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Show PRIZES AWARDED BY -LEGION AUXILIARY TO CONTEST WINNERS First prize in the back yard play ground contest was awarded to Lorin Robinson Monday afternoon at the childrens party held at the side of the Milford Hotel at two-thirty o'clock. Lorin was awarded first prize, a kodak donated by Mayor jHubbell, because his back yard was the best arranged and best equipped play ground that had been built entirely without the aid of the parents. Second prize, a' fountain pen, went to the children of W. T. Frazier for having built one of the best playgrounds but with the aid of their parents. Third prize, four dollars was awarded the children of Willard Nichols, for an excellent ex-cellent example of a playground constructed con-structed by both parents and children. Fourth prize, three dollars, was given the children of D. A. Baxter for having hav-ing the most beautiful back yard. While the children of Tex Young and Tom Beard won fifth and sixth prize, for attractive playgrounds and back yards that are not yet completed but promise to be excellent. Model Garden One of the finest examples of a perfectly planned out playground and back garden was that of La Mar Outzen. He withdrew from the contest, con-test, however, on the grounds that the work and planning were done entirely en-tirely by himself, as his children are as yet too young to participate. The judges offered it as an example giving giv-ing it honorable mention. The party, arranged to mark the close of the back yard playground contest which was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary in conjunction con-junction with Better Homes in America, Ameri-ca, began with a program at which Mayor Hubbell acted ius master of ceremonies. Following his introductory intro-ductory talk, America, led by Mrs. Helena McGarry, ws sung by the children guests. Committees Praised Mrs. Atkin, local chairman for the Better Homes in America, then spoke, thanking the town for its co-operation in the contest and praising the work of Mrs. Rue Neilsen, county chairman of Better Homes in America, Mrs. Abbie Dutson, chairman of the auxiliary auxili-ary committee and her committee membersrMrs. Carry Joest, Mrs. A. Clark and Mrs. William Mitchell. She also thanked the judges of the contest: Dr. Bybee, W. Gardner, Dave Tanner, M. J. Andrews, Mrs. Milton Pool and Mrs. James Glenn... She spoke of the improvement the contest has made in the appearance of the city and the advantages gained gain-ed through the creating of interests and work for the children during the vacation season. Urging the advantage advant-age of planting flowers, 8he said, "The world is now faced with a tremendous over-production of wheat, sugar a, n d cotton, but what country, city or village in the world is troubled with an over production of flowers? They are a symbol of joy or comfort. They are sent to cheer the sick, to console the bereaved, to add beauty to the social function, to welcome the new born and to glorify the bride". Mrs. Atkin's talk was followed by the singing in community of America, and the awarding of the prizes by principal M. J. Andrews. The children were then grouped according to age and enjoyed games and contests under the direction of La Mar Outzen and Rue Neilsen. Refreshments donated by the Vets of Foreign Wars were served the little guests. |