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"Fifteen years ago I was working as a chain butcher, $27 a week; lived in a $15-a-month flat," re- called Mr. Olson. "I've certainly done well since going into business in Palatine. Have a fine ranch type house, all paid for, just married my daughter off to a swell son-in-law, and feel I have more friends here in Palatine than I ever had in Wauconda."
Edmund Papenbrok, 39, the junior member of the partnership, also was born in Chicago. He at- tended a Lutheran parochial school and for a short time was enrolled in Concordia Teachers' college. Baseball and football were his favorite sports in school and he worked at various trades, including that of metal spinner.
Olson & Papenbrok Chicago Ave. at N.W. Hwy.
THE FASHION NOOK
"A hobby to interest us," was the motive that impelled Mrs. Julia H. Moore and her daughter-in- law, Jean, to buy the Fashion Nook, popular wom- en's apparel store, when it was really nothing more than a nook in the DePue building on Chicago ave.
"We had a pretty small beginning," said Jean, "and it was probably fortunate for us that it was small. We had everything to learn about buying and about merchandising, too. Some salesmen will un- load their slow-moving stock of dresses on the in- experienced buyer whenever the chance offers. Oth- ers, though, are helpful, and their advice is valu- able.
When the large addition to the Starck building on Slade street was built, Fashion Nook occupied its ultra-modern store and blossomed out into the style shop for feminine fashions in Palatine.
"When we fit a customer we try to select color and style that will accentuate her natural attrac- tions; when we design a hat we seek to form a back- ground to emphasize the favorable features of face and figure."
Fashion Nook's display window compares favor- ably with the best designed by the State street de- partment stores, and their stock and service obviate all necessity of making a tiresome trip to the city for chic feminine attire.
The Fashion Nook 53 W. Slade Palatine 512
INSURANCE SERVICE
Insurance has a new meaning for the individ- ual or the businessman who has taken advantage of the professional insurance service that is being provided in Palatine by Del Eggert, 545 S. Hale Street.
Fifty and 100 years ago, many people con- sidered insurance as a luxury. Today the wise citizen realizes that insurance is as important as the food he buys.
A balanced insurance program provides the kind of protection that the wise man purchases. Del Eggert welcomes the opportunity to explain without obligation such a program to individuals, firms and corporations. Every person's life is more complicated today than yesterday and a specialist in insurance matters is becoming more and more important.
With his 30 years experience in the insurance field, Mr. Eggert feels qualified to advise on all kinds of insurance including fire, auto, marine, bonds, accident, liability, hospital and life, both individual and group.
Mr. Eggert is a member of Palatine park board, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul's church and is a Shriner.
Del W. Eggert 545 S. Hale Palatine 1269
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DEAN and PETERS
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
The Stange Building at Chicago avenue and Northwest highway serves as an appropriate link between the tradition of the past and the promise of the future.
Now headquarters for Dean and Peters real es- tate, the two-story Stange Building was the first business structure on Northwest highway. Erected in 1927, it was originally designed for a restaurant, later became temporary quarters for a series of un- successful ventures, and finally stood empty.
Today it is the nucleus for what the real estate developers hope will become Palatine's supplemen- tary business section. Confident of the highway's future, they cite it as the only available commercial property with room enough for expansion.
Al Peters and Neal Dean were close friends for many years before they decided one evening, over a dinner table, to pool their business experience and become a team. Peters was an attorney and Dean a corporation auditor and district sales manager be- fore they combined efforts in 1952.
Both men felt there was a real need in Palatine for another good real estate office to help meet the demands of a growing community. In deciding where to locate their offices, they chose the highway as a key to future development.
When Earl Huber's wife became ill and the real estate man decided to move to another climate, Dean and Peters quickly closed a deal for his busi- ness, land, and building across from what is now Harris Pharmacy.
The business sprouted quickly and soon cus- tomers were seeking advice and consultation on in- surance needs. To meet this new demand, Dean and Peters both took insurance courses, passed state examinations, and received broker's licenses.
In selecting the insurance companies to accept, they insisted that service be the principal requisite, especially in handling of customer claims. This
phase of the busness grew so rapidly that in the spring of 1955 Ken Jacobson was added to serve in- surance customers.
Within a year after the launching of Dean and Peters, the office became inadequate for the volume of business. In 1954 they purchased the Stange Building and gave it a complete face-lifting.
Part of this renovation project was utilization of the structure for maximum use. A shortage of pro- fessional office space in Palatine prompted the far- sighted realtors to develop the second floor for this purpose. A bakery was added as tenant and the real estate offices completely redecorated to include pan- el walls, new furniture, modern fixtures, and air conditioning. They are noted for their unusual win- dow displays, regularly designed by Nelson's Flow- ers. Ordinarily developed only by merchandising organizations, the unique windows are promoted by Dean and Peters because they feel the quality of operation is reflected not only in the accuracy of closing statements or the number of friends made through a sale, but also in attractive windows, clean floors, and a pleasing environment. A private parking lot was also added as a convenience to cus- tomers.
Dean and Peters hold the key to development of highway commercial property. More than anyone else, they are responsible for broadening the retail base of the local business community. They are highly optimistic about the future; already in the planning stage is a projected shopping center.
Al Peters has been a resident of Arlington Heights for 15 years. Neal Dean has been a home- owner in Palatine for 9 years. They welcome the opportunity to assist you in meeting your real estate and insurance needs.
Dean & Peters Real Estate & Insurance 7 North Northwest Highway Palatine 868
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STYLE SALON
Since March 1, 1952, Thomas Robinson and Gene Priebe have been providing Palatine with expert hair styling at their Style Salon, now located at 58 W. Wilson.
Formerly associated with salons at Marshall Field's and Carson's, they offer residents of this area all hair dressing services. The shop was first located on Wood st., then moved to its present, modern site in 1953.
Robinson resides at 146 E. Daniels and Priebe at 131 S. Bothwell. Telephone for appointments is 1362.
Style Salon 58 W. Wilson Palatine 1362
NORTHLAND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT CO.
Northland Lawn & Equipment Co. is one of the younger business enterprises in Palatine. It was in- corporated in 1953.
It is a state-wide distributor for power lawn mowers. It also sells at retail lawn and garden equipment as well as power mowers.
The firm stocks and sells Ferguson tractors and auxiliary equipment and specializes in Johnson out- board motors, and snow fighters for estates.
The firm was established by a resident of the adjoining estate area who saw the need for a local service which this firm is able to provide.
Norman Woder, who has many years experience, is the manager,
Northland Lawn and Equipment Co. 225 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine 1350
SMALL FRY FASHION SHOP
For 4 years Mrs. Hazel Kohler has been provid- ing Palatine with its only exclusive shop for chil- dren and pre-teen apparel, the Small Fry Fashion shop, 10 S. Brockway.
She purchased the store in 1951 after it had been in business for 12 months. Cinderella dresses and Kaynee's boys' wear as well as baby wear are available.
Small Fry Fashion Shop 10 S. Brockway Palatine 1845-J
FOX CLEANERS & DYERS
Complete cleaning facilities are available to Pal- atine families at Fox Cleaners, 5 N. Bothwell, owned since 1952 by Donald Sperry.
"I liked Palatine and realized it offered great potential for business," explained Sperry. "I enjoy serving the friendly people of this area and look for- ward to a long association here."
Fox Cleaners do pressing, cleaning, laundry, re- pairs, leather work, re-weaving, draperies, slip covers, and general cleaning.
Fox Cleaners & Dyers 5 N. Bothwell Palatine 617
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Ed Haseman
L ONG ACTIVE in civic and business affairs in Palatine, Ed Haseman was born in 1913 and lived in Park Ridge until 1937, when he moved to Palatine and started a trucking and road building business.
He has built many roads in new developments throughout this area. For the past 7 years he has been part owner of Pala- tine Motors and recently he purchased a half interest in the Cork 'n Bottle.
With his wife and 3 daughters, he lives on an 80 acre farm near Palatine. Ed is past president of the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
His hobbies are hunting and fishing. He owns a large gravel pit at Fox River Grove and takes a great deal of interest in stocking the small spring-fed lakes with trout, some of them weighing 6 lbs. This spring he stocked the lakes with 80,000 fish.
Ed Haseman Trucking S. Quintens Rd. Palatine 864
Pearce'e Women's Wear
Pearce's, 1 N. Bothwell st., is appropriately lo- cated as a fashion center for ladies' and children's wearing apparel.
Years ago, that same corner was then a fashion center for Palatine as well as a gathering place for young people of the 1890's. Before erection of the Pepper Block in 1948, it was the site of the J. H. Schierding home. Schierding was a storekeeper, Palatine businessman, member of the village board and village president; his wife was prominent in so- cial affairs.
Today Pearce's is fashion headquarters for wom- en and children of Palatine township. For several years before Louis E. Pearce purchased the store, it was known as The Emerald Shop. Manager is now Pearce's daughter, Mrs. K. R. Benedict.
Brand names displayed in Pearce's modern store are Carter, Kleinert, Playtex, Jantzen, Cata- lina, Seamprufe, and Formfit. Quality and economy are emphasized.
Residents of Palatine are cordially invited to ex- amine the high quality merchandise offered by Pearce's.
Pearce's 1 N. Bothwell Palatine 605
HOME FASHION CENTER OF 1890
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THE YOUNG LADY of yesterday went to a lot of work to be properly dressed.
Today she just goes to PEARCE'S
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Sealtest TRADE MARK
Since November 1, 1954, Palatine has been head- quarters for the Hydrox Corporation in northwest Chicagoland.
Palatine was selected as the hub for this opera- tion because it represented the center of a rapidly growing area and was conveniently located as a service center for Hydrox consumers.
In order to locate its plant here, the corpor- ation consolidated its distributing branches in Wau- kegan and Aurora in the local branch.
Although Hydrox is a relative newcomer to the business community, its product-the world famous Sealtest ice cream-is no stranger to residents of Palatine who have long recognized its superior qual- ity and unexcelled taste.
Hydrox Corporation Rohlwing rd., west of Route 14 Palatine 1810
WALT OLSEN AGENCY
State Farm Insurance Companies
In a sense Walt Olsen has always been in Pala- tine through heritage. His grandparents, the Walter Harrowers, came from New York just after the Civil War and settled on a farm close to Palatine where his mother, Eleanor, was born 80 years ago.
His dad, Martin Olsen, was a dairy farmer near- ly 60 years in nearby Lake county, where Walt was born in 1910.
In 1950 Mr. Olsen returned to the Palatine area after a short stay in Minneapolis. He entered full time into the field he always believed in most-in- surance.
Walt works for sheer joy in his work, and for love of his son, Bob, and his wife, Mayme, whom he married in 1936. To Walt selling life insurance is a privilege. No widow and her fatherless children ever forgot Dad's life insurance man.
He represents the nationwide, world famous, State Farm Insurance companies, home offices Bloomington, Illinois. Included are the world's larg- est full coverage auto insurance company, a large stock fire and casualty company, and a billion dollar stock life insurance company by the end of 1955.
Walt Olsen Agency State Farm Insurance Companies 1 N. Brockway St. Palatine 1394
SELLSTROM MANUFACTURING CO.
Congratulations Palatine, on your outstanding progress in your 100 years of steady, sturdy growth.
We are glad that we may now count ourselves as part of Palatine, and shall welcome the opportun- ity to grow with you.
Sellstrom Safeguards are now being shipped from Palatine, Illinois, to practically every country, and visitors from all parts of the world tell us that they like the home-like atmosphere of Palatine.
We hope that you will like us as well as we like our new home.
Sellstrom Manufacturing Company Highway 53 at U. S 14 Palatine 2000
WESTERN TIRE AUTO STORE
Palatine has a Western Tire Auto store because a businessman went to Arlington Heights by mis- take.
Frank Heidenblut owned a Western associate in Skokie. When he learned that Arlington was build- ing some new stores, he investigated, found that it was Palatine that was erecting the building, now the Pepper Block.
While investigating the possibility of renting one of the new stores, he encountered Joseph Fischer, who was planning to build at 115-119 S. Northwest highway. Heidenblut agreed to rent, and in March, 1948, moved in a Western Tire Auto agency.
The business grew quickly in expanding Pala- tine, and in September, 1951, he moved to the pres- ent location at 130 S. Northwest highway.
Meanwhile, Joe Fischer had sold his building and moved to Florida-but after two hurricanes, he scurried back to Palatine and joined Heidenblut in partnership. Today the partners sell everything from "soup to nuts," including auto parts and acces- sories, bicycles, garden tools, and hardware.
Fischer has faith in the future of the highway as Palatine's newer business community of progressive merchants. Much of the highway development has been created through Fischer's promotion. His build- ing at 115-119 N. Northwest highway was the first business building constructed on the highway in 20 years. In a single decade, he has placed 9 stores and 3 apartments on Northwest hwy.
Western Tire Auto Store, 130 S. Northwest Hwy. Palatine 600
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BARRINGTON TRUCKING CO., INC.
A COMPLETE DISPOSAL SERVICE
In 1937, J. J. Vanderveld Sr., came to Palatine countryside as home owner and businessman. Ever since he has rendered the community its largest, most complete modern disposal service.
For 18 years a resident of Mundhank rd., Vanderveld and his 3 sons have striven to provide Palatine with a disposal service equipped to meet the needs of a growing community. Today they have a fleet of 18 modern trucks and own and operate their own private land fill dump.
No job is too large or too small for Barrington Trucking. Their disposal service is complete, ranging from household pickup to 6 cubic yard detachable containers for in- dustrial use.
There are 3 phones to handle the disposal business. Residents of Palatine may phone toll free by calling Enterprise 2530.
A total of 18 communities and surrounding countryside are served by Barrington Trucking. These include, in addition to Palatine, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Mundelein, Diamond Lake, Forest Lake, Lake Zurich, Island Lake, Crystal Lake, Car- pentersville, East Dundee, West Dundee, Barrington, Arlington Heights, Fox River Grove, Cary, Half Day, Rolling Meadows.
"It has been our standard for 18 years to provide Palatine with the kind of prompt, modern disposal service that a community of this character deserves," said Vanderveld. "In keeping with this responsibility, we have consistently maintained the equipment to do the job adequately.
"It has been a privilege to be associated with Palatine as resident and businessmen. It is our hope that we may continue to ren- der our service to this community during its second 100 years as well."
Barrington Trucking Co., Inc. 108 N. Hough, Barrington Enterprise 2530 Barrington 1720
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EDWARD HINESLUND
THE EDWARD HINES LUMBER CO.
THE EDWARD HINES LUMBER CO. was found- 'ed on March 17, 1892 by Edward Hines. The or- T'iginal location in the old lumber district along the South branch of the Chicago river is now the company's main yard and is one of the largest lum- ber distribution yards in the nation. At the turn of the century, Hines went into lumber manufacturing in 'the Northern Lake States and the Company trans- ported the products of its own mills as well as the products of many other manufacturers with a fleet of steamships which brought the lumber to Chicago for remanufacturing and distribution.
In 1907, Edward Hines instituted the Branch Yard system of distribution by opening a yard at Rosehill located on the north side of Chicago. Sub- sequently, other yards were opened in various other parts of the city and suburbs until today the com- pany operates 27 retail lumber yards, which serve greater Chicagoland. As lumber operations were discontinued in the Northern States, the company moved south to large holdings in the Mississippi area, shifting its operations from the south to the far west in 1927 when the company opened one of the nation's most modern sawmills in Hines, Oregon to manufacture and refine Ponderosa Pine.
In 1945, the company purchased a large Douglas Fir mill at Westfir, Oregon, where a Douglas Fir Plywood manufacturing plant was established in 1951. Just recently, the company completed pur- chase of the Oregon Lumber Company and now op- erates two other mills-a hardboard plant and a millwork manufacturing factory. These plants are located at Dee, Bates and Baker, Oregon.
In addition to these manufacturing operations, the company also operates a modern hardwood and Northern softwood plant at Bergland, Michigan. The company is also a large factor in the distribution of building materials and plywood, operating wholesale warehouses serving lumber dealers only at Park Falls, Wis., Skokie, Ill. and Danville, Ill.
The Edward Hines Lumber Co. acquired the Palatine Yard in June, 1953. Since then many changes and improvements have been made. The one time small office and display room in the cor- ner of the shed has been relocated and is now housed in a modern brick building that is completely air conditioned. Here homeowners can see displayed many different types of wood panelings, lumber and building materials used in home repairs and re- modeling. Other improvements include a large lum- ber shed and a new customer parking area to make shopping fast, easy and convenient.
Edward Hines Lumber Co. 7 South Hale Palatine 174-1874
Trading at a country store 75 years ago
SCHOPPE'S-63 years ago
Sixty-five years ago Louis Schoppe and John Fink opened up a general store on the southeast cor- ner of Bothwell and Slade in the town of Palatine. About a year later youthful Harry Schoppe, 17, bought Fink's share and the firm became Schoppe Bros. In 1892 they moved to the store's present lo- cation and here they have remained to this centen- nial year.
The stock of a general store in those early days differed as much from a modern mercantile estab- lishment as the prices differed from today's. There was a molasses barrel, weighing 700 pounds, with a wooden spigot; there was a barrel of sugar (hogs- head) and sugar was sold by the pound, scooped up and packaged in paper bags; you asked for coffee (not Maxwell House) and it was scooped out of a barrel and ground in a grinder with a big fly wheel; there was a big, yellow cheese, 30 inches in diameter and 8 inches thick, under a mosquito netting-the coffee was 10 cents a pound, sugar 3 cents a pound.
The general store carried men's and women's shoes-Douglas and Queen Quality-$3 a pair; calico and muslin were sold by the bolt-as low as 4 cents a yard.
An addition to the store was built in 1900 and in that building Schoppe's has operated to the pres- ent time. Since the death of Louis Schoppe in 1944 his part in the partnership has been carried on by his widow, Mrs. Amanda Schoppe. "Youthful" Har- ry, now 81, is the active director of the store.
Schoppe Bros. is unique in the merchandising field. When a home-owned grocery store opened in Palatine some years ago, the Schoppe Brothers discontinued their grocery line. They still carry yard goods, thread, patterns, men's clothing and furnish- ings, but there is a personality about the store, its stock of goods, its general arrangement, that is appealing to the generation of customers who have traded with Schoppe's through two generations.
Schoppe's 26 N. Brockway Palatine 54-R
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HANSEN HARDWARE
HANSEN HARDWARE
From the small island of Bornholm, off the Danish coast, came Gunnar K. Hansen to far-off, fabled America. Gunnar arrived here with no Eng- lish words at his command, but with 20 years of boy- hood behind him, a good Danish high school educa- tion, and a thorough grounding in basic principles of machine-shop practice.
His destination was central Illinois. After re- covering from his disillusion at not finding wealth for the mere reaching out and taking it, Gunnar worked in the wheat harvest and corn picking, landing, fi- nally in Chicago. His first job was in Marshall Field's basement stock room.
The Y.M.C.A. night school gave him a working knowledge of our language and soon he got a job as machinist in the shops of the Miehle Printing com- pany in Chicago. After 4 or 5 years' work here the
depression nearly closed this plant down, and Gun- nar was fortunate in getting a job as laundry driver in the Oak Park area. Here, he says, he improved his speech through dealing with housewives of this suburb, and learned to sell the services of his com- pany.
"This was one of the most valuable experiences of my life," states Mr. Hansen, "because competi- tion for business was fierce, and I found that by giv- ing the utmost in service, and trying desperately to please, I could keep my customers and gain new ones."
Times improved, and in 1937 Mr. Hansen entered the employ of the Zenith Radio corporation, spend- ing his last two years with this organization in re- search work in radar. He also took unto himself a wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are the parents of Conrad, 15-year-old junior in Palatine high, and Bonnie, 13-year-old 8th grader.
In 1945 they decided to venture into business on their own and bought a hardware store on West Ad- dison street, in Chicago. Then, seven years ago, they bought out the Bockelman Hardware on N. Brockway street, Palatine, and began their suc- cessful career in this village. Business increased so rapidly they were confronted with the alternative of enlarging their building or finding new quarters. The lucky transfer of the National Tea store to the east side of town gave them their commodious new lo- cation with its convenient parking lot, and the Han- sons find themselves proprietors of one of the largest, most modern hardware stores in the north- west suburbs.
Hansen Hardware West Chicago Ave.
Serving Palatine Homemakers
SINCE 1953
JEWEL
YOUR FRIENDLY
Jewel Food Store
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R. C. PENNING WELDING
A former teacher of welding now operates his own business in Palatine.
He is R. C. Penning, whose welding shop at 30 S. Northwest hwy., provides residents of this area with repair welding, general welding, and fabri- cating.
Originally from Chicago, "Dick" was a welding instructor at Utilities Engineering trade school and Chicago Vocational school and on the engineering staff of the Pullman Co. before realizing the possi- bilities for business growth that Palatine provided.
Although he moved his family here in 1947, it wasn't until 2 years ago that he moved his equip- ment into a new building at 30 S. Northwest hwy. and began his independent operation. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Dick his wife, Wanda and their two children live at 248 W. Slade
R. C. Penning Welding 30 S. Northwest Hwy. Palatine 1322
PAUL'S BARBER SHOP
Paul's Barber Shop, 15 N. Greely, is the only tonsorial parlor in Palatine where customers stare at cases of guns and revolvers and shelves of an- tique shaving mugs.
There's nothing eccentric about these additions; they're merely hobbies of owner Paul Selley, an Iowan who came to Chicago in 1929 and took up bar- bering. During World War II he served with the 3d division, 30th infantry in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Germany, and Austria.
Three barbers are on duty daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. expect Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays).
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