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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
Walter H. Daniels, local Dodge Brothers dealer, argues Hayward should have one city manager like a private business. He says a centralized authority eliminates waste, improves service, and increases efficiency, noting current lack of a single head and urging practical adoption.
The two PM 9 planes will fly non stop from San Francisco to Honolulu and will leave San Diego for San Francisco on August 20. The planes are being conditioned at the naval air station in San Diego.
Admiral Robert E. Coontz urged that every nation should build warships to the limits of the Washington pact to avoid being left behind in military supremacy. He spoke during a visit to Sidney, arguing such arms construction is essential for protection and global standing.
The Hayward Poultry Producers Association clarifies that no charge is made for the services of C P R Short the poultry advisor. He visits districts across California and the coast sharing helpful information to improve flock efficiency. Members and non members alike may phone or mail for directions to reach him and ask questions at no cost.
Remains of William Jennings Bryan travel by train toward Washington after a sorrowful gathering in a Tennessee town. Citizens of the hills gather at the station to bid farewell to the Commoner who championed their causes.
A new air mail service linking Los Angeles Sacramento Portland and Seattle will start in October and may carry both passengers and freight.
Damage to the extent of $200.09 occurred Tuesday evening when a car driven by William James, unknowing of the car being in gear, rolled from in front of Bevan's Shoe Store on B street and crashed into the plate glass display window.
San Francisco July 29 Official tests of Dr Edwin R Scott inventor of the death stroke will be made off this event early in September with authorization of President Coolidge. Tests will be conducted midway between San Francisco and Honolulu using battleships and airplanes to prove a death radius of 20 miles. In Mojave desert tests the device allegedly killed animals at three to seven miles.
Castro Valley Improvement and Social Club will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday evening August 9 to finalize arrangements for the community picnic. Visitors G W Hutchison of Richmond noted. Chris Thorup and wife left Wednesday for a trip to San Luis Obispo to visit their daughter. Rumor says apartments may be built near the Castro Valley and Lake Chabot roads corner.
J L Bundock district fish and game commissioner notes deer are plentiful in Livermord hills with growth from heavy rains. Last year 117 legally killed deer were recorded. this year similar numbers expected. Open districts 2, 2, and 3 cover Lake Napa and parts of Mendocino Marin Solano Yolo Giena Colusa Sonoma Contra Costa Alameda San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara Santa Cruz Monterey San Luis Obispo Kern Kings Fresno Merced Stanislaus San Joaquin San Benito Ventura and Santa Barbara as central coast area. Season dates vary by district from September 1 to September 16.
Antone J. Vierra, 73, native of the Azores, died Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. He lived between Hayward and San Leandro for years and leaves a large circle of Hayward friends. his wife had died previously. He was father to Mrs J S Serpa, Mrs Edna Cunha, Mrs Emma Christensen, Anna, Antone J. and George C. Vierra. Funeral services set for Friday at nine from the family home and at 930 from San Leandro Catholic Church. Interment in Hayward St Joseph Cemetery.
The disappearance of Mary Souza of San Leandro is explained as a marriage to John L Cunha of Oakland. The 15 year old bride gave her age as 13 in the marriage filing and police are notified. The husband is 28 years old but no annulment action will be pursued.
Miss Lena Fleisher of Hayward will wed Jack L. Burstein of Oregon City Oregon next Sunday evening at the Hotel Oakland. The ceremony will be followed by a reception. The groom is manager of the Eastern Outfitting Company and a prominent northern Oregon City businessman.
A new cotton gin will be built in Madera soon. The project aims to expand processing capacity and support local agriculture. Authorities say construction will begin promptly and create jobs in the area.
A dozen new Eagles will be initiated into the Eden Aerie of Hayward this evening. Alameda officials will supervise the ceremony. Preparations also set for the county picnic at Laurel Park, Hayward, on Sunday, August 23, with an expected attendance of 2000 to 3000 people and all Eagles and their families urged to attend.
John Vargas of Oakland received a one to fourteen year sentence at San Quentin for forging a $30 check on John B. Dent of Hayward on October 28, 1924. Authorities allege additional forged checks totaling $316.60. Vargas, a widowed laborer with three children, left his family with Associated Charities while imprisoned.
United Press reports John Marion an escaped Folsom prisoner who slipped away after swimming the American River is believed to be in the jungles near Sacramento. Also noted 15,000,000 feet of lumber were cut in June by a Fresno County company, a new record, and Fresno hogs averaged 187 pounds selling at $14.05 per hundred.
San Quentin official Warden F. G. Smith announced Invitations to the hanging of Charles Craig set for Friday at 10 p m for the July 10 1924 murder of Lyonville ranger Sam Hermansen. Craig's companion Jack Baker pleaded guilty and is imprisoned. The pair had robbed a Red Bluff bank and were halted by Hermansen during their escape where he was killed with five bullets.
The Hayward Lions club heard Glen Williams of the Oakland Y M C A stress regular exercise and proper diet for success in life. Dr. Henry Powell summarized Hayward history and founder William Harward, comparing past and present. Hans Ogaard chaired. next week’s meeting was the monthly business session.
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