History of New Rockford: May 13, 2024

On Nov. 29, 1906, Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Newport left for his old home in Missouri and would remain there until the spring. That evening, “Romeo and Juliet” was presented in the Opera House. The play company had given free tickets to high school students in a competitive essay contest based on the play: three to the 1st place winner, Jennie Hersey (it was printed in the December 14 “Tran...