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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
2
A bus driver emerging from Oakland earned praise for careful driving in rain. He slowed at three crosswalks where pedestrians struggled and gave ample room when passing cars. Exiting city traffic he kept a steady pace to reach Hayward in 35 to 40 minutes, earning goodwill for his company and underscoring the value of courtesy on all roadways.
Article notes that in Belgium even royalty are required to vote. Prince Charles, second son of King Albert, was fined 100 francs for failing to vote in a provincial election after waiting 15 minutes in an unopen polling place. The piece uses the incident to critique low turnout in democracies.
California shows a thirty five million dollar export increase in 1928, ranking fourth nationally. Texas, New York and Michigan led gains. California shipped more cotton and fruit products and oils than in 1927, with oranges and sardines slightly down and over fifty other products sent abroad.
A local tale from Toledo praises extreme courtesy and calm manners, leading residents to joke the man must be crazy since he is too good natured. The piece contrasts Boston's vote against equal pay for women teachers with a call for justice and women's suffrage.
A party of 150 Newark business and professional leaders toured Alameda county, visiting Berkeley Oakland Alameda and Oakland airports San Leandro and other sites. They praised local industry schools and homes, with Judge Barrett noting the hospitable reception. More than 130 boosters plan further exploration, some relocating.
Oscar Brauns performs as St Patrick in Hayward this week. His display at Brauns drug store on B ong Castro streets features two rattlesnakes four rattlers and Antiveno a snakebite remedy marketed to prevent or ease morning headache. The act parallels the saint's legend driving snakes from Ireland while Hayward residents plan summer trips seeking rattlesnake protection.
Members of the Shrine plan a 16 day tour to national parks in Utah and Arizona, leaving Oakland on August 1. Werty A. MacGregor is named general chairman in charge of the Shrine tour. The annual event has been enjoyed by hundreds of Shriners and their families. The last vacation session of Aahmes temple is set for Wednesday evening at Aahmes pavilion in Oakland.
Another enjoyable serial dance at the Garden of Allah is planned for Saturday night June 22 on the Niles road site. Brady's 15 piece orchestra will play and all the usual features add to the good time. Kelly Bros advertise a large stock of neckties in new styles and colors.
Central California Legionnaires and American Legion Auxiliary members gathered at Veterans' Home near Yountville in Napa county for the annual open house. Attendees from Hayward included Dr and Mrs King and several couples. entertainment featured Legion bands, a Napa Auxiliary drill team exhibition, and sports events. On Friday a party attended the Flag Day ceremony in Martinez, with adjutant C E Godkin briefly stranded for fuel on return.
In Butte County a barn owned by Johnson and Crenshaw near Greville burned after alfalfa stored inside ignited. Inspectors Frost and Rangers Young and Brown used a new portable gasoline pump to control four streams and save property, earning praise from State Forester Prate and others.
Sacramento June 18 Fred Sculberger Alameda County horticultural commissioner will direct California’s precautionary search for the Mediterranean fruit fly in that district. D B Mackie senior entomologist will be supervisor in chief of activities statewide. Each county will have an inspector and three men, working year round through the bearing season. The effort includes wild and cultivated hosts with an educational campaign to warn the public. Over 30 entomologists and assistants will grow to about 160 during peak ripening.
Car repair service ad offering expert automotive repairing for Studebaker cars with five years experience at Weaver-Wells of Oakland. Delivery service available, satisfaction guaranteed, all jobs accepted. Telephone Hayward 1502 Alta Vista Garage two miles east on Nites road. N. B. repairs all makes on flat rate. Advertise in classifieds for results.
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