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ASSOCIATED THEATRES. In 1936 as a Christmas Party, [[MACLAY, John | ASSOCIATED THEATRES. In 1936 as a Christmas Party, [[MACLAY, John Herbert|John Herbert MACLAY]] of Associated Theatres hosted more than 300 orphans from [[MOUNT PLEASANT HOME]] and [[ST. MARY'S ORPHAN HOME]] along with members of the [[DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB]] to a showing of "Tarzan Escapes" at the [[STRAND THEATER]]. [[INTERSTATE POWER COMPANY]] shared in sponsoring the event by furnishing transportation. (1) | ||
The 1945 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 147 8th Avenue. | The 1945 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 147 8th Avenue. | ||
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ASSOCIATED THEATRES. In 1936 as a Christmas Party, John Herbert MACLAY of Associated Theatres hosted more than 300 orphans from MOUNT PLEASANT HOME and ST. MARY'S ORPHAN HOME along with members of the DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB to a showing of "Tarzan Escapes" at the STRAND THEATER. INTERSTATE POWER COMPANY shared in sponsoring the event by furnishing transportation. (1)
The 1945 through 1962 Dubuque City Directory listed 147 8th Avenue.
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1. "Orphans Treated to Theater Party," Telegraph-Herald, December 27, 1936, p. 18