, numbered according to preference, and also make any other suggestions. Either mall or bring your to this office and they win be turned over to the committee. Millards Purchase Home Of Mrs. Dart within a few days Mr. and Mrs.

R. A. Millard win move Into the attractive house at 628 South State street which they have ju.st purchased from Mrs. Mary Jane Dart. The residence contains eight rooms and is on a lot 75 by 150 feet, with fine shade trees.

Mr. Millard Is manager ol North State Garage. Chndren's playgrovmd Bowling green Landscaping Picnic tables Softban fields Boccl courts Family barbecue pits Bridle paths Parking area Comfort stations Croquet courts Solarluni Pool bleachers Horseshoe court lovely grove, the State Park Commission has remained adamant. m. mmmm Right-Of-Way Action Will Likely Be Contested Mrs.

J. B. Merritt, of Santa Barbara, a sister of Bert Lyons, of Hopland, was in Ukiah last week looking Into the matter of the civil action concluded In superior court two weeks ago between her brother and Mrs. Maude Schwartz, over a right- of-way across the Schwartz property. Because of the court decision, closing the road to her brother's ranch, Mrs.

Merritt was unable to see Mr. Lyons. New Trial Or Apiicai. Dissatisfied with the judgment In this matter, Mrs. Merritt i.i preparing to ask for a new trial of the case, and If this Is denied, she has declared her Intention taking- the matter to the court of appeals.

HAS DlPliTIIERlA Helen Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Gibson, has diphtheria,.