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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
3
The Tennyson Firemen led by Chief Louis Mederios plan a dance on October 4 at the Burbank school auditorium to raise funds for the Firemen's Fund with proceeds partly to the Fire Department. The department also sponsors a paper drive and collects coffee jars and asks community members to contact local firemen or commissioners with contributions.
Ben Vowers rode four winners at Laurel Park in a second straight strong showing. The Boise rider opened with an early lead in the meeting’s riding race and has eight wins and three thirds in 19 starts since opening day. His four wins included Brief Dunes in the $2,500 Brooksire purse.
Castro Valley girl Carel Ann Gulleben celebrated her party on Friday September 1 at 22047 Orchard with games, cake, and ice cream. Prizewinners included Ann Solls, Karen Bittencurt, and Kay Armstrong. Attendees listed, with several local residents and guests. Also covered is a Castro Valley Farm Center poultry meeting on September 5 at the Adobe, featuring speakers Brewer and Lamoreux, plus county Farm Bureau news and library items from Alameda County Library.
In Los Angeles a civilian guard, accused of shooting Beverly, a Black employee at a depot, faced grand jury actions after an argument over parking. Bail set at 10000 dollars pending arrangement next week.
Los Angeles report states Talbull pleaded nolo contendere to two WPB violation charges for altering a two story Long Beach residence and using materials without authorization. He received 90 days in jail from Judge Lenn Yank. The case cites costs of about 7500 and 188 for materials between late December and January. Sheriff’s deputies also sought the hit run driver of Robert Vandergriff in Livingston who died from injuries.
Max Barlas certifies California business under fictitious name Caghro Valley Food & Seed Camping. Residence listed as House 8 Box 128 Petaluma, with address 4947 by Blvd Co Valley Hayward Akumuda County. Notarization on August 15, 1944 by James T. Meagan, Notary Public, Alameda County California.
Wednesday Lions club luncheon featured a discussion on Scouting and youth problems led by John Lee Wilbur vice-president of the Oakland Area Boy Scout council and Ben Lamkin southern Alameda county Scout field executive. Roy Stromgren reported on the community picnic as major activities chairman with Frank Leonard as program chairman. Guests included Jim Hudson and Ilmer Sorensen.
Mrs Henry Shipman aged 80, mother of six, was killed instantly in a car collision near Santa Rosa on Wednesday. Her husband and two sons, John 14 and Raymond 12, were seriously injured when their car crossed paths with a machine driven by Pvt Charles Gramp of Santa Rosa Army Air Base, police said.
Sealed proposals for sewerage construction in Hayward California will be received at 21845 Foothill Boulevard until 8 P M on September 12 1944. Work includes laying 8 to 18 inch iron clay pipe along East Fourteenth Street Plaza Drive Lark Street and adjacent easements with trunk sewer crosses and manholes across multiple blocks and rights of way. Bids will be publicly opened and read.
Mrs Selme Malaby of Beverly Mills says she has received threats to be killed if she talks about the liquor operation linked to her husband Charles Malaby and brother Nathan Newman. Federal grand jury indicted the trio for selling whiskey above OPA ceilings. She arrived in San Francisco to assist in their defense and named a prominent city figure as the organization’s supposed boss.
The notice specifies 10 percent cash or certified payment or a 5 percent bid bond, forfeitable if the winner fails to sign within 10 days. Bids are to be compared on the engineer's quantity estimates. Plans and bids available in Hayward and Palo Alto offices, with the district retaining right to reject all bids. District Engineer L Cedric Macabee dated August 28 1944.
London authorities announce the lights will be turned on again Sept 17 after a five year blackout. Home Minister Herbert Morrison cites wartime conditions and urges immediate blackout readiness for households if air raid alarms occur. Street lighting will return to prewar levels. Sept 17 marks end of British double summer time.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA S draft quota for October will be 15 percent lower than the number inducted in the last three months Col. K HL Leitch state director of selective service announced Newly registered 38 year olds and men up to 26 years of age will make up the greater part of October inductions.
Hollywood report confirms Kay Williams, a blond MGM contract player, says Clark Gable is only a friend. She denies marriage plans amid London rumors. her divorce from Macoco De Alzaga Unzuechey is set to be finalized soon. Studio notes say Gable gave Williams a wristwatch on her birthday and they planned outings before his army enlistment.
Fresno report says 14 month old Thomas Mc Curter Jr died after his father accidentally backed the family car over him in the driveway. The tragedy occurred while the child played nearby, authorities said.
Crane operators and riveters at Ford Motor's Willow Run plant walked out, stopping production of 13 to 24 bombers. The strike, impacting heavy manufacturing operations in Detroit, began today and involves key labor factions at the wartime facility.
A wartime railroad ad invites able men to work loading and unloading freight cars for Southern Pacific. No special experience needed, wage gains expected, and potential long term employment with a permanent company. Applicants urged to visit or contact the employment office at 387 With Street Oakland or nearest agent.
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