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Boy Scout & Girl Scout

Date: 02 14 1953
Description: Boy Scout from Troop 7, wearing uniform, backpack and canteen, looking at a girl in an old-fashioned costume, carrying an open umbrella.
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Gathering of Families at the Catholic Center

Date: 11 16 1953
Description: A group of nine children wearing costumes inside the entrance of the Catholic Center at 15 East Wilson Street.
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Zor Shrine Spring Ceremonial

Date: 05 04 1957
Description: Four Zor Shrine clowns entertain young girl Mary Farmiloe during the annual spring ceremonial at the Masonic Temple. The clowns are (left to right): Tom Ro...
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Shrine-Knights of Columbus Benefit Show

Date: 08 07 1957
Description: Bandleader Monty Hacker dressed in a clown suit and with smiling makeup on his face at the Shrine-Knights of Columbus benefit show at Breese Stevens Field....
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Truax Field Playground Costume Party

Date: 08 16 1957
Description: Playground director, Phil Gottschalk, dressed as a cowboy, showing off his guns to young costumed onlookers at the recent Truax Field playground party.
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Truax Field Playground Costume Party

Date: 08 16 1957
Description: Mike McKenna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McKenna, came to the party as Robin Hood. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes.
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Truax Field Playground Costume Party

Date: 08 16 1957
Description: Santa Claus and some gypsies put in an appearance at the Truax Field Playground Costume Party. Santa was John Terry.
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Truax Field Playground Costume Party

Date: 08 16 1957
Description: Mickey Toseff, 10, gives his brother Jeff, 3, a piggy-back ride at the Truax Field Playground Costume Party.
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Children's Style Show

Date: 04 08 1958
Description: Howard Anderson dresses his distressed-looking son Terry in a lace collared and cuffed "Little Lord Fauntleroy" outfit. They are taking part in the childre...
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Lakewood Pupils Present Play

Date: 04 24 1958
Description: Seventh-grade pupils of Lakewood school to present the play "Like Father, Like Son" in the school gymnasium. The cast includes, left to right: Jamie Halver...
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Youngsters Celebrate Halloween at Sunset Village Party

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: The Sunset Village Community Association holds a Halloween party for neighborhood youngsters. Shown dressed as bunnies are, (L-R): Kathy, Kevin and Cerri H...
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Youngsters Celebrate Halloween at Sunset Village Party

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: The Sunset Village Community Association holds a Halloween party for neighborhood youngsters. Shown enjoying an ice cream bar is James Crone, (4), son of M...
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Madison Neighborhoods 4th of July Celebrations

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: The 4th of July is celebrated in the Maple Bluff neighborhood with a children's parade, including a banner celebrating "Three Signers of the Declaration of...

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