Smith, Marion (Westminster, Colo.)

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Oral History discussion by Henry Gregory and Matilda Campbell about the early means of transportation in Westminster, CO and the Westminster University. Persons of note mentioned in the interview: Mrs. O'Gorman and J.N. Husted. -- Transportation -- Interurban -- local stops -- Westminster University -- Classes -- grounds -- Lowell Blvd -- Irrigation -- Farmer's Highline Canal -- Allen Ditch

Abstract KATHERYN HERMAN Katheryn and her family moved to Westminster in 1951 and she began working for the City of Westminster as a file clerk on a part-time basis. She was elected as Westminster City Clerk in 1953 and while elections are stressful for the candidate her children enjoyed election time as they got to make signs and were allowed to stay up late on election night. Later the position of Westminster City Clerk became an appointed position. During her time with the city she helped guide...

Abstract KATHERYN HERMAN Katheryn and her family moved to Westminster in 1951 and she began working for the City of Westminster as a file clerk on a part-time basis. She was elected as Westminster City Clerk in 1953 and while elections are stressful for the candidate her children enjoyed election time as they got to make signs and were allowed to stay up late on election night. Later the position of Westminster City Clerk became an appointed position. During her time with the city she helped guide...

Abstract Interview with Mary O. McLiman, Wanda C. West, Jenny Bashline, Marguerite Hawkinson, Don Hereford, Matilda (Til) Campbell and others realling the early days of Westminster. People of note mentioned in the interview: Ruth OlsenAlbert Radinsky, Jennie Rudolph, Helen Campbell Wolman, Jess Bowles, Thomas H. Gibson, and Frederick G. Bonfils. -- Clubs -- Housedress Club -- Fortnightly Club -- -- Rudolph Family -- Jennie Rudolph -- Julia Rudolph -- Walter Rudolph -- Bowles Family -- Jess Bowles...

Abstract Wife of A.V. Wilson; Married A.V.Wilson December 23, 1923. Moved to Westminster in 1952, where they built their home by hand at 7450 Bradburn Blvd. Iva & A.V. had three children. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the charter convention in 1957 to write a city charter. A.V. was mayor of Westminster Aug. 1957 to Dec. 1957 following the resignation of Francis M. Day. Organizations: Friends of the Westminster Library, Westminster United Presbyterian Church, helped launch Westminster Meals on...

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Iver's father Andrew bought land at 68th Ave & Knox Court in 1910 where Iver was born. In 1947 Iver was promoted from Athletic Director to principal of Union High School. Iver spent 40 years educating youngsters in District 50 as a teacher, coach, principal of Westminster High School and for the last 25 years as superintendent of the school district

Abstract Interview with Carl Jacobson of his recollections of the early days of Westminster, CO. Persons of note mentioned in the interview: A. V. Wilson, Pomponio Family, Margaret Hanks, LaVerne Glasgow, Mary Williams, Doc Shipman, Alma White, Fred Strawson, Harvey Thompson, and Leo Bryant. -- Fire Department Formation -- First Fire Station and Equipment -- Oil Can Hil (81st and Federal -- US 36 -- Boulder Turnpike -- Francis Day -- Pomponio's -- 72nd & Federal -- Chitwood Center --...

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-- Fire Department Formation -- Training -- Grange -- Civil Defense -- Ration Board -- Selection Service Advisory Board -- Sanitation District -- Dutton -- Francis Day -- Politics -- Canvassing-- Home Rule -- Charter Convention-- Municipal Finance -- Francis Day-- Lion's Club -- Westminster Lodge-- District 50 Rescue Unit -- Library Board

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Jerry Royther served as director of parks and recreation starting in 1978. 'We tried to balance parks around the City, building first in one quadrant, then another." The balancing act was difficult at times, he said, especially with twenty-eight subdivisions developing and everybody wanting their park first." Royther talks of development of parks, recreation centers and partnership with Hyland Hills Recreation District. Park names connection with Westminster, England.

Abstract John Dutch, Fire Chief for the City of Westminster. In July of 1982 John Dutch was selected from many highly qualified candidates. John Dutch, Fire Chief, from Kettering, Ohio, for seven years, came to the department with years of experience coordinating paid and volunteer departments. Prior to Ohio he had served with the Las Vegas Fire Department where he had worked through the ranks from Firefighter to captain in the Training Division. He brought 17 years of experience with a combination...