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There isn't much to be seen in a little town,

but what you hear makes up for it.

HUBBARD

everyone in town who wishes, may line the parade and
get in the march if they choose. And bring your basket
along with eats and you gain admission to the eating
grounds, at the head of the table if you want to. We
do not want any Junior or his family to hesitate about
this event and don't run off to some other place."
Years later, an account (appearing in Pete Nash's
People's News in 1958) proved that Kernersville's first
Fourth of July celebration in 1923 had been a tremen-
dous success. "The celebration of Independence Day
opened with a big parade, in which fifty or more cars,
floats and horseback and pony riders participated. The
parade was led by E. E. Shore on a horse, about which
Old Glory was draped ... Prize for the best feature

Scenes from the Colonial Tea. Names listed on page 96 in the parade was divided between J. A. Ragland and
his new Star automobile which was most elaborately
decorated, and Miss Verda Parks, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Parks, the latter costumed as "Old Glory"
and riding a beautiful black pony. The second prize
The Colonial Tea at Miss Tilla Harmon's home. Names listed on page 96 was awarded to R. B. Kerner, Inc., the entry being a
Ford tractor upon which the Junior Goat was a live and
interesting figure. Another outstanding feature of the
parade was by unanimous consent, little Miss Ellen
Ragland, seated in her father's car, sweetly waving a
small flag.

Elizabeth and Ellen Ragland in the 1923 Fourth of July parade.

Fun at a "tacky party" in the 1940's. Ed Shore is master
of ceremonies.

Mr. Gilnier C. Smith and one of his prize mules which set a
state record in the pulling contest in the 1939· Fourth of July
Celebration. Mr. Smith owned quite a number of fine horses as
well as mules over the years.
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