Charles Dwelley

Charles Muth Dwelley
Born(1908-03-08)March 8, 1908
DiedSeptember 30, 1993(1993-09-30) (aged 85)
Resting placePleasant Ridge Cemetery, La Conner, Washington
48°23′30″N 122°26′52″W / 48.3918°N 122.4478°W / 48.3918; -122.4478
Other namesChuck Dwelley
OccupationThe editor of The Concrete Herald
Years active1929–1970
PredecessorG.L. Leonard
SuccessorJune Fader
Spouse(s)Helen Lyle (Grubb) Dwelley · Alice May (Hurn) Dwelley · Helen Lenore (Pemberton) Dwelley
ChildrenArthur (Art) Gilbert Dwelley (1930–2000)
Parents
  • Charles Lemuel Dwelley (father)
  • Mary Elizabeth Muth Dwelley (mother)
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Charles Muth Dwelley (March 8, 1908 – September 30, 1993) was a community activist of Skagit County and owner/editor in chief of The Concrete Herald newspaper for over 40 years, from 1929 to 1970. Many of his editorials were quoted nationwide in Reader's Digest, The New York Times, etc. and occasionally referred to among professional journalists as "Dwellisms." He served as the president of the Washington State Publishers' Association in 1957 and 1958, received multiple awards in journalism, and repeatedly represented Washington State at the National Editorial Association.