Benicia and Napa Valley become time-worn muse through old California lore
The account tours Benicia Napa Valley and Calistoga tracing California history from the 1850s capitol move to Sacramento to Mills College roots, Jack London and the Bear Flag era. It notes town markers, the Fite House, Leese, Vallejo, vineyards, antique mills, and sites linked to James Lick and Robert Louis Stevenson Silverado lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benicia
California
Sacramento
Semple
Mills College
Main Street
Norkt Point
Loraie
Duck London
Curly Duck
Jack London
Benlein
Port Costin
Ani
Historie
Te Fiteh House
Jacob Leese
Gen. Vallejo
London
Napa
Cameron Shirt
Napa Valley
Veterans
Yountville
Beau- Yews
Berhinger's
St. Gothard’s
Graystone
Cresta
Calistoga Petrified Forest
Murtiedale Springs
Calistoga
James Lick
Lick
Mt. St. Helena
Mt Hamilton
Silverady
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mt. St. Heleng
Siliverado
South Seas
Hunt Foods Announces Promotions At Plant in Hayward
Hunt Foods Inc announces promotions within its Hayward plant hierarchy. Henry J. Collins becomes plant superintendent, with William P. Dodson promoted to assistant superintendent. M. E. Wangenheim Jr. moves from assistant to Carl F. Roberts to plant supervision after Roberts resigns. Collins started in the office Roy at CHB ten years ago. Dodson has completed 26 years with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Wangenheim, Jr
Hunt Foods, Inc
Henry J. Collins
Willian P. Dodson
Hayward Jower ’ Straet
Ab Collins
CHB
Dodson
Wangenheim
Carl F. Roberts
Collin
Wanpenttors
Andepart
Valley Sanitary Board Meets Obligations Feasibility Report
Engineer L C Macabee tells Castro Valley Sanitary District it can meet obligations despite cost shortfalls. Outstanding debt totals 18 649.49 with 12 947.81 owed to McGuire and Hester and 9 000 for engineering and legal fees. Tax and construction funds are itemized. annexation refunds and other credits affect available funds. Board to consider premises move, assessments on tracts 749 193 794 790, and garbage contract request. Protests set for April 16. next meeting March 26 considers future status and plumbing inspector legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macabee
Guire
Hester
Jones
Fice
CHT
Maiphorn
Muescay
Galra Chabot Ron
Oaltland Scavenger Company
Communists Quit Mukden After Nationalist Victory Claim
Mukden dispatch says Nationalist forces claim a decisive victory driving Communists from the city and suburbs. Soviet troops reportedly paroled, two officers captured, then denied by Nationalists as mistaken identifications. Wu the General Patton of China cites an estimated 64,000 Communists around the city before withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Manchivian
Chou Kun Wo
Eine Ui
National Band Army
Gener
China
Patton
U S to Support Iran Case at UNO
The United States will back Iran in its case against the Soviet Union at the United Nations Security Council meeting next week. Washington protests the Red Army stay in Iran after March 2, citing violations of the 1942 British-Soviet Iranian treaty and Tehran Tehavan declaration under the UN Charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
United States
Iran
Soviet Union
Russia
Tran
United Nations
Parade Set For Airport Opening in Hayward March Plans
Representatives from service and improvement clubs along with the Hayward chamber aviation committee and the ONO board of directors met at the Green Shutter hotel to finalize plans for the grand opening of Hayward airport. A parade tracing transportation evolution was proposed by Howard Waldorf of the Oakland chamber, with details to be sorted. Potential routes include Hayward’s business district or entrance to the airport with a reviewing stand. Other ideas drew favor, such as a Lions club sponsored model plane exhibit, a welcome sign, and showcases of new aircraft including the P-80 and P-59. Opening hours were set for the dedication and open house, with California Governor Earl Warren and Nevada Governor Wile Pittman invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
Ono
Hayward
Green Shutter Hotel
Howard Waldorf
Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Com
Ashland clubs probe Ore Loma district action protest
Ashland club members protest alleged high handedness in Oro Loma Sanitary district dealings with property owners and consider filing a tax payers suit. Ronald Armstrong and Mrs Josephine Mayes named to represent the Ashland club at district meetings with other club reps serving similarly for their groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore Loma Sanitary District
Ashl
Ben Brodie
Hillcrest Knolls Improvement Club
Russell Grosjean
170Th Avenue Improvement Club
Asta Mandchi
Ashland
Whial
Orop Lama
Lawrence Eigholz
LaFreanz
Oro Loma
Eigholz
Doctor Urges Smallpox Vaccination
Virulent smallpox has broken out in the San Francisco Bay region. Alameda county health officer Dr Clifford Mason reports the outbreak, the first since 1930. Health officials urge California residents to vaccinate or revaccinate immediately, noting only recent vaccination offers complete protection. Free vaccination is available at the county health department in San Leandro with hours on Friday Saturday and Monday mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Bay Region
Clifford Mason
Alameda County
California State Department of Public Health
Mion
Wilton L. Halverson
Direcor
Halverson
San Francisco Bay Area
Tyr. Mason
County Health Department
Calla Avenue
San Leandro
Clint
Muson
Legion Meeting in San Leandro District Tonight
Hayward legionnaires are invited to the tenth district meeting at the San Leandro Veterans Memorial building tonight. Bob Snyder state department commander will be honored guest of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Meeting
Hayward
San Leaandro Veterans Memorial Building
Bob Snyder
State Department
CIO Charges Counter Move Over Cannery Banquet Meeting
CIO and CIO-FTA accuse Harry Rizzo business agent of the APL Gannery Workers local of avoiding an Open meeting to discuss the Teamsters cannery blockade. An open meeting is set for tonight at the IDES hall, urging public attendance. The CIO claims a signed receipt for a registered invitation exists and calls the APL to present the case publicly for public interest and uninterrupted production. The NLRB directs complaints against California canneries granting exclusive bargaining rights before elections. Cannery reps pledge to continue spinach crop despite Teamsters boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cio-Fta
Harry Rizzo
APL Gannery Workers
AFL
Ides Hall
Rizzo
CIO
APL
Ciofta
National Labor Relations Board
California
Cannery
Teamsters’ Union
Planes Crash Kill 26 in Livermore Mountain Tragedy
Two aircraft disasters within hours near Livermore claim 26 lives as a B-29 Superfortress crashes on a 4800-foot ridge south of the town while a C-47 transport crashes nearby. Bodies are recovered from the wreckage and surrounding canyons as Alameda County deputies and rescue teams search the rugged terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore Hills
Army
Navy
Tatler
Pacific War Service
Fairfield-Suisun Army Air Base
Livermore
Calaveras Dam
Alameda
Sheriff's
Duck
Lawrence E. Atwood
J. M. Clark
Nee
Reno
Nev
Proffer Creek
Claira Henter
Truckee
Veterans of Foreign Wars backs charges at Shoemaker
CAMP SHOEMAKER reports the California VFW says Seaman 2/¢ Trice Knight’s charges of solitary confinement are fully substantiated. He says a bright light burned 24 hours, he slept on a bare mattress for 72 days without trial, while navy officials claim light was for reading and records delayed his court martial proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemaker
California
Department of the Veterans of Toreign
Seaman
Trice E. Knight
Sloat
Calif
In & Jester
San Francisco
VFW
Knight
Nis
VEW
Navy
Mer
Robert Gohn
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington
Australian war bride greets new Castro Valley home
Kathleen Blackburn, wife of ex Sergeant Robert Blackburn, arrived in San Francisco aboard the war bride ship Mariposa and started life in Castro Valley. She recalls Australia’s meals and table settings, describes her 18 day voyage, and notes shops, groceries, and climate remind her of home. Her husband and relatives welcomed her at the Balaine home as they adjust to American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona M. Ward
Hayward
Gatgkirls
Castro Valley
Kathleen Blackburn
Robert A. Blackburn
Madigon Avenue
San Francisco
Australia
Bris
Hiang
Blackburn
Bove Jee
Philippines
Sgt. Blackburn
Dutch East Indies
New Guinea
Fifth Air Force
Far East Service Command
States
Taxation Department
Brisbane
J. Brenson
United States
Uner
Mre
Mariposa
Tham
Sklis
America
Tl Siso
Newcome
Mes
Balaine
Sister
Matson
Kent Photo
Warehouse Hearing On Bonded Warehouse In San Francisco
A hearing on a bonded warehouse for foreign merchandise will be held at 100 a.m. in Room 350 of the State Building. Assemblyman William C. Berry of the 28th Assembly district in San Francisco announced the action. San Francisco has already applied for a free zone, which, if granted, would be the first in the bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Building
William C. Berry
San Francisco
Bay Area
Alvarado Man Reports Theft and Chicken Theft Report
Alvarado resident Roynera Machado reported to Hay ward sheriff’s office that a screen was removed from a window and $80 and bonds were stolen from a cash box Sunday while he attended a neighborhood show. J F Gottburg reported chickens stolen from coops Monday. exact count unknown due to a large flock.
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Roynera Machado
Smith Street
Alvarado
Hayward
Beuweean
Machado
Maghado
Enetranen
J. F. Gottburg
Barder Road
Gottburg
Community events calendar scribbles Hayward Ashland Castro Valley
Calendar notes upcoming activities across Hayward Ashland Castro Valley featuring American Legion Auxiliary, Lions Club and Foresters. Listings include meetings at Brat Harte School 6:30 pm and tomorrow events at Barnet Church Missionary Society Castro Valley with multiple organizations and time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University
Hayward High
ING Pany Huayserd High
Sachi Acta Order of Eagles
Danie
Hayward Aran Cammunit Thacaunest
Brat Harte School
Armatrong Anish
Dar Heuare Dancing
Ashland
Et West Awr Ants Institute
P.m
Rts
Anthony's Hai District Scouters Maatlog
Brot Harte School
American Legion
Ani
P.m. Memorial
Bunlaing
Barnet Church Missionary Society
Baumberg
Castro Valley
Rafaneaun Club
Civil Service Commission
Companion of Foresters
Danth Sisterhood
Acres Recrantian Dutriat
Loren Camion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judler
Hunt Foods
Valley Sanitary Board
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Bottird
L. Cedric Macaber
Cha- Init
Micaheo
Enerat
Macahew
Ile
Tislinsne
Anthony Tylor
Bond Treasier
Otto Fink
Sibee
Dool
West Coast Meal Company
Madson Road
Master Plumbers Association
Nikiee
Jerome Crawford
Thn Pexterated Improvement Club
Baywood Avenue
McGuire Anc Tlester
Crilvo Valley Sanitary District
U.S
UNO
Ashland Club
Righals
Grosjean
Bernard Britt
170Th Avenue
Clyss
Jerry Simpson
Jett
Lee Wilbur
Jerry
Dale G. Simpson
Eugene Shinn
Slovens
Brighane
Red Cross
FBI
High Seas
Boston
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