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Plaza Parade Of Arms Explodes Expectations – April 1, 1953
Mayor Shawn Brunton was unable to attend, pleading that, “I have to be in our nation’s capital on business, or have to wash my hair or polish my gerbil, or something.” »
Sen. McCarthy Pins Mayor Brunton Over Red Links – April 1, 1953
As is well-known to local activists, Washington decisionmakers keep a close watch on Arcata’s politics, particularly idealistic proclamations made on the town square. »
Around Town – April 1, 1953
A recipe for Aunt Tessie’s Asbestos-Chive Doodles in last week’s Arcata Eye included a typograhpical error in the ingredient list. »
‘The Penis Diatribes’ Sticks Up For Manliness – April 1, 1953
With songs by The Cock-A-Doodle-Can-Do’s and dancing by the Testosterone Terpischorians. »
Renaissance Man Dazzles Townsfolk – April 1, 1953
Mr. Chauncey Berry-picker, whose storied past includes degrees from multiple universities, authorship of several scholarly books, heroic service as an ace in the U.S. Air Corps and acclaim by the crowned heads of Europe, past, present and future, has been engaged by the city fathers to take charge of Arcata’s treasury and manage its... »
‘Intertube’ Pipe System To Web World – April 1, 1953
The tangle of pneumatic tubes could, in theory, deliver a sealed capsule containing a written message or even a small pamphlet from Valley West to Sunny Brae in as little as nine hours. »
Theatrical Review: Arcata Elementary School’s ‘Toothbrush Tales’
The rest of the cast amply demonstrated that they can’t sing or dance, have no talent, no one likes them and they won’t ever make any friends. »
Libation, 1953
Next week's April Fools 1953 Edition Arcata Eye will include vintage ads from local businesses, along with shocking local news of the duck-and-cover era. »
Get Your 1953-Style Ad In The Arcata Eye April Fools’ Edition!
This time, we are harkening back to the past and producing the Arcata Eye circa 1953, but 1953 as seen by the Eye... and you know how we are. »
Try A Relaxing, Tasty ‘Soup Tub’ – April 1, 2012
“People have always used terms like ‘soothing,’ and ‘refreshing’ to describe what we offer here,” said owner Stan Henerson. “Now we’re hearing ‘yummy,’ too.” »