This pamphlet was conceived in enthusiasm by men and women who are bristling with PEP to build a Beautiful Church in St. James Parish. They are impatiently waiting: they are clamoring for action. They want YOU to know what they propose doing. They hope you will be with them. Don't look for a seat in the Grand Stand -- People who do things move -- the disinterested sit and watch -- Our Parish Big Drum is beating a marching tune -- "LET'S GO."
Students 28 (14 boys and 14 girls)
Top Row: William Corbett, John Fannen, Bernard Thiele, Renard Gruner, Frank Strathman, John Doering, Maurice Sullivan, Orvad Harnes, Norman Fehrensen, Joseph Hussman.
Second Row: Angelo Pilla, Emmet Jones, Regina Bernsen, M. Hester Bovard, Mary McCauley, Estelle Coad, Evelyn Lutz, Loraine Lutz, Joseph Phelan, Waldo Bisso.
Front Row: Sylvia Blazitz, Rosalie May, Rose Gioia, Dorothy Brady, Rev. P.J. O'Connor, Dolores Brady, Margaret M. Huff, Lillian Saxton, Christina Hobbs.
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND GRADUATION
On June 14th at 8 P.M. a crowd of about 800 persons assembled in the air-dome at the back of St. James Old Church to witness the Commencement Exercises of St. James Parochial School. Twenty-eight children were awarded diplomas by Rev. P.J. O'Connor. Rev. M.J. Stritch, S.J., who gave the address, humerously commented on the fact that the class consisted of 14 boys and 14 girls who graduated on the 14th of the month and were each 14 years old. The exercises were advanced because ominous clouds gathered and an electric disturbance flickered in the distant heavens.
The entertainment feature was repeatedly applaudedd. The children showed excellent training. They went through the various numbers with confidence and accuracy. The costumes were rich in color and material and were markedly appropriate. It must have taken a great deal of time and patience to stage so cleverly, the many children who performed.
The entertainment and play were deferred Friday evening to Saturday because of the rain. The attendance was not as great as on Sunday evening. Notwithstanding this drawback the total net receipts of the entertainment and graduation was close to $500 and greater than on any former occasion. The Sisters express themselves very pleased with the attendance and thank the parents of the children and the other supporters and friends of St. James School who co-operated with them so earnestly to make the exercise a success.
CHILDREN'S ESSAY CONTEST
The contest on "Why Daddy Should Pay His 4% Quota" has brought out some clever essays. There were in fact so many good ones that the selecting of the winners was a difficult task.
This contest was inaugurated the 15th of May by an announcement to the children that "LET'S GO" would pay cash prizes of $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 for the three best essays on "Why Daddy Should Pay His 4% Quota," The contest closed on June 12th, and the judges carefully considered all entries and chose the winners without knowing their names
The rules of the contest were:
The judges have carefully examined each entry, and made their awards as impartially as possible. Following are the three winners:
First Prize $5.00
PHILOMENA SHAFFREY
6320 West Park Avenue
[Photo of Philomena Shaffrey is in the original]
Every Daddy should be willing to give four per cent of his salary to help build a New Church because if Mr. and Mrs. Macken who are not parishioners are good enough to give us the property, Daddy should be willing to give four percent for material.
Now if Daddy can go to the ball game. the movies and many other amusements, and pay fifteen or twenty cents for cigars, he certainly can give 4% of his salary to help build a new Church: even though he should have to make some sacrifices.
There are so many beautiful theatres and other buildings. why can't we have a nice church. We ought to have as beautiful a church as other parishes.
Another reason why Daddy should pay 4% is that the children are very crowded in St James School and need more class rooms.
St. James Parish was established sixty years ago, and to think we haven't a nice church yet!
The school children saved their pennies during Lent and Father O'Connor put the money in the bank to be used for the purchase of a pipe organ for the New Church. Father O'Connor would not ask for 4% if it was too much. You know that the money is going towards a New Church, so, LET'S GO men, women and children, pay your 4%.
Second Prize $3.00
DOROTHY BRADY
6235 Victoria Ave.
[Photo of Dorothy Brady is in the original]
Daddy should give his 4% quota to St. James Church because:
First -- Father O’Connor, who is the leader of the parish for a long time has seen the urgent necessity for a New Church which would be located on the beautiful terrace donated by Mr. and Mrs. Macken and which is across from the present church.
Secondly – Because our parish is one of the earliest founded in the City, and is one of the very few that has never had a church building of which to be proud.
Third – because a representative number of parishioners believe the 4% system of raising the funds is the most just and quickest.
Fourth -- Because, with a New Church all its beauty and charm, we would take more pride in our parish and would have more devotion, and it would fill our hearts with joy to hear a big new organ peeling forth hymns of praise to God.
Third Prize, $2.00
VIRGINIA COAD
6433 Lloyd Avenue
[Photo of Virginia Coad is in the original
For years St. James has been trying to get together money to build a New Church. It seems as though all former methods have been too slow. Now we have the 4% plan which I hope will succeed.
I think my Daddy should pay 4% because St. James should provide a suitable place for the adoration of our Lord; because we need the space where our church now is to provide people facilities for our education; because God has given him health and strength to earn money, and therefore he owes our Lord a portion of his earnings.
Still another reason why Daddy and all Daddies in the parish should pay 4% is, St. James is an old parish and yet its people cannot point toward their Church and say “there is a building worthy of the name.” However, if all the Daddies and other wage earners get together now and pay 4% we will soon have a New Church which will be a fitting dwelling for our Lord.
I am glad my father belongs to the “LET’S GO” and is paying the 4%.
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Other authors whose efforts merited special mention were:
SCHOOL PATRONS' ASSOCIATION
The St. James School Patrons' Association met on the 9th of June and took active steps to support the Picnic Committee. The "Mothers" branch of this organization took over a large share of this work and performed admirably the tasks assigned them. Cashiers were named to serve for two hour periods throughout the day and evening.
Messrs. Blank, John Houlihan. J. Coad and Pahl were appointed on a committee to handle the refreshments at the Picnic.
Messrs. Blank and Pierce reported arrangements completed.
Mr. John Kelly was appointed on the balloon concession. Mrs. Sam Gittins appointed for Fish Pond.
Mr. Lederle turned in a long list of donations from firms with whom he does business. Trucks were offered for picnic day: one by Mr. Harry Huger and the other by the Roxana Petroleum Co., obtained through Eddie Ryan.
After much discussion it was decided that a program of races should be arranged for the St. James School children only and several additional in which all would be allowed to compete.
A plan to give each school child two five cent purchase tickets was discouraged by Father O'Connor who contended that the committee would be establishing a precedent which might cause difficulties in the future. He pointed out that the school picnics usually are affairs which he is forced to handle without financial assistance, and that if given free tickets this year, the children would expect them in the future when it might not be possible to give them. The meeting voted to abandon the plan.
It was also voted that the proceeds of the picnic, it any, be turned over to the treasurer of the School Patrons Association.
ST. JAMES PICNIC
The picnic held at Bartold's Grove on June 11th was a gala and successful affair. So many people turned out as to give the impression than those unfortunates unable to attend must have been terribly lonesome.
Big Parade
The day was ideal, and the festivities began at 9 o'clock with a monster parade made up to three double deck motor busses and a large line of machines gaily decorated, to the inspiring accompaniment of a large band, and marshaled by Mr. Bersch, who maintained perfect order, the route took in practically the entire parish, then proceeded to the grounds west of Maplewood.
Preparations Complete
Bent on having everything in readiness, a group of men had met on the grounds at five o'clock in the morning to prepare swings, pony track, decorate booths, arrange lunch and refreshment stands, etc., so that when the parade disbanded at the grounds everything was in readiness, with the first shift of workers furnished by the Mothers' Club at its post in the cashier's stand and ice cream booth.
Hot Dogs and Dulany Reese
Dulany took charge of the lunch stand and assisted by two gentlemen of color, served faithfully throughout the day and evening. The lunch and coffee were delicious. To utilize a trite phrase, their ham, beef and frank sandwiches, served hot, would "melt in your mouth." Folks ate that lunch and pronounced the picnic a success.
Step right up folks and get in line, We've got your choicest morsel. The beef is hot and the franks are fine, Ten cents buys quite a parcel.
Kelly's Kids
Jim Kelly and Father Pohl took charge of the races and we believe we are not far from the truth when we say that. the youngsters had almost as much fun out of it as they did. Father Pohl "also ran" in the fat man's race, won by Mr. French. This race was quite a disappointment to Mrs. Bovard's gang as they had been training Father on their cake. The, result indicated their training may have been ill-advised and too thorough. They made him too eligible.
Jenneman Too Fast
George Jenneman took highest honors among the men by annexing both the 100 and 440 yard dashes. By a burst of speed he took a long lead in the 440, a lead which was never threatened, and which carried with it the parish cup.
McLaughlin Wins Marathon
Mathew McLaughlin won the marathon with a remarkable display of speed and stamina. Starting at the school, he covered the distance to the grounds (about 2 one-fourth miles) in less than fifteen minutes. In this race each of the twelve entries finished and none seemed to have overtaxed his vitality.
C. Kavanaugh Best Boy
C. Kavanaugh was the best athlete among the boys of school age, he having shown first in three events and third in the marathon.
Miss L. Grandinetti took two of the girl events, and Mrs. Geo. Wiber two of the ladies.
Police Look Us Over
Several Maplewood and County plain clothes men spent considerable time in looking for something to which they might object, and were finally compelled to admit failure. They were especially vigilant during the time the Mothers' Club were conducting their euchre, but all they were able to discern was a lot of happy and contented people sitting around playing euchre for "fun."
Busy Bartenders
The men behind the refreshment bar served long and tirelessly. Messrs. Pahl, Banks, both Coads, Sam Gittins, "Ollie" Dolan, Bill Blank and several others efficiently handled an all day rush. They all worked hard and harmoniously and we heard not a single complaint. These gentlemen deserve credit for a mean job well done.
Dancing Well Managed
Capping the climax of a perfect day was the dance which was arranged and managed to perfection. Starting at 4 o'clock, the clever LaParadis Orchestra seemed to realize that the committee desired that their numbers be short and often. Five cents per couple was charged and Father Pohl, Jim Kelly and Geo. Wiber were kept busy shooting them in on one end of the floor and out of the other. No one got in without a ticket. The thoroughly business-like methods of those in charge of this concession were equally fair and satisfactory to all.
EDITORIALS
CO-OPERATION
The recent parish picnic pointed a valuable lesson in "co-operation, and the benefits to be derived there from." Launched on an uncharted and stormy sea, the floundering ship "Committee" was having a rough voyage when the crew mutinied. They objected to the port of passage and were about to take to the boats when a few of the steadier heads persuaded them to reconsider, and soon the craft was fully manned. Almost immediately the storm lifted, the seas smoothed and the port of Utopia appeared in the offing.
The lesson pointed is "make the most of what you can't correct." The good common sense shown by the rank and file of parishioners saved the day. These good people frankly condemned that which they did not approve. We all claim and exercise the same privilege. When, however, they were convinced that the committee had done what it thought best, and that the time for changing was passed; they, like good seamen, manned the sails and righted the ship. "Altogether, let's go."
LET THE NEXT GENERATION PAY FOR IT
Pioneers clear the ground and erect temporary dwellings; the next generation does not look backwards, it continues to improve; the shack is abandoned, a neat home is erected and the offspring inherits the benefits of the laborers who went ahead; and this is the unending order of human progress.
The first buildings erected in a parish are usually temporary. St. James is in its second stage, it has to erect more capacious and neater buildings that will be permanent. This generation has to build a Church; the next, will have its own task in erecting a larger Convent, a bigger rectory and a modern school.
Were the parish now to erect a church that would meet the requirements of the times, a loan of $100,000 should be made, which, with commission and interest, would cost $6,000 a year. This is too much rent to pay for a new church, and would, with an added $2,000 for depreciation, leave us in a persistent struggle for several years.
Better delay for a year or two, add the interest to the principal on hand, put on a spurt to accumulate, and look forward to the day when the Parish will have a church which it can call its own.
WILLIAM BLANK
Mr. Blank, practically a newcomer in the parish, was the instigator of the picnic which has been declared so great a success. "Bill" was also an indefatigable worker for its success, and deserves a great deal of credit. He started his campaign for a picnic at a time when affairs of this kind in St. James were about as popular as a "bull in a china store" and staunchly stood by his idea to the end. He successfully engineered a plan which none of the old timers would have had the temerity even to suggest.
Stay with us "Bill" we need your kind. Let us have some more of your ideas.
WATCH YOUR STEP BOVARD
There is a story going the rounds to the effect that Mrs. Bovard called for a "klotch" on one of the members of the Mothers' Club who has the reputation for serving liquid "wallops" and upon starting for home, she took the bus going in the opposite direction. Better take a guide along next time.
I swear I didn't have a thing
But just one tiny drink.
For when they passed the second one,
I spilled it in the sink.
So you can see it was not that
Which confused my journey homeward,
Pon myword! Says Emma Bovard.
BALLOON ASCENSION
John Kelly, owing to his size (or lack thereof) was purposely selected for the balloon concession at the picnic, because the Committee thought an ascension would be an added attraction. When, however, after blowing up a couple dozen, John started to ascend, he suddenly got cold feet and called Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Hefele to help him hold down the job.
TRANSPORTATION PAYS A PROFIT
Mrs. George Wiber deserves credit for her work in making the transportation to and from the picnic grounds profitable instead of expensive. Entirely through her efforts, enough ride tickets were sold to more than defray this part of the expense.
TOUGH LUCK
Father O'Connor was busily passing out challenges for a race with a number of men in his age class previous to the picnic, but several of them failed to accept. Owing to improper pedal equipment, when the race finally was run, Father O'Connor couldn't get started. Better luck next year.
VACATIONS
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dolan and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pahl recently returned from a trip to Canada They say the weather was bad but the beer was fine.
FOUR PER CENT PLEDGES
The district south of Manchester Avenue had the fewest wage earners willing to pledge 4% of .their earnings to the Church.
The following are the names of subscribers, visited in the district by John H. Seager, Clyde Stiff, John McDerby and William Henkel.
Each wage earner in the parish
Either lady or a gent
Is asked to make donations
That will equal Four Percent
Many have complied while
Others seem to lurch
Now if this is not soon remedied
We'll never build a Church
In donating Four Percent
By our Pastor we are told
Not a solitary ticket
In the parish will be sold
No Bazaars, no Raffles
Gee won’t that be fine
Come on you slackers
Please fall in line
Unless we all contribute
Things wont be so nice
There'll be carnivals and picnics
Perhaps a little dice
Take the fish hooks from your pockets
And come from off your perch
Buy some Mortar, Brick and Plaster
For that Great and Grand
New Church
HOMES CONSECRATED TO THE SACRED HEART
The following families were consecrated in their homes .to the Sacred Heart by Father O'Connor during the month of June.
NOT A BATHING BEACH
The pilgrims to the Vatican comply with the Catholic tradition of modesty in dress, women are not permitted to appear before the Holy Father in short sleeves and dress décolleté. A few ladies appear in St, James Church from time to time and their dress suggests they must have mistaken ideas about propriety and the essentials of reverence. They seem to be ready to jump from a diving board,
MOTHERS' CLUB MINSTREL
A storm hung around the horizon and deterred the gathering crowd from the air-dome, though the Mothers' Club held out the flag and prayed for a pleasant evening.
Despite the threatening weather, the curtain rose and the minstrel show was on in all the splendor of its two previous performances and numerous new features, which a sparse audience applauded till the thunder claps drove the players from the stage.
Not discouraged, they betook themselves to the hall where Biz Kenny put the finishing touches to the performance sending all away in high good humor and all praising that wonderful Mothers' Club.
NEW PARISHIONERS
At the Parish Meeting it was decided to appoint the committee of twenty who solicited the parish, as a committee on Good Fellowship, their duties to be to welcome new Catholic families in the name of the parish, turn their names in for publication in "LET'S GO," and hand them a copy of the publication when calling on them.
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
The annual banquet of the Alumni Association of St. James Parochial School was held Sunday evening, June 21st at the City Club. One hundred and forty-five members including the new graduates were present.
After partaking of an appetizing menu, the Class of 1925, twenty-eight in number, were introduced and welcomed into the association. Father O'Connor eulogized the graduates and left no doubt they were his favorites. He said he would make this class his body guard and promised to confer this distinction on no other class.
The older grads are jealous and say Father O'Oonnor gave this honor to the Class of 1925 because it is Jubilee Year.
Father Pohl on being requested to make a few remarks, said what pleased him most was the word "few" and he strictly adhered to it.
Frank Strathman, as spokesman for the Class of 1925, assured the association of their appreciation of the banquet tendered them and of their determination to live up to the traditions of the Society and the high ideals learned in St. James School.
The Annual Communion and breakfast recently introduced, Ray Dolan said was a splendid addition to the activities of the society, and should be availed of as an occasion for remembering Sisters Catherine, Louis and Father Casey, "those saintly and much beloved ones who made the organization possible." He impressed upon the newly elected officers, the propriety of making the annual Communion and the banquet, the two big events of the association.
The only set speech for the evening was delivered by James Dolan. His eloquence and literary skill were impressive. He wove words into rich tapestries and variegated imagery. His thoughts flowed like a crystal brook through a flowery meadow, alliterations, metaphors, hyperboles nestled in the crevices of deep emotionalism. He flew over the sheep ranches of Nevada, the poppy fields of France, interviewed the pompous citizens of heaven, the most exalted ecclesiastics of the earth and pointed many morals to the class. With tender sentimentalism, he touched on the graduates farewell to childhood, the Parochial School and the faithful Sisters who taught them; and in a climax to their possibilities in life, he closed his remarks with the slogan "Let's Go."
Dan Murphy the outgoing president, introduced the new officers and Raymond Usher was vigorously applauded when he took the chair to preside. He at once got down to business and had a motion carried to have the society financed by dues of a dollar a year from each member, which, the motion declared, would be obligatory though non-compulsory.
After the banquet, the Alumni met in the lobby many of their friends who came to dance, and all repaired to the Club Ball Room where the Orchestra was already playing a lively waltz.
A QUARTER OF AN HOUR WELL SPENT
The Promoters of the Apostleship of Prayer are making an effort to get volunteers to keep a watch before the Blessed Sacrament each Friday from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. The devotion gives an opportunity for spiritual thought and practical belief in Christ's presence. Each adorer spends a quarter of an hour in church and forms a link in the chain of worshippers. A schedule in the back of the church shows the hours and days that are already filled. Those who desire to have their names listed, should communicate with Miss Genevieve Mahon, 1534 Tamm Ave.
CHINAMEN?
Among the many friends who attended the picnic, we noticed Messrs. Wm. Graves and George Ehrhardt. These are the two young men who recently opened the Forest Park Laundry at 6442 Wise Avenue. We understand they do fine work and are enjoying an ever increasing volume of business. We wish them the best of luck.
BAPTISMS -- JUNE
Bridget Viola Edna Hofstetter, 1319 Ripple Street.
Kathleen Mary 'Regan, 6815 Waldemar Ave.
Helen Frances Graves, 6020a Loretta St.
YOUNG MOTHER
Do not permit your child to form objectionable and detrimental habits; these will ever impede his way to success and happiness. It is almost impossible for an adult to extricate himself from a deep rooted habit that has grown up with him from childhood. Habit becomes second nature and bad habits, like weeds, are quick to sprout, hard to eradicate and usually more fertile than good ones.
Habits are formed from repeated acts. A single act rarely gives a facility or inclination for similar actions, but repeated, it cuts for itself a groove in which it can increase its speed and force. A habit is a pathway to an action, good or bad. It makes the way easier and suggests the action. One who has formed a habit does not deliberate on the act; like the rabbit, he repeats the run of yesterday and follows the same path.
You do not permit your child to pick his nose because the action is objectionable and repulsive to others, though perhaps pleasing to the child. There are quite a number of things that people do that make their manners vulgar and their presence less desirable; their conduct is irritating and their attractiveness is thereby decreased. One snuffles, another bangs doors, a third keeps the middle of the road, chews tobacco and spits on your doorstep, etc. All of these imply a lack of consideration for others and arouse antipathies. The mother lives in the child's habits, and the child is father of the man. Refinement is not an inheritance, it is the polish produced on raw character by the gentle rubbings of a considerate woman.
Bad habits do not always afflict our neighbor, some are so personal they cause the greatest inconvenience to ourselves. I am ever looking for my pipe. My glasses, the book I had been reading, my hat, my pen, my transfer or railroad ticket. I waste lots of time doing nothing, and yet absorbed in a nerve racking search for something. I was an impulsive child. The newest attraction called me so suddenly, I dropped the hammer I had been using, the book I had been reading, the cup from which I had been drinking, anywhere next to hand, and went my way in happy forgetfulness of what was left behind and where it was. Mother may have corrected me but not sufficiently. I now am hopelessly tied to these careless habits which I have endeavored to correct but find myself too careless to be persistent.
Carelessness about dress, punctuality, personal cleanliness are common offenses. The high class business man is a model of neatness and order. The sloppy, untidy woman and her home are as unsightly as a rag-picker's wagon.
A bad habit is a vice when one's attitude is at variance with the laws of God. These habits imply viciousness, lying, stealing, impurity and blasphemy, lead to depravity and unfit a human being for any great nobility of character.
Young mother, your home is a school room wherein a child's character is formed or deformed. You are the teacher; are you qualified to discharge your duty, or do you permit your child to grow up as Topsy grew?
SUCKERS
Corinne Gittins had a hard time finding a suitable place for her Fish Pond. She finally decided upon the refreshment booth as the "wettest" location on the grounds. It was so "wet" in fact, that some of the men may have contracted pneumonia if they had not taken proper precaution.
PARISH MEETING
On Thursday, June 25th, the regular monthly meeting of St. James Parishioners was called to order by Martin Coad in the absence of Mr. Crotty and Frank Walsh. Aside from a few who are on vacation, the meeting was well attended.
PICNIC COMMITTEE REPORTS
The committee reported a profit of $65 on the picnic and this amount was turned over to the School Association, while important suggestions as to the management of future picnics were turned over to Rev. P. J. O'Connor for future reference.
"The picnic," Mr. Pierce said, "was not to be a money-making affair but a grand get together for everyone in the parish, to advertise St. James inside and outside the parish, to promote pride and interest in parochial affairs and to inspire the young people with possibilities of finding things to do in the parish; in this, the committee feel they have been very successful." He said a group of about 20 people who worked from 5 A.M. to 11 P,M. deserved the thanks of the parish and at the same time the parish as a whole ought to be thanked for turning out as they did. He made special mention of the untiring efforts of Jim Kelly who took the place of two of the original committee who could not serve.
This committee was discharged with a rising vote of thanks for their earnest and efficient services.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP ATHLETICS
The picnic has inspired the children with a desire for athletics and the school association feels there are great possibilities along this line. There is talk of a handball court, basket ball, etc.
FOUR PER CENT
The remainder of the parish meeting was devoted to the financial report on the 4% system.
Mr. Gittens said, "Letters have been mailed to those who subscribed 4%, those who subscribed nothing and to those who signed pledge cards but designated no amount."
FATHER O'CONNOR
Mr. Coad requested Father O'Connor to give the committee something further to work on and requested that some members of the parish look over the books in order to instruct the meeting as to the parish financial standing. Father O'Connor said. since the 25c a week collectors have stopped calling on some of the parishioners, they make no effort to give anything, do we want to let this go on indefinitely? The individual who takes advantage of the church and school is the first to criticize and we should call them on it. The thing should be discontinued, a priest should not be compelled to talk money from the altar. The Sisters and Priests work only for the continuance and development of the church to improve the growth of the parish, etc., and this required revenue.
The Church is authority. It is based on justice, and it is justice that those who have the benefits of its school and church should help to keep them up.
A large number of good people are not contributing to the church not because they are not willing, but because their good intentions never materialize: they treat every question as it comes along with a generous viewpoint; they buy from everyone who comes to their door selling, with the result at the end of the month they have nothing left for the church.
Motion made and carried that financial committee and Father O’Connor go over the parish books and at next meeting report on their findings and make recommendations.
Meeting then adjourned.
CHILD LOGICIANS
The school children, in their essays on "Why Daddy Should Pay His 4% Quota" brought out some interesting and novel gems of logic. A number of their reasons why “Dad” should “kick-in” are entirely new and so worthy and indicative of careful thought that we have selected a few for publication, and list them as follows:
We commend the youngsters and thank them for phrases some of which may suggest slogans. The child’s mind, usually free from prejudice, when properly encouraged, often shows almost unbelievable flights of wisdom.”
[Missing photo of Kavanaugh, Bisso and McLaughlin]
SPORTS
The athletic events held in conjunction with the picnic were interesting and thoroughly representative. Arranged by Mr. James Kelly, they brought into play virtually every form of physical skill.
The marathon, chief event of the day, was something new in the parish. When the idea was first suggested, we admit entertaining some misgivings due to the fear of the effort upon the boys. As all of the twenty entrees finished and none of them show any ill effects we gladly place our stamp of approval on the race and nominate it for first consideration for future meets.
Names of the first three in this and winners of other events are given below in the order of their position.
Matthew McLaughlin ---------- first
Waldo C. Bisso ---------- second
Cornelius Kavanaugh ---------- third
Standing Broad Jump – boys under 8 years
R. Corbett
Standing Broad Jump – boys under 12 years
J. Phelan
100 Yard Dash – boys under 12 years
J. Phelan
100 Yard Dash – boys under 15 years
C. Kavanaugh
Sack Race – boys over 12 years
Byron Fannen
Needle and Threat Race – girls over 12 years
Christina Hobbs
Sack Race – girls over 12 years
Philomena Shaffrey
Fifty Yard Dash – girls 9 to 12 years
L. Grandinetti
Sack Race – girls 9 to 12 years
L. Grandinetti
Fifty Yard Dash – school girls over 12 years
Philomena Shaffrey
Fifty Yard Dash – school girls over 12 years
H. Moellenbeck
Relay Race – school girls 16 and under
M. Regan and L. Stumpf
50 Yard Dash – Single girls over 18
Dolores Arlt
440 Dash – open to all men
George Jennemann
100 Yard Dash – married men
George Jennemann
Fat Man’s Race –
C. French
Married Ladies Race –
Mrs. George Wiber
Fat Ladies Race –
Mrs. George Wiber
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