Thursday, July 02, 2026

Steve Find

 

Back when the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin printed the births of local residents, grandchildren, My Uncle Dave and Aunt Dorothy got a notice in the UB when their son, Stan and his wife, Shirley gave birth to daughter, Leigh Kara Barer.  

Today, Leigh is married and has a grown son. 

Steve, my brother, has found various historical notes while subscribing to the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin archives. 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

There is a timeless magic to opening the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin and seeing the announcement of a new life. When the birth of Leigh Kara Barer was printed for Stan and Alta Barer, it wasn't just news—it became a permanent thread in our community's history. Long after digital feeds fade, these ink-and-paper milestones remain. They remind us of where we come from and celebrate the beautiful generations growing right here at home. Seeing Leigh Kara Barer's birth printed in black and white anchors a piece of our hometown history. This printed notice bridges the past and the future for Stan Barer and his wife, Alta. Looking at this clipping reminds us how deep our Walla Walla roots truly run. Small-town birth announcements capture a beautiful, frozen-in-time moment for local families. The local paper keeps our family milestones woven tightly into the fabric of Walla Walla.

Mike Barer said...

Great comment, except that, at the time, Stan was married to his first wife, Shirley. Stan would later marry Alta, and they would have Aaron.