From Our Archives: On the Court
Watsonville Union High School takes on Santa Cruz High on Feb. 8, 1957.
From Our Archives: Team Spirit
Girl Scout leaders meet for a dinner in Watsonville in 1957.
From Our Archives: All Dolled Up
These folks prepare for an exhibit at Salsipuedes School by the PTA on Oct. 20, 1955. (Photo by Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: Game Time
Boys on a Pee-Wee Softball team suit up for a game in Watsonville on Jan. 16, 1957. (Sam Vestal/ Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: A peek into Santa Cruz’s past
The 1882 Records Building—today called the Octagon Building—is shown in Santa Cruz in 1954. It is now part of the popular Abbott Square at Cooper and Front streets.v(Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: Club Spirit
These women enjoy an evening with the Grandmother's Club in April of 1957.
From Our Archives: They like Ike
Republicans gather to get out the vote for the 34th U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower on Nov. 6, 1956. Better known as Ike, he served as president of the United States from 1953 to 1961.
From Our Archives: Yearly Effort
These women prepare for the annual All Saints Bazaar on Dec. 15, 1955.
From Our Archives: School Fundraiser
Students in the eighth grade class at Hall District School pose for a photo as they prepare for a fundraiser for youth services on June 6, 1955.
From Our Archives: Talking Trash
Foreign visitors get a tour of the Garbage Department in Watsonville on Jan. 19, 1957.
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