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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
11
A Castro Valley woman frets over health risks from weight and smoking. She worries quitting smoking will lead to weight gain and restart her fears of premature death, debating whether to wear a size 12 or size 40 at her funeral.
Col and Mrs N W Amstrong retired Alameda County official and U S Army veteran report a well received Paris visit and Swiss travels. They toured Zurich Bern Interlaken Alps and lake. guided by Jeanette Legasser. Dinner at Worth town hall and flag ceremony mark their stop before Cherbourg and Copenhagen. Helen Alves travels Lisbon London Paris Rome and Madrid as part of the American group abroad.
A local valentine anecdote recalls a publisher’s stop on return home and a bystander inquiry about Castro Valley. The misidentified figure proves witty, while Mrs Maggie Sheets accompanies Miss Castro Valley at Santa Cruz pageant, drawing curiosity from officials who mistake her for a contestant.
An Army warning about summer sandwich ingredients jokes about potential health risks and the idea of a Borgia in the house. The piece also recounts Elbert M. Maxwell in San Francisco delaying police after a holdup to tidy his apartment before reporting the attack.
SAN LORENZO Kiwanis members learned tool handling and home workshop safety in a hospital setting demo led by Marvin Richardson. Col. McKnight Brunn elected board member and Blaine Eustice’s successor named. several local figures inducted as new members. A Providence private observatory once housed a major telescope built by George A Seagrave in 1876 remains noted.
Alameda County Water District and Conway and Culligan of Irvington clash over supplying water for 1 200 new homes in the Tivington tract. Supervisors delayed a preliminary skirmish after builders failed to attend. District urges contracted supply and inspected pipelines, while builders favor private wells tied to Hetch Hetchy for standby. A final decision is set for Thursday after builders present their case.
ERMID announced an all time high in water consumption on Monday with 183,630,000 gallons delivered to nearly 1,060,000 people. Breuner, president of the district board, said June daily average is 143,000,000 gallons and yearly average 115,000,000, with 800 days of supply on hand and more storage on the Mokelumne river watershed.
Eve Arnold of San Lorenzo and Ann Cortner of Hayward will join 27 other contestants in a Miss Universe beauty pageant at Oakland Baseball Park. Winners receive a wardrobe prize and an all expense paid trip to the Miss Universe state competition in Southern California. The event precedes the Oaks Portland game.
The district attorney studies whether Charles Snow, appointed Newark board of trustees member and school district attorney, met residency and voter status requirements. Snow was living in Newark at appointment time and later registered to vote. County officials consider potential legal impact on past board actions if the appointment is deemed illegal.
Oro Loma Sanitary District accepted a low bid of 21 551.90 by John Reise and Sons for a 3269 foot sewer extension from Halcyon drive to East Shore Freeway. Work to start immediately and finish in three to four weeks under Gerald Worthley.
Elsie A. Martinez bar owner of Decoto entered a plea of innocent yesterday on charges arising from an assault with a deadly weapon. The case names brothers Ed Haas and Leo Haas, Hayward residents, ill in Washington township and at home respectively, with Curtis hearing set for July 9. Martinez is free on a $2,000 bond.
Six dogs from the San Lorenzo Dog draining club won qualifying scores in obedience trials at the Richmond Dog Fanciers club show. Dogs named Prince Lee Agee Bonnie Ralph Jensen Kazan Scotty Nicky Basco earned qualification. Basco and Scotty qualified for their D.D. degree. Mr and Mrs Hunter received a trophy for the second highest score in the novice A class.
Centerville residents and county officials clashed over zoning plans in a lengthy hearing. Supervisors postponed decisions to 10 am on July 1 with a prior informal session set 24 hours earlier, as residents urged a broader commercial zone and critics warned tighter rules could deter investment. The plan designates a 43 acre central business district around Baine avenue and the state highway, with off street parking and a large back lot area. Local opposition, including developers and business owners, pressed to expand commercial areas and ease 8000 foot lot requirements, citing needs for South County growth. The Centerville area spans 300 800 acres bounded by De ento road Alameda creek and nearby routes, with residential use proposed outside the core zone.
Oakland County Clerk rules Ha cyon petition protesting withdrawal valid leaving board two options at tomorrow's hearing. Either deny withdrawal without prejudice or authorize withdrawal and call an election within 60 days. Bond election date of Sept 23 hangs in the balance as deadlines tighten for Aug 17 and Aug 22.
Fire at the San Leandro Mill and Lumber Company plant caused about 20000 in damage early today. Firemen controlled the blaze after a half hour battle, sparing stacks of lumber by protecting the machinery and water house.
James Cecil charged with burglary was continued for one week in Washington township justice court to allow time to consult a lawyer. The case occurred at a location near East Bay Engineers club where a cash box and small amount of change were reported missing.
Decoto residents discussed recreation districts and will hear Judson Taylor of the Newark Recreation district explain how a district is formed at an 8 p.m. Federated clubs meeting at the Decoto fire house. Attendee Albert Gambia was absent due to schedule conflict. Some leaders favored a Decoto or Township district. others questioned funding, noting the Decoto school district already offers a summer program. No action was taken. attendees invited to tonight's Federated Clubs meeting.
Newark recreation district director Robert Lamp says vacancies remain in art and crafts classes for summer. Adults are urged to register. children 1 to 12 attend Mondays and Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Youth Center. under 1 must be accompanied by an adult. Senior section for older children and adults runs Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. If 25 registrants do not appear per class the course will be discontinued.
Newark officials release a Friday night summer program at Newark School auditorium starting at 7 pm with 15 cent admission. Robert Lamp, recreation director, confirmed the lineup for the Newark Recreation District.
Tomorrow marks the annual demotion meeting of the Niles Rotary Club announced by program chairman Dr. T. C. Wilson as the group prepares for the event.
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