Hayward Declares September Rose Fiesta Citywide
Hayward will be known as a city of roses for three days in late September. Local businesses approved plans to use 75 000 roses across 25 to 30 stores with displays and an exhibition in Veterans Memorial building if available. The Rose Fiesta is the first project of the new Retail division of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Neville Masse.
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Hayward
Markc Nussenbaum
Yoshima Shibata
M. G. Mieger
Master Florists Association
Alameda
Centre Costa Counties
Mieger
Shibata
Veterans Memorial Building
Irvington Square to Build Swim Pool and Committees Formed
Irvington-Square residents discussed plans for a new swim pool at a special meeting. President Stanley Hickman announced committee appointments with vacancies still to fill. The recreation panel, already planning a playground and baseball diamond at a future school site, includes members such as Conrad Baumgartner and Virginia Gallo.
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Irvington
Irvington Square
Ast
Stanley Hickman
Hickman
Conrad Baumgartner
Virginia Gallo
Helen — Louise
Committee to Meet For Citizens Day Program Setup
The new Citizens' Day committee will meet at Hayward High School at 8 p.m. Thursday to organize the annual program to be held in September.
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New Citizens’ Day Committee
Hayward High School
No More Civilian Siren Tests Ordered in Alameda County
Sheriff Gleason declares no further air raid siren tests in Alameda County unless state orders. Hayward City Manager Ficklin and San Leandro Police Chief Lamoureux also announce “no tests.” Discussion of Yucca Flats demolitions draws 75 residents. officials stress basement shelters and trench as top defenses against A and H bombs.
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Alameda
H. PL Gleason
John Ficklin
Haywards
Hayward.s
San Leandro
A. J. Lamoureux
Gleason
Yucca Flats
Washington Union High School
Frontiers
Alaska
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Oakland
Alamede
Bay Area Transit Bill Moves Through Assembly
In Sacramento a bill to extend BART operations for two more years cleared the Senate and headed to the Assembly. The measure authorizes the commission to spend up to 350000 dollars of the remaining 400000 appropriation from two years ago to keep Bay Area transit running.
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Sacramento
Fip
San Francisco Bay Area
Bay City Casts Rally For Anti Annexation
Nearly 200 Bay City and Castro Valley residents met at Baywood school to discuss blocking Hayward annexation of a 930 siren area between the two communities. A steering committee was formed to petition, aiming for signatures from 32 percent of Hayward residents to halt the move. Local officials and residents pledged support, with seven named volunteers, including Baywood resident Robinson, who argued to keep Baywood separate from Hayward. The Hayward council had approved annexation petitions last Tuesday, defining a northern boundary along Mattox road and excluding the Coca Cola plant and labor camp.
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Bay City
Castro Valley
Baywood
Hayward
Baywood School
Jamids
Will Meéet
Haywood
Gerald’ Cochran
Bey City
San Leandro
William JL. Roberts
Soho Blew
Suzanne Clemens
Edwoud Davis
Wo E Rogers
Walter Robinson
Robinson
Mattox Road
San Leandro Raises Pay for Most City Employees
San Leandro approves a 3.7 percent overall pay hike for most city workers. Top officials gain more. City Manager Wesley McClure is set at 243 per month, while City Attorney Arthur Carden and Finance Officer Ro Lindhat rise to 831 and 628 monthly respectively. Librarian Mark Tinsley to 595 monthly. total payroll increase about 70,000 yearly, effective June 1. Also approves stop signs at Woodward and Arbor Grove Haz avenue intersections. rejects bids to repaint city hall jetty interior after bidders’ blueprints miss room counts.
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San Leandro
Wesley McClure
Civil Service Board
McClure
Stel
Yf Amlor‘ney
Arthur Carden
Ro Lindhat
Mark Tinsley
Woodfard Avenue
Arbor Grive
Hazs Avenue
Gordon Minder
Eonomy Painters of
Oakland
Kindergarten Registration at Sequoia School Meeting
Kindergarten registration will be held at Sequoia school Hay ward at p.m. Thursday. Mothers of the Sequoia PTA are canvassing the neighborhood advising parents of the meeting. Parents of eligible children prior to Dec. 2, 1950 are urged to attend.
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Sequoia School
Hayward
Mothers of the Sequoia Ptas
Mountain House to House Hog Farm Relocation Draws Protest
San Lorenzo residents and Mountain House farmers oppose moving a piggery from San Lorenzo to Mountain House. Alameda County Planning Commission approved the Mountain House site, with Pleasanton and Livermore backing. Oakland Scavenger seeks a 90 day extension. Directors consider insurance, budget, and civic defense meetings while approving small bills.
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San Lorenzo
Mountai House
Hayward
Manuel L. Furtado
Mountain House
Livermore
Altamont Canyo
Central Valley Pumping Plant
Livermore Yacht Club
Furtado
Alameda County
Oakland Scavenger Company
Robert G. Amrine
Association
Carlos Bre
Arthur H. Breed Jr
Donald A. Preble
San Lorenzo Junior Women’s Club
Sen Lorenzo
San Leandro Parking Plan to be Discussed Tonight
The Foothill Manor Improvement association meets at Jefferson School to discuss an off street parking proposition for San Leandro. Mayor Robert Johnston announced the June 14 vote on Rosas backed by meter receipts, with Abe Koiman as principal speaker.
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Ashland
San Leandro
Foothill Manor Improvement Association
Tacomas Jefferson School
Robert Johnston
Abe, Koiman
County safety pays $126000 refund for Alameda County
Alameda County received a $126000 refund from the State Compensation Insurance Fund after paying $191270 in premiums. The return, about six percent, was nearly three times the 1954 level. Board of Supervisors heard the report from district manager R S Malsbury, noting the county safety record as exceptional.
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Oakland
Alameda County
Board of Supervisors
R. S. Malsbury
Centerville Chamber Plans Christmas Decorations and Street Work
Centerville residents see cooler weather as the chamber led by Eugene Inning shifts December decorating plans to May. Ed Fanori chairs a committee with Fred Richardson Bob Miller Harry Weber Joseph Shepherd and Rainer Brunelli. They discuss street sweeper purchase at 2000 and ongoing costs, crosswalk installation near Bank of America on North Main. William Beuholer asks for crosswalk action while parking lot lights await county inspection. Memorial Day holiday pauses Monday meetings.
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Centerville
Washington Township
Eugene Inning
Moris
Austin
William Beuholer
Bank of America
Caret
North Wain Street
Phil Willis
Manning
Hayward district studies $2 million school budget
A tentative budget totaling 2,201,422 for the Hayward Elementary School district was reviewed. It calls for 2 additional teachers, 600 pupils, and includes plans to transfer students to avoid holiday sessions in 1955-56. The Strobridge school was accepted from contractor George Rock. Several bids were opened for playground fencing and supplies. Seven new teachers were named: Mrs. Mary Blanchard, Miss Marilynn Haag, Kenneth Hornby, William Prinkey, Mrs. Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Muriel Bailey, and Mrs. Merle Miller. Formal dedication of the new Hayward school was set for Wednesday, June, with details to come.
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Hayward
Strobridge
George Rock
Son- Nels Company
Mary Blanchard
Marilynn Haag
Kenneth Hornby
William Prinkey
Charlotte Smith
Muriel Bailey
Merle Miller
Castro Valley Kiwanis to Hear Talk on Wills
Castro Valley Kiwanis will hear Oakland attorney Deve Gilmore discuss Wills and Personal Estates at tomorrow's meeting led by chairman Ed Seville. The event focuses on estate planning topics for members and guests in Castro Valley.
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Castro Valley
Deve Gilmore
Oakland
Tmorrow
Castro Valley Kiwanis
Operam
Ed Seville
Location Selected Near County Line
Oakland San Lorenzo hog ranch moves eyed as Oakland Scavenger Co seeks new 80 acre site near county line. Plan approved despite protests. Board of Supervisors to decide final action. Odors and regional impact fuel opposition from local residents and officials while some support from Livermore area figures.
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Oakland
San Lorenzo
Oakland Scavenger Company
Alameda County
Ming Commission
Chris+ Jensen Jane
Manuel Furtado
Hayward
Fe Commission
Board of Supervisors
Edward 4. Moore
L. BR. Miller
John Gardella
Fred
Mellmenn
Miller
Gardele
Livermore
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
Furtado
Commission
Tracy
San Joaquin County
Central Valley
Martin H. Blote
Bureau of Reclamation
San Joaquin
Donald Houston
Byron-Bethany
Marie Dudley
Mt. House
Robert Williams
James Glotfelty
Tracy District
Del Rey Dads Endorse Hayward District Bond Proposal
San Lorenzo leaders report the Dads' club has endorsed the $4.5 million Hayward Area Recreation district bond issue to pass next month, announced today by President Martin Blatt.
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del Rey
Dads’ Club
San Lorenzo
Hayward Area Recreation District
Martin Blatt
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