County Fair Notes From Local Federation Committees
A. Kruse reports all 18 federation community exhibit booths spoken for at the county fair with many clubs taking two booths. Extra blanks for individuals and plate exhibits cost 85 dollars, available from Kruse or the Chamber of Commerce. George G. Vinton announces a car donated for the parade by Sterling B. Doughty. The harmonica contest, suggested by Joe Silva, aims for August 9 at the fairgrounds with youth spectators. Joseph E. Hollingshead oversees music arrangements. Frank Pereira’s parade committee prepares for the opening parade next Wednesday at 10 o’clock sharp.
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A. Kruse
Federated Improvement Clubs
Federation
Mr. Kruse
Chamber of Commerce
George G. Vinton
Sterling B. Doughty
Joe Silva
Alameda County
Joseph E. Hollingshead
Frank Pereira
Visiting to Southward by Lemon Avenue guests
Mrs A J Borneman of Lemon Avenue and Mrs N H Jensen with her son James of Colonial Acres spend the weekend in San Jose and Santa Clara with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Borneman
Lemon Avenue
N. H Jensen
James
Colonial Acres
San Jose
Santa Clara
Seattle Youth Wins Brain Race and Scholarship
Wilbur B. Huston, 16, son of a Seattle Episcopal bishop, won Edison’s brain race earning a four year MIT scholarship and expenses. He scored 92 on the Edison questionnaire and led a field of 49 finalists nationwide. Huston disappeared into Mr. Edison’s home following the award.
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West Orange
N. J
United Press
Wilbur B. Huston
Seattle
Wash
Thomas A. Edison
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Edison
Mr. Edison
Anti Cemetery Group Plans Valle Vista Meeting
Valle Vista residents opposing Crohn Hill cemetery will review campaign status at a Friday night committee meeting. The group has supplied the state board of health with details on ground strata and well locations to argue cemetery plans may affect local water supply.
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Valle Vista
Crohn Hill
State Board of Health
Vale Vista
Costa Opens New Fasle Garage
Ernest E Costa moved uptown from the end of Castro street and is now in the Eagle garage at 421 Castro street, formerly operated by Burt W Clemens. Costa has worked at several auto repair shops recently and aims to run a first class garage offering repairs and service.
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Ernest E Costa
Castro Street
Eagle
Burt W. Clemens
Costa
Eagle Garage
Clemens’ Garage
Hayward
John H. Fischer Rites Saturday
Funeral services for John H Fischer of Marin avenue will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Sorensen Brothers Mortuary with interment at Lone Tree cemetery. He died Wednesday evening at age 65 and was a native of Pennsylvania.
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John H Fischer
Marin Avenue
Sorensen Brothers
Lone Tree Cemetery
Fischer
Pennsylvania
Hill and Valleys Garden Party Set
Hill and Valley club hosts a garden party at Dr and Mrs R L Mans home Monday afternoon. Mrs P H Hoare chairs with Mrs B J Macabee and others aiding. Prizes include gate and general awards. cards, bridge and whist planned. proceeds support Market day fund. Everyone invited.
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Hunt and Valley Club
R. L Mans
P. H. Hoare
B. J. Macabee
Henry Powell
J. G. Simpson
Clara Walpert
Brother Bob Leads KTAB Radio Crew at Lions Club Meet
KTAB radio artists led by Brother Bob entertain Hayward Lions Club next Wednesday. The lively program thrilled guests and prompted a second appearance request. Lester Griggs J C Penney manager helped arrange the event. Manuel Santos reports orchard thefts with apricots being stolen.
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Bob
KTAB
Hayward
Hayward Health Talk Praises Dairy Leaders At Meeting
Hayward Twenty-Thirty club heard Dr Charles C of the American Creamery extol city health officials Dr WW Browning and Dr Nels Clemens for dairy work and milk inspection. He noted pasteurization and strict inspection cut California infant mortality and highlighted dairy logistics across nine counties as crucial for city supply. The gathering also discussed a bathtub float candidate for the County fair parade.
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Hayward
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Hayward Post No. 68
American Legion
Hayward Post
Legion Post
Oakland Post No. 5
Tharedey
Charles C ‘Yey
American Creamery
X” WW. Browning
Nels Clemens
Clemens
California
Howard Trish
Leo Palmias
Leland Jauke
City Budgets Pending Review After Audit Report
The city council finance committee led by Lester Perry reviews the William Delge & Co. audit as Mayor John Lee Wilbur eyes next week’s budget session. Last year ended with a June 30 treasury of 79414.54 and total receipts of 185456.59 against 165449.33 in disbursements.
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Lester Perry
William Delge & Co
John Lee Wilbur
Treasury
Wilbur
Dr J J Pearce Visited Hayward From Los Angeles
Dr J J Pearce and family recently moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles and visited his brother E S Pearce of 330 Popular Street Hayward. He praised Hayward growth and predicted a great city, noting plans for attendees at the Twenty Thirty convention in Hollywood with movie stars and free airplane rides.
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J. J Pearce
Los Angeles
San Francisco
E. 5
Pearce
al Frager
Hayward
Hollywood
Three Girls Vying for Alameda County Fair Queen Title
One of three candidates will be crowned Queen of the Alameda County fair which opens next Monday night and runs through the following Sunday. The contestants are Miss Mavis Groas of Livermore, Miss Elvira Hebbeck of Oakland and Miss Eva Lund of Hayward. The winner will reign five nights and join a royal court at the fair.
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Alameda County
Westheaday
Mavis Groas
Livssmaore
Meda County
Eva Lund
Hayward
Three Bucks Bagged in Livermore Mountains Hunt
Three local sportsmen bagged deer on August 1 in the Livermore mountains camp. One buck weighed about 125 pounds and hangs in Hellwig and LaGrave refrigerators. Fire Chief Manuel Riges is named among the Dead-eye Dicks, with Sid Jones Bob King and Martin Sorenson among the returning party. Pete Verzic reports his camp had hunters but no confirmed victories and recalls missing a deer he shot at, joking it wouldn’t stay still.
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Livermore Mountains
Hellwig & LaGrave
Wireless
Manuel Riges
Sid Jones
Bob King
Martin Sorenson
Pete
Ketchup Bottles Invite Only for California Conserving Company's Dance
The California Conserving Company hosts a 3 15 pm dance in its 100 by 120 foot warehouse with about 1500 expected attendees. Invitations are required, and organizers expect the venue to handle the crowd without issue given its size and new facility. The event aims to mark the company’s record year and growing operations. Also note: The Eagle Garage at 421 Castro Street announces service and a new location with no meeting scheduled for Monday, August 12, 1925, per secretary Caroline Rollin.
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California Conserving Company
Legion Post Plans Community Aid Committee After Meeting
Hayward post No 7 American Legion launched plans for a community emergency committee to mobilize relief in disasters. Commander Fr ee Meyer named P B Hotman Dr C J King and Captain Roy P Stoneburn to coordinate with service clubs and relief groups. The meeting also discussed a Legion golf tournament with Archie Kesterson likely defending last year’s cup. The post backed a fire prevention bill aiding forest safety and tasked Kesterson Godkin and Leonard to draft the resolution. George Dewhirst served a corn feed to attendees.
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Hayward Post No
American Legion
Ee Meyer
P. B Hotman
C. 3. King
Roy P. Stoneburn
Legion Committee
Hayward
Archie Kesterton
Hugo Frank
Walter Trobee
Post
Harry Engtebright
California
Ordent
Mr. Kesterson
Cecil Godkin
F. B. Leonard
George Dewhirst
Vets Club Frolics At Ancient Sports
The Hayward Veterans' Luncheon club relaxed mid summer gloom with a lighthearted event led by Ed McDonald and Harvey Darneal. They staged playful antics including costumes, a milk the goat game, and marshmallow eating contests to spark reminiscences as Walter Trobee presided.
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Hayward Veterans
Ed McDonald
Harvey Darneal
Mac
Darneal
Walter Trobee
Rancher Sought as Hit Run Driver in Centerville Crash
United Press report says Porfirio Garcia a southern Alameda County rancher faces a justice court warrant for failing to stop after a auto struck and seriously injured Gordon Joly a UC summer action student near Centerville. Joly was found two hours later and treated at an Oakland hospital.
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Centerville
Justice Court
Porfirio Garcia
Alameda County
Bia
Gordon Joly
San Pedro
University of California
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Legion
Miss Hayward
Oakland
W.h.quaas
Harvard Fire Department
Fast Second Street
W. H. Quays
Louis Silva
Jacob Harder Jr
Masters Furniture Store
B Street
Masters
Arthur Peterson
Peterson Brothers Hardware Store
Woodman Hall
Jr. A. Mayer
C. 8. King
William T. Morgan
David Watrous
Fasle
John H. Fischer
C. Smith
Lion’s
Manuel Santos
Cherry Way
Hayward Health
Mead of Praise
Drs
Browning
Creamery
Caroline Rollin
G. Landinil
Vets
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