Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0152
Description
A flier and program of events inviting the public to attend the 4th annual Harbor Day celebration in Apalachicola. The celebration was sponsored by the City Commission, the Harbor Advisory Board, and the local Chamber of Commerce. Events included the dedication of the John Gorrie Bridge, a free seafood dinner served by the Chamber of Commerce auxiliary, the dedication of Fort Coombs, a Harbor Day dance, and talks on river development by various dignitaries and experts.
Subjects
Apalachicola Chamber of CommerceApalachicola Harbor Advisory BoardCity of ApalachicolaGorrie, JohnHarding, Col C. K.Heavy Mortar CompanyLance, Gen. MarkMcKethan, Alred A.Sikes, BobWilson, Col W. K.Woodruff, Jim, Jr.Woodruff, Jim, Sr.
Apalachicola, Florida
thru its city commission
harbor advisory board
and chamber of commerce
Invites You and Your Friends
to the 4th annual
HARBOR DAY
TUESDAY, NOV. 13, '51
the occasion when those interested in the development of the Apalachicola - Chattahoochee - Flint River Valley and Basin gather at its Natural Port City. Program as follows:
10:00 AM (EST) Registration starts
Battery Park--near foot of Gorrie Bridge
10:30 Dedication of Gorrie Bridge
(named for Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of ice machine), by Alfred A. McKethan, Chairman State Road Dept.
12:00 Free Seafood Dinner served by Aux. C. of C.
1:30 TALKS ON RIVER DEVELOPMENT
Jim Woodruff, Jr., (Pres. SRDA) Master of Ceremonies
Our Officials
Hon. Jim Woodruff, Sr., Pres. Chatta, Valley C. of C.
Col. W. K. Wilson, Dist. Engr, Corps of Engineers.
Col. C. K. Harding, Div. Engr., Corps of Engineers
Introducing Distinguished Guests.
ADDRESS by Hon. Bob Sikes, Member of Congress.
Free Boat Rides--Wharf at Ave. D. by Jaycees.
5:00 Dedication of Fort Coombs
(National Guard Armory) by General Mark Lance.
9:00 Harbor Day Dance at Fort Coombs
Sponsored by Heavy Mortar Co., Fla. National Guard
Listen: The Blues Program
