Street Car Shortage Reported for U S Transit
A government tally shows 25 500 street cars available in the United States and under 10 000 elevated and subway cars, signaling limited mass transit capacity while cities plan new rail projects.
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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
10
A government tally shows 25 500 street cars available in the United States and under 10 000 elevated and subway cars, signaling limited mass transit capacity while cities plan new rail projects.
The Independent Improvement club meets Friday night in the clubhouse with Henry Curiaten presiding. Elections of officers for the coming year are on the agenda. Committee assignments include refreshments, cards, and greeting duties.
Court records list deeds and deeds of trust filed in Hayward area offices. The entries name former owner Riven and new owner, with stamp values reflecting revenue acts. items include Emelia V. Vardasca to Manuel Y. Texeira on Lot 9 Russell and Warren Addition, dated November 15, 1940, and multiple transfers across Castro Valley, Colonial Acres, Meek Garden, and surrounding parcels with joint tenancy and quitclaim notes.
A long listing of Thanksgiving visitors appears, noting Mr. and Mrs. Frey Mello, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mela, Ms. Casto, Mrs. Petersen and her son Byers with Carolyn Gilo, the Gilligan family, and associates from Gilroy to Oakland. Other notes mention birthday wishes for Mrs. Fraga and a visit by relatives. Ernie Gilligan returns to Texas. various relatives dine at the Gilligan home. The piece includes social rounds and travel notices among residents of Palomares and nearby towns.
Ashland News reports Mrs. Ethel Roberleengety hosting a Tuesday craft school at Ashland Presbyterian Church. Rev Felton and others travel to Ashland and San Leandro midweek. The ABhy tund Por is set to meet December 15. Plans by Mrs. Williams hint at a second meeting. Choir and orchestra details noted. A social party at Ashland Presbyterian last Friday featured refreshments by the McGinnis family. Prizes awarded for whistling and singing. Ashland guides host the Hayward Hospitality House on the 24th monthly.
The Mount Eden community held Thanksgiving gatherings across multiple homes in Mount Eden and nearby towns. Local clubs like the Mount Helen Needlecraft and Mount Eden Bridge met, while families including the Wagners, Strands, and Dempseys hosted dinners and celebrations. Attendance spanned relatives from Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Castro Valley, with numerous neighbors joining in at various residences.
An egg hatching effort faced a longer wait than expected due to a health issue. Brey assisted the process and saw a swift recovery for the subject, with care adjustments ensuring better outcomes.
The Rev. Monroe Drew of San Leandro led a Presbyterian church event with the H.B.E. group, junior and intermediate choirs, and orchestra in music. A special number featured Mrs. G Robinson at piano with Sterling Murchison and Dean Moll on strings. Numerous local families, including the Day and Murchison households, hosted Thanksgiving dinners and visits around Oakland and Hayward.
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