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1939: We Helped Make the Bowling Center
Greven Concrete Block Company put in this fun brag ad about its concrete blocks in the bowling center in 1960. Not too many companies do this anymore, unfortunately–I would definitely look at the blocks in the bowling alley a little … Continue reading
1939: Streets Jammed for Santa Claus Parade
The streets were jammed for the Santa Claus parade in 1939.
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1939: Red Cross Membership
Red Cross membership was up in 1939.
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1939: Santa Distributes Dope
In case you had forgotten: “Dope” used to mean “information.” Word meanings shift over time, but robotic Santas are still creepy.
1939: Two Cars Stolen, One Wrecked by Thieves
Two cars were stolen and one was wrecked by thieves in 1939.
Tagged 1930s, 1939, crime, Iowa, j a dahlberg, news, norris lang, wayne bassett
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1939: Christmas Fur Sale
Band Box Cleaners was advertising for a Christmas fur sale in 1939.
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1939: New Bowling Alley in Worthington
Worthington got a new bowling alley in 1939.
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1924, 1939: Worthington’s Worst Fire
One of Worthington’s worst fires took place in 1924, states this 1939 article.
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1939: The Gift Wife’s Dramatic Conclusion
And the Gift Wife comes to a happy conclusion as the alcoholic marries the Muslim (?) woman. I…’ve got nothing, really.
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1939: Cameras for the Holidays
Rickers Photos was advertising cameras and projectors as Christmas gifts in 1939.
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