Our Folk In The Armed Forces Highlights Local Servicemen
A batch of notes from Hayward and vicinity reports Harold Holmes at Camp Peary Va and Harold Moles wife, Lt J J O'Brien in the South Pacific, Captain O'Dyren serving overseas, William Dillon appointed to Annapolis Naval Academy, John Enos headed to Park College for officer training, Ralph Bacon with the searchlight battalion back home, Private Albert Tomicich a Lowry Field graduate, Loren Heriott reporting for duty in San Pedro after a training course, and Private Theodore Withert awaiting Letterman Hospital care in San Francisco after malaria battle. includes local families’ updates and a school program note for Burbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Pira Clitse
Withert
Theodore
Myra
Tony Theodore
B Street
San Francisco
Letterman Hospital
Rithert Jms
South Prestic
Local Girl Cracks Record Short Swim
Local swimming scene buzzes as Jane Silver shatters junior amateur marks in a 50 yard dash while Hayward peers watch promising rivals. Ann Curis of San Francisco and Charlotte Young earn praise for diving and running times, with other youths hopeful for national trials this summer and a Castro Valley meeting planned for September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avhorn
Purhapa Ty
Nation
Hayward
Howe
Ding Hilver
Alour
Ann Curis
San Francisco
Jane Silver
Heold
Charlotte Young
Prine
Wisi
Couwh L. C. van Houlen
Santi Cruz
Lournament
Fire Chief Writes Song At Fairgiew Fire Dept Show
Fire Chief William Wudtera of Fairgiew Fire Department wrote a popular tale turned song. The tale sparked excitement among listeners who urged a grand finale show at the department. The new tune titled "Ta a Tree in Barta" was planned for September 1 at Wisten school, with Vic Hub bart Jy noted in association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Wudtera
Fairgiew
Ska Quemiere
Barta
Wiisten
Vic Hub Bart Jy
Attendance At City Park Reaches Noted High Mark
Park attendance at Hayward Memorial Park set a high mark of 2065 visitors, with recent days in June and July nearly equalling that total. Hayward Park is famed for its scenery, friendly service, and ample facilities including eight barbecue pits often bustling on peak days, drawing servicemen and crowds from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al@inorin Park
Punk Pereira
Hayward Munterpad
Hayward Park
Pereira
Hayward
Memorial Park
Laa
Peretta
Tomato Crop Harvest Training in Alameda County
Experts from the Agricultural Extension Service demonstrate tomato grading and culling to workers in Alameda County. Forty samplings show which tomatoes are unsuitable, with county agents and farm bureau reps presenting at Centerville and Amador high schools as follow up sessions are planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
P.T. Alnyas
Dlyls
Roy Goble
Contra Gosla County
Burley Rowley
Lay Farm Bureau
Pleasanton
Kenneth G. Clark
Livermaite
G. C. Markwell
Haycarl Union High School
Les F. Brown
Clay Towener
Wayward
Alaskon
Torene
Weavers
Pap Ade
Haywird
Pu'eloch
Centerville High School
Amador High School
Pingsinton
Morula
Moyers
Open Season on Highway Buses This Weekend
A weekend operation on highway buses reported incidents along Castro FIM Dublin boulevard. One driver, Brad Whitney 36 of 4127 Fairview Hayward, was severely injured after a collision and rushed to Fairmont Hospital. Other details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertice
Brad Wyttney
Fairview
Rayward
Wehway
Miooto
Sanin Ie
Castro Fim
Dublin
Whitney
Fairmont Hospital
Stamp Books Revamped By Price Administration Officials
Officials from the Price Administration announce revamp of the old style ration stamp books after September. Motorists who have recovered books may receive a new format to replace the old ones, with changes reflected in the new issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Paton
Baenltad
Olftes
Price Administration
Sama
Tyne
Hayward Fathers Back War Plan in United Effort
Hayward city fathers become first to commend a plan to aid the war effort with unanimous support. City councils vote to back the state’s war measures, while a local park fawn death is noted and a street improvement contract is awarded for Winton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Dee Maynard
Fly Council
den AL
Laidigy Maver
AW Connellien
Ialiond
Peter HW
Nonre
HL. Maeaber
Arthur
Mauter
Ikssus
Hayward Boly
Mayoreldin
Vale of Op
Doval
Cheiwents
Aberton
Winton
Rother Pacific
Lavknon
Widders
Winton Avon
Nenerdtuy
Maheini
Whit
Paso
Lieut McMurray Avenages Father Native Hero
Lieut McMurray, a Hayward Union High School graduate, earned renown as a Native American hero by avenging his father Major Welborn O. McMurray missing in action since July 1942. He flew a bomber mission over Wilhelmshaven when the rear gunner was knocked out, seizing control to strike at Lae Adas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Germany
Menry
McMurray
Hayward Union High
Welborn O. McMurray
al Botaay
Lieutenant Memertay to Speak at Lions Club Meeting
A notice shows Lieutenant Memertay scheduled to address the Lions Club gathering on Wednesday. The venue is the Geren Shutter Hall, with details indicating August 1 illustrated in the scanned text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Memertay
Lions Club
Latit
iHeury
Ale Murray
Local Scouts Shine at City Meet Across Districts
Scouts from Hayward and nearby divisions excelled at the city meet with praise for leadership and teamwork. Reports list numerous troops showing strong performance in Levring and Favowhy events across Hayward, Northern Quarter, and surrounding districts, highlighting district troops and their commendations.
Thieves Plunder Gilmore Garage For Third Time
Thieves looted the Gilmore garage for a third time, hitting a property on AG Castra Street between 7:20 and 8:00 pm. A telephone line was cut to hamper contacts, and residents reported a mysterious vehicle seen near the Miles place. Officers located a small amount of cash totaling 14 dollars 45 cents during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieves Ueoku
AG Castra Street
Dublin
Parlage
Parkin
Atul Vane
Hayward Hall Show Promises Dazzling Night of Talent
Hayward hospitality hall reveals a week of varied acts led by renowned talent from local clubs. Mrs Wesley Gordon directs evenings featuring singers dancers magicians and a professional band with nightly showcases and prize-winning amateurs returning for encore performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atenet
Hawnton
Atram Kanaka
Serdos
Dortiids
Otty Gurkest
Girlar Rath Dinges
Noranin Hanl
Pmeram Chang
Meee Games
Mlorentas Paco
Ferguson
Preater
Elesii Deon
Hayward
Hue
Hostess House Housing Mystery on Campus Grounds
A confused account describes the Hostesses' House on Castro Street near the City In campus as a problematic building tied to Veterans Memorial facilities. The text hints at closures, inquiries, and social questions about housing use for servicemen, couples, and potential childless arrangements amid campus space constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes House
Hostias
Castro Streat
Bath
Indi
Tong
New Sugar Stamp Valid This Week
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sugar stamp notice with dates and details referencing March and mid month timelines. Names and specifics are unclear but suggest regulatory or distribution information for sugar stamps.
Colorful Festival Sunday at a Virgin Mary procession
A colorful festival Sunday featured a procession honoring the Virgin Mary led by community figures and attended by families and parishioners. The event included hymns, a parade, and a concluding ceremony at the church with community volunteers and organizers credited for coordinating the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uyward
Madeline One Gales
Lirvaine — Piattista
Coles
Lehel Sales
Mery
Tad Koes
Lortide Wuered
Lina Binottyte
Pirade
Alt Sana
Nigny
Mintel Gouselees
Antonie Uwniox
Plhea Monten
Secvoraey
Ml. Matos
Howlsov
Wrees
Louly Mrefios
Dar Gon
da August
Jack
Visitors Write Back About OF Swimmin Hole
Mavugqyd residents receive letters from relatives serving abroad describing their time in Hayward California. A visitor recounts how travellers enjoyed the Bay district and how the USC Hospitality House eased homesickness. The letters praise local receptions and kinship as fellow service members shared camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Service
Hayward
Bay District
California
Tally
Hay
Frank Pereria
Estrael
Lloyd F. Pereria
Omer
Howe
Usc Hospitaly
Auten Acne in San Pro Contention
Auten Acne in San Pro involves Powirs, Mrs Eber Me Been and Strips and Mey. Prugees Stinues are tied to the Ai Merican Les On Auxilacy contention in Sar thie Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auten Acne
Powirs
Eber Me Been
Strips
Prugees
Raccoon Exhibit Delights Visitors at Hayward Park
Readable fragments describe a popular raccoon presented at Hayward Memorial Park entertaining visitors. Mixed text mentions Pancho the raccoon in a wartime setting, a murder vacation by Judge and Mrs. Harder, and classified ad notes from Hayward Review about store sales and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Memorial Park
Addge
Dacote
Jacob Harder
Howie Wil Ho
BOR
Hayward
Vda
Hayward Area
Christmas Mail Rules For Overseas Service
The 41 week period from September 15 through October 31 is the time frame for overseas Christmas mail. Postmaster Anthony J. Fastar urges marking parcels Christmas parcel and ensuring proper addressing and packaging to reach service members abroad before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmay
Anthony J. Fastar
Hayward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Holmes
Harold Hotes
Benhead
Camp Peary
Harold Moles
Castro Villey Grammar School
Maynard Union High School
Owrien
J. J. Rien
O'Brien
South, Pacific
O'Dyren
Vincent Birobel
Don
Hawkins
Pace Fleft
William Dillon
Annapolis
Roy Dillon
66Th Avenue
Oakland
Lay
Aquipolis Naval Academy
East
John
Missouri
John Enos
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor
Park College
Parkville
John Bute
Beta Santa Clara Avenue
Ralph Bacon
Hulph Bacon
Searchlight Battalion
United States Army
Taranun
May Bacon
Sunenet Boulevard
Bugenf Davidson
Kearns
Utah
Ulal
Davidsou
Fuleview Avénue
Army Air Forces
Anne Blen
Dorger
Davidson
Army
Fpriade Shell
Albert Tomicich
Colorado School
Pfe
August Tomicich
Rockaway Long
Lona Tomicicch
Fase
14Th Street
Armament Dept
Lowry Fight
Colo
Tomicich
Lo Ul
Army Air Pore
San Jose
Loren
Weriot
Loren C. Heriottetu
San Pedro
Yvonne Young
Staffer Avenue
San Diexa
Burbank
Tuthak — School
Theora
Towd
Wbrarion
Dein Broadwell
Gastro Valley Farm
Castro Valley
J. R. Whams
City Park
Bagirl
Greyhound
Ato Roehotel
Fai
Dusty Lew
Tony Enos
Patromen
Park Fawn
Chingfal Nps
Frank Pereira
Lwita
Lieut. McMurray
Dhi Galland
Uedetrlet
Seatire
Astiaud
Castres Vallley
Maynard
Taywane Acres
Vennysun
San Lorenzo
Washlington
Centervilly
Niles
Livermere
Gilmore Garage
Hayward Hospitality Hall
Neérin
Mondhey Eventty
Chin AU Pilot Gresgny
Hayward Bushee
Mig
Tda Livingslaw Ty Charsé
Carole Uh Melly
Joni
Vince
Brigil-eyen ii
Tayward
Paneho
Masten
Hye West
Dastia Valley
Morin
Arizona
Che Riecoon
Moren
Irian
Cagirg
Pancho Wes
SUNY
Pancho
Panchao
Vhrougic
Comedina
Sands
Mee
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