Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1962)

Everett city commissioners confirmed the appointment of Lawrence J. Dougherty, 4701 Meadow Lane, as the city’s new electrical inspector. Dougherty, whose appointment was recommended by Commissioner of Public Works George Gebert, succeeded David H. Deveney.

Samons Electric &Plumbing Supply Co., had a large selection of pole lights on sale for 50 percent off the factory list price. Others items on sale were bedroom squares, early American fixtures, various pull-down lights, flood lights, garbage disposals and kitchen sinks. Samons was located at 2116 36th St.

25 years ago (1987)

Thanks to the efforts of Bud and Dave Haines and others at K&H Printers, an art and photography show generated more than $3,000 to help Everett Community College replace its fire-destroyed collection. More than 400 people took part in a “Victory Celebration Wine-Tasting” party at the new K&H Graphics Center.

In another benefit, more than 200 young people took part in a recent “Prime of Your Life Prom” at the Everett Elks club to raise some $2,000 to benefit children’s services at the Providence Sexual Assault Center in Everett.

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