Three major grand openings over one weekend

The triple dedication ceremony of August 1964

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Grand Opening Ceremony at Rainsville Post Office (August 30, 1964)
Postmistress Genie Lister receives a flag that had flown over the US Capitol from Congressman Albert Rains.


Civic clubs transfer funds to new bank (August 29, 1964)
Mrs. Harvey Clifton, treasurer of the Rainsville Home Demonstration Club, and Dr. Marvin Barron, along with Marvin Barron, Jr., are shown as they transfer


Rainsville Home Demonstration Club handled refreshments for the big event (August 29-30, 1964)


At the new city hall
L to R: State Rep George Hawkins, Mayor Edmond Burke, Congressman Albert Rains, and Dr Marvin Barron.


Boy Scout Troop 184 handle the flag raising at the new City Hall (August 30, 1964)


Bank directors on grand opening day (August 29, 1964)


Bank directors on grand opening day (August 29, 1964)


Sand Mountain Booster's Club transfers funds to new bank (August 29, 1964)
L to R: Club treausurer Kelly Hicks, Dr. Marvin Barron, and bank president George Gibson.