Discharge List Shows Local Servicemen Returned From War
Local men released to inactive duty include Julius F. Thorne of Parsons Avenue and Lieut Turner of Pasea del Sol, with assignments to discharge centers for final formalities. Ernest C. Silva of 174 A Street and Frank L. Gaggia of 420 Alley Avenue also discharged, while Ensign B. E. Clark plans cadet studies in the fall. Antone P. Davilla, discharged at Camp Beale, will work on the family farm after serving with the Air Transport Command in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gommender
Julius F. Thorne
Parsons Sivenue
He and Turner
Pasea del Spa
San Lorevay
Twelfth Naval District
San Francisco
Antone P. Davilla
Armed Forces
Camp Beale
Ducumber
Eden Canyon
Davilla
Army
Jate Air
The
University of Californaiz
Homecoming News From Wartime Units And Families
William L Clyde and others welcome servicemen returning from overseas service with stories of deployments in New Guinea Saipan and the Philippines. George Milton, 24, discharged December 20, served amphibious forces. Leu Milton, 23, Guadalcanal to Navy Supply corps. Alex Milton, 22, Navy Reserve inactive duty. Family at 784 Pineda Court Morday celebrates two sons’ homecomings.
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George
Len
Alex
Cuore
Leo
Iran
Wis
Camp Brale
Australia
New Guinea
Saipan
Philippines
Leu
Pinedahy Court
Ln Morday
Guadalcanal
Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Personnel Deparition Center
Jacksonville
Fla
Daughters Plan for Installation Ceremony
The Order of Job's Daughters Bethel No 94 names the installing officers for a forthcoming ceremony. Installing officer will be Miss Benpu La Va. retiring honors queen Miss Muriel Lambly hosts. past president Miss Violet Lockerby is marshal. Lucille Diels installs chaplain Carel Morris. readers Winifred Porter Kath leen Burng. custodians Vlordeen Keabach Tine sstrom. installing musician Audrey Geff. A dance follows the installation.
Giusti Russell Engagement Announced
Miss Melvina Giusti daughter of Mr and Mrs C Giusti of Niles announced her betrothal to Robert H H Russell of Maybard No date is set for the wedding Both are employed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company The pair reside in Hayward and the Niles office holds the announcement The bride is a Wash ington Union high school graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina Giusti
Hayward Officials See Transfers and Departures
Deputy sheriff Wilkin G Carroll moves to Livermore effective March while Pleasanton honors retiree Neile Blackwell leaves Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday to focus on home life. Harold Sundby family of 719 Grave Street report return Monday from a cabin between Jamestown and Sonora.
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Wilkin G. Carroll
Hayward
Livermore
Carity
Pleasanton
Neile Blackwell
Hayward Area
Harold Sundby
Grave Street
Douglas
Ann Marie
Jamestown
Sonor
New Home Nursing Classes Set For January Beginnings
Home Nursing Division announces new classes to begin January 2 4 and 7 at Galland chapter Hed Cross 96 Fallan street directed by M C Lipman chairman. Classes will run morning afternoon and evening to accommodate all. call Bigate 7880 for enrollment details.
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Galland
Hed Cross
Fallan Street
Army lieutenant John K. Smith’s wartime commission noted
John K. Smith son of Mrs Mae K Smith of 232 B Street is at Camp Robinson Arkansas awaiting deployment. After a five day furlough at home before Christmas he was commissioned second lieutenant on December 23 after completing the officer candidate course at the infantry school at Fort Benning Georgia. Smith enlisted May 2 1944 and served with the 9th Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Roberts. A graduate of Anywaret High School and Washington State College at Pullman Washington he earned the officer course four months ago prior to his promotion.
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John K. Smith
Mae K. Smith
B Street
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
Army
Infantry
Parl Benning
Smmith
Anly
9Rd
Camp Roberts
Anywaret High School
Washington Stile College
Pullman, Wash
International Relations Authority Speaks at Burbank
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1882 backs a yearly Victory Day proposing unity and strong defense. Joseph M. Stack urged congressional support for a robust national defense. Hayward Post welcomed new members and announced upcoming events including a January 24 council hosting and a January 10 meeting. Comrade Anthony S. Mitchell leads the drum and bugle corps with revised membership eligibility for overseas veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Endsley
Duday
Endsley
Joseph M. Stack
VEW
Washington
VFW
Stack
Alack
Congress
Hayward Post
Walter August
Clyde N. Bellinger
Alfred L. Comer
Valentina C. Delgado
Leland V. Gouvela
Feliciana P. Hermandes
Paul J. Jacoban
Andrew J. Matala
Arthur L. Mesquite
Stanford D. Rage
Perley L. Bellinger
Unser
Alamed County
First Current Events Class Begins Today
Beatrice Guldman of Berkeley spoke at the first in a series of current events classes held at 9 30 a m each Wednesday at the Burbank school Sponsored by the PTA the program will include a series of speeches and drama with a signup sheet circulated throughout the area Miss Goldman outlines the course and will cover major trouble spots with background and current books and articles She has long taught European history and international relations and now conducts study activities under the Oakland Berkeley and Albany school systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Guldman
Berkeley
Burbank School
PTA
Miss Goldman
Institute of International Reliasions
Mills College
Oakland
Albany
Nutrition Classes for the Blind in Oakland Red Cross
Mrs Irene Pierce will conduct nutrition for the blind classes at the Red Cross Recreation Center Grove Street 906 Pallem Sweet. Morning class January 9 at 10 dam Moon and evening class January 10 at 7 30 pm. Lectures and demonstrations on cooking use Braille cookbooks and regular texts. Enrollment at class time or by phone Higate 7680.
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Irene Pierce
Oakland
Red Cross
Liorytta Miller
Red Cross of the Blind Recreation Center
Grove Street
Pallan Sweet
Vanes
Bible Study Session to Feature Luke Topic at Decoto Meet
The Decoto Discussion group holds its annual Bible study at Mrs Elsa Walker's home with the Gospel of St Luke as the topic. Miss Cecilia Janeiro leads the program following a noon luncheon and township church ministers will attend as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Walker
Cecilia
Janeiro
Square Dancing Club Meets At Niles Elementary PTA
The first meeting of the Square Dancing club sponsored by the Niles Elementary School PTA will be held Friday at the school. Enrollments should be made with Mrs. Lauri Mayer of Niles.
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Niles
PTA
Lauri Mayer
Niles Sn
War Veterans Install Joint Officers at Memorial Ceremony
Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary hold joint installation in the Veterans Memorial Building Belly Bassett acts as installing officer and Vera Peals Sara Davis Jose p King Keys and Veda Wilberg handle refreshments and decorations. Ethel Eckert to assume presidency with Ethel Mart absent. Other officers installed include Helen Davidson Ida tumington Heldie Alves Ruth Moreno Aby Sawyer Maud McDonald Josephine Keys Palmer and Wilberg.
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Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
Pan
Veterans Memorial
Belly Bassett
Port Gatland Milleam
Gam
Vera Peals
Sara Davis
Josep King Keys
Veda Wilberg
Ethel Eckert
Ethel Mart
Helen Davidson
Ida Tumington
Heldie Alves
Ruth Moreno
Aby Sawyer
Maud McDonald
Josephine Keys
Elen Palmer
Lost Weekend Tops 1945 Awards For Best Picture
The New York film society named The Lost Weekend best motion picture of 1945 and Ray Milland best actor for his role in the Wilder film. Billy Wilder won best director for The Lost Weekend. Ingrid Bergman was named best actress for The Bells of St. Mary and Spellbound. Special awards went to The True Glory and The Fighting Lady. The ceremony, Jan. 20, will include scrolls and be broadcast on American radio.
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New York
Yrikey
Paramount
Ray Milland
Charles R. Jackson
Billy Wilder
Wvities
Ingrid Bergeman
St. Mary
Une Evities
Ameriwank
London and Midland train wreck toll rises to 17
Moss London reports a deadly collision in Lichfield where a fish train hit the rear of a stopped four coach passenger train. Seventeen dead include a 13 year old boy and a woman. estimates place at least 100 injured as authorities work the scene. The incident disrupts post holiday transport, with thousands of troops still awaiting movement home from the bay area.
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London
Lichfield
Eng
U.P
Lichfield Hospital
Army Enlistment Facts and Benefits Summary
The document outlines benefits for men in the Army including enlistment age 17, potential reenlistment at any age, and service length affecting grades. Features include host pay, medical care, food, quarters, clothing, and furlough with travel paid home. It notes retirement options after 20 years, GI Bill benefits, family allowances, and opportunities to learn trades.
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Provinus
Mastev
Sil. Vely
Eamnissloris
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John Silva
Cunp
Silla
Arseas
Frank L. “Gaggia
Alley Avenue
T He Naval Personnel Separation Comer
Flay
Lia
Camp Eale
Varpouddin
San Anaho Miraglio
Hathdy Avenue
Beavas
Foo
P-Dey
Pianges Vieira
Thigh School
Avill
Smalley Javenug
Sle
West Stivel
Chrishnas
Camp Shoumiker
Lilsile
Beverley
Georgia Lee
Stanley
Silva
Amy Ay Poree
San Leandro
Gide
B. E. Clark
Navy Airy Capps
Cadleve
San Josu
Enc Pineering
Clark
Sun Voler
Mvrs
Corpus Christi
Texas
Wen
Florida
Emu
Nevada
Hornet
Hawaiian Islands
Hayward High School
William L. Clyde
Matey Bye
Som
Wilton
Avenue
Csiro
Valley
San Diego
Penter
Prin
Wainin’ Ting
Fary
Tech
Uper Pearl Marhur
Walter
Diguimant
Waller
Q. D. Milton
Milton
Thei
Bay
Alabam
Alameda County
East 14Th Street
Calif
M. Pinto Jr
Frankie Booth
Dorothy Cosgrove
BI Barges
Ares
San. Leandro
Castro’ Valley
San Lorenzo
San ‘Leandro
California
Iain
Jura Hoffman
Giust-Russell
By the
Way
International Relations Authority
Burbank
VFEW
92Nd Street
William Eythe
Lloyd Nolan
the Spider
Richard Conte
Faye Marlowe
Betty Grably
John Payne
Dolly Sisters
Adele, Mara
Kane Richmond
Moss
Francisco
Adies
Sorensen Bros Funeral Directors
Stree
Faye
Tying Cross
Pivachimtist
Eta
Servier
Eee
AIR Forces
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