Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Gas Registration Dates November 18-19-20 (November 12, 1942) Gas registration dates have been changed to November 18, 19 and 20, and gas rationing postponed from November 22 to December 1. Benicia car owners will register at the grammar school auditorium between the hours of 12 noon to 9 […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Nov. 5, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Earl Warren Next Governor (Nov. 5, 1942) Earl Warren is the next governor of the State of California by a majority vote of more than 300,000 votes over Culbert L. Olson, incumbent. The race for lieutenant governor gives Frederick Houser the lead by a small majority over Ellis […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald Headlines for the week of Oct. 29, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago War Chest Drive To Start November 9; 10,930 Needed (Oct. 29, 1942) In order to eliminate continual campaigns for funds for worthy organizations in Benicia it has been decided to solicit $10,930 from our people to be distributed to the Salvation Army, Benicia Women’s Club, Benicia Recreation Center, […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Oct. 22, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Hundreds See Mrs. O’Leary Dedicate Opening Of New Martinez-Arsenal Ferry Service (Oct. 22, 1942) With the American Flag flying fore and aft, the Martinez-Benicia ferry “City of Seattle” in command of Capt. Fred M. Wold, arrived at 9:30 a.m. at the Benicia Arsenal wharf for the dedicatory ceremony […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Oct. 8, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Increase Granted Police, Fire Chiefs, City Attorney (Oct. 8, 1942) Benicia City Council at their meeting Tuesday evening decided in view of increased costs of living to grant increased salaries to various city officials. Increase of $25 monthly was given to Chief of Police J.E. Ackerman and […]
Editorial: Benicia Herald endorses Brunhilda in Scarecrow Contest
Benicia Herald Editorial Ever since the Solano County Board of Supervisors voted to grant a request from the city of Benicia to switch its elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, Benicians might be under the impression that they have nothing to vote for this year. There are no city elections, nor is this a […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Oct. 1, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Baptist pastor arrives here to found a church (Oct. 1, 1942) Baptist worship will be held in Benicia next Sunday morning as the beginning of the first Baptist church in the city’s history. The services will be held in U.P.E.O. Hall at 11 o’clock with Rev. Melvin Hamro, […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Sept. 24, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Lemos’ Plea To President Saves Theater (Sept. 24, 1942) A personal letter to the President of the United States by Jimmy Lemos was responsible for completion of the new Victory Theater, opened to the Benicia public last Friday night. This information was confided to opening night patrons through […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Sept. 10, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Clyne, Simon Lost Strayed or Stolen (Sept. 10, 1942) Lost, strayed or stolen: one perfectly good mayor, and one excellent city attorney. Finder please notify Benicia City Hall. Mayor Charles G. Clyne and City Attorney Harold Simon left for Washington two weeks ago Wednesday on city business. No […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Aug. 27, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Clyne and Simon Go To Washington, D.C. To Ask For Action (Aug. 27, 1942) Mayor Charles Clyne and City Attorney Harold Simon left Wednesday for Washington D.C. on a mission authorized at a special meeting of the City Council held Tuesday night. They will try to hasten government […]