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Robert Grilley Receiving Prize

Date: 07 14 1935
Description: Robert Grilley, holding his model airplane, receiving first place mahogany plaque in Junior Division of "Jimmy Allen" model airplane races at Royal Airport...
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Music Contest Judges

Date: 05 16 1935
Description: Group portrait of 13 judges and officials of the sixth annual National High School orchestra, solo and ensemble contest, at a table at the Loraine Hotel.
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Retriever Dog Field Trials

Date: 06 17 1945
Description: Onlookers near a pond at the Retriever Dog Field Trials in Vilas Park. James Simpson, Jr., of Chicago, one of the judges, has his hand upraised to signal; ...
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Elks National Bowling Tournament

Date: 03 15 1947
Description: Three justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court reviewing a score sheet at the Plaza Bowling Alley, 319 North Henry Street. Left to right: Chief Justice Marv...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Inspection

Date: 07 24 1947
Description: Dane County Judge Fred Evans inspecting Pierre Slightam's racer, the Doodlebug, in his role as chief judge for the Derby. A dog is standing nearby.
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Badger Crew Race

Date: 06 14 1948
Description: The California varsity crew is shown defeating the Wisconsin varsity crew. The finish judge and boat are shown in the upper right. The elevated view was ta...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Officials

Date: 07 23 1949
Description: Soap Box Derby officials and judges for the 1949 derby are pictured in a group portrait. Left to right, they are John Hubbins, cashier of the American Exch...
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U.W. Alumni — Half Century Club

Date: 06 16 1950
Description: Carl Runge (right), 91, U.W. Madison 1886 alumni and a former Milwaukee judge, is shown receiving a gold top cane to honor his being the oldest alumnus in ...
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Spelling Bee Winners

Date: 04 10 1954
Description: Robert Suszycki, Mauston, accepts his first place spelling bee trophy with a smile. The trophy is presented by one of the judges, Sheridan Ellsworth, super...
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Roundy's Birthday Party

Date: 09 16 1957
Description: Superior Judge Roy H. Proctor (left), Herman Wittwer, Bob McDermott, and Bill Whalen attend a birthday party for Joseph (Roundy) Couglin at the Top Hat. Ro...
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West High School's Alumni W Club

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: Four club members are shown at the Alumni W club's fifth annual meeting. They include, from left to right: Alex London, 1932; Circuit Judge Richard Bardwel...
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Bridge Tournament

Date: 11 23 1965
Description: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Bruce Beilfuss, and Elizabeth Lester, one of Wisconsin's first life masters in bridge, are each holding a hand of cards. In...
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Lions Club Constitution Day Luncheon

Date: 09 16 1953
Description: Three state Supreme Court Justices at the luncheon. They are George Currie, Edward J. Gehl, and Timothy Brown.
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Lions Club Constitution Day Luncheon

Date: 09 16 1953
Description: Three judges from the county courthouse at the luncheon. They are Circuit Judge Herman W. Sachtjen, Superior Judge Roy H. Proctor, and County Judge George ...
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Ralph O'Dell Murder Case

Date: 10 1957
Description: Members of the jury for the murder trial of Ralph O'Dell accused of shooting Joseph Knock during a burglary attempt, are standing in front of the A&P Super...
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We Saw You . . . at the Junior Fair

Date: 07 17 1958
Description: Mrs. Floyd Duffee, 3436 Blackhawk Drive, a judge at the Dane County Junior Fair, samples pecan jumbles cookies at the fair.

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