"Chili" Bill Brooks was John Wayne's pilot for about 10 years, when he flew the actor down to his two ranches in Arizona. Brooks befriended Wayne, famed for his roles in "True Grit," "The Searchers" and hundreds of other Westerns, until his death in 1979. The Wayne memorabilia that Brooks collected over the years now … Continue reading John Wayne memorabilia displayed at Williams museum
Day: August 27, 2008
Bowling alley reopens in St. Clair
The Meramec Lanes bowling alley in St. Clair, Mo., which closed for a year, has just reopened as Route 66 Lanes & Lounge, reports the St. Clair Missourian. The new owners reconditioned the lanes so that leagues would resume. The snack bar was refurbished, a grill was added, and the building's heating and air-conditioning units … Continue reading Bowling alley reopens in St. Clair