The big excitement came when we discovered that the tenants in Bolton's garage were John Carney and his wife. He owned a small sports car and was frequently seen riding on Neck Road.
On the weekend of the Association's annual picnic, John's famous brother Art Carney, of "Jackie Gleason fame", spent the weekend at the shore. They attended the Association picnic.
John Carney rented a Revolutionary War Uniform and paraded with the kids. Later he borrowed a row boat and stood up in the center, as he paddled his way from the Phelp's cottage (Morrow's) to the picnic area, where he was loudly greeted in all his glory as he landed on the beach.
Annual picnics were preceded by a children's parade, led by trumpets of the Houlihans. Participants were judged, and winners awarded Good Humor Bars for prizes.
After the picnic, games were played and a raffel ws held. Not to be outdone, the Highland ladies held afternoon card parties, had bake sales and tag sales, and enjoyed felloship.