Len Small Vows Real Farmer Insight for Illinois
The Illinois Republican nominee Len Small is praised as a genuine farmer who understands farm problems from the ground up. Werner W. Schroeder, treasurer of the state central committee, argues Small’s farming experience, banking background, and public service show he will protect farmers and tax interests.
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Len Small
Werner W. Schroeder
Mr. Small
Schroeder
Illinois
Republican State Central Committee
Small
Kankakee
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Smail
M. E. Conference Completes Flora Session and Appointments
The M. E. Conference at Flora closed its work Sunday with appointments for the coming year. District and church assignments include Centralia District leaders, many listed pastors for towns such as Alma, Ashley, Benton, Carlyle, Coffeen, Dahlgren, Donnellson, Farina, Greenville, Hoyleton, Irvington, Kinmundy, Mt. Vernon, Nashville, and Vernon Marion Jackson among others. Transfers shift pastors to new posts, with Rev. Marion Jackson returning as local pastor for the new year. hope for a successful year in Christian work is noted.
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Flora
Centralia
W. P. McVey
Alma
C. J. Struebing
Ashley
Herbert R. Bennett
Beaver Creek
S. B. Walkington
Benton
B. H. Batson
Brownstown
L. W. Cralley
Carlyle
J. N. Presley
M. C. Foltz
H. L. Metcalf
Christopher
Z. W. Storey
Coffeen
E. E. Linder
Dahlgren
J. F. Glotfelty
Donnellson
N. D. Motzer
Farina
W. G. Wigham
Fillmore
L. A. Magill
Greenville
R. N. Kean
Herrick
T. J. Wilson
Hoyleton
Central City
J. W. Webster
Inn—M. L. Watson
Irvington
H. E. Burge
Iuka
J. M. Clayton
Kinmundy
E. T. Carroll
Logan
S. N. Fisk
Macedonia—Fe
L. Dycus
Mason
L. M. Lyerle
Mt. Vernon
First
O. B. Allen
Circuit
L. F. Wise
Epworth
Mayo Bowles
Wesley
E. Connett
Mulberry Grove
D. W. Hussong
Ruth Wadkins Birthday Party Seen For Eight Birthday
Mrs Oliver Wadkins hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Ruth celebrating her eighth birthday. Guests included Mary Helen Jennings Wanda Lee Belcher Pansy Wesem Doris Adams Joy and Genevieve Barnes Anna Belle Adams Darvin Jones Leslie and Wesley Griffin and Sonny Adams. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
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Oliver Wadkins
Ruth
Mary Helen Jennings
Wanda Lee Belcher
Pansy Wesem
Doris Adams
Joy
Genevieve Barnes
Anna Belle Adams
Darvin Jones
Leslie
Wesley Griffin
Sonny Adams
Local Man Takes Up New Work
Jake Davis and his wife left Monday for a future home in Peoria where Jakie will oversee a large farm. A ranking student at the University of Illinois, he pursues this work from a scientific viewpoint and is to be congratulated on the new position. The town regrets losing him from the familiar home circle.
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Jake Davis
Peoria
Jakie
Takie
U. of I
Sunday Train Removal Considered by Railroad
A report states the S. C. railroad contemplates removing passenger train service on Sundays over the local division. A Pana meeting last week cited Sunday revenue losses as the reason to cease the service. Ancola splé and Smal! have hesitations amid the discussion.
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S. C
Pasenger
Pana
Geryize
Republican Women Meet at Town Hall in Sandoval
The Sandoval Republican Women's Club met September 21 in the town hall with a good crowd. President Mrs. George Carter opened the meeting, remarks and prayers followed, and minutes were read. Ed Anderson of Patroa spoke for Coroner and promised tax cuts. E B Fyke of Salem urged support for the ticket.
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Sandoval
Republican Women’s Club
George Carter
America
Salem
Ed Anderson
Patroa
Marion County
E. B. Fyke
Tih
National Speakers Association
F. W. Davidson
Sandoval Gymnasium
Republican Woman’s Club
Jolly Wood Park
Alma
Duncan
Kennedy
Patterson
Ladies Aid September meeting in Vernon
The Ladies Aid held its September meeting at Mrs. Mary K. Smith home on Sept 21. Elections elected Margaret Freyer president Nan Oates vice president Hazel Cox secretary Clee Epps treasurer Mabel Snyder chaplain and Mollie Murfin assistant. Twenty eight members attended with visitors Mrs. May Dooien Lizzie Johnson and Mrs. Flora Dicker. Refreshments of brick ice cream and angel food cake were served at the close. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mae Simcox.
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May Dooien
Lizzie Johnson
Flora Dicker
Mae Simcox
Duke Erlinger Murder Case Checks Inquest Findings
The body of a ten pound baby girl was found late Friday in a ditch near Al rs New Baden. Coroner Timmermann held an inquest. evidence suggests blunt force trauma caused instant death. Sheriff Erlinger pursues a possible crew and location to solve the mystery.
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Al“rs-New Baden
Timmermann
Carlyle
Erlinger
Centralia Reports Big Pay Day This Week
Centralia estimates Illinois Central will pay salaries this week totaling about 70,000 dollars. The Burlington will pay around 25,000. No. 5 mine 20,000. Glenridge mine 15,000. T. Barnes Shoe Co 5,000. Several smaller institutions will add a few thousand more as Centralia activity rises.
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Illinois Central
Centralia
Burlington
No. 5
Glenridge
T. Barnes Shoe Co
Stork Sets New High Record in July Births Rise
The state public health department reports 9,806 new citizens arrived in July, up 342 from June, with 6,529 deaths. Infant mortality fell to 43 per thousand. For the first seven months of 1932 the rate ...
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Springfield
Stork
State Department of Public Health
Marion County Circuit Court Proceedings 1932
Marion County Circuit Court calendar for October 1932 lists People v. Moody and v. Bond, Ross vs. St Clair Foundry, Horn vs. Illinois Mutual, Staser vs. Monarch Benefit, Hayes Smith, Wallage, and other indictments. Sentences include Lawrence Carlyle for Burglary and Larceny to Pontiac reformatory, Maneese for Petit Larceny to State Farm, plus several divorces granted September 27 1932.
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Marion County
Minois
Peeople
Henry Moody
Glen Bond
Phillips Ross
St. Clair Foundry Corp
Ip Ross
St. Clair _M. Horn
Illinois Mutual Aliam
Conrad Staser
Monarchial Benefit Assn
Ednesday
Hayes Smith
Harry Johnson
Smith Ofense
the People
Walter Wallage
Adolph W. Riechmann
Admix
Etc
S. West Products Corp
Felix Skorat
Wm. Walker
The
People
Wm. Maneese— Larcehy
Jack Randall
George Oliver
Lawrence Carlyle
Illinois Reformatory
Pontiac
Illinois
Iehickens
Jerry Phillips
Salem, Ill
Maneese
Vandalia
Centralia
Annie E
Thomas
Grace Stout
Harold D. Stout
Lawrence Worker
Lana Worker
Willis Edmonson
Frances Edmonson
Ruby E. Bradley
Lee Bradley
Edgar Cavanaugh
Beulah Cavanaugh
Rosa ,Easley
J. E. Easley
Sam. G. Slater
Dorothy O’bryant Slater
Herrin Flower Show Opens October 6 and 7
Herrin's 3rd annual Flower Show runs Thursday and Friday October 6 7 at the high school gym. More than 100 classes cover flowers and vegetables with merchandise and cash premiums donated by local merchants. Last year 3500 visitors hailed the event, with Garden Club sponsors and no admission fee from 3 p m to 10 p m.
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Herrin
Illinois
Springfield
Sunday Gathering for Mrs Amanda Clark
Relatives visited Mrs Amanda Clark on Sunday sharing a well filled basket meal. Attendees included Clyde and Glen Whittenburg with Jackie, David and Milburn Tucker, Wm Hogshead with Ida Mae and Edith, J Edgar Shelton of Ashley, Joe and Earl Sargent with Arthur and Helen, Hugh Jensen, Frank Crawford, and Leo Walker with family in a neighborly gathering.
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Amanda Clark
Clyde Whittenburg
Glen Whittenberg
Jackie
Richview
David Tucker
Milburn
Wm. Hogshead
Ida Mae
Edith
J. Edgar Shelton
Ashley
Joe Sargent
Earl Sargent
Arthur and
Helen Sargent
4 H Club Meeting At Helen Nattier Home
A 4 H club meeting is scheduled for Saturday October 1 at the home of Helen Nattier. Each club member is urged to be present.
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Helen Nattier
Sargent Family Heads to Denver After Cincinnati Visit
The Sargent family of Cincinnati Ohio spent a few days here en route to Denver Colorado from their midwestern travels reflecting a brief stopover in the region before continuing westward.
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Sargent
Cincinnati
Ohio
Denver, Colo
Vernon Flower Show and Carnival Draws Big Attendance
The Vernon Ladies Aid event featured extensive exhibits with Blue Red and White ribbons awarded across categories including Cut Flowers Petunias Pink Dahlias and various flowering plants. Notable awardees include Mrs F M Smith Nan Oates Effie Hathaway Mary K Smith Isabelle Protz Marion Epps Carrie Betts and Isabelle Protz among others.
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F. M. Smith
Mary K. Smith
Effie Hathaway
Petunias
Mrs. Smith
Nan Oates
Petnias
Tillman
Sultana
Edna Leninger
Mae Simcox
T Lily
Rev. Jackson
Mrs. Livesay
I. W. Doolen
Margaret Freyer
Helen White
Mildred Morgan
Springfield miners clash in riot amid wage dispute
In Illinois a violent riot erupts as two miner factions confront over pay. One group backed by the United Mine Workers pushes for 5.00 per day while opponents seek 6.10. A Springfield officer is killed and two others are seriously injured. William J. Sneed of Herrin faced a prior accusation later dropped as another shooter was gravely wounded. Other towns report unrest but coal mines across the Southern Illinois belt keep hoisting.
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United Mine Worker
Taylorville
Decatur
Up State
Southern
Illinois
Down State
Viola Pugh’s 78th Birthday Celebrated At Surprise Dinner
Mrs Viola Pugh was surprised Sunday by a birthday dinner at the home of Mrs Denver Adams. The noon meal featured plentiful dishes and gifts as friends offered best wishes for many more happy returns.
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Viola Pugh
Denver Adams
Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting in Vernon
The Rebekah lodge met in Vernon last Tuesday with twenty eight members present. After the business session September birthday celebrants were honored. Refreshments of home made ice cream and angel food cake followed with a social time for members.
Marion County Circuit Court session opens amid busy docket
The Marion County circuit court opened its October session with juries and heavy work. Hayes Smith faces murder charges for the Patoka-area killing of Charles Simpson last summer. Walter Wallage allegedly drove drunk and killed Cecil Phillips near Salem. Authorities report three arrests tied to the Centralia fire case and warrants out for others known as the Does.
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Marion County
Hayes Smith
Charles Simpson
Patoka
Charlie Simpson
Hayes
Walter Wallage
Cecil Phillips
Frank Phillips
Salem
Mt. Vernon
Centralia
St. Louis
Randall
Illinois road main maintenance cost low
Springfield reports that Illinois has the third lowest highway maintenance cost among states, with an average of 357 dollars per mile. Cleaveland notes California Massachusetts New York and others spend far more, while neighboring states like Wisconsin and Michigan run higher per mile costs.
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Springfield
Illinois
H. H. Cleaveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Delaware
Alabama
Nevada
California
Massachusetts
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
American Association of State Highway Officials
Cleaveland
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
Kentucky
Local Democratic Activities Past Week Highlight Rural Meetings
Busy week for local Democrats with Thursday Patoka wing meeting planning for future action and a Friday session in Patoka District, Marion County officials present. Congressman Arnold and legislators Bauer Lager Finn Holt attended, publicity by William Bryan Roberts noted. Saturday Horner Rally drew crowds in Centralia with additional Salem and Vandalia attendance. Sunday Breese celebration reported.
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Patoka
Arnold
Bauer
Effingham
Lager
Carlyle
Finn
Holt
William Bryan Roberts
Marion County Democrat
Horner
Centralia
Vandalia
Salem
Breese
Local Visitors Make Stop in Patoka on Monday
Ed Blankinshin and his wife of Ski Bonner were seen in Patoka last Monday at noon. Mrs Nellie Lee, recently in Vandalia, also returned to Patoka on Monday.
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Ed Blankinshin
Skibonner
Patoka
Nellie Lee
Vandalia
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M. E
Ruth Wadkins
Town Hall
Ladies Aid
Duke Erlinger
Marion County Circuit Court
Vernon
Rebekah Lodge
Marion County Circuit
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