Title:
Eagles Picnic at Ward Lake, June 21, 1953
Photographer:
Paulu T. Saari
Description:
Ketchikan Daily News photo caption (image 2003.2.63.1848), 6/22/1953
"A PORTION OF THE LARGE crowd which attended the annual Eagles' picnic at Ward Lake yesterday is shown in the scene above."
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."
"A PORTION OF THE LARGE crowd which attended the annual Eagles' picnic at Ward Lake yesterday is shown in the scene above."
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."
Collection:
Ketchikan Museums: Paulu T. Saari Collection, KM 2003.2.63.1848
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Eagles picnic at Ward Lake, 1953
Eagles picnic at Ward Lake, 1953