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These companies were founded within a few years after 1879 when Thomas A. Edison perfected his first light bulb. The pale glow from the light bulb hanging by a cord from a parlor ceiling was an indication of wealth. Scoffers called them the "rich man's toy," and said they'd never take the place of fluttering gas lights or kerosene lamps. For a time it appeared they were right. The early bulbs cost $1.50 each and the monthly charge for the electricity they used-between dusk and 9 p.m. only- was 50 cents a light. Saloons, which stayed open later, paid 75 cents a month. When the first electric street lights were installed on streets in Madison County, a journalist wrote eloquently, ". . . to lighten the way of the traveler, whether he is bound home, from church or lodge or from more strenuous duties. Under the kindly rays the city is assured of the best protection for life and limb during the darkness of night."
While it was the light that gave the electric industry its start, it was transportation which gave it the boost it really needed.
"Know electric travel joys through the State of Illi- nois-escape dirt, dust, smoke and cinders."
This was an advertisement which appeared at the turn of the century as electric train lines moved into their heyday.
The electric cars, powered by electricity from an overhead cable, provided transportation within cities
and from city to city. The electric travel age had its birth in Illinois in 1889 with Ottawa and Peoria having the first electric cars. However, the electric train travel had its most far-reaching effects in the Quad-City area and the building of the Mckinley Bridge in 1910 increased commuters between St. Louis and the East Side. In a six weeks period in 1913, one real estate dealer sold 350 lots and demands for electric service taxed the facilities of the Madison County Light & Power Company which had been formed of several early-day small electric companies.
The Madison County Light & Power Company was a unit of Sen. W. B. Mckinley's vast utility enterprise, based mainly on the use of electricity for interurbans and street car lines, and it was for the senator that the bridge was named.
While transportation had given the electric com- panies their biggest boost, it also nearly meant their downfall. After World War I, it appeared that the auto- mobile was here to stay, better roads were built to ac- commodate them and people took to the road instead of the rails.
However, in the meantime, housewives had learned of the many uses for electric power in the home. The first electric appliance to gain wide acceptance was the electric iron and it was followed by the vacuum sweeper, an unwieldy affair weighing about 70 pounds in the early models, and the washing machine. Industry, too was finding many uses for electricity and although fewer and fewer electric-power trains were running, the slack in sales was being taken up in homes, businesses and in- dustry.
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Post 307 Home on Memorial Day
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John F. Kennedy Memorial on Post Lawn
VENICE-MADISON POST NO. 307 DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOISTHE AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZED for GOD and COUNTRY DEDICATED to SERVICE to COMMUNITY, STATE and NATION
Post 307 was organized in the summer of 1933 and applied for and received its Charter from the National Organization in September of 1933. Harry Hartman was elected the first Commander of the Post and Jessie Henderson was elected the first President of the Ladies Auxiliary.
The membership held their regular meetings at various places in Venice and Madison until 1946 when, under the Commandership of George Ditt- man, the present Post Home was purchased from the Terminal Rail-Road Association for $5,000.00. Negotiations for the purchase was handled by Joseph Grenzer, Joseph Bergrath and Frank Stein-
man.
After World War II a larger meeting room to hold our annual Installations, Dances and other activities became necessary. In 1948 under the Commandership of Henry Bax the Post built the large Hall to the rear of the Post Home. Herman Kaiman contracted to build the hall for $2,500.00 and the Post Membership secured the necessary. materials for another $2,500.00, bringing the total cost of building our Hall to $5,000.00.
In 1949 the Boy Scout building was constructed on the Legion property by Scout parents and Friends of Scouting. Most of the materials were
VENICE MADISO
AMERICA LEGION POST 301
John F. Kennedy speaking on front lawn 1962
Harry S. Truman at dinner in Post Hall 1964
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STORES
Unit 307 Ladies Drill Team
Duck moving down north State St. in Chicago
Jessie Henderson
Luella McCoid
Ava Blanche Nicols
Ann Zelewski
Audress Brown
Margaret Taylor
Rose Hindman
Daisy Ferguson
Elizabeth Bergrath
Marie Wittenbrink
Hilda Means
Frances Cawley
Mary Massman
Viola DeFord
Estella McBrain
Jackie Leatherman
Sybel Robbs
Mildred Scannell
Kathryn Fellers
Maxine Simmons
Zelma Hart
Norma Hillmer Mary Ballentine
Joyce Austra
Venice-Madison Post 307, The American Legion starts each year with the Installation of its newly elected Officers in the month of August. The various Committee Chairmen are appointed to pro- mote the programs of the Post.
The four great principles of The American Le- gion have always been foremost in the programs of our Post; The Rehabilitation of our Disabled Veterans; The promotion of a One Hundred Per cent Americanism; The Welfare and Education of the Children of our deceased and disabled Veter- ans; and to improve conditions for all Children;
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ERICAN LEGION
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Duck and side view of Post Home
Post 307 Drill Team
LETAMERICAN LEGION
POST VENICE 307 MADISON ·
donated by various groups and individuals. Post 307 invested in excess of $1,500.00 to complete the building.
In using the big Hall for Dinners and Dances it became necessary to build a kitchen to go with the Hall. In 1954 under the Commandership of Kenneth Hinson a Kitchen and store room was built onto the side of the Hall.
From 1933 until 1957 the Post Fellowship Rooms were in the basement of the Post Home. In 1957 under the Commandership of Benny Mangiaracino the Post built the new Dugout Cocktail Lounge. 1933-34Frank Steinman 1950 John Sedlack 1935 "Duff" McBrain 1951 Larry Burris 1936 Albert Mcllvoy 1952 Fred Honerkamp
1937
Frank C. Hart 1953
1938
1939
Harry Hartman 1955
Joseph 'Bergrath 1956
.. William George 1957
1943
1944
1945William L. McCoid
1946
George Dittman 1962
Louis Saucier
1947 1948
.. James Patterson 1963
Frank Mulnik
1949
Steve Lopez 1965
Fred Harrison Charles Austra
1966
.. Edward Wagner Harry Fellers Leo J. Connole
S. Krakowiecki B. Mangiaracino 1958 John Bettag 1959 Mike Leatherman 1960 1961 Bobby Orasco George Wilson
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Henry Bax 1964
Irving Simmons
1940 1941 1942
John Lively 1954
Walter Baker Kenneth Hinson John Gonterman
Mary Dittman
Dorothy Bergrath
Ann Taylor
Pauline Reidelberger
Hazel Hinson Dorothy Hinson Nellie Franceschini Irene Baker Thelma Gonterman
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Wheel chairs to loan out-part of our hospital equipment available to the community.
To secure and maintain an adequate National Security Program.
Post 307, takes part in the various Civic and Fraternal functions in our Community each year. We also promote four impressive programs of our own; The Annual Installation of Officers; The New Year's Eve Party; The American Legion's Birthday Party; and the Memorial Day Program and Parade. The Public is invited to each of these programs.
Our Child Welfare programs include supporting the Khoury League; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Boy State and Girl State programs; Annual Poppy Poster Contest; the Annual Essay Contest; the School Medal Awards and Essay Contest; the Bennett Cottage at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Chil- drens Home; the Alton State Hospital Party; the Annual Heart Fund Drive and the Crippled Chil- drens Dance. In 1955 we provided Air Conditioning for the Children's Wards at the St. Elizabeth Hos- pital and later we provided Television Sets and Modern Oxygen Tents.
The Inhalator and Resuscitator equipment and First Aid Supplies for the Madison and Venice Fire Department First Aid Trucks were provided by our Post.
During the closing weeks of the Legion year our Post sends Delegates to the 22nd District; the 5th
Division, and to the Department of Illinois Conven- tions. At the 22nd District Convention, Delegates are elected to go to the National American Legion Convention, and for the past several years our Post has had a Delegate to the National Conven- tion.
Post 307 is most proud of the part our Delegates played in the 1943 Fifth Division Convention held at Salem, Illinois. At this Convention a resolution was written to aid Veterans returning from World War II. This resolution was passed by the Depart- ment of Illinois Convention and the National Amer- ican Legion Convention and was presented to the Congress of the United States. This Resolution was enacted into Public Law in its original form and be- came the G. I. Bill of Rights. We, of Post 307 are proud that Delegates from our Post helped originate this, the greatest single piece of Legislation ever enacted into law by the Congress of the United States.
In 1952, Post 307 secured an Amphibious Duck from the Army Surplus Depot. The revamping of our Duck was done at the Hlava Auto Repair Gar- age. Sheet metal sides and a new top was put on; the motor was overhauled and some heavy iron work was removed. Then we were ready to go. The Duck has become known throughout Illinois and
One of the Air Conditioners for the Children's Wards at St. Elizabeth's Hospital
One of the Television Sets for the Children's Wards at St. Elizabeth's Hospital
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MADISON FIRE DEPARTMENT
hamam Hall
MADISON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The first fire equipment, a hand-drawn truck costing about $250.00, was purchased in 1894.
Madison's big fire occurred in 1907, when the Waschauer Department Store burned. The store occupied a half block on the West side of Madison Avenue between the Hinde Building and Third Street. While no lives were lost, the whole town was threatened and half of the Bottom Building burned.
The Fire Department was reorganized in 1910 and a fire wagon with two typical dashing horses was substituted for the hand truck.
In 1913, the Volunteer Fire Department, under the leadership of Chief Pearl Smith, erected a handsome building, believed to be the only one of its type in the State. This building belongs to no particular individuals, the owners always being the Volunteer Firemen of the present time.
In 1923 the Fire Department was modernized when a splendid new 350-gallon Fire Truck was purchased. This was replaced in 1942. In 1942 the Department purchased a new 500 gallon
per minute fire truck. In 1949 a new 500 gallon per minute fire truck with ladders was purchased.
In 1947 a new First Aid Truck was added to the equipment of the Department. This truck was purchased by the Volunteer Fire Depart- ment.
In 1960 the Volunteer Fire Department pur- chased a new 750 gallon per minute modern fire truck. This truck replaced the truck pur- chased in 1942.
In 1961 the Fire Department Building was remodeled to house a new modern fire station. Two firemen are on duty each night at the new station. The members of the Department are as follows: E. J. Miller, Chief; John Bellcoff, Ass't. Chief; Eldon Rhoads, Captain; Charles Voloski, Lieut. and members are Elmer Smith, Benjamin Bosworth, Vasil Graville, Joseph Scrum, John Michels, Albert Topal, Frank Riddle, Paul Besser- man Jr., Sam Rossman, William Hlava, Charles Voloski, Joseph Kaleta, Shirley Barton, and Otis Hollenbeck.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF MADISON, ILLINOIS ON ITS 75th ANNIVERSARY
"For this City, and for every City and Land, and for the Faithful who dwell therein, LET US PRAY TO THE LORD."
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PASTOR AND PARISHONERS OF THE NATIVITY OF VIRGIN MARY EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND
THE LADIES SODALITY; SR. "R" CLUB; JR. "R" CLUB; and CHURCH CHOIR 5th and EWING AVE. MADISON, ILLINOIS
Services in ENGLISH-every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month Vesper Services Every Saturday Evening at 7 P.M .- IN ENGLISH TELEPHONE-Glenview 1-9995
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The First National Bank in Madison, Illinois, was organized and opened for business on July 27, 1934, with the following officers: John E. Lee, M.D. as President and Chairman of the Board, James R. Alcott as Vice President, Frank J. Fijan as Cashier and the following directors: Dr. John E. Lee, James R. Alcott, A. W. Baltz, Francis J. Lahey, J. L. Malone, Dr. J. A. Scope- lite and Max Blumenfeld.
The Bank was located in the old building of The First National Bank of Madison at the corner of 401 Madison Avenue. Since that time the Bank outgrew its quarters to such an extent that it was necessary to build a new building which was done and occupied July 27, 1961, at 600 Madison Avenue. Since the time of organization up to the present time, many changes have occurred in the personnel of the bank. James R. Alcott was promoted to Executive Vice President in 1938, and upon the death of Dr. John E. Lee on December 8, 1944, Mr. Alcott was elected President on January 1, 1945. Mr. A. W. Baltz, Mr. J. L. Malone and Mr. James Frangoulis passed away. Mr. Fijan had resigned as Cashier due to entering the insurance business, and he
was succeeded by Mr. Edgar Hendricks who later resigned on account of illness. Mr. Louis B. Reilly was appointed Cashier. Dr. Joseph Scopelite, after returning from military service, resigned. Mr. Alcott, at the age of 78 years, resigned as President in favor of John E. Lee, DDS., son of our first President. Mr. Alcott re- mained as Chairman of the Board and Mr. Louis B. Reilly was appointed Executive Vice President. Mr. Andre N. Gitcho was appointed Cashier and Miss Frances Avgides and Mrs. Dorothy Sbabo, Assistant Cashiers.
Our further loss in personnel in the past few months have been the deaths of our Vice Presi- dents, Mr. Max Blumenfeld and Mr. Francis J. Lahey who have been with the Bank since its organization.
Our present Board of Directors consist of Dr. John E. Lee, James R. Alcott, Louis B. Reilly, Frank J. Fijan, Judge Fred P. Schuman, Walter Blumenfeld and Andre N. Gitcho.
The Bank is now enjoying a healthy growth, and we solicit your patronage.
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LIBRARY BOARD
Standing Left to Right: Mrs. Mary Pashoff, Member; Mrs. Lena Williams, Member; Mrs. Evelyn Holt, Member; Mrs. Dorothy Sbabo, Member.
Sitting Left to Right: Mrs. Blanche Revelle, Librarian; Mrs. L. C. Harlan, Member; Mrs. Louise Lewis, Assistant Librarian.
Absent From Picture: Mrs. Ruth Fogle, Miss Eunie Hatscher, Member; Mrs. Edwith McElwain, Member; Mrs/ Nevenka Kacalieff, Member.
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MADISON SCHOOL BOARD
Standing Left to Right: Harold T. Fisk, Member; William Vavra, Member; Wensel Brown, Supt. of Schools; Ray Kozielek, School District Treasurer.
Sitting Left to Right: Oel Blumenstock, Member; Chester McManaway, Secretary; John Bellcoff, School Board President; Frank Derner, Member.
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ELECTED OFFICERS-CITY OF MADISON
Sitting Left to Right: Demos Nicholas, City Treasurer; Stephen Maeras, Mayor; Percy Lux, City Clerk.
Standing Left to Right: Booker T. Walton, Alderman 5th Ward; John H. Haynes Jr., Alderman 5th Ward; Steve Kelio, Alderman 4th Ward; Ray Kozielek, Alderman 3rd Ward; Robert Don Reeves, Alderman 1st Ward; Christ Costoff, Alderman 4th Ward, Emil Ulanski, Alderman 1st Ward.
Absent from Picture: Charles J. McManan, Alderman 2nd Ward; Benjamin Bosworth, Alderman 2nd Ward; Richard R. George, Alderman 3rd Ward (Deceased).
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APPOINTED CITY OFFICIALS
Standing Left to Right: Steve Kaman, Building Inspector; Emmett Pazia, Chief of Police; Pete Skundrich, Acting Building Inspector; Jerry Maeras, Bridge Manager; Stanley Lucas, Supt. of Streets; Edward Dubish, Police Commissioner; Mike Kriesh ok, Health Officer.
Sitting Left to Right: John G. Gitchoff, Corporation Counsel; Edward J. Miller, City Comptroller; Nick D. Vasileff, City Attorney.
Missing from picture: Jerry Zahm, Supt. of Recreation; Christ Pashoff, Ass't. Health Officer; Clayton T. Newton, Plumbing Inspector; Harry Johnson, Civil Defense Director; Joseph Scrun, Custodian; Mike Sasyk, Police Commissioner; Joseph Purdes, Police Commissioner.
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STEPHEN MAERAS, MAYOR
EMMETT PAZIA, CHIEF OF POLICE
Rudolph Uhercik, Sergeant; John Hozian, Tony Turski, Chief Desk Sgt .; Richard Krieshok, Theodore Skoklo, Marion Lionberger, Captain; Frank Dutko, Lieutenant; Edward Zabotka, Sergeant; Ronald Grywacz, William Fanning, Norris Horton, William Papa, Leon Bland, Edward Goclan, Sir Kelly, Police Dog.
MADISON SANITARY DEPT.
CITY OF MADISON SANITARY DEPT.
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Stanley Lucas, Supt. of Street; Albert Topal, Elmer Smith, Frank Riddle, John Michels, Paul Besserman, Paul Drayton, Stanley Bialczak, Mike Bisto, Jesse Terrell, Jerry Verba
CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE
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CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE EMPLOYEES
Tom Malone, Peter Macek, James Freeman, Roy Hill Jr., Steve Knezevich, Maurice Brown, John Mejeski, Jerry Maeras, Harold Ratliff, Ronald Gushleff, John Bridick, Vincent Huckla, James Shipcoff.
MILLER PROVISION CO.
SPECIALIZING IN MEATS
FOR RESTAURANTS . HOTELS
LUNCHROOMS . BARBECUES
WEDDINGS . PARTIES and PICNICS
1728 Edwardsville Road
TR 6-7462
hiekenis
408 MADISON AVENUE MADISON, ILL. Glenview 2-1198
CLOTHING . JEWELRY . FURNITURE . APPLIANCES
Sam Hieken, our founder, came to the com- munity in 1911, and was first employed at the old American Car and Foundry Company in Madison, as a riveter.
However, he had learned the trade of Watch- making in Russia and did repair work for fellow employees and other friends.
This "sideline" expanded and in the late twenties he managed the Jewelry Department of Schermer's Department Store, where the present Schermer's Grocery is now located.
Hieken's Clothiers & Jewelers first opened its doors on April 3, 1930, at 211 Madison Avenue. Mr. Hieken stayed at this location until 1935, when he moved up the street to 407 Madison Avenue.
In 1948, a new building was constructed to house an expanded Hieken's and the offices of the Illinois Power Company at 408 Madison Avenue, which is the present location.
In August, 1948, shortly before the grand opening, of the first new building to be con- structed in Madison in many years, Sam Hieken died. Harvey, the eldest son, then took over the management of the business.
In 1965, another expansion was necessary and Hieken's doubler their space by taking over the space of the Illinois Power Company, but still provided the service of receiving electric, gas and water payments for the citizens of Madison.
With this new space additional lines of highly styled men's clothing and a new furniture and appliance department was added to the existing lines of clothing and jewelry.
Hieken's will continue to have confidence in the growth of Madison by providing its custom- ers with the best there is to offer at fair prices.
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McMahaway
McMANAWAY INSURANCE AGENCY
With a background of 13 years as a life insurance salesman, including 5 years with Metropolitan Life, the general agency was started in July, 1954. At that time, the office was located in my home.
Each year the business grew and in January, 1960, another agency was purchased and it became necessary to find a larger office. This constituted a move to 504 Madison Avenue.
In 1961 another agency was acquired and integrated into the McManaway Agency. The following year, a lot next door was purchased for future expansion. In November, 1963, construction of a new office building was started at 502 Madison Avenue. On March 1, 1964, the move to the new office was made.
The Agency has experienced substantial growth each year since 1954. The present operation is handled by the owner Chester McManaway, his wife, Gertrude McMana- way, and one part-time employee.
Chester L. McManaway
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THE DEN
2401 State St.
Granite City
TOM GUSHLEFF, Owner
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF MADISON ON THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE VENICE TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
Arthur W. Moore Supervisor
Frank Reidelberger Tax Collector
Thomas W. Foley Town Clerk
Joseph W. Bergrath Assessor
Frank Kimack Highway Commissioner
Assistant Supervisors
Claude Echols,
Jay D. Maurer
Auditors
Stanley Krakowiecki,
Albert Topal,
Lawrence Puent
FOLEY
VENETIAN BLIND CO.
704 State St.
TR 7-2532
DALEY'S
417 Madison Ave. - Madison, III. - TR 6-2453
STARTED IN 1937 Gene Daley's Barber Shop
Helen Daley (Interior Decorator) Paint, Wallpaper and Gifts
"Specialize"
Custom Floral and Fruit Arrangements and Decorative Items
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AIA
MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
VIRGIL H.
DULGEROFF
ARCHITECT
Telephone: Glenview 2-3103
2021 Edison Avenue
Granite City, Illinois
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Office: BRidge 1-4390
Res .: EXpress 7-4685
MIDWEST BLACKTOP ROADS, INC.
Liquid Asphalts . Road Oils . Road Construction
##24 510800
EW 1
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Theodore "Ted" Kramer President 929 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, Illinois
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BITUMINOUS FUEL & OIL CO.
700 Johnson Hill Road
Collinsville, Illinois
Contractors: Roads, Sewers, Airports and General Construction
Started BITUMINOUS FUEL & OIL CO. 45 Years Ago 8th and State Street
East St. Louis, Illinois
Owners: Finis P. Ernest II, President Arnold Ernest, Vice President Charles E. Mahoney, Superintendent
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MIDWEST
BLACKTOP ROADS /Kg
Went into Construction with the Road Oiling & Fuel Oil Business in 1926 NOW LOCATED at 700 Johnson Hill Road Collinsville, Illinois
Chas. E. Mayes, Superintendent and President Finis P. Ernest, III, Owner
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
75th BIRTHDAY
SHEPPARD
MORGAN
SCHWAAB
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TR 7-1400
2021 Edison
Granite City
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SAVE-MOR SUPER MARKET, INC.
1508 Third Street
Madison, Ill., began business Nov. 12, 1945
William Mehl, President
- Associates -
Joseph A. Flasar, since Dec. 1945
Albert Love, since June 1946
James Sinnett Jr., since Dec. 1954
Arthur Durnell, since June 1956
During this time we have employed about 80 High School boys.
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NAMEOKI
BEER DIST.
FALSTAFF
FALEINE HIS.
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NAMEOKI MURDOCK BEER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
was founded on August 8, 1933 by Harry Murdock and Falstaff. At that time they operated one 1/2 ton pickup truck. But the years were good and by 1964 the com- pany had subsidiaries (Vesci Falstaff Dist.) in Centralia and DuQuoin, Illinois. Also in 1964 the company acquired Miller High Life for Granite City area.
The photo was taken in 1956 at the opening of the new warehouse.
Anthony (Tony) Vesci
President
Anthony J. Vesci
Vice President
George (Buddy) Vesci
Secretary-Treasurer
Jack Feig Centralia-DuQuoin Manager
Ed Zabawa
Office Manager Advertising Man
Arnold Rutherford
Wendell Snowden
Warehouse Supervisor
Joe Novosel
Driver Salesman
Frank Diak
Driver Salesman
Carl Duffield
Driver Salesman
Phil Hardas
Driver Salesman
Louie Youngberg
Driver Salesman
Ken Shackleford
Driver Salesman
Bill Feig
Driver Salesman
Peach Bayer
Driver Salesman
Al Ferrero
Driver Salesman
Mondo Evishi
Driver Salesman
Les Crumbacher
Driver Salesman
Bill Burger
Driver Salesman
Geno Cordaloni
Driver Salesman
Susan Feig
Office Girl
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ALRIGHT CLEANERS
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2209 Madison Ave. and Nameoki and Fehling Road
COMPLETE DRY CLEANING SERVICE
Drapes - Rugs Cleaned . Shirts Laundered
Prompt Pickup TR 6-2782
STARLIGHT TAVERN
1225 Madison Ave. TR 6-9632
MADISON IRON AND METAL CO.
6th and State
GL 2-5138
RALPH AND CHARLIE'S RESTAURANT & BAR
1431 4th St.
TR 7-1163
BLAKE MOTOR SALES
1733 Madison Ave.
Granite City TR 6-1425
RADI-COM SERVICE
Specialists for Mobile and Fixed Stations . "Two Way Communications" William F. Guennewig
667-2941, Troy
466-2588, Alton
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Schlitz
®
Kacera Distributing Co.
OLD MILWAUKEE BEER · C-V BEER SCHLITZ MALT LIQUOR
LIQUORS FROM BARTON DISTILLERY BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY
KENTUCKY GENTLEMAN
VERY OLD BARTON
BARTON RESERVE
CANADIAN 8
COLONEL LEE
HOUSE OF STEWART SCOTCH
Paul Kacera, owner.
Entered in the beer business in 1940, as a salesman for the Alpen Brau Brewery.
Joined Griesediek Bros. Brewery in 1947. Became a wholesaler for Griesediek Bros. in 1951, with warehouse at 2101 Washington Ave. in Granite City.
Added Schlitz Beer to operation in 1956. Moved to 1101 19th Street, Granite City, in 1957.
In 1960 moved to new warehouse at 1350 Grand in Madison, III. Business now operated from this location. Assisted in operating busi- ness by his wife Margaret, son Richard and daughter Jean Adams.
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STERLING
TV AND APPLIANCE CO.
SALES and SERVICE
ZENITH . RCA . CURTIS MATHES GE · MOTOROLA · ADMIRAL
420 Madison Ave.
GL 2-8166
GATEWAY LOAN CORP.
1223 Madison Ave.
Confidential - Friendly Loans Made on Signature Auto, Furniture and Appliances
TR 7-7300 . GL 1-7792
Harvey Miller, Mgr.
Richard Coleman, Asst. Mgr.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
75th ANNIVERSARY
PERDUE
FURNITURE COMPANY
910 Madison Ave.
NEW and USED FURNITURE and APPLIANCES
Free Parking
FREE RAINBOW STAMPS
Ask for Jim Perdue or Nick Bogovich
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BEST WISHES FROM MADISON LIONS CLUB
The Madison Lions Club was organized in the fall of 1941 at Bruncics, 1400 Mad- ison Ave. Lacy Arms was elected president.
On January 13, 1942 they received their charter and became a member of Lions International.
PAST PRESIDENTS OF MADISON, LIONS CLUB
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