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Midland Cooperator
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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At a June 25 banquet in Askov, the Co-op Guild lit centennial candles for 100 years of the consumer cooperative movement, honoring board members and employees. Speakers included Glenn W. Thompson, R. M. Mitchell, Ernest Madsen, Mrs. Chris Fredricksen, and Chris A. Nielsen, with songs concluding the evening.
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At Askov Banquet Program
Candles commemorating 100 years of the consumer cooperative movement were lighted at the banquet and program sponsored by the Askov Co-op Guild June 25 in honor of co-op board members and employees. The principal address was made by Glenn W. Thompson, Midland educational director. Other speakers: R. M. Mitchell, educational director of Pacific Supply Cooperative, Walla Walla, Wash.; Ernest Madsen of Cambridge, manager of Federated Co-ops, Inc.; Mrs. Chris Fredricksen, in behalf of the Guild, and Chris A. Nielsen, speaking for the guests. Several songs rounded out the evening.
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Askov
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June 25
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The Askov Co-op Guild hosted a banquet and program on June 25, lighting candles for 100 years of the consumer cooperative movement to honor board members and employees. Principal speaker was Glenn W. Thompson; others included R. M. Mitchell, Ernest Madsen, Mrs. Chris Fredricksen, and Chris A. Nielsen. The evening ended with songs.