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Moclips Centennial Date Set for June 25 - July 2, 2005

We are off and running in our Moclips Centennial Project. We have already begun making connections for some of our projects. MBTS will be working with the U.S. Postal Service in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Moclips Post Office. A contest among North Beach students for a postal cancellation design is planned. We have made contact with a Montesano couple to bring out their horse & wagon teams. The Quinault Nation will provide basket weavers for demonstrations of their craft. Major co-op advertising will help get the word out beginning in the summer of 2004.

We have a long way to go with many more plans to put together. Let us know if you would like to help!

The following press release was issued to several newspapers in early October:

MOCLIPS - At the general meeting of Moclips-By-The-Sea Historical Society on Saturday, September 27th, the date of the Moclips Centennial was approved. A week long celebration will begin on June 25 and end on July 2, 2005.

These dates coincide with historic events that took place nearly 100 years ago. The Northern Pacific Railroad completed its line to Moclips from Hoquiam in June 1905. The opening of the first Moclips Beach Hotel was on July 2, 1905. To celebrate these and many other historical happenings, the Moclips Centennial Project will be sponsoring several events during this week. Those involved would like to make this the biggest event ever on the North Beach.

"With the involvement of many businesses and residents from Ocean Shores to Taholah, we anticipate a huge benefit for the entire community", said the society's president, Kelly Calhoun. "Major advertising throughout the state will begin in the summer of 2004. In a special partnership, the Museum of the North Beach will be working with the U.S. Postal Service to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Moclips Post Office".

The North Beach community is invited to make suggestions on what events should be included and assist us with these many projects. This promises to be a celebration that won't soon be forgotten.

For more information, call the Museum of the North Beach at 360/276-4441. You may also mail suggestions to MBTS, PO Box 231, Moclips, WA 98562 or email at kelly@moclips.org.

We are Legit with Uncle Sam!

With the determination of Treasurer, Kathy Jaquet and Secretary, Lee Marriott, Moclips-By-The-Sea Historical Society is now a 501(c)3 corporation! That is to say that we officially have non-profit status with the Federal Government. From this point on, all donations to the museum are tax deductible.

It took a lot of work for them to complete the mounds of paperwork, not once but twice. Seems our first effort was lost in the mail. The second go-round took a complete week to update the paperwork, and then was miraculously approved in only about 10 days after we mailed it off!

As required by the IRS, all forms and financial paperwork are to be of public record. A copy of this material will be kept at the museum for anyone that desires to see it.

This is an important milestone for the historical society. THANK YOU Kathy & Lee for all your hard work and a job well done!

It's in the P-I

In September, Jeff Larsen, a reporter for the Seattle P-I wrote a story about Pacific Beach and Moclips for the Getaway Guide. In addition to several photos and information about local motels, resorts and restaurants, the reporter had kind words to say about our museum. "In January, dedicated volunteers from all over the North Beach opened their slick little museum on route 109 called the Museum of the North Beach". Our website address was also listed. Within 24 hours after the paper came out, we received over 300 hits on the web!

What's new at the Museum

Members Chuck and Norma Austin of Walla Walla put the finishing touches on our Northern Pacific Caboose. A roof was installed along with railing, ladder and a turn brake. All labor and materials were donated to the museum. If you haven't seen the caboose, you should! It looks very authentic. Hats off to Chuck and Norma for an excellent addition to the museum!

Three new display cases were donated by Dann Sears of the Aberdeen Museum and have already been put to good use! All the smaller "trinkets" from the North Beach are now in a revolving case. Some of the logging equipment has been moved into another. The 1912 Forwood Brothers Jewelers violin is now displayed.

Dolores' Antiques donated 85 postcards from the Ocean Shores Arts Association to be sold in the museum. Thank you everyone!

The School Bell Tolls for Moclips

MBTS member Jaen Henry has spent the last several months investigating the source of the bell located at the North Beach Junior/Senior High School in Oyehut (Ocean Shores).

Through his many sources, he has determined that the bell is in fact the same one that was on the first Moclips school when it fell into the ocean in February of 1911.

With the completion of his research, Jaen put together a comprehensive report chronicalling the history of North Beach schools, the bell, the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Moclips Beach Hotel. Limited copies were made of his research of which he donated one to the museum.

While doing research at the Hoquiam Library, Jaen came across several articles relating to the North Beach during the first decade of the century. He was kind enough to forward these topics to us which will cut down the number of hours we will have to spend in researching.

The Museum of the North Beach thanks Jaen for his many hours of hard work and the great research report!

Gems and Gemstones

Your membership dollars go to a general fund that pays for printing our newsletter, other printings and postage. We rely on donations to help with museum costs and acquisitions.

The Sand Dollar Inn, Katie Detrick, Phil Webber, Sam & Young Yi, Chuck & Norma Austin and Margie & Jack Davis all sent donations above their membership renewals. THANK YOU!

The Big Dig at Moclips

In September, members Jim and Rita Evans along with Kelly Calhoun began digging for gold on Pacific Avenue in Moclips. Although nothing important was found, it was decided to try again after the lot had been bulldozed. What was found on the first try were some bottle caps, pop can tabs and a 1984 nickel. Turns out this property had been filled with about 3 to 4 feet of fill. We need to get down below that to find anything of significance. Joe & Mary Hill who own the property, have given us the green light to proceed in hopes we will find something historic. Their property is where the meadow was located just south of the old livery stable. This building collapsed into the ocean back in 1914 during another violent storm.

Museum Donates First Check to North Beach Guild

At the October luncheon of the North Beach Guild at Alec's Restaurant in Ocean Shores, Kelly Calhoun presented the group with the first $1000.00 check for their scholarship program.

This has been an excellent arrangement for which everyone benefits.

A 100 Year Milestone for Aberdeen

On October 3, the board of directors attended the first annual Historical of the Year fundraiser at the Aberdeen Museum of History.

The recipient of this award was Jim Middleton of the Anderson & Middleton Company in Hoquiam. His purchase of the historic Jones Photo collection will preserve Harbor history for future generations.

This event coincided with the 100 year anniversary of the fire that destroyed much of Aberdeen on October 16, 1903. What will always be known as Black Friday started in the Arctic Hotel around 9am. Three lives and 140 wooden buildings were lost to the inferno. Aberdeen rebuilt itself with the more permanent brick and stone.

The board of directors had an enjoyable time and a great dinner too!

And the Winner Is... (drum roll please)

MBTS members Steve & Carol Ensley of Carnation, Washington won the raffle of the vintage North Beach photo. They chose the circa 1920 enlargement of the NP train chugging up from the beach from Moclips to the Pacific Beach station. Over 400 tickets were sold from January to June of this year. Our first winners, Chris & Jerry Calhoun, donated this photo back to the museum.

Newly Donated Items - THANK YOU!

Margaret Wick of Copalis donated a U.S. Navy knife for our USN spoon.

Lois Johnson, donated a Quinalut lidded basket, a book on totem poles and a float wrapped in its net.

William Moorman of Ocean City donated 3 glass floats.

The family of Jim & Josephine Oliver donated several items.

Mary & Joe Black donated a vintage Kodak camera.

Mary & Joe Hill donated a box full of older paper items relating to Moclips and the North Beach.

Joe Serventich donated a 1969 NP note pad.

Hav to Hav It donated an Ocean Shores Inn menu.

Nancy White from Graham donated a complete horse haine with brass fitting.

Ruth Gangwish from Puyallup donated a scrapbook from the Pacific Beach School 1938-1939.

Chuck & Norma Austin donated an electrified railroad lantern.

Ernie Anderson of Twin Falls, Idaho donated an old map and a book titled, "Indian Shakers".

Kathy Klee of Ocean Shores donated photo copies of Betty Smith's epilouge in the 1989 version of Lady on the Beach.

Kathy Jaquet donated Frank Milward's, "In the Span of a Lifetime".

A 1960's postcard of Copalis Beach was donated by Robert D. Gregg & Sons, Inc.

Linda Scott sent us several North Beach postcards.

American Book Sellers of Aberdeen donated Margaret Rasmussen's book about Ocean Shores.

The Pacific Beach Resort donated a box of Navy related items.

Ocean Shores Antiques donated a large and heavy logging chain.

Donated items will be on permanent display.

Two Special Guests Invited to January Meeting

Mark your new 2004 calendar for Saturday, January 31 at 6pm. Our general meeting will be held at the Ocean Crest Resort. Special dinner menu and prices are included in an insert with this newsletter.

One of our special guests will be Jack Durney, the newly elected mayor of Hoquiam and member of our historical society. Jack is very enthused about our plans for the Moclips Centennial. An idea he came up with is to establish a sister-city relationship between Hoquiam and Moclips. This could work out to the benefit of both communities and should last beyond the centennial.

Jack's friend, John Hughes, editor of the Aberdeen Daily World is also invited. John is an avid fan of Charley Gant, the famous newspaper editor who put out the Moclips Ocean Wave in 1909. Perhaps we can convince him to recite some of Charleys witty poems.

PLEASE RSVP by January 17, 2004. Meeting will be held above the swimming pool at 6pm with dinner at 7:00 across the street. See you there!

Museum Invited Back to Beachcomber's Fun Fair

On March 6 & 7, 2004, the Museum of the North Beach will sponsor an information booth at the 17th annual Beachcomber's Fun Fair in Ocean Shores. This is our 2nd year at this event which is held at the Convention Center. Last year's show was very successful for us. This was when we began our raffle for the vintage photo enlargement. We also promoted the museum to the general public. Other booths at the show include glass floats and other beach finds. If you can help run the booth, please let us know.