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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
1
A wide essay argues the San Francisquito dam disaster shows systemic neglect and calls for accountability. It cites population projections, birth rates, and voter apathy while warning of crime costs, political graft, and the need for better governance. It notes Hoover's relief leadership and laments public indifference to politics.
Harold Ferris of Marshall defeated Billy Graham of Clinton Ind by knockout in the third round at Bud Taylor's gym in Terre Haute Tuesday night. Graham, a tough fighter with a decade of experience, was stopped.
Charles A. Sweitzer of Route 6 Marshall sent a rock to The Herald showing turtle shell like designs. Found in March in a branch feeding Big Creek near his home, the stone is about turtle size and is now on display at the Herald office.
County board standings show an 8 to 7 Republican edge as township results come in. Casey and Orange voters chose Republican supervisors. Martinsville backed Democrat Stewart McClellan. Melrose approved poll tax abolition and two road bonds. Parker and Douglas townships approved road bonds while other road measures passed or failed.
Tonight at 1:00 Rev Howard Leach speaks on Our Cross at the Congregational church. Businessmen of Marshall attend a second service at 9:30 with Rev Sipes of United Brethren preaching The Cross of Christ. Earlier talks include Rev Krott on The Greatest Commandment and Rev Mowery on Jesus day at Martha and Mary home. Last night Rev Bristol delivered the communion message.
A list of marriage licenses shows Carl O'Brien 21 and Amelia Corrasco 18 both from Terre Haute, W. C. Blankenbeker 74 Martinsville to Phoebe Hull 69 Martinsville, and several other couples including Lewis Franks 21 Cincinnati to Lillian Burnside 18 Terre Haute, Frank Hartman 23 Casey to Hilda Fasig 23 Martinsville, Forest Dawson 20 Dennison to Nettie Eller 16 Dennison, Calvin B. Kimball 41 Akron to Rosa Munroe 39 Akron, Harry Stanley 22 Terre Haute to Dorothy Smith 16 Terre Haute, and Harry Templeton 21 Terre Haute to Hila Brashear 18 Terre Haute.
Marshall high school boys have been invited to an Older Boys Conference at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston on Saturday April 14 under the supervision of the state Y M C A. Principal speaker is Dr. Henry McLean, assistant to the president of DePauw University.
Arthur Staggs was arrested Saturday afternoon by Policeman Charles Short on a charge of disturbing the peace. The warrant had been sworn two months prior, and he was brought before Squire Thomas Craig. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $8.40, which was paid.
Duzan of Marshall recalls visiting the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buser where he was shown four living lambs from a single ewe. The lambs were in their second week of life and all were described as hale and hearty.
The Herald urges voters to consider its recommendations in the Republican primary to nominate representatives at large Ruth Hanna McCormick and Henry R. Rathbone. The piece notes high voter turnout expected next Tuesday and emphasizes editorial guidance via pictures for the fall election contenders.
Petitions for candidates for the April 17 city election were read and approved. Names include Mundy Scholfield Siverly Flowers Garwood Montgomery Millhouse Steele. Mrs. Ridgley asked for cooperation with the Women’s Club in beautifying Marshall.
The list from the Herald includes Mrs. Belle Griffith Eugene Miller Sol Handy Mrs. H. D. Tucker Miss Margaret Strohm Mrs. Nathan Wright John E. Carpenter J. Nelson Baker Ruth Covert Harry Lee Mrs. Dolly Eaton Percy Stanfield Grant Martin Mrs. J. B. Dolson Chas. S. Hutchens WN. G. Beeson W. F. Shirely Elmer Phillips Mrs. Norman Bennett Clark County Democrat J. YT Dillaplane John Hull Newton Cork Ben T. Baird J. H. Bierbaum Elmer Gockler Miss Bessie Tanner B. B. Sturdevant Levi P. Garwood.
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