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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
1
R M Hagen secretary of the California Cattlemen's Association reports a return of prosperity for cattlemen. The market has stayed steady at a good level through the year, longer than usual, with no sign of decline. This suggests a profitable year for the industry.
FP. Dr. Frensen, a well known Hayward man and former Main Street store owner, died Tuesday evening at his home after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
An American Legion Whist Party will be held Thursday evening in the legion clubrooms above the First National Bank on 8B street. The public is invited and a large variety of attractive gifts has been secured as prizes. Hanford Site chosen for new hotel to cost $500,000. Anaheim Telephone Company to affect Central office here costing $270,000.
The I D E S will hold its annual Holy Ghost Celebration from May 30 to June 1 with Cecilia Vincezi crowned Queen. Attendants include Lena Bernard Alexandria Serpa as maids and Dene Rofers Alberta Silva as pages, plus flower girls Julia Prieste Constance Gravella Amelia Faria Mane Silva. Baby Queen Luke Esther Pennycott will be joined by Dorothy Mendonca and Lillian Orella with two pages. The parade, led by Mrs Mendonca and assisted by Mrs E Vincent, will feature the Cambra Band of Oakland and lodge participants from the 5S P.R.S Land U P. P.E. and Holy Rosary Holy Name St Anthony societies. Miss Elola Souza is Saint Isabella. Events include a Sunday parade to All Saints Church for a High Mass at 10:30, a barbecue back at the hall, and a free luncheon Monday for school children with continued dancing.
Miles Harrington of the Southern Pacific railroad reports two men leaped into the road as he drove along Alvarado road near Hayward. Harrington sped away with his wife and children aboard, one assailant carrying a blameless instrument believed to be a pistol.
The Household Science Department of Washington Township High School hosted a luncheon in the Domestic Science Kitchen. Guests enjoyed a dining room setting with a menu described as a perfect exhibition of culinary art.
At a special trustees meeting bids for finishing the auditorium interior were opened. The contract went to Mr. Maurice of Oakland. Work starts after school ends June 19.
About 190 scouts from Washing ton township and troops of Niles Centerville Alvarado Irvington and Newark will gather at a rally and celebration at the Newark pavilion Friday afternoon and evening. Henry L. Hopkins field executive directs arrangements. Scout stunts and varied entertainment will be included and each boy will cook his own dinner. The rally is planned as an annual occasion.
Three traffic officers Lewis Hike Tony Rose and Duffy Lewis testify that A Vier ra of 641 Twenty second street Oakland drove about 35 mph on a straight highway and reckless around corners countering his claim of a 20 mph limit. Vier ra fined 25. A Rassiliou San Francisco fined 10 for blocking center. Leon Vanuoler Oakland fined 5 for same offense. H M Booth Oakland plead guilty for 38 mph in a 20 mph zone and reckless passing. fined 25.
Work on paving Hayward Street has begun, ending months of controversy between supporters and opponents. Grading and paving from Main Street to the city limits is being done by King and Jones, the final contractor, with costs to be paid by property owners.
Mrs Viola Ames entertained sixteen ladies at a Thursday card party. The room decorations featured hundreds of balloons and baskets of flowers. Refreshments were served after the afternoon's games.
Washington Township Post of the American Legion No 195 met to appoint a committee of Legionnaires and citizens to conduct a district drive for the five million dollar foundation supporting war orphans. The January drive aims to aid children made fatherless by World War I with funds raised nationwide by the National Legion, backed by a strong citizen committee. The joint committee includes J B Bristow F X West M P Mathieson W L McWhirter Roland Bendel E B Matheson J Ramsell F W Jones R V Richmond Wallace Ebright T D Witherly Joe Brown Harry Searles HR S Stewart Frank Dusterberry Dr Hales Durham Louis Ruschin and Clarence Graham.
The first steps of an intensive campaign to prevent fruit and vegetable sellers from standing on highways in southern Alameda county are reported. Fernand Simones of Castro street San Leandro and A Alocco of 2197 Washington avenue San Leandro were fined five dollars each for obstructing traffic by Judge Jacob Harder after arrest by Traffic Officer Lewie Eike.
The Woodmen of the World Old Mill Camp in Niles met in I. C. O. F. Hall on Tuesday evening and elected officers. Past Consul Commander Thomas Eliott, Consul Commander I. B. Rathburn, Advisor Lieut. E. B. McPherson, Escort Edw. Clarke, Watchman Wim. Silva.
Mrs. Florence Hudson of Niles hosted ten friends for an old fashioned quilting party on Thursday afternoon. The group worked on a quilt and stayed for a six o'clock supper prepared and served by Mrs. W. H. Foard and Mrs. Laura Whipple, daughters of the hostess, at their Cherry Lane bungalow.
Captain Joseph Tupper U S A 4p executive officer of the 361st Infantry at headquarters Sacramento has been chosen to coach the 1025 rifle team of the United States army. He will leave after Zion City Illinois where the team starts practicing next week. Cartsin Tupper was formerly a Hayward resident and served as an assistant professor in military tactics at Oregon State Agricultural College Corvallis Oregon.
Toron Branch met with Mrs. Hudson on Monday afternoon. Reports of the Gardena Fete showed 3107 cleared by the event. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. E. Thane.
Mrs Susan Ellsworth Oliver of Niles died May 22 in a San Francisco hospital after nearly five months illness. Funeral services were held at Plymouth Congregational Church. She was 48, daughter of Mrs H B Ellsworth, born in Mission San Jose, longtime Niles resident. Survived by husband Albert R. Oliver two children Albert E. Oliver and Mrs Ralph Patrick, sister Mrs Robert M. Price of Reno, Nevada, and brothers Oliver Ellsworth Piedmont H W Ellsworth Oakland and Edw A Ellsworth Niles.
Mrs Robert Blacow and Mrs F M Drew joined Mr Drew on a business trip to Walnut Grove on Monday. The new residence of Menuel Duarte near Hotel Belvoir nears completion as an attractive bungalow. Mrs Emil Chittenden returns from Oakland visiting relatives. E E Dias and bride return from Southern California honeymoon and move into a new bungalow on School Street. Miss Emily Rebeiro resumes work at Jones and Eilsgarth after two months away. Mrs Nevan visits from Portland. Edward Rose and wife welcome an adopted daughter born recently.
A well attended Niles Chamber of Commerce luncheon was led by chairman E A Ellsworth with F W Jones and B A Ellsworth on the committee. The luncheon marked a successful year for the chamber and plans to adjourn for the summer vacation were noted.
Mrs. H Chadbourne hosted a luncheon at her Centerville Highway home for fifteen Oakland reading club members. The gathering highlighted long-time club ties and local social hospitality in the busy community.
Mr Jelliffe illness confines Graham Manufacturing Co head. Mrs Holeman returns from Fraserite Water trip. Falls praised for beauty from ample water. Mrs Molter visits San Francisco. Mrs Chadbourne at Oakland reception. Mrs Leonard leads County Federation of Women’s Clubs. Vogt class performs acrobatics at San Jose High. Dramatic Club presents three one act plays. Reading Section meets at Mrs Du Bois Eaton’s. Mrs Eaton reviews Makery book. Miss Stevenson resigns from Centerville Cleaners. Mary Joseph replaces her. Mrs Patterson hosts St James Guild. Ladies motor to Hayward for Red Cross meeting with U S Veterans Hospital speaker.
Classified blurbs include a help wanted for a neat, responsible man with territory duties, sales and rental notices, a used Buick Six for sale, and a large whist party hosted by Centerville Victory Circle No 106 A O D with prizes and Adelina Rogers as committee chair.
At a Wednesday Lions Club meeting in Hayward a committee will be appointed to explore funding for a playground program. W B Kammerer, supervising principal, outlined grammar school playground instruction and the state’s praise for Hayward schools. Hal Reynolds gave a five minute ethics talk on friendly daily conduct as the group discussed future club activities.
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