It made me a lifelong fan of the Rose Festival! This was in an attempt to justify the amount of space I had saved. The Junior Queen wore a jewel-studded tiara and a sweeping, lace-trimmed satin gown. Explore. It was a magic moment for a 7 or 8 year old, and I still remember riding through the streets, giving the Rose Festival wave, and holding the red ribbon we won for our category. Portland Rose Festival - The Oregon Encyclopedia t$U4GO`N./i="L7e~W?H1;MtAcfD@/>i@e^-1W^k;KZ\KY{.$VEEso eb~)GF |/% In addition to local membership, many distinguished men throughout the world have been made honorary members of the order, all of whom have received the degree of knighthood which is conferred through a special ceremonial during each Festival season. You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. And guess what? George M. Henderson Francis F. HiiY James J. Richardson , R. Earl Riley John Simon N. Thos. 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. In 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. . He initiated the concept of having a "Princess" from each school, and that the Rose Festival Queen would be selected from these princesses. 1999 schedule of events. Who would be queen? Roland Blantz and Virginia Mathews; Jerry Halverson and Beverly Manderfield; Jimmy Dulis, scepter bearer. 1939 letter from First Federal. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Sometime in the late 1940s, not sure of the years, my Aunt Goldie Leek was the head chaperone for the Junior Rose Festival Queens Court. My excursion earned me a sunburn, and my shiny pink nose featured prominently in my wedding pictures. One couple was from Japan. 8. I do recall going to a Junior Court event in a dance studio over what is now Trader Joe's in the Hollywood district. WebDescription. 1978 program. We participated in so many wonderful events as members of the Junior Court. Program for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. To 5,000 eager spectators, at Portlands Municipal Auditorium, each of the girls is presented by her student body president. My family, my neighbors, my elementary school, and especially my fifth-grade classmates were exuberantly proud of me. Read more below Peggy Keonjian, West Linn I took my three children to the Junior Parade every year -- and we still wouldn't miss the Grand Floral Parade! Below, The Waltz of the Roses is performed for Her Majesty. At left she is shown knighting Captain J. C. Hibbard, commanding officer of H.M.C.P"^ Ontario, in impressive ceremonies. One exciting year the Junior Court raced up Broadway in their white Pontiacs on their way to the parade, escorted by Multnomah County Sheriff officers on their green motorcycles! -A Festival Parade high stepper. 1978 guide. 1978 guide. It did not fall again as I figured out it would not slide off if it were placed upside down and the sharp points kept it from sliding off again. We carried the crown and scepter on little white pillows. Princess Jeannien was named from a field of six little girls. Doug is currently in Iraq with the Army but previously spent four years in the Marines before re-enlisting in the Army. photograph, 1925, Portland Rose Festival parade lantern slides, 1949, Portland General Electric Co. floats photographic collection, circa 1900-1964. 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! Explore. I vividly remember touring the city in white Buick convertibles, and forgetting to stop waving when later riding in my family's station wagon. Jerry was a student at Highland school and Jeannien attended Kennedy.
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