Merchants State Bank Cen tralia promotes community banking
The Merchants State Bank of Cen t r a l i a Illinois is presented as a leading local financial institution. It highlights conservative yet progressive leadership with President F B Miller Vice President C R Bowman and Cashier C H Rebbe. The article urges readers to discuss ideas with bankers for broader banking service and community confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants State Bank of
Centralia
F. B. Miller
Patoka
C. R. Bowman
C. H. Rebbe
Pfeffer Motor Company offers Lincoln Ford and Fordson services
Pfeffer Motor Company in Centralia promotes its modern showroom and garage as a metropolitan Ford sales and service station. It touts Ford and Fordson as top values with extensive parts stocks and strong service, noting Fordson tractors cut farm costs and power farming is rising. The manager invites customers to see the advantages of the Ford products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Lincoln
Ford
Fordson
Sunday Visit and Local Farm Window Notes
Sunday visit with his son Robert and family noted. No mail Friday due to high water. Frances Griffin shopped in St Paul Tuesday. Wm Beckmeyer hauled soy beans to Vernon Wednesday. Ed Oertwig sawed wood for Clem Doolen last Tuesday and Clem will share wood with neighbors. Eli and Mrs Morgan came from Vernon Monday and bought and sold horses with Harrison Eagan and Lewis Jones. Mrs Ben Hunter was on the sick list last week. Lewis Jones helped S Walker haul hay Tuesday. Road drags were used by neighbors last week and roads improved except where mud hung them up. Blanche Doolen and son shopped at Patoka Saturday.
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Robert
Frances Griffin
St. Paul
Wm. Beckmeyer
Vernon
Ed Oertwig
Clem Doolen
Clem
Eli Morgan
Harrison Eagan
Lewis Jones
Ben Hunter
S. Walker
Blanche Doolen
Chevrolet Sales and Service Leaders in Patoka and Centralia
D E Witt Motor Co in Centralia and Patoka Motor Co in Patoka promote Chevrolet as the economy car of quality. The dealers praise Chevrolet’s affordability, Fisher Body construction, and wide range of models for family, business, and hauling use, highlighting fair service and community contribution.
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Patoka Motor Co
Patoka Chevrolet Sales and Service
Chevrolet
Fisher Body Corporation
General Motors Corporation
City Building & Loan Assn Prominent Local Institution
The City Building & Loan Association with offices in Centralia at City National Bank Building is praised as a stable conservative financial depository. Its officers and directors are credited with long service and growth benefiting the community. Readers are invited to consult for loans or financial guidance with assured competence and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
National Bank
Auto Electric Service in Centralia Serves Local Drivers
B J Holtramp Co Auto Electric Service in Centralia at 309 East Noleman Street is an authorized factory service station for Bosch Remy North East Delco and Connecticut Auto electrical equipment. They are Willard Battery distributors and specialists in starting lighting and ignition work. Vines Linton and wife visited home folks and others attended Christies fifty birthday dinner.
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Centralia
East Noleman Street
Bosch, Remy
North East
Delco
Connecticut Auto Electrical Equipment
Willard Battery
Willard
Doctor Beedle Offers Free Medical Services at Park Hotel
Dr. Beedle, a well known Illinois physician, will visit the Park Hotel on Saturday April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. He offers free professional services to all callers this visit, charging only for medicines if treated. He specializes in nonoperative care for stomach and related diseases and seeks word of mouth referrals.
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Beedle
Illinois
Dr. Beedle
Hennepin Ave
Minne
Bear Creek social notes recount visits and river flooding
Albert Potts sawed wood for Wess, Fred and Frank Lake last week. Ammon Sterling and wife visited Orval Jones family on Sunday. Ora Cox stayed with John Lake over weekend. Nellie Brummitt visited Mildred Brown. The river flooded the bottoms again, higher than in recent times.
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Albert Potts
Wess
Fred
Frank Lake
Ammon Sterling
Orval Jones
Ora Cox
John Lake
Nellie Brummitt
Mildred Brown
Local Happenings in Southeast Town
Miss Lela Bopp does hous work for Mrs Maben Carrigan. Fred Tacke and family visited Sunday with relatives at Centralia. Miss Lela Padberg of Centralia visited weekend with Misses Rose and Myrle Snyder. Miss Lorene Williams does work for Mrs Luther Williams. Ed and Calvin Belcher and wives visited with Mat Belcher and Edith Carter who was operated on at her parents home and is improving. Mayme Bowen Luther Williams and children visited Mat Belcher Sunday evening. Myrle Snyder visited Lila and Lela Bopp Tuesday night. Mr McClaine and family, Mat Belcher visited Luther Williams Saturday. Nina Bowen is slowly recovering from an illness.
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Lela Bopp
Maben Carrigan
Fred Tacke
Centralia
Lela Padberg
Rose
Myrle Snyder
Lorene Williams
Luther Williams
Calvin Belcher
Mat Belcher
Edith Carter
Mayme Bowen
Lila
McClaine
Uoanere Bowen
Imoro
Nina
Roots Bakery Pan-Dandy Bread Gains Wide Recognition
Roots Bakery in Centralia markets Pan-Dandy Bread praised for uniform quality and sanitary, modern plant. The article highlights wholesome ingredients and excellent service, noting broad praise and expansion plans under experienced management. The manager is noted for supporting regional progress.
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Centralia
Old National Bank Promotes Tradition and Service
A reflection on the Old National Bank highlighting its tradition and steady growth under capable leadership. The piece praises its conservative finance, depositor confidence, and community role as a pillar of Centralia’s financial and social progress.
Noted French Rheumatism Prescription Offered Free
Paul Case of Brocton Massachusetts claims a successful French remedy for rheumatism and neuritis learned during service with the American Army. He invites readers to mail their address for a free postal delivery of the prescription.
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France
Paul Case
Dept
Brocton
Mass
Do This For Bad Cold Says Well Known Doctor
A physician endorses M K Mentho Kreoamo as a cure for a bad cold. The bottle is said to root out inflammation irritation and congestion and halt disease germ growth. Druggists guarantee immediate results or a money back offer.
Low Priced Poultry Mating and Chicks from Peoria
IR 3 Milli for 192 quick service and Peoria area offers lowest prices and quality matings. S. C. White Leghorn S. C. Brown Leghorn Barred Rocks and assorted breeds offered. Special matings pure bred chicks at 8 cents each, delivered live. Catalogue and factory cost brooders available from Hicks Peoria.
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S. C
Harrow Chix
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Merchants State Bank
Centralia, Illinois
Pfeffer Motor Company
Lincoln-Ford-Fordson
City Building & Loan Assn
R. J. Branson
B. J. Holtramp Co
Auto Electric
Vines Linton
Nora Linton
Benson
Ill
Christies
A. Brummitt
Lucy Chistie
J. Crickenberger
Roy Yarborough
Wm. Chriss
Mueller Place
J. C. Linton
Decatur
Arline Lake
Velma Brummitt
George Shannon
Indiana
Iva Brewer
Cowden
Alvin Herron
Pribble Brothers
Revis
Geo. W
George
Salem
the Park Hotel
Bear Creek
Fostersburg
Grant Arnold of
Clinton
Roots Bakery
OLD National Bank
Ypchaonas Altom
Dw CH
D. T. Fari
Hicks Peoria
IES
Baldwin Nursery CO
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