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change eggs for part of the grocery order and occasionally blueberries were accepted as barter. The store, though not extra large, was a fascinating place for young eyes in those times of infrequent travel afar. The family name on the side of the store, as well as the many colorful grocery signs scattered across the building and on the warehouse, gave the property the appear- ance of big-time commerce. Inside, the shelves were impressive with their wares, glass display cases always attractive, the large box of mixed sweet cookies a temptation. Warm pop there was, mostly ginger ale and orange, and sometimes ice cream in small

quantities packed in ice, since electricity came to Iona only in 1959.