Local notes on gas ads and community updates in April 1945
This column compiles city life glimpses from April 29 1945 including garage ads for gasoline, a note on a Cadillac purchase, a Mid e station fire blamed on tramps, local politics with commissions and mayoral praise, school debates on Monroe Doctrine, and small town happenings from Ke wan ee to Chillicothe. It mentions fire losses, railway news, and churchgoer turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opéra House
Greenleaf
Savanna
Cromwell
Kype
Ladd
Illintual Railroad
Midea
Ieton
William Stickel
Albert Stickel
City
William
Aly
Putnam
Porce
W J Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Europe
Hazel Clift
Bertha Wyle
Kahomet
Miss Wyle
Champaign
Urbana
Mahomet
Marseilles
Burlington Railroad
Kewanee
Henry
Rock Island Road
Princeville
Dayton
Rutheland
la Salle County
Elles
Ottawa
Sheriff's Office
Hon. B . Baker
Ke ‘Wanee
Peoria
Guyg
Chillicothe
A. Mitchell
Mitchell
St. Mary’s Catholic
Henry area notes and social updates from local visitors
J Watercott and Mrs Ed Heath of Chillicothe visit Jud Ongs. Osceola friends Frank and Art Wilson travel for fishing and visiting kin. Mrs Wilsons relatives in the city. Mrs Marty Swift widow of W B Swift dies recently. LionsAid hosts and serves refreshments. Miss Luella Fountain dies in Peoria state hospital. funeral soon. Florida visitors William Knecht and wife visit Marshall county relatives. Various locals attend service, market trips, and social events. Lost locket reported. Buick car purchases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Heath
Chillicothe
Joseph
Jud Ong
Frank
Art Wilson
Osceola
Smithson
Peoria
Republican
Theo Kaiser
Zenas Graves
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
William Knecht
Florida
Dgate
Pate’ Petérson
B. F. Newton
James
E. Noyes
Bradford
otsBuicks
Blanche Gibbs
Lacon
William Donovan
Lucy McBride
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Pacific Coast
M_ R. Griswold
Milo
Princeton
Henry
Earl Bauter
P W. McManus
McManus & Swearingen
Paddy
Henry Henry Aukland
William Kelley
Chicago
Ben Nichols
Edward Bagley
Morrison
Bis State
Roberts
Hopewell
Marshall County
Jacob Dauni
Weler
Leonard Travis
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Clifford Haws
George A. Burt
Jessie Swein
Haws
Wenona Greenhouse
Nova, Il
The
Presbyterian Church
Ed B. Smith
Charles Vorelsang
Alden Hunter
Zack” Gilpin
A. L
Watercroft Store Offers Wide May Sale in Wash Fabrics
Watercroft Wash Fabrics Department crowds Central Illinois with high quality goods and low prices. The May Sale presents snow white Muslin Underwear and a vast range of Millinery for schoolgirls and young women. Straw hats, Manhattan shirts, Stetson hats, and summer suits are highlighted as bargains rise in rug and carpet prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Oxfords in Demand Amid Great Supply
Shoesellers announce abundant oxford offerings in top shapes and best values. Customers are urged to find well fitting pairs at competitive prices across stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qe Republica
Esaspay
United States
Fadford School
I.mbridge
W.uiting
J.ies
L. Case Farm
Quinn School
Raridge
Apsi
Jersey
Eavery
England
Hml
Purean
Jerome Howe & Co
William _Hoskins
Lucas Garage
Missouri
Washington
Savannah Journal
Pego
Zere
Polarius
Canal Street
la Salle
Illinois Central
Rock Island
Dufane
Brennan
Shorty
Robinson
Yeas
Ainté
Rock—Islands
Illfinota Centar Staccom
J. Watercott & Co
Pitnam
oSparland
Joe Fone
Aquare
Athain
Toluca
Michael Fahy
Ora Clanin
Clanin
Waterloo
Granfille
Jet
Thie
Echo
Dizgest
Snuinsh
Lon
L. D. Gregory
John A. Daub
Richland Township
Rosa J. Fitzpatrick
S. F. Russell
U. 3S. Army of Chicago
Henry Greys
Miss Hartley
Garrity
Central
Tllinois
Allinois
T. F. Brown
Rowhoat
the Watercroft
Watercott’s
Manhattan
Misslin
Oxfords
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