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July 11, 1934
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Walter Hayden and Harold Martin, known as the Windham County Hill Billies, won first prize for their float 'Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley' in the Chepachet Fourth of July parade. The float featured a log cabin with pine trees, lights, and the duo playing guitars.
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Hill Billy Float
Wins First Prize
In Holiday Fete
Walter Hayden and Harold Martin's "Lamp Lighting Time In The Valley" Considered Best In Chepachet Parade.
EAST PUTNAM
The Windham County Hill Billies, Walter Hayden and Harold Martin, won first prize with their float, "Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley" during the parade which featured the Fourth of July celebration in Chepachet. The float was a beautiful sight with its log cabin and pine trees surrounding it, and a light shining brightly through the window and the pleasant glow of the fire-light showing through the open door. The Hill Billy boys sat near the door of the cabin playing and singing, to the accompaniment of their guitars, that beautiful song. "Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley."
Wins First Prize
In Holiday Fete
Walter Hayden and Harold Martin's "Lamp Lighting Time In The Valley" Considered Best In Chepachet Parade.
EAST PUTNAM
The Windham County Hill Billies, Walter Hayden and Harold Martin, won first prize with their float, "Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley" during the parade which featured the Fourth of July celebration in Chepachet. The float was a beautiful sight with its log cabin and pine trees surrounding it, and a light shining brightly through the window and the pleasant glow of the fire-light showing through the open door. The Hill Billy boys sat near the door of the cabin playing and singing, to the accompaniment of their guitars, that beautiful song. "Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley."
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Parade Float
First Prize
Fourth Of July
Chepachet
Hill Billies
Log Cabin
What entities or persons were involved?
Walter Hayden
Harold Martin
Windham County Hill Billies
Where did it happen?
Chepachet, East Putnam
Story Details
Key Persons
Walter Hayden
Harold Martin
Windham County Hill Billies
Location
Chepachet, East Putnam
Event Date
Fourth Of July
Story Details
Walter Hayden and Harold Martin won first prize with their float depicting a log cabin scene from 'Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley,' where they performed the song with guitars during the Chepachet parade.