The very first attendants from 1962 were June Hengelfelt and Rod Hengelfelt. Their title back then was crown bearers. Three past attendants have passed away. Friday past attendants met at the Legion for reminiscing, photos and to view past outfits and scrapbooks. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Recognition was given to the Swedish Festival PastAttendants. Friday afternoon at the Legion, past attendants gathered to reminisce and celebrate 63 years of festival attendants. Initiating the open house were Rod and June Hengelfelt, the first attendants, originally called ‘crown bearers.’ Later, Rod’s daughter Erica, attendant in 1995, came in. Nineteen costumes lined the room, and attendants we…
