Remember When? Oil well in Hoodville One of the oil wells in the Hamilton County community of Hoodville, around 1942, located on the Mitchells' five acres; John Austin's house is in the background behind the pump jack, and to the left is their large barn. William and Julie Mitchell's family, front row: Teddy, Don, Nadine, Tommy and Vada; back row: Mary, Bill, Mom and Dad. Bob Mitchell is not in the photograph; he had gone bear hunting with his BB gun. Picture at www.McLeansboroTimesLeader.com