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St Patrick Day Tale of Rauch Lamber and Ranch Lumber
A reminiscence traces the evolution of Rauch Lamber Company in St Charles from its 2917 founding by Frank Rauch as Raver Lumber and Grocer to a larger operation at 419 North Main. It recounts moves from 160 South Main to 300 North Main, hiring staff, a long family leadership, and the growth of Ranch Lumber and Grocery into a major local business employing over 40 through sixty St Patrick's Days.
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St. Patrick's Day
Harrigans
O’ Mallevs
McCrunys
Radcis
Rauch Lamber Company
Evry Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s
Vung Frank Rauch
St. Charles
Raver Lumber and Grocer Company
South Main Street
Sian
Ranich
Ranch Lumber and Geovery Company