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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
9
Richard J. Gara... said a waiter threw a sugar bowl at him after the clerk snatched his newspaper and challenged him for not paying. The incident sparked a dispute as Gara left without eating.
The Unruh Philharmonic chorus presented Handel s The Messiah in a ward high school gym with electric organ and piano. John Unruh led a 70 voice ensemble to an uplifting performance in front of about 200 listeners, as part of the Chorus of East Bay Cities silver anniversary.
Nine former Oakland Post Enquirer Classified staff plan their sixth annual reunion at Smiley's Fink Poodle 60 Grand Avenue Friday at 7 pm. Attendees include Phyllis Chadwick Hayward Hazel Nafz Castro Valley Marie Selich Castro Valley Ann Childs San Lorenzo Dorothy Senios Walnut Creek Florence Hamilton Marion Streter Kay Dale Eleanor Montgomery Oakland.
Mrs Perle Roche of Hayward has been named to the state council of education the policy making body of the California Teachers Association CTA. She is past president of the CTA classroom teachers department and Alameda County Education Association and is wife of Hayward attorney Cyril Roche. She teaches at Bret Harte school.
The Assembly subcommittee on District hospitals may hear from Eden hospital's board and administration as hearings resume. Sixteen witnesses testified November 13 with ten protesting policies. pro-hospital advocates include Dr. F Miller Thornburg and Dr. James Geiger. Next hearing begins 10 am at Veterans Memorial Building in Hayward.
Operation Chuck Wagon proceeds at Mt Eden School with 132 Longwood pupils in four classrooms to receive hot turkey luncheon from a portable cafeteria. The plan, named by trustee John Pappas, includes prep at Schafer Park and delivery by truck, with washing back at Schafer. Superintendent Kenney notes uncertain January enrollments and needs for five more teachers by February as Palma Ceia and Eldridge schools advance. Federal funds of 570780.00 under Public Law 815 will support Mt Eden additions, bus garage, maintenance facilities, and Seaver Elementary.
Newark seven member Planning Commission meets at 8 p m in Sycamore Hall for its first official session. They will elect a chairman and set staggered terms for members while discussing an Army family dwelling project at Thornton Avenue and Willow Street and Leslie Salt company pit use permit in Coyote Hills.
Walter Deininger Hayward area and other leaders including James Grout San Lorenzo Richard Bigelow Castro Valley James Meyes Niles J V Goold Centerville and H Dixon Bristow Fremont were named to head the 1957 Alameda County March of Dimes drive. Local volunteers received 5 to 15 year service pins at a pre campaign rally at the Athens Club Oakland with speaker Joe F Kirk urging a strong turnout for polio fundraising and outreach.
Robert Lee Watkins, a defeated Republican U S congressional candidate, risks loss of two licenses. The California Division of Real Estate announced 20 day suspensions on Watkins Realty and Investment Co at 14822 East 14th Street San Leandro and on Pour Square Builders Inc at 1224 A Street Hayward. Charges allege illegal conveyance of CalVet program property to a different owner without Veterans Affairs consent. Adrian Thiel could pursue court review. Watkins’ fate hinges on legal action.
Dr Creger of Stanford University spoke at Eden Hospital on indications for the use of whole blood. He serves as consultant for the Irwin Memorial Blood Bank and works with transfusion services at Setterman and Fort Miley. Introduced by Dr Keith West, the visit was sponsored by Eden Hospital’s pathology department and Frank Eat conducted the period.
Joseph Markovich 28 of Fremont is named the fifth member of Fremont’s first public safety officer team. Fire Chief Erenk Madruga announced selection from top applicants after written and oral exams. Markovich, a PG&E cable splicer, is a World War II veteran living with his wife at 207 Teakwood Drive Centerville district. The five officers begin duty Saturday to handle combined fire and police duties. others named last week include Melvin C Leal Richard E Condon Jr George R Silva and Stanley J Lewis.
DECOTO Christmas Eyes uture will be presented as a holiday program at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the school auditorium. In conjunction with the regular PTA meeting the musical tableau depicts how Christmas is celebrated in various foreign countries. Directing is Joseph Monte de Rey. The choir is conducted by Mrs. Margaret Thomas, assisted by Mrs. Alice Bi. Pupils include Billy Porras Tommy Vigil Frank Cisneros Lula Valarde Linda Rebijo Manuel Rodriguez Carmen Soria Michael Simerly Rodolfo Sampos Angela Ortegon Eleanor Trejo Valentin Salinas Richard Permal Ronald Stordehl Mary Alcordha Rose-Mary Rede Sheren Schamelzer Cereol Finley and Conhie Cobern.
The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce will host the Yale Lighting Contest prelims next Wednesday and Thursday, December 19 and 20, with finals on Thursday. Twenty two residents have entered to date, and entry closes Tuesday. The contest offers 38 trophies across six city districts plus two sweepstakes awards for outstanding display and most unusual tree.
Decoto area Barnard School presents an original Christmas pageant written and directed by Jay O Gore with eighth grade students. Music directed by Margaret Thomas with choir assistance from Mella Thrasher, featuring Mary acted by Mery Chappel and a cast of students. School Mothersingers and staff help with costumes and staging. Fort Dix installation photos referenced.
John Sandoval of the Hayward Area Historical Society spoke at the annual meeting outlining Hayward history from prehistory to present. He noted data after 1880 are scarce while tracing Indians, mission era, Castro Rancho settlement, and cattle camp fortunes linked to Mission San Jose and local figures like Guillermo Castro. The society seeks permanent headquarters to collect and display early paintings and records.
Charles Machado, Hayward mortician, won zoning approval to open a mortuary at 15778 Hesparian Boulevard San Lorenzo. The board required an off street parking lot for at least 20 cars. Machado will run the San Lorenzo operation separately from his Hayward shop and holds a five year lease on the Greenwood owned site. The two story nearly aged building is a landmark. No opposition was voiced at the meeting.
A $100,884 damage suit filed in Alameda County Superior Court by Mr and Mrs Lee Railsback of Hayward alleges negligence by pool operators at Berry Farm property Pleasanton. Their 16 year old son Robert Wayne Railsback drowned at the Pleasanton pool last July.
Harvey O. Banks state water resources director told about 50 civic leaders in Niles that a three to five year timeline could see the South Bay aqueduct under construction and waters reaching the area. He spoke of the Feather River Project, state budget allocations, and the need for documented local demand before funds are appropriated.
El Portal Yule notice says the El Portal Homes Association will hold its regular meeting Thursday to plan a neighborhood Christmas party. Chester Oliveira, president, announced today.
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