Automobile Parking Skills Highlighted In Driver Tests
Spark Reporter questions State Traffic Officer E J Dyas at the Oak land auditorium about automobile tests. Dyas says instruction on starting and stopping is easy but parking is often misunderstood with most drivers failing to parallel park correctly in tight spaces and preferring nose first approaches. He notes practical experience and occasional fender lessons teach better technique.
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Spark
E. J. Dyas
Oakland Auditorium
Real Estate Investment Ad Column Opens
New today KEW every day announces a daily advertisement column offering fine real estate buys and good rentals. Watch for sound investments of unusual value as the column starts tomorrow.
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KEW
Explosion Fire Threatens to Destroy Newark
Explosion of an oil stove started a fire in Newark destroying two cottages and threatening nearby business buildings. Firefighters under Chief Louis Ruschin halted the blaze. Earlier in the week a separate fire on the Healy ranch burned 10 acres of grazing land and 500 feet of fence.
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Newark
Newark Fire Department
Louis Ruschin
Healy Ranch
Tree Planting Planned by Hayward Boy Scout Troop
Hayward local troop No. 5 plans to plant 26 trees on the B street school grounds next spring. Hans Vejby, scout master, says the trees will be ornament and shaded varieties. Scouts will study tree culture courses meanwhile and officials will select the planting site.
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Zeady
Hayward Boy Scout
B Street
Hans Vejby
Scout
Hayward Man Shoots at Kin Then Takes Poison
John Frates, 34, a Hayward laborer, shot at his brother-in-law J W Quintel and fled, later found under a porch. He ingested poison from a poisoned frankfurter and died after police took him into custody following an earlier non-support arrest and release.
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Hayward
John Frates
Oakland City
Joe Soares
Frates
J. W. Quintel
U Street
Soares
Quintel
Eden Apartments Sold to H H Achor of Oakland
One of Hayward’s largest real estate moves unfolds as Eden Apartments on B andne streets change hands from Frank Leach to H H Achor of Oakland. Leach, seen as a major buyer, reportedly also owns a 136 acre fruit orchard near Modesto.
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Hayward
Eden
B Andne
Frank Leach
H. H. Achor
Oukland
Leach
Modesto
Enrollment at Hayward High School Breaks Records
Hayward Union High School reports record enrollment with 120 freshmen by noon and about 325 upperclassmen enrolled. Principal Frederick Johnson notes the new buildings aid the surge, as 27 teachers are needed to manage the growing student body and more arrivals are expected in the coming days.
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Hayward High School
Frederick Johnson
Hayward Union High School
Freg
Gohu
Victoria Prioste Named Queen of Alta Vista Fete
Misa Victoria Prioste a Hayward girl was chosen queen for Alta Vista’s first birthday celebration. She will ride a special decorated float in the Diamond Jubiles parade on September 9 representing the Niles Hayward district. The four day event drew large crowds from across the bay region.
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Misa Victoria Frioste
Hayward
Alta Vista
Niles-Hayward
Miss Prieste
Bay Region
Funeral Held for John Souza Aged Accident Victim
The funeral for John Souza aged 54 who died Friday night at his Hayward home was held Monday from Berry Avenue to All Saint's Church for 9:30 mass. A native of the Azores, he was well known in the Hayward district and leaves many friends. He fell down stairs fracturing ribs and sustaining internal injuries. despite hospital care, he did not survive.
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John Souza
Berry Avenue
All Saint’s
Azores
Hayward
Hayward General Hospital
Rare Bantams at I J Peltier's Poultry Ranch
The Golden Penciled Hamburg Bantam, praised by Judge J J Peltier as a premier American specimen, draws attention at his Foothill Boulevard farm near Hayward and San Leandro where rare breeds flourish. The breed’s name stems from dark and gold plumage patterns sought by fanciers nationally.
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Hamburg
Germany
J. J. Peltier
Foothill Boulevard
America
Judge Paltier
Hayward
Bouleard
San Leandro
Boy Sinks Into Stupor After Fall in Irvington
A Hayward area boy, Donald Collins, remains unconscious with a concussion feared after a fall from a truck in Irvington on Wednesday morning. He was taken home by the driver with consent of Guy Collins, store manager, after a Denton visit. Doctor Manson predicts likely recovery. Another note: Harry Pastropoulos of Detroit is visiting Hayward with cousin Ulysses Petropoulos, owner of the Palace Grill.
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Donald Collins
Hayward
Irvington
Bby & Cookie Company
Guy Collins
Hayward Pigely Wiggly
Collins
Dr. Manson
Detroit
Harry Pastropoulos
Michigan
Ulysses Petropoulos
The
Palace Grill
Flashy Fanny Wins Final Hayward Pigeon Race
Flashy Fanny a six months old pigeon owned by Albert Debraco won the last young bird race of the season held by the Hayward Homing Pigeon club. It posted an average speed of 934 yards per minute with 4A owned by Gladfred Frates in second place at 933 yards per minute. Other top finishers included C. R. King Rudolph Duarte and W. S. Freeman placed third fourth and fifth respectively.
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Albert Debraco
Hayward Homing Pigeon Club
Gladfred Frates
United States
C. R. King
Rudolph Duarte
W. S. Freeman
Exceptional Fire Drill at Street School Sets Quick Clear Time
A recent drill at the street school cleared the building in one minute and nine seconds. The school has 20 rooms and doors and uses slides. officials consider the time excellent and seek further improvement.
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That Street
Schol House
Mt Eden Girl Gives Piano Recital At Home
Miss Inez Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Miller presented a piano recital at her Mt Eden home before friends. She played Beethoven Op 90 Chopin Nocturne Op 9 Grieg Norwegian Bridal Procession Paderewski Minuet and Mozart Pantasi in C minor. Attendees praised her technique and predicted a bright future as she plans further study next year.
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Inez Miller
L. H. Miller
Mt. Eden
Beethoven
Chopin
Grieg
Paderweski
Mozart
U S Leads World in Scientific Work Across Fields
Dr Ir Haring head of the veterinary division at the University of Clatifor ms declared the United States leads in practical science applications. He noted Germany leads in study detail and cited his Europe study on foot and mouth disease. Alameda county vet Hogarty praised Dr Nels Clemens and outlined veterinary work. W Burr described Rotary International aims as part of Rotary Educational Committee efforts.
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United States
Ir. Haring
University of Clatiforms
Hay Averane
Haring
Germany
Europe
Hogarty
Alameda County
Nels Clemens
W. Burr
Rotary International
Rotary Educational Committee
Car crash on Dublin Road injures one person
A MacFarland car carrying three men collided with a Chevrolet driven by Mrs. F. M. Gates on Dublin Road. Mrs. Gates and her daughter Ethyl were uninjured. one of the male occupants suffered a head cut. Witnesses describe the driver as recklessly handling the vehicle. The license plate was given as Cal 426-424.
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Dublin
F. M. Gates
Eastman Ave
Ocklard
F. W. Lange
Maple Ave
Oakland
Hayward
MacFarland
Stanley Gibson
Livermore Hisa
Newark Salt Plant Spur Work Rushed
Machinery for the Newark Salt Company plant under construction has arrived and will be delivered as soon as the spur track is finished. Work on the spur is being rushed and the first carloads of materials will reach the plant grounds within a few days.
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Neark Salt Company
Boor
Salt Company
Crash Near Livermore Involving MacFarland Vehicle
According to Mrs Gates and others at the scene the MacFarland drivers reeked of liquor. The accident occurred about three miles east of Livermore near Martin Block’s ranch. The Gates machine was hauled to Valley Garage in Livermore and the MacFarland is said to have been towed to a Dublin garage.
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Cording
Gates
Scena
Livermore
Martin Block
Valley
Dublin
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Moltoza
Castro Street
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Euclid Ave
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City Plaza
Russell
Western Pacific Depot
Burt
Asip
Rt. 1
Ae Artay
Calif
Victoria Prioste
I. J. Peltier’s
Terbins Bros. Ales Service
Castro St
Hayward, Cal
FORD
Dohner & Galbraith
U. S
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Wan Burke
AJAX
Nash
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Chrysler
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P.O
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Walter H. Daniels
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