Mystery solved! I checked my 1937 Lake County Atlas and Directory, and both are listed. Pelat's at 152 Main St, and Matchett's is advertised as Dining Room, Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar in the Parmly Hotel at Main Street and Park Place.
Alan B. replied:
Connie...Don't remember the Utopia Theater. I don't think you remember it either? Only remember the Lake & Park Theaters. http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/39714
Alan B. replied:
John...you're right...here's another link.. http://fineartamerica.com/.../utopia-theatre-in...
Tim K. replied:
Corrupted photo from seller of Matchetts Restaurant matchbook. Must have been in Parmly. http://vintagepaperandpostcards.com/products/item63198.html
I have experienced the penultimate truck stop restaurant in my opinion. R Place in Morris IL. The food rivals my grandmothers in quality, but the cafe is filled with so...