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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
1
Reporter prompts J D Armstrong and Mark Templeton on Hayward property revaluation. Armstrong cites two aims, equalizing long stagnant assessments and reflecting city growth, to create fair taxes. He notes lower tax rates while maintaining revenue, pledging the work is fair and complete.
Construction to begin Monday under Jim Willison for two new rooms at Orchard Ward and four at Hayward Grammar. The expansions add 309 places to ease crowded conditions, with a booster park grammar school to be built next year. Financed by a $62,000 bond issue recently approved.
New York July 1 Federal prohibition commissioner Roy A. Haynes announced that all prohibition agents will be removed from their posts within two months as part of a department reorganization. The move aims to let Assistant Secretary Lincoln Andrews place staff as he sees fit during the restructuring.
Bids for a new grammar school in San Lorenzo will be received until next Tuesday evening, when bids will be opened and the contract awarded. The project is funded by a $60,600 bond issue recently approved by district voters.
Special service at Hay Ward Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening highlights the Gideons distributing Bibles in hotel guest rooms nationwide. Speakers will recount how the movement began sustained and some notable results, with cordial invitation extended to all.
San Francisco reports slight relief from extreme heat in California as officials forecast temperatures to return to normal within 48 hours. A Sacramento woman, 24 year old Antte Leine, died after leaping from a hospital window amid operation pain and heat. Sacramento recorded a record 134 degrees yesterday.
Arthur P. Brown of Grand Rapids Michigan secretary of the national alliance of furniture manufacturers was cited for contempt by federal Judge Adam Clife for refusing to hand over alliance books and records. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail but granted a stay until next Saturday after 601 pleas from his attorneys.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the Western Pacific railroad authority to acquire control of the Sacramento Northern railroad by purchasing its capital stock. It also authorized Sacramentoita to issue one million dollars of capital stock and 5 224 373 dollars of first mortgage and five percent bonds.
A single shot on Cypress Point near Monterey drew a 26 member posse of officers and citizens early today. Ralph May of Pacific Grove fired into the grove in response. Assistant District Attorney Campbell and Town Marshal Martin Grlway led the posse, fearing a repeat of a recent battle with smugglers.
July 18 Dayton Tenn officials and reporters note the Scopes trial nears conclusion as Judge Raulston’s ruling on scientific evidence likely closes the case by Tuesday night. Defense scientists prepare written opinions while Darrow faces possible contempt proceedings.
Henry L. Parrell argues that Harry Wills must prove himself against tougher foes beyond Charley Weinert. The piece analyzes Wills’ punching power and strategy, notes past mismatches, and discusses potential clashes with Tunney and Dempsey, highlighting the uncertainty of his claim to the heavyweight title.
Reports from Tokig say Seoul, Korea, home to about half a million people, is surrounded by rising floodwaters isolating residents on high ground. About 300 people are said to have drowned with many more in peril from the flood.
Fez Morocco July 1 reports indicate nearly 1.5 million French soldiers killed or missing in fighting with the Rif tribe up to July 1. Troops have been called out as the war intensifies.
Hayward officials announce a separate Hayward section in the San Francisco Diamond Jubilee monster parade. At least 150 locals in uniform will march, led by Frank Marshall with a 220 piece drum corps, plus the Hayward High and Grammar School bands totaling 80 musicians.
City officials report Hayward's revaluation places assessable property at 5,555,250 with exemptions 393,350 and state taxed property 447,640 totaling 6,586,246. Real estate 75 percent and personal property 40 percent rates yield an approximate true value near eleven million dollars and tax rate drops from 1.90 to 1.26 per 100.
July 18 report notes American college students seem likeable yet show little respect for elders while professors appear overworked. Dr Franz and Dr Schaffer comment on student responsibility and lecture attendance, questioning professors’ role in student progress.
International tennis players head to Glencoe Illinois for the state tournament opening July 9 at Skokie Country Club. Top American players Maurice Miller says nine of the top ten meet the public, with Davis Cup figures J O Anderson and Gerald Patterson among entrants.
Durant Oklahoma July story describes Frank Bennett disputing a newspaper report about a man wearing cuff links for 20 years. Bennett says he wears a shirt bought 31 years ago, still clean and usable, and plans to wear it while fishing. He bought the shirt in Arkansas and has worn it continuously since.
B. J. C. Norton rated eighth best in America travels from St. Louis with Wray Brown the Missouri Valley champion. More than 300 entries, special stadia, and nine divisions signal a major Midwest tennis event with Bill Tilden protégés Sandy Wiener Walter Thomas and the McGlynn in juvenile groups.
A vegetable business for sale at 1022 5 street and inquiries are directed to 463 B street. A brown and white terrier is lost between Eden and Hayward. return to J. J. Johnson, Route 3, Bar 72. Also a note about repair services at 1058 B Street.
Statistics from the Catholic Press Directory 1925 report 20,738,447 Catholics in the United States. The data list 60,155 sisters and nuns in Catholic institutions, 23,637 priests, 216 seminaries, 208 monasteries abbeys and schools, 92 convents and novitiates.
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