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Stanton Cafe and White City Variety Store Profiles
A local history snippet details the Stanton Cafe under Barbara Baumbach and Cleta Clark, serving beers and meals with hours 8:30 AM to 2:00 AM, plus the White City Variety Store opened June 1 1968 by Helmer Johnsons. It highlights shop offerings from Swedish candles to fabrics, clothing, toys, and a Peerless Laundry pickup service. The Johnsons, their six children, church role, and community ties are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silite
Jim Jones
Stanton Cafe
Barbara Baumbach
Cleta Clark
Barbara
Stanton
Cleta
White City
Helmer Johinson
Wolverine
Lorraine
Kenneth
Marlene
Don Peterson
Gardena
California
Harbor Generals Hospital
Marvin
Bethany College
Lindsberg
Kansas
Air Force
Carroll
Peru State College
Howar
Stanton High School
Warren
Elaine
Johnsons
Mamreland Lutheran Church
Johnson
Sumay
Luther League
Louise
Entre Nous Federated Club
Mr. Johnson
Stanton Chamber of Commerce