Navy officer misreads signs in family road trip mishap
Lt Commander Robert Strahl, his wife and four children left Los Angeles for Castro Valley, but a wrong freeway turn near Uplands forced a long detour. The error ended with the family returning to their start point by 1 a.m. The Exeter High School board condemned marriage among students as un wholesome, deeming it unsuitable for mingling with the unmarried.
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Robert Strahl
Navy
Strahl
Los Angeles
Easy Street
Highway 99
Castro Valley
Exeter
Calif
Dangerous road hazard and a stamp book at intersection
An anxious motorist reported a hazard at the intersection of A and Foothill to Hayward police. Officer Ray Sterlinsky found an S and H Green Stamp book in the roadway. The item prompted notes on circulating counterfeit-like bills and odd local observations amid a stream of assorted clippings and local quirks.
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Hayward
Ray Sterlinsky
S&h
Geiger to Address Northern California Public Works Group
Oakland health officer J C Geiger will speak at the Northern California chapter American Public Works Association luncheon on Sept 16 at New Milani's Oakland. He will discuss his public health career including service in WWI and WWII and leadership roles in Oakland and San Francisco. John Morin will become chapter president for 1939 36 term with Walter R McLean as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
J. C. Geiger
Northern California
American’ Public, Works Association
New Milani
Geiger
San Francisto
John Morin
Oakland City
Walter’r. McLean
John L.kergel
State Division of Highways
Olof B. Anderson
Alameda County
Karl G. Heine
Pacific Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Bay City candidates tour sheriff department facilities
Bay City council hopefuls visited the Alameda County Sheriff's department offices and communications facilities to learn about operations during a recent tour and briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City Council
Sheriffs’ Department
Ashland
Bay City
Alameda County
Sheriff's Department
USO Weekend Events Listed In Multiple Programs
USO weekend events include a Danish Sisterhood refreshment program at the USO Massa Building from 6 to 11 p.m. Senior Major Emil Miller, USO SA director, announced a Sunday program at the Veterans Memorial Building with Unit 68 American Legion Auxiliary members led by Mrs. Marie Newsome. they will host prize games starting at 3 p.m. A vesper service led by Senior Major Mrs. Emil Miller is planned, plus Raymond Miller and his orchestra provide music for a 10 p.m. entertainment. Activities also cover junior hostesses aiding weekday club programs and tours at Parks Air Force Base designed to acquaint candidates with base facilities. The sheriff’s office tour, conducted by Ton Houchins, outlines cross-filing, radio operation, and a mobile civil defense truck demonstrated by Capt. Brower McMurphy with Li-members and personnel, including eight detectives. Candidates Chester Oliveira, William Hurtado, Joel F. Barstow, Harold J. Weiner, and I.L. Cochran joined the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Massa
Emil Miller
USO SA
Veterans Memorial Building
Unit 68
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie
Newsome
Span
Raymond Miller
Gerald Cochran
Parks Air Force Base
Civision
Srom
McMurphy
Chester
Oliveira
William Hurtado
Joel F. Barstow
Harold J. Weiner
IL ‘Ochran
EBMUD Aides Cited For Proficiency
Proficiency certificates were awarded to seven EBMUD plant operators by the American Water Works Association. J D DeCosta of EBMUD announced the achievement. Recipients include Lowell Bidwell of San Lorenzo, Loren Griscoe of Concord, C F Nave of Oakland, C R B Schreiber of Berkeley, Sanford Sims of Concord, W T Weirs of Walnut Creek, and Davis Winship of San Pablo.
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Oakland
Eebmud
American Water Works Assoctation
J. D. DeCosta
Ebmud ‘Distribution Division
Gee Lowell Bidwell
Paseo
del Campos
San
Lorenzo
Loren Griscoe
Concord
C. F. Nave
C. RB. Schreiber
Berkeley
Sanford Sims
Concordr
W. T. Weirs
Walnut Creek
Davis Winship
San Pablo
49er Film on TV San Francisco Football Telecast
Monday evenings during football season viewers in the Bay Area can watch a film play-by-play telecast of the San Francisco Forty-Niners games on KGO TV from 7 30 to 8 00 pm. The telecasts are sponsored by United Motors Service in cooperation with Delco Battery distributors and dealers, per Rolands S Withers the companys general manager.
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San Francisco
KGOTV
Rolands S. Withers
United Motors Service
Oakland Delco Battery Distributors
Fantasy of Roses Buds Nipped To Bloom The Season
Hayward growers plan large blooming, with 150000 buds nipped and 100000 beauties set for production. Nurseries, including Mt Eden, coordinate via cold storage and early plantings to meet Christmas and Mother’s Day demand. Production tied to market control, seasonal peaks, and frost timelines on both coasts.
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Hayward
Mt. Zdenj
Rosy Deeir
Mt Eden Nurseries
United States
Spoo
Mt. Eden Nurseries
San Leandro Adult School Starts Upholstery Courses
The San Leandro Adult School will offer upholstery classes for the first time this fall. Four sections run from Sept 12 with registration now open. Instructor David Wood, longtime upholsterer and teacher, previously taught at San Mateo College. Fees are $2 per person plus project charges. Advance sign-up at 2200 Bancroft Avenue.
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San Leandro
David
Wood
San Mateo College
San Leardro Adult School
Bancroft ‘Avenue
Democratic Women's Breakfast to be held in Ashland
The Democratic Women’s Club will host a breakfast at Mrs. Jennie Randle’s home, 16570 Liberty Street, Ashland, on August 28 from 9 am to 5 pm. Reservations with Helen Calista.
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Wlemoers
Democratic Women’s Club
Jennie ‘Randle
Liberty . Street
Ashland
Helen Calista
County Board considers Irvington sidewalk participation
Alameda County supervisors referred a request for participation in Irvington's sidewalk construction program to the district attorney for a key opinion. Herbert Crowle, Alameda County Flood Control District engineer, asked the county to contribute by constructing a 33 inch culvert under the proposed sidewalk. The action stems from a safety meeting where Crowle represented the county. Subdividers promised to help fund if others join. Kiwanis and Chamber committee spearhead the joint project following a fatality of six year old Roger Aymond walking home from school on Highway 17.
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Oakland
Alameds County
Board of Supervisors
Irvington
Asaye
Herbert Crowle
Alameda
Wallace
Boxgs
Ington
Kiwanis , Club
County Traffic Amendments Sent to D.A.
Proposed amendments to the county traffic ordinance aim to tighten regulations in the Ashland district. The Board of Supervisors received recommendations from County Surveyor Wallace Boggs for wind parking on Kent avenue south of Santa Ana street, passenger loading zones on Kent avenue, and a two hour parking limit from 9 am to 6 pm on school days near Second and First streets.
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Oaklland
Kent
Ashland
Board of Supervisors
Wallace Boggs
Kent Avenue
Santa Ana Street
Santa Ana
Bigum
Second Street
First
Newark Firemen's Ball Planned for August 27
The 25th annual Newark firemen's ball, sponsored by the Newark Firemen's Association, will be held August 27 at the Newark Pavilion. Music by Brad Brown and the Men About Town. Proceeds fund the firemen's Christmas fund for Newark children. Tickets are on sale through association members or at the fire station.
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Newark
Newark Firemen’s Association
Wilbur, Pine
Newark Pavilion
Lacm
Brad Brown
Town
Diremen’s
Pine
Newark Fire ‘Station
Acq
Joseph Pashete
Maurice ‘Caldeite
Mex de“Knaon
Registration Due For New Pupils In Heyward District
Pupils entering school for the first time must register at the nearest Heyward elementary school before the first day of school. Superintendent Jack Rees says offices are open daily 8 am to 4:39 pm. Four year olds with exact ages by September 25 enroll in kindergarten. five by the same date enroll in first grade with birth certificates or evidence of date of birth required.
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Heyward
Jack Rees
Rees
Tax Fund Use Curbs Castro Valley Hospital District Update
Castro Valley district plans to cap tax fund use at 50000 over four years for Eden hospital projects and may explore non tax sources like bond issues for new facilities. State health department reviews include capital outlay funds and emergency power readiness as patient numbers rise and financials show 176610 outstanding receivables after 1.2 million in total charges since November.
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Castro Valley
Jim
California
Reguar
Eden Hospital
Strup
Perry
Bardellini
Hospital Cea
Ee Saeely
Blythe
Ace
Castro Valley Office Opens New Castro Valley Branch
Real estate firm Lou Frank opens a Castro Valley office at 7400 Castro Valley Boulevard moving from San Leandro to meet rising business demand. Plans include a Hayward office and a Cen terville area site. Staff includes Beth Mundorf H L Smith H L Wallace Mae Ebner Jack Robb Lou Rossi Leo Copenhamer Laura Hazel Frank Gil Johannessen and Al TaCrone manages the San Lorenzo branch. Families and local community figures are noted with multiple residence details.
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Frank
Lou Frank Company
San Lorenzo
al TaCrone
Franks
Greenway -Drive
Castro Valley
Portland
Andrew
Steven
Parsons School
Secal
New Frank
Caxland
Wallace Roges
Mentary School District
Paradise Knoll
Castro Valley Boulevard
Knoll
Center Street
Planning Commission
Ittbe
SF County
Calgary Evangelical Lutheran Church
W. A. Thiele
Pariah Boulevard
Hathaway Avenue
Hathaway
Magdalena
County OKs Suggestion Box System
Oakland county administrator Earl R Strathman was authorized to proceed with plans for a county employees suggestion box program. Approved by the county Employees' association board, the plan aims to reward employees for suggestions that cut costs and improve public service, safety, convenience, and job satisfaction.
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Oakland
Earl R.strathman
Strathman
County
Conscience Weighs Volunteer Duty in Ground Observer Corps
Alameda resident Mrs Eve lyn Parks explains her motivation for volunteering with the Ground Observer Corps in a questionnaire, citing conscience as her guiding force.
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ae _ OAKLAND
Ground Observer Corps
Evelyn Parks
Alameda
Newark Recreation District Ends Year With A Tidy Balance
Newark treasury secretary R. J. Amara reported the district finished the year with a bank balance over $9,000 despite overspending in several categories. Tax revenue exceeded plans by about $2,000, aided by a reserve from the prior year. Budget last year was $21,000 and this year’s estimate is about $32,600. Trustees plan to study a lease plan to cut high rental costs, with a $4,000 recreation leader salary approved, a $400 raise, and a proposed retirement plan for employees.
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Newark
Rentz
Newark Recreation
R. J. Amara
Monty
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