DeAutremont brothers hunted after Manila capture
The U S Post Office pursues Ray and Roy DeAutremont, still at large after Hugh's capture in Manila. The hunt widens with posters, broadcasts, and specialized watches and tools distributed to postmasters, jewelers, libraries, and other sectors as rewards mount.
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New York
Manila
Hugh DeAutremont
DeAutremont
Post Office Department
Ray
Roy
United States
Postal Inspection Service
de Autremont
Postoffice
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou
Ore
Side Bates
Marvin Leng
E. E. Dougherty
C. O Johnson
Patoka Honors An 82 Year Old Basketball Fan
Sam Britt, 82, of Patoka, and his daughter Mrs. Wm Thalman, bought a season ticket for the tournament. Neighbors describe him as remarkably active and a standout community member, attending each session with vigor.
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Patoka
Sam Britt
Wm. Thalman
Postmaster General Reprimands Chicago Official
Washington reports Postmaster General New sent a letter to Chicago Postmaster Arthur C. Lueder reprimanding him for political activity in a campaign. The complaint cited a circular and newspaper articles with partisan statements tied to the Chicago Postmaster, though the department did not specify the campaign.
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Washington
New
Arthur C. Lueder
Chicago
Lueder
Post Office Department
Chicago—Daily Press
Illinois Central Claims Passenger Train Record
The Illinois Central between St. Louis and Chicago says its Day light Special set a record by reaching Chicago in five hours and forty eight minutes last Friday. The train, delayed forty two minutes at St. Louis Union Station, arrived on time after a Dallas connection. The article notes railroad men from Patoka aid operations and mentions Frank Walker trainmaster, Lee Vallow dispatcher, and Lisle Simcox extra dispatcher.
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Illinois Central
St. Louis
Chicago
Union Station
Dallas
Texas
Patoka
Clinton
Frank Walker
Lee Vallow
Lisle Simcox
De Autremont Brothers Linked to Train Atrocity
Conclusive evidence ties Ray, Ray and Hugh De Autremont of Eugene Oregon to a grievous train attack. The three atheistic brothers fled into the mountains after leaving torn mail and sacks behind. Ray De Autremont previously served a year in the Monroe State Reformatory for criminal syndicalism linked to wartime WW activities.
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Johnson
Ray
Hugh de Autremont
Eugene
Ore
Ray de Autremont
IL. W. W
State Reformatory
Monroe
Wash
Clinton man rides early train to attend Saturday games
Bob Kelly of Clinton came down on the early Saturday train and attended the Saturday games, returning to his work Sunday morning.
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Bob Kelly
Clinton
Basketball Tournament Concludes With Strong Attendance
The basketball tournament ends after strong crowds and spirited play. Nine teams competed with loyal followings, including Patoka contingents and Vandalia substituting for Kinmundy, as fans praised all participants and local organizers.
Evening Basketball Schedule and Scores
On Thursday March 3 the Patoka Indees defeated the Odin Red Sox 37 to 15 in game 1 at 7:00 PM. Centralia Lions beat Salem 48 to 11 in game 2 at 8:00 PM. In game 3 the Patoka Indees topped Centralia Ginks 37 to 19, featuring the winner of game 1.
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Patoka Indees
Odin Red Sox
Odin
Centralia Lions
Salem
Centralia Ginks
Vandalia
Patoka Wild Cat
Kinmundy and Patoka Playoff Night Scores
Friday evening games list Kinmundy 44 Iuka 21 and Patoka Wildcats 36 Louisville Red Devils 20 with games set for 4-7:30 and 5-8:30 PM respectively.
Lantz-Turner Bill Introduced In Illinois Legislature
The Lantz Turn er bill to control European corn borer and pests was introduced in both Illinois houses. It authorizes the state agriculture department to issue regulations affecting farm practices for pest control with farm loss reimbursements up to $1.50 per acre beyond federal aid. The bill includes nursery industry protections and allows hearings and appeals to circuit courts.
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Lantz-Turner
Illinois
Simon E. Lantz
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Charles M. Turner
House Agricultural Committee
House
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Stanard
Lstate Department of Agriculture
Nursery Inspection Service
Plant Industry Act
Legislative Committee
Illinois Nurserymen’s Association
Saturday Evening Tournament Visit By Holland Siblings
George Holland and his sister Miss Velma from Centralia visited home town folks during the tournament weekend. They are former residents and attended the final game of the Patoka Vandalia event with local residents and fans.
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Patoka
Johnny Simcox
Stanley Wasem
Millikin University
Wilmoth
Harpstripe
Brown
Hall
Charleston State Normal
Foreman
Cooper
Fenoglio
McCall
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Van
Switzer
Mr. Diehl
St. Louis
Vandalia Boys
Herb
Bud _ Steinhauer
Hallie “Moore
H. Leever
George Holland
Velma
Centralia
Clinton Commandery Holds Session and Confers Degree
The Clinton Commandery held an important session at their Clinton home on Wednesday night. The Black Cross Degree was conferred, with Fred Cox among the candidates. Cox is a member of the East St. Louis Consistory, marking a major milestone in his Masonry involvement.
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Clinton Commandery
Clinton
Fred Cox
East St. Louis
Rioters Crack Down On Illinois Bootleg Gang Siphoning Whisky
More than 50 detectives and federal agents battled five members of the William O Donnell gang at a bonded liquor warehouse. Four were captured and a fifth likely wounded. Over $500 000 in pre war bonded liquor saved. the gang used two miles of hose to siphon whisky to a rented house.
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Prohibition
William
O’donnell
James
Fur’) Simmons
Sammons
John Barry
John Davis
Chicago
Baltimore
Driscoll
Pat Roche
Clarence L. Converse
Special Intelligence Department
Roche
Underworld
Ladies Fancy Work Club Met For March Meeting
The Ladies Fancy Work club met Friday afternoon March 4 with Mrs. J W Alexander. Entertainment committee named and Irish potato pig carving contest held, blue ribbon won by Elmer Rogier. Refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Chas Humes. several members and guests attended from Centralia and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
J. W. Alexander
Austin Good
M. P. DuComb
Allie Gray
Dale Altom
O. A. Nattier
Salmagundi
George Wasem
Ralph Willis
Ed Anderson
Elmer Rogiers
Chas, Humes
Georgia Cruse
Mesdames Dale Alcom
0. A. Nattier
W.W. W. Murfin
W. L. Parks
Elmer Rogier
M. Spurge
State Oil Well in Kansas Could Fund State Salaries
Kansas taxpayers may benefit from a one eighth royalty on a state-owned oil well along the Arkansas River. Auditor Davis says steady production could generate enough income to cover salaries for the governor, the supreme court, and district judges.
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Kansas
Arkansas River
Davis
Supreme Court
Debt Cut Pushes U S Total Under 19 Billion Mark
The Treasury announced a March 15 debt reduction plan cutting the public debt below 19 billion dollars. It retires 660 million in notes and issues 450 million in certificates, with 210 million paid from balances and income tax receipts.
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Treasury
Mellon
Congress
New Garage Under Construction on State Road in Patoka
The foundation for another garage in Patoka is in place with walls rising. Eldoris Bel cher is building a complete garage and machine shop on the old Ele fritz homestead corner facing west. He expects to open as soon as possible.
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Patoka
Elefritz
Eldoris Belcher
Millikin Nine Trains In South
Millikin University baseball team, defending Illinois intercollegiate champions, will journey south for a seven day training trip from April 18 to 20. Eight veterans return from last season. schedule includes DuQuoin, Arkansas Aggies, Southwestern, and Harrisburg games across Memphis and other venues.
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Decatur
Millikin University
Illinois
DuQuoin
Arkansas Aggies
Jonesboro
Southwestern
Memphis
Harrisburg
Patoka Boys Form Limestone Legume Club
Patoka area youths form a limestone legume club to sweeten soil and grow alfalfa or soybeans. Members aged 12 to 20 must attend six meetings, keep records, and exhibit results. Meetings start Tuesday Feb 14 at the Patoka State Bank, with officers to be elected.
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Patoka
Blankinship
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Lueder
Talen
Eee Eens
State Road
Millikin
South
Legume Club
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