Pear Growers Campaign Against Blight in Alameda Orchards
Alameda county pear growers form a campaign to combat blight affecting about 1500 acres and 7000 tons yearly, valued at $350,000. A committee chaired by Charles Long, with August May and others, will hold weekly meetings to back pruning and public sentiment, coordinating with county inspectors.
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Alameda County
Farm Bureau
E. K. Strobridge
Charles Long
Alameda County Farm Bureau
August May
A. J. Vierra
Thomas Brenkwitz
BE. K. Strobridge Jr
Neil McConaghy
J. A. de Freitas
Robert King
J. J. Smith
Mr. Long
County Vows United Stand Against California Pear Blight
Alameda county orchardists pledge to back the horticultural commission against a statewide pear blight infestation now causing over 1 million dollars in losses. Frank T. Swett cites $1,000,000 in the Sacramento valley and 1000 workers in planting operations while Fred Seulberger promises county support and a tree cleanup push. Dr. Leonard H. Day to demonstrate blight treatment at El Portal tract with inquiries from San Jose and Concord signaling broad attention.
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Frank T. Swett
California Pear ‘Growers’ Association
Sacramento Valley
Fred Seulberger
Alameda County
T. O. "Morrison
el Portal
Leonard H. Day
University of California Division of Nomology
Farm Bureau
San Jose
Concord
Oscar Brauns Hurt In Crash In San Francisco
Oscar Brauns proprietor of Brauns drug store was injured Tuesday night when his car collided with a street car that stopped in front of him as he swerved to avoid another. He suffered severe cuts and bruises, treated at an emergency hospital, and returned home Wednesday morning. His wife expects injuries are not serious. He had gone to San Francisco to attend a meeting of charugeists.
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Oscar Brauns
Brauns Drug Store
San Francisco
Brains
Postoffice at San Lorenzo Elevated to Third Class Status
San Lorenzo becomes a third class postoffice effective July 1 after a surge in quarterly mail. The change was confirmed by the first assistant postmaster general to Mrs. R. T. Kessler, the postmistress, noting record business volumes last year as pivotal.
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San Lorenzo
R. T. Kessler
Hayward Veteran Loses Arm After Amnesia Spell
Frank Waldick, a Hayward World War veteran missing for days, was found in amnesia and hospitalized in Highland. He recently endured a arm fracture that required amputation due to infection. He is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Starr.
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Frank Waldick
Hayward
Highland Hospital
Fred Starr
Gardener Hurt As Car Runs Away On Castro Valley Hills
Karl Hildebrandt an longtime gardener at The Review’s model home on Castro Street was injured when his car rolled downhill near Foothill and Castro Valley boulevards around noon Wednesday. He jumped as the car sped down and suffered a back sprain. He was taken to Central hospital where doctors say the injury does not appear serious.
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Karl Hildebrandt
Review
Castro Street
Foothill
Castro Valley
Central Hospital
Mrs Fanny Hale Civil Burial Closely Held at Home
Mrs Fanny Edwards Hals wife of the late Frederick A Hale died Wednesday at 394 A Street. Survived by children Laura Gifford Emily Hansen Frederick Hale William Hall and sister Mary Darling. Born in England 77 years ago. Private funeral 2 36 pm Saturday at home Pratt mortuary arranging. Interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Fanny Edwards Hals
Frederick A. Hale
Laura H. Gifford
Emily H. Hansen
William N. Hall
Mary J. Darling
England
Pratt Mortuary
Elizabeth Williams
Mountain View Cemetery
Colleen Moore Granted Divorce in Los Angeles
A Superior Court judge granted Colleen Moore an interlocutory divorce from producer John E. McCormick after she described a marriage marked by his temper and lack of apology. The case highlights Moore as a leading film star and follows her testimony of humiliations endured during the relationship.
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Los Angeles
Colleen Moore
Thomas Gould
John E. McCormick
Two-Eyed Chickens Hatch in Fort Collins In Cubator
Two eggs in an incubator owned by Mrs. O H Bressler in Fort Collins Colorado produced freak chicks with a single eye and cross beaks. Difficulty in eating appears to be the main consequence of the deformity.
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Fort Collins
Colo
O. H. Bressler
A Pointed Diet
A short quotation from Emerson about perseverance and victory themes. The piece emphasizes steadfast resilience against ridicule and defeat with encouragement to continue effort toward success.
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