Purely Personal Notes on St Patrick myths and local names
John Sandoval reflects on St Patrick’s Day origins, recounts historic timeline of St Patrick, and notes local town names and families. He wryly laments myths about the saint, lists Irish legends, and previews an upcoming local event with playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Randy
St. Patrick
Wrin
Sreal
Patrigius
Tieland
Ayet
Provence
Lerjys
Ireland
Ieland
Tome
Leo
Patrick
Adchuyches
Conyers
Monastazies
Hig
Livermore Valley
Dublin
Limerick
Raynard
Dougherty
Geary
Hoare
McBarron
Ebert
Neely
McCoy
McConaghy
McKeever
Monachan
Murray
Murphy
University Book Section Hosts Meeting in San Lorenzo Village
The American Association of University Women Hayward chapter hosted sixteen members at 1660 Vin Pinaie San Lorenzo Village. Mrs Dorothy Palmer led a discussion of Samuel Shoellabargers The Captain from Castile while Miss Maria Lopez reviewed current books. Next meeting April 1 at Miss Ruth Turkeys home 1077 Cotter Way with Bennet Hughes and Ella Cain reporting on Wine of San Lorenzo and Lopez discussing juvenile books. Tea was served with King Alfred daffodils and canes. The Maly Rosary Altay society plans funeral services for Mrs Isabel Miranda at 30 a.m. Monday All Saints Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mension
Aneriean Association of University Wampen
Hayward Brabery
Vin Pinaie
San Lorengo Village
Samuel Shoellabarger
Captain
Castile
Dorothy Palmer
Maria Lopez
Hayward
Ruth Turkey
Cotter Way
Bennet Hughes
Ella Cain
San Lorenzo
Gorman
Lopez
Marshall says troops moving in Manchuria to stabilize
Gen. George C. Marshall announced that American trained Chinese forces and teams from the United States, Chinese Nationalists, and Chinese Communists head to Manchuria to stabilize the civil disorder there. He spoke at a State Department briefing after returning from Asia and warned against ignoring China’s efforts while urging continued foreign aid and cooperation to sustain peace in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Manchuria
Wasiington
George C. Marshall
United States
Manchwia
Himalaya Tourtaine
Truman
China
State Department
Far East
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Jimla Manehua
Explosion Rocks Berlin Station
Berlin police report an ammunition explosion at the central station injuring 40 people, with two in critical condition. Officials say two dead are confirmed and many victims may be buried under wreckage, as ammo gathered from city residents and salvage operations contributed to the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paul Markeral
Husp
Markeral
Niendwaa
Une Poll
Alice Gifford to Speak in Ninth Annual Contest
Alice Gifford will represent Hayward high school in the ninth annual public speaking contest sponsored by the Native Sons of the Golden West. She won the elimination contest at the high school last week with five competitors. Her topic is Father Junipero Serra Knight of the Cross. runner up Boyd Long speaks on Gold Rush Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gifford
Hayward High School
Native Sons of the Golden West
Gifford
Father Junipere Serra
Boyd Long
Helen Ebert
Forest Lindsay
Alimede County
Little Theater of
Oakland High School
California
Alameda County
Waugh D. Snider
William KR. Odell
Oakland Public
William G. Paden
Alameds
Otis E. Wilson
Emeryville
Youth Hurt In Bicycle Fall At San Lorenzo Village
Thomas Cantrewith, 14, from San Lorenzo Village, fractured his leg after a bicycle fall near his home at 8:20 p.m. He remained hospitalized at Hayward Hospital overnight. Daryl Efalyergon, and Ann Halverson were noted for injuries from a dog bite near Fairmont Hospital last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cantrewith
Paseo del Campo
San Lorenzo Village
Hayward Hospital
Daryl Efalyergon
Mia
Ann Halverson
Strobridge
Fairmont Hospital
al A.m. Cor
Toeernlinn
Hirt Refused Reenlistment in U S Army
SAN FRANCISCO UP I S Sgt Frank Hirt acquitted two weeks earlier of conspiring to commit espionage against the United States has been refused permission to reenlist in the Army Air Forces. Col Horace D Aynesworth, commander at the Pair field Suisun Air base of the Air Transport Command, said the Army policy directive guided the decision. He was transferred to Zam Beala Calif for discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
I—S
Frank Hirt
United States
Army Air Forces
Army
Horace D. Aynesworth
Pairfield-Suisum
Air Transport Command
Hirt
Zam Beala
Calif
Sti
Churchill Highlights Dardanelles Clash at Potsdam Hint
Churchill spoke at the Waldorf Astoria in New York revealing Russia demanded a fortress in the Dardanelles at Potsdam. He urged that Turkish and Russian issues be thrashed out before the United Nations Security Council as a test for the world organization. The event drew 2000 guests, with dignitaries from 40 countries, including John G. Winant, Mayor O'Dwyer, and Gov. Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Winstaal Churchil
Russia
Dardanelles
United Nations
Churchill
Waldorf- Astoria
Turkey
United Nations Security Council
World Organization
Potsdam
Hasan Sakq
London
Apo
Foreign Office
the Waldorf
John G. Winant
U. S
Great Britain
William O'Dwyer
Thomas E. Dewey
Winant
State Department
Stata Dlapartment
Stude
Dean Acheson
Business
Gambler from Kansas Identified as Mystery Figure
Reno authorities tentatively identify the gambling foe from Kansas as R. L. Carnahan a big time operator linked to Max Cohen’s liquor and slot machine syndicate. Carnahan who faced a $90,000 income tax evasion case pleads nolo contendere and gets a suspended two year term and a $4,000 fine plus back taxes and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
Reno
Kansas
R. L. Carnahan
Wichita
Kansas City
Kans
Carnahan
Carnathan
Max Cohen
J Liquor and Slot Machine
Ioderad
Chiang Warns Need to Solve Manchuria Crisis
Chiang Kai-shek warned that world peace hinges on solving the Manchurian problem and Russia withdrawing troops, urging a Sino-Soviet accord. The Kuomintang called for a permanent friendship with Russia and the removal of the party’s one party rule, admitting other parties including communists. The remarks closed the KMT executive committee session in Chungking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
W.p—Generatissimo
Chiang Nei-shele
Hig
Russia
Lwiders
Kuo Mintang
Kuo Munrtang
Chiang
Snte
Chimig
Kun
Min Tang
Firemen to Hold Benefit Dance in Hayward Acres
The Hayward Acres volunteer firemen sponsor a benefit dance tonight at Sunset School Auditorium. Owens' orchestra will provide music for dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Arrangements are led by George Roilman, secretary treasurer of the volunteer department. The public is invited, with admission set at fifty cents per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Acres
Sunset School
Owens’ Orchestra
George Roilman
Monroe Services Pending Today for Frank Monroe
Funeral services for Frank Monroe, 47, of 21780 Meckland Avenue, killed by a hit and run on East 4th Street, are pending. Awaiting word from Mrs. Florence McGuiflin in Philadelphia. Sorensen Brothers Funeral Parlor has the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jfohn Monroe
Meckland Avenue
East 4Th Shivel
Florence McGuiflin
Philadelphia
Sorensen Brothers
Health Group to Seek Full Budget Acceptance in Alameda County
The Citizens Committee for Public Health in Alameda County plans to press the Board of Supervisors for acceptance of the proposed budget in full without compromise. A fact finding committee will meet with supervisors to explain the budget and study other county programs, with Dr. David Holiday reporting on public health efforts in other counties. Endorsements from local clubs and PTA groups strengthen support for the health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Board of Iupervisory
Citizens Committee For Public Health
Alameda County
Cearge Caseball
League of Women Voters
Berkeley
Mru
Robert O'Neil
16Th District
PTA Health
Co. E Brooks
Victor Johnson
Mra
H. Hoxie
William Dresbach
J. S. Haines
Board of Supervisors
David Holiday
Star Department of Public Health
PTA
County Committee of
Farm Bureau Home Department
Washington Township
Country Club
St. James Men's Club of
Centerville
Bus Petition Seeks Restored Lewelling Mocklind Bus Route
Fred Cox of the Afuyward area chamber of commerce presented petitions signed by 1200 residents asking Key System to restore bus service on Lewelling Boulevard and Mocklind Avenue. The plan would extend line 4 to San Lorenzo Village via Washington, Lorenzo Grand Pasey Grande Heaperian Boulevard and Lowelling Boulevard to Hayward, with strong local support and no protests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cox
Afuyward
Pasey Grande
Lowelling Boulevard
Hayward
Moekhined
Wade
Cis
Ware
School Sextette Presents Programs
A boys' sextette from Russell elementary school, directed by Mrs Beattrice White, has been performing in the area. Members include Dewey Ramsey, Harlon Eddans, Victor Jiminez, Philip Soto, James Bickman and Joe Pachece, who recently sang for the Glenview Women's Club and the Washington Township Chamber of Commerce at Centerville. They will perform for the Tayward Lions Club in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Beattrice White
Dewey Ramsey
Harlon Eddans
Victor Jiminez
Philip Soto
James Bickman
Joe Pachece
Oocal
Glenview” Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce of
Washington Township
Centervitle
Centervitle, “Tey Wiil
Tayward Lions Club
Earthquakes Jolt South of State Again
A series of earthquakes struck southern California today centered in the desert 110 miles north of Los Angeles. The tremors interrupted Owens Valley aqueduct repairs, loosened boulders along hillsides, and caused multiple downtown LA shocks. Seismologists expect more small quakes for days as engineers plan repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
U.k
Minoy
Beverly Hills
Sierra Neevada Mountains
Solons to Seek U S Seizure of Canneries
California congressmen prepared to petition President Truman to order federal seizure of the cannery industry amid an AFL CIO dispute with plant owners. Rep Clarence Len led calls as/delegation votes backed action to avert food losses, while Nat Livestock and merchant groups weighed steps. Herzog of the National Livestock association said the group had reached the limit of its powers in trying to resolve the standstill, as Sacramento chamber leaders floated options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Truman
AFL Deamsters
Growere
AFL
AL Washington
Clarence Len
Mandlay
National Livine Retitions Haat
Paul Herzog
Hergog
Wo OM
Deines
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
School Immunization Program Continues at Russell Elementary
Dr Clifford Musot of the county health department led a vaccination session at Russell Elementary School on Tuesday. Assisted by Mary Bushard, Ramona Hopkins, Kenneth Ross, and Ann Mletcher, the team administered polio and diphtheria vaccines with boosters available for follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford ¥ Musot
Teallle
Russell
Tuese Day
Mason
Mary Bushard
Reigsell Suliact Nurae
Ramona Hopkins
Kenneth Ross
Anni Mletcher
Ilipox Od
Paper Collection Drive by Firemen at Jafmon Tire District
Firemen announce a door to door paper drive on Sunday April 28 to collect magazines and papers for the district building effort. Residents have generously donated five or more dollars at the monthly meeting where new members Bill Pacheco and August Nisica joined. Plans underway for the district birthday party with Judge Jacob Hordar Dr and Supervisor George Jonasen to attend alongside Oakland and Alameda fire department heads and Fairview department celebrating its ninth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafmon Tire District
Whhichime
Bill Wollers
Harry Slattengren
Bill Pacheco
August Nisica
Jacob Hordar
George Jonasen
Oakland and
Alameda
Wai
Fairview
National Labor Picture Shapes Up Amid Broad U.S. Strikes
United Press reports ongoing labor tensions across the nation as Westinghouse 74,000 workers strike and GM contracts face stalled talks. CIO unions press for wage gains while United Mine Workers seek higher pay and shorter hours amid persistent railroad and steel disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
General Motors
Westinghouse
Une Cio
Heen
CM Vontraet
Oni
Jorut
Ie Alrien
Joeul Sy Nok Heen
Ohio
Timken Holler Bearing Co
CIG United Steel Workers
John le. Tewis
AI United Mine Workers
Ming
Tve
Presidential
Chicago
New York Control
Dhe
We US
Servive
Oliver Corp
Turin
Saathene
Tae
CIO United Farin Equipment Workers Union
Fire destroys Emeryville electric building blaze injures none
A spectacular fire at the Emeryville electric building sent flames about 175 feet into the air. The blaze damaged the Gardier Mose company structure and nearby transformers, with losses estimated between 300000 and 400000 dollars. Four Oakland fire companies aided Emeryville crews after flames began around 10 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeryville
Blovktlong Gardier Mose Company
Emery
Oakland Fire Department
Emery Ie
Weather Today Local Forecast Clears Then Cloudy With Rain
Local forecast says clear and mild today then clouding overnight with rain and cooler Sunday. Maximum temperatures expected in the teens. minimum not provided.
Calendar of Local Events Todays Listings
Calendar of events shows Play Day at San Lorrenzo School at 10 am to 2 pm Valhorg Lodge and Darinhall Hayward Acton Volunteer activities. Sunset School auditorium hosts Toronow Society of Quean Bt Insivel and Veterans of Foreign Ware auxiliary meet at 2 20 pm. Community all City Hall Cub Landere Raunchable room at Mal echool hosts Dabib hall and Cetumbna events. Sante namn nwo Crean Bhujier Jen folae Mo ith o ame
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lorenzo
Valhorg Lodge
Darinhall Hayward Acton Volunteer Tleemen's Dangel
Sunset
Tomonnow Society of Quean Bt
Insivel
Veterans of Foraign
Ware
Community All
DAY City Council
Cub Landere
Mal Echool
Americas Myaterene
Wil
Dabib Hall
Nwo
Crean Bhujier
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John Sandoval
Helo
Hie Publishers
Altay Society
Isabel ‘Miranda
All Saints Church
Hollywood
Det
Santa Maria
Bobby
Colony
Billy
New York City
U.S. Army
Dardanelle
Patsdam
Gamblin
Albermarle
Terminal Tstind
Cal
Pacific
Navy Department Lila
Monroe
Solons
U.S
National Labor Picture
Westinghouse Electric
Emeryville Electric Building
Sone
Pam
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