Hayward City Council Debates Paper Bombardment and Street Plans
Local residents led by Mrs Ruth Rogers urge action on widespread scattering of handbills and notices in yards and porches. Council weighing an ordinance while approving water hydrant installation on Smalley Ave and Western Blvd. Absent action on street safety Jackson Street improvements and underground fire alarm plans. Emergency coordination with American Legion discussed and park playground proposal referred to the park commission. Health and veterinary ordinances to be refined with city officials. Veteran memorial funding to be pushed before County Supervisors.
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Harvard
Hayward
Ruth Rogers
Smalley Avenue
Western Boulevard
Fred P Schilling
John Lee Wilbur
American Legion
Jesse B Holly
Jackson Street
Cty
Castro Street
Western Pacific Railroad Company
Alameda County
Oakland
Harry Bradford
Richard C. Day
The
Eden Congregational Church
City Park Commission
Nels Clemens
C. W. White
F. W. Browning
Health Department
Underground Fire Alarm System to Be Put in Soon
City council approved installing an underground fire alarm system along Castro street from Sunset to First and on B street from Castro to First. Estimated cost 5000 dollars. standard pedestals to be added at multiple intersections. Bids to be advertised after engineer prepares specs. cables will link to traffic signals to enable Stop mode during alarms.
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Castro Street
Sunset Boulevard
Jackson Street
B Street
First Street
Manuel G. Riggs
Castro and
Simon Streets
Grace and
le A
Castro
Main Streets
E Streets
Jesse B. Holly
Riggs
Christian Church Holds Reception for New Hayward Pastor
A large gathering from the Christian church and friends attended a reception for Rev. J. A. Shoptaugh, newly named Hayward Christian church minister, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crow. He spoke of plans to grow membership and to build a church, followed by music, games, and refreshments served by the Aid Society.
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The
Christian Church
J. A. Shoptaugh
Hayward Christian Church
Crow
A F. Hanson
George T. Millard
Neal Auwers
Afrs- Thomas Green
A. F. Hanson
New Babe in Town Charms Rotary Fun
Clark Spence is godfather to a newborn in his home with Mrs Spence. M R Evans of Alameda, a Rotarian, is proud grandfather and donated ten dollar gold pieces to the Rotary charity can. The scene unfolds at a recent Rotary meeting with playful toasts and pride.
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Clark Spence
Buick
Marquette
Spence
Rotary
M. R. Evans
Alameda
Mr. Evans
Witness in $16,000 Southern Pacific Train Robbery
Jones of Hayward and three other witnesses traveled to San Jose to identify the bandit who held up the Southern Pacific train at McAvoy on June 22 and robbed it of 16000 dollars. De Moss was not identified by the witnesses. He had been extradited from Illinois for roles in the McAvoy robbery and a Lamar Colorado bank theft.
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SE. Jones
Hayward
San Jose
Dently
George O. de Moss
McAvoy
AH. Horkan
N. Doyle
Redwood City
Joseph Rose
Warm Springs
de Moss
United Press
Ilinois
Lamar
Colorado
Legion Envoys Report Big Time At Convention
The American Legion state convention in San Diego drew praise as a wonderful week with sessions of the Legion and Auxiliary filled with interest. Clarence F. Kincaid of Hollywood was elected state commander after rivals withdrew, while resolutions urged tax relief for earned income, conscription of capital labor and industry in war, stronger aviation reserve, and a science study of Filipino and Mexican immigration.
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American Legion
San Diego
Dolly
Riverside
Modesto
D. R. Galbraith
A.F. van Ostran
Clarence F. Kincaid
Hollywood
Charles C. VicGeneral
Bell
Harold J. Caldwell
Ontario
Congress
California Department of Labor
Mothers Club Plans Fall Calendar With Studies and Socials
A Mothers club meeting at the Green Shutter hotel outlined a fall schedule including study sessions, book reviews, music programs, and social events. The first Wednesday each month covers parental education and psychology with lectures from Parents magazine. the third Wednesday features a Book of the Month reading and tea. Officers listed are Mrs. George H. Oakes president, Mrs. William P. Dodgen vice president, Mrs. A. P. Struble secretary, and J. E. Hollingshead treasurer.
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Mothers Club
Green Shutter Hotel
Eas
Parents’ Magazine
George H. Oakes
William P. Dodgen
A. P. Struble
Gore. J. Be, Hollingshead
Hayward High School to Open Monday for Fall Term
Hayward Union high school will open at 8 a m Monday with 760 students expected for the fall term. A 38 teacher faculty returns after vacation and new students should register Friday or Saturday at the main school offices.
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Hayward Union High School
Hayward
F. P. Johnson
Oregon
Boulder Creek
Howard Grammar
Homecoming Dance Planned by Company F of National Guard
Plans for Saturday's Homecoming dance by Company F of the National Guard were finalized at Wednesday's drill. Committees will handle the door and ticket sales, with Johnny Rendon's orchestra providing music at the 9 PM event in the armory. The unit resumes its armory drill program after return from camp and will begin a non commissioned officers' school in September.
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National Guard
Armory
Johnny Rendon
Palma Circle Holds Fete for Grand Officers
Palma Circle neighborhood members, including Hattie Hahn and grand representatives Ida Weger Metta Tremp and Carrie Closson, attended a Dania hall meeting. They spoke on the Portland Oregon convention and the new Woodcraft building there. Mary Alves won the attendance prize. Madelyn Jefferies chaired the evening. Mae Kachendorfer and Carolyn Johnson won game prizes after refreshments.
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Palma Circle
Wooderall
Dania Hall
Hattie Hahn
Ida Weger
Metta Tremp
Carrie Closson
Portland
Oregon
Woodcraft
Mary Alves
Alameda County Campaign Committee
Hayward Rabbit Show Set for November Here
Pacific Rabbit Breeders association plans the fourth annual Hayward rabbit show the third week in November at Native Sons hall with over 400 rabbits on exhibit. H C Bliss president and Mrs Nominee secretary organize the program. The event precedes the National American Rabbit and Davy show in Fort Worth Texas in December, aiding local exhibitors. Many look to Gilroy Rabbit show October 20 to 13.
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Pacific Rabbi Breeders Association
Hayward
Native Sons’ Hall
H. C. Bliss
Gilroy
Community Chest Army Being Formed in Hayward District
Campaign organizers finalize structure for Hayward District Community Chest drive with 10 person committee. T. G Hodgkins leads Federated Improvement clubs coordinating 30 districts outside Hayward and four district teams inside town will run the drive. A joint pre campaign meeting will include Rotary Lions Twenty Thirty and BPW clubs with Fred Morrison of San Jose speaking on Chest operations. No salaries will be paid to executives.
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Hayward
Committee of 10
T. G Hodgkins
Federated Improvement Clubs
Rotary
Lions
Fred Morrison
San Jose
Santa Clara County Community Chest
San Jose Lions Club
Armstrong Flies Back From South
The San Leandro delegation to the American Legion state convention at San Diego enjoys a southern trip. Lt Albert Nashman arranged a visit to the navy yards in San Diego Bay while Commander Douglas Cormack and Color Sergeant Frank Victor Pacheco praised the journey. Pacheco, linked to Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo, visited Point Loma as Cabrillo’s descendant. N W Armstrong, a former Hayward post commander and state historian, returned early to attend Alameda County Development commission sessions, flying in a new tri motor Bach plane over the Pickwick airways.
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Albert Nashman
Navy
North Island
San Diego Bay
Navy Yards
San Leandro
Douglas Cormack
Frank Victor Pacheco
Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo
California
Rodrigues
Point Loma
San Diego
N. W. Armstrong
Hayward
Air Diane
Alameda County Development Commission
Armstrong
Pickwick Airways
Golfing World to Get Thrill at Rotary Try-out on Monday
Golf enthusiasts among the Rotary club will try a 18 hole handicap event at Brookshire Country Club next Monday after lunch to determine a tournament handicap. Fifteen Rotarians show interest with a silver cup to be engraved yearly for the winner. A handicapping plan and prize golf balls aim to equalize chance for all players.
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Rotary
Brookshire Country Club Links
Walter Trobee
Eddie Friedrichs
Solr
Rotars
Lions
Hayward
Oakland Municipal
Harding Tanks
Monterey
Martinez
San Mateo
Native Daughters Birthday Fete Plans Admission Day
The Hayward Native Daughters parlor 2 hosts a Tuesday birthday party with Ruth Gannberger winning a game prize. Hostesses Zelda Chisholm Annie Owen and Eleanor Thorndyke marked birthdays this month. A large pink decorated cake featured at the refreshment table.
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Hayward Native Daughters
Ruth Gannberger
Zelda Chisholm
Annie Owen
Eleanor Thorndyke
World's youngest hitch hiker a two year old boy
A 23-year-old Kansas City mother and her two year old son Donald Rice were found stranded near Valle Vista after a cross country journey from Oakland to San Jose. They were taken to the Valle Vista welfare board children's home in Niles while relatives are sought. The mother, Isabel Rice, previously deserted by two husbands, said travelers and truck drivers aided them with rides and occasional money.
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Kansas City
Eric. Ruth McCord
Alameds
McCord
Pedro Vecassio
Banen
Cannon
Welfare Board
Rice
Laramie
Utah
Asyrum
San Francisco Bay Region
Valle Vista
San Jose
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Alameda Links
Ali
Bobby Jones
Shell Gilman
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Dreamlong Pavilion
Anna Meineke
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Ruth Gansberger
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