1953
The 1953 Mayoral election pitted Republican Walter Lenz against Democrat Earl Zimmerman. Zimmerman would win this race garnering 60% of the vote, and would become Washington's final Mayor representing the Democratic Party.
Mel Moehle opened his general practice law office at 139 ½ Commercial Square.
William "Ray" Abernathy of Cuba was employed as principal of WCHS.
As fall moved into December, the Junior Chamber of Commerce mounted a new 48-inch stainless steel star atop the square band stand. On Dec. 18 the square’s Christmas décor was completed with CILCO putting up “Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeers” on the light poles.
The fire department moved into their new station at 101 West Jefferson Street.
The fire department moved into their new station at 101 West Jefferson Street.
The American Legion brought famous wrestlers in for a fundraiser, held in the high school gymnasium.
The American Legion brought famous wrestlers in for a fundraiser, held in the high school gymnasium.
