Seems Like Yesterday

Published 12:01 am Thursday, May 5, 2011

50 years ago (1961)

Commander Alan B. Shepard Jr., who became the first American to soar into space this morning, was invited to be guest of honor at the Pacific Northwest Air Fair at Paine Field this summer. The invitation was extended by Jack Sheraton and Stewart Collins.

Harold Thoreen Jr., 13, of Boy Scout Troop 1, was presented the God and Country Award, Scouting’s highest religious service honor. He completed a full year’s church and Scouting work to earn the award. Presentation was made in Everett’ First Baptist Church by the Rev. Carlton Goodwin, pastor.

25 years ago (1986)

Idamae Schack wrote a letter to The Herald applauding the Magic Flute program for over 3,000 school children. She particularly thanked Diane Wright, Sharon Wootton and Eugene Smith for making the event happen. It was a first such endeavor of the Everett Opera Guild.

The Herald wrote an editorial endorsing the Snohomish School District’s bond issue to renovate its high school athletic fields. The improvements would help Snohomish keep up its fine athletic programs, which built community pride while building confidence and character in young people.

By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at the Everett Public Library