Peggy, I would like a scanned copy of the NY Times account of the tornado. Thanks, Kevin Duty [email protected] Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2014, at 2:00 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. John L. Grdiner 1905 1976 ([email protected]) > 2. Tornado of 1925, New York Times account ([email protected]) > 3. Re: Tornado of 1925, New York Times account (Eldora Phillips) > 4. Re: Tornado of 1925, New York Times account (Donna Fischer) > 5. BLOOD, Mary Evelyn (PICKETT) (OBIT) ([email protected]) > 6. AKINS, Arthur Eugene (OBIT) ([email protected]) > 7. FISHER, Earlene (OBIT) ([email protected]) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 13:21:47 -0400 (EDT) > From: [email protected] > Subject: [ILFRANKL] John L. Grdiner 1905 1976 > To: [email protected], [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > John's wife, Dorothy, is part of both my McLean and Brown families. > > > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, August 19, 1976; John L Gardiner Sesser > John L. Gardiner, 71, of Sesser, died at Redwood Manor Nursing Home in Sesser. Tuesday. He was a retired foreman with the Osno Manufacturing Co. Mr. Gardiner was born in Canada on March 15, 1905, the son of Robert and Margaret (Hozlelt) Gardiner. He was married to Dorothy Kirk, who survives. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Ina Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dale Denham officiating. Burial was in Kirk cemetery. Mr. Gardiner is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and several nieces and nephews. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Dear List, I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925. It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page. It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. > Peggy Reynolds Oliver > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:50:27 -0500 > From: Eldora Phillips <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Peggy I would really like to have a copy. Thank you for the offer.Eldora Browning Phillips > > > > >> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account >> >> Dear List, I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925. It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page. It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. >> Peggy Reynolds Oliver >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 18:35:28 -0700 (PDT) > From: Donna Fischer <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Hi Peggy, > ? > I would really love a copy.? > ? > Thanks so much.? > ? > Donna > On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 4:50 PM, Eldora Phillips <[email protected]> wrote: > > Peggy I would really like to have a copy. Thank you for the offer.Eldora Browning Phillips > > > > >> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account >> >> Dear List,? I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925.? It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page.? It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. >> Peggy Reynolds Oliver >> >> ? >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ??? ??? ??? ? ??? ??? ? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 18:54:06 -0700 (PDT) > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [ILFRANKL] BLOOD, Mary Evelyn (PICKETT) (OBIT) > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." > <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > In loving memory of Mary Evelyn (Pickett) Blood, 88, who passed away at her home in Steger at 2:30 p.m. on April 7, 2014.She was born in rural Jefferson County, the daughter of Albert and Ella (Solomon) Pickett. She married Earl W. Blood (a gunners mate in World War II) and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1984.Mrs. Blood worked for Nabisco, later for Ludeman Health Center in Park Forrest and she also worked in Lincoln with mentally handicapped children.Mrs. Blood is survived by her son, Steven E. Blood and wife Deborah; grandchildren, Lance Cpl. Adam E. Blood who served in Iraq, Noah S. Blood and wife Alisha, Cpl. Caleb H. Blood who served in Afghanistan and Rachel K. Blood; great-granddaughter, Emily K. Blood; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Sgt. Sylvan Pickett on Leyte Island in the Philippines, Ambrose Pickett who tested tanks in WWII, Herbert ?Bud? Pickett was at > the Invasion of Normandy in World War II and Eugene Pickett who was injured at the Battle of the Bulge; and sisters. Sylvia Pickett and Betty Pickett.Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Bro. David Shores officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina.Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Mrs. Blood will be dearly missed by her family and her friends. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 22:36:04 -0700 (PDT) > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [ILFRANKL] AKINS, Arthur Eugene (OBIT) > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > BENTON -- Arthur Eugene Akins, 83, passed away April 8, 2014. > > He was born in Benton to Arthur A. and Lula (Jones) Akins. > > He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Johnson), whom he loved and appreciated dearly. They met while Arthur was stationed in Patricia's hometown, Peoria, and married on her parents' farm in 1957. > > He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Hammond and Shirley Jones, both of Benton; as well as his loving daughters Deborah Gibson, Charlene Sarver, Angela Brewer, and Joy Akins. He will also be missed by his sons-in-law, Mike Gibson, Ed Sarver, Dan Brewer and Steve Buttitta. He was a proud grandpa to his surviving eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. > > As a boy he loved swimming, fishing, drawing, and shooting pool. Following Benton High School, Arthur joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17 after drinking many strawberry milk shakes to meet the minimum weight requirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired after 23 years of honorable service. At the age of 46, he earned his bachelor of science in biomedical electronics from SIU Carbondale. He later explained a reason for his going to college was to set an example demonstrating the importance of education to his daughters. > > Arthur enjoyed working as a biomedical technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon until his second retirement. > > Throughout his life he was happy handing out half dollars to kids, playing cards, working on puzzles, and reading. > > He was a longtime member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Elks. > > Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. > > > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr.?10,?2014 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 22:38:52 -0700 (PDT) > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Subject: [ILFRANKL] FISHER, Earlene (OBIT) > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, Sherry > <[email protected]>, "Hamilton Co. Il." <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > MACEDONIA -- Earlene Fisher, 93, passed away Monday evening, April 8, 2014, in Benton Rehab and Health Care Center in Benton. > > She was born Nov. 16, 1920, in Macedonia, the daughter of Elbert and Lela (Sims) Boyles. > > She married William D. (Bill) Fisher on Aug. 20, 1940, and he preceded her in death April 20, 2009. > > She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Ferguson on Jan. 3, 2013. > > Mrs Fisher was a dedicated housewife. She was very active in community affairs and very involved in the churches that she belonged to. She was a member of Home Extension and a 4H Leader in Macedonia. Mrs. Fisher was dedicated to her family's activities. > > Mrs. Fisher is survived by her son-in-law, Jeff Ferguson of Davenport, Fla.; two granddaughters, Terri Beaubien and husband, Glenn, of Marion, and Tami Ferguson of Kissimmee, Fla.; and three great-granddaughters, Micha Rotz of St. Louis, Brittany Moore of Kissimmee, Fla., and Cassie Moore of Kissimmee, Fla. > > She will also be missed by other family members. > > Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. > > In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brenda Ferguson Memorial Fund in care of Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF), 3000 W. DeYoung St., Suite 800B Marion, IL 62959. > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr.?10,?2014 > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the ILFRANKL list administrator, send an email to > [email protected] > > To post a message to the ILFRANKL mailing list, send an email to [email protected] > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of ILFRANKL Digest, Vol 9, Issue 191 > ****************************************

Sure, Kevin, I will put you on the list to receive a scan. Peggy ---- Kevin Duty <[email protected]> wrote: > Peggy, I would like a scanned copy of the NY Times account of the tornado. > > Thanks, Kevin Duty > [email protected] > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 10, 2014, at 2:00 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. John L. Grdiner 1905 1976 ([email protected]) > > 2. Tornado of 1925, New York Times account ([email protected]) > > 3. Re: Tornado of 1925, New York Times account (Eldora Phillips) > > 4. Re: Tornado of 1925, New York Times account (Donna Fischer) > > 5. BLOOD, Mary Evelyn (PICKETT) (OBIT) ([email protected]) > > 6. AKINS, Arthur Eugene (OBIT) ([email protected]) > > 7. FISHER, Earlene (OBIT) ([email protected]) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 13:21:47 -0400 (EDT) > > From: [email protected] > > Subject: [ILFRANKL] John L. Grdiner 1905 1976 > > To: [email protected], [email protected] > > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > > > John's wife, Dorothy, is part of both my McLean and Brown families. > > > > > > The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, August 19, 1976; John L Gardiner Sesser > > John L. Gardiner, 71, of Sesser, died at Redwood Manor Nursing Home in Sesser. Tuesday. He was a retired foreman with the Osno Manufacturing Co. Mr. Gardiner was born in Canada on March 15, 1905, the son of Robert and Margaret (Hozlelt) Gardiner. He was married to Dorothy Kirk, who survives. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Ina Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dale Denham officiating. Burial was in Kirk cemetery. Mr. Gardiner is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and several nieces and nephews. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 2 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 > > From: <[email protected]> > > Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > Dear List, I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925. It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page. It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. > > Peggy Reynolds Oliver > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 3 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:50:27 -0500 > > From: Eldora Phillips <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > > Peggy I would really like to have a copy. Thank you for the offer.Eldora Browning Phillips > > > > > > > > > >> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 > >> From: [email protected] > >> To: [email protected] > >> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > >> > >> Dear List, I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925. It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page. It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. > >> Peggy Reynolds Oliver > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 4 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 18:35:28 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Donna Fischer <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: > > <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > > > Hi Peggy, > > ? > > I would really love a copy.? > > ? > > Thanks so much.? > > ? > > Donna > > On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 4:50 PM, Eldora Phillips <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Peggy I would really like to have a copy. Thank you for the offer.Eldora Browning Phillips > > > > > > > > > >> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:18:57 -0400 > >> From: [email protected] > >> To: [email protected] > >> Subject: [ILFRANKL] Tornado of 1925, New York Times account > >> > >> Dear List,? I have acquired an old New York Times newspaper with a front page account of the tornado that tore up so much of our area in March 1925.? It's a fairly lengthy account and continued onto another page.? It is a large format paper, 18 x 24, but I could scan it in pieces if anyone is interested in a copy. > >> Peggy Reynolds Oliver > >> > >> ? > >> ------------------------------- > >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ??? ??? ??? ? ??? ??? ? > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 5 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 18:54:06 -0700 (PDT) > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Subject: [ILFRANKL] BLOOD, Mary Evelyn (PICKETT) (OBIT) > > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, "Jefferson Co. Il." > > <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: > > <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > In loving memory of Mary Evelyn (Pickett) Blood, 88, who passed away at her home in Steger at 2:30 p.m. on April 7, 2014.She was born in rural Jefferson County, the daughter of Albert and Ella (Solomon) Pickett. She married Earl W. Blood (a gunners mate in World War II) and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1984.Mrs. Blood worked for Nabisco, later for Ludeman Health Center in Park Forrest and she also worked in Lincoln with mentally handicapped children.Mrs. Blood is survived by her son, Steven E. Blood and wife Deborah; grandchildren, Lance Cpl. Adam E. Blood who served in Iraq, Noah S. Blood and wife Alisha, Cpl. Caleb H. Blood who served in Afghanistan and Rachel K. Blood; great-granddaughter, Emily K. Blood; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Sgt. Sylvan Pickett on Leyte Island in the Philippines, Ambrose Pickett who tested tanks in WWII, Herbert ?Bud? Pickett was at > > the Invasion of Normandy in World War II and Eugene Pickett who was injured at the Battle of the Bulge; and sisters. Sylvia Pickett and Betty Pickett.Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Bro. David Shores officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirk Cemetery in Ina.Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Mrs. Blood will be dearly missed by her family and her friends. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 6 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 22:36:04 -0700 (PDT) > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Subject: [ILFRANKL] AKINS, Arthur Eugene (OBIT) > > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: > > <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > > > BENTON -- Arthur Eugene Akins, 83, passed away April 8, 2014. > > > > He was born in Benton to Arthur A. and Lula (Jones) Akins. > > > > He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Johnson), whom he loved and appreciated dearly. They met while Arthur was stationed in Patricia's hometown, Peoria, and married on her parents' farm in 1957. > > > > He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Hammond and Shirley Jones, both of Benton; as well as his loving daughters Deborah Gibson, Charlene Sarver, Angela Brewer, and Joy Akins. He will also be missed by his sons-in-law, Mike Gibson, Ed Sarver, Dan Brewer and Steve Buttitta. He was a proud grandpa to his surviving eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. > > > > As a boy he loved swimming, fishing, drawing, and shooting pool. Following Benton High School, Arthur joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17 after drinking many strawberry milk shakes to meet the minimum weight requirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired after 23 years of honorable service. At the age of 46, he earned his bachelor of science in biomedical electronics from SIU Carbondale. He later explained a reason for his going to college was to set an example demonstrating the importance of education to his daughters. > > > > Arthur enjoyed working as a biomedical technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon until his second retirement. > > > > Throughout his life he was happy handing out half dollars to kids, playing cards, working on puzzles, and reading. > > > > He was a longtime member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Elks. > > > > Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. > > > > > > > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr.?10,?2014 > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Message: 7 > > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 22:38:52 -0700 (PDT) > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > Subject: [ILFRANKL] FISHER, Earlene (OBIT) > > To: "Franklin Co." <[email protected]>, Sherry > > <[email protected]>, "Hamilton Co. Il." <[email protected]> > > Message-ID: > > <[email protected]> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > > > MACEDONIA -- Earlene Fisher, 93, passed away Monday evening, April 8, 2014, in Benton Rehab and Health Care Center in Benton. > > > > She was born Nov. 16, 1920, in Macedonia, the daughter of Elbert and Lela (Sims) Boyles. > > > > She married William D. (Bill) Fisher on Aug. 20, 1940, and he preceded her in death April 20, 2009. > > > > She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Ferguson on Jan. 3, 2013. > > > > Mrs Fisher was a dedicated housewife. She was very active in community affairs and very involved in the churches that she belonged to. She was a member of Home Extension and a 4H Leader in Macedonia. Mrs. Fisher was dedicated to her family's activities. > > > > Mrs. Fisher is survived by her son-in-law, Jeff Ferguson of Davenport, Fla.; two granddaughters, Terri Beaubien and husband, Glenn, of Marion, and Tami Ferguson of Kissimmee, Fla.; and three great-granddaughters, Micha Rotz of St. Louis, Brittany Moore of Kissimmee, Fla., and Cassie Moore of Kissimmee, Fla. > > > > She will also be missed by other family members. > > > > Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. > > > > In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brenda Ferguson Memorial Fund in care of Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF), 3000 W. DeYoung St., Suite 800B Marion, IL 62959. > > > > Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr.?10,?2014 > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > To contact the ILFRANKL list administrator, send an email to > > [email protected] > > > > To post a message to the ILFRANKL mailing list, send an email to [email protected] > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > > email with no additional text. > > > > > > End of ILFRANKL Digest, Vol 9, Issue 191 > > **************************************** > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message