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Contains 243 Results:

"Golden Agers Hold Feast", November 1965

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.1
Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: The Golden Agers which meet regularly at Hallie Q. Brown House, St. Paul, observed their 25th anniversary and traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, November 24. There were more than 120 persons present including members and their guests. The Golden Agers is believed to be the oldest organizations for senior citizens in the State. Mrs. John M. Patton is in charge of this group and Leisure Time Activities at the...
Dates: November 1965

"New Store Raises Money and Hopes", circa 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.2a
Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: The Associated Senior Citizens of St. Paul believe in the "bootstraps approach" to helping themselves. And they're willing to sell bootstraps to prove it. Straps and boots to go with them are available at the group's Bargain Store at 366 Selby ave., open every day but Sunday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. The organization, one representing about 2 dozen senior citizen's clubs, is trying to raise money for a...
Dates: circa 1966

"Young at Heart", April 15, 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.2b
Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: Young at heart was the theme of the senior citizen's style show held Friday in the Emporium audorium, part of the store's annual Senior Citizens' fair which winds up today with displays and demonstrations. From the show above, Henry Morgan, 2442 Rice St., in a Botany 500 iridescent burgundy suit, and Mrs. Florence Hansen, 200 E. Arch St., in a two-piece dress suit with flattering elbow-length...
Dates: April 15, 1966

"President Rusch Works Hard", April 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.2c
Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Rusch, president of the Downtown Senior Citizens Legislative Council, is a hard worker for senior citizens.

Dates: April 1966

"Senior Citizen Hobby Awards are Posted", April 15, 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.2d
Scope and Contents

Newspaper clipping features an article about winners of blue ribbons at the annual senior citizens hobby fair in the Emporium. The fair was sponsored by the committee on services to senior citizens of the Greater St. Paul United Fund and Council, Inc.

Dates: April 15, 1966

"Unlikely Comedy: 'Some of My Best Friends Are'", April 10, 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 014.01.15.1a
Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper article reads as follows: Some of My Best Friends Are, an original musical comedy, will be presented Friday, Saturday, and Sunday by the fledgling Hallie Q. Brown Little Theater company. The play was written by a young composer, Bob Williams, who is also a guidance counselor for the Minneapolis public school system. [Mary Ann Grossmann] met Williams and the enthusiatic little theater group last week when they gathered for a meeting and rehearsal...
Dates: April 10, 1966

"Whose afraid of a noose 'n' Nightstick?", circa 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 014.01.15.1b
Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper article reads as follows:

Four young freedom workers sing It's A Great Day for the Human Race, in which they castigate "bully boys in their gowns of white; doing things, kooky things no human would in the name of right..." They are Fred Shelton, left, 1355 E. Cty. rd H2, White Bear Lake; Reginald Combs, 777 Iglehart ave., Ethel Myers, left 872 Dayton ave., and Roberta Blakeley, 299 N. Avon st.

Dates: circa 1966

"Mrs. Anita Armstrong", September 7, 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 014.01.15.1c
Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper article reads as follows:

Mrs. Anita Armstrong paints a piece of jewelry made of papier mache. A retired nurse, she created jewelry design herself.

Dates: September 7, 1966

"Mrs. Martha Sielaff", September 7, 1966

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 014.01.15.1d
Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper article reads as follows:

Mrs. Martha Sielaff made the pin she is wearing in craft class. "We love it here at Central High Rise and really enjoy these afternoon get-togethers" she said, speaking for herself and her friend, Miss Cecelia Schmidt.

Dates: September 7, 1966

"Christmas Carolers". St. Paul Pioneer Press, December 16, 1965

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 014.01.15.2a
Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: Christmas Carolers at a candlelight dinner sponsored by the Associated Senior Citizens assembly were, left to right, Thomas A. Smith, president of the assembly; Estelle Pfremmer, 466 Laurel ave.; Marie McCroskey, 981 Ottawa ave., West St. Paul, and Lillian Olson, 30 W. Belvidere St., party chairman. The dinner was held in the Central Presbyterian church, 500 Cedar st. The assembly is promoting the establishment of a...
Dates: December 16, 1965