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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1955
Page
9
Alameda county official Buckley reports 67 false alarms in December from the new juvenile hall alarm system. Invoices from Monson Electric totaled 1180.09 for repairs amid questions of faulty installation and ongoing fire and riot call alerts.
Despite a push by Newark residents led by Arthur Cotton, Joseph Pashote and Everett Ezra, directors of the Ion’ Sanitary district postponed awarding a contract for garbage collection within district bounds. Attorney Leonie Clark ruled the district can prohibit waste disposal on streets but cannot enter contracts until political conditions, including Newark’s election, are settled. Advisory talks about street cleaning were also raised by Centerville Chamber.
South Hayward Civic Association renewed opposition to HARD's 1 June bond proposal of 784.5 million. Acting chair Vera Woodworth accused Harold Teel of mismanaging funds and spearheading Bay City incorporation for land grabs not covered by the bond. John Roberts and Watson Ellis urged allied groups to defeat the measure, citing county governance flaws and connections to Bay City goals.
Alameda County Planning commission approved two Washington township structure projects in Centerville and Decoto. A church site off Thornton avenue was kept on hold for May 23 after denying it initially. Ling Rodriguez’s rear addition at 409 Ninth street faces possible demolition.
Washington Township hospital service league ready to begin at the county building at 10 am in Centerville. Mrs Allan Walton serves as temporary chairwoman with by laws drafted. Directors were approved last week and permanent officers are expected to be elected. Two divisions a junior and a senior section are planned.
A trumpet valued at 130 dollars was reported stolen yesterday from the principal's office at Bret Harte School located at 1099 E street in Hayward. The instrument belongs to Froydt Michael, a 12 year old student at the school.
Ashland principal Ben A. Minton reported vandals damaged Fairmont shop at 1785 150th Avenue. Three windows and two lights were broken causing about $22 in damages. Local sheriffs deputies investigated the incident.
Mission San Jose officials and Fremont Chamber members debated independence at a chamber meeting. The group urged state finance action to fund a new youth center building and opposed a single township plan, while a four way stop at Ellsworth and Vine was requested.
At Mt Eden Elementary School a board meeting sparked a debate over resignations for ten teachers with a motion to accept three. Assistant superintendent Charles Kenney faced criticism as it was revealed ten teachers were asked to resign rather than be fired. The Schafer school petition, signed by most parents of fourth graders, urged reconsideration of a highly regarded teacher, while Kenney said the action followed principal recommendations and would be discussed in an executive session. The Mt Eden Teachers association endorsed Kenney, praising his fair leadership and expressing support for his policies and administrative choices.
Two San Francisco finalists from high schools contest the Bank of America Achievement Awards in finals next Tuesday. Jeanette Eden of Hayward high school enrolled in fine arts studies and Nancy Buyim Farner of San Lorenzo high school finalist in vocational arts. Awards are presented May 20 with Northern California winners sharing scholarship money.
Centerville Chamber of Commerce Safety chairman Paul Willis urged action on installing signal lights at the Main street Fremont avenue intersection. He said San Leandro officials showed little interest and proposed forming a committee to push Sacramento. Stuart Nixon cited a Friday rush with 27 cars backed up, while Willis noted a 25 year absence of signals.
Oakland renewal grants a use permit to operate a trailer court at the northwest corner of Washington and Lewelling boulevards for 28 trailers. The Alameda County Planning Commission denied two Hayward Rousseau tracts, 1539 and 1617, with 9a-foot street concerns and drainage issues, while approving a 92-foot street. Adjustments for Castro Valley properties at 9066 Jamison Way, 189926 Brickell Way, and 5935 Castro Valley Boulevard were considered, with some denied and one granted for a parcel setback.
The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce disclosed two new projects adding about 76 000 to the citys industrial growth. The Mattadler corporation buys eight acres along First Avenue for 56 000, while Umphreds Furniture expands at 354 Preda Street. Meanwhile a truck guard in Oakland reported being assaulted and robbed as aluminum foil rolls were stolen from his vehicle, 600 pounds in total, near Tennyson road and Hesperian. The incident occurred around 8 15 p.m. and left the victim briefly unconscious.
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