Marion County Announces Tax Rates With Notable Increases
Marion County Clerk Wayne Young releases the 1933 tax rates after delays due to county line joint rates. The report shows a rise in the state and local levies, outlines township and school district rates, lists valuation by township, and notes Kinmundy and Patoka as key comparison points with the overall county total valuation at $18,855,604.
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Wayne Young
Clinton
Washington County
Marion County
Kinmundy
Patoka
Omega
Romine
Meacham
Foster
Carrigan
Tonti
Alma
Iuka
Stevenson
Salem
Odin
Sandoval
Centralia
Racoon
Haines
Central City
Glenridge
Kell
Vernon
Walnut Hill
Wamac
Kinmundy Township
Dist
Alee
Wees Mercer Ens Baat
End of Regime as Assembly Convenes New Session
After a long tenure, the present regime ends as the Fourth special session closes and the new Assembly gathers January 4. Republicans Branson and Lager return, while Democrat MecMackin loses to Bauer. The session approved bonds, tax measures, and relief provisions across counties and public bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Branson
Alex Lager
Carlyle
J. EB. McMackin
Salem
Branson
Lager
MecMackin
Bauer
Effingham
Chicago
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Former Residents Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Decatur
Mr and Mrs T H Quayle longtime Decatur residents celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday December 13 at the IOOF club rooms in Decatur. A large gathering of relatives and friends offered prayers and a bountiful meal. The couple received many gifts especially money in gold. Attendees included Mrs Mary J Underwood and Mr and Mrs A D Nichols and family from the Zior community. Dale Altom visited St Louis last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Quayle
Decatur
David Quayle
Zior
Quayle
Tax-rate schedule lists numerous levy amounts by number
The document presents a long list of levy values per numbered item, noting some entries as no levy. It also states non-high school rate at 50 cents, Cen tralia township high school rate at 1.33 dollars, and Sandoval District No. 401 Community high school rate at 0.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Township
Sandoval
Obituary of Dale Walker 1915 1932
Dale Overton Walker son of M D and Ida Cox Walker was born February 18 1915 and died December 27 1932 at age 17 years 10 months and 9 days He faced years of illness with cheerfulness and little complaint He leaves a large family including five sisters and four brothers and many relatives The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 1 p m conducted by Rev George W Ingart and burial followed in Magassi cemetery The Register extends sympathy to the mourners
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Dale Overton Walker
M. D
Ida Cox Walker
Dale
Leone
Cothern
Florence Linton
Gladys
Alavon
Lorane Walker
Leslie
Frances
Clyde
Marvin
George W. Ingart
Olney
Baptist Church
Magassi
Obituary of Mrs. Jennie Alexander
Jennie Myrtle Megath Alexander was born near Cr écleville Ohio on March 16 1885 and died December 23 1932 near Patoka Illinois at age 47 years 9 months and 7 days. She married William Alexander in 1908 and they had ten children Gale Raymond Cecil Gladys Mary Bessie Dale Walter Clarence all of Patoka Illinois. Surviving siblings include Mrs Viola Clements of Tamalco and other family members mourn her loss.
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Jennie Myrtle Megath Alexander
Isaac
Viola Megath
Cr Écleville
Ohio
Patoka
William Alexander
Gale
Peyond
Raymond
Cecil
Gladys
Mary
Bessie
Dale
Walter
Clarence
Ill
Viola Clements
Tamalco
Jennie Megath Deceased Noted for Faithful Christian Life
Ren, devoted husband, five grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers survive Jennie Megath. She joined the M. E. Church at Mound Chapel five years ago and lived a faithful Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Noble Bryan on Saturday December 24 at Mound Chapel, with burial in Pratt cemetery.
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Ren
Bertha Eva
Ohio
Anna Cole
Keyesport
Will Megath
Champaign
Otto Megath
Charity Steimens
Carlyle
Elisha Hart
Jennie
M. E
Mound Chapel
Obituary of Mrs. Robt Morris in Patoka community
Mrs. Robt Morris formerly Miss Lagy A Finch was born April 8 1857 in Patoka township and died December 26 1932 at her Patoka home aged 75 years 8 months 18 days She married Robert Morris in August 1926 who died in September 1931 She had joined the Pentecostal faith about nine years ago She leaves three brothers Charles and Jasper Alma and Wilson Decatur two sisters Dolly Texas and Mary California A daughter Versa from a previous marriage preceded her in death Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Tuesday at 1 pm Rev Paul Grant presiding with Rev J H Reeter of Vandi assisting Interment in Wisher cemetery
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Lagy A. Finch
Abraham Finch
Patoka Township
Patoka
Robert Morris
Patéka
Charles
Jasper
Alma
Wilson
Decatur
Dolly
Texas
Mary
California
Christian Church
Paul Grant
J. H. Reeter
Vandi
Obituary of Sophia Protz Doeding Protz
Sophia Doeding Protz born in Germany February 10 1859 died at the family home east of Vernon Illinois aged 78 years 10 months 11 days. She came to the United States at 23 resided in St Louis and married William Protz October 18 1883. They lived near Vernon and later moved to the farm where Mr Protz died in 1919. Nine children were born seven survive along with fourteen grandchildren and three stepchildren. Burial was in Holt cemetery after two services conducted by Rev J M Smith.
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Sophia Doeding Protz
Germany
Vernon
Ill
Protz
St. Louis
William Protz
Fredrick
Mattoon
Sophia
Emma
Ernest
Waynesville
Helen Allen
Cleveland
Ohio
Gus
Paul
Patoka
Emil
Henry
Gusta Spechtmeyer
Edward Protz
Will
Charlotte Graves
Holt
J M. Smith
Mowequa Mine Disaster Claims Dozens of Lives
A Mo wequa mine explosion last Saturday morning killed 54 workers and left six bodies unrecovered by noon. Recovery remains hazardous as rescuers press through the hazardous debris and the daily press continues to publish full details of the catastrophe.
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Mowtequa
Daily Press
Tre Liveray Visits Decatur Family Home Folks
Tre Liveray of Decatur is spending the holidays with his home folks and enjoying time with relatives from the area.
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Tre Liveray
Decatur
Outlook for 1933 A cautious forecast of recovery ahead
The review highlights improvements in currency strength and foreign trade, reduced unemployment since July, credit relief aiding industries, lower commercial failures, record auto dealer inventories, rising electric power use, coal output gains, and improved banking stability. It notes better public confidence and indicates gradual, steady recovery if unforeseen events do not derail it.
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America
England
France
Lausanne
Congress
Auto Wreck Near Patoka Injures Four
A Ford driven by Mr and Mrs Kelly Roe collided with a one horse wagon driven by George Mays and Lester Hathaway two miles south of Patoka. All four sustained minor injuries. the wagon and horse were left in the ditch. The wagon pigs were killed and the wagon was damaged but repaired and continued on.
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Patoka
Kelly Roe
Vandalia
George Mays
Vernon
Lester Hathaway
George
Lester Wa
Party at the Home of Miss Lucile Field
A social gathering was held at Lucile Field's home on Wednesday December 28 to honor Dorothy and Dayton Silkey and Roy Sears visiting for Christmas. Guests enjoyed indoor games and dainty refreshments. Mae and Fae Field served. Attendees included Dorothy Silkey Thelma Pugh Harriett Quayle Alice Anderson Lola Pelle Morey Helen Nattier Mary Alice Field Lucius Field Roy Sears Dayton Silkey Carroll Mzin ti re James Quayle Loren Eagan and others.
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Lucile Field
Dorothy
Dayton Silkey
Roy Sears
Mae
Fae Field
Dorothy Silkey
Thelma Pugh
Harriett Quayle
Alice Anderson
Lola Pelle Morey
Helen Nattier
Mary Alice Field
Lucius Field
Charles Grif N
Junior Walker
Carroll MzIntiire
James Quayle
Loren Eagan
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Joe Wickenhauser
Sixty seven neighbors and relatives gathered at the Wickenhauser home for a farewell. They have lived in the community thirteen years and will move to the Dick Murfin farm in Vernon. Bad weather kept many unable to attend, but the community wishes them good luck in their new home.
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Joe Wickenhauser
Dick Murfin
Vernon
Cruse Family Visits Patoka Before Returning to Chicago
Kessner Cruse, connected with a major Chicago book firm, arrived in Patoka for a brief late Friday evening visit with his parents Albert Cruse and wife. He plans to return to the city on Tuesday.
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Kessner Cruse
Chicago
Patoka
Albert Cruse
Big City
Astonishing wet vote leads to narrow win amid political notes
On Wednesday wet leaders claimed a 230 to 165 victory amid astonished reactions and promises of beer by Christmas from Democrats. In Wayne County Fremont Pearce murder case near Cisne yields 17 years. Illinois Civil Service exam drew 1,072 applicants.
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Fairfield
Ray Mallicott
Chas. Roy
Fremont Pearce
Cisne
Wayne County
Roosevelt
Upshaw
Prohibition
Senate
United Mine Workers of
Ilinois
Progressives
Lewis
Vermont
St. Louis
Carrier Mills
Harrisburg
Hootch-Bow
Illinois State Civil Service
Poor Candidate Diary Chronicle of Campaign Struggles
A candid diary detail of a political hopeful who logs sleepless nights and long travel across 1146 miles, meeting 17606 people, and performing numerous acts from hosting fires and donating to charity to kissing babies and surviving rough campaign years. The piece ends with a brutal personal loss after a tough election run.
Rostra Club Meets With Mrs Elmer Belcher
The Rostra club gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. Elmer Belcher. Mrs. Josephine DeLay led the Better English Department. The next meeting is set for January 17 at Mrs. Teta Beary’s home.
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Rostra Club
Elmer _ Belcher
Josephine DeLay
Teta Beary
Loora Becher
Paetier Glish
Ruth Fuo
A>dritan Literature
Local man injured after fall from ladder near Sandoval
Arthur Thomas, a well known resident living west of Sandoval, was cutting tree limbs when he fell from a ladder near his house. He suffered a broken leg and several ribs and was taken to the hospital yesterday.
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Arthur Thomas
Sandoval
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Ras
Uae
Dale Altom
Dale Walker
Jennie Alexander
Tau
Robt. Morris
Sophia Protz
Moweaqua
Miss Lucile
Mrs
Elmer Belcher
DeWitt Jennings
Chi Cago
Weltre
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