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Automobile Driving Contest Winner

Date: 08 29 1930
Description: Lyman Sylvester of 1818 Keyes Avenue, the winner of the automobile economy driving contest, stands next to a Chevrolet Six automobile outside Hult's Capita...
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Winner of Christmas Home Decorating Contest

Date: 12 22 1956
Description: Ruth Bass, 4216 Mandrake Road, receiving a clock radio as a prize in the Christmas outdoor home lighting contest from Lucien G. Schlimgen, Jr., president o...
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Christmas House Decoration Winner

Date: 12 22 1956
Description: Home of Norman and Ruth Bass, 4216 Mandrake Road, winner of the Christmas outdoor home lighting contest.
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Dachshund with Award Ribbons

Date: 12 30 1947
Description: Caren, prizewinning dachshund pictured with her owner, Harry Sharpe, owner and breeder of Badger Hill Kennels. Many of the trophies and ribbons won by Care...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Winners

Date: 07 24 1948
Description: At right is Don Harless, Dane County traffic officer, presenting carry-all bags to winners of the sportsmanship award to Albert Martin, son of Mrs. Annabel...
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Governor Rennebohm Accepting Safety Award

Date: 09 07 1948
Description: Thomas N. Boate, public safety director of the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies, presents an award to Wisconsin for its high place in the train...
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Showing Off Prize Ribbons

Date: 06 09 1950
Description: Three male members of the Disch family show off ribbons won for raising prize sheep.
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Railroad Safety Award Presentation

Date: 03 22 1950
Description: Walter S. Alcumbrac, Madison superintendent of the Madison division of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, (right) receives a plaque for the bes...
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Madison Lutheran School Spelling Champion

Date: 04 12 1950
Description: Barbara North of 1003 Jenifer Street, the spelling champion of the Madison Lutheran School, sits at a desk while reading a newspaper. A dictionary lies ope...
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Randall School Spelling Champion

Date: 04 12 1950
Description: John Wyngaard, Randall school spelling champion, is shown reviewing the word list with the two runners-up and principal H. Ralph Allen. Left to right are: ...
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Badger Spelling Bee

Date: 04 29 1950
Description: Badger Spelling Bee champion Arlene Brown stands before seated judges Mrs. Robert Taylor and Morton Schroeder, as Master Pronouncer Paul W. Gauger looks on...
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Madison Vocational and Adult School Award Winners

Date: 05 16 1950
Description: Seven Madison Vocational and Adult Education school students who received awards for "exceptional records in attendance, achievement and effort" at the sch...
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Madison Invitational Softball Tournament Awards

Date: 06 26 1950
Description: A display shows various merchandise awards which players will compete for in the Madison Invitational Sofball Tournament. Pictured are jackets, a wrist wa...
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4-H Club Achievement Award Winners

Date: 10 20 1951
Description: Winners of top achievement awards presented at the Dane County 4-H Achievement Night are, left to right: Mary Ann Robertson, Stoughton; Russel Weisensel, S...
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Dane County 4-H Leaders

Date: 02 02 1952
Description: Group portrait of ten Dane County 4-H Club leaders who were named state honor achievement members for their 1951 club work. Left to right, front row: Ednab...
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Merton Sutter with All-Steel Thresher

Date: 1938
Description: Merton Sutter receiving a 4-H farm accounting award in front of a McCormick-Deering All-Steel Thresher. Original caption reads: "Winner of $300 merchandisi...
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Mechanical Apprentice Award

Date: 11 09 1953
Description: F.R. Badeau (left), president of the Madison Mechanical Contractors Association, presents an award to Damon Bryant who was selected as the outstanding mech...
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Wisconsin Women's Golf Association State Tournament

Date: 07 13 1954
Description: Tracy Nelson, age 9, and Tim Nelson, 12, admire prizes purchased for the 42nd annual state tournament of the Wisconsin Women's Golf Association at the Blac...
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Madison Art Association's Beaux Arts Ball

Date: 04 09 1956
Description: Looking over two of the prizes awarded for the most outstanding costumes at the Madison Art Association's Beaux Arts Ball are Mrs. Frederick L. (Lucia) Lea...
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Growth Award

Date: 04 25 1997
Description: "Theresa village president, Chris Giese, accepts a Growth Award for outstanding tree management in the village of Theresa."

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