The Marietta Daily Times, August 23, 1940
A crowd estimated at from 1,500 to 1,800 persons attended the ninth annual Belpre Township homecoming and picnic Thursday at Howe's Grove below Belpre, and heard political speeches by Congressman Robert T. Secrest, a candidate for re-election on the Democratic ticket, and Clair A. Young, his Republican opponent for the honor of representing the 15th District of Ohio.
The festivities opened with a big parade at 10 a.m., led by cars in which rode officials, including Otis R. Kiracofe, president of the Belpre Chamber of Commerce, which sponsored the event.
There were attractive agricultural and mercantile exhibits and numerous entertainment features.
For the best entry in the parade the prize award went to William Mulligan and William Costolo, who drive a miniature locomotive, "Casey Jones No. 33." Gary Brookhart won the prize in the pet division of the parade, and in the costume division a prize was divided between Jack Mankins and Fred Trautman, the "gold dust twins."
A prize for the best float went to the Interstate Lumber Company. Margaret Ann Dressel, Jane Dressel and Helen Barklow provided a fancy riding stunt. The evening program included free picture shows and chorus singing participated in by 200 voices.
Attorney Charles D. Fogle of Marietta introduced Congressman Secrest. His Republican opponent was presented by Attorney Robert M. Noll of Marietta.
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