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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1955
Page
9
The Parks Air Force Base announces a plan to construct more than 1 million dollars of on-base homes for 85 families. The project is expected to be completed by August 1956 with construction slated to begin soon.
Sixteen year old Cary from Castro Valley won $109 for his ukulele entry in Ford Motor Company's annual Industrial Arts competition. He spoke at a luncheon in San Francisco with instructor Robert Hambley present. Eight regional winners were recognized. Cary’s prize was part of a broader event highlighting youth and crafts.
Irst Methodist Church of San Leandro won a declaratory relief and tax exemption case in Alameda County Superior Court. Judge James K. Agee ruled Monday in the church’s favor over a royalty oath demanded by the Revenue Taxation code, with Deputy District Attorney Richard J. Moore preparing an appeal. Trackless Zephyr derailment near A street in Hayward disrupted service. nine cars remained upright with minor injuries to two people.
Dr. Lester A. Kirkendall associate professor at Oregon State College and national authority on family life education will consult at a 2 pm workshop in Hayward during the week. The event, sponsored by the high school district and County Superintendent of Schools, aims to evaluate and improve the Hayward area family life education program. Participating will be Hayward social studies teachers, counsellors, and two staff from Dr Seidel’s team along with district department reps. cochairs are Mrs Eleanor Sekersk and John D Switzer. Kaiser Sand and Gravel and Trade Club link the evening program with a prize parade and a dance. tickets available at local Chambers offices or Major James Kelley.
Reports detail a fatal accident at a San Leandro cement plant involving 15 year old Robert Tesene and witness Earl Blondin Jr while Castro Valley celebrates a new high school groundbreaking and reviews fiscal changes. Also notes city boundary debates around Fremont Newark district and a Castro Valley anti polio shoot incident.
SAN LEANDRO The San Leandro city council will meet at 3 p.m. today for final approval of the city's proposed 1.49 tax rate.
Pleasanton hosts the first fall meeting of the Southern Alameda County Trade Club on September 12. Edward R. Voodees announces special prizes and a new setting for the event.
Rotary Foundation fellow Jon B Anpleauist spoke at the Hayward club meeting held at noon in the Mandecin Tea Garden. An inter city barbecue for Alameda and Contra Costa Rotarians is planned for tomorrow at the Orinda Country Club with tee off at 1 PM and dinner at 6 PM, plus swimming activities noted.
Other members assisting Widel include Boo Straus Irks Dx and Arthur C in organizing the community barbecue effort with coordinated tasks and clear roles.
A Hayward telephone directory project expands to include Alvarado Castro Valley Centerville Decoto Irvington Livermore Mission San Leandro Newark Niles Pleasanton and San Lorenzo with the first Hayward issue underway. The completion aims to compile listings for Warm Springs and nearby communities as well.
The Reed street address book will list telephone numbers by address and copies can be leased for six months. New street address books will be issued twice a year. David Digby and Mrs Jane Digby are linked to 16044 Smith Paseo Larsavista. Digby transfers from University of California to Reed junior class to aid mailing lists and delivery routing.
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