County Denies Centerville Tract Permit
Alameda County Planning commission denied Kroll Builders Oakland a use permit for a 16 home Centerville tract in a light industrial area. Attorneys argued prior investments and tentative maps approved before zoning, while opponents warned of pending changes. one commissioner supported the appeal citing approved street maps as a promise for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Alameda
Kroll Builders
Centerville
Allen H. Trask
Commission
Central Avenue
Felkiwood Drive
Visting Corporation
Booth Company
Chamber of Commerce
Kroll Builders Appeal
H. D. Rodenberger
Southern Pacific Railway
Thomas K. McManus
Alameda County Industries Committee
George Dugan
Kiols
Dugan
Six San Lorenzo Dogs Earn Honors at Obedience Trials
Six dogs owned by San Lorenzo Dog Training Club members earned honors at the eleventh annual obedience trials by the San Francisco Dog Training Club. Kim, owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Young, won first place in the CDX class. A first in Novice A went to a dog owned by Edward Paras. Mrs. Peggy Tokes, trainer for the San Lorenzo club, received a first-place for her two dogs Bonnie and Jill. Other trophies and qualifying scores were earned by Marshall Lovey, Castus Valley owners, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Hunter of Leandro, and Mr. and Mrs. FR. B. Watson, San Lorenzo, and Rita Blaker of Castro Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Torenzo
Dog Training Club
Kim
William Young
Edward Para- AS
Peggy Tokes
San Lorenzo Club
Bonnie
Jill
Marshall Lovey
San Lorenzo
Fred Hobbs
Castus Valley
Giles Hunter
Leandro
B. Watson
Rita Blaker
Castro Valley
San Joaquin
Stockton
Eden Community Recreation For
Ashland
Planners Defer Valle Vista Zoning Action Again
Alameda County Planning Commission postponed precise Valle Vista zoning for 30 days pending a joint meeting with Hayward planners. A second inspection tour of the Niles road area was ordered as commercial development along the highwayfront grows contentious. Local owners seek retail zoning for property at Tennyson andorrell avenues amid debate over annexation, with county staff backing residential zoning east of the freeway and agricultural west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklaxe
Valle Vista
Alameda County
City of
Hayward Planning Commission
Hayward
Henry Halatyn
City Planning Commission
George Dugan
Halatyn
Commission
Dugan
Board of Supervisors
Ning Commission
Tasward
County Commission
Eastshore
Niles Road
Craff
Pasenting
Owen Coates
Nina M. Coates
Tennyson Road
Orrell Avenue
California Highway Patrol to test radar speed traps
Sacramento California will begin Wednesday an experimental use of radar to determine car speeds on highways. Commissioner R Caldwell said the tests will run for a month at various locations under varied traffic conditions. Radar use in traffic enforcement is currently prohibited in California but a Alameda County Superior Court case ruled in favor of its use.
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Sacramento
Lef
California Highway Patrol
R. Caldwell
Caldwell
Calfornia
California
Alameda County
Castro Valley Directors deny private hookup permit
Castro Valley Sanitary District directors rejected a request by W H Arnold to connect a third housing unit to a private sewer. The board required a manhole and cleanout costing about 600 dollars and a six foot easement, with Arnold bearing installation costs. Nearby actions included tax and civil service status notes and easement approvals on local properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
W. H. Arnold
Castro Valley Boulevard
Arnold
Everett W. J
Eugene V. Waring
Rita Dison
Glen Groom
Kevincourt
Seaview Avenue
Charles
Vera
Peyata
Wilbeam Avenue
Strobridge Avenue
Centerville Chamber Urges Protest Over County Advertising
Centerville Chamber of Commerce members unanimously approved a protest to Alameda County Board of Supervisors over the publication of the town zoning map in a widely circulated newspaper not based in Washington township. A motion requests that future township matters be published in a local paper. In other business, Pioneer Flag and Decorating presented a Christmas plan for downtown Centerville with unit costs of 150 dollars or about 40 dollars for Zarland and ornaments, noting rentals are impractical. The chamber considers rewiring the existing Christmas lights to comply with Public Utility Commission rules and will report costs and a plea at the next meeting, funded by a 306 dollar annual budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Centerville Chamber of Commerce
Taw
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Stuart Nixon
Washington Township
Pioneer Flag and Decorating Company of
San Francisco
Zarland
Herry Weber
Public Utility Commission
Weber
Parents to Elect Officers Thursday at Castro Valley School
Officials announce that officers of the A. B. Mortis School Parents' club will be elected Thursday at 8 pm in the school multi purpose room. Three bylaw amendments will be presented for approval. Seven student council officers, plus the Parents' club guest, will take part in installation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Valley
A. B. Mortis School
E. Timme, Jr
Parents’ Club
Community Event Calendar Hayward and Castro Valley
A busy schedule lists whist parties, bazaars, dinners, and craft sales across Hayward Castro Valley and nearby. Highlights include Oct 22 and 23 events at IDES Hall Hayward and Castl ewood Country Club with prizes and refreshments, fundraisers by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Catholic Daughters and Danish Sisterhood, plus upcoming turkey whists and rummage sales through November hosted by local auxiliaries and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bim
Ad Warder School
Harder
Vallecito Parlor
Native Daughters of the Golden West
Castro Valley
Ides Hall
Marie Messer
Thawman
All Saints School
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Hayward
Hortense Duarte
Hayward Area
Junior Champer of Commerce
Hayward
Massa
Valborg Socialclub
Mes
Halcyen
MeTutey
Vetserans Memorial
E Mais Street
Haywards
VEW Auiliary
Louise Canal
Adenst
Veterans Jamoria
View Auxiiary
Mire
Louise ‘Crandall
Lucerne
Portugal
Legion Hall
Hesperian Boulevard
San Lorenzo
Dnit
American Legion Auxiliary
Mignaels
Evening Star Suite Shrine of Hay
Council 14
EES
soPuiic Sweist Bm
Hrand
Valley “Club
Bouse
Vallesito- Parlot
Castro Valleys
Fatrs
Glasys Onahue
Turkey
M. Cutting
Veterans ‘Memorial
Bulleing
A. Nesby
Bay
Ty Baywood
Eden Congregational Church
Couns
Gitect
Hayvard Parlor
Native Daughters of Golden Wert
Rumzee
Veterans Memorial Building
Bill Coady
American Legion
Econdale Pata
St. Joachim’s Gall
Rf Navy
Voz Portuguesa de
Marin
St St. Anthony's A3
Oakland
Navy
Tamarac
East Bay
Sal
Iitaea Weit
Eden
Elgin Street
Ashland
Awa
Ides' Hall
Zeshiments
Forest of America
Minnie Silva
Hill and Valley Club
Svening Star White
DES Hall
Castro Wapey DeMolay Mathers
Benefit Wizist
Anna
iMassa Building
Ted
Phapdare
Malerlish
Irvington Votes on New Bond Issue Tomorrow
Irvington residents will vote on a $185,000 bond issue to finance three new elementary schools and potentially convert one site to a junior high. District Superintendent Gus Robertson estimates $1,250,000 in state aid and a 16 to 18 month construction period, with no increase to the current 40 cent bond tax. He notes enrollment may reach 2,000 by June 1956, though this may be optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Gus
Robertson
Centerville approves half million shopping center plan
Oakland planning commission granted approval for a 500000 dollar Centerville shopping center on Main street Thornton avenue site with front commercial area and rear parking. Also approved a 12 lot subdivision north of Castro Valley boulevard, west of Forest avenue. renewed Dolan Brothers storage yard use permit. granted a medical clinic permit for Centerville. denied a medical clinic in residential area. denied Union Oil adjustment for gasoline pumps near Castro Valley boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Alameda County
Planning Commission
Centerville
T. Wo-Mover
Thornton Avenue
Tom Yeandle
Castro Valley Boulevard
Forest Avenue
Dolan Brothers
Marthat Street
H.R Mohr
South Main Street
Cen‘terville
Union Oil Company
Castro Valley
Boulevard
Castro
Valley Boulevard
Midway
Redwood Road
Forrest Avenue
Castra Falley
Crusade Drive Reaches $11,000 in Centerville
Centerville reports 132 workers canvassed Washington township to launch the residential phase of the United Crusade fund drive. DeForest announced $11,000 collected to date, about 20 percent of the $53,000 township goal, noting only 10 of 32 firms contributing so far. The drive continues into its final week with a noon report planned at the International Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Washington Township
United Crusade Fund
Don
DeForest
International Kitchen
VEW Dedicates Bed and Wheelchair for Ashland Area
Ashland residents received a hospital bed and wheelchair dedicated by Admiral Forrest P. Sherman Memorial VFW Post 1051 and Auxiliary 1051. The items will be loaned for short term illnesses. Equipment use can be arranged by contacting Commander Dave Siver or Everett Firedaigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Forrest P. Sherman
VFW
Eden Community Recreation Center
Gertrude Hisner
Welter Buhr
Community, Services Committee
Dave Siver
Everett Firedaigh
Talent Search at Centerville High School Finalists Named
Talent search at Centerville Washington union high school continues with final contests set for Oct 22 and Oct 29. Irving Hird announces prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars for top three acts funded by the Centre Lions Club. Final judges include Arthur Belshaw Bill Helm and Rev Vincent Breen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Washington Union
Irving Hird
Cen-teew Lions Club
Arthur Belshaw
Bill Helm
Vincent Breen
Newark Board Opens Bids on New Fire Truck
Newark fire commissioners opened bids for a 1000 gallon pumper fire truck at last night’s meeting. bids ranged from 14103 to 29999. 54 hydrants exist with five more to be added after two new tracts are completed. the board discussed needed volunteers and potential fire service arrangements with glenmoor gardens homeowners association. the chief noted Newark is not seeking extra territory but may consider adjusting district boundaries and possibly buying protection from nesconsett if a district is created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Joe Pashote
Glenmoor Gardens
Glenmoor
Pashcte
New Ashland Group Is Formed
Residents in central Ashland invite to an organization meeting for a new improvement club to oppose annexation. Organizing committee members include Mines, Fae Freitas, Jessie Tonini, J.H. Powers, Joe Linhares, and Madeline Osburn. Four proposed club names are Garden Acres Homes Association, Willside Acres, Bay Fair, and Sunnyvale. Meeting set for 8 am Friday at Edendale School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Mem' We
Sion
Mines
Fae Freitas
Jessie Tonini
Joe Linhares
Madeline Osburn
Garden’ Acres “Homes Association
Willside Acres
Bay Fair
Sunnyvele
Edendale School
X Ray Truck To Visit Centerville This Week
Centerville hosts the Christmas Seal X ray drive this week as part of a countywide chest X ray survey. The Alameda County Tuberculosis and Health Association operates the unit with Mrs. Allen E. Walton as survey chair. It will be in Centerville today and tomorrow in front of the food market near Safeway, open 10 am to 1 pm and 2 to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Washington Township
Alameda County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Allen E. Walton
Fru
iCenterville
Walton
Safeway
Representatives to Council Named in Washington Township
CENTERVILLE Judson Taylor of Washington union high school and Miss Pat Barnes of Newark elementary school are Washington township's representatives to Bay Section council of California Teachers association. S. Robert Infelise, head of their township teachers, said ballots were marked last Friday and counting concluded yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Judson Taylor
Washington
Union High
Pat. Barnes
Newark
Bay
Council of
California
Teachers Association
S. Robert Infelise
Tax Office to Open in Centerville for Tax Bills
Centerville tax office announces hours on October 29 for paying county taxes. Collectors urge residents to bring tax bills and reference numbers from prior years. Ensure bills are available to expedite processing and avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Morningstar Explains California Disaster Defense Plan
Morningstar explains a mutual assistance disaster plan spanning region to town, detailing divisions of law enforcement fire protection and health. Alameda county and cities like Alameda Berkeley Hayward participate. Chief Bendel notes Decoto could deploy within 45 seconds and draw equipment from Sacramento in a major event. Members approve joining Alamota County Disaster Council and discuss community Christmas plans at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Boyd Mooningstar
Community Coordinating Council
Alameda County
Alameda
Berkeley
Hayward
Roland ‘Bendel
Decote Fire Department
Bert
Bendel
Decote
Acramento
Department
Alamota County
Washington Township
Julia Minor
Council of
Southern
Coordinating Council
Club Hears About Hospital Group
Ashland Mrs. Josephine Mayes a charter member of Eder Hospital auxiliary explains purposes of the organization at El Portal Improvement Club. She will arrange hospital tour for members and discuss issues of the upcoming Nov. 2 election. Tom Prosser presents zoning work for Nov. 15 Alameda County planning commission hearing. Gerald Cocaren reports on incorporation movement progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Josephine Mayes
Eder Hospital Auxiliary
el Portal Improvement Club
Tomorrom
el Portal
E Mi
Mayes
Tom Prosser
Alameda County Planning Commission
Gerald Cocaren
Ares
Maine Gem Strike Unearths Large Tourmaline Pocket
In Norway Maine, Meni Mica miners found the largest tourmaline pocket in state history on T C Mining Co property. The two foot wide pocket has been explored to five feet with no end in sight, signaling a major mining find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Gems
Norway
Maine
T. C. Mining Co
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Uithy Ue
Owas
North Carolina
South Gaeolina
Valle Vista Area
George George Phota
Washington Union High School
Andrew K. Legen
Manuel J. Bernardo
Charles Grimmer
A. BE. Alameda
J. Vernon Goold
Kibitz
C.V
Hayward High School
Red Annable
Jim Stand
Sally Goheen
Eugene Graves
Chamber
W.T. Crusade
VEW
At. W.T. High School
Newark Board
New Ashland Group
Tax Office
Rte
Morningstar
Tost
Doberman
Hayward High
Sweetwood
Daily Review
Keith Henry
Satum
Son
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