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Contains 243 Results:
Tomas P. Borden Obituary, 1962
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: 014.01.12.2h
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An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:
Services for Thomas P. Borden, 67, of 261 E. University ave., will be held 9 a.m. Monday in St. Agnes Catholic Church, 548 Lafond ave., with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Borden, a lifelong resident of St. Paul, died of a liver condition Friday in Ancker hospital. Mr. Borden was a clerical worker employed by the state of Minnesota, the federal government and J.L. Shiely Co., before his retirement five years...
Dates:
1962
"St. Paul Woman Supple as Schoolgirl Despite 90 Years", October 17, 1965
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 014.01.13.1
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An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:
Frieda Overbeck was the daughter of a Wabasha street saloonkeeper, Herman Overbeck. His bistro was about where McLellan's store now stands at Fifth and Wabashastreets. Oddly, like the piano, Frieda was born in Chicago and came here when she was four. She liked playing piano and took lessons from a Professor Marklet. When Frieda was almost 13, the professor saw this piano in a tavern one day. It was for sale. A beautiful...
Dates:
October 17, 1965
"Negro Women's Council to Organize Local Unit", April 3, 1965
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 014.01.13.2a
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An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads:
The final steps towards formation of a Twin Cities council of the National Council of Negro Women will be taken Sunday when some 60 Twin Cities women meet in the Minneapolis Masonic temple, 3842 Fourth Ave S.
Two soft-spoken, articulate St. Paul women are the prime movers behind formation of this new organization--the first of its kind in Minnesota. They are Mrs. Vincent C. (Mary Jane) Lassiter, 881 Carroll ave., and...
Dates:
April 3, 1965
Newly Elected HQB Board Members, October 19, 1965
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 014.01.13.2b
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Excerpt from newspaper clipping reads as follows:
Two newly elected board members of the Hallie Q. Brown Community House were introduced Wednesday evening, September 29, at the annual meeting of the House held in Summit Manor, 312 Summit Avenue. They are, Samuel H. Jones, left, executive secretary, St. Paul Urban League, and Dr. George O. Berry, right, veterinarian, shown here in this Pioneer Press photo with Henry Thomas, newly named executive director of Hallie. Eight other...
Dates:
October 19, 1965
"Golden Agers Hold Feast", November 1965
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: 014.01.14.1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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