50 YEARS AGO (1960)
Phyllis Ann Wynne, daughter of Clara Wynne of Everett, was enlisted in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) at the Everett Navy Recruiting Station. She was a graduate of Everett High School interested in singing and sports and said she enlisted to learn a trade and to see some of the world.
Today was the grand opening of Karr’s Korral at 9721 Highway 99 S., across from O’Connor &Cronin. The business advertised the lowest prices on used cars in Snohomish County. There were free 1960 licenses with any car purchased along with free life, accident and health insurance. A free lube job was offered with purchase of an oil change.
25 YEARS AGO (1985)
Sharon Breon, a student of Everett Beauty School, recently won awards in the second annual Emerald Cup Grand International Competition and Education Fashion Seminar in Seattle.
The American Association of University Women, Arlington-Stanwood branch, was offering three scholarships to local women who had completed at least two years of college by June. They were available to residents of Arlington, Stanwood and the Camano Island area. Grace Cornwell was in charge.
By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at Everett Public Library
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