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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1955
Page
9
The column argues that the Feather River project, a multi billion dollar undertaking, is near term and real. It claims construction will begin within months and depicts the plan as a major economic venture rather than a distant dream.
A Oroville report says over $100,000 from Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento liquor interests funds sites for taverns and night clubs near the Feather River canyon. Sacramento approves the push, signaling early start for the Feather River project. If land is hoarded for bars at the expense of homes and schools, the situation would be a dam shame.
A UC agricultural extension service news release outlines a hands on learning activity for children. It describes building a hammer board footstool with corks driven in by a rubber hammer operated by Junior.
Centerville Chamber of Commerce votes to request speed reduction from 55 to 45 mph on the 1.5 mile Centerville to Irvington danger zone. The group cites 500 driveways and three roadside fruit stands, plans a Sacramento delegation in July to press for freeway completion, and opposes spot zoning near Blackow Road end Thornton Avenue for a gas station project amid nearby opposition.
Washington township residents welcomed a speed limit crackdown after a fatal Irvington accident involving six year old Roger Aymond. California Highway Patrol dispatched all four Special Enforcement cars plus regular units to enforce a 25 mph limit, issuing citations to trucks and cars alike.
Tomorrow is the final day to enter The Review Father’s Day contest. Eligible participants include fathers, spouses, and families who submit an entry blank, a short report praising a father in one of fifteen ways, and a photo. Entries can be brought to The Review or rushed to Fairchild Studios for a free portrait. Winners will be named and pictured in The Review with prizes enumerated.
Centerville union sanitary district directors postponed action on garbage contracts until after Newark incorporation election set for Sept. 13. President George Coit said the delay is a courtesy to Newark, despite district officials believing the outcome will not change. Newark representatives argued for postponement due to hardship on collectors, while others urged immediate awarding of contracts.
A report from Irvington recalls a chaotic Community Safety meeting about moving the city limits sign on Highway 17. Temporary chair Donald Dillon struggled to define the site, while Gus Robertson provided guidance, highlighting local homes and roads as the discussion drifted.
Mimeographed notices sent to Castro Village Merchants Association members praise some and rebuke others. Letters lack a return address and are signed by the author who calls himself the Village Phantom, now the town's most baffling question.
Castro Valley Incorpore reports a city incorporation film and brochure are near completion. Manager William B. Roberts says the brochure is at the printer and film shooting is nearly finished while block maps are being secured to verify signatures for incorporation petitions to the board of supervisors. Directors previewed Louis G. Kroeger economic findings.
Several hundred Castro Valley residents plan to petition Alameda County Board of Supervisors to include Eden Ambulance Service in the county rotating ambulance contract. Derry and Kelly lead the effort citing delays in aid after a youth fatality and aiming for faster service.
Castro Valley fire commissioners authorize spending above 26000 on new gear led by Fire Chief Mills Bouchard and Pacific Coast Underwriters. They seek bids for a 1000 gallon pumper about 17500, buy a half ton V8 pickup, and replace a second truck motor. Alarm boxes at Eden hospital and Anila avenue school join existing units.
CENTERVILLE The local post office will continue operations as the building and an adjoining lot are sold to Dr. Frank DeBorba who will lease to the Post Office department for seven years. The former owner Alan Walton sold the property for 46000 dollars.
The Hayward Planning Commission delayed action on a proposed 27 acre cemetery east of Nue Highway and south of Webster Street. Opponents presented a petition with over 250 names led by Fred Cox, while proponents represented by Marlin Haley urged approval. The commission will reconvene June 27 to consider further arguments.
San Leandro city council heard attorney Charles Simonian on behalf of Joseph Soares of S&R Pickup Service accuse unlicensed rubbish collectors of poaching. Soares holds the sole city permit for collection. council urged police to cite unauthorized operators. Planning commission pushed master plan updates ahead of final city approval.
In a later work session the council reviewed a proposed ordinance regulating business sign sizes. The amendment drafted by building inspector Dick Foraker would set a maximum sign size of 40 square feet, up from the present limit of 1 0 square feet.
Hayword Area Recreation District announces its annual luncheon at Castro Valley Community Center next Monday at 125 p.m. Harold L. Teel confirms the event. Principal speaker Frank Gamble of the California Youth Authority will discuss Recreation and Juvenile Delinquency drawing on his 15 years in welfare and parole roles.
Mt Eden Elementary trustees approve transferring a narrow land strip between Winton Avenue and Jackson Street near the Eastshore freeway to Hayward. The area, part of the Sonson development with about 225 homes, is seen as a natural boundary by officials to ease student transport. Hayward plans a future school site for the expanded area if state approval is granted.
Catlin was elected to replace resigning Walter Chrysler on the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce board and was appointed to replace John Amaral as a director of the Mission San Jose Youth Center. The Mission San Jose float will feature products of Mission San Jose with the Ala Ped Ponnty Fair parade slated for July 3. Discussions on renaming Washington township to Mission Valley continued with no action. Herman Medeiros said leaders would seek state officials on using the old school building as a youth and recreation center. no meeting date set.
Eden Township Hospital District directors will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Eden hospital conference room at 20103 Lake Chabot Road Chairman Marvin Richardson announced today.
Milcs Gaile Butler, 1954 Hayward High School graduate, awarded Roble scholarship at Stanford University. She will enter sophomore year next fall and is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Butler of Castro Valley.
Castro Valley Lions and Lioness clubs hold joint installation rites Friday at Castlewood Country Club. Dinner in the Cellini room. Ast Beishaw will install officers led by Jack Bravo, who becomes president succeeding Ted Lawrence. Ruth Lawrence will lead the Lioness club, installed by Ida Gonsalves with her staff of junior officers.
San Leandro Unified teachers will receive a 375 percent salary hike this year covering 307 staff at an estimated district cost of $56,000 annually. New teachers start at $3870, with experienced staff earning up to $6610. Administrators’ salaries rise to $4700 to $8600, and carpenters, painters, and maintenance workers see $340 monthly raises. The board also authorized about $130,000 for new equipment and $20,090 for desks for Sohn Muir junior high.
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