The only issue raised on appeal is whether claimant's accidental injuries arose out of and in the course of his employment. He was injured while returning from a picnic which was sponsored and paid for by the employer. The board found that the picnic was an annual affair sponsored by the employer to promote better employer-employee relationship.
Award unanimously affirmed, with costs to the Workmen's Compensation...
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