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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
1
A Portland reader visiting Hayward offers cautious praise of the town. He cites decent business district appearance, improving highways, and strong regional growth while stressing the need to attract people and improve local appearance before forming a larger metropolitan sense.
The Hayward Athlevic Club reports 75 members and rapid expansion. At Thursday’s Poultry Producers building meeting plans for the future and tasks by local business and professional men were discussed. Hugh Linthicum of the Lion Club spoke on governance. Mrs Linthicum stressed athletic training benefits. Mr Smith outlined equipment costs and pledged support. a big banquet was planned. a committee was named, and next Sunday members will meet at the high school grounds for baseball and track practice.
The Mountain View Alviso cut off has benefited from recent improvement work making the stretch near pavement smooth. The California State Automobile Association endorses this route for motorists traveling the Peninsula highway to the lower end of San Francisco Bay.
The body recovered from San Francisco Bay was identified as Eugene Hourcade a prominent member of the local French colony missing since January 20. Police believe he was murdered and are tracing his movements between disappearance and death.
United Press reports an early today collision in San Francisco in which five people were injured when a car struck a parked machine and overturned. Mrs Alice Southway died. Injured include Percy Smith, Frank Bell aged 15, James Johnson and his wife.
John Lee Wilbur announces construction of a three story Masonic Temple on B Street near First in Hayward. The project costs about 35000 dollars and includes leasing the ground floor to Bevan's Shoe Company for a large store.
Residents of Hayward push to form a local gun club arranging leadership by Andy Sorensen Matt and Arthur Petersen. The plan aims to provide trap shooting locally with supplied traps and a suitable site for members within a week and encourage outdoor activities.
Final preparations for the Russell City Club dance on Saturday night March 14 have been announced by the Russell Unity Improvement Club committee. Miss Tithe WeCay and Charles Carlson head the committee with Elvin Christiansen arranging refreshments and Eddie Massa's orchestra providing music.
Close inspection of the farm and orchard irrigation system to include wells and pumps will be conducted by J B Brown irrigation specialist from the University of California in cooperation with Hayward representatives of the Agricultural Extension service on Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. The Farm Advisor Russell T Robinson office invites ranchers to leave word if interested. Resigns Arthur Rogers quits as treasurer and director of the Central California Rhubarb Growers Association effective immediately citing business duties.
Washington March 23 Cuba ends a twenty five year contest for full independence as the senate relinquishes claims to rule the Isle of Pines and grants Cuba complete freedom. The treaty passes 62 to 14.
Chicago March 13 health officials report the influenza outbreak rising with 112 new cases and seven additional deaths. The toll since March 1 stands at 279 fatalities, with the fire department and physicians urged to aid in the ongoing battle against the epidemic led by Health Commissioner Bunderson.
United Press reports Lyle B. Shpeard, wealthy Piedmont resident, died by gas inhalation in Oakland after leaving a note blaming his son in law's illness for his despair. In Hollywood, Lucile Rickson, 17, famed Wampus Baby star of 1924, dies at home after a prolonged illness following heavy work in films and her mother’s sudden death two weeks earlier.
Vincent Steffin, a former convict, addresses a large parish audience at the Presby terian Church on the second night of his services. He warns youths about life’s dangers during a wartime era and urges inviting more young people. The event opens with a song service and begins at 7 00.
A committee is organized to conduct a fundraising drive for the Children’s Home Society of Caintorgia. The drive aims to support homeless children by placing them in foster or adoptive homes, with the c entry at 2595 bith Ave Oakland. Members include local residents and officers planning outreach in Hayward.
March 13 report states Charles B. Warren was unfavorably acted on by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The panel voted nine to seven to forward President Coolidge’s pick for attorney general with a recommendation to reject. Two Republicans joined seven Democrats in opposition. Senator Walsh urged the submission was unconstitutional.
Hayward seeks Spalding League pennant as Native Sons meet M. I. Oakland Sunday. Buck Grindell to pitch for Hayward in a crucial exam game, touted as a close contest with one of the league’s toughest teams. Following this, Hayward plans a three game series with Melrose Merchants starting next Sunday at home.
Work has begun on the widening of East Fourteenth Street between Ashland and Hayward. Paving continues with completion expected in the near future.
The Review notes a surge in classified ads and their rapid turnover as a cheap way to buy or sell items. Readers are urged to watch the new column daily for instant disposal of items of value at low cost.
Captain John Suares leads Madsen's Variety Store Ball Team as they face Piggly Wiggly at San Pablo Grounds next Sunday. The heavy hitters ride a four game win streak after last Sunday's 18 to 1 victory over Corner Drug Team at Melrose Grounds.
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