Son of Charles Harrell and Sarah E. Jacoby
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Madison Courier
21 September 1951
Friday
THREE KILLED AS CAR COLLIDE
Don Harrell, Billy Horton Die Instantly
Missouri Woman Third Fatality After Crash Near Holton
William Robert Horton, 26, and Donald "Don" Harrell, 29, both of this city, were instantly killed in an automobile collision last night that also claimed the life of a St. Louis, Mo., woman.
The fatality occurred at 9:45 o'clock on U. S. Highway 50, about two and a half miles west of Holton, in Ripley county.
Horton's 1949 model club coupe was reported to have skidded on the pavement and was struck headlong by an auto driven by Clifford Lecoutour, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lecourtour's wife, Mrs. Marian LeCourtour, 40, died upon arrived at a Ripley county hospital. Her husband suffered a broken pelvis and their four-year-old son, Robert escaped with face and leg injuries.
Horton died from internal injuries and a skull fracture. Harrell suffered a crushed skull, left arm and foot fractures and multiple cuts on his head.
The tragic crash was investigated by State Trooper Norman Huelson, who reported today that the condition of both Lecourtour and his small son are critical.
The automobiles were wrecked.
Horton and Harrell were the only occupants of their car which was reportedly being driven by Horton when the fatal skid occurred. The Madison auto was hit broadside by the on-coming late model St. Louis vehicle when it spun around on the pavement.
Families of the two Madison victims were unable to account for their presence on the Ripley county highway at the time, but it was believed they were out for night drive over a triangular course frequently driven by motorists in this community.
Both were good friends and were employed at the Jefferson Proving Ground.
Horton, who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horton, of 117 Walnut street, resided with his family at 315 East street. "Billy", as he was known among friends and acquaintances, was a Madison native and a veteran of World War II. He served three and a half years in the Navy.
He had a narrow escape from death several years ago when the former excursion steamer Island Queen was destroyed by explosion and fire at Pittsburgh. He was an apprentice engineer on the boat and was knocked 50 feet by the blast but escaped injury.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Loyal Order of Moose.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Janet Horton; a son, Robert George Horton, four years old, and two brothers, Donald Horton, who is in the Navy, and Jerry Horton, at home, a freshman in Madison high school.
"Don" Harrell, who lived with his family at 414 Vine street, was a son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Harrell, of 407 Cragmont street.
He was born in Wheatley., Ky., but spent much of his life in this community and attended Madison high school.
After this nation entered the second world war he joined the Marine Corps and served about three and a half year overseas in the Pacific theatre of operations.
After the war he was associated with his brother, Everett T. Harrell, in operation of the former city bus line, also in operation of the Harrell Service & Supply company, northeast corner of Broadway and Main street. Later he resumed operation of the city bus service for a short time and had been employed at the proving ground since the first of the year.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Moose lodge.
Besides his parents and brother, "T" Harrell, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Margaret Harrell, two children, Karen Sue, age four, and Kevin Andrew Harrell, age 14 months; also four other brothers, Richard K. Harrell, who is with the Marines in Cuba; Charles T. and Kenneth Joe Harrell, both at home.
The tragedy victims were well known in Madison and vicinity and their deaths caused consternation throughout the city as word spread this morning of the fatal accident.
Members of the Horton family today were endeavoring to establish communication with Bill's father, who is chief engineer on the towboat Guadalcanal. The craft departed last night from New Orleans, La., on a cruise up the Mississippi.
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Madison Courier
21 September 1951
Friday
THREE KILLED AS CAR COLLIDE
Don Harrell, Billy Horton Die Instantly
Missouri Woman Third Fatality After Crash Near Holton
William Robert Horton, 26, and Donald "Don" Harrell, 29, both of this city, were instantly killed in an automobile collision last night that also claimed the life of a St. Louis, Mo., woman.
The fatality occurred at 9:45 o'clock on U. S. Highway 50, about two and a half miles west of Holton, in Ripley county.
Horton's 1949 model club coupe was reported to have skidded on the pavement and was struck headlong by an auto driven by Clifford Lecoutour, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lecourtour's wife, Mrs. Marian LeCourtour, 40, died upon arrived at a Ripley county hospital. Her husband suffered a broken pelvis and their four-year-old son, Robert escaped with face and leg injuries.
Horton died from internal injuries and a skull fracture. Harrell suffered a crushed skull, left arm and foot fractures and multiple cuts on his head.
The tragic crash was investigated by State Trooper Norman Huelson, who reported today that the condition of both Lecourtour and his small son are critical.
The automobiles were wrecked.
Horton and Harrell were the only occupants of their car which was reportedly being driven by Horton when the fatal skid occurred. The Madison auto was hit broadside by the on-coming late model St. Louis vehicle when it spun around on the pavement.
Families of the two Madison victims were unable to account for their presence on the Ripley county highway at the time, but it was believed they were out for night drive over a triangular course frequently driven by motorists in this community.
Both were good friends and were employed at the Jefferson Proving Ground.
Horton, who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horton, of 117 Walnut street, resided with his family at 315 East street. "Billy", as he was known among friends and acquaintances, was a Madison native and a veteran of World War II. He served three and a half years in the Navy.
He had a narrow escape from death several years ago when the former excursion steamer Island Queen was destroyed by explosion and fire at Pittsburgh. He was an apprentice engineer on the boat and was knocked 50 feet by the blast but escaped injury.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Loyal Order of Moose.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Janet Horton; a son, Robert George Horton, four years old, and two brothers, Donald Horton, who is in the Navy, and Jerry Horton, at home, a freshman in Madison high school.
"Don" Harrell, who lived with his family at 414 Vine street, was a son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Harrell, of 407 Cragmont street.
He was born in Wheatley., Ky., but spent much of his life in this community and attended Madison high school.
After this nation entered the second world war he joined the Marine Corps and served about three and a half year overseas in the Pacific theatre of operations.
After the war he was associated with his brother, Everett T. Harrell, in operation of the former city bus line, also in operation of the Harrell Service & Supply company, northeast corner of Broadway and Main street. Later he resumed operation of the city bus service for a short time and had been employed at the proving ground since the first of the year.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Moose lodge.
Besides his parents and brother, "T" Harrell, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Margaret Harrell, two children, Karen Sue, age four, and Kevin Andrew Harrell, age 14 months; also four other brothers, Richard K. Harrell, who is with the Marines in Cuba; Charles T. and Kenneth Joe Harrell, both at home.
The tragedy victims were well known in Madison and vicinity and their deaths caused consternation throughout the city as word spread this morning of the fatal accident.
Members of the Horton family today were endeavoring to establish communication with Bill's father, who is chief engineer on the towboat Guadalcanal. The craft departed last night from New Orleans, La., on a cruise up the Mississippi.
Son of Charles Harrell and Sarah E. Jacoby
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Madison Courier
21 September 1951
Friday
THREE KILLED AS CAR COLLIDE
Don Harrell, Billy Horton Die Instantly
Missouri Woman Third Fatality After Crash Near Holton
William Robert Horton, 26, and Donald "Don" Harrell, 29, both of this city, were instantly killed in an automobile collision last night that also claimed the life of a St. Louis, Mo., woman.
The fatality occurred at 9:45 o'clock on U. S. Highway 50, about two and a half miles west of Holton, in Ripley county.
Horton's 1949 model club coupe was reported to have skidded on the pavement and was struck headlong by an auto driven by Clifford Lecoutour, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lecourtour's wife, Mrs. Marian LeCourtour, 40, died upon arrived at a Ripley county hospital. Her husband suffered a broken pelvis and their four-year-old son, Robert escaped with face and leg injuries.
Horton died from internal injuries and a skull fracture. Harrell suffered a crushed skull, left arm and foot fractures and multiple cuts on his head.
The tragic crash was investigated by State Trooper Norman Huelson, who reported today that the condition of both Lecourtour and his small son are critical.
The automobiles were wrecked.
Horton and Harrell were the only occupants of their car which was reportedly being driven by Horton when the fatal skid occurred. The Madison auto was hit broadside by the on-coming late model St. Louis vehicle when it spun around on the pavement.
Families of the two Madison victims were unable to account for their presence on the Ripley county highway at the time, but it was believed they were out for night drive over a triangular course frequently driven by motorists in this community.
Both were good friends and were employed at the Jefferson Proving Ground.
Horton, who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horton, of 117 Walnut street, resided with his family at 315 East street. "Billy", as he was known among friends and acquaintances, was a Madison native and a veteran of World War II. He served three and a half years in the Navy.
He had a narrow escape from death several years ago when the former excursion steamer Island Queen was destroyed by explosion and fire at Pittsburgh. He was an apprentice engineer on the boat and was knocked 50 feet by the blast but escaped injury.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Loyal Order of Moose.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Janet Horton; a son, Robert George Horton, four years old, and two brothers, Donald Horton, who is in the Navy, and Jerry Horton, at home, a freshman in Madison high school.
"Don" Harrell, who lived with his family at 414 Vine street, was a son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Harrell, of 407 Cragmont street.
He was born in Wheatley., Ky., but spent much of his life in this community and attended Madison high school.
After this nation entered the second world war he joined the Marine Corps and served about three and a half year overseas in the Pacific theatre of operations.
After the war he was associated with his brother, Everett T. Harrell, in operation of the former city bus line, also in operation of the Harrell Service & Supply company, northeast corner of Broadway and Main street. Later he resumed operation of the city bus service for a short time and had been employed at the proving ground since the first of the year.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Moose lodge.
Besides his parents and brother, "T" Harrell, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Margaret Harrell, two children, Karen Sue, age four, and Kevin Andrew Harrell, age 14 months; also four other brothers, Richard K. Harrell, who is with the Marines in Cuba; Charles T. and Kenneth Joe Harrell, both at home.
The tragedy victims were well known in Madison and vicinity and their deaths caused consternation throughout the city as word spread this morning of the fatal accident.
Members of the Horton family today were endeavoring to establish communication with Bill's father, who is chief engineer on the towboat Guadalcanal. The craft departed last night from New Orleans, La., on a cruise up the Mississippi.
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Madison Courier
21 September 1951
Friday
THREE KILLED AS CAR COLLIDE
Don Harrell, Billy Horton Die Instantly
Missouri Woman Third Fatality After Crash Near Holton
William Robert Horton, 26, and Donald "Don" Harrell, 29, both of this city, were instantly killed in an automobile collision last night that also claimed the life of a St. Louis, Mo., woman.
The fatality occurred at 9:45 o'clock on U. S. Highway 50, about two and a half miles west of Holton, in Ripley county.
Horton's 1949 model club coupe was reported to have skidded on the pavement and was struck headlong by an auto driven by Clifford Lecoutour, of St. Louis, Mo.
Lecourtour's wife, Mrs. Marian LeCourtour, 40, died upon arrived at a Ripley county hospital. Her husband suffered a broken pelvis and their four-year-old son, Robert escaped with face and leg injuries.
Horton died from internal injuries and a skull fracture. Harrell suffered a crushed skull, left arm and foot fractures and multiple cuts on his head.
The tragic crash was investigated by State Trooper Norman Huelson, who reported today that the condition of both Lecourtour and his small son are critical.
The automobiles were wrecked.
Horton and Harrell were the only occupants of their car which was reportedly being driven by Horton when the fatal skid occurred. The Madison auto was hit broadside by the on-coming late model St. Louis vehicle when it spun around on the pavement.
Families of the two Madison victims were unable to account for their presence on the Ripley county highway at the time, but it was believed they were out for night drive over a triangular course frequently driven by motorists in this community.
Both were good friends and were employed at the Jefferson Proving Ground.
Horton, who was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Horton, of 117 Walnut street, resided with his family at 315 East street. "Billy", as he was known among friends and acquaintances, was a Madison native and a veteran of World War II. He served three and a half years in the Navy.
He had a narrow escape from death several years ago when the former excursion steamer Island Queen was destroyed by explosion and fire at Pittsburgh. He was an apprentice engineer on the boat and was knocked 50 feet by the blast but escaped injury.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Loyal Order of Moose.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Janet Horton; a son, Robert George Horton, four years old, and two brothers, Donald Horton, who is in the Navy, and Jerry Horton, at home, a freshman in Madison high school.
"Don" Harrell, who lived with his family at 414 Vine street, was a son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Harrell, of 407 Cragmont street.
He was born in Wheatley., Ky., but spent much of his life in this community and attended Madison high school.
After this nation entered the second world war he joined the Marine Corps and served about three and a half year overseas in the Pacific theatre of operations.
After the war he was associated with his brother, Everett T. Harrell, in operation of the former city bus line, also in operation of the Harrell Service & Supply company, northeast corner of Broadway and Main street. Later he resumed operation of the city bus service for a short time and had been employed at the proving ground since the first of the year.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Moose lodge.
Besides his parents and brother, "T" Harrell, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Margaret Harrell, two children, Karen Sue, age four, and Kevin Andrew Harrell, age 14 months; also four other brothers, Richard K. Harrell, who is with the Marines in Cuba; Charles T. and Kenneth Joe Harrell, both at home.
The tragedy victims were well known in Madison and vicinity and their deaths caused consternation throughout the city as word spread this morning of the fatal accident.
Members of the Horton family today were endeavoring to establish communication with Bill's father, who is chief engineer on the towboat Guadalcanal. The craft departed last night from New Orleans, La., on a cruise up the Mississippi.
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