Mooney Museum actors bring Lemoore legendary notables back to life - sort of!

This year’s tour will feature local notables, Fook Wah Loy Lee, Eloise, Genevieve Reed, Stella Hatch Brownstone, John Brothers, John McGlashan, and Henry Dickenson.  All seven of these Lemoore fixtures were born in the 1800s. 

Fook Wah Loy Lee was active in the Lemoore business community. Stella Hatch Brownstone was a capable businesswoman who assisted greatly in the success of Bownstone’s Department Store in downtown Lemoore.  John Brothers worked tirelessly to improve the community and county while running the Italian Swiss Colony winery operation. 

John McGlashan worked along with John Brothers in improving the city’s schools, water, sewage treatment, paved roads, and sidewalks.  Henry Dickenson served 37 years as Lemoore's Chief of Police and returned time after time and was known for doing the job and caring for his “Patrons.”  The Reed sisters’ background was show biz, trouping through musical comedy, vaudeville, repertory, and silent films.

Would-be Lemoore historians may recognize some local actors, some hailing from The Kings Players and long-time museum volunteers.  Fook Loy Lee will be portrayed by his grandson.

According to the museum’s president and event chair, Mike Betcher, the event couldn’t be held without its board members and volunteer actors. “We couldn’t produce our event without the assistance of Louella Moreland, who does the casting and works with the actors; Bill Black, who selects and researches the characters." The Lemoore High School NJROTC is also helping out with the logistics.

f those who created that history.

Event tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance at Ramblin’ Rose or the Greater Kings County Chamber of Commerce.  One can opt for the 9 a.m. or the 10:30 a.m. tour.  Seating is provided at each gravesite.  For more information, call 362-4374.