A two-day event celebrated the grand opening of the Bon Marche’s Men’s Shop. It was in the building south of the main one that had been occupied by the Balboa Theater. Doors opened onto Wetmore Avenue. Claude Sarvis was manager.
Also remodeled and with three times the floor space was Betty Variety Store, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day at 3320 Everett Ave. An ad said their diversified stock included everything from pins to pile-drivers.
Lloyd Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lane Walker of Snohomish, received the American Farmer degree, the highest degree in Future Farmers of America. Walker was a 1975 graduate of Snohomish High School, had completed two years at Everett Community College and was enrolled at Washington State University majoring in agriculture education.
Timothy James Seigal of Marysville received his Eagle Scout badge, an accomplishment reached by only about 2 percent of all scouts. He was the son of John and Dorothy Seigal.
By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at Everett Public Library
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