History of New Rockford- Feb. 11, 2019

On the evening of April 1, 1902, the West Side Kindergarten Whist Club hosted “…the Swellest Affair In The Social History of the City.” About 40 members and their male escorts gathered at the Hotel Mattson. At 10 p.m. they walked to Ohrner’s Hall, which had been decorated with flowers. Places were set for 80, but two places were empty due to illness.

Many dishes were April Fool’s jokes made up of...