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1912 Barbecue
'Bob H.
Elliott, postmaster and store proprietor, remembers the picnic
given by the Company July 4, 1912 for the employees and their
families. It was the highlight of the year. The day was long
remembered by those attending.
The day's
activities included square dancing on a special platform with
an imported string band. There were races, both foot and sack races.
Others participated in catching a greased pig or climbing a greased
pole for a prized silver dollar. The younger group had swings. There
was plenty of pink lemonade and ice cream to go with the barbecue
and brunswick stew. A ballgame on the nearby baseball field
completed the day.
Bob
Elliott is the son of Mr. Tom Elliott. The family
operated 'The Big Store' as it was called from the day it opened
until Mr. Bob closed it in 1962.'
[from photo of
Bob Elliott dated 7/4/1912]
Callaway
Mills July 4, 1912 picnic photo |
