Dempsey and Local Officers Earn Army Wings in 1944
The Hayward area notes several officers earning commissions and wings. Dempsey graduates from the Engineer Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and is now a first lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. Joseph F. Eliva, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ac Silva, has entered radio school with the Army Air Forces in Madison, Wisconsin. Lieutenant Allen F. Peek receives his navigator wings at Brigham Field, Texas, en route to Fresno after training at Hayward Union High School. Lieutenant Howard W. Ohlin earned a pilot’s commission in the Army Air Forces, with brother Richard M. Ohlin transferring to Yiu, Aris. Lieutenant Richard A. Watters has wings as a bombardier at Carlsbad Army Air Field, New Mexico, and is on a 10-day leave. Corporal Alvin Tomini reports a weekend visit, while First Lieutenant Menardo Klemme has been promoted and serves in the European theater. Corporal Jodie Ve Watson in Italy with the Fifth Army earns the Good Conduct Ribbon. The Waperhorst family learns Lowell Waperhorst may be advanced to first class at the Bremerton or New London postings. Hayward and surrounding communities celebrate these military milestones.
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Wubagn
Dempsey
Vinginta Schoot
Hudepu Svaver
Aceal
Bort Belvoir
Botond Lettanant
Corps of Engineers
Army of the United States
W. Jackson Street
Hayward
Dempsey Wis Torn
South Weat
Kanra City
San Jose State] College
San Jose
Calle
Allen Peek
Allen F. Peek
Case Tro Valley Boulevard
Brington Field
Texas
Fresno
Peck
Hay- Wed Union
Bak
Haywards
Atr Corp
Howard Oflin
Anmy Plot
Howard W. Oalln
Howard W. Ohiln
Berding Road
Tay
Army Air Force
Liewton
Minnesota
University of
Sioux Paulie
Yiu
Aris
FANG
Batty
Ormy
Richard Watters
Richard A. Watters
J. W. Watters
Seven Hills
Carlsbad Aray Air Field
Carlsbad
N. M
Wattergus
Hayward" Union High
Air Force
High School Cadets Doubling at Maynard School
The Maynard high school cadet company, formed at the start of the fall semester, has doubled in size and plans daily sixth period drills. Commandant Nell Bust announced promotions including David Kelly to captain and Vernon Lost to first lieutenant as the unit seeks recognition by the State Adjutant General, possibly appointing a Cadet Major and field staff.
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Maynard High School
Oval
Cadota Nell, Bust
Merbera
Captain Best
Best
Cadeta
David Kelly
Vernon Lost
Richard Porter
Legeck
Neusenant
Farm Foreman Leadership Course Opens Monday
Farm foreman leadership training begins Monday at 7 30 pm at Hayward Union High School. Mr Markwell, an experienced agriculturist and teacher, will instruct a class of 5 to 12 pupils drawn from farmers in Wayward and nearby. The program aims to improve leadership of farm labor on ranches.
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Markwell
Hayward Union
Price Specialist for Oakland Area Seeks Consultant
J D Alexander, price specialist, will serve as consultant at Ra tiou J headquarters, 9472 Soh street, Oakland, from Monday through Friday February 26. He may be busiated upon gasoline, jambar, po ld: Niels nd palialeyyn pradwets.
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J.D. Alexander
Price
Ratiou J
Oakland
Niels Nd Palialeyyn Pradwets
Djory Nagle To Die Eyre Mixon Get Life Thrill Murder
Djory Nagle, 32, found guilty of a lethal murder of taxicab driver Luda on Winton road near Taywird on October 12, 1944. Two female companions Ars Luellie Eyre, 31, and Sally Mixon, 24, also found guilty. Nagle sentenced to die by lethal gas chamber at San Quentin. Date of execution to be set later.
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Euparial
Edward J. Fyvell
Qaldant
Djory Nagle
Atupt Guurder
Doh
Future Plans for Continual Community Aid in Alameda County
Local readers map a peacetime Community Chest for Southern Alameda County spanning Eden Washington Murray and Pleasanton. Leaders from the War Chest drive Roger Anderson Alfred L Feager GC H Saunders P P Woodbridge Edward Bros named as delegates. eight total possible.
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Alameda County
Eden
Washington
Murray
Pleasanton
Hayward Sre
Roger Anderson
Alfred L. Feager
Livermore
Fiat
Edward Bros
Delogate
Washington Township
Theouthern Alameda County
Gasoline Tax Not Deductible in Federal Returns
A historic clipping notes that gasoline taxes are not deductible on federal income tax returns. The ruling suggests the tax is imposed at the distributor or manufacturer and passed to the consumer, applying to fuel taxes which are non deductible. The article emphasizes the tax treatment across federal and state levels, reflecting early guidance on deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teehnianhaals
Manungkion
Northern California Wins Stabilization Plan Rollout
Walter Gemipan of the Hayward USES office announced a new Northern California Employment Stabilization Plan effective last Sunday. The plan, approved by War Manpower Commission director Sam Kagel, standardizes job stabilization rules across 10 counties and allows nonessential workers to change jobs only with Work Management Council–approved referrals.
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California
Walter Gemipan
Hayward
United States Employment Service
Sam Kagel
Actitg War Manpower Commission
Northern
Northern California
Santa Barbara
Kern
Nnme Ag
Jha Thay
WMC
Froza
Jess Pasontial
Mtatomonsa
USDA Board Sets Vegetables Price Scale Across California
A USDA board in Hayward notified California growers and processors of published price scales for vegetables. Tomatoes will pay $25 per ton in Northern California and $27 in Southern California. lima beans and peas command $27 per ton statewide. green beans $110 per ton. shell beans $115. sweet corn $77. carrots $20. other listed crops include table beets and peas with varying rates. Prices subject to certification by the State Board based in Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
David Davidson
United States Department of
Randside
State Vier Board
Lo Uiiversity of California
Berkeley
High School Plans Swim Lessons for Students
Hayward Union high school trustees approve $720 for rent of the municipal plunge for student instruction. Superintendent O R Paulsen says it is essential all students learn water safety. Last year a $20 daily charge helped cover costs. the plan would involve several hundred boys and girls starting in March, with bus transportation from Mount Eden and San Lorenzo schools as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Union High School
O. RB
Paulsen
Costa
Mount Ede
San Lorenzo
Trans
Voter Registration Drives Ahead of City Ball Election
City prepares for a municipal election with key voting registration dates. Officials urge citizens who have not yet registered to do so before the deadline to vote. City Clerk Tren Famieson notes extended hours and public reminders for residents with daytime work schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Vale City
Tren Famieson
Servicemen May Vote For President
Sacramento reports a postwar plan to allow veterans to pursue chosen college programs at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and other institutions. President Julian A. McPhee cites broad manpower needs and peacetime reentry into industry, with courses tailored to technical and engineering skills and flexible admission.
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Sacramento
California
Julian A. McPhee
Ito
State Polytechnic College
San Luia Obispo
March of Dimes Drives Reach 100 Percent Support
The report from the Miyward area shows the March of Dimes campaign surpassing one hundred percent, with donations from Massa brothers and Leta finct religed contributing alongside high school students and professional figures. The totals include $2467 from religious groups, $147 from grain marsehood pupils, and $17 from Professional Wemmen'y.
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Albert
Biwi Musi
Miyward
Uni
Massa Brothers
Grain Marsehood
Lle
Mengeit Bedi
Castro Valley Federated Club Honors Guests and New Officers
Castro Valley Federated Improvement Club hosted a February meeting with 70 delegates. Jerome Crawford led Castro Valley’s delegation, new director David Kil introduced, and Mrs P O Hoare spoke on local history. New officers were Charles Bulies president Wes Jawcord vice president M Vincent treasurer Helen Brown secretary and several directors named. Mast Avenue Improvement Club will attend the March 9 meeting for installations.
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Castro Valley
Mameda County
Thursdoy
Centr California
Beny Alyx
Way
Mes
Lois Vincent
Vetoran Recrethvy
Delegatte-Mentberr
Castro Vale Ley
Jerome Crawford
David Kil
P. OH. Hoare
Henry Boel
George
Dankin
Castra Valley Wave
Wovls
Federated Improvement Club
Charles Bulies
Wes. Jawcord
M Vincent
Helen, Brown
Teasurer
OG. Wallace
Ninel Uauer
Ten Mantor
Bo W
Popular Coach Leaves San Leandro
San Leandro schools report several changes in staff as the new semester opens. Dr. Cis arrives to lead Westside Junior High as principal, while Wirley takes over as principal of the Waste Joie sehnol. Cowsh Choveher Rinr and Harv shift roles within the district.
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San Leandro
Morrig
Cis Cones
San Laatt
Hish Schdol
Prom
Wirley
Tta
Ye Waste
Joie Sehnol
Haross
School of Cowsh
Choveher Rinr
Beete
Harv
Sehnot A
Bexhising
Hig
Fresno County Smallpox Cage Case Report
A disjointed fragment from Fresno County references smallpox cages and a number 7940 in a garbled note. The readable elements indicate a county context and a public health or quarantine reference, but the exact action, date, or involved entities are unclear in the text.
Frembling in the South Pacific Safe After Danger
A War Department notice from the Adjutant General in Washington reports Lt. Lawrence Frembling, previously believed in danger, is now past peril and in the South Pacific. The notice says Mrs. Frembling will be informed of any change in her son's status. Proper nouns included: Lt. L. S. Frembling, Lawrence Frembling, Adjutant General, Washington.
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L. S. Frembling
S. Pacific
Harry
Lawrence Frembiling
Woorhinston
Bb. C
Mia
Local Housewives Set to Jingle Food Tokens for Rationing
Plans outline a wartime rationing system starting 12:01 a.m. Sunday February 27 with tokens issued for processed foods and condensed milk. Blue stamps cover processed foods, red stamps cover meat and fats. Tokens replace stamps for purchases and may be used by any household member. Blue stamps become valid monthly, red stamps weekly, with expiration dates noted.
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Mayward
Hensewi
Wade
DNL
Convalescents Improving at Local Hospital
Reports say several convalescents from the hospital are doing well. Lennard Lista and Frank Rev fare are recovering, with others awaiting release. May Crews and Wayward Hospital staff note steady progress as patients gain strength and expect to return home soon.
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Hayward
Lennard Lista
Frank Rev
Weil
Ar Bitetts
Laps Nutn
Francisco
Mospitiel
Pirotte
Lolsen
Blood Donor Breaks Record Of Local Chapter
In midwinter efforts, local donors set a record with 152 donations at a meeting on Tuesday February 23. Oakland officials reported strong turnout and praise, noting standout donors and regional participation including contributions from Castro Valley. A major blood drive celebration is anticipated in March as turnout efforts continue.
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Kant
Oakland
Dua
Seoul
Tron
Castro Valley
Hugo
Income tax time nears with complex forms and new rules
The Treasury through the Internal Revenue Service warns that the 1942 and 1948 tax year will feature longer forms and new schedules for income, exemptions, and credits. Pay As You Go shifts and war related income changes create unfamiliar procedures for many taxpayers, with only 18,400 collectors available to assist at offices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brno
Bureau
Poultry Producers and Sales Rise in 1943 Report
A wartime era notice highlights significant growth in poultry production and sales during 1943. The report credits expanded wartime demand and agricultural programs, noting higher farm outputs and broader market activity across key rural regions.
Carpenters Unite For War Effort At Local Air Field
Carpenter union conducts a building bee at the air field to aid airmen and support the war effort. The note details work crews, hours, and materials, highlighting organization at the plant and readiness to boost facilities used by fliers.
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Carpenters’ Union
Air Field
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