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Author Archives: June Morrall
More Good Stuff on Omar Steele from John Vonderlin
Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I forgot the most interesting reference to Omar Steele in the book, “Echoes from Gazos Creek Country.” The author, Harvey Mowry, wrote that Omar Steele provided the lumber for the fog whistle building on Ano … Continue reading
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Double Happiness: New leads for Robin Caldwell & Mike Merritt
John Vonderlin ([email protected]) writes: I just got off the phone from talking with Meg, and I think I might have some help for Robin Caldwell and Mike Merritt. I see from Mike’s posting he already has the “Echoes from Gazos … Continue reading
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“Mountain Mike” Says: “Yes, this photo is of Pigeon Point & I’m Updating the Butano Park’s History”
[Image: Charlie Lund at Pigeon Point.] I’ve had the photo above for quite some time. When I first got it, I thought, it’s Pigeon Point, then I thought I’ve never heard of the Beadle Bros: It couldn’t be Pigeon Point! … Continue reading
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Myrtle Garavanta was the Davenport Postmistress
Does anyone remember Myrtle Garavanta? Do you have a photo of Myrtle? What happened to her collection of photographs and letters and memorabilia? Robin Caldwell says: Myrtle was the daughter of Norman Edward and the granddaughter of Charles Edward Steele. … Continue reading
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Remembering Orril Fluharty
(Photo: Orril Fluharty with his grandkids.) Kevin D. says: Hi June, Saw that you had posted a picture of Orril on his passing. Not sure whether you were in Pescadero today for the service … but I hope so. I … Continue reading
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The Unknown Steele: Omar N. Steele of Santa Cruz
Robin Caldwell*** says: I have been enjoying the Pescadero Memories website. I am related to the Calif.Steeles. Samuel Horace Steele of Pescadero was my g-g-grandfather. His son Omar N. Steele (my g-grandfather) along with wife Harriet and daughter Nellie moved … Continue reading
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To the Friends of Orril Fluharty
Dear Friends of Orril Fluharty Pescadero Community Church and the Family of Orril Fluharty invite you to join us in a Memorial Celebration of the life of Orril Fluharty, 2-July-1912 to 25-April-2008. The Memorial Service will be held: May 18, … Continue reading
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Kayaking 101: Getting Ready For the Big Trip Down the South Coast
Story & Photos by John Vonderlin email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Meg, ever the safety-oriented, cautious adventurer, suggested we refurbish our kayaking skills before we begin this summer’s planned visits to some of the San Mateo coast’s most isolated and … Continue reading
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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 40 (original ms.)
[Image of Pigeon Point illustrating the primitive shipping arrangement–prior to the arrival of Messrs. Templeton, Ames and Goodall.] By June Morrall Loren Coburn wanted nothing more than for Templeton, Ames and Goodall to leave Pigeon Point Landing. Their ten year … Continue reading
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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 39 (from the original ms.)
By June Morrall As Mary Antoinette’s health began to fail, she worried about the future of her son Wally. Who would care for him should something happen to her? If you’ve forgotten, Mary Antoinette was Loren Coburn’s wife. She had … Continue reading
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