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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
2
A 67 year old Daly City woman died when her nylon night gown apparently ignited from a cigarette while she sat in her apartment. Her 80 year old husband slept in another room and was unaware until after the body was removed to a mortuary. The incident left the husband frightened and the death ruled accidental.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Prof Kyrill Agorodnikov says life could exist on numerous planets beyond Earth. He doubts Earthlike life will be found on bright planets in our solar system while acknowledging vast outer galaxy worlds may harbor many habitable planets. He estimates space travel beyond the solar system would require velocities near light speed. He would stay on Earth even if spaceflight problems were solved.
University of California Extension presents a September course on Principles of Real Estate Appraisal at the Southern Alameda County Health Estate Board in Hayward. Milton N. Owens of Oakland Mortgage Service will lead, training appraisers to qualify for the American Institute of Appraisers exam. Twelve weeks, Tuesdays 7 to 9 30 p.m., starting September 13.
Corvallis playground to host a pet show on Wednesday August 10 at 2 a.m. Entries will judge largest smallest most unusual prettiest and fattest pets with prizes. Event held at Laurel playground with community leaders and local clubs contributing.
Mrs Gertrude Annie Cato 83 of Castro Valley died yesterday at home 8588 Castro Valley boulevard. Funeral services scheduled 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of the Castro Valley Mortuary 20359 the Chabot Road. She was wife of Frank Cato and mother of Catherine Running Emeryville William Cochran San Francisco John Cochran Oakland Gertrude Mobley Castro Valley Frank Cato Piedmont and Wesley Cato Castro Valley. Survivors include many grandchildren. A Mass follows at Our Lady of Grace Church at 5 a.m. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
Castro Valley resident Bert Sarvis 65 died at his home on Davis Street after 13 years in the town. Born in Iowa he worked as a machinist and is survived by Alma K Sarvis wife and children Pauline Von Glahn Delbert M Sarvis Pete and Maria Limpos plus many grandchildren. Funeral services set at Castro Valley Chapel with burial at Mt View Cemetery Oakland.
Hayward Chamber of Commerce to honor two firms that recently moved their general offices. Glass Container Corp of San Francisco relocated to Hunt's Foods building on A Street. Sport Electrical Co moved its main offices from Oakland to 721 Alice.
Castro Valley Fire Chief Mills Bouchard and fire commission members deny a tax increase for the current fiscal year. County Administrator Ean Strathman reports a $20,000 equipment purchase would raise taxes by 12 cents on the tax roll, though reserves may keep the rate at 64 cents.
The San Lorenzo Village Homes association meets tonight at 453 Paseo Grande offices to discuss acquiring a 21 acre site for a neighborhood park near Del Rey school and plans for a 1 acre parcel in the west portion of the villages. The land committee also recommends joint planning with Hayward Area Recreation District for a park at Bockman Road and Channel streets and annexation of Morrison Development and Bevilagqua parcels into the agenda.
The Unified Cerebral Palsy Association of Alameda County announces completion of a 16 mm color sound film titled The Long Shadow. It portrays Alameda County victims of cerebral palsy and is available for clubs and organizations planning fall programs, with bookings for day or evening showings.
The Bay Aves Rapid Transit commission meeting set for August 10 in San Francisco was canceled, announced by executive secretary A. M. Cahan today.
Senate Leader Lyndon Johnson remains in Washington after a heart attack and plans for future confirmation steps are delayed. Meanwhile Alameda County supervisors and iHayward City councilmen meet at 6 p.m. at Frenchys restaurant to discuss a city county civic center on Winton avenue opposite Edloe drive and related site severing and architectural plans.
Philip captained a 14 foot Hydroplane lowered from the Royal Yacht Britannia as crowds cheered along Milford Haven harbor in Pembrokeshire during a four mile trip back to the yacht. The royal party sped across the water like a hot rod jockey while weekending Britons gaped in astonishment.
Deputies launch a search for a burglar who hid in the Wiles club at 535 First Street and fled with 440 dollars after hours. Captain Richard Condon said the thief entered during closing, tied up the bartender, and escaped through the rear door, endangering two children in the tavern.
New Castro Valley Kiwanis club members include Harold Wiseman contractor Attorney Ed Hannon Vinced Aylward credit manager Myron Hunt sales engineer and Malcolm Elrick manufacturer added to the organization.
Chief Justice Earl Warren and his wife arrived in Los Angeles from Copenhagen aboard SAS. Warren praised Western Europe's economic recovery noting strong employment and high living standards during their seven week European holiday. They will stay in LA, visit Santa Barbara for Fiesta, hunt deer in the Ventura mountains, then tour San Francisco.
Commander Jake Zavala of American Legion Post 649 announced the next meeting will be held August 5 at 19928 Anica Avenue Castro Valley. Regular meeting time changed to the first and third Monday each month to boost attendance.
Centerville the Alameda County Water District will reconvene to discuss headquarters and a corporation yard after opposition to the South Main Street Centerville site. Directors will consider Irvington Chamber of Commerce proposals and meet at the County Building courtroom in Centerville one day earlier than usual.
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