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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
3
A grand automobile parade for Maifest drew vast crowds as multiple floats rolled through with elaborate floral decorations. Notable participants included Miss Thelma Amster and Miss Gertrude Hermann, with bands, banners, and a variety of themed cars showcased by local groups and honored guests from Houston, Dallas, and Washington County.
Susie Lipscomb was crowned Maifest queen in a ceremony led by William J. Tucker. The pageant featured elaborate ceremony and a jeweled crown, with music and singing celebrating spring and the queen’s coronation, as described in the public notice on page 4.
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