The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-07-15
JUG0-SLAV FETE
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which Chairman Tauzell welcomed the
guests in short address during which
he cited the organization of the Ma
tional Home and the part the Jugo-
Slavs played in the development of the
country. All were invited to whole
heartedly join in the festivities.
Andrew Pirtz, master of ceremonies
for the day, introduced Mayor Jack
PeShel who welcomed the guests on be-
half of the city. The mayor excused
! his talk by stating that owing to the
hot sultry weather he would not at
tempt to make an address and that
better speakers than himself were on
the program.
County Commissioner Joseph Veranth,
next on the program, made a ringing
address in the Slovenian language and
was frequently interrupted with applause.
Following the talk by Commissioner
Veranth, Master of Ceremonies Pirtz,
introduced the speaker of the day,
Charles Mum, state railroad and ware
house commissioner.
Mr.. Mum was in a jovial mood and
he also called attention to the weather
and stated in the beginning that he
would make his talk short to keep his
audience from getting tired, stating
that a tired audience could not ap-
preciate a long address on day like
this and that the athletic events would
be more satisfactory than listening to
speaker"
He took occasion, however, to COM
pliment the national traits of the Jugo-
Slav and their activities on the ranges
in particular He called attention to
the nationality in industrial centers and
their customs and religious traits. This
was the first visit of Commissioner
Mum to the iron ranges and he ex-
pressed the wish to be allowed to come
again some other time and make
real address. The applause which
greeted the close of his remarks showed
that the audience was pleased with
his presence and also welcomed a re-
turn of the gifted speaker.
The Ely Municipal Band played
program before the speakers started
and at the close of the addresses. The
band was drawing card and the ap-
plause which greeted their very offer
ing attested to its popularity.
The water sports followed the adj
dresses. The breast stroke 1OO-yard
event was won by John Nikkanen with
Ralph Mayerle second and Richard
Cardew, third.
1 yI I1tyo fi,.cf ~. f,4
style event with Remi Pellika, second,
and Frank Niikanen, third. The quar-
ter mile swim was won by Edward
Klun, Victor Markovich and Remi
Pellika in the order named.
The canoe race was won by team
composed of Walter Jones and Carl
Burck. Trailing this duo by only a
length were Tony Tonsich and John
Starkovich.
Edward Klun gave diving exhibitions
during the afternoon. The diving of
Mr.. Klun was one of the highlights of
the water sports. A special diving plat
form had been constructed on an
anchored raft and this platform proved
an entertaining feature Of the day.
Miss Anne Govednik, two-time Olym-
pic contender from Chisholm, was un-
able to be present as was State Champi-
on Joe Grahek of this city who was at
White Bear Lake competing in the state
events under the auspices of the St.
Paul Athletic club at which Walter
Nappa another Ely state champion, is
swimming instructor.
Ely has held the state diving champi-
onship for the past twelve years. There
were Nappa, Pucel, Klun and Grahek
who preempted this title for this city
twelve years ago and have held it since.
Klun is now Big Ten competitor and in
the last meet came within an ace of
capturing the Big Ten honors from
Michigan.
| Dancing to excellent music at the
pavilion held the interest of the younger
generation all afternoon and far into
the night. The older groups visited
about and with lunches and refresh
ments put in very enjoyable after
noon.
| Motion pictures of the parade and
sports were taken and the film will be
shown at the meetings of the lodges
later in the season Not only were these
events filmed but various groups about
the grounds were enshrined on the
celluloid for posterity.