Popular fiction titles at Hayward Public Library
Librarian Elsie Holland lists popular novels added or rediscovered over the past year at Hayward Public Library. The selection features works by Bates, Marguerite P. D. Lis, Baum, Berlin, Cornwell, Cronin, Feuchtwanger, Thalsey, John, Hichens, It suggests a diverse range from wartime epics to contemporary social dramas, with hours and location details for readers.
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Elsie Holland
Hayward Public Library
France
Thi. Bates
Marguerite Pdliss
Hotel Berlin
Vicki Baum
Ellin Berlin
Hanry Berean
Brothea Cornwell
A. J. Cronin
Simone
Lion Feuchwan- Ber
Mae Gardner
Gwenthals
Margaret Thalsey
Adano
Joln
Dr. Christian
Jear, Hersholt
Mr. Brand
Robert Hichens
Robert Hinksor
Kenneth Horan
Catherine Lawrence
Helen Maclane
W. S. Maugham
Mildred Walk
Revt Ames Williams
Merced Army Airbase Pilots Defeat Skymasters in Upset
The Merced Army Airbase Pilots ended the Fairfield Sulsah Air Transport Command team’s 16 game winning streak by winning 46 to 33. Lt Grady Baughn led scoring with 20 points amid steady Pilots play.
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U.P
Merced Army Airbase
Fairfield-Sulsah Air Transport Command
Skymasters
Grady Baughn
Bil
Harmen
Seven Men Indicted for Selling Whiskey Over OPA Ceilings
Federal grand jury indictments allege a $500,000 illicit whiskey ring in California. Named defendants include Burl Cain of Los Angeles, Charles Malaby, Nathan Newman, Primo Borco, W. Olies, Robert W. Shaffer, Oscar R. Lowenthal, with three from Los Angeles.
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Opa
SAN Prancisco
U.P
Los Angeles
Asst
U. S
William Licking
California
Burl Cain
Literrational Sinporling Co
Charles Malaby
Nathan Newman
Primo Borco
Santa Rosa
W. Ollies
Robert W. Shaffer
San Francisco
Oscar R. Lowenthal
Cigaret Fire Destroys Lumber Pile at Mont Eden Nursery
A smoldering cigarette caused a fire at Mont Eden Nursery piling second-hand lumber. The blaze at 9:50 am Wednesday drew County Fire Patrol Chief Wolters and Mount Eden Fire Dept Chief Waller Thewford hours to contain. Loss estimated over $50.
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Mont Eden Nursery
Bu] Wolters
County Fire Patrol
County Patrol
Mount Eden
Boy Confesses to Knife Murder of Niece
A 15 year old boy from Princeton Illinois named Norman Burton confessed to authorities that he killed his five year old niece Sara Jane Tyne with a butcher knife. He said he did not know why and wrote a note claiming he would not be found alive. The body was found at the Tyne home three miles north of Ohio Village after the murderer stayed at the farm and then rode to Princeton. He had previously been placed in the care of his uncle Wilbur following a break in and vandalism at Princeton. The tragedy occurred while Sara Jane’s parents worked.
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Princeton
Charles
Norman
Will
Rother
Wilbur
William Tyne
Green River Ordnance Plant
Sara Jane
Will Honor Negroes In Memory of Willkie
Editor Don S. Freaman announces Wendell L. Willkie awards for distinguished Negro writing in the press. Annual prizes of 500 and 250 dollars will honor authors and journalists addressing race questions and national and international problems.
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Willkie
Washington
Don S. Freaman
Richmond News Leader
Wendell L. Willkie
Nevo Press
Switchman Wanted by S P Railway Offers Training
Employment office advertises switchman jobs with S P Railway. No experience needed. training provided in a few days to operate locomotives and switch cars. Benefits include pension, medical services, pass privileges, liberal age limits, and ample work ahead. Applications to 997 18th St Oakland or nearest S P agent.
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Epen Filsa
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Marine escapes as car overturns near Pleasonton
Raymond, a 22 year old Marine stationed at Pseaport, suffered injuries Wednesday when his vehicle skidded off Pleasan ton Santa Rita Road into loose sand. Highway patrol officers believe he was traveling at a high speed at the time.
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Thames
Pseaport
Pleasanton-Santa Rita
Highway Patrol
Roosevelts Host White House Staff Christmas Party
President and Mrs. Roosevelt held their annual Christmas gathering for White House staff. Executives and White House employees received holiday gifts while the President read the D-Day prayer. The event included a children’s meeting, treats, and presents in the East Room.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Efice
France
Raid near Palaus by Marine planes destroys boats
Marine fighter planes raided southwest of the Palaus on Tuesday destroying several small boats. The communique gave few details and observers noted the area as a Japanese foothold between the Palaus and the Philippines.
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Palais
Philipines
Babotthuap
Palas
Rota
Marianas
Marshalls
Fire Dept Captain Charged With Theft From Union
Alameda County District Attorney Lulu Paut filed a complaint accusing a Fire Department captain, treasurer of the union, of misappropriating seventy one ninety eight dollars from union funds. Cray confessed to taking the money, with auditors alerted by state review.
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Cineghapalaieatt Cretain
Waschabaedi
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Alamed Crediit
Hie
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Cray
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Crop Survey to Assess 1945 Harvest Labor Needs
J B Pearl Holt assistant and the farm labor office in southern Alameda county prepare a crop survey covering burly cherry apricots grapes and other fruits to gauge the potential labor supply for the coming year. The document aims to outline required workers for next season's harvest.
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J. B. Pearl
Holt
Farm Labor Office
Alameda County
Pattern Advertisement for Women Dress Sewing Pattern
The notice promotes Pattern 4736 and 4738 with six lines of instructions and three sleeve options. It lists sizes and fabric needs, urging readers to mail in pennies for patterns to Ann Adams Syndicate at 1 Stevenson St, San Francisco. Include size, name, address, style, and number.
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M& Yard
Ann Aduns Syndicite
Stevenson
S. F
Kiwanians Club Meeting Draws Wide Attendance and Fines
The Kiwanians hosted a continued meeting with numerous guests including families of members and local figures. Several attendees were fined a total of 1090 dollars for sitting apart from the group.
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