Letters

Book record

I read with great interest the article and picture concerning a book that was 60 years overdue at the Whitman County Library. In looking closer at the information card after the book was returned recently, I discovered I knew the names of two of the customers who had checked the book out of the library in 1952 and 1953.

“C. Busby” was a well known and highly respected teacher of English for many years at Colfax High School. “E. Nelson” was also an outstanding teacher of Languages, Geography, and World History.

The 1954 annual, The Blue and Gold, was dedicated to Mrs. Nelson. Both of these teachers contributed so much and made a lasting impact on their many students throughout their highly successful careers. Both of these women, Clara Busby and Elizabeth Nelson, signed my annual and many of my report cards, so I actually recognized their personal signatures.

It was with great enjoyment that I read the article and was once again reminded of my education at Colfax High School and the influence of two unforgettable and dedicated women. The book that was returned contains a bit of “living history”. If I recall correctly, the Whitman Co. Library was located on the first floor, north side of the High School building.

Kay Krom,

Pullman