Shown at top left is Mr. and Mrs. Straus. Mr.
Straus is cutting his 280 pound birthday cake.
In the center, from left to right, is Eldred
Burns, Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Straus and Mr. Straus.
The silver drinking cups, that Eldred is holding,
were a present from the employees to Mr. and
Mrs. Straus on their 40th anniversary. Mr. Ben
nett was Master of Ceremonies.
At top right is the Scott radio-phonograph,
which was given to Mr. Straus by all of the em
ployees.
At bottom is shown Mr. Straus standing be
hind the large cake with its 63 candles, and part
of the large crowd that atended the party.