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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
1
R T. Robinson, local farm advisor, says farm clubs are essential and membership should rise next year after prize awards. He notes three clubs exist, urges club formation at Hayward and Castro Valley, and calls for adult leadership to guide boys and girls into beneficial work.
Will H Marsh head of the division of motor vehicles introduces the 1975 6 edition of the Synopsis of the Motor Vehicle Act. The California Public Safety Conference organized by major agencies will reduce traffic deaths through education of motorists pedestrians and school children. It calls motorists to cooperate and set a good example as part of a statewide coordinated campaign.
Miss Margaret Thorup of the Bank of Hayward enjoys a vacation in Big Basin country accompanied by Mrs G C Wickstrom, Miss Annie Nelson of Healdsburg, and Carl Wickstrom and Andy Swanson of Hayward.
United Press report from New York says Jack Kearns posted a $25,000 forfeit to compel a heavyweight bout between Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills by July 4, 1926, with Tex Rickard adding $23,000 forfeit. Dempsey responded in Los Angeles that he will not fight Wills in New York, accusing Kearns of overbidding.
At West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills New York on August 18 Miss Helen Wills national champion beat Mrs Anna Fuller Hubbard 6 1 6 6 to advance to the third round. Hubbard is the wife of the former Harvard football star. Wills displayed her best form of the season.
San Francisco August reports that about a hundred liquor cases in federal court may be thrown out after District Judge Frank H Kerrigan ruled hearsay evidence is banned for swearing out complaints against alleged offenders.
Reports from Oroville say a half carat diamond was found in the Cherokee mine where 300 stones have already been mined. William Grant, a miner, is reported to have discovered the latest gem now shown at Cherokee.
Local notice urges all new pupils entering seven Hayward elementary schools to register during August 17 to 31. Registrations are at Hayward B street school for grades 1 to 6 and at Hayward grammar school for grades 7 to 12. The 1925-26 teaching staff at the seven schools is listed with multiple department duties and special assignments.
San Mateo county supervisors moved the bay bridge franchise from F. E. Webb to Frank C Towns. Towns represents eastern capitalists and ridge builders. Webb’s renewal was denied after two years with only surveying. The bridge would run from Coyote Point to near Mt Eden, five miles from Hayward, shortening San Francisco trips and boosting Hayward's growth.
Hayward baker Ed Friedrichs arrives in New York City after months touring Germany and other European points. He plans to return to Hayward around August 21 and says he enjoyed the trip but is glad to be back and a bit lonesome for Hayward and his friends.
School staff listings for Hayward BST including Miss Hogrefe principal and supervisor, Mrs Korstad and Miss Wentzel grade teachers with various high and low marks, plus Pacific Primary and Heath, Fairview and Orchard Ward entries detailing grades received and leadership roles. Names include Miss Gamble Miss Dunlap Miss Larkey and Miss Bowman among others.
Carroll B. Coffman Jr becomes the youngest candidate ever initiated into Sycamore Lodge of Odd Fellows with his father CC Coffman Sr as noble grand. A Livermore Lodge delegation visited, praising the new building. Next Monday five candidates including Coffman Jr. will receive the first degree.
Traces of escaped murderers Tom Murray James Willos and Elsworth Kelley dissolved today as the trio who surfaced briefly in Portland last night again vanished. Police believe they may be miles away, fleeing the city and its vicinity.
Washington August 1 A Mac Milan Arctic expedition has faced continuous bad weather and is likely to be abandoned this week. Secretary Wilbur sent a radio dispatch asking the crew for a weather report and whether continuing the attempt is worthwhile.
Gertmide Eddertie, an American swimmer, quits near the English coast after 8 hours 44 minutes in heavy seas. Helmy the Egyptian rescues her aboard the tug La Marese as she collapses six and a half miles from Dover. The attempt was halted due to seasickness and worsening weather.
The Alameda county board of supervisors let a contract Monday for a steel and reinforced concrete bridge on A Street just outside Hayward. W H Robt of Oakland will build it for 41 600, and the bridge will be electrically lighted with six lights, two at each end and two in the middle, with minimal disruption to traffic.
Classified notes list four to three room rentals and sales. A 4 or 3 room modern furnished or unfurnished house is sought by a caller named Hay with a contact at 226 574 Cas tro St. An organ and washing machine are offered for sale at 50 B Street. A 3 room upper apartment with private bath and optional garage is available at 587 B St. alBtf A Native Sons of the Golden West parade section is planned for the Diamond Jubilee in Eden.
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