With Our Folks In The Armed Forces AGT Joseph Vavarro at Fort Crook
Soldiers and families share updates on loved ones in the armed forces. Reports mention Petty Officer Lawrence Rose returning home from the South Pacific on furlough to visit his wife Margaret and mother Mrs. Mary Fredericks, plus notices of other servicemen including Cadet Kenneth Campbell training at Army Air Forces Basic Flying School and Sergeant Joseph Lemos on furlough. Widespread updates from San Francisco Bay Area communities reflect the wartime home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ruse
Gade
Campbell
Alabama
Courtland
Ala
Avialian
Kenneth Campbell
Clayton Campbell
Mevford Avenue
Maynard
Army Air Poyeus
Lemon
Joseph Lemos
Ras
Well
N. Mi
Joseph G. Lemoy
Thrifty board awards towel contract saving funds
Local high school board debated towel service bids for the laundry and towels. They chose a town institution over cheaper and more expensive options, saving about $3,000 on supplies and totaling roughly $4,000 across the term with 1,400 daily towels for the physical education department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Laundry
Oakland Power Supply
Sothe
Sun
Elittle Lert
Raynard Ughshea
Uist
Paileen
Physical Education Department
Mieniere Mitler
County War Chest Meeting in Hayward City Hall
Dow M Leidig, chairman of the Alameda division of California War Chest, calls a county meeting at Hayward City Hall on Thursday at 8. He aims to recruit citizens from every precinct to support Alameda's War Chest drive and notes no committee appointments yet. The statewide effort seeks to raise the national quota and aid USO and wartime relief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County War Chest
Hayward
Leidig
Dow M. Leidig
Alameda Conly
California War Chest
Wily
Maynards
Citigens
Raishie Alameda
Leldig Agky
Viliceus
Caine
California
Toyal Gilifornia War Chest, Inc
Cuttternia
Tronics
Ila
USO
Activiies
Lip Sistertia
Howe Age Heles
la Golleet
Jaca
Ralph T. Fisher
Oakland
Community Chest
Ware Fund
National War Fund
United Seamen's Service
United Nations
Close Bldg Supply Co Faces Small Fire On Mast Avenue
A small fire broke out at Close Bldg Supply Company on Mast Avenue early Thursday. The Mast Avenue Wire department acted quickly to extinguish the flames. The truck mixer and meteor unit were undamaged, though the mercury and mixer showed minor impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close Bldg
Qloxe
Mast Avenue
Hayward Hens Lay 148 Eggs in July Record
Alameda County farm records show Hayward hens averaged 14.8 eggs per hen in July 1949, up from 14.7 the year before. Yearly average reached 414, while last year it was 739.6. Mortality in the county ran 1% through July, with poultry costs rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Alameda County
Elready Unis
Aly
Hey
Rabbit Thieves and Neighborhood Inquiry Reported
Local residents reported a night-time theft involving multiple rabbits from a residence on 16, 8 Beltz, 28087 Tits road. Police noted several rabbits missing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle
Baal Perire
Bunny
Ile
Aimee Fayan
Molly Pitcher Drive Raises Funds for War Effort
Hayward women organized a Molly Pitcher savings drive week end, selling stamps and war bonds. American Legion and Auxiliary committees raised about $1,050 with $300 in stamps and $760 in bonds. Other local women joined the effort to honor Molly Pitcher and support military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingward
Moly Pitcher
American Legion Committee
Mildred Leider Ainilliana
Auxiliary Legion
Ioia Zeller
Provence Parks
Ide Dancer
Flossie Zenke
Jereny Peart
Hayward
Alen
Legion Idiex
Molly Fieher
Havelne
Pitcher
Seryies
Cannon
WACS
Memluines
Laura Pratiie
Lizette Fredandis
Irene Jamieson
Helen Mutzko
Etel Mn
Minnie Beavers Ani
Thin McCoy
Hayward High considers four hour day during harvest
Hayward Union High School trustees debated a four hour day during harvest to allow students to join defense efforts or assist in crop-related work. No decision reached. bids for towels and road resurfacing approved. superintendent to report further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Hayward High School
Hayward Union High School
Iy Defense Industries
Hayywar
Paul
Brilliant Floor Show at Hayward Hall Friday Night
A vivid Friday night floor show at Hayward Hostess Hall promises novelty with an Indoor Rodeo theme. Mechanized bronchoes will perform on the safe floor, while Dorothea Hobson and Dorothy Engellund decorate the hall as a rodeo corral with posters and themed decor. A troupe from the Nig Mowall Rodeo is expected to provide a standout trick performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Maynard Westesses House
Dorothea Hobson
Dorothy Engelund
Urgent appeals to be made for tomato pickers
A meeting of the Tomato Growers Association of Alameda County at Centerville seeks press appeals for harvest labor across Alameda's 14 000 acres of tomato fields. The session, led by Jules Rovves and backed by local farm groups, highlighted a desperate need for workers as illness and disruption reduce staffing. Local lead figures Parkins and Eggert are mentioned amid staffing concerns and absence due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda County
Centerville
Alament County
Juels Rovves
Farm Groun
Washington Township
Tomate
Ant
Improvement Club Faces Busy School Day Meeting
Secretary Lois Vinrent reports at the Mph school room 09 a district improvement club session. Leaders plan a trip to city hall and a community picnic to boost club activity while addressing a youth division issue. Members are urged to discuss projects and fundraising for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Vinrent
Mph
Magese
Ty Hayward
Mir
Aity
Nik Imurovinbaie
Wlyh
Siuchesiinna
Camda
Phicos
Unis Chine
Shines Experiment Report Faces Mixed Outcomes
An early report from Hayward describes a trial allowing youths to participate in work while living under oral conditions and limited supervision. About 50 youths reportedly joined the experiment, with many gaining job experience and reported benefits, while concerns arose about discipline and conduct on the street and in restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Philintropeisis
Induslile
Styrdell
Guy
Louis P. Hansen Hayward Pioneer Died Wednesday
Louis P. Hansen Hayward pioneer died Wednesday in Wishae at 78. He had lived in Hayward four years and in the United States 67 years. Funeral services with burial in View Cemetery will be held at a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Hansen
Hayward
Bouls Peter Heerson
Wishae
Henond Israel
Weillesdis
Alisaet
Johanan Hangen
United States
Mowalsin View Cemetery
Bay District Selective Service Complimented
A garbled report lists Bay District Selective Service members and individuals with unclear roles. The text names Frank Woleaner, Shaish R Aanyas, and Miss Levine Apostole among others, but the overall content is fragmented and difficult to interpret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay District Selective Service
Bergjee Hound Hyve
Hosel
Cinaral Lewik Harsh
SpuAh
Lds Ramius Oxen
Agar
Anny Than
Frank Woleaner
Miss Levine
Anu Dervedhie
Hospitality House Bowling League Dominates Charity Drive
The Hospitality House Bowling League attracts wide support as teams including professionals and volunteers bowl to raise funds for the hospital. Stars Joey Perduaint and Babe lead in a friendly yet competitive event at the local lanes, with involvement from community groups and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey Perduaint
Babe
Amonshy
Maia
Tomato wage ceiling eyed after Sacramento meetings
A Sacramento gathering discussed a proposed wage ceiling for tomato harvesters. California officials including Dave Davidson outlined a potential wage range between 15 and 17 cents per pound, with provisions for emergency increases for crops like pears or malty acids. Attendees from the War Manpower Commission and other federal agencies attended, signaling official consideration of a fixed wage standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flor
United Sta Department — of Agricuture
Meet Ite
Hayward Polio Cases Improve
Debated medical note reports polio case improvement in Hayward. A local attorney and health workers discuss patient recovery and hospital care. The report mentions paralysis, hospitalization, and ongoing care plans while referencing community updates and safety measures.
May Expect Red Cross County Meet At Home Here Soon
Suburban districts showcase strong Red Cross activities as Hayward hall hosts a county meet planning session. Officials chaired by Mr. Qeanyd outline district contributions and the setup for service centers with names like Mayowaed Mrs. Wigister and Mrs. How Kuntz among coordinators. The meeting aims to mobilize volunteers, report progress, and set dates for regional outreach and fundraising events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homes
RED Cross
Hayward Area to Gain 3000 New Defense Homes Say Officials
George S. Sharp of the Home Builders Association of Alameda County says the Hayward area may see about three thousand defense homes constructed. He notes conversations with Washington officials and foresees priority in the broader plan extending from Bigham to Oakland and south toward the Weit region. Developers expect undeveloped lots to be opened, with various parcels near Elevwerd and Mev Shin mentioned in preliminary discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Sharp
Asgovin
Alameda
Washingian
Bigham South
Tie Lerctiore
Oakland
Red Cross Coin Heist Reported at Nile Street Counter
On Sunday a thief at a counter near upper G street stole a jar of coins from the Red Cross collection. The silver hoard, totaling several dollars, had not been counted for days as the perpetrator fled unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Valery
Upper G Street
Red Cross
War Is Not Yet Over Says Police Chief Here
Police records in Wayward district show many visitors disregarding diet rules and light restrictions during vacation. The chief urges keeping lights dimmed, warning coast guards and residents that lit porches and exterior lights can be refrained or turned off at night to avoid visibility.
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Wayward Stilint
Cullee
Flor
Macahestas
Condeeds
Ti Simon
den Akehk
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Joseph Vavarro
Fort Crook
Joseph Escalona
WIES
West Pvt
Joseph
Escalona
Army San Francia Ed -Postutila
Hia
Heview
Addreay
Sugih Pacific
Fred Davis
New Orleans
Wilbur Daves
Pacific
Wilbur Davis
Davia
Porenle
New Zealand
Richard Sealy
Coarl
Richard A. Sealy
Castro Valley
Wayward
San Leandro
Coast Guard
Custom Jiause
San Francisco
High School Board
Thrifty
Wld
Centro Street
Molly
Hospitality House Bowling League
Nealing
Hans Oyeard
Adehaases
Wonis
Hanatars
Sacramento
HLS
John Cooter
War Maguower Commission
Aypen
Marvin Ton
Cortes
Francisco Franco
Spain
Don Juan
Alfonso
Switzerland
Muti Tiley
Baywand
Nttgkaf Intan
Liver Lohan Und
Trediy
Dyke Midhanna Verlag
Alttangl Kyelin
Jae
Imék
Selina
Wimeaday
Taean
Swelliing
Ide
Wisteiel
Eas
Gilets
Lester O Crings
View Choirmiany
Bred A Brown
Gmurgeney Medina
Daddy
Vaitoie
Comatte Tees
Udertund
Cominnatications
Th A
Gharhe
Mirchace
Servicy
Maywaed
Yeetar
Seevicy
Heltoy Wigister
Ro Street
D. Hovey
Sayy
Lee
Bren Maurie
Matte
Mod Koaletets
Haywards
How Kuntz
Castro Flatley
Fred Nelson
Mount Eden
Wow
King
Ban Lorenzo Una Ashland
Mes
WA Tescermann
Ville Vista Milaste
Michiel von
So's
Ib Urner
Kase Avene Canter
Tad
RED
Sicily
Smelito
Gerbioi
ePioxza
Armeting
Axia Thare
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