Vacationing visitors and local social calls noted
Mrs Myrt Cozad of St Louis is spending her vacation with Mrs Emma Jett. Lawrence Heinzmann and Mrs Eileen Charlton shopped in Patoka Saturday. Mr and Mrs Everett Jett visited his parents G W Jett. Mrs Emma Hill was in Salem Saturday for new glasses. Ira Goodwin of Sullivan Ill visits brother Charles Goodwin and wife. Jesse Hill and Orville Hill of Sandoval spent Sunday with Mrs Emma Hill. Everett Jett spends Sunday afternoon with mother Mrs Carolina Harmeier and sister Mrs Henry Meredith and family. Fred Kirgan family and Mrs Elmer Kirgan shopped in Roy Donoho and family called on his parents Wm Beck Saturday.
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Myrt Cozad
St. Louis
Missouri
Emma Jett
Lawrence Heinzmann
Eileen Charlton
Patoka
Everett Jett
G. W. Jett
Emma Hill
Salem
Ira Goodwin
Sullivan, Ill
Charles Goodwin
Carolina Harmeier
Henry Meredith
Fred Kirgan
Elmer Kirgan
Roy Donoho
Wm. Beck
Atkinson Grocery Company Van dalia Advertisement
Atkinson Grocery in Vandalia promotes itself as a leading Southern Illinois store at 501 West Gallatin with the largest grocery and meat stock. It touts quality, service, economy, and a complete line of fresh and smoked meats, fruits, vegetables, and staples from home people who know customers by name. Drop in for what they call metropolitan stock with local dependability.
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Illinois
West Gallatin
Atkinson Grocery
Vandalia
RIEDLE BROS VANDALIA FARM MACHINERY DEALER
This long established Vandalia business on RFD 3 905 W1 offers Minneapolis Moline farm implements and machinery with full stock reliable service and expert advice. They promote reasonable prices and thorough demonstrations to help customers select the best equipment.
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Vandalia
Minneapolis
Moline
Ilinois
Biedie Bros
Metzger's Tavern Vandalia Prominent Local Gathering Spot
Metzger's Tavern at 314 Gallatin Vandalia run by Dean Metzger draws a large crowd. The tavern emphasizes friendly atmosphere good beer and strong service with moderate charges keeping patrons returning and its popularity growing daily on an advertiser class basis.
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Gallatin
Vandalia
Dean Metzger
Metzger
Salem Residents Share Weekend Visits
Elizabeth Carter of Salem spent the week end with home folks. Bonnie Kretzer visited Geneva and Pauline Hicks on Sunday. Madison Trushell stayed a few days with Geo and Wm Kretzer. Katheryn Cozad visited Ruth Carter. Charles A Fairchild and family spent Sunday near Le Roy with Mrs Fairchilds folk. Donald Peddicord and mother returned from Peoria and Michigan. Mrs Burl Bowen spent the weekend in Vandalia with the Norman family.
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Elizabeth Carter
Salem
Bonnie Kretzer
Geneva
Pauline Hicks
Katheryn Cozad
Ruth Carter
Charles A. Fairchild
Donald Peddicord
Peoria
Michigan
Burl Bowen
Vandalia
Norman
Michels Feed Store promotes baby chicks and Purina feeds
Vandalia's Michels Feed Store at 5th and Main advertises sturdy baby chicks and Purina and Wayne feeds. It highlights a proven chick starter mash and laying mash for higher egg production, plus balanced dairy and poultry feeds for optimal livestock yields.
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5Th and Main
Vandalia
Purina
Wayne
Michels Feed Store
Purina Chows
North Side Motor Co. Vandalia offers Pontiac GMC parts and service
North Side Motor Co. on U S Route 51 North Vandalia provides sales and service for Pontiac cars and GMC trucks. The ad promises a wide stock of new and used parts including tires auto glass springs fenders and old model parts not found elsewhere. Shown as a reliable dealer serving the Illinois area.
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North Side Motor Co
U.S. Route 51
Vandalia
Pontiac
GMC
Vernon
Frigidaire
Frances Earls
John A. Jennings
Welch's Coffee Shop Vandalia Review
In Vandalia Welch's Coffee Shop at 531 W Galatin offers good home cooked foods including T bone steak chicken and sandwiches with courteous service. The newspaper dubs it a leading place of business and highly recommends the cafe for its value and welcoming staff.
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Vandalia
W. Gallatin
Welch
Barkley Funeral Home Vandalia Ad
Barkley Funeral Home of Vandalia offers 1903 established service with modern ambulance. They provide affordable funeral options day or night and tailor services to individual needs. Their North 4th Street location and phone 14 ensure ready assistance.
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di-Barkley
North 4Th St
Dalia
Kellys Feed and Grain Co Vandalia Ad Promotes Milkers and Farm Supplies
Kellys Feed and Grain Co Vandalia advertises quick delivery on Milkers at 195 with electric or gasoline motors. Farmers are urged to visit for Hog Feeders Waterers and Definite Feeds. The firm touts its reputation as a leading grain and feed dealer with fair methods and strong community service.
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Vandalia
Illinois
Western Auto Associate Store Vandalia Ad
The Western Auto Associate Store in Vandalia operated by Mr. Lynn Gott offers auto parts Davis Tires Bicycles Wizard Batteries Motor Oils home appliances and kitchen equipment among many items. It is described as a headquarters for the listed products with tested stock and many national brands. The advertisement notes courteous service and affordable prices inviting readers to visit.
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Lynn Gott
Davis Tires
Leonard Bowles Implement Co Serves Bluff City Farmers
Leonard Bowles Implement Co. in Bluff City offers International Harvester Co. machinery including tractors tires harvesters quick hitch implements high speed plows mowers with parts and reliable repair service. The firm targets farmers with knowledgeable staff and practical farm problem guidance.
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Agency For International Harvester Co
McCormick-Deering Farm Implements
Bluffs City
Leonard Bowles Implement Co
Inernational Harvester Company
Bluff City
Shirley Shop Vandalia Promotes Distinctive Fashions
Shirley Shop Vandalia at 525 Gallatin advertises Slothes of Distinction Mitchell Frocks Park Lane Mary Lane Coats and millinery. Owned by Mrs. Emblem Harre, the shop emphasizes conservative and dressy frocks, accessories, and reasonable prices with a wartime commitment to quality and latest styles.
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Gallatin
Vandalia
Emblem Harre
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Madison Trushell
Geo. and
Wm. Kretzer
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Michel’s Feed Store
North Side Motor Company
Barkley Funeral Home
Kelly’s Feed and Grain Co
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Shirley Shop
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Les Jenkins
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Sam Morey
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