Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1921-09-07
THOUS SAlOS HERE
ON LABOR DAY

Second Anaual Pabke Observance
:. at Wi.ar A Nstable
....~ Socoess
Labor Day was httingly observed
at Willmar. A tremendous crowd of
visitors filled the down town districts.
being constantly augmented thruout
the day until at night every Available
space was thronged with parked cars.
The program was carried out N ad-
vertised and everybody seemed to
have a good time. -
The doings Of the day began with
the parade which started from the
courthouse square at eleven O'Clock.
There was a good representation of
organized labor in line. First came
the city police.
The color bearer, Ole Teigan, was
escorted by two ex-service men, Har-
ry Anderson and Albert F. Garwell, in
full uniform. 90.
Then came the Willmar Municipal
Band in their snappy new blue uni
forms. ..-.--
Mayor v. E. Lawson and Hon. Char
les Johnson. the speaker of the Day,
headed the procession of union men.
The first contingent was body of the
men Of the Brotherhood of Railway
Car men about sixty strong. carrying
flags, The Carpenters and Joiners
had a good representation of their
membership. The typographical
Union was next with a standard. The
Boilermakers and Helpers came next,
followed by the Machinists Associa-
ton. The Bricklayers, Masons and
Plasterers had fourteen men in line.
The Brotherhood Of Railway and
Steamship clerks, freight and express
handlers made good showing with
an attractive banner.
Representatives of the Brother
hoods Of Trainmen. Fremen. Engin-
eers, Conductors and Brakenen made
up the last contingent in the march
ing column, which extended about
three blocks. s-ssssseer-~
Following the marchers were =
number Of private cars. OF the bust
ness firms of the city, II. b. Ldstone
OF the Mems Clothes Shop and the
Majestic Theatre were on hand with
decorated cars.
The line Of march was west to
Sixth, North to Pacific, East to Third
St., South to Uitchfield, West to
Fourth and North to the speaking
platform and flag pole. ....s
Representatives of seventeen crafts
occupied seats on the platform. May
or Lawson made a few preliminary
remarks and introduced County At
torney Charles Johnson who made the
address of the day. He interpreted
the significance of the occasion. de-
fined Labor Day and what it stands
for in an unmistakable manner. He
drew generous applause from the
crowd
At one o'clock the afternoon pro-
gram began. The Band was generous
and gave splendid music during the
day. Director Clarence Granoski and
his players drew many commenda-
tions for the splendid quality of the
music they furnished. The vaudevil-
le performers were good.
Street sport among the kids" be-
gan at $3.50. There were 8 contests.
In the boys pie eating contest Sidney
Burnevick won first and 81; Gordon
Broman second and 75c and Clarence
Johnson third and SOC. In the girls
pie eating contest Frances HolmQutst
woH first and 81. Alice Olson second
and 75c and Myrtle Hallin third and
SOC.
Two foot races for boys were held.
In the first race Neil LIE Sage won
first and ST.. Everett Vail second and
75c and Russell Soldering third and
|. Soc In the second race Robert Camp
bell won first and 81. Clifford johnson
second and 75c, and Alvin Holmberg
and Clifford Westgaard tied for third
and equal Division of the Soc prize.
In the girls foot race the results
were first and 81 to Gladys Anderson.
second and 75c to Luella Magnuson
and third and Soc equally divided be-
tween Laura Budelson and Sena Lee
who were tied. -
Three three-legged races were held.
In the girls race Addis DeIAHunt
| and Lorraine Alderman won first each
receiving 75c: 1nge Pstsrson and
Gladys Anderson won second and
each was given Soc; and the third
prize OF &c each was wo2 by StelEA
Berklund and Dagmaf 0nlie.
Results Of the two boys three leg.
ged races. First, R6beet Campbell
and Clifford Westgzard won first and
75c each; Clifford Johnson and. Alsin
Holmberg won secoad ard Soc each.