25 years ago
Gates were installed at the cave entrances of Pinnacles National
Monument.
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The caves were closed soon after rock slides were discovered
following heavy rains in March. Although signs were posted at the
cave entrances, determined visitors still went inside. That is why
the gates were installed,
”
said an unnamed park ranger.
A
”
computer chief,
”
was hired at Rancho San Justo School, because of a
”
rapidly expanding computer program.
”
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The supervisor, who will be paid about $4.75 an hour, will be
responsible for keeping center operation running smoothly.
”
Phillipe Dell Fargo was arrested and held without bail after he
allegedly shot and killed Sergio Garcia Sanchez with a .357
Magnum.
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The suspect … was apprehended on Highway 101 after he crashed
his Jeep. He was wounded in the shoulder when a San Juan Bautista
police officer shot him at point blank range, apparently by
mistake.
”
Witnesses at the scene told then Sheriff Robert Scattini
that,
”
Fargo, Sanchez and others had been involved in butchering a
steer,
”
at the time of the shooting.
25 years ago
Gates were installed at the cave entrances of Pinnacles National Monument.
“The caves were closed soon after rock slides were discovered following heavy rains in March. Although signs were posted at the cave entrances, determined visitors still went inside. That is why the gates were installed,” said an unnamed park ranger.
A “computer chief,” was hired at Rancho San Justo School, because of a “rapidly expanding computer program.”
“The supervisor, who will be paid about $4.75 an hour, will be responsible for keeping center operation running smoothly.”
Phillipe Dell Fargo was arrested and held without bail after he allegedly shot and killed Sergio Garcia Sanchez with a .357 Magnum.
“The suspect … was apprehended on Highway 101 after he crashed his Jeep. He was wounded in the shoulder when a San Juan Bautista police officer shot him at point blank range, apparently by mistake.”
Witnesses at the scene told then Sheriff Robert Scattini that, “Fargo, Sanchez and others had been involved in butchering a steer,” at the time of the shooting.
50 years ago
Dr. Norman L. Currie, among others, “presented Smokey Williams with a standing rib roast at the Red Cross Blood Bank because he has presented five gallons of blood.”
A missing Army helicopter was located a mile south of Pacheco Pass with all four on board dead.
“The message (of the find) was radioed in to Hollister where the Army had established a search command post … Spotting the plane brought to an end the greatest air/ground search ever centered in Hollister.”
A knife fight between a Hollister man and two Salinas men “marked a busy time for the law.” One Salinas man suffered a “quarter inch slash on his right chest.”
In other crime news James A. Smith, a Salinas High School fan who attended a game between the Balers and the Cowboys, emerged from the contest “and found his ’58 sedan completely painted yellow.”
The completion of the 101 San Juan Bautista interchange was delayed due to a lack of materials.
“The $360,000 interchange … is temporarily delayed,” said Resident Engineer Frank Avilla who noted that a completion date of May 1, 1959 was tentative because of uncertain weather.
“A 50-foot sign across the roadway will forever mark the way to Hollister and San Juan Bautista in the accepted highway fashion,” said Avilla.
100 years ago
A horrific earthquake felt in Italy on Dec. 28, 1908, which was responsible for at least 150,000 deaths was responded to by Hollister citizens.
“The city of Hollister have proven their sympathy for the suffering people of Italy by subscribing in excess of $150 in the past week to relieve the suffering in that unfortunate country,” reads a news article from Jan. 15, 1909. The list of those who made donations included The Bank of Hollister, $25; L. Flynn, $2.50; A. Breen, $2.50; McCloskey, $2.50; J. Machado, $1.00; R. Pacheco, $1.00; R. Hardin, $1.00; and J. O’Connell, $2.50.”
The local news section of the same edition, containing items of local interest as well as small advertisements, sheds light on the people and happenings a century ago.
“The New Idria Stage was forced to abandon its trip to the mines Thursday on account of the high waters in the Tres Pinos Creek.”
“Mr. Bolton of the Hollister packing Company created quite a flurry in the local prune market by purchasing 200 tons on a 2 1/2 cent basis.”
“If you want pasturage for your stock call on Blessing Brothers at Blessing’s Grocery Store.”
“Mrs. R.O. Hardin has returned from Hanford, where she has been visiting relatives.”
“Try a bottle of our Private Stock Whiskey especially recommended for family and medical use by Gossler and O’Connor.”
