U.S. Post Office dedication, Sept. 1960;
Everett Skow, Flatbed tractor;
Ralph & Mildred Hartman;
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Vern Graham behind - Left at podium - Herb Hoffman - Don Myer - Congressman, shoulder (MC of the Day);
Stan Dyers,
Rev. Laxamona,
Spive…
Until August 8, 1840, mail had to be taken to Naperville, fifteen miles away, and cost 25 cents to mail. A post office was opened in the Thomas Slater home which stood at the northwest corner of Galena and Route…