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Author Archives: June Morrall
Linda (Wyatt) Iacono & John Vonderlin…Remembering Bootleggers Cove, Russell Towle & Gazos Creek Gas Station
I came across June Morrall’s website Pescadero Memories and read the entire backlog of posts in 2 days. I spent part of my childhood growing up in Pescadero and my dad who just turned 80 grew up there. After I … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin On “The Hole in the Wall”
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Here’s an update about one of the “Holes in Pescadero.” Some time ago I posted a story called, “The Hole in the Wall.” That’s the hole in the rocky promontory that bounds … Continue reading
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100 years ago: Horace Templeton had a strong link to Pigeon Point
Story by June Morrall [Note: If you’ve been following “The Coburn Mystery” you may see less obvious links to the Pescadero story.] It was widely known that San Mateo County Judge Horace Templeton stuck to a friend like a brother. … Continue reading
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Kite Surfer….a moving picture by John Vonderlin
A Moving Picture by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Here’s a little kite surfing Flip video I did that day. The Flip handled shooting directly into the sun pretty well. I should have used the telephoto at some … Continue reading
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Dr. Alan K. Brown’s “Place Names of San Mateo County”
My well worn copy of Dr. Brown’s book, “Place Names of San Mateo County,” published by and available at the San Mateo County History Museum Bookshop in Redwood City. An invaluable resource for every Coastsider!
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Connie Morgan, On a Whim, Discovers an Ancestor..
Dear June, I just wanted to let you know how great it has been to “discover” my ancestor, Loren Coburn, while reading your book, “The Coburn Mystery.” I happened to pick up the book while at the San Mateo County … Continue reading
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Holes in Pescadero, Part 1: Story by John Vonderlin
Holes In Pescadero, Part1 Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Holes in Pescadero, Part I Hi June, Just as with many of my previous postings, the next two will deal with holes in Pescadero. One hole had a minor … Continue reading
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Abe Lincoln in Pescadero?.?.?..Story by John Vonderlin
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, President Abraham Lincoln in Pescadero? Not quite, but I did find a connection between Honest Abe and Pescadero recently. I was reading Dr. Alan Brown’s book, “Place Names of San Mateo … Continue reading
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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 56
And then San Mateo County Assemblyman and attorney James T. O’Keefe proposed that Pebble Beach become a county park. I’m assuming he was referring to the beach of fancy pebbles, more “valuable” when it wasn’t covered by the incoming tides. … Continue reading
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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 55
By June Morrall But soon after the new road was built, Loren Coburn locked the gate to Pebble Beach. Again. It was quickly reopened. “…Loren Coburn claims the beach itself and tells people who take pebbles from it they are … Continue reading
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