This Diamond Jubilee pamphlet was published in 1959 as part of the celebration of Forman’s 75 years of community life. It provides a brief history of the town, civic organizations, churches, businesses, and people.
Leo Hurly, a 70-year-old retired merchant and resident of La Grande, Oregon, passed away on February 21, 1961. Born on February 13, 1891, in Forman, North Dakota, he had lived in La Grande for five years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, a son, Dr. William Hurly, and siblings, along with seven grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. on Friday at Our Lady of The Valley Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Summerville cemetery.