Deer Parks Annual Settlers Day. A parade, Day at the Park with Class Reunions, Arts and Crafts and lots of Eats.
A tribute to The Old Settlers Picnic of yesteryear and to today's Settlers Day at Deer Park, WA. The fourth Saturday of July annually.
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1924 Settlers Day Picnic. Photo from the files of Neal Tobeck.
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We have not confirmed this parade picture is indeed an Old Settlers Picnic Parade, but its a good bet that it was. An indepth investigation is ongoing. A L. Zimmerer photo.
I love a parade. The information written is very difficult to read, but it appears to say, Mr. Brad Copel Krick dad. To the right possibly Randle ? Civil War. Let us know if you see something different.
Following the parade and prior to all the people showing up at Mix Park. The park was named after Mr. Earl Mix. He was one of Deer Park's most successful mayors. He also ran the theater and soda fountain & drug store for many years.
Evelyn Warren reunited with Bob Clouse after 58 years. Evelyn is the oldest daughter of Norm and Mildred Warren and neice of centerarian Harold Klauander directly below. Evelyn had one older brother, also named Harold.
Mr. Harold Klauander is nearing the century mark. He rarely misses Settlers Day or Clayton Brickyard Day. He made it to both again this year!
This is Darris Schlieman, raised with his older sisters Darlene and Violet by their parents, Fritz and Norma, on a ranch 2 miles north of Clayton. He spent four years boxing for Deer Park High. He went to State Championships and made it to the finals.That's why he looks so at home in this 1950's boxing robe at Settlers' Day.
According to the Tribune Supplement (Proud to Serve) dated July 25, 2001, Earl Mix arrived in Deer Park from Shelbina, Montana. Earl Mix went from the lumber industry, to being a business proprietor, to be the longest serving mayor of Deer Park. He was mayor for a quarter century. Mr. Mix was honored by naming Deer Park's first park the Earl Mix Park. It is the destination of the Old Settlers Picnic Parade, now Settlers Day Parade. This where people from far and near gather for a gala celebration to honor another successful harvest and thoroughly enjoy each other.
The Golden Grad Class of 1957 celebrate their 50th clalss reunion. They can remember many events in the Civic Center behind them when it was the Deer Park High School Gym.The Class of '87 (right) rides a float as part of their 20th class reunion. A Marilyn Reilly photo.Kathy Bloom Millick (left) and her sister Joleen Bloom donated a wealth of history of the Deer Park Fair Association. Their Father was President of the Fair in the 1970s. Some of their collection follows.
A flyer distributed to promote the Harvest Ball and sale of the Fair Tokens.
The flip side to the Fair Token at the above right.
Flip side of grandstand fund raising coin to the right.
A Deer Park Fair pin from 1966.
Joleen Bloom and Kathy Millick hold their sister Bonnie's picture. Bonnie was unable to come to the get together at the Clayton Drive In, October 13. They gave a collection of Deer Park Fair memorabilia from their father's term as fair president to the CDPHS.
Miss Shirley Gettman With her Parents, Harry and Pearl. Shirly was Queen of the 1962 Old Settlers Parade representing the Clayton Grange #456
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July 22, 1948, Old Settlers, Mix Park. L to R- Mikie & Jackie Hopkins; Minnie Westby, Clayton Grange; Verna Jens, Williams Valley; LaVonne Evanson, Queen; Joanne Steele, Half Moon Prairie; Mickie Young, Valley Prairie; Bernice Schiewe, Fertile Valley.
Mr. Jack Lewis and Wife Ellen. Grand Marshals of the Settlers day parade 2007. Jack is also the current Master of the Clayton Grange and spearheading the total restoration of the destroyed Hall following the 2005 arson caused fire. Set for completion date of October 2007.
Eldon ( Swede) Hutchins. Swede and Everett Williams were the strikeout kings for the Deer Park Stags baseball team. They struck out as many as 14 in a game. Swede went on to play for the Washington Senators' farm teams. He was called up to the major league team for 24 days. He saw great players, including Harmon Killibrew. He even pitched against Fidel Castro in a minor league game in Florida. He said that when he played for the Spokane Indians he made $600 a month. He still lives in his old home town.
Mr. Art (Clayton) Stelting, veteran of World War II. He was in the United States Marine Corp. He joined the Corp as soon as he turned 18. He spent his Boot Camp in San Diego and shipped out to the South Pacific. He mostly drove landing vehicles. Art said, "It was the best job in the Marines." Perhaps he was the best Marine for the job. Art was born and raised in Clayton. His Mother was a pillar of the Clayton Community Church. His Father was a pillar for the Washington Brick and Lime.
The lady on the front right is the youngest of the Dave Baker family, Sharon. We hope more Information from sisters Catherine or Carol will follow.
An early Twentieth Century parade at the corner Main and Crawford.
On July 31st 1958 Miss Gail Swanson was selected Miss Old Settlers Day Queen. True to Deer Park fashion, very lovely. This photo courtesy of the Deer Park Tribune.
The Class of '87 rides a float as part of their 20th class reunion. A Marilyn Reilly photo.
Bonnie Bloom First Deer Park Fair Queen. 1970
This coin was just a bit smaller than a Silver Dollar
A pie eating contest at the Deer Park Fair in the early 1970s during the Presidecy and leadership of Mr. Ed Bloom. Mrs. Thelma Bloom is the judge in the background.
Marching into the future from out of the past
Deer Park Youth Fair books from the collection donated to the CDPHS by Joleen Bloom and Kathy Millick.
Phyllis Sloan. Clayton Grange Princess. Old Settlers Parade 1948. Phyllis and Shirley are daughters of Harry and Pearl Gettman
Phyllis Sloan Dale. Deer Park High, Class of 1949. Next year 2009 we celebrate our 60th reunion.
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