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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
1
William N. Stebbins says auto industry signals strong business prospects for the coming year in Hayward. He links rising ranch prices and a building boom in Alameda County to broader prosperity and urges optimism and community advancement.
Hayward is considering a three to five day celebration for its seventy-fifth anniversary. The plan, proposed by Federated Improvement Clubs, has informal backing from the Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups in Hayward and surrounding areas. An early start is seen as essential to build participation before 1927.
Saturday morning on Dublin Canyon a motorcycle ridden by J. Fr Barnes of Oakland crashed into a car carrying Miss Anna Shader and R. C. Buckley. All three were bruised but not seriously injured and treated at Hayward General Hospital. Shader said the motorcycle rounded a corner at high speed and the collision was unavoidable. both vehicles were wrecked.
In San Francisco on July 25 a 16 year old gang leader known as Goat Mahoney fled a police ambush at Twenty second and Mission as shots rang out. Police say fellow teen Vincent Gardini 16 was arrested after confessing a pattern of home and store robberies since their hideout was raided ten days prior.
Frank Alviso of Niles recounts a San Leandro incident where a radiator cap blew off a passing car, mistaken for a gasoline explosion. He leapt from the vehicle, tripped, and fractured two ribs while the car continued with minor damage and no driver.
Four adults, two sisters married to Barstow ranchers, eloped with another pair of brothers. The group, aged 21 to 30, with two children each, faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Officers will take them back to Barstow for trial.
Award of contracts for highway improvements in national parks announced. Yose mite National Park from El Portal to Park and 20 miles in the Valley to R. Dennis Construction Co. of Sacramento between 556000 and 600000 dollars. Other appropriation included 229000 dollars for the highway between Sequoia National Park and Giant Forest in Tulare county.
Dr. Frederick Brown of Hayward found his car on a street with a damaged fender after a collision. A note attached to the steering wheel, signed by a woman who kept her name private, said she had caused the dent and would compensate the damage. He called it an act of honesty and wondered if it was an unavoidable accident.
Sacramento reports the so called ghost car hoax ended near Tulare after state police found two Tulare County boys in the rear of the vehicle guiding it with a rope. They were reprimanded by Police Judge Harold Cross and returned to their parents. California rice crop expected to top last year by 1,812,000 bushels.
Loren H Wittner a Treasury clerk seeks to strike out So help me God from the federal oath arguing it violates the First Amendment and could end his job or salary. Officials consider rulings from Treasury Commerce and Justice on his continued federal service.
John Rodgers and Allen Noody piloting naval planes left Crissy Field at 10:20 a m for San Diego to present their report on the start of the naval trans Pacific plane flight.
Stebbins Brothers announce a grand opening for their new automobile home on August 1. William N. Stebbins says the plant will be open for public inspection and will showcase East Bay’s modern, well equipped automotive facility. Built by James Williamson, the cement fireproof structure on auto row features latest service-house innovations for Hayward residents.
Notice served declaring that the signer will not be responsible for any debt contracted by or due to act of her nephew Mario Silveira. Dated July 25, 1925. Signed ay F Serpa.
Mrs. Jean Cook awoke to find her three month old, Everney Lee Cook, smothered to death. The incident occurred in San Francisco as reports note local crops and business updates, including Robi Holmes of Soquel taking a landscape job and export activity for wheat lard and cotton. Delta alfalfa growers are offered ten dollars per ton delivered to the boat.
Washington announces revision of prohibition districts under a new reorganization plan dated July 25. The schedule will not take effect until September 1 and headquarters cities are named though California is excluded from the list.
Santa Cruz reports on July 25 of a provocative remark by United States Senator Samuel Shorbridge. He asserts that liquor crafting to pieces with ten inch pens shows fatalties in rum running and declares prohibition the law of the land with deportation for foreigners who violate it.
Union church services will be held Sunday night at the Hayward Methodist church starting at 7 45 o clock. Fifteen minutes of stirring song will be conducted by Prof Kammerer and choir before the regular hour of worship. The evening sermon will be delivered by Rev Josiah Daniel or by a leading member of the California Presbyterian Synod now in session at Oakland First Presbyterian.
An expected attendance of about 100 Lions members their ladies and children will attend a barbecue and picnic at the Peter Verzic ranch in Crow Canyon Sunday. Food includes barbecued meat and refreshments will be served at noon with games planned for the day.
The San Lorenzo Woodmen of the World conduct Sunday elimination contests on Roberts Landing Road to choose the best horseshoe team for a big upcoming tournament. The camp team will compete in the event.
Arrangements are under way for a broad September 6 celebration at Idora Park Oakland marking the forty fifth anniversary of the L P E C Portuguese order. F J Lemos Hayward chairs the committee with lodge participation from Hayward Oakland San Leandro and others. A queen will be chosen from many entries to reign for the day, with dancing music games and prizes planned.
The state board of education adjourned after investing 272000 in teachers retirement fund bonds and raising employee salaries. Closing sessions following the evolution text book debate were routine. The next meeting is planned for Sacramento in October.
Indictments returned in federal court against 166 furniture manufacturing companies for conspiracy to violate the Sherman Antitrust Act. This marks the second batch of furniture men charged in Chicago. Also mentions a tournament at Fernbrook on Sunday August th with all Alameda county camps fielding teams.
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