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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
1
Incipient oil boom rumors swirl in Castro Valley as D Downer and neighbor William R Gross report oil like rock from wells. Prospective buyers offer varied terms with Downey seeking 39 000 dollars while planning a return trip to Ireland after 42 years in the United States.
Acting on Los Angeles police notice that license certificate numbers were tampered with, Hayward Chief Louis Silva arrested J. E. Morrison, 33, salesman, and Agnes Menemeister, 24, of Santa Cruz. They were registered as Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wright in a local rooming house and jailed in Alameda county. Morrison allegedly left his car with a Los Angeles finance company, prompting suspicions the vehicle was stolen and triggering checks on possible fraudulent dealings during his Hayward stay.
A San Leandro man reports burglars entered his new Washington avenue residence under construction and stole a five horsepower motor and a vise. The incident occurred Friday night as the owner drove by and saw a Dodge truck parked in front of the site.
J E Grayson a Redwood road resident died Monday and his body will be sent to Texas for burial in the coming days. He was born in Missouri about 50 years ago and had lived in the community three years. He is survived by his wife Nina Grayson. The Sorensen Brothers mortuary arranged the arrangements.
Tonight 1300 Odd Fellows from 21 Alameda lodges join a torchlit parade through Hayward as Sycamore lodge marks a 110th anniversary of American Odd Fellows founding. speeches at Luther Burbank school follow the procession with Mayor Wilbur and Judge Harder Jr. in attendance.
Large crowd expected at Dania Hall on First Street tonight for a dance and whist event by the Dania lodges. Harold Heiser's orchestra will provide music for dancing and prizes are offered for whist players. Mrs. C. L. Swearingen travels to Fresno with her son and daughter, while a note on past horse shoe fame and rivalry is mentioned. Real estate and insurance services advertised by F. A. Rulze at 538 Castro Street.
The article argues that average golfers struggle with irons due to forcing the club and slicing. It emphasizes body involvement, keeping the head steady at impact, and avoiding false timing. Controlled fades can help long approaches, while proper body timing enables the arms to work with the club.
The Hayward Legion Juniors schedule a Sunday practice game at Oakland Technical High School at 11 30 against Cardinal Athletic Club of Oakland. The squad is filled to 14 players under 17 as preparation for the State American Legion tournament starting May 20.
Madame Schumann Heink, renowned singer, will be guest artist on Enna Jettick Melodies national radio broadcast over KGO and KPO at 4 PM Sunday. The program is sponsored by Enna Jettick shoe makers and sold at Fleisher Shoe Store, 977 EB Street.
Tom Mooney declares an incurable stomach ailment as he clings to hope for a nonconditional pardon. He prefers remaining in custody to accepting parole, and his case is expected to be considered by Governor C Young after legislative adjournment.
Details of purchasing the Graf Zeppelin for an air passenger line between Los Angeles and Honolulu will be drafted Sunday. John Elden of Skyways Inc says the ship will be bought for 1,000,600 dollars, in a deal arranged by Cleveland and Los Angeles capital.
Reports from Germany credit Cohn with discovering bacteriolite rather than Koch during the Koch centenary celebration. It notes Cohn’s early work near frontier zones and his classification of disease carriers, influencing a young physician named Roch to pursue bacteriological research. A stray serial note mentions a marriage rumor between Leule and Joe the barber's daughter amid financial comments.
You can save time money and travel by consulting Dr C A Rau-tino, Optometrist and Optician, at Brains' Drug Store corner B and Castro Streets Hayward. Try Merchants' and Shoppers' Remedies. Enjoy congenial surroundings at Pig and Chicken, end of Hayward car line.
Ernest Senn of Cottage Bakers found a cap with 5956 in $100 and $50 bills after two highwaymen dumped the loot near East 15th Street and 17th Avenue. The money, Conti’s life savings from a Santa Clara bank, was recovered and returned to Manuel Conti who had been robbed at 23rd Avenue.
Hayward merchants organize a summer baseball team. Meeting at manager Charles Long’s home on Pearce street launches plans for a early game at Bre Harte school field and practice games before joining an east league in about a month. Notable players include Grindell Ferreira Whited Roettiger Hopkins Félix Mello Rogerson Buzz Bedford Coelho with a catcher to be named.
Alameda county agricultural prospects look strong among California counties according to J. Murray Davison assistant county farm adviser. He, Carl Zwissig and Theodore Sissem returned from a Farm Bureau tour noting varied rainfall, crop yields, and drought effects across the state. The group reports a bumper orange crop in southern California and good walnut prospects.
The Zambresky Furniture Store at 2nd and A closes its week long open house this evening. Visitors will receive gifts and tickets, with music, flowers, and handsome furniture on display as the crowd gathers to view the store’s attractive decor and modern offerings.
Yee Joung was arrested in a district attorney raid on a laundry club known for gambling activity. Operatives Joe Brandon and George Henningsen led the dragnet, with Joung set to appear before Judge Jacob Harder Jr. on a charge of operating a lottery. The laundry had been raided previously in the year, with multiple arrests in ongoing gambling efforts.
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