Ten Years On Since Hitler's War Loomed Across Europe
ALIN RICHARDSON recalls the decade after the outbreak of World War II with a snapshot of Europe. The piece notes postwar contrasts: Britain with shortages and rationing, Germany rebuilding though with lower living standards in the Soviet zone, Austria and Denmark recovering, France returning to urban bustle, and Italy's shops brimming yet workers still eking out meals. It contrasts survivor economies and lingering hardship across nations, highlighting shifts in food, goods, and daily life since 1939.
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Alin Richardson
London
W.P
Atalé Hitler
Poland
Europe
Austria
Denmark
Ruhr
Bavaria
Germany
Schnitzel
Sweren
Merway
Eden Chamber Assumes Neutral Stand on Proposed Annexation
South San Leandro dedicates its new branch post office at 14611 East ldth, with Postmaster Perry praising the building as among the county’s finest. Attended by local officials and postmasters from Alameda and surrounding cities, the ceremony featured remarks from Congressman Miller via telegram and remarks by Mayor Phillips and other city leaders.
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Eden Chamber
South San Leandro
East Ldth
Leandro
Perry
Julia Hoffmann
Hoffmanan
Stanley Bloelk
Ashland
Hoffmann
Math Avenue
San Leandro
Hollgshank
Jorge P. Miller
Washington
Miller
Posal
Alada County
Steven Vaham
Oakland
Ford Samel
Alameda
Gertruda ‘Ooney
Say Lorenzo
Anthony ‘Oller
Hayward
Manuel Jooph
Irvington
Lois Boitenberg
Mission San Jose
Julia ‘Harris
Newark
Mary Ges ‘Relra
Dacoto
Ciic
Mayosepl Bellini
Aiyvor Arthur C. Phillips
Iadd
Gugene Lee
Be Alive Next Tuesday Council Urges Courtesy Caution
A cautionary weekend road safety notice urges drivers to pace activities and plan travel ahead. It stresses courtesy and common sense on roads, with tips to spread driving, swimming, and other plans across the weekend and avoid last minute rushes.
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Council
Hhem
CHP Occupies New Quarters In San Leandro Move
CHP relocates Hayward office to 1509 Foothill Boulevard San Leandro in line with a new state policy. Inspector Emer Steinmeyer confirms the local unit moves from Hayward City Hall. The Meloy Vehicle department will take over the driver’s licenses function at the new site. Captain N Wilkinson leads a 25 man local squad.
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Hayward
California Highway Patrol
Paiva
Foothill Boulevard
San Leandro
Emer Steinmeyer
Umit
Highway Patrol
Meloy Vehicle Department
Lockhaven
Iocal Aqiad
N. €. Wilkinson
Baseball Summary From Fragments of a Rumored Today’s Card
Disjointed lines note baseball actions with names like Fox Lively Faner Cooper Hatten Erokine Palica Minper Branca Campanella. Scores show Chicago and Boston games with late innings. Other items mention Cincinnati at Brooklyn night doubleheader and Philadelphia at Cleveland with vague details.
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Rational
Cinemaut
Brooklyn
Fox
Lively
Faner
Cooper
Hatten
Erokine
Palica
Minper
Branca
Campanella
Chicago
Boston
Lads
Leonard
Adkins
Schelling
Spahh
Saleld
Annexation Group Chooses Officers for North Ashland Drive
Annexation committee of South San Leandro adopts officers to lead petition drive for annexing a 600 acre area named North Ashland to San Leandro. Circulation starts Sept 11 and is expected to take about six weeks. James Dalrymple chairs with John Boomer as vice chair, John DeRuyascher treasurer, Richard Van Mytre secretary. executive subcommittee includes Ray Witcher Edmond Milles William Matin BB Lainslie and Fel Dagan.
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South San Leandro
Ashland
San Leandro
Mitten
James Dalrymple
John Boomer
John DeRuyascher Iz. Dreasurer
Richard van Mytre
Ray Witcher
Edmond Milles
William Matin
BB. Lainslie
Fel Dagan
George N Craig Elected National Commander of The American Legion
Philadelphia report notes George N Craig a 40 year old Indiana attorney is chosen as national commander of The American Legion. He becomes the first World War II veteran to lead the 9 million member organization, succeeding Perry Brown in a tightly contested closing session of the first annual convention.
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Philadelphia
American Legion
George N. Craig
Qraall
Ind
Craig
Legion
Leglon
Perry Brown
Beaumont
Tex
Alameda Creek Improvement Hearing Set at Cenerville
A public hearing on proposed Alameda Creek improvements is scheduled for 9 p.m. Tuesday September 20 at Washington Union High School Cenerville. Col F Tandy district engineer of the U S Army Corps of Engineers urges interested parties from federal state county and municipal agencies and commercial civic highway railroad and flood control sectors to attend or be represented. The hearing seeks opinions on the proposed plan and its economic justification with focus on flood areas and past flood data including land values and damages.
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Alameda Creek
Washington Union High School
Cenervilla
Col. F
Tandy
U. S. Army
Corps .of Engineers
Col
Flower Pot Partners Mark Ten Years At Main Street Florist
Flower Pot Partners Selene Reynolds and Leona Thayes, former harpists now co owners of Flower Pot florist at 624 Main Street, celebrate the shop’s tenth anniversary with plans for a large flower cake in the window. Reynolds and Thayes share musical interests and both have ties to Holy Names College. Reynolds, a Mills graduate and descendant of Dr. Nan Wright, once played with the San Francisco Symphony. Thayes, St Marys of the Woods alumna with a BA, taught in Chicago before pursuing further study and radio appearances on KYW WGN and BBK.
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Selene Reynolds
Leona Thayes
Fund Drive Chairmen Announced for Hayward Campaign
William Gubbins, chairman of the Hayward Community Chest 1950 fund campaign, today announced the list of fund drive chairmen. The drive aims for 515,900 to support Hayward Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the Hayward Salvation Army, and Travelers Aid, with 18 committees led by Marlin Haley, Williams Eaton, Mrs. Neville Magsa, Mrs. Ruby Hull, Tod Crockett, Hans Wienningsen, Mrs. Laura Frank, Dr. H C Crocker, Dr. Arthur B. Gauss, Hayy M Lustig, Miss Blanehr G. Sullivan, Mrs. Katherine Borneman, Wesley D. Gordon, Mrs. Thelma Pendergast, Clarence Hardie, and B C Ingraham.
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William Gubbins
Hayward Community Chest
Sat
Marlin Haley
Advance Gifts
Williams Eaton
Business
Neville Magsa
Ruby Hull
Jound Laverng
Tod Crockett
Automobile Deaters
Hans Wienningsen
Laura Frank
Banks
Hayward
Blanehr G. Sullivan
Hayward Union High School
Katherine Borneman
Wesley D. Gordon
Russell City
Thelma Pendergast
Valle Vista
Clarence Hardie
Tennyson
B.C. Ingraham
Mt. Eden
IDES LODGE SECRETARY DIES HERE
Peter G. Lennard aged 87 longtime Hayward resident and grand secretary of IDES for 25 years died at his home after a life as an insurance broker and city official. Native of the Azores, he lived in Hayward since 1902 and was active in order and community roles. Funeral services will be held at Saint Saints church with a requiem Mass, rosary at the funeral home, and burial at Holy Sepulchre cemetery. He is survived by his widow Anna, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and several children including Agnes Valenti and Frank Leonard. He was a member of Councils No. 14 and No. 3.
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Peter G. Lennard
Hayward City
IDES
Azores
Seminary of
Reesiva
Lance
Prand Lodge
Sorensen Brothers
Agnes Valanti
Los Gritos
Aldine Pennycotte
Peter J
Frank B. Leonhard
Hayward
Alfred G. Leonard
TDBS
UPEC
Leonard
Fossils and Boys Gordon Tells Kiwanis on Youth Paleontology
Wes Gordon spoke to Hayward Kiwanis about the work of local youths as paleontologists. Under his guidance over three years, Hayward area boys unearthed more than 1000 fossils of animals birds reptiles and plants from the North American continent and beyond. The Irvington area has yielded a rich variety of finds puzzling scientists and prompting ongoing study by experts and students alike.
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Gordon
Kiwanis Club
Hayward Kiwanis Club
Wes Gordon
Casto Villa
Hayward
North
Irvington
Boy Paleontol
New Telephone Rate Increases Take Effect Today
San Francisco Bay region residents face new telephone charges approved by the public utilities commission. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph projects about 13.4 million dollars in annual revenue. single lines rise to 4.75, two party lines to 3.65, with zone-based intercity call pricing and higher business and service rates across the board.
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San ‘Francisco
Bay Ares Cilies
Alameda County Real Estate Board Meeting Friday
A venered membership meeting of the Southern Alameda County Real Estate board will be held at El Rancho kitchen on Castro Valley Boulevard. Friday.
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Southern
Alameda County
Gardening His Hobby Brack Nickleson Featured Neighbor
A long time Hayward resident Brack Nickleson known as Today’s Neighbor at Work is a father of eight with fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Born in Missouri and a 30 year Oklahoma stint, he and wife Ollie live at 418 Schasffer Road. Son Gomeren resides in Alta Vista. Nickleson’s main hobby is gardening. his well kept lawn and flowers reflect his passion.
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Brack Nickleson
Missour
Oklahoma
Hayward
Ollie
Schasffer Road
Gomeren
Alta Vista
Nickleson
Kent Stuaia
Dully Review
Eden chamber backs a complete hands off annexation stance
The Eden chamber of commerce adopted a complete hands off policy toward the North Ashland annexation to San Leandro. The board, led by Tom Fletcher, unanimously approved watching with interest but taking no official stand as San Leandro council has approved the 400 acre area. Officials plan petitions by South San Leandro and activities to support the community chest drive.
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Eden Chamber of Commerce
North Ashland
San Leandro
Sudy
Sanandro
South San Leandro
Chamber
Tom Fletcher
Eastleth Street
San Borengy
County Board of Supervisors
State Division
Af Highways
Lark Street
Jodth Avenue
Plaza Drive
Hard Avenue
East 14Th Street
Husserl Granjean
San Lorenzo School Board
Ashland
Kent and
Delano
San Lorenzo
Weekland Avenue
Grosjean
Dave Beeby
Ashlandl
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