By Dena Wood
The Times
Historical Society Plans Musical Traditions Display
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Local musician, Margaret Ganguet (back row, second from left), played with an accordion group in the 1940's at the former Bendix music store in Walla Walla. Local musician, Margaret Ganguet (back row, second from left), played with an accordion group in the 1940's at the former Bendix music store in Walla Walla.
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg Historical Society member Mary Phillips gives Bill Zuger credit for the musical traditions display that will debut at the Wilson-Phillips House Museum during Waitsburg Celebration Days in May.
Zuger suggested the idea for a musical display and kicked it off by donating one of three violins made by his grandfather, Edgar Buroker (1876-1950). Buroker is said to have lived on Coppei Avenue, was a building contractor in Waitsburg, and built some of the area's wooden grain elevators, Phillips said.
The Historical Society plans to create a display showcasing the musical t...
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