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Photo of Coast Guard Lt. Herbert E. Schwalbe in uniform with binoculars hanging around his neck

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Herald and Review Library: Schwalbe, Lt. Herbert E.; Article on back of photo; "From Public Relations Division, U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C., Decatur Coast Guard Lieutenant on Pacific Invasion Duty; Coast Guard Lieutenant Herbert E. Schwalbe,…

Photo of Col. V. L. Womeldorff in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Womeldorff, Col. V. L.; Article on back of photo; "Col V. L. Womeldorff, who for most of the last four years has been in army service in the Aleutian islands and Alaska, is spending a few days visiting in Decatur during a…

Photo of Col. W. A. Steiner in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Steiner, Col. W. A.; Article on back of photo; "W. A. Steiner Made Colonel; Wilford A. Steiner, son of George Steiner, 1911 North Jasper street, was recently promoted to the rank of colonel, according to word from his base…

Photo of Coliseum Tavern

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Photograph of the Coliseum Tavern "Built in 1923, burn in 1925, rebuilt, burned again in 1933. Shown above is a view of the coliseum, formerly the property of the Macon County Fair Association but more recently a beer tavern and dance resort owned by…

Photo of College Hill and Staley Mansion

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Photograph of three people looking at the ice storm damage 300 Block College Street, looking north toward the Staley Home.

Photo of College Inn Restaurant

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Photograph of the College Inn Restaurant, located at 142 S. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Commander Thomas D. McGrath receiving Silver Star from Capt. George L. Menocal, with two sailors looking on

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Herald and Review Library: McGrath, Commander Thomas D., Article on back of photo; "Commander Thomas D. McGrath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McGrath, 1770 North Water street, received the Silver Star medal from Capt. George L. Menocal, fleet…

Photo of Company "H", Illinois National Guards on return from Springfield, IL. standing at attention with duffel bags

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Co. H, Illinois National Guards, on return from Springfield, IL.

Photo of Compulsory Military Training Macon County Draftees Group standing on Court House steps

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Herald and Review Photo: Compulsory Military Training Macon County Draftees standing on Court House Steps; Article on back of photo; "This group of selectees were scheduled to leave the city for Peoria medical examination center and induction into…