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“Staff Valentine stories have bittersweet side” from the February 12, 1976 Door County Advocate
The five writers on the Advocate’s editorial staff share their Valentine’s Day memories.
“Sturdy government tug acquired by Sea Scouts” from the March 12, 1964 Door County Advocate
Most people have to scrape to take a trip and Sturgeon Bay’s Sea Scout Ship 500 is no exception. Members have been scraping the paint on a 45 ft. tug…
“Visit to Boys’ State Great Experience” from the June 23, 1959 Door County Advocate
Badger Boys State is an overwhelming experience. . one you’ll never forget if you see it.
“Two Kinds of Animals” and “One Worlders” from the 1958 Door County Advocate
Sometimes things haven’t changed much in politics.
“Sunday Softball Social Recalls First Baseball Game Played in Door County” from the August 11, 1959 Door County Advocate
It was in July of 1869. The July 1 Issue had this brief item under the heading “Baseball.” “The Empire Base Ball Club has accepted the challenge sent by…
“Moravian church scene of Johnson memorial” from the January 28, 1975 Door County Advocate
The program called it “A service of worship celebrating the life of Dr. Thor Johnson.” And that it was..a celebration. There was a wistful feeling in…
Three items about high church pudding from the 1960–1961 Door County Advocate
I talked with Miss Lyon who served the high church plum pudding at a Christmas party at her home and she says this is a steamed pudding made with suet…
"Advocate staffers remember Pearl Harbor Day" from the December 7, 1976 Door County Advocate
Some moments — like still camera shots — are captured and held forever. Such moments remain firmly entrenched in memory and although time may blur the…
"Pressure corrupts" from the July 1, 1969 Door County Advocate
An editorial by Chan Harris,
"when the spirit moves" from the February 14, 1978 Door County Advocate
By Chan Harris
"Comments from council" editorial, a rebuke from alleged woman's sports militant Rev. Gary Straughan, and a conciliatory response from Chan…
Comments from council
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