July 4, 1976: 50 years ago Lovettsville Celebrated the Bicentennial with floats and celebration. Here are some photos from the parade.
Mack Jacobs with his 100-year old Steam EnginePotomac Valley Home Maker’s Float: “Going Home For Christmas”Masonic Lodge Entry: Gene Ridgeway in his 1919 FordParade spectators at McClain’s Grocery Store, corner of Broad Way and South Loudoun StreetMuseum Restoration CommitteeMayor and Mrs. Harrington, and Former Mayor Richard and Mrs. Hickman.1st Prize Winning Float “Town of Lovettsville 1730-1976”1st Prize Winning Float “Town of Lovettsville 1730-1976”1st Prize Winning Float “Town of Lovettsville 1730-1976”Bicentennial Committee Members Joan Curren (Mrs. Wayne), Fliza Myers (Mrs. Robert), Dot Rickard (Mrs. Jasper), Who were riding in a Surrey (below) during Parade.Pastor Mike and Julia Kretsinger 4 Jul 1976 Their Bicentennial Outfits were made by Mrs. Charles Yost-Julia’s Mother.Chairman of the Lovettsville Bicentennial Committee Jean Mohler and Husband Evan, July 4, 1976The Parade Judges: Mayor Orndorph of Brunswick, Mayor Echols of Hillsboro, and Jack Kukut of Reston
