Title:
Pie-eating Contest at Eagles Picnic, 1953
Photographer:
Paulu T. Saari
Description:
Ketchikan Daily News article, 6/22/1953
"Eagles Picnic Successful
LaVelle Sears, president of the Eagles lodge, reported today that the annual picnic, which was held yesterday at Ward lake recreation area, was a great success, with about 1500 adults and children attending.
One hundred pounds of hot dogs were given to the children, besides large quantities of ice cream and pop. Relay races, baseball games, tug-o-war, and other sports events were held, with prizes for the winners."
"Eagles Picnic Successful
LaVelle Sears, president of the Eagles lodge, reported today that the annual picnic, which was held yesterday at Ward lake recreation area, was a great success, with about 1500 adults and children attending.
One hundred pounds of hot dogs were given to the children, besides large quantities of ice cream and pop. Relay races, baseball games, tug-o-war, and other sports events were held, with prizes for the winners."
Collection:
Ketchikan Museums: Paulu T. Saari Collection, KM 2003.2.63.1851
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Pie eating contest at Ward Lake, 1953
Pie eating contest at Ward Lake, 1953