USO Food Use Totals Highlight Local Service Effort
The USO at Hayward reports four tons of sandwiches and 41000 gallons of coffee consumed by service members over four tour years while punch and home snare cakes totals are listed. An Appreciation night will thank volunteers as the USO closes its doors after reactivation in 1952 under Salvation Army operation.
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Haywards Uso
USO
Zurhisa
Selvation Army
Fllen Strate
Hayward Recreation Center
Veterans’ Memoral
Massa
Parks Air Force Base
Salvation Army
Direcor
Y. W. Polster
Ray Bartleson
Othe Hewstian Islands
Yule Spirit Reaches Far From Dublin to San Diego
Noel Francis O Kelly, an Irish worker in a San Diego plant, received a Christmas surprise as his wife and two sons appeared at his station. His boss and co workers secretly contributed 1870 to fund the family reunion, lifting spirits across the shop and beyond.
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Diego
Dublin
San Diego
Noel Francis O'Kelly
California
O'Kelly
Atrmai
Mr. O'Kelly
Paul
John
Old
St Wick
State Farm Jobs Continue Drop Amid California Slump
Sacramento unemployment figures show California payrolls shrinking in early December with about 17 000 people employed, down from November. Weather disruptions in October and November allowed earlier completion of harvest operations, contributing to job losses. Edward J. Hayes of the state’s employment department notes the fall reflects reduced farm placement activity and broader employment softness in the sector.
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Sacramento
l—Parm
California
State Employment Department
Edward J. Hayes
Aryess
Quaker Seeks Return of War Taxes in Federal Suit
William Mayer of Carmel California a pacifist writer and lecturer filed suit in federal court in San Francisco seeking return of part of his income tax paid for war efforts. Mayer a Quaker says his religious principles bar him from war and from buying guns for others. He estimates at least half of his 1952 tax about 937.58 was used for war.
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San Francisco
William Mayer
Carmel
Calf
Mayer
Three Events Slated For Hayward Salvation Army Christmas Drive
Hayward Salvation Army board led by Ray Herthc som plans three activities this week to aid needy families. A toy store at 1068 RY street opens tomorrow and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Toys from the Marines Toys for Tots drive refurbished by Santa Rita prison inmates will be distributed by volunteers headed by Mrs. Fel Sheets. The events include a toy sale, a holiday party at Bret Harte school with Santa Claus on Thursday evening, and a fundraising contest among four service clubs to collect the most money.
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Hayware
Salvation Army Board
Ray Herthc
U. S. Marine Corps
Santa Rita
Thay
Fel Sheets
Polke J. Holmlund
Salestion Army
USO
Hayward
Sansa Clens
Guenins
Salvation Army
Hayward Univer Chamber of Commerce
Bret Harte School
Willman
Wrich
Hayward Kiwanis
Signs
Rotary
Optimist
Hayward Ministerial Association
Charles Dooley
Hayward Corps
Beynard High School
Centerville Cubs Plan Christmas Parties and Awards
Centerville Cub Pack 1 will hold a Christmas program and party at 7 39 p m on December 15 in the Centerville Elementary School Auditorium with awards and Santa Claus distributing candy canes. Cub Pack 4 holds its Christmas party and Court of Awards at 7 30 p m on December 19 at Glenmoor Gardens School, per Jim McGrew, publicity chairman.
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Premont
Centerville
Santa Claus
Glenmooor, Gardens
Jim McGrew
Insurance giants reach 144 firms in the United States
A historical notice notes life insurance companies in the United States totaled 144 by June 30, up from 12 months earlier and 700 more than the number in business in 1940. The fragment hints at an advertisement context and official financial data.
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New York
United States
Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery
Report claims a new healing substance named Pin-Dene shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. The article promotes Preparation H suppositories and a money back guarantee, noting rapid results though details are unclear.
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Yook
Spaglath —Porthy
Fire danger warned for Christmas trees in home safety alert
Hayward Fire Chief Matt Jimenez and Lt. Micholas Arriontes warn that Christmas trees, full of pitch and resin, burn easily. They urge using a small tree, placing it away from heat, keeping it watered, avoiding candles and risky lighting, inspecting electrical sets, and replacing worn components to reduce fire risk.
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Hayward
Matt Jimenez
Micholas Arriontes
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Little Korea Village To Get Permanent Buildings This Christmas
In Tae songdong inside the Korean DMZ a small farming village of 168 people, cut off by armistice lines, will receive two permanent structures a schoolhouse and basic housing funded by U S Army personnel led by Captain Leonard Mills. The project, driven by Christmas spirit, will bring stability and a rare sense of permanence to a community living under strict wartime restrictions and limited lifelines.
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Tadsongdong
Keres
INS
Taesongdong
Centi
Tsdeongdong
Tagsongdong
Kore
Tadsongdone
U.S. Army
Herez
Leonard
Mills
Augusta
2Sth
Panmunjom
Maaria
Hypnotist Henry Blythe Announces Quit Smoking Record
London based hypnotist Henry Blythe unveils a phonograph record intended to curb smoking cravings. He claims the voice’s sound induces light hypnosis and reaches the subconscious, making listening as effective as a personal consultation for quitting.
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London
Henry’ Blythe
Santa helps spread fire safety pamphlets with scouts
Max Levine of Hayward address leads Boy Scout Troop 12 as they distribute Christmas fire safety pamphlets at Santa's workshop on Main Street. Hayward Fire Department cooperates with the scouts to promote safety during the season.
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Santa
Max Levine
B' Street
Hayward
Mr. Claus
Main Street
Boy Scouts
Phe
Federal Court Fines Dealer in Sacramento Case
Melvin Williams a Sacramento Valley auto dealer and associate of Roy Rogers was fined 250 for operating a speed boat recklessly on the Sacramento River. Williams runs auto agencies in Marysville and Oroville and is linked with Toggers in Sacramento Valley rice land. A jury found him guilty as witnesses reported fears while fishing on the river when the incident occurred.
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Sacramento
Melvin Williams
Sacradento Valle Aute
Cowkoy
Roy Rogers
Sacramento River
Williams
Marysville
Oroville
Sacramento Valley
Willis
Forests Cover About 10 Billion Acres Worldwide
Boston report states worldwide forests span about 10 billion acres, an area comparable to the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the vast scale of global woodland coverage.
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Boston
Hemisphere
How old am I asks Mrs Charles Vellenga
Mrs Charles Vellenga, a writer and women's editor, claims she looks younger than her age and attributes it to modern household appliances. The piece notes she is turning 45 this year and credits gas and electricity in California for affordable home efficiency.
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Charles Vellenga
Edgewood Road
Redwood City
Jean Vellenga
California
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Hayward Salvation Army
Charles Davoley
Hayward High School
Ruben Paz
Judy
Frances Johnson
Joan Lutz
Chuck Buix
Lester Linby
Heyward
Williar L. Britt
Edwards Lane
Cubs
Korea
Bernice W. Anderson
Gladys Bade LU
Castre Vallay
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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