Winton Ranch Legacy Ties Hayward to Castro Valley History
The Winton ranch south and west of Hayward was sold and subdivided as late as 1954. Crayton Winton, born 1821 in Syracuse, with a long route from Indiana to California, settled in Hayward and built a family dynasty. The article traces Crayton’s Civil War era activities, early housing, and the family’s growth through Frank C. Winton, Julia Strobridge, and descendants, ending with the 1954 sale and ties to Castro Valley and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Hayward
Haywards
Redwood
Castro Valley
Crayton Winton
Syracuse
N. Y
Frank N. Winton
C. S. Long Jr
Merce Winton
San Francisco
San Lorenzo
Lyman C. Beard
Indiana
California
Texas
Mexico
Mazatlan
Mission San Jose
Beards
Lydia J. Bucknell
Crayton
Lydia
Sanitary Commission
Eucalyptus Lodge
Cary and
Casey
Cary
Mary E
L. M. Turner
Fannie B. Winton
Winton Place
Henry N
Hmma L
Frank Nelson Winton
Frank C
Julis Strobridge Winton
Polytechnic
Southern Pacific
The
Western Pacific
Oakland Mole
Central
Union Pacific
Julia Strobridge
J. H. Strobridge
Maria Keating Stro
Lovina Hand
Palace Hotel
Benicia
South County Dads Council Meeting Planned in Hayward
The Southern Alameda County council of Dads clubs will meet at 2 pm Thursday at Bowmen School 1009 Jefferson Street Hayward. Representatives from 15 clubs will hear reports on a project to assist children placed in foster homes and on preparations for softball leagues to be organized among member schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Alameda County
Plunge Course Okayed In Skindiving Rescue
The Hayward division of the Alameda County Underwater Rescue unit approved a 60 hour skindiving and underwater rescue course to be offered in two weekly sessions for 15 weeks with a 12.50 registration fee and a minimum of 30 enrollees. Spokesman Robert DePonte, Everet Gale noted rising popularity of skindiving and cited an offshore Monterey bay rescue. The board discussed funding plans for swimming facilities and reviewed district policies at an adjourned Mar 19 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triat
Hayward
Alameda County Underwater Rescue Unit
Robert DePonte
Fagundés Street
Hayward Area
Ship
Recreation District
Everet Gale
Monterey Bay
Gale
Board of Supervisors
John Guinee
Ould
Guinee
Old County Corporation
Knox
Fairmont Terrace Park
Haymont
Ceroline
Luvena
Airport ‘Park
del Rey ‘Park
Sorrensdale Park
Gered Gale
Dorothy Gordon
Sacramento
Niles School Chief to End Long Career
VIOLA JOHNSON FREMONT On July 1, 1956, after 34 years with the Niles Elementary School, E. Dixon Bristow will retire as superintendent and move to 448 School Street, Niles. He has guided a district doubling enrollment and overseeing a building program that began with 1912 facilities and continues with Vallejo Mills additions and a proposed new northern site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Johnson Fremont
Niles
E. Dixon Bristow
Bristow
Vallejo Mills
California Nursery
Adult Events In Glenmoor Planned All State Coffee Hour
Fremont—The Glenmoor Homeowners association opens five adult recreation events with an all state coffee hour set for 7 p m March 23 in the Washington Union High School cafeteria. Chairwoman Mrs George Carlson says the get acquainted program will feature talks by Washington township art representatives. Music by Mrs Lucille Martineau floral arranging by Hazel Delaney and advisory committee members include Mrs Joseph Phillips and Mrs H V Sopposorh. Subsequent events include a street dance card party arts and crafts exhibit and a Fourth of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Glenmoor
Washington Union High School
George Carlson
Washington Township
Lucille Martineau
Hazel Delaney
Carlson
Joseph Phillips
Square Dance Graduation Held at Bowman School
Twenty two graduates received diplomas at a square dance graduation party Friday night at Bowman School on West ern road. Guests from several square dance clubs witnessed the ceremony co sponsored by Aces and Letes of LaVista and the Hayward Area Recreation Department. Ed Looney was caller. A beginners class starts Friday at Bowman. For information call BR 6 4534 per Mrs Jarbara Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciples
Bowman School
Western Road
Aces and Letes
LaVista
Hayward Area
Whist Party Set by Oliva Branch Neighbors of Wondcraft
The Oliva branch of Neighbors of Wondcraft plans a whist party at 8 30 p m tomorrow in Odd Fellows hall located at 1252 East Idth Street San Leandro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliva
Wondcraft
Odd Fellows Hall
Eastidth Street
San Leandro
Darleen McKean Seeks Miss Castro Valley Title
Pretty Darleen McKean is among the latest entries in the Miss Castro Valley contest sponsored by Professional Women clubs in Vidley. A San Lorenzo high senior, she is 5 8, 130 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair, entering talent with piano. Winner advances to Santa Cruz for a possible California title. Entries via Rosalinda Thomas in LA or Fairchild studios on Castro Valley Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Review
Darleen McKean
Castro Valley
Womers
Vidley
Darleen
V. H. McKean
Esmond
San Severito
San Lorenzo High School
Santa Cruz
California
Rosalinda Thomas
Fairchild Studios
Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley Sanitary Board Seeks Crow Canyon Service Plan
Castro Valley California The Castro Valley Sanitary District board asked Conti Developing to present a definite program for service to Crow Canyon 40 home project after Everett Wright district manager delivered a four page report on the 250 acre development The area though not contiguous may still receive district service Officials also moved to annex Gene Smith 40 acre tract off Lake Chabot Road and reviewed plans for 2719 Clifton Way and Oliver Kyle development on Lynette Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
Conti Developing Company
Crow Canyon
Everett Wright
Wright
Pergola Hill
Sanitary District
Gene Smith
Lake Chabot Road
Parsons Estate
East Bay
Aumppaper Utilities District
Clifton Wey
Oliver Kylle
Lynette Street
Green View Drive
Safe Driving Courses Planned in Bay Area
Two courses for safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles will be held in March at the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering Richmond. A fleet supervisor training conference runs March 12 and 15, a vehicle maintenance short course March 14 15 and 16. Sponsored by the institute University of California Extension and safety groups including East Bay Chapter National Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering
Richmond
Green Cross
Institute
University of California Extension
Eastaay
National Safety Council
Hayward Boy Takes Fourth at Model Plane Meet
Hayward student from Cherryland School placed fourth in the stunt novice class at the Western Associated Modelers meet held Sunday at the Oakland auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Hayward
Western Associated Modelers
Cherryland School
Oakland Auditorium
Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bonaire Civic league hosts School Board Candidates Night
Bonaire Civic league holds School Board Candidates Night at James Madison School room 17. Incumbents and challengers vie for four-year posts. two-year seat also contested. Candidates allotted five minutes to present. Attendees urged from Bonaire and citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro
Bonaire Civic League
At & Pam
James Madiigan
Boarc
A. J. Oliveira
Winifred Crew
Marion C. Wageman
Fred Haycock
George Landis
Carlo Vecchiarelli
Henry Z. Jones
John D. O'Rayley
al Gillock
League
Bonaire
Floresta Gardens
Jack Maltester
Haisey E. Dunnigan
Civic
Maltesteh
Albert Nahm
Steve Antone
Lewis N. Smith
Anthony Card
Taylor
Ashland VFW Post to Meet Tonight and Plan St Patrick’s Dance
Ashland Memorial VFW post 7532 will hold a meeting at Ashland Holy Ghost hall on Kent avenue tonight led by Commander Edward Gonzales. Officers’ nominations will be discussed along with plans for a St Patrick’s Day dance March 17 at Eden Community Refrestion center.
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Ashland
Ashland Memorial
VFW
Edward Gonzales
Ashland Holy Ghost Hall
Kent Avenue
Eden Community Refrestion Center
Elgin Street
Bud Jahrsi
Charles Brown
Don Pritchard
Ralph Garcia
Louis Resterick
San Leandro Mulls Auditorium Plan and Tax Stand
San Leandro officials discussed joint Leandro auditorium and library funding, urging a municipal structure on high school property for public use. A firm stance against sharing city sales tax with the county was voted, with mayor empowered to present objections at a Alameda County conference. Budget amendments totaling 33,150 were approved for city projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro
Wesley McClure
City Board of Education
Artsi Sales Tex
Raute
Zeriter
Conference of Mayors of
Alameda Couse
Board of Supervisors
Castlewend Country Club
State Board of Equalization
California Supervisors Association
Alvin Katt
Libra Board
Castro Valley School District OKs Site Expansion Moves
Castro Valley Elementary Trustees authorize Assistant Superintendent Marvin Smith to begin negotiations to acquire property for A B Morris School expansion. They also plan to expand Redwood Center on Madison and district headquarters on Christensen Lane. Enrollment for next year projected 4475 to 4500 with current 4385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
Marvin Smith
A. B. Morris
Madison
Christensen Lane
Smith
A. H B. Morris
Bardow Drive
State School Funds Sought for District Building Plan
San Lorenzo school trustees voted to apply to the state for funds to continue the elementary district building program. Plans include eight classrooms at one site and various additions to multipurpose rooms across Hesperian Sunset Lewelling Linda Vista Dayton Del Rey. The deed for Hillside school site on Mercier avenue was accepted. Lowest bond printing bid awarded to Jeffries Bank Note Co. of Los Angeles for 517 bonds at $1000 each. The county purchasing office will solicit bids for needed 1956 57 supplies. Corinne Aitken reported on a Castro Valley gifted program visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo
Hesperian School
Sunset School
Lewelling
Linda Viste
Dayton
del Rey
Fred
Eunice Green
Mercier Avenue
Jeffries Bank Note Company
Los Angeles
Corinne Aitken
Castro Valley
County Easter Seal Mailing Is Prepared
Alameda county Easter Seal society readies 250000 letters with Easter Seals on March 10. Volunteer groups from about 60 women clubs assist, led by Easter Seal chairman Mrs Charles B Getz and cochairs Mrs Ralph Bazgett and Mrs Robert T Marshall. Seals proceeds fund ongoing handicap service. 18 years of volunteer work noted by president Mrs William B Philips.
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Easter Seal Society
Alameda County
Charles B. Getz
Ralph 3. Bazggett
Robert T. Marshall
Easter Society
Alameda Cathhy
William B. Philips
2000 Acre Annex Issue To Be Decided Today
Eight residents had voted by 10 a.m. in the Irvington area to determine annexation of 2000 acres between Irvington and Warm Springs to the Irvington Sanitary district. The polling place at the home of Joseph S. Brown was open until 7 p.m. Annex No. 16 has an assessed valuation of $278 650.
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Irvington
Warm Springs
Joseph
Brown
California Conservation Week Emphasizes Year Round Citizenship
The 22nd annual Conservation Week runs in Alameda county schools from tomorrow to March 14 with class projects on conserving resources. Vaughn D. Seidel says the week promotes lifelong habits, law observance for wildlife, careful outdoor practices, and reducing waste, all fostering responsible citizenship. Lawrence W. Reinecke leads county-wide coordination.
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California
Alameda County
Vaughn D. Seidel
Lawrence W. Reinecke
Accopacity Education
Crowle to Speak at San Lorenzo Kiwanis Club
Herbert Crowle of Alameda county Flood Central district will address the San Lorenzo Kiwanis club at 7 30 tonight at the Ville Lorenzo. He will explain flood central operations and what the organization can do to further flood control, per Walter Houghton, club agriculture and conservation chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo
Herbert Crowle
Alameda County
San Lorenzo Kiwanis Club
Ville Lorenzo
Walter Houghton
Agriculture and Conservation
Crowle
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Albert C. Massa
Lez
Charles Flaugher
Don Guililermo Castro
Winton Ranch
South County Dads Council
E. Dixon Bhistow
Crow Canyon Tract Service Plans
Leandro
Ashland Vfw
William Sherlock
Mission Pictorialists
Camera Club of
Roosevelt School
Dowling Boulevard
Wellcome
Valley School
Conservation
Lorenzo Kiwanis Club
Manuel R. Castro
Honasty
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