Hayward and Oakland unite for growth says HR Robinson
HR Robinson urges political unity to expand Hayward into Oakland to gain terminal rail rates. He argues manufacturers avoid Hayward due to separate terminal status, while consolidating would allow lower freight costs and attract auto plants and mineral-using industries. He calls for one city to boost development.
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Hayward
Odkland
HR. Robinson
Robinson
Oakland
California
Legion Mothers Day tribute planned across California
Gold Star Mothers will be remembered by the American Legion on Mothers Day May 10 with posts sending flowers to mothers who lost sons or daughters in World War I. Auxiliary units plan hospital concerts for veterans and provide entertainment in orphan asylums housing children of veterans.
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California
American Legion
Nathan D. Coombe
Legion
Governor Davis Trial Schedule Set By Kansas Court
A court overruled defense motions to suppress information on which former Governor Davis faces trial next week for allegedly soliciting a bribe to obtain a pardon. Davis is set to go on trial Monday.
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Peka
Davis
Fudge McClure
St James Guild Of Centerville Holds a Meeting
The St James Guild of Centerville drew a large attendance at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs Eric Bergstron s Nilts home. Hostesses included Mrs J G Kelly and Miss Hallie Bons on. After sewing, refreshments were served.
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St. James Guild of
Centerville
Eric Bergstron
Nilts
Bergstron
J. G. Kelly
Hallie Benson
Toyon Branch of Baby Hospital Entertained at Ranch
The Toyon Branch of the Baby Hospital of Niles will be entertained by Mrs Antrim Bunting at their ranch near Mission Peak on Monday afternoon. Branch members are preparing a garden fete for May 15 at the J C Shinn residence with dancing by Miss Marie Zabala’s pupils, a cafeteria luncheon, and varied offerings.
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Toyon
Baby Hospital of
Niles
Antrim Bunting
Mission Peak
J. C. Shinn
Marie Zabala
Suiv
East Bay Grand Council debate honors Hayward speaker
In Oakland auditorium a large East Bay cooperative plan contest drew over 3,000 participants. Hayward’s Van Burke placed second as Wilbur Pierce of Richmond won for proposing annexation of the East Bay into a single metropolitan district led by a Grand Council.
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East Bay
Hayward
van Burke
Chamber of Commerce
Oakland Auditorium
Burke
Wilbur Pierce
Richmond
Oakland
Great East Bay
Rome
United States of America
Grand Council
Chambers of Commerce
Grand Council of
Hay Ward
Fiftien
Lions Named Worker of the Year Group in Busy Meeting
Hayward Lions held a business long session at Pergols with Van Burke presiding. Committees and two competition teams were named to manage tasks for the year. Team Sorensen includes Hans Henningsen Hans Ogaard Tony Kelly with Hans Henning sem as captain, while Team Meininger led by Bill Burchill includes Charles Stowe Hugh Linthicum. Additional committees cover entertainment publicity constitution by laws and civic welfare among others.
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Hayward Lions
Pergols
van Burke
Carl Sorensen
Geo Meiminger
Sorengen
Hans Henningsem
Hans Ogaard
Tony Kelly
Bill Burchill
Meininger
Charles Stowe
Hugh Linthicum
Leo Parr
Jame
George Meminger
Jack Mitchell
Bill Stebbins
H. E. Reynols
Hans Ogeard
Jim Willison
Hans Henningsen
Milt Dohnér
George Muir
Washington Township couple ties the knot at Saint Annes Alvarado
Miss May Gomea of Alvarado married George Rodericka on May 2 at Saint Annes church in Alvarado. The couple left for a brief honeymoon in Los Angeles and will return to their home on the highway between Centerville and Alvarado to begin married life.
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Saint Anne’s
Alvarado
May Gomea
George Rodericka
Newark
Los Angeles
Mag
Centerville
Gordon Campbell Convicted on One Defraud Charge
Gordon Campbell, Montana oil operator, was found guilty on one count of defrauding. The case links him to representing Senator Wheeler before the interior department in a recent trial during which the senator was acquired.
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United Preas
Great Falls
Mont
Gordon Campball
Montana
Campbell
Senator Wheeler
Interior Department
State Education Official Named for Vacant Post
SACRAMENTO May 6 B Lang chosen to fill the state board of education as commissioner after the post was vacated by a recent departure. Mrs Lang will assume duties in the near term.
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United Press
Sacramento
B. Lang
State Board of Education
Lang
Campbell Given Two Years In Federal Prison
Campbell Gordon Campbell a Montana oil operator was sentenced to two years at hard labor in a federal prison and fined $1,000 with court costs. A five day stay of execution pending a writ of error was granted. personal bonds were set at $5,000 plus $26,000 to cover court costs.
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United Press
Great
Centerville Country Club Honors New Members
The Centerville Country Club hosted a pleasant social meeting on Tuesday afternoon with hostesses Mesdames R. Pond J. L. Olsen and Theodee Oakes. The event celebrated new members for the year and featured tea and cookies. Volunteers plan monthly flower deliveries to the Livermore Veterans Hospital along with pillow and grain donations.
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Centerville Country Club
Mesdames R. Pond
J. L. Olsen
Theodee Oakes
Veterans Hospital
Livermore
Sonoma County Girl Wins National Essay Prize Twice
Grace E. Nichols of Healdsburg Sonoma County won a 250 dollar scholarship as the third prize in the American Legion National Essays contest on Why Communism is a Menace to Americanism. She previously earned California first prize and now may choose any college or university to enjoy her award.
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San Francisco
Grace E. Nichols
Healdsburg
Sonoma County
American Legion
Poisoning Charge Frames Trial For Mrs Wise
Medina Obie reports a murder charge against Martha Wise for allegedly poisoning three relatives. A web of evidence circulated as authorities build the case.
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Medina
Obie
Sa Webb
Martha Wise
Helpers League of Centerville Active Charity Group
The Helpers League of Centerville at the Helpers Club of Niles, a St. James Guild branch, raised funds for the new Memorial Hall. Mrs. Freda Bunting hosted last week as ladies played cards for a 25 cent member contribution, with last week’s total reported as 11.50.
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Helpers Club
Niles
Freda Bunting
St. James Guild
Memorial Hall
Ladies Bid Farewell Before Eastern Journey
Mrs John Fitting and Mrs Joseph of Centerville hosted a bridge luncheon Friday at Mrs Fittings home in honor of Mrs Edw Chadbourne who is soon to depart for an eastern trip.
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John Fitting
Joseph
Centerville
Fitting
Edw. Chadbourne
Convict to Face Murder Charges in San Quentin Riot Case
United Press reports San Rafael May 6 that Andreas Gomez a San Quentin convict was held for trial in the superior court for the murder of Lawrence Mahach another convict during a prison riot Harold Drent and Harry Allen are expected to appear before a Justice of the Peace later for murder charges tied to recent prison riots
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United Pres
San Rafael
Andreas Gomez
San Quentin
Superior Court
Lawrence Mahach
Harold Drent
Harry Allen
Justice of the Peace
Eight Die in South Swissvale Bomb Explosion
Eight persons died today when a bomb exploded leveling four buildings in South Swissvale's business district. Firefighters recovered two more bodies before noon, bringing the death toll to eight. more than twenty were injured in the blaze that followed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Swissvale
Fresno Named as Next Convention City of Woodmen
Fresno will be the next convention city of the Modern Woodmen of America California for 1928 as decided at the closing session. Dr. E Taylor Dykes of Oakland was elected state officer.
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Fresno
United Presa
Santa Anna
Woodmen of America
Californa
E. Taylor Dykes
Oakland
Identify Woman's Body in Gary Inquest Opens in Indiana
An inquest began in Gary on May 6 to determine if the burned and dismembered body found on a rural road near Chesterton is Mrs. Josephine Disdero of Gary or Mrs. Mary Berg of Michigan City. The inquiry aims to establish identity in the case.
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United Press
Gary
Ind
Chesterton
Airs
Josephine Disdero
Mary Berg
Michigan City
Ladies Aid Society Hosts Mill Creek Picnic at Ranch
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Justus Overacker of Mill Creek Ranch Mission Peak entertained the Centerville Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society at an ail deg picnic. Mill Creek Ranch is a beautiful spot and the ladies of the Aid anticipated the yearly trip with great pleasure.
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Justus Overacker
Mill Creek Ranch
Mission Peak
Centerville Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Ronald Emo to be Hanged Friday at San Quentin
Ronald Charles Emo will be hanged Friday morning at ten o'clock for the murder of Fred Steen on his ranch near Yreka October 31 1923. Warden Frank J. Smith issued invitations to attend the execution. The date was postponed from May 1924 due to appeals and later affirmed by higher courts.
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United Press
San Quentin
Mar
Ronald Charles Emo
Fred Steen
Yreka
Frank J. Smith
Han Crushed in Machine Dies in Hayward Hospital
Frank Lorenz, an employee of P G & E, was severely crushed in a ditching machine Wednesday morning at Davis and East 14th streets in San Leandro. He died at three o clock at Hayward Central Hospital. An Oakland man, Lorenz was taken for medical attention after the accident.
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Frank Lorenz
Hayward Central Hospital
Davis
East 14Th Streets
San Leandro
Oakland
Two Firemen Injured Battling Bay City Boiler Blaze
In San Francisco on May 6 two firemen were injured when a boiler exploded during a bed spring factory fire. Fire damage was estimated at £10,000. Thomas Cumming was blown through a window and John Galfer, helping him, was cut by flying glass and sprayed with burning oil.
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United Press
San Francisco
Thomas Cumming
John Galfer
Preschoolers to be screened in Hayward this week
Preschool children who will enter school next fall in Hayward are to undergo physical exams this week to identify defects that can be corrected. The program, announced by Mrs Alice Whitman of the Health Center, began Wednesday and will run through Friday, with Castro Valley and San Lorenzo children scheduled on nearby dates.
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Hayward
Alice Whitman
Health Center
Castro Valley
San Lorenzo
Hayward Lady Plans World Trip Starting Saturday
Mrs Anna Hogrete of Hayward begins a six month journey from San Francisco on the Dollar Line. She is joined by Mrs Josephine Gallagher of Alameda. They will visit Honolulu and China then travel to Europe Boston and the Panama Canal before returning.
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Anna Hogrete
Hayvard
San Francisco
Dollar
Hogrete
Josephine Gallagher
Alamaeda
Honolulu
China
Europe
Boston
Panama Canal
New Today For Sale Fine Poultry Area Near Stores and Transport
For sale one half acre unimproved lot 76 by 300 feet with 11 cat trees in city limits. Easy terms 1400 dollars with 300 cash. Contact Hayward 526-3 evenings. Also house in town center must be sold at once. Store building to be erected on current site must be moved. S R Soares Room 14 Hank of Italy.
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Atore
S. R. Soares
Hank
Italy
Manhunt narrows Colfax area for fugitives Tanko Hall
Sacramento reports a major search near Colfax for San Quentin fugitives Joe Tanko and Floyd Hall. A volley from Long Ravine triggered a posse sweep with 15 officers, guard points along the Colfax road, and mounted trails all secured as Colfax residents participate in the statewide pursuit.
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Sacramento
Shem
Joe Tanko
Floyd Hall
San Quentin
Colfax
Truckee
Posse
Tanko
Hall
Enjoyable Dance by Hayward camp crowd enjoys Tuesday event
The Hayward camp of the Rural Neighbors hosted an enjoyable dance Tuesday night. The I.O.O.F. belt was crowded and attendees called it the most successful dance held by the camp this season.
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Hayward
Icst Famp
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