Then it comes to choosing your most favorite fast food chain restaurant. I think the choices in this area would be: McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Hardee's (Carl's Jr.) , Taco Bell or Arby's. I like certain of these restaurants because of certain reasons. I like the Dollar Menu at McDonald's. Where else can you get a Sausage Burrito, Sausage Biscuit or a Sausage McMuffin for a buck.
At Wendy's I love the Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers and the Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato and, of course, the Frosty. I wish all fast food restaurants had baked potatoes on the menu for people who really can't eat fried food and the salt that most the restaurants put on french fries, hamburgers, etc. A lot of Hardee's recently have been running a special on Country Fried Steak Biscuits, 2 for $2.50. We tried these and even though they are fried, they are good....I just can't eat too many of these. They have a big biscuit, then the country fried steak and then topped off with a bit of milk gravy.
Arby's has recently become one of my most favorite to stop at because I love the plain roast beef sandwiches. In this area, the Junior Roast Beef are just a buck and are just the right size for me. They also have the seasoned curly fries for a buck for those who want a bit more with their sandwich.
I really like Taco Bell and they have been offering a $5.00 deal which has a lot of food, but Mexican food is known for having a lot of sodium, so I don't go there much.
Burger King still offers the "have it your way". My way is to stay away from there. I really don't care for the food at Burger King although I'm sure the Whoppers would be really good if I were starving and couldn't find another place to eat.
I love to go to the St. Louis area and find a White Castle. I love the greasy little burgers which are a heart attack on a plate. But I like them every once in a while....take another cholesterol pill deary.
The battle of the fast food joints goes on and will forever I'm sure. I know that when we travel and I'm sure those who have moved, perhaps have no access to a favorite which was/is in this area. The bitter better burger battle will go on and on until supremacy reigns. Who will it be....maybe your favorite!
Old Tyme Greenview
Taken from the 1905 Past and Present of Menard County
FRANKLIN P. ELDRIDGE, M.D. - Dr. F. P. Eldridge, well known as a capable physician and surgeon of Greenview and also interested in business affairs in the county as a dealer in coal, was born in Menard county, September 18, 1853. His father, William Eldridge, was a native of England, whence he was brought to America by his parents when three years of age, the family home being established in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1840 he made his way westward, settling in Menard county, which was then largely a frontier district, bearing little resemblance to this highly improved portion of the state. He turned his attention to farming about six miles east of Greenview and continued to make his home upon that place until 1890, when he removed to Greenview, where his death occurred May 6, 1902, when he was seventy-six years of age. His widow still survives him and now makes her home with her son Dr. Eldridge at the age of seventy-seven years.
Dr. Eldridge acquired his preliminary education in the common schools of his native county and his more specifically literary instruction was obtained in Lincoln University, where he spent three years as a student. Having formed the determination to make the practice of medicine his life work he then matriculated in Rush Medical College, where he was graduated with the class of 1878. Locating for practice in Greenview, he remained here for six months and subsequently removed to Kilbourne, Illinois, where he spent seven years. On the expiration of that period, however, he returned to Greenview, where he has since made his home and a large and important patronage has been extended him. He is now examining physician for several insurance companies. He carries all of his own drugs and by constant reading and study he keeps in touch with the progress of the medical fraternity. He belongs to the Brainard District Medical Society, the Menard County Medical Society and the State Medical Society, and in the practice of his profession he displays careful preparation and conscientious service in the performance of his professional duties. Dr. Eldridge has considerable valuable property, including a farm of one hundred and seventy-five acres which he rents, also town realty, is one of the five owners of a coal mine which is being developed under the name of the Greenview Coal & Mining Company, and he also owns five hundred acres of cotton land in St. Francis valley in eastern Arkansas, which he purchased in 1903 and which is very fertile, bidding fair to become a very valuable property.
Arstella, who was born December 22, 1886; and Earl, born August 3, 1896. Dr. and Mrs. Eldridge hold membership in the Cumberland Presbyterian church and he is a Knight Templar Mason, belonging to the lodge, chapter and commandery. He is also connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and in fraternal circles has the warm regard which is extended him socially and professionally.
Deaths
Marie Steinmetz - Marie passed away on October 7. She was born July 4, 1920 and married Gene Steinmetz in 1948. She was well known for owning and operating what was called the lower tavern in Greenview. It was located on the main street across from Baugher Implement (now Ron Sanert's Auction House).
Hardy C. Pittman - Died October 9, 2011 at the age of 95. He was a Greenview resident and was known as the operator of the Linda theater in the 1950's.
The next death has not been verified but I will attempt to do that. I have heard that Penny Simmering died of pneumonia in the last few days. I have not seen a death notice but I was told that she didn't want any notice or services. Penny was married to Joe Simmering and her and Joe ran a tavern in Greenview for many years. I will attempt to verify this.
Events
Sweetwater Church - International T.V. and recording artist Lowell Mason will perform at the Sweetwater Church on Sunday evening, October 23 at 6:30. He is billed as the smallest gospel singer as he is only 46 inches tall. No admission charge but a free will offering will be received.
Christmas In Greenview - November 19, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Trivia and Chili Cookoff - October 29 sponsored by the Greenview Amvets to help raise money for Shelby Nance to attend the All American Cheerleader event in London. Dinner at 5:30 with trivia at 6:30. Costume contest, silent auction , trivia, chili cookoff.
Recipe
Sawdust Pie
7 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 9 inch unbaked pie shell
In a large bowl mix egg white, sugar, graham cracker crumbs, pecan and coconut. Stir until well combines. Pour mixture into an unbaked 9 inch pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 38 minutes or until glossy and set. Cool and cut in slices. Top with whipped cream. Yummy! And lots of people would have the ingredients on the shelf if you need a dessert without much notice.
Thought For The Day
American will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedom,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
--Abraham Lincoln
All I want for Christmas is my small downstairs bathroom to be finished. I have been very patient with the person who is doing the remodeling. This person is a member of this household and is married to the writer of this blog. If you can take a hint from that!
I'm getting a bit tired of the boxes with the new toilet, faucets and counter top and the new carpet lying in the living room. At least it is to the side and not underfoot. I have begun to buy the accessories in hopes that this will be a hint that work needs to progress to the point of being fini!!
The walls are painted and maybe if I start hanging pictures and stuff.......maybe????
Dang. I'll keep you posted.....perhaps this time next year my small bathroom will be done. In case he reads this.....just kidding honey!
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