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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1925
Page
1
W R Lloyd was hanged at the Oregon state prison for killing Clint I Baum of Independence. In his statement he blamed酒 moonshine for the crime saying he did not know why he acted while claiming he was intoxicated at the time.
Seven year old Lloyd Nevis was wounded in the left thigh by an accidentally discharged gun being cleaned by his brother George in Sacramento. The weapon was not loaded at the time of the incident and the boy was hospitalized.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur said he declined Gov. Friend Richardson of California's offer to become Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court succeeding Justice Fyers. He telegraphed appreciation but stated his duty remains in Washington in charge of the Navy. Wilbur resigned the justiceship to become Secretary of the Navy.
Commander John Rogers, head of the Navy's failed Hawaiian flight, tells a generals jury he prepared adequately and rejected Mitchell's claim that the expedition was bungling amateurs. He details the voyage plan and justifies taking five crew members over extra gas.
Construction on Hayward's new 166000 moving picture theater on Castro street between A and B streets proceeds slowly due to rains and delays. Contractors expect completion around Christmas. The project is financed by Charles Heyer, Hayward resident and Alameda County Supervisors chairman.
Voters rushed to polls with 330 pm turnout at 3:30 showing 325 of 1800 eligible cast for a 150 000 sewer bond and city hall project. Polls stay open until 7 pm with late voters expected and officials at Native Sons hall and Dania hall handling lines.
The Palomares Improvement Club announces a turkey whist party on Wednesday evening December 16. Turkeys and many prizes will be awarded. Score cards cost 30 cents and refreshments are included. Bring friends and mark the date.
Manuel Costa at the Cole garage reports a Sunday morning robbery by two or more Black men in an expensive sedan. They demanded ten gallons of gas and $15 from the register, forced change from a $5 bill, and a woman companion stayed in the car. Police gather a brief description.
Andy Mortensen, manager of the Co operative Creamery, says the firm is not quitting but is fighting hard with negotiations for a $26 000 plant on Hayward property. He notes shipments from Tracy and milk bottled locally under a new ordinance to take effect December 22, pledging to meet costs of adapting operations while maintaining fair wages and public support.
Chief Riggs and the fire department boys are jubilant over gifts to support general activities. Dr. Madsen of Bank of Haywards contributes $20 yearly, and John Allen Park, now an Oaklander, sends his customary $5. The donations are appreciated and help the fire department.
A motion picture titled Alice in Hungerland was shown at Hayward Methodist Episcopal church after the Sunday service. Rev F C Nelson preached The Christ We Do Not See and Marie Tewksbury sang Teach Me To Pray. Morning service featured Divine Forgiveness with soloist Helen Love.
In November 1892 the Supreme Court ruled that the Great Lakes fall under the term high seas. The decision settled a long standing controversy over their status and legal designation.
Paris sources say Premier Briand plans to announce that France will continue talks to settle its debts to the United States and England in the forthcoming ministerial delegation. The United Press learned of the move on Nov 30.
Explosion of a twelve pound gun aboard the navy sloop Herebell during gun practice in the channel kills one man and injures five. The incident occurred on November 30.
Rain expected tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperatures. Impacts include wet roads and possible brief showers, especially during late evening into overnight hours.
Hayward Union High prepares for away trip to Mills College in Oakland to meet Concordia College and Mills College teams at 7 p.m. The schedule highlights home games with Fremont and Roosevelt high schools, an alumni varsity game, and a league opener at Pleasanton, with Richmond High to finish the season.
The lily of the valley is famed by many names. Notably "ladder to heaven" evokes its purity and humility. In French it is "Muguet de Mai" and in German "Mai Blume."
Sixty children from Hayward Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge joined about 134 adults at a kiddies Christmas party there. The evening featured games dancing and refreshments with numerous prizes for the young attendees. Mrs J E Hollingshead and Mrs Carrie Brown led the program committee and Mrs Margaret Thorup chaired the refreshment committee.
W E Tollenshop of Manteca sent a $16 check and a praise filled letter to Judge Jacob Harder after a speeding fine. He admits fault for the offense and urges harsher action against speeders while vowing not to be fined again.
William Gogolin of 777 Tenth Street Oakland was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving after pleading guilty to Judge Jacob Harder Hayward justice of the peace Saturday. Peter Verzic of Hayward accused Gogolin of veering around a corner toward Verzic’s machine. Peter Barbaro of 113% South Ninth Street San Jose fined 15 dollars for speeding. Hal W Wakefield of 453 This Street Oakland paid 10 dollars for a similar offense.
Frank C. Towne, New York promoter, filed borings plans and a $50,000 payment with Raymond Concrete Pile Co for the proposed transbay bridge linking Hayward and San Mateo. A $50,000 surety bond to San Mateo County accompanies the contract, with work to begin on the second bay span opposite Dumbarton Point.
Harvey Lyon president of Oakland Rotary spoke at the noon luncheon urging true friendship and fellowship as the largest community service. Sterling Doughty was inducted as a Rotarian, introduced by Dan Daniels. Performances included Larry Moore and Birney O'Brien providing songs.
A large Hayward Foresters of America delegation will visit the San Leandro unit tomorrow night with Andre Rouserrel of Los Angeles as guest of honor. It marks Rouserrel’s annual tour to the Cherry City Court, led by Joseph Fereria as chief ranger.
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