From our Archives

The Moreland Notre Dame Brownie troop lines up for an event in Watsonville on Dec 17, 1956.

These folks gather for a groundbreaking ceremony on July 20, 1954, for the Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville.

Boys on a Pee-Wee Softball team suit up for a game in Watsonville on Jan. 16, 1957. (Sam Vestal/ Pajaronian file)

These folks prepare for an exhibit at Salsipuedes School by the PTA on Oct. 20, 1955. (Photo by Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)

Girl Scouts lend a hand keeping book shelves tidy at the hospital on Dec. 20, 1956.

These women take part in the Mother's March in Watsonville on Jan. 30, 1957. More than 400 women were set to take part in the event to raise money for polio. They raised $4,800 the previous year, and that year were aiming for $5,000.

These senior classmates deliver a tune during an open house at Watsonville Union High School on April 27, 1955. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)

Editor’s note: From Our Archives is a feature created by photojournalist Tarmo Hannula, who discovered boxes upon boxes of old photo negatives in storage. If you have any old Watsonville-centered photos you’d like to see run, email editor@pajaronian.com. _________________ Local Girl Scouts Fredora Holm (left) and...

Foreign visitors get a tour of the Garbage Department in Watsonville on Jan. 19, 1957.

These women tidy up the grounds of the Corralitos Women’s Club in preparation for an annual show on May 1, 1957. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)