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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1925
Page
1
Sam Klegman tells Sparks reporter the Hayward district heads toward golden prosperity as natural advantages are tapped. He highlights upper B street and Castro for growth and foresees B street frontage of the grammar school becoming a prime business center.
United Press dispatch from Marysville reports county officers scouting Sacramento Valley for the two bandits who robbed the Farmers bank at Wheatland for 94500. A six foot robber and a shorter companion eluded pursuers and are believed to have reached Sacramento hiding there after an all night vigil by posses.
A big community picnic is scheduled for Sunday August 9 at Idlewood Park in Niles Canyon under the auspices of the Consolidated Improvement Clubs of Eden Township. Local residents are invited to attend for socializing and entertainment.
San Leandro gains a new charter for the San Leandro National Bank with $100,000 capitalization and a $16,000 paid reserve. Opening is tentatively set for September 1 at Ward and Washington streets, with remodeling to begin Monday. Officials include W. J. Gannon president J. A. Dalziel first vice president J. H. Bergier second vice president and L. Martin cashier and secretary. Directors are W. A. Bechtel A. L. Rogers R. W. Shannon Sylvian Godehaux and P. J. Brinch.
Miss Hayward the Hayward Lions club mascot enjoys a threefold larger Sigantic cage at the Pergola built by Fred Hammontree. The cage features a cemented area for cleaning and a dirt floor zone for health, plus a large den and bathing and drinking facilities. Veterinarian Jay Bruce reports the lioness healthy and gaining weight. The Pergola plans balanced feeding per Bruce guidance with high quality food.
A resident reports discomfort from frequent unwanted welcomes by Harvey Slack who slaps the back and grabs the hand while greeting, causing distress and concern about personal boundaries.
Hayward shows a large construction push with about $50,000 in bungalows rising and a new theatre nearing $250,000. The grammar school spends $68,000 and high school plans $250,000. Masonic Temple costs around $50,000 and IT C OF spent $25,000 on remodels. Edert block estimates reach $60,000 as most downtown properties have been remodeled, totaling near one million.
Assistant Farm Adviser Joseph B. Hammon awaits Friday’s check on chemical tests in Mountain House California to improve hard subsoil under alfalfa land. Two experimental areas with five plots each study chemical agents to break crust and improve moisture penetration for deeper root access.
Native Son Parlor representatives from Alameda county will meet in Hayward Monday evening July 13 to plan county participation in the September 9 San Francisco Diamond Jubilee parade. Hayward leads with a float and school band uniforms, Livermore to join, and at least 500 dollars will be spent plus a 20 piece drum corps for the parade.
Stanford reports a poisoning plot discovered in university quarters. A sufficient Arsincin dose to kill 50 was found in sugar bowls and 26 men faced breakfast exposure. A kitchen attendant noted bowls were moved, powder inspected as poison. police and fingerprint teams seek clues with no solid evidence yet.
San Francisco reports the Eloise, feared missing after sailing July 10 from Paptee, has arrived back with the fleet in the cup race. George Hooson Jr of Harvard signs up locals for a forest protective association. Agriculture trials include ammonium sulphate and other chemicals at two test farms on Mountain House Bethany road.
Two masked men and a revolver wielding assailant robbed the Southern Pacific station in Newark early Thursday. They tied up and forced night operator H. F. Albert to open the tail door and took $20 from him plus undisclosed company funds. A hammer and a speeding machine used to aid the escape were heard after the raid.
Mrs Albert B Jones of 1330 5 B street preserves a bloodstained Civil War flag gifted ten years ago by a friend who won it from a dying color bearer. The relic bears bullet holes and shrapnel marks, with thirteen red and white stripes distinct from later flags, a field standard from an older regiment.
A three week Bible school at the Presbyterian church closed as a success, with seventy five pupils aged fourteen to three enrolled. The program included Bible stories songs handicraft and kinder work and the exhibit featured Friday at the church, now on display at Brunner's Plumbing on EB street.
Sacramento July 11 Floyd Hallis, a San Quentin convict, was found guilty of murdering local merchant Joe Litzberg. The jury deliberated 22 hours. sentencing is set for Wednesday with hanging mandated by law. Hallis showed no emotion as verdict read.
Advert across the page offers gun repair and key making at O S Wright 643 Main Street and 543 Main Street Hayward. Also lists sale of Jersey cow, White King pigeons, ten hundred copy hand pallets and contact Ches Wazhani Castro Valley Hayward. Period dated July 25.
About 250 top Pacific Coast birds will be exhibited July 19 at the Peltier ranch on Foothill Boulevard. Sponsor and California Poultry Association vice president Mr. Peltier notes strong interest after a recent preliminary show. The event also hosts the Rhode Island Red Association of Northern California and the California Bantam Producers Association. Judging begins at 11 with a noon chicken dinner banquet for attendees.
Before 56 006 people 15 of the leading speed drivers in the country started today in the 259 mile motor classic dedicating the new speedway here.
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