Ukiah Daily Journal from Ukiah, California • Page 13

Daily Journal, Ukiah, Calif Wednesday, March 1, 1978 Brooktrails scene of gathering Retirement party held for Eugene L. Ely Eugene L. Ely of Ukiah, retiring from Northwestern Pacific Railroad after 38 years of service, was honored Friday evening at a dinner held at Brooktrails Lodge in Willits. Fifty persons present and former co-workers, friends and. relatives attended the affair.

Guests came from Eureka, Willits, Ukiah, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Oakland. H.B. Fowler of Eureka, NWP superintendent, acted as master of ceremonies. Other officials present were Ken Christie of Oakland, chief 1972. In December of that in addition to clerks and for his photography hobby, clerk, Southern Pacific year, lie went to Willits as telegraphers represented at Another presentation was Railroad; Bill Wearne of chief clerk to the superin- the gathering.

made by Jim Huffman of Oakland, assistant to the tendent, a position he held Ely also referred to his Eureka, local chairman for until his retirement this father, the late E.L. Ely the Brotherhood Railroad month. who worked for the NWP 47 and Airline Qerks (BRAC), on Ely and-his wife, Virginia, years, saying: "I didn't last as behalf of that organization, have two sons: Doug of Rodeo, long as he did." The dinner was arranged by and Roy, who lives in Fowler presented Ely with a Eddie Olenik, chief clerk for Washington. D.C. monetory gift from his friends maintenance; of way, and During hs remarks, Ely and co-workers for the pur- Francee White, steno, both of Mrs.

William Garaventa of said "I didn't expect to make a chase of camera equipment Wilhts. Napa. career of it when I started my Ely began his railroad part-time job in Sausalito." career working on an extra He said he was glad to see superintendent, Southern Pacific Railroad; and G.M. Wagnon of Oakland, station supervisor NWP. Special guests at the head table were Mrs.

Ely's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and gang in Sausalito and, after a number of positions, was agent in Ukiah from 1934 until other crafts such as mechanical maintenance of way and bridge and building RETIRES Eugene L. Ely, seated, is shown with his wife, Virginia, and H.B. Fowler of Eureka, superih- tendent of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, at a retirement party given for Ely Friday Brooktrails. Ely had served 38 years with the NWPRR.

by Nancy Verville Munroes write Soroptimists At eight degrees above zero Shirley Ann Munroe and her mother, Esther T. Munroe, arrived at their new home in Hinsdale, 111., on Esther's 82nd birthday. The day did not turn out to be the usual way one celebrates one's birthday, according to a letter received by Ukiah Soroptimists from the pair. It was probably the most unusual birthday ever observed by the former Ukiahan, as when the two women'arrived at their home they found that none of the things to be done in preparation for their arrival had been done. jSnow had blown into the front hallway, and there was no heat in the house.

The'ohi'y place to sit was a carpenter's saw horse, where Esther sat wrapped in coats and sweaters while Shirley Ann began locating those responsible for getting the home ready for the Munroes. Dorothy Town read the letter from the former club members Monday noon during the Soroptimist International of Ukiah's meeting at Zack's. She also read a letter from the Soroptimist Qub in Adelaide, South Australia, thanking the Ukiah club for its Christmas gift pen. 'Peter Principle' author will speak in Ukiah The many residents of Mendocino and Lake counties who have read "The Peter Principle" will have an opportunity to hearits author, Dr. Laurence J.

Peter, in a lecture March 10 at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, in Ukiah. The program will begin at 8 p.m. in the fairground's Fine Arts building. General admission will be $3 and student admission $2. Tickets are now available at the Mendocino College administration building, Ukiah campus, or may be obtained at the Willits and Lake County centers.

SOLE plans first hike up slopes of Mt. St. Helena SOLE (Singles Outdoor- Living Experience) has its annual hike up Mt. Saint Helena on Saturday, March 4, departing from Coddirigtown post office at 9 a.m. Absolutely required are water and warm clothing for the summit.

Additional details may abe obtained from the Ukiah area coordinator. Jajke. 942-4669. Peter, who was bom in Canada and received an Ed. from Washington State University, has had wide experience as a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, prison instructor, consultant, and university professor.

He lias had more than 30 articles published in addition to several books, hicludmg: "The Peter Principle." Dr. Peter's appearance will- be part of Mendocino College's community services. Dates to Keep March 1 Potter Valley 4-H Club general meeting, 7:30 p.m., Potter Valley School cafeteria. March 2 "Candidates' Meeting" sponsored by. League of.Women Voters of Ukiah, 7:30 p.m., Frank Zeek School.

Public invited. March 2 Chapter, Calif. Credit Union League; 7:30 p.m.. Broiler Houses Bob Alto on Collie Community- Services Program. March 3 World Day of Prayer, Holy Tirinlty Episcopal churdh: light lunch, 11:45, and service, 12:30.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRADES 1-3 Daily 2:15 to 5:15 pm ACADEMIC CLASS (adv. remedial) Language, RECREATION ACTIVITIES Dance, Games, Dramatics, Music, -Crafts, Nature, and more SMALL GROUP PIANO LESSONS AVAILABLE ORCHARD PRIVATE SATURDAY BREAKFAST Have tickets, will travel, seems to be the purpose of Peggy Houser, ticket chiairman, and Joe Crowell, president of the board of directors for the Ukiah Senior Center. The acitivity committee and the board is planning a pancake breakfast, open to the public, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the dining room at the center, 495 Leslie St.

Ticket donations are $2 for adults and $1 for children six through 12. The menu includes juice, ham, scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee or milk. Lynch speaks to Ukiah Garden Club Use of insecticides discussed "Even when purchasing the same product," he said, "as measurement, application' or even chemical makeup may spray grass or plants when they are dry. Thoroughly water before implying insecticides," were some of the words of advice have changed." given members of Ukiah Garden Club and their husbands Thursday by James Lynch of Santa Rosa, Northern California Ortho representative. "You need to know if the chemical is correct for the plants.

Some chemicals are not to be used on edibles," he said. The insecticide expert, who spoke at the special husband's night' program of Ukiah Garden Club, Affiliate of California Garden Clubs advised spray users to always read all of the label on the can to insure correct application. The Ortho man emphasized that the person applying the insecticide should not eat or smoke while spraying, and should be sure to wash up before doing anything else, after spraying. "All sprays are said. The guest showed a color film, "The World of Insects," the dinner meeting a copy of Tables, where club mem- then spoke on the new the Ortho Lawn and Garden bersandtheir guests ate, were products available for insect Book.

The book is available, decorated with small goblets and pest control in yard and free, at the local nurseries, he holding a pink camellia. Large garden. He told gardeners said. It covered information bowls of camellias, daffodils they can turn to their local regarding small-space gar- and liriodendron were used nurseryman for answers to dening, California ground- about the room, most of their problems, but covers, indoor gardening with Hostesses were the then cautioned them about the bulbs and insects, and their Mesdames Ralph Byrnes, Al use of all insecticides. control.

Beltrami, Robert Broaddus, Roy Swain, Ted Hamilton and Wait a day or two alter a introduced by Warren Fowler. Mrs. Fowler wind, hesaid, as wind dnes McPhun, was chairman of the hostess toe leaves. Spray early the chairman of Ukiah committee, day, but after the mormng club. following Wildflowers will be the ew is gone.

potluck supper served to program for the March 8 A lively discussion of ex- club members and their meeting of Ukiah Garden Club plicit problems of the Ukiah husbands. Mrs. George at the Garden Housd, 1Z03 W. gardeners followed Lynch's Hovey, president, was in Clay St. Mrs.

Arthur Romer lecture. He gave all attending charge. will the speakeri Alyce Thornhill read a letter from a sister club in France, also thanking Ukiahans for their Christmas gift. The Rodez Club sent photographs taken at a banquet they held for Alyce, when she visited them last summer. Ukiah Soroptimists voted $25 for the Mendocino County Vocational Career Fair as an award to a young woman participating in vocational competition.

They also voted $25 to Belen Martin for postage to send used school books to the Philippine Islands. Diane Shore reported the club made $211.11 on its coffee break at the county courthouse. This money will be used for community projects. Winners of the 20-20 Club the last two weeks at Freshwater were Ginger Mashii and Beth Richardson, it was announced. Winners at MacNabs were Beverly Ostrander and Nancy March.

Dolores Shannon was winner of the opal ring, for which members had been purchasing tickets for several weeks. Money from the ring project will go into the club's fund to hdp send delegates to the timist conference in the Hawaiian Islands in 1979. Guests Monday were Helen McChesney, Pat Crelan, Joyce Gay, and Joanne Treadway. Laura Long gave the invocation. Mystery prize winners were Diane Shore and Irene Lang.

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