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Sedro-Woolley Museum, 725 Murdock Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA (2026)

06/01/2026

The Week that Was … The first week of June
From The Courier-Times, June 4, 1953

New Councilmen Take Office Here Monday: “Long live the queen!” At about the same time that Her Royal Highness Elizabeth was receiving her crown in Westminster Abbey, the newly elected members of the city council were taking over the chairs they had won in the council chamber at the city hall.

Snows of Kilimanjaro” Next at Dream Theatre: One of the year’s major film achievements, “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava Gardner, comes to the screen of the Dream Theatre on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. This exciting and dramatic story by Ernest Hemingway, is filmed in gorgeous technicolor and is a surging tale of romance and adventure from Paris cafes to the heart of savage Africa.

“Sheriff Tex” to Appear at Rodeo Here July 4,5: Hey deputies! Ol’ Sheriff Tex’ll be here in person on July 4 and 5th; You can see him at the rodeo! Yep, Texas Jim Lewis of Safety Junction will be at the July 4 and 5th rodeo, complete with pistol tricks, rope tricks, guitar, songs, fiddle playin’ and the Hootin’ Anny.” The KING television performer will give two complete performances on each of the two days, entertaining the crowd from a platform in front of the stands.

Junior Pippin Aboard Cruiser in Naval Review for Elizabeth: The USS Baltimore has been chosen to represent the United States in the forthcoming Naval review to be held at Spithead, England, in June for the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth. Serving aboard the heavy cruiser is Junior A. Pippin, fireman USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. Pippin, of route 1. The 1,400 men and officers of the crew will “man the rail” and give three cheers when Queen Elizabeth steams down the line of 90 warships of the world in her royal yacht.

New Company to Build Ski Lift at Baker Lodge: During the past week, some fifteen Sedro-Woolley citizens have subscribed $5,000 in stock of the Mt. Baker Recreation Co., Inc, which has taken over the Mt. Baker Lodge and is planning to build a $190,000 ski lift near the lodge.

Ferry Landings, Roads to remain County Property: With but one exception, all abandoned ferry landings and the access roads thereto will be kept by the county for access to the Skagit river by sportsmen, according to county commissioner Brown Wiseman.

The Museum Research Library’s newspaper collection offers a good historical record for researchers and those who would just like to get a brief picture of life during a particular period. The collections have gaps, so if you find old newspapers, please check with the Research Library before tossing them.

06/01/2026

🎂 Happiest Birthday wishes to our Vice President, Mick! We thank the stars every day that you're on our team. From producing The Week That Was to serving as a Saturday host, you're always willing to lend a hand and contribute wherever needed. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎉

05/25/2026

🇺🇸For those who gave all, we remember. ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

The Week that Was … The fourth week of May
From The Courier-Times, May 30, 1946

Sedro-Woolley Will Have Landing Field: An airstrip to serve the city of Sedro-Woolley and surrounding territory, has been purchased by the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce, and plans are now being made to organize a corporation to own and operate the airstrip. Approximately 25 acres of land northeast of the city, was purchased by the Chamber of Commerce, and the part of this property, which includes a house and barn, will probably be sold. It is estimated that a total of $10,000 will be required to purchase the land and finance the airstrip.

Northern State Hospital Needs New Buildings; Institution is crowded and Understaffed; 2,155 Patients: The Northern State Hospital, like other state institutions, is overcrowded and understaffed, but is operating with better facilities than existed during the war, according to Dr. Clifford Halvorsen, hospital superintendent. The total number of employees at the institution is now 430, as compared to 258 during the war. At present there are from 300 to 500 more patients at the hospital, more than it is supposed to care for about 1,700 patients.

Fourth of July Plans Are Now in Final Stage: Plans for Sedro-Woolley’s big annual Fourth of July celebration were discussed at a committee meeting at the American Legion Hall Monday evening, and a committee was named to raise $1,000 in contributions to help finance the affair.

109 Seniors Receive Diplomas in Exercises Tuesday Evening: In an impressive ceremony which took place Tuesday evening, May 28, in the Sedro-Woolley high school auditorium, 109 seniors in the class of 1946 received diplomas and numerous other awards were presented.

Council Hears Proposals for Improvements: Stressing the need for an overall plan for city improvements, Win McLean, chairman of the newly formed Civic Affairs committee, appeared before the City Council here Monday evening with an outline of that committee’s proposals for community betterment. “Certain things we feel must be done,” he said, “specifically we would like to see an over-all plan for city improvements that would incorporate streets, sidewalks, parks, sewers and a better understanding and enforcement of present zoning conditions.”

‘Dragonwyck’ To Show at Dream: In the full-tide of her triumph in “Leave Her to Heaven,” Gene Tierney comes to the screen of the Dream Theater on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in “Dragonwyck.” The gripping, romantic story from the book by the same name also contains in its top-notch cast Walter Huston, Vincent Price and Glenn Langan. On the same program is a technicolor short subject titled “Peeks at Hollywood,” colored cartoon and the news.

The Museum Research Library’s newspaper collection offers a good historical record for researchers and those who would just like to get a brief picture of life during a particular period. The collections have gaps, so if you find old newspapers, please check with the Research Library before tossing them.

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 As Memorial Day approaches, we remember the history and purpose behind Sedro-Woolley’s Memorial Park. Before it became Memorial Park, the area was known as the State Street Children’s Playfield. In the early 1940s, the Kiwanis and Lions clubs helped lead a community effort to create the park on land purchased by the City from the Catholic Church. The park originally included a playground and wading pool and served as a gathering place for local families.

In 1954, American Legion George Baldridge Post 43 joined with the Kiwanis Club and Friends of the Community, led by the Sedro-Woolley Garden Club, to create a memorial honoring all Sedro-Woolley citizens who had died in the nation’s wars. Together, community organizations worked to build the stone monument and install the bronze plaque that still stands today.

On Veterans Day in 1955, the community gathered to dedicate the memorial. One of the most meaningful moments of the ceremony came when Gold Star Mother Mrs. Bert Marchant placed a wreath at the monument in honor of all families who lost loved ones in military service. Her son, Army Corporal Glen Marchant, was killed at Heartbreak Ridge during the Korean War.

The photos featured in this post are of the dedication ceremony. It shows Hazel Greenstreet of the Garden Club presenting the Memorial Park plaque honoring veterans of all wars to Mayor P.A. Stendal. Also pictured is the American Legion Color Guard, including Joe Hamel, Fred Vochatzer, Glen Allen, and Allen Latting. Seen in the background is the former Girl Scout Hall, a church building that had been moved to the park from Ferry Street and of Mrs. Bert Marchant, Gold Star Mother.

Today, Memorial Park continues to serve the community with the addition of the YMCA, community center, senior center, updated play equipment, and splash park, while the memorial itself stands as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made by generations of Americans in service to our country.

🇺🇸This Memorial Day, please join American Legion Post 43 for their Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11 AM at Union Cemetery as we come together to honor those who gave their lives while serving our nation.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 We are grateful once again to our friends at the American Legion George Baldridge Post 43 for continuing their annual tradition of honoring our nation’s veterans by placing flags on every veteran’s grave at Union Cemetery. We were honored to join fellow volunteers in helping ensure the sacrifice of these brave men and women is never forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 The community is invited to join American Legion Post 43 this Monday at 11 AM at Union Cemetery for their Memorial Day ceremony as we gather to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/18/2026

The Week that Was … The third week of May
From The Courier-Times, May 17, 2000

School levy vote too close to call: The Sedro-Woolley School District’s replacement levy appears to have been approved by voters in yesterday’s special election. However, the 17-vote margin by which it passed will have to withstand a recount on Friday and a count of absentee ballots yet to be received. The final outcome of the election may not be decided until the ballots are certified on May 26. “All we can do is wait,” said S-W School Board President Pam Baird.

S-W council ponders confusing addresses: Are Sedro-Woolley’s addresses getting too confusing? That was a topic at last Wednesday’s Sedro-Woolley City Council meeting, where City Fire Chief Dean Klinger outlined several problems that are making residences and businesses on some city streets harder to find. “There’s numerous issues through town,” Klinger said, noting the problems include gaps in addresses, city streets that have several different names and multiple numbering systems on some streets.

Community clean-up planned: The City of Sedro-Woolley is sponsoring Spring Cleaning Day, an event to help residents beautify their homes and yards. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, at 500 Metcalf St., the site of the old Skagit Steel parking lot. All kinds of household and yard waste – with the exception of hazardous materials and appliances – will be accepted at a city-sponsored dumpster at the site, according to City Supervisor Eric Stendal.

Massage business about privacy, tranquility: You can tell a lot about a business by the kind of space in which it’s housed. In the case of “The Shoppe,” one of Sedro-Woolley’s newest massage clinics, the space says “privacy.” That description applies both to the building’s location – tucked away behind several downtown storefronts – as well as its interior, softly lit and filled with gentle sounds of fountains and soft music.

Sedro-Woolley planning for disaster Saturday; Simulated “disaster” takes place at Mary Purcell Elementary: A disaster is scheduled to take place in Sedro-Woolley. While most calamities don’t have the foresight to call in ahead of time, Mary Purcell Elementary will be the site Saturday of what is called a “multiple-casualty incident” drill. The drill will run from approximately 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or noon.

Students touch the heavens; Space odyssey van comes to schools: The clouds may have filled the sky, but students across Sedro-Woolley still got to see the stars. The Pacific Science Center in Seattle brought its colorful “Space Odyssey Van” to Evergreen, Central and Mary Purcell elementaries last week to educate students about astronomy. “We teach students with a hands-on approach to science,” said Sarah Jost, a Pacific Science Center employee.

The Museum Research Library’s newspaper collection offers a good historical record for researchers and those who would just like to get a brief picture of life during a particular period. The collections have gaps, so if you find old newspapers, please check with the Research Library before tossing them.

05/16/2026

Old story with an interesting turn of events… Picture it: Sedro, 1890… A young Mr. Bingham, soon to be a wealthy banker, goes to the general store (pictured in the top left corner), owned by Mr. Cook, the founder of the town. Bingham wanted to pay his respects to the town father, introduce himself, and purchase goods. The total price was about $2, but Cook didn’t have change for the $20, so Bingham left with the goods and planned to come back the next day with smaller change. Instead of $2, the price had gone up to $3. Cook pointed to a sign on his wall stating that the store charged different prices on different days to different people, and that not all the goods were new, and he’d try to sell you the old ones if he could. Not long afterward, Cook went to the bank (pictured bottom right) for a draft, and Bingham charged him $1. Cook protested such a charge. Bingham looked at Cook and said, “Different prices to different people.” Cook laughed and replied, “You’ll do, young man… you’ll do.”

05/15/2026

🐻💙🤍 Celebrate your graduate with our limited-edition SWHS mugs! Featuring this adorable little cub bear from the 1944 SWHS KUMTUX yearbook, originally illustrated by Elaine Small, Class of 1947.

The perfect gift for this year’s graduates and SWHS alumni! Available now in the shop for just $12 each.

OPEN Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday | 12–3 PM

05/11/2026

The Week that Was … The second week of May
From The Courier-Times, May 10, 1928

Hospital Campaign Raises Over $16,500 in First Week: Approximately $16,500 in pledges for the new hospital for Sedro-Woolley was raised by members of the hospital committee this week, according to reports made tonight to the Courier-Times by the finance committee. Some of these were in $1,500 contributions and the donations ran as low as ten dollars. Most of those seen in the first real week of campaigning, were from men and companies who were expected to contribute at least $100, so the committee is very much encouraged and is hopeful of getting between $20,000 and $25,000 when all the prospects are canvassed.

May 14-19 Is Cleanup Week; City Hauls Free: Through the co-operation of the city mayor and council, the Women’s club and other organizations, next week, May 14 to 18, has been declared the annual cleanup and paint up week for Sedro-Woolley. Mayor Wyman M. Kirby has issued a proclamation urging all citizens to take part in cleaning their property, painting unsightly buildings and getting vacant lots, alleys and parking strips in good condition.

Big Lake “Ghost’ Appears Nightly with Loud Noise: Residents of the shores of Big Lake are enjoying the nightly appearance of the Big Lake ghost. While nobody has reported seeing the nocturnal visitor, there are many who have heard the noise of its passing through the ether. Each evening, five minutes later than the proceeding one, this noise is heard. Those who have had this privilege report a noise something like a meteor or a sky rocket, starting on the west side of the lake, and rapidly fading away in the distance.

Straw Hat Season Brings Out Many: The straw hat season started officially today, and many straws were brought out from their winter’s resting place, while the stores had a big quantity of new straw hats on display for the fashionable man, who believes in following the edicts of the best authorities on fashion.

County C.C. Will Study Airports: One of the principal subjects of the discussion at the meeting of the Skagit County Chamber of Commerce at Anacortes on Tuesday, was a proposed county airport. Mount Vernon and Anacortes Chambers have airport committees and it was thought if a central location could be selected, it might be possible to have a fine county airport.

In Sports: Girl’s Tennis Is Started at School: The high school girls’ tennis tournament started this week with the first round being played off. Nellie Guernsey played Edith Love winning 6-2, 6-0; Eileen Taylor defeated Neva Rodgers 6-3, 6-1 and Gladys O’Brien won from Esther Elbert 13-11, 6-2. This last match was the hardest fought of the season, the first set going 24 games. The rest of the first round will be played tonight, and the others will be played next week.

The Museum Research Library’s newspaper collection offers a good historical record for researchers and those who would just like to get a brief picture of life during a particular period. The collections have gaps, so if you find old newspapers, please check with the Research Library before tossing them.

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