Foreclosures and judgments filed in Circuit Court
Circuit Court filings show Home Bldg and Loan versus Agnes D Huisizer and others on foreclosure, Madison Bldg and Loan against L W Clemons, McCarthy Improvement Co against Madison County, with proceedings on Dec 29. Arthur Cohn v Illinois Bell Telephone Co was dismissed with costs to complainant. Victoria Krieshak v American Benefit Life over new trial denied. Judgement issued for Bliff for 1000 dollars with costs. appeal rights granted with bonds and deadlines set for notes of exceptions.
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Circuit
Home
Agnes D Huisizer
Ernest Tosovsky
Litchfield
Madison
R Gage
L W Clemons
McCarthy Improvement Co
County of Madison
Circuit Court
Arthur Cohn
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Victoria Krieshak
American Benefit Life Insurance
Bliff
appellate court
J Kewanee Boy Wins State Spelling Contest
Philip Hayward twelve of Kewanee won the state school spelling championship, missing only ten of four hundred words, over competitors from across Illinois. George Durake of Riverton finished second, with three errors. Royal Prince Born in Tokyo, heir to the throne of Korea if any existed, reflecting the House of Chosen established after Korea’s 1910 annexation.
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Springfield
Ith
Philip Hayward
Kewanee
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Hayward
Thora ie
George Durake
Riverton
Tokio
Kon
House of Chosen
chosen
Korea
Grain and Produce Prices Across Markets Stated
The listing shows wholesale and retail prices for grains and foods, including Wheat No. 1 2 3, White and Yellow Corn, Mixed Corn, Timothy, Alfalfa, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Fruits and Vegetables with per pound and per dozen rates, plus St. Louis and Chicago grain quotes and livestock receipts and prices. Wheat and corn futures move modestly. grain markets in St Louis and Chicago show upward drift amid steady securities.
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St. Louis
Chicago
United States
ty to
Believed to Have Found Missing Plane Near State Line
Washington December 29 Maryland state police investigate a report that an aircraft, possibly Lieut BE H Bobbitt’s, missing since Christmas, was found near the Maryland West Virginia line. Driver B O Winkler of New Albany Indiana saw wreckage on the Keyser West Keyser to Redhouse route but did not stop. Bobbitt had departed Selfridge Field Michigan to fly to Hot Springs West Virginia.
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Washington
Maryland
BE. H. Bobbitt
Maryland-West Virginia
B. O. Winkler
New Albany
Ind
Keyser
W. Va
Redhouse
Bobbitt
Selfridge Wield, Mich
Hot Springs
West Virginia
French Press Demands Laval MacDonald Meeting
Paris dispatch reports the French press urging Premier Laval to meet Ramsay MacDonald promptly to counter Washington’s stance on war debts and reparations cancellation. Laval denies plans to travel to London soon.
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Paris
Laval
Ramsay MacDonald
Washington
London
Texas prep for trial of 17 oil firms
Austin Texas December 29 Trial of Texas seven teen million dollar suits against 17 oil companies and associations for alleged anti trust violations will be set here in January Attorney General G James V Allred charges the groups with price fixing and throttling competitors The 132 page petition dictated by Allred portrays how foreign oil interests returned via subsidiaries after being driven from the state Defendant firms must file answers by January 4
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Austin
Tex
Texas
G. James V. Allred
Allred
Ex-convict Huffendick jailed for Portage Des Sioux bank robbery
St. Louis on December 29 Harry Huffendick, an ex convict from St. Louis, received a 15 year sentence after pleading guilty to robbing the Portage Des Sioux bank in St. Charles County. The incident dates to August 11.
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St. Louis
Harry Huffendick
Portage Des Sioux
St. Charles County
Funeral for August Bachman Held at Family Home
August Bachman died from injuries after a Christmas morning car collision on East Elm Street. He was the son of Rosa Bachman and managed the Levis Lane farm. Rev Heggameier officiated at the Evangelical Church of Alton with burial at Godfrey Cemetery. He leaves three brothers and three sisters. his father had died years earlier. The other driver was not seriously hurt.
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August Bachman
Mellville
Heggameier
Evangelical Church of
Congregational Sunday School elects officers for year
In the Congregational Sunday School, all old officers were reelected with G G Morganworth as superintendent Frank Sawyer as assistant Miss Ruth Selgrist secretary treasurer and Miss Laura Bartlett assistant. The Sunday school enrolls 130 with strong attendance. A January 10 attendance-boosting contest will be directed by Leland Smith. New Year’s Party planned at the Congregational Church Thursday night. The annual church business meeting is slated for Saturday January 9 at the church with a noon lunch preceding.
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Congregational Sunday School
G. G. Morganworth
Frank Sawyer
Ruth Selgrist
Laura Bartlett
Leland Smith
Congregational Church
Christmas Party At Godfrey School Brightens Pupils
The Teacher-Parent Association organized a Christmas treat for all children at Godfrey School. The event was very enjoyable, bringing students and families together for a festive occasion.
Local residents spend holidays visiting family and friends
Miss Dorothy Jackson returns home from college in St Louis for holidays. Kathryn McDermatte vacationing with mother and sister. Kathryn works for Illinois Owens Glass Co in Toledo. A B Davis visited St Louis last Friday. Dr and Mrs Franklin Walton of St Louis hosted by the McNeils for Christmas. Luella and Jennie May McNeil, teachers in Granite City and Wood River, with parents. Evelyn and May Waters visit from Wood River and Madison. Agnes C Hyndman visiting a ill relative in Upper Alton. Rev and Mrs Carlson attend Kitsmiller family reunion in Alton. Esther and Ruth Seigrist and brother Eagon Seigrist of St Louis spend Sunday at home. Albert Giry and Avery depart Dow for Florida trip starting December 26.
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Dorothy Jackson
St. Louis
Kathryn McDermatte
W. A. Whitley
Dorothy McDermatte
Kathryn
Illinois- Owens Glass Co
Toledo
A. B. Davis
Franklin Walton
Luella
Jennie May McNeil
Granite City
Wood River
Evelyn
May Waters
Madison
William Waters
Agnes C. Hyndman
Upper Alton
Carlson
Kitsmiller
Alton
Esther
Ruth Seigrist
Eagon Seigrist
Albert Giry
Avery
Dow
Florida
St Jacob Couple United in Marine Township Nuptials
Jacob F. Noll and Miss Anna Schmitt wed at the Evangelical parsonage in Highland on December 21. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. C. C. Bassler. The couple will reside on a farm three miles south of Marine as their home.
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Jacob F. Noll
Kathryn Noll
Marine Township
Anna Schmitt
Daniel Schmitt
near Lebanon
Evangelical parsonage
Highland
C. C. Bassler
Marine
Christmas Visits by Highland and St Louis Families
A string of holiday visits from Highland to St Louis and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mueller and son of Highland and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of East St. Louis with Miss Betty Mueller in St. Louis, plus A. R. Baer and family in St. Louis. Other gatherings involve Dr. and Mrs. R. Buehman and Kathryn of Marissa, George Hoffman and Wmn. Schwehr households, Henry Hoffman of Arlington Colorado, Blanche Thomason of St. Jacob, Rev. Jenkins and Miss Lamp party, Mr. and Mrs. Shreve of Marshall with R. J. Eirhart, and the Hochulis from Milwaukee and Springfield visiting Highland and nearby relatives.
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Wm. Mueller
Highland
A. R. Baer
Marie Baer
St. Louis
R. Buehman
Kathryn
Marissa
Geo. Hoffman
Wmn
Schwehr
Phillip Baer
Henry Hoffman
Arlington
Colorado
Mollie Appel
Blanche Thomason
St. Jacob
Grace Cabbage
Phil Klein
Wirley Plowman
New Douglas
B. F. Ellis
Farrell Jenkins
Bonnie Lamp
Dahlgren
Ill
Esther Lamp
Ridgeway
Ed Ellis
BE. Shreve
Marshall
R. J. Eirhart
Arthur Hochuli
Milwaukee
Wis
Bertha Hochuli
Springfield
G. Hochuli
Sam Becker
Denver
Colo
John Buchmiller
Katherine Buchmiller
W. Hoenig
Louisa Petry
Lillian Mrnst
Cost of seeing 1932 In cheaper in St Louis
St Louis reports that the cost of New Year entertainment will be $2.50 cheaper here than last year. Hotels have cut prices from $10 to $7.50 for New Year festivities, with one hotel exception. Additionally three leading hotels have abandoned New Year parties entirely.
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St. Louis
Stamper Sisters Trip May Extend Six Weeks South
Marjory Stamper and her relatives travel with Mrs Giry and Miss Margaret Stamper. The group may stay in the south for six weeks. Mr and Mrs W A Cope hosted a Jerseyville visiting family gathering Friday.
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Marjory Stamper
Real Estate Transfers and Probate Notices Dec 23 1931
Real estate transfers list several parcels in Washington Heights Park Place Park Place Kienzles subdivision Wing Montgomery area and Granite City with $1 consideration. Names include Leon Tenis sgle John Lonegan Jos Guardagano Cyrus D Shobe Harry H Howard Richard A W Kampe and Chas Meyer Sr Aug C Horstmeyer Fred G Lueders Fannie K Horstmeyer Charlie Wilson Jenie WIlson and others. Probate proceedings cover Hotz estate Huston deceased Weaver Harles Connole Chowen Fisher Grotto and others with various executors bonds and liens. Marriage licenses issued to multiple residents across Alton Granite City St Louis and surrounding area.
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Leon Tenis
John Lonegan
Washington Heights
East Alton
Jos Guardagano
Helen Birch
Park Place
Kienzles
Collinsville
Cyrus D Shobe
Harry H Howard
Richard A W Kampe
Chas Meyer
Pershalls
Wood River
Aug
Horstmeyer
Fred G Lueders
Morriss
Granite City
Fannie K Horstmeyer
Morris
Charlie Wilson
Jenie Wilson
Newport Madison
Painter Gardner Hale Dies In Cliff Accident
Santa Maria California December 29 heavy rains blamed for fatal crash at a 350 foot cliff. Gardner Hale 48 a noted mural and fresco painter was found dead beside his wrecked automobile after the slide or fall.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Gardner Hale
Tomorrow's Radio Lineup Across NBC Networks
A detailed schedule lists NBC Blue and NBC Red programs with time slots. Highlights include Cab Calloway Orchestra, Little Orphan Annie with Shirley Bell and Allan Barack, Sherlock Holmes dramatizations, Russ Columbo Orchestra, Amos and Andy, Gershwin guest artist, and CBS lineup featuring Sousa, Kate Smith, Andre Kostelanetz, Bing Crosby, and more across late afternoon to midnight.
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Adolphe Dumont
Alice Mock
Darwin P. Kingsley
New York Life Insurance Company
Parker Fennelly
Arthur Allen
Blackstone Plantation
Julia Sandersson
Frank Crumit
dental
Jack Shilkret
Musical Magazine
Ernc Rapees
Armchair quartet
Earle Spicer
Den Voorhees
Cab Calloway
Walter Winchill
Marion Harris
Alice Joy
Ol Hunch
Paul Van Loans
Jack Denny
Ralph Kirberry
Dream
Rudy Vallee
Larry Funk
CBS
KMOX
Myrt
Marge
Kaltenborn
Morton Downey
Tony Wons
Colonel Stoopnagle
Bud
Lymans
Kate Smith
Mine
Traubel
Bossow
Felix Slatkin
Bing Crosby
Singers
Wyoming
Joe Reichmans
NBC Blue
KWK
Shirley Bell
Allan Barack
Henrietta Tedro
Jerry O'Meara
Phil Cook
Leonard Joy
Sherlock Holmes
Richard Gordon
Leigh Lovel
Joseph Bell
Graham Harris
Walter Scanlon
Billy Murray
Marcella Shields
Wirges
Russ Columbo
Clara
Hollywood Nights
Frank Luther
Gene Tedemichs
Amos and Andy
Loewell Thomas
NBC Red
RSD
Waldorf-Asctoria Empire Room
Stebbins Boys
John Philip Sousa
the
Revelers
James Melton
Lewis James
Phil Dewey
Wilfred Glenn basse
Old Counsellor
George Gershwin
Gladys Rice
Douglas Stanbury
Nathaniel Shilkret
Grantland Rice
Gustave Haenschens
Nellie Reyell
OL Huneh
Lone Wolf Tribe
Rossow
Boswell Sisters
Tommy Talks
Singing Sam
Crime Club
Andre Kostelanetz
Chroniclles
Fivers orchestra
Wyoming Jack
Jacquinot Jules
East West Teams Ready For New Year S Day Game
San Francisco December 29 All Americans of the east and west held long practice sessions at their respective campuses for the annual New Year s Day game. East starters were tentatively chosen and conditions at Sanford Stadium Palo Alto favored the Allastern squad while the All Westerners at Berkeley appeared unconcerned.
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San Francisco
Sanford Stadium
Palo Alto
Allastern
Berkeley
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R. J. McClain
Palace Store
Lincoln Circle No. 1
Livingston, LL
Liberty Loan Hall
Livingston
Illinois Night Owls
Turner's Hall
Edwardsville
Riechert
White Way Club
Second St
WiLliams
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Albert Rothman & Sons
Ford
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Crane St
Frank E. Miller
Pong
Springer Avenue
Monroe Street
Leelaire
Hotz Lumber Co
Henry Strohmeier
Bethalto Road
Neil Schafer
Brockmeier Hatchery
Studebaker
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Ford Dealers
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Marie O Harles
Paul P Connole
Chester Damke
St. Luis
Esther Schaecier
Harold Hrner
St. Jon's
Mildred Reimers
Louis
Gordon Carr
Grane City
Margaret Hausman
Eldon Davis
Maud Andel
Walter G. Hassmannn
Flora M. Bruce
bh. Alton
Raymond W. Pohlmaan
Grafton
Dora A. Houchin
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B. Alton
Dorothy I. Van Hoy
Mildred Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Watson
Irma K. Jones
Burt S. Grege
Irene M. Jackson
Clifton Terrace
Katherine Stone
Thomas Zerby
KE. Alton
Florence Green
Jerseyville
John C. Emery
Ida M. Henderson
Anthony Helderop
Maurice 1. Carter
Dolly Parker
Howard A. Robinson
St. Lous
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Willie S. Cobb
Earl E. Berkley
Harlan F. Nichols
Lillian FE. Smith
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