My “old” friend Glenn Aldrich alludes to a book I need to read on the history of Mossyrock. I cannot count all the times he has referred to his “Red Book” which I considered just a ruse to give him license to tell another story. Well Glenn realized it was time to put up or shut up and show me the book. Guess what, No Book! He has lent one copy out and cannot get it back right now but has misplaced the book he inherited when his mother died. Does anyone have a “Red Book?” Please call Glenn, not me as I am still not convinced they really exist.
Glenn recounts from his so far imaginary book: "Incidentally, I think there is a Chapter in the Red Book telling of the formation of the City of Mossyrock. (It is the "newest" of the cities in Lewis County!) Seems to me that the City was officially formed in April 1945. Probably better ask the "committee" of Paul Ghosn, Roger Birley, Jack Redmon, Glen Osborne, Van McDaniel, Ray Landes, and John Brannon about that. Roger's uncle Percy was the founding Mayor. I doubt if there was a Chapter telling about the Lions club in Mossyrock. The "committee" could tell a lot about that, too.
And about the "Outlaws"! In fact, I think several of the "committee" played on Ourlaws' teams. Basketball & Baseball."
Please help the man out, he needs to show me the proof. Really..... a basketball team called the OUTAWS how gullible does he think I am!
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The Mossyrock Area has been blessed with a true Community Treasure; Memories from Family Albums. Locally know as “The Red Book” for its red cover, this 460 plus page compilation of oral history was compiled by the Mossyrock Grange Historical Committee and published in 1976. It was dedicated to the Pioneers of “The Heart of Lewis County”. Chairperson of the committee was Marjorie Aldrich, assisted by Doris Meyers, Lillie Clowe, and Marilyn Armit. Photos were reproduced by Earl Clowe, and the typist was Joan Budai. We are indebted to these dedicated community members for this extraordinary gift. The geographic area of the “Red Book” includes Salkum, Silver Creek, Harmony, Mayfield, Winston Creek, Salmon Creek, Mossyrock, Ajlune, Swofford, Green Mountain, Riffe, and Nesika. These pioneer towns, although some now gone all played an important role in the shaping of the history of this area.
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