Water supply and soap woes in Hayward 1945 report
The piece discusses water quality and supply concerns for Hayward and surrounding areas, noting how East Bay water affects cleaning power and soap usage. It also covers postwar growth indicators in Hayward, including post office receipts, building permits, and utility service figures, highlighting shifts from wartime baseloads to civilian demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wei Ay
Jose
Amd
Nuywarch
East Bay
Hayward
Nes Shoul
Yoling Times
Patrick Ferry Dies At 96 In Willard Area
Patrick Ferry died yesterday at home on 20071 Whallon Avenue Willard. Funeral services will be at Garden Chapel Pratt-Filer Mortuary followed by mass at All Saints Church then Holy Cross Cemetery. He lived in Wayward with his son Charles Ferry since his wife Mary Ellen Ferry died 12 years ago. Born in Ireland on March 17 1850, he leaves son and three stepchildren. Rosary tonight at the funeral chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta
Spatrick Ferry
Whellon Avenue
Tomorow
Pratt-Filer
All Saints’ Church
Holy Cross
Wayward
Charles 3. Ferry
Mary "Ellen Ferry
Ahe
Ireland
Daniel Harkins
Fen
Margaret Smith
fSan-Francisco
Hunter Put That 1 Down Shot Frightens City Dwellers
Residents report a dangerous incident in San Leandro as gunfire from a shotgun shattered the air. Witnesses describe people fleeing and seeking safety indoors while police investigate a possible stalking or assault scenario. No injuries confirmed yet.
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San Leandro
Leandra
Orca
Hetitton Area Rail Project Surface Revealed
A fragmentary report notes plans for a new rail area near Hetitton. Details are scarce but project scope involves regional transport enhancements and potential station development with community impact considerations.
Hayward High Faces New Construction Denial Delays
Hayward school leaders report a second CPA denial of the district’s request to build additional high school facilities. Even with today’s start, two years remain before completion amid rising enrollments. Officials pursue intercession from Senator Withant and Representative Miller as veterans school equipment is promised from Washington. Bids for band uniforms are rejected as too high and tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Paulsen
Secon
CPA
San Francisco Board
Paulsen
Hayward
OPA
Galew
Ney
Withant
Kiowlandund
George P. Miller
Washington
Vets Equipment Act
Veterans’ School
Fem
Dragon
Schmitts
Hardman
Bewley
Ralph H. Anderson
Anderson
Legion Plans To Sponsor Scout Troop
The Bill Coady post 90 of the American Legion announced plans to sponsor a Boy Scout troop with Lee Pearce as organizer and Walter Williams as scoutmaster assisted by Herbert Elson. The group also aims to form a post basketball team led by Frank Hernandes and a baseball squad of veterans, while noting bowling standings in the tenth district. A motion approved to start a racial event at the second meeting each month sets a turkey dinner for November 27. Raymond Enos joined as a new post member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Coady
American Legion
Tolay
Lee Pearce
Walter Williams
Herbert Elson
Frank Hernandes
Valgrans
Post
Posti
Raymond Enos
Postcat
Veto Fight Gets Hotter in United Nations Debate
Small and medium nations pressed the UN to curb the veto power of the five permanent members. They aimed to soften its impact, hoping big powers would voluntarily ease usage, while united states readiness to back South Africa’s annexation of the South West Africa mandate marked sharp regional stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations
UN General Assembly
Security, Council
Assembly
United States
South Africa
Henderson Trial Postponed One Week
The trial of Robert L. Henderson of 18996 Stanton Avenue was continued for one week by Justice Percy Jacob Harder after Henderson complained about his court representation. He withdrew his demand for a jury trial and asked for time to secure a private attorney following the panel of 19 jurors brought to the court. Henderson was arrested October 25 after allegedly failing to stop when his gate struck Allen F. Strutz at First and B streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Henderson
Stanton Avenue
Hurn
Percy Jacob Harder
Justice Court
Lenderson
Allen F. Strutz
Short Circuit Blaze Damages Pole on Hesparian Road
A fire starting from a short circuit on a power pole at Hesparian Road between Russell Road and Eden Street caused about 250 in damage. Firefighters aided by PG&E crews fought the blaze at 12 15 am, burning four feet of the pole and prompting some patrol assistance from Fairview County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mage
Inemen
Houle Yard
Russell ‘Road
T. Eden
Fairview County
Tyrouble
Empty Building Is Village Gun Target
Russell H Beck reported to the sheriff that unknown party shot three holes through a window pane of an unoccupied restaurant building on Hesperian Boulevard in San Lorenzo Village. He suspects pellets from a BB gun caused the damage at the empty property.
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Russell H. Beck
Elegade
San Lorenzo Village
Hesperian Boulevard
Beck
Germans to assume full admin in British zone by Jan 1
A British military government spokesman announced that Germans will take over full administration of the government in the British zone by January 1 with British authorities supervising the transition. The move signals a transfer of administrative control as postwar governance shifts unfold in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Niles Seeks County Fair Support Amid Scrutiny
The Niles chamber of commerce seeks a solution to sustain the Altmeda county fair as county agricultural and industrial resources face scrutiny. Batman notes current directors only stay until the grand jury investigation ends while proposals include using profits from the fair to fund upcoming events and coordinating with the board of supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles Chamber of Commerce Foray
Altmeda
Batman
Seling
Alameds
Wilson
Board of Supervisors
Yaat Weary
County Fair Association
Mycelars
William P. Wenge
Ure City
Kene
Sam J. Whiting
Tair
Kann
Trieste Deadlock Persists After Molotov Amendments
New York reports a deadlock over Molotov’s proposed minimum amendments for the free territory of Trieste as Western powers resist Soviet wishes. Bevin and Couve de Murville align with Anglo American and French views on governance. the debate centers on sovereignty and the port’s future alignment across the east west boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.A
Y. M. Molotov
Free Territory of
Trieste
Eash One West
Fish
Ernest Bevin
Maurice Couge de Murville
Paris
Free
United Nations Security Councl
Adriatic
Final Tilt for Hayward Seniors Faces Piedmont Highlanders
Hayward high seniors prepare for their last prep game against league leader Piedmont High, with hopes for an upset in muddy conditions. Piedmont’s Ty Bill Langan leads an offense that has scored 101 points in seven games, while Hayward averages 16 per game and struggles with pass defense. A radio broadcast on KROW will cover the Thursday matchup on Hanlon Field as forecasts lean toward rain and a low-scoring, hard-hitting finish.
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Wally Peary
Hayward High
Piedmont Highlanders
al Pan
Highlanders
Piedmont
Theyi
Dar Tron
Ty Bill Langan
Scorpd
Ay Campariy
Wayward Shire
Wayward
Game TV
KROW
Thanlon Field
Arthur
Vetera
Unis
Phirly
Hayward
Piedinent
Cruz Receives 30 Days and Fine for Reckless Driving
Manuel Cruz Jr. aged 24 of Washington Avenue was found guilty of reckless driving causing injury and driving without a valid license. He was ordered to pay a $100 fine and serve 3 days in county jail. The charges followed an October accident on Niles Road injuring Bernice Martinez and involving an ute driven by Benjamin Martinez.
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Lcense
Manuel Cruz Jr
Washington Avenue
Justice of the Paseo
Jacob Horder
Yedeterday
Cruz
Crus
California
Niles Road
Bernice Martines
Seventh Street
Benjamin S. Martinez
Devoto
Manuel Velasco
Oakland
Nedra Figueroa
Jefferson Sheet
Russell City
Maniuel ‘Wufanda Gimez
Moureth Seal
Metrig
Alfred Candelarig
Ninth Street
Decato
Berkeley
Thomas E. Prestom
Rena Cowboy
Tomanent
Preston
Varry Tollen
Santambar
Andrew J Goulard
Band Avenue
Neauly
Fran Crews
Ao Witten
Walter Hownan
Greenwood Corporation
Goulard
Ron Charves
Roel
David C. Bohannon
Tesaeriin Avenue
Grant Street
San Lorenzo Village
Baumann
Vibeime
Richard Frangis Amoretle
Dale- Jando
All Gvas
Amorelle
Mherty
Burglary at Henry J Brown Home on Fifth Street
Burglars slipped through an adjoining garage into the Henry J Brown residence at 00 Fifth Street last night. They spent 7 to 10 am casing the two story house and rifling drawers, taking $10 in cash but left most valuables untouched. Sheriff's deputies reported a separate entry at the Leslie Sait Works property with a door pried open but no items stolen.
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Henry J. Brown
Fifth Street
Brown
Leslie Sait Works
Jews Intercepted in Frankfurt Refugee Movement
U S army officials report a 640 person Jewish refugee movement was halted while en route from France toward Palestine. An interdict and allied informants indicate the plan to move by train via a Bosnian route was broken up.
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Frankfurt
U. S. Army
Palestine
France
District Office Plans to File Protests With City Council
District office and labor leaders announce formal protests to be filed with the city council by Monday over a proposed theater amusement tax. AFL and Carpenters Local No waz say the levy targets recreation for children and limits city revenue for winter mitigation and municipal needs.
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Organized Labor
Haywards
Charles A. Roe
California
Stue Federation of Labor
Carpenters and Joiners
Ror
Willie Talon
AFL
Roe
Chamber of Commerce
David J. Balton
Golden State Theater Chain
Ballon
William O. Wilson
Nana
Chico’ Ane
Stockton
Amusemant En Peattt
Oro Loma District Plans Audit and Salary Revisions
Oro Loma Sanitary District directors set November 8 for a point by point audit of all books by F B W Lelentz Company. They authorize a new bookkeeping system, adjust salaries for the bookkeeper and engineer staff, and consider property sales and annexation actions in related budget and governance moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnaniat Sfates
Orat Loma
FB. W. Lelentz
Oro
Tuosdy Hight
Tuosdy Hight’s ‘Board of Directors
John S. McNex
Wie LaFrenz
Calendar of Events Highlights Local Clubs and Gatherings
Tomorrow calendar lists TODA tele dancing Castel Vallay Adabw teen Siterhood and East Avenue Ladine club events. Danish Brotherhood Women’s volleyball 7:30 pm at light school gym. Craft classes at San Lorenzo Village. VFW auxiliary, Christian church, Lions clubs, and Lions planned games and dinners. Parish and community halls host bazaars, receptions, and whist parties. Local volunteer and labor temple activities include carpenters and journeymen from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Labor temple. Voluntary memorials and school board meetings follow afternoon at Noor.
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Toda
Castel Vallay
East Avenue Ladine Club
Pty
Beat Avenue
Danish Brotherhood
Ligt
San Lorenzo Villagy
Women's Council
Chriatian Hirch
Pan
Momarin
Shawano Council
San Lorenzo Lions Club
Villa
Hayward
Cantera Villa
Warkary
Bartonitira Allianen
Paul
Blumberg
Raumbarg
Bratil
Carpenters and
Jotore
Labor Temple
Mamorkal
Clubhousy
Oly Hosary Bodalliy
Pti
St Anthony Hall
Wanderall
Look Forward To November 29 Hayward Area Championship
Readers anticipate the November 29 Hayward Area Championship at Burank School featuring living ball, ring-qiith events and top participants from local clubs. Local organizers promote a community showcase with events for youth and adults.
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Ring
Qiith Hayward Fee Gopastmiene
Sponepied
Thankas Living Ball
Burank School
Herward Area
Cham
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Pat Wetdel
Hayward PG and & Office
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Hele
High School Building Building Authority
Pica
Legion
Scout
Niles
County Fair
Hayward Vs
Hayward Piedmont
Ferreria
Smedmen
Talbot Tackle
Waltera Abar
Webb Guard
Harper Center
Rebeljo
Butiner
Reed
Fadble
Connatt
Bailey
Shreve
Loudermilk Qualch
Whittier
Mayberry
Hieke
Callenetti
Vargas
Adams
Lalbe Taft Hh Noack
Dewell Webb
San Mingo Feia
Enme
Ihiorta
Deweil Webb
Eseson
Hanles Field
Oro Loma
At Winters
Menrn Hawkins
Froth
Jol
Haven
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Froeline
Pemearty
McNonl
Winters
Tuard
Carter
McNeal
Kenney
Wetavenig
Waet
Thandayannas
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