Furniture Store and moved to 137 West Front. In 1972, they expanded into the building on the east, formerly occupied by Ted's Grocery.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wollenschlager operated Ted's Grocery for 19 years and closed out December 24, 1971.

Pearl Nohren moved his grocery and market from 111 West Front Street to 146 West Front, a building formerly occupied by Heller Farm Store. The building has been enlarged twice, first in 1968 and again in 1970.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kingdon added a large room to their home at 107 North Adams. In the addition they operate a neighborhood grocery known as Kingdon's Superette.

The IGA Foodliner was built on U. S. 51 at First Street in November, 1959. The supermarket carries a wide range of fresh, frozen, and canned foods, household supplies and toiletries. Robert Gilliland is owner and manager.

The Dairy Queen drive-in on U. S. 51 was opened for business July 4, 1967, by Robert Gilliland. It was leased in 1970 by Mr. and Mrs. Don Geiselman, who continue to operate it.

El Paso has two firms engaged in the plumbing, heating, and wiring business. They do service work as well as make complete installations in new homes and commercial buildings. Benedict Plumbing and Heating has been operated by Harold "Shorty" Benedict since 1963 when his father retired from the business. Although Frank Benedict is officially retired, he is still an emergency trouble-shooter and errand boy. Several of Frank's grandchildren are also associated with the business. Walton "Bud" Volz operates his business from his home at 145 N. Michigan Street. For a number of years, he was in business with his father, Louis Volz.

Following the death of Miss Josephine Michels, who had succeeded her parents in the operation of the Michels' Drug Store at 5 West Front Street, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Jones purchased the business June 1, 1967. This was operated under the name F & M Sundries. When the Woodford County Bank vacated the adjoining building, they expanded into the former bank building and added a line of sewing machines and fabrics. They sold the sundries supplies in June, 1973 and moved the machines to a portion of the building at 495 North Adams, where they also operate a self-service laundry. The building on Front Street was then sold to the American Diary Association.

The Corn Belt Motel has been in business for more than 20 years at 200 North Fayette Street. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne West manage the motel. The Stage Stop Motel on U. S. 24 at Central Street opened in April, 1957. The 10-unit facility was built by Roger Benson, who continues to operate it. Mrs. Benson operates M'Lady Stop Beauty Salon next to the motel, in a building which had been used by restaurants at different times.

Frank Berta operated a jewelry store at 11 West Front Street for over 50 years. After his death on September 22, 1970, the business was

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