Vendors set up booths in front of the pool. |
Books are for sale in front of the Methodist Church. |
| Representatives from Space Camp in Alabama
are regular visitors to the October Sky Festival. Here they are
training future astronauts! |
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That's the company store on the right. |
There were four tour buses bringing children from all over. |
That's somebody grilling outside the Club House. |
The festivities began at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Club House ...
starting with a parade ... |
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Homer and Linda Hickam arrive. |
Homer welcomes everyone. |
Peggy Blevins welcomes Red Carroll who gives the blessing. |
A commemorative t-shirt is presented to each dignitary including Jimmy
O'Dell Carroll. |
Roy Lee Cooke. |
Homer Hickam. |
Billy Rose |
Linda Hickam. |
Homer says a few words. |
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Next up ... Jimmy O'Dell Carroll. |
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Billy Rose. |
Roy Lee Cooke. |
Linda Hickam. |
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The Rocket Boys are available on the front porch of the Methodist Church
to sign autographs most of the day. |
A chicken supper is served in the basement of the church, |
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Meeting the residents of Coalwood.