History at a Glance

This story is from the July 28, 1955, edition of the Shelton-Mason County Journal.

"Shelton wrapped welcoming arms around the community's newest recreation center, the Timber Bowl, last weekend during a three-day grand opening that exceeded the fondest hopes of owner L. L. McInelly and manager Eddie Hurd. Approximately 1,000 bowling strings were rolled between 9 Friday night and closing time Sunday night, when a special introductory offer of one game free for each two bowled terminated.

"Visitors at the Timber Bowl enjoyed free doughnuts and coffee as guests of the Lucky Strike Cafe, the bowl'...