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  • Mystery History - April 16, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 18, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Nan Reedy, Clarence Smith and Minnie Carr in an undated photo....

  • Mystery History - April 9, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 11, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Miriam Trayler is tickling the ivories, date unknown....

  • Mystery History - April 2, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 3, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Bernice McCallum with her baking in an undated photo....

  • Mystery History - March 26, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 26, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: PG&E employee gathering. If you know the date of this event, please email [email protected]...

  • Mystery History - March 19, 2020

    Toni DeRosa, Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 19, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: PG&E employee Elwood Knox, from the 1930s or 1940s. (If you know the year, please contact Marlene Swan at...

  • Mystery History - March 12, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 13, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 1940s Wasco Elementary School District buildings....

  • Mystery History - Feb. 27, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 29, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 1940s Wasco Elementary School District older building....

  • Mystery History - Feb. 20, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 20, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Car dealer Pollock Motors in the 1950s....

  • Mystery History

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 14, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: WHS Letter Girls, majorettes and marching band in parade in the 1960s...

  • Mystery History - Feb. 6, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 9, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Bill Gaskell and then-Gov. Pat Brown in the 1950s....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 30, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 1, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The 1940s Wasco Police Department under Captain Bob Duke – members unidentified....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 23, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 25, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Pharmacists in Wasco....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 16, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 18, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: From a 1960s Wasco 20-30 Club meeting. From left are Bob Waugh, Harold Steward, John Camp, unknown, Art...

  • Mytery History - Jan. 9, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 11, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Martha Stone and Woods Store potato growers looking at their product....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 2, 2020

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 3, 2020

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: In the 1960s, Rotary Club members John Prueitt and Huey Young receive a check from Rotary International....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 26, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 28, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: From left, J. Ray Baker, Mervyn Voth, Ralph Henkel, Frank Barker and Fred Pritschke with City of Wasco's new street sweeper in...

  • Mystery History - Dec. 19, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 20, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pace with Mr. and Mrs. Buck McKemmey in the 1960s....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 12, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 14, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A Thomas Jefferson Elementary School student council in the 1940s....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 5, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Dec 7, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Josie Krause in 1918 -- Marlene Fannin Swann's mother....

  • Mystery History - Nov. 28, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 28, 2019

    Nov. 18 Anthony Flores, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street on three misdemeanor warrants, trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Vincenzo Osuna, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for an active felony warrant and trespassing. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Gracy Josefine Vasquez, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for trespassing. She was cited and released at the scene. Nov. 19 Federico Delatorre, 64,...

  • Mystery History - Nov. 21, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 24, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: From Buttonwillow, a gold-plated Cecil Tracy on Captain, his horse, rode in the Wasco Rose Parade for several ye...

  • Mystery History - Nov. 14, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 15, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Krause, Frantz and Quiring (Wasco cousins in the 1930s)....

  • Mystery History - Nov. 7, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 9, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A washing machine in use in the area in the early 20th century....

  • Mystery History - Oct. 31, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Nov 3, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: During the 1930s, the Black Baseball League signed Art Demory as one of its pitchers. Demory grew up in Wasco....

  • Mystery History - Oct. 24, 2019

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Oct 24, 2019

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A band that played locally during the early 1940s, part of the Decca Recording Group. "Sons of the Pioneers" recording group. Top,...

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