Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
In Kimball, Celebrating Fourth Of July Dates Back To Days Of The Homesteaders
Fourth of July fire truck rides for the kiddos are tradition around here, as was the case, above, in 2016. For times of this year's 2024 holiday festivities in Kimball at Gotte Park, the swimming pool and Horseshoe Hill, see the Kimball Upcoming Events Calendar on Page A2
What did you do for the Fourth of July? Family picnic, swimming, baseball, horse racing, horseshoe throwing? In Kimball, there are many things folks have done – and still do – to enjoy this nice day.
It was not unusual for the homesteaders to pack up their wagons with food, games and other things that were to be enjoyed.
The day usually started with a parade, with people enjoying seeing different things. They had a chance to visit with the people in the area, catching up on all the happenings of the last year. Then they would go to the park for a picnic lunch that they shared with everyone, ea...
