Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 23, 1979
Thanksgiving was a joyous day for 2,000 people who, instead of being home alone, enjoyed a traditional holiday meal at the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The Salvation Army hosted its ninth annual Thanksgiving dinner with the help of food donations and 275 volunteers.2/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 10, 1975
A youngster in downtown Honolulu has perfected the art of the skateboard to the point where he can perform handstands while on the move.3/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 8, 1955
Sgt. 1st Class Wilbur A. Kaialau, right, receives an award for “best mess” from Col. Louis F. Hamele, regimental commander of the 27th Infantry Regiment, known as the Wolfhounds. Kaialau is mess sergeant of the Wolfhounds’ Medical Company.4/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JANUARY 27, 1951
The Library of Hawaii bookmobile now makes regular Saturday stops in Ewa Beach. The service was inaugurated with an opening ceremony at the bookmobile sponsored by members of the Ewa Beach Community Association.5/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 19, 1959
James Garner, star of the TV show “Maverick,” shows young Tim Kelley one of the toys collected for the annual Toys for Tots holiday drive organized by the Marine Corps. At left is Tim’s dad, Sgt. Maj. John T. Kelley, one of the drive’s directors; at right is restaurateur Henry Loui.6/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / FEBRUARY 23, 1982
Muralist Pierre Dittier wants to bring a message of color to Oahu motorists through vibrant illustrations painted on hotels, storefronts and even concrete freeway barricades.7/7
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 30, 1985
Shoppers converge on Ala Moana Center under the watchful eye of Santa Claus in a holiday buying binge that will keep store aisles crowded until Christmas Eve.
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