Fire destroys milk condensing plant in Terre Haute area
Fire at the Marshall Milk Condensing plant started around 4 am Monday in the office and completely burned the facility. Loss estimates range from 15 000 to 40 000 dollars with partial insurance. Three men were repairing the boiler in the basement when flames engulfed the office. Owner D W Dawkins of St Louis intends rebuilding after settlement, and customers will be served by a Terre Haute firm temporarily.
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Marshall Milk Condensing Company
Russell Thompson
Roy Norton
Clayton Shreve
Marshall Fire Department
D. W. Dawkins
St. Louis
Marshall
Dawking
Terre Haute
Unmasked bandits rob Ashmore bank in afternoon heist
Two unmasked men held up the Ashmore bank about 2:00 PM on Monday and escaped with $3000. They locked cashier J. P. Mosely and assistant BE R Hawkins in the vault. No witnesses saw the getaway and no trace of the robbers was found as employees freed themselves ten minutes later.
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Ashmore Bank
J. P. Mosely
BE. R. Hawkins
Clark County Ministerial Meeting Set for Monday
The Clark County Ministerial meeting will convene in Martinsville next Monday at 2 pm. A fine program includes Devotions by Fred Carlan, Proofs of the Resurrection by G. M. Myers, and The Local Church and the World Need by B. C. Earhart followed by an absentee membership forum discussion.
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Clark County
Martinsville
Fred Carlan
G. M. Myers
Casey
B.C. Earhart
Marshall
Modern Woodmen aid storm victims and local notices
The Modern Woodmen of Marshall donate 25 to storm district relief. Rev J E Evans to serve as Springfield House of Representatives chaplain Thursday through Saturday. Obituaries: Elizabeth Kuhns 60, funeral at U B church with burial in Marshall cemetery. Margaret Catherine Jones infant buried at Marshall. Marinza Emery 83 buried after a 2:30 service. Jacris Iane infant burial at Marshall cemetery.
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Marshall
J. E. Evans
Methodist Church
Springfield
House of Representatives
Margaret Catherine
Russell Jones
Rev. J Evans
Marshall Cemetery
Marinza Emery
T. VW. FP. Clark
Marshal Cemetery
Dora Stateler
Jacris Iane
Thussel
Craig
Sillarnoon
Rev
WE. Grendenning
Achiting
Marshall Centelery
High School and Grade School Election Details
The Herald notes a misstatement about election dates. The high school election will be held Saturday April 11, the same day as the grade school election. Candidates include Walter Hutchinson and Dick Davison for the high school board, Harvey Wesnitzer and Charles M Bubeck for members, and Chas Claypool for president of the grade school board.
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Herald
Walter Hutchinson
Dick Davidson
Harvey Wesnitzer
Charles M. Bubeck
Chas. Claypool
Woman cashes two worthless checks in Marshall
Beulah Smith of Marshall cashed two worthless checks on Wednesday, $15 at Grabenheimer's and $10 at LeSeure's store, then left town. Sheriff Turner was notified and recovered her two suit cases.
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Beulah Smith
Marshall
Grabenheimer’s
LeSeure’s
Turner
Hogs Sell Well At Gesert Sale In Wabash Township
The sale at Kenneth Geisert's home in Wabash township Tuesday drew a large crowd with Hal Kesler as auctioneer. Hogs sold by the hundred weight at 13.75 dollars, near the Indianapolis top. Feeding steers brought 90 a head and 2 year old heifers 88.50. 800 bushels of corn brought 1.21 per bushel, oats 65 cents, and horses aged 11 to 24 went from 20 to 101 per head. Farm implements sold very high and payments were made mostly in cash.
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Kenneth Geisert
Wabash Township
Hal Kesler
Indianapolis
Missionary Circle to Meet This Afternoon
The Women's Foreign Missionary Circle of the Congregational church will meet this afternoon. The program announced last Friday after the death of Mrs Schwan ecke will be presented as planned.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Circle of
The
Congregational Church
Schwanecke
Couple Announces December Wedding for Doris L Weiler
Doris L Weiler eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas L Weiler West Terre Haute surprised friends by announcing her marriage to Robert Clemens of Marshall. The marriage occurred December 26 1924 at Effingham with the couple to reside near Marshall after Wednesday evening. A Tornado district fund will receive 2 percent of the sale proceeds from J H Maurer southeast of Marshall held Saturday. Dairy cows brought up to 70 dollars and Poland China gifts sold between 22 50 and 32 50 per head. Clyde Knowles was auctioneer.
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Doris L
Jas. L. Weiler
West Terre Haute
Robert Clemens
Marshall
Effingham
J. H. Maurer
Mr. Maurer
Tornado District Fund
Clyde Knowles
Booster says fellow can work any time but not ball games
A local booster comments that a fellow can work any time but cannot always attend football basketball baseball and other games. He believes they should support the home team by attending events when possible.
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EAM
United Brethren Marshall Charge Easter Services Update
Henry W Wortman pastor notes Sunday school gains this month surpassing last period by over 25 percent. Special Easter services planned Wednesday Thursday and Friday with Rev Gant of Westfield speaking on two nights. Preaching times 10 30 at Grace and 0eoo at Marshall with scheduling adjustments to allow visit to each church.
Christian Science Services at Pythian Temple
Christian Science calendars list Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday services at 11 o clock with the subject unreality. A Wednesday 8 00 p m testimonial meeting and a reading room offer Bible and Christian Science literature, open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 00 to 4 00 p m. Public invited.
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Pythian Temple
Evangelical B C Barhart Pastors Quarterly Meeting
The Evangelical B C Barhart pastor announces the last quarterly meeting of the conference year at Emmanuel church on April 11 and 12 with Mosier preaching and the quarterly conference to follow. Easter Sunday services include Master speaking and the Lord's Supper. Also planned are Ladies Aid and Zion E L C E Easter program, Easter worship, and the annual conference beginning April 29 at Ft Wayne Indiana.
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Emmanuel Church
J. O. Mosier
Mosier
Ladies Aid
Zion E. L. C. E
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Congregational Geor. G. R. Ross Services and Programs
Morning worship at 10 45 with the theme What Must We Do to be Saved Vesper service at 4 30 focusing on Jesus the Triumphant Special musical program Church school at 9 30 Wednesday mid week service at 7 30 for fellowship and prayer Friday 2 30 Women s Missionary Study Club
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Jesus the Triumphant
Pastor Christian El Glendenning Leads Weekend Services
Pastor Christian T. El Glendenning preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 50 p m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m. Miss Ruby Fagin of Oblong will lead music as a week long series of meetings starts next Sunday.
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Christian Endeavor
Ruby Fagin
Oblong
Mickie Says Theige Publisher Donates Space
Theige newspaper publisher Mickie donates a small space in cash style, while others donate similarly. The piece notes appreciation gaps and questions the value of such contributions in the press.
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Betuz Liel
Bankers Entertained at Casey Thursday
The Clark County Bankers Association met Thursday in Casey with a banquet followed by a business meeting. New officers were elected: Chairman C E Clatfelter West Union, Vice Chairman Geo G Robertson Marshall, Secretary and Treasurer Woodford Burnett Marshall. The year’s business was closed.
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Clark County Banker's Association
Casey
C E Clatfelter
West Union
Geo. G. Robertson
Marshall
Woodford Burnett
Former Methodist Pastors to Speak at Meetings
Passion week services set at the Methodist church with talks by former Marshall pastors Rev. C E Pettit on Tuesday Rev H C Gibbs on Wednesday and Rev B G Sandmeyer on Friday A communion service is planned for Thursday evening
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The
Methodist Church
C. E. Pettit
Spear
H. C. Gibbs
B. G. Sandmeyer
Marshall
Local Marriage Listings Include Several Terre Haute Pairs
The notice lists multiple 20s and 30s with partners, detailing couples from Vandalia Effingham Casey Dolson Grand View Township Terre Haute and other towns. Names include Clifford M Fisher, Blanch Reising Ernestine Overpeck Abraham Fortune Grace Brady Gordon McPheeters Thelma Kite Davis Williams and others.
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Clifford M. Fisher
Vandalia
Blanch Reising
Effingham
James W. Whitehead
Hindsboro
Myrtle M. Larrison
Casey Hart
Lester Morgan
Dolson Township
Gladys Menk
Grandview
Frank J. Nelson
Terre Haute
Ernestine Overpeck
Abraham Fortune
Grace Brady
Gordon McPheeters
Thelma Kite
Cable Proposes Line of Succession If Electors Fail
John L Cable Republican of Ohio introduces a bill to fix presidential succession. If the House and Senate deadlock and the secretary of state cannot assume the presidency a secretary of state would fail to take office and the next ranking executive would assume the role.
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John L. Cable
Ohio
House
Senate
Former Darwin Resident Dies in Danville Hospital
Ernest Sweitzer age 31 died at Elizabeth hospital Danville after serving 19 months as an engineer in the war. He was the son of Mrs. Catherine Sweitzer formerly of Darwin now living in Danville. The body was brought to West Union and a military funeral was held at the Brick church Tuesday with Rev. Bert Eckel officiating.
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Ernest Sweitzer
Elizabeth Hospital
Danville
Catherine Sweitzer
Darwin
Sweitzer
West Union
Bert Eckel
Pay Tribute To School Teacher Laura Heimer
Harold Bright notes the death of Laura Heimer a respected Clark County teacher. The County Superintendent sent her daughters a $1000 insurance check as schools plan April 3 close with exercises and promotion certificates. All school elections are set for Saturday April 11.
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Harold Bright
Laura Heimer
Johnson and Stewart couple wed in Danville ceremony
Harry Johnson and Miss Marie Stewart of Marshall were married in Danville on Saturday. Johnson, son of Mrs Lucinda Johnson, teaches in Oak Park schools and is a rural route mail carrier from Marshall. Stewart is the daughter of Ross Stewart.
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Harry Johnson
Marie Stewart
Marshall
Danville
Lucinda Johnson
Ross Stewart
Johnson
Oak Park
Mr Johnson
Local Land Offices Face Closure Threats
U S land offices nationwide must generate business or close. Washington orders the Vernal Utah and Dickinson North Dakota offices shut down.
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United States
Washington
Vernal
Utah
Dickinson
North Dakota
Eitel sale totals and county court notices
The John Eitel sale at his farm south of Marshall brought high prices for horses at 162.50 a head and cows around 80, with yearlings at 50 and two year olds at 80, corn at 1 25 a bushel totaling 2100 dollars. In New York County Court various estate matters include appraisers for Andrew Elikofer and petitions for city Marshall improvements with hearings set for April 20. Probate actions approve distributions and administrative appointments, with Myrtle Moore relief and Marion Moore maintenance set at 6 dollars monthly.
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John Eitel
Marshall
Clyde Knowles
Andrew Elikofer
A. J. Gunn
Chas. D. Davidson
Henry Dietzel
City of Marshall
Walter Anderson
Stella Amstott
Myrtle Moore
Marion Moore
John D Dawson
Dedicatory Service for Cross Prepares Easter Observance
Pastor J B H Evans leads a Sunday evening dedicatory service featuring music and devotion. Easter morning ushers in sacred art with The Last Supper theme and a goal of 500 in Sunday school attendance. A sac red cantata by the men's chorus is planned for Easter night, retelling the resurrection story.
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Imuste
League
Boys Caught Stealing Bicycles in Marshall
Sunday near noon Don McKade and Jim Barden of Pittsburgh stole two bicycles from Whitlocke's store, rode east of Marshall two miles, abandoned them, and were returned to jail after Sheriff Turner acted. The bikes belonged to local Thompson and Gilbert youths. McKade 16 and Barden 19 may be released. Mrs McKade retrieved her son and returned home.
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Don McKade
Jim Barden
Pittsburgh
Whitlocke
Marshall
Turner
Thompson
Gilbert
McKade
Barden
Oblong Boys Fined for Drunkenness
Jewell Duncan and Carroll Dees of Oblong were arrested Sunday night on intoxication charges. Monday morning they appeared before Squire Craig, each fined $3 and costs and released.
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Jewell Duncan
Carroll Dees
Oblong
Squire Craig
Hold Pre Easter Meetings At Christian Church
A week of meetings begins Sunday at the Christian church led by Rev. E. Glendenning. Miss Ruby Fagin assists with music and will sing a solo at each service.
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Christian Church
The
E. Glendenning
Glendenning
Ruby Fagin
Two Couples Are United in Marriage by Swern
Frank J Nelson and Ernestine Overpeck, both of Terre Haute, were married Saturday by Squire Swern at his office. Earl Lester Morgan of Dolson township and Gladys Menk of Grandview township were married by Squire Swern, Saturday.
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Swern
Frank J Nelson
Ernestine Overpeck
Terre Haute
Squire Swern
Earl Lester Morgan
Dolson Township
Gladys Menk
Grandview
Man Arrested Here By Danville Sheriff Released
William Evans a Terre Haute gunman was arrested in Marshall Thursday afternoon by Sheriff Timm of Danville and deputies after being notified he would pass through Marshall Evans was to be held as one of four men suspected of the Madison Square Cafe robbery at Danville. He was released Friday when the cafe proprietor failed to recognize him.
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William Evans
Terre Haute
Marshall
Timm
Danville
Evans
Casey Township High School Edits Paper The Broadcaster
The Marshall Herald reports a new weekly edition titled The Broadcaster published by Casey Township High School starting March 19. The eight page mimeographed pamphlet is edited by the students of the school.
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Marshall Herald
Broadcaster
Casey Township High School
Clark County Farm Bureau Members Attend Danville Meeting
Clark County farm adviser W. W. Merritt J Snedeker and T R Lovett attended a meeting of the farm bureau members of the 18th district at Danville. The next gathering was set for August 27 at Marshall.
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Clark County Bureau
Clark County
W. W. Merritt
J . Snedeker
T. R. Lovett
Farm Bureau
18Th
Danville
Marshall
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Elizabeth Mahala Kuhns
U. B
Gesert's
Bill Booster
Konaee
United Brethren
Henry W. Wortman
Christian Science
Evangelical
B. C. Barhart
Geo. G. Ross
Women’s Missionary Study Club
Christian T. EL Glendenning
Pastor
Mickie
Danville Hospital
Day Marshall
New York
Edgar Reabout
John A. KK
Tory
Orcer
Ai Ering
Favean
Thorn
Methodist
J. BH. Evans
A. Casey Township High School
the Herald
Henry Millhouse
W. B Berkley
Chas
A Bruner
Sol Handy
Percy Stanfield
Harlen Evans
Ogden Fraker
Bell Griffith C. P. Langford
Herman Blichmann
Arthur Tarman
Joe Flint
Frank Lowe
H. Moore
WW. L. Athon
Zella Hollenbeck
Abe Finkbiner
Cary Hall
Elverts Hall
Ralph Bartlett
Ross Culter
Trene Stewart
Edith Cole
Sam R. Prevo Hugene Miller Poy
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