Alderson Fourth Of July History Booklet Released

Volume   VIII,   a   special   edition   of   the   “History   Highlights   and Tantalizing Tidbits”   about Alderson, WV,   has   been   released   by   Alderson   Main   Street.      This   one   “Commemorates   Six   Decades   of West   Virginia’s   Largest   Fourth   of   July   Celebration.”   Written   by   Belinda   Anderson,   this   volume is   not   a   traditional   year-by   year   history   but   highlights   the   volunteers   who   make   it   all   possible; some   of   the   famous   entertainers   who   have   appeared;   Queens;   advertisers   including   “Red” Nickell; and much more. This   effort   was   sanctioned   by   the   current   Alderson   July   4th   Celebration   Committee   members and   facilitated   by   President   Greg   Eary   who   provided   access   to   his   complete   collection   of   July 4th   advertising   booklets.      Interviews   with   his   father,   Charles   “Greg”   Eary,   who   admits   to   being the “instigator” of the revival of the tradition in 1962, added tremendous first-person color. Volume   VIII   is   available   at   the   Alderson   Artisans   Gallery   when   they   are   open   on   Saturdays from   10-4   as   well   as   on-line   at   https://www.aldersongallery.com/shop.html      or   by   ordering through Alderson Main Street.  The order form is on the AMS Facebook page.    “If   you   have   ever   been   in   Alderson   during   the   July   4th   Celebration,   you   will   find   memories   in this   book.”   said   Alderson   Main   Street   President   Judy   Lohmeyer.      “Belinda   has   done   an outstanding   job   of   capturing   the   excitement   of   it   all   as   well   as   specifically   recognizing   some   of the many volunteers who make it all possible.” The   Committee   plans   to   hold   the   annual   July   4th   Celebration   this   year.      In   keeping   with   the tradition   of   not   holding   the   parade,   field   events,   concert,   and   fireworks   on   Sunday   when   the 4th   falls   on   that   day,   as   it   does   this   year,   those   events   will   be   held   on   Saturday,   July   3.      Please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/alderson4th/  for the latest information. PHOTO CAPTION: Cover   of   Volume   VIII:   “Special   Edition   Commemorating   Six   Decades   of   West   Virginia’s   Largest   Fourth   of July Celebration.”   (Click photo for larger view)