Alexander, Charles b. October 27, 1897 d. June 30, 1962 Author. He wrote such books as "The Fang in the Forest," "Bobbie, a Great Collie," the "Abel and Ailse" series and over 200 stories in "Collier's Sunset" magazine. He won the O. Henry Memorial award with his story "As a Dog Should." (Bio by: Laurie) Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA
Smith, Elmo Everett b. November 19, 1909 d. July 15, 1968 Elmo Smith was born in Colorado on Nov. 19, 1909. In 1948 he was elected to the Oregon State Senate, where he worked on a weight-mile tax for highway usage. As President of the Senate, he became Governor of Oregon upon the death of Gov. Patterson in 1956. Elmo Smith served as Governor of Oregon for only a year, failing in a reelection bid. He then returned to publishing, purchasing the Albany Democrat Herald among other papers. He died in Albany, Oregon on July 15, 1968. (Bio by: RB) Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USA
b. November 19, 1909 d. July 15, 1968