Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-07-07
THOUSANDS ATTRACTED TO
MARATHON PARK MONDAY

parts of the grounds, located COM
Portable spots where there was "a
breeze and enjoyed basket lunches.
Several concessions had been grant
ed and the Boy Scouts maintained two
stands, and these transacted a big
business during the afternoon and
evening. A merry -go-round fascinat-
ed the children,
Exercises at $500
Music commenced at 130 and con-
tinued until $500 when patriotic ex-
ercises were commenced. w. Del Cur
tis responded first by reading the
Declaration of independence, follow
ing which an excellent address on the
Fourth of July" was delivered by
G. S. Snyder of the high school facul-
Ity Mayor Emil Flatter presided at
the exercises introducing the speak
ers.
The program was ended when Will
l. La Certe, who announced the events
Of the afternoon, led the audience in
singing the Star Spangled Banner.
Then came the athletic events for
the younger people. These were en-
tered into with enthusiasm, directd
by Wakelin McNeel, county Y. M. G. A.
secretary, and following were the re-
suits:
Three Legged Race-First, Frank
Webber and Henry Pfleiger; Sec
ond, Ralph La Natarus and Donald
Smith; third, George Clothier and
Moore.
Sack ,Race-First, Norman Fackler;
Second, G. Severson; third, Donald
Smith.
Potato Race For Boys-First, William
Krause; second, Clarence Kruger;
third, Anton Borski
Potato Race For, Girls-First, Vivian
Rehnstrom; second, Carrine Mar
colt; third, Velma Prahl.
100 Yard Dash (under 100 lbs and 16
years. First, Henry Pfeiger; Sec
ond, Richard Edwards; third, Don
Drake.
100 Yard Dash (over 1870 lbs No age
limit First, Geo. Manecke; sec
ond, Eldron Francisco; third, Geo.
Zahorek
so Yard Dash (girls under 100 lbs. -
| First, Catherine Smith; second,
Vivian Rehnstrom; third Muriel
Swoboda.
so Yard Dash (girls over 100 lbs. -
First, Norma Wiesner; second, Es-
ther Gaetzman; third, Dorothy Sell
Bicycle Race (under 100 pounds
First, Norman Martin second, Geo.
Zahorek; third, Richard Edwards.
Bicycle Race lover 120 pounds)--
First, Theodore Zick; second, John
Duskey; third Jay Hybl
Wheelbarrow Obstacle--First, Frank
Webber, Henry Pfieiger; second,
| Arthur Macumber, Merlin Maybe;
third, Lawrence Neitzke, Roland
| Neitzke
Flay Relay awore YIN; ;--B;;; EFT t
Flag Relay-First, Y M. C. A. Team;
Second, Clothiers' Team; third,
Witeck's.
Fat Mans Race-First, Clarence Sain-
don; second, Joe Brown; third, Geo.
Sowner.
Tug of War-No contest.
Potato Peeling Contest-First, Mrs.
Gauger; second, Mrs Roy Gilburg;
third, Mrs. Berthhauser; fourth,
Frederick Artus.
Nail Driving Contest (boys) First,
! Marino Koening; second, Willie
Hoerter: third, Hans Hanson.
Nail Driving Contest (girls) First,
Doris Neiger; Helen Gliegla; third,
Josephine La Bon.
! Horse Race
A horse race was also feature of
the afternoon. Three heats of one
race were run, the final being won by
Del Grafton, of which Ralph Raymond
is the owner. Ramsey Thornway,
owned by Theo DeVoe, won second,
and Six Cylinder Penn, belonging to
Ed. Jess, third.
In the evening very fine display
of fireworks kept thousands on the
grounds. The display was of unusual
excellence, some being Of great beau
ty The Red Cross, representation
of Niagara Falls and the American
flag were among the beautiful pieces
of fireworks.