Lowe, Bobbie

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Description of living at 7616 Bradburn Blvd. -- Rigg House -- England, Harvey & Erma. The historic home c. 1890 was given to Earle Stanley DeSpain and his bride Gertrude Rigg DeSpain. The home where the Awalt's presently live was on the property when the Rigg's purchased the property. Earle DeSpain was the son of Pleasanr DeSpain Jr. born in Harris, Colorado. They have been keepers of the historic home with tales of living there.

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Oral history given by Don Awalt talking about growing up in Westminster at 7616 Bradburn Blvd.--Rigg Home. Ghosts -- Footsteps, Lady dancing in red dress -- Missing Items -- Door opening & closing

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Oral history given by Wyoma Bean about her life in 1950's Westminster. Her husband, Gil, was instrumental in formation of the first shopping center in the area and also served as city councilman and mayor during the 1960's and 1970's. -- Shopping -- Piggly Wiggly -- Smile Hi Thriftway -- Bean's Hardware -- City Council -- Mayor Bean -- London, Sister City -- Banking -- Gil Bean, Board of Directors Wyoming -- Civilian Conservation Corps

Abstract Wife of Carl Hawkinson-Red and White Store -- Bought store in 1933. -- Collected money for water bill, telephone bill -- Packages wrapped to send to service people. Would call the store when there was fire, and we let others know where the fire was. Driving tests given at the store by Carl. In 1937 the Library was moved from the elementary school to a corner of their store. Park was used for holidays -- Rodeos on 73rd Ave. Hawkinson, Carl and Marguerite immediately became involved in their...

Abstract Oral history given by Joyce (Richards) Miller interviewd by Bobbie Lowe. Joyce speaks of early Westminster, the social activities in the town, and the volunteer Fire Department. People of note mentioned in the interview: Earl Richards, Grandma Booger, Vic Wagman, Jerry Smith, Jack Couper, Leo Bryant, Art Zimmerman, and Mel Bryant. -- Earl Richards -- Fire Chief -- Sanitation Board -- Shoenberg Farm fire -- Social Events -- Box lunches -- Community Church bazaars -- Junior High plays --...

Abstract Oral history given by Lester and Elizabeth Nicless interviewed by Bobbie Lowe. They speak about their early days in Westminster (1950's), the towns growth and organizations. People of note mentioned in the interview: CArl and Marguerite Hawkinson, Mary Ciancio, Mike Shaftner, Ben Teal, Don Hoch, Ernie Waite, Gil Bean, Bill Christopher, Ken Gay, and Harvey England. -- Infrastructure -- Streets -- Storm Sewers -- Water -- Grocery Stores -- Red & White Store (Hawkinson) -- The...

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Jack Schofield moved to Westminster in 1939. Talks of Semper, Colorado[now part of Westminster] boundaries 88th to 112th Sheridan to Wadsworth.

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Interview with Bess Traver, moved to Westminster about 1947 with Husband John L. Traver. John was Fire Chief -- Volunteer Fire Department Bess had 2 sisters that were teachers in Westminster -- Rosemary Brrescia art teacher -- Eleanor DePalma was music teacher Started the catholic church -- started in the basement of the Presbyterian Church -- bought land at 72nd & Irving -- Father Bernard Kelly came from St Anne's in Arvada

Abstract Oral history given by Thelma Withers on 9/22/1999 as interviewed by Bobbie Low of the Westminster Historical Society. Thelma talks about the early days of Westminster, including her role with the "Westminster Journal", the Ambulance service and the local schools. People of note mentioned in the interview: Harold Sears, Smaldone Family, Joun Couper, Ray and Mary Neilson, Carl and Marguerite Hawkinson, Tony Gunn, Bob Hays, Joan Nelson, Evert Drumright, and Vernon Oakes. -- Westminster...