This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
7
Ronald Notley says fishing luck is good after locating a fine brown hat floating in the gutter on A street. He picked up the hat noting no one beneath it and brought it home, preserving the odd roadside discovery.
A near new hat was found in the Notleys possession after a resident claims it belongs to someone hatless on A street. The couple, worried the owner would miss the Shrine game ticket hidden in a sweatband, seek the owner to return the hat. The owner may reclaim it by giving a full description to the office.
At Thursday's Newark Recreation District board meeting three directors praised Mel Nunes for selecting a potential park site across from their homes. A member said fewer neighbor complaints about noise could be expected once the community center is built. A column on toothbrush containers led to a local idea for flower arrangements, with Mrs. David Mahaney noting containers can lift short stems when filled with water. Meanwhile Parsons school first graders visited San Francisco's aquarium with teacher Mrs. Maryann Lawrence, and were filmed by a Walt Disney cameraman along with several mothers and students.
Morrie London two and half, son of Darrell and, Mrs London of 16108 Via Arroyo San Lorenzo, was found with a peanut in his lung after coughing. Surgeons at Levine removed it with a bronchoscope and Morrie is reported to be doing all right. Hospital warns to seek expert advice after a coughing fit following meals.
Castro Valley trustees signed a development agreement with Rugg and Dozier for Clifton way in front of Clifton school. District share set at $7300 covering land, grading, storm drain, and water main. A related action approved a change order adding six items and extending construction by 27 days due to earlier disputes and delays.
Garland area planning action boosts a developer’s eight acre shopping center proposal bounded by A Street Center Street and the Castro Valley freeway. The Alameda County Planning Commission voted seven to two to rezone from single family to commercial with two abstentions. The plan envisions a 100000 dollar facility with 80000 square feet under roof and ample parking. The decision returns the matter to the supervisors after prior denials.
Leaders of three Civil Defense areas in East Alameda County support a plan to merge Areas 11 and 12 into Area 8, uniting Oakland Berkeley Emeryville Piedmont Albany UC Berkeley and Berkeley under one county control subject to review. Coordinators Gleason Phillips and Thomas will meet Sheriff Gleason to inspect the county communications center near Fairmont hospital.
Castro Valley reports 68.1 percent of its 1955 Bay Area United Crusade quota, totaling 8303 dollars. Fire Chief M H Bouchard campaign chairman breaks down gifts by department: Business 1818 dollars 147 percent, Residential 651 dollars 17 percent, Advance gifts 205 dollars 41 percent, Education 1530 dollars 81 percent, Commerce and Industry 1304 dollars 326 percent.
County Surveyor Wallace Boggs and Building Official Marcus Carlson urged the Board of Supervisors to proceed with a county wide street numbering plan even if the county must cover the full cost. South of Oakland San Leandro and Livermore largely oppose participation. The $545,800 project would cost $26,800 in the unincorporated area with Hayward $6,600 San Leandro $4,900 Livermore $1,900 and Pleasanton $1,300. The plan extends Oakland’s numbering system and hinges on city participation.
CHP officer Bernard R Caldwell and ABC Director Russell S Munro issued a joint statement urging "all out enforcement" to reduce drunk driving during holidays. California saw seventy traffic deaths last year, and officials called for citizen help to curb the problem.
Castro Valley sanitary district heard engineer John Bissell outline a plan to build and equip a pumping station at A street and Dublin boulevard to serve Crown Canyon, with three pumps and a standby engine, at an estimated cost of about 35000 dollars for a projected 10000 population if residential development proceeds.
Directors of Hayward area discuss the purchase of a new pumping station and related property costs. The plan includes a five and one half acre site, access adjustments near Arroyo High School, and a potential loan of about 5000 dollars for adding an extra lot for park and swimming pools. A 4 to 1 vote favored the motion, with estimates of 5000 dollars for access and a total 35000 dollars projection for the station and land.
Volunteers are sought for wrapping gifts filling stockings and decorating at Arroyo Del Valle sanatorium Livermore to aid tuberculosis patients. The Alameda County Tuberculosis and Health Association plans a new volunteer program with short term Christmas duties and long term hospital office library and occupational therapy aide roles. Mrs Herbert E Harms urges Hayward area residents to call Livermore 313. preparations must be completed by December 22.
Berkeley reports rising prices for on the hoof Christmas trees at 75 to 80 cents per foot, up from last year. Local counties including Sonoma Napa Marin Santa Cruz and Monterey will supply cut trees while national forests restrict to wholesale lots. Extension forester Woodbridge Metcalf says 6000 to 8000 trees may be available for individual cutting, up from 2000.
Schafer Park Parents club with over 250 members voiced support for Mt Eden Elementary School district tax election on February 1. Voters will decide February 14 on maintaining the 45 cent over‑ride tax, first approved five years ago, with Supt. Charles Kenney saying passage won’t raise total district taxes and is needed for district operations amid growth.
Hayward Union High School district administrators will join 350 Western states school administrators at a secondary school problems conference at the St. Francis hotel in San Francisco Friday. Local administrators include A. D. Laws and N. J. Sanders of Hayward High School Frank Josc er and Wayne Sorenson of Arroyo High School and Harold Peter of San Lorenzo High School.
NILES Washington Township Toastmasters convene at Mc Entyre's at 7 p.m. tomorrow with James Sanford as toast master and Dr John Austin as table topic master. Al Shultz will timekeep, and speakers listed include Fred Stoltz King Peterson and Dick Dichi. Fire District Meets Cherryland Commissioners set for 8 p.m. tomorrow at the firehouse 328 Groveway with secretary Orla Denn announced. Routine business to be conducted by President Joe Church.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.