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Arrangements from Garden Club Convention: Roadside Development Display

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Year
1965
Month
May
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Mrs. Donald B. Smith with "Ozzie the Otter", mascot of Keep Michigan Beautiful at the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan annual convention held in Ann Arbor on the campus of the University of Michigan.

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Arrangements from Garden Club Convention: Symphonic Arrangement

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Ann Arbor News, April 30, 1965
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Symphonic Arrangement "Dominant Symphony" is the title of this unusual arrangement of Mary Varnedoe's and a picture of it will be featured on the cover of the National Council of Federated Garden Clubs' calendar. According to Mrs. Varnedoe, the arrangement portrays the rhythm and beauty essential to music. The state convention was held on the University campus yesterday and Tuesday.

Year
1965
Month
May
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The Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan annual convention held in Ann Arbor on the campus of the University of Michigan.

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Arrangements from Garden Club Convention: Tea Table Arrangement

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Ann Arbor News, April 30, 1965
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For Tea Table The closing luncheon yesterday of the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, Inc., featured a talk entitled "The Search for Beauty" by Mary Varnedoe, flower arranger from Jacksonville, Fla. This arrangement displayed at the luncheon by Mrs. Varnedoe combined carnations, roses and dried material and was created for a tea table.

Year
1965
Month
May
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Church Of Christ Disciples, November 1938

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Ann Arbor News, November 18, 1938
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WILL BURN MORTGAGE: Now in the happy position of being free from debt, the congregation of the Church of Christ, Disciples, will hold a mortgage burning ceremony Sunday night. Frank H. Battles of 1404 Broadway, one of the oldest members of the church, will burn the mortgage papers. The church, situated on Tappan Ave. at Hill St., is pictured above.

Year
1938
Month
November
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Arrangements from Garden Club Convention: Roadside Development Display

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Year
1965
Month
May
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Mrs. Donald B. Smith with "Ozzie the Otter", mascot of Keep Michigan Beautiful at the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan annual convention held in Ann Arbor on the campus of the University of Michigan.

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Outdoor Shrine At St. Joseph's Church In Dexter, June 1937

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Ann Arbor News, June 29, 1937
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SHRINE RISES ABOVE DEXTER CHURCHYARD: A beautiful stone grotto, dedicated to "Our Lady of Lourdes" and a memorial to the dead of St. Joseph's parish in Dexter, has been erected on St. Joseph's church grounds under the supervision of Rev. Charles T. Walsh, pastor. The shrine is of field stone, and the two statues are of Carrara marble, imported from Carrara, Italy, the largest weighing 1100 pounds. The grotto will be illuminated at night.

Year
1937
Month
June
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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Flower Show Entrance to Arrangements Division

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Ann Arbor News, May 28, 1960
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WELCOME TO SHOW: Mrs. Seward Miller wore a turn-of-the-century dress which belonged to an aunt at yesterday's flower show sponsored by the Ann Arbor Garden Club. Mrs. Seward was the hostess at the entrance to the arrangements division of the show.

Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Flower Show Blue Ribbon Flower Arrangement

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Ann Arbor News, May 28, 1960
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OTHER WINNERS: William Dorrance won a blue ribbon in the "men only" division with his entry (left) in the "member of the firm" class. The fruit arrangement at the right was made by Mrs. Larry Robertson and won a blue ribbon in the "30th Anniversary of the Ann Arbor Garden Club" class. Mrs. Robertson used a pineapple, fruits and tulips.

Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Flower Show Flower Arrangement

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Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Flower Show Flower Arrangement

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Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Flower Show Fruit Arrangement

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Ann Arbor News, May 28, 1960
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OTHER WINNERS: William Dorrance won a blue ribbon in the "men only" division with his entry (left) in the "member of the firm" class. The fruit arrangement at the right was made by Mrs. Larry Robertson and won a blue ribbon in the "30th Anniversary of the Ann Arbor Garden Club" class. Mrs. Robertson used a pineapple, fruits and tulips.

Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Beal's Grandson

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Year
1937
Month
December
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The Beal family is one of the oldest families in Washtenaw County. This photo may be in the Beal Mansion, at the corner of 5th and William. It was torn down in 1957. For more information on the Beal family see Grace Shackman's Then & Now essay, "Books and Learning at the Corner of Fifth and William", on the AADL website.

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Beal's Grandson

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Year
1937
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December
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The Beal family is one of the oldest families in Washtenaw County. This photo may be in the Beal Mansion, at the corner of 5th and William. It was torn down in 1957. For more information on the Beal family see Grace Shackman's Then & Now essay, "Books and Learning at the Corner of Fifth and William", on the AADL website.

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Ann Arbor Garden Club 30th Anniversary Show Birthday Party Table Setting

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Ann Arbor News, May 28, 1960
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TOP AWARD: Mrs. Ralph Johns won the tri-color award at the flower show with a birthday party table setting for an eight-year-old boy. Her table arrangement was voted best in the show.

Year
1960
Month
May
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"The show was titled, 'Milestones of Life,' to emphasize the 30th anniversary of the club."

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Beal's Grandson

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Year
1937
Month
December
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The Beal family is one of the oldest families in Washtenaw County. This photo may be in the Beal Mansion, at the corner of 5th and William. It was torn down in 1957. For more information on the Beal family see Grace Shackman's Then & Now essay, Books and Learning at the Corner of Fifth and William.

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Beal's Grandson

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Year
1937
Month
December
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The Beal family is one of the oldest families in Washtenaw County. This photo may be in the Beal Mansion, at the corner of 5th and William. It was torn down in 1957. For more information on the Beal family see Grace Shackman's Then & Now essay, "Books and Learning at the Corner of Fifth and William", on the AADL website.

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Children of Avard Fairbanks

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Year
1937
Month
December
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Avard T. Fairbanks, wife Maude F. Fairbanks, 1051 Lincoln Avenue. He received his Ph.D. in anatomy from the University of Michigan and was a professor of sculpture at the University of Michigan. Dr. Fairbanks designed the emblem "The Pioneers" for Ann Arbor High School.

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"Porta-Bilt" Model Kitchen At Stanger Furniture, April 1938

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Year
1938
Month
April
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Stanger Furniture Co. Ferdidand B. Schlesinger. "Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Linoleum, Window Shades and Westinghouse Electric Refrigerators and Ranges. Better Furnishings of correct style for the modern home." 115-117-119 W Liberty St

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"Porta-Bilt" Model Kitchen At Stanger Furniture, April 1938

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1938
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Above is an actual picture of the new model "Porta-Bilt" kitchen recently completed at Stanger Furniture store. The range is a Westinghouse Deluxe model equipped with the famous Corox Economizer units, warming oven, extra large oven, automatic clock, minute minder, light, etc. The refrigerator also Westinghouse, is equipped with the new meat keeper. The cabinets are adaptable to any size kitchen. The counter, or sink top, is covered with Armstrong linoleum that has been treated with a special acid and heat-proof preparation. The exposed wall beneath the cabinets is covered with linoleum of harmonizing colors.

Year
1938
Month
April
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Capitol Market on the Corner of E Washington St and S Fourth Ave

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Year
1939
Month
January
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Capitol Market. "Quality Groceries, Meats, Vegetables and Fruits, Frosted Foods, Day and Night Service, Sundays and Holidays Included. Purveyors of Popular and Distinctive Bottled Beer." 123 E Washington

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Fred Hirth Adjusts New Dairy Equipment, May 1938

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Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1938
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New Dairy Equipment: Fred S. Hirth, one of four brothers associated in the new Hirth Brothers Dairy on W. Washington St., is shown making adjustments, in his capacity as plant man, to one of the new pieces of equipment installed in the dairy.

Year
1938
Month
May
Day
10
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Wurster Dairy Ice Cream Carts on Broadway, July 1938

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Ann Arbor News, July 27, 1938
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NOVEL ICE CREAM DELIVERY: Replacing the horse-drawn ice cream wagons of former years, a fleet of four bicycle ice cream carriers has been put in service by the Wurster Dairy Co. here. Three (pictured above) will have regular routes in Ann Arbor while the fourth will be stationed at Whitmore Lake. Equipped with dry ice-cooled refrigerator units, the vehicles have a capacity of 500 ice cream confections but also will carry regular pint packages of ice cream.

Year
1938
Month
July
Description

Wurster Dairy Co. Inc., Karl F. C. Wurster, President, Marvin D. Scott, Vice President, Hubert Thompson, Secretary, Mrs. Lillian Heusel, Treasurer. The Wurster ice cream boys are on Broadway, in front of the Wurster Dairy (which became the Cloverleaf Dairy, then the Cloverleaf Restaurant, and is now the Northside Grill.) The very old buildings of the "Huron Block" behind them were on the other side of Broadway, and all got demolished in 1957. In the background is the old Broadway Bridge, which was replaced in a massive project completed in 2004. - Wystan Stevens

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Hogan's Furs - Main Sales Room, May 1939

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Ann Arbor News, May 1, 1939
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This picture was taken in the main selling room of Hogan's Furs, Inc., at 200 S. Main St., which has been remodeled and enlarged shows the entrance to the smaller selling room and the new stock room, both of which have been added to the previous floor space, along with additional factory space.

Year
1939
Month
May
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