If you go to the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, May 19, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Trio to ShowIn Legal RaceAt Bar Arena A preliminary hearing was set for June 2 by Justice of the Peace Joe Martyn Turner in the case of three men charged with bookmaking in El Cerrito. The three defendants – F.D. O'Connell, Norman Howard Crump and …

In the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall, you can turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, May 12, in 1949 to see a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Police Warn BoysAgainst Air Guns El Cerrito police report a number of complaints of broken windows in homes and businesses caused by boys with air rifles. Police this week compiled a list of names of such boys. Captain Howard Thulin warned that the guns will …

In the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall, you can turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, May 5, in 1949 to see a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Local Home Development Leads Area April Building PermitsAre Valued at $363,000 El Cerrito recorded all-time high for a four-month period in new building permits from January through April, with a total valuation of $1,150,000, according to city Department of …

In the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall, you can turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, April 28, in 1949 to see a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: City, Annex Progress LaudedBy Richmond Councilman Dr. A.H. Hinkley, a Richmond City Councilman, told the weekly luncheon of the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce that much can be gained by increasing cooperation between the Richmond Annex and El Cerrito. He …

In the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall, you can turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, April 21, in 1949 to see a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: April Building PermitsIndicate Banner Year The first two weeks of April saw 23 building permits issued, signaling a continuation of the increased pace of local building. The city engineer, R.R. Randall, reported that April's permit valuation was $205,680 …

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, April 14, in 1949 provides a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Burglar Has Snack A burglar who broke into the Corner Shop at San Pablo Avenue and Lassen Street on Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning left a note of apology. Owner Carl Forsberg said the miscreant had a piece of pie and a cup of coffee, relieved the cash register of three dollars in small change and left a note saying…

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, April 7, in 1949 provides a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Local Library FirstCounty Branch withPocket Size Books The newly built El Cerrito library is the first branch in the Contra Costa Libary system to use pocket-sized paperback books as circulating books, according the county librarian, Miss Jessie A. Lea. The experiment is intended to satisfy readers of mysteries and westerns, …

If you go to the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, March 31, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Bike RegistrationProves Effective The efficacy of El Cerrito's requirement for licensing bicycles was demonstrated over the weekend when two bicycles reported stolen in Albany were found in front of the Vista Theater. They had been registered in …

If you go to the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, March 24, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Standard Oil PresentsLibrary with Pictures Thanks to the efforts of City Councilman Melvin C. Heinkel and generosity of Standard Oil Company, El Cerrito's new library recently received a gift of four beautiful photographic reproductions of …

If you go to the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, March 17, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Council HearsProtests FromLiberty Ave. Residents of the 900 block of Liberty Avenue appeared at the City Council meeting to protest the night-time darkness and the many chuckholes on their street. The council was told that the darkness may have …

If you go to the Shadi Historical Room at El Cerrito City Hall and turn to the now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, March 3, in 1949, you can find a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Council AdoptsResolutions on1-Hour Parking In hopes of easing the parking shortage, the El Cerrito City Council approved one-hour parking limits on major streets in the city, including San Pablo Avenue from the Alameda County line to the Richmond …

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, March 3, in 1949 offers a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Commission's Safety Report Lauded by City The City Council offered unanimous endorsement of the city Safety Commission recommendations for adding a mulitude of stop signs across the city, paving of the remainder of Ashbury Avenue and relocation of the bus line from Albermarle Street to Ashbury. Following a presentation …

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, Feb. 24, in 1949 offers a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Dedication of New Library Set for Sunday, February 27 El Cerrito's new library, at Stockton and Lexington avenues, will have its official opening by Mayor Millard E. Bostock Sunday afternoon. The City Council invited state, county and local officials to attend the dedication ceremony for the $26,000 building, the first library …

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for today, Feb. 17, in 1949 offers a snapshot of our community in its post-war growth years. Here are some of the actual headlines from the paper's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Dog Right-of-Way Results in Accident When Gilbert Tolberg of El Cerrito stopped his car to avoid hitting a dog, another car driven by John L. Meeks of El Cerrito crashed into the back of the Tolberg car, causing serious injury to Tolberg's wife, Katherine. The accident occurred Sunday evening at the intersection of Orchid and …

The front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal for this week in 1949 – published Feb. 10 – is yellowed with age, but still clearly shows the somber faces of the Boy Scouts who took over the reins of city government at the week's City Council meeting. Here are some of the actual headlines from the Journal's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Boy Scouts Preside At Council Session Monday Evening Local Boy Scouts became "City officials for a night" when they were dubbed the honorary City Council and congratulated by the actual mayor, Millard E. Bostock, for their …

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal on this date, Feb. 3, in 1949 provides a snapshot of community issues and local organizations just before the 20th century reached its halfway mark. The banner headline across the top of the page announced the opening day of the "49ER BARGAIN BONANZA," the first citywide sale in El Cerrito history. Here are some of the actual headlines from the Journal's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Citywide Sale First in Cerrito History Beginning today shoppers at participating El Cerrito businesses will enjoy scores…

The now yellowed front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal on this date, Jan. 27, in 1949 provides a snapshot of community issues and local organizations just before the 20th century reached its halfway mark. The lead story was about speeding on Fairmount and Barrett avenues. Here are some of the actual headlines from the Journal's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Council Hears Complaints on School Hazard A letter to the City Council from Mrs. K. Bachrach said she's witnessed motorists ignoring crosswalk markings and "slow" signs on Fairmount Avenue and that dogs…

Exactly 63 years ago today, front-page news in El Cerrito included a group photo and the names of all 51 students graduating in the Feb. 3 mid-term graduation at El Cerrito High School. Also big news in the weekly El Cerrito Journal on Jan. 20, 1949 was the excited community response to a visit by "The Schnoz." The lead story in that day's New York Times was the expected record turn-out for the U.S. Presidential inauguration as hundreds of thousands of poured into Washington, D.C., for the following day's swearing-in of Harry Truman as President and Alben Barkley as Vice President. Here are …

Among the local news potpourri on the front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal on Jan. 13, 1949 was the rising anticipation of a visit by Hollywood star Jimmy Durante and a police warning to businesses about teens playing pinball. The lead story in the New York Times that day was the United States expressing concern to England over the latter landing troops in the Palestine area. Here are some of the actual headlines from the Journal's front page, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Pinball Machines Become Teenage Police Problem The police department issued a "strong warning" …

The upcoming "Durante invasion" dominated the front page of the weekly El Cerrito Journal on Jan. 6, 1949. The top story in the New York Times that day was a report on President Truman's State of Union Speech, headlined, "Truman Asks Increased Taxes, Debt Cut, Taft Labor Act Repeal, Authority to Build Steel Mills." Here are some of the actual headlines from the Journal's front page that day, followed by our brief summaries of the articles: Catacombs Club to Feature Durante Entertainment star Jimmy "The Nose" Durante is expected to fill Roosevelt Junior High School "to the gunnels" in a …