Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / OCTOBER 8, 1990
Roland Jose, 4, and older sister Casey Kealoha, 13, take advantage of a cool opportunity at Waikiki Beach and relax beneath signs for the Bankoh Moloka‘i Hoe. The kids were waiting for their uncle who was paddling in the annual canoe race.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 6, 1978
Peter Aurand, former chairman of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, dons a mask along Kalanianaole Highway as he airs his unhappiness with the 14 candidates for City Council.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 22, 1960
Radio broadcaster Ron Jacobs, one of KPOI’s “Poi Boys,” dons a muumuu to collect funds from motorists for The Honolulu Advertiser’s annual Christmas drive.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JULY 25, 1974
John and Carol Crawford enjoy a game of backgammon, which has soared in popularity over the past two years. John Crawford is a well-known bridge and backgammon player; he and Carol were staying at the Kahala Hilton Hotel.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JULY 26, 1984
Cowboys who no longer have to watch over herds grazing the range now spend their time with each other telling lies, or “big windies,” and singing and playing music. Karin Haleamau, left, Junior Daugherty, Duff Severe and Johnny Whelan are some of the cowboys in Hawaii who have come together to jam.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 11, 1973
During a formal engagement ceremony, a groom and his attendants, top, present their greetings and engagement gifts to the bride’s parents, grandmother and great-uncle.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / SEPTEMBER 26, 1982
A giant ukulele float is the winner of the grand sweepstakes award in the Aloha Week Floral Parade. Riding with the ukulele are, at top, Jodie Aiwohi of Duty Free Shoppers, the float’s sponsor; and below, the Brothers Cazimero and kumu hula Leina‘ala Heine Kalama.