Local Chapter Recalls Weekend Events and Accident
A fragment recalls events from about 1906 including a baby’s birth at a home Saturday night and a fall that broke a leg near the Sand knee. It mentions Murphy of Auburn township and Carl Murphy a high school graduate and clerk in a drug store. Also notes a club event where Mrs Dixon won a blooming plant in an 8 contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I’ Murphy
Murphy
Auburn Township
Carl
Robert Prewett
Voiset
Sei
C. Dixon
Martinsville teens surprise in Highway Monty incident
Fragmentary OCR describes a teens related incident in Martinsville with names including Lee Holland Edward Bel cher Dennis Mage 34 and Hardy. Authorities later accompanied them back to the scene. No clear outcome or charges stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Ray
Holland
Edward Belcher
Dennis
Marshall Lions Reach Strong Showing at Charleston Meet
The 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 a fifth in the sprint medley by Hurst Joab Strohm and Wise. Freshman teams highlighted gains in the 880 and pole vault with notable performances from Murphy Garwood Helman and Jones. Upcoming events include a home meet at Clark County Fairgrounds on April 20 against Martinsville Casey and Cumberland, followed by a dual with Palestine and the Eastern Illinois League meet at Newton on April 27.
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 received a surprise birthday party Monday evening at Handy Colony. Attendees included Mrs. James Turner, Mrs. Sol Handy, Mrs. Woody Carpenter, the Turner and Wright families, John Turner, Andy Turner and Terry Ann, Susan Lynn, Sally Jo Turner, James Turner, and James Jones. Ice cream cake and soft drinks were served. gifts included red roses and a new car. Mr. and Mrs. J Karl Finney returned to Marshall after 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 Plant Field Trip Invited By Marshall Chamber
Chemical Progress Weeks highlight a field trip invitation from the Chemical Corporation to Marshall Chamber of Commerce. The tour aims to show plant activities and the chemical industry’s broad influence on American life. The Marshall plant makes 149 items from four product groups, supplying goods nationwide and abroad. Chamber interest is described as gratifying and management commits to a meaningful visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical” Corporation
Marshall
Marshall Plant
United States
Chai- Chamber of Commerce
Marshall Planning and Zoning Talks Housing and Utilities
The Marshall Planning and Zoning Commission met April 11 at the City Library with local builders and the city engineer. President Moore presided as finance matters were discussed and plans were made for a public meeting with the Chamber of Commerce. Clarence Hammond of Scruggs and Hammond reviewed housing and utilities studies. next meeting is May 8 to review those studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Planning and Zoning Commission
Bas
Twins and newborns announced by local families
Mr and Mrs Darrell Shade of Tuscola announce twin daughters born April 11 Donna Jean 6 pounds 2 ounces and Debra Jean 5 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs William Meehling report twin sons Thomas Warren 5 pounds 8 ounces and William Donald 5 pounds 12 ounces born April 13 at St Anthony Hospital. Mr and Mrs Chester Cooper Jr announce a second child a 7 pound daughter born April 16 at Paris Hospital. Mrs Cooper is the former Cora Sue Lance. Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson report their third child a 6 pound 15 ounce 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
Paris Hospital
Cooper
Cora Sue Lance
25 Years of Service for Nipco Mechanic in Michigan City
Lloyd W. McKenzie of Michigan City completes 25 years with Northern Indiana Public Service Co. as a class A mechanic at the Michigan City generating station. He joined Nipaco in 1931 as a repairman, became class B in 1934, and was promoted to class A in 1943. He will attend a silver anniversary banquet next November and receive a gold watch from company president Dean Mitchell and joining Nipco Quarter Centre Club. The club reached 679 members at last year’s banquet. Mrs. Jesse Locke was hospitalized in Terre Haute for a major operation with room 412.
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 Commerce Highlight Jon Marrs
Brief notes show Jon Marrs leading chamber activities with emphasis on community outreach and local business coordination. Engagements focus on networking events, presentations, and support for small enterprises across the region.
Deaths of John Setzer and Clayborne Lee in Illinois
Obituaries report John Ed Setzer of Marshall aged 50 died Saturday at home and burial in Marshall Cemetery. Also Clayborne Lee aged 70 of Martinsville died Wednesday. surviving wife Ollie, four sons, two daughters, siblings, eight grandchildren. funeral at Mattoon area and 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
William
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
Indiana exam, Davison son graduates and moves
A 1916 news fragment notes H Davison son of Mrs Charles Davison graduates Indiana state exam in Terre Haute then Chicago and Rensselaer before work with state in Bloomington. Also mentions President Wilson submarine diplomacy progress and births in local families, Burns D Smith, Martha Jane Riley, and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davison
J. Pad
Charles Davison
Indiana
Terre Aute
Colhege
Chigo
Rensselaer
Indiana Te Rhoads
Wilson
Reserangé
Congress
son—Burns D. Smith
Harry Smith
Metao
Real Estate Transfers Listed for April 1956
A sequence of warranty and quit claim deeds records property transfers in Marshall and surrounding areas. Transfers include Kuhn to Malcom in section 19 township 9 range 14 for $1, Williams to Neema Williams in section 6 township 10 range 14 for $1, Stages to Staggs lot 1 block 21 in Archer’s addition for $1, Turner to Kasig in section 28 township 11 range 14 for $1, Brown to Davis part of blocks 17 Westfield for $2, Hillard to Herman 44 feet north side of lot 32 Dulaney’s fifth addition Casey for $2, Morris to King lot 10 in Terrell’s subdivision for $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Edward Jr
Mabel L. Turner
Stella E. Kasig
Clara Brown
Frank B
Bertha Davis
Westfield
John W. Hillard
Weaver completes Cold Weather Survival School training
James M. Weaver USN aviation machinist’s mate third class son of Floyd S. Weaver and Genell Barton has completed the Cold Weather Survival School conducted at the Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana California and at Pickle Meadow in the High Sierras 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
The Ghost Parade thriller by junior class set at hotel
Juniors present a two night thriller The Ghost Parade at the American Legion auditorium. Twenty three students perform as actors in a dilapidated countryside hotel setting with mysterious events unfolding over two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auditorium
Marshall Residents James Cook and Ella Morgan Wed
Marriage licenses granted to James B. Cook 22 of Marshall and Ella Morgan 18 of Marshall. Also listed Carl E. Richey 24 of Aatibapear and Donna Myles 20 of Marshall for marriage license eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Cook
Marshall
Ella Morgan
Carl E. Richey
Aatibapear
Donna Myles
Marriages and licenses listed from Newton Marshall Casey
Twenty years ago in 1936 announcements note the marriage of Dean Murphy of West Union to Doria Ann Tarble of Marshall. Also listed are marriage licenses for Orville Grover and Ruby Price, Mack Veach and Elnora Hepler, and Harley Biggs and Lois Ellen Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Illinoise
Dean Murphy
Guy Murphy
West Union
Mias Doria Ann Tarble
van Tarble
Marshall
Orville Grover
Ruby Price
Legion to sponsor Clark County building for local groups
Ten Years Ago 1946 Clark County Post No 90 reports Amer ican Legion members voted at a special meeting to sponsor a building for Clark county organizations. Also listed are marriage licenses for Guthrie Elliott Sweet Sweet Willison Ellis, obits for Charles Scott and John Hawker, and births Wanda June Spires and Cynthia Sue Smitley.
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 Sets Roof Talks and Staffing in April Session
The board of education met in regular session at the high school on Thorneday April 12 to discuss roof damage with Phillip Corey Roofing and Royer Davis firm. Mayfair Construction of Chicago to be consulted. Resignations and new hires were approved including Grover Hartman leaving, Libby Wells taking leave, Myrtle Shade and Marie Simpson hired for 1956 57, and Marilyn Nichol assigned to the Commercial department and Common Learning. Bids for tires gas oil coal and related purchases due by May 10. Election results showed 100 votes with Robert Maurer Joe Macey and other incumbents winning three year terms. The board also canvassed ballots and set meeting dates and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thorneday
Phillip Corey
Mr. Davis
of Royer & Davis
Mayfair Construction Company of
Chicago
Grover Hartman
Libby Wells
Myrtle Shade
Marie Simpson
Marilyn Nichol
Eastern State College
Secretary of the
Robert Maurer
Joe Macey
Marshall High School Chorale Concert Promises Selections
The Marshall high school music department will present its annual choral concert Sunday afternoon April 22 at 3 00 in the gym. Both the choir and girls glee club have selected numbers and about 175 students will take part. The Girls Athletic Association held a short business meeting April 10 electing officers for 1956 57 with Sue Gunder secretary treasurer Martha Renner and Phyllis Quick serving as officers. Sue Gunder and Martha Bush were named to represent the G A A at the State G A A camp in June. A pot luck dinner for mothers of G A A members is planned for May 10 in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 on the last weekend in June. Veterans who served with the division and their families are invited to attend. For details, write Leonard Pritikin at 2942 W Rosemont Ave Chicago 45 Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Servce
Pacific
Iwo Jima
Leonard Pritikin
Rosemont Ave
Ulinots
Steel for Junior High School Placed in Marshall C-2
Pictured above is a steel beam raised for the new Marshall Community Unit C-2 Junior High School. The facility will include ten classrooms a library an art department lockers and toilets. Work continues on shop facilities for Industrial Arts and Agriculture and a gym. Foundations for the elementary center at the South site are poured. The district praises the community’s vision for these facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Community Unit
C-2
Buiding
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Oie
Carl Richey
Handy, Colony
Commission Studies Housing and Utilities
Jesse Locke
Chamber OF
Jon Marrs
North Center
North
Ormal “Higginim
Anderson Township
Opal Alaxander
Melrose Township
Harold C.amey
Rose ‘Spittler
Russell Riley
Martha Jane
Wm. Shade
Bey
Santa Ana
Calif
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