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First Congregational Church Mortgage Burning

Date: 01 19 1950
Description: Group portrait of the principal participants in a mortgage burning ceremony at First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue. The congregation is cel...
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South Shore Methodist Church Mortgage Burning

Date: 02 12 1950
Description: A mortgage burning ceremony was held at the South Shore Methodist Church, 610 Olin Avenue, and more than 100 persons participated. The church was built and...
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Prize-Winning Poster Promoting Mission Sunday

Date: 04 12 1950
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor (left) presents a check to Marcia Pilon, an Edgewood College freshman, for her prize-winning poster for the Society for the Prop...
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Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee Parade

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: Drum majorette leading band around the corner from West Main Street onto South Carroll Street in the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee parade. S...
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Christ Presbyterian Church Missionary Tea

Date: 07 16 1954
Description: Esther Hauver puts money into a basket held by Nettie Stafford. Proceeds from the Missionary tea will go to the Embudo Presbyterian Hospital in New Mexico ...
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Queen of Peace Queen's Guild

Date: 06 12 1957
Description: Four members of the Queen's Guild of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church present a check of $6000 for the church's building fund to Msgr. F.L. McDonnel...
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Benefit Musicale at St. Francis House

Date: 03 18 1957
Description: Songs from foreign lands were presented at a benefit musicale at the St. Francis House, 1001 University Avenue. The event was sponsored by Episcopalians f...
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Benefit Musicale at St. Francis House

Date: 03 19 1957
Description: Songs from foreign lands were presented at a benefit musicale at the St. Francis House, 1001 University Avenue. The event was sponsored by Episcopalians f...
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Benefit Musicale at St. Francis House

Date: 03 19 1957
Description: Portrait of the group of madrigal singers who performed at the Benefit Musicale at St. Francis House. They include, from left: Raleigh Williams, Ruth Horra...
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Benefit Musicale at St. Francis House

Date: 03 19 1957
Description: Four women in ethnic costume and gowns pose behind a harp. Shown left to right are: Marjunice West, who sang songs of Norway and is shown in a dress which ...
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De Porres Guild Bazaar Preparation

Date: 10 01 1957
Description: Members of the De Porres Guild make preparations for the upcoming bazaar. Proceeds will benefit the Blessed Martin Guild which conducts social, recreationa...
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De Porres Guild Bazaar Preparation

Date: 10 01 1957
Description: Members of the De Porres Guild make preparations for the upcoming bazaar. Proceeds will benefit the Blessed Martin Guild which conducts social, recreationa...
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De Porres Guild Bazaar Preparation

Date: 10 01 1957
Description: Members of the De Porres Guild make preparations for a benefit bazaar. Proceeds will go to the Blessed Martin Guild which funds social, recreational, cultu...
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De Porres Guild Bazaar Preparation

Date: 10 01 1957
Description: Josephine Candela (left) and Mrs. Albert Dushack of Sun Prairie, members of the De Porres Guild, make preparations for a benefit bazaar. Proceeds will go t...
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Opus Dei Fun-O-Rama

Date: 01 31 1958
Description: Mary Farley is shown with a collection of some of the hand-made aprons which will be on sale at the Fun-O-Rama, a philanthropic event sponsored by the Coop...
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Opus Dei Fun-O-Rama

Date: 01 31 1958
Description: Chef Carson Gulley (left), Helen Fagan and Angela Esser planning a roast beef dinner that will be held during the upcoming Fun-o-rama. The Fun-o-rama is a ...
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Opus Dei Fun-O-Rama

Date: 01 31 1958
Description: Frances Weiler, left, and Maxine Solon look over a collection of dolls which will be for sale at the upcoming Fun-o-rama. The Fun-o-rama is a philanthropic...
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Opus Dei Fun-O-Rama

Date: 01 31 1958
Description: Kathryn Schaefer (left), Catherine Ahern, and Janet Fleury look over a collection of costume jewelry which will be featured at the upcoming Fun-o-rama. The...
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WCOF Installation

Date: 06 11 1958
Description: View of an installation ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Peace Court No. 597, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Seated left to right are Angeline VanDe Wal...
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Christmas House Tour Plans

Date: 10 17 1959
Description: Four members of the Christ Presbyterian Women's Service League make plans for the Christmas House Tour, a benefit for church ministries. Left to right: Mrs...

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