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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) | [[Image:ATS.png|left|thumb|150px|1962 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]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) | ||
In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of the company which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]] (2) | In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of the company which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]] (2) | ||
The 1945 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 147 8th Avenue. | The 1945 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 147 8th Avenue. | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 17 January 2018
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)
In 1961 Nicholas J. YIANNIAS was assistant manager of the company which included the ORPHEUM THEATER (2)
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
2. "Fights $1 Fine and Wins Case," The Telegraph-Herald, August 15, 1961, p. 15