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World Series and "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Elevated view of the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees standing on the first and third baselines for the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner...
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Dr. William Stovall and Dr. M. Starr Nichols Honored

Date: 05 10 1958
Description: Dr. William Stovall, right, head of the Wisconsin State Laboratory and his assistant, second from the left, Dr. M. Starr Nichols, were honored for their lo...
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Wisconsin Alumni Association Banquet

Date: 06 14 1958
Description: Retiring University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred, left, receives honors at the Wisconsin Alumni Association Alumni Day banquet. At right is John Keenan...
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Catholic Youth Week

Date: 10 20 1958
Description: Two Edgewood students, Tom Kuehn and George Bernauer, prepare the altar in the school auditorium for Mass.
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Alpha Kappa Psi

Date: 10 17 1958
Description: Initiation ceremony by the University of Wisconsin-Madison chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. Among those invited to the event we...
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Alpha Kappa Psi

Date: 10 17 1958
Description: Initiation ceremony of the University of Wisconsin-Madison chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. Three of the guests were, left to r...
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Alpha Kappa Psi

Date: 10 17 1958
Description: Initiation ceremony of the University of Wisconsin-Madison chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. Governor Vernon W. Thomson became W...
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Madison Children's Hospital Gets Aid

Date: 11 07 1958
Description: The Henry Schroeder Council of the Telephone Pioneers of America (TPA) presenting a check for $499.95 to Dr. Nathan Smith, professor of pediatrics at Wisco...
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We Saw You . . . Honoring Six Farmers

Date: 11 17 1958
Description: The Uptown Kiwanis Club honored six outstanding Dane County farmers at its recent recognition meeting during National Farm-City Week. Shown (left to right)...
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12th Annual Madison Youth Council Banquet

Date: 11 21 1958
Description: 70 council members and advisers attend the 12th annual Madison Youth Council Banquet in the Wisconsin Center. Shown (left to right) are: Pat Jewson, Elliot...
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Construction and General Laborers Union Banquet

Date: 01 12 1959
Description: Phil Petta receives his 20-year button from Joseph J. Frigerio, right, a Chicago member of the Construction and General Laborers Union, at Local 464's banq...
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New St. James Grade School Opens

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: The American flag is raised on the flagpole in front of the new St.James Catholic grade school on St. James Court. More than 300 pupils stand for the flag ...
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Dane County Officials Take Oath of Office

Date: 01 05 1959
Description: Eight Dane County elected officials take their oath of office for two year terms. Circuit Judge Richard W. Bardwell swore in the officials. Shown (left to ...
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Grace Episcopal Church Rector Installation

Date: 01 27 1958
Description: The Rev. Fr. Paul Z. Hoornstra (right) receives the keys to the church from Senior Warden Charles Burdick (second from left). At left is Junior Warden J. N...
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Good Shepherd Church Cornerstone

Date: 02 12 1959
Description: A cornerstone was laid for the new Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Raymond Road and Whitney Way. Setting the stone in place is Stanley Bokelmann, 337 Orchar...
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Ozark Air Lines Starts Madison Flights

Date: 03 01 1959
Description: A group of men posing in front of an engine and under the fuselage of a DC-3 air liner. The original caption states: "Cutting the tape for the inaugural fl...
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Kroger Store Opens on Monona Drive

Date: 03 25 1959
Description: Pictured at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Kroger Company's new store at 4100 Monona Drive are, left to right: L.P. Martin, Kroger Co. vice-president; ...
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Edgewood College May Crowning Ceremony

Date: 05 17 1959
Description: A crown of roses and lilies-of-the-valley are placed on a statue of the Virgin Mary during Edgewood College's May Crowning ceremonies. Mary Jane Roach, on ...
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CUNA Mutual Groundbreaking

Date: 05 02 1959
Description: A groundbreaking ceremony for a new building for CUNA Mutual Insurance Society takes place at the corner of Mineral Point Road and Rosa Road. Left to right...
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Orchard Ridge Congregational Church Ground Breaking Ceremony

Date: 05 10 1959
Description: More than twelve people in their Sunday clothes gathering in an open lot at Gilbert Road and Tolman Terrace to note the start of construction of their chur...

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