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John Day Sr. was very well known and appreciated
by all Porterdale residents. He was responsible for the
beautification of Porterdale. He supervised the installation and
maintenance of all public grounds in Porterdale. At left is a
picture (Cir. 1946) of John with a Pineapple that he grew in the
Porterdale greenhouse. Yes, pineapple will grow in Porterdale. His
son, John, remembers eating this pineapple and says that it was
delicious. As one drove through Porterdale you could enjoy the
results of John and his crews work. All of the flowers and
shrubbery planted along the road and around the Welaunee Hotel,
Teachers Cottage, and other common areas contributed to a wonderful
and clean environment that surrounded Porterdale. During the
World War II he made available "Victory Garden Plots" along the
river for those who
wanted to use the cannery.
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At left is Margie, known to all as Marge, Day.
She was John Day's wife and just as well known and loved by all
Porterdale residents as he was. Marge was involved with the
management of the Welaunee Hotel at some time during the 1930-40's.
She also managed the Porterdale
lunchroom for a good part of the World War II years. I am sure all
the kids attending the Porterdale schools will remember Margie Day,
she would always be walking the serving line to make sure proper
service was being provided.
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John and Marge's only son John, at left (photo
cir.1946) was
very involved in building model airplanes. He spent many hours
pursuing his hobby. John shares his memories of Porterdale with us
by clicking HERE. The
John Day Family lived in the first house on the right as you crossed
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