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S-R Archive find of the day: 1955 Junior Lilac Parade

Despite cold weather, nearly 3,500 spectators watched the Junior Lilac Parade on May 14, 1955.  Dressed in old-fashioned costumes and playing newlyweds were Janet Reasoner, 14, as the groom and Christine Childers, 9, as the bride.  (Photo Archive)
Despite cold weather, nearly 3,500 spectators watched the Junior Lilac Parade on May 14, 1955. Dressed in old-fashioned costumes and playing newlyweds were Janet Reasoner, 14, as the groom and Christine Childers, 9, as the bride. (Photo Archive)

S-R Archive find of the day: In this 1955 file photo, despite cold weather, nearly 3,500 spectators watched the Junior Lilac Parade on May 14, 1955.  Dressed in old fashioned costumes and playing newlyweds were Janet Reasoner, 14, as the groom and Christine Childers, 9, as the bride. 



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