Strohm Favored in Clark County for State House Seat
Clark County voters head to the polls next Tuesday for Illinois primary. Chas G Strohm, a farmer from near West Union, seeks Republican nomination for Representative after two Illinois Legislature terms. Supporters say he would serve the people rather than build a political machine and urge Coles and Douglas Counties to consider him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Strohm
Ilinois
Charlie Strohm
Mr. Strohm
West Union
Marshall
Campanie
Clark County
Coles
Douglas
Martinsville Man Takes His Own Life and Two Women
Henry Blakeman, 38, of Martinsville, shot himself and two women, Eunice Frazier and Mary Harvey, at a home on South Fourth Street in Terre Haute early Sunday. All three were taken to Union Hospital where Blakeman died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blakeman
Martinsville
South Fourth ‘Street
Terre-Haute
Eunice Frazier
Mary Harvey
Union Hospital
Blakeman
Dill Geheb Wedding Ties Families For nuptial at St Marys Rectory
Miss Mildred Geheb and Paul Dill wed in a single ring ceremony at St Marys Rectory with Rev Donahue officiating. Attendants included Dorothy Geheb as bridesmaid and Charles Dill as best man. The couple planned a luncheon at the bride’s home before a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Geheb
W. G. Geheb
Paul Dill
Leo Dill
St. Mary’s
Father Donahue
Dorothy Geheb
Charles Dill
Rademaker Daughters Earn High Honors at Teachers College
Miss Margaret Louise Rademaker, a junior, and Miss Martha Ann Rademaker, a freshman, daughters of Mr and Mrs John M Rademaker of Marshall, received high honors at Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Charleston for the winter quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise
Martha Ann Rademaker
John M. Rademaker
Marshall
Eastern Illinois State Teachers College
Charleston
Kennedy Visits Marshall In 18th District GOP Campaign
Edward E. Kennedy of Kankakee campaigned for Congress in the 18th district and spoke to voters in Marshall Monday night. He is listed as a Republican candidate seeking support from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Marshall
Edward E. Kennedy
Kankakee
Fire damages home of Clarence Findley on North Fourth
Fire broke out Friday afternoon at the home of Clarence Findley on North Fourth Street. Firefighters contained the blaze with minor property damage and no injuries reported.
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Findley
Clarence Findley
North Fourth St
Clark County 4-H Club holds wartime meeting in Marshall
The Clark County Home Economics 4-H Club met Thursday April 2 in the F Bur eau office Marshall with Misda Anna Sears assisting. Members present included Mrs Loi Cline Mrs Robert McCleary Mrs Clarence Hawker Mrs Vera Hight Mrs Katherine Slater Hattie Jean Cline Opal McCleary and Mrs T E Myers. The club aims to enroll 100 girls this year with 90 completing and notes 1179 eligible in Clark County. Health projects include first aid eat right and keep fit while a room improvement project adds flower arrangement. Members support defense bond stamps waste collection and home protection as part of a wartime revision of the seven point program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Home Economics 4-H Club
F Bureau
Marshall
Misda Anna Sears
Home Economics Extension
Loi Cline
Robert McCleary
Clarence Hawker
Vera Hight
Katherine Slater
Hattie Jean Cline
Opal McCleary
T. E. Myers
Clark County
Wright Missteps as He Seeks Nomination for Brooks
Warren Wright labors to salvage his bid for the Republican nomination against U S Senator C Wayland Brooks. His speeches attack Brooks’ record while Wright mistakenly tries to position himself for the New Deal faction. Republicans are urged to back Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
C. Wayland Brooks
Illinois
Ewan Qo
Wright
Senator Brooks
DRAFT BOARD NEWS By the Secretary
The list of names shows men scheduled to depart for induction in Chicago. Individuals include Lester Howard Ring Casey Denver Lester Moore Casey Hurrie Bush Marshall Curtis Bruner Marshall Ivan Eugene Cox Martinsville Walter Boyd Hires Casey Leo Wilbert Skelly West Union Albert Melvin Hunsaker Casey Walter Huston Wallace Marshall Everett Raleigh Tingley Casey Chester Creed Darwin Emery Gordon Gideon West Union Walter Leroy Goodman West Union Clifford Lloyd Tapscott Marshall Lionel Elmer Briggs Casey Samuel Ethmer Hewitt Marshall Lawrence Edward Ingram West Emmett Elisha Owen Marshall Ernest James Ingle West Union Merrill Paige Frazier Marshall Erwin W Ferguson Marshall.
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Chicago
Lester Howard Ring
Casey
Denver Lester Moore
Hurrie Bush
Marshall
Curtis Bruner
Ivan Eugene Cox
Martinsville
Walter Boyd Hires
Leo Wilbert Skelly
West Union
Albert Melvin Hunsaker
Walter Huston Wallace
Everett Raleigh Tingley
Chester Creed
Darwin
Emery Gordon Gideon
Walter Leroy Goodman
Clifford Lloyd Tapscott
Lionel Elmer Briggs
Samuel Ethmer Hewitt
Lawrence Edward Ingram
Emmett Elisha Owen
Ernest James Ingle
Merrill Paige Frazier
Erwin W. Ferguson
Daughters of American Revolution Hold April Meeting
The D A R met at Mrs. Pearl Lee Walshs home on Monday with America sung and flag salutes. Plans were set for a April 18 guest day luncheon at Seven Acres, marking the chapters birth anniversary. The program on The Life of Thomas Jefferson was led by Mrs. N T Booth, followed by piano solos by Mrs. Wayne Hollenbeck. Hostess duties were performed by Mrs. Walsh and Mrs Elder Lee with guests including Mrs. Lottie Lafferty Mrs Benner of Martinsville and others.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Pearl Lee Walsh
America
Seven Acres
Thomas Jefferson
N. T. Booth
Clayton
Ardnt
Wayne Hollenbeck
Mis. Elder Lee
Lottie Lafferty
Benner
Martinsville
W. A. Vaughn
Mae James
Frank Hurst
Arthur Deaner
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Brooks Poised for Big Primary Win in Clark County
United States Senator C Wayland Brooks is expected to win a very large majority in the Clark County primary next Tuesday. His Senate record is cited as the reason Republicans wish to retain him in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Wright
United States
C. Wayland Brooks
Clark County
United States Senate
Kemp for Clerk Is Unopposed Primary Nominee
H. J. Kemp of Marshall is the Republican candidate for Clerk of the county court in the primary. Though unopposed, he urges voters to give him a good vote.
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Kemp
H. J. Kemp
Marshall
Snyder Young Man Promoted to Army Captain
Kenneth E. Carpenter foster son of Mr and Mrs Palmer Cornwell of Snyder was promoted on April 2 from Lieutenant to Captain after serving in the air corps since September 10 1941. He graduated Swaney high school McNabb Illinois in 1932 the University of Illinois in 1936 earned a Master’s degree from a Columbus Ohio university in 1937 studied for a Doctor’s degree in New York City and has since been a college professor teaching physical education.
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Kenneth E. Carpenter
Palmer Cornwell
Snyder
Air Corps
Kenneth
Swaney High School
McNabb
Ilinois
University of
Sherman School
Effingham Enlistments Since War Declared List
Following is the list of enlistments at the Effingham recruiting station up to April 2 since war was declared. Names include Paul Louraine Bray Casey Thomas Malcom Stewart Casey Donald Albert Craig Martinsville Hobart John Burkybile Marshall Charles Oliver McKinney Jr West Union Leland Homer McMahon Casey Ferrell Decker Casey William Good Myles Marshall Edward George Liverly Marshall Arland Andrew Layton Jr Marshall Artie Leon Drake Marshall Joe Thomas Bennett Marshall Donner E Hires Casey Louis Edward Lamb West Union Max Olen Monk West Union Troy Lovell Pulliam Jr Casey Philip Dean Spittler Marshall Herbert Leroy Elliott Marshall.
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Effingham
Paul Louraine Bray
Casey
Thomas Malcom Stewart
Donald Albert Craig
Martinsville
Hobart John Burkybile
Marshall
Charles Oliver McKinney, Jr
West Union
Leland Homer McMahon
Ferrell Decker
Wiliam Good Myles
Edward George Liverly
Arland Andrew Layton, Jr
Artie Leon Drake
Joe Thomas Bennett
Donner E. Hires
Louis Edward Lamb
Max Olen Monk
Troy Lovell Pulliam, Jr
Philip Dean Spittler
Herbert Leroy Elliott
New Court Filings Foreclose Lien and Divorce Actions
Golden McNary sues Zella Tyler and others to foreclose a mechanic's lien. Tressie E. Pulliam seeks divorce from T Lovell Pulliam. Maxine Bray seeks divorce from James Bray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden McNary
Zella Tyler
Tressie E. Pulliam
T. Lovell Pulliam
Maxine Bray
James Bray
Nominating Smith to Succeed Himself in Carrollton
A Republican convention in Carrollton nominated Judge June C. Smith of Centralia by acclamation to succeed himself as a member of the supreme court in the second judicial district. Democrat delegates met in Vandalia and chose Judge D. H. Mudge of Edwardsville to oppose Smith in the June 1 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Supreme Court
June C. Smith
Centralia
Vandalia
D. H Mudge
Edwardsville
Smith
Higginbothams Receive Letter From Son in Army
Anderson Township couple Harry and Mrs Higginbotham learn their son Woodrow Higginbotham in the armed forces has sent a message from a ship in the southwest Pacific. The letter from Camp Croft Camp Robinson and Camp Forrest notes hot weather and long distance home about 12 000 miles.
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Harry Higginbotham
Anderson Township
Woodrow
Camp Croft
South Carolina
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
United States
Southwest Pacific
Suney
Woodrow Higginbotham
Co. C
Infantry
San Francisco
California
Murphy Mills Wedding Sunday
A church ceremony was held Sunday April 5 at 2 30 p m at Palestine Christian church uniting Miss Catherine Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearce Mills with Chester Murphy. The bridal party wore blue and rose alpaca crepes with floral corsages as Rev Thomas Henry read the ring rite. A reception followed at the bride’s home for thirty five guests and Marshall attendees listed among kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Christian Church
Catherine Mills
Pearce Mills
Chester Murphy
Thomas Henry
Geneva Murphy
Obride
Darien Mills
Horace
Gaddes
Edward E. Miller
Marion Mills
Arch Davidson
Mary Jane
John R. Donnelly
Irwin Donnelly
West Terre Haute
Indiana
A. L. Halfaker
Methodist Church of
Terre Haute
Davidson
Donnelly
Union Hospital
Purdue University
Clyde Brosman Undergoes Operation in Paris Hospital
Clyde Brosman of Anderson township underwent surgery at a Paris hospital on Thursday night of last week.
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Clyde Brosman
Anderson Township
Paris
Interview in Marshall on bus tragedy with Miss Sumner
In Marshall an interview was held in State's Attorney Claude McDaniel's office. Congress member Miss Jessie Sumner met with the parents and relatives of the bus tragedy victims to gather first hand details. She aims to report to Senators Lucas and Brooks and press for a satisfactory settlement. Sumner was accompanied by her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude McDaniel
Marshall
Thomas McClure
Jessie Sumner
Congress
Sumner
United States
Scott W Lucas
C Wayland Brooks
Washington
Miss Sumner
Illinois
Donnelly Davidson Wedding in Terre Haute April 4
Mary Jane Davidson wed John R. Donnelly in a double ring ceremony at the Davidson home in Terre Haute. The couple plans a farm home near West Terre Haute after a brief wedding trip.
Death notices summarize three local obituaries
John Davis, 84, died at his Auburn area home. Funeral service conducted at his residence with Rev W A Fason officiating. Burial in Auburn cemetery. Michael Bradford Daly, 84, died at his east Oliver area home. Services held at Gallagher Funeral Home in Marshall with burial in Forsythe cemetery. John Higgins, 60, died at his home in southeast Marshall. Funeral held at United Brethren church in Marshall with Rev S Reese officiating. Burial in Marshall cemetery.
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John Davis
Auburn
W A. Fason
Auburn Cemetery
Michael Bradford Daly
Oliver
Gallagher Funeral
Marshall
Forsythe
John Higgins
United Brethren Church
Rev . S. Reese
Marshall Cemetery
Marriage Licenses Granted in Marshall Area
Paul Dill age 19 of Marshall and Mildred Geheb age 18 of Marshall received a marriage license. Earl F Cradock age 50 of Sidell and Elsie Phalen age 50 of Allerton also obtained licenses.
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Paul Dill
Marshall
Mildred Geheb
Earl F. Cradock
Sidell
Thinots
Elsie Phalen
Allerton
Graham Linked as Candidate for City Attorney
In days gone by Hon J. W. Graham consented to run for city attorney. On Tuesday morning a burglar was found in Eliza Greenough’s house by her daughter Miss Frank. Mrs. Greenough was ill, so Miss Frank did not raise the alarm and urged the intruder to depart quietly.
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J. W. Graham
Eliza Greenough
Miss Frank
Marriage Licenses and Local Social Rounds
Marriage licenses issued to Chas S Hardway of Martinsville and Sidney Batts of Orange. Sherman T Lacy and Stacy J Lovell of Dolson. Richard Johnson of Casey and Mary Hill of Orange township. The Wide Awakes entertained by Miss Mattie Purdunn. Ruth Scholfield won first prize in a drawing contest and Cecile Dulaney won booby prize. Fent Booth returned from Ann Arbor to stay until the 25th. reports Marshall boys Will Hollenbeck and H V Gard also doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. S. Hardway
Martinsville
Sidney Batts
Orange Township
Sherman T. Lacy
Stacy J. Lovell
Dolson Township
Richard Johnson
Casey
Mary Hill
Mattie Purdunn
Ruth Scholfield
Cecile Dulaney
Fent Booth
Ann Harbor
Michigan
Marshall Boys
Will Hollenbeck
H. V. Gard
Forty Years Ago Baby Born To Lu Cole Family
Lu Cole and wife welcomed a fine baby girl born Sunday morning amid happiness though Lu hoped for a boy. Casey suffered a devastating fire last night destroying a whole block including the Golden Rule Store Adams Express office Sturdevant's jewelry Reed's restaurant Lusk's saloon Rexwinkle's restaurant city hall Peter's meat Westfield feed exchange and other properties. Nick Swope is erecting a new brick business building across from the Jordan poultry house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lu Cole
Casey
Goden Rule
Adams Express Office
Sturdevant’s
Reed's
Lusk’s
Rexwinkle’s
Peter’s
Westfield Feed Exchange
Nick Swope
Jordon Poultry House
Local nuptial notes and a riding mishap headline
Thirty years back marriage licenses show Herman Beltz of Darwin township and Della Craig of York along with Charlie M Hills and Nelle Barr of Martinsville. Edwin Greenough now in Los Angeles was thrown from a motorcycle injuring both knees leaving him in serious condition. A card from Bert Bryan in Sydney says he sails Monday for Honolulu.
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Herman Beltz
Darwin Township
Della Craig
York
Charlie M. Hills
Nelle Barr
Martinsville
Edwin Greenough
Los Angeles
Railroad to Start Bridge Project North of Town in April
Information from a trusted source says the Pennsylvania railroad company will begin work on the overhead bridge north of town on Monday April 17. Clark County Farm Bureau elects Worth W Merritt as farm advisor at a special Friday meeting.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The
Farm Bureau
Worth W. Merritt
Clark County
Local obituaries and society notes from Marshall district
Ten years ago Mrs Fenton Cole died after pneumonia at her Marshall home aged 31. J E Turner a Casey banker died at his Casey home aged 63. Miss Gladys Phillippe and Virgil Claypool married at Marshall home. Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson announce birth of Beverly Jo Friday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton Cole
Marshall
J E. Turner
Casey
Gladys Phillippe
Virgil Claypool
Robert Wilson
Beverly Jo
Mrs Josephine Leasure Celebrates 71st Birthday
Easter Sunday at Rudy Miller’s home honored Mrs. Josephine Leasure on her 71st birthday. Attending were her son John Wilcox daughter Charlotte Anna and many relatives from Illinois and Indiana. Various cakes including a two pound lamb cake and a pink iced angel food cake were exchanged along with numerous birthday cards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Miller
Leasure
John R. Wilcox
Charlotte Anna
Cora Wison
Latham
Cary E. King
Decatur
Illinois
Joe Siedy
Mary Siedy
Martinsville
Bartholmeau
Mary Kracht
Terre Haute
Jacob Miller
King
Joe Sted
John Gorman
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Iday
Legis
Chas. G. Strohm
Rademaker
Draft Board
Daughters OF American Revolution
Brooks
Higginbothams
Donnelly—Davidson
Bert Bryan
Sydney
Australia
Honolulu
Josephine Leasure
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