Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Second A Book Registration Soon To Begin (June 3, 1943) Registration for the second A gasoline ration coupon book will begin in the Bay Area June 22. New books, quite different from those now being used, will be in the hands of motorists by July 21, when the […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of May 27, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Judge Hartley Russell Gives Flags To City (May 27, 1943) At an informal presentation at the City Hall, two flags were presented to the City of Benicia, one an American Flag and one the State Flag of California, the Bear Flag. Judge Hartley Russell made a brief presentation […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of May 20, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Benicia To Have New Telephone System (May 20, 1943) The best news of the week comes from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in an announcement that Benicia is to have better telephone service. The announcement follows: Replacement of the present magneto type telephone system in Benicia with […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of May 13, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Ackerman Resigns As Police Chief (May 13, 1943) Chief of Police J.E. Ackerman has resigned as chief of police, effective as of May 15. His letter of resignation was sent to Councilman Paul S. Wetmore, who presented it at a special meeting of the city trustees on Monday […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of May 6, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Record Crowd Will Attend Victory Dinner Wednesday (May 6, 1943) The Victory Dinner scheduled for next Wednesday evening, May 12 at Spenger’s Fish Grotto promises to fulfill and exceed all expectations for the sale of bonds, the primary reason for the dinner. Already a large number of tickets […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 29, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Mayor Clyne Cuts Ribbon To Open Hiway (April 29, 1943) State, city and Army and Navy representatives responded to an invitation sent out by Paul J. Tyler and Parish Bros. Builders of the new Benicia-Vallejo military highway, to ceremonies Friday morning officially opening the new military highway between […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 22, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Benicia-Vallejo Hiway Officially Opened Friday (April 22, 1943) Ceremonies for opening the new highway between Benicia and Vallejo will be observed Friday morning, April 23, at 11:30, when state officials, civic leaders and representatives from Benicia Arsenal and Mare Island will meet at a designated spot three-fourths of […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 11, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Doris Azevedo Sings on Amateur Broadcast (April 15, 1943) Miss Doris Azevedo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Azevedo and local high school girl, sang over KFRC last Saturday night on the Budda Amateur Hour. She hopes to receive enough votes that will give her a place on […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 8, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Offer Made By Federal Govt. To Improve Streets (April 8, 1943) Among the matters discussed at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening was the announcement that the Federal government has recently had representatives here and consulted city officials proposing improvement of East 5th street to the Catholic Cemetery. […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 1, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Spenger Grotto to Open Saturday (April 1, 1943) On Saturday Spenger’s Fish Grotto will be open to the public in the famous old ferry “Encinal” which is now located in Benicia city limits, two miles west of town on the Benicia-Vallejo highway. Spenger Brothers who have had many […]