Paragould soliphone., 1921-09-07
LABOR DAY
 CELEBRATION
 BIG SUCCESS
Between Three and Five Thousand in Attendance = Big Parade - Perfect Order Prevailed.

YTFhe Labor Day celebration in Paragould Monday was perhaps the largest and the most successful oth- crwise that was ever featured by the local labor organizations of the city and county, reflecting much credit upon the efforts of those who planned and carried out the details of the occasion. The attendance was exceptionally large and the days program, most interesting one, was rendered in accordance with previous announced plans. The var aious features of the occasion were much enjoyed and a very large crowd spent the entire day upon the picnic grounds just east of the city.
 The parade at 9;39 o'clock was a very interesting feature of the day and was witnessed by perhaps the largest throng of people that was ever gathered together along Pruet street. There were 8 large number of floats, representative of local unions, lodges, farmers unions and local business concerns. Of these floats, the first prize of $15.00 was awarded the Cotton Belt Farmers local union: second prize of 5000 went to Walnut Ridge farmers local; third prize of $500 to Bard farmers local. The farmers floats were decorated with farm products fnI int iyl O feature of the long parade.
 The local unions winning prizes for floats were: Garments first prize of $15.00, represented by a mina- ture car: carpenters union took second prize of 5000 with minia- Iture house; the boiler makers car ried away third honors with a de- monStrative shop mounted on a truck, receiving the S5.00 prize.
 Young ladies selling Labor Day buttons were awarded prizes as fol- lows: Minnie Barron, wrist watch, for selling the greatest number of buttons; Mary Carpenter, umbrella. for selling second largest number; Karon Vanover was awarded a ring as third prize.
 Following the big parade the vast crowd assembled at the picnic grounds where q large number of stands, decorated in colors, gave to the surroundings a cheerful atmos- phcre. They were stocked with re- treatments and things to eat. The wants of the vast throng wero well cared for. The local band supplied music for the occasion and addresses delivered by the speakers of the' occasion were attentatively listened to. Features of entertainment were there for all and the day was spent in genuine picnic fashion, apparent ly everybody having a big time.
 The excellent order that prevailed throughout the day was very gratify- ing to the various committees in charge of the celebration and te the officers of the law. Not an arrest was made and not one incident, as tar as can be ascertained, developed that IldTIcu JuC piCdoulC ol tuc occasion. It is estimated that be- tween 5000 and 5000 people were in attendance.
 The labor unions in charge of the celebration wish to extend express sions of their hearty appreciation for the loyal cooperation that was extended them in their labOrs in planning and carrying out the fea- lures of the occasion. They are ap- preciative of the support that was accorded them by everyone who, gave them a good word or otherwise assisted in making the day the great success it was.