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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1954
Page
4
Clark County farmers face 1954 corn allotments with two paths. They may substitute soybeans or sorgo silage for corn or ignore allotments and sell corn on the open market. Loan eligibility depends on staying within total allotments across all farms. The column also notes Hessian Fly confusion, 4-H rally, and basic farm care tips including weed and pest control and lawn fertilization.
The Christian Science church at 614 Pine Street invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 with subject Unreality and Sunday school at 9:30. Reading room hours are Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A memorial service was held last week at Snyder church for Mrs. Henry Bohn in Hatton community.
A lengthy list of property transfers dated from 1953 to 1964 shows multiple warranty and quit claim deeds, contracts for deed, and patents. Buyers include Jimmy B Moe Hutton, Wilber E Toman, Robert Wilson, William Elkins, Chan Bush, Maud Kimlin, Maud Kimlin, and many others with parcels in Richart and Kendall additions, Archer and Dulaney additions, and various townships and ranges. Totals include deeds conveying lots, sections, and acres with prices often at $1 to $6,000, reflecting transfers across Martinsville Casey and Marshall localities.
George Tucker recalls early farm life in Fawnsdale, describing wood plows, handmade steel tips, and twin brothers guiding the plow while sisters dreamt of corn silk hair. He recalls family dolls, ring games, songs by the open fire, and warns against refueling tractors with engines running.
The Marshall Herald notes numerous out of town relatives attending Hubert Irwin's funeral and various weekend visits. Visitors include Harold Forsythe Rex Irwin and Robert Irwin from Gary plus Cecile Gagen Bernadine Creech Opal Thompson from Paris.
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