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Fish Boil
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Closely timed cooking and quick serving are the secret of a successful fish boil. A heavy iron bar is inserted in the basket of potatoes and onions to remove it from the steaming kettle. Lawrence Wickman (right), owner of the Viking helped chef Helmer Erickson. Both men are wearing asbestos gloves.
August 30, 1963
Anheuser, Ernest W.
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Fish Boil Fire
1967
Outdoor view of two pots used for a fish boil. One pot is engulfed in flames and children are running from the area.
Five Cent Beer
August 20, 1963
Knights of Columbus member celebrates at an annual "gay nineties" party. He stands next to a sign that advertises beer at five cents a glass.
Corn and Brats on the Grill
June 25, 1988
St. Dominic's Catholic Parish members tend the grills at their annual festival.
