Organizations

: Johnson's House of Flowers (Colorado); A florist business begun by horticulturalist Stephen Barnwell Johnson Sr. in 1919. Johnson established the first Johnson’s House of Flowers in Montrose. He sold the business to his son Donald in 1937 and moved to Grand Junction. That same year, he purchased greenhouses from the Arcieri family on Struthers Avenue and 7th Street, and opened a storefront at 434 Main Street. He moved the greenhouses and shop to 1350 North Avenue in 1939. It was the longest running business on North Avenue for many years. Although Mr. Johnson died in the 1980's, the business continued to operate at least until the late 1990's.

: Jolly 16 Club (Loma, Colorado); According to Ida (Hempler) Jaenicke, a member, the Jolly 16 club was a local women’s organization that began prior to 1942, when she joined. Mildred M. (Smith) Downey and Alma Downey were charter members. The organization sold lunches and held bake sales, then used funds for worthy causes. At one point, they bought treats for the children of Loma. They also participated in local events. Betty Jean Evans was the queen of the Jolly 16 float, “Lily of the Valley”, in a local parade. As of Jaenicke's oral history interview in 1983, the club still met regularly, although they were not as active in the community.

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