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May 28, 1941
Midland Cooperator
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
A combined Co-op picnic and Diamond Jubilee celebration for Douglas County's 75th anniversary will be held on June 15, 1941, at the fairgrounds in Alexandria, Minnesota, co-sponsored by the Co-op Council and Old Settlers Association, featuring speakers, a parade, and the high school band.
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Co-ops Join Old Settlers For Giant Picnic At Alex
A giant combined Co-op picnic and Diamond Jubilee celebration will be held at the Douglas County Fair Grounds, Alexandria, on Sunday, June 15, it was announced this month by John Ekdahl, chairman of the county's Co-op Council. Douglas County was organized 75 years ago on June 15, 1866.
Co-sponsors with the Co-op Council will be the Old Settlers Ass'n. of the county, of which Alfred Foslien is chairman.
Speakers of the day will include J. S. Montgomery, pioneer Minnesota cooperator, and Theodore Erickson. There will be many floats portraying the history of the county in a big parade.
The Alexandria high school band will play in the afternoon. Several thousand people are expected to attend.
A giant combined Co-op picnic and Diamond Jubilee celebration will be held at the Douglas County Fair Grounds, Alexandria, on Sunday, June 15, it was announced this month by John Ekdahl, chairman of the county's Co-op Council. Douglas County was organized 75 years ago on June 15, 1866.
Co-sponsors with the Co-op Council will be the Old Settlers Ass'n. of the county, of which Alfred Foslien is chairman.
Speakers of the day will include J. S. Montgomery, pioneer Minnesota cooperator, and Theodore Erickson. There will be many floats portraying the history of the county in a big parade.
The Alexandria high school band will play in the afternoon. Several thousand people are expected to attend.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Co Op Picnic
Diamond Jubilee
Douglas County
Old Settlers
Alexandria Parade
What entities or persons were involved?
John Ekdahl
Alfred Foslien
J. S. Montgomery
Theodore Erickson
Where did it happen?
Douglas County Fair Grounds, Alexandria
Story Details
Key Persons
John Ekdahl
Alfred Foslien
J. S. Montgomery
Theodore Erickson
Location
Douglas County Fair Grounds, Alexandria
Event Date
Sunday, June 15, 1941
Story Details
The Co-op Council and Old Settlers Association are co-sponsoring a picnic and Diamond Jubilee for Douglas County's 75th anniversary, with speakers, a historical parade, band performance, expecting thousands.