Four Hayward youths train at Lackland AFB
Four area men begin basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas as part of Air National Guard programs. Daniel C. French John D. Guthrie Ernest Rodrigues and Robert L Joseph undergo field and bivouac survival instruction plus military courtesy hygiene character guidance marksmanship and citizenship classes. James Bettencourt of San Leandro is training with First Com.
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Hayward
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Air National Guard
Daniel C. French
James C. French
Park
John D. Guthrie
A E. Leesley
Muir St
Ernest Rodrigues
Henry M. Rodrigues
Tilden Way
Robert L Joseph
Louis Joseph
Army air and navy veterans linked to Nevada tests
Castro Valley and San Leandro report on local residents involved in the 1957 summer nuclear test series at the Nevada Test Site near Las Vegas. Ronald R. Wolbach of Seven Hills Road and Alvin H. Eldredge of Fordham Avenue are Army personnel undergoing indoctrination on atomic weapon effects, while George L. Wert of Castro Valley retires after 24 years of Naval service and contemplates civilian work with Army Engineers in Iran.
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Castro Valley
Army
Pic
Ronald R. Wolbach
Homer Wolbach
Seven Hills Ra
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Las Vegas
Wolbach
San Leandro
Alvin HR. Eldredge
Meryl
Fordham Avi
Eldredge
Ford Ordon
Castro .Valley
George L. Wert
Brookdale Blvd
Castro Valle
Naval Air Station
Oakland
South Pacific
Banker Talk For Rotarians In San Leandro
James A. Wainwright vice president and director of the Oakland Bank of Commerce will speak to San Leandro Rotarians at Onstads 1812 Washington Ave. Introduced by program chairman Joseph Silva he is a former Oakland Lions Club president and International Counselor. He serves on several health and banking boards and will discuss Interesting Experiences in a Bank.
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San Leandro
James A. Wainwright
Oakland Bank of Commerce
Onstads
Washington Ave
Wainwright
Oakland Lions Club
Joseph Silva
Alameda County
Bogard to represent Alameda County in 4-H livestock show
Sacramento reports David E. Bogard of Hayward will be the lone Alameda County entrant in California's 4-H Junior Livestock Division at the State Fair, August 28 to September 8. Club members from 30 counties exhibit around 1300 head of livestock. Bogard will show nine ewe sheep.
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Sacramento
David E. Bogard
Hayward
Alameda County
California
Bogard
VA Sets Home Loan Discounts for Veterans in 1957 Act
The Veterans Administration announced permissible discounts on GI home loans effective immediately. In California the maximum discount is 5 points for down payments under 10 percent and 5 points for down payments of 10 percent or more. VA limits builder charges and requires certification from builders and bidders that no excess charges or discounts are imposed. Loans with under 10 percent down receive higher discounts, with a minimum 2 percent down and a maximum interest rate of 4 percent.
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Veterans Administration
California
District of Columbia
Coastmasters meet with poetry theme at Terrace Club
Castro Valley club features Coastmasters session at 16254 Foothill Blvd San Leandro Wednesday. Russ Raineau presides with Bob Miller handling Table Topics master Paul Rhodes as Master Evaluator. Speakers include Glenn Sullivan Hal Norcup Don Lubkemann Bo Gunion and Hank Droege.
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Castro Valley
Coastmasters
Pan
Terrace Club
Foothill Blvd
San Leandro
Beneau
Bob Miller
Paul’ Rhodes
Glenn Sullivan
Hal Norcup
Don Lubkeman
Bo Gunion
Hank Droege
Lions to Hear Navy Recruiter in Castro Valley
Castro Valley Lions Club will hear Navy recruiter Ludden address the group at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The talk covers submarine warfare, service fees, and potential discounts. A movie will be shown and the recruiter will discuss commitment costs for a used home sales deal.
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Castro Valley
Cy-' Ers
Rus Ludden
Navy
Castro Gardens
Castro Val- 4
Ludden
San Leandro High to Run Weekday Swim Classes
Signups for an Advanced Swimming class at San Leandro High School pool 2200 Bancroft Ave will be held Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm according to Swimming Supervisor Dave Beaver. Swimmers must hold a Red Cross Intermediate or Swimmer card. Classes run each weekday August 19 to 30 at 10 am with a $2 locker charge.
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San Leandro
San Leandro High School
Bancroft Ave
Dave Beaver
Red Cross
Foot Comfort Vital In Visit to State Fair
Sacramento reports the California State Fair and Exposition, Aug 28 to Sept 8, adds comfort features including a new first aid station, 350 eight seat benches, relocated concession stands, and enlarged Children's Playgrounds for babysitting. Fair Manager Dudley T Fortin advises well broken-in shoes, low heels for ladies, light clothing, and using checking stands to store dress shoes and jackets during visits.
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Sacramento
Dudley T. Fortin
Fortin
Red Cross Update at Fairgrounds Addresses Blisters and Comfort
The Batly Renew notes Red Cross work near the Art in Action facility treating adults and children for foot blisters. It cites nearly 1500 blister cases and mentions 350 new benches added to 1000 existing at the Fairgrounds, improving rest periods. Portable concession stands are being moved closer to walkways for better access.
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Red Cross
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James C. Bettencourt
Garcia Ave
Marine Reserves
Camp Pendleton
East Bay
Army Engineers
Iran
James Bettencourt
David Bogard
Acksons
Artarens
Grayhoun
ED Deemer
Eest
RCA Victor
Jacksons
Fairhaven
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