Locates Firms In 12 Points Tribune Star Feature
The Tribune-Star profiles Laun dromat at 1262 Lafayette and Like Nu Motors at 1253 Lafayette in the 12 Points area. Pfister notes wash and dry in hours with 29 Westinghouse units and dye services, while Hugh Meers recalls Auto parts and paint shop growth since 1932 and 1939 moves, highlighting 12 Points rise from ghost town to thriving shopping center.
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Lafayette Avenue
Bill Pfister
Westinghouse
NU Motors
12 Points Area
Hugh Meers
12 Points
Hugh
Wabash Valley
Local Business Listings Featured in Historic Directory Montage
A sequence of business names appears, including Hy-D-Jay Sales Co and Dierdorf Grill, plus Harmon's Cafe, Wayne's Shoe Service, West's Drag Store, and Willoughby Shoe Service. The list catalogs retail and service providers with varied trades such as hardware, shoes, flowers, and laundry, reflecting a mid century commercial directory segment.
Picnic and shopping excitement in 12 Points parade
The 12 Points Merchants Auxiliary hosts an all day Sunday picnic at Shakamak inviting all merchants and their wives. Kay Ofsansky and Mae Nisbet oversee details. Heat fuels shopping as S R Surplus, Hyland Laundry, Batchelor’s Restaurant, and Wayne’s Shoe Shop showcase summer bargains and cooling comforts. local families celebrate graduations and new pianos at Fair Furniture.
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Shakamak
Kay Ofsansky
Mae Nisbet
Kenny Smith
Hyland Laundry
town gossip and shop visits note busy storefronts
Sally recounts stopping by local businesses including Pawley Lumber Jackman Motors Record Shop Overtons Barber Shop Laundromat and Fritz Kraly Bill Pfister. She describes crowds, a Coke break, and thanks the business people for their service as she plans to return next week.
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Overton
Fritz Kraly
Bill Pfister
Bill
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