Back to the 1950s when “Bud” Hara Bought HMB Auto Parts
From the Half Moon Bay Review
This story is from some time in the 1950s
“Raymond “Bud” Hara, formerly of Redwood City, has purchased the Half Moon Bay Auto Parts, it was announced today.
“Hara is well known on the coastside. He is the uncle of Ray and Pete Villa of Half Moon Bay, the brother of Mrs. Betty Villa of Tunitas canyon district. He has lived all his life in San Mateo County.
“Hara’s uncle, now deceased, was Jack Hara who operated a horse ranch in the Miramar district a number of years ago. Another uncle was Ray “Zip” Hara, former Shell oil truck driver, who covered Half Moon Bay and the backwoods district more than 25 years ago.
“Hara plans to move to Half Moon Bay with his wife and two daughters as soon as his Redwood City home can be sold. He has been in the auto parts business for 17 years.
“Mrs. Nancy Hara, wife of the new owner, will assist her husband in the store.
“The indicated sellers of the store were Mr. and Mrs. Selwyn “Red” Monroe of Pacifica. Monroe said that he planned to open an auto parts store at Pleasant Hill, Calif, with his sons soon.”
The “Talking Cars” in the tv commercials are making me feel guilty
about selling my car. After all, I’ve known the J30 for 15 years; we’re close; she’s like a pet. I’m even concerned about who the next owner will be. I’m worried about it.
Today I drove the J30 to the Park Auto Sales lot in San Bruno
Here’s my pal, the J30–note “the spoiler”
Joel took the car; he also owns racehorses that win
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And, finally, here’s a little video called “Goodbye J30, Goodbye”. To view, click on the link below
Miramar Artist Linda Montalto Patterson Walked Me Through Her Garden
Want to see Linda’s garden in Miramar? Click on the link to the quicktime movie below:
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Were You An El Granada Women’s Garden Club Member?
The EG Women’s Garden Club was most active in the 1960s. Yes, many of the members have moved or are gone. But something important has come up related to the club’s old accounts. If you were a member, please contact Judy at the El Granada Post Office.
(Photo by John Vonderlin)
Little Jose needs a home
Maddy, seen here with Jose at Kibbles & Gifts in Half Moon Bay, says the little guy broke his pelvis! But he loves to walk. Jose needs a home, can you help?
For info, call “Companions in Waiting: Rescue & Adoption” 650.328.0474
PO Box 213, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Scene at Flora Farm in HMB
Flora Farm Landscaping and Garden Shop is hidden away on Purisima Street, a delight to discover. The owners have created a world of their own. I wish there were more shops like this one in town.
click on image to see a bigger picture!
Sweet: The 1948 MG in Front of Us on 92
BTW: He turned off at Hwy 35.
Little Jose needs a home
Maddy, seen here with Jose, at Kibbles & Gifts in Half Moon Bay, says the little guy broke his pelvis. But he loves to walk and he needs a new home. Can you help?
For info: “Companions in Waiting, Rescue & Adoption” Call 650.328.0474
PO Box 213
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
“Hold on tight to your dreams”: Devil’s Slide Tunnel Cries Out For Music & Video
Really, do you want to drive through a long, boring, tunnel with nothing to see on the blanko walls? No stimulation? We, in the 21st century, are a strong visual culture.
I have said this before, we need art and video on the walls of the Devil’s Slide Tunnel.
MOVING images, perhaps of the Coastside’s “wonders” to come. The flowers, the beaches, the cliffs.
Who would sponsor it? How about Hewlett-Packard, Intel, etc., the “trusts” that have been buying up Coastside land, to save it from spiralling growth. With so many creative people on the Coastside, we can do it.
And I have found hope in the “Tunnel” commercial by Honda
Just what I imagine for the interior of the Devil’s Slide Tunnel—giant sunflowers on the walls, deer leaping about the walls, sunshine and the great Pacific Ocean. There’s music too: Hold On Tight by the Electric Light Orchestra.
Please check out the “Tunnel” commercial here