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Allis Promanaders Square Dancing
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The "Allis Promanaders," a square dancing group that meets in the gym of Frank Allis school, hold a public square dancing party for the benefit of the Empty Stocking Club. Fritz Erb is the caller, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph George duck through the arch. Other couples from front to back include: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beckman, Mrs. Fritz Erb and Paul Payne, and Mr. and Mrs. Garwood Mather. Admission to the party was one new doll or a stuffed toy.
December 9, 1952
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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