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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
2
Local report describes a late nomination for a mean thief persona amid garish prop mischief in Irvington. Vernon Leal, vice president of the Irvington volunteer fire club, cites a Christian display theft in front of the Irvington fire department, noting a stolen trap tied to a Christmas tree setup with lights and an extension cord. No suspects named.
A downtown theater funded by producer Bam Goldwyn hosted a joyful Santa Claus event for about 3000 underprivileged children. The day featured a prologue of popcorn and toys, with performers and staff ensuring a magical holiday experience. Police and clubs assisted crowd management as youngsters cheered for their favorite movies and stars.
The narrative describes a man named Nelson collapsed at a local hall, later pronounced dead at Madenent hospital. Witnesses including Joseph Nekan and Huby Merril place the incident during a dance, with medical examiner Dr. H Merekel confirming death.
The nation braces for holidays as heavy snow and cold grip much of the country. Fatal highway crashes and fires mount the toll, with Texas and New York among the hardest hit. The National Safety Council urges caution for travelers while forecasts predict continued winter conditions and spreading snowfall into Nebraska and surrounding states.
United Press reports festive mix ups as Santa Claus faces job woes and a New York telephone disconnection. In Hartford a department store Santa is replaced by a helper after a stolen car incident. Fort Worth notes a girl asking for a boy friend instead of a boy doll.
Twenty eight Lorenzo Baptist youths from the high school group in Sun Lorenzo Village joined a progressive dinner tour last night. They visited Bebolshan for appetizers, then the Evans and Smith homes for salad and main course chili. Dessert featured apple pie and mulled cider. Transportation was provided by local volunteers. Lutheran Laymen Meet News notes a December church event with Mrs Rentoul hosting at Papoi Wee on Dec 20.
The newspaper announces there will be no edition on Monday as staff take a break and the press remains idle. Readers are advised to check subsequent issues for upcoming coverage.
Lions distribute Christmas baskets to needy families. Joe Tings, Lawrence Delia and Tiny Barthes are busy delivering the baskets, each complete with a star boy, in a community aid effort.
Mohler, superintendent at the Girsen Baptist Church Ashlin, reports about 100 people enjoyed the Christmas program last night. Carols opened the program. The beginners department led by Mrs. Jon Stott presented songs. A Christmas play featured Wigginia Griffin and Rob Mohler in leading roles. A festive fairy and other remarks followed by the pastor. Children received candy and a box in the end.
Palo Alto reports Eddie Vu harun from Callage of Pacific football and United Press notes concussion symptoms after a hard hit. He was hospitalized and rest is expected as doctors monitor his condition.
Four persons were injured in a Feathill boulevard crash yesterday noon sending all to Feirmont hospital for emergency care. One driver remained in serious condition at the Veteran's hospital. The severely injured, Sibley L. Cox, 56, of 669 Byth avenue Oakland, had internal injuries and a left leg tracture.
The second fatality from a three car crash on Pergola hill occurred last night as Mrs. Redina Fliterman of Los Angeles died from head injuries. The first victim, Mrs. Rose Belshaw of Hayward, died at the scene when her car rolled over. Irate Geedman, driver of the west bound car, remains in serious condition with base skull fractures and chest injuries. his wife Rose Goodman is also in serious condition after slight improvement. Ruth Monroe suffers head injuries and fractures but is reported in satisfactory condition.
A crash left multiple people injured when a Cox car rammed cement stanchions dividing Foothill islands. California Highway Patrol units found the vehicle straddling the barriers. Injured parties were taken to local hospitals with fractures and other injuries reported.
Hayward firemen and families attended their annual dinner and party last Thursday night. Four adults and forty children joined in with Santa, played by Nick Aphentes, arriving at the window with gifts and glad tidings for the children.
President Truman in Independence urges that love is the only answer to world troubles. He speaks of Christmastide and the need for Americans to remember homeless and despairing families abroad and at home. He calls for compassion and action to ease suffering as the nation celebrates Christmas Eve.
In San Francisco last night police found watchman George F. McMahon, 60, nude beside the club furnace after entering the women's athletic club to retrieve a key for a late swim. He had removed his dripping clothing and the pool was to be drained today to recover the key.
Refugees and Arab Christians crowd Bethlehem for Christmas Eve services at the Church of the Nativity. Pilgrims travel past makeshift shelters on the slopes of the Sameadiyan and Hebron hills seeking bread and work as Bethlehem’s churches ring with prayers. Authorities announce a five hour road closure to permit UN and diplomatic traffic for the midnight service.
In Anchorage a Christmas visit by Bob Hope and Air Secretary Stuart Symington aims to lift servicemen spirits. Hope quipped about Alaska cold and cars, while Symington plans a review of military living conditions during the deployment season in Alaska.
Vatican report states Pope Pius XII opened the 23rd jubilee year of the church with a Mass at St Peter's Basilica and prayers for forgiveness of sins. About 1,000,000 worshippers joined in observance as strikes loomed elsewhere, while Pope’s jubilee is marked by charity efforts for needy families.
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