City recreation programs draw best response ever
Nearly 1 150 Bemidji youngsters joined the summer recreation drive in 1972 with peak participation across programs. City recreation director Dan Haluptzok noted unusually steady turnout from start to end as Learn to Swim taught 550 at the new junior high pool. The water safety program diagnosed through the senior staff, while non water activities drew 587 participants with gymnastic, dance, baton and wrestling demonstrations at the July 27 gym show.