Eighty-six years ago today, on August 30, 1928, Bovinas annual town picnic took place. The August 24 issue of the Andes Recorder announced the picnic in the following item: Everyone is cordially invited to come and spend the day. There will be a big parade led by the Andes band, followed by a girls ball game and sports for the children before dinner. At 1 o’clock will be a speech by Linn O’Conner of Hobart after which there will be a big ball game. Prizes will be given for the best decorated home in the village, the tallest man, the youngest baby, the funniest couple, the best costume, the best decorated bicycle in the parade, the largest family, the couple present longest married. Come early and don’t miss seeing the courtship of five generations. An entertainment will be given in the evening at Kaufman’s Hall.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 12:00:01 +0000
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