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“‘Local’ fest singers face decisions on their careers” from the August 8, 1974 Door County Advocate
The two, Teresa Seidl and Brad Liebl, will make the evening not only a highlight of this year’s concerts but a kind of Ode to Luxemburg. Both received…
“Wife’s rug weaving hobby Now full time job for couple” from the June 25, 1964 Resorter Reporter
They have been weaving since 1932 when they started with one loom and now have four — two 4-harness and two 2-harness.
“Sunbonnets and doll clothes Delight to young and old” from the May 23, 1967 Door County Advocate
Formerly of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner moved to Sister Bay about a year ago choosing a home with a wide, sunny front porch, perfect for sewing and…
“Wood carver, spinner to exhibit at craft show” from the July 7, 1964 Door County Advocate
When prize winning author Quentin Reynolds started out as a cub reporter his editor told him, “The pay isn’t much but you’ll meet a lot of inter­esting…
“Teen vocalist Bobby Vee Fair headliner Friday nite” from the August 25, 1964 Door County Advocate
Bobby Vee, at the age of 15, got his first chance to sing because he was the only one in the group who knew the lyrics.
“Johnny Green on Batman With his Green Men and girl” from the November 22, 1967 Door County Advocate
The only other person with green hair is the Joker on Batman, which is how they got their chance at the big time show.
“DAR honors Mary Arens” from the March 23, 1971 Door County Advocate
Mrs. Ludolph (Mary) Arens, a summer resident of Idlewild since 1923, was recognized recently at Green Bay where she lives during the winter months, for…
“‘Laugh, Clown, Laugh’ proves Contagious with Zero Zilisch” from the August 7, 1969 Door County Advocate
“I’ve been drawing since my knee-high to grasshopper days,” says Ken, “and my love for clown­ing must have been instilled in me since babyhood.”
"Modelbuilder, Bill Herbst turns talents to carving" from the September 11, 1975 Door County Advocate
After 40 years of working in various phases of shipbuilding William Herbst, Sturgeon Bay, well known as an expert in designing and building models of…
“Dee Dee’s applique pictures Are ‘painted’ with cloth” from the August 25, 1964 Door County Advocate
Instead of painting pictures on canvas panels Dee Dee cuts out the various colors of the picture from cloth and sews them onto a background with tiny…
"'Scrap bag artist' makes attractive hooked rugs" from the August 25, 1964 Door County Advocate
Frances Badtke's profile of Linda Olson, who uses rags to make colorful rugs and decorative wall hangings, on display her studio in north of Ellison…
"Frank Conjurske, Oldest Active Barber in Wisconsin, Is Also a Prolific Inventor" from the February 2, 1960 Door County Advocate
Frank Conjurske, Oldest Active Barber in Wisconsin, Is Also a Prolific Inventor The oldest active barber in Wisconsin is versatile, 86-year old Frank…
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