How Nations Welcome the New Year Across Continents
A World War era note compares New Year customs in France Scotland Spain Britain and the United States. It mentions Homnumay and first-footing traditions in Britain and grape rituals in Madrid while offering varied remedies for New Year’s Day hangovers such as lobster stew English muffins black coffee and hot rye toddies.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
France
Scotland
Telekurlepal
Spain
Puerta del Sal
Madrid
Britain
William Pagel Active Valleyite Dies at Home
William A Pagel 30 prominent Castro Valley community leader died at his home 4283 Crest Avenue after long heart illness. Survived by wife Ruth Pagel daughter Barbara Pagel Oakland step son Derry Tioasen University of Utah. Native of South Dakota he lived in Oakland before moving to Castro Valley three years ago. He chaired Wie Farm Bureau Castro Valley Center and was financial secretary Castro Valley Improvement and S uch Club and Alameda County Federated clubs board member. Funeral Monday from Valley Chapel Castro Valley Morlanay conducted by Lyndon Cope of Berbeulay. Calls requested to the committee for the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Paget
Casten Valley
Crest Avenue
Ruth Pagel
Barbara Pagel
Oakland
Derry Tioasen
University of Utah
South Dakota
Pagel
Casino Valley
Wie Farm Aureau
Castro Valley Center
Parm Bureau
Castro Valley Improvement and
Alameda County
Chis Ieening
Rolanos Rallies to Split Bout at Legion Stadium
Rolanos, from Sonota, Mex, rallied past Tow Martinez at Legion Stadium to claim a split decision in a light weight bout. En route, Bolantos anchored a late surge to secure the narrow victory.
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Hollywgob
Enrique Bolantos
Sonota
Mex
Geoman
Tow Martinez
Legion Stadium
Frank Pererra Built All Time Markers in Park
Frank Pererra oversaw WPA era park projects in Hayward including rock steps and retaining walls to enhance Brent Park. He guided plantings of Monterey pine eucalyptus laurel and redwood trees around picnic areas while living at 1952 B Street with his wife and daughter. He ran a general merchandise store for 20 years and led a horse buying effort for Nevada slaughterhouses during a vacation, later serving as park superintendent for two years and earning community honors.
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Frank Pererra
Hayward
Peverid
Lhigwend
Quideors
Perera
Mianwvared
Vale Sant
Fis
Sireet
Sso
Ello Peretta
Aml Tie Dniter
Alee Ladghitiran
Baud Casta Atvoote
Elko
Moy
Pludsanfon
Caatra Valley
Uwe Jiames
Bink Af Ameen
Otthye Tagawa Lions
Identical twins have daughters within hour
Identical twins at Sutter Maternity Hospital in Sacramento welcomed daughters within the same hour yesterday. Jacob Becker of Sitay Kreede announced the birth to Mrs. William Clanp bell of Map. Conversions were reported as using well at the hospital.
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Cnuti Othur
Jacob Becker
Sitay Kreede
William Clanpbell
Map
Sutter Muaternity Hospital
Dick Tracy Faces Real Mystery On Hand
A police report notes the discovery of the lower half of a woman's body by an usher in a local hive. Officials speculate the figure may relate to a long-ago missing woman case, with authorities pursuing leads and reviewing prior records.
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Dick Tay
Drai
Ives
Valley Valley defense council meeting outline
An earlier defense council meeting discussed school emergency planning in Castro Valley. It outlines wardens, transportation, and classroom roles, with a circular to parents about air raid safety, injury reporting, and volunteer recruitment at Castro Valley schools.
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Peanly
Chabot
Thissrooms
Anspor Kinnon
Tansy Isn
Castro Vattes
Defene Council
Castro Valey
Miller
Sehual
Caslya Valley
Olivers
Aga Jana
Poe
al Sworkers
Uke Publie
Peld
Custin Valley Sihadi Gudifori
Korean War Forces Tense Front Near Nation's Border
Fragmented dispatches describe North and South Korean forces maneuvering along the demarcation line as Chinese and North Korean units advance southward. US and UN air power respond with patrols and bombardments while Communist offensives push near Beaul and Rageider regions, with mounting casualties and damaged UN positions.
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Comte Faut
Immediely Noth
North Korea
al Barees
Yifenne
Plpns
Rageider- Broun
Court Rules Casey Is Father
A court determines Casey is the father of a child born to Miss Weissman, 27, as judges consider the case involving a Brooklyn athlete and a connection to the Atlanta Packers. The ruling confirms paternity amid family and sports intersecting details.
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Casey
Miss Weissman
Causey
Lesh
Atlanta Prackers
Air Raid Sirens Fail To Reach City Residents
Amid mock wartime drills in San Francisco, many residents did not hear the air raid sirens, alarms, or factory whistles. Officials said the trial exposed gaps in the warning system and plans to retrofit and install a permanent citywide alert network.
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S.F
San
Olivera Honored With Plaque For Fifty Years Fire Service
A bronze plaque recognizing fifty years of dedicated service was awarded to Chief Oliveira by the Ashland Fire Department Association at its annual ladies night banquet in Newart. Officers and guests, including Robart NeCell of Atsewerlahee, installed new officers. retiring President Chief Lane received a gift, and plaques were presented to Olievarda and others for long service.
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Luter
Olivara Jad Gu
Ashlanes
Alymeda
Atsewerlahee
Dupa
Ashlind Department
Prank Sandy
Ied
Danny Thiatke
Gakdand
Chick Taya Laney
Abuneds
Lassociation
Eloctec
Thomas Burey
Sin Javengo Villine
Tallas Paul
Centerville
Richard “Senamne Mer Sheehy
Albany
Oliveira
Ash I Mal
Obier Sandymont
Lywasurer
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