The Shamokin Division of the Reading Company announced its seventh annual basket picnic to be held at Lakewood Park for employees.

Planned for children were cracker and pie-eating contests, races and other events.Men and women were also given activities, including a tug-of-war and an egg-throwing contest.Dancing was also included, planned in the pavilion from 2 to 3 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. where Peter Campbell and His Orchestra offered to play, with vocals by June Faux.