Local notes mix of births injuries and social events
A fragment from 1906 mentions a newborn at a Murphy family home and a broken leg of Murphy’s youngest son after an accident with a pharmacist. O’Carl, a high school graduate, later employed as a clerk at Robert Prewett’s drug store. Friday evening social at Sei test Club featured an eight contest with Mrs. C. Dixon winning a blooming plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Auburn Township
O'Carl
Robert Prewett
Voiset
Sei
C. Dixon
Martinsville Highway Tussle Leads to Teen Detention
Disjointed notes describe a group of youths including Lee Holland Edward Bel cher Dennis Mage 34 and Hardy 16 involved in a surprise incident on a Martinsville night. Authorities say the teens were treated with caution and escorted by officers to await further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Ray
Holland
Edward Belcher
Dennis
Lions Track Team Shows Promise At Charleston Invite
Marshall Lions posted 18 1/2 points at the Charleston Invitational, with Bill Wiser fifth in the half mile, Everett Lawrence and Ronnie Murphy second and fifth in discus, and the freshman 880 relays placing well. The squad prepares for home meets at Clark County fairgrounds and a dual with Palestine, then an Eastern Illinois League meet at Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mibets
Ee ‘Marshall
Liong
Lions
Charleston
Bill Wiser
Everett Lawrence
Ronnie Murphy
Paris
Hiens
Arney Garwood
Larry Helman
Tom Jones
Jim Wryrick
Ralph Rose
Harvey Hurst
Paul Joab
Lester Strohm
Bill Wise
Darrell Huey
Ronnie Higginbotham
Amey Garwood
Marshall
Clark County Fairgrounds
Martinsville
Casey
Cumberland
Palestine
Newton
Surprise Birthday Party at Handy Colony
Mrs. Harry Handy was honored with a surprise party on her birthday Monday evening at Handy Colony. Attendees included Mrs. James Turner and many Turners, Sol Handy, Woody Carpenter, Harold Turner, Terry Ann and Susan Lynn, Sally Jo Turner, James Turner, Charles Wright, James Jones, and others. Ice cream cake and soft drinks accompanied gifts such as red roses and a new car. Mr. and Mrs. J Karl Finney returned to Marshall after spending two weeks in Bradenton, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Handy
Handy Colon
James Turner
Sol Handy
Woody Carpenter
Harold Turner
Lauren
Judy Turner
John Turner
Andy Turner
Terry Ann
Susan Lynn
Sally Jo Turner
Charles Wright
James Jones
J. Karl Finney
Marshall
Bradenton
Florida
Velsicol Field Trip Invited by Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Chemical Progress Weeks highlights the Velsicol process plant in Marshall inviting Chamber officers and members to tour. The aim is to show plant activities and the broad impact of the chemical industry on daily life as Velsicol produces four basic product types yielding over 149 items for U S and international markets. The chamber’s interest is welcomed and management will ensure an engaging visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical” Corporation
Marshall
Marshall Plant
United States
Chai- Chamber of Commerce
Marshall Planning Commission discusses housing and utilities study
The Marshall Planning and Zoning Commission met April 11 at the City Library with local builders and the city engineer. President Moore presided over a finance discussion and a proposed public Chamber of Commerce meeting. Clarence Hammond reviewed housing and utilities studies. next meeting is May 8 to review further studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Planning and Zoning Commission
Bas
Twin Daughters and Three Twin Sons Birth Announcements
Mr and Mrs Darrell Shade of Tuscola announce twins Donna Jean 6 lb 2 oz and Debra Jean 5 lb 3 oz born April 11. they have another daughter. Mr and Mrs William Meehling announce twins Thomas Warren 5 lb 8 oz and William Donald 5 lb 12 oz born April 13 at St Anthony Hospital. they also have a daughter. Mr and Mrs Chester Cooper Jr announce a second child a 7 lb daughter born April 16 at Paris Hospital. Mr Cooper is formerly Cora Sue Lance. Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson announce their third child a 6 lb 15 oz girl named Margaret Mary born April 12 at Union Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Shade
Tuscola
Donna Jean
Debra Jean
Shades
Shade
Phyllis Prusett
William Meehling
Thomas Warren
William Donald
St. Anthony Hospital
Chester Cooper, Jr
Route 8
Paris Hospital
Cooper
Cora Sue Lance
Ormal “Higginim
Anderson Township
Opal Alaxander
Melrose Township
Harold C.amey
Martinsville
Rose “‘Spittler
Russell Riley
Marshall
Martha Jane
Wm. Shade
Auburn
Bey
25 Years of Service at Nipco Highlight Michigan City Worker
Lloyd W. McKenzie of Michigan City has completed 25 years with Northern Indiana Public Service Co. He began as a repairman at Nipco’s generating station in 1931, advanced to class A mechanic in 1943, and will attend a silver anniversary banquet in November. He will receive a gold watch from Dean Mitchell and join the Nipco Quarter Centre Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Daily
Lloyd W. McKenzie
Northern Indiana Public Service Co
McKensie
Elizabeth Norton
Ralph Davison
Marshall
Nipaco
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Dean H. Mitchell
Nipeco Quarter Centre Club
Activities of the Chamber of Jon Marrs
Brief note records the chamber’s ongoing activities featuring Jon Marrs. No further details provided in the readable text.
North Center Schools Present An Evening Of Plays And Music
North Center schools announce an upcoming event featuring student plays and a musical. Students from elementary to high school will perform sections written by language arts teachers. Plan to attend Thursday evening for an evening of fellowship and entertainment.
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Martinisvillg’ Uniter
Obituaries for Setzer Goskler and Lee in Marshall and Mattoon areas
Death notices report John Ed Setzer and Clayborne Lee among Marshall and Mattoon area residents. Setzer aged about 50 died at 902 East Locust Street Marshall. burial at Marshall Cemetery after services at Marrs Funeral Home. Lee aged 70 of rural Martinsville died at Mattoon Memorial Hospital. survivors include wife Ollie and numerous children. services Friday at 2:00 PM with burial in Richwoods Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Setzer
Jawiteck Goskler
Marsaletter
Sie
Marshall ‘Cemetery
Chalmers C. Ete
East Locust St
Marshall
Esther
Mary Clatfelter
Otto
Ross
Willam
Wayne
Marrs
H. J. Kemp
Marshall Cemetery
Clayborne Lee
Martinsville
Mattoon Memorial Hospital
Ollie
Frazier
Garland
Hal
Kansas
Owen
Casey
Til
Beulah Steagall
Chicago
Dema Sawyer
Mattoon
Oscar Lee
Springfield
Missouri
Elizabeth Parker
Cecile Lee
Terre Haute
Indiana
Zona Newlin
Westfield
Merle Fitzgarrard
Arthur
Marrs Funeral Home
Richwoods Cemetery
Local Notes and Birth Announcements from 1916
A 1916 item lists H Davison taking Indiana and Illinois exams, travels to Chicago, and work in Rensselaer. It notes President Wilson’s submarine talks and a births roundup including Burns Smith and Martha Jane Riley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davison
J. Pad
Charles Davison
Indiana
Terre Aute
Colhege
Chigo
Rensselaer
Wilson
Reserang
Congress
son—Burns D. Smith
Harry Smith
Real estate transfers listed with multiple deeds dated 1956
A sequence of warranty and quit claim deeds records transfers of parcels in various townships and additions. Names include Leroy Kuhn, Isaac Malcom, Neema Williams, Arthur Stages, Stella Fasig, Clara Brown, Frank Davis, Bess Herman, and the couple James Morris and Linda King. Amounts show $1 to $10 with locations in sections townships ranges and additions.
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Marshall
Edward Jr
Mabel L. Turner
Stella E. Fasig
Clara Brown
Frank B
Bertha Davis
Westfield
John W. Hillard
Weaver completes Cold Weather Survival School course
James M. Weaver aviation machinists mate third class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd S Weaver of Marshall and husband of Genell Barton of Mobile Alabama, has completed the Cold Weather Survival School at the Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana California and Pickle Meadow in the High Sierra near Bridgeport California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Weaver
USN
Floyd S. Weaver
Fifth Street
Marshall
Genell Barton
Mobile
Alabama
Marine Corps Air Station
Santa Ans
California
Pickle Meadow
High Sierray
Bridgeport
Ghost Parade thrills juniors at American Legion auditorium
The junior class presents The Ghost Parade a two night thriller set in a dilapidated countryside hotel. Twenty three juniors star in the production to be staged Thursday and Friday evenings at the American Legion auditorium.
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American Legion Auditorium
Local Marriage Licenses Record Two Marshall Couples
James B. Cook age 22 of Marshall wed Ella Morgan 18 of Marshall. Carl E. Richey 24 of Aauibpear married Donna Myles 20 of Marshall.
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James B. Cook
Marshall
Ella Morgan
Carl E. Richey
Aauibpear
Donna Myles
Marriage Announcements Include Murphy Tarble Nuptials
Twenty years ago in 1936 Dean Murphy son of Guy Murphy of West Union married Doria Ann Tarble daughter of Van Tarble of Marshall in Newton Illinois. The item also lists marriage licenses for Orville Grover 23 Marshall and Ruby Price 16 McComb Illinois Mack Veach 19 Casey and Elnora Hepler 19 Marshall Harley Biggs 22 Casey and Lois Ellen Jones 18 Casey.
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Newton
Illinoise
Dean Murphy
Guy Murphy
West Union
Mias Doria Ann Tarble
van Tarble
Marshall
Orville Grover
Ruby Price
American Legion to sponsor Clark County building
Ten years ago in 1946 Clark County Post No 90 voted at a special meeting to sponsor a building for use by Clark County organizations. Also listed are marriage licenses for Guthrie Elliott Sweet Sweet Willison Ellis. obituaries include Charles Scott former editor of the Marshall Herald. births Wanda June Spires and Cynthia Sue Smitley. and death notices for John L Hawker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
American Legion
John F. Guthrie
Marshall
Leah Mae Elliott
Ray Sweet
Fern E. Sweet
Marshall Eldon Willison
Westfield
Wilma Ellis
Lockport
Charles Scott
Marshall Herald
Haines City
Florida
Harry Spires
Wanda June
Don Smitley
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Cynthia Sue
John L. Hawker
School board mulls roof repairs and staff changes
The board of education, meeting April 12 at the high school, discussed roof damage with Phillip Corey Roofing and Royer and Davis architects. Mayfair Construction of Chicago may be contacted. Resignations and hires were approved, and bids on tires and fuel were authorized for May 10. The April 14 election yielded 100 votes with incumbents Maurer and Macey winning three-year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Phillip Corey
Mr. Davis
of Royer & Davis
Mayfair Construction Company of
Chicago
Robert Maurer
Joe Macey
Marshall High School Chorus Concert Plans
The Marshall high school music department will present its annual choral concert Sunday afternoon April 22 at 3 00 in the gymnasium. Approximately 175 students will take part in the concert. The Girls Athletic Association elected officers for 1956 57 Martha Renner secretary treasurer Sue Gunder vice president and Phyllis Quick president. Sue Gunder and Martha Bush chosen to represent the G A A at the State G A A camp in June. The mothers G A A pot luck dinner is set for Thursday May 10 in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Hartman
Libby Wells
Myrtle Shade
Marie Simpson
Marilyn Nichol
Eastern State College
Board of Education
Secretary of the
Marshall High School
Girls’ Athletic Association
Martha Renner
Sue Gunder
Phyllis Quick
Martha Bush
Mothers of
Marine Annual Reunion for Third Marine Division in Chicago
The Third Marine Division hosts its annual reunion in Chicago during the last weekend in June. The event invites all who served with the division and their families. The unit served in the Pacific theater including Iwo Jima. For details write to Leonard Pritikin at 2942 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago 45, Illinois.
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Chicago
Servce
Pacific
Iwo Jima
Leonard Pritikin
Rosemont Ave
Ulinots
Steel for junior high school site sighted
Pictured above the first steel is raised for the new Marshall Community Unit C-2 Junior High School. The building will include ten classrooms a library and art department with lockers and toilets. Work progresses on shop facilities for Industrial Arts and Agriculture and a gymnasium with foundations poured for the elementary center at the South site. Residents praise the district’s vision for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Community Unit
C-2
Buiding
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Carl Richey
Lloyd
Richey
Ashmore
Mra. Barbera
Handy, Colony
Commission Studies Housing and Utilities
Jesse Locke
Chamber OF
Jon Marrs
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