2022 Senya Scott - Ida B. As the limo rose the driver's eyes got as big as saucers and had this shocked look on his face. There is also a Junior Rose Festival court, as chosen from the grade schools. 1 0 obj Debra Burke, Eugene WebLet's Get Creative! 1979 program. All rights reserved (About Us). In 1954 I tried out for the Junior Rose Court at Oakley Green Grade School in NE Portland. WebRose Festival events include actual Rose Covered Float parades, a big amusement park built just for the month on the Willamette River waterfront, scores of fun events, and a Princess Court, as selected from each Portland high school. 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. It was the Saturday of the Starlight Parade, and I was on the bus headed for the formation area. 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 Royal Rosarians are members of the citys official hospitality committee during the period of each Rose Festival. The day of the Junior Parade was always a very big event on NE 54th. In the months of preparation that have preceded the 41st Annual Rose Festival, they have given unselfishly of their time and talents that this pageant might be brought to a successful conclusion. Right up to the night of May 21st, Miss Joyce Sommerlade was little more than another very attractive high school senior busy about her studies, dates and housework. The picture may be lost but not the memories. In l971 when my name was Shirley Clarke, I was thrilled when asked to participate by designing the official purses and dresses for the girls in the Junior Rose Festival Court, as I was the owner and operator of a boutique shop in Lake Oswego known as "ORIGINAL ROO Baggerie Boutique." If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. court Repository Oregon That night she called me at 2 a.m. and said she was ready. The theme for the festival was "Doorways to Dreams." -Tops in its class is Retail Trade Bureau float. Official magazine for the 73rd Annual Portland Rose Festival June 5-14, 1981. After giving speeches, the anxious princesses waited downstairs in the green room to hear the news. It was very exciting! Gary Hagan, Vancouver, Washington Every year at Rose Festival time I wonder to myself what has transpired in the lives of all those darling girls and if any of them still have their official Rose Festival Court purses. 1968 souvenir program | The Gallery Lines and paragraphs break automatically. mrtionkof the brilliant pageantry that has won for Portland the distinguished title of The City of Ros.es. I have lived in Portland all my life, and as a child my family was very involved in the Rose Festival in the late 1940s. 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. 1979 program. It was the perfect moment of casual, effortless fun before the formal, life-changing event to come. C9H 1ZP 1000 watts nites nnp nrn UlU tlu 5000 watts days IIBlj till I. Portland police had directed the bus to go down Park Avenue, which is narrow. In later years I became part of a gang that got up at the crack of dawn to stake out our position for viewing the Grand Floral Parade. Tom Morris, Portland My mother was one of those girls, and she rode on the float representing Grant High School. Every link you see WebRose Festival Court > Rose Festival Princesses; Past Rose Festival Queens; Clown Prince & Rose Festival Clowns; Parade Float Building; Treasure Hunt; Bands > Noontime 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 1961 souvenir program | The Gallery The loudspeaker announced the selection of Queen Joyce I of Grant High. They were chosen to represent the Woodlawn-Alberta District. -Said the governor of Washington to the Governor of Oregon. -Artist M. Anthony Stone paints queens portrait. Portland Rose Festival - The Oregon Encyclopedia Read more below Peggy Keonjian, West Linn We participated in so many wonderful events as members of the Junior Court. 1933 program for Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass 1975 Rose Cup Road Races official My answer: I was the one with the best mental health coverage. Below, The Waltz of the Roses is performed for Her Majesty. -Northwestern Electric wins division honors with this one. You are always welcome. 1969 in the United States - Wikipedia 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. The original photographs are a family treasure to this day! 1978 guide. This portrait hung in my mother's dining 1941 pictorial | The Gallery 6.2 cubic ft. (4,700 photographs, 28 negatives, and 5 overhead transparencies in 16 boxes, 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize folder), Photographs of the Portland Rose Festival, dating from 1910-1976. I do recall going to a Junior Court event in a dance studio over what is now Trader Joe's in the Hollywood district. But I recall the Junior Court all marching in two by two!). No copyright - United States (this work is believed to be free of known restrictions under copyright law in the United States). He protested and complained that we could not move him because his boss would be upset. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Published: Apr. 1967 program | The Gallery Theres a queen, a Prime Minister, a Royal Court, a parade and all the joyousness and pageantry that mark the Rose Festival season as the happiest of the year. Bill and Phil made a childhood dream come true for this 4 year old. The Prime Minister and Princes all wore white junior Rosarian suits made of white flannel. q%e*@D"IT,G$0L2xeq@|1#Kn}'K4C0HPG!$t^r^O 1968 program More Rose Festival memories - oregonlive.com 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. The 31st Annual Junior Rose Festival's Chairman was Ray E. Garner and the Executive Secretary was Aileen Brong. All rights reserved (About Us). Thus started a tradition that is still going strong. 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. 8. WebRose Festival Court > 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. Junior 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. Front Avenue. Not hearing it, he inconspicuously made his way to the stage hoping to be part of the celebration. Fine highways radiate in all directions and lead to magnificent ocean beaches only two hours away; to Timberline Lodge and the snowfields on Mt. To this day, I still get asked if I am saving places along the route for the Rose parade. We hope to still be coming to the parade when grandchildren start to appear. Included in this weeks shots are two pictures of Rosarias princesses visiting at the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children (left and below) and a pair of pictures depicting childhoods part in the Queens coronation. 1979 program. 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 figured out what each other was saying by gestures, signs and laughter. Please let us know you're coming by pre-registering online with the Community Entry Form. 1993 schedule of events. But he seemed to be consistently ignored. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Jeanne Schoel, Portland 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! But not just in the parade, but to ride in one of the lead cars. %PDF-1.5 Imagine the looks on their faces when they found out we were waiting for a parade five days from now. 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. Awards; Featured languages 1979 junior parade entry form. Mike Lyne, Portland 23. Rose Festival 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. 4th Row: Ronnie Erickson, crown bearer. I remember dance instruction and participating in the following events: the planting of ten rose buses in Grant Park (June 3), a Rose Sunday ceremony in Washington Park Test Garden (June 4), a luncheon at the East Side Commercial Club (June 7), the evening Coronation of the Queen of Rosaria, riding on the East Side Commercial Club float (June 9) and appearing in the Junior Rose Festival Parade (that ran west on Sandy Boulevard from 52nd Avenue to Broadway, north on NE 33rd Avenue and East on US Grant place to the Grant Bowl disband area). It is a favorite tradition, even in the occasional rain. For the next 15 years we traveled around the country as he completed his Navy career. 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! It became an official part of the Highlight feature of every Portland Rose Festival is the Grand Floral Parade. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 0'ai:%qB3f7J. WebJunior Carmella Thomas will represent Grant on the Rose Festival Court. It all started as a family outing when my boys werevery young. 3 0 obj endobj It was an idea that took hold and has lasted until the present -- 77 years! We were dismayed to see our faces on the 6 o'clock news that evening and had lots of explaining to do to our folks! He and his wife knew no English. My grandfather, Phil Adams, and he were pals. 1979 program. I required they bring a chair to save each person a space . Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. 01, 2007, 9:05 p.m. NEW! To commemorate our selection to the Rose Festival Junior Court, each of us had a formal portrait taken at the Rose Garden. It was certainly a highlight of my youth and something I continue to talk about to this day. And dont forget your return address. The ceremonies were held at the Hollywood Theater in those days. Black and white never matched up so good for a wide-eyed kid from the woods. We met many people from all over the world who would walk by asking what we were doing with chairs sitting on the street. Explore. Hood Loop trip may be made in one day from Portland, allowing for an ample stop to visit Bonneville Dam, gigantic power and navigation project on the Columbia River 42 miles east of Portland. Rose Festival <>>> I was a Cub Scout the year that my sister was princess and carried a banner in the junior parade for her district. <> 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. Past Queens of the Portland Rose Festival We carried the crown and scepter on little white pillows. I knew no Japanese. At the Queen's coronation, they used little boys as the scepter bearer and crown bearer and little girls to carry the long back of the flowing gowns. The court was then escorted upstairs to the stage. They came with us to the Battle of the Bands on Friday night and had a very good time. Awards 1979 junior parade entry form. By logging in to LiveJournal using a third-party service you accept LiveJournal's User agreement, Posted on April 30, 2007 (Monday) | Link | Leave a comment | Share | Flag. 1978 program. 1979 Hood, one and one-half hours by car; to fertile farming country. WebA Junior Rose Festival began spontaneously on Portland's east side in 1921. By Michael Walden Joyce Sommerlade Goodman, Salt Lake City, Utah It was the big night for Portland high Obeying superstition, some brides refuse to let their grooms see them just before the wedding ceremony, but I was forced to make an exception. Rose Festival Jeffrey was in the Middle East when it all started but is home and out of the Marines now. 1978 program. Skip to main content. Or, show up on parade day (give yourself plenty of time, arrive at least an hour before the 1pm parade start time) Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The sun was actually out and hot in the 1950s. And, of course, there was the Rose Festival parade where we rode in a huge float that was so heavy that it could hardly make it out of Multnomah Stadium. Weather report for the Portland Rose Festival was always, "ROSEY RED," according to my grandparents. Kids (and their adult chaperones) are encouraged to plan their costumes/attire and prepare a home-made entry in advance! ?`QGS}ix"$dMbv4%.y)I{DJ@!,>^ctL0CQlAb:T:.c3jmu&K~^fe35l`A|s)p&yy8XgCy[-Od&t=}w.'I#~8E?%oxa2}&_Q{3#~x'`=*[NUH` |( T3&K[,aH&g5mudCv5qM6}+k68eZ@-FEaQN' f{CW -Feature Festival attraction Cheyenne Mountain Dancers. I have been on the front page of The Oregonian and have had several interviews over the years on the radio and television. Since our kids were 4 to 10 years old when we began this tradition, the dads brought them just before the parade started, while the moms went early to hold the fort. 1978 program. 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. The base of the float was silvered oak leaves with an abundance of red roses. L. W. (BudWMallett Executive Manager DIRECTORS Leith F., Abbott Raymond R. Brown Chester Duncan Robert L. Eaton. We've been told that regulars look for our signs near the end of the parade route. 1978 program. We are fortunate, however, in having secured the services of business and professional leaders throughout the community. Souvenir program for the 60th Annual Portland Rose Festival May 31June 9, 1968. I remember that each Prince and Princess were on their own float made by their individual districts. Joyce Sommerlade Goodman, Salt Lake City, Utah 3rd Row: Patrick Doherty and Caroline Folts; Jack OBrien and Judy OMalley; Nancy Titus and Billy McCallen. No wrapper or envelope required. All rights reserved (About Us). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. White hats, white horses and good guys riding into the sunset. 2 0 obj (It might have been the Junior Queen Coronation -- or maybe the selction of the prince and princess from that part of Portland. In the early 70s, Mom would load my brother and I in the stroller and head downtown for the Rose Festival Parade. Once she got here, she never wanted to live anywhere else. We had come to a complete stop due to an obstacle -- a limousine. She led the parade for next couple of years, and every year the car would stop so she could collect her roses. Souvenir program for the 61st Annual Portland Rose Festival June 615, 1969. WebPhotographs of the Portland Rose Festival, dating from 1910-1976. 1939 letter from First Federal. Employees of the Portland District Corps of Engineers win first prize for this float. REMEMBER: Zoning all mail speeds delivery. I also particapted in the parade several times, usually decorating my bike with crepe paper and whatever flowers we could find. My excursion earned me a sunburn, and my shiny pink nose featured prominently in my wedding pictures. My family was very excited, but more than anyone, my grandmother. I took my three children to the Junior Parade every year -- and we still wouldn't miss the Grand Floral Parade! You must have Javascript enabled to use this form. Historic photos: Portland's Rose Festival in the 1960s For information on Portlands many attractions call or write the Center today. Many of my friends would come during the day and spend lunch and dinner with me as I sat and saved their families a space. striking appearance in the Floral Parade and other occasions. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. But a queens life is not all one of poise, as evidenced by the happy tears of Joyce Sommerlade, caught by the camera at the moment she was informed of her selection. It was a brand new 1949 Mercury convertible. My kids don't know this isn't normal. As classmates cheered, the speaker invited the queen's mother to come to the stage. Wells 2021 Lili Rosebrook - Valley Catholic 1949 Joyce Sommerlade - Grant 1948 Barbara Logue - Washington 1947 Georgene Ormston - Girls Poly 1946 Lloyde Hough - Lincoln 1969 souvenir program Skip to main content. This was truly a great honor to represent my school and student body for such a great event and celebration. 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. I felt even more important when the police stopped all the traffic to let us through! 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The 1949 Royal , Court of Rosaria headed the parade on this specially constructed float (right) sponsored by the Portland Chamber of Commerce. Awards; Featured languages; E-books & more 1979 junior parade entry form. The Junior Queen wore a jewel-studded tiara and a sweeping, lace-trimmed satin gown. The streets in our neighborhood were blocked off from Broadway north to Sacramento as the bands, twirling groups and other assorted marchers lined up in formation in front of our house and on the surrounding blocks. Cathy Matern, West Linn Mom is an unofficial Royal Rosarian, always reminding us of how great Portland is. 1978 guide. I took vacation time from work to do this. This was in an attempt to justify the amount of space I had saved. A real coronation and the Junior Rose Festival parade are highlights of the childrens festival. 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. Just attach a 3c stamp and deposit this Pictorial in any mail box. He believed that this would get the young people of the city involved in the festival as they supported and cheered for their princesses. It was not how it was supposed to be but worked for me! The Carnation May- June 1934. We were chosen to represent Immaculate Heart Grade School in the 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. A great deal according to the Legend. The honoi was bestowed in similar fashion upon ten other outstanding subjects. 1939 pictorial endobj 1939 letter from First Federal. There was my mother, complete in her hat and gloves (ofcourse), making her way to the stage through the commotion and excitement of the audience.
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