Patsy Alford to Represent Cotton Belt at Tyler Rose Festival
Patsy Alford an 18 year old Tyler Junior College student has been chosen to represent the Cotton Belt Railroad in the 15th annual Texas Rose Festival in Tyler October 3 to 5. She is the daughter of Cotton Belt signal engineer B J Alford and was selected by the Rose Festival duchess committee. Patsy will ride a jacinth themed float in the parade as part of the festival’s court of gems. Cotton Belt representation is extended in honor of the railroad’s 75th anniversary.
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