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Photo O. C. Smith, Supt. Illinois Pythian Home
Photograph of O. S. Smith, b. 1876; d. 1-15-1949. " Superintendent Illinois Phythian home for children in Decatur 1932-1938. Went to Benton, Ill. from Decatur. Served Benton as city attorney 6 years, corporation counsel 4 years and city judge 4…
Photo of 2nd Lt. Jack C. Vandervort in flight uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Vandervort, 2nd Lt. Jack C., Article on back of photo; "Jack C. Vandervort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vandervort, rural route 1, has arrived home to spend the holidays with his parents. He enlisted in the army air corps on…
Photo of 2nd Lt. Marion Lindamood in uniform with name tag
Herald and Review Library: Lindamood, 2nd Lt. Marion W., 138 East Division street, Decatur, IL.
Photo of Lt. Richard A. and Lt. John H. Wetzel in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wetzel, Richard A. and John H.; Article on back of photo; "Lieutenants Richard A. and John H. Wetzel, 745 South Maffit street, have been called into service with the U. S. Army, Ricard, 22, will report for active duty with…
Photo of Lynn E. Janvrin, Jr. in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Janvrin, Lynn E.; Article on back of photo; "Janvrin in Idaho, Lynn E. Janvrin, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Janvrin, rural route 1 has returned to Farragut, Idaho, naval training center after a 15-day leave here. He was…
Photo of Rev. J. E. Story
Photograph of Rev. J. E. Story, he served at the 7th Street Christian Church now the Prairie Ave. Christian Church, left in 1935.
Photo of "Levee House" N. Maryland St.
Photograph of old frame house that stood at 517 N. Maryland street at Front Street. It was first used as a Boarding house and was said to be the first house on the "levee." It was used as a place of business by Fred Wittke. Photo ran Herald Sept 5,…
Photo of 1st Lt. Charles H. Kiick in Flight Uniform
Herald and Review Library: Photo of 1st Lt. Charles H. Kiick; Article on back of photo: "First Lt. Charles H. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kiick, rural route 8, Decatur, is flight engineer on one of the F-13 planes that will circle the 74…
Photo of 1st Lt. Dale J. Metzinger in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Metzinger, 1st Lt. Dale J., Article on back of photo; "First Lt. Dale J. Metzinger, whose wife Mrs. Marcia J. Metzinger lives at 318 South Monroe street, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for participation in…
Photo of 1st Lt. Donald P. Frahlman in Razorback plane named "Dixie"
WWII - 1st Lt. Donald P. Frahlman in razorback plane - "Dixie." Donated by David Frahlman, 12/12/2012.