Ashland Fire Board Commissioner Resigns
Ashland fire commission accepted the resignation of veteran Commissioner August Thierry after a decade on the board. He cited business pressures and his move to San Leandro as reasons, with the secretary’s motion to fill the vacancy dying for lack of a second. Chief Olivera reported eight general and eight fire alarms for November with total structure losses of 1050.
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August
Thierry
Ashland Fire Commission Board
Lan
San Leandro
Halcyon-Foothill Manor
Henry L. Hopkins
Jack
J. Hopkins
Jack G. Bluey
Board of Supervisors
Lester L. Olivera
Olivera
Pacific Finance Opens New Hayward Loan Office
Pacific Finance corporation of Los Angeles will open a consumer loan office at 5870 Castro Street in Hayward on Monday. Branch manager Morten D. Jones leads the effort with district managers and company representatives hosting an open house from 5 30 to 7 30 p m with officials and local business leaders in attendance.
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Pacific Finance Corporation of
Los Angeles
Castro Street
Manaager
Morten D. Jones
Jones
G. G Davenport
K.C. Whitnack
Hayward
Pacific Finance
Pfs
Oakland
Ron MacVeigh
Carol Johnson
Final Newark Dance To Close Year In Tonight
Newark Community Services plans the 12th and final dance of the year tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Newark pavilion. Music by Robvie Zamora and his orchestra. Proceeds support CSO member families in need.
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Newark
Newark Pavillion
Robvie Zamora
Mike Rodriguez
CSO
Ice Plant Fire Causes Marin County Loss
A fire at the Marin County Ice company plant in San Rafael caused about 10 000 dollars in damage last night and sent ammonia fumes over part of the city. crews battled the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Marin County Ice Company
Hayward Library Board Sets Closing Hours and Budget
The Hayward library will close at 1 p m on December 24 and December 31. The board approved 925 for furniture and equipment including a book return box for after hours, plus chairs tables a typing desk and a numbering machine. A letter was authorized to Alameda County Supervisors urging a fairer tax support basis. The job title changed from reference librarian to adults services librarian and a recruitment drive was approved to fill the post held by William G Webster.
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Heyward
Alameda
Hayward
William G. Webster
Webster
Hayward Hills Christmas Party Planned by Local Association
Hayward Hills Property Owners' association will hold its annual Christmas party December 16 at the Hayward Community Center 1019 E street. Mrs Irene Hillsareck chairs the planning committee with members Mrs Francis Newton Mrs Bernard Battealte Mrs Mina Lewis Mrs Page Miranda Mrs Isabell ey and Mrs Daisy Chaves organizing games entertainment and a Santa Claus for the youngsters.
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Ownrors’ Association
At & Pan
Hayward
Irene Hillsareck
Francis Newton
Berenice Battealte
Mina Lewis
Page Miranda
Isabelley
Daisy Chaves
Five Suffer Minor Hurts In Collision
Five people were injured when a southbound car rear ended another at East 14th street and Ashland avenue in San Leandro. Injuries were bruises. all treated at Parmont emergency ward and released. Drivers Arthur Brown 72 and Donald Ray Emerson 17, plus passengers Celestine Brown 36 Bobbye Robertson 16 and Gladys Pouch 16 were identified. Brown appeared to stop for a red light. no citations issued pending further investigation.
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Celestine S. Brown
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Maria Avenue
Castro Valley
Donald Ray Emerson
Jackson Street
Hayiward
Bobbye Jean Robertson
Pansy Street
San Leandro
Gladys Pouch
Bhle Street
Ashland
Brows
Fairview Fire Fund Reaches $500 Milestone
The Fairview fire district resuscitator fund has reached 500 dollars. Cap. Rey C Pratt and Lt Harry S Johnston announced that if donations continue, the district should have life saving equipment by early next year. Donations may be brought to the fire station or mailed in. Recent contributions include H. K Tuatte sheet and metal firm in Hayward 30.80 and Arthur Holyokes’s used doors and windows 25.
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Rey C. Pratt
Herry S. Johnston
H. EK
Hayward
Arthur Holyoke
Fire Damage at Hunt Foods Warehouse Sparks $130 Loss
A flash fire at Hunt Foods damaged the side of a street wave house and roofing equipment, triggering an estimated $130 in damages. Hayward fire department reported the blaze was extinguished by the TS3 brigade after workers noted overflow.
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Teen Age Rampage in San Francisco Richmond District
Three teenage boys rampaged through San Francisco's Richmond district last night smashing windows and windshield glass from about 20 parked cars. Police responded to the disturbance and began inquiries to identify the youths and recover damaged property.
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Lorenzo Board Meets Monday
The Vilage Homes association executive board will meet Monday at 495 Paseo Grande to discuss personnel policies for 1956. Agenda items include a report on negotiations with Hayward Area Recreation District for a neighborhood park, a road and property improvements, and a tentative master plan for nine acres on Grant Avenue under Carroll Robers.
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Vilage Homes Association
Paseo Grande
Hayward Area Recreation
Bockmar
Carroll Ro Bers
Rita Hayworth Visits Daughters in Cannes
Actress Rita Hayworth arrives in Cannes for a visit with her two daughters Yasmin and Rebecca. The star spent time with family amid travels and photo opportunities at the seaside city.
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Ins
Ritsi Hayworth
Yasmin
Rebecra
Club Honors Walter Young At December Meeting
Walter Young former independent school district trustee was honored at the club’s December gathering after speaking for the new high school project. About 700 attendees enjoyed dinner and a social evening as the club voted to spend 35 on a Christmas party gift for the school.
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Leon Koscinski
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Dial Phone Equipment Decoto Office Sought
Pacific Telephone plans an automatic dial equipment office on Second Avenue in Decoto. Alameda County Planning Commission filed an application for a life permit. hearing set Jan 4 at 1 15 pm in Oakland. Building 95 by 7 feet, single story reinforced concrete on a 200 foot east frontage between F and G streets. site split between commercial and single family zones. The construction date has not been determined.
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Obituary for Mrs. Mary J. Perry of Hayward
Funeral services set for Mrs. Mary J. Perry age 90 of 399 Jackson Street Hayward to be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Hayward Mortuary followed by Mass at All Saints Church. She died Thursday after 28 years in Hayward and was a native of the Azores. Survived by two daughters Myrna Lopes and Rose Gouveia three sons Lester Perry John Perry and Joseph Perry 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Rosary services will be tomorrow at 8 p.m. Memorial prayers requested.
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San Diego
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Pexiuil Pose
Norway's Prince Faces Turbulent Parliament Day
Oslo reports Prince Clay presided over a dissolved Parliament amid distractions from a fire and the Italian star Sophia Loren. The crown prince arrived to find Parliament ablaze but quickly restored order as the ceremony proceeded and fire was extinguished.
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Clay
House of Parliament
Sophia ‘Loren
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Dorothy Dix Taming Divorced Man
Domestic troubles and advice column excerpts feature Dorothy Dix advising a 21 year old bride on handling a husband with two prior divorces and a girlfriend, plus notes on desertion, workplace harassment, and how to approach commitment and civil support in a complex marriage situation.
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Lyes
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CARE Crusade Continues Food Drive Across Regions
CARE's northern regional director in California reports ongoing contributions for the Christmas food drive, with $17,400 raised from the $1-a-pack campaign. The agency plans continued appeals through December 31, with gifts distributed through CARE in cooperation with local welfare organizations to reach Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, West Germany, Berlin, Pakistan, and Hong Kong.
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Francisco
Desa Cucuki
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Berlin
Pakistan
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Cultist ordered to begin support payments in court
Francis H. Pencovic 44, alias Krishna Vents, described as leader of a wisdom faith cult, told Judge Wakefield Taylor he is broke and must start paying alimony and child support to his ex wife Lucyle. The case was adjourned to January 6.
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Los Angeles
Rosy
Marcultist
San Francisco
Jesse
Francis H. Pencovic
Krishna Vents
Wakefield Taylor
Pencovic
Taylor
Pencovie
Lucyle
Otar Movies
iSteak Eating Champ San Francisco Champion James Callani
James Callani, a 46 year old Woodland rancher weighing 162 pounds, won San Francisco's steak eating title at Alfred's Steak House. He finished six minutes and 38 seconds, consuming a pound and a half each of New York vent steaks, beating seven challengers. He added three more steaks after the clock ended.
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