Ship salvage turns to memory of USS Thompson
Edward F. O’Mara paid 2600 for a Navy destroyer to salvage for scrap and sought veterans who served aboard. T. H. Bailey recalled serving as seaman first class 1943–46, now connected to O’Mara. A column of brief local notes covers community events, housing, politics, and quirky happenings across Newark, Castro Valley, San Leandro, and Livermore.
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Edward F. O'Mara
O'Mara
Newark
T. H. Bailey
Thornton Ave
Bailey
O’mara
Fairgrounds Job Contract Awarded
The Alameda County Fairgrounds paving contract for the live stock area in Pleasanton was awarded to Thomas Snoon of Danville by county supervisors. The low bid of 28 141.0 was for installing 5000 square feet of plant-mixed surfacing and is to be completed before the 1938 fair opening on July 30. The work aims to reduce dust in summer and improve drainage in the rainy season.
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Pleasanton
Thomas Snoon
Pulide Rd
Danville
Muir Pupil Wins Speaking Honors
Richard Anderson a 15 year old ninth grade student at John Muir Junior High School won first place in the zone round of the Optimist International oratory contest held at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church. He advances to a district contest in Fresno on May 15, with the district winner moving on to finals at the Optimist convention in Dallas June 16 to 20.
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San Leandro
Richard Anderson
John Muir Junior High
Yourig Anderson
Lakeshore Ave
Castro Valley merchants seek removal of Blvd. strip
Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce presents petitions with about 1129 names to county supervisors requesting removal of the artificial center strip along Castro Valley Boulevard. The issue was referred to County Surveyor Olof E. Anderson for action.
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Castro Valley
Castro Valley Blvd
Chamber Reaffirms Stand On NAS Threats and Fremont Annex Battle
San Leandro chamber leaders reaffirmed opposition to changes harming NAS civilian workers while not opposing private contracts. reports cite potential job defense and a May 15 board vote. In Fremont, Decoto annexation to Fremont may fail if assessed land value totals reach 51 percent, with Oscar Dawe claiming strong petition support and criticizing annexation leaders.
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Chamber of ‘Commerce
Alameds
Naval Air Station
Wes
Nas
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Senate
Armed Services
Fremont
Decate
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Oscar Dowe
Howard Reese
Dowin
Dawe
Dias
Frank Borghi
Decoto
Alvarado
Syilhout
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Dowe
Hayward
Freemont
Incorporation
Borehi
Het
Wallace Pond
Decota
Fredmont
Dave
Young Wife Assaulted After Abduction In Hayward
A married Hayward woman aged A was forced into a car by two men last night. She identified the suspects from photographs after police questioned them. One man admitted picking her up at Rose and Castro Streets but denied the attack. She said the car took her on Foothill Boulevard near Bond's Clothiers, then around for minutes before taking her to an upstairs room over a lumber yard and releasing her near Lewelling Boulevard by Trojan Powder Works.
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Hayward
Rose and
Castro Sts
Foothill Blvd
Oppo
Bond
Lewelling Blvd
Trojan Powder Works
Leader Elected At Lorenzo High
Ron Orwinga and junior students elected as San Lorenzo High School student body leaders yesterday. Sharon Fitzpatrick named vice president Sue Carter secretary Lyneen Harrison treasurer. Merlyn Lausten judge and Ariza representative assembly chairman. Anita Aragon Girls League president Leonard Seeley Boys League president. Lele Young head yell leader Shirley Hildreth clubs commissioner Ron Ernst Service Committee president. Robbie Lawes and Jerri Smith named assistant treasurers.
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Ron Orwinga
San Lorenzo High School
Sharon Fitzpatrick
Sue Carter
Lyneen Harrison
Merlyn Lausten
Laine, Ariza
Representative
Anita Aragon
LeonardSeeley
Lele Young
Shirley Hildreth
Ron Ernst
Robbie Lawes
Jerri ‘Smith
California Vehicle Code Question Answers Speed Near Intersections
Motorists still ask about the California Vehicle Code sections enacted in the last session. The example asks the speed limit when approaching an intersection with obstructed view. Answer given is fifteen miles per hour for the last 100 feet.
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California
Closer Budget Eye Promised for Fremont Council
Fremont council members vowed tighter oversight of the budget this year. They asked City Manager Coop to keep them informed on spending plans for the next fiscal year and to attend with department heads, though Coop warned the process could be lengthy. He offered to bring better procedures from other cities but cautioned against adopting reverse systems.
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Fremont
Mer. F
Coop
Winifred Bendel
al ‘St
Board dissolves two fire districts in Alameda County
County Supervisors passed resolutions dissolving Mullord Gardens and N. Bindi fire districts, replaced by San Leandro Fire Service and Newark City. Newark Fire District had previously served a 900 acre unincorporated area with two buildings.
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Alameda County
Mullord Gardens
N. Bindi
San’ Leandro Fire Service
Newark’ City
Newark Fire Dist
Navy Nurse Corps 50th Anniversary Celebration
Navy nurses at the U S Navy Hospital Oakland will mark the corps fifty years with a champagne party and buffet for 600 guests at the hospital officers club from seven to ten p m next Tuesday.
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Navy
U.S. Navy Hospital
Oakland
Navy Nurse Corps
Hospital
Denial of Wage Boost for City Employees by Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board recommends denying general salary raises and fringe benefits for city employees under the 1958-53 budget. It cites policy resolutions and Alameda County Mayors Conference guidance to review salaries only once per fiscal year. The plan excludes raises for fire and civil engineers but keeps the charter-mandated annual review possible.
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Leandro
Civil Service Board
Ama
Une
Poli
F. A. Nichols
Alameda County
School District Buys Tractor for Maintenance
Fremont area district trustees approved a $5,268 purchase of a light tractor with a grass cutter and maintenance gear for district use. Superintendent Gus Robertson said funds totaling $18,331 will be sought from state sources to support purchases of maintenance, office, and audio visual equipment for Linda Vista Grimmer Fremont and Mission Valley schools.
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Fremont
Livington
Appliance Store Moves to Castro Street Hayward
Quarters Ralphs Appliance and TV relocated from 5176 Castro Street to 340,000 Superior Court area. County supervisors consider a new juvenile court officer to assist judges with offices planned at 150th Avenue and 18th and Poplar Street buildings at a future work session.
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Ralph's
Castro St
Hayward
Meda County
Walt Hock
150Th Ave
Poplar St
Protest voice loud on Playland plans at Fairway Park
Almost all of the 200 residents at a Fairway Park Improvement Club meeting opposed the proposed King Norman Wonderland at Fairway Park Shopping Center. The group nominated a committee to protest to the City Planning Commission, citing traffic, safety, noise, and attracting undesirable elements as key concerns.
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Fairway Park
Fairhvey Park
Oekes
Ette
Niles Highway
James Rousseau
Allon
Oliver Rousseau
Rousseau
Stilling
Bill Lopacki Mola
Marge Rupp
Treeview Improvement Club
el Rancho Verde
Hillview Crest
Ee Pillsbury
la “Vista
Budget for Hayward due in June review
Hayward City Council will receive a proposed 195859 dollar budget in early June. A salary and station survey by the State Personnel Board is to be completed then. The plan includes funds to connect Tyrell Avenue through a residential area between Schafer Field and Newhall Street, linking Huntwood and Tennyson. Council members also approved funds to finance administrative interns at 360 dollars monthly.
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Hayward
State Personnel Board
Tennyson
Phillips
Tyrell
Two Airport Cases Probed by Civil Aeronautics Authority
Civil Aeronautics Safety officials probe two incidents at Faach Airport. A warrant for the arrest of a San Leandro flyer, Robert Jo Byrne, 33, not yet served, follows a report of a congested-area overflight. A separate check questions whether Michael Stewart of San Lorenzo held a pilot’s certificate as a Cessna backed up and nosed over after takeoff from the same field.
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Civil Aeronautics Safety Authorities
Fa Ach Aiport Ir
Hayward
Robert Jo Byrne
San Leandro
Boeraine
Allan
Carroll Ave
Cailed
Agrethca
Hayward High elects student leaders in yesterday’s vote
In student body elections at Hayward High School Keith Bilter was chosen president Bobbi Meyers to secretary Pat Babtts to Girls League president Gary Tucker to Boys League head Mardith Nevone yell leader Harold Welty boys athletic manager Roger Soren legislative assembly speaker Connie Lang treasurer
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Hayward High School
Keith Bilter Wa
Bobbi Meyers
Pat Babttts
Girls’ League
Gary Tucker
Mardith Nevone
Harold Welty
Roger Soren
Legislative Assembly
Connie Lang
Lorenzo Rotary Meet Tomorrow in San Lorenzo
Lorenzo Rotary Club sets noon meeting at Villa Lorenzo in San Lorenzo with guest speaker Noorzoy, an advanced student from University of California studying political economies. The talk covers Middle East issues as he discusses Afghanistan scholarships and potential political roles.
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San Lorenzo
Zia Noorzoy
Middle East
Keley
Oren Curtis
International Underground
McPherson
Wayne Redd
HUBS
Man
New James Logan School to Rise in Decoto Area
Fremont district trustees endorsed building a second Washington Union High School in Decoto near Decoto and Nursery with plans ready for August contract award. The project would start by late August and name the school after James Logan, honoring a local trustee killed in a 1921 accident.
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Fremont
Washington Union High School
Devoto
James Logan
Concensus
Mark Faulk
Corvin ‘Booth
Logen
Aio
Landscape Study By Hospital Drafted For Fremont Site
A landscape study for the new Washington Township Hospital will be reviewed by a county committee at Fremont Avenue. Landscape architect Kenny Schmidt of Palo Alto will submit drawings, according to hospital administrator William S. Weel.
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Fremont
Washington Township
Guilt Confessed On Bad Checks Case In Castro Village
Popp 23 of 21124 Elm Street Castro Valley pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent checks to Don Clothiers and Castro Jewel in Castro Village. Probation officer to file report ahead of sentencing.
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Popp
Elm St
Castro, Valley
Don Clothiers
Castro Jewel
Castro Village
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