Castro Street Urged for Permanent Repair in Hayward
Hayward business leader Charles Sorenson tells The Review Spark that Castro Street is in terrible condition with ruts, cracks, and water seeping under the tracks. He blames inadequate track foundations and urges permanent repair to prevent further damage and restore safety and appeal to visitors and potential settlers.
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Castro Street
Hayward
Charles Sorenson
Review Spark
Sorenson
Harvard
Fee Operating Company
Winsttins
Misfortune Hits Local Ball Club in Pennant Elimination
The Hayward Native Sons lost 6 to 3 to Smith Ducne in an elimination game on the local grounds. Jensen sprained his arm while warming up but pitched until his injury worsened, allowing five runs. Gimble entered in the fourth and held Smith Ducne to one run over five innings.
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Lady Luck
Hayward Native Sons
Miss Fortune
Smith- Ducne
Jensen
Gimble
Senators confront graft claims on Ford stock valuation
March 9 Senate committee chair James Couzens accused Republican officials of pressuring him over his 1919 valuation of Ford Motor stock. He warned that efforts to attack him show the fate of those who seek to expose improper government methods.
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Washington
James Couzens
Senate Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Couzens
Film Director and Unknown Man Clash in Cafe
In Culver City on March 9 a film director Nielan and an unnamed man fought in a local cafe after an argument over Dancing with Blanch Sweet, the director's wife. Sweet fainted and received first aid as the two men were separated. no arrests were made.
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Culver City
Marshall Nielan
Firsteuzis
Blanch Sweet
Nielan
Porener
Miss Sweet
Cauliflower Carloads Move To Market This Week
The report notes 127 carloads of cauliflower for the season will be shipped by F Garin & Co Centerwise. This week sees the last twenty cars pending, with wind and power aiding the shipment as the firm continues transporting cauliflower to market.
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F Garin & Co
Quarantine Boosts Hayward Bulb Production
Fred March of Hayward foresees a mandatory quarantine ending this year that will require 20 000 acres of bulb production to meet national demand. He predicts Alameda County will secure a large share of the business as it can match Holland quality with improved growing methods.
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Fred March
Hayward
Horicultural
Alameda County
Alameda
Judge Spares Speeding Father Charged With Haste
A busy real justice session, led by Judge Jacob Harder, fined speeders and violators $95 in total. W Peplong, seeking to visit his sick wife in hospital, won a suspended sentence after explanation. L R Davis of Oakland pleaded not guilty to speeding 48 mph and awaits trial next Monday.
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Real Justice’s
Jacob Harder
W. Peplong
Hayward Athletic Club Plans Frolic at Fiedmont Baths
The newly formed Hayward Athletic Club to hold a community frolic at Fiedmont Baths next Wednesday night. Local businessmen will supply autos and support the club to promote healthful recreation for all ages. A Thursday meeting at the Poultry Producers Association hall will finalize plans and establish temporary headquarters.
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Hayward Athletic Club
Fiedmont Baths
Fred Wheatly
Poultry Producers Assocation
Southern Pacific Official Killed In Traffic Jam
Charles H. Reddington a retired Southern Pacific railroad official was fatally injured in Oakland when he became confused in traffic and was struck by a street car near his home. He died early today after joining SP in 1886 at Sacramento and retiring in 1912 as assistant treasurer.
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Oakland
Charles H. Reddington
Southern Pacific Railroad
Reddington
Southern Pacific
Sacramento
Castro Valley P T A Officers to Be Elected
Castro Valley P T A members will elect officers for the coming year at a meeting in the school auditorium next Thursday night March 13. All members urged to attend as important business will be discussed and transacted.
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Castro Valley P. T. A
Hayward Praised For Work With Boy Scout Troops
Henry L. Hopkins Alameda county field secretary of the Bay Scout organization commends Hayward for five active troops as valuable community assets. He notes Hayward's troops total around 120 boys with a limit of 36 entrants per troop and predicts full saturation soon reflecting rapid strides in the southern area.
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Hayward
Bay
Henry L. Hopkins
Alameda County
The
Bay Scout Organization
Hopkins
Seaman Killed At Monterey While On Duty Today
Seaman Victor Sousa, 30, of the freighter San Anioio, was crushed by a loaded cargo swing while loading cargo at Monterey and died. Divers are attempting to recover the body, which was reported to be in San Pedro, California.
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Monterey
Victor Sousa
San
Many Bridges on One Hayward St
Hayward today stands forth as a rival to Venice with twenty bridges along a two-fifths mile stretch on Jackson street where residents claim ownership of bridges across a small creek. The creek runs parallel to the avenue for about two-thirds of a mile and becomes a four to seven foot deep flowing stream in winter.
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Hayward
Venice
Italy
Jackson Street
Legion Drive Here To Be Started Soon
Commander Jack Flynn announces a drive to recruit ex service members in Harvard. The effort aims for 100 percent Legion post membership before moving into the new club rooms above the First National Bank on B Street, recently rented.
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Legion
Harvard
Jack Flynn
First National Bank
B Street
Urge Naming of A Federal Officer
Senator Gooding of Idaho urged President Coolidge to appoint Indson Spofford of Boisa as pension commissioner.
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Washington
Senator Gooding
Republican
Idaho
Coolidge
Indson Spofford
Boisa
Hayward Collection Agency planned by local businessmen
Announcement today of a new firm named Hayward Collection Agency to operate at 6515 Castro Street. Brandon and Mortoza will manage the agency offering debtor and creditor service to settle bills without court action. They will charge 25 percent of all sums over 14 dollars, and require valid claims with assignments and debtor information.
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Hayward
Hayward Collection Agency
Brandon & Mortoza
Castro Street
Mortoza
Legion officials to attend Livermore hospital dedication
State Commander Nathan Coombs of Napa Adjutant James Fiske of San Francisco and other Legion leaders plan to visit Livermore for the hospital dedication during the meat month event.
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Legion
Livermore
Nathan Coombs
Napa
James Fiske
San Franciso
American Legion
Livermore Hospital
Local Chicks Shipped to Islands Boosts Poultry Trade
Hayward poultry breeders predict a thriving business due to climate peculiarities in the islands. Young birds from Castro Valley and nearby counties supply Celiferna and Alameda County. Breeding is difficult while chicks are under three months, but once past that age the flocks flourish.
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Hayward
Saya W
Freeman
Wltry
Castro Valley
Celiferna
Alameda County
Forger Bound to Superior Court
Joseph Vargas of Hayward was bound over to the superior court on a forgery charge. His bond was set at 2000 dollars cash as he could not make the amount. The complaint alleges Vargas signed John R. Dent's name to more than 300 dollars in checks. He was arrested in Sacramento by Deputy Sheriff Joe Soares and Constable Al La Cunha.
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Joseph Vargas
Hayward
Superior Court
Vargas
John R. Dent
Sacramento
Joe Soares
al la Cunha
Teapot Dome Lease Breaking Session Underway
Federal court in Chyen ne resumes afternoon hearings in the government suit to nullify the Teapot Dome lease granted to Mamoth Oil by former secretary Albert B. Fall. Defense attorneys question Edward C. Finney, assistant secretary of the interior, as part of the session.
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Coed Press
Federal Court Room
Chyenne
Edw. C. Finney
Teapot Dome
Mamoth Oil Company
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Niles Canyon Bridge Failure Closes Road
Niles Canyon road closed after a bridge section at Brightside drops into Alameda Creek. Undermined by recent heavy rains, the closure spans Thursday night and disrupts traffic. District crews assess repair options and traffic diversions.
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Niles Canyon
Brightside
Alameda Creek
Woman Hurt In Auto Crash
Carmen Kenonis of Hayward escaped serious injury late Sunday when Hugo Lopez driving rammed his car into the parked vehicle of Father J. J. Hunt of Saint Leander's Church in San Leandro. Kenonis sustained lacerations and facial bruises and was hurled through the windshield. Lopez was uninjured and treated at home.
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Ers
Carmen Kenonis
Hayward
Nerrewis
Hugo Lopez
J. J. Hunt
St. Leander’s Catholic Church
San Léonora
Lopez
Kenonis
San Lorenzo Claims Largest Bay Tree in California
San Lorenzo asserts the largest bay tree in California, possibly the U.S., sits along a creek in the community. The ~500 year old tree rises about 250 feet high with a trunk around eleven feet in diameter, located on the Teal property and a district beauty spot.
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San Lorenzo
California
United States
Bandit Killed In Police Battle
An unidentified robber was shot and killed after a pistol battle with police in Jersey City New Jersey. The man had been seen entering a house and tried to breach a police cordon.
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United Press
Jersey City
X. J
Boy in Murder Case Confesses Amid Mother’s Prison Term
A 15 year old Harold Sonny Willis faces a murder charge in Los Angeles for killing Dr Benjamin Baldwin while his mother Mrs Margaret Willis is serving a life sentence. A probation officer was ordered to take the boy into custody after he allegedly confessed to an aunt that he and not his mother killed the doctor during an attack on his mother. The case is slated for a preliminary hearing later this week.
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Los Angeles
Harold
Sonny” Willis
Benjamin Baldwin
Margaret Willis
Mire. Willis
Baldwin
Athletic Club Holds Successful Meeting
The Hayward Athletic Club met Sunday afternoon at the high school rounds with many members present despite threatening weather. The baseball and track committees reported progress, two baseball teams were chosen, a fast game ensued, and several notable track performances were seen with several business men among the supporters.
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Hayward, Athletic Club
Livermore Troop Inspection Delayed to March 18
The Federal inspection of Battery E. 143d FL aA. C. X. G. of Livermore was postponed from next Wednesday to the following week and will be held at the Rodeo Park warehouse on Wednesday night March 18.
Service Club Benefit Highlights Value to Community
Rev. Harvey Miller of First Congregational Church of Alameda spoke at the Hayward Rotary luncheon on the value of service clubs to the community. He urged that membership builds character and ideals beyond meeting attendance. Officers for the next term were nominated with elections to follow at the next luncheon. Also noted, Turlock in Stanislaus County plans a new city hall.
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Harvey Miller
First Congregational Church of
Alamega
Hayward
Andy Sorensen
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Castro Valley P.T. A. Officers
BOY Scout
Hayward St
NEW Today
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Sonny Willis
Man
Athletic Club
Service Club
Turlock
Stanislaus County
Hayward District
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