In the last posting about Sumas Community Days - August 30th, 1958, we looked at the grand floats that passed along the parade route down Cherry Street. The amount of work and pride that the communities put into their displays were amazing. The young ladies were dressed in their very stylish and formal gowns and were truly beautiful.
In viewing the upcoming pictures please be aware that the some photos would be considered racist or demeaning in our current views. In 1958 it was not considered so. Please do not judge by our current standards.
Picture 1
Photograph posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
The young ladies on the float are heading south in Sumas on Cherry Street pass the Christian Science Society . The building was at the southwest corner of Cherry and First Street facing east. The building is now the 24/7 Shipping business.
Picture 2
Posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
A clever parade entry! It looks like a young man enjoying a magic carpet ride! Notice the Ivy covered City Hall in the background.
Picture 3
Photograph posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
These gentlemen would never be able to parade in such a fashion today. What an interesting look into attitudes and humor of the times. Certainly not acceptable with our current standards.
Photograph posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
Boys dressed like hobos and a unicycle.
Picture 5
Posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
An unique way of dressing like Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. This picture is in front of the Grand Hotel on the east side of Cherry Street just south of Garfield Street.
Picture 6
Posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
Girls costumed in their renditions of Native American dress. The photo is labeled, Bev Wells and Nonie.
Picture 7
Posted with permission from the Crouse family collection.
Ardis McWilliams on horseback ready for the Sumas Community Day Parade!
Tomorrow will be another installment about the Sumas Community Days - August 30th, 1958. I hope you find these retro photos as delightful as I do.
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head were Kathy Lambert and Susan Lade (Fredrikson). :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping identify the girls in the picture. It is a wonderful photograph.
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