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“More Memories & Milestones” was launched Oct. 26 at a festive Halloween themed party, highlighting Magnolia's pumpkin man Greg Shaw's giant pumpkin patch. The excerpt read from Shaw's story "The Tale of Magnolia's Giant Pumpkin Patch" was well-received as were the party favors of giant pumpkin seeds, vintage treats like Twinkies and traditional Halloween treat bags with full sized candy bars and vintage candy! The crowd colored and crafted and participated in a free raffle.
The Society launched the book, a new website, and the Kindle Editions of its award winning/nominated series of its three previous books. The Magnolia history books: “MAGNOLIA: Memories & Milestones,” “MAGNOLIA: Making More Memories,” and “MAGNOLIA: Midcentury Memories” can now be found on the Amazon Kindle Books site for $9.99. The new online, ongoing book can be found at www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.org
The history of Fire Station No. 41; Bonnie Beers, the first woman firefighter for Seattle a past Magnolia resident; Magnolian Ruth Prins’ life story, including her work as the 1950’s TV Star Wunda Wunda, a new feature “How Magnolia Got Its Street Names,” the 35-year history of The Magnolia Chorale and several humorous mini-memories make up this excellent kick-off collection.
MHS Board members Kate Criss, Amy Plantenberg and Melissa Islam brought the new website and book to life. Content editor Monica Wooton and copy editor Julia Thompson refined material written by Patty McKeehan, Greg Shaw, Sherrie Quinton, Ben Lukoff and others. Co-President Dee St George, with additional Board Members, Kathy Cunningham, Claudia Lovgren and Carol Burton served on the party committee. Co-President Brian Hogan served as master of ceremonies.
Writers, peer editors and story ideas are now being sought for the next collection of stories. Memoirs and memories from the 1970’s and 1980’s are particularly sought and several new stories are in the works: the history of birding at Discovery Park, Magnolia's Bookstore history, and a look at what Magnolia would have been if developers had their way in the early 1900's are among the stories now being worked on by Magnolians making more Magnolia history.
Experience our new website and book: www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.org