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Billboard Advertising Empty Stocking Club
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Drawing attention to a large billboard sign is Edwin Traisman, left, president of McDonald's of Madison, and Vernon Cox of Vivid Outdoor Advertising Company. Words on the signs read: "Eat at McDonald's Dec. 12 - 18" and "Fill'er Up, Wisconsin State Journal Empty Stocking Club." The sign is located at 125 Fair Oaks Avenue. Other billboard sites with this sign are at 2201 South Park Street, 3317 University Avenue, and 3051 East Washington Avenue.
December 10, 1965
Sroda, Richard
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WHi 120748
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