100 Years Ago: Santa Clara News (February 14, 1917)
Mass Meeting for ‘Greater Santa Clara’ on Feb. 21: Discussion of Plans for Future Development of Town
Millionaire Auto Driver, Mining Man J.G. Potson, is Jailed for Joy Riding
Good Roads Mass Meeting Enthusiastic Event: Value of Improved Highways Extolled
Safe Blown Up: Watchman & Employees Tied-up in San Jose Railroad Co. Robbery: Three Masked Men Steal $800
Native Son Leaves for War Zone: Oscar Durrell to Serve as Assistant Engineer for American Steamship Minnesota Carrying 5000 Barrels of California Wine
Hundreds Attend Classes at San Jose Night School
Constable Lyle of Santa Clara Arrests Crooks Stealing Auto Tires
Santa Clarans Open Modern Garage with Latest Machinery: J.L. Truax & E.S. Drew Establish T.&D. Garage Here
50 Years Ago: Santa Clara Journal & News (February 15, 1967)
City Council Schedules Special Election for April With Four Propositions Pertaining to Council Salaries, Travel Expenses, and Utilities Fund: But Proposal to Set Minimum Qualifications for Police Chief Axed, 4-2
City Council Favors Second Urban Renewal Project: Endorses Federally Financed Study
Santa Clara Continuation High Renamed Valley High School by SCUSD Board: Students Suggested Name in Honor of Church of the Valley at 400 N. Winchester
Bill Olivo, 2361 Sutter Ave., To Show ‘Grand’ Car: Has Spent $15,000 for Car and Motorcycle Entered in Grand National Roadster Show in Oakland
Big Parade & Many Activities for Crime Prevention Week: TV ‘Lawman’ Star John Russell to Ride in Saturday Posse: Former Boxing Champ Archie Moore in Parade and Will Attend Boxing Exhibition at Townsend Field: Other Activities at Townsend Field: Al Capone Era Antique Cars on Display and Police Dog Training Show
World Girl Scouts Unite!: February is International Month for Santa Clara County Girl Scouts: Exchange with India Planned
(compiled by Mary Hanel, Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara)