The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright © October 3, 1998 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Clemente C. Morales Family Salinas, California Edited by Alex S. Fabros, Jr., The Filipino American Experience Research Project is an independent research project of The Filipino American National Historical Society Page 1 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright © October 3, 1998 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright (c) October 3, 1998 by Alex S. Fabros, Jr. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who wishes to quote brief passages in connection with a review written for inclusion in a magazine, newspaper, or broadcast. 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Alhambra Street Fresno, CA 93722 209-275-8849 The Filipino American Experience Research Project-SFSU is an independent project sponsored by Filipino American Studies Department of Asian American Studies College of Ethnic Studies San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 415-338-6161 (Office) 415-338-1739 (FAX) Page 2 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright © October 3, 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................. 3 1932.................................................................................................................... 9 Christmas Greetings From The Filipino Women's Club Of California.............. 9 Realistic Scenes Of Patriot's Death Are To Be Re-Enacted.............................. 9 1933.................................................................................................................. 11 Club Women And Contractors Sit At Festal Board ........................................ 11 Miss Mary Looy Proclaimed Most Popular Filipina In State.......................... 11 Rizal Day Fete Is Planned By Women ........................................................... 14 Dinuba Lass Takes Spurt, Leads In Exciting Race ......................................... 14 Federation Fetes Sixth Anniversary ............................................................... 16 Salinas Scene Of Nationwide Flag Festival.................................................... 17 Highlights Of Stirring Addresses That Thrilled The Vast Throngs At Brilliant Flag Day Exercises Here................................................................................ 19 Filipino Flag Honored Here By Big Throng................................................... 22 In Confinement.............................................................................................. 25 Sales Home Scene Of Pleasant Activities....................................................... 25 Salinas Lassie Retains Lead In Mail Drive..................................................... 25 Drive Is Launched For Welfare Funds By Leaders Of Filipino Women's Club28 Filipinos Fete Nation's Birth Day In Salinas................................................... 28 Filipino Banner Is Honored Here By Big Gathering....................................... 30 Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four Men In Alaska Fishing Fleet Booze Racket. 32 1934.................................................................................................................. 33 2,000 Are Inspired By New Feature Of Salinas Rizal Fete............................. 33 Watsonville Mayor Extolls Dr. Rizal ............................................................. 36 Women Thank Those Who Extended Help In Rizal Memorial....................... 36 Organization Of Filipino Labor Union Perfected ........................................... 37 Stars And Roses (8jan34) .............................................................................. 38 Sidelines........................................................................................................ 39 Fellowship Elects Officers For 1934.............................................................. 40 Christening Party At Castor Aquino's Camp .................................................. 41 Callao's Report Heard By Board.................................................................... 41 Women's Club Making Elaborate Plans For Flag Day Observance In Salinas 41 Native Sons And Daughters Of The Philippines............................................. 42 Filipino Factional Fights Condemned ............................................................ 43 Filipinos Discuss Freedom Offer At Huge Meeting........................................ 43 Page 3 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright © October 3, 1998 Women's Club Plans Events For Flag Day..................................................... 45 Beautiful Exercises Held Here In Honor Of Philippines Flag......................... 46 Anniversary Of Death Of Jose Rizal To Be Observed By Salinas Filipinos.... 47 1935.................................................................................................................. 48 Stars And Roses (8jan35) .............................................................................. 48 Pastor A. M. Patacsil Is Granted Vacation By Fellowship Board ................... 50 Answer To Self-Styled Grammarian .............................................................. 51 Cacas Camp Scene Of Jolly Festivity............................................................. 53 Baby Borja Is Christened............................................................................... 53 Mrs. C. C. Morales Is On Vacation................................................................ 54 Behind The Screen ........................................................................................ 54 Mrs. Paulina Morales Is Successfully Operated On At St. Luke's Hospital, S. F. ...................................................................................................................... 55 Mrs. Morales Is Now Convalescing ............................................................... 56 Labor Contractors' Directory ......................................................................... 56 Sampayan Given Farewell Party By C. C. Morales ........................................ 58 The Salinas Filipinos Fete Inauguration Of P. I. Commonwealth ................... 58 Paulina Morales, Beloved Leader, Is Back Home........................................... 60 1936.................................................................................................................. 60 Filipino Heads Of Rodeo Body Hold Meeting ............................................... 60 Caravan Festival ............................................................................................ 62 To Whom It May Concern............................................................................. 63 Spotlights (22jun36) ...................................................................................... 64 Filipinos Celebrate Rizal's Birthday By Rendering A Program And Dance At Salinas Women's Club Civic Auditorium....................................................... 65 Local Leaders Hold Caucus At Lozada Home................................................ 66 Filipino Float Big Triumph In Rodeo Parade ................................................. 66 1937.................................................................................................................. 67 Spotlights (14feb37) ...................................................................................... 67 San Diego Is Salinas Visitor .......................................................................... 69 Mrs. Morales Is Fast Improving In Bay City .................................................. 69 Emy Lao Observes Her Birthday In San Francisco ........................................ 69 C. D. A. Ceremony Attracts Record Attendance ............................................ 70 Filipino Women's Club President Now At Home ........................................... 71 Former Miss Philippines Mail Elopes To San Francisco Monday Evening..... 71 Mother's Day Held At Filipino Center Attracts Big Crowd ............................ 72 A Suggestion ................................................................................................. 73 Spotlights (13sep37)...................................................................................... 74 Evangelical Moderator Speaks In Watsonville City Hall Filipino Meet.......... 75 Page 4 The Filipino American Experience Research Project Copyright © October 3, 1998 Wienie Bake By Commonwealth................................................................... 76 (Continued) ................................................................................................... 77 Three-Day Meet Follows Bazaar ................................................................... 78 The Filipino