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Golden Anniversary Banquet of the Olympia 

 Oyster Growers Association 



THE BALLROOM OF THE GOVERNOR HOTEL WAS 



aglow with light and good cheer. The tables were beauti- 

 fully set for the occasion. The room had filled with people 

 who eagerly met each other with a hearty handclasp and 

 greetings, indicating long acquaintance and a very close 

 friendship. 



BANG WENT THE GAVEL! 



Herbert Nelson, President of The Olympia Oyster 

 Growers Association, requested the members and guests 

 to be seated. 



When silence prevailed. Nelson announced the oc- 

 casion of the gathering: The Golden Anniversary of the 

 Olympia Oyster Growers Assocfation, given on that date, 

 September 22, 1955, in honor of the Olympia Oyster in- 



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