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Margaret Dunbar shares history of her mother, Jessie Louise Ruse Heithecker and her family in the 1920’s along with her early memories of Nampa.…
Mary Margaret Dunbar, born in Nampa in 1914 was the daughter of Jessie Louise Ruse Heithecker who was the 4th child born, in Nampa. (July 1891) She…
Bill Shaw was born in Nampa in 1917 and remembers the Depression and served on the City Council. His wife Freda Lingo Shaw came to Nampa in 1926 and…
Charles "Charlie" Faris discusses the technological changes in the rail industry that he experienced while working on trains during the Depression and…
Elmo Crill, born in Nampa in 1909, shares memories of Nampa from the early 1900’s including riding the Interurban railroad, land agents, and other…
Sumner Johnson, born in Nampa in 1924, discusses life in Nampa in the mid 1900’s, as well as his job as an engineer for the city. Topics discussed…
Mr. Ben Anketell, at his home on Amity Avenue, Nampa, shares recollections of life in early 1900's.