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In this week’s photo, Huntsville residents gather at a long-gone location—do you know where? (Click on the image for the full view.)
Photo courtesy of the Muskoka Heritage Place Collection
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Last week we shared this photo with you:
This World War II era parade elicited many comments from Doppler readers. Muskoka Heritage Place knows only that the parade took place sometime during the war. It’s unknown what the celebration was for, but here’s what some of you thought:
David Johns – “If this was during WW2, they would have a parade for some event that was victorius, like a battle won or anything. A parade always picked the morale of locals up a great deal.”
Wanda Lumley – “They are carrying Union Jack flags so my guess is may 24, Victoria Day.”
Carol Earl – “The right for women to vote?”
Jennifer Stonehouse Taylor captured the sentiments of many when she wrote – “It’s the fall fair all the schools marched in this parade and the girls wore tunics.”
Terry McCaffery – “Old Home Week or July 1!”
Can anyone confirm if one of these is accurate?
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During WWII, sugar was rationed, group entertainment for children was organized. I remember several Hallowe’en parades, children in costume, parading from the school to Town Hall auditorium. There was music, magic acts, recitations, etc and some candy on the way out. All was organized by the service clubs, I think. I remember at least 2 such parades, when I was in grades 5 & 6.