Mail truck notes reveal mistaken Christmas cards misfire
In Castro Valley a Christmas card mix up lands with a mail carrier after Betty Remner, her neighbor, and her three sons mailed two dozen unprocessed cards. The hand painted items were special and delayed, prompting a dawn delivery and a tale of postal frustration. Other brief items include salt de-icing critique from Detroit engineers, Castro Valley tree buyers, a trade club move displacing a waitress, a local board election surprise, and a dog bite incident involving a Hayward chamber leader.
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Castro Valley
Redwood Road
Betty Remner
Stevens Street
U. S
Beth Mundorf
Remner
Mike
Randy
David
Mrs. Remer
Mulford Industrial Branch Post Office Sought in San Leandro
Postmaster George Perry says a Mulford Industrial branch would serve the industrial area and about 650 Mulford Gardens homes. The chamber of commerce executive committee will urge the board to support the project. Perry notes the new classified station would be a separate post office with dispatching carriers and extra space as the main office fills. The chamber will conduct a survey to gauge demand for additional postal facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro
George Perry
Mulford
Chamber Commerce
Chamber
Perry
Primarly
Mulford Gardens
J Percy
Bid Opening Set On School Items
Fremont bids for classroom furniture at Morris school additions will be opened by Centerville school board at 7 p.m. Thursday in Centerville school. Included are 238 pupils desks 68 chairs 8 teachers desks and 9 library tables for Norris school eight rooms under construction. Trustees will review the joint city school district recreational program proposed at recent meeting of city school superintendents with Robert Coop city manager.
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Fremont
Morris
Centerville
At & P.m
Norris School
Tor
Aloney
At & Tecent
Robert Coop
Farm Center Party Slated at Washington Union High School
Fremont Eden Washington Township Farm Center plans its Christmas party at Washington Union High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. Tuesday with details readable from the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Eden
Washington Township Farm Center
Washington Union High School
Plans Unveiled for Lee Bros Leandro Market in San Leandro
In a city council work session in San Leandro, Lee Bros real estate agent Percy Cannis and principal William Lee outlined plans to buy 32 parcels south of Pelton Center between East 14th and Washington avenues for a Lee Bros supermarket with a 200 car parking lot. Pelton Center plans to expand with up to 15 more stores at about $1 million. The supermarket would cost about $250,000 with 20,000 square feet plus $250,000 for fixtures and stock. The group asked for city policy on access routes to the proposed lot, including an extension of Palm Court to East 14th, with debate over city funding and control of the street. The council signaled possible condemnation to secure rights of way if needed, while discussing other access options.
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San Leandro
Lee Bros
Pelton
Rouneni
Percey Cannis
Brocery Firm
William Lee
Pelton Center
East 14Th
Washington
A. E. Pelton
Pelton, Center
Lee
iCannis
Palm ‘Court
14Th Street
Palm Court
Homer Hamin
Rossave
East Idfhest
Coul
Boys’ Club
Recreation Advisory Board
Aart
Estudillo Park
San Candro Boys’ Club
William Hancock
Fairman
James Frazier
Recreation Board
Joe Bellini
Jack Maltester
Thomas Knick
G W
Rom
Wall
Library and Culture Center
Citizens’ Committee
Romwall
Castro Valley
Civil Service Commission
Henry Praed
Alameda County Plans Zoning Hearings On Oversized Lots
Alameda County Planning Commission set January 21 for two amendments to the county zoning ordinance to allow deep lots use and regulate two family and apartment structures on oversized parcels. A related proposal covers preplanned zoning for Ashland Cherry and Meekland areas and a January 16 meeting for a discussion on off street parking rules in unincorporated areas.
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Alameda
Christmas Story Hour at Hayward Public Library
The Hayward Public Library invites the whole family to a Christmas Story Hour on Saturday. Children's librarian Gladys Conklin said readings include Silver Cobwebs Voyage of the Wee Red Cap and the First Christ. Afterward a traditional Christmas candle wishes close the session.
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Hayward Public Library
Gladys Conklin
Violin Artist Camilla Wicks Delights Hayward Recital
Hayward area music lovers packed the high school auditorium for Camilla Wicks violin recital presented as the second Community Concert. She delivered Mozart and Brusaid pieces with polished technique while noting a modern Brusaid suite and the Duke of Cambridge. Horace Martinez accompanied. Wicks drew comparisons to Jeanette Neveu and earned high praise for expressive, nuanced playing.
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Hayward Area
Camilla
Wicks
Hayward High School
Jeanette Neveu
Miss Wicks
Mozart
Koeche
Selo
Bjarne Brusiad
Eomane U Wicks
Duke of Cambridge
Steadivallus
Horace Martinez
Mrs Madruga Crash Details In Dos Palos Hwy Collision
Fire Chief Frank Madruga reported details of a highway accident near Dos Palos in which his wife Elsie Madruga 58 was seriously injured. The collision involved her car blocking the highway after sliding on a wet road. her nephew Eugene Silv Stanford student suffered minor injuries and was released. Elsie remained in Dos Palos hospital about weeks for recovery as the two were driving to Arcadia to spend the holidays with Ava Silva when the crash occurred.
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Fremont
Frank Madriuga
Dos Palos
Elsie Madruga
Dos Palos Hospital
Eugene Silv
Stanford
Madruga
Rabbit Hunter Causes Blaze in Irvington Playhouse
A year-old boy searching for his rabbit with matches started a fire in a rear playhouse on Eugene Street Irvington causing 75 to 109 dollars in damage. The blaze consumed a mattress bed and most of the structure. It was owned by Mr and Mrs Tony Benavidez.
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Fremont
Irvington
Eugene’ Street
Tony Benavidez
Fines Totaled 14500 for Carpet Scheme in Alameda Court
Alameda county superior court fined eleven Los Angeles area salesmen for bilking 190 residents by selling shoddy carpeting at inflated prices. Sentences include seven-year probation for George Luftwig and six-year probation for Morris Berger, with fines ranging from 560 to 4,000 dollars. Eight others received 1,000-dollar fines and five-year probation. Additional arrests pending. sales solicitation restricted during probation. judge was Donald K. Quayle.
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Alameda County
Los Angeles Area
Donald K. Quayle
George Luftwig
Commercial Carpet Company of
Los Angeles
Eden Hospital Gets Yule Decor and Aid Bid
Newark planning officials approved a federal aid request totaling 5 250 dollars for Eden Hospital and 11 362 dollars for Eden Ambulance driver pay and a master plan with rezoning. The Eden lobby was decorated for Christmas during visiting hours as the holidays approached.
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Castro Valley
Eden
Max Peshar
Dlec
State Office of Local
Peshan
Payang
Eden Ambulance
Fremont business group opposes North Washington exchange plan
The Fremont Opposition to the proposed North Washington exchange designation was voted by the Central Fremont businessmen's association. Dr. Eugene Manning will represent the group before the Public Utilities Commission. The plan calls for consolidating Alvarado, Decoto, Niles, Centerville and Newark exchanges into one North Washington exchange. A committee was formed to contact property owners for a January meeting on centralized shopping, with a March 1 study target.
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Fremont
Nort Washington
Businesemen's .Association
Eugene. Manning
Public Utilities Commission
Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company
Alvarado
Decote
Niles
Centerville
Newark
Washington
Exchange
Ane Ociation
Jack Parry
Fremont Planning Commission
Louis Cardoza
Bert Loosmore
Wilson
Eugene Mannin
Vad
Butt
Alameda County Sales Tax Receipts Reported for Quarter
State Board of Equalization announces 233 365.18 in local sales taxes to Alameda County and 12 cities for the July to October quarter. San Leandro leads with 230 176.26, Hayward 133 529.37. San Leandro and Livermore did not return five per cent to the county. Officials expect higher final quarter totals due to Christmas shopping and direct industrial sales.
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State Board of Equalization
Alameca County
Rheate
Mad
ORR Obrie- Ae
State Board
Alameda County
San Leandro
Hayward
Reuel Lindahl
Neal Bearden
Board of Supervisors
Livermore
Lindahl
San Jeandro
Caterpillar
Petersen Tractors
Western Electric
Consimer
Lindah
Bearden
Subdivision Law Move To Final Action In Fremont
Fremont planners near final review of two subdivisions and zoning ordinances. Final public hearing dates expected. commissions discuss commercial zoning for Edward Vieira site and Beams professional offices. Maps show over 250 lots on 65 acres with tentative plans for several subdivisions including Mission Ranch and Vista Manor.
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Fremont
Vanes
Warren Gonna+ son
New Public Works
Sydney Williams
Jack Parry
Commission Enalmnan
Edward P. Vieira
Washington Union High School
Centerville
Invington
Vieirs
OKD
William FL Beams
Fremont Avenue
Walter G. Lindsay
Pg&e
Lindsay-McDermott
Lindsay
Glenmoor Homes
Iggers Drive
Issipine Rosa
Blacow
Wate
School to Ban Horses Bikes Castro Valley Area
Castro Valley area school board bans horses and bicycles on grounds after damage to shrubbery and flora. Signs to be placed at Proctor Vavney Redwood Intermediate Sidney Persons Bari Warren Chitt on and Chabot schools. Bids for fencing Castro Valley school site on San Miguel due December 20. John H H Peterson hired as cadet teacher to replace Mrs Margaret Marshall. Ronald L Runswick named part time inspector for Northridge school during construction.
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Castro Valley
Castro Vale
Ley
Proctor
Margaret Marshall
Castro Valley School
Ronald L. Runswick
Northridge School
Girl Scouts Will Sing Yule Carols in Castro Valley
CASTRO VALLEY Girl Scouts and Brownies will sing Christmas carols in front of Purity and Saoway stores Thursday from 7 to 8 p m as part of their community service program. Several hundred of Castro Valley’s 800 scouts are expected to join the caroling with instrumental music also slated.
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Castro Valley
Purity
Saoway
Castro
Pat Gunther
Gemcourt
Panama Canal Water Use For Ship Movement Noted
About 26,006,000 gallons of water are used in a single day to move ships through the Panama Canal. The canal is Panama's biggest tourist attraction and a key national resource serving a city the size of Boston.
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Panama
Boston
Panama Canal
Blaisdell Elected Merchants Head in San Leandro
San Leandro Merchants association elected John G. Blaisdell as president to succeed WR. Davis. Officers include Sids, Erlich as first vice president, John Alexander as second vice president treasurer. An executive committee of twelve was named. Patrol of past officers and members noted including Davis and Congleton among others.
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San Leandro
John G. Blaisdell
WR. Davis
San Leandro Merchants Association
Sids, Erlich
John Alexander
Davis
Tom .Congleton
Kemp Lloyd
Barber
Lloyd
Bob Dare
Ed Ig Avilla
Jim Riley
Lewitt Hink
Bob Wilson
Maurice Thompson
John, Cruz
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Engineering Society of Detroit
Marshall School
Kris Clark
Greg Ferraro
Holly Raat
Larry Miller
Eyos
Caatro Valley Chamber of Commerce
Jim Murray
Murray
Cv's Bank of America
Hayward City Park
Child Guild
Alpha Pi Omega Society
Tamarack Branen
Children’s Hospital of
East Bay
Tamarack
Roger Anderson
Harry M. Mendro
Mendro
Anderson
Graff Street
Rick
Graff
Laaders of
Farm Center Party
Santa
Denise
Maldonado
Carla
Ania
North Pole
Vince Maldonado
Joanne ‘Street
Daily Réview
Chuck Ruiz
Florence Taylor
HHS
Rabbit ‘Hunter
Eden. Hospital
County
Albany
Emet Barkelay
Livermere
Piedmont
Pleasanton Gerts
San Losadro
Blaisdell
U. C. Express & Storage CO
Olympic
East Bay Area
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