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Jay Perry Smith

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Jay Perry Smith

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23 Dec 1962 (aged 73)
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
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Jay Smith was a newswriter and editor of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. In 1923, he helped initiate the idea of the first "Blessing of the Blossoms" ceremony, which became the forerunner of Traverse City's National Cherry Festival that began in July 1926.
Jay Smith was a newswriter and editor of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. In 1923, he helped initiate the idea of the first "Blessing of the Blossoms" ceremony, which became the forerunner of Traverse City's National Cherry Festival that began in July 1926.

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  • Created by: Tom
  • Added: Jul 13, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14917437/jay_perry-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Jay Perry Smith (16 Jun 1889–23 Dec 1962), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14917437, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Tom (contributor 46786285).