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Drives Lumberyard Fire
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Ray B. Drives Lumberyard, 3420 Gregory Street, burned with only the west end standing after a $10,000 fire swept the structure. The fire cause was unknown and was to be investigated by order of Sheriff John Arnold.
June 22, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Fire Fighter Performing First Aid
June 6, 1944
Fire fighter demonstrating the procedure to give artificial respiration.
Chase Lumberyard Fire
February 14, 1947
The main building at the F.L. Chase Lumber Company in DeForest destroyed by a blazing fire.
People Playing Bridge
March 3, 1944
Man teaching bridge to four women as part of the Madison Board of Education Recreation Program.
Harold E. Stassen Presidential Campaign Worker
March 12, 1944
Female campaign worker for Republican Presidential Candidate Harold E. Stassen.
