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1. Picking cherries
Picking cherries
Description
Cherries were so much in demand this year that even the Black Republican variety of small, black cherries were picked clean by the Mexicans and sold for a good price.
2. Getting lunches
Getting lunches
Description
Mexicans gathered at the loading area beside the road, getting their noon lunches for the day
3. Mail call
Mail call
Description
Mail call, waiting for letters from home (Old Mexico)
4. Truck loaded with workers
Truck loaded with workers
Description
Workers loaded on the truck and off to the orchard for a day of thinning apples or picking cherries
5. Guitar playing
Guitar playing
Description
In the evening musical instruments come out and typical Spanish tunes fill the air.
6. Workers line up for dinner
Workers line up for dinner
Description
Waiting in line for dinner, cafeteria style
7. Directing the crews
Directing the crews
Description
Mrs. Merril Hart, retired farmer's wife, speaks Spanish to help direct the Mexican work crews.
8. Cafeteria pie
Cafeteria pie
Description
Pie was the dessert prepared on this day for the Mexican workers
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