Somepeople choose to camp as a vacation in the woods; we just choose to spend it in support of the Rose Festival and we are avid parade-goers Front Row (bottom) Court Attendants Pat Layman, Judy Lee Rankin, Judy Ann Dulis, and Karen Hilaire. My girlfriend and I "played hookey" from chores and drove my '69 Camaro into town to watch the fleet arrive at the quay. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1978 guide. 1941 Elizabeth Calhoun (Bobbitt) 1940 Mary John Grelling (Spence) 1939 Dorothy Bell (Finn) 1938 Frances Connally 1937 Katherine Booty 1936 Gertrude Ann Windsor (Richardson) (It might have been the Junior Queen Coronation -- or maybe the selction of the prince and princess from that part of Portland. I Now in its 27th year, this annual multicultural festival will include live music, a marketplace, kids' space and, of course, a parade, this year led by 1980 Rose Festival Queen Robin Marks. I believe our largest group that sat on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of Burgerville was 140 strong. We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the area competition. (Cost of mailing back then was two cents!) 1978 program. I would proudly walk out of my front door dressed in my white suit, white straw hat, white cane and white shoes (that belonged to my sister!) WebRose Festival Court > Rose Festival Princesses; Past Rose Festival Queens; Clown Prince & Rose Festival Clowns; Parade Float Building; Treasure Hunt; Bands > Lines and paragraphs break automatically. The driver asked what we were going to do, and we told him we were going to move him so we could get through. I'm sorry that we don't have this wonderful Junior Court tradition anymore -- it was such a very special time for me. Non-commercial sweep-stakes winner entered JH| by Oregon City. I worked at Franz Baker on the night shift. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. %PDF-1.5 White hats, white horses and good guys riding into the sunset. As the kids began to play Saturday sports over the years, the dads took the kids to play and then brought them to the parade. So, very early Saturday morning, I dragged a bunch of reluctant and hung-over bridesmaids, friends, family members and the groom with me to claim a spot on the parade route. The 31st Annual Junior Rose Festival's Chairman was Ray E. Garner and the Executive Secretary was Aileen Brong. Her son (my uncle) was Chief of Police Tom Potter. WebThe San Clemente Court Records links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to San Clemente Court Records. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Awards 1979 junior parade entry form. 2 0 obj She would come over to help me practice my speech, give me pointers on how to address the crowd, etc. Never in the history of Portlands Rose Festival have the -entries in the Grand Floral Pa-(^ide been more skillfully designed or lavishly executed than in the 1949 spectacle. She led the parade for next couple of years, and every year the car would stop so she could collect her roses. Pink and white roses combine to capture first place for this entry of the Knights of Pythias. We had come to a complete stop due to an obstacle -- a limousine. HPHROUGH the years Portland has * become famous as the City oLRoses. WebIn 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. It was certainly a highlight of my youth and something I continue to talk about to this day. You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. Rose Festival It is for those who could not be with us in the City of Roses at Festival time that this Rose Festival Pictorial haslbeen published, in the hope that it will reflectav^reS^lT. WebA Junior Rose Festival began spontaneously on Portland's east side in 1921. After the move, we all returned to the bus and continued on to the formation area of the parade. 3 0 obj Read more belowRobert Cline, Oregon City Although everything is in miniature, the Junior Rose Festival is complete in every detail. -Said the governor of Washington to the Governor of Oregon. -Artist M. Anthony Stone paints queens portrait. Through him I've fulfilled many of my high school dreams of travel to exotic places -- we've lived in Northern and Southern California, Guam and Australia before he retired a Navy Chief in 1988 and we moved home to Oregon to raise our three kids in Eugene. In 1988, I was a Rose Festival Hostess and attended the different Navy dances. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1978 program. The Junior Parade in the 1950's and 60's. After being shuffled from one police officer to another, he finally found someone who would let him squeeze onto the stage. Explore. The court was then escorted upstairs to the stage. I am very proud to be part of the Portland Rose Festival History, and I have made some wonderful friends. My grandfather, Phil Adams, and he were pals. For a time at least these chosen youngsters are absolute rulers of a tiny make-believe kingdom of joy. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. 1980 Junior Parade entry form. WebLet's Get Creative! All rights reserved (About Us). Or, show up on parade day (give yourself plenty of time, arrive at least an hour before the 1pm parade start time) Through grade school street chalk drawings, middle school feigned embarrassment, dozing on the curb the day after staying up all night for high school graduation parties, coming home from college for the parade, and introducing the serious boyfriend/girlfriend to our annual festival group, our kids have seldom missed a parade. Roland Blantz and Virginia Mathews; Jerry Halverson and Beverly Manderfield; Jimmy Dulis, scepter bearer. We had many "street friends," all of whom returned to the same spots year after year and developed a bond that will provide many wonderful memories for a lifetime. 1980 program. I also particapted in the parade several times, usually decorating my bike with crepe paper and whatever flowers we could find. I read somewhere a line I live by. Under the command of Captain J. C. Hibbard, the personnel of the Ontario promptly repaid Portlands hospitality with conducted tours of their ship and added much to Rosarias celebration. -The U. S. Forest Service entry is best in its division. WebProgram for the 58th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 312, 1966. One of the most memorable is from 1964. In 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. counted swiftly and when the curtains part once more they reveal the Queen of Rosaria and her Royal Court. Doug is currently in Iraq with the Army but previously spent four years in the Marines before re-enlisting in the Army. <>>> Portland Rose Festival - the official website, YouTube -- Rose Festival's Official YouTube, MySpace -- Rose Festival's Official MySpace. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Highlight feature of every Portland Rose Festival is the Grand Floral Parade. To this day, I still get asked if I am saving places along the route for the Rose parade. The camera, however, is but a poor recorder of the event, for it appeals as much to the ear as to the eye. mrtionkof the brilliant pageantry that has won for Portland the distinguished title of The City of Ros.es. )w2,fES,iE3- D%`^j}WRz0,_r0d/i!*-F:=zT*GSU*+{zvAwlwmjv.C@D5% They came with us to the Battle of the Bands on Friday night and had a very good time. Program for the 58th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 312, 1966. Awards; Featured languages 1979 junior parade entry form. 1939 letter from First Federal. The Junior Court also attended a picnic at Blue Lake Park and another event at Peninsula Park. This, Portlands 41st annual Rose Festival, now takes its place among the great floral pageants of history. Mom is an unofficial Royal Rosarian, always reminding us of how great Portland is. I have been on the front page of The Oregonian and have had several interviews over the years on the radio and television. The theme for the festival was "Doorways to Dreams." Published: Apr. Al Webster, Woodburn Our preferred location was on SW Salmon, between 6th Avenue and Broadway, on the south side of the Hilton Hotel -- across from a tall parking deck. By. But I recall the Junior Court all marching in two by two!). 1980 program. Tom will be riding in the parade this year, and we will remember those years "grandma led the parade." My heroes had to be cowboys. 1937 Inaugural Merrykana Parade letter. It was a picture-perfect morning, a model day to impress my out-of-state friends. Each year at Rose Festival time thousands of Portland chil- Rose Festival Princesses; Past Rose Festival Queens; Clown Prince & Rose Festival Clowns; Parade Float Building; Treasure Hunt; Bands > Fred Meyer Junior Parade Rose Festival Art Show. -Northwestern Electric wins division honors with this one. First National Bank takes honors. Official magazine for the 73rd Annual Portland Rose Festival June 5-14, 1981. Mike is originally from New Orleans where we love to visit his wonderful family, but he fell in love with Oregon after sitting near the downtown fountains talking about Tolkien for hours, walking down the tree-lined streets near Portland State University, enjoying the rides and carnival on the waterfront, getting free beer wherever he went in town with his uniform on, eating Longburgers at Dea's In & Out in Gresham and especially when he saw a bear beside Hwy 212, just outside of Damascus on the way to my folks' house in Boring. Inspiration for the track team. Marilyn Clint. Published: Jun. 1979 official program. Jeanne Schoel, Portland During the junior parade, she was there to cheer for our float, during the grand floral parade she was there, everywhere the court went, Grandma was there. He found out that the limo had broken down and was unable to move. Tigard High School senior Deja Fitzwater (left) will represent Metro West, and Clackamas High School junior Elizabeth Tran will represent Metro East on the 2023 Portland Rose Festival Court. I was so proud -- and so-o-o thrilled to get to hold onto Stanley Luty's arm, as I had a huge crush on him! Jerry was a student at Highland school and Jeannien attended Kennedy. 0'ai:%qB3f7J. In 1973 I was again the creator of the official handbags for the Senior Court girls, but cannot find that year's news article. ), Allowed HTML tags:

1. . It was the big night for Portland high school kids who turned out en masse to see their princesses introduced and one chosen to be the 1949 Rose Festival Queen. We were there by 6:00 a.m. on parade day and knew every place for blocks around that let you use their bathrooms! We also went to the Old Spaghetti Factory where I worked as a hostess and we all had lunch. and climb into the backseat where a chaperone would pin a fresh rose on my lapel. All rights reserved (About Us). By Michael Walden Joyce Sommerlade Goodman, Salt Lake City, Utah It was the big night for Portland high WebSouvenir program for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the They assured us that they had a great place to sit, close to bathrooms for our kids, so several moms in the neighborhood packed our lawn chairs into the back of Sally's van and set them out about 9 a.m. to wait for the parade. Once she got here, she never wanted to live anywhere else. Come again, gentlemen! 1994 schedule of events. Tom Morris, Portland I live in New York City now, but I grew up in NE Portland on It changed my whole life. Being only 4 to 5 years old at the time, myself and two of my cousins, Mike and Patti Layman, were fortunate to be those participants. My reign changed me from a shy, tall, gawky 10-year-old to a smiling, confident young girl, and instilled in me respect for the City of Roses and the people who touched my life during that time. Katz v. United Rose Festival week in Portland produces a wide variety of photographic miscellany. About 10 or so of us big strapping brass and percussion players got off the bus and surrounded the limo. WebSouvenir program for the 53rd Annual Portland Rose Festival June 211, 1961. Hood, one and one-half hours by car; to fertile farming country. Program for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. Just a couple of memories. To 5,000 eager spectators, at Portlands Municipal Auditorium, each of the girls is presented by her student body president. Fortunately the aisle was carpeted so I only needed to pick it up and place back on the pillow. 4M[CJ>IvKCIDiAU\Q>ACk)qsM}GjZPQ.U*Z=]+kFaHV=CV`#,8* WebDownload file Description Program for the 59th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 211, 1967. photograph, 1925, Portland Rose Festival parade lantern slides, 1949, Portland General Electric Co. floats photographic collection, circa 1900-1964. Not hearing it, he inconspicuously made his way to the stage hoping to be part of the celebration. We won some sort prize that year, which allowed us to pick out a gift from Vic's Hobby Shop in the Hollywood district. Our family waited for her car to pass. WebHome > Programs > Rose Festival Court > Past Rose Festival Queens. We put chicken wire around the platform and decorated our float with red roses gleaned from plants growing up neigborhood telephone poles, along with peonies from my mother's garden and roses from neighbor's gardens. Souvenir program for the 61st Annual Portland Rose Festival June 615, 1969. . Portland police had directed the bus to go down Park Avenue, which is narrow. 1:00 PM. Young women from Tyler families are presented as rose royalty and ladies-in-waiting in the queens coronation ceremony. All rights reserved (About Us). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. We've been told that regulars look for our signs near the end of the parade route. Floral interpretation of The Minuet captures division first prize for Meier & Frank Co. By far the most impressive ceremony of the entire Rose Festival is the Royal Coronation. We moved back to Oregon in July 2003, and we take our daughter to Rose Festival events now. To commemorate our selection to the Rose Festival Junior Court, each of us had a formal portrait taken at the Rose Garden. Gary Hagan, Vancouver, Washington It was very exciting! My kids don't know this isn't normal. We met many people from all over the world who would walk by asking what we were doing with chairs sitting on the street. WebRose Festival Court > Rose Festival Princesses; Past Rose Festival Queens; Clown Prince & Rose Festival Clowns; Parade Float Building; Treasure Hunt; Bands > Noontime That night she called me at 2 a.m. and said she was ready. Frank and I were getting married that Saturday evening, but there was no way I'd let him miss his first experience with the tradition I loved as a long-time Portlander-sitting curbside at the Grand Floral Parade. Alice Blue Gown is the appropriate theme of this winner by the Portland Retail Trade Bureau. WebSouvenir program for the 61st Annual Portland Rose Festival June 615, 1969. In the early 1950s, my Bluebird leader entered a float in the Grand Floral Parade. Skip to main content. Every great civic undertaking requires much plarini-'-^, and detail. And guess what? Naval Pacific Fleet. Drum cadences and marching-band tunes mingled with parade-goers' cheerful voices. Behind the Grand Floral Parade and other colorful events of the Festival lie months of planning on the part of these civic leaders. We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the area competition. I remember never seeing a "bad" Hopalong movie, but as a kid what did I know. Repository Oregon For the lucky Queen and her Prime Minister theres everything a childs heart could ask for. Please let us know you're coming by pre-registering online with the Community Entry Form. Shirley Benz, Tigard endobj I remember it well because one time I dropped the crown to the ground when it slipped off the pillow, and it rolled under some chairs. Just attach a 3c stamp and deposit this Pictorial in any mail box. Theyll be glad to help you. This spanned about 18 years, and my kids still came even into their late teens with their friends to sit out all night playing cards on the parade route with people we had met and seen over the years. 1989 sponsorship package and position paper, 1933 program for Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, 1975 Rose Cup Road Races official program, Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 1939 letter from First Federal. striking appearance in the Floral Parade and other occasions. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. This was a homemade float on the back of a flatbed truck, and I remember my parents and the other parents, scouring our neighborhoods for flowers with which to cover the float and working all night to decorate it. 1978 program. Baseball game excitement reigns Informal autographing party. Each year, the Portland Rose Festival names up to 15 young women to its court. You are always welcome. 1979 program. I moved to San Diego, and we got married. I took my three children to the Junior Parade every year -- and we still wouldn't miss the Grand Floral Parade! keeping the nations spotlight focused on Portland during our big yearly show! My mother was one of those girls, and she rode on the float representing Grant High School. The Grand Floral Parade was forever bonded to one of the most special days of my life. Web1939 Rose Festival Pictorial. We have scoured the counties together looking for the Rose Medallion and learned more trivia in the process. WebOfficial souvenir program for the 63rd Annual Portland Rose Festival "Rose Fest 71" June 413, 1971. We celebrate our 34th anniversary on June 29 this year. I live in New York City now, but I grew up in NE Portland on 54th Street, between Broadway and Hancock -- and my greatest memory of the Rose Festival is of the Junior Parade in the late 1950's and '60's. 1939 letter from First Federal. It was a great day for Portland and for the officers and men of the ship when His Majestys Canadian Ship Ontario, heaviest cruiser of the fleet, steamed into Portland harbor to add a nautical touch to the 1949 Rose Festival. 1937 Inaugural Merrykana Parade letter. I'm sure they took a reflection of the true spirit of our city from a basic experience of camping on the street. CityFair Fleet Week Spring Rose Show. The Royal Rosarians are members of the citys official hospitality committee during the period of each Rose Festival. endobj Shown here in an official photograph, the 1949 Royal Court of Rosaria includes (from left) Princess Irene Landstrom of Roosevelt, Princess Jeanne Showalter of Girls Polytechnic, Princess Marcia Lyslo of Washington, Princess Maxine Sylvester of Cleveland, Queen Joyce Sommerlade of Grant, Princess Barbara Copley of Franklin, Princess Helen Hyche of Jefferson and Princess Joan Anderson of Lincoln. Many were a lot of fun such as the East Side Community Club luncheon where I got to introduce myself and my princess, Nancy Titus from Ainsworth School, to the media. Swint Manley Treece W. T. Triplett, ROSARIAN COUNCIL Donald C. Sloan Harold A. York F. V. Magaurn Leland F. Hess Stephen E. Smith Chesley M. Heltzel Vernon Morrow Joseph P. Ruble, APPOINTIVE COUNCIL C. P. Keyser Edward H. Nye Gordon Wilshire Merle (Pat) Barkley. Two suburban high schools have their first representatives on the Portland Rose Festival Court, the festival announced Monday after naming the 2022 Metro East and Metro West princesses. That was the year our first daughter Kristin was born. -Tops in its class is Retail Trade Bureau float. They both grew up in Portland, but we had just moved here from Chicago a few years before and had never gone to the parade. It really made me feel special! William Boyd was the real-life character. 1978 program. Skip to main content. Photos on this page show Queen Joyce I receiving her crown from Rosarian Prime Minister N. A. Broeren and her scepter from Rose Festival Association President Howard Holman. (Cost of mailing back then was two cents!). In 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. -Movie man covers the Festival, -Even float princesses enjoy hot dogs. 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