Frick, Gottlieb James 1881-1953

Gottlieb James Frick was born in Plumfield Illinois in Franklin County on April 18, 1881. When he was 18 years old he worked as a day laborer while living with his uncle Henry Frick in Belleville Illinois. Henry was a tea and coffee merchant and this may have been where Gottlieb learned some of his life skills. Continue reading

1957, Chorus Girls Spend Night in Jail

Chorus Girls in Jail 1957

Chorus Girls in Jail 1957

Six chorus girls thank patrolman Harry Thompson for a night’s lodging. The girls, part of a show troupe taking part in the Williamson County Fair, arrived here to find they had no hotel reservations. The girls were allowed to sleep in the City Jail.

(L-R) Carole Brodine, Chicago; Carol Mattille, Des Moines; Pat Kirk, Chicago; Deanna Hagberg, Chicago; Harry Thompson; Deanna Newman, Chicago; and Carol Frey, Des Moines.

(UPI photo dated 08/08/1957)