Train kills Villa Grove worker in switch-yard tragedy
Eugene Garrett, 40, a C. and E. I. railroad second-track operator, was struck by a switch engine and decapitated in Villa Grove Illinois on September 3 at 10 45 p m He had delivered a message to the round house and was returning to his office The inquest ruled death accidental exonerating the crew Norman Hinson Earl Gillins and W R Robinson Funeral services were held in Villa Grove and Kinmundy with burial in Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Grove
Illinois
Eugene Garrett
Garrett
C. & E. I. Railroad
Round House
Walter Howard
South End
R. C. Gillogly
Norman Hinson
W. R. Robinson
Earl Gillins
Kinmundy
Theodora Garrett
Brubaker
Lida Arnold
Salem
Alta
Pauline
Emma Bullard
Hattie Green
Minnie Adkins
Leola Dunlap
Dorothy Fullens
Claude Garrett
G. W. Burnett
City Dads Approve Repair of Old City Hall
The city administration held its regular meeting and decided to repair the aging city hall rather than replace it. Furnishings were removed on Tuesday and repairs are underway, preserving the historic cells while upgrading the station house.
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City
All Angels
Patoka
Belcher Family Annual Reunion in Decatur at Fairview Park
Levi Belcher descendants gathered at Fairview Park in Decatur on September 4 1932 with numerous attendees from Decatur St Louis Detroit Springfield and Chicago. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Belcher Mr Auburn Mrs Edna Curtis Odin Mrs Ly dia Adkins Homer Jace Mamie Thompson Levi Reid W H Reid George Jackson Sam Shawver Howard Reid Jessie Reid Delbert Shawver Dorothy Disney Opal Rule and others. The group planned to meet again next year at Patoka Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Belcher
Decatur
Fairview Park
James Belcher
Auburn
Edna Curtis
Odin
Charles Barrow
St. Louis
Lydia Adkins
Detroit
Mich
Homer Jace
Mamie Thompson
Levi Reid
Greenville
W. H. Reid
Springfield
George Jackson
Vandalia
Sam Shawver
Howard Reid
Jessie Reid
Billy Belcher
Delbert Shawver
Chicago
Dorothy Disney
Opal Rule
Bethany
Patoka
Ill
Illinois Peach Crop Volume Very Small
Last year trains moved about 6,000 car loads of peaches from southern and central Illinois, with hundreds of trucks and private cars. This year the crop is firm, large, and delicious but volume is about 200 car loads in the same region, leaving many orchards near town nearly bare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Vernon School Girl Tracy Hawthorne Vanishes Near Ramsey Ill
Tracy Hawthorne, 19, a Vernon native and first year teacher at Success school near Ramsey, disappeared Aug 30 after leaving home with keys to the schoolhouse and extra clothing. A witness later matched a girl at the Y in Pana to her description, but wear and route differed. she reportedly returned home after a later report.
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Tracy Hawthorne
Ramsey
Ill
Tracy
Success School
Thomas Cothern
Oconee
Pana
Charleston
Miss Hawthorne
Vernon
Miss Cleo
Susie Klinge
Fancy Work Club Meeting Friday
Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club Friday afternoon with entertainment led by Mrs. Homer Potts. Members wore ribbons forfeitable for using words, prizes went to Mrs. Murfin and Mrs. Allie Gray, and a piano solo by William Marion Spurgeon accompanied refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Homer Potts
Murfin
Allie Gray
William Marion Spurgeon
Potts
Beckemeyer
Mesdames O. A. Nattier
D. W. Troyer
J. R. Wasem
W. W. Murfin
E. L. DeLay
Elmer Kelcher
Chas. Hill
Geo
Wasem
Clayton Berry
Austin Good
P. B. Simcox
Georgia Cruse
Elmer Rogier
Porter Simcox
Enjoy Happy Day at Fulton Home
Uncle Tom Fulton and his wife welcomed relatives and friends after church on Sunday. The gathering at the Fulton home in the Bricx School community featured baskets and a fine dinner. Attendees included Allan Fulton family Mary Williams George and Edith Williams C O Hinders Junior Murfin Mason Bob and Betty Lou Mason Donna Jean Reed and Terry Thompson from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fulton
Bricx
Peice
Allan Fulton
Mary Williams
George
Edith Williams
C. O. Hinders
Junior
Iuka
Murfin Mason
Bobby
Betty Lou
Donna Jean
J. W. Reed
Terry Thompson
Chicago
Farmers Meeting on Bond Issue at Legion Hall
A meeting of farmers will discuss the Twenty Million Dollar Bond Issue and its tax effects at the Patoka American Legion Hall next Friday evening September 16 at 8 00 pm. Organizers urge taxpayers to learn the bond conditions before voting in the general election. Other topics of general interest to farmers will be covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Mulkeytown Battle Averts 1932 Coalfield Riot in Illinois
The Herrin Journal reports a near-bloodless confrontation on August 24 1932 at Mulkeytown on state highway 20 where about fifteen thousand miners faced by a sheriff led volunteer force failed to pass the county line. The clash ended without loss of life, leaving only bruises broken glass and damaged cars as testimony to an organized effort to defend local workers rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Perry
Harrison
Sheriff Robinson
Franklin County
Frick
Williamson County
Illinois
Mulkeytown
Herrin Journal
Cooperative action benefits farmers in milk shed appeal
President Sexauer urges strong dairy cooperative unity as key to maintaining milk prices. He argues organized action protects dairymen from bankrupt prices and stresses personal responsibility to promote the cooperative cause. The New York Milk Shed is cited as a test case with national implications for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association
Sexauer
New York
Dairymen’s League
East St. Louis Visitors Travel to Centralia and Patoka
Bruce Holland and his family from East St. Louis visited relatives in Centralia on Sunday with Mrs. Nell Quayle, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, Mrs. Wilma Diveley, and Bobby Jean. Verlin McCoy and his wife spent Saturday in Patoka visiting the Jatters and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Centralia
Nell Quayle
Ollie Alexander
Wilma Diveley
Bobby Jean
Laura Haley
Verlin McCoy
Patoka
Jatters
T. B. Walker
Patoka Flower Exhibit Promises Local Civic Focus
Patoka Household Science Club hosts a flower show at the gymnasium with entries accepted 9 am to 2 pm and public viewing 7 to 9 pm. The event features plant displays, music, round table discussions, and a tea garden, followed by an "Homes Around the World" lecture and slides by Public Service Co. Also notes dues and September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Household Science Club
Ellen Simcox
Maude Irvin
Clyde Black
Emma Smith
Georgia Cruse
Lillie Nattier
Katie Nattier
Esta Martin
Bettie Simcox
E. P. McFarland
Eva Potts
Public Service Co
To ledo residents hold unclaimed bank deposits and bonds
A Toledo report notes about 91 000 depositors have unclaimed funds totaling 1 294 000 across four banks. Banks have repeatedly called for accounts since closures, with roughly 50 dollars per person. Government Liberty bonds worth several million dollars remain unredeemed and unyielding. The state treasury could claim the funds if left uncalled.
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Toledo
A Good Day's Business In Spite of the Times
A. G. Milam of Decatur made a quick $6 selling smoked glass during the eclipse. He walked the business district with 40 pieces, then bought 80 more at five cents each after selling out. The glass cost him only the effort to make it, and he considered the day profitable.
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A. G. Milam
Decatur
Humes Return From Visit to Heyworth and Chicago
Mr and Mrs J H Humes of Heyworth come home Aug 25 after visiting relatives here They were joined by Mrs Humes sister Mrs E M Outhouse and daughter Mrs Orville Genre En route they toured Springfield State Fair Then they drove to Chicago to visit Joe Outhouse and wife The group also spent time in Patoka Mt Vernon and with Kennedy in Chicago Real estate transfers in Marion county included Cecil L Davis to Nellie Davis Boyd and Ralph L Boyd for 1500 The Davises were formerly residents west of Patoka Kennedy later returned home to Chicago
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J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
Patoka
Mt. Vernon
Joe
Big City
Marion County
Cecil L. Davis
Nellie Davis Boyd
Ralph L. Boyd
Cecil
Nellie
Fayette County GOP Opens Headquarters Led by Metzger
Fayette County Republicans establish a Vandalia headquarters under Charles J. Metzger with a full county committee. The group backs Herbert Hoover for president and Len Small for Illinois governor, planning a Fayette County Caravan to East St. Louis for the water cruise with free admission.
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Vandalia
Republican Party
Fayette County
Charles J. Metzger
Herbert Hoover
Len Small
Illinois
Fayette
Metzger
DuQuoin Fair
Brownstown
C. J
East St. Louis
Republic
Republican Campaign Opening in Marion County
The Marion County Republican Committee led by Harry F Johnson plans a campaign kickoff Saturday night at The White House east of Centralia in Raccoon Township. Speakers include Harry S Parker Effingham L M Wood Flora and Harry Johnson. Music by Walnut Hill Serenaders and Leake Bros. of Centralia. All are invited.
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Marion County
Harry F Johnson
Harry
White House
Centralia
New Hard Road
Raccoon Township
Harry 8S
Parker
Effingham
L. M. Wood
Flora
Harry Johnson
Walnut Hill
Leake Bros
St Elmo Couple Visited Friends Sunday Past
J. W. Delassus and wife of St. Elmo visited Sunday with Mrs. Leah Delasus and Walter Parks and family in the area.
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J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Leah Delasus
Walter Parks
Patoka High School Records Largest Enrollment This Year
Schools across the country open with high enrollments as Patoka High School reports the largest class on record with 75 students. Freshman and sophomore rosters list many students from nearby towns, while grads attend colleges including Newton, Clinton, and Bradley.
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Patoka High School
Dale Jones
Bear Creek
Virgil Herrin
West Chapel
Pauline Hays
East Chapel
Ruth
Frank
Catherine Crawford
Toad Island
Harley Brumfield
Charles Berry
Chance
Fayetta Bel
Jones
Alice Mojonnier
Chicago
Patoka
Vern Gambill
Cincinnati
Elton Carter
Clinton County
Evelyn Nattier
Round Top
Harold and
Mary Ella Collins
Wisher
Dean
Dale Britt
Eaglin
Ellen Ballance
Freda Carter
Wayne Brumfield
Glen Belcher
Shady Grove
Dean Anderson
Con
Sandoval Community High
Paul Dean Outhouse
Paul Logan
Marion Belcher
Morris Eagan
Dane Walker
Evelyn Pugh
Alice Nichols
Edward Foster
Joseph Hawkins
Claire Smith
Ellen Mulvaney
Willard McIntire
Edgar Irvin
Edith Gray
Dayton Silkey
Decatur
Mae Warner
Bob Johnson
Centralia
Glen Walker
Delbert Belcher
Attundance
Carbondale
Francis Belcher
James Ballance
Maurice
Howard Willis
Marvin Ballance
Mary Alice Fields
Newton
Roy Sears
Clinton
Frances Walker
Porter Simcox, Jr
Charleston
Carol Mojonnier
Bradley
Dorothy Christie
Talmadge Outhouse
Greenville College
Democratic Women Meet at Vernon Park With Local Speakers
A large crowd attended the Democratic Women's Club gathering at Vernon Park last Wednesday evening. Principal speaker was Ward P. Holt of Salem, with Geo. E. Ray of Centralia and county chairman Mrs. Anna B. Vawter also presenting talks. The Patoka glee club and Vernon boys trio provided special singing, and visitors joined from clubs across the county.
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Vernon
Democratic Women’s Club
Park
Ward P. Holt
Salem
Geo. E. Ray
Centralia
Anna B. Vawter
Patoka Glee Club
Vernon Defeats Flora 16–8 in Eighth Inning Rally
Vernon nips Flora 16 to 8 last Sunday as Red Smith formerly from Vernon now in Decatur pitched. Kinmundy visits for a game with Vernon next Sunday afternoon September 11.
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Vernon
Flora
Tne
Red” Smith
Decatur
Kinmundy
Infant Dies Soon After Birth in Patoka Cemetery Burial
Mr and Mrs Joseph Yardley Jr welcomed a baby Friday September 1 who lived about an hour. The infant was buried September 2 in Patoka cemetery as friends extend sympathy to the grieving parents.
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Joseph Yardley, Jr
Patoka
All Day Services at Fulton Grove Sept 11
Sunday, September 11 an all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at the Fulton Grove just west of John Fultons. Rev. J. M. Smith will preach both morning and afternoon.
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Fulton Grove
John Fultons
J. M. Smith
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Belcher Family
Fancy Work
Fulton Home
Legion Hall
Muskeytown
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