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Food Drive for Thanksgiving

Date: 11 18 1965
Description: Elementary school students collect nonperishable food to be distributed by the Salvation Army.
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43rd Annual Meeting of the United Community Chest Held at U.W. Memorial Union

Date: 01 12 1965
Description: The 43rd annual meeting of the United Community Chest (United Way) is held at the U.W. Memorial Union. Guest speaker is Dr. George Plain, South Bend, India...
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Annual March of Dimes Bowling Competition

Date: 01 14 1965
Description: Bowlers are asked to donate 50 cents to enter the annual March of Dimes bowling competition. Shown left to right, are: Chuck Atkins, Maureen Richman, Lori ...
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Zor Shrine Camel Patrol Helps Children's Zoo

Date: 04 13 1965
Description: Al Schurch, Mr. Horeb, captain of the Zor Shrine Camel patrol, presents a donation to Paul Hartung, president of the Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce for...
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Meeting Regarding Migrant Workers Aid

Date: 05 19 1965
Description: Four women interested in migrant workers are shown examining foods picked annually by migrants. They will participate in a meeting sponsored by Covenant Pr...
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Multiple Sclerosis Canvass

Date: 05 12 1965
Description: Officers of the fund drive for victims of multiple sclerosis are busy making final arrangements for the door-to-door canvas. From left are Ellen Schroeder,...
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East Side Business Men's Association Festival

Date: 06 30 1965
Description: A young girl enjoying a ride during "Kids Day" at the East Side Business Men's Association Festival. About 200 children from Wisconsin Treatment Center, Re...
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Knights of Columbus Funfest

Date: 08 04 1965
Description: A clown performing on a bicycle at the Knights of Columbus Funfest at Breese Stevens field. The event is a fund raiser for the benefit of crippled and hand...
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United Givers Fund Women's Division Area Chairmen

Date: 08 04 1965
Description: Area chairmen for the women's division fund drive of the annual United Giver's Fund campaign. Left to right are: Dorothy Trachte, Mrs. Thor Solverson, Mari...
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Busy Mother

Date: 09 30 1965
Description: Mrs. Rodney Gallagher, Rt. 2, Fish Hatchery Road, with a phone at her ear and a list at her side. She is sitting at a table with her five children, who are...
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Hospital Employes and Fair Share Boosters

Date: 10 01 1965
Description: Indoor portrait of Orvella Jones (standing), a practical nurse, and Vera Neff, a hospital secretary. They were both employees of the Veterans Administratio...
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United Givers Fund

Date: 10 28 1965
Description: United Givers Fund General Chair A. Paul Bowman and Mrs. Betty Vaughn, women's division chair, are admiring the chart showing that the campaign topped its ...
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Methodist Hospital Laundry Crew Meets Fair Share Goal

Date: 10 28 1965
Description: Slightly elevated view of Laundry Crew members wearing head bands at work in celebration of being the first unit in Madison to give 100% of its quota as Fa...
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Spook Show Fund Raiser for Roundy's Fun Fund

Date: 10 09 1965
Description: Roundy Coughlin is shown accepting a donation for Roundy's Fun Fund from boys who put on a "Spook Show" in their home. The kids are Steve Kelp, left, John ...
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Woman Pointing to Holiday Inn Sign

Date: 10 10 1965
Description: Woman with Holiday Inn Sign with the message: "Congratulations Fair Share Employees." United Givers Fund Campaign.
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Clerk Union Aids Needy

Date: 12 16 1965
Description: Peter Voeller, secretary treasurer of the Retail Clerks Local 1401, left, and Jack Bretl, labor representative on the United Community Chest are displaying...
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Bridge Tournament

Date: 11 23 1965
Description: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Bruce Beilfuss, and Elizabeth Lester, one of Wisconsin's first life masters in bridge, are each holding a hand of cards. In...
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Christmas Gifts for People of Vietnam

Date: 12 11 1965
Description: At right, delivering Christmas gifts at the Atwood Community House, are 11-year-old John Everett and his father George. Receiving the gifts at left is Bob ...
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Billboard Advertising Empty Stocking Club

Date: 12 10 1965
Description: Drawing attention to a large billboard sign is Edwin Traisman, left, president of McDonald's of Madison, and Vernon Cox of Vivid Outdoor Advertising Compan...
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Latin American Mission Program Board Officers

Date: 12 16 1965
Description: Group portrait of the Madison Catholic diocese-sponsored Latin American Mission Program board officers. Left to right are: Mrs. John Schwirlan, executive s...

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