Outlook Bright for Consumers Amid Broad Price Cuts
United Press reports widespread price reductions from mall order houses, major soup makers, and General Motors for 1950 Buicks. Sears Roebuck announces a record midwinter catalogue with up to 36 percent reductions, while Montgomery Ward offers 10 to 24 percent cuts. Lever Brothers trims soap prices and Buick lowers model prices. year end clearances surge, with TV sets and radios heavily discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Broitstreet
Alee i Manufacturing
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Teme
Worden
Montgomery Ward & Co
Lever Brothers, Company
New York
Pune
Lux
Breeze
Buick
Olsmobile
Hema
Pilties
Fouerly
Fouerly Sold: As Sanh
Grould
Valley VFW Units Celebrate Christmas Party
Valley VFW units held a joint Christmas observance at the Lions clubhouse. About 150 attendees enjoyed carols and a film show by Mrs. Malory and Miss Arlyne Gladden's school group. The revue featured CHET Rivhy and listed participants. Santa distributed candy boxes, with committee chairs named.
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Valley Vfw
Muxiliary
Lions
Der
Ure
Malory
Hayward Union High School
Arlyné Gladden
School of
Itnhee
Chet Rivhy
Pamela Kere
Janice Manson
Ada Wills
Marge Janet
Poneta Lambraad
Patty Jo Price
May Juenet
Dannie Willis
Lett Mendonca
Uey Gross
Bonnie Jeffry
Santa Claus
Hermann Sons and Sisters Induct 4 New Members
Hermann Sons and Sisters of Hayward held a combined initiation and Christmas party Friday night inducting four new members: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helmer, Cal Dirks and Paw Gebhach. August Von Nickel reported on local lodge affiliations with the United German Societies of the East. Birthdays for four members were observed, a judging contest won by Mrs. Viola Caren, and gifts were given to 26 children by Charles Waffman as Santa Claus. A Christmas ceremony closed the party with carols. A guest included Gut Hetman Smith, home on leave from San Antonio airbase, accompanied by fiancée Miss Ruby Junghans. Additional note mentions rising living costs data from a Labor Department report.
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Hermann Sons and Sisters
Hayward
and “Mus
Henry Helmer
Cal Dirks
Paw Gebhach
Locgen
Easthay
August von Nickel
Katherine Belkout
Louise Norton
Tsabulla Vish
Mary Knock
Curt Junghans
Viola Caren
von Nichol
Charles Waffman
Santa Claus
Gut
Hetman Sihith
John Smith
San Antonio
Tex
Ruby Junghans
California Prosperous 1949 Report Highlights Growth
The California state chamber of commerce reported 1949 civilian employments around 4,061,000, with about 170,000 new residents moving in. While farming income fell below two billion dollars for the first time since 1945, public construction rose about 40 percent and a larger decline is expected in 1950. The report notes improved business tone and no anticipated drop in business values next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
State Chamber of Commerce
Bambee
Chamber
Gem Society Yule Party At Hayward High Cafeteria
The Mineral and Gem Society held its annual Christmas party at Hayward Union High School cafeteria with a potluck supper. After remarks by chairmen Bronson and others, the group sang carols and viewed outdoor mineral photos by W L Lewis. Prizes included a Ming tree ornament for Mrs A B Emmes and a Benito garnet specimen for Mrs Beach. Members traded mineral specimens and voted to move future meetings to the Hayward facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral and Gem Society
Hayward Union High Schvel
Chairemas CB. Bronson
W. L. Lewis
A. B. Emmes
Beach
Benito Garnet
Gils
Immunity Center
Hayward Union High School
Tons Robb
B. 2. Sledgg
May Moyers
Brayward Lodgewill Hosts New Year Party
Uermann Sons and Sisters of the Easthay will be guests of the Maynard lodge at a New Year's Eve dinner dance at the IDES hall on Spain Dec 31. The party is private for lodge members and their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uermann
Easthay
Maynard Lodge
Ides Hall
S Pain
Ludge
Ex-Jacky Talks Parking Tickets With Friend
An ex Jackey described a vivid noon time chat about parking tickets with a friend from the Cigar Box. He details his size, attire, and a claim process offering 52 a5 for identification, noting a deadline tomorrow and a failed election claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackey
Nmr
Daily Hovrow
Elles
Soil Tests On Hospital Site Start
Soil borings begin today on the Eden to ship hospital site at Lewelling Boulevard between Lorenzo Avenue and Hesperian Boulevard. Consulting Engineer Charles Lee of San Francisco directs the work to assess soil suitability for hospital construction and aid in selecting the 40 acre portion of the 14 acres under option to the hospital district board, with other preferred sites still under consideration.
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Lewellng
Lorenzo Avenue
Hesperian Boulevard
Charles Lee
San Frincizo
Board of Directors
Hospita
Mrs Williams Claims Warren Slower Than Missouri Mule
State Welfare Director Myrtle Williams said California must revise pension rules to avoid losing $9,000 in federal funds. She cited a $2,100 cash and insurance limit under state law versus a $1,500 federal limit, warning that Social Security contributions to California pensions are being held up for March.
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Los Angeles
Myrtle Williams
Mar
Warren
Iawa
Williams
California
Rita's Baby Girl Born to Actress and Prince Aly
Actress Rita Hayworth gave birth to a Moslem princess named Jasmine in a private clinic overlooking Lake Geneva. Prince Aly Khan announced the seven weeks premature birth at 0:34 am local time, saying the baby weighed a poundage not specified and was Rita Hayworth's second child. The delivery occurred after a long evening, with Aly Khan describing Rita as very tough, and doctors noting a normal birth without cesarean.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Rita Hayworth
Lake Geneva
Aly Khan
Star
Rita
Jasmine
Aly
Riki
Montchaisi Clinic
Newark Adopts New Dial Telephone System Debut Thursday
Newark will switch to a new five figure dial system in a $20,000 project replacing the old dial switching gear. All numbers will change once operation begins. Subscribers should obtain the new numbers from the December Alameda County directory before dialing, as old numbers will not complete calls. Neighbors are also urged to secure the new Newark numbers from the directory.
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Newark
W. W. Cole
Imainager
Alameda
Tle
Alameda County
Hayward Merchants Plan 1950 Meeting and Elections
The Hayward Merchants association will hold its first 1950 meeting at noon on January 1 at the Green Shutter hotel. President Leonard Baskin urges all members to attend for election and installation of officers for the new year. The gathering aims to keep the association strong and involved in community growth with plans for membership outreach and future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Merchants
Green Shutter
Leonard Baskin
Teeting
Raskin
Tayward
C! Tor
Ecome
Amor- Manis Association
Two Charged In Slaying Arraigned In San Leandro
Arraignment for five men tied to the September slaying of Harry Taramnes continued in San Leandro before Judge G O Heffernan. Frank Sexton of Hayward, 23, handcuffed, faced charges of murder as extra police watched the crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyward
Fran Oakand
Harry Taramnes
San Leandro
G. O. Heffernan
Frank Sexton
Hayward
Sexton
Oakton
Dominic Silva
Bexton
San Leama
Silva
Amendments On Zoning Approved In Alameda County
Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the zoning ordinance after a public hearing in Oakland. The changes allow labor camps and dormitories in agricultural zones, set front yard setbacks on principal streets, and cap single family side yard setbacks at 10 feet. Additional routine actions: appointing George Wastin as assistant playground director, approving a property reel to widen Bridge Street near Eden Congregational Church, authorizing right of way acquisitions in Ramos Addition Alta Vista, forwarding Louis Ponseca’s permit request to kill and robby at 404 Eden Road to the planning commission, authorizing survey work on Bridge and Birch streets at an estimated $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
County Board of Supervisors
Oakland
Ita
George Wastin
Maynard Area Recreation Dis- Wiel
Bridge Street
Eden Congregational Church
Stovey
Alta Vita
Dhal
Louis Ponseka
Eden Road
Amerst
Grand Jury Recommends San Francisco Vehicle Towing Reform
In San Francisco the grand jury urges ending or reforming towing practices that clear illegally parked or abandoned vehicles. The report calls for clearer rules and enforcement to curb improper towing.
Washington U.2 Second Chance For Potato Subsidies
The Agriculture Department gave California potato producers a second chance to qualify for piece subsidies on their early crop potatoes next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington U.2
Agriculture Department
New Year Services at Calvary Lutheran Church San Lorenzo
Calvary Lutheran Church in San Lorenzo Village announces special New Year services in its new chapel at 270 AD Via Magdalena. The candlelight New Year Eve service at 11:39 PM features a sermon by Rev. Waldemar A. Thiele on Making Ready Our Store of Wisdom, followed by a communion service on New Year's Day with Thiele again preaching Fear or Path. Regular Sunday times shift to 10:30 AM starting Jan 1, with Bible study and evening vespers added.
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Calvary Lutheran Church
Ayill
Magdalena
Wathaway Avenue
San Lorenzo Village
Waldemar A. Thiein
Thiery
Bam
Widness
Thiele
Hayward groom weds Belgian fiancée in Piedmont ceremony
A 28 year old Hayward man James Orear and 19 year old Anita Roissert of Knokke Le Zoute Belgium married today in Piedmont. Orear’s mother says he left for Belgium to seek permission by mail. The couple plans to live in the United States after their wedding. Orear is son of Mays and works with his father in the wholesale egg business. He is a Hayward Union High School graduate and served four years in the Army communications corps including time in China. The couple has one other child, Kay, 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Orear
Hayward
Anita Roissert
Knokke-Le Zoute
Belgium
Grear
Agit Mays
J. H. Grear
Piedmont
Belium
Anita
Knokke
United States
Benedict
Hayward Orexr
Hayward Uneion High School
University of California
Army Communications Corps
Kay
Oro Loma Annexation Plan Advances Under New Procedure
The Sanitary District board last night passed resolutions outlining three annexation areas Sipruck Braddock and Valley totaling over 106 acres as the second step of the legal process. A county board concurrence is required after hearings set with no protests. Drainage charge discussions focused on 78 homes in Braddock and a potential 700 acres joining the district with a proposed $75 per acre rate.
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Ora’ Loma
Sanitary District Board
Sf Supervisors
Sipruck
Braddock
Valley
150Th Avenue
Iith
Walt Mattson
Mattson
Cedric Macabee
Braldock Bosere
Ta Matson
Law Banning Sale Of Horror Comic Books Held Illegal
Los Angeles reports a California law banning sale of horror comic books to minors declared unconstitutional. The appellate department ruled the state exceeded its powers by outlawing illustrated crime publications to underage readers. Judge Edward Bishop wrote the majority opinion, noting the statute would also bar school history texts depicting assassinations.
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Los Angeles
California
Supering Court
Edward ‘K. Bishop
Insurance Brokers Select Officers in Hayward Association
Officers of the Hayward Insurance Brokers association were named Lawrence Delgacin as president Clarence Johnson as vice president and Clarence McDermott as secretary treasurer The group affiliated with the California Insurance Agents and the National Association of Insurance Brokers meets monthly on the second Tuesday at the Green Sitter hotel in Hayward Membership was formalized after a prior monago milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Insurance Brokers’ Association
Lawrence Delgacin
Clarence Johnson
Clarence McDermott
Jocal Group
California Insurance Agents Association
National Association of Insurance Brokers
Ha Aon
Green Sitter Hotel
Inss
Hott Building in Bay Area Sets New November Record
San Francisco activity surged as November housing starts reached 1,400 units, beating last year by over 400. San Mateo led with 637 permits, followed by Alameda Contra Costa San Francisco Marin and Solano, with total year-to-date near 20,000 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hott
Bay Area
San Francisco
U.F
Bay Aves
U.S. Department of Labor
Dacday. Se MM
Marin
Solang
Kassoris
Kossoris
Ham Bake Benefit On Thursday At Unincorporated Area
A ham bake benefit for moving a clubhouse to a new site and converting it into a community center for the area between Maynard and San Leandro will be held Thursday. More than 100 diners are expected. Mrs. Josephine Mayes is in charge of tickets. Tony Gureis will auction a special sale. Dave Ehy will emcee. Frity Meyer of the Chuck Wagon is chef. served by Mrs. Mary Vaccaro and assistants. Mrs. Cierna Faria leads decorated group of the Business and Professional Women's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia -Nam
Lu Bam
Lontorrew
Maynard
San Leandro
Josephine Mayes
Tony Gureis
Dave Ehy
Frity Meyer
Chuck Wagon
Mary Vaccaro
Cienera Faria
Eeden Business and
Chile’s Net Champ Faces Larsen in Next Round
Chile’s Ricardo Balbiers, national singles champion from Rollins College, won a Sugar Bowl match 8-6 0-4 1-1 to advance and will meet Arthur Laysen of San Francisco in later rounds. Other results include Dick Savill over Arne Beisser 8-3 6-2 and Herbert Flaty beating Charles Masterson 6-2 6-2.
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New Orleans
U.E
Rivardo Balbiers
Chile
Operes
Fy Dnek ‘Tuer
Tulane
tWniv
Balbiers
Rollins Collen
Fla
Arthur Laysen
San Francisco
Patts
Beauklyn
Vy Ol
Dick Savill
Ithaca
N.C
Arne Beixser
Santa Ana
Calif
Herbert Flaty
UCLA
Charles Masterson
Brooklyn
N.Y
Earl Cochell
Sid Sihyar
Vic Svixyas
Philadelphia
Diele Mouledons
Tulane University
Harvey-Fabery Firm Becomes Nash Dealers In Mayward
Harvey-Fabery Motors Inc. succeeds Yeager-Galbrand Motor Co as Nash dealer in Mayward. J. B. Kipp named general manager. John Harvey and Joseph Fabty, former partners in Maswood, lead the new firm at 21608 East 14th Street in Mayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey-Fabery Motors, Inc
Yeager-Galbrand Motor Co
Nashendar Hayward
J. B. Kipp
Yone
John Harvey
Joseph Fabt
Maswood
Harvey
East 14Th Street
T Mayward
Hayward Bids For Library Building Are Narrowed
Hayward city council opened eight bids for the Kanes city library project yesterday afternoon. Low bids came from Indenco at 85 000 and Steadman and Powell at 85 480. When added to an optional walkway and driveway bid, totals ranged toward 87 992 for Steadman Powell and 88 108 for Indenco. Architects Miller and Warnecke and City Engineer will study the bids and prepare a report for the council’s January meeting. An annexation ordinance was discussed amid a drainage report by Engineer Hugh Gallaher. The council approved annexation with future drainage safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Kanes City
John Huar
Miller and Warnécke
Ilgett
Indenco
Odi
Lon
Steed, and
Powell
Oakland
Steadman and
Indoneco
Steadman
Indonco
Tony Crute
Ehitect
Rey
Council
George J. Harder
Mark Bristol
California Builders ‘Company
David Zuckerman
Walnut Creek
N. T. Lewis
John
J. Prentice
Harder
Myistol
California
Zuckerman
Prentles
SION
Secondag
Aed
Westrea Road
Perusal Road
Western Pacific Tracks
Sorenson Road
Hugh Gallaher
Gallaher
Western Road
Tennyson
Tennyson Road
Procter & Gamble Cuts Prices on Soap and Crisco
In Cincinnati Ohio the Procter and Gamble company announced immediate wholesale price reductions on its Neutrogena soap products and Crisco shortening. Soap prices are cut about four percent and Crisco about five percent, placing current selling prices well below peak levels.
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Cincinnati, C
Procter & Gamble Today
Crisco
Bio
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United Press
Wallington
ILP
Labor Department
Rite Theatre
Cas-tro Street
Glenn Coffee
Sodapa
Shirley
Belmar Street
Coffee
Army Air Force
Ritz
Kent
Daily Review
Gem Society
Brayward
Actress
Prince Aly
Grand Jury
New City Library
Oro Loma
Insurance Brokers Select Officers
Cer
A & Watkins Sr
Proctor & Gamble
Fabri
Tontyzht
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