Raymond 4th of July Celebration - 1964

 From The Raymond News - June 18, 1964

Shown in the picture above are the Fourth of July Queen Candidates. They are left to right, Doris Herrmann, sponsored by Lessman Fertilizer; Sharon Boston, sponsored by Waggoner Legion; Connie Brown, Aylco Fertilizer; Becky Glover, American Legion Post 299; Nellie Ann Todt, Raymond-Harvel Kiwanis Club; Mary Ellen Convery, First National Bank of Raymond; Linda Pitchford, Raymond Volunteer Fireman; Janet Schmedeke, Harvel Boosters; Linda Janssen, K.of C. Council No. 4696.
Be sure to attend the crowing of the Queen Saturday night at 8:45 p.m. on Main Street in  Raymond.

Fourth of July News

The annual American Legion Fourth of July Celebration will be held at Raymond on July 3 and 4, 1964. The sponsoring organizations are American Legion Post No. 299, Harvel Boosters, Raymond-Harvel Kiwanis Club, and St. Raymond’s K. of C. Council No. 4696. The theme of this year’s parade is “VACATION SPOTS.” The parade chairman, John Lyons, is encouraging everyone to enter floats to make the parade bigger and better this year. Anyone interested in entering a float may do so by contacting Charles Bandy at the Raymond Variety Store.

The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m on July 4^th and there will be cash awards for seven divisions. The divisions are: Fraternal Organizations, Religious Organizations, Business Organizations; Out of Area entries; Kids bikes, tricycles, wagons, etc.; Pets - dogs, cats lambs etc.; Horse and Pony Division.

The participating bands for the parade are Lincolnwood, Morrisonville, Nokomis, Litchfield, and Staunton high schools; Litchfield Pantherettes and The Jeannettes. The Drill teams to participate are American Legion Triple Star Post 299 Color Guard and the Green Knights Precision Drill Team of Nokomis.

The program for this year’s celebration will be held on the night of July 3 and the afternoon and night of July 4. On Friday night, July 3, the talent contest will be held with Al Pigg, M.C. for the contest. A dance will be held both nights beginning at 9:00 p.m. with the Harmony Brothers furnishing the music. On Saturday, July 4^th, the parade begins at 1:30 p.m. The Green Nights will perform at 2:30 p.m., followed at 2:55 p.m. by Commander Massa with a welcome. The professional entertainers, Seilor and Seabold and the Whistlers will entertain. There will be a parachute jump team at 4:15 p.m. and will make their landing in Johnson’s field near the Johnson Construction Company building. On Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. the Harmony Brothers will have a serenade, and Seilor and Seabold will entertain again at 8:00 p.m. The Coronation of the Queen will be held on Main Street of Raymond at 8:45 p.m., and there will be a fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. There will be rides and concessions both days.