I live in New York City now, but I grew up in NE Portland on In 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. Debra Burke, Eugene Since that involved saving about 10 chairs plus the curb, some late comers weren't please to see the gang of dads and kids waltz up just before parade time to take their prime spots, but we moms had been holding the space for at least five hours, fortified by lots of hot coffee, good talk and donuts,while latecomers were still in bed. In their white uniform s_ with the Royal Rosarian insignia, they presen. Grandfather of the Portland Rose Festival is the Portland Rose Show, now in its sixty-first year. endobj mrtionkof the brilliant pageantry that has won for Portland the distinguished title of The City of Ros.es. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. With other fair schoolmates at Grant, Time out for popcorn. I also remember they picked this one for me because they said it would look nice with my black hair and pink cheeks! Past Rose Festival Queens. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. Subjects include Rose Festival queens and princesses; floats and street decorations; Junior Rose Festival events, include the Junior Court and parade; Marine Pageant and Marine Day; the Model Boat Regatta; the Grand Floral Parade, Merrykhana Parade, and other festival parades; rose shows; and visits to Portland by the U.S. Queen Dorene Rae Long of Peninsula school and Prime Minister, Marvin Olson of Ockley Green school were chosen May 24 during the Junior Selection and Coronation held at Benson Polytechnic Auditorium. Jeanne Schoel, Portland 1979 program. 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. The Kiwanis Club captures top honors in Floral Parade. 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. 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. 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. LeAnn Lamarche, Hillsboro And with all the fanfare and attention and wonderful memories, the "forgotten man" was still my number one fan. A hearty salute is due the hundreds of public-spirited men and women whose unselfish devotion to Portlands Festival has made the thirty-third annual Rose Festival a reality. 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. -Tops in its class is Retail Trade Bureau float. Your name and email will not appear publicly. WebProgram for the 58th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 312, 1966. You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. WebThe Portland Rose Festival had it origins in the 1904 rose show and parade, sponsored by the Portland Rose Society. 1978 program. One of my most vivid memories is of the car that would arrive at my parents' home in Willbridge to pick me up for Rose Festival events. We've been told that regulars look for our signs near the end of the parade route. The Royal Rosarians are members of the citys official hospitality committee during the period of each Rose Festival. My kids don't know this isn't normal. 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. -Division winner entered by the Knights of Pythias. WebA Junior Rose Festival, focused on children, began unofficially in 1921, on the city's east side, and included its own parade and junior court. WebRose Festival Court > Rose Festival Princesses; Past Rose Festival Queens; Clown Prince & Rose Festival Clowns; Parade Float Building; Treasure Hunt; Bands > Noontime CityFair Fleet Week Spring Rose Show. In those days there was a Junior Court and I tried out for Junior Prince from my grade school (St. Rose) -- but the nun in charge said I made too many faces, so I was eliminated! Weather report for the Portland Rose Festival was always, "ROSEY RED," according to my grandparents. I spent up to a week on the street 24/7 saving a taped-offarea for friends and family. and climb into the backseat where a chaperone would pin a fresh rose on my lapel. 1978 guide. 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. Attach a 3c stamp and deposit in any mail box. I vividly remember touring the city in white Buick convertibles, and forgetting to stop waving when later riding in my family's station wagon. We were there by 6:00 a.m. on parade day and knew every place for blocks around that let you use their bathrooms! This portrait hung in my mother's dining This was one of the thrills of a lifetime for her. Even if schools wasn't officially closed for the summer, they were all closed for parade day! My girlfriend and I "played hookey" from chores and drove my '69 Camaro into town to watch the fleet arrive at the quay. 1933 program for Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass 1975 Rose Cup Road Races official The day of the Junior Parade was always a very big event on NE 54th. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. In fact, I wanted all my close friends, who had traveled from as far awayas New York City, to experience the parade. Marilyn Clint. 1979 official program. WebDes Moines Independent Community School District: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the First Amendment applies to public schools. It is my hope that mentioning the Junior Court in your "Tell UsYour Story" feature will give some long overdue thank-yous to the many individuals who contribute their time and effort to make the Rose Festival such a success. She would come over to help me practice my speech, give me pointers on how to address the crowd, etc. Shirley Benz, Tigard American Red Cross sponsors this colorful float, which was declared divisional winner. %PDF-1.5 They were chosen to represent the Woodlawn-Alberta District. I once heard a reporter comment "it must be nice to have nothing else to do" when they interviewed me during the TV news. Here, each June, are assembled the finest roses of the great kingdom to vie for honors among growers from Portland and from all parts of the nation. Well time passed and life went on until the late 1990's and grandma got her chance to be in the parade. I felt even more important when the police stopped all the traffic to let us through! Related content. (I think I have a picture of a forlorn looking Peter sitting on his "throne" somewhere). Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). To commemorate our selection to the Rose Festival Junior Court, each of us had a formal portrait taken at the Rose Garden. In 1973 I was again the creator of the official handbags for the Senior Court girls, but cannot find that year's news article. But I recall the Junior Court all marching in two by two!). Then comes the big night when, from their number, a Queen is chosen. 1998 schedule of events. The bus driver informed the band members on the bus that the limo was unable to move. Throughout the year and for many years to come, Portland and its surrounding paradise welcomes visitors from afar at its modern Tourists Information Center located, on the banks of the Willamette River at 1020 S.W. Every great civic undertaking requires much plarini-'-^, and detail. The original photographs are a family treasure to this day! The first year we had about eight families from the neighborhood, so we made big signs that said, "Skyline Ridge, West Linn," as well as our now famous signs of "nice horse", "pretty costume" and many others that we still hold up as the parade goes by. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. I knew no Japanese. 1979 official program. I was the Portland Rose Festival Princess for Marshall High School in 1977. Skip to main content. Their effort, through the Rose Festival Association under the leadership of President Chester A. Moores, has been an inspiration to the hundreds of thousands of everyday Portlanders who have also contributed to the success of this event. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. We doff our hats to the courage and vision of the men who have made this Festival possible. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. But he seemed to be consistently ignored. At left she is shown knighting Captain J. C. Hibbard, commanding officer of H.M.C.P"^ Ontario, in impressive ceremonies. We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the area competition. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Although everything is in miniature, the Junior Rose Festival is complete in every detail. To the thousands who will receive this pictorial record of the 1941 Rose Festival, Portland extends a cordial invitation to attend the 1942 Rose Festival and to become, with us, loyal subjects of Her Majesty the QueenMonarch of Kosana. Program for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. WebDownload file Description Program for the 59th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 211, 1967. We marched all the way down to the end of the parade to the Grant Bowl where we got Dixie cups (vanilla and orange ice cream) and something to drink. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. WebOfficial souvenir program for the 63rd Annual Portland Rose Festival "Rose Fest 71" June 413, 1971. WebIn those days there was a Junior Court and I tried out for Junior Prince from my grade school (St. Rose) -- but the nun in charge said I made too many faces, so I was Skip to main content. Your name and email will not appear publicly. The ceremonies were held at the Hollywood Theater in those days. (Cost of mailing back then was two cents!) We didn't win, but what a wonderful experience! Tom will be riding in the parade this year, and we will remember those years "grandma led the parade." % To commemorate our selection to the Rose Festival Junior Court, each of us had a formal portrait taken at the Rose Garden. Naval Pacific Fleet. Gary Hagan, Vancouver, Washington Read more below Peggy Keonjian, West Linn Awards 1979 junior parade entry form. 1939 letter from First Federal. All year long, KGW-KEX will bring you special events, worldwide news, and the finest in American entertainment. It was a dream come true for a Portland girl. My family was very excited, but more than anyone, my grandmother. Web1949 pictorial Download file Description 1949 Rose Festival Pictorial. I wish all new and old Princesses and Queen's, Rose Festival Staff, and Oregonians the best of luck, and may the happy spirit of Rose Festival be with you all year and always. Awards; Featured languages; E-books & more 1979 junior parade entry form. For the next 15 years we traveled around the country as he completed his Navy career. Portland police had directed the bus to go down Park Avenue, which is narrow. 1939 letter from First Federal. 1978 program. The viewing area is getting more crowded and people more hostile about "saving spaces." Presenting the scepter is Ray Garner, first vice-president of the Rose Festival Association, who has directed the Junior Festival for the past 13 years. WebProgram for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. I still keep in contact with most of the Rose Festival Court of that year; we e-mail each other, send Christmas cards, and generally just keep in touch. Not hearing it, he inconspicuously made his way to the stage hoping to be part of the celebration. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. An Oregonian photographer was there to capture my total shock at being told that I was queen-elect. Skip to main content. The little necklace I'm wearing in the photo was given to us to wear during competition -- and then to keep. She led the parade for next couple of years, and every year the car would stop so she could collect her roses. Princess Jeannien was named from a field of six little girls. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Fortunately the aisle was carpeted so I only needed to pick it up and place back on the pillow. In 1972, two May 11, 1972, Oregon Journal articles and pictures of my handbags being held by the young ladies of the Senior Rose Festival Court and myself relating that I was the designer of the "ROO Originals" Princess handbags. Roland Blantz and Virginia Mathews; Jerry Halverson and Beverly Manderfield; Jimmy Dulis, scepter bearer. The kids have now grown and moved away or are serving our country so I no longer sit on the route. The Junior Queen wore a jewel-studded tiara and a sweeping, lace-trimmed satin gown. About 10 or so of us big strapping brass and percussion players got off the bus and surrounded the limo. What is not documented in the photographs and news articles that I have kept in a special scrapbook all these years is the feeling that I have to this day -- that the Rose Festival gave me the opportunity to bloom. Please let us know you're coming by pre-registering online with the Community Entry Form. First National Bank takes honors. Repository Oregon Fortunately, Dad Hoder was very proud of my participation in the 1939 Rose Festival and saved every newspaper, letter from the Portland Rose Festival Association and all the school correspondence. Thursday, Jun. Rose Festival week in Portland produces a wide variety of photographic miscellany. Official magazine for the 73rd Annual Portland Rose Festival June 5-14, 1981. All rights reserved (About Us). Program for the 58th Annual Portland Rose Festival June 312, 1966. In 1929, representatives from each of Portland's then seven high schools rode on a float in the Rose Festival Parade. It really made me feel special! We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the 2 0 obj It was there I met Arthur Lamarche, a Petty Officer on the USS Chandler at the Blue Jacket Ball. 1939 letter from First Federal. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. My grandmother was Francis Potter. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And dont forget your return address. It was certainly a highlight of my youth and something I continue to talk about to this day. Back in those days many people in Portland had their parking strips planted with rose bushes, and had climbing red roses on their telephone poles. That was the year our first daughter Kristin was born. -The U. S. Forest Service entry is best in its division. 1979 program. Howard Holman, President of the Association, has gained the admiration and cooperation of thousands of citizens in Portland and surrounding communities through his courage, initiative and leadership in directing this community undertaking. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Plan now to attend Portlands 1950 Rose Festival, June 7 to 11 inclusive. One-half hour after I rushed home and we arrived at Emanuel Hospital, our daughter was born. Our mom, Diane Shirley Soles, was the Junior Rose Festival Queen in 1938 from Joseph Lane Grade School. The 31st Annual Junior Rose Festival's Chairman was Ray E. Garner and the Executive Secretary was Aileen Brong. I remember that each Prince and Princess were on their own float made by their individual districts. In 1930, her father, Roy O. Burnett, was the Prime Minister. William Boyd was the real-life character. 1979 junior parade entry form. In 1968 I was crowned Junior Rose Festival Queen. Read more belowRobert Cline, Oregon City On, these two pages a Pictorial cameraman shows in candid studies what sort of monarch we have in Queen Joyce I. Coiffure attention from Chaperone Mrs. Albert Bullier. The Grand Marshal for, I think the year was 1951, was Hopalong Cassidy riding Topper. We have scoured the counties together looking for the Rose Medallion and learned more trivia in the process. A secret committee, members of which are unknown even to each other until the selection is complete, rates each princess on her poise, beauty and diction. My excursion earned me a sunburn, and my shiny pink nose featured prominently in my wedding pictures. It became a family traditionthat grew into an annual event for many of my friends and co- workers. The Junior Parade in the 1950's and 60's. Front Row (bottom) Court Attendants Pat Layman, Judy Lee Rankin, Judy Ann Dulis, and Karen Hilaire. 1999 schedule of events. q%e*@D"IT,G$0L2xeq@|1#Kn}'K4C0HPG!$t^r^O High spot of the entertainment features of Rose Festival week at Multnomah Civic Stadium was the spectacle of 2,000 musicians from dozens of schools parading as individual units and playing in unison before the thrilled subjects of Rosaria. With her Prime Minister (below), she joins the multitudes in admiration of the sweepstakes prize winning rose (right), grown this year by Charles F. Leon of Portland, Non-Commercial Sweepstakes Winner! Perform a free California public death records search, including death certificates, death indexes, deceased records, death registers & registries, obituaries, and death Highlight feature of every Portland Rose Festival is the Grand Floral Parade. With a background of low green clad hills to the west and the towering peaks of the Cascades to the east, Portland, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest Evergreen Playground, is situated ideally for the vacationistmidway between the mountains and the sea. photograph, 1925, Portland Rose Festival parade lantern slides, 1949, Portland General Electric Co. floats photographic collection, circa 1900-1964. 1978 guide. Or, show up on parade day (give yourself plenty of time, arrive at least an hour before the 1pm parade start time) It changed my whole life. The regal beauty of the coronation ceremony, the spontaneous laughter of thousands of children, the spectacular parading of a million blooms-all these make Portlands 1949 Rose Festival a lasting memory in the hearts of all those who love the Rose. ), Allowed HTML tags:
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