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Representative Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, Howell Melon Queen, Washington D.C., 1960
This is a picture of Congressman Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, 1960 Howell Melon Queen, to Arthur Ellsworth Summerfield, the Postmaster General. An entourage representing Howell Melon Festival visited Washington D.C. in September, 1960 to promote Howell Melons.
View Livingston County Press September 7, 1960 Article (in library use only). -
Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen Giving William McPherson Melons to Store in Bank Vault- 1960
Melon Queen, Howell, Michigan, Pat Dowen giving William McPherson melons to store in bank vault- 1960
Left to Right: unknown, unknown, William McPherson, Pat Dowen, unknown, unknown -
Melon Festival Parade, Howell, Michigan, September 3, 1960
These photographs are of the First Melon Festival Parade held September 3rd, 1960. The parade moves west to east on Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The photographs, taken from the south side of West Grand River Avenue, show various floats and exhibits including an 1875 circa Antique Fire Engine, a doodlebug car, Melon Queen Float, Spagnuolo's Float, and Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Float. -
Delivering Howell, Michigan Melons to President Eisenhower, Washington D.C. - 1960
Delivering Howell, Michigan Melons to President Eisenhower, Washington D.C. - 1960
Left to Right: Duane Zemper, Melon Queen Patty Dowen, Michigan Representive Chas Chamberlain, Queen's aide & sister Joy Slayton, Mayor Clifton Heller -
Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963
A photo of the Diamond Dot Market parade float, a covered wagon pulled by a pair of work horses. for the combined Melonfest and Michigan Centennial parade in Howell, Michigan in 1963. The parade was on Grand River Avenue. -
Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963
Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963. Viewing west on Grand River Avenue and can see the courthouse clock tower in the background and the Edison building. In 2022, Coratti's Pizza is located at the Edison building site. View location. -
Keystone Cop Shriners on Mini-Bikes in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1973
Keystone Cop Shriners on Mini-Bikes in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1973. The parade is on Grand River Avenue looking east. -
Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982
Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held at Thompson Lake During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982 -
Howell High School, Howell, Michigan Pom-pom Squad Leads Band in Melonfest Parade - 1983
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Miss America 1955, Lee Merriweather in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1985
Miss America 1955 Lee Merriweather in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1985. Swanns storefront is visible in the background. The parade is on Grand River Avenue. View of current building.
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