100 Years Ago

Herald of June 10, 1921

The Woodbury Imperial Band played a big part in making Memorial Day a success. Together with the various church schools, surviving war veterans and outsiders, a 50-car parade motored to area cemeteries and placed flowers and flags on the graves of loved ones. Addresses were delivered by Atty. E.M. Pennell of Bedford, Lutheran pastor Gephart, Henry Walters and Howard Keiper. A noon meal followed at the public school ground for 300 or more persons. A festival arranged by the Civic Club was the evening attraction for a large gathering. It was hoped by the majority that...