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  Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963

  Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963. Viewing west on Grand River Avenue and can see the courthouse clock tower in the background and the Edison building. In 2022, Coratti's Pizza is located at the Edison building site. View location.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade
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  Michigan Bell Telephone Dinner at Brighton, Michigan

  This photograph is of a Michigan Bell Dinner held Feb. 20, 1955 in Brighton.
  
  The location of the dinner and persons in the photograph are unknown.

  Tags brighton, dinner, telephone, unknown
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  Michigan National Guard Armory, Howell, Michigan, 1949

  This is a photograph taken of the interior of the Michigan National Guard Armory, 311 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  1949.
  
  The Armory is hosting a banquet; the name of the banquet and persons in the photograph are unknown.

  Tags armory, banquet, howell, national guard, unknown
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  Michigan Week - Mayor Exchange - Kay Simpson, Mayor Mark Storen of Highland Park, Howell Councilman Lyman Fay, Lula Fay, Howell, Michigan - 1961

  Michigan Week - Mayor Exchange - Kay Simpson, Mayor Mark Storen of Highland Park, Howell Councilman Lyman Fay, Lula Fay - 1961

  Tags howell, local government, mayor
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  Michigan Week-Mayor Exchange,Farm Bureau Dairy Queen Candidates, Howell, Michigan, April, 1954

  This group of photographs were taken during Michigan Week and feature the Mayor Exchange,and the Farm Bureau Dairy Queen Candidates, Howell, Michigan, April, 1954.
  
  The Mayor of Howell was Orland Young, and the Mayor of Galesburg Michigan was Charles M. Waddles.
  
  Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/image/453662984/?terms=%22Mayor%20Exchange&match=1 (in library use only)

  Tags farm, galesburg, howell, insurance, mayor, queen, unknown
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  Miss America 1955, Lee Merriweather in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1985

  Miss America 1955 Lee Merriweather in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1985. Swanns storefront is visible in the background. The parade is on Grand River Avenue. View of current building.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade
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  Miss Howell Competition, Howell, Michigan - 1957

  Miss Howell Competition, Howell, Michigan - 1957
  May 20, 1957
  Nine contestants for Miss Howell, L-R:
  Gail Broeffle, Vicki Laszlo, Gloria Franks, Marilyn Hagman, Lucille Doherr, Joan MacDonald, Patricia Neu, Patricia Sawdy, Alice Wiltse.
  
  L-R Vicky Laszlo - runner-up, Patricia Neu - Miss Howell, Holly Heinze - 1956 Miss Howell, Alice Wiltse - third place.
  
  Patricia Neu was selected Miss Howell and went on to compete for the Miss Livingston County title.

  Tags howell, miss howell, unknown
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  Miss Livingston County, Howell, Michigan, Patricia Pawlowicz, May 1962

  This photograph was taken at the Miss Livingston County, Contest, Howell, Michigan, May 1962.  Patricial Pawlowicz was selected as the winner.  The names of the other contestants are unknown.  The contest was sponsored by the Howell Junior Chamber of Commerce.
  
  Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/image/453753154/?terms=%22Miss%20Livingston%22&match=1  (in library use only)

  Tags beauty contest, chamber of commerce, howell, unknown
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  Mobil Gas Float, Fourth of July Parade, Pinckney, Michigan, 1935

  This is a photograph of the Mobil Gas Float, Fourth of July Parade, Pinckney, Michigan, 1935.  The names of the persons on the float are unknown.

  Tags fourth of july, gasoline, parade, pinckney, unknown
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  Motorcycle Riders in Melon Festival Parade in Howell, Michigan

  Motorcycle Riders in Melon Festival Parade in Howell, Michigan - Unknown Date
  
  Can see signs for Livingston Drugs, D.R. Electric Richards and Spagnuelo's Package Liquor Dealer Beer & Wine Take Out Party Suplies Groceries Home Made Cand? Ice Cream.
  
  Just west of the corner of N. Michigan Ave and W. Grand River Ave. The parade was heading west.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade, unknown