By Dena Wood
The Times
Historical Society Honors Charter Members as Pioneers of the Year
Bob Patton and Dona Jean Smith are the two surviving members of original Historical Society Board
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Bob Patton at his home in College Place
WAITSBURG – In honor of the City of Waitsburg's sesquicentennial, the Waitsburg Historical Society found it fitting to commemorate its own history by recognizing the two surviving members of the society's founding group as Pioneers of the Year. Bob Patton and Dona Jean Smith hold that honor.
The Waitsburg Historical Society was founded in 1971 and the original board included Roberta Broom, Jan Zuger, Joe Abbey, Dorothy Kison, Bettie Chase, Dona Jean Smith and Bob Patton. Carolee Jantz joined the board shortly afterward.
The Waitsburg Historical Society was formed to renovate the former F...
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