Readers to nominate for president in Marshall Herald poll
The Marshall Herald invites readers to vote in a national presidential poll. Readers age 18+ can mail the ballot to express preference among Republicans and Democrats, with sections listing candidates and a confirmation question about voting for a nominee. Ballots appear on Page 2. Also notes three candidates filed for grade school election on April 9.
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Lawyakers
Washington
Marshall Heralds
Marshall Herald
Autocaster Service
New York City
Autocister Service
New York
Coolidge
South Dakota
Lowden
Illinois
Dawes
Herbert Hoover
California
Borah
Idaho
Andrew Mellon
Pennsylvania
Smith
William McAdoo
Jim Reed
Missouri
Ritchie
Maryland
Doulahey
Ohio
Letting April 13 Set for Route 49 Pavement Project
Sealed proposals for Part of $100,000,900 bond issue road work on Route 49 from Casey north 9.66 miles and a 6.12 mile section at Willow Hill Jasper county will be opened April 13 in Springfield. Projects follow new right of way and Illinois standard specs.
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Casey
State Road Department
Division of Highways
Springfield
Willow Hill
Jasper County
Former Marshall Boy Reports South American Visit
James L. Knipe of Lawrenceville, son of H. H. Knipe, recently returned from a South American trip focusing on local telephone systems. He contributed an article to the American Telephone Journal Telephony, issued March 5, 1927, detailing his observations.
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James L. Knipe
H. H. Knipe
Lawrenceville
South America
Mr. Knipe
American Telephone Journal
Marshall
Oats Seed Treatment Advice From Clark County Farm Advisor
Clark County Farm Advisor stresses the importance of treating seed oats for smut. Bayard Cleaver reports years of benefit from regular treatment. The University extension plan recommends mixing one pint formalin per 14 gallons water per 80 bushels, thoroughly coating, curing, and sowing promptly.
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W. W. Merritt
Bayard Cleaver
Martinsville
Extension Department
University
Paris Glee Club Wins First Place in Contest
The Paris high school glee club won first place in the Edgar county musical and oratorical contest held at Paris Friday evening. Miss Alma Davidson of Marshall is music instructor in the Paris schools.
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Paris
Edgar County
Alma Davidson
Marshall
Marriage Licenses Listed For Terre Haute And Nearby Towns
Several couples from Terre Haute and nearby areas were issued marriage licenses. Entries include Lee Hall to Lilian G Smith, Edgar Blankenbeker to Fay Chapman, G T Baum to Emma MeItee, Louis Wagner to Dorothy Vail, Russell B Hock to Ethel Chickadonz, Chas J Walker to Mar iella Worsley, William Grubb to Nine Casey, and William Lavelacca to Rachel Stone. The list also mentions stray names Miako James and Mrs Seymour Eturet in fragmentary form.
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Lee Hall
Terre Haute
Indiana
Lilian G Smith
Edgar Blankenbeker
Orange Township
Fay Chapman
Licking Township
Indianaola
Emma MeItee
Louis ¥ Wagner
Dorothy G. Vail
Graysville
Ind
Russell B. Hock
Casey
Ethel I. Chickadonz
Chas. J. Walker
Two Petitions Filed for School Board Vacancy
D Be Sowers and Harry McDaniel filed petitions for the vacancy on the High School board. The election is set for Saturday April 9 with Judge H R Snavely retiring from the board.
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D. BE. Sowers
Harry McDaniel
H. R. Snavely
Marshall Rotary Heads to Mattoon for District Convention
The Marshall Rotary club will travel to Mattoon for the 45th international district convention on Tuesday. Speakers include noted figures and Fred Carberry will direct Rotary singing. A 30 member Marshall Chamber of Commerce band led by Harold Bright will perform and lead the singing with megaphones.
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Marshall Rotary Club
Mattoon
Fred Carberry
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Harold Bright
Bright
Marshall Club
WLS Radio Entertainers Set for Tuesday Night Show
Chubby Parker on banjo and Cecil and Esther Ward will perform in person at the Pythian Theatre Tuesday night. The trio, famed for broadcasts every Saturday from WLS Chicago, have hosted programs for almost two years. The event accompanies the feature film Twinkletoes.
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Chubby Parker
Cecil and
Esther Ward
Cecil
Pythian Theatre
WLS
Sears Roebuck
Chicago
Musical program at vesper services at Congregational church
A fine vesper service at the Congregational church featured soloists Mrs Clara Figg of Terre Haute and Miss Martha Wilbur with a chorus including Mrs Figg and daughter Jayne Ms Wilbur Sally Dawson Elizabeth Rhodes James Colgrove and EB Taylor. Accompanist was Mrs Velma Salling Thomas. A follow up program is planned for next Sunday with Rev. G G Ross lecturing on Pulling Down Fences.
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Clara Figg
Tétre Haute
Marshall
Martha Wilbur
Marshall High School
Figg
Jayne
Sally Dawson
Elizabeth Rhodes
Jas. Colgrove
EB. L. Taylor
Velma Salling Thomas
Harrisburg High Wins Regional Classes In Carbondale
The Harrisburg high school commercial department won first place over 34 teams at the sectional contest in Carbondale. Instructor Raymond Hawker, son of Mr and Mrs John Hawker of near Marshall, led the winning pupils for a second straight year.
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Harrisburg High School
Carbondale
Raymond Hawker
John Hawker
Near Marshall
Coolidge Sees Possible Tax Cuts and Debt Action
President Coolidge, citing Treasury surplus projections through June 30, signals possible federal tax reduction next Congress session. He favors using surplus to retire the public debt and backs Secretary Mellon’s position against revising war obligations, noting conditions will guide final decisions.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
White House
Ways and Means Committee
the House
Treasury
Congress
Secertary Mellon
Hibben
Princeton University
Cogent
Former Marshall Man Transferred to Texas
Fred Gorham has been transferred from Casper Wyoming to Texas. His address is Post Office Box 58 San Angelo Texas. Mr Gorham is employed by the Linois Pipe Line Company. He formerly lived in Marshall and ran the Gorham Variety Store which up until about a year ago was operated by B G Whitlock.
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Fred Gorham
Casper
Wyoming
Texas
San Angelo
Gorham
Linois Pipe Line Company
Marshall
B. G Whitlock
Fr. New Work in County Court Probate Actions
In the estate of Martha J Davis a petition and will bond and oath were admitted to probate with Wm. Medsker as executor and letters issued. Adjustment day set for June term with appraisers Walter Corner Herschel Medsker and Harry Medsker. In the estate of J T Hardway bond filed and approved with letters ordered. In Clara Miller estate report of distribution approved and guardian discharged. In Mary B Garver minor heirs final report and guardian final receipt on file with guardian discharge and report recorded.
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Martha J Davis
Martha J. Davis
Wm. Medsker
Walter Corner
Herschel Medsker
Harry Medsker
J T. Hardway
Clara Miller
Guardian
Mary B. Garver Bardin
Visit of Miss Mabel Robertson to Chicago
Miss Mabel Robertson traveled to Chicago last Tuesday to visit Miss Judith Nelson.
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Mabel Robertson
Judith Nelson
Chicago
Former Marshall Man Buys Milledgeville Newspaper
J. D. Magill longtime foreman of the Milledgeville Free Press Milledgeville Illinois has purchased the paper and will serve as editor and publisher. He is a former Marshall resident and half brother of Mrs. Ira Hunt of Marshall.
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J. D. Magill
Milledgeville Free Press
Milladgeville
Illinois
Magill
Marshall
Ira Hunt
Marshall High Debaters Clinch Fourth Straight League Win
Marshall high school defeated Gibson City two to one in a State League debate here last Friday, moving to four consecutive league wins. The affirmative team included Helen Jane Smith Ruth Braynard and Eugene Buckner. Gibson City’s negative speakers were Lauretta Warfield Irene Ropp and Rosie Rasmussen.
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Marshall High School
Gibson City
Wiley High
Terre Haute
Department of Education
Executive Department
United States
Marshall
Helen Jane Smith
Ruth Braynard
Eugene Buckner
Lauretta Warfield
Irene Ropp
Rosie Rasmussen
John B. Wisely
C T Malan
State Normal School
H R Gichard
Martinsville
Howard Leach
Methodist Church
State League
Normal University
Normal
Illinois
Germs Grow Faster as Spring Comes in Milk Supplies
Urbana report from March 28 notes warmer weather speeds bacterial growth in milk. Dairy experts advise keeping milk at 50 degrees or below to slow growth and protect grade A quality, especially nighttime milk, which can spoil several cans.
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Urbana, Ill
J M. Brannon
Dairy Bacteriology Division
U of I College of Agriculture
Week's Recorded Transfers Across Multiple Land Parcels
Oscar Cooper and wife transfer land to Albert Hull in sections 8 9 10 13 for $2. W N Davis sells to Harry Medsker in section 7 9 12 for $1. Hosea H Irwin and others to Andy Irwin et al in section 33 11 12 for $1. George Rager to Otto Clatfelter et al in Marshall for $1. Sarah Irwin Handley to Hosea Irwin in section 33 11 12 for $1. Norman A Richey and wife to Frank Newell in section 30 11 10 for $1069. Bert Whitkanack to Wilbert for Lot Darwin at $100. R O Ix and wife to Lesiar Rhoad es in section 1 12 11 for $1. Jeasle Hendrickson to J Brooke in lead 4 99 34 for $1. Alva Watts and Rebecca Watts transfer land in 21 1 14 for $3.
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Oscar Cooper
Albert H Hull
W. N. Davis
Harry Medsker
Hosea H. Irwin
Andy Irwin
George Rager
Otto Clatfelter
Fot Marshall
Sarah Irwin Handley
Hosea Irwin
I Rebecca Watts
Federal Fight Against Corn Borer Under Way Now
Federal funds support a sweeping campaign against the European corn borer across major corn regions. A $10 million appropriation funds on farm cleanup by May 1 to destroy stalks and debris, with burning, plowing, and removal endorsed to curb winter borers. Full cooperation of officials, educators, and farmers is urged to ensure substantial reductions and adoption of new cultivation methods.
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A. F. Woods
Washington, D. C
United States
Massachusetts
Maine
New England
Canada
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Couple Married Monday by Squire May
William Lovelace of Greeney and Rachel Stone of Terre Haute united in marriage here Monday by Squire J L May.
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Squire May
Willam Lovelace
Greeney
Rachel Stone
Terre Haute
Squire J L. May
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