Historical October 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The annual Central West End Community Picnic was held on Sunday, August 17, beginning at 8 a.m. when fires were started and early risers were regaled with a breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, donuts, etc.
During the day, attendees were treated to the usual free hot dogs for the kids, softball games, horseshoes, volleyball, and a D.J. and live band for the dancers.
There was also a spinningly good Double Dutch contest; one of the winners was Yolanda Coleman of the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Among the famous attendees were Dee Suda — 28th Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Dan McGuire — our Alderman, and Fred the Friendly Horse, who brought his amiable owner, Ben. Long-time organizer Shirley Polk was again in charge, and expressed her thanks to all who made donations and supported the effort — too numerous to mention by name, but certainly appreciated.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1986.
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