Plays were a big source of entertainment for the community since there wasn’t any movie theaters and limited TV reception. Most plays were written, directed and acted by people in the community.
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Cast of Big Hearted Herbert – Mandy Paskett, Doug Richins, Bertha Kimber, Merlin Tanner, Mrs. Grover, Dave Paskett, Keith Burnham, Herbert Tanner, Orita Lee, Emily Kimber, Ellen Lind & Elmer Kimber
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Grouse Creek Play. This Act was called “Born on Monday”. Left-
Right: Afton Blanthorn, Uknown Kimber, Effie Ballingham, Uknown Tanner, Annie Barlow & Lorna Hadfield as the uncle
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Grouse Creek Play, this Act was called “Christened on Tuesday” Emily Tanner, Effie Ballingham, Mae Kimber & Annie Barlow