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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1956
Page
9
A whimsical Castro Valley diary records a man testing watermelons with playful ignorance, a Hayward police dog bite mix up, a San Leandro pinochle boast, and a retrievable arrow sighting. It details misadventure and light local color with names and places.
The Mulford Gardens area residents association met to discuss exclusion from Manor city limits to keep about 1900 residents within the community. Kenneth Cheathem reported on protest timing, with 25 members present, and President William Lubker directing efforts to confirm a hearing date before tomorrow's holiday action. The advisory group also outlined park improvements and a new snack bar, while a fire district lease and a three-in-a-row merry-go-round were planned for the Hayward area recreation district.
Mt Eden trustees elected Kenneth L Nabors to lead the board for the coming year and named Lorin A Edengierk John Pappas and Walter E Thompson to coordinate an area incorporation plan. The group, including representatives from Washing ton Manor and Castro Valley, met for about half an hour to set procedures and plan a July 16 meeting.
Dr. M. E. Smith is named Castro Valley Elementary School district's new superintendent, expected to begin Sept. 1 after serving as assistant superintendent since July. The board also elected Walter H. Gunn to the board, replacing Mrs. Ernestine Wiseman. Smith, married to Margret, resides at 18924 Center Street, Castro Valley, and holds a PhD from Oregon. he is a World War II Army veteran with teaching stints in Oregon and Colorado. The district may pay $4400 for a psychologist services per year for the 855-57 term.
Fremont advisory water committee last night recommended the city council write Eden Washington Farm Center official Erno Orsetti to report evidence of salt water intrusion into the deepest water bearing strata. It asked whether future well drilling should be controlled by standards to prevent intrusion and whether abandoned or improperly drilled wells are a major issue, plus any other matters for consideration.
Fremont planning reports list ten candidate sites for a county water service yard and potential city control levels. Sites include Fremont avenue near the county office building and adjacent yards, Sequoia road near the railroad, and Centerville locations. the commission also reviews well drillings rules and asks for neighboring ordinances.
Fremont's planning commission showed hesitation on approving a one acre bank site at Santos Road and Highway 17. State permission for a bank was discussed while a road widening plan would reduce the site size, prompting a request to extend the parcel to fit Fremont's master plan.
The Becato School Board approved contracts with masts begin within 10 days if a Coast Builders strike occurs. Opma bided $248,100. Charles Plummer was named president after reelection. J. Hagen took oath as new member. Transfers of funds from operational to capital outlay were approved to buy land for school sites. $5,400 overdrawn. Eight landowners on Whipple road agreed to deed property to the district. agreements to be sent to county officials for further processing.
The Cherryland County Water District delayed the $160,000 water bond bid opening to align with the Hayward Best Bay Municipal Utility district switch. Buford Fisher of EBMOD cited a September 4 timeline for the transfer with crews from Hayward and RMOD involved. Art Stewart and William Seevero of Hayward will discuss at a later meeting. Estimated installation cost 161,476.
A Friday event at 5 30 p m on Manter Road hosts the Independent Improvement Elite. Participants include Lyles Wiles Lon Buse and Walter Young with a Reuters report noting the meet.
The 1856 57 appointment of key committees for Alameda County tuberculosis and health association is announced by president Richard K. Stewart. Seven members include 12 men and women across Hayward and San Leandro, with detailed roles in public information nursing and school health advisory work.
A mammoth fireworks show is planned for the Alameda County Fair tomorrow with a formal entertainment program. The display will start with the band, and organizers expect about 240,000 attendees plus 100,000 more entrants at the gates for the Fourth of July events.
Fire chief Jimenez warns of a dramatic rise in grass fires due to careless burning. He notes June and July saw spikes as crews cover a vast area, urging residents to follow strict rules, have water ready, and keep a fire department number handy to call if fires threaten.
HARD expands its adult social dancing program due to rising demand. Lois Nelson, HARD activity director, notes the Colonial Acres school will host a new relay series. Classes run Tuesdays 8 to 9 30 p m at Colonial Acres and Wednesdays 7 30 to 9 p m at Bay school with Sandra and Whiting Bilt instructors covering standard ballroom steps and requested dances.
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