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12 March 2026

• 10:2010:20, 12 March 2026 Arthur Schuette (hist | edit) [221 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Arthur Oscar Schuette''' (1887-1968) worked at Purnell & Wilson, Inc. in the 1930s. He was a charter member of the Lions Club Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Schuette, Arthur}}")
• 10:1210:12, 12 March 2026 Walter C. Oehler (hist | edit) [281 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Walter C. Oehler''' (1889-1963) opened '''Oehler Funeral Home''' in 1917. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:Businesspeople Category:People assocated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Oehler, Walter}}") originally created as "Walter Oehler"
• 09:2709:27, 12 March 2026 The Edward A. Manuel House (hist | edit) [2,892 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>The Edward A. Manuel House</center> <center>Written by Brian Wolf in 2011.</center> thumb|right|450px|undated photo There are not too many houses in Des Plaines today that can be called a big country house. The most prominent of these is the stately, 100 year old E. A. Manuel house, commanding two acres on the corner of Rand Road and Elk Boulevard. The craftsman style home wasn’t on a corner at all when it was built; in fact, when Ra...")
• 09:2009:20, 12 March 2026 Edward A. Manuel (hist | edit) [423 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Edward Albert Manuel''' (1872-1931) was a veterinarian who lived at 1701 Rand Road. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Manuel, Edward A.}}")

11 March 2026

• 16:1716:17, 11 March 2026 J. F. Risser (hist | edit) [227 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''J. F. "Otto" Risser''' was chief of police from 1927 to 1928. He was also a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:People associated with the police department Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Risser, J. F.}}")
• 13:0813:08, 11 March 2026 Dr. Arthur M. Purves (hist | edit) [565 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Dr. Arthur M. Purves''' (1876-1960) opened his medical practice in 1903 in the Brown building. He was director of the First National Bank and chairman of the board of First Federal Savings & Loan. He was captain in the medical corps during World War I and a charter member of the Lions Club. thumb|left|450px|Dr. Arthur M. Purves, Walter L. Plew and Leonard Manuel in costume during Frontier Days, September 28, 1950 [[Category:Businesspeople]...")
• 11:4411:44, 11 March 2026 Walter L. Plew (hist | edit) [586 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Walter L. Plew (1883-1958) was the founder and president of First Federal Savings and Loan. He established the First National Bank in 1913 and was president of the real estate company W. L. Plew & Co. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Plew, Walter L.")
• 11:2911:29, 11 March 2026 Fayette O. Merrill (hist | edit) [282 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Fayette Oscar Merrill''' (1898-1973) was a charter member of the Lions Club. He was a long-time resident of Mt. Prospect and worked at [https://vandrielsmedical.com/ Van Driel's Medical]. Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Merrill, Fayette O.}}")

10 March 2026

• 16:0016:00, 10 March 2026 Leonard J. Poyer (hist | edit) [524 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Leonard J. Poyer''' (1896-1975) was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Poyer tree}} Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Poyer, Leonard J.}}")

9 March 2026

• 14:4514:45, 9 March 2026 Robert Spiegler (hist | edit) [203 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Robert F. Spiegler''' (1928-2015) was president of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1963. {{Spiegler tree}} Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Chamber of Commerce")
• 14:3314:33, 9 March 2026 Roger W. Spiegler (hist | edit) [325 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Roger Wallace Spiegler''' (1924-2016) was president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1974. For forty years he worked as manager of the men's department in Spiegler's Department Store. {{Spiegler tree}} Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Chamber of Commerce {{DEFAULTSORT:Spiegler, Roger W.}}")
• 13:4613:46, 9 March 2026 Louis C. Spiegler (hist | edit) [261 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Louis C. Spieger''' (1907-2007) was president of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1954. {{Spiegler tree}} Category:People associated with the Chamber of Commerce Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Spiegler, Louis C.}}")
• 13:2613:26, 9 March 2026 Victor Spiegler (hist | edit) [546 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Victor Spiegler''' (1898-1954) was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Spiegler tree}} Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Spiegler, Victor}}")
• 13:0813:08, 9 March 2026 Frank A. Svoboda (hist | edit) [168 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Frank A. Svoboda''' was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Svoboda tree}} Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Svoboda, Frank A.}}")

6 March 2026

• 15:0715:07, 6 March 2026 Susk Honda (hist | edit) [276 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Henry Susk Honda''' was at {{LinkToMap|1141 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1983 advertisement {{#ev:youtube|id=t7hduH1SXTA|width=450|description=1983 television commercial, begins at 31:24}} Category:Car dealerships Category:Lee Street")
• 14:1014:10, 6 March 2026 Edward W. Nissen (hist | edit) [308 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Edward William Nissen''' (1893-1957) was a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Nissen, Edward W.}}")

5 March 2026

• 16:4016:40, 5 March 2026 Raymond Imig (hist | edit) [230 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Raymond Harold Imig''' (1905-1978) ran for mayor in 1933. {{Imig tree}} Category:Politicians Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Imig, Raymond}}")
• 16:3516:35, 5 March 2026 Arthur Imig (hist | edit) [263 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Arthur Imig''' (1895-1975) was a Des Plaines police officer. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Imig tree}} Category:People associated with the Police Department Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Imig, Arthur}}")
• 12:4112:41, 5 March 2026 Anthony Paroubek (hist | edit) [339 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Anthony Paroubek ''' (1883-1951) was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Paroubek tree}} Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum {{DEFAULTSORT:Paroubek, Anthony}}")
• 12:1812:18, 5 March 2026 Henry J. Kehe (hist | edit) [488 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Henry John Kehe''' (1892-1953) was an alder for eight years and a partner in the Krause and Kehe Real Estate firm. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. thumb|left|550px|Krause & Kehe Meat Market, 1920. (l. to r.): E.H. Blume, Edward Kehe, Henry J. Kehe, and Martha Zaehler Category:Businesspeople Category:Politicians Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Key...")

4 March 2026

• 17:1217:12, 4 March 2026 Louis Wolfram (hist | edit) [269 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Louis Wolfram''' (1876-1932) was employed by Chicago Title & Trust. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. {{Wolfram tree}} Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Wolfram, Louis}}")
• 16:4816:48, 4 March 2026 William F. Graupner (hist | edit) [506 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''William F. Graupner''' (1889-1929) was a cashier at the Des Plaines State Bank and treasurer of the Maine Township Levee District. He was a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Graupner, William F.}}")
• 16:2716:27, 4 March 2026 Arthur W. Collignon (hist | edit) [311 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Arthur W. Collignon''' (1894-1945) was the owner of Suburban Dairy. He was also a charter member of the Lions Club. Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Lions Club Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{Collignon tree}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Collignon, Arthur W.}}")
• 16:2716:27, 4 March 2026 Suburban Dairy (hist | edit) [253 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Suburban Dairy''' was at {{LinkToMap|1311 Oakwood Avenue}}. It was owned by Arthur W. Collignon. get image from 1956 phonebook Category:Food and drink Category:Oakwood Avenue")

3 March 2026

• 17:0717:07, 3 March 2026 The Uniform Shop (hist | edit) [241 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Uniform Shop''' was a supplier of airline uniforms at {{LinkToMap|2675 Mannheim Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Mannheim Road")
• 17:0317:03, 3 March 2026 Kinney Shoes (hist | edit) [229 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Kinney Shoes''' was a national shoe store chain. The Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|1484 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Shoe stores Category:Rand Road")
• 16:5716:57, 3 March 2026 The Idella Shoe Shop (hist | edit) [218 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Idella Shoe Shop''' was at {{LinkToMap|722 Center Street}}. thumb|left|750px|case for a shoehorn Category:Shoe stores Category:Center Street")
• 14:5414:54, 3 March 2026 Chicken Delight (hist | edit) [245 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Chicken Delight''' is a chain restaurant. The Des Plaines location was at {{LinkToMap|1645 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Oakton Street")
• 14:4014:40, 3 March 2026 Cline Letter Service (hist | edit) [196 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cline Letter Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1530 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Oakton Street")
• 14:3814:38, 3 March 2026 Carsten's Awnings (hist | edit) [179 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Carsten's Awnings''' was at {{LinkToMap|1440 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Rand Road")
• 14:3614:36, 3 March 2026 Carl's Finer Foods (hist | edit) [218 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Carl's Finer Foods''' was at {{LinkToMap|1446 W. Algonquin Road}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Algonquin Road")

2 March 2026

• 17:2217:22, 2 March 2026 Sigwalt Lumber & Material (hist | edit) [194 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Sigwalt Lumber & Material''' was at {{LinkToMap|1228 Harding Avenue}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Harding Avenue")
• 17:0717:07, 2 March 2026 Maxine's Salon of Beauty (hist | edit) [212 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Maxine's Salon of Beauty''' was at {{LinkToMap|1453 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Businesses")
• 17:0417:04, 2 March 2026 Joe B. DiVito & Company (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Joe B. DiVito & Company''' was at {{LinkToMap|457 S. River Road}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:River Road")
• 16:1816:18, 2 March 2026 Ken's Service Station (hist | edit) [213 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Ken's Service Station''' was at {{LinkToMap|Touhy Avenue and Hickory Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Touhy Avenue")
• 15:4415:44, 2 March 2026 Baudin Terrace Food Shop (hist | edit) [219 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Baudin Terrace Food Shop''' was at {{LinkToMap|427 E. Golf Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Golf Road")
• 15:3515:35, 2 March 2026 Town and Country Service (hist | edit) [202 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Town and Country Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1205 S. Wolf Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Wolf Road")

27 February 2026

• 12:2612:26, 27 February 2026 LaSalle Clothiers (hist | edit) [181 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''LaSalle Clothiers''' was at {{LinkToMap|737 W. Golf Road}}. thumb|left|550px|1968 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Market Place")
• 12:1212:12, 27 February 2026 Jupiter Cleaners (hist | edit) [176 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Jupiter Cleaners''' was at {{LinkToMap|1068 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Lee Street")

26 February 2026

• 17:1917:19, 26 February 2026 Des Plaines Mobil Service (hist | edit) [235 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Mobil Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1390 Miner Street}} and was run by Byron Hughes. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Miner Street")
• 14:3114:31, 26 February 2026 Des Plaines National Bank (hist | edit) [715 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines National Bank''' opened in 1957. It was at {{LinkToMap|678 Lee Street}} with a drive-through branch at {{LinkToMap|518 Lee Street}} Category:Financial institutions Category:Lee Street")
• 14:0114:01, 26 February 2026 Des Plaines Bible Church (hist | edit) [334 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Bible Church''' was at {{LinkToMap|986 Hollywood Avenue}}, {{LinkToMap|1115 Prairie Avenue}} and finally {{LinkToMap|946 Thacker Street}}. {{PDF| caption=  |width=500 | height=500 | URL=File:Des Plaines Bible Church 1973.pdf }} Category:Prairie Avenue Category:Thacker Street Category:Places of worship")
• 13:5113:51, 26 February 2026 Borden's Farm Products Co. of Illinois (hist | edit) [199 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Borden's Farm Products Co. of Illinois''' was at {{LinkToMap|977 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1933 receipt Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")
• 12:5112:51, 26 February 2026 Boehmer & Hedlund (hist | edit) [240 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Boehmer & Hedlund''' was a real estate agency at {{LinkToMap|574 Northwest Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Real estate and insurance companies Category:Northwest Highway")

23 February 2026

• 16:1716:17, 23 February 2026 Marilyn's Flowers & Things (hist | edit) [194 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Marilyn's Flowers & Things''' was at {{LinkToMap|667 N. Wolf Road}}. thumb|left|500px|1995 screenshot Category:Businesses Category:Rayyan Plaza III")
• 16:0316:03, 23 February 2026 J B Metal Works (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''J B Metal Works''' is at {{LinkToMap|1325 Lee Street}}. It opened in 1937. thumb|left|450px|1956 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:LEe Street")
• 15:5915:59, 23 February 2026 Frankies Two Pizza (hist | edit) [196 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Frankies Two Pizza''' was at {{LinkToMap|769 Holiday Lane}}. thumb|left|450px|1981 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Holiday Lane")
• 15:5315:53, 23 February 2026 First Bank (hist | edit) [178 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''First Bank''' was at {{LinkToMap|701 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1995 advertisement Category:Financial institutions Category:Lee Street")
• 15:4915:49, 23 February 2026 Don's Dock (hist | edit) [231 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Don's Dock''' is a seafood restaurant at {{LinkToMap|1220 E. Northwest Highway}}. It opened in 1951. thumb|left|450px|1973 photograph Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Northwest Highway")
• 15:4615:46, 23 February 2026 Des Plaines Radio Shack (hist | edit) [192 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Radio Shack''' was at {{LinkToMap|680 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|550px|1966 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")