Looking Back March 2017

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (March 28, 1917)

Blossom Fete Throng Hears War Warning: President of Stanford University Urges Every Man to Prepare for the Defense of His Country
Santa Clara Man Involved in Guarding Interned German Ships
Peace Officers Condon and Fallon in Gun Battle with Desperate Crooks
New Marshall Should Be Man of Experience: Present Conditions Require Services of Alert, Vigilant and Experienced Peace Officer
Millions for Port Alviso? Pacific Coast Shipbuilding Corp. Looking to Locate a $50 Million Plant
Employees Walk Out at Western Grain and Sugar Products Co. Distillery
City Clerk Cronin — a Valuable Official!
Palo Alto Will Have Municipal Spud Farm

50 Years Ago: Santa Clara Journal & News (March 29,1967)

Chamber of Commerce Week to be Held from April 2nd-9th
Ernie Nevers, Stanford All-American, to Speak at Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Mariani’s Restaurant
Three City Council Incumbents Seek Re-election: Lawrence Fargher, William Kiely, William Wilson
Central Library Dedication in April: Friendly Computer Providing Data Processing System for New Library Will Be Showcased
Invitational Swimfest Planned for the New International Swim Center Pool: To Be Held July 7th-9th

(compiled by Mary Hanel, Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara)