Illinois Democratic plan faces GOP challenge over university cuts
Sen. Arthur Huebsch, Republican of Brookfield, denounces a 31 percent university cut plan while state departments see 22 percent reductions. He cites past teacher unpaid tests, university costs, and a push to raise mill tax revenue, with political patronage and relief distributions fueling contention across Illinois politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
University of Illinois
Arthur A. Hucbsch
Brookfield
Chicago
Sen. Huebsch
Harry Woodburn Chase
Herner
Democratic Board of Trustees
Chase
Democratic Senate
Assembly
Starr Shines in Six Inning Start for Giants
Ray Starr of Centralia allowed four hits in six innings against Philadelphia before leaving for a pinch hitter as Hubbell finished the win. The report notes Starr’s wildness but praises his early form and potential as spring warms.
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Ray Starr
Centralia
Giants
Ray
New York
Starr
Phiadelphia
Hubbell
Burleigh Grimes
Cubs
Reb Faber
White Sox
Jack Quinn
Brooklyn
Irvington Ball Club
Bob Hartley
Farina
Roy Mitchell
Herrin Lad
Roy
St Louis
Boston
Burly Grimes
Cardinal Cousins
Cincinnatti
Cub Park
Illinois
Richview
Timber
Irvington
Albert Brasch
Vernon Central League
Patoka
Vernie Davidson
Mattoon
Vandalia
Shelbyville
Effingham
Salem
Pana
Vernon
Shelbyville-Salem
Vernon-Mattoon
Kinmundy
Louisville
Clay County
Republicans and bankers face collateral dispute and election talk
The article outlines a battle over state bank deposits and collateral after a court ruling that deposits are not preferred. Bank receivers seek recovery while state auditor Barrett blocks efforts. In Illinois politics, Rep. Branson chairs a GOP meeting with former Minnesota Governor Preus predicting a Republican restoration and administrative change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
United States Court of Get
Attorney General
Baryr- 2T
R. J. Branson
Centralia
Branson
Richard Lyons
Mundelsen
Edwin BR. Boderman
Chicago
J. A. O. Preus
Minnesota
Preus
Highland Park
Burial of Richard J. Taylor Ends Family’s Long Graveside Span
Richard J. Taylor, born April 17 1852 in Baltimore, died April 25 1933 in St. Louis after months of illness. Funeral rites were held in St. Louis and at Patoka cemetery with Vandalia Odd Fellows in attendance. Survived by daughter Mary Smith and six grandchildren with seven great grandchildren. first wife Louisa Eakin and later Mahala Jones George predeceased him.
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Patoka
Vandalia
Seminary Township
Richard J. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Pratt Cemetery
Register
Baltimore
Maryland
Battist Church
Seminary
Louisa Eakin
Minnie
Sam Belcher
Mary
J. A. Smith
Clyde Belcher
Chicago
Gladys Belcher Calvetti
Pekin
Harold Belcher
St. Louis
Pleitsch
Seth Means
Burial of John K. Wickenhouser in Patoka Church Yard
The body of John K. Wickenhouser, a former Marion county resident, was brought to the M. E. Church in Patoka for funeral services led by Rev. J. M. Smith. He is buried in Patoka cemetery. Born January 18, 1876, he died April 28, 1933 near Wapella at age 57. He married Elizabeth Nelson on January 4, 1905 and left seven sons and one daughter, all of whom survive with his wife, plus a brother Joseph and sister Alma and many relatives.
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John K. Wickenhouser
Marion County
M. E
Patoka
J. M. Smith
John K
Joseph Wickenhouser
Wapella
Elizabeth Nelson
Leslie
Louis
Russel
Harkless
Ernest Junior
Lawrence
Alma
Almeda
Odin
Eaglin Sunday School Organized
A Sunday School was organized in Temple on April 30 with Superintendent Christina Yardley. Beginners 9 pupils 11c. Velma Long teacher. Juniors 9 pupils 17c. Chloe Walker teacher. Young Peoples 8 pupils 24c. Owen Belcher teacher. Adults 6 pupils 34c. Beatrice Black teacher. Opening day attendance 38 and 6c. Community group invites attendance and holds Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 p m.
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Temple Community
Christina Yardley
Velma Long
Chloe Walker
Young Peoples
Owen Belcher
Beatrice Black
Eaglin Sunday School
Winnie Judd declared insane after double murder trial
The article recounts Winnie Judd being declared insane hours before a death penalty ruling. It notes the two murdered women packed in a trunk traveled across several states and briefly mentions broadcasting advertising shifts and political developments including a 1983 congressional vote on postage rates.
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Winnie Judd
House of Representatives
C. & E. I. Railway
Teutopolis
Illinois
Effingham County
Moses Greenbaum
Pontiac
Mattie Bachrach
Joe Reagan
Carlyle
Chester Penitentiary
Sing Sing
New York State
Iowa
le Mars
Centralia
Sen. Glass
Hillsboro
Assembly Program for May Friday Night Concert
A Friday May program lists songs by the School and a Girls Quartet. Piano solo by Elizabeth Limecox, readings by Charles Belcher and Ruth Pugh, talks by Alta Pugh and Thelma Pugh, with Willard Ballentine as leader.
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Elizabeth Limecox
Charles Belcher
Alta Pugh
Mires Ruth Pugh
Thelma Pugh
Willard Ballentine
End of School Year Highlights At Local Grade School
The year closed last Thursday with exams the prior week and report cards handed out Thursday afternoon. Thelma Cruthers and Dean Meador had perfect spelling lessons. Iris Ellis won a headmarks prize with others close behind. Seventh and eighth graders on honor roll included Iris Ellis and Grover Malan among several peers. Grover Malan also won a marble tournament and a Maschlight. Perfect attendance were Joy Barnes and others. Varied field trips and picnics were held for seventh to eighth grades, fifth and sixth grades, and primary pupils with teachers Miss Anna Belcher Miss Bettie Simcox and others accompanying.
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Thelma Cruthers
Dean Meador
Iris Ellis
Lucile Smith
Esther Walker
Dick Potts
Harold Bonney
Grover Malan
Vivian Wortman
Lola Pelle Morey
Doris Good
Gladys Walker
Helen Nagel
Coca Cola Battling Co
Centralia
Joy Barnes
Nancy Lintcox
Mary Eaglin
Lawrence Ainsesuzh
Wallace Gray
Potts
Roy Malan
Conway
Glenwood
Carl Easton
Robinson Hills
Anna Belcher
DeLay
Mr. Kirk
Ruby
Horners Beer Bill A Reality
Gov Horner pledged his friends beer and faced a hectic start but the measure passed. The law regulates beer sales with federal oversight and a state license tax of 50 dollars per selling place plus two cents per gallon on manufacture. Marion County Clerk Wayne Young will issue licenses locally as the law allows a local option and more amendments are expected.
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Horner
Illinois
Wayne Young
Miraion County
Charze
Death of Salem Barber Friday
News arrived of the death of Oscar Easley a Salem barber. Rev J M Smith conducted the funeral service and burial on Saturday. Easley was well known locally and throughout the county.
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Oscar Easley
Salem
Eastley
Daily Vacation Bible School to Be Conducted at Patoka
Beginning Monday May 8 the M E Church will run a daily vacation Bible school for Patoka children ages five to high school. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 with classes in music appreciation world friendship handicraft and Bible studies. No charge. an offering is taken each morning. Diplomas awarded to those completing the full ten days.
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M. E. Church
Patoka
Tour stop: Bob Walker family en route to Chicago
After visiting Hot Springs and Memphis on an extended tour, Bob Walker his wife and son rested here for a couple days last week before continuing to Chicago. They left on Friday evening for the big city.
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Hot Springs
Memphis
Bob Walker
Wife and Son
Chicago
Big City
Bank Robbery Hailed as Second in Recent Months
Bank at Odin is robbed again with a Plymouth coupe fleeing west after two men enter the bank and take about 3500 dollars from assistant cashier Miss Mary Farthing and clothier R N Morgan. A deputy chase follows toward Kell before the four are captured and later plead guilty in Salem, with sentences from one year to life.
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Bill Farthing
Cdin
Odin
Miss Mary
Rother
Glenn Daggett
Sandoval
Centralia
Zoad Old
Kell
Mr. Fields
Salem
Coy Meyers
Sandoval City Park
Tom Barry
Ervin Karich
Frankie Zelasco
Chicago
Wright
Chester
Mrs Delassus Improves at Home After Hospital Stay
A report states Mrs. Delassus has been moved from Effingham Hospital to her home in St. Elmo and is showing improvement. Mr. Delassus remains unable to move and progresses slowly. Their Patoka friend notes rapid improvement.
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Florence Simcox
Crosby
Shimp
Alice Caldwell
Delassus
Effingham Hospital
St. Elmo
Horner Names Appointments To Key State Posts
Gov. Horner designated Bob Teyor of Taylorville and L. B. Ross Roby to two important roles under him. Teyor will serve as mud jack operator and Ross Roby as air hammer operator.
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Horner
Bob Teyor
Taylorville
L. B. Ross
Roby
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Rock Island
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Benjamin F. Lindheimer
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State Tax Board
Association of Real Estate
Cook County
Lindheimer
Hodes
State Machine
Morrison Hotel
Alex Wilson
Cairo
Wilson
Pat Nash
Luther B. Bratton
Kankakee
William E. King
Aves County
Sport News
Richard Taylor
Hagebush
Ashley
Anna State Hospital
Southern Illinois Hospital
Baldwin
Missouri Pacific Railway
East St. Louis
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Roosevelt
Middle
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Cdin Bank
J. W. Delassus
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