Decatur Man Fatally Injured in Effingham County Crash
D. B. Webb of The Decatur Herald circulation department died after his car collided with a parked truck near Effingham and Dieterich. Lawrence West, Webb’s assistant, was lightly injured. The truck owner Marvin Humbolt said he waved a lantern to attract attention. Webb leaves two brothers, a sister, and his mother in Decatur. funeral plans await coroner’s inquest.
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Decatur Herald
Lawrence West
Effingham
Dieterich
Webb
West
Ot West
Marvin Humbolt
Humbolt
Bert Webb
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Herald
Frank M. Webb
Decatur
Charles
Ohio
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Harriet Webb
Masonic Fraternity
Honor Roll Subscriptions Additions Noted in Register
The Register lists new subscribers who have joined the honor roll since the last report. Names include James Bassett, Robert Walton, Joe Simcox, T. E. Snyder, Joe Wilson, Pete Anderson, Chas Kruse, R. N. Norris, Steve Belcher, Fred Mesk e, Jr., Mrs J L Davidson, Albert Snyder, T. J. csyo2, Gerald Nichols, TM H Quayle, C. W. Pratt, R. E. Belcher, T. C. Speer, H. H. Jones, dys Doolen, J. C. Caudle, I. W. Nattier, A. L. Vallow, Mrs. B. Vv. Crosby, Carl Meador, John J. O Neal, Sarah Richardson, Mrs. C. S. Nichols, Hobart Arnold, Opal Jones, Chester Belcher, Josie Belcher, Fred Carter, Tom Altom, Claud Hatch, C. E. Blankinship, O. J. Doolen, Mansel Tune, Frank Morris, Ben Padberg, Mrs. V. A. Revis, M. A. Livesay, Jim McNichol, Hugh Graham, R. H. Belcher.
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James A. Bassett
Robert Walton
Joe Simcox
T. E. Snyder
Joe Wilson
Pete Anderson
Chas. Kruse
R. N. Norris
Steve Belcher
Fred Meseke, Jr
Michigan Car Burns at Breezy Hill
A nearly new Ford auto traveling from Detroit to Paducah, Kentucky caught fire at Breezy Hill last Sunday around 11 a.m. and was completely destroyed. Occupants had substantial baggage. only part was removed. One woman suffered severe burns but continued the trip to Centralia by taxi, finishing via the Illinois Central. No insurance was carried on the car.
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Paducah
Detroit
Mich
Rogers Hornsby to New York Giants shocks St Louis fans
Loyal Cardinals fans fear the sale of Rogers Hornsby to the New York Giants will hurt gate receipts and team strength. Hornsby, earning about 30 000 annually, sought a three year deal at 50 000, but the move is defended as a financial burden and a risk to roster continuity.
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T, Louis Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
New York Giants
Rogers
Patoka Wins Big Weekend Games In Strong Form
Patoka high school secured two decisive wins last week. They defeated Effingham county’s Watson team 25 to 14 on Saturday, then edged Fayette county champions 10 to 9 on Tuesday in a tightly fought game. The team, playing Kinmundy Thursday, drew strong fan support and continued to push at near full speed.
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Watson
Effingham County
Fayette
Kinmundy
Hillsboro Fire Destroys Large Garage and Amex Office
A major blaze in Hillsboro early last Wednesday destroyed one of the country’s largest garages and the American Express office. Debris showered the district as 35 cars burned. Litchfield fire crew arrived 16 minutes after the call, the Big Chug delivering the rapid response.
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Hillsboro
American Express
Litchfield
Frank Malone claim paid in local mutual
Frank Malone of near Alma was accidentally shot by his brother on Thanksgiving morning. He died last Wednesday morning in Centralia. Superior Mutual Insurance Company paid his $1000 claim, the first benefit paid by the local company in ten months.
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Frank Malone
Alma
Centralia
Superior Mutual Insurance Company
Centralia Hudson Stolen in Decatur Case
A Hudsa coach, owned by the Linkon Bros. of Centralia, was stolen on the streets of Decatur last Sunday and recovered Monday on a road east of town. Aledo plans its annual corn and poultry show for January 21.
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Linkon Bros
Centralia
Decatur
Aledo
Unique Hunting Trip For Northern Sportsmen
One of the most unique trips ever staged will depart Chicago on Saturday January 8 by special train for twelve days of sport in Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee. Sponsored by the Illinois Central Railroad the trip is limited to 125 persons and includes rail fare sleeping accommodations meals on board stopovers at New Orleans races sightseeing trap shooting and golf with a baggage car for bird dogs.
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Tennessee
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New Orleans
Town notes bustle with holiday bargains and visits
Local items report Patoka and nearby visitors including Frank Morris and son from Boulder. Ads tout Xmas cards, Palm Olive soap, holiday linens, rugs, coats, and home goods at Altoms and Patoka outlets. Teachers and students travel between Normal and Centralia while families plan gifts and seasonal events.
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Clinton
Ndalia
J. R. Carter
Altoms
Helen Montgomery Spradlins
Marshfield
Harry Winchester
Yokohama
Wash
Jessie Walker
Fred Black
Nokomis
Byran Eagan
Harrison Eagan
Foster Township
Rose Chandler
la Place
Patoka How. & Furn. Co
William Satoris
Ted
Ashland
Brockelmeyer
Satoris
Cass County
Lloyd Pierce
Centralia
Lloyd
Santa Claus
Patoka Hdw. & Furniture Co
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Arthur Irvins
Hurt
Kious
Anderson Green
Lucile Gray
Assumption
Carbondale
Alice Emerson
Alice
Cain
Lucile
Greatest Fog in Years Brings Nighttime Dangers
Auto drivers report the thickest fog in years after five, with headlights nearly invisible through the oil field. Local stores plan notching closures from six until March, with at least one objector opposing the move.
McCall All-Stars Beat Local Grade School 29 to 9
Preliminary to the big game here Saturday night the McCall All-Stars of Centralia grades defeated the local club 29 to 9. The visiting team showed superior build while the lighter local players fought hard and kept them down for much of the game.
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McCall All-Stars
Centralia
Boys and Girls Club Meeting on December 27
A meeting for boys and girls ages 12 to 20 and their parents is set for Monday at 7 PM. The group seeks youths interested in growing larger crops of clover and alfalfa.
Former Vandalia News Man Joins Hillsboro Paper
Bob Zumwalt, who once led the Kinmundy Express and later supervised Vandalia newspapers, has taken the post of official linotypist at the Bliss Montgomery County News in Hillsboro.
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Vandalia Newspaper
Hillsboro
Bob Zumwalt
Kinmundy Express
Vandalia
Bliss Montgomery County
Twin girls born to Kell family in Stevenson township
The article recalls the birth and death of little Eugenia Kell, born February 7 1919 to Mr and Mrs Albert Kell in Marion county Illinois. It mourns Eugenia and her twin sister while celebrating the family’s joy and faith in God, immortality, and the resurrection.
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Albert Kell
Kell
Stevenson Township
Marion County
Illinois
Kingdom of Heaven
The Christmas Operetta A Grand Success
The Christmas Operetta at the high school gym Friday night drew a large audience and was highly praised. Miss Bettie Simcox and Miss Walz led the program and earned much credit for their careful preparation. The children performed well and received hearty applause.
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Bettie Simcox
Walz
Road work starts paving state highway through town
Mounds construction moves forward as state road paving begins in the town. Chicago developers announce plans for a new $700,000 club at the corner of North and Kildare Avenues, signaling major local investment.
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Chicago
North
Kildare Avenues
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