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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
2
Hayward Fire department plans the annual masquerade ball at N S G W hall on Thanksgiving eve with strict rules to prevent any disorder. Chief M G Riggs emphasizes refined conduct, while crowds prepare costumes and eagerly anticipate prize offerings and a festive, communal event that grows in stature each year.
The Angus Floral displays a Saturday window homage to the Stanford California clash. A football centerpieces the scene with blue and gold and cardinal colors in flowers and ribbons. Chrysanthemums and carnations form bouquets bearing S and C to stir school spirit.
Widening Castro Street from A Street to Smakey Avenue is under way. The old Frame shed at the corner has been torn down and the residence nearby removed. The Hudson-Essex quarters garage front is being cut back and a broader sidewalk and street width are being created to match Auto Row. The project promises a substantial improvement to the area’s appearance.
About 75 people gathered at the Civic Center for the Hayward Highland Improvement Club turkey whist. Sixteen tables were filled with prizes of three turkeys and one goose awarded. numerous guests from Hayward and nearby areas attended.
Burglars entered through a side window at Cesorge Sutton’s East Fourteenth Street home during the family’s absence and stole clothing and jewelry valued about 209 dollars. A second break in at a Hayward feed warehouse owned by Gorrie and Yeoman yielded no valuables.
Nicholas Locolo aged 3 died in a San Francisco house fire caused by children playing with matches. His sister Mary Spencer was rescued by firefighters who risked their lives, but Nicholas could not be saved.
Jack Dempsey announced a 12 round exhibition no decision bout with Harry Wills to be held in September 1926 in Michigan City Indiana. The report also notes the Queen Mother Alexandra of England died at 5 25 PM after heart attacks. Weather forecast calls for fair and mild conditions with northerly winds.
The article notes the question of whether Stanford will measure the California Golden Bears in the upcoming clash. It states both teams are evenly matched based on prior games and that Berkeley’s squad is training hard for the big contest.
Mrs. B Parsons reports only $700 collected from the Red Cross roll call, about half of last year’s total and far below need. She urges supporters to donate at the Health Center, noting even a $1 contribution helps the cause.
Tonight at the Dania ball the Methodist Bazaar presents the pantomime A Chinese Wedding and the city introduces its new quartet Miss Marie Tewksberry Miss Inez Hubbard W B Kammerer and Nils Quist in their first public appearance. The noon luncheon was well attended and the bazaar remains popular with a cordial invitation extended to the public.
William Oswill of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company urged trimming trees along B Street, from Alice Street to the city limits, to resolve tangled branches with overhead wires. The council sent the issue to the City Planning Commission for a decision, amid plans to seek resident input and previous trimming protests.
The Hayview Farm center members meet tonight for the final session of the month to hear the annual report. They will discuss Christmas suggestions and expect strong interest, as seen in other areas.
M. Pendergast elected president of the Hayward Americanization Council at a special State Bank hall meeting. Anthony Foster chosen vice president. Mrs Max Hegen secretary. Mrs George Walter treasurer. Pegsy Ellis praised the Americanization classes and noted growing enrollment. Regular monthly meetings planned to expand the course. Floral colors for the big game supplied by Angus Floral Shop Castro Street.
Judge Jacob Harder Jr addresses nineteen eighteen to twenty young men at the Poultry Producers Association rooms urging honest living and steady effort. The Agorians plan talks by local leaders and a December whist party to fund club rooms in Hayward and build a high character service group named for loyalty and improvement.
Mr and Mrs John Peterson depart Saturday for Los Angeles to spend winter months and will return in March to reopen the Hunt Bros bakery cafeteria. They cared for many employees at the big plant here last season sometimes 460 for breakfast, and are known for a popular, well run establishment.
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