Emma Peterman Oakes a Hayward society icon recalls
In Purely Personal John Sandoval profiles Emma Peterman Oakes, widow of George Gales, tracing Hayward and Bay Area business roots from 1850s Sacramento to Hayward's early commerce. The piece recounts the Peterman family’s ventures in candy, steamers, post office service, and hotel enterprises, with remarks on Tony Oakes and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Peterman Oakes
Hayward
Emin Oakes
George Gales
Indy
Flannah
Priskell
Iden
Mn Oakes
Chill
Henry Peterman
California
Sayamento
Sacramento
Peterman
San Francisco
Battery
Suemamenty
Alaska
Agapulee
Ghiradwin Chocolate Company
Meyer General
Mt. Eden
Richhed Barros
Bayron’s Landing
Petermans
Mden
Ellen
Grover Cleveland
Emma Peterman
George Dukess
Hayward Journal
Coolidge
George Oakes
Tony” Oakes
Castro Street
Randy Streets
Boston
Mexico
General Vallejo
Sonoma
Tony Oakes
Ralston
Sharon
Crystal Springs
San Mateo County
Mayaward
Oakes
Emma Oakes
Major League Baseball stars listed with acronyms and names
A garbled OCR snippet lists MLB players and teams with scattered numbers and initials. Names such as Wagner, Dickey, Melton, Angerson, and Chima appear among city and team fragments, but the text is severely corrupted and unreadable in places. The passage reads like a partial box score or lineup list with random figures and abbreviations.
Improvement Club Sings at Castro Valley Meeting
Improvement Club enjoyed group singing as members discussed unfinished business and accepted committee reports. Frank Morley noted efforts to secure raids from Castro Valley boulevard to Baywood, and the danger spot at Williams street and Lake Chabot road was flagged for study. The club voted ten dollars to Green Cross and coordinated overseas relief donations.
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Castro Valley
Emer Iuish
Frank Morley
Business Man's Association
Castro Valley Boulevard
Baywood
Williams Street
Lake Chabot Road
Green Cross Fund
F. 2
Dyehe
Shoemaker Hospital
H.W. Ohlin
George Appleby
John Y. Burns
Federated Clubs
Mt. Eden Improvement Club
Jerome Crawford
Total Club
Federated Club
Katherine Vinton
James Wilson
Mary Walter
Baccalaureate Service Set For Tomorrow
The Kingdom of God will be the subject of the baccalaureate address to be delivered tomorrow afternoon by Rev. Olis C. Tron Monger, pastor of the Muyweard Presbyterian Church, for graduating seniors of Ray Jward Union High School. Exercises begin at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium, followed by a reception on the high school lawn. The High School PTA committee handles arrangements. Edward White will lead the orchestra and recessional marches under the director of Procession and band selections.
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Kingdom of
Got
Olis C. Tron Monger
Muyweard Presbyterian Church
Rayjward Union Ligh School
BF Pan
Fligh
PTA
Tech
Edward White
Processiann
Rov
Fred A. Cook
AML Saints Church
Legion Baseball Final Set for June 17 at Calelanit Park
Two top East Bay high school teams meet in the American Legion sponsored final at Calelanit Ball Park on Monday June 17 at 8 am. The standout player wins a trip to New York for a national campaign event. Tickets from American Legion Post members or at 977 8 shrect.
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East Bay Wghathool
American Legion
New York
American Legion Post
Gresjean to Appoint New Scout Leaders
Russell I. Gresjean district commissioner for the Southern District will appoint new commissioners at a meeting Tuesday at 7 PM. Ford Keisel is named neighborhood commissioner for Hayward Troop No. four and five, Pack No. three and four. Chester Olivera is neighborhood commissioner for Ashland Troop No. one and Ashland Pack No. 1. Henry Hampton, 7682 Castro Valley boulevard, becomes neighborhood commissioner for Castro Valley Troop No. one, Troop No. two, and Packs one through four.
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Russell I. Gresjean
Boy Scouts
Ford Keisel
Hayward
Christian
Hayward Aeros
Chester Olivera
Ashland
Ashlland
Henry Hampton
Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley
Optometrists to Meet June 11 in Oakland
The Alameda and Contra Costa Counties Optometric Association will convene at the Virginian on Grand Avenue in Oakland at 6:30 pm. Dr G Van Lyon of San Francisco will discuss Reduction and Correction of Myopia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties
G. van Lyon
San Francisco
Will
Scout Training Class To Start June 17
A training program for scout masters assistant scoutmasters and committee men in the southern district begins June 17 at the Congregational Church in Niles. Don MacDougal the southern district deputy executive announced the schedule with meetings on June 17 25 24 27 and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaqkmasters
Niles
Don
Farm Bureau hears talk on prices and health program
The Castro Valley Farm Bureau met to hear University of California expert George Alearn discuss inflation and price trends from wartime developments. Delegates planned a health program including hospital and surgical services, draft a health center idea at Shoenankey hospital, and reviewed a Yosemite Farm Bureau camp set for June 33 to 20 with county participation.
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George Alearn
University of California Extension Service
Peices
Castro Valley
Walter Tilton
P. Hy Dexter
Ro Witans
Shoenankey
Ayent
W. J Booth
Yosersite
Fone Membarse
Tive
Alk Nisnel
Cub Leaders to Meet June 18 at Bret Harte
Cub leaders from the Southern District plan a training program meeting on June 18 at Bret Harte. Commissioner Teygell Plemmons will oversee the gathering to organize and coordinate the cub leader training initiative.
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Cub
MUD Pack
IML
Bem
Bret Harte Sehost
Teygell Plemmons
Pacific conference to study Pacific islands for science stations
More than 150 scientists and government experts gather for a three day Pacific conference in Washington. They plan a network of field stations across Pacific islands to study life and environment, spurred by U S actions and science goals.
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Pacific Laboratory
Washington
Pacific
United States
Coast Sailors End Work Stoppage on West Coast
A two day stoppage by the AFT sailors union ended as shipowners agreed to resume talks in San Francisco. Across the labor front, miners were ordered back to the pits under a new contract, Chrysler workers eyed a strike, and labor leaders anticipated broader action while wage talks and strike funds feature in multiple industries.
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United Press
AFT
Sis Ciq
CIO National Maritime One
APL Sailors
All x West Coast
Shipowien
Toye
Army recovers German crown jewels as suspects named
The Army identifies two remaining suspects in the Kronberg jewel theft after the bulk of the valuables worth over 1.5 million dollars was found in a Chicago baggage locker. Col. W. Durant, 36, and his bride Capt. Nash Durant, confessing, led investigators to locked cases, with diamonds jade and sapphires displayed under guard at the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,va
Teday
Chicago
Arspokesiman
Illinois Central
Hudson
Wis
WAC
Xathisen Nash Durant
Chiengd
War Department
Germany
Pierre
Hudson, Wis
Mills May Shut Down Vancouver Newsprint Plant
Urgent report says Powell River Co. plant in British Columbia may halt supplies to 135 American and 13 Canadian newspapers within nine days unless operations are resumed. Company spokesmen cited ongoing strife as cause for potential shutdown affecting regional press.Today's statement warned of stoppage without resolution.
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Vancouver
Powell River Co
British Columbia
California to take over Dewitt General Hospital
State Director of Finance James Dean announced final arrangements after seven months of negotiations for California to take over Dewitt General Hospital in Auburn California including equipment and related assets.
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X State Hospital
Sacramento
State Director of
James
Dean
California
Dewitt General
Hos
Auburn
Calif
Baling Wire Shortage Eased by Acquired Supplies
R N Wilson director of the California State Chamber of Commerce agricultural department says two thousand tons of baling wire have been secured to relieve a regional shortage. Efforts by Senator Knowland CPA and War Assets Administration located supply between Des Moines and New York with priority pricing. Wiser of the California Farm Bureau urged White House action. he cites OPA price structure and steel strikes as causes. Thousands of tons of dairy feed could be lost without this baling wire.
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R. N. Wilson
Agricultural Department
California State Chamber of
Comaterce
Wilson
William Knewland
CPA
War Assets Administration
Des Moines
New York
Rey B. Wiser
California Farm Bureau Forderaton Ca
White House
Wiser
OPA
Wisor
OPA Plans Bread Price Increase
The OPA plans to raise the price of most breads by about one cent, excluding bread, to boost production. An OPA spokesman said the increase has been approved by the OPA and the agriculture department, with rolls rising by roughly one cent per dozen when announced mid next week.
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Washington
OPA
Agriculture Department
La Salle Hotel Fire Death Toll Rises
Chicago reports the La Salle hotel blaze killed forty people with investigators still seeking the cause. A five hour city council hearing blamed the disaster on hotel negligence as authorities identify victims including 24 year old Mrs Any Paululeis of Waukegan.
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Chicago
la Salle
Any Paululeis
Waukegan
John Ed. Duffy
Bret Harte Graduation Set For Sunday Afternoon
One hundred sixty seven eighth graders will graduate from Bret Harte School Sunday afternoon June 9 at 2 in the school amphitheater. The program opens with Mozart’s processional march by the Bret Harte orchestra directed by Richard Coughlin and Robert Cochran. The day features the national anthem, pledge, address, choir and instrumental selections, and diplomas presented by officials including E. K. Stanton. Benediction by Father Frederick Cook and a recessional by the Bret Harte orchestra cap the event.
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Bret Harte
Seloel
Mozart
Richard Coughlin
Robert Cochrane
Richard Bowman
Rey
Richard Norberg
Robert Bailey
Perle Roche
Patricia McKinnis
Charles Grean
Gene Capaner
Herbert Roberts
Almerieta Legion
Florence Wright
Donald Waunch
Barry Quinn
del Drennan
Hayward Lion Club
Richard Mendonca
Helen Twist
William Bowman
Loretta Duarte
Jack Rees
E. K. Stanton
Frederick Cook
Bret Horie
Mins Antoinetle Birite
Beulah Carson
Parle’ Roche
Baylate Whitehead
Robiert Acosta
Eily Alton
Antoinette Alyn
Artur Lalvon
Richard Amon
Alice Arhanter
Latin American labor pledges U S boycott amid ship strike talks
Latin American Confederation of Labor allied unions pledged to boycott U S cargo if government allows armed ships during a shipping spike. Lois Goldblatt said rising American unions will not handle U S ships to pressure for a June 18 strike, as Mexico City publicized the pledge amid wider labor appeals.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
American Baseball Guild
New York Giants
Truman
Chrysler Automobile
Labor Department
Washington
Ua—Cio
Latin American Confederation of Labor
U. S
Goldblatt
U.S
Thanin
Latin Federation
Mexico City
CIO
World Federation of Trade Unions
New Zealand
Trinan
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Galveston
Tex
Hayward Chamber appoints Aiking for member drive
The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce announces Carl T. Aiking as public relations and promotions director and drive chairman with a 1000 member goal and a $25,000 budget. George Cracknell notes the chamber currently nets about 2700 yearly from city and county and will seek individual subscriptions for the rest.
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Hayward Area
Atkins
Chamber
Hayward
Red Cross
Camp Parks
Camp Shoemaker
Los Angeles
Adak
Aleutian Islands
Allins
Chockenetl
Deday
Chaamber
East 14H Street
Haysyard
Death ruled due to carbon monoxide fumes at home
Coroner's office reports Harry Grant 8 found at 22785 Victory Drive died from carbon monoxide poisoning likely from a bed fumes. Richard Condon of the county sheriff's office said. His wife Letha, 40, remains held in the local jail on a 1939 charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Harry Grant
Victory Drive
Richard Condon
Dan
Jocal
Cal personnel leaders to host national figure Dr Ordway Tead
California personnel managers from across the state will meet with Dr Ordway Tead a noted business editor and consultant in Berkeley on June 14 announced by George Moris president of the California Personnel Management Association.
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California
Ordway Tead
Tead
Berkeley
George Mortis
California Fersonnel, Management Association
Propaganda Charge by Washington Committee Alleges Army Publication Favored Communism
The Senate Committee on Unamerican Activities charged that a U.S. Army orientation publication contained propaganda favorable to communism and military dictatorship.
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Washington
Committee On Unamericans
Pday
Local Weather Outlook For Today To Sunday
Mostly clear today and tonight with morning fog and little temperature change. No significant variation projected across the period. expectations include stable highs and lows with quiet conditions.
Calendar events and meetings listed across multiple groups
Calendar notes for tomorrow and Monday list various assemblies and gatherings. Participants include Veterans of Fordlan Ware auxiliary and the Dania ntl Mutual Benefit with Christian Service society. Activities span 8:30 p.m. at Tannyson Improvement chu to noon at Holary club and St Lorenso School events, with locations in Livermora Rodeo and Grean Shutter hotel.
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Ginny
Nien Porlor No
Matlya Sans
sGeldan Wert
I Ys
Daniantl, Mutual Benefit
Chrktian Hervice Society
Mogulay Veterana
Railline
Grean Shutter Hotel
San Lereanze
Pam
St Lorenso School
Sycamara Lidge
Tamarack
Tamarack Branch Children’s Hopital of
Look Forward Look Forward Teaions Club Pet Parade
Community event listings include a Pet Parade on October 11 organized by the Lorenzo Framiere division of Liane club, with supporting activities in June and August at various local venues such as Burbank and Alameda County Fair grounds. Community groups and garden clubs plan dances, floral exhibits, and a summer feetival featuring local figures, with tentative schedules noted for June and September dances and a commerce week Chamileau chapter.
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Aions Club
Lorenzo Framiere
Liane Club
Bop
Bam Loranio Grammar Actuol
Lavenna Village Garden Club
Fiagte
Ndgwnagw
Burbank Actuol
Directora of Hagan Leandro
Yward Bees
Ones of Commerce
Jevington
Alamede County
Plenzanion
Iongreae
Alameda County
Chamileau
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John Sandoval
Nola
Major League ‘Baseball
Cigvovang Sansa
Macaoll
Wade
Hi ‘Guninertie
Dickty
Robboo
Famndars
Ay Pa Richarda
Dota An Wagner
U2 Ianaide
Dickey ¢Irborough
Melton
KEL
Johnson “Rockets
Speal
Clifford W. Wintle
L. D. ‘Thomas
Frank O’steen
Foruwuws Aap
Improvement Club
Legion
Gresjean
Optometrists
Eet
Farm Bureau
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Snid
Milwaukee
Allis-Chalmers Co
Norwand
Srr
C¢O United Alet Iesil
Robert Balley
Myrtie Haker
Robert Baker
Maberta Ballard
Ellen Boal
Ronald Beauregard
Benny Blas
Richard Bling
Mary Louise Boswell
Jim Jale Bowman
Mehard Bowmayt
Loring Brake
Genevieve Bras
Keneth Braslo
Ian Brown
Wills Bure
Elva Cabral
Cruman Canaday
Gene Tapseivor
Matilda Caraballo
Evelyn, Carlson
Charles Castlebury
Jol Chinnley
Edith Chatfield
Andrew Corn
Rawte | Flores
Donald ‘Fontes
Willian Fontex
Joan Forbes
Ronald Fracisco
Frank Frecoul
Mary Ann Fregehaut
Gloria Garcia
Mary Garcia
Roberta Glover
Betty Geovacsin
Johnnne Graham
Alfred Gragseschl
Charles Green
Pavulola Grimatoy
David Guerra
Eugene Magan
Roger Haines
Gentrloe + Hanson
Donia Harker
Sharon Warris
Donald Lapp
Barbara Lawrenge
Euizabell Lennert
Angeline Lopes
Ihe Laverna
Anthony Lite
Richart Anstien
Downe Madeiros
Dorothy, Manch
Violet Martin
Richard Meadougn
Rita McChivky
Molen McFarland
James McHale
Wesley McHole
Fanee McKluuls
Betty Meshen
Barham Meyer
Vera Miles
Stanford Morrula
Eugene Neves
Gloria Nutt
Joyce O'Connor
Fopay Dankih Sisterhood
Daniaball
Tannyson Improvement Chu
Livermora Rodeo
Livershore Rodav
Fordlan Ware
Sonke
Ses Loronay Community
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