11 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1944
Page
1
A garbled OCR record lists numerous names and actions including military service, promotions, and relocations. It mentions Roland Pratt coordinating bravery awards, Marine actions at Pearl Harbor style atolls, and several individuals with addresses and roles, but the text is heavily corrupted with misspellings and broken phrases.
Amys resigns as chair of the Hayward Draft Board amid personnel shifts at the California Consenting Company. The board elected Binulon as successor, with several members praising Amys for long service while noting his move to a personnel role and other postwar civilian assignments. The Hayward branch of Bank of America and related clerical appointments are cited as context for the changes.
The Recreation Commission reports steady progress with youth morale improving under Juvenile Probation reorganization. A deputy was withdrawn as not now necessary, and new superintendent interviews were set for January 88 at 1226 UK Street while officials from the Youth Authority of California visited.
Pupils at Markham rally for the war effort supporting the front. Under Principal Katherine Yorneman they assist with a drive raising funds and supplies, including a Tee shirt and other items, as part of school community support during the conflict.
A report details the death of Joseph Caldera found under unclear circumstances. The fragmentary account mentions neighbors, a Monday morning discovery, and references to individuals including Corey Fhoukel and others, with limited verifiable context.
Mrs Herbert Hoover, 65, died suddenly in an apartment in New York City. She recently returned from overseas travel and was the widow of a former Iowa banker. Born in Long Mehnvy, she was linked to Stanford and had connections across London and Washington through her husband’s career.
Fragmentary notes recount a violent event at Hayward Airfield with unnamed figures and scattered dates. The text mentions a commander and a sequence of conflicting details, but most names and specifics are garbled. It presents as an unreliable OCR with partial phrases about military actions and local figures.
The Bret Harte School holds graduation exercises Friday January 21 in the school auditorium starting at 7 30 p m overseen by Superintendent Robert Reid. Officers elected include Norma Haines president Kilih Grapdon vice president Shirley Nadsers secretary treasurer and Bahaya Riley class captain. American Legion medals are awarded to Dorgiy Lee East Ernst and Jack Alan Rogers with the Lily Award going to Righwed Wellesser. A list of graduates will be mailed to Therese in the superintendent’s office.
Kiwanis Club held installation rites with officers installed on December 27. Prink Detla became president for the term. A future meeting was noted with Val Honingswartz to take post, and secretary change discussed.
Farm Bureau directors voted to buy war bonds and approved support for farm owner courses at Hayward High School. The meeting, held January 6, discussed a new fifteen lesson program in farm management, with classes in Livermore Pleasanton Hayward and Concord. The bureau donated 250 toward a total cost of 259 and also purchased 2000 in bonds for the coming drive. Plans include a broad campaign to recruit 600 new members in 1944 and expansion of community labor housing and transient labor for the 1943 harvests.
A group from Ashland will be honored at a Federated Improvement Club gathering in Southern Alameda County. The event, described as Parkday night, includes a program of art and line entertainment. Attendees from nearby communities are expected to attend the 1944 meeting at Hayword High School.
Auto license data from Hayward office of the State Highway Patrol led by Captain Louis Ejike show a strong close of the first week in issuing Midd licenses. The report notes record totals and compares with prior years, highlighting higher revenue and activity amid current motoring hardships.
The January allotment of prote l concentrates was approved by Alameda County Conservation Association secretary George Cuaille. Some consignments remain in Los Angeles for diversion to shipments here. The order includes 120 tons of feed, 40 tons of meat meal, and 10 tons of soy bean meal destined for egg producers and dairy farmers, with delivery to dealers and farmers in the area.
In Hayward officials, led by Chief P.M. Macaber, order 1000 bicycle license plates amid a sudden surge of cycles and theft. Police chief cites a growing fleet and anticipates up to 1000 bikes as the town with 10 000 people braces for a wave of shell thefts and organized riding activity.
Rationing timetable lists stamps for meat butter cheese margarine pork and sausage through January 15 to 29, gas A through January 22, sugar stamp 29 valid to January 16, vegetables fruit and other greens, green stamps and book values with February 20 expiration, and a note on airplane fuel stamps and station coupons.
Hayward chess team dominates Oak Inna Wigh and Wayward High in a series of matches. Keil Kenyon led the way as star player, with Maywart squad featuring Well Kenyon Carlyle Thorig TRahard Dimantek Captain Jack Swith Dan Nielsen Mito Malkovich Tod Nedhus Tiete Warren. Carl Whoos is noted as the chess toweling.
In Hayward a man saved a woman who leaped from a bridge into San Francisco Bay. Fire and police responded after the man restrained her, aided by bystanders, and she was taken to a San Francisco hospital for treatment.
A cow wandered onto a hill road near Mountain Mesa and was killed in an accident cited as a source for dog feed. The incident occurred near a slaughterhouse tied to dog food operations in San Mateo and involved local authorities and workers.
Alameda county moves to eliminate unemployment after the war by forming a county wide committee to organize postwar employment for servicemen returning home. Thomas Ceddecoll of Berkeley named chairman. Don Leidig to head Hayward effort with Temple Crone as likely West chair. County population growth cited as factor.
Alameda County 4-H leaders including eT. Mayers deputy county farm advisor Maryetta Holman and T. C. Morrison planned a district conference at Santa Rosa on Monday. The meeting addressed budget and club activity challenges while highlighting county achievements as a source of pride in agricultural work. About 100 4-H club leaders attended the all day session at the end of the 1943 season, presenting project showcases and county progress.
Jean Cook of Reno Nevada accepted medals for her husband Captain Robby A. Conk of Maynard killed in service. Conk, then with the 608 Army Air Corps, was stationed in India with Air Transport Command and died during a mission over the Aerodrome area. The Reno Army Airbase ceremony honored his Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal awarded posthumously to Conk and noted his wife’s role and public vigil by family and local officials.
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