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(Originally published May 21, 1958)

Sunday, June 1 - FREEDOM OF RELIGION DAY Morning - Worship at the church of your choice. 7:30 p.m. Interdenominational religious meeting at the Fairgrounds. Special music by a combined choir of all churches in area. Tuesday, June 3 - JUBILEE RIDE...

Sunday, June 1 - FREEDOM OF RELIGION DAY

Morning - Worship at the church of your choice.

7:30 p.m. Interdenominational religious meeting at the Fairgrounds. Special music by a combined choir of all churches in area.

Tuesday, June 3 - JUBILEE RIDES AND CARNIVAL AT CITY PARKING LOTS

June 3-4 - MERCHANTS OLD FASHIONED BARGAIN DAYS

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Wednesday, June 4 - GOVERNOR'S DAY

10:30 a.m. Official opening of Jubilee, with an aerial bomb salute, ringing of church bells and fire whistles, with dignitaries and Jubilee executives and Devils Lake Governor's Band taking part.

11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Viewing of historical displays, downtown area and the museum at the Armory.

10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration of visitors at the hospitality headquarters in the Memorial Building.

10:00 a.m. Opening of agricultural and industrial displays by the governor at the exhibit building in the Fairgrounds.

1:00 p.m. Opening of Jubilee rides and concessions at city parking lots.

6:00 p.m. Kangaroo Kourt session on the corner of First Avenue South and Second Street.

7:30 p.m. Band concert at the Fairgrounds.

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7:50 p.m. Introduction of dignitaries.

8:15 p.m. Crowning of Miss Diamondrama, Jubilee Queen, by the governor in ceremonies at the Fairgrounds.

8:20 p.m. First performance of the historical pageant "Diamondrama."

9:30 p.m. Coronation Ball at the High School Gymnasium with music by Paul Hansen and his orchestra. Miss Diamondrama will lead the grand march at 10:30 p.m.

10:15 p.m. Gigantic fireworks display at the Fairgrounds.

Thursday, June 5 - GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration of visitors and guests at hospitality headquarters in the Memorial Building.

10:30 a.m. Ladies' promenade in old fashioned dresses. Preliminary judging of costumes of the Sisters of the Swish, Masonic Temple.

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11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Viewing of historical displays in downtown area and the museum at the Armory. Agriculture displays at the Fairgrounds.

1:00 p.m. Opening of Jubilee rides and carnival at city parking lots.

1:00 p.m. Youth parade (on wheels, dress-up and pets).

2:30 p.m. Band concert, high school grounds.

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Merchant's Barb-B-Que, serving areas on high school playgrounds and Franklin playground. Expect to serve from 5,000 to 8,000 people.

6:00 p.m. Kangaroo Kourt session.

7:30 p.m. Final judging of the Sisters of the Swish costumes and awarding of the prizes.

8:15 p.m. Second performance of "Diamondrama."

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10:30 p.m. Beautiful display of fireworks.

Friday, June 6 - AGRICULTURE DAY

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration of visitors and guests at Hospitality headquarters, Memorial Building.

9:00 a.m. Parade lineup.

10:30 a.m. Agricultural parade, consisting of floats and vehicles portraying the past and present in the development of agriculture.

11:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Viewing of historical displays in downtown area and the museum at the Armory and the agriculture display at the Fairgrounds.

1:00 p.m. Children's half price at the Jubilee rides.

1:00 p.m. Horse Show at McElroy Park Auditorium.

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2:00 p.m. 4-H Club displays and awarding of prizes for outstanding FFA projects.

6:00 p.m. Kangaroo Kourt session.

7:45 p.m. Band concert at the Fairgrounds.

8:15 p.m. Third performance of "Diamondrama."

10:00 p.m. Free street dance in downtown area in front of Masonic Temple.

10:30 p.m. Brilliant display of fireworks.

Saturday, June 7 - PIONEER AND HOMECOMING DAY

10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration of visitors and guests at hospitality headquarters in the memorial Building.

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11:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Viewing of historical displays in the downtown area and the museum at the Armory and agriculture displays at the Fairgrounds.

10:00 a.m. Pioneer and homecoming recognition ceremony. Awards to be given.

1:00 p.m. Opening of Jubilee rides and carnival at city parking lots.

2:00 p.m. Huge Diamond Jubilee Historical and Patriotic Parade. Floats, bands and military units.

4:00 p.m. Band concert.

7:15 p.m. Judging of Brothers of the Brush beards at Fairgrounds.

8:15 p.m. Final performance of "Diamondrama."

10:30 p.m. Gigantic fireworks display at Fairgrounds.

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