Looking Back: Week of January 16th Headlines

100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (January 17, 1919)

Workers of the Santa Clara District War Council and the Mobilized Woman’s Army Start Their Combined Drive for Funds for the Red Cross for Relief in the Middle East: Thousands are Starving in Armenia and Syria: Will You Help Them?
New War Savings Stamp Drive Will Feature Franklin Issue in Honor of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
Each County in California to Organize April 5th “Honor Day” for State’s Fighting Heroes
A.T. Helm & Co. Issues Map: Progressive Real Estate Man Has Printed an Excellent Map of Santa Clara to be Distributed Throughout the City
Shortage of Tree Pruners: Some Asking for $12 Per Day
Santa Clara University Professor S.J. Mustol’s Entire Family of Six Stricken with Flu
Ida Ruth, Wife of Alphonse Ruth and Daughter of Joseph Miller, 29 years, Dies of Influenza at her Residence at 654 Jackson Street
Manuel Rose, Born in Santa Clara 51 years ago, Dies of Influenza at his Residence at 548 Benton Street
Sheriff George Lyle Out of Danger from Flu But Still Bedridden
Free Garden Seed for Santa Clara Residents: Provided by U.S. Dept of Agriculture and Distributed by Post Office

50 Years Ago: Santa Clara Journal & News (January 15, 1969)

State ‘Shirking Responsibility’ Says FACT Report Presented to School Board: Despite Increase in Daily Average Attendance, State Financial Aid to SCUSD is Decreasing
City Nixes Renewal Vote: Proposed City Ordinance That Would Require Vote of People on Future Urban Renewal Projects Defeated by City Council
City Sells Garbage Dump for $201,500 to All Purpose Disposal Company
Request for Dairy Belle Drive-In Restaurant on South Side of El Camino East of Flora Vista Favored by City Planners
City Planners Approve ‘Adolescent Residential Center’ for 1515 and 1525 Franklin Street: Will be Administered by Rehabilitation Mental Health Services, Inc.
Apartment Complex Given OK: 4.3 Acres Rezoned on Chromite Drive, 550-feet East of Bowers Ave.
School District Bypasses City Council: SCUSD Votes to Continue with Construction of Valley Continuation High School (VHS) on Don Ave. Despite Opposition to Location
Mary Warburton Dies After Life of Service to Community: She Was Great-Granddaughter of Californio-era Governor Luis Arguello and the Only Surviving Charter Member of the Santa Clara Woman’s Club