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Volume 3, Number
4
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.
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