First Annual Hobo Gathering - April 25-26, 2003

The royal visit of 2002-2003 National Hobo King Redbird Express and Queen Lady Nightengale was a highlight of the first annual gathering.
Queen Lady Nightingale (Debi Batchelder of Abbot Village, Maine) entertained with her inspirational songs. She is a singer with the gospel group "Serenity".
The Goodnews Lady, Lana Phelps of Amory, Mississippi, is conferred her title by the King and Queen.



The King and Queen were honored for their visit by Curator J. K. Gurner and Miss Casey Jones Candi Walker.
Queen Lady Nightingale singing to visitors.
Ludie Appleton (seated) told the King and Queen about her Mother feeding Hobos during the depression. Miss Casey Jones, Candi Walker, listens in.
The King and Queen share a light moment.

On hand for the first annual Water Valley Hobo Gathering were (from left) Ms. Charlotte and Loco Larry (the O'Briants of Amory), National Hobo King Redbird Express and Queen Lady Nightingale, Katy Flyer (Katie Currie of Exeter, Maine), Diner Deb (Debie Moses of Amory), Goodnews Lady (Lana Phelps of Amory), Old Man Moses (Jim Moses of Amory) and Butterbean (Michael Phelps of Amory).
(Photos by Jack Gurner)

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