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Elvis Kelley (1962)

After Joe vacated building, Larry Highfill and Bob Wademan moved their barber shop to that building. It was always interesting to go there and get a haircut because they knew what the 60s class was doing. I miss those days. 

Tom Stewart (1969)

Woodland memories....

Joel Childers (1966)

I believe Winwood Dairy eventually sold out to the big state-wide Crystal Dairy. 

"You can tell it when you taste it, Crystal Milk. It's really farm fresh from the dairy.

So rich, so pure, finer flavor, that's for sure. Crystal Milk farm fresh from the dairy."

I remember that 60 year old jingle by heart, but I can't remember what shirt I wore yesterday.

Walter J. "Wally" Summ (1967)

Greg.....Yes, it would be nice to be able to ask our parents about the past....maybe someday!! Gulp!!!  And yes, I still have the milk truck.  That picture was taken recently.

What I would like to find is a photo of the building on the southwest corner of County Road 98 and Hwy 16 when it was "Weaver Tractor Co."...John Deere and Caterpillar dealership.  I can still remember the Caterpillar diesel generators running daily on the east side of the building.  Evidently, they were not hooked up to PG&E at that point in time.

Doyle Phillips (1961)

Tom, what year was the top picture you posted taken? Was that College and Main where Bank of Woodland and The Stag were?  Across from the Dentists offices? Bank of Woodland and Yolo County Savings then sold to American Trust which merged with Wells Fargo then Wells fargo until 63. 

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Tom, you and Greg are officially tied for "great memory" photos. Its truly soothing to look back into the nook of my memory where those times/views are stored.

John Morelli (1965)

JOES was sold by the Miller's approximately 1963-64 to Fred Lara (pictured in the lower left photo) and Cecil (can't recall his last name) before Bob and Larry came in with the barber shop.  I worked at JOES for Fred and Cecil between my junior and senior years.  I also worked there off and on while attending Sac City College and while attending Sac State.  It was quite an experience --you would have to know Fred L. to understand what I mean.

Joann Damsen (Dahl) (1961)

The 2nd photo posted by Tom Stewart I think is still owned by the Pritchard family.  Morris then Lonnie and now Dorthy (Dottie).  House is on the north west side of Second and Marshall street

Mary Wanda McCrary (Montgomery) (1967)

Tom--Great photos!  I loved seeing the Burton's Shoes one!  I worked there while in high school, and it was such a great experience!  Stu Hayes was a great boss, and my coworkers were the best!  Norm (I forgot his last name), Jack Galart, Mark Ullrich, Susie Cochran....so thankfrul for those days!!  

Elvis Kelley (1962)

In Tom's post the top picture of Main Street, Harley's Cafe does anyone remember the big all day suckered in the window ?  

those are all great memories, thank you Tom. 

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Thanks to everyone that is coming in with memories and stories. This next page in the book has our Grammar Schools along one side and Breits on the right. I remember walking by the store, but never going in. I think Mom was more of a Pennys store than BREITS store :-) 

Donald Daily (1961)

The co-owner of JOES was Cecil Daily [my brother], after he sold out to Fred he moved to Sacramento and started his construction business.

Buni Murphy (Panick) (1964)

Great memories seeing  Harleys. That's where my mom and dad met. Babe and Harley were Pop's neighbors. When we went to eat there we always parked in the back alley and came thru the kitchen to say hi to Harley. Thanks for sharing. 

Theresa Eve (1964)

Mary Wanda, working at Burton's Shoes; you must have worked with Bill Wallace between 1963-64, as he worked there around that time.  I bought all my shoes there!  Great store.  

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

A classmate sent this to me and I thought it was worth sharing. Some will relate, and some won't but worth the read:

Norma Berrettoni (Plocher) (1966)

Storkmans was bought by my father, Romeo Berrettoni, and re-named The Stag.  Eventually my uncle, Andy Pucci, became partners with him in The Stag.  I can still remember being allowed to go into this establishment as a child to the case containing candy.  No further - alcohol was being served.  Also, while going to elementary school my brother and I would go to TheStag and ask Uncle Andy for cigar boxes for our pencils, etc for our desks!   I remember one cigar company used wood boxes with a little clasp ---- those were my favorite.

Donald Daily (1961)

Tom

I always enjoy your wit and wisdom. Keep it up.

Jim Benedict (1969)

Thanks Tom for historical insights. 

Larry Michalak (1960)

I enjoyed the post from Norma Berretoni about the Stag, which was my father's favorite bar.  I've sometimes stopped in there for a beer when visiting my sister Marsha in Woodland.  Do they still have a photo of Clark Gable behind the bar?  I also enjoyed the old photos of Woodland, including the Porter Threater.  I used to love week-end matinees at the Porter, Yolo and State theaters, with double features and serials like Commando Cody.  My mom would give me a quarter, which covered the 20 cent fare to the movie with five cents left over for a candy bar--or five one-cent candies, or I could add a nickel to it for a ten-cent Uncle Scrooge comic book.  I think the Porter had one of the two elevators in Woodland (there was another one at the Woodland Hotel).  Ithink that television did in the theaters.  Our family got television late, and even after we did I still preferred the radio--especially Big John and Sparky on Saturday mornings.  I was sad to hear of the passing of Peter Garrett, with whom I went to elementary school and whose family had the Yolo Theater. 

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Every so often,The 1957 Book on Woodland, would feature some of the "Homes". Does anyone rwecognize these three

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

Loved your Christmas story, Tom. Made me smile. Thanks for sharing.

Rick Gonzales (1964)

Joan 

I really enjoyed your chronolgy of times which included the decades of our ages and our activities during those times. Then you continue with all the evolving of many things that we can relate to at some point. Let me just add a caveat to your TV comment. We have 5 TVs in my house and still every once in a while I can't find one to watch a ball or game show. Take that to the bank! I loved all of your comments on computers, shorts, skates, telephone,etc. I am old school where I do NOT own a cell phone or IPAD. I see so many at stop signs and lights looking down on their cell phones, that I need to honk to get  them moving again. But the best time is at a restaurant when I observe a family of four all on their cell phones waiting for their food orders. So much for sharing a meal together. Off all lthe things that are written on this blog, I think your assessment is one of the most important and informative. Thank you Joan for your comments.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

This Photo should bring back memories. This is the Corner Drug Store in 1957, I think it looks very much the same today, at least from the outside view

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

I remember when Corner Drug had a Sees candy counter just inside the front door....... good for at least one free sample per day.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Thanks for that memory Bernie, I had forgotten about the "free sample" :-)