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Our Fall 2016 Meeting Had a Romantic Twist

Posted on November 17, 2016 by The Editor

Governor Scarlett Stahl convened First California Company’s fall 2016 meeting on November 12 at Knotts Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park with 27 members, friends and guests attending. All officers and councilors were present, with the exception of Treasurer Suzanne … Continue reading →

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Our Fall Meeting: November 12 in Buena Park

Posted on October 1, 2016 by The Editor

Our 2016 Fall Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 12 at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel, La Palma Room, First Floor, 7675 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620. We will convene at 11:30 AM to give you an opportunity to renew old and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Virginia Tobacco

Posted on August 25, 2016 by The Editor

By Jim Shepherd When the first settlers came to Virginia in 1607, their main problem was food; the 1609-10 winter was known as the Starving Times. They had trouble trading with the local Indian tribes for food. It is not … Continue reading →

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