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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
5
Hayward could win the Pacific Coast Fire Trophy next year as Chief M. G. Riggs cites an ongoing zero fire loss since the start of the year. Several grass fires occurred but caused no property damage, prompting a citywide prevention drive and public cooperation to maintain a clean slate.
Joseph Souza of Ashland says a passing motorist flicked cigar ashes that blew into his eyes as he drove to Hayward. The wind caused loss of control and a wreck into a toteer and pole left him with an inflamed eye and minor bruises. He credits immediate braking with averting a serious crash.
William Chan, a local resident, topped the Civ Service exam in Los Angeles and becomes district manager for the Los Angeles City Welfare Department, with offices in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Witham, previously with United Studies, served on the South’s technical staff during the interim. Local friends and schoolmates celebrate his appointment.
The Hayward Drug Company marks its anniversary with a public celebration and a giveaway of 600 boxes of fine candy on the 16th and 11th of the month under certain conditions. The public is invited to inquire how to obtain the sweets.
Frank Hann of Hayward forecasts Southern Alameda county will surpass four million dollars in new construction by year end. He cites a thorough study of the district and notes a broader, long term expansion with dwellings and industrial projects driving a sustained prosperity across Harvard Centerville Alvarado Livermore Decola Pleasanton and nearby communities.
Fifteen boys from three county towns win a free trip to the Davis School as part of a state program. A girl also wins. The event highlights a youth club drive with projects in farming, cattle, and record keeping under Farm Adviser guidance.
The J J s met at Eleanor Thorn dike s on Friday October 2 for a lively social evening. Katherine Preess won the prize with Irene Vargas taking the consolation in a whist game followed by songs and dancing. Kathleen Craigie Kathrine Wesker performed a military dance and Irene Vargas gave a Charleston and a Twilight solo.
Hayward attorney C W White reports his Studebaker touring car burned near Lebec Bakersfield on the Ridge Route. The fire destroyed wiring and blew the vacuum tank exploding the windshield. He left the wreck to be handled by an insurer representative. The Odd Fellows prepare to attend the funeral of A P Johnson of Arlette avenue at Sorensen Bros parlors Thursday 2 pm.
Local groups offer to finance youths buying calves and pigs for 4H style projects. Banks will help start programs, a hatcheryman pledges chicks, and Willard Burr will drive a car caravan to Davis for a three day outing with meals only costing two dollars.
John Roein, 21, German native, burned to death in a San Lorenzo Troxin Powder Works fire. Aldridge Argeo, 26, of Hayward, injured with minor burns. Granular Powder House and machinery building destroyed. Property loss estimated at $4,000. Fire Chief Howard Bronstein leads the investigation. Roein had worked at the plant since September. The incident is the first accident at the San Lorenzo unit in over three years.
Hayward Post No 63 American Legion announces the first of a winter card party series at the Legion Club house above 72 State Bank. Whist games start the season with prizes and refreshments, held on the first and fourth Thursdays each month. All are welcome to attend.
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