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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

17 Jun 1979

Page 18

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1979

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18

Gus Nopoulos and Wilton Candy Kitchen Rise to Local Fame

Gus Nopoulos, known as Gussie the Greek, runs the Wilton Candy Kitchen with his family since 1910. He arrived in 1907, built a lifetime business from candy to ice cream, and still opens daily at 6 am at age 88, reflecting a career of hard work and thrift in a town of about 2,000.

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Wilton Gus Nopoulos Gus Gussie United States Muscatine County George Thelma America Davenport Parris Jacobson Chimpanis Nopoulos Mildred Leo Dexter Wilton Candy Kitchen
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Young businessman to take over Wenndt store in town

Wenndt plans to buy the store and make it a family enterprise. His sister Joleen will join the grocery section while his mother handles dry goods. His father runs the Ford garage and will not influence the sale. Licht will remain to answer questions during the transition.

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Licht Werndt Joleen Reuben Wenndt Ford
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Storekeeper Extends Hours and Plans Homey Upgrades

Londonhours extend opening to 7 30 a m and close at 5 30 p m on weekdays with Saturday hours 7 30 a m to 4 p m. Werndt aims to keep shelves full and store clean after an inspector praised its cleanliness. He plans yearly remodeling and new products while staying in town for life.

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Werndt Wenndt Licht Wernet
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