My career in mass-media began back in 1979 at a weekly local newspaper and print shop called “The West Chicago Press.” The Treudt family not only gave me my first real job, they became life-long friends. The newspaper has since gone the way of most weekly publications. However, the printing operation survives. Recently the West Chicago Printing Company celebrated it’s 100 year anniversary. This interview with Bill Treudt and Modesto “Mo” Zarate, recounts daily life and laughs that went with the newspaper and printing business in the 20th century.
West Chicago Printing Company, 100 Years
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9 responses to “West Chicago Printing Company, 100 Years”
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Tim, we moved to West Chicago in 1976 and the first thing we did to get acquainted with our new town was to buy a subscription to The West Chicago Press 🙂
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Congratulations, Treudt Family!
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Thank you Tim, for preserving these great men and the memories they share. From the bottom of my heart I thank you!
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What a wonderful tribute to all the joys and hard work of the printing business. Great video!
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I had the honor of working with Bill, Mo, Steve, and Bruce between August of 1990 and February of 2001. This was a “job” but one that came with wonderful benefits! Working at WCPC was a continous learning experience in working and in living life to the fullest. I thank all of you for giving me the honor of being a member of the WCPC Family!!!
Tim this is a wonderful video! Thank you for preserving some of West Chicago’s history. -
What fond memories this brings back and how we would all look forward to the weekly WC press.
Would’nt it be great to have interviews of the likes of Mike Day,Gordon Roundy, Peach Tye, Clarence Marx,Pete Kruse,Arno Dierking and on and on.
What a great job to See Bill and Mo and their story of WC.
Thank You
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My first job right out of High School and the best job I ever had was with the West Chicago Printing Company. I loved the people there. Congrats on 100 years and for a great production documenting a great family history.
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Thanks magic man!
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uncle moe, it has been my privledge having you as part of my family
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