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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1957
Page
2
Robert Earnest McNeal a 33 year old San Mateo motorist lost his right ear when his car struck a pole on Bayshore Freeway near Belmont last night. He was taken to a hospital where doctors sewn the ear to his head after CHP responders found the wrecked car on the road.
Castro Valley Marvin Smith was named chair of a committee to promote the Lake Chabot site for a proposed Alameda County state college. Other members are Arnold Anderson, Douglas Miller, and Jona Hays. Costs are estimated at 1,308,742 dollars with classes planned to begin in September 1958.
Dr Norman Gertmenian a 48 year old Lodi physician was free on 33500 bail pending a preliminary hearing on charges of securing narcotics by prescription and diverting them to his own use. Police and state agents arrested him after weeks of surveillance following a November 27 complaint alleging he prescribed six to twenty grams of narcotics to a patient and kept most for personal use. State agents cited a 1949 investigation with narcotics privileges suspended for a year, with no action then.
American Legion Post 649 will meet tonight at 8 15 at 19023 Anita Ave Members will hear a report on the recent group initiation New members inducted include Nolan McDaniel James Kitchen James Fraser Jon LaMa Gerald McAuley William Tierney Robert Arseni and Dennis Chisholm Plans for a Christmas party for past members and friends December 23 at 8 p m at A Bo Morris School include toys candied apples and a visit from Santa Claus A crab feed is planned after the meeting by Frankie Smitz and George Johnson
Burglars broke into the Hayward auto agency of C. & Rogers on Saturday night through a skylight and rear entry, prying open a safe with tools after rolling it from Rogers’ office into the repair shop. About 600 in cash and coins were taken, a cigarette machine rifled, and checks plus automobile ownership certificates left behind. A private patrol spotted the theft at 11:50 p.m. and alerted police.
The Hayward and San Lorenzo Senior Citizens groups announce re election of officers for 21933 with Leanna Bremer as president Anna Hail as secretary Ella Beatty as treasurer Ralph Casselman as new vice president and Alex Mooney chosen as president with Oscar Everman as vice president Carrie Davis as secretary Max Unucker as treasurer Both groups are cosponsored by the Hayward Area Recreation District and local Soroptimist clubs.
Village Kiwanis will hold a Christmas party for members children at 6:30 pm tomorrow at Villa Lorenzo. Larry Anderson program chairman leads arrangements including movie screening and a visit by Santa Claus.
Police and FBI agents continued their search for two gunmen who robbed the Bank of America Seminary branch at 3732 Foothill Blvd. The car they used was found abandoned 12 blocks away, advancing a tense pursuit across Oakland.
A Swiss medical appliance maker announces an artificial respirator stretcher with a seesaw action designed to aid victims of drowning or asphyxiation. Claimed to be easy to operate, the device aims to improve survival by providing rapid, portable respiratory support at the scene.
A foreign pageant student from Trondheim Norway will speak to the Castro Valley Rotary Club at Castro Gardens 5168 Castro Valley Blvd at noon. Agnes Skar from Belgium is guest speaker under the American Field Service program with Lever Bros. Soap Co. She will discuss experiences in the Belgian Congo and Africa, while Paul Ed Holt fosters connections as advisor for African Affairs. Dr Julien Goodman chairs the event under the American Scandinavian Foundation sponsorship.
The South Hayward land annexation faces court action as the Union City Steering Committee threatens to appeal a Superior Court decision. An ordinance covering a 1132 acre area was introduced June 11 and is tied to city regulation plans.
In Castro Valley a driver plowed into Cookie's Crossroads Cafe on Matt tox Road, smashing the dining area and two coffee cups before backing away. Witnesses say Dwayne Bryden claimed he was not dead as officers questioned him while patrons fled. waitress Ruth McMenamin reported a patron, Jones, left a $1.20 steak dinner unpaid. Navone was injured in the mayhem.
Pleasanton postmaster A W Oxson says hours are extended for the Christmas season from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday until December 21. Parcel post, general delivery and stamp windows now operate with Sunday and Christmas day delivery of packages and special mail.
The Alisal Club-To hosts a children’s fete at 6 p.m. with Santa Claus arriving to give each child a gift and offer a treat. Chester Scott and Mrs. Har are in charge of arrangements.
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