1952 Texas Rose Festival in Tyler, TX

The 1952 Texas Rose Festival in Tyler crowns Carol Ellison as queen. The festival, attracting 200,000 visitors, features a Rose Parade celebrating the region's rose-growing heritage. Governor Shivers participates in the official ceremony, and the event introduces jewels to enhance the Rose Competition. The festival highlights the natural beauty of Texas Roses, emphasizing preservation and improvement of this natural wonder.

Who was crowned as the queen at the 1952 Texas Rose Festival?

• Linda Brown

• Anna Johnson

• Carol Ellison

• Mary Smith

Approximately how many visitors were expected to attend the 1952 Texas Rose Festival?

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What role did Governor Shivers play in the Rose Festival?

• He led the Rose Parade

• He was a judge in the Rose Competition

• He cut the tape to officially open the festival

• He crowned the queen

What new element was introduced in the 15th annual Rose Festival?

• A celebrity guest appearance

• A new parade route

• Precious jewels in the Rose Competition

• A new type of rose

What is highlighted as a natural setting in the festival?

• The Texas Bluebonnets

• The Texas Sunflowers

• The Texas Roses

• The Texas Cacti