Fires, calls, and oddities mark Pleasanton weekend
A faulty fire alarm at Pleasanton Fire Station sparked jangled nerves as neighbors and volunteers phoned in repeatedly. The report also covers local finance moves, a hospital plan protest, and a sea voyage to Berkeley after a stolen 45-foot fishing boat was recovered from Santa Cruz.
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Pleasanton
John Amaral
South
Santa Cruz
Startzman
Gifford
Berkeley
Half Moon Bay
Planners Set Hearing On Route of Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont planning commissioners set December 30 for a public hearing to pick a precise Paseo Padre Parkway route crossing. City Engineer Warren Gonnason backs Mission and Palm Avenues crossing near Mission San Jose as acceptable to the state. Some urge building two crossings. others seek a quicker decision as the parkway spans 13 miles.
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Fremont
Warren Gonnason
Mission and
Palm Aves
Mission San Jose
Gonnason
Tiny bulb power lights up camera bulbs in New York
A thimble size WMashbulb developed in New York by Wa New York cancer claims it provides the same photographic lighting as standard bulbs four times larger.
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New York
Leandro Yule Music Festival Opens in San Leandro
San Leandro's ninth annual outdoor Christmas Music Festival opens at 9 pm in City Plaza led by Dr. Alexander Manke with a 50 piece orchestra and a 50 voice choir singing familiar carols. If rain, festival postponed 24 hours.
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San Leandro
Alexander’ Manke
iWorld
San Leandro High School
Bethlehem
Cleveland
Washington
Roosevelt
Weleyan Pta
Halcyon
Garfield Pta
Aurora Dr
Sweden
Woodrow Wilson
Williams 'St
Homes Group Elects Chief in Palma Dela Village
Lord G Sveridsen of Orlando Avenue Hayward was elected president of Palma Dela Village Home Assn succeeding Charles Gardinier who resigned last year The board met at Mrs Violet Ehinger s home and will consider nominations for the vacancy created by Reno Cottam The association lauds the contributions of Cottam and Gardinier and thanks them publicly for their service.
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Lord G. Sveridsen
Orlando J Ave
Hayward
Palma Dela Village
Cottam
RV. Cottam
Gardinier
Associaion
Infant Killed in Two Car Crash East of Tracy
A two week old infant boy, son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Wann Hayward, died five hours after admission to Memorial Hospital following a head on collision on Highway 50 east of Tracy. Wann, 40, was driver with wife Helen 26 and daughter La Veta 16 as passengers. The other car was driven by Frank Palacids Vernall. Sailor passengers James De Graff and John McNair were from Moffett Naval Air Station.
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Tracy
Here
Delbert Wann
Hayward
Memorial Hospital
Wann
Helen
la Veta
Water District Scuttles Annex Plan After Work Session
Fremont Alameda County directors eyed annexation of 580 acres near Wermbeen and the Arroyo Del Valle project. They closed discussion on a work session to deny or delay the annexation petition and debated reopening hearings amid a circulating petition to withdraw the original filing.
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Fremont
Alameda County
Wermbeen
Durham’ Rd
Morris
Hyman _ad-ditioners
T.C
Mer
Matt. Whitfield
Hyman
Sacramento
Arroyo del Valle
State Board of ‘Water Resources
Resource Board
ACWD
And
Pleasanton
Township County Water Dist
Pelton Group Names Chief Pelton as Center Merchants President
Faul F. Shep herd-co-owner of Shepherd's wam ers clothing Store in Pelton Shopping Center is returned to office as president of the Center's Merchants' Assn. He succeeds Russell N. Adams, who served in 1952. Shep will take over Jan 1 and be installed later in the month. New directors include Mort Lahn, Bonnie Purcell, Roy Cox, with three holdovers: John Gill, Beatrice Chase, and Elmer Leonard.
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SAN LEANDRO_Faul F
Shepherd
Wamers Clothing
Pelton
Merchants’ Assn
Bonnie’s Foundations
Roy Cox
Walder Beauty Shop
John Gill
Shoe Box
Beatrice
Chase Chasé, Jewelers
Elmer Leonard
Pelton Center
WasheRe
Decats Sidewalk Group to Gather
Decats community sidewalk committee will meet at 8 pm today at the Decato fire hall to discuss sidewalk improvements and safety measures. Local residents and volunteers expected to attend.
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Decats
Decoto
Sdewalks
Decato
Sfa
Hearing Stated On Higher Education Plans
Oakland officials hold hearings via Assembly Interim Subcommittee to evaluate training at state colleges and UC in relation to guided missiles. Homeowners groups and local chambers back the effort. meetings set at 11005 Second Ave to discuss sidewalks and mail delivery eligibility for Decoto residents.
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Sion
Oakland
Assembly
Decoto
Harold T. Sedeybwick
University” of California
Holiday play areas open across Hayward district sites
The Hayward Arts Recreation District plans holiday hours for playgrounds with 10 am to 4 pm supervision. Locations listed include Castro Valley centers and a set of San Lorenzo and Mt. Eden area sites with additional places to be scheduled after readership assignments conclude tomorrow.
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Hayward
Ares
Castro Valley
Community Center
Castro” Valley “School
Marshall, Stanton
Redwood
Vanney
Yalrview
Harder
Highland
Muir
Laurel
San. Lorenzo
Ashland
Hesperian
Hillside
Lorenzo Manor
Bunsett
del Rey
Linda
Palma
Cein
Schat
LA Vista
Bidwell
Lorensdate
Yuletide Talk For Rotarians In San Leandro
San Leandro Rotary Club hosts Dr. Fred Stripp of University of California as tomorrow's speaker with a Christmas message titled Out of Nazareth. Rev Henry T Praed of All Saints Episcopal Church chairs. Meeting set for 12 10 pm at Onstad's 1812 Washington Ave. At 6 pm Rotary hosts families at annual Children's Christmas party with Bob Tennyson as chairman.
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San Leandro
Fred Stripp
University of California
S . Jandigon
Rotary Club
Newark Jobs Spark Rush in Public Works District
Newark city hall saw a rush of applications for three public works district positions. City Clerk William Stanton said more than 100 people collected application forms for one building inspector and two maintenance man vacancies on the first business day. Written exams are set for January and February appointments are anticipated by February 1. Building inspector pay ranges from 439 to 559 dollars monthly and maintenance man from 326 to 296 dollars.
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Newark
Public Works District
William Stanton
Moose Hall Fete Sunday for Kids at Rutledge Road
Mocks Lodge members plan a Christmas party for Hayward Castro Valley children at Moose Hall Rutledge Rd on Sunday at 2 p m. Ernest Siienson chairperson says Santa Claus will distribute candy and gifts. Entertainment by Maggie's Dance Studio students.
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Hayward Castro Valiely
Rutledge Rd
Castro ‘Valley
Ernest Siienson
Santa Claus
Maggie's Dance Studio
Renewal Unit Plans 58 215 Federal Grant for San Leandro
At a special meeting the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency outlined a $35 000 joint venture contract signed by Chairman Ralph Kerr for Leandro's Redevelopment. The agency also approved a $58 215 advance from federal urban renewal funds and set a weekly meeting schedule, naming officials and consultants including Mayor Thomas Knick City Manager Wesley McClurey and Frank King of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Ralph N.kerr
Harold
San Leandro
Peninsula
Bcaments
San'otins Associates
Leandro
Borhood
Aln
Dustin Herman
Howsing and
Home Financie ‘Agency
William Bledsoe
Urban Renewal Agency
Thomas G. Knick
Mgr
Wesley McClurey
T. Citys Atty
Steve Chamber
A. J. Oliveira
San J Leandris Citizens
Commise
Sion Chimn
Zeno Mauyais
Douglas Joy
Chamber -of Commerce
Frank King
Dave Smith
Wise J
James York
Seattle
Larry Stith
Wiliam’ H., i Brownyard
Welton-Becket
Los Angeles
Walter Jones
Wise Firm
Fremont to appoint planning unit members tonight
Fremont officials plan to appoint seven members to the Planning Commission with terms starting January 1 as the new zoning ordinance takes effect. Four veteran planners may be reappointed, council to also name seven for a recreation commission and one member each to water advisory and city beautification committees. Public hearings on rezoning proposals for a Thornton Avenue shopping center and a nursery on Highway 17 near PG&E Ra are on the agenda. The council meets at 8 p.m. at City Hall in San Jose.
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Planning Commission
Tthey
Jack Parry
Ravel
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Severm
Central Ave
Joseph St
Centerville Gardens
Southern Pacific Railroad
Centerville Dist
R. H .Lincoln
Allene Ct
Fremont Ave
Centerville
Fremont
Counsell
Fom
Recreation Commission
John Brooks
Thornton Ave
Cabrillo Dr
Joseph and
Heleni Rose
Highway 17
Pg&e Ra
P.m
Miseian San Jose
California vehicle registration cards go to drivers by mail
The first 7 600 000 vehicle registration cards are mailed to California drivers, with about 1 400 000 already sent to owners of trucks cabs buses and tailors. Cards for automobiles will go out December 26 per the State Motor Vehicles Dept. spokesman. Renewal may be completed by taking the card to a local Motor Vehicles Dept office mailing it with a check. Southern Alameda County offices are at 1232 Sycamore Ave Hayward and 2090 Washington Ave San Leandro.
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California
State Motor. Vehicles Dept
Motor Vehicles Dept
Sacramento
Jin
Alameda County
Sycamore Ave
Hayward
Washington Ave
San Leandra
Hayward Historical Society Elects Officers and Directors
Allen F. Strutz was elected president of the Hayward Area Historical Society with John S. Sandoval as vice president Katherine H. Borneman as secretary Inez Plant as treasurer and Harry Bradford as curator The board of directors includes Irene T Jamieson Edhinsk Ferreira Betsy Strobel John Lee Wilbur George A Oakes and A B Morris.
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P Historical Group
Es i
Allen F.’ Strutz
Hayward Area Historical Society
John S. Sandoval
Katherine H. Borneman
Inez Plant
Harry Bradford
Irene T. Jamieson
Ed Hinsk. Ferreira
Betsy. Strobel
John. Lee Wilbur
George ‘A. Oakes
A. B. Morris
Optimists to Hold Christmas Party Tomorrow in San Leandro
The San Leandro Optimist Club will host a Christmas party tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Hayesacks Steak House. Entertainment will be provided by dancers from the Ataige Dance Studio pupils.
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San Leandro
Westwood to Greet Santa on Sunday Evening
Santa Claus will visit all 110 Westwood homes Sunday evening, delivering candy stockings with prizes. Westwood Manor Homes Assn sponsors early visits and hosts an annual home decorating contest with a 15 prize for Sandy prizes. Mrs William Dyer chairs the contest with Lee Mason and Due Thompson guiding Santa's instructions. The Park entrance decorations will feature a sleigh and reindeer with colored lights. The association plans its December meeting and annual election Thursday.
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Westwood Pats
Santa Claus
Westwood Manor Homes Assn
William Dyer
Lee
Mason
iSanta
Due Thompson
Family Party Planned At Palma Ceia School
Santa arrives at Palma Ceia for a family party at Palma Ceia School in Hayward. Rev. Robert Moon will speak on brotherhood. Gay Knights present a program for youths including How the Grinch Stole Christmas and a play Christmas Magic. Social hour to follow. open to Palm residents.
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Santa
Palma
Cela Vilelage
St -T
Palma Ceia School
Miami
Melbourne Aves
Hayward
Robert Moon
First Methodist Church
Leandre
Brotherhood
Gay Knights
Palm
Civil Defense Meeting In CY Set In Walnut And Seven Hills
Civil Defense workers and officials plan a meeting tonight in the Blue Room at the Community Center at Walnut and Seven Hills. A film titled Operation Pill Hit will be shown. Sheriff's Lt Stanley Petersen is expected to attend and coffee will be served.
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Abe Kofman
Michael D. McAuley
Herbert McAuley
Belmar St. Hayward
Michael
Eden Hospital
Tridey
Ruma Hazit
Leonard Seeley
Seeley
Faith Lutheran Church
Marie Fowler
Jane McCloud
Fremont Public Works Dept
City Hall
Fremont Satellite Project
Gwest
Samuel Levine
Arthur Case
Sunnybrook
Danville
Alamo
Levine
Contra Costa County Board of Adjustment
Saga of the Sea
He&k Cleaners
Vallay
Yule
Homes Group
Irvington
Irvington Elementary School
Dave Wolfsmith
Peggy Jones
Pamala
Hunt
Pelton Group
Devsta
Margaret Getter
Thomas Knick
E. W. Cole
Library
Moose Hall
U.S
King Forrest Cole
Agancy
Westwood
Santa Due
Palma Ceia
Civil Defense
Clyde J. Holton
Bay Area
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