Ukiah Republican Press from Ukiah, California • Page 1

ADDED PAYROLL OF ROOD MAY COMETOUKIAH Big Crew Is To Operate Here For Sev. eral Years ARE SEEKING HOUSES Soil Conservation The Aim Of The Federal Government As slated in The Republican last week a large United states conservation project has Wen planned for tlic Uklah valley and some 12 families, the heads of which will be employed on the work, wil! 'arrive here within a few days. The undertaking will entail a research work that will extend over from one to five years. Is Planned. An article appearing in an outside newspaper outlines what is expected to follow, thusly: Establishment of a demonstration area for soil conservation work, calling foi- expenditure of an estimated $200,000 during the next five years, is contemplated by the federal government in Mendocino county.

Arc Now On Job. Government conservation aides arc now conducting a survey in the vicinity of Uklah and hope to complete arrangements for the huge project within a few weeks. The Work Outlined. The demon.stration area, similar to the area west of Scbaslo- poi where soii conservation work has been carried on by the government experts for the past two years, will be devoted to developing "model" method.s of con- troling river flood water, clieck- jng soil ero.sion, maintenance of soil fertility, and conservation aims. Means A Tayrolj.

If approved, the conservation project would mean 12 or 15 new families lor Ukiah, with a payroll of $4,000 per month and a working staff of from 60 to 65 people. Where It Lies. Tlie demonstration area now lonlalively outlined will extend from 10 miles north of Uklah to eight miles of this city. It will be the fifth sucli domonslra- llon area to bo established in CJalifornia by the United Stales Soil Conservation Service. Secliing Homes Now.

Tile present survey of the gov- cninient aides is aimed at locating convenient housing sites and quarters for offices and garages. VETERANSTO GET BIG LOAN New Law Will Permit Ex-Servicemen To Borrow $10,000 Among tlie II bills sponsored by the American Legion of California and by the legislature and signed by Governor Frank F. Merriam, are important changes bearing on veteran home and farm purchase as well a.s their upkeep under direction llie Veterans Welfare Board. Millie More I Senate Bill No. 511 removes the liO day service requirement for eligibility under the Veterans' Farm and Homo Purchase Act, and increases Ihc value of properly a veteran may hold from $7,500 to $10,000 in case of a liomc, and from $12,500 to $15,000 in the instance of a farm.

Barrier Cut Out. It also removes the prohibition wliich deprived those California veterans wlio liad heretofore received educational aid from receiving tlie of the purchase act. UKIAH PRESS JNO COUNTY Circulation of Tho Hepubllcan'Preiii that of any DiiDc-r published In Mendocino arid la a 'paid clroulatlon. UKIAH, MENDOCINO COUNTY. CALIFORNIA.

JULY 28, 1937 VOLUME 11 Organization Of Millmen Begins Don. Cameron and A. W. Muir. organizer.s for tiie American Federation of Labor, held a meeting al Fort Bragg last week for I lie luirposo of organizing ployes of Union Lumber Company.

A lumrber of tho em liloycs signed the union member ship rolls, il is claimed. This is declared to be the first time in the liistory uf Fort Bragg union organizers' Iwvo visited the to unionize local workmen, but straggling instances of minor labor unrest, jirovoked by oulsid Acr.s, have occurred. BUICKAUTOIN AWILD PLUNGE DOWN CANYON Ukiah Man Witnesses Tragedy When Car Clutch Failed THREE BMriNJURED Difficult Time Hfid Getting Victims From Ravine NKW BRIDGE PHOMISED Supervisor J. W. Pickle is to build a $7,000 bridge lor Lower Potter ViUev itruc- A local resident was recalling yesterday a distressing sight he witnessed and an experience he does not care to again have to undergo.

The local nian was coming down Cobb Mountain just after a Buick automobile hurtled over a 50-foot embankment when the driver of the Bui ick was futilely attempting to change gears. The Buick turned over several times and came to 'a crash, leaving one man with a broken back and three other jias- sengers dangerously cut snd bruised, and to the sufferers the local man helped render aid. Rescue Was Not Easy. Only after delay and wltli mucli difficulty was the most seriously Injured man brought to the top of the canyon, to be removed, with the others, to San Francisco for hospitalization. The accident occurred Just south of Whispering Pines on the state higinvay over Cobb mountain.

Gilbert Rlngland, San Francisco, was the victim of the fracturetj spine. O. H. Trester, whose sister is married to Mr. Rlngland, and who accompanied him on the trip, was the driver of the machine.

Miss Marcelle Dolrpn, San Franci-sco, was another occupant of the car. Car Slid Back. The Buick, going toward Hobcrg and Adams Springs ai-ea, came to a sleep grade and Mr. Trester started to shift gears. an Tvrai.

ALARM CAUSED BANKJLOSING Coast National Would Have Weathered Depression William Stegc, receiver for tlic Coast National Bank of Fort Bragg, was In Uklah Friday closing up some matters In connection with his receivership. To Conclude In Fall. Some time in September Stegc hopes to wind up the affairs of the bank after four years adminittralion. At that time. It now appears certain, he shall have paid depositors 100 cents on tlie dollar, with seven per cent interest, and will be able to turn over to the stockholders $30,000.

Not In Bad Shape. Tlic affairs of tlic Coast National Bank were found, after an investigation had proceeded along preliminary linos, to be Irt much better condition tiian it was at first supposed they were in. Probably, without a receivership the institution would liave gone along and weathered the financial storiu that overtook many banks during the early days of the depression. To Continue In Service. Mr.

Btcge's future activities are a bit uncertain, but undoubtedly he will be provided another out- lot for his- energies and business capacity. HAD KYE OPERATION Harry Mercer is a patient in Greens' Eye Hospital in San Franel.sco, recovering from an eye operation which he underwent last week. Mr. Mercer is reported doing very well and will return to his home in Uklah next montli. I John Kendpll, yho canie to the Joe place on the BoonvUle road about January 1936, and disappeared soime three weeks in hunting accident suicide.

remains were found Ih an unfre- qiiented spot on the Morris Norgard ranch, the former L. J. Younce property, of last by Roscoe Perkins and his Albert, who returned from a trip into the hlUs along a path led 'them past the spot where the body had been exposed to'the elements 18 months. Hard Deiermlne. gulcide lip discounted by Louis Jojgels, who had employed Mr.

Itertdell- to' ciit wood. Jogcls' a 30-30 which Mr- KendeU had borrowed for his irlp- into the Wlls, lay on the slope, just, below the feet of the Skeleton. Badly rust -corroded, it wias impossible to work the mechanism to fliid whether the chamber contained a loaded cartridge or an empty shell. If loaded, the man was killed by another gun. Some Money Found.

The shot which had kUled the man had so shattered the skull t'hat, itt this late date, it was Impossible to determine the manner In which he was struck. Rfa 'gmehts of the skull were In the pockets was found a badJy rotted rnbhey bag containing almost $5 In silver (Cuntlnticd on.Paarn T.nn) HOT PROBATION E. Ennnons of Laytonviile, who was convicted on a drunk driving charge hi tlie court of Justice Woodruff and the judgment taken under advisement, was sentenced to 00 days In tlic county jail, tlie suspended and probation of six months granted. Mr. Emmons, meanwhile, must do no driving or drinking, under tlie terms of probation by the com't.

OF COMMUNIST Finding Of Skeleton Of JohnKendell Recalls Radicalism HE HATED THE LEGION Suicide Or Murcler An Unsolved Question Of Queer Case CLOSES AUG. 1 Children Show Benefit Of Recreation, Diet And Rest Tlie Health -Camp at Phllo, under supervision of Mrs. Catherine Brown, will close August 1. Brown is county nurse and children in tills camp are selected by her with recommendations from leaciicrs and clilld welfare workers of different clubs. Twenty-three children were enrolled In the camp Uiis year.

Way To Health. I ThcJ', enjoyed reqreation to the with Mrs. LeUa Williams as; playground director, and whose services Mrs. Brown felt 'most fortunate In securing. JEv- ery.

dhlld Is going home with the satisfaction of knowing how to BWlm. (Balanced diet, rest periods aiid restricted activities arc the' principle means employed with health as the objective. Many visitors called at the camp and were much Impressed by the work carried on. Donations Appreciated. The Health Camp wishes to express thanks to the following people for their donations: Mrs.

NV. Wllhcrell, Mrs. Alta Van Zandt, Mrs. Ike Burke, Mrs. Zola WUlls, Mrs.

Martha Toles, Mrs. L. Gtossinan, Mrs. RelUey and William Clow. Appreciation Is manifested for the kindness of Mrs.

Levina Jones, of Covcio, and Mrs. S. W. Johnson of Oakland tor the marshmallow roasts to which they treated the youngsters. HIGH ALTITUDE KILLED YOUTH Robert Warren.

17, died quite unexpectedly while stopping at the Morgan ranch near Spyrock Saturday, He was born and raised at Olendale and his death Is said to have been caused by the high altitude of the Spyrock section, to which lie was not accustomed. BLUEBLOODED HORSES TO COME More Than $100,000 Worth Of Fine Riding Animals Will Be-Here Prizes Offered For Countless Exhibits With the Twelfth ricultural Pair of Mendocino and Lake counties only six days away Interest is growing in of the to be put'on. A breat Really. The Horse 'Show which will take place at 8:15 o'clock tlie evenings of August" 6, 7 and 8, will be tops in interest to all and; an outstanding social event. Blooded horses from all over the state, with a value of $100,000, will be put through their, paces; the fair are available at.

the Uklah of Commerce and are well worth study by dents.of the two Gen- erJaV rules are set forth as to.re- qulremehts, premiums, ribbons, judges and.prdtesits. The list Includes prepiiums for draft horses, saddle horses, Shetlands, mules, jacks "arid'jennies, dairy stock, meat, cattle, swine, dairy products, and their products of wax ian'd honey; poultry and pet and wool, vegetables, seeds, walnuts, dried fruits wines. RIGHT OVER THE TOP Goes clever Barbara Scott, tJkiah maid, who will take a prominent part in tMc annua! Uklah Fair and Horse Show. Miss Soott. is rated as one of the best horsewomen of Mendocino county, where the girls and boys learn to fide before tliey can walk, so.

'tis said. in the fine new ring at the fair grounds just north of town. Biucbloods Coming. Stanley W. Watson, a fair director, received a telegram from Tevls Paine the first of the week which stated he had just concluded the CorOnado horse show and was signing up the horses for the coming fair.

Mr. Paine is manager of the horse show for the Sacramento state fair and Ills assistance is greatly valued. Scan The Premium List. Copies of the premium list for Prizes For Housewives. The domestic science list is long and delicious sounding.

There will be a chance for housewives to prove their skill in baking, candy making and preserving according to the page and a half of itemized articles that come within these brackets. House plants and lowers from your garden may win anywhere from 50 cents to $8. Look at the list, your pantry shelf, your garden; there must be ijeveral things right at home to enter at the fair and win a prize with. 40 Sheep Killed As Truck Wrecked Grothe Bros, of Bell Springs purchased some sheep from Clark Hill, Farley rancher, and they were being taken to the Bell Springs mountain ranch last week in a truck and trailer. While climbing the steep grade a few miles the other side of the Farm House Inn the trailer broke loose Vhlle rounding a sharp curve and went hurtling down to the bottom of the canyon.

All the sheep, 40, in the trailer were killed. The truck was demolished. It was the property of N. J. Kvalc, of Ukiah.

Confirmation By Archbishop Mitty Confirmation by Archbishop J. J. Mitty in Mendocino and Lake counties churches will take place as follows: Wednesday (today) at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's churcii, Lakeport; at 1:30 o'clock at St. Mai-y's church, Ukiah; at three o'clock in Willits; and Tinirsday morning, at 10, in Our Lady of Counsel church.

Fort Bragg Northern Woman A Heat Victim Patient Home From A Hospital Ordeal Miiis La Belle Scott returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott, Sunday, following an appendectomy in San Franci.sco a short time ago. The patient Is doing vei-y nicely and is happy to be at home once more.

Her mother was with iier in San Francisco during the first days of her convalescence and the two drove to Santa Rosa Sunday with Marion Day, son- in-law of Mrs. Chas. Wilgus. The rest of the trip home was made with Mr. Scott who met them at Santa Rosa.

Mrs. Wilgus drove with Mr. Scott to Santa Rosa, on a visit to her daughter, and Mr. Day drove- her from Santa Rosa to San Francisco. LOUIS COLOMBO IS SENTENCED WITHOUT HOPE Ex-Convict, Who Began Crime Career Here, Doomed NO Sentencing Judge Removes Chance Of Liberation MEETING WAS POSTPONED There was no meeting held tills week of the National Council of Catholic Women, which had been sclieduied for Fort Bragg.

The '-isit of -JO -d ii Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kiefer were in Willits from their Wilderness Lodge resort Monday and while in Willits Mrs.

Kiefer collapsed from the heat on Commercial street. She was attended by Dr. Raymond A. Babcock who saw no cause for alarm and. after a short rest, v.as able to return I hoiiic.

Injured Man Is Awarded $1,000 For injuries received in an automobile collision in Fort Bragg May 2, 1936, Damerino Pcl- islri was awarded $1,000 in superior court last week. The matter has been placed on the calendar of August 6 for settlement of findings. The accident, between the automobiles of Mr. Pelistri and Leo Boyle, took place at the intersection of Alder and Harrison streets, Fort Bragg. Mr.

Pelistri received sciMous and painful injuries, none of them permanent in their nature. IS IN HOSPITAL Clianning Cornell, was operated on Friday at Ukiah General and repurt he con.ileiCini' nicely. Louis Colombo, 24-year-old kidnaper of Donald Ramey, 17, service station operator at Ban Rafael, will spend the rest of his life in the penitentiary. Started In Mendocino. The prisoner began his criminal career in Mendocino county when he was sent to San Quentin for forgery.

Tuesday morning at San Rafael Judge Edward I. Butler, presiding judge of Marin county pronounced sentence stating from the bench the prisoner was guilty of a most brutal and cruel offense, and the only thing that saved him from a death sentence was the fact his victim had fully recovered from the treatment received. Bride In Corridor. While Louis Colombo stood before the court his brid.e of but a few days sat, with her mother, waiting in the jail corridor to bid farewell to her man, whom married in the sheriff's office at San Rafael Friday, Is In Jute Mill. Louis Colombo is now at work in the jute mill, where he will remain for some time, according to the secretary to Warden Court Smith.

Whether he will ultimately be sent to Folsoni has not yet been determined. No Hope For Him. Tile court sentenced the prisoner for the remaindur of his "natural" life, without possibility of parole. HOTHTSTRIKE INJURESSTATE Tourists Tell Of A Damaging Condition Prevailing Rather far-flung repercussions are reported as a result of California's modest industrial unpleasantness. Wednesday a tourist family of Cairo, lUinois, stopped in Ukiah for awhile and the gentleman was heard to say the newspapers all through the middle-western statesfwere giving a great deal of adverse publicity to labor conditions in California, both agricultural and industrial, with emphasis being given the San Francisco hotel strike and movements in sympathy which newspapers have conjured up to our disadvantage.

What Is Given Out. Reports of violence are common, he said, with highways picketed by sympathizers and almost every known strike technique being employed to force public opinion to compel hotel owners and other employers to submit to the demands of the striking unions. Wreck Victim Now On Recovery Road E. W. Knox, who came so near being killed in an automobile accident near Garberville two weeks ago, and whose wife died from her injuries, is very much improved and will recover.

Dr. Rachael Agnew, who practiced medicine under her own name, was the wife of Dr. Knox and died shortly after receiving injuries in the wreck In which her husband, Mr. Knox, was hurt. Big Damage Case Not Yet Finished Attorneys for Nina L.

and W. P. Hanvby Jind Mary Ann Tuttle have filed notice of intention to move for a new trial of the $80,000 damage suit against the County of Mendocino. The actions were tried before a jury here two wcek.s ago and a verdict found for the county in all three. The notice alleges newly discovered evidence.

C. M. Hiatt, of Yorkville, was in town on Wednesday MENTION LEA The Sacramento Bee is out with a story Congressman Clarence F. Lea may be a candidate for the Governor- ship. The Congressman is a strong man In his district, but he win not be able to defeat Frank F.

Merriam, who, having lent executive, appears des- tlned to be unopposed on the Republican ticket and will undoubtedly be re-elected, aS he deserves. KILLER TOLD STORY WHICH SET HIM FREE High Priced Lawyers' Services Unnecessary At Trial WON HISJtfN CASE Lake County Slayer's Recital Of Deed A Masterpiece It took a jury 12 hours to deliberate and arrive at a verdict at Lakeport last week in the trial of Jesse Robinson, charged with having beaten James L. Grigsby to death with a blackjack in his saloon at Upper Lake a few weeks ago. Special Counsel Hired. The trial was one in which each side hired special counsel to defend and prosecute.

Solano Judge Presided, There were three women and nine men on the jury and Judge W. T. O'Donnell, of Solano county tried the case. Told Good Story. Among the many witnesses called for botli the prosecution and the defense, chief courtroom interst centered in the testimony of Mr.

Robinson, the slayer. His story was considered by spectators a creditable recital of the scuffle with Mr. Grigsby. Mr. Robinson pictured himself as a man 30 years older than Mr.

Grigsby and under the care of a physician. He was much less in stature than the victim. He knew the reputation of Mr. Grigsby as that of a "fighter" when he was drinking and that he was said to have created a number of disturbances prior to the time he entered the Robinson Cafe. Mr.

Robln.son declared Mr. Grigsby resisted being put out of the place and tiiat at the time he was struck Mr. Grigsby was choking the defendant. Previously Mr. Robinson said Mr.

Grigsby had "smashed me in the face." Won His Own Case. The exceptionally well "put on" story of the- killing by Mr. Robinson did more to secure his acquittal, those in court said, than, perhaps, the efforts of his highly paid staff of legal defenders. WILLlfslMI GIVENIERDICT Victims Of Auto Mishap Near Novato In April Won Case An automobile damage case which interests Mendocino county people was tried last week at San Rafael before Judge Edward I. Butler.

The action was one in wliich Denny Quinliven, Viola. Qulnlivon and Lillian McWlters, of Willits, were suing Sgt. Thomas Kelly, of Hamilton-Field, because of injuries received April 25, 1937, north of Novato. Blame Acknowledged. During progress of the trial attorneys for defendant admitted negligence, leaving the jury to decide the amount of personal injury and damage to the car.

The Suras Awarded. The jury fixed damage to Denny Quinliven $3000; Lillian Quinliven, and Lillian Wlters, $3000. Road From Hearst Getting Attention The road between Hearst and Eden Valley is now being cleared of slides. Last winter there were more slides than usual and the road has been only a one way lane most of the way io far summer, BROKEN HEART WM.DWERT FOLLOWS WIFE Automobile Accident In Sonoma Has Its Second Victim WIFE'S BmiS HELD Delay Cremation To Allow Injured Mate To Be Present William D'Egilbert died late Friday in a Healdsburg hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident two weeks ago that claimed the life of his wife, Mrs. Ida D'Egilbert, member of a pioneer Mendocino and Sonoma counties family.

Ranked High In Work. Commissioner of the Redwood Empire for the 1939 World's Fair in San Francisco, was widely known throughout northern California, in addition to having gained national prominence for his development activities. Hoped For Recovery. Following the accident, in which Mr. and Mrs.

D'Egilbert were pinned under their automobile for an hour after it had plunged through a guard railing on the approach to the Alexander Valley bridge, five miles from Healdsburg, physicians expressed belief his injuries were not of a serious nature and his recovery was believed assured. Took A Relapse. Mr. D'Egilbert suffered a relapse, however, and died Friday last shortly before five p. m.

Died Of Grief. Grief over his wife's death was believed to have brought on a gradual weakening of the heart, resulting in his passing. Wife's Body Held. The body of his wife had re- (CuiitJiiucjl DRIM. TONER DIED THURSDAY Ex-Head Of Institutions Passed Away In San Francisco A man wlio was well known here and highly regarded died in San Francisco.

J. M. Toner, 67, state director of institutions during the Rolph administration and former San Francisco supervisor. Dr. Toner became acquainted locally while he was director of State Institutions, his duties calling him to Talmage frequently.

Tho former state official had grown increasingly weak since an operation last March. Hurt Aboard Ship. Dr. Toner's family believed his death was hastened by a fall aboard a liner while he was returning from Honolulu In 1935. Born In San Francisco.

He was a native of San Fran- clteco. Educated hi pubUc schools there and at Santa Clara University, he graduated from University of California Medical School and received advanced degrees at Notre Dame. He became a public figure during the administration of Mayor P. H. McCarthy, first as physician for the fire department, then as county coroner.

RANGE FATTENED STOCK ARE LATE Will Muir, George Harms and Fred Alpers, of the northern section of the county, made a shipment of beef cattle by freight the first of the week. Grass fattened cattle will be a few weeks later than usual this year on account of the late season and poor feed. HARVEST IS ON Pear picking in some of the orchards of the Ukiah valley next Monday. Following pear picking will come the hop season and this will be succeeded by the biggest iiarvest of them the picking of grapes. From now on until October the valley will be a busy place and much money will be paid cut..