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Bishop William P. O'Connor Ordains Seven to Priesthood

Date: 05 27 1961
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor ordains seven men to the priesthood at St. Raphael Cathedral Church. Shown (L-R) are: Revs. Fred Jones, Oak Park, Ill; George Fo...
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St. Maria Goretti Parish Center Opening

Date: 04 28 1961
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor standing at the altar of the chapel in the new St. Maria Goretti Parish Center at Gilbert Road and Flac Avenue on Madison's sout...
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New Madison General Hospital Wing Groundbreaking

Date: 08 29 1961
Description: Gordon N. Johnsen, Madison General hospital administrator, turns a shovel of dirt at the ground-breaking ceremony for the addition of a new six-story wing....
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St. Joseph's Church Dedication

Date: 09 10 1961
Description: Three Catholic clerics bless the exterior of the new St. Joseph's parish building at 1905 W. Beltline Highway. Bishop William O'Connor, wears robes and a m...
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New U.S. Citizens Celebrate at Citizenship Ceremony

Date: 11 14 1961
Description: Forty-one men, women, and children receiving their U.S. citizenship from Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone. The Lawyers' Wives of Dane County entertain the ne...
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Opening of A & P Supermarket

Date: 09 11 1962
Description: Miss Wisconsin, Joan Mary Engh, is cutting a symbolic ribbon signifying the official opening of the new A&P supermarket in the Hilldale Shopping Center. As...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: President Harrington shaking hands and greeting parents, friends, and students at the informal reception for the newly inaugurated University of Wisconsin ...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: The Inaugural Banquet for the newly inaugurated President of the University of Wisconsin, Fred H. Harrington, was held at the Field House. Operating with s...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: The Inaugural Banquet for the newly inaugurated President of the University of Wisconsin, Fred H. Harrington, was held at the Field House. Operating with s...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: The Inaugural Banquet for the newly inaugurated President of the University of Wisconsin, Fred H. Harrington, was held at the Field House. Operating with s...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: President of the University Board of Regents Jacob F. Friedrick presenting Fred Harvey H. Harrington with an excerpt from the minutes of the Special Meetin...
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Attorney Michael B. Torphy Jr., Dane County District Attorney

Date: 06 02 1964
Description: The new Dane county district attorney, Michael B. Torphy Jr., 3833 Council Crest, getting a kiss on the cheek from his wife, Maureen Torphy, after he took ...
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East High School Graduation

Date: 06 1964
Description: Glenn W. Stephens, Madison School District Board of Education President, awarding a diploma to a graduate at the East High School graduation ceremony.
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New Bells for Holy Name Seminary

Date: 10 07 1964
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor of the Madison Catholic Diocese consecrates four new bells before they are raised in position at the new Holy Name Seminary buil...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Finally Dedicated

Date: 07 07 1965
Description: Low angle view looking up at the full height of the face of one wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. At lower right, behind a podium, is Gov. Warr...
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Building Trade Apprenticeship Competition

Date: 09 29 1965
Description: Three participants in the ninth biennial Madison Building Trade Apprenticeship Competition ceremony are shown looking at the program for the event, held at...
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Manley R. Showers Honored for Forty Years of Service at Borden Company

Date: 11 11 1965
Description: Manley R. Showers, 318 Glenway Street, is honored for forty years of service at the Madison Borden's Company. Showers began as a clerk in 1925 and retired ...
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Louis Beaudette Honored by the Veterans of World War I

Date: 11 11 1965
Description: Louis Beaudette, 37 Sherman Terrace, is honored at a testimonial dinner by the Veterans of Madison Barracks 2086 of the Veterans of World War I. Beaudette ...
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Madison Area Young Farmers Honored at Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Date: 11 16 1965
Description: The Madison area's 1965 Outstanding Young Farmers are honored at the Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet. Shown (L-R) are: Jerome Esser, Cross Plain...

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