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May 11, 1906
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado
What is this article about?
Rocky Ford residents plan a Fourth of July celebration in 1906, holding a meeting on May 17 to appoint committees and arrange events, emphasizing community success in public undertakings.
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THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
To Be Celebrated in Rocky Ford In This Good Year of 1906.
It is only about once in five to seven years that Rocky Ford has a Fourth of July celebration. And it is our turn this year. The proper observance of the day has been decided upon, and a meeting of citizens will be held at G. M. Hall's office Thursday evening, May 17, to appoint committees and make all needed arrangements.
It is universally understood that whatever of a public nature is undertaken by Rocky Ford is well done, and the coming celebration will be no exception to the Rocky Ford way of doing things.
Everybody remember the meeting and be prepared to aid in making the celebration a great success.
To Be Celebrated in Rocky Ford In This Good Year of 1906.
It is only about once in five to seven years that Rocky Ford has a Fourth of July celebration. And it is our turn this year. The proper observance of the day has been decided upon, and a meeting of citizens will be held at G. M. Hall's office Thursday evening, May 17, to appoint committees and make all needed arrangements.
It is universally understood that whatever of a public nature is undertaken by Rocky Ford is well done, and the coming celebration will be no exception to the Rocky Ford way of doing things.
Everybody remember the meeting and be prepared to aid in making the celebration a great success.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Fourth Of July
Celebration
Rocky Ford
1906
Committee Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
G. M. Hall
Where did it happen?
Rocky Ford
Story Details
Key Persons
G. M. Hall
Location
Rocky Ford
Event Date
July 4, 1906
Story Details
Citizens of Rocky Ford decide to celebrate the Fourth of July in 1906 after several years without one, scheduling a meeting on May 17 at G. M. Hall's office to appoint committees and plan arrangements, confident in the community's ability to execute it well.