Munday Centennial Plans

Munday residents are working hard to plan our centennial celebration scheduled for Saturday, June 24th, 2006.  This marks the 100th birthday of Munday's incorporation.  Our actual beginning was closer to 1894 when the first post office was established.  However, our 50 year jubilee was celebrated in 1956 and the 2006 Centennial date corresponds to that.  We can only assume that, since the 1944 date would have come during WWII, it was impractical to celebrate that date.  The next generation can decide whether to celebrate the sesquicentennial in 2044 or 2056.  Many of us won't be around to debate the issue.

Even in you live far away, you can help to make this celebration a success.  A special Centennial Fund account has been set up at the First National Bank in Munday.  All donations will be used to pay for the Centennial play production costs and other expenses.  All labor is volunteer.  The number for FNB Munday is 940-422-4522.  Sandy King is the contact.*

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES

June 23-24, 2006

           CENTENNIAL CHAIRMEN

            Chairmen                                          Bill and Karen Longman

                      Honorary Chairmen                         Charles and Betty Baker

                     PUBLICITY                                      Chamber of Commerce

• Handle publicity for all centennial related events.

• Coordinate newspaper, radio, web site and television coverage.

                     BEAUTIFICATION

                Possible projects: 

• Newspaper articles encouraging cleanup for Centennial and Homecoming.
• Work with businesses on specific cleanup and beautification projects.
• Enlist volunteers to “Adopt-a-Spot” downtown.
• Organize spring cleanup and flower & tree plantings.
• Designate neighborhood chairmen to oversee street by street cleanups.
• Work with City Council on eye-sores in the community / ordinance enforcement.           
• Develop youth public work program

                     PLAY

                     Sub-Committees:       

• DIRECTOR                                                   Karen Longan, Perry Kuehler

• MUSIC                                                           Sandy King
• CHOREOGRAPHY                                       Kim Kuehler
• LIGHTING / SOUND
• SET CONSTRUCTION                                Annelle and Larry Welch
• ANIMALS / BUGGYS, etc.
• FUND RAISING

 HISTORIC MAP / TOUR                                     Pat Smith, Olga Jim Reid, Margaret Hill

• Research circa 1900 buildings and houses still standing
• Research sites of important buildings
• Develop tour maps
• Obtain old photos of original businesses.  Hang in current businesses.
• Carriage tours during Centennial celebration.       

                DIGNITARIES

• Designate dignitaries (prominent citizens, descendants of city founders)
• Contact guests for attendance and / or inclusion in program.

                      BAR-B-BUE                                                         Munday Volunteer Fire Department

                        Organize barbecue for Centennial visitors and townspeople evening before play.

                     PROGRAM

• Introduce dignitaries
• Dedicate Centennial Plaque / Marker / Statue

 * The Committee welcomes suggestions and encourages participation from all Munday residents and former residents.  If you would like to be involved, contact Karen Longan at 940-422-4438.

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