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Newell Plumbers and Local Contractors History Summary
A historical survey of Newell Iowa outlines early city water, sewage and heating developments before 1900, notes long-running family plumbing businesses including Marvin Frandsen since the 1960s, and catalogs numerous local insurers, feed sellers, photographers, and retailers such as Wallen's Store, beauty shops, Avon representatives, ready-to-wear shops, and men’s clothing stores, highlighting community business evolution through mid-20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Frandsen
Newell Plumbing and Heating Company
Leroy Knoll
Carl Christiansen
Leroy
Marvin
Home Plumbing and Heating Co
Bob Lyman
Hal Rasmussen
Skibsted
Roy Widness
Paul Williangs
Newell Clothing Co
Newell
J. W. Barber
Pete Conley
Cassius
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