Portage County Historical Society

Myron Floren

In the 1960's and 70's, Myron Floren, Joanne Castle and other Lawrence Welk Band Stars made personal appearances on Fairs, etc. We worked many times with them. Myron Floren even left his accordion in my care one time, when he went for dinner!

But, on one big Fair where we were together, there was a big parade downtown. It was advertised that Myron was to be in it, too!!! All the performers were on special floats, etc. In all the flurry, those in charge of the parade each thought that the other was taking care of Myron!! Well, here the parade was on its way and Myron was left standing with no float or car for him!!! Well, many "Stars" would have walked off in a huff! Not Myron!!! The last thing in the parade was a tractor pulling something. Myron jumped up behind the tractor driver, waving at everyone, "bringing up the rear" in this parade! The people just screamed and jumped up and down, and the parade organizers fell over themselves apologizing to him!! Take a bow, Myron!!

Photo at right: Lois Engford, Myron Floren and Ruthie Engford Clark.