Hi Melinda and listers, I read your post with interest and I think I may have a few very tenuous leads for you. The Chalmers that you mention is most likely Dr. Chalmer Davee. He was our family doctor for the years he practiced in River Falls. During the WWII he served with a commission in the Navy, and later on was very active in promoting River Falls and the College. He was honored by having the new college library named after him. You mentioned Angus & Maizie Dunn. I remember Angus as a part owner of the Dunn & Simpson Hardware store during the 30's. He was a tall man who walked with a decided limp and was in charge of the tin shop located in the basement of the store. I know very little about his family, but the genealogy of this family should be quite easy to trace since they made a significant presence in River Falls. I am familiar with people in River Falls with the surnames you listed, such as Cowan, Abbot, Burke, Wilson, and Emerson. I know of all of these families during the 30' and 40's. But again, I can only provide you with assurance that these families lived in and around River Falls although it would be up to you to pursue the genealogical research on your own. No doubt there will be others on this list that can help you---good hunting, George