Militia Bus Disaster Kills Salem Boy in Mount Vernon Area
A bus carrying Mt. Vernon area militia men from Taylorville to their homes crashed and burned near Millerville Wednesday after smoke burst from behind the driver seat. Five were seriously burned, including Morris E. Harper of Salem who died later. Gov. Horner joined investigators as officials probe possible bomb triggers amid tense Taylorville unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
McKinney Line
Maiion
Jefferson County
Millerville
Salem
Morris E. Tarper
Register
Manley
Mt. Vernon
Millard Fiscus Dies in Illinois at 69
Millard Fiscus died Monday July 24 1933 aged 69 years 7 months and 27 days born Sept 27 1863 near Sumner Illinois to John M and Hulda E Fiscus married Lena Hill Sept 17 1917 had three children Alvena Martha Charles and Mildred Martha died in infancy survived by wife three children four sisters and three brothers funeral at Diamond Springs Church Wednesday evening burial Ebenezer Cemetery conducted by Rev J M Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard F. Fiscus
John M
Hulda E. Fiscus
Sumner
Illinois
Phoebe
Skinner
Margaret Reed
Jane Moore
Lena Hill
Alvena
Martha
Charles
Mildred
M. E. Church
Mound Chapel
Suzana Stuttler
Hally Dale
Canf
Edith Curry
Ogden
Iowa
Anne Fair
East St. Louis
Elliott Roosevelt seeks divorce in Nevada Carmen case
Elliott Roosevelt the 22 year old son of President Roosevelt filed for divorce from his wife on grounds of extreme cruelty at Min den Nevada. The suit follows a strained marriage amid a national spotlight and public sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Minden
Nevada
Pres. Roosevelt
United States
Italy
DuQuoin
Laverne Miller
Jonesboro
Union County
Vandalia Shoe Factory
Card of Thanks for Baby's Death and Burial
The Adams families thank friends in Patoka and St. Louis for assistance in the death and burial of their baby. Special thanks to the singing ladies and those who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
St. Louis
Little Barbra Ellen Adams Buried At Patoka
Barbra Ellen Adams the 1 year 6 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Adams of 2323 Benton Street St Louis died July 24 at City Hospital after typhoid fever. Funeral held Wednesday at Patoka cemetery with Centralia church pastor officiating. Survived by parents and brother Kenneth. many relatives and friends from Centralia Kansas City Champaign Odin Beecher City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbra Ellen
Howard Adams
Benton Street
St. Louis
City Hospital
Walter Adams
Patoka
Centralia Presbyterian Church
Kenneth
Barbara Ellen
Chas. Hutson
Marlee
Centralia
Carl Hutson
Kansas City
H. E. Burton
Bessie Burton
Champaign
Sid Moore
Chas. Moore
Odin
Clayton Sliffer
Beecher City
Vernon News Local social notes and visits reported
Mrs H O Tillman visits St Louis with daughter Mrs Harry Godel. Various relatives travel to and from Vernon for illnesses birthdays and family events. A large shower for Mr and Mrs Russel Green is noted with sixty relatives attending. Gene Brown is in a Champaign hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Tillman
St. Louis
Harry Godel
P. R. Glotfelty, Jr
Dietrich
Louis Travis
Chicago
Rose Martin
Clee Epps
Isabel Protz
Minnie Wilson
Dot Doolen
Margaret Freyer
Marion County Association of Rebekahs
Centralia
Eliza Farmer
Patoka
Fred Leniger
Edna
Mr. Leniger
Clara Murfin
Clyde Doolen
Maud Doolen
Champaign
I. W. Doolen
Elizabeth Burton
J. P. Roberts
Ray Walton
East St. Louts
Jesse Doolen
Joan
W. P. McVey
Vernon, Patoka
Arnold Chapel
S. N. Finn
Salem
Mnnday
Harold Wilkerson
Decatur
E. E. Morgan
Louise Betts
Marian Epps
Mt. Olive
Gerald
Ruth
Dorothy McHaney
Clinton
C. O. Livesay
Russel Green
Hathaway Home
Fred Brown
Glenwood
Gene Brown
Local Rural Carriers Convention attendees noted
H G Hudspeth attended the Rural Carriers Convention at Sterling with his wife and relatives. Elmer Rogier also attended with his wife. Mrs Martha Mallfellt of Des Plaines visited her parents John L Simcox and wife. Marl Anderson and wife from Harrisburg visited Ed Anderson and wife and Ed Johnson and wife over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hudspeth
Sterling
Clifford Belcher
Elmer Rogier
Martha Mallfellt
Des Plaines
John L. Simcox
Marl Anderson
Harrisburg
Ed Anderson
Ed Johnson
Gentlemanly title goes to unnamed noble in quotes
A speaker notes that when no clear label fits a man’s character the phrase He is a gentleman serves as a courteous attribution. The remark frames gentleman as a fallback compliment in social discourse.
Infant Child Passes Away in Wapella Home
Mary Elizabeth Burger aged 21 months youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Burger died at home in Wapella on July 20 1933 She was born in Wapella October 21 1931 Besides her parents she leaves brothers Hubert Paul and Glen and sisters Verna and Virginia Mae all at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Burger
James Burger
Wapella
Hubert
Paul
Glen
Verna
Virgina Mae
Governor Horner vetoes librarian salary cut bill
Governor Horner vetoes a bill from Representative James T. Burns of Kankakee that sought to reduce the state historical librarian salary from 3000 to 2750. The post is held by Paul Angle, former Abraham Lincoln Association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
James T. Burns
Kankakee
Paul Angle
Abraham Lincoln Association
Drought Intensifies Corn Damage From Chinch Bugs Across Illinois
The crop reporting service of Illinois and federal agriculture departments says chinch bugs are causing increased corn damage. The infestation spans counties west of Chicago toward St Louis, amplifying June drought effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
St Louis
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Governor Horner Signs Bill Creating Wage Board
Governor Horner signs Senator John Lee's bill establishing a minimum wage for women and children. A wage board with labor, employer and public representatives named by the governor will investigate and set wage standards under the labor department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
John Lee
Department of Labor
Chase Resigns Illinois Presidency for NYU Chancellor Post
Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase has left the University of Illinois and will assume the role of chancellor at New York University. Dr. Arthur H. Daniels, dean of the graduate school, will serve as acting president until a definite appointment is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodburn Chase
University of Illinois
New York University
Arthur H. Daniels
State Auditor Files Rehearing Petition Over Bank Receiver Power
A petition for rehearing has been filed in the state supreme court in the case of State Auditor Edward J. Barrett against Judge Edward D. Shurtleff. The dispute centers on Barrett's authority to name receivers for a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Edward J. Barrett
Edward D. Shurtleff
Barrett
Illinois Power and Light proposes rate cuts in 367 Illinois communities
The Illinois Power and Light Company asks the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve reduced electric rates for all 367 cities towns and communities it serves across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Power and Light Company
Illinois Commerce Commission
Hopkins announces 3.5 million grant to Illinois
Federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins says Illinois will receive a 3.5 million dollar grant while Rural Finance loans to the state total about 59 million dollars. The announcement highlights a major support package during the relief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Harry L. Hopkins
Illinios
Health Officials Warn on Malaria Outbreak in Central Illinois
The state Department of Public Health under Dr. Frank Jirka expresses concern over malaria outbreaks in central Illinois for this season. Mosquitoes carrying malaria germs are identified as the main source. Infantile paralysis also causes anxiety with three Chicago cases reported last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Health
Frank Jirka
Illinois
Health Department
Chicago
Starved Rock Park Attracts Thousands On Route To Chicago
Starved Rock state park ten miles down the Illinois river from Ottawa draws thousands of motorists traveling to or from A Century of Progress in Chicago. Many stop to spend the night at the state hotel or in the free tourist camp. More cars from other states visit the park this year than since the state assumed control in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starved Rock State Park
Illinois River
Ottawa
Chicago
Attorneys study 2 per cent sales tax for constitutional challenge
Lawyers examining the 2 per cent sales tax law discuss raising the question of Rep R E Grigs Blandinsville who supported the measure and the validity of his vote as part of their suit strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Grigsby
Blandinsville
Illinois delegates move repeal convention to senate chambers
The July 10 convening in Springfield saw fifty delegates meet in the state house only briefly for call to order due to a south wing fire. The convention then continued in the senate chambers to avoid legal entanglements and reaffirm repeal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
House of Representatives
Senate
Senator Mandy's Aid Bill Signed To Prevent Deficits
The measure revising state aid to county fairs was signed by the governor. It aims to curb future deficits and stabilize funding for county fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. J
Mandy
State agriculture urges county leaders to mobilize weed rule
The state department of agriculture directs 817 township commissioners to enlist property owners in enforcing the noxious weed control measure. The call emphasizes broad cooperation to curb weed growth statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Assistant Attorney General Cox Investigates Mine Union Trouble
Assistant Attorney General Mansfield E. Cox of Robinson is sent to Harrisburg as an observer to study the latest mine union trouble and will report back to Governor Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford E. Cox
Robinson
Harrisburg
Horner
Illinois State Fair Tent City Maintains Last Year Prices
General Manager Edward S Collins announced no price change for Tent City accommodations at the Illinois State Fair from August 19 to 26. The camping ground will offer activity water toilet facilities and police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S.collins
Surprise Birthday Party for Carl Adams at Bud Adams Home
A Saturday evening surprise at the Bud Adams home north of Odin honored Carl Adams with relatives and friends arriving around 5 pm. A 6:30 pm cafeteria style supper followed, ice cream and cake were served, and music from the Smith and Branch brothers entertained a crowd of 121. Carl received many gifts and was celebrated as a community favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Adams
Odin
Carl
C. H. Fogerson
Carl Jr
Centralia
McNew
Gloria Lee
Central City
J. W. Wooldridge
Margarite Wooldridge
Galen
Padue
Milford Fetgatter
H. Herberts
Dewey Fetgatter
George Evans
Glenridge
Dave Adams
Mildred
Barbara Jane Branch
Smith and Branch Brothers
Ice Cream Social Gathers Fredonia Locals
The Fredonia ice cream social drew local residents with many helpers named including Alice Simpson Edith March and the Jett family. Visitors Eugene Simpson Dad Palmer joined county residents and kinspersons sharing news of health visits and weekend gatherings around the John Nichols home and area farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Simpson
Edith March
Maud Jett
Emma Jett
Ernetta Jett
Thelma Jett
John Nichols
Eugene Simpson
Dad Palmer
Salem
Florence Donoho
Simpson
Mary Ruth Gehrig
Florence Dondo
Stombaugh Family News Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Mrs Vern Johnson recovers from pneumonia. Stombaugh and Stark families visit relatives in Vandalia, Dalton City, and Cracker Neck. Funeral attendance in Moneaqua. Berry picking season noted as current activity. Virginia Oberg visits Mary Stombaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Johnson
Rollin Stombav
Vandalia
J. A. Shepard
Near Patoka
Richard Huddleston
Greenville
Amel Oberg
Rosie Laswell
Dalton City
Obergs Grandmoth
Massey
Mary Bell Stombaugh
Evelyn Thomas
Near Vernon
Bessie Stark
Mary Stombaugh
Cracker Neck
Rollin Stombaugh
Helen Daniels
Martin Stombaugh
Cyles Buckmaster
George
Mary Burke
Moneaqua
Archie Bryant
Sam Bryant
Tamalco
John Luster
Ella Hawkins
Mary Merriman
Virginia Oberg
Charles Berry Delivers Lumber to Dick Wasem
Charles Berry delivered lumber to Dick Wasem on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berry
Dick Wasem
Round Top Ice Cream Supper and Local Socials
Readable fragments show an ice cream supper at Round Top drawing a large crowd on Saturday night. Local social mentions include several visits among families such as the Wickenhouser and Williams households and multiple callers from nearby families.
4-H Club Girls Entertain Mothers at Banquet
Sandoval 4-H Food Club girls hosted mothers at a 6:30 banquet at the school. The event celebrated nearing club completion with a home cooked menu prepared and served by the girls. Attendees included Mrs Hiram Wilson, Mrs St John Wilton, Miss Ada Marie Harvey and many others as well as sewing club leaders who joined as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Sandoval 4-H
Ada Marie Harvey
Mesdames
Hiram Wilson
St. John Wilton
Essie Seidel
Thomas Nicolay
William Gilbert
Morris Joyce
Alice Kimpler
Wiliam Harvey
H. H. Bellamy
G. N. Hawley
John Archer
Gladys McClelland
Virginia Seidel Winifred
Alice Mae
Annetta Joyce
Florence Koehler
Dorothy Dean Wilson
Ellen Wilton
Virginia Nicolay
Marion Kimpler
4-H Sewing Club
4-H Club Holds Patchwork and Dress Making Session
The 4-H Club met Wednesday afternoon at the Ray Kretzer home in Brick School district with leaders Mrs Pisie Hicks and Mrs Detta Ticknor. Members demonstrated patchwork and unfinished dress and slip work, formed committees, appointed Edith Kretzer as assistant correspondent, and planned for the Odin meeting next day. The group toured with a chaperone mother, enjoyed an active afternoon and evening, and returned home with only a few lame feet but in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kretzer
Brick
Pisie Hicks
Detta Ticknor
Edith Kretzer
Odin
Uncle Tom Branch Celebrates Ninety Birthday at Odin
A 90th birthday party for Uncle Tom Branch of Brick School community was held July 16 at his Odin area home. About 187 guests enjoyed a 406 foot long meal table with fried chicken, ice tea, and cafeteria style dining. The Marion County Tie Hackers and family performed songs and remarks highlighted the event.
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Tom Branch
Brick
Odin
Uncle Tom
Marion County Tie Hackers
Branch
Tom Fulton
Uncle Tom Branch 90th Birthday Celebration at Salem
Friends and family gathered at the M. E. Church South of Salem to honor Uncle Tom Branch born in Adar ava Kentucky. Attendees included relatives and neighbors aged 70 to 99 such as Mary Easley Byron Wooters Margaret Ramsey Nancy Jane Branch Fanny Fulton Mary Branch Mahala Goree and Thadeus Branch among others who departed later in the afternoon after expressing good wishes for many more such celebrations.
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Ers
M. E. Church
Salem
Uncle Tom
Fairchild of
Sandoval
Carrigan Church
Adarava
Logan County
Kentucky
Thadeus Branch
Mahala Goree
Mt. Vernon
Dennis
Will
Pearl Branch
W. M. Smith
Odin
Fred Lee
Near Odin
Nevada Cochran
Decatur
Otto Dietrich
Lackie Vandever
Winnie Chapman
Mary Easley
Byron Wooters
Margaret Ramsey
Nancy Jane Branch
Fanny Fulton
Mary Branch
Tom Fitten
Adam Shanafelt
E. T. Farthing
Social notes from Brick area residents and visitors
Mrs W M Kelly and son Herbert with daughter Mrs Chas Andrews visited Chicago for two weeks and Century of Progress. Miss Ruth Galbreath and Miss Mildred Adams shopped in Centralia. Mrs Lillian Nicholson and children visited Mrs George Jett. Mr and Mrs Gus Gutzier of Centralia called on Sam Dobbs and daughter Mrs 8 Watts. Elsie Hicks hosted Alta Nicholson of Elgin and visited Amy McKee and Winnie Branch. Yale Williams called on Margaret Ramsey and Dennis Branch. Myra McCarty of Salem visited Ida Jett. Allen Groff moved from near Salem to Scott Davidson farm north of Odin. Jewel Jett and Dorothy and Buddy visited George Jett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kelly
Herbert
Chas. Andrews
Chicago
Century of Progress
Ruth Galbreath
Mildred Adams
Centralia
Lillian Nicholson
George Jett
Gus Gutzier
Sam Dobbs
8. Watts
Elsie Hicks
Alta Nicholson
Elgin
Amy McKee
Winnie Branch
Nichols
Yale Williams
Margaret Ramsey
Dennis Branch Hone
Myra McCarty
Salem
Ida Jett
Allen Groff
Scott Davidson
Odin
Jewel Jett
Dorothy
Buddy
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Millard Fiscus
W. H. Adams and
State Capitol
Fredonia
Fred Simpson
Everett Jett
Vernon
Harmier
Webking
Ella
Clarence Tackett
Bertha Palmer
Grace McHaney
Lena Mae Talbert
Cliffie Goodwin
Esther
Virgil Jett
Cecil
Charlie Kretzer
California
Stombaugh Hill
East Zion
Lin Caldwell
Effie Arnold
Fent Caldwell
Dwight Williams
Paul Caldwell
Elmer Berry
Round Top
Bear Creek
Zion
Harvey Wickenhouser
Luther Williams
Henry Williams
Maron
Mildred Osborn
Jim Basett
Gus Prott
Russell Caldwell
Jamie Caldwell
4-H
Roo
DERBY
Love Brothers Derby
Derby Red
Irv Patoka
III
Glore Lbr. CO
Iil
Delco Light
Holtkamp Electric Service
Centralia, Ill
N. Poplar
MAE Eagan Auto and Property Insurance
Janesville Film Service
Janesville
Wis
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