Signs and chatter in Hayward and Newark
A collection of local vignettes from Hayward and Newark includes Mrs. Harris’s note about overheard fireworks chatter, a Hayward Chamber of Commerce meeting joke about arson prevention matches, a $600,000 interim Hayward appropriation, and a Newark city worker resigning citing low pay. Other items note a Renault accident cost and city officials under fire from a blunt employee.
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George P. Oakes
Hayward
Oakes
Chamber of Commerce
Expansion Seen In Northern California Industries
Northern California industries were expanding this spring despite recession, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce said. In April, 123 major industrial construction projects were underway with a total value of 55,892,500 dollars, signaling a healthy upswing for the region's industry.
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San Francisco
UPI
California
San F Francisco
Lorenzo Tot Lot Dedication Near San Lorenzo Center
Dedication of the Lorenzo totlot will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow behind the Community Center Building at 453 Paseo Grande. The 10 by 150 foot site includes swings slides and playground equipment for children through eighth grade funded by a $2800 community fair donation plus $30 from the San Lorenzo junior women’s club. Attendees include Evatista Prado Webster and Robert Webster with several village Homes Assn leaders and staff from the Civic Center Auditorium event in Hayward.
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San Lorenzo
Paseo Grande
David D. Bohanton
Community Fair Organization
San Lorenzo Junior’ Women’s Club
Evatista Prado Webster
Library Assn
San
Arthur Howell
Francisco
Robert Webster
G. Amrine
Age Homes Assn
Direc
Ansrers
M. Lb. Sanford
Associa
Nilal
Tojison
San Francisco
Ndopt
Civic Center
Hayward
William G
Vagrant Held After Escape From Fairmont Hospital
Roy Stacey aged 54 the vagrant who escaped from a Fairmont Hospital work party on June 18 was held to answer to the Superior Court yesterday by Hayward Municipal Judge I T Foley Stacey who was sentenced to Santa Rita on June 18 walked off the job and was captured the same day in Mulford Gardens
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Roy Stacey
Fairmont Hospital
Superior Court
Hayward
IT. L. Foley
Stacey
Santa Rita
Mulford Gacdans
Irvington Man Suffers Fall from Roof in Fremont Incident
Lester E. Eldridge, 21, of 904 Dit private, suffered a leg injury after an apparent fall from a roof at a home he had just returned to from an Oregon ranch. Police reported the front door ajar and a Remington rifle valued at 95 dollars went missing during the incident.
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Vecoto
Chris
Fremont
Irvington
Oregon
Whipple
Lester E. Eldridge
Musit
Ralta
Remington
Tand's
Tom
Whinplez
Leandro Hospital Bid Fight Reaches State Bureau
The Leandro city council adopted a no dissent resolution urging the State Bureau of Hospitals to grant Hill Burton funds for a Lutheran Hospital in San Leandro and deny three Eden applications for Castro Valley expansion, a San Leandro branch, and youth services. Councilman Taylor warned Eden directors seek Castro Valley hospital expansion while San Leandro risks losing local care. Kane voiced fears funds may be insufficient. The council also moved to end a second-exit requirement in apartment regs and approved a 42 year easement to the San Mateo County line for an outfall server. Public hearings set for a taxi stand expansion and zoning changes at several properties.
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Leandro
Eden
State Bureau of Hospitals
Hill- Burton
San Leandro
Castro Valley
Robert Taylor
Alvin Kane
Kant
East ‘Bay
San
Mary, Costa
Harlan St
Norton St
Four Citizen Units Meet On Project Plan
Four subcommittees of the Hayward Citizens Master Committee reviewed proposed capital improvements. Mitchell Van Bourg outlined plans for a three story, 90,000 square foot civic center with a circular auditorium. Members will visit the Winton Ave site next Monday. Parks subcommittee toured Memorial Park and 401-acre tidelands area, among others, with a 7 p.m. meeting tomorrow. Lire subcommittee, led by Dr. Keyne Monson, discussed fire dept improvements and will meet again Monday at Harder Station. Water subcommittee, chaired by Eugene Tucker and reviewed by Edward Phillips, emphasized reservoir needs in city water projects.
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Hayward Ciizens
Civic Center
Mitchell van Bourg
Hayward
Winton Ave
Parks
Memorial Park
Eugene Tucker
Edward Phillips
Sidewalks Plan Advances in San Leandro
San Leandro Mayor Jack Maltester appointed Councilmen Kenneth Cheatham Valance Gilly and Alvin Kant to work with City Manager Wesley McClure on negotiating with property owners for sidewalk installation in the industrial district. The move responds to Cherry Grove Homeowners Assn requests for safer routes along Merced and Alvarado Streets and Timothy Drive as school children walk in rainy season. The committee will explore in lieu options like blacktopping. other council actions included condemning a 100 foot sidewalk strip on Peralta Street east of San Leandro Blvd and setting July 18 as bid deadline for street resurfacing projects.
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San Leandro
Jack Maltester
Kenneth Cheatham
Valance Gilly
Alvin Kant
City Mgr
Wesley McClure
Property Own
Cherry Grove
Assn
Merced
Alvaredo
Timothy
Peralta St
San Leandro Blvd
Manor Board Meet Planned
Washington Manor directors plan a Thursday meeting at 8 at Washington M. School 1170 Fargo Ave to discuss additional equipment and facilities for Washington Manor Park. The association recently purchased a softball backstop and has funds set aside for more park improvements. Agenda includes a review of recent proceeds and a discussion on participation in San Leandro’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration.
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Washington Manor
Washngton Manor
Rome
Washington “M. School
Fargo Ave
Washington
San Leaniro
Planning Job To Weissburg Named To San Leandro Board
San Leandro appointed 36 year old E Stanley Weissburg to the Planning Commission to fill a vacancy. Weissburg, of 14753 Pepperdine Street, Oakland, represents Stenorette Dictation Systems and was nominated by Councilman Velance Gill. He won six votes with James Fraser dissenting. he previously served on the Oakland planning staff and as Alameda County zoning administrator in 1953-54.
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San Leandro
E. Stanley Weissburg
Thue
Oakland
Alameda County
Oakland youth treated for gun wound accident near Monterey
A 17 year old Oakland youth was treated at Fairmont Hospital for a gunshot wound alleged to be accidental. He said the incident occurred Sunday in Monterey County while on a camping trip in Carmel Valley. He reported the pistol fired when brushed by an animal, causing a minor wound and he sought treatment on Monday.
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San
Leandro
Oakland
Fairmont Hospital
Monterey
County
Hugh
Clarence Johnson
Uthesche
Carmel Valley
U.S. Takes Block for New Building Project
The United States acquires a block for a new construction project in a pending final settlement. The condemnation suit seeks a $957,275 award as compensation. Officials outline the process and imminent steps toward project completion.
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U.S
Livermore council faces protest over street work and bonds
Livermore residents including Kauffman and Nissen challenged city plans for curb gutter and sidewalk work along North P and Livermore blocks. They pressed for access to engineering data, questioned a proposed industrial rail development, and objected to bonds and city-imposed conditions amid talks with railroads. A planning commission division drew attack from Dodd over a bowling alley and cocktail lounge in a neighborhood shopping center, while Herman Mettler was approved for a planning post Aug 1 to Oct 1960.
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Livermore
Martin
Kauffman
North P
Livermere
Gra- Suthe
Pam Nissen
Livermere Rancher
Airéet
Jateet “Nizsen Monerte
Hagemann
William H. Gale Jr
H. L. Hagemann
Frank’ ‘Dodd
P-X
Herman Mettler
Planning Commission
Mettler
Two 12 year old boys confess thefts in San Leandro
Two 12-year-old boys admitted to many home car and store thefts after a chase across backyards. One student from James Monroe School and another from John Muir School were caught by a neighbor and later implicated each other. Police investigate possible link to numerous unsolved burglaries over two years.
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San Leandro
John L. Wolfe
del Mar Coget
Lucille
Wolfe
Wright
Oakland Man Injured Dies in Auto Collision
An Oakland man, injured Saturday in a collision near Salottie, Arizona, died here Monday from his injuries. The accident occurred when the vehicle struck a stationary object on a rural road.
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Oakland
Salottie, Ariz
Chamber Meet Set Thursday in Castro Valley
Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce plans its Thursday noon meeting at Castro Gardens 8168 Castro Valley Blvd. Howard Critchfield will report on Castro Valley Day at the Alameda County Fair July 1 and progress of the Castro Valley Fiesta September 15 to 21. Harold Fellows chairs the picnic and Eric Anderson heads the parade committee. Dr. Arthur Emmes outlines plans for golf, recreation, and trails while describing a vacant tour for local groups.
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Castro Valley
Fourth Mapped SAN to Host Annual Aug 7 Dinner Festivities
Mrs Nahm chaired the preparations for the city Fourth of July and Fifth Annual recreation events. The Old Fashioned celebration will feature 20 booths and profits from last weekend’s Chandler event will fund next year’s tests. Mrs Nell Said and Mrs Marjorie are identified as treasurer and organizer respectively.
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San 'Leandrg
Nahm
Ibration
Chandler
Pater
Nell
Marjorie
Precise Zoning Held Up By San Leandro Council
Washington Manor zoning awaits further study by the San Leandro city council, a work session July 14 postponed it among four items. Other issues include street name changes county plan alignments, a classified industrial district, and a home occupation ordinance to curb minor infractions.
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San Leandro
Washington Manor
Washington ‘Manor
City Planning Commission
Roberts Road
Lewelling
Minnor
Lorenzo District Fights Merger
San Lorenzo Elementary District trustees last night opposed immediate unification with the county. They urged continued study by the County Committee and pressed for action only after state legislation changes. The board noted potential tax increases and delays to the west side building program but acknowledged a more coordinated K-12 system if unification occurs.
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San Lorenzo
San ‘Lorenzo
Hayward
Ral; van Nortick
Decoto Trio Faces Trial in Oakland Superior Court
Three Decoto men Raymond Rojo 23 Frank Rojo 21 and Oscar Pena 28 were ordered to stand trial in Oakland Superior Court for the June 15 murder of Joe Hernandez 24 of Alvarado. Judge E A Quaresma after a four hour preliminary hearing. The fatal stabbing followed an insult to a bartender in front of an Alvarado cafe.
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Decato
Joe L. Hernandez
Granger Ave
Alvaradd
Hayward Boys March to Win at Watsonville Parade
Hayward Junior team led by captain Jesse and coach Schipler captured four trophies and two prize awards at the Fourth of July Watsonville parade. Notable performers included Archuleta Bratton Hodges Kennedy Kiley Meadows and others, with team counselor Schipler guiding the squad.
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Corepetitan
Hayward
Maxines
Watsonville
Fom
Hayiard the
Joan Archuleta
Mike Bratton
Lee Hodges
Johenneldy
Tom Kennedy
David Kiley
Tony
Meadows
Timmy
Pat
Don
Roparge
John ‘Robarze
Bob
Scott
Sennis
Wilson
Nevin Sc
Boy Driver Falls to Undoing in High Speed Chase
Gary Max Collins, a youth from Hayward, drove at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone to evade Patrolman Dean Sherwood near Castro Street. The vehicle crashed into Collins' home after a chase ending at 1611 Castro St, with minor damage to car and house and Collins arrested on evading arrest and license violations. He claimed he fled to avoid a ticket for a broken windshield.
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Gary Max Collins
Hayward
Dean Sherwood
Castro St
Sherwood
Collins
1611
Castro <St
Fane
City allocates 15500 for Chamber of Commerce promotions
San Leandro council approved five city contracts for fiscal 1955 funding. The Chamber of Commerce receives 15300 for promotional functions including a golf tournament and county fair booth, with quarterly activity reports. Also funded were bookmobile service for Mulford Gardens and Washington Manor, SPCA ambulance and impound services, and the Dahlia Society accounting.
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San Leandro
San Lezharo Chamber of Commerce
Leity Council
Var Lous
Junior Chamber of Commerce
County
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
San Leandire Dahlia Society
Chamber
Teavill
Council
Mulford Gardens
Washington Manor
SPCA
Dahlia Society
Huge Homes Plan for 130 Million San Jose Community
San Jose Heyward builder Branden announced plans for a 130 million development to be known as Tropicana Villages in San Jose. The 25,000 homes will include schools, parks, and a regional shopping center with prices from 12 to 14,900 dollars. Dedication ceremonies were held Sunday at Bayshore Fr and Story Road.
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San Jose
Heyward
L. Branden
Tropicana
Brarden
Bayshore Fr
Story Road
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