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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume I1, Issue XIV Page 19 15 July 2000 54 - 58 Years Ago O == Picture of Huntsville Town parade entrant from 1942. In the middle of WWII, Rosemary Wangsgard represents the U.S. Red Cross. A July 4th holiday float in the 1946 Huntsville parade. Huntsville parade entrant from July 4, 1946. Early July 4t Celebrations in Liberty At the crack of dawn Thomas Atkinson would set off a homemade cannon ball that could be heard all over town. If this noise didn’t awaken the sleeping town folk, the Liberty Band would. The band, seated on a hayrack pulled by horses, would serenade the town with their lively, spirited, and serving their families and others. Next on the agenda was the parade. A hayrack with children seated on it o-war, three-legged races, horse races, menu made Best Crop~ was followed by the band, and horse riders and other floats completed the parade. ' After the parade, everyone came to the church for a patriotic program. Seated on the stand was the “Goddess of Liberty,” with her three attendants : What a girls when they were “Goddess of Liberty the red, white, and program sang such songs as “A Flag Without a Stain,” “You’re a Grand OIld Flag, and the Beautiful.” Patriotic and humorous readings were given and then the band played some numbers. A - h prominent citizen of Weber County delivered the oration, which made a lasting impression on the congregation. Some of those orators were David J. Wilson, Emest R. McKay, Wooley, Henry Aldous other noted speakers. Arthur Dixon, and At noon lunch was served underneath the bowery that had been built by the men. ..................... = R R B How busy the women were catching the greased pig, horseshoe pitching, and ball games. For the small children, there were homemade merrygo-rounds, swings, fishponds, and races. The climax of the day was the Fourth of July dance. People came dressed in their best, and everyone enjoyed music, dancing, and laughter. The last waltz would be “Home, Sweet Home,” after which a closing prayer would be given thanking our Heavenly Father for the good, wholesome time that all had enjoyed in and asking for protection on the way home. One can picture the sleeping babes in parents’ arms, little tots half awake onto a familiar hand, and good holding nights heard above the clip-clop of the horses’ hooves as buggies, surreys, and wagons drove off happily into a starry, summer night to the different places of abode. Thus would end one more glorious Fourth of July Celebration in Liberty. Note: This article was taken from ECHOES OF THE PAST, LIBERTY WARD, researched and compiled by Lysle J. and Zella Chard, page 231. S S, When the noon meal was finished, and a banner with-the words, “Utah’s thrill it was to the chesen to reign as and to represent blue. Those on the ground. pickles, and jam. Can’t you see the women sampling each other’s food and asking for recipes? patriotic music. dressed in red, white, and blue. The included fried chicken, homebreads, pies, cakes, cookies, various athletic contests took place. There were foot races, sack races, tug- -For Sale- For Sale: 5fi x 8 fi ft. Chinese Kelim wool rug, black/red-$100.00, wood entry door. For Sale: frame) Call 745-2860. Kids bikes 20" (small Diamondback Mt. bike 18 speed 20” (med frame) Mt. Shasta Mt. bike 18-Speed $50 each or both for $80. Call 745-1814. For Sale: . DOD 60Hz Utility Generator, Diesel, on Skid, 5 KW, 1 phase 2-wire, 1 phase 3-wire, 3 phase 4-wire, 120, 120/240 and $2,800.Call Mike 745-3447. For Sale: upright or best without cowboy Antique 120/208. cherrywood, grand piano from 1800’s. $600 offer. Car seat, 10-speed bike peddles. Buy or sell saddles /. stuff. Call 745-0446. Kris 745-4141 Garrison at 745-1214 to identify -Services- House Cleaning: Reasonable hourly rates, reliable, weekly/bi-weekly, monthly or one time. Call Dyan 745- 0658. 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