Historic Camden, NJ

Tag: Walkathon

  • Walkathon at Central Airport

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    W.E. Tebbets’ 1933 Walkathon Walkathons and Dance Marathons became popular during the Depression years. Promoter W.E. Tebbets set up many of these events all over the country, bringing his own bands and entertainers along to the event. After a successful walkathon at Atlantic City in 1932, Tebbets arranged for a similar contest to be held…

  • Walkathon Ends; Prize Ball Tonight

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    Camden Courier-Post – June 20, 1933 Joe Welsh and Helen Stevens Win $1000; Set Record for East Joe Welsh, of Camden, and Helen Stevens, of Philadelphia, last night won the Walkathon contest which has been in progress at Central Airport for 3175 continuous hours, setting up a new record for the East. When Bobby Watson,…