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Two Alpha Phi Models

Date: 03 03 1961
Description: Two women modeling dresses and hats. The original caption states: "Two of the models for Saturday's benefit dessert bridge party, fashion show, and bake sa...
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Youth Contributing to United Nations Children Fund

Date: 07 01 1961
Description: Four members of the Bethany Methodist Youth Fellowship "weigh in" to determine what their contribution will be to the United Nations Children's Fund. Karen...
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Planning Committe for Auction

Date: 08 01 1961
Description: Auctioneer Joe Sherven, Sun Prairie, looks over an object as final plans are made for the annual West Side Business Men's Association's auction which benef...
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Roundy Coughlin and Fun Fund Playground Toys

Date: 08 29 1961
Description: Joseph (Roundy) Coughlin is shown trying to get on board a new whirl-a-round at Children's Park at Central Wisconsin Colony and Training School. The new pl...
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Nakoma Welfare League Tea

Date: 09 27 1961
Description: Maxine Backer, Eleanor Pritchard and Mildred Zimdars admire a stuffed animal and an apron which were made by the Dane County Homecrafters, an organization ...
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Nakoma Welfare League Tea

Date: 09 27 1961
Description: Women residents of Nakoma founded the Nakoma Welfare League Tea as a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and meet newcomers in the community. Sitting ...
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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

Date: 10 10 1961
Description: Clarendon and Elaine Bradley and their two adopted children; Bruce, age 4 and 6 year-old Carla. They adopted them through the Lutheran Welfare Society, a R...
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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

Date: 10 10 1961
Description: Timothy and Helen Matthews with their seven month old adopted son, Timothy John. They adopted their child through the Catholic Welfare bureau, a Red Feathe...
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Nakoma Welfare League Tea

Date: 09 27 1961
Description: Dr. Leslie H. Fishel, Jr., director of the Wisconsin State Historical Society and guest speaker at the tea, sharing a laugh with three of the league member...
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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

Date: 10 10 1961
Description: Dean and Betty Colden with their two adopted children; David, age three years and one year old Sally. The couple adopted their children through the Childre...
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Empty Stocking Club Toy Depot

Date: 12 19 1961
Description: Donald Lawton, director of activities at Central Colony, left, consulting with Julian Clark, coordinator of volunteer services, right, and Mrs. Charles Jen...
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Empty Stocking Club Toy Depot

Date: 12 20 1961
Description: Wives of Wisconsin State Journal and Madison Newspapers, Inc. select gifts at the toy depot of the Empty Stocking Fund. From left to right are: Mrs. Edwn S...
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Empty Stocking Club Toy Depot

Date: 12 20 1961
Description: Mrs. Donald Schaefer sorting through gifts at the Empty Stocking Club toy depot for "just the right" gift for a youngster.
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Empty Stocking Club Toy Depot

Date: 12 20 1961
Description: Two wives of Wisconsin State Journal employees sorting gifts at the Empty Stocking Club toy depot. Pictured are Mrs. Thomas Butler and Mrs. Monte McCormick...
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Hot Line to Santa Fund Raiser

Date: 12 05 1963
Description: Marine James Tetzlaff of the Marine Corps Reserve helping Mike Lehnherr, age 3 of Verona, put his short wave call through to the North Pole at Westgate Sho...
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Empty Stocking Fund Television Benefit Show

Date: 11 30 1963
Description: A barbershop quartet from the Wisconsin Dells Area High School will perform during the long television benefit for the Empty Stocking Fund on WISV-TV, co-s...
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Madison Firefighters Local 311 Hosts Christmas Party

Date: 12 12 1963
Description: Madison Firefighters Local 311 hosting a Christmas Party in the children's ward of St. Mary's Hospital complete with a visit from Santa Claus. Robert Hoxie...
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Empty Stocking Fund Television Benefit Show

Date: 11 30 1963
Description: A trio from Brooklyn will perform at the long television benefit for the Empty Stocking Fund on WISC-TV, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Madison Firefighters Local 311 Hosts Christmas Party

Date: 12 12 1963
Description: Madison Firefighters Local 311 hosts a Christmas Party in the children's ward of St. Mary's Hospital complete with a visit from Santa Claus. Daniel Deneen...
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Empty Stocking Fund Television Benefit Show

Date: 11 30 1963
Description: Nine eighth grade girls rehearsing for the long television benefit for the Empty Stocking Fund at WISC-TV, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin State Journal

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