Pictures Marion took at Homecoming parades.

1955

Just south of the old high school and gymnasium


Man who lead the parade


I think this is Henry Ream - he must have sold Nutrena products


Royalty & crown bearers


"Over the Rainbow"


Down with Bayard


"Toast to Victory"

4-H Clovers - Shannon Mahnke on the float


Date on this print is August 1956 which means it could be the Diamond Jubilee parade.
The old band room is on the back right.

1957


Beisch Clothing store in back


Coon Rapids will fall

1958

boy on horse

"Boot to Victory" - Gambles Store (Jack Horbach), Kuhl's Tavern (Bob Kuhl) on right
Present day location of the Manning Plaza (Acccura)


"Victory Forever Our Dream"


Crystal Theater in back, First National Bank on right


Crystal Theater in back, First National Bank on right


"Victory"


"Floating to a Victory"


"Bulldog's Dream"


August 1958 stamp on pictures - not in Manning - any guesses as to what town?


"Beauties of Tomorrow"


"It's time to shop Briardale"


"Father we thank thee"


Grain elevator in background - I can't tell if there is a railroad track or not.