Growth Boom Promises Hayward’s Greatest Year Yet
In an interview with L. T. Sorensen, Hayward’s growth is predicted to accelerate beyond past gains. He cites booming business and population, new structures and residences spreading beyond Castro Street, and a strengthened community spirit driving Hayward toward a metropolitan East Bay role.
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Hayward
Sparkreporter
L. T. Sorensen
Gar
Bousey
Sity
East Bay District
Castro Street
Beedie
iBere
Lure Of The City Claims Another
A rustic maiden lost her life when a coyote wandered into Portland suburbs. The animal was shot by A. Dimbat who collected a 34 bounty, the first paid in Multnomah County in many years.
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United Press
Portland. Or
A. Dimbat
Multnomah County
Tulare Grange Celebrates 50th Birthday
The Tulare Grange marked its 50th anniversary on February 7 with a community celebration honoring its long service and past achievements.
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Tulare
Death of German President Ebert Ends Weimar Leadership
Berlin February 28 Frederich Ebert president of the German Republic has died after a relapse from surgery. His death leaves Germany leaderless as eight days of national mourning are declared. Ebert helped overthrow the empire and became first head of the new democracy. His death may trigger another election soon.
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Berlin
Frederich Ebert
German Republic
New Democracy
Ebert
Insurance Writers Association Formed in Hayward
Local insurance men concluded a meeting at the Villa Hotel to form a permanent Insurance Writers Association in Hayward with temporary officers named F. P Ramos president J. S. Brandon vice president R W Shiells secretary treasurer A future meeting will set plans for permanent existence Special representatives from all insurance lines spoke on mutual benefits to the community and those served Judge Jacob Harder Jr attended and spoke Arthur Beam J Moitore W Varehil Alvin Shirley W J Land Ramos Brothers R W Shiels A R Parsson and Johan Allen Parks were listed as attendees.
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Insurance Association of
Hayward
Villa Hotel
F. P Ramos
J. S. Brandon
R W. Shiells
Jacob Harder Jr
Arthur Beam
J. Moitore
W. Varehil
Alvin Shirley
W. J. Land
Ramos Brothers
R. W. Shiels
A. R. Parsson
Johan Allen Parks
Seizure of Rum Boat Held Illegal
Federal Judge Marion ruled the Coast Guard seizure of the British rum runner Marjorie E Bachman near the American coast an hour offshore as mere entrapment. The case centers on liquor purchases from foreign vessels and questions legality of early October actions. A speaker called the San Joaquin Valley the Nile of America in a related speech.
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Boston
Marion Today
Marjorie E. Bachman
Coast Guard
San Joaquin Valley
America
Double Fee for Late California Auto License
Sacramento announces a March 3 deadline for 1925 license plate applications. Delinquent fees equal to the license tax apply after January 31, with direct mail options available from the Sacramento office and branches in Oakland San Francisco Fresno Los Angeles and San Diego. Traffic officers will arrest those unable to prove they applied by March 2.
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Sacramento
California
Division of Motor Vehicles
Willid. Marsh
Ariest
Oakland
San Francisco
Fresno
Los Angeles
San Diego
Marsh
Niles Legion Backs Gen Mitchell Air Defense Stand
Niles Washington township post of the American Legion endorses General Mitchell assistant aircraft chief in air defense investigation. At a Tuesday meeting the post united in support of his position and opposed any motion to demote him.
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Niles
Washington Township
American Legion
Mitchell
United States
Smallpox Makes Slight Gain At Livermore
The Livermore smallpox outbreak shows five new cases in a week, but health officials deem the spread well in check with mild cases. Hayward physician Dr. John Azevedo vaccinated Midway school pupils, completing township school inoculations. Kern County farm bureau nears 1,000 members. Los Banos Merced County plans 1,600 acres of cotton.
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Livermore
John Azevedo
Hayward
Midway School
Buried Treasure Found on Cherokee Indian Farm
Tom Wickless, a full blood Cherokee, unearthed a $60,000 gold treasure while digging a ditch on his farm near Jay Oklahoma. The hoard is believed buried before the Civil War and Wickless is to receive full ownership per the county judge’s ruling.
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Jay
Oakala
Tom Wickless
Ben
Matrons and Patrons of Eastern Star Attend Hayward Reception
Members from Marin Alameda San Francisco and Contra Costa counties gathered at Native Sons Hall Hayward for a reception honoring matron Elizabeth Hovey and patron Oscar Brauns. Over 200 guests attended a banquet and dance with colonial costumes. deputy grand masters Willa Jane Hellwig and Violet Kennedy were among the honored guests.
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Marin
Alameda
San Francisco
Contra Costa
Hayward
Native Sons Hall
Elizabeth Hovey
Oscar Brauns
Catherine Hanley
Willa Jane Hellwig
Centerville
Violet Kennedy
Oakland
Improvements On Property On Upper B Street
Mr and Mrs James Smith began work on an eight room home on their lot adjoining 1330 B street. They plan to move into the new house and convert the existing home into a two apartment building after remodeling. The couple recently finished two cottages at the rear of their B street property.
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B Street
James Smith
Home Raided by County Liquor Squad in Alvarado
The home of Buck Manuel Joseph in Alvarado was raided Friday evening by the county liquor squad led by Geo Helms. Officials say evidence was obtained during the raid and the time was 9:20 p.m. local.
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Buck
Manuel Joseph
Alvarado
Geo. Helms
Home Robbery After Pie Loot Prompts Police Probe
Thieves broke into Julius Bertola’s South Garden Avenue home Friday evening, stealing watches jewelry and clothing valued at 150 dollars. A pie in the pantry was eaten, fingerprints were found and police continue the investigation hoping to identify and arrest the culprits.
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Julius Bertola
Bertola
South Garden Avenue
Waaay
Weeks Attacks Mitchell Over Magazine Articles
Secretary Weeks testified before the House air craft committee that Brigadier General Mitchell disobeyed President Coolidge by writing and publishing magazine articles without War Department approval. Weeks said Mitchell published with department approval only in fact. The hearing returned to the War Department view of the air craft controversy.
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Washington
Weeks
House
Mitchell
Army Air Chief
Coolidge
War Department
Longworth Heads Next House as Republican Leaders
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio will preside over the next House and John Tilson of Connecticut will be majority floor leader. Republicans nominated them today, while Democrats meet tonight to formalize the nominations.
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Wash
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
John Tilson
Conn
San Leandro Bay To Visit Australia
Jerry Bowne of San Leandro will join eight UC students in an Australian tour with a university orchestra. The group was selected from California applicants by Mr Carryon after a recent trip, chosen for jazz skill social poise and bright personalities.
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Jerry Bowne
Art Bowne
San Leandro
Australia
University of California
California
Carryon
Miss Los Angeles Crowned Beauty Winner
Vita L'Ehmann, promoted as the girl with the most beautiful arms, is officially proclaimed Miss Los Angeles by the chamber of commerce after a months long search. A. G. Arnold heads the committee that announced the selection. Green pears are shipping from fields in Alameda County.
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Los Angeles
Vita L’ehmann
Miss L'Ehmann
Chamber of Commerce
Southern California
Board of Directors
A. G. Arnold
First Move for Paving Niles Canyon
Engineers begin preliminaries for paving Niles canyon from Pleasanton to Sunol with paving to start soon. The Highway Commission backs a San Jose to Stockton state highway and may take over the Mission San Jose to Sunol road. A Chamber committee urges Newark to Dumbarton bridge link as the Dumbarton bridge progresses toward completion in October.
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Niles
Niles Canyon
Pleasanton
Sunol
Highway Commission
San Jose
Stockton
Breed
State Highway Commission
Betwen Mission San Jose
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Supervisors
Newark
Dumbarton Bridge
Posey
Four Children Die In Pearland House Fire
Four children of Mr and Mrs Merl Carson living near Pearland Texas were burned to death when their home burned early this morning. The parents were painfully or seriously injured jumping from a second story porch. Four other children escaped without serious injury.
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Houston
Tex
Merl Carson
Pearland
Fastest game in city ends with Hayward win over Mith-Rites
Hayward natives defeat Mith-Rites of Oakland 34 to 23 in a rally capped by Richmond Roberson and Grindell guarding masterfully. Anderson 9 La Costa 8 Bills 1 Cline 3 Huffucker 2 lead Mith-Rites. crowd crowding the focal court as two champions clash in a high energy East Bay League showcase.
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Hayward
Mith- Rites
Oakland
Mitch-Rites
Mith-Rites
Richmond
Rogerson
Grindell
Hayward Boys
Roberson
Schaffer
Machado
Beryl K. Smith
Williams
Underwood
Anderson
la Costa
Bills
Cline
Huffucker
Collins
Alcom
California Produces Record 18 Million Sheep Crop
San Francisco report says California's 1936 sheep crop totals 18,060,000 dollars, the largest on record, per estimates by the California Wool Growers Association.
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San Francisco
California
California Wool Grower's Association
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Los Banos
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Eastern Star
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Longworth
San Leandro Bay
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Celds
Alameds County
Happy Review
World News
ING
Mith - Rites
Eastbay
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