Memorial Day. The women's auxiliary group carries the memorial wreath to the Bremer Ave. bridge for the Memorial Day celebration. After a brief prayer and message the wreath is tossed over the south side of the bridge and allowed to float downstream. The parade then resumes on its way to Harlington cemetery for the ceremonies there.
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Memorial Day. The women's auxiliary group carries the memorial wreath to the Bremer Ave. bridge for the Memorial Day celebration. After a brief prayer and message the wreath is tossed over the south side of the bridge and allowed to float downstream. The parade then resumes on its way to Harlington cemetery for the ceremonies there.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 90N0229