April 12, 1940
Front page news, ÒSeek clues in robbery: White Front safe is robbed of $700:Ó Humboldt County sheriffÕs officers were continuing their investigation today in the bold robbery of the White Front liquor establishement ...
A safe, weighing about 400 pounds, was rolled from the front of the store to the back where a sledge hammer was used to knock off the hinges, dial and handle.
... SheriffÕs officers described the robbery as Ònice, neat punch job.Ó Indications were that it was done by professionals. Because of the weight of the safe, more than one man was believed to have taken part in the robbery ...
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... Mrs. [Jessie T.] Woodcock ... completed her twentieth year as a member of the Humboldt administrative staff.
Yes, Mrs. Woodcock, who looks so much like a co-ed that a new man student tried to Ôdate herÕ not so long ago, started to work at Humboldt College on April 5, 1920. ...
Out of 10,000 silver trout eggs that the college hatchery obtained from the Prairie Creek Fish Hatchery about 9,000 hatched with only a few dying.
Mrs. William Lanphere, who is in charge of the hatchery, will liberate them about the end of school ...
Advertisement: Round Trip Coach Fare $10.40. Eureka to San Francisco ... Trains leave Eureka Daily at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Travel by Train; Leave Car and Care Behind. ... Northwestern Pacific, Redwood Empire Route
May 31, 1940
On the front page: Now open to the public is the new cafe at the Pine Villa Motel at McKinleyville which is operated by Mrs. A. L. Putman.
In addition to sandwiches and short orders, baked ham and fried chicken dinners are served. The cafe closes at 8 oÕclock in the evening.
From the column ÒBo-PeepÓ: GIUNTOLIÕS BARN DANCE: Well, we didnÕt actually go the the dance, but we did stop in on another evening just to see what Livio Giuntoli and family had done to the old barn. It looked simply perfect, a mass of really attractive arranged greens covered walls and ceiling. Not a crack showed, not a branch was awkward; in fact, the entire thing couldnÕt have been prettier. WhatÕs more, you can rent the barn for a private party if youÕd like. ...
Arcata residents are already realizing the many advantages of the new higher heat content gas made possible by the changeover to 1000 BTU gas instead of the 550 BTU gas heretofore used in this community. ...
As a result of the changeover, completed last week, Arcata residents are able to enjoy the full advantage of the amazing advances in modern gas appliances ...
Four Arcata entrants in the LionÕs Club mammoth boxing show last Saturday night in Eureka broke even, winning two and losing two matches.
Jimmy Kelly of Arcata, fighting in the novice lightweight division, used a straight left to good edvantage and out-pointed Ed Henry of Crescent City. Middleweight Roland Pierce of Arcata dropped an unpopular decision to Peter Reed of Klamath. Pierce hit Reed hard and often but the Indian boy absorved the punches and after dropping the first two rounds came back to win the last canto and earn the decision of the judges. ...
July 19, 1940
Front page news: Fires of undetermined origin damaged the Happy Hill Clothing Store and Arcata Union building Monday evening.
The Hill fire broke out in the rear of the building near the furnace room about 9:15 p.m. Damage, including smoke damage to stock on the main floor, is estimated at $6,000.
The fire was first noticed by Armand McCutcheon who ran to the fire engine house ...
After 45 minutes the firemen ... controlled the blaze which swept the underpinning in the back portion of the building. ...
A few minutes after 10 p. m. or shortly after the Hill fire was controlled, a fire broke out in the rear portion of the Arcata Union building.
The fire was noticed by Roy Rylander who noticed a flicker through the window as he drove by. On returning he heard the fire burning ... The firemen shifted battle scenes.
Damage in the Union fire amounted to $150. However, files of the newspaper for the last four years were burned. causing a more serious damage than money could replace. ...
From the column, ÒBo-Peep:Ó ... Some time ago Miss Tish Griffith, the little springer spaniel belonging to Miss Dolores Griffith, ... was the honored guest at a puppy shower. Tish was wheeled into the living room in a baby buggy and there, in state, she received a large collection of attractive gifts. Among the presents were a teething ring, a rubber bone and ball, an individual plate, a braided leather collar, dog soap and dog food. The finest gift, however, was a great big knuckle bone. The knucklebone was bigger than the puppy herself, so its final resting plafe was between the eager jaws of Lou and Skeet Brizard, the Brousse BrizardsÕ big Llewelyn setters. ...
March 9, 1945
On the front page, accompanied by photo: T-5 Winifred I. Wilcox, in the division of cooks and bakers in the WACS, returned to her post in the middle west last week after visiting here with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Weltz.
She also visited three other brothers and a sister, Milo Wilcox of Samoa, Silas Wilcox, Arcata, Paul Wilcox, Freshwater and Mrs. James Weltz, Samoa.
while here Miss Wilcox was entertained at several parties. She has been in the service since December 1943 and has since been awarded a good conduct ribbon.
In the Classifieds: Nearly new Briggs & Stratton WASHING MACHINE for sale. Write A. Thayer, Blue Lake, Box 132
FOR SALE — Ladyslipper plants. Hazel McCranie, turn right four blocks west of Portuguese hall on old Samoa road, go two blocks, last house on left.
Advertisement: FOOD MART QUALITY MEATS. Ted Wright, Phone 507.
When buying Meats, itÕs Quality First.
DonÕt forget the Point Value is the same on all grades of meat, so why not buy the best? ...
Be sure to bring in your kitchen fat. You not only receive a few extra points, but at the same time you will be helping supply the grease that is so vitally needed for greasing those bullets our boys are throwing at our enemies. ...
Thanks, Ted.
April 27, 1945
On the front page: Nelo Dal Porto, 3-c cook, U. S. Navy, is now on the high seas in the Pacific war theatre.
Dal Porto former clerk at the Papini Bros. store, completed his training in the cooks and bakers school in San Diego after which he went to Treasure Island for three months where he worked in the bakery. ...
Pfc. Robert Beers of the U. S. Marines is now on duty on the Japanese island of Okinawa where fighting has been exceptionally heavy. However, Pfc. Beers states he is all right and getting along fine.
He also wrote of eating with some Japanese civilians but had a hard time using chopsticks ...
Sale of the Varsity Sweet shop to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ely was announced last night by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gayhart, owners of the business for 18 years. ...
The Sweet Shop was completely remodeled during the past few years. In addition to confectionary service the business also features home cooked meals and manufactures ice cream ...
In the Classifieds: ALADDIN LAMP WANTED, with metal front. Contact Mrs. Shields ...
LOST . . . a double bar breast pin set with 3 agates. Keepsake. Liberal reward offered for return to Margaret McConnaha ...
THREE ROOM FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT, $15 a month; 1 block from Bucksport store ...
June 15, 1945
Purchase of GrierÕs Drug Store and Beauty Salon by Mr. and Mrs. Russ R. Barnes of San Francisco, was announced ...
Barnes has had wide experience in the drug business, having managed several Owl Drug Stores in San Diego and San Francisco. ...
Mrs. Mary Eleanor Liscom, a pioneer of Arcata, died here ... at the age of 91 years. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and had lived in California 51 years. She lived in Arcata for many years. ...
Playing at the Arcata Theatre: ... The Stirring ... Action-Laden Sequel to ÒMy Friend FlickaÓ! ÒTHUNDERHEAD, Son of Flicka,Ó [with] Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster and Rita Johnson ...
FUN ... JIVE ... ROMANCE! ÒMeet Miss Bobby Socks,Ó with Bing Crosby, Lynn Merrick and Louise Erickson.
In the Classifieds: DANCE — Blue Lake IOOF hall Saturday, June 16. Dancing 9 to 2. NayeÕs orchestra. Adm. 75c inc. tax.
LOST — Silver miniature football with ÒRoyce LimaÓ inscribed. Mad River swim pool Friday, June 8. Finder please return to P.O. Box 113. Reward.
FOR SALE — 2-piece Red Fox neck fur. Matching skins; also Gate leg living room table. Inq. 175 G St., Arcata.
August 3, 1945
On the front page: The Arcata FiremenÕs Hall, entertainment and dancing center since the late Õ80s, burned to the ground Monday evening in one of the biggest fires ever to occur in Arcata. Loss was placed at $18,000. The cause is undetermined.
More than 100 firemen and citizens fought the blaze four hours. The conflagration broke out about 7:30 in the evening ... and had gained too much headway for Arcata Volunteer firemen to control. The entire effort was directed in keeping the terrific blaze from jumping across the alley where an entire business section was threatened. ...
It is estimated that two thousand people witnessed the spectacular fire that shot flames about 150 feet into the air. Much excitement was created when the front part of the hall fell into the street while at the height of the flames. ... The fire could be seen from Eureka. ...
In the Classifieds: FOR SALE or TRADE — 1940 Lincoln Zephyr sedan. Motor, body, upholstery in good condition. Rubber good. Will trade for Croft Easter Lily Bulbs. ...
WE BUY CASCARA BARK. Top prices paid. Seely and Titlow Co. Arcata, 10th and I Sts., phone 64.