Leap Year 1884 Belles Enforce Courtly Rules at Cedar Rapids Ball
Fifty-two years ago Cedar Rapids belles held a leap year party at Woodward hall with strict etiquette. Rules for gentlemen and ladies governed dancing and conduct, carriages arrived by nine, and a midnight supper followed at Dalzell's. Several attendees later married and still live in Cedar Rapids or moved east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Belles
Belles of
Cedar Rapids
Charles A. Laurance
First Avenue SE
Grandma
Yesteryear
Woodward Hall
Dalzell’s
Prince of Caterers
Taylor Carpenter
Maud Woodman
Lew Benedict
William L. Crissman
W. A. Preston
Ik. M. Murray
California
Flora Evans
WG. Clark
Chicago
Mark Jackson
Addie Cooley
Herman Reeder
West
Hawkeye Social Clubs Hold Friday Meetings and Card Party
Mrs D H Gundacker entertained the History and Travel club on Friday. Mrs W E Walsh and Mrs T A Pfund led programs. Mrs Walsh hosted the Book club with a Buddhism lesson by Mrs L H Houth. Mr and Mrs W W Burkhart hosted a bridge dinner Tuesday with guests including K R Henderson and H H Engel. A card party Sunday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs HF Fritz honored a large group including J M Fritz and A J Hochberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H Gundacker
W E Walsh
T A. Pfund
W_ Burkhart
Messrs
Ona Botins
HF. Fritz
Joe Goff
Frank Dietel
J M Fritz
Jake Kocher
T. I. McCormick
Louis Grimm
A. J Hochberger
Lloyd la Lone
Pat Kangley
A. J la Lone
Roy Halhqust
F T McGrew
Calmar Woman Celebrates 90th Birthday
Mrs Caroline Nockels observed her ninetieth birthday Wednesday at her daughter Mrs H J Busch's home. The Community Ladies met with Mrs Helen Soule on Thursday. A dinner Sunday at Louis Meyer home honored Mrs Meyer's fifty ninth birthday with Mr and Mrs Gerald Becker and others attending. Opal Becker hosted a musical tea with a pupil recital. American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs Henry Weselmann Tuesday. Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered with Mrs Julius Kiel and others Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Nockels
H J Busch
Helen Soule
F J. Schissel
Fred Ejnevalter
Tillie Schissel
G H. Huber
Fort Atkinson
Gerald Becker
Elias Meyer
Fred Houdek
Lost Nation Dinner Club Hosts and Guild Meetings
Lost Nation groups report social events with prizes won by U A Christensen, Mrs D L Cressey and Roy Rutenbeck. March 16 is the next meeting at Mr and Mrs C L McDonald home. The Federated Guild, with about 40 attendees including six visitors, heard reports and planned a St Patrick's party. The Hearthstone Federated club met at Mrs Luella Hoff’s for a lesson on Glimpses of Stage Folk by Miss Margaret Moyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C S_ Ales
U A. Christensen
D. L. Cressey
Roy Rutenbeck
C. L. McDonald
Federated Guild
May Smith
Minnie Ott
Dowden
Amelia Whitmer
Berkley
Ralph Edwards
Wilson
Ruth Rutenbeck
Anna Seyfert
Guild
Miss Seyfert
Anna Daniel
Leta Rutenbeck
Lousetta McConaughy
Hearthstone Federated Club
Luella Hoff
Margaret Moyle
West Branch Social Roundup Notices and Hostess Duties
West Branch society notes record Clara Swain auxiliary at Esther B. White home with Elsie Hayslett leading devotions and Mrs. Hunter and Brown handling stewardship. Priscilla club hosted by E H Thomas. surprise party for Roy and Mrs Handshew before move to John Thompson farm. Diminishing teas mark missionary program hosted by Ware Gray Edwards Leech Maxson. Birthday dinner for Kenneth Anderson at Alvin Anderson home with extended families. Carrie McGrew hosts Anna Kniese Lena Blunt Belle Elliott luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Connelly
Verlea Bodine
Clara Swain
Esther B. White
Elsie Hayslett
E. F Hunter
Glenn Brown
Mary Koch
Jesson
E. H Thomas
Priscilla Club
Roy Handshew
John Thompson
Mesdames
Matt Ware
Laura Gray
D. E Edwards
L. J. Leech
W. S Maxson
Missionary Society
Alvin Anderson
A. F. Anderson
W M. Vincent
Duane
Glenn Pedersen
Kenneth Anderson
Carrie McGrew
Anna Kniese
Lena Blunt
Belle Elliott
Oxford Club News Highlights Local Social Life
Oxford society rounds up bridge and sewing circles with prize lists and hosting households. Notable items include Mrs Clyde Hayden hosting the bridge club, ME patrol at church parlors, Happy Hour club gathering, and several lodge and auxiliary activities. A marriage announcement for Agnes Kinney and Francis Jennings notes their St Peters Church ceremony on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hayden
Bridge Club
John L. Petersen
J. A Lathrop
Thoms Hanwardsen
Joe
James Kotilinek
Patro
Happy Hour Club
John Stuhr
Thomas Hunwardsen
Grace Buran
John Bieber Fleanor Kolamk
Verna Nolan
Flawnor Lawser
Stanwood
Lodge
Emerson Cave
H O W. Moury
Leffingwell
I WO Orvis
Monmouth
Ee, Phillips
Liginn Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Elsie = Maude
Charman
Vera Biddicks
Agnes Kinney
Lawrence Kinney
Oxford
Francis Jennings
Parnell
St Peters Church
WB. Schmidt
Hanna Kelles
John Jennings, Jr
Jennings
Cosgrove High School
Homer Nunn
John Nunn
P A Kienk
R. R. Speers
F. H. Schmidt
Henry Dee
Agnes Parvin
Eastern Star
Ladies Aid Society
First Federated Church
J. H. Floerechinger
Artie Floerechinger
Faye Horn
P. A. Klenk
George Cottler
Ralph Klenk
G. F. Haas
Lucy Henderson
C E. Oakes
H A. Paul
Flora James
Glen Oakes
Frank Crow
Surprise party honors Mrs. Eliza beth Crow at sixty ninth birthday
Attendants included Donald and Leslie Crow and Mrs. Irvin Goodrich with Walter at Iowa City home of N. A. Crow. Separately Mrs. Rose Sherlock marked her seventy eighth birthday at daughter Mrs. J. H. Floerechinger's home. Joe Winters hosted a dinner for daughter Dorothy turning eighteen with Vivian Winters Harold Shedenhelm, Bobby Winter, and Clement Falls among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Leslie
Irvin Goodrich
Walter
Elizabeth Crow
N. A. Crow
Iowa City
Rose Sherlock
J. H. Floerechinger
Joe Winters
Dorothy
Vivian Winters
Harold Shedenhelm
Marengo
Joe Winter
Bobby
Clement Falls
Surprise Birthday Honoring Mrs A Bram er in Brooklyn
Brooklyn society notes show Bess Bramer hosting a surprise party for her mother Mrs A Bramer on Friday. Attendees include Mas dames F L Neff Julia Wright B F Hicks A E Aneer Clarke Dunlop W K Karr O M Latta W O Korns Lyde Lowrey Tom Roberts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Bramer
A. Bramer
F L. Neff
Julia Wright
F Hicks
Aneer Clarke Dunlop
W K Karr
M Latta
O Korns
Lyde Lowrey
Tom Roberts
Paul Ryan
Contract Club
H R Light
Randolph Roudabush
Faculty Club
D E Flood
Marion Edwards
Eleanor Yerkes
Country Club
O M Latta
Mildred Hall
Laura Wanger
Jane Bope
Postville Social Roundups Include Silver Wedding Anniversary
A busy spell of local hospitality features Eliz Kohlmann hosting a badge dinner for twelve at her parents home. Numerous gatherings include church social with a program by A L Meier Amy Meier and others and a croquet club dinner hosted by Mrs Beucher with husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kohlmann
Viv
George Kothmann
Erwin Klingbe
Lawrence Dresser
Dillon Lowell
Presbyterian Church
Aid Saeets
A L Meier
Amy K Meier
HE Roberts
Calvin Dr
Clermont Activities Highlight Local Clubs And Weddings
Clermont chapter No. 525 O B S conducted a school of instruction led by district instructor Mrs Daisy Ray of Oelwein with visitors from Elgin and Decorah. A wedding group included Lillie Mane Wettleson and Arthur Solberg of Luana who wed at St Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev J Strandard officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Ray
Oelwein
Clermont
O B. S
Joyvee Appelman
Elgin
Decorah
Louie Olson
Clermont Study Club
R. V. Brandt
St. Theresa Study Club
J. P. Sullivan
Union Church
Phyllis Lubke
Clarice Dugstad
Chrystal Miller
Lo HT Appelman
William J Nelson
Mews Bridge Club
Albert Lubke
C J Peck
Adrian Ruwclin
Mr Lubke
Lillie Mane Wettleson
W. T Wettleson
Arthur Solberg
Luana
St Olaf
J Strandard
JoHn Wettleson
Joseph Baker
Harold Opland
St Paul
Minneapolis
Hawkeye
Local Community Surprise at Atkins Ness Home
Mr and Mrs Wallace Ness were surprised by relatives on Wednesday with attendees including the Aldens Schlotterbecks Nesses and others. The Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs H C Krahling’s home on Tuesday. The Christiansons and neighbors gathered as the family moves to a Mount Auburn area farm and received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ness
Henry Alden
Orvie Risdal
Orvie Ness
Dwayne
George Schlotterbeck
Anna Schlotterbeck
HC Krahing
Charles G Freeman
Howard
Charles WW Freeman
Raymond
J WW Barnoske
Edna
Community Notes Showers and Farewells At Local Lutheran School
A wedding shower honored Mr and Mrs Walter Behrens at the Lutheran school with hostesses Mrs George Haerther Mrs Henry Rathie Mrs Paul Haerther and Miss Esther Haerther. A Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathering was hosted by Mrs Stuart Coon. Neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Clarence Schminke on moving to a farm near Vinton. Various locals attended pinochle prizes won by Mrs Martin Happel Eugene Rinderknecht Mrs William Schminke John Koehn and Charles Swanson. The 6th 7th 8th grades and Mrs L G Thoma held a farewell for Donald and David Schminke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huerther
William Schlotterbeck
Henry Schminke
William Heinderknecht
Clarence Primrose
Stanley Nelson
L. S. Johnson
K. Kolsto
Christ Haerther
M. F. Nelson
Ira Primrose
Lutheran School
Walter Behrens
George Haerther
Henry Rathie
Paul Haerther
Esther Haerther
Presbyterian
Stuart Coon
Clarence Schminke
Vinton
Martin Happel
Eugene Rinderknecht
William Schminke
John Koehn
Charle Swanson
Fred Schminke
Lillian
W. H Schminke
Elmer Keiper
H. C. Keiper
Henry Rinderknecht
W. G Koehn
Arlene
P J. McGivern
Charles Swanson
Paul Michel
Charles Grabaw
L. G. Thoma
Donald
David Schminke
Social clubs host events across La Porte City week
Mrs Clyde Jenks welcomed the Past Noble Grand circle Monday. The Tourist club met Thursday at Tina Booths home. Ladies Literary circle met Friday at Inez Glimes home. A playlet was performed by Inez Glime James Robertson Raymond Stahnke and Will St Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Jenks
Noble Grand Circle
Tina Booth
Inez Glime
Mesdames Inez Glime
James Robertson
Raymond Stahnke
Will St. Claire
Charles Oren
Double Six Bridge Club
Highland Club
Fritz Kline
Frank Gravenhorst
Lotus Club
J W Goon
E. L. Esher
Edith Lamb
Pythian
King's Cafe
Kensington
G. C. Teeter
Legion Hall
Score
Ralph Runyan
Walter Brandt
W. D. Lyle
Mite Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Kildare Klub
Ernie Lassen
Herbert Johannsen
B. G . Club
Celia Hughes
Estelle McDowell
Bridge
Audrey Hulse
Nelle Gannon
Lyra
O E .S
L. Ritter
Cedar Falls
Lloyd Arthur
Long Beach
Calf
Wapello School Faculty Social and Local Club News
The Wapello faculty enjoyed a six week social at the Methodist church with a St Patrick menu and entertainment. A mothers and teachers get‑together followed by refreshments hosted by a committee. Jefferson Township Social circle elected officers. Women’s Relief corps met at a member’s home. The Study club held luncheon honoring new members and a move away, with Rock games afterward. Delta Alphas of Presbyterian Sunday school entertained at the Hoover home and elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Nettie Matthews
Marjorie McFarlane
Beryl Goltry
C C Smith
St. Patrick
C L. McClurkin
Harry Meyerholz
E. Blasi
Earl Morris
J B Hawkins
Walter Chatterton
Myron Daily
Don Parsons
Verne Small
Jefferson Township
Russell Grim
Anna Baird
Hazel Hammond
Women's Relief Corps
Herbert Wilton
Study Club
Millard Wicklin
Earl Peterson
P. S McCollister
Vail Thompson
St. Paul
Minn
Delta Alphas
Presbyterian Sunday School
E. C. Ohlwein
H. E. Hoover
Clyde McElhinney
Paul Huddie
Walter Fair
Max Bumgardner
LeRoy Pulver
Progressive school circle meets for dinner at gym
Toddville The Progressive school circle held a dinner at the gym Thursday with over 100 attendees. President Mrs Pearle Deal, who is moving to Cedar Rapids, received gifts from Mrs Polly Hooker and Mrs Elen Beggs. The next meeting is at the gym March 19 with hostess Mrs Bessie Hagerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Deal
Cedar Rapids
Polly Hooker
Elen Beggs
Bessie Hagerman
Community groups hold socials and farewells across Earlville
Pupils at Earlville Almoral school bid farewell to the Kauffmann and Ross children. Local clubs meet at homes for papers and devotions. Neighbors host farewell for George Kenny and family as they move to a farm near Greeley. Families and relatives gather for birthdays and dinners.
Community clubs and society activities fill Oelwein week
The Oelwein Woman's club met at the city library with Mrs. B. C. Farrington presiding. Numerous groups including Camp Fire Girls, Senior Philathaeas, Minerva, and various church and social circles held meetings, contests, and programs led by named members. A joint wedding of Ruth Walker's daughter and Earl Finders son occurred in Waterloo with plans to live in Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Woman’s Club
B. C. Farrington
Ross Meskell
William Tait
American Home Department
C. W. Packwood
W. S Knickerbocker
Fred Luther
John Kwasnicka
Fred Locke
J. C. Leaton
S. K. Hazlet
C. L. Nelson
Howard Risk
Millie Lerdall
L. E. Hilsabeck
C. E. Meyer
J. L. Lawlor
St. Cecelia
St. Ann's Circle
Ed Connell
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
W. R C
Mable Morey
Mary Lundstrom
Zoe Benninger
Clara Mohler
Edith
Harriet Knight
A. W. Mooney
Catholic Daughters of America
J. J. Fleming
B. of R. T
I. O. O. F. Hall
Ruth Fickle
First Baptist Church
Lana Sehl
Harold Talmadge
Presbyterian Guild
Dorcas Guild
Fred Krueger
George Alton
Mary Guild
Lon Bovis
A. G. Hintz
Harry Wilson
Miriam Guild
R. E. Lawther
Lorraine
T. E. Kint
Naomi Guild
J. L. Feemster
George Allison
Harold Vandenover
Rachel Guild
S. G. Platt
Joe Potts
Club Hostesses Honor Guests At Luncheon And Dinner
The F. C. club held a luncheon with Mrs. H. O. Moyer as hostess. Monday Mr. and Mrs. John Walker entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Finders. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Lonien and others. Saturday the D and T club enjoyed a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B Henderson. County and club agents met Tuesday at Lorraine's tea room for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Club
H. O. Moyer
el Deen Club
John Walker
Earl Finders
George Lonien
Lee Finders
Harold Finders
Howard Cowles
J. B Henderson
D and T Club
Lorraine’s Tea Room
Marengo Community Notes on Weddings and Anniversaries
Velma Dietrich and Arthur Newkirk wed at Harvard Feb 26. Henry Wille and Kate Wille daughter Mildred Peters tied the knot Feb 29 in Sumner township. Lydia Zuber and Earl Olson wed in Iowa township. Martha Schultz and Harvey Wiedemeier married at St John’s Lutheran. ROTARY and club events mark 25 year anniversaries and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Dietrich
Arthur Newkirk
Harvard
Charlotte Peters
Henry Peters
Henry Wille
Kate Wille
Williamsburg
L. A. Moser
Sumner Township
Mildred Peters
Harold Wille
Wiliamsburg
Lydia Zuber
Earl Olson
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Iowa Township
W. A. Schultz
R. R. Hibbs
Hibbs
Henry Gode
Charles
Claus Gode
Orrin Gode
Buddy
Helen Kramer
Kathryn Mullen
A. R. Brown
Brown
Marengo
Rotarians
Rotary Anns
Doose Hotel
Bessie Masteller
A. E. McCarl
Fred Wilson
General Aid Society
Methodist Church
Milford Denzler
Ernest Langlas
Louis Colson
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Lewis Swezey
Anna Becker
Frankie Bricker
George Fiser
R. G. Mead
J P. Crawford
J. C. Patterson
Effie Sims
T. H. Malcolm
Harmony Club
Wellman and club notes greet birthday and meetings
Wellman Paddy Jo Swartzendruber celebrated her second birthday with Joan Troutman and Gayle and Sandra Rhoades assisting. The W. Q. V. club met with Mrs. H. E. Ross and heard a history lesson of Wellman. The P. W. G. club met at Mrs. Walter Ahrens with Elizabeth Dickel presiding. Bertha Ward became first vice president and Pauline Hicks second. three new members joined Ann Schlabaugh Marguarite Moothart and Mrs. Frank Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy Jo Swartzendruber
Joan Troutman
Gayle
Sandra Rhoades
Harold Swartzendruber
Prudie Rhoades
W. Q. V. Club
H. E. Ross
Wellman
Lola Coffey
E. N. Foster
Arthur Gingerich
Arthur
Ann Schlabaugh
Marguarite Moothart
Frank Wilson
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Pillard Reported
Marquette residents hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs George Pillard. Bridge prizes totaling five hundred dollars were won by Mrs Bert Schott, Mrs E O Rourke and Mrs M Goggin. The Catholic Women's League met at Mrs William Hillberg home with Miss Isabel Wingen assisting. Prizes at five hundred were awarded to Mrs T B O'Leary, Mrs Joe Dempsey, Miss Lizzie Burke and Mrs Amelia Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pillard
Bert Schott
E. O'Rourke
M. Goggin
Catholic Women's League
William Hillberg
Isabel Wingen
T. B. O'Leary
Joe Dempsey
Lizzie Burke
Amelia Reynolds
Vinton Wedding and Local Club Notes Chronicle
Letha Covington of Vinton wed Willis Primus of Cedar township in a Tuesday morning ceremony at Rev W W Williams home with Mr and Mrs Merrill Balhorn as witnesses. The couple will reside in Pratt Creek area northwest of Vinton. The note set also records Progressive Woman's club and Esther circle gatherings, New Century club events, a Lincoln day banquet by the Vinton Lions club, and social activities at Ward tea room including a contract bridge luncheon and a birthday gathering for Leland Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Covington
Vinton
Willis Primus
Cedar Township
W. W. Williams
Ward Tea Room
Primus
Frank T Primus
Pratt Creek
Mary Gibbs
Progressive Woman's Club
Anna McLane
Esther Circle
Presbyterian Church
E. W. McFerren
Sybil Hartsen
Virginia Schmidt
Marie Hanna
Betty Meyers
Charlotte Koch
Della Greaser
L. W. Koontz
New Century Club
F. L. Gerberich
Vinton Lions Club
Masonic Hall
Supt
F. E. Palmer
Iowa School For the Blind
W. E. Bickel
Glenn Port
Worth Conder
E. A. Sabin
Hugh Mossman
John W. Tobin
Boys’ Glee Club
Ward
W. S. Boyd
Don Sheldon
Leland
F. C. Fletcher Will
Church youth groups organize and socialize in Maynard
Methodist congregation plans Epworth league an Epworth League prep meeting held at the church Wednesday Rev L Satchett led. Lutheran Brotherhood met Friday with Fred Reinke Jr as lunch chair. Presbyterian Helping Hand hosted by Mrs Glen Mittelstadt assisted by Mrs Don Talcott and Mrs George Mears with talks by Mrs Charles Rabenberg and entertainment led by Mrs J E Bartels. Visitors included Mrs L D Rowley Mrs Otto Arisd erman Mrs Cecil Paul and Mrs Will Bartels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
L. Satchett
Lutheran Brotherhood
Fred Reinke, Jr
Presbyterian Helping Hand Society
Glen C. Mittelstadt
Don Talcott
George Mears
Charles Rabenberg
J. E. Bartels
L. D Rowley
Otto Aris Derman
Cecil Paul
Will Bartels
Freshman Leap Year Party At High School Auditorium
Elwood seniors hosted a Leap Year party in the high school auditorium with the entire school and faculty as guests. Games featured Miss Paulena Kellogg as prize winner and Sylvan Jansen provided music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulena Kellogg
Sylvan Jansen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Laurance
Naomi Doebel
Calmar
West Branch
Brooklyn
Postville
Auction Bridge Club
R FooTophff
Veetor Wallrams
Alice Miller
Lloyd Bruce
Vessis
Mose
Leon Birdsell
Victor Waleters
Willard Schutte
Keith Gregg
Burr Cook
Katherine Stuart
Caroline Campbell
Gertrude Sanders
Bob Rounds
Austen Helgers
G Gunsten
Stanley Alfred
Esther
Chifford Kittheson
Henry Kattleson
Orlando
Clarence
Joseph Olson Trvin
Ile
Clifford
Chrystal
Harry Welperson
Martin Amundson
Norman
Julia Helgerson
Lloyd Aanes Lyde
Clauissa Jain
Gerald
Earl
Vis Aines Olson
Gerhard Halverson
Forma Gunderson
Merrill
Esther Hoag
Vera Muesin
T. Beucher
Atkins
la Porte City
Toddville
Earlville
Almoral School
Kauffmann
Ross
Grace Gibbs
Outlook Club
Minnie Laxson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Gertrude Jungk
A.J Slick
A. L. Prentice
E. A. Sachs
Congregational Ladies Missionary Society
Leslie Gibbs
Michael’s
Kagawa
Mount Vernon
A. J. Kindred
Ben Holscher
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Harvey Merten
Roy Koeneke
W. J. Millen
Elizabeth Ham
Herbert Ham
Dean Slick
Arthur Metcalfe
Robert
Frank Curry
Mary Burrow
Almoral Club
Ernest Carpenter
George Kenny
Greeley
Walter Hackbarth
Albert Kramer
Lester Gibbs
Canelous Gibbs
Merten Scovel
Joe Billmeyer
Arthur Goldsmith
Robert Hannemann
Marquette
Fletchers
Cecil Fletcher
Albert Wilson
Tom Hansen
August Mussman
John Mussman
Charles Knuth
Herman Fiebelkorn
Will Knuth
Margaret
Conrad Schminke
Luella
John Hessenius
Dora Jackson
Maxine
Anna Harmon
Hazel
Pearl Alpers
E. J Hoepner
Maynard
Elwood
Iowa Theatre Building
Rexall Drug Stores
Liggett’s
Kodak Films
Hudnut
BAYER
Blue Blades
Ilasol
Nestle
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