Farm Advisor Highlights Rural Alameda County Work
Report on the Farm Advisor's continued efforts in Alameda County outlining educational outreach, vegetable gardens, poultry regulations, pamphlets distributed, and links to 2 500 home gardeners. Notes 25 staffed units led by James McGilmmtey at Livermore with 292 volunteers and 14 farm projects completed across the county.
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Birdens
Alameda County
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Arganide
Une Mov
James McGilmmtey
Livermore
Wirden
Cafe Man Is Burned In Flames
New York dispatch says Luther Ghilds eighty eight, retired and founder of the CMMs restaurant chain, died by self inflicted means in a tree at his home Sunday His wife and another resident awakened by dense smoke fled from the house Firefighters found his body on the kitchen floor after dousing the blaze
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New York
Luther Ghilds
Cmms
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Alameda County Dairy and Forage Report Highlights
A 1944 soil conservation survey in Alameda County details irrigation driven pasture improvements and fertilizer trials. It notes 420 cows fully milked in twelve dairies, with some herds yielding above average butterfat and individual producers topping 250 to 280 pounds annually. County farm advisor Morrison Tor 204% reports strong gains from the Wood Farm Free lam campaign and a notable rise in good quality forage to meet wartime needs.
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Alameda
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Haldener
Acussokl City
Wile
Frank Avrell
Nord Oat
Morrison Tor
Alameda County
City Store Sales Up as Federal Reserve Reports
The Federal Reserve Board reports department store sales were 1 percent below the corresponding week of last year. Week-to-week results show a 7 percent rise from the prior period, and for the four weeks ending December 11 sales were up about four percent from the same four weeks in 1942.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Red Cross Appeals for Yule Gifts to Soldiers
Red Cross asks for Christmas gifts for soldiers. Nine trees will go to Camp Parks indoor rooms. one tree to Leeward Army Air Field. Outside tree stands 422 feet high. indoors are 10 feet high. Mrs. Thomas Munson announces the drive and asks donors to contact Red Cross headquarters near City Hall.
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Qukeshaul
Gross
Thoma Manson
Camp Parks
Lsyward Army Air Field
Grae
Mary Silva Dies in Castro Valley Family Notice
Mrs Mary Silva, 27, of Castro Valley died Sunday December 19. She was the wife of Jalé John Silva and mother of Minnie Lina Mary Pasunal Emily Silva and John G Silva, all of Hayward. A native of the Mudeira Islands.
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Mary Silva
Castro Valley
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Simluy
Jalé John Silva
Minnie Lina
Mary
Pin Ball Machines Outlawed In S. L. Pin Ball Machines Outlawed In S. L.
San Leandro city council passes ordinance banning pinball machines after heated debate. First reading given last Monday, making ownership or operation unlawful in the city. The act follows local efforts to curb gaming and amusements.
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San Leandio
Sunday school collects toys for Indians in New Mexico
Sunday school pupils at Trinity Episcopal Church made a collection of toys on Sunday, December 49, to be sent to Indians in New Mexico, former parishioners of the Rev. Thomas Curris, now pastor there. The toys are expressable and it is hoped will arrive in time for Christmas.
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Ebareh
New Mexico
Thomas Curris
Chrislinas
Eastshore Highway By-Pass Plans Spark Local Debate
Amid talk of a western bypass around Hayward the Eastshore Highway project stirs unease among merchants and residents. Surveys press readiness for construction while planners hint at a 200 foot wide roadway linking to Cenbarville, with questions about a larger government role and local impact on traffic and business.
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Pat Hayward
Cenbarville
Bldg Supply Hosts A Yule Party At Cah Alitiam
A December 17 holiday gathering at Cah Alitiam drew about 100 employees and guests from Close Tiling Supply. Pink attire and a large Christmas tree set the scene with place cards and lit yuletide imagery as entertainment wrapped the evening.
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Ani Wagoner
Miteete Co
Chaleanianright
Barly
Cah Alitiam
Xgnesis
Castro Valley Girl Marine To Graduate
Miss Vera von Wronski of 20879 Wilhelm Avenue Castro Valley will graduate as a full Marine. Her mother Mrs Max von Wronski received the news. Vera graduated from Hayward Union High School and attended San Jose State College. She also served as a...
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Yar von Wronski
Wilhelm Avenue
Castro Valley
Chilamas Dig
Max von Wronski
Vera
Uayward Union High School
San Jose State Coleg
Watered Whiskey Ring Exposed by State Officials
State Attorney General reports a statewide ring of illicit operators selling watered whisky and adulterated spirits. Investigators traced whisky and alcohol distribution to multiple outlets, confirming illegal practices and prompting further legal action.
Secretary’s Marine Training Report From Camp Ledenis
A former secretary for two years with Roth Packing, Miss von Wronski enlisted in the Marines and was sent to training school at Camp Ledenis, N.C. Letters indicate she has completed her training.
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Roth Packing Company
Mr and Mrs Dohner to Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Milton J Dohner will spend Christmas holidays with Mr Dohner's parents at Lang Reach during the festive season.
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Mrs. Dohner
Long Beach
Milton J. Dohner
Mr. Dohner
Lang Reach
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