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Exploring the local history of the postal service in the Pass

"Early Postmasters and Post Offices in the San Gorgonio Pass" is the program at the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society meeting, Nov. 14.

Laurie McLaughlin, Neighbor
A July 1957 photo of Banning postal carrier Reynold Hemmerling at the the wheel of Banning's first right-hand delivery truck, which boasted automatic shift and a fan to cool the driver.
A July 1957 photo of Banning postal carrier Reynold Hemmerling at the the wheel of Banning's first right-hand delivery truck, which boasted automatic shift and a fan to cool the driver. (Family of Reynold Hemmerling; photo taken by McCulloh Studios)

The community is invited to explore the rich local history of the postal service at a presentation, "Early Postmasters and Post Offices in the San Gorgonio Pass," on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center's Gathering Hall, 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave., in Banning.

The talk is free, and all are welcome and encouraged to bring postal-related mementos, photos and stories to share. The program is presented by the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center and the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society.

For more information about historical society events, visit the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society Facebook page.

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