Hayes Smith Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Hayes Smith 56 is charged after a fatal June 11 shooting at his Patoka area home that killed Charles Simpson 43. The coroner jury found him guilty of first degree murder. Simpson died after being shot with a .38 caliber pistol following a quarrel. An inquest heard Smith claimed self defense and the weapon was the only ammunition on the premises. Smith was captured after a long pursuit and jailed in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Smith
Patoka
Charles Simpson
Smith & Wesson
Simpson
Smith
Hayes
Vesper Alexander
Alexander
East Fork Bridge
Atoka
C. W. Martin
Centralia
St. Elmo
Vogt
Martin
Marion-Clinton County Line
Fairy Dell
Walter Parks Place
County Line
Pope’s Bluff
Pocahontas
Jack Tune
A. Lynch
Leo Walker
Salem
Smith & Jolliff Undertaking
Ed Anderson
Harlan Gerrish
Doctor Murfin
Murfin
Alexanday
Marion County Board of Supervisors Meet in Regular June Session
The Marion County Board of Supervisors held a routine two day meeting in Salem. Debate over eliminating voting precincts died in committee, drawing concern in Patoka township about voter rights and calls to publish township assessments like Fayette and Washington counties. The Register urges printing lists as required by law and notes election judge selection with forthcoming highlights for next week.
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Marion County Board of Supervisors
Salem
Bornin
Patoka
the Register
Fayette
Washington
New Tax Law Takes Effect With Broad Reach
The article outlines start dates for the revenue act provisions in 1932, detailing income tax January 1, estate and gift taxes June 6 after 5 p.m., manufacturers excise taxes June 21, and boat use July 1. It lists taxed items from lubricating oil to radios and sporting goods, and notes taxes on telephone telegraph, electric energy, bank checks, admission fees, and pleasure boats.
April Term Circuit Court in Session
The April term of Marion County Circuit Court under Judge Wright meets June 16 and 17 in a two day session. Cases listed include Amsler versus American Surety Co., The People versus Walter Winkler and National Surety Co., and others. None of the cases will be tried before a jury.
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Circuit Court
Marion County Circuit Court
Wright of
Effingham
Earl D. Amsler
American Surety Co
New York
the People
Walter C. Winkler
National Surety Co
Inez Trout
G. F. Trout
Cecilia PR. Bierman
James O. Bierman
D. E. Craine
C. E. Stead
Centralia B. & L. Ass’n
B. M. English
Edna L. Cunningham
Blanche Dunaway
Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Co
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Mary Hudspeth
Sunday June 12 marked the seventy seventh birthday of Mrs Mary Hudspeth with a bountiful dinner prepared by her children at the Central Hotel. Mr and Mrs Hudspeth have run the local hotel business after leaving the farm east of Patoka. Attendees included Ollie Alexander Walter Diveley and family Barthol Anderson and family Nannie Wilson and John Holland and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hudspeth
Central Hotel
Hudspeth
Patoka
Ollie Alexander
Walter Diveley
Bobbie Jean
Barthol Anderson
Nannie Wilson
John Holland
Mary
Senator Lewis in Bad With Soldiers
The Bonus Army marches on pay seeking senators and representatives. A clash with Illinois Senator Lewis sparks anger nationwide as news reports recount his refuser and the crowd's reaction. The incident highlights tension over hearings and the soldiers' plea for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lewis
Illinois
Lewis
Washington
Bonus Army
Hall
Senate
Foster township Sunday School convention at Sandy Branch
Sandy Branch camp grounds hosted the Foster township Sunday School convention with a Union service at 10 00 a m and a sermon at 11 00 a m by Rev Jackson of Vernon M E Church. A noon meal followed and Richard Lowe of Arnold Chapel was praised for 47 of 52 Sundays. Attendees came from Kinmundy Alma Patoka and nearby areas.
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Sandy Branch
Foster Township
Rev. Jackson
Vernon M. E
Richard Lowe
Arnold Chapel
Lottie Ballance
Richard
Willis
Patoka
Kinmundy
Alma
Reunion Program Assumes Shape
Announcement states Tuesday of Reunion Week in Salem will spotlight Democratic figures led by Hon James Hamilton Lewis if possible with Washington duties. William Arnold, a familiar attraction and 23rd district candidate, also present. Democratic day followed by a G O P event. Principal guests not yet confirmed but may include Governor Emmerson and Ex Governor Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
James Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Farmer
William Arnold
G. O
Emmerson
Small
Flyer Enroute to Russia Picked Up at Sea
Stanislas F Hausner who left the east coast on June 3 in a rebuilt Bellanca airship was found about 500 miles west of Portugal after eight days at sea. The drifting airship was sighted at sea and generally believed lost.
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Stanislas F. Hausner
United States
Bellanca
Portugal
Program for Young People's Assembly at Patoka Illinois
A detailed schedule for the Young People's Assembly to be held in Patoka Illinois from June 27 to July 1 1932. The daily plan includes devotions lectures on scripture leisure Africa Korea and Africa themes, Bible study discussions, recreation, meals and platform addresses led by Rev O H Sweitzer Rev J B Cobb Rev W T Mather Rev O E Moerner and others with evening candlelight prayer groups and Taps.
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Young People’s Assembly
Patoka
Conference
O. H. Sweitzer
C. ¥. Corzine
W. T. Mathis
O. E. Moerner
John B. Cobb
0. A. Sweckard
Democrat Women Organize Club in Patoka and Vernon
The Democrat ladies of Patoka and Vernon organized a Democratic Women's club at Legion Hall on Tuesday June 14. Officers elected include Blanche Pugh president Marie Hathaway vice president Rubye Cain secretary and Bettie Simcox treasurer. Addresses by Mrs Wanters Mrs Courson Mrs Stockman and Geo Ray highlighted the meeting. Regular meetings planned and urged for all Democratic women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Legion Hall
J. H. Vawter
Salem
Stockman
Centralia
Blanche Pugh
Marie Hathaway
Rubye Cain
Bettie Simcox
Wanters
Democratic Women’s Club
D. O. Courson
Geo. Ray
Democrat Women
Earl Merritt
Lester Hunt
Ward Holt
John C. Martin
Opal Byers
Ruehl
Geo, Ray
June Silver Tea Meeting at M. E. Church
The June Silver Tea gathering met at Mrs J T Blankinship's home with hostesses Mrs Mae Logan and Mrs Mae Simcox in Mrs Dana Jennings' absence. Devotional, business, and a hostess prepared program followed with readings by Miss Ruby Eagan and Mrs Jackson. prizes awarded to Mrs Spurgeon, Miss Mae Eagan, and Miss Ruby Eagan. Guests Rev and Mrs Jackson of Vernon attended. refreshments were served. Next meeting planned for August with hostesses Mrs Spurgeon and Mrs Troyer.
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J. T. Blankinship
Mae Logan
Mae Simcox
Dana Jennings
Simcox
Ruby Eagan
Jackson
Spurgeon
Mae Eagan
Vernon
Dorothy Smith
Nellie Crozier
Troyer
Birthday Party Celebrates Dayne Adams Sixth Birthday
Sixteen friends gathered at Dayne Eldon Adams home on Monday afternoon for his sixth birthday celebration. Guests included Bobby Gene Hopkins George Dean Crawford John R Wasem Cyril De Lay Emil Nattier Buddy Cothern Arthur Lewis Billy Easton Sue Crawford Barbara Renner Ruth Wadkins Betty Simcox Velma Heinzman Juanita Evelyn Easton and Anna Belle Adams.
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Dayne Eldon Adams
Bobby Gene Hopkins
George Dean Crawford
John R. Wasem
Cyril DeLay
Emil Nattier
Buddy Cothern
Arthur Lewis
Billy Easton
Sue Crawford
Barbara Renner
Ruth Wadkins
Betty Simcox
Velma Heinzman
Juanita
Evelyn Easton
Anna Belle Adams
Bank Suspensions Hold Steady As One Reopens
A weekly report shows fifteen bank suspensions, unchanged from the prior week, with one bank reopening. Several reports indicate improving bank conditions tied to better overall business conditions.
Pupils Give Recital at Sandoval Home
The pupils of William A. Lewis of Sandoval presented a recital at Miss Anna M. Peters home on Tuesday evening. The program featured piano pieces by Tobi ni Navaro Mathews Aronson and Schumann, and vocal selections by Finden Tracy Hawley Gibson and Mana Zucca with John Tracy and Mildred Merten among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Lewis
Sandoval
Anna M. Peters
Tobini
Mildred Merten
Finden
Ernest Gibson
Walt
Mathews
Maurine Hawley
John Tracy
Gavotte
Navarro
Margerie Gibson
Aronson
Edward Vermis
Beethoven
Mana Zucca
Traumerei
Schumann
Obituary of Mrs Nancy E Wood
Mrs. Nancy E Wood born August 26 1856 died June 6 1932 aged 75 years 9 months 11 days. She married Jesse A Wood December 1 1874 and had nine children Bert and Minnie preceded her in death. Survived by sons Ed Patoka Fred Winnebago Minn Alva Paonia Colo. daughters Maggie Nagel Patoka Mamie Hester Sandoval Nettie Meredith Centralia Jennie Bopp Patoka. Daughter of Absalom and Jane Steele. Lived all life near Fairman where she was highly respected.
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Nancy E. Wood
Jesse A. Wood
Bert
Minnie
Patoka
Fred
Winnebago
Minn
Alva
Paonia
Colo
Maggie Nagel
Mamie Hester
Sandoval
Surprise Party for Koehler Sisters in Sandoval
A surprise party was held at Kathrine and Florence Koehler home in Sandoval Sunday evening. Guests played games danced and refreshments were served by Mrs. Gilbert and her sons. Attendees included Emma Bligh Pauline Koehler Cora Rizzon Mary Niestroy Anna Zgol Erminia Rizzon Myrtle Peart Stella Kindel Katherine Florence Koehler Lucille Koehler Bernard Cruse Frank Poole George Robert Parker John Burns Kenneth Schleuter Herschel McClerland Melvin Kindle Enoch Parker Hobart Warren Raymond Johnson Marceau Hallium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Florence Koehler
Sandoval
Gilbert
Emma Bligh
Pauline Koehler
Cora Rizzon
Mary Niestroy
John Burns
Kenneth Schleuter
Herschel McClerland
Melvin Kindel
Enoch Parker
Hobart Warren
Raymond Johnson
Marceau Hallium
Revival Meeting At Vernon Church In Newfoundland
The Pentecostal Church of Vernon NL began a revival meeting last Monday night with Rev Paul Grant as speaker. Bro Grant is a young minister whose messages are simple and soul stirring. The public is invited to attend with special singing and worship as the services continue indefinitely.
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Pentecostal Church
Vernon, NL
Paul Grant
Bro
Grant
J. H. Reeter
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Harvey At Sandoval
A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. William A. Harvey was enjoyed at her Sandoval home Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. Cora Harvey, Mr and Mrs Cameron Bellamy and children, Mr and Mrs Geo B McClelland, Miss Gladys McClelland, Mrs me Heaver and son, Mr and Mrs G N Hawley and daughter, Mr and Mrs Harvey and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Harvey
Sandoval
Cora Harvey
Cameron
Bellamy
Geo. B. McClelland
Gladys McClelland
Me Heaver
G. N. Hawley
Harvey
District Meeting Of I O O F Lodge Here Next Tuesday
District No 88 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet at the hall here with the Patoka lodge. Visiting brothers are expected. all local members are urged to attend. The program committee has arranged an evenings entertainment for Odd Fellows.
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Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Har
Patoka
Odd Fellows
Epworth League Conference to be Held in Patoka
The Illinois Epworth League Conference will be held in Patoka from June 27 to July. Hosts are urged to notify Bettie Simcox if they can entertain delegates with evening and breakfast accommodations.
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Epworth League
Patoka
Bettie Simcox
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Uncle Sam
Mrs
Sandy
Russia
Program For Young People’s Assembly
O. H. Free
Korea
F. T. Fowler
Department Council
O Eb, Moerner
Maurice Ballance
M. E. Church
Koehler Sisters
Vernon Church
I. O. O. F. Lodge
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