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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 29, 1921, page 1

TIMBLIN MEMORIAL

The association has recently sent out notices to the student body of the old Klickitat Academy, inviting their membership to the association and up to the present time, many of those located in and around Goldendale have undoubtedly neglected to call on the secretary, M.W. Chapman, and pay the membership fee.
We urgently request those who have not already joined the association to do so at once, so that the cost of securing funds will be at the minimum, and that we might be able to go ahead with the plans of ordering the memorial plate and arrange for its installation.
Please do not overlook this matter.

COMMITTEE.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 11, 1922, page 2
"Local Happenings"

The dedication of the Timblin Memorial has been postponed from May 15th until June 15th. Notices have been mailed out to the members to this effect, a good many of whom stated they would not be able to attend at the earlier date, but could be here on June 15th. The association desires to have it arranged so that the largest number of the old students possible will be here, so made the postponement.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 8, 1922, page 1

TIMBLIN MEMORIAL

Timblin Memorial services will be held at the high school auditorium, Thursday, June 15th, at 8 o'clock p.m..
An appropriate program has been prepared by the Timblin Memorial Association and the public is cordially invited to attend this service, and every student of the old Klickitat Academy, whether of the commercial musical or regular academic departments, are especially requested to be present, for the success will depend on the old students.
Immediately following the program will be the dedication of the memorial plate on the campus of the high school.
At the close of the dedication there will be a get-together meeting of the former students of old Klickitat Academy for the purpose of renewing acquaintances and refreshing in their minds the old days spent at the academy. A permanent organizations of the old students will be made at this time.
F.A. Smith has been appointed chairman to take charge of the student body meeting. Z.O. Brooks is chairman on the installation of the memorial.
The meeting committee consists of Mrs. W.D. Norris, M.W. Chapman and W.D. Norris. Mrs. Nelia Binford is chairman of the refreshment committee, and Mrs. G.W. Cameron is the chairman of the decoration committee.
The association is arranging to take care of students coming from a distance

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 15, 1922, page 1

TIMBLIN MEMORIAL PROGRAM

The following is the program to be rendered this evening, commencing at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium, at the dedication of the Timblin Memorial, under the auspices of the Timblin Memorial Association.

Music, Mitchell Thorn and Miss Mary Kearney.
Invocation, S.C. Eshelman.
Male quartet, McEwen, Mort, Chapman and Spoon.
Reminisence, N.B. Brooks.
Piano solo, Adria Bonebrake Sleeper.
Address, E.C. Ward.
Reading, Nelia Tate Binford.
"Professor as I knew him," Gertrude Horn Duncan.
Vocal solo, J.A. Dunbar.
Remarks by President of Memorial Association.
Dedication of memorial plaque on the campus, by John R. McEwen.
Benediction, S.C. Eshelman.

After the program and dedication ceremonies are over, the former students of Klickitat academy will meet in the auditorium for the purpose of forming a permanent association to meet yearly.
A good many of the old students, who live at other places, are expected to be on hand at the dedication ceremonies this evening.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 22, 1922, page 1

MANY ATTEND TIMBLIN DEDICATION

Firmly embedded in a ponderous boulder of native granite, which rests upon the campus of the Goldendale high school, to the front of the building, is a bronze memorial plate on which is inscribed in Living letter's the following words:

KLICKITAT ACADEMY
1896-1906
IN MEMORY OF

Charles Timblin and Lucille Timblin, pioneers of higher education in Klickitat County,
whose work is a lasting influence for good in this community.

Erected by their students, June 15th, 1922.

The memorial was dedicated last Thursday evening by the student body of old Klickitat Academy, whose existence, but not its memories, ceased when the academy was merged into the Goldendale high school.
'Tis seldom a memorial is erected to the memory of departed ones who trod the ordinary walks of life. "Tis more seldom a student body or other association will perpetuate the memory of a former teacher by the placing of a bronze tablet or other memorial in commemoration of his memory, or give the slightest thought towards such an accomplishment.
The reason is doubly manifest to those of the old students, and those who did not belong to the body, but were acquainted with these teachers, and enjoyed the activities of the school.
The ceremonies last Thursday evening was the result of strong associations and lasting memories that were formed during the days of the academy, which was presided over by a man - a teacher who possessed the gift, the personality, the ambition and the desire to attain a high position, and who chose the ordinary path to travel, but the time being, in order to render service were service was needed; to teach, educate and help those who desired a higher education than was then possible in the smaller committees.
The dedication of the bronze plate was an expression of appreciation for such services rendered the old students by the Professor, ably assisted by his wife, who knew self-denial, incessant labors, and the doors of whose home was always open to welcome those who needed instruction or advice outside of school hours.
The ceremonies were attended by a large number of the old student body and numerous citizens of the town and vicinity. The program, extraordinarily suitable for the occasion, consisted of address made by Judge Brooks and E.C. Ward, and a reading by Mrs. Nelia Binford, a paper on, "Professor, as I Knew Him," by Gertrude Horn Duncan, with vocal and instrumental music.
The meeting was presided over by C.E. Crooks, one of the former students, and president of the Memorial Association and to whom most of the credit should be given for the erection of the memorial. Following the program, the tablet was dedicated on the campus by John R. McEwen, who made suitable remarks.
After this, the students met in the auditorium, where the Klickitat Academy Students' Association was formed as a permanent organization, which is to meet annually for a good time, renew friendships and enjoy the memories of the old days. A banquet will be given each meeting.
Following the forming of the organization, the students, their wives and families enjoyed a lunch furnished by the association, after which most all were called upon to make a talk on academy days, render episodes and the relation of adventures that happened to many then.
The meeting broke up at midnight, and everyone was satisfied a most pleasant evening was spent.
A number of the old students were present who came from quite a distance. Among them from outside the county were Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Duncan of The Dalles, J.I. Wherry of Spokane, E.E. Bennett of Vancouver, Wash., G.T. Stackhouse of Seattle, Maud Humphrey of Mabton, L.J. Hale, of Baker, Ore., Mr. and Mrs. Bert Graham of Pasco. These people all came for the special purpose of the attending the meeting. Besides, there was a large number who live at places in the county, other than Goldendale, who were present.
The following is a list of those who joined the association:
C.E. Crooks, E.E. Bennett, L.A. Duncan, Gertrude L. Duncan, H.O. Allyn, C.R. West, Ernest D. Roe, G.T. Stackhouse, Harvey O. Barnes, Vina Wherry Troxel, Mrs. Vearl Baker, Geo. M. Baker, Sam Hornibrook, S.C. Eshelman, N.R. Norris, Mayme Roberts, Nelia Binford, Alice McKee, Maud Humphrey, Clara Tefft, Sophia Haley, Adria Sleeper, William Coop, W.H. Marshall, Lulu D. Spalding, Clyde W. Spalding, L.M. Warner, Cynthia Hornibrook, W.D. Norris, Clara Coffield, Frank Coffield, Mabel Ryman, Harvey McCann, Mrs. E.D. Roe, Mrs. Robert McKillip, L.J. Hale, Hattie Bond Graham, B.M. Graham, Edna Morehead McKenzie, Mabel Pike, E.C. Ward, Nellie McCann, Elsie Smith, Arthur C. Vincent, Lyman W. Ward, R.M. Spoon, C.E. Coley, W. Ferguson, J.L. Wherry, John M. VanHoy, Fred Nesbitt, Ada Miller, Orelle McEwen, John R. McEwen, John W. Miller and F.A. Smith.
Other old students can join and are asked to do so, by sending their names, and 50 cents as dues to F.A. Smith, the secretary of the association.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 12, 1945, page 1

ACADEMY STUDENTS TO ERECT MARKER AT TIMBLIN GRAVE

At a meeting of the former students of the Klickitat Academy held last week, plans were set up for the permanent care on the plot in the Odd Fellows cemetery in respect to the Timblins and where Lucille Timblin is interred.
Charles Timblin and wife came to Goldendale in 1898 to assume charge of the Klickitat Academy, which opened that year. Mrs. Timblin was music leader and conducted public speaking classes Timblin remained in Goldendale until 1907, going to the U. of W. as an instructor. He later became vice-president and general manager of the Western Union Life Insurance company.
In asking for contributions it is hoped that enough funds will be received to take care of the upkeep of the lots as well as erecting a suitable grave marker.
The old students and friends are being called upon for this purpose and those wishing to contribute are asked to send their donations to Mrs. W.D. Norris or Mrs. Mary Spoon, Goldendale.