Robbery and escape at service station linked to local names
Glen B. Davis of Hayward was robbed gagged and bound in a service station washroom Saturday night and rescued by David R. Duran of San Leandro who broke down the door after hearing Davis feet tapping. The account moves through local civic talk and community tales including Alameda county officials and Bay Area personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen RB. Davis
Hayward
David R. Duran
San Leandro
Duran
Davis
Lions Club marks 20th anniversary in San Leandro
Leandro Lions celebrate two decades with a Castlewood social hour and 8 15 dinner. A program of music by Allan Wyatt and his Lions band follows, with dancing to mark the 20th anniversary. Mary Perstein speaks, Henry Setamur announces, and ticket sales are strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leandro Lions
San Leandro
Castlewood
Puntey
Eta
Mark
Allan Wyatt
Dro Lions
Mary Perstein
Lions International
Fremont Budget Battle Sparks Fire Tax Debate
Fremont council members clash over a proposed 1 tax rate to fund fire protection and city services with Bendel opposing new charges while citing unappropriated reserves. Budget figures from state and federal sources are reviewed as auditors prepare to report. a June 18 session is set to continue the discussion.
Insurance Suit Filed Against Kin
Mrs. Fayers Fitch files suit against her brother in law Thelmer Fitch and his wife to recover the late husbands life policy from Rheem Manufacturing Newark. Fitch transferred beneficiary rights to their son Jerry Dean Fitch under alleged undue influence. A temporary restraining order was issued to prevent dissipating the policy. The case, heard by Judge Charles Wade Snook, seeks the full policy and possible half under community property rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayers Fitch
Meekland Avenue
Thelmer
Filen
Thelmer Fitch
Jerry Dean
Fitch
Clarence
Rheem Manufacturing Company
Wedgewood Stove
Newark
Navy Graduates Three Lorenzans
Three San Lorenzo residents received certificates of satisfactory completion for participation in the Naval Reserve Officers School at Treasure Island. Stephen J. Brashear, Victor A. Lobre, and Leland Oberkalser earned commissions as lieutenants junior grade, lieutenant, and lieutenant respectively after studying naval communications and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Lorenzo
Naval Reserve Officers School
Treasure Island
Stephen J. ‘Brashear
Sevilla
Aieutenant
Naval Reserve
Naval Communications
Victor
A. Lobree
Malega
Dayton
Sehoc
Leuwtenant
Navel
Leland
Oberkalser
Avenue
Senior Activities Kick Off Final Week at WUHS
A Fremont report notes Washington Union High School will begin final week senior activities with a senior breakfast organized by the Parent-Teacher Association and the senior class. Class president Gary Geller man will toast and introduce guests, with school officials and clergy attending and invitations overseen by Loretta Ferreira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rehrig
James Sperou
Gertrude McDonald
Britton
Pleasanton to Host 125 Paintings at Fair Art Show
About 125 paintings by local Alameda County artists will be exhibited at the 14th annual Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. From 400 entries, a four member committee selected by Will Frates will choose works for competition. Prizes total nearly 1000 dollars across oil, watercolor, graphic arts, non-objective painting and sculpture. The show will include art in action.
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Pleasanton
Will Frates
Frates
Mona
Rock ‘Loland
Castro Valley
Elmer
Stangan
San Leandro
Hope
Hayward
Robert Rishell
Oakland
Lois Obert
Cliff
Holmes
Beauties Set For Fair Date In Hayward
Local beauties groom for Hayward Day at Alameda County Fair with Miss Jeanette Van Aken as Hayward Queen contestant. She will preside with princesses Jean Rodriguez Latra Jo Hill Jeanne Ataioe and Term. A Maid of Alameda County selection follows and winner goes to the State Fair in August. Hayward talent prepared for a large stage show as part of Hayward Day. Miss Van Aken to present a U S bonds drive during the event.
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Hayward
Alameda County
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Susan Ave Ene
Jeanette van Aken
Jean Rodriguez Latra Jo Hill
Jeanne Ataioe
Beenshhosen
Miss van Aken
Fremont Plans Balanced Future In Master Sketch
Officials and residents saw a preliminary master plan for a city of 150000 with balanced agriculture industry and shopping. Consultants Williams and Gawain outlined 10000 acres for residences 8000 for agriculture 2300 for industry plus regional park and a 200 acre shopping center near Highway 17 Santos road. The plan envisions a unified city center and eventual school district consolidation with major arterial routes and industrial hub along the bay.
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Fremont
Wise
Pe Consultants
Planning Commission
Council l
Board of Prests
Sydney Williams
Elizabeth Gawain
Williams
Bay
Stigler’s
Kaiser Corporation
Santos
Centerville
Irvington
Mission Pass
Warm, Springs
Ge Eastshore
Thornton Avenue
Wiles
Gawsin
U. S. Soi
Fre‘mont
Don Patterson
Shember of Commerce
Fis Group
Industs
Valley Fire Promotions Master Plan Draft Discussed
Valley Fire Promotions district leaders in Castro Valley outlined plans to extend water and sanitary services and appoint engineers. The next master plan sketch will be a guide, with citizens invited to offer suggestions and criticism. final decision due in two months.
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Jeek Patty
Castro Valley
Femen Witt
Reek
Fire Commissio i
Sheekergh Willcard
Sea Torr
Jmont
Property Value Meet Tomorrow at Rainbow Drive In
Reservations remain for tomorrow noon with County Assessor Horstmann. He will discuss fluctuating property values with merchants and property owners along MacArthur Boulevard and the equalized county assessments. The MacArthur Freeway route through San Leandro is also on the agenda. The meeting takes place at Rainbow Drive In, 951 MacArthur Boulevard.
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Russell
Horstmann
MacArthur Boulevard
MacArthur
San Leandro
the Rainbow
MacArthur -Boulevard
Independent Club names new officer and audition plans
The Independent Club announces Mrs Walter Young as vice president and sets auditions at Alameda Little Theater on Thursday at 2 pm for the comedy My Brother A. July 6 meeting will arrange a cast including one woman and nine men aged 26 to 50 with Lyle Wiles and Mrs Lonworcey among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Trustees Choose Tract Area Despite Protest
Trustees voted 3 0 to build a new school in a proposed residential tract north of Turker court and east of Hesperian boulevard despite opposition from Branden Construction and others who warned against traffic and development pressures near Heyward airport. The plan sparked debate over site location and future growth, with trustees delaying a final decision and authorizing further work with the Hayward Planning Commission while approving staff changes and bidding updates.
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Dorothy Bayliss
Ne - Mt-Rav
Turker’ Court
Hesperian Boulevard
Reese
Aubate
Sore Fe
Branden
Schoolysike
Kenneth Nebarsato
Lorin Eden
Joyce
Hele
John Pappas
Issive
Tooner
Jeryl
Fry
Heyward
Firch MacDonald
Mearoy
Charles Kenney
MacDonald
Hayward
Kenney
Palma Ceia
Oliver Brothers
Tevd
Jock Ecting
Hayward Planning Commission
Seaver
Hesperien
San Mateo
Ridge, Road
Virginia’ Cameron
Jay Clark
Kenneth Lee
Mel
Vin Miller
Myrtle McParland
Lucille
Marie Grubbe
John Pratt
Leandro Lights Fete Planned for City Wide Switch On
Two sessions planned by the South San Leandro Merchants Association hear Ernest Nelson and electrical engineer Henry Tilson at noon tomorrow. City wide celebration aims with new model fluorescent lights along East 14th Street north end and Was hington Avenue to West Juana Street. Committee includes John G. Biesdell Chet Wischover Fred Raulino Ed Voorhees Henry Bruno Al Hunter.
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Tomoryou
South Sea Leandro
East 14Th
San “Leandro
Merchants Association
Ernest
Nelson
Ehist
Éleétrice
Spector
Sad
Henry Tilson
Elec
Trical
Eastidth
Del
Mar
Oseph W. Smith
del Mar
Jsslma
San
San Leandro
Budget Study for Leandro Is Requested
SAN LEANDRO new analysis of the city budget was requested by the Alameda County Taxpayers association and the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce. In a letter signed by president W. A. Kinney the council was asked to defer adoption until June 14 to await the analysis. The chamber said the city is in good financial position and resources should aid future development. The study aims to decide whether reserves and possible extra revenue should go to capital improvements or tax reduction, with bond funding for capital projects possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro
Alameda
Hoedown Plans at Bohannon School This Saturday
The Aces and Laces square dance group hosts a regular monthly hoedown at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bohannon School, 300 Boeckman Read, San Lorenzo. Guest master of ceremonies Virginie Johnson will preside. Second leader Looney attends. Refreshments and door prizes on the program.
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Aces and Laces
Bohannon
Boeckman
San Lorenzo
Cedter
Virginie Johnson
Engineer rank conferred on four amid seven pass hattest
Chief Mills Bouchard recommends engineer ranks for Tom Moir John Lyons Nor men Silva and William Sullivan who were among seven meeting the engineer exam. Three other candidates remain on the eligibility list for future driver posts. A clerk-typist may be hired at 100 dollars monthly pending approval. Del Reo of 19826 San Miguel avenue joins Castro Valley district volunteer force.
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Aig
Army Enlists Ten Area Grads in High School Program
Ten Hayward San Leandro and San Lorenzo graduates enter the Army through a high school training program. Enlistees include Melvin Welch Richard Craig Roger Schauffler Dean Bolles Edgar Dawson Gerald Hyatt Vic Primero Frederick Wilson Robert Gallardo and Jacob Gertich for direct assignment to technical school paths.
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Hayward
San Leandro
Army’s
M/Set
Arnold Sr.Viramontes
Melvin Welch
Bartlett Avenue
Richard Craig
Seventh Street
Roger Schauffler
Royal Avenue
Dean Bolles
Foothill
San Lorenzo
Edgar Dawson
Crosby Street
Gerald, Hyatt
Vic Primero
Frederick Wilson
Wagner Street
Robert Gallardo
Orchard Avenue
Jacob Gerticn
Blanco Street
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