Monday, October 5, 2015

Echoes of the Past, Decorah, Iowa-- Part 2: Dozen Doughnuts for 10 Cents

From the decorak newspaper.

1935, 80 YEARS AGO:

**  Stop at Carl's East End Bakery for a dozen doughnuts, 10 cents; or sweet rolls, 13 cents per dozen; or cookies, 9 cents per dozen.

**  The Elks Lodge will host a grand birthday ball Jan. 30, 1935.  Proceeds will aid the infantile paralysis fund.  Tickets are $1 for each gentleman, giving admission also to his wife or lady friend.  Organizer is Charles Altfilklisch.

1945, 70 YEARS AGO:

**  Now showing at the Calmar Theatre:  "Meet the People" starring Lucille Ball and Dick Powell.  Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

--DaCoot

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