Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Formal Dance Planned For Soldiers (Feb. 4, 1943) The first formal dance for the enlisted men stationed here will be given Wednesday night, February 10, in the City Hall under the direction of Mrs. Olga Hettinger and her committee of workers. Miss Violet Molfino assisted by boys from […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Jan. 21, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago School Board Turns Down Offer For Schoolhouse (Jan. 21, 1943) The proposed solution to Benicia’s school housing program in sending old WPA warehouses made from ply board from Los Angeles to be used for class rooms for Benicia school children was definitely turned down Tuesday night at a […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Jan. 14, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Deadline For Tire Inspection Postponed (Jan. 14, 1943) The Office of Price Administration has postponed the deadline for tire inspection from January 31 to the end of March for holders of basic gasoline ration A coupons with a six month requirement for inspection instead of the former requirement […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Jan. 7, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Council Passes Ordinance On “Man’s Best Friend” (Jan. 7, 1943) Persons owning dogs in the City of Benicia will be required to secure a license for each dog, according to an ordinance passed at the City Council Tuesday night and published in the Herald-New Era today. The price […]